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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Accuse Gerard
as Informer of
Entente Powers

Amsterdam, Feb. 19-Via London)
Count Won Reventlow devotes the
leading editorial in the Berlin Tages
Zeitung today to an attack on James
w. Gerard. former American ambassa-
dor, whom he accuses of having used
his official position deliberately to
transmit important war information to
the Entente by way of America.
Many Indications" he writes, have
continually pointed to the theory that
the uncontrolled cable service and let
ter service to the United States per-
mitted to the American embassy had
also been an uncontrolled method Of
communication with London and
Paris"
This was best illustrated in the
events which led to the capture and eX-
ecution of Sir Roger Easement. Thus
London learned in good time of the en-
terprise which led Easement to the Irish
coast. and his capture followed. Amer
lean Amba ssador Gerard and his person.
mel were the ones who delivered the
honorable Irishman to the hangman."
An attack on American newspaper
service from Berlin is appended and the
article closes with an expression of
hearty thankfulness that Mr.. Gerard has
left Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
ULT|MATUM GIVEN AS REASON
FOR CONTINUING THE BLOCKADE

starvation were reported from various
provinces and the quality of -four
available was said to have brought on
an epidemic of dysentery and ptomaine
poisoning.
These diseases will grow worse"
said the legation statement, land will
continue, even after the blockade
should be raised, because of the drudg-
cry imposed by England and her allies
upon the Greek merchant fleet which
will deprive the country of it's means
of transportation.
The cargo boats loaded with wheat
and -four, which had arrived during the
blockade, instead of simply having been
detained by the Allies so as to be
turned over after it would be raised,
have been turned over to the revolu-
tionary committee.
despite all these ordeals the Greek
people have not lost their presence of
mind and endure the dreadful effects of
the blockade with courage and pride"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS
ADJUSTMENTS
"Inside the Lines"


Augusta theatre goers who attended
the Opera house attraction which was
presented by the Chicago Stock GO.
Monday evening, the first production
which this company has put on IN
Augusta were more than satisfied with
Inside the Lines" which proved to be
a most interesting play, dealing as 1t
does with the present European war
situation and its accompanying in
trigues and diplomatic phases.
Miss Valarie Valarie, in the cast as
Miss Jane Gerson," is a very attrac-
tive young lady who is also possessed
of much real talent as an interpreter
Of difficult character parts, and sne
was greatly enjoyed by the large audi
ence present.
Edwin Varney, as Captain Wood
house." also made a fine impression,
and the entirely unexpected denoue-
ment of the play, which was written
by the author of Seven Keys to Bald
pate" sent everybody home with a
deep feeling of satisfaction because
Captain Woodhouse" proved not to
be the villain which he appeared to be
during the entire play and up to the
final climax. The plot was rather COM
pick, dealing as it did with the schem-
ing German secret service men, the
British authorities at the great strong
hold the Rock of Gibraltar young
American girl and her friends, and
"Jaimihr Khan" an Indian who was
seeking vengeance for an injury done
his father during the trouble in India.
The scenery used in this play was
remarkably fine, and the situations
We're at times extremely tense. The
music was also excellent and it seems
to be pretty well assured that the
Chicago Stock Co is to have a pleas
ant week in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
CHAS. B. HOSMER
TO BE SECRETARY
TO CONG. WHITE

Lewiston, Me, Feb. 19.-Charles B.
Hosmer. of the Lewiston law firm of
Gatchell & Hosmer. has been appointed
lace H. White of the second district of
Maine.
Congressman White will leave for
Washington. d. c.. Feb. 26. primarily to
attend the inauguration, but whether or
not his office force will accompany him
depends on whether or not there is to
be an extra session of Congress- Pri-
vate Secretary Hosmer will not sever
his connections with the firm of Getchell
& Hosmer and will continue in his law
practice insofar as this does not inter-
fere with his new duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
GERMAN REPORT
OF DESTRUCTION
BY ONE U-B0AT

Berlin, Thursday, Feb. 15.-(Via wire
less to Sayville, Feb. 19).-The Overseas
News Agency announces that one Ger
man submarine has sunk the British
steamer Gravina of 1l40 tons, loaded with
fruit; the Italian sailing ship Maria of
1880 tons. with a cargo of coffee for Lon
don, and the Swedish sailing ship Hugo
Hamilton of 2560 tons, carrying saltpetre.
According to the overseas Agency the
sinking of these three vessels was the
work of the submarine previously report
ed as having sunk in all vessels with an
aggregate tonnage of 5000. Her other
victims were unnamed but are described
as follows: A steamer loaded with war
material worth 600O0,000 marks, bound
for Egypt; steamer of $500 tons with Il
general cargo for Australia; sailing ship
of 1000 tons loaded with corn; 300-ton
steamer carrying coal to France; a sail
ing ship of 200 tons loaded with saltpetre
for Bordeaux; three other steamers az
gregating $500 tons, and six trawlers of a
total tonnage of 800 tons.
From these vessels is prisoners, among
whom were four captains, were brought
into a German port.
Several submarines which have return
ed from voyages in the North sea report
that they saw no traffic there adds the
Overseas Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Evening Class in Electricity at cony
High Finishes First Term

The evening class in electricity
which has been conducted this winter
in Cony High school by the University
Of Maine Technology Extension SER
vice has just finished it's first term and
will start a new term next Monday
evening, Feb. 26.
This is the first year of the Univer-
sity Extension evening work in Angus
ia and accordingly the class has been
moderate in size. In the new term more
students are expected to enroll in the
electrical class, and II is believed that
other subjects may be taught also. The
Extensive Service offers courses in
electricity, industrial mathematics,
structures, steam boilers. steam en-
gines and other engineering and indus
trial subjects for which sufficient
number of students apply. The classes
are intended for men who cannot leave
their work to attend college or trade
school and are very practical in their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
British War Loan Is Big
Success Says Bonar Law

London. Feb. l9.-(3.3S Z. MD.-rhe new
money subscription to the rev British
war loan s at least f7OoG0,oO exclusive
Of contributions from the banks. Andrew
Bonar Law chancellor of the exchcqucr
stated In the House OF Commons today.
MIR Bonar Law said the number Of ap-
p,tCations received for the war loan on
the last day was so large that eol.NQo or
$1,000 We're not dealt with and the result
Guild not be known until next week.
II am glad. however" the chancellor
said. TO be able To say that the loan has
succeeded t" a greater extent than l eX-
rected. but not greater than l hoped.
hope however. that what have just
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Two Arrests on Charge
of Violating Federal
Law Against Conspiracy

gan soon after the arrest in England
of George vaux Bason. who claimed to
represent Americana newspapers Ba-
cons photograph wse forwarded 10 this
country by the British authorizes and
by means: Of it Supt Offley said the
secret service was able to connect him
with the operations OF Sander and Wun-
nenburg.
The federal agents investigation is
said to have involved at least Is So
called newspaper men employed by San
der and Wunnenburg and ordered by
them to England and Ireland. The mill
tary data gathered by them was brought
to this country, it is charged, by some
of their number travelling as an Am
erican citizen. Women frequently were
used sometimes innocently. it was said,
to carry this information.
The ink used in preparing the maps
and other documents sent to this coun-
try deceived the British authorities for
some time. the federal agents said. be-
cause it does not become visible under
heat or when the letter is soaked in
water. but requires special chemical
preparation to bring it out.
Attorney Charles OberWager, counSel
for the accused. declared that any in
formation obtained by them or their
agents in Great Britain and later sent
to Germany would be worthless from
a military viewpoint because the plans
covered either had been changed or car
ri9d out long before the officials in Ger
many could receive and act upon them
My clients have been engaged" he
said. in conducting an exchange of
films and other particulars of the war
taken chiefly on the lines of the Central
Powers. Theirs has been a legitimate
business"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
THE AUGUSTA CITY
COUNCIL HOLDS ITS
REGULAR MEETING

The city council held its regular meet
ing Monday evening at City hail. the SEES
sion being held in the municipal court
room and Judge Lancaster's room on ac-
count of the preparations which have
been made in the council rooms for the
legislative reception.
An order was passed authorizing the
mayor, finance committee and city au-
dtor to transfer all uneXpended balances
to pay overdrafts in the various depart
nents.
The following resolve was passed IN
concurrence: "Resoved, that whereas
there is a certain bill now pending before
the Legislature forbidding the drainage
of sewerage into streams within a certain
number of miles of towns taking water
from the same streams. and whereas such
proposed legislation, if enacted. would
probably make the sewerage system of
the city of Augusta with respect to its
outlets illegal. that we hereby enioin our
representatives in the Legislature to use
all honorable means to safeguard the
city's interests in the matter"
An order was passed that the overseers
of the poor be authorized and empowered
to make use of the buildings on the
Leonard farm, so called, as tenements for
families dependent on the cit".
Another order passed was to the eff
feet that the mayor appoint special
committee of three. including the mayor
for the purpose of investigating the
matter of providing further means of
exit from the auditorium of City hail.
so that in case of fire, panic or disaster
the hall may be more quickly emptied
and therefore avoid the possible loss of
life. and that the committee report at
the next meeting of the city council
The report of the joint standing COM
mittee on street lights, to whom was
referred the order for a 200 c. D. lamp
on Bridge street, was accepted in con-
curroncc the report being that the or
der ought to pass that $50 C. p. lamp
be installed.
Roll of accounts No. 2. amounting to
Sso47.62, was passed in concurrence
The report of the joint standing com
mittce on street lights that the order
that a 500 c. p. light be installed on
Davenport street ought to pass, was
accepted IN concurrence
In board of municipal officers a hear
ing was ordered for 7.30 p. NJ. Monday,
March 10, upon the petition of the New
England Telephone & Telegraph Co, to
locate poles and wires on an unnamed
road extending from the Thomaston
road north TO the residence now occu-
pied by Wallace A. Shaw, approximate
ly 500 feet.
In joint convention cab drivers IL
censes were granted to L. "A. Emery.
and Josiah A. Norton, and public auto
licenses were granted to Grover Reed
Samuel +. Taylor and ]. w Stafford
A bowling alley license was granted
to Charles A. White
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
NATIONAL HOME

Officer OF the day, Capt. Charles Nc
Culloch.
The funeral of the late Walter Dock
endorff was held from the Home chap
el at A. NJ. Monday, Rev. c. H. TEN
pie officiating
The funeral of the late Charles c.
Lyon was held from the Home chapel
at 8 A NJ. Monday, Rev. c. H. Temple
officiating
The funeral of the late Charles c.
Lyon was held from the Home chanel
al A. NJ. Monday, Rev. c. H. Temple
officiating The remains were taken to
Auburn for burial
William w Ktene. sergeant of Home
Co. r., has resigned and gone on fur
Tough to Canton.
The following members have /: been
dropped from the rolls of the Home:
Dan. Cram, late Co. M, 1st Me- Inf. j;
Hugh Daley. late Co. B, 9Th Mass Inf. {;
Thomas ]. Ellis, late Co. l., 42nd U. S,
Inf; Henry J. Hubert late Co. l., 1st
r. |. Inf. Orlando H. Langley, late
Co. a, 18th n. H. Inf, and John D.
Mealey, late T. S. navy.
James Byrno on extra duty in the
hospital has been sent to Co. 3.
John Fl. Wallace of Co. b has been
detailed on extra duty in the hospital
Alexander Phillips has been sent
from the hospital to co. G.
Henry K. Nickerson of Co. H has
been admitted to the hospital for treat
ment
Capt. Z. L. Clark and Mr. and Mrs
Mitchell wish to express to their
friends in the Home. their deep APP
probation of the kindness and sym
pathy shown them. and the beautiful
flowers given at the time of their sor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
GOLD WATCH GIVEN To
BRAVE GIRL OPERATOR

Miss Tessie Mcnamara. telephone on
orator of the Canadian Car and Foupdr,,
Company at Kingsland. N. j., recent,
wrecked by an explosion, has received :.
gold watch and purse of gold from, ~
Maryland Casualty Company, which -,
insured the plant employees und.r
workmen's compensation law. The ~.
entation was made by Eugene l. ~,
the company's manager. '. no tb.nL,
MISS Mcnamara for her bravery ana
hoped her act would be an inspiration n
danger. Vi
n,ss McNamara saved the lives of the
employees by sticking at her ,o,o Tue
switchboard at the risk of b.r ,,sI
sending repeated warning over ana
as she watched the spread OF ~ wires
to places where high explosive. names
stored. were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Dr.. n. II. McCarty

Lewiston, Me, Feb. 19.-After a long
illness DR.. Henry T. Mccarthy died a.
MS nome on Howe street, Lewiston at
ll'2o o'clock Monday forenoon.
Dr. Mccarthy was the son of the
late Cornelius c. and Bridget Nc
earthly and was born in Lewiston az
years ago and his home had always
been in this city. He was graduated
from Lewiston High school in 1897
and from Bowdoin Medical school in
1901.
Beside his mother he leaves a broth
er, Cornelius F. Mccarthy of Boston. =.
sister, Mrs. Catherine Dockham 30
boston, and four brothers, Daniel +,
Jeremiah and Fred j., and John E, al,
of Lewiston 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
FREIGHT TRAFFIC TIED
UP IN PORTLAND Yard

Portland, Me, Feb. 19.-Traffic in the
Of St John street was held up for two
hours Sunday night by a collision be-
tween a light" engine bound for the
roundhouse and an outward bound
freight train. From what could be
learned, the railroad men refusing to
give out any information, both tried to
cross the diamond at the same time with
the natural result. Several of the freight
cars were stripped of their doors and the
tender of the engine left the rails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
WINTHROP CENTER

Rev. George w. Hinckley was the over
Sunday guest of Mrs. E. S. Woodman.
Mr.. Hinckley preached Sunday morning
and evening at the Friends church.
Word has been received from Newell
Davis by his friends that he is slowly re-
covering from his recent serious illness.
He is at present with his daughter in
Albion.
The Mission Study class will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the church ves-
try This is to be an afternoon with the
children. Roll call is to be answered by
cute sayings
Mrs. Ethel Pike, Mrs. Beulah Winslow
and Mrs. Madge Clement will act as host
esses. Members are asked to kindly bring
their free will offering in. pennies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Examination of BernStorff
and Party Nears End

Halifax y. $. Feb 1.-THE examina-
ton of the papers and effects OF Count
Won Berstorn. former German ambassa-
dor to the United States. and his suite
on board the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Line
steamship Frederik VIII is nearing an
end, 1t was announced today The ship
has been detained three days and In or
der to expedite the work Canadian OFF,
cials worked all day yesterday.
No Irregularities have been detected in
connection with the former German am
bassadors papers or with those OF any
in his party. the officials state. while the
cargo has been found free of contraband
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
SOUTH GARDINER

Tie Kings Daughters will have a
food sale this Tuesday afternoon in
the Congregational vestry.
Raymond DeMare of Gardiner was
calling on friends in town Sunday.
Rev. G. w. Robinson will speak at
the Cannard street chapel Thursday
evening.
There will be a Parent-Teacher AS
ISOLATION meeting al 2.45 o'clock Friday
afternot n at the grammar school build
ing. Thursday afternoon at 2.30 there
will De a preliminary meeting. Anyone
who has a child attending the public
schools in town is invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
May Abandon Plan for
Ships TO Call at Halifax

Washington. Feb. 1s.-British author
tiles have encountered so many difficult
ties in the plan to make Halifax port
Of call instead OF Kirkwall. that they
may abandon the idea or at least limit
IL to cargo ships.
The British government has been Civ
ing this subject careful study but up
TO today had not reached a decision al
though formal notice was elected last
week.
While disposed to adopt the new
practice partly in the interest Of neu-
trails the British authorities have found
so many practical diflculttes in the
way that they are inclined to insist
upon the old plan that ships must re-
port at Kirkwall. 1t 10 said to be GER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

The guard by the government and mort
authorities over the ship and its pas
sengers is still rigidly maintained Pa
troi boats are continually circling the
vessel and sentries line the shore near
her anchorage. Residents Of houses in
the vicinity have been forbidden the use
OF lights at night, while kilograms for
the passengers from the United States
are not delivered until first passed by
the censor. American newspapermen
aboard the vessel have been forbidden 70
end dispatches ashore. The wireless was
dismantled as soon as the ship arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
WINTHROP

All those who have received invitations
to the snowshoeing party to be given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hartman and Mr.. and
Mrs. Riley on Thursday evening Feb. %,
are to meet at the Winthrop House
promptly at s o'clock During the eve
ming prize will be given for the most
appropriately dressed couple.
The Winthrop Driving Club will have
races on Lake Maranacook Tuesday aft
ernoon, Feb. 90. There will be four
classes for this race.
William Collins of Rocsland is in town.
the guest of his mother. Mrs. Annie Col
Inns, who is Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

New York, Feb. 1s.-Agents OF the de-
partment Of Justice arrested mere To-
might two men charged with violating
the federal law against carrying on a
military enterprise against a foreign
country. They are accused OF conspir-
ing TO obtain military information In
England to be sent to this country ana
then forwarded to Germany.
The men gave their names as Albert
A. Sander and Charles w. Wunneberg.
The complaint against them was sign
cd by Judge Learned Hand of the Unit
ed States district court. 1t charged
them with conspiring to employ
agents to obtain maps. photographs
and other military information in Eng
land and ireland for the benefit OF
Germany.
The charges were prepared by John
G. Knox. assistant prosecutor IN
charge Of the commercial branch OF the
department Of justice.
Sander. who is 80 years of age. Is
president Of the Central Powers war
Films Exchange in this city. Wunne-
burg 40 years of age. Is his associate.
Counsel for the accused said tonight
that Wunneburg has been natura liz
ed citizen OF the United States for 20
years.
According 10 William =. Ofiiey. divis-
ional superintendent of the department
of Justice, tho men are accused or send
ing TO Great Britain agents who obtain .
cd information of military Importance
which was transmitted TO this country
in letters and packages written in in
visible ink This information. it is al
legged. was disse minated in the United
States TO agents If the Central Powers
but chiefly to those Of Germany
Secret service agents had been work
inE on the case for months. They be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

tain that If any examinations are per.
mitted at Halifax. they will be limited
to cargo boats, because mail and pas
senser SHIPS require much more ex-
tensive inspection force. estimated as
nigh as 5000 men. who would otherwise
be in military service.
The state department has been I'm
able to make any official request to
make Halifax port Of call, because to
do SO would involve a recognition Of
the whole scheme Of the Entente block
ade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

said will not encourage exaggerated esti-
mates which might create the danger
that what l consider amazing financial
efforts of this country would be mini
mixed when the actual figures were
known.
when l was asked what amount of
new money l considered necessary to
make the loan a success l stated figure
which was larger than ! expected but
not than l hoped. That figure was c60o,-
100000. Without taking into effect direct
contributions from banks which it is de-
sirable to avoid. that figure already has
been exceeded. The excess certainly will
abount to e100, O,OtO"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Azure. There are no special education
al requirements.
The classes are not self-supporting'
h,,+ are maintained by the university.
The work will be continued from year
to wear, so students may plan 10 1ol-
low definite courses of study TO com
n,etion. On completing each course the
Student receives a certificate covering
the work done. ,
All interested are invited TO attend
the opening of the new term IN Cony
High school next Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Adde'S DAUGHTERS
Mrs. George Gay Entertains Sunday
School CIass-Orsanization Formed

Mrs. George +. Gay entertained her
Sunday school class Monday evening
at her home. 80 Grove street, the house
being prettily decorated with carna
ton and Chinese pinks in honor of the
occasion. The class organized under
the mama of adde's Daughters" with
the following officers:
President, Jennie Nutting; vice pres
ident. Mary Gray; secretary, Rose
Penney; treasurer. Winona Jenkins.
Refreshments were served and a social
hour was enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Two Ships from New York
Sunk by Submarines

the Mar tdriatico Feb. H. The latter
arrived at Lisbon on Feb. and prob
ably was proceeding for Bordeaux
when sunk. Officials of the Kerr Steam
ship Go. said they did not believe eth
err vessel lad Americans aboard.
The Dalmatia was a vessel of 1878
tons gross, 245 feet long and built at
Forth Glasgow in 1902.
The Mar AGriatiico was 24l0 tons
gross. 295 feet lorg and built in 1895 at
Sunderland