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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 5.--The grave con-
Germ with which the American govern
ment has, been awaiting developments,
since the break with Germany has not
perceptibly increased by press dis
patches from London. tonight announc-
ing that an American member of the
crew Of the British steamer Eavestone
had been killed by shells from a Ger
man submarine.
quarters that full report would show
that the vessel was attacked in ac-
cordance with the rules of cruiser war
fare and that the incident would not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
u. S. Has No Right to
Take War: Bound Merchant
Ships in American Ports

here strictly to law and do nothing I'M
der stress of excitement which 1t would
not be legal to do in ordinary times.
AS outlined in the highest official
quarters the policy of the government
viii be to act on principle rather than
on the ground of expediency. the red
eral authorities viii be expected by
President Wilson to avoid any act
that might be considered questionable.
The President himself. it is stated is
moving without panic or haste and ex-
poets all subordinate officers OF the
government to do likewise. Whlie not
stated specifically it became known
that the President is particularly anx-
ious to warn Americans generally to
do nothing which might cause trouble.
He desires that every act OF the Unit
ed States in this super -crisis shall be
with absolute proprfety.
If war comes, he wants no possible
blame attached to the American gov
eminent or any of its officials or peo-
pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Railway Labor Bill Is
AGAIN Before the House

Washington, Feb. 5.-Carrying a pro-
vision to empower the President to
take over railroads in time of war the
administration railway labor bill was
re-introduced in the House today with
out the compulsory arbitration feature.
The bill as re-introduced by Chair
man Admanson is much like that pre-
pared by the Senate interstate COM
merce committee. 1t provides settle
nlent of threatened strikes after the
usual mediation efforts have failed by
Presidential commission composed
of two representatives of the roads,
two representatives Of the men and the
existing mediation and Cancellation
board. The commission would report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
SUPREME COURT NOT TO INTERFERE
OF SUITS AGAINST MINE WORKERS

Washington, Feb. 5.-Postponing H.
nal decision as to whether labor I'M
ions may be. sued for treble damages
under the Sherman antitrust law, the
supreme court today refused to inter-
fere with the trial ordered in Arkan-
sas of suits for s1,2S3,000 damages
brought against the United Mine
Workers Union by the Coronado and
other Arkansas coal companies. After
trial another appeal may be brought
to the supreme court.
A writ Of prohibition, sought by the
Union, to prevent Federal Judge YOU
mans of Arkansas from proceeding
with trial of the coal companies ac-
ton pending supreme court review of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

The terms American and European
plans OF hotels relate TO difference ~
management. the European plan being
special price for each room and d
separate charge for each item on the
Dill OF fare. while the American plan is
a hxed price day and for each frac.
ton or day. Under the European
plan a person only paid for what he ate
or ordered, but under the Americss
plan he paid for three meals a dsy
whether he ate at the hotel or else
where. The American plan was a sur
vivai OF early times when taverns were
small and one with twenty rooms was
regarded as commodious house. IN
those days rooms were plainly fur.
nished. carpets were rarely found
meals were served at fixed hours aid
guests were expected to respond
promptly to the summons OF gong or
Dell Tor meals which they had to pay
Tor at the fixed rate whether they ses
or not Change Of time brought change
or customs and now the Eurouean pisa|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
LORD NORTHCLIFFE COMMENDS
FORBEARANCE OF AMERICA

London. Feb. 5.---Lord NorthcEffe,
owner of the Times. the Daily Mail,
and other publications today made the
following statement to The Associated
Press concerning the severing of rela-
lions with Germany:
1T is generally felt here that when
the history of this great world revolu-
ton is written future generations will
realize that the United States has eX-
hibited patience and forbearance to Il
point beyond which national honor and
dignity could not go. 1t is hoped by
majority of the English people that
America will not he drawn into the
war. The Entente Allies have Prussia
well in hand, and its sympathy. moral
support and assistance with finance,
munitions and food Will be rendering
our crusade an immense service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
McCaIl's Proclamation

BOSTON, Feb. Sin proclamation
designating February ~ as Lincoln day.
Governor Mccall tonight urged that cit.
izens should shape their acts so that
THIS nation under God shall have a new
birth of freedom and that government
Oh the people, by the people. for the
people shall not perish from the earth I"
The broad spirit OF this message Of
Lincoln at Gettysburg. he said. covers
worldwide democracy. and require
that the rights of men should be re-
spected beyond the boundaries Of states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

its findings with recommendatio
within three months
The bill would not prohibit strikes
pending the investigation but would
make It crime to interfere with in
terstate commerce and would author
ize the President to use military
force wherever in his Judgment the
republic requires and to draft railroad
employers or employees in time Of war
instruction, invasion or any emer-
gency requiring the transportation Of
troops or military equipment. Tele-
graph and telephone lines also would
be subject to the draft and officers
designated by the President would take
charge Of communications over them
and transportation over the railroads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
SEND SOLDIERS
TO FORT POPHAM

Portland, Me-, Feb. Sat an early
hour this morning a detail Of 20 men
from Fort Williams went to Fort Pop
ham at the mouth Of the Kennebec
river for the purpose of re-garrisoning
this fort The troops were taken to
the fertilization on the steamer Gen
eral A. NJ. Randol.
A close guard is being kept of all
government property on the cape and
at the islands and no civilians are
permitted to enter the reservations
without special passes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Washington Not Greatly
AoitatedOve Eavestone

prove to be the overt act which Will
mean war.
Q According to the stories OF SURVIVORS
the master and three members OF the
Eavestones crew, including the Amer
lean, were killed when they were leav-
ing the ship in boats. There have been
several instances in the past in which
the deliberate Smelling OF boats was
alleged, but such case never has been
established to the satisfaction of the
state department.
1t is believed here that the Smelling
indicates the Eavestone was resisting
or attempting to escape and that shells
intended for the ship may have struck
the boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Reservations for Germans
on Scandinavian Liner

Washington Feb. 5-Due week from to-
morrow the whole corps ot German ON,
'iSls IN the United states. including
count aud Countess Won Bcrnstorrf. tho
embassy suite and consuls from All parts
81 the country. VIII An from New YORK
for Germany
Reservations for more than PM p.rso,.
have been engaged on the big sc,ndtr,
Nian lincr Fredorrk WIN leaving Nov
Nork Feb II for ,hristisnts M.,n,hrs
FORMER 'ermhh 'ousuls throughout the
country having turned their consulates
ever - 'arr'aker- a. he eventually re-
uprned under the direction Of Swiss OF, !
,lsls. will start Tor New York in time
~ he Oh hnpi when the ship goes on,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

was the Associated Press dispatch de-
scribing the German attitude which will
be published in the British morning pa
pers and is likely to dispel the, rumors
of a compromise.
The greatest of interest centers in the
replies of the smaller neutrals to Presi-
dent Wilson's suggestion that they fol-
low the American policy. The belief here
is that the smaller countries bordering on
Germany would fear to align themselves
in hostilties for one reason that in the
possible event Of the Central Powers
winning the war their destiny would be
wholly in Gernanys grasp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
SCHOONER WYMAN
ASHORE At HYANN|S

Hyannis, Mass, Feb. 5.-The scboo,..
CHARLES E. Wyman, which put in here a,
a voyage to New York from por,lsr5
broke from her anchorage today sns
was driven ashore on the east side Of m,
harbor. While in no Immediate daur..
the vessel seemed TO be leaking after M.
ing knocked about through the sr,,,
quantities of ice, and coast guard CUTE,
Acushnet was ordered here 10 puu h,.
of. IVY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Count Won Bernstorff. his wife, who Is
an American woman. together with the
secretaries and officials, servants of the
embassy will leave the capital next Sun
day night in car specially prepared
through the courtesy OF the state depart
mcnt and adequately guarded to prevent
any offence to the former ambassador
and his suite
ON their arrival in New York the party
viii 40 direct to the steamer
From Ambassador Gerard and his suite
AZ Berlin and all the American consular
officials in Germany no word has vet
com" as to events in Germany or plans
for departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
VIRGINIA GIVEN
DESIRED POWER

Washington. Feb. 5.--Nrginia was
today given permission by the supreme
court to institute mandamus proceed
ings against West Virginia to en-
force early payment Of $4,000. 900 de-
creed to be West Virginia's share Of
Virginia's 1851 debt. The court order
ed West Virginia authorities to show
cause by March 6 why a mandamus
writ should not issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
ST. LOUIS HAS
APPLICATIONS

st. Louis. Feb. 5.-Sixty applications
majority of them German and Aus
trian--for the privilege of becoming cit
liens, more than four times the usual
number. caused an announcement today
by NJ. b. Bevington. head of the natur-
alization bureau here. that in the event
Of war. all pending applications from
natives of the enemy country would be
dismissed. Until an actual declaration
Of hostilities. however, applications will
be received as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
CHICAGO COURTS
ARE CROWDED

Chicago Feb. 5.-There was rush of
applicants for naturalization papers at
the Offices of the clerks of the circuit
and the supreme courts and 80 per cent.
Of the applicants were Germans or Aus
TRANS. Seventy-eight men declared their
readiness to forswear allegiance to the
Emperor Of Germany or the ruler of
Austria in the supreme and So similar
statements We're presented in the circuit
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
u. s. RUBBER CO.
TENDERS FORCES

New York. Feb. s.-The tnited
states Rubber Co. said to be the lars-
81 rubber manufacturer in the world
hns placed it, manufacturing and dis
,rihuting resources Mt the service OF
IN. government. u was announced to-
night samuel y. Colt. president OF the
company. said he had so advised the
President. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
VERMONT. APPROVES
PRESIDENTS ACTION

Montpelier. VT. Feb. 5.--The Legisls.
ture today expressed approval of Pres
ident Wilson's action in breaking ~
diplomatic relations with Germay and
pledged the support OF the state tn,
resolutions were telegraphed to The
President tonight by Secretary OF stat
G. w. Bailey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
NORWEGIAN SHIP PICKS
UP JAPANESE CREW

Galveston. Tex. Feb. 5.-Captain An.
aerson OF the Norwegian steamship
Aeefeon, which arrived here this morn.
ing from Gibraltar. reports having
picked up on Jan. 5 the captain and
crew of 40 men of the Japanese steam.
snip Chinto Maru, 220 miles from IN.
nearest land. The Chinto Maru had
peen sunk by submarine shellfre on
Jan. T. according to members Of IN.
crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
MCCALL PROMISES
PROTECTION TO
GERMAN CONSUL

Boston. Feb. 5-Governor Mccall to-
day assured Oswald Kunhardt. German
consul here, that he would be afforded
suitable protection for himself and the
consulate against any possible attempt
TO injure him or damage the consulate
property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
PAUL RUBENS,
AUTHOR, DEAD

London, Feb. 5.--Paul Alfred Rubens,
dramatic author and composer, died to-
day at Falmouth. He was born in Lon
don in 1875.
Mr.. Rubens chiefly wrote music to
his own lyrics and librettos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
TWO OF SAILORS
OFF YARROWDALE
ARE RELEASED

London, Feb. Sc. D. Green and
Charles Quinn. two of the American
sailors captured on the British steam
er Yarrowdale by the German raider in
the South Atlantic, arrived in London
today. They were released after their
arrival in Germany because they were
members of the original crew of the
Yarrowdale, which was unarmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
FEAR MARINE DISA STEERS IN MONDAY
BLIZZARD WHICH STRUCK NANTUCKET;
ONE CREW ESCAPED OVER THE ICE

today. The crew escaped over the Ice
to shore.
Much anxiety is felt for the safety
of the sloop Highland Belle which was
last seen wallowing in heavy seas at
the edge of the ice field in Nantucket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
FRANCE SUFFERS
WITHOUT COAL

Paris, Feb. 5.-Tbe extraordinary cold
In France reached it's lowest record in
Paris last night when five degrees above
zero was registered. The scarcity in Goa,
is increasing daily owing to the frozen
canals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Congress Prepares Legislation
to Meet Possible Needs of War

Sound, where help could not reach her.
She had three men on board.
Other boats fought their way into
port tonight with their crews suffering
from exposure and exhausted by their
battle with the ice.
The steamer Uncatena, with passen-
gers and mail from New Bedford. was
forced to return, after getting as far as
Cross Rip lightship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
ARMY AND NAVY
RECEPTION IS
CANCELLED

Washington, Feb. SIN line With the
policy of abandoning public functions
wherever possible, President Wilson to-
day cancelled the army and navy recep
ton at the White House set for to-
morrow night. Pressure Of business
was given as the official reason. The
question Of abandoning public inaugura-
ton ceremonies still is under considera-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Admiral Palmer intends to enroll in
the reserve the administrative and ex-
ecutiNe heads of shipbuilding and mu-
milton plants, whose proper place in
war time will be in control of their
plants and not with the military forces.
II is expected many presidents and
managers and probably superintend
ents and foremen will take the oath
binding them to service in time of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
PRESIDENT OF REMINGTON COMPANY IS
NOW MEMBER OF NAVAL RESERVE AND
MAY MANAGE PLANT IN EVENT OF WAR

Washington Feb g. President Har-
~ Kimball 81 the Remington Arms Co.
was formally enlisted in the naval re-
serve today by Rear Admiral Palmer.
chicf ~ the bureau az navigation. AS
head Of the big munltion works. Mr.
Kimhall IN now subject 60 the orders
~ the navy department and IN the
event OF war win be assigned 20 man
age his own plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
AMERICANS FIGHTING
ABROAD WISH RETURN

London Feb. 5.-About a dozen Amen
cans wearing Allied uniforms, both of
o,,, u pii'''es' called at the America
'ouaS ana offered their seryics
to their own government il their ds
charge could be procured from the arm,a.
with which they are now serving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

cambridge, Mass. Feb. 5.-RandoInh n
nilcncock OF Honolulu. member Of the
harvard football team of last season
ana prominent member of the varsity
swimming team, died tonight at the col.
lsge infirmary. '"o '''-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Nantucket, Mass, Feb. 5.-Many
marine disasters are feared to have re-
suited from the blizzard which struck
Nantucket today. The steamer A. /.
Serrell Of Newport was abandoned in
the ice near the end of Green Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Boston, Feb. 5.-On this. the first court
day since the diplomatic break with Ger
many there was a rush of German citi-
zena 20 announce their intention of OBJ
tanning American citizenship. Twenty
men, most Of them former members OF
the crews OF German vessels which are
in refuge at this port. appeared at the
federal district court seeking TO qualify
Tor naturalization. All but one were &C
cented as intended citizens.
Tho exception. according 10 Arthur d.
Grandson, the clerk In charge of natural
izatlon. was a German who said he was
nov merchant IN this city. The man
asked for couple ~ days TO think over
renouncing the sovereignty Of the Ger
man Emperor. but the officials tore up
hts blank and told him 10 return when
he had made up his mind
The ~ mon whose intentions were ac-
cep,ed today marFed tho high stage Of
a recent increased demand FOR citizenship
nv German subjects ordinarily court
oflcials said the average was one or two
week
Officers Together
The officers - all the Teutonic steam
era % this port were gathered tonight
on the steamer wittckfd which like
the other refugee steamers. was unde~
augmented guard This concentration
vas agreed upon ~ the hest means o.
complying with an order from the immi-
grafton bureau that the officers who had
been living ashore return 60 their vessels
A. aliens II was held thev had no right
20 land
u was the wish 81 the officers that
they remain together because 81 the I'M
proved conditions made available nv their
numhore which would be Impossible ex-
cent ~ added evreree n each returned
a. hs own vessel To this request the
immigration officers agreed Captain q
schulke ~ tho Hamburg american liner
Amcrika obtained permission for his 1T
Ne daughter 20 20 to friends NJ Marble
head
The mon ~ the kr"uprinlcssiu Ceciljc.
who were dlspossrsscd ~ their quarters
~ that vessel ~ United states Marshal
iohn : Mitchell on n clvii process Satur-
DAY night. were removed today from tho
immigration puarterS az Long wharf
Witch they had occupied Temporarily
and we're herthcd on the steamer Koln
IN oil 80 officers and men Of the refugee
steamers are now held aboard their yes
selH M aliens. with tho Kronurinzessin
Cerilio I'm IN" hands ~ Marshal Mitchell
and his agents
Judge Morton in the federal district
court TODAY issued formal order CON
Aiming ~" oral order by which the
marshal WIS directed 20 assume con-
trol W tho Cocilio because Of the con
di'ious ana dangers now existing and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
T. r. JR. MAJOR OF
INFANTRY IN THE
RESERVE CORPS

Washington. Feb. 5.-President Will
son today signed a commission appoints.
ing Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. a major of
infantry in the officers reserve corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
COULON HAS THE
BETTER OF SHARKEY

New York. Feb. 5.-Johnny Couion,
former bantamwcight champion. out
fought Jack sharkey in a 10-round bout
here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Belgian Stea mer Sunk

London. Feb. 5.-The Belgian Relief
steamer Lars Kruse was sunk bv 70,
pedo or a mine near the BeIs,.r c,.st
To-Day. The vessel carried a cargo OF
wheat from Buenos Ayre..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

The Lars was vessel of 1860 tons.
She was under Danish registry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

~ oeoIoing to latest census figures Ia
pun mas s7.sos,asS females. 'a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

legal questions involved also was de-
MED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

President Wilson has regarded it with
favor. 1t is realized, however. that the
idea is still in Dcbulous form.
Evening journal., 1917-10-02
TRUSTEF's SALf.


rTRUsrEE S SALE or REAL ESTATE
II By virtue Of an order OF the Orphans
Court will De exposed 20 sale at public
auction or vendue, Saturday October l3,
1917. az . o'clock L. III ou the premises,
Delaware the following described real cs.
tate late of William m McClain. deceased.
to-wit: AN that tract or parcel or land situ-
ate i'm Blackhird hundred Ncw Castle county
and state Of Delaware. ON the south side 90
blackbird creek and lying on 70 Oh sides Of
the public road, leading from Taylor s.
Bridge 90 Deakyne's Landing containing
hny-seyen and half acres of upland and
marsh. moro or less and having thereon
erected q two-story frame dwelling a frame
stable, carriage house and cranary
TERMS or SALE.
The highest and best bidder or bidders 10
be the purchaser or purchasers who shall
pay 90 the trustee ten per cent 4 Of the pur-
chase price as soon as the property IS struck
on or the sale shall be void and tho prop
crty exposed TO % sccOnd sale. The ten
per cent. being paid as aforesaid. the pur
chaser or purchasers win be required Co de-
posit the balance Of the purchase money in
credit OF the Orphans Court. ~ the State
of Delaware in and for New Castle county
on or before the return dag OF sale. The
trustee will make return of sale 20 the Said
court. on Wednesday. the 24th dQy Of Octo
hcr, a. ID. 1917 when ~ the sale be con-
hrned. deed viii he executed and dcliv
cred 90 the purchaser or purchasers
MARTIN B. BURRTS. Trustee
Attest: NORMAN p CROUCH Clerk o. O.
Wilmington. Delaware September 10 1917
sept29 -oct2 5.9.12.
Evening journal., 1917-10-02
INSTRUCTIONS.

I EssoNs GIvENIN CROCHETlNG' KNIT
II ting and tatting, 10c per lesson NO.
eat pavard Ave. sept20.eod-lm.