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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13

Washington, March 1o-Organized
labor in America through its repre-
sentativcs in conference here tonight
offered its services to the country in
every field of activity if, despite all
endcavors and hopes, the United States
should be drawn into war
Unanimous Vote
The action was takn by unanimous
vote of moro than $50 delegates from
national and international trade unions
affiliated with the American Fedora :
ton OF Labor and five unatfiliated or
CARNATIONS, including the great rail-
road brotherhoods. In all about 5000
900 American workers were represent
ed in the conference, called to deter
mine and announce the part to be
ness plans.
a statement formally adopted and
issued after the meeting set forth, in
regard to the offer of service in case OF
war. various demands which were held
to he fundamentals in safeguarding the
rights of workers in war times as well
as in peace. MilitariSm was protested
against; it was held that industrial
service should be deemed equally mer-
itoriouS as military service. that SER
vice should conform to trade union
standards. and that organized labor
should have representation on all
agencies determining and administer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Americans
Landed at
Forces Protect U. S. Citizens
and Property-Not Regarded
as Intervention

Santiago, Cuba, March 12-From his
base at Guantanamo, Admiral Henry T
Mayo, commander of the United States
Atlantic fleet, received reports today
from at least five Cuban shore stations
where American forces have been land
ed. From none of them, however, came
any evidence that the putting ashore of
the Americans was the beginning Of in
PREVENTION.
Five hundred marines and bluejackets
are in Santiago patrollins the city while
smaller detachments are doing similar
duty in Guantanamo, Manzanillo and
Nuevitas.
Just what the situation in the interior
is is not known exactly by the Ameri-
cans The government advance forces
arrived today at San Luis, which was
evacuated yesterday by Gen. Comacho
after brief fighting in which there were
a few casualties.
The banks here remain closed under
orders from their main offices. 1t is
thought that the most practical reason
for the closing Of the banks is that
Continued on Pace 5-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13

Washington, March 12.-Germany re-
newed today her efforts to have the
United States sign a protocol amend
ing the Prussian-American treaty OF
17qS. so as to exempt all German res
idents in the United States from arrest
or interference during any period of
war and rCserVing to all German ships
in American ports the right to safe con-
duct to home ports. 1t is the same pro-
tocol that Amba ssa cor Gerard. before
his departure from Berlin refused to
consider the Swiss minister, DR.. Paul
Ritter, called at the state department
today by direction Of the German for
eien office with a copy of the proposed
amendment to the treaty. He was I'M
able to see Secretary Lansing, who
was busy with other engagements The
matter probably will be given due con-
eideration w state department officials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
MANN OPPOSES
TRADING WITH
INDEPENDENTS
Republican Candidate
for Speaker Believes
Bi : Partisan ,Organi-
cation Not Improb-
able

Washington, March 12-De-
spite many conferences among
leaders and animated discussion
of many proposals for working
out Democratic, Republican or
bipartisan control of the in
coming House of Representa-
tives, there are few signs that
the plans of either of the big
parties or of the little group of
independents will take definite
form until within a few days of
the meeting of the special ses-
sion on April 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Suspect German Motives
Over Treaty Of 1898

though it is realized that such an
amendment, even though the admins
tration favored it, MOULD not have
much prospect of ratification in the
Senate.
Officials are at loss to understand Ger
manys insistence on the reaffrmaton of this
old treaty especially as the United States
already has announced that it intended to live
up to the two main conditions as to the Sc
curity Of German property including German
shipping, and German nationals in this coun-
try in event of war, while Germany is held
to have violated it.
There is a disposition here 10 believe that
Germany is endeavoring to Jockey this coun-
try into a bad diplomatic situation by forcing
it TO abrogate the old document Such action.
it is pointed out, might be made the basis
for the charge hat the United States did not
respect the sanctity Of treaties and justifca.
ton for retaliatory action BY Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
BANKS DEFEATS
GENDRON BY 10
AT BIDDEFORD

Biddeford, Me-, March r.
Alderman Hartley c. Banks,
Democrat, was elected mayor at
the annual city election today,
defeating Joseph P. Gendron,
Republican, by a majority of
10. The Democrats elected five
aldermen out of seven, with 16
Democratic cOuncilmen out of
p. The total vote Of 1890 was
the largest cast in many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
PRICE ADVANCE
10 PER CENT. IN
YEAR TO JAN. Is

Washington, March 12-Retail food
prices in the United States advanced L
per cent in the year ending with Jan
15 as shown in statistics prepared today
by the bureau of labor statistics. The
increase was greater than for three years
previous combined. The four years gair
was 30 per cent.
Every food staple except coffee and tea
advanced during the year. Onions and
potatoes led with increases of more than
90 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
CANADA POTATO
YIELD FOR 1916

Ottawa. Ont, March 12-Canadas Yield
of Potatoes last year was smaller by
more than 100000 bushels than that Of
1915, but the exports of this vegetable
were worth nearly three times as much,
according to figures made public here to-
day by the bureau of census and stats
tics. The 1916 crop totalled 81 229, 600 as
against g., eos 900 bushels in the previous
10 months. The 1916 exports We're valued
at s1.445l9 as compared with s5o6,5o2 In
1915
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Request for
Removal Of
German Crews

Washington, March Formal reques,
for the removal from the League Island navy
yard of the informed German commerce raid
ers Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz viii
helm, of the 700 men comprising their crews,
was made personally to Secretary Daniels to-
day by Mayor Smith Of Philadelphia, on the
ground that they constitute a menace to the
safety Of the city.
The mayor was told that transfer Of the
German crews already was under considera-
ton and that a suitable place for them was
being sought.
1t has been suggested that the informed
crews be sent to some inland army barracks,
but none has been found available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
EDGAR HANSON
WINS BELFAST
BY 72 VOTES

Belfast, Me-, March 12.-Ed-
gar f. Hanson, Democrat, de-
feated Mayor William X. keene,
Republican, by " votes, in the
city election today. Hanson poll
cd $50 and keene 61S. Four al
dermen elected are Democrats
and one Republican, eight coun-
cilmen are Democratic and two
Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
China and
Germany
to Break

Pekin, Sunday, March 1.-the Senate
today approved the severance Of rela-
tions with Germany by a vote of 152 to
81. 1t is expected that the government
will take action to this end tomorrow
(Monday)
After the House had approved the SOW
erance Of relations Saturday. the German
minister presented a note to the foreign
Office offering to negotiate for the protec-
ton of Chinese lives and property in the
submarine war zone. 1t has had no in
fuence on the cabinet and the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13

Newcastle. Ind, March 1o.-With In
diana National Guard troops fresh from
Mexican border duty. patrolling the
streets. the city of Newcastle, which was
swept by tornado late Sunday after
noon, settled down tonight to another
night Of chill and darkness. Arrange
ments have been made to care for virtu~
ally all the homeless, churches, schools,
lodge rooms, public halls and dwellings
having been thrown open to them, but
suffering in many cases was intense.
The death roll revised tonight. showed
% dead, two persons missing and about
a score seriously injured with a hundred
more suffering from minor hurts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
.CARRANZA WILL
GRANT AMNESTY
TO REFUGEES

FL Paso, Texas, March 12.-Amnesty will
be offered to all Mexican refugees by Gen.
Carranza after he is inaugurated president
Of Mexico on May 1. according to informa-
ton received here today by Carranza officials
The only exceptions will be Francisco Villa
his immediate followers and those implicated
in the murder of President Francisco l.
Madero and Vice President Jose Pine Suarez
Even these will be limited to the leaders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Soldiers Patolling
Storm I orn Newcastle

Aid in the way Of food supplies and
money began to reach the city late today.
The food problem had become serious.
Crackers sold at two cents each and
bananas at nickel apiece. The gas SUP
ply was shut off and many places were
without means of preparing food that
was at hand and canned goods we're at
a premium.
In answer to the appeal for financial
aid sent broadcast over the state by a
citizens committee, relief funds have
been started in many cites of the state.
Charles ". Fairbanks. former Vice Pres
'dent, contributed $1,000 for relief work.
No change was made tonight in the
property loss estimated at 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13

part Of his obligation as protector and
attempting to transfer to woman an OBJ
legation that is solely his?"
Another serious feature of the pro-
posal is its effect in the birth rate
American families have few children
OFTEN none. I regard the birth control
agitation as an offshoot Of suffrage. Take
an enumeration of those who are advoca.-
ing birth control and see how MANY are
suffragists."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
|16 AROOsTOOK
POTATO DEALERS
ARE SUMMONED

Houlton, Me. March 12-Sixteen
Aroostool< county potato dealers today
were summoned by the United States
district attorney to appear at Boston
next Friday to give evidence as to the
cost of potatoes and whether any are
being held for higher prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
-FOUR BIS" ARE
EVENLY DIVIDED
Bangor and Brewer Re-
publican, Biddeford
an d Belfast Demo-
cratic-HansOn Wins
by On ly u Votes
REPUBLICANS IN
BANGOR HAVE A
GOOD MAJORITY

Bangor, Me-, March 12.-In
the municipal election here to-
day, the Republicans reelected
Mayor John F. WOodman, and
carried five of the seven wards,
giving them a majority in both
branches of the city council.
The vote was very light, al
though the weather was fine,
neither party displaying any
great interest. The vote for
mayor was: WOOdman (R) 2046;
Patrick J. Byrnes, CD 1862.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Funeral Of Count Zeppelin

Rotterdam, March 12.-(via London THE
funeral Of Count Zeppelin was held this af
ternoon at Stuttgart. Many years ago the
late inventor erected his own vault in the
Prag Cemetery at Stuttgart, and therefore
Countess Zeppelin declined the offer which
was made to her by King of Wuerttttemburg
to give the body tomb in the royal GENE
terry. King William II was present at the
ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
GEORGE CHIP
BEATS BOB MONA

Youngstown. Ohio. March 12-Georgs
Chip in the fourth round of bout hers
after about minute Of fighting sent Boz
Moha staggering into his corner and the
referee stopped the bout. Chip had the
best Of it all the way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
CHAS. CURTIS IS
UNOPPOSED FOR
BREWER MAYOR

Brewer, Me-, March 12.-The
Republicans today elected Chas.
w. Curtis mayor and all 10 of
the aldermen, there being no op-
position. Only 16S votes were
cast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Shifting Strength

Most Of the members have left the
capital with the impression that the
lines for the organization fight cannot
be drawn even so much as a month in
advance because of the shifting of
strength due to deaths and the uncer-
tainties surrounding plans for special
elections TO fill the vacancies. Repub-
lican Leader Mann, who will be his
party's candidate for Speaker, depart
ed tonight after announcing that he
would not favor any trading for Re
publican control and predicting that
bipartisan organization was mot i'm
probable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Boston Forecast

Boston, March 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday fair; Wednesday rain
or snow; northeast winds diminishing md
becoming northeast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
DECISION ON
ADAMSON LAW
is POSTPONED

Washington. March 12.-Decison on con-
,tItutionality Of the Adamson railroad law
vas again postponed today by the supreme
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
Urges Quick Elections

During the day Rep. Mann telegra on
ed the governors of New York and New
Hampshire urging that special cleo
tons IN the Conry and Sulloway dis
trlcts be called as soon as possible
When he left tonight the Republican
leader said ne was going to take a
good rest, but would be back in tim,
Tor the extra session.
Present Standing
Mr.. Mann said that it was possible
though not altogether probable, that
Congress might end its extra session in
two weeks. Speaker Clark. however.
said tonight:
I'VE will be in session either six weeks
or till August. come a year"
Length of Extra Session
The huctuation standings of the par
ties presented tonight the prospect. that
the Democrats will have 2l5 votes and
the Republicans 214 when the special ses-
sion convcnes. It will require 21s to elecr
a speaker. The five so-called indepen-
dents holding the balance of power have
been unable so far to agree on con-
certed course. but they will meet again
Just before the beginning of the session.
In order 10 keep their strength up to Els
the Democrats will have TO elect a Democrat
in the 9Th New York district where a special
election is to he held April IL to choose
successor to the late Rep. Conry.
The hopes Of Republicans that a Repubn.
can might be elected in New Hampshire TO
succeed the late Rep. Sulloway bringing the
Republican total to els disappeared today
when it was discovered the state statntes
would not permit an election before April l6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
PLAN A PUBLIC
RECEPTION TO
JAMES GERARD

N'w York Marrh lg Preparations
we're made today for q public reception
70 James w Gerard former ambassador
70 Germany, upon his return here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
FULLER'S JEWELRY STORE

REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST
Eyes tested, Glasses Fitted.
See the new "Shelltex" frame.
m ch6dtfx ZIG Water ST. Augu..,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for North New Enr,,,
Fair Tuesday; Wednesday fair except snow
in Vermont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-13
VATICAN HIGHLY
INTERESTED IN
NEW JOAN OF ARC

Rome (via Paris, March II )-The Vati-
can is taking a great interest in the reported
visions of Mile. Perchaud and the command
she is supposed to have received instructng
report already has been received from the
clergy in Paris and further details are being
asked of the Archbishopric there.
Mile. Perchaud 90 years of age, daughter
of farmer of the department of La vendee
has stirred the imagination of the French by
her declaration that, like Joan of Ac. she
had seen visions and heard voices command
ing her to guide the armies Of France to
victory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Nathaniel Niles
New Jersey Lawyer and Cap
italist Dead

Nathaniel Niles, lawyer, capitalist
and for many years member OF tho
New Jersey Legislature, died yesterday
at his home in Chatham, y. J. tie was
eighty-one years old.
Born in South Kingston, R. l., Mr..
Niles wa. educated at Phillips Andoyes
Academy and was admitted to the bar
in 1857. A few years thereafter he
moved to New Jersey where he at once
became active in politics.
He was chosen member Of the. As
sembly from Morris County and later
became Speaker Of the House. In 1873
he was appointed United States director
Of the Union Pacific Railroad.
From 1884 to 1889 he was president
Of the Tradesmen's National Bank. OF
New York. He was always greatly in
terested in naval affairs and was az
one time Federal visitor TO the academy
at Annapolis. His second wife, formerly
Miss Ella Caper Jones. whom he mar
ried in 1910, survives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
Lieut.. Charles Reed
WEEDS Madeline Carey
Tuxedo Society Witnesses Cere.
mony fastened by War

Tuxedo Park, June 80 Miss Made
line Carey. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Foster Carey, of Tuxedo
Park. was married to-day at 81. Mary's
Church to Charles Reed. son Of Mrs.
Charles Reed, of Great Darlington,
Mass. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Robert s. w. Wood.
The bridegroom is a Lieutenant in the
United States Reserve Corps. On ac-
count of the war the marriage was has
tened, as the date had been set for
autumn.
The bride was given away by her
father. Miss Helen Reed, sister of the
bridegroom, was maid of honor. and
Miss Claire Dinsmore, a cousin Of Miss
Carey. was flower girl.
A reception at the residence of Mrs.
Walter Heron Lewis. grandmother OF
the bride, followed the ceremony. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Gren-
vile Kane. Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll D.
Winslow, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Stewart
Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Dins-
more. Miss Dinsmore. Mr.. and Mrs. It.
i. Lewis. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Della
field, Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. McVickar,
Geraldine Redmond, George c. Park
and Mr.. and Mrs. Stoughton Bell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
News in Brief

One thousand city dogs passed day last
week in the quarters Of the Society for Pre-
vention OF Cruelty 70 Animal, whose agents
rounded them up as strays.
Automobiles killed 302 persons in this
stats in the last Elk months. During the
CORES bonding period Of 1915 they killed ony
25. In New Jersey eighteen were killed oy
Automobiles in June. The figures are those
OF the National Highways Protective SOCIETY.
Manhal Joftre mas written TO Frank A.
yanderlip expressing his gratitude Tor the
500. 600 collected sor French war refer DUR
ins his visit to New York. he asks Mr.
VANDERBILT to h. the bearer OF my mos SIN
cere thanks 20 all the generous givers.
."rhurston the Great" prestidiSi,ator.
has been notified that the Boston police nave
his vanishing treasurer. J. kalen@. VINO IS
alleged 10 have used 500 belonging 70
'Thur,ton the Great in the most recent DIS
play OF his powers
Tn. Yale & Towne Manufacturing Com
many. of Stamford. Conn. has announced an
ADVANCE OF ~ per cent IN wages and bonus
~ N per cen, on the wages FOR June. The
concern employs 1000.
John WI Kim, whose chop suey had won
him renown in Newark. mas enlisted IN the
I.t New Jersey Infantry. lie will cook Tor
the officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01
On the Screen

Mae Murray will be featured at the
Rialto this week in a modern romantic
comedy called AT First Sight" This
is n blithesome, light-hearted story
written by George Middleton. Miss
Murray appears as a highly modern
Young woman, some of whose athletic
performances entitle her TO recosni-
ton as a sort of feminine Fairbanks
Sam T. Hardy plays the author. The
picture gives Miss Murray chance TO
wear a fascinating array Of sport SUITS,
walking costumes and dainty evening
gowns. Robert Leonard directed the
production.
To encourage it's patrons in singing
the words Of our national airs when
played in the theatre, the Rialto VIII
distribute souvenir song books during
the week. These books contain the
words and music Of thirty Of our ma
tional songs. with an Introduction by
Joe Mitchell Chapple, editor OF i he
National Magazine" and a halftone
nicture OF the Rialto orchestra. In
honor Of Independence Day the books
have been handsomely bound IN the
national colors.
The Rialto orchestra will render the
eonr,h movement Of Dvorak's New
World symphony" as tho overture. Sc
lections from The Count OF Luxem
bourg." by Franz Lehar, will be played
as an added orchestral number. Ma
yion Rodolfo. tenor, and Margaret Gil
mer. contralto, will sing the duet from
The fourth act OF I'll Trovatore.' MI.
and Mrs. Sidney Drew VIII present
thor latest domestic ENHANCEMENT,
"Thc Matchmaker"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-01

ity?" pursued my cicerone, such as one
might EXPECT of a mine with thirty or
forty million tons OF copper in sight?'
did not.
"Come down into the town. Maybe
we'll find some activity there"
The little town of Ray, lying along
the narrow creek bottom, is certainly
active enough, but there was little
movement about the office of the Ari-
zona-Ray Company. The Office itself
was closed, the furniture had been re-
. moved and the only remnant of the en-
terprise locally to be found was in tho
presence of half dozen disconsolate
miners, who sat on the pavement and
bewai.ed themselves because they had
taken half their wages in Arizona Ray
stock for the labor they had expended
on that sterile mountainside above,
helping the promoters keep up the bluff
that mining was actually being carried
on. They were the legitimate mourn
ers over the remains of the defunct
wildcat.
II was quaint contrast TO the i'm
pressivc Offices in Los Angeles, where
the master mind Of W. L. Wilson & Co.
matured further plans for the enlist
ment of the publIc's money in stock
schemes. In such a promotion as Ari-
zona-Ray ". l.. Wilson & Co. do not
stand alone. They are aided by other
institutions, supposedly reputable. For
example, there is department Of the
state government of Arizona known as
the Arizona Corporation Commission.
theoretically, this commission, like
its fellow (but far differently commits
sion in California, is charged with the
duty of protecting its public from fake
enterprises. So far as can determine
u has not been acting as a check upon
this class of promotion. Certainly it has
licensed some Of the shadiest PROPOSE
tons that ever bilked long-sufering
public. Although the facts which the
California Commission elected could
have been learned with much less
TROUBLED by the Arizona Commission,
the latter unhesitatingly licensed the
fake Arizona-Ray concern and thus
countenanced its operations. e.. Paul
Geary, while still a Corporation Com
missioner os the State of Arizona, be-
came a director of the Big Jerome Cop
per Co., another of the W. l.. Wilson &
Co. enterprises.
A rather unsavory connection is
found between The Los Angeles Times
and W. L. Wilson & Co. Not only did
The Times accept the fake advertising
of Arizona-Ray after other local papers
had thrown it out in consequence Of
the California Commissions exposure
of the scheme, but it even prostituted
it's news columns to the purposes of the
stock faker Wilson. The immediate
control OF The Times news columns is
vested in the managing editor, Harry
f. Andrews. Mr.. Andrews was, until
he regigned under fire, director in the
same Wilson concern as Mr.. Geary, Big
jerome Therefore, it is perhaps not
SURF rising that his paper should disre-
gard wholly the official report on Ari-