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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
RE-DETAINS AMERICANS
Continued from Page One)

U).-Foreign Secretary Zimmerman to-
day informed the Associated Press that
he had requested the Swiss government
to make inquiry in Washington regard
ing the status of the crew OF the intern
ed German ships in American ports.
Pending an answer, the " Americans
taken by the German raider and brought
in by the Yarrowdale, whose release had
been agreed to, are being held in Ger
many. the foreign secretary stated
During the past week recurring rumor.s
have reached Berlin by way of London
in which it was announced that the Unit
ed States government had sequestered the
German ships and informed their crews.
No definite official denial having been re-
ceived the German government was
prompted to ask the government of Swift
zerland to obtain specifice information.
secretary's Statement
I'VE could not consent to the release
of the Yarrowdale prisoners, which was
taken to be agreed to week ago, SAID
the foreign secretary.
These men had been taken off armed
merchantmen and their status had been
established. They will be liberated Just
as soon as we learn the fate Of the Ger
man crews in American ports.
The release of the YarroWdale prs
onerS was agreed to with Ambassador
Gerard on the eve of the break in rela-
tons but the possibility of tn" Ger
man crews being interned in the Unit
ed States prompted the admiralty to
rescind the orders lberating the Am
orleans held with the rest of the Var
rowdale prisoners. 1t is pointed out
here that this episode is a further Illus
tration of the menace growing out OF
the lack of facilities and opportunities
of free inter-communication by both
countries.
Herr Simmermann reaffirmed his pre-
viOus statement that the Americans now
in Germany will be permitted to move
about unmolested and be perfectly free
to leave the country whenever they de-
sire. even if the break threatens to
reach the ultimate stage. This inten-
ton is based on the impression prevail
ing here, that the United States is not
contemplating any steps with respect to
German civilians that might compel Ger
many to reconsider the position she has
now definitely taken.
These and similar considerations cal
culated to work out to mutual advantage
are said to be Incorporated in a mod
ernized draft of the treaty of 1893
which is now awaiting the approval OF
both governments The complete text
Of the revised version has not yet been
made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
ATTEMPT TO DESTROY NEW
YORK water SUPPLY IS
BEING INVESTIGATED

New York, Feb. 12.-Investigation OF
reports that an attempt was made
early yesterday morning to blow up
the Catskill aqueduct, which supplies
this city with drinking water, was or
dered today by Major General John
Fl. Organ, commanding the state ma
tional guard.
General Organ said he had been in
formed that two men carrying a suit
case had been ordered by a guard, a
member of the LIST Regiment, to halt,
and that the guard fired one shot. No
confirmation had been received, he
said, of report that the two strang-
ers escaped in an automobile The in
cident occurred near Pleasantville, in
Westchester county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Considerable HEhting between the Brit
i,h and uermans IN the Ancrc region OF
France continues Again tho British
have ut'a. had the Germans north of the
rs,t 10 W. vicinity of the Beaucourt-
Irl.ruN r.ld ana captured about CO..
'aria uf lr.pphes At Serrc. midway be
trc,n R,ouguurt and ruisieuN the Ger
rars delivered an attack against tn"
b.H-h hIt were rcpulscd, according TO
tft nru.t war office.
rtf au tho other hand. saws the
irfr. +. .tttYks against wrecked Ger
rar r.u. r.s from Serrc to the river
~, r'plrcI. suffering heavy casualties,
.s admitted however. that a trench
'Ht....t .' -errc which had been rem
h'.I ~, cable was evacuated. but
l.far. '., U.u,h offensive was launch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
MOTONO APPROVES
CHINA'S STAND
TOWARD GERMANY

Toxic Feb. 12.-Viscount Motono. Jap.
anese minister Of foreign affairs, at a
conference with the Chinese minister
yesterday approved the attitude Of China
towards Germany as it has been express.
ed in Chna's reply to the German note
on restricted submarine warfare, accord.
ing to the newspapers today The approx
al it is said, was on the ground that the
position taken by China would aid in up
roofing German influence in the Far East
and be of benefit to the Entente
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
FRED'K K. WHITE
DRAMATIC WRITER
DEAD AT DENVER

Denver, Col, Feb. - Frederick Is.
White, dramatic writer. died here TO-DAY
OF pneumonia. lie was 6, years old
Born in England. the son of professor
at oxford University, Mr.. white was
brought to this country when a child ana
was educated in New York city Ills hrst
newspaper work was in Albany. y. F.
where he later was one Of the founder
of the Albany Union. He came 20 Colo
RADIO in the early COS and since that tir-'
had been connected with Denver papers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
VILLA TROOPS IN
SIGHT or BORDER

Columbus. y. NJ, Feb y - Villa
troops camped tonight within cannon
range of American territory, their
camp fires at Palomas six miles south
of the border being visible TO Ameri-
can soldiers patrolling the internation-
al line below here. Cowboys reported
there were so armed and mounted men
in the band When American military
officers learned of the presence of the
bandits near the border cavalry was
sent to reinforce the patrol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
MAJOR GAULT
WILL JOIN THE
FLYING CORPS

Montreal, Feb. 12.-Major Hamilton
Gault, who organized the famous Ca
madam Light Infantry regiment,
known as the Princess Pat" return
ed TO Montreal today hero with only
one leg. but asserting that his fight
ing days are not over. He announced
that as soon as he has entirely recov-
cred from wounds received in many
battles, he would join the flying corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
ANNUAL DINNER
OF LINCOLN CLUB

Portland, Me, Feb. 12.-Franklin H.
Ellsworth. congressman from the Sec
ond Minnesota district was the princi-
pal speaker at the annual dinner of the
Lincoln Club tonight Others who spoke
were Congressman-El Elect White Of Lew
iston and Representative Brewster of
the Maine Legislature. The latter said
that in his opinion Maine was in favor
of universal military service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
LOWRY PRESIDENT
OF AMATEUR ASSN.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb Thames
Lowry of indianapolis was elected pres
ident of the National Amateur Baseball
Association at it's fourth annual con-
vention here today. The invitation ex-
tended by the Pittsburgh City Associa-
ton that the final championship series
be played there was accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
GERMAN RAIDERS
CAUSE WINTER
RESORT TO CLOSE

New York, Feb. 12.-The German sea
raiding activities in the southern Allan
tic have terminated abruptly the winter
resort season in the Bahama islands. ac-
cording to persons who arrived here TO-DAY
on the steamship MORO Castle Hotels
have closed because the British author
tiles ordered lights out at night. passen-
gers said, and hundreds of tourists have
fed from the islands. causing the bust
ness places they patronize to clo.e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
INQUIRY BEGUN
INTO HOTEL LENOX
FIRE AT BOSTON

Boston, Feb. 12-District Attorney JOS
eph c. Pelletier today began prelimi-
nary inquiry into the fire at the Hotel
Lenox last Saturday to determine wheth-
err there was any criminal liability that
would warrant an investigation by the
grand jury, which convenes tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
LANE SECRETARY
OF THE RED SOX

Boston, Feb L. Tho appointment
Of John J. Lane as secretary OF the
worlds champions Boston American
Baseball cub was announced tonigh;
He succeeds Edwin J. Riley. now see
rotary OF the Boston Nationals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
TO INCORPORATE
MCKINLEY
MEMORIAL ASSN.

Washington, Feb. Ia bill to in
corporate the National Mckinley
Birthplace Memorial Association was
introduced today by Senator Harding.
Myron T. Herrick. f. H. Gary, Charles
NJ. .Schwab and George w. Perkins
were named among the incorporators
The association is to erect a monu.
ment at Niles. Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
.LINART OUT OF
SIX DAY RACE

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Victor Linart with
drew tonight from the six-day bicycle
race after five and half hours of ped
aling alone. his partner, Michael De
Bates, having been injured in spill. At
the end of the 22d hour of racing Eddie
Madden was leading with 473 miles and 8
laps The other riders were well up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
A MYSTERIOUS BLAZE
DESTROYS DU POINT CLUB

Petersburg, Va, Feb. l. The Du
Pont dubious at IIopcwcl. Va, own
ed by the T.. !. Du Pont DE Nemours co
was destroyed by fire Of unknown origin
early today. The building was erected
two years ago at cost of $50. 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Mr.. Pelletier conferred with Patrick
OHearn. city building commissioner
who alleges that certain changes pre-
viously ordered by him at the hotel in
the interest of safety were not compiled
with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Massachusetts, lnterfereS
lin B. & N. ReCeiverShip
Because of Bond Holdings

creditor for more than 100000 on &C
count Of bonds held. together with SIX
months interest and that the railroad
was also under certain other obliga-
tions to the commonwealth and the pub
lie"
There was no opposition to the petit
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
ADMIRAL IDE
DEAD AT NEW YORK

New York, Feb. 12-Rear Admiral
George E. Ide, L.. S. NJ retired, died at
his home here today. He had been i'll
about a month He was born in Zanes-
Vile, O., Dec. 8, 1S45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

companied by the two representatives
OF the foreign office and guarded care
July by men from the secret service.
Inc customs Inspection and other ex-
aminations at the border were relaxed
to mere formality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
JOE STECHER
BEATS HOKUF

Cedar Rapids la. Feb. - Joe
Stecher, of Dodge. Nohr., claimant of
the worlds u > iyweight wrestling
championship won from Bill iIekuf Of
Omaha here tonight in straight falls
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IN RELIEF WORK

CONTINUED from Page One)
The Newark journal., 1917-12-20

have very fine surrey with shafts and tongue. It cost $125 and would cost $50 now. It has not been run but 12 times and will trade it for 1 year old mare at $100 value for surrey and will give diff ference if any due. Will trade for any kind of stock at equal value. See T. J. Raney.
The Newark journal., 1917-12-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Journal is authorized to announce the following candi- date for office, subject to the action of the Democratic party
The Newark journal., 1917-12-20
At The oy Store
 Window

There's row of little faces
 Every night outside the store Where they never draw the curtains, When the Watchfan locks the door, Eager, wist1ul little faces,
 Looking at the heaps of toys That will bring a merry Christmas
 To a host of girls and boys. Every night they stand there watching, Tattered children in a row, Looking at the only Christmas,
 That they possibly can know. Look them over, Mr. Shopper,
 When you walk down town tonight, Thin and hungry little children,
 Borrowing a brief delight From the wonders of a Christmas
 Which to them is just a dream, Just a swiftly passing vision
 Of how happiness might seem. And perhaps when you have seen them, You will hunt up Santa Claus For they sadly need somebody
 Who knows how to plead their cause. Santa Claus has swarms of children On his Christmas waiting list, But he'll add few names to it
 If you see him and insist. Help the old man out little
 He'll be glad to add your mite To the fund that he's investing
 In the spreading of delight. And these little, Wistfu children
 Will be grateful all the year For their share, so long denied them, Of the blessed Christmas cheer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27

success. Tlose are all things we have
got to consider in making our prepare,
tions for war.
The United States can go into this
war with a conscience perfectly clear.
If Germany had either won the war or
had it ended in a draw she would have
come over here and attacked US as sure
a you are sitting here tonight. The
policies put forward by Won Tirpitz and
his party were never allowed by the
censor to pass the boundaries of the
Teutonic allies.
"Von Tirpitz advocated that in order
that Germany might make war against
England and the United States those
ports most favorably situated for bases
be permanently occupied"
Mr.. ROwell greatly impressed his
audience with his recital of what Cam
ada, with her small population of less
than 100000, had done in the war
She had 100000 men under arms, he
said, 100000 of whom had been sent
to the front. She had 500 munitions
plants in full operation, had already
sent to Europe 100000 worth Of
munitions and was herself spending
100000 a day TO maintain her mil
itary force on the firing line. In addi
ton. she had lent TO England $500,
600, 900 for the purchase of supplies,
and her banks had now arranged TO
lend the Imperial Munitions Board
S100,000,000 more.
He was heartily applauded when he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27
Worst Enemies Are at Home

"He has declared for universal mill
tary service but the worst enemies
that We have are not open enemies.
They arc the insidious enemies at home,
who misrepresent facts for the benefit
Of the Prussian autocracy.
"Why, tonight, gentlemen. read the
following editorial in The Evening
Post This editorial runs as follows:
"'Hss il come TO the knowledge OF
those who would relegate voluntary
service to the stage coach age. that the
German army does not disdain to make
use Of the enthusiasm and services OF
the volunteer from the ranks OF the vol
untcer onc-year men. The German army
has drawn its corps of officers for the
reserve and landwehr.'
That. gentlemen. is an absolute mis-
statement Of fact. In the German army
every one is compelled to serve for
two years, but certain people who have
attained certain standard Of eduea-
ton arc allowed TO serve for one year
only After they have served
that one year and passed certain eN-
sminations they come back for =
pcriod OF training of seven weeks. They
ihen come back in another year ior
another period Of training, aud at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27
The Passing Show of 1917
Is Produced at the.
Winter Garden

TIL PASSING SHOW on Ia5.' 4a oi.a'.sanza,
81 Two acts a"t tr.Nff .o.' "ri.'' bow eu
gn- l9 u".a Sr.aaso 7lu,i, D., sisW q,iri
mann A. tr. Winter GarIfl
TIL COMPANY do Wof Horncr lr.nc .suf.n.
johnny po11 '. sale. g~'c'-'. '. AHsri..
laN MAZDA a... Raie Qlt- hlron Gre.
HeUv lefsna. Gslis Clan lNre Huge. Tom
Lewis Mu'rr and Mach Dolly 'o.,'l'. J. -
A-ia'h. Nile Svir,taia. %. J.. iaiapo'ich.
Nai car.
"The Passing Show OF 1917 must
be considered first in bulk Like its
predecessors At the Winter Garden. it
bulks large. To say that IL runs we'll
over three hours is TO give no idea at
all Of its hugcncss; but to say that 1t
is a musical extravaganza which enlists
the services Of De Wolf Hopper and
yet does not have time to give Mr..
Hopper anything to sing is perhaps 10
convey some semblance Of its immens-
ity and unwicldiness
For heavy show The Passing
Show runs smoothly, the premiere pro-
cccding with a minimum OF the scenic
and other misfortunes which generally
attend the debuts OF huge musical
pieces. Thanks more 10 the efforts Of
its vaudevillians than to the lines writ
ten by Harold Atteridge, it contains
UNNECESSARILY more humor than any
other Winter Garden entertainment Of
the last four or five years. Its girls
arc as alluring as ever, and their cos
tunes just as attractive. Its songs at
all events, are no more undistinguished
than usual although the absence Of a
real song hit is somewhat felt. in view
of all OF which "The Passing Show of
1917 is entitled to be regarded rs
Winter Garden entertainment consider
ably above the average, and, accord
ingly. there is no reason in the world
why it should not meet with the Gus
tomary Winter Garden popularity.
Without pausing TO consider for 4
minute, it is possible to award first
honors unrestrictedly to Chic Sale.
This entertainer from vaudeville has
no peer in all musical comedy, and that
his characterization would stand out
strongly in a Winter Garden show was
TO be expected. He repeats, with slight
abridging. his recent vaudeville offer
ing, and the ten minutes during which
he occupies the stage arc quite the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27
Mecus of the Play World

most enjoyable of the evening. II is a
pleasure, also, 20 record that last
nights audience appreciated him 10 the
FULL A few cf his finer points we've
necessarily lost in the Winter Garden
auditorium. and Mr.. Sale should beware
Of slight leaning toward burlcsqur
A. present the inclination is ever so
slight, but at the Winter Garden 1t
might readily flourish.
De Wolf Hopper spoke the thoughts
OF many m the audience when he paused
after his first entrance 10 emit la
mcnt over the passing OF the Gilbert
& Sullivan days As evidence Of the
lavishncss Of the management. Mr. Hop
per ventures upon the stage but thrice
and then for comparatively brief an
pcarances. What he does he does well,
Of course, but il does not require De
Wolf Hopper to do it.
Next to Chic Sale, the bright spot Of
the evening was another recruit from
vaudeville the grOtesque and angular
Johnny Dooley. Mr.. Dooley is about
ten times as humorous as his part per-
mits him to be. which Is a good aver
age. Irene Franklin suffered a bit by
reason Of the general hugeness OF her
surroundings, but she is too good an
entertainer not TO give satisfaction for
all that.
Jefferson de Angels was quite lost
in the shuttle, and Marie Nordstrom had
but slight opportunity TO exhibit the
art which is hers Henry Bergman,
also from vaudeville, sang his way
through the evening as sort of hero,
i there could be said to be such thing.
At all events, IL was he who saved the
day for Yale in an of-stage football
game which fell considerably short OF
being exciting. 1t was happy thought
which put football game in show
produced in the spring and called "Thc
Passing Show of 1917"
Tom Lewis was Tom Lewis, and the
slapstickiness of Fred Ardath was ex.
hibted in a drug establishment instead
of a country store. Wanda Lyon
looked pretty and sang we'll, and Rosie
Quinn, who lately fought her way up
from the chorus, was heartily vel
come and acquitted herself nobly.
The show has a veritable multitude
Of scenes, and includes hsphazard
burlesques on "The Wanderer" and
"The Willow Tree" II bounds around
quite unreasoningly, and is now Trim
ity Church, now a dining car and nov
the Yale Bowl-and. fortunately. with
out any attempt to justify it. A
Pierrot number was the most att-ac
lively staged.
The runway is used little more
than usual, but there is nothing TO
shock the most sensitive. As for the
unsensitive if such there be, they are
likely to regard the chorus as quite
disappointingly Overdressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27

said that all but two provinces had
closed all bars and public houses and
prohibited the sale of liquor for the
duration of the war and that the re-
suits of this action were such that the
majority Of those who had opposed II
were now its warm supporters.
General Wood Hopes to Go
Major General Leonard Wood Joined
those at the guest table and was in
troduced by the Mayor to General
Bridges. amid hearty applause.
The diners insisted on General Wood
speaking. Turning TO General Bridges,
General Wood said he hoped he and the
British general would soon meet on the
other side of the water. Turning to
the diners, he said:
"You are in a war now, but you don't
know it because you haven't felt it.
You are standing behind those bleed
ing, struggling lines of trenches in
France"
General Wood pleaded for universal
compulsory service and pitiless pub
Lefty toward this end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27

end Of that year, if they have shown
proper proficiency. they are made Off
GERS in the reserve. IL is not a ques
ton of volunteering at all; because
they have attained this educational
standpoint they serve one year instead
of two, but they are all compelled to
serve, and when "The Evening Post"
published that editorial, in its endeavor
70 defeat the President in his cam
paign for an army, it deliberately mis-
stated and twisted facts.
Not To BE a Short War
This is not going to be short or
an easy war. | don't believe Germany
will be starved out; don't believe
there will be any revolution, and II
any accident should happen TO the
British fleet we would have something
very serious to face.
Tonight you cannot tell what may
be happening in Russia. We have got
TO face these things, and if Russia for
some reason or other should withdraw
from the war or prove ineffective, and
all those forces should be thrown
against the West front there may be
something done that would bring us
face 20 face with German autocracy
and German methods.
1.-THE submarine warfare is getting
dangerous as the days lengthen out and
the days become warmer and the seas
cslmer. They can operate with great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-27

what will your answer be when your
boy asks you, Father, what did you do
to help when Britain fought for free
dom in 1857" who's absent? Is It
you ?" with a picture of John Bull
pointing straight out of the poster.
And q map of the British Isles, with
the line, as your home here? What
are you doing to defend it?" Then
there's the scrap of paper, with its
several signatures and the explanation
of what England must do to make
scraps of paper respected, and a SPLEEN
did picture of Britain. with the sword
of Justice in her hand and the sinking
Lustania in the background, by Ber-
nard Partridge.