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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
LA fOL.LE:T TTE
F|L|RUSTER
SHORT LIVED
But FORCES Putting
Over Armed Neutral
ity Bill Until Friday
Revenue Bill Passed

Washington, March 1.-Senator La
Toilette began single-handed tilibus-
ter against the armed neutrality bill
when the Senate reconVened at 1855
O'Clock this morning after a recess of
10 minutes following passage of the
revenue bill
The administration revenue bill de-
signed to raise $3.50, 600 see through spe-
cial taxes ard bond issues. was passed
by the Senate late tonight by strict
party vote, A. to 80.
Senator Stone, chairman of the for
eign relations committee, sought unan-
imouS consent TO dispense with pre-
urinary formalitics in order to get
formally before the Senate the armed
neutrality measure reported by the
committee which would authorize the
President to arm American ships and
employ 'other Observation-Disclosures" to
protect American life and rights on the
sea.
Prompt objection came from Sena-
tor La Toilette. who insisted upon con-
Stunning time reading the Journal of
previous days over the vigorous oh
lection Of Senators Fall and Poindex-
ter. Republicans
Finally the Wisconsin senator was
induced to withdraw his objection on
condition that there should be no at
tempt to pass the bill before Friday
When Democratic leaders agreed to
this the committee presented the bill
with a favorable report and Senator
Stone asked that it lay over until Fri
day.
Then the Senate adjourned until 10
o'clock this Thursday morning, the ma
iority abandoning plans for taking up
the naval appropriation bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Used Emergency Passport

Eva, it developed. had sailed on an
emergency passport issued by the Brit
ish consul here and it had been as
sumed that he was a British subject.
A cable message from the Liverpool
office of the Cunard Line inquiring as
to whether he came from Canada was
received here, and officials then learn
ed for the first time, they said that
he had come here from Big Pine, Calf
1t was disclosed that Eva had APP
piled for the emergency passport from
the British consul, after an American
passport on which he had travelled tc
England a year ago had been cancelled
by the state department at Washington
because he was unable to furnish the
department with a birth certificate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

present in both houses tomorrow or Fri
day.
The leaders thought tonight there was
no doubt of it's acceptance in Senate and
House. They are taking it for granted
too that President Wilson will approve
both that and the District of Columbia
prohibition bill.
The District bill, which would become
effective Nov. /, was brought to Il vote
after a stubborn opposition had delayed
for several hours the final rcll call which,
the leaders know would mean passage.
All day and until later in the ev<ning
they stood by their guns, exhausting ev-
cry parliamentary expedient TO ward off
action, and watching for an opportunity
to put the measure into position that
would mean it's failure with the expira-
ton of the session Sunday
Failing to displace the bill or to force
an adjournment. the iibusters centcreI
their action on an effort to add amend
ments that would throw it into a confer
ence and prevent enactment at this ses-
sion. They made their last stand on an
amendment that would have given the
people of the district a referendum on
the proposal and would have put into
the measure a provisions prohibiting i'm
portation of liquor for personal use. This
was voted down III to 232 Various other
were rejected by similar ma
jorities.
Chairman Henry of the rules commit
tee led the fight for the "wet3."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Favorable Action Within "a
Hours on Presidents Request
Indicated Outcome of Controversy Over German Relations OPPOSE
ton Against Granting Authority Shows Signs of Weakening Ad
mnstraon Leaders Regard Attitude Of LaFo Only Menace
to Their Plans

Washington, Feb 28-Oppostion in Congress to granting
President Wilson authority to protect American rights and lives
began melting today and administration leaders conf
IDENTIFY predicted action within another "a hours.
There indications that many of the Republicans of the
Senate Who though favorng the proposed insist that
Congress should be called in extra session. would for the
requested by the President when the roll called
The chief if not the only for uncertainty found in
the attitude of Senator La Toilette who has given indications
preparing single handed lbuster in the closing hours
Of the session.
Details of the destruction of the Cunard liner Lacona pub
shed the morning and telling of the suffering and
death American mother and daughter among the passen
had its effect during the day. Members of the House and
Senate whose communications had largely from pacsts
began receiving kilograms from their constituents for
vigorous action by the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

The House foreign affairs commit
tee carl, in tho day reported out the
Flood bill authorizing the President
to arm American ships with amend
m'nts eliminating the provision for the
use Of other instrumentalities," and
AIDING 4 prohibition against the insur-
'h'e Of murition ships by the govern
"ent war risk bureau A special rule to
Npedite passage of the measure was
Introduced by Chairman Flood of the
''fFisn affairs committee. who said ne
'ooabIy viii press it tomorrow. 1t
"'uid provide for vote not later than
fP.M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Sailed on Ryndam

When the Laconia sailed from here
Eva's name appeared on the passenger
list as from Montreal He had obtain-
ed the passport for the Holland-America
liner Ryndam, and when that vessel re-
turned here after going part Of the way
across the Atlantic, transferred to the
LacOnia.
officials Of the Cunard Line said they
had learned that Eva was born in Eng
land, but that he was brought to this
country by his parents when he was
four years old and that his father be-
came a naturalized citizen before the
boy became Of age.
Eva was said to be on his way to
join his wife, who is in Cornwall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Associated Press Furnishes Authenticated DeasWas to Be
Consequence Of Americas Not Remaining Neuhal -Copy
Of Zimme1man's Orders to Minister to Mexico Is in
the Hands Of Washington Government
Vim. Eva, Another American
Lost When Laconia Went Down

New York, Feb. William Eva,
who was lost when the steamship La
conla was torpedoed off the Irish coast
Sunday night, was an American citi-
zen. according to an announcement by
Cunard Line Officials here tonight He
was "a years old and lived in Calfor-
nia wherc hc was interested in mining
properties He served in the Civil War
as marine on the Union side. it was
said
Until today, it had been supposed
that Mrs. Mary T.. Hoy and her daugh-
ter Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago,
we're the only victims among the La
cona's passengers who were American
citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Expect House to Assent

The administration plan is to have
the Senate substitute for the House
measure the bill reported by the SEN
ate committee and based on a memo
randum prepared by the President
In the form of conference report
the leaders anticipate no difficulty in
having the House promptly pass the
substitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Me X|CO'S REWARD TEXAS,
new MEXICO AND ARIZONA

Washington Feb 2S-The Associated Press is enabled to
reveal that Germany in planning unrestricted submarine
fare and counting its consequences proposed alliance with
Mexico Japan United States if this
country should not remain neutral
Japan through Mexican mediation be urged aban
don her allies and in the attack the United States
Mexico for her reward general financial
zonalos provncand share in the victorious peace terms
Germany contemplated
Details left to German Minister Eckhardt, in
Mexico City, who by instructions signed by German Foreign
Minister Zimmerman at Berlin Jan. 49, 1917 directed to
propose the alliance with Carranza and suggest
that Mexico seek to bring Japan into the plot These nstruc
tons transmitted Eckhardt through Count
Bernstor German ambassador here his way
home Germany under safe conduct obtained from his
mics by the country against which he plotting
Germany pictured Mexico by broad ntimaton England
and the Entente Allies defeated Germany and her allies rum
plant and in world domination by the instrument Of
striced submarine warfare.
ZIMMERMANNS INSTRUCTIONS
copy Of Zimmelmans instructions to Ecxhardt
through Bensorf is possession of United States
government 1t is follows:
Berlin, Jan. 49, 1917:
con the first of February intend begin
fare UNRESTRICTED In spite of this is intention
or to keep neutral the United States Of America
eff this attempt is successful propose an alliance
the following basis with Mexico That make
geher together make give general financial
support and understood that Mexico the
territory New Mexico, Texas Arizona The details are
left to you for settlement
You instructed inform the President Of Mexico of
the above the greatest confidence
there will be outbreak Of with the United sug
that the President of Mexico his initiative should
communicate with Japan suggesting adherence
PLAN at the time offer mediate between and
Japan.
please call to the attention Of the President
the employment of ruthless submarine warfare promises
compel England to make peace in few months.
(Signed) ZIMMERMAN"
DOCUMENT LONG IN U. S. POSSESSION
This document has been in the the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair. FRIDAY uhse.'ieu,
probably followed by rain or snow no
much change in temperature Iue
ate northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England: generally fair Thursday ana
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
FULLER'S JEWELRY STORE

REGISTERED OPTOMETRlST
Eyes Tested. Glasses Fitted
See the new 'ShellteX" frame.
feb2odbtA 2i6 Water St. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Bryan's Attitude Misstated

Former Secretary Bryan appeared at
the capitol tonight while the House was
debating the District of Columbia pro-
hibition bill. 1t developed, however,
forts of the pacifst group, and in a
general way endorsed President Will
sons address to Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
RELIABILITY

81, Nnen buying Jewelry the reliability Of
ele hr you're trading with is the first
,,ons'nernuon. We have been in the
SSes"elry business right here on Lisbon
~ ~, % wears and guarantee every article
solu IN our store to be exactly as repre-
hs 1ed. We also guarantee our prices to
Js,ea s low tor lowerl as any other reliable
',WeIfy House in Maine!
p,"dtehes. Diamonds. Rings, Wedding
,shIsss' seal Rings, Silverware for the
erna ana al sorts of beautiful and in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Consuls Held

Another aggravating incident was
added to the situation today by the
receipt of word from Germany that
four American consuls were being held
there because a German consul on his
way from the United States to Ecuador
had been delayed in Cuba.
A statement of the facts with a request
for immediate release of the Americans
was cabled tonight.
Announcement was made at the state
department that instructions had been
sent to Ambassador Elkus at CONSTANT
nople to report definitely and Immediately
whether Turkey would guarantee. not
only for herself but for her allies, the
safety of the American cruiser Des
Moines and the naval collier Caesar in
taking relief supplies into Syria and
bringing out the 1000 or so marooned
Americans there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01

This document has been in the the government
since President Wilson broke off diplomatic relations with Ger
1t has been kept secret while the President has been
asking Congress for full authority deal with Germany and
while Congress has been hesatg in the Presidents
hands while Chancellor Howeg declaring
that the United States had placed Interpretation the
submarine declaration never intended by Germany" and that
Continued 4 tnn1)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
Ufews Reliable JeWeIrv Store

-,s,tanlished 1876 years ago!
nchIdII -, Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-01
THE WEATHER: Fair

- Advertise in the kennebec
iou .,sI You Do Not Experiment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
AUDITORIUM FOR
WARWOOD SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION LAST NIGHT
AUTHoRIZES CONTRACTOR
TO PROCEED
PERMITS sion From Legislature For Spe-
cial Levy was First Necessary
-WarWood News.

The new UarwuOd school building Will
have an auditorium. as was orlglna!lE
rlannod by the kichlaud district board
Of education. This was assured last
ight when the board authorized Con-
tractor p. z. Burton to proceed WIN
the erection of s. large auditorium OIL
the building now under constructions.
II will be recalled that the original
p,ans and specifications OF the building
called for an auditorium. When the pldS
were received. however. ii was found
that owing 10 the Increased cost or
building material. the amount authorized
in the bond issue. would be insufficient
70 cover Il building with an auditorium;
Work was started. with the intention or
later adding such. At the recent seS-
sion OF the legislature. 4 bill was enact-
ed. permitting the R!chland district
board Of education to lay special levy
rot 10 exceed fifteen cents year for
three years.
AZ. last nights meeting. the hoard de-
Cided 10 take advantage of this. CON
tractor Burton last night promised 10
have the building ready for occupancy
by September |. Work is progressing
ra pidly.
Present at last nights sessions were
Contractor Burton. Architect f. Il.
Eranzhcim. County Superintendent John
ti. I.azear. President r. y. Alexander.
Commissioners John y. Moore and NIL
Ton McCollnch and Secretary j, T.
Evans. ....
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
Splendid for
Bad Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis
An inexpensive Homc-Mnde Rcm-
cuN--GiycS SurcEt, Quickest
Relief.

ANYONE who tries this pleasant tast,
inu home made cough syrup, Will
quickly understand why it is used in
more homes in the United States and
Canada than any other cough remedy.
The way it takes hold OF an obstinate
cough, giving immediate relief, will make
YOU rcgrct that You never tried 1t be-
fore 1t is Il truly dependable cough
remedy that should be kent handy IN
every home, to Use at the first sign OF
cough during the night or day time.
ANY druggist can supply you with
o., ounces of Pinc1 $50 cents worth
Pour this into pint bottle and fill the
bottle with plain grunulated sugar
syrup. The total cost is about 81 cents
and Won have a full pint OF the most
effective remedy YOU ever used.
The quick. lasting relief YOU get from
this excellent cough syrup will really
surprise you. It promptly heals tn
intlamcd membranes that line the throat
and air passages. stops the annoying
throat tickle. loosens the phlegnl; and
soon your cough stops entirely. Splen-
did for bronchitis. Group, Thooplng
cough and bronchial asthma.
Pincx is highly concentrated com,
pound OF Norway pine extract, combined
with gliaiacul and is famous the world
over for its healing effect on the mem
branes.
TO avoid disappointment ask for '.2H
ounces ri Pinrx" with full directions
and don't accept anything else. a guar
antee of absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded goes with this prep
aration. The Pipe1 Co., TT, Wayne,
Ind.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
PIMPLY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice 1t. Drive Them OFF
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets
A pimply face will not emharrass V

= A pimply face will not embarrass yob
much longer if you get package of DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets few nights
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the
liver with DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets,
the successful substitute Tor calomcl-
there's never any sickness or pain alter
taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does. and just as cffcc-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets IS
ever cursed with "a dark brown tas'c,
4 bad breath. dull li<rlcss, mo good"
feeling. constipation. torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimpIy face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are 4
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil; you will know them by their
olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
ticnts afflicted with. liver and bowel
complaints. and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
Take one or two nightly for 4 week
Sec how much better you feel and look
lOc and 25c per box. All druggists. i
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09

CORY building in Main street and put
in a complete line Of auto accessories
Mr.. Stamp IS one OF the most widely
known and experienced automobile
statesmen in.this section. For the past
several yeaEs he had been with Bal.
ger and B1zer, local distributors OF
the StudebSker cars. Since he took
over the agency of the Lexington a
few monthS ago he has personally
sold many different models OF this
popular car Through the Wheeling dis.
trict and the organization Of the new
firm is to york out plans to put the
Lexington ii the local field as pronli-
nen1ly as airy other make sold in this
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09

Many organs take part in assimila-
ton OF food, and number are active
in eliminating those portions OF the
food which are not taken, into the
blood for the upbuilding Of the body.
OF the eliminative organs. the liver
and the kidneys are OF major. import
ance, and are most likely to be over
worked and become diseased. When
such is the case, various troubles Of Il
digestive and eliminative character
occur, and such troubles are so ire
quent and 50 common that it is abso-
Iutely necessary TO find some relief.
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Remedy was compounded over 40
years ago TO help eQualize the work OF
both kidneys and liver. How success
full il has been is evidenced by IT'S
widespread sale and its value Is
atIcsted by an immense number OF
appreciative users who through these
many years have put il to the severest
tests with the most satisfactory re-
isults.
The experience of multitudes is
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
III Health Often Due 70
Neglect of Kidneys and Liver

sometimes worth more than the wis;
dom even oftthe brightest physicians.
Hence. if ytp have liver or kidney
troubles, vow cannot do better. than
call upon year druggist for Warmers
Safe Kidneys Liver Remedy. .
About 7 sears ago was so weak
and worn ouS. that could hardly work.
After trying other things without re,
lief. | tried karner's Safe Kidney and
Liver Rene j.. In a short time the
pain left me- smy urine cleared up and
the rheumatism and dyspepsia van:
ished. We taye used Warmers ever
since with g5eat success in our fam
ily."-O. F. .;Rose, Burtonvllle, Ken
lucky, L. S:hA.
Warmers Sate Kidney 49,; and md L LIVER rra:
dents and si-ould be used when the
kidneys need .ittention. At all drug
gists in SOC snd $1.oO bottles; Free
sample if ycN write Warmers Safe
Remedies Cos Dept. 43l, Rochester,
y. y. z
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
Keeps Her Cbildren
In Perfect Health
Or. Ca!dweII's Syrup Pepsin the
Family Laxative for Many
Years.

Mrs. Aug. DocIlcfeld Of Carlyle, H..
recently wrote 10 DR.. Caldwell,a Mon
ticcllo, ILL.,, that she has used DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in her home for Il
number OF years, and would not De
without it, as with it. she has Deen
able to keep her four children IN per-
feet health.
DR.: Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a com
bination of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin that acts on the bowels IN an
easy, natural way, and regulates the
action OF this most important func-
ion. Nearly all the sickness TO which
children are subject is tracea0le 10
bowel inaction, and mild, dependable
laxative, such as Dr. Caldwell S Syrup
Pcpsin should have Il place in every
family medicine chest 1t is pleasant
to the taste and children like 1t, and
take 1t readily, while 1t is equally ef-
fective for adults.
Dr.. Caldwtll's Syrup Pepsin is sold
in drug stores everywhere Tor fitty
cents a bottle. To avoid limitations and
ineffective substitutes be sure you get
Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. See that
a facsimile Of DR.. Caldwell's signature
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
COUNCIL PAYS /
PRETTY TRIBUTE
To EDWARD WAS
EVERY CITY DEPARTMENT TO BE
REPRESENTED AT FUNERAL
SATURDAY..
Public Services at ST. James at 2:30
O'CIock-Arion Society
to Sing.

WHEREAS, The Council Of The
City of Wheeling has been deprived
Of the services Of one of tts most
useful and faithful members by
the unttue1y death OF Edward Il.
Vaas; and
WHEREAS, We as members will
hereafter miss his CHEEKY counte-
nance and valuable services that
it was he ever ready and willing to
give to the public; therefore be 1t
RESOLVED, That we az mem
bers of tho City Council Of The
City of Wheeling deplore the loss
that we have sustained and extend
our sympathy to the members OF
his family.
RESOLVED, That the Council
and officers of the City attend
his funeral in body.
RESOLVED, That these resolu-
lions be- spread upon tho records OF
both branches of the City Council,
and a copy be transmitted to the
family of the deceased
n. FRoHME.
DR.. w P. MLGRA1L.
w. H. HARE.
j. S. STEIN.
LEE HEDGES.
II. C. RICHARDS.
Committee
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-09
NEW MAIN ST. AUTO !.
FIRM INCORPORATED
Lexington Motor Car Company. Head
ed by Jason C. Stamp, Getting
Ready for Bio Business.

\ certificate of incorporation was
issued yesterday BY Secretary OF
State Young to the Lexington Motor
Car company of Main street. with an
authorized capital stock Of $4,000.
The new firm is headed by Jason Z.
Stamp, president and organizer OF the
company, w:!o recently took over the
agency for the Lexington Minute
Man" cars. The other incorporators
are wei known business men OF the
Wheeling district. including A. +.
Meinhart, travelling Sd esman lot
Hicks and Hoge Dry Goods company:
J. Ellwood Dobbs of the James Greer
and company; Morris Jacobs, and
lanes Greer, a prominent business
man residing in Martins Ferry: 49,.
MIR. Stamp was out of the city last
night but IT. is reported that the new
company will make extensive improve
ments 10 its salesrooms in the Gre