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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30
Reviews Causes

How did these things develop"
asked the chancellor in speaking Of
the relations with the United States.
He then proceeded to answer the
question by reviewing the causes
which led up to the German use Of
submarines in unrestricted warfare.
For Defense
Declaring that Germany had taken
unrestricted submarine warfare for It's
defense, DR.. Won Bethmann- Hollweg
said:
"If the American nation considers
this a cause for which to declare war
against the German nation with when
il has lived in peace for more than 100
wears. if this action warrants an IN
crease of bloodshed We shall not have
To hear the burden of responsibility for
It,"
Relations with U. S.
Concerning German relations with the
I-p;tad states the chancellor whose
sneach is reported by the Overseas News
Agency (The German official news bur
eau said:
"Within the next few days the direc-
tors of the American nation will be con-
yened by President Wilson for an cx-
traordinary session of Congress in order
to decide the question Of war or peace
between the American and German ma
tons
Germany never had the slightest IN
tention of attacking the United states
Of America and does not have such
intention now. 1t never desired war
against the United states of America
and does not desire 1t today.
How did these things develop? More
than once We told the United states
that We made unrestricted use of the
submarine weapon expecting that Eng
land could br made to observe, in her
policy of blockade the laws of human
ity and international agreements. This
blockade policy--this ] expressly recall
has been called Illegal and In defen-
sible' (The Imperial Chancellor here
used the English words) by President
Wilson and Secretary of state Lansing.
"Our expectations, which were main
tanned during eight months, have been
disappointed completely; England not
only did not give up her Illegal and In
.defensible policy Of blockade. but un-
intensified it. England
together with her allies, arrogantly re-
elected the peace offers made by us and
our allies and proclaimed her war aims
which aims at our humiliation and
that Of our allies.
"Then we took unrestricted suhma-
rine warfare into our hands which we
had 10 for our defense.
ar the American nation considers
this a cause for which to declare war
against the German nation, with which
Il has lived in peace for more than 100
wears. II this action warrants an In
crease Of bloodshed we shall not have
to bear the responsibility for It. Tho
German nation which feels neither
hatred nor hostility against the Unit
Continued. on Pace q. Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30
Amendments Postponed

Sen. Holt of Cumberland led the fight
Tor the amendments while the opposi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30
Cancelior's Address

The general situation has not been
changed by the speech of the German
chancellor. Won Bethmann- HollWeg To-
dav. according to the view tonight OF
officials who read press reports OF the
norton of the address dealing with the
i-,ited States and Submarine warfare.
Germany, III was sai1. has consist
entity attempted to lay the blame 1or
her acts on other nations, on previous
occasions President Wilson has tax
en- the position that Germany is IN no
,yav justified in carrying on subma-
rine ruthlessness because of the Brit
ish blockade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30
Must Completely Abandon

Only complete abandonment of un-
restricted submarine warfare could
change the attitude of the United
states if has been said semi officially
recently. and press reports Indicate
that the German chanceilof did ho'
even discuss that possibility.
The President will meet with ms
cabinet tomorrow for the last time pc
zorro hooinning the actual writing OF
bis message to Congress- and therefore
II is exDected that the German sltua-
tion will be dealt with very fully. lie
homes no time will be lost IN orsanlZ-
ing the House, so that he may denver
his address as soon as possible aller
the extra session convenes.
The attitude of both Congress and
public opinion is sought IN oruer "
renresent both as fully as possible. AS
TO the former, the President Is anxious
not TO transgress the constitutional
nrerogatiyes of Congress as the war
making body.
II is realized that in the ultimate
ANALYSIS regardless of what the Presl-
don't NAV recommend was said here,
as indicated by clippings from news
napers in all parts of the country I'M
n,istakeably favors decisive action. Bel
ljeerency is not confined to the Attain
tic and Pacific sections. if opinions
gathered by the administration are
true index. A demand for action on the
mart of Congress and the PRESIDENT
comes also from the interior section
between the Alleghenies and the Ser
ras. The views expressed by some mid
western congressman as to the apathy
of their constituencies is CONSIDERED
more local than general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-30

Treaty Hopes LOST
Al hone has been lost as shown in the
note TO Germany, as to the treaty OF 1915
!, the good faith of the present German
rulers. The Belgian invasion and de-
nortations. the ruthless submarine war
fare. the attempts to embroil neutral
countries in plots and the general con-
duct of the war; have convinced many
officials that the German military system
as at present directed Is a permanent
danger TO the worlds peace.
German plots in this country running
hack almost to the beginning Of the war
and finally eliminating in the thinner
man note to ally Japan and Mexico IN
war against this country, are regarded as
evidence of the evil of the general sys-
tom. The administration has much mate
rial not yet made public and 1t Is I'M
.derstood, moreover, that the complete
text of the Zimmerman note has not been
published Further disclosures of in
trigues may be expected at any time.
Germany, through the GOODNESS with
which she treated the Presidents pro-
posal to name peace terms, is felt to be
the greatest source of danger to world
peace. Some officials here who felt her
original offer was insincere and merely a
play for domestic consumption believe
Continued on Page 4, Column p
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Red Cross Seals to be Sold by Az
Local Chapters.

Over two million Red Cross Seals
have been distributed with Red Cro>
Chapters, Red Cross Seal War Coun-
ellis and other organizations in Louis
lana. The sale goes on in earnest thi'
week, and will continue with unabat-
ed interest and enthusiasm until alter
Christmas.
Seals have been sent to the various
towns of the state Oh the basis of 500
worth of seals to one thousand popu-
lation, and it is hoped that every
single seal will be sold. 1t is said that
never before in the history of our
government has the need for fighting
tuberculosis been SO urgent as now.
Word has just come that of the first
thirty of General Pershing's men sent
home on sick leave more than half
were suffering with tuberculosis. Re-
ports that are being received from
the various exemption boards indicate
that from five to twenty per cent of
the men offering themselves for ex
animation for service in the National
Army have been rejected because of
tuberculosis.
At the present time no less than
fifty thousand of the population o.
Louisiana are suffering from tubercu
losis. The seal sale is for Louisiana
use and for a fund for soldiers reject
ed from the army.
In every community men and wo-
have rallied to this cause as was the
case with the Liberty, Red Cross War
Fund and the more recent Y. M. G. A.
drive. It's big business SELLING seals
for saving lives"
Many banks, corporations, sugar en-
terprises and other places doing big
business buy from five to one hundred
dollars worth of the seals and use
them on all December mail and pack
ages. "Seal your Xmas Package with
Red Cross Seal" is the slogan now.
Buy many seals, use all, send for more,
and get others to buy. You are help
ing to save lives. Only a penny a
piece, and every one a bullet in a
winning war against tuberculosis.
One very excellent feature of the
present campaign is the attention be-
ing shown to the educational side of
the work. A most excellent story has
been prepared to be read in the
schools of the state, and at the same
time some information respecting tu-
berculosis will be given out. Every
school child will be asked to "buy a
nickel's worth of seals and sell a
dimes worth" This important edu-
cational feature cannot fail to bear
good results.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Hon. w. M. Davidson has been ap-
pointed Chairman of the Fuel Conser-
vation Committee for the Fifth Louisi-
ana Levee District, comprising the
parishes of East Carroll, Madison, Ten
sas and Concordia. 1t is the duty of
the Fuel Conservation Commission to
see that fuel is being used economically,
due to it's great scarcity, and also to
conserve same for use of the Allies.
Mr.. Davidson's appointment comes
from Hon. Jno. G. O'Kelley, Fuel Con.
servation Commissioner for louisa ma /.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
AN APPROPRIATE CHRISTMAS GIFT.

Young folks, here is a christmas
present you can get if You will put The
matter squarely up to your parents, in
fact they can hardly turn you down,
for this is the best proposition you ever
put mp to them; it is thing that will
win your ind ependence and enable
you to earn good salary. 1t is
scholarship i'm the Tyler commercial
College of Tyler, Texas, Americas
largest school of Bookkeeping, Busi-
ness Training, Shorthand, Cotton Class
ing, Telegraphy, Business Admins
tration and Fina nee, ,--the school that
not only preparesit its students in very
efficient manner for the best position
in the largest business offices, but Sc
cures these position for them.
The cost of a life scholarship in a
course of Bookkeeping is $50, Short
hand $50, or the two s95, Telegraphy
500, Cotton CHASING $50, Business Ad-
ministration and Finance S75. Board
and room is from S14. 90 to S175.O0 per
month, payable monthly. The aver
lge time for completing our Shorthand
course is three and one half months,
,nr Telegraphy or Bookkeeping four
Months, business Administration and
Finance FIVE months, our Bookkeep-
ing and Shorthand combined, five
months. Figure up yonr cost of board
and tnitions and you will be surprised
to find out how little it will cost you to
obtain a cash producing education that
you can use for life time. 1t will be
Christmas present that you will al
ways appreciate, because you will
never cease using it, it is something
of every day need, it makes of you
useful citizen.
Ii you or your parents, as the case
may be, haven't the cash to pay for
the entire course, we have a note plan
we also have a loan fund in connec-
ton with our Endowment Association
that may be participated. The old
saying is quite true "Whereever there
is will there is way" If you can't
get the money to pay board, do what
thousands of others are doing; take
correspondence course until you can
enter college for personal work.
Hundreds finish the entire course at
home and accept good Office position,
you can likewise get credit or note
plan on the home study course.
See about this Christmas gift. Take
it up and discuss it seriously Convince
your parents you are determined to be
success. Write for our large cat
alogue, it is free and convince you and
your parents of the Importance of our
suggestion.
Tyler Commercial College,
Tyler, Texas.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
REGISTERED men, TAKE NOTICE.

The Local Exemption Board has
commenced mailing to all persons
registered for military service a set of
questions to be answered and returned
to the Board. AS soon as you receive
the questionable, if you will take it to
either Mr.. b. f. Young or Mr.. Thos.
Nj. Wade, Jr., or Mr.. q. II. Clinton,
they will assist you free of charge so
that you may have your answers prop
erly made out. As the answers to these
questions fix your classification and
the order in which YOU will be called
into service, it is of greatest import
ance to you that they be properly an
swered. The planters and merchants
throughout the parish can greatly as
sist by advising the darkies the proper
course to follow.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
POLICE Jury PROCEEDINGS.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF TESSAS.

St Joseph, La, December I, 1917.
BE it known and remembered, that on
this 4th day Of December, 1917, it being
the first Tuesday in said month, and the
day of the regular meeting of the Police
Jury in and for above Parish and state,
said Honorable body met at the Court
House in st. Joseph, La.
There were present Mr.. Frank II. Cur
ry, President; and Messrs. +. ID. Cole
man, +. G. Grace, Wiley Gavin and Louis
T. Hunter, members. Absent: W. II.
Ally and ID. II. Okelley.
There beinga quorum present the Board
proceeded to business.
The minutes Of the last regular meeting
were read and approved.
on motion of Mr.. Grace, seconded
by Mr.. Coleman, the following ordi-
nance was offered and adopted, to-
wit:
BE it ordBined by the Police Jury of
convened, that the annual parish Ii
cense for the sale at retail of distilled
and alcoholic and malt liquors for the
year 1918, te and the same is hereby
fixed at the sum of Two thousand dol
lars, same to be due and collectible on
January 1st, 1918, and expire Decem-
ber 31st, 1918.
Be it further Ordained, That the half
year license to be issued in the latter
half of the year 1918, be and the same
is hereby fixed at one hundred per
centum of the annual license; provid-
ed, however, that should State or
Federal prohibition law become oper-
ative during said period, that the Ii
cense payers shall be entitled to be
reimbursed proportionate to the time
they might be compelled to stop busi-
ness during said year.
On motion of Mr.. Gavin, duly sec
onded, the following ordinance was
offered and adopted, to-wit:
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Tensas, Louisiana, in
nual parish license for the sale of pis-
tolls, pistol and rifle cartridges for the
year 1918 be and the same is hereby
fixed at one hundIed per centum of
the State license, same to be due and
oollectible January 1st, 1918, and ex-
pire December 31st, 1918.
On application of the Agent of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture at Baton Rouge, La, asking an
additional appropriation to the salary
Of the Farm Demonstration Agent, for
this parish, for the coming year, and
on motion of Mr.. Coleman, duly sec
onded, it was
Resolved, That whereas the Police
Jury commends the work of Mr.. S.
w. Vance, the Farm Demonstration
Agent, in this parish, but owing to
the present condition of the finances
of the parish, the application of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, asking an additional increase in
the appropriation for this purpose
must be denied.
The following bills were allowed by
the Finance Committee and ordered
paid:
And there being no furt, ,er business
the Police Jury adjourned sine die.
F II. CURRY, President.
Z. F. NEWELL, Clerk.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Mrs. Wiley Gavin of Dickard, Ten
sas parish, this week generously dona-
ted big, fat gobbler AMI which she
raffled with the view of raising fund
for the Red Cross and realized nine
dollars, which amount she sent in to
st. Joseph to the local chapter. Thi>
was very kind and considerate on the
part of Mrs. Gavin and she is duo the
thanks of all friends of this noble or
ganization.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
CareIessness Results in Failure.

That is why we say "Feed B. A.
Thomas Hog Powder according to
direction" Do not feed il sloppy but
mix it with ground feed and moisten
with just enough water to make a
crumble mass. Then each hog gets
beneficial dose. See full direction on
package. Your money back If you are
not sstisded.-W. r. Baker & Son.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

His Excellency Gov. r. G. Pleasant
made a most wise choice when lie
appointed Mr.. George c. Schoen-
berger a. member of the State Board
of Engineers 20 fill the vacancy caused
by the death OF Mr.. NJ. p. Robertson.
Mr.. Schoenberger has for years been
an assistant United States Engineer
and assigned to duty in this District.
During the recent high waters Mr..
Schoenberger has demonstrated his
great ability as an engineer and has
won the absolute confidence of all who
have come in contact with him. We
extend congratulations to him on the
honor which has been conferred upon
him and also congratulate our people
upon having such an able engineer in
charge of our levee work.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

The Gazette stated last week that
the regular meetings of the st. Joseph
Unit, st. Joseph Chapter of the Red
Cross would be held regularly every
Wednesday. This date was All error.
The regular meetings are held every
Monday at O'Clock p. m, at the Court
House.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
RED CROSS BENEFIT.

Mrs. Lemuel p. Conner is arranging
to give fancy dress masquerade ball
at Natchez on Friday night December
2lst for the exclusive benefit of the
Red Cross Society. This ball should
appeal to our people for in addition
to enjoying a most delightful dance,
they will be helping a most worthy
cause
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

An entertainment will be given at
the Masonic Hall in st. Joseph one
night next week for the benefit of the
Red Cross fund the local Chapter is
endeavoring to raise. Large attend
ance is requested.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
WARNINGS!

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES are post
ed and this notice to HUNTERS, TRAP
PERS, FISHERMEN. TIMBER CUTTERS
AND PECAN GATHERERS is given that the
same may know trespass will not be per-
mitted and violators will be prosecuted: !:
EMERSON "LOCHLAND," 4" 'ARGILE''
SHUTDOWN VIRGINIA BANK AND
NEWFOUNDLAND"
H NJ MARKS.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Our truck hauls small packages at &c
to &c each, when in connection with
a regular load. Wood bbls. SC to 10c.
We will haul your coal oil and gasoline
at 10c per bbl. No charge for hauling
empty gasoline and oil iron barrels
when the purchase has been made
from the Standard Oil Co. of this place.
adv. Gulley Grocery Co.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Mr.. S. Chas. Young, late of s.. Jo-
seph and now OF "Wavertrre," was
married at Natchez on Monday morn
iug to Miss Clay Dixon of Woodville,
Miss. More extended notice will ap-
pear next week.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Sest He Had Found.

It could hardly have been caused hy
Old ace-the man had been baldhead-
Ell. very baldheaded. for years. There
had been a time when some of in
Vulnerable preparations calculated to
prevent the falling ont Of hair had
been tried. but his hair had ceased to
1ali only when not even a fringe re-
manned.
But the man was contented. He
wore a Nig-not q small. tight-it,iny
one but a large, bushy one. But one
day on the street, as the wind caught
away the mans hat. his wig WIS
snatched. too. Bareheaded, indeed. the
owner made a futile grab. then waited
while a small boy gave chase.
sonny said the man, as he CRATE
fully rewarded the boy. you're the
quickest hair restorer l have ever
found"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
NEAR DEATH IN CAVE
BLACK HILLS CLERGYMAN HAS !
VERY NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH.
HAPPENINGS OF THE STATE
what 10 Going On Here and There
That 10 Of Interest 70 the Read
ers Throughout SSsth Da-
kcta and Vicinity.
n.u.err eewHus,es ruaae News se-raes.

hss.erN NewTrsvss ruacn Newt EsrT1rx
Sturgis-Rey. John Humphrey, pat-
tor u Of the local churches, had
the thrilling experience OF losing his
way while exploring a cave ear Siur-
g1s and having q narrow escape from
death by starvation
Being Of an adventurous nature, be
decided To satisfy his curiosity as To
the underground features Of the cave.
He had made his way well into the
bowels Of the earth when he stumbled
and broke thelantern which furnished
the light for the exploration.
After MAJ hours had elapsed with
no sign OF her husbands return. Mr..
Humphrey became alarmed and sent
Edward Hufendick and Charles Reed
TO search for the missing man, who
was known TO have gone on an e1-
plcrstiOn trip TO the ave.
After several hours slow and pain
full i%ourneying, the two searchers
found the clergyman, who was. nearly
exhausted and thoroughly alarmed,
having about given up hope OF being
rescued.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11

CsDIerFlie-I have taEs1 p9lsols
said Mrs Emma Rist-Efn deIt, wife o.
William G. Benderr- OF this city. az
she talked over the telephone at noon
with her brofherinlsw. J.. r. Kruse.
Hastily s1nmoning . physician.
krsuss proceeded 10 the Bendert
home. . nile distant. When they ar
rived they found Mrs Bends,t in an
unconscious condition but struggling
tra1ticzlly. she died about IS min
u'es after telephoning her htotherin-
Law. without regaini0 consciousness.
The unfoT innate wonAn's mind was
slightly affected. il lis alleged. and she
worried . great deal over the fear
that she would be sent % the state
hospital for the insane at Yankton
B-ooding orer this evidently caused
ne- TO become desperate and take her
own life. On several occasions she
remarked that she would commit sui
eide rather than 60 to the asylum.
she had been married only q little
more than a year.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-05-11
Wages Are Given Boost.

Lead-Tirough the Offices OF Supt.
Richard Blackstone. official announce
ment has been made Of an increase in
wages OF the employees OF the Home
stake Mining company. Employees now
receiving So or less per day will re-
ceive an increase OF is per cent; those
now receiving ove SO and up to 81,
inclusive, an increase OF u per cent;
those receiving 81 and up to IS, in
elusive, al increase Of 10 per cent.
The schedule LIS retroactive and took
effect April /. The new schedule
eliminates the 7 per cent bonus here
tofore paid on all wages earned
through the year, which has been paid
in December Of each year. 1t holds
good for the past three months, how
ever. To those employees making over
IS per day the 7 per cen will be paid
az before. though monthly rather than
yearly.