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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
GERMAN MONEY
FOR HOBOKEN'S
BOMB FACTORY
Won Kleist Alleged to Have Told Detective He
Received $4,000 from Captain Won Papen-
Trial of Men Charged with Destroying YES
sells Sailing from U. S. Ports

New York, March 22-An alleged ad-
mission that money for the establishment
of a bomb factory in Hoboken, \. j..
was furnished direct from the officials of
the German embassy at Washington, was
read today when the trials were begun
here Of six men charged with having at
tempted to create reign of terror on
the high seas by destroying vessels sail
ing from American ports with cargoes for
the Entente Allies.
The Defendants
The defendants are Capt. Charles Won
kleist. chemist, who is accused of hav-
ing been engaged in the making of the
bombs; Karl Schmidt, formerly chief en-
gineer of the steamship Friedrich Der
Crosse Ernest Becker electrician, and
Frederick karbade, George Praedal and
Wilhelm Parades, assistant engineers of
the same vessel.
How the police trapped the alleged
plotters, after bomb explosions In 1917
had destroyed vessels and cargoes worth
upwards of 100000, was recited to the
jury today by Detective Henry Barth,
who gained the confidence of Won Kliest
by representing himself as an agent OF
Wolf Won Igel, said to have been head of
the German spy system in this country.
Won Igel was an attache Of the German
embassy and returned to Germany with
Count Won Bernstorff, former German
ambassador.
Detectives Ruse
The detective said he telephoned to
Won Kleist last April. and told him
that he had been informed that Won
kleist had written to Wolf Won Igel.
Il told him he could only see Won
Igel through me-" declared Barth. II
later met him by appointment and he
told me that he and DIR. Walter T.
Schele, also a chemist. were partners
ir the manufacture of fire bombs and
dealt also in fertilizer as blind.
"ScheeIe Won Kleist told me he had
received 900 from Capt. Won Papen,
of the German embassy, to finance the
bomb making but he was in need of
more cash.
Deputy marshals brought into the
court room a trunk full of bombs
which were exhibited as evidence
against the defendants.
The plan is alleged to have been to
put bombs either in the holds of yes
sells about to leave port, or to attach
them to the rudders. Acids within the
instruments were so arranged as to
eat their way into contact with explor
sives when the ship was well out of
port and cause an explosion. In this
way it is claimed many a fire was
caused on ships bound to English and
French ports and much damage was
done.
The head of the alleged plotters was
said to have been DR.. Scheele, who es-
capped arrest by flight to Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
BLAZE DISCOVERED IN THE HARLOW
BUILDING BY SUPERINTENDENT F. G. TYSON
Governor Milliken Goes Immediately to the
Scene and Renders Valuable Aid = Supplies
Furnished from Military Stores May Send
Patients to Bangor

One Of the biggest fires Augusta has
seen for years started about s o'clock
Thursday evcrlng when the Harlow
building on the south side of the Au-
gusta State hospital grounds caught
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

The foregoing official statement Is.
sued by the German admiralty an
nouncing the return of the German
auxiliary cruiser Moewe from a sec
ond raid on merchant ships of Entente
and neutral countries is the first def
mite declaration as to the identity OF
the vessel which sank eight British
and two French merchant vessels and,
captured two other steamships in the,
southern Atlantic last January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
German Cruiser Moewe
Returns to Port After
South Atlantic EXPLOITS

Berlin, March 22-(By Wireless to
Sayville).-The German auxiliary
cruiser Moewe, has returned into a
home port of the navy from second
cruise in the Atlantic ocean, it was
announced today by the German adj
miralty.
The Moewe, according to tho state
ment, captured % steamships and five
sailing ships. aggregating 123,100 tons
gross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

New legislation Of great importance was
introduced in the Maine Legislature on
THURSDAY. some of Statewide and some
affecting both state and national inter
csts. Consideration of the same Will take
time ana nothing new took place on
Thursday To- hasten adjournment The
new measures included
House-Act relating to the registration
e information concerning aliens, arising
from the present threatening relations
with Germany and providing that in case
Of war with any nation, all aliens must
register full information concerning
themselves and all parties harbor-
ing same shall notify the authorities
and carrying the emergency clause; act
relating to duties of election clerks; act
relating to qualifications of judges. CLERKS
and recorders of municipal and police
courts; act forbdding the sale of cigar
cites to any and all persons; act amend
ing the law OF 100? giving preference to
Maine labor and Maine contractors on
work performed for State. municipal,
charitable and educational institutions,
buildings or public works, act to appro-
pirate moneys for the expenditures of
government and other purposes for the
YEAR 1911. carrying the emergency clause
and totaling s67l9,39l66
Sonate-Act appropriating a total of
Sl,ll4,55+.76 for the expenditure Of the
government for 1915. carrying the emer-
gency clause.
Numerous important House and Sen
ate reports were made several of them
calling for new drafts for the measures
upon which report Is made. They follow
the new acts.
Information Concerning Aliens.
Coffin OF Freeport-An Act relating to
the registration of information concern
ing aliens. Following a preamble which
states that in the event of war existing
or imminent between the United States
of America and any foreign country full
information concerning the activities of
aliens who are subjects Of such foreign
countries is necessary for the public
peace and safety. and that such state
~ war may be imminent before the ex-
piration of 20 days after the adjournment
Of this Legislature, that an emergency
clause is appended for the preservation
Of the public safety.
The act provides that whenever be-
tween the United States of America and
any foreign country a state Of war shall
exist or shall be imminent the Governor
may by proclamation direct and require
every subject or citizen OF such foreign
country within this State TO appear with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
POSSIBILITY OF MEDIATION

Washington, March 22-W ord that a European neutral
might offer mediation between the United
States and Germany has to the administration without
causing surprise any ctqg the governments plans
for meeting the situation forced by the submarine ruthless
appeal regarded nothing than anoh-
scheme osterd by German with the hope of confusing the
possibly dividing tmen in this country while the
destruction American lives and ships the high
tinues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
United States First
Nation Recognizing
New Russian Govt

Petrograd, March 22-(Via London)-
The United States is the first nation 10
recognize formally the new government
of Russia. Ambassador Francis made
a preliminary call this morning on For
eign Minister Miukoff Immediately upon
the receipt of instructions from the state
department at Washington. This after
noon, accompanied by his staff, including
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
Admissibility of
Priest Confessions
Considered at Dover

Dover Me-, March 22.-Discussion Of the
admissibility Of three alleged confessions
attributed to Willis NJ. Priest of Milo,
who is charged with the murder Of George
Herbert at Five Islands a year ago, oc-
cupied most Of todays session at Priest ;
trial. Judge Bird said tonight that he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

had taken the alleged confessions under
Amusement.
1t developed today that Medical Exam
iner Harry A. Snow of Milo. who per-
formed the autopsy on the body of Her
bert would not testify at the trial, a he
is in Florida. After objections by counsel
for Priest, DR.. Harry Mundy. who as
sisted in the autopsy. testified regarding
the condition of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
Regard Mediation
Offer as New Ruse
Formed byGermans

Washington, March 22-Amercan Consul Mahin at Am
erdam cabed the state department tonight that the American
steamer Headton sunk by submarine yesterday ersche
ling Holland torpedoed without warning 20 of
the drowned.
The consus dispatch follows:
STANDARD Oil ship Healdton from Philadelphia for Rotter
Continued ON Page 10,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23

the naval and military attaches. he went
to the Marnsky palace, where the coun
Gil of ministers was assembled. and made
the formal recognition and presented
congratulations and Fluctuations on be-
half of the United States.
The naval and military attaches APP
peared in full uniform. while Ambassador
Francis and the secretaries wore after
noon dress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARMER

Boston. March 22,-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday fair and somewhat
warmer. Saturday unsettled with rain;
moderate southerly winds, increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
In Rhode Island

The Rhode Island House of Repre-
sentatives today passed resolution
endorsing universal obligatory mill
tary and naval training.
| A similar measure has passed the
Senate
/ Throughout the New England line
the greatest activity was shown. So
prompt has been the response 10 the
call for recruits that the heads of Of
| fetal and civilian committees had their
hands fun in examining, enrolling and
assigning those who could be of SER
vice. Men women, Boy Scouts and
girls maze up the volunteers.
! In Boston, preparedness campaign
ers were particularly busy and the
close of the day found much accom-
plished
! Several interesting developments
were announced. An armed boat patrol
manned from the crews of the ships at
! the navy yard, is to be established to
patrol Boston harbor and the water
front of the navy yard from sunset to
sunrise. All craft found in these waters
! will be subject to inspection.
! Guards at the navy yard piers were
given rifles in addition to their pistols
today.
Call for Aviators
Another call for aNiatorS was made ana
five new units of coast defence reserve
men from Tufts College were added to
the force already being trained large
group of telephone girls offered their ser
vices without pay for evenings, Saturday
afternoons, Sundays and holidays. A unit
of 80 experienced wireless operators, all
women and girls, already has been en-
rolled in the coast defence reserve corps.
Bluejackets from the battleship Geor-
gia Virginia and Nebraska brought $50
applicants into the line as result of the
days work at recruiting.
Enrolling officers are anxious to obtain
more men holding masters, engineers or
, pilots certificates and on Monday night
Capt William L. Rush. commandment of
the First Naval District, will address d
meeting of the Masters and Pilots Asso-
citation at which time it is expected fresh
impetus will be given the campaign.
Tonight n big preparedness meeting was
held at the Boston City Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
Discovered by Tyson

The fire was first seen by Superin-
tendent Forrest G. Tyson, who was out
side of the building and noticed blaze
in the baggage room on the third floor.
Continued on Page 10-Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-23
THE FEALDTON IS TORPEDOED-8 AMERICANS
IN CREW--NO WARNING GIVEN
NEW ENGLAND
PREPARATION

New Hampshire Appro-
pirate S S50O,000-
Maine and Vermont
Governors Appoin t
Committees of Public
Safety-Rhode Island
| ndorses Universal
, Training:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
BREED ANIMALS To
Be SAVED IN j. s.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10
Conservation of breeding animals as
the means to a possible increase of the
country's meat and food supply was
urged here today by James Wilson,
former secretary of agriculture, in an
address at special meeting of the
National Agricultural society. of which
he is president. Mr. Wilson stated
that the East and South are many
strides ahead of the West in the pre-
servation of farm land.
Our country" said Mr.. Wilson, "is
growing in population rapidly by nat
ural increase and by immigration.
There will be more mouths to feed in
the near future, and it is imperative fol
US to take care OF our soil so that it
may produce in an increasing ratio
meet our increasing demand.
at cannot be said that greater ca
racity to grow crops is evident so long
as 40 per cent. of our farms are rented
to farmers who sell their grains ami
forage crops to the deterioration of
the soil. These farmers have not the
r:eans to stock their farms with live
stock that should consume the grains
ard forage crops grown, in this way,
rot only maintaining the fertility Of the
soil, but increasing the meat product
which has been decreasing very mate.
rally, causing higher prices because
of growing scarcity and increasing de.
mand.
"The older settled localities of tha
Fast and South are realizing the i'm
portance of preventing soil deteriora
ton; but the lands of the west are suf-
fcring from inconsiderate management
that is beginning to tell in our reduc.
ed totals in harvest times.
AT the present moment there should
go forth a message to the American
farmer to conserve his breeding ami
mails, or If possible to increase them
for the double purpose Of maintaining
bis soil fertility and increasing our
rneat supply for the future"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
BRAZIL BR EAKS
RELATIONS WITH
GERMAN PEOPLE

LONDON, April 10.-Diplomatic rela-
tons between the government of Bra
III and the imperial German govern
ment have been severed, according to
a dispatch to the Evening News. 0fi,
oial confirmation of the action, how
ever, had not been received by the Bra.
lillian minister here.
Relations between Brazil and Ger
many first became strained whit the
proclamation of the so-called barred
zone by Germany, and recently assum-
Ell an acute stage, following the sink
ing of the Brazilian steamer Parana
The German authorities, notwith-
standing curt note Of inquiry from
Brazil, have declined either to assume
cr deny responsibility for the loss oil
tie Parana. and meanwhile anti-Teu-
ton manifestations have occurred at
Rio De Janerio and other Brazilian
centers Of population.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
MANY FEATURES
TONIGHT At BIC
VETERANS FETE

The Confederate Veterans fete,
which is to take place tonight on
Jackson street between Lamar and
Forsyth streets, promises to be one OF
the most interesting and entertaining
events that has been staged in this
city in some time.
The proceeds are to be used to pro-
vide Transportation for the members
tf Camp Sumter, U. C. ", to the ma
tional reunion to be held at Washing
ton, D. c., in June.
The fete is in charge of the members
cf A. S. Cults Camp, Sons of Veterans
and special committee has been de-
voting much time and attention to the
arrangements for the event.
Performers from the John Robinson
Shows will appear on the program,
presenting the acts which are included
Ill the regular circus performance.
A company of circus clowns, also
Will IHe JOlH HODIuoOh OhONoy WAiI
furnish entertinment for the crowds b.
presenting stunts" which have devel-
cped during the winter months and for
which elaborate paraphernalia has
been manufactured.
The steam roller" will be shown
working at high efficiency while the
democratic mule" will also be exhib-
lied for the edifcation of the specta-
tors.
The Americus High school cadet
corps will appear on the program in
military drills and manuevres. while
the Americus Light Infantry, now in
camp in this city, has been invited to
send detachment to take part in this
feature of the occasion.
The concert band with the John Rob-
inson Shows will furnish music
throughout the entertainment and will
also play for the dancing that will fol-
low the regular program of events.
Banks of seats have been erected
along both sides of Jackson street, SD
that the spectators will have an excel
lent view of various features as they
are presented.
The admission for adults will be 80
cents; children from the public schools
10 cents.
The seats will be open at 7:30 o'clock
tonight, the performance commencing
at o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
WIDE GAINS ARE.
MADE: BY BR|7OH.
AGAINST KAISER.

LONDON, April 10.-It is officially
announced here that British troops in
France captured more than 5000 pris-
oners and over 40 guns of all calibres
during yesterdays fighting in Picardy.
a majority of the prisoners are Bava-
ran troops, who have suffered heavy
losses sine ethe beginning of the new
British offensive.
After heavy fighting the British
drove the Germans entirely away from
the northern edge of the Vimy range
and also cleared the eastern slope OF
Germans. The enemy was then driven
from the high ground near st. Quen-
tin, which is dominated by British and
French grounds.
Heavy fighting continues along the
whole of the French front, with the
Germans resisting desperately Brit
ish troops today seized the village of
Fampoux, together with the neighbor-
ing defenses north and south of the
Scarpe river.
A strong German attack near Ypres
today was frustrated by British coun-
ter attack.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
KITCHIN SAYS He
WILL LEAD BILLS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April TO-
representative Kitchin, democratic
floor leader leader in the house, an
Eounced this afternoon his readiness to
pilot the Wilson administration war
program through the house. Previously
he voted against the war resolution,
and there had existed some doubt re-
garding his attitude toward the war
program until today's announcement.
1t is now the general belief that all
of the so-called pacifist representatives
in congress, disregarding individual
opinionss, will support the nation in
prosecuting the war to that successful
conclusion desired by the Wilson ad-
ministration and war advocates all
over the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
CIRCUS To GIVE.
REHEARSALS TWO.
DAYS THIS WEEK

John Robinsons Teu Biw Shows
will stage three complete rehearsals
Of their regular performance on
Thursday and Friday of this week, the
public being admitted free of charge
Op each occasion.
The first rehearsal will be held on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
next on Thursday night at o'clock
and the third on Friday morning, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock.
On Friday night the big circus will
entrain for Macon, where the first
regular performance of the 1917 sea-
son will be given on Tuesday, April
18th.
The rehearsals are to be held under
the big top" which will be erected to-
morrow at the fair grounds where the
Robinson Shows have been in winter
quarters since November of last
year. Today the employees are busy
applying a thick coat of parafine to
the acres of canvas which form the
mammoth circus tent, so that it may
be absolutely waterproof.
The parafning process entails an
expense of about $4,000 while the ini-
tial cost of the "big top" was $4,000
when purchased few weeks ago.
The rehearsals are held for the pur-
pose of thoroughly arranging the va
rious features of the program, polish
ing down the rough places in the ar
ray of acts and shaking down" the
performance generally to an efficient
working basis.
The seating accommodations at the
rehearsals on Thursday and Friday
will be ample to accommodate all who
desire to witness what in reality is a
regulation circus performance, al
though no admission is charged on
this occasion.
Practically all the performers have
already arrived, although few have
not yet put in an appearance. They
have notified the management that
they will report not later than Thurs :
day, however.
Interest in the circus rehearsals is
thoroughly aroused throughout tbs
section and large crowds of spectators
are expected for all three perform
ances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
LARGE FUNERAL
FOR VICTIM Of.
AUTO ACCIDENT.

The funeral of little Sarah Margaret
Culpepper. aged IL year, who was
killed on Sunday afternoon by an auto
mobile which at the same time inflicted
possibly fatal injuries on her sister
Minnie Sue, aged years, was held this
morning at 10 O'Clock from the Lee
Street Methodist church.
The church was filled to its utmost
capacity, the residents of this city ex-
pressing their deep sorrow and sym
pathy for the parents Of the little vic
tim by their attendance at the last
obsequies.
Rev. George M. Acree, pastor of the
church, officiated at the services.
The floral offerings were exquisite
and their profusion testified to the
sincere sorrow felt by the entire COM
munfty at the tragedy which so shock
ed the residents of Americas on Sum-
day afternoon.
The students of the sixth grade Of
the grammar school attended the fun
eral in body, the little girl having
been a member of that class. The
entire student body of the Furlow
grammar school paid their last re-
spects to their dead comrade by stand
ing in long lines on Lee street as
tie funeral cortege passed on its way
to Oak Grove cemetery.
Ten girls, companions Of little Sarah,
acted as an honorary escort for the
remains They were Lucille Morgan,
Christine Brown, Mary Elizabeth East
erlin, Eugenia Walker, Ira Gatewood,
Ann Heys, Matte Claire McMath,
Claire Harris, Mary Francis Evans and
Annie Ruth Ray.
The pail bearers were T. A. Cole,
Neon Buchanan, E. L. Murray, E. P.
Market. Gordon Brooks, T. NJ. Furlow.
The arrangements were in charge of
the Americus Undertaking Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-04-10
ARIES TENANTS WILL
HAVE PRIVATE GARDENS

Manager w. T. Calhoun, of the Aries
plantation, is determined to fight the
high cost of living to finish this sea-
son and to that end is setting an exam
pie in one line of activity that is par
ticularly important.
Each OF the forty negro tenant farm
ers on the big plantation has been fur
nished free of charge with enough seed
to plant a good sized garden, and he
will be required to cultivate garden
plot from which all sorts of vegetables
will be available during the long sum
mer months.
The rising cost of food products of
all kinds constitutes problem of vast
Importance to the big plantation owner
and with each tenant cultivating a
rivate garden. the cost of living is
cut deNn appreciably.
Several other planters in this section
are following Manager Calhoun's ex-
ample and the tenant garden plan will
be given thorough try-out this year.