davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Daniel I. Gould of Bangor was in the
city Wednesday on matters OF iesal pus-
mess Mr.. Gould is also well known m
this city as captain of Co. q of Bangor
of the md Maine Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Cora NJ. Lewis, Hairdressing and CHR.
opody. Also nice line hair goods, reason
able prices. Agt. Gillette custom-made
Corset. Opp. Ken. Journal Bldg. Tel. no.
1an3d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

ter being purified. The sides of the big
tank are sealed at the bottom by water
which suYnunds it on all sides. The
visit was i very instructive one and
was grcatlS cnjGyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

The biographical sketches for mem
bers of the Maine Senate and House
of Representative are on sale at the
State House, G. w. Quimby's Art store,
J. F. Pierce and Kennebec Journal Of
nee. jan5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Miss Florence o. Priest, Teacher of
Singing, will be. at her studio, 2O7
Water street, Room 8, on Tuesday and
Friday of each week. Terms on appli-
cation. ian20d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Today is the Goth anniversary of the
( date on which Russell Il Weston cngas,
cd in the dry goods business on Water
! street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

Mrs Charles Cassie of Portland. for
merly of Augusta, was visitor Weuhes-
day in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

made her head look as
though it had a thick
coating Of dirt. Her
head used to be scaly
and always infamed. II
used TO itch terribly and
II irrltated her so she
could not sleep. 1t was
a terrible sight.
rlI'Lo, I co., CO;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

had by neglect in the enforcement of the
Sunday law, and feel to be their right.
LAWRENCE HAYDEN.
Dec eth 1916. SkoWhegan, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

John f.. Nelson left on the 400 express
Wednesday afternoon for business trHi
Of a few days in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

The Augusta Rifle Club will shoot with
the Maccabees Thursday night at the !
NJ {. A. range.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

DR.. Charlotte p. Sawyer. O3teopath,
Augusta Trust Building. Tel. 924-M.
oct10eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
Thursday, February l, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Rev. A. A. Walsh of Gardiner VIII
speak at the Gospel Mission tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
BABY'S HEAD A
TERRIBLE SIGHT
WITH CRADLE CAP
scaly and Always InAamed. Itched
terribly. She Could Not Sleep.
Cutlcura Healed in a Week.

The use OF - soap caused nv
baby head to be sore, and it was in 4
bad condition with cradle can which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
RANDALL
RUBBER
COMPANY

Republic rubber Company
40 Water Street Augusta, Maine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
NEWSPRINT PAPER MEN
GET HEARING THIS WEEK
Federal Trade Commission VIII Confer
With Them ON Suggested Plan
for fixing Prices.


r'o'""tF iS.-Thc
r'"crai Trade Commission to-day ten
tativcly arranged To hold honriu..s mis-
week on tho r,,u.,,
"P' NV
'""' '"' COMMISSION hN
maximum selling price for their
products. and also SUPERVISE Jivtri,,u
tiou .rr. ;i .,
''
'' manufacturers aud
publishers hciorc reporting Il decision.
IL was announced to-uirh, wh,,,o,
ar No, mo n,.o,.,
'''" Is /" ne pat
VIII "cpchu upon the out
como "i these conferences.
The commission cyplaiucJ t.d.,,.
liza, bc,r;nr ~
H""''''''" originated with
49,, WHO control rr"dncti"n
,I' III PoSiii"h 10 dominate"
W. rue commission Is S,'ll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
ADMINISTRATIO HOPES
WORST or rROAR Is OVER

WASHINGTON. February !S--The
administration is earnestly hopeful,
that tho worst OF the Cuban uprising
is over. The speedy termination OF the
rebellion activities In some quarters
Of ia" island republic. and The insis-
iencc on the part OF the Havana gov
rnmcnt that the situation In other
sections is well in hand has cncour-
aged tho President and his advisors to
believe tina; Intervention Will he un-
| ccessarN
conference between State Depart
lIcat officials and officers Of the navy
held to-day on the Cuban situation re-
suited III no action. Tho confcrccs met
only 10 discuss moves in the event that
Tn" uprising shall show renewed life.
Neither department il recently in re-
C"ipt # ntws of any sort from Amcri-
can diplomatic or naval repreScnta-
tivrs IN Cuba. y dispatch urging the
instant transmission OF all news OBJ
tanned wna sent to-day to Minister
Gonzales ut Havana. and the twelve
G. nsnlai officers in Cuba Similar or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
RED CROSS MAKES APPEAL
ASKS for Enrolment Of .uuu. Uuo Ncw
Members To Help Nation In
Present Crisis.

WASHINGTON. February IS Tie
American National Red Cross ;o-nich,
issued an appeal TO the Americans pub
lie for tho enrolment OF l,o0o.C"O now
members to help the national society
III the nations present crisis. The ma
ional societ% already is prepared to
provide personnel To care for tho sick
and wounded OF an army Of l.0oO.oU0
mon. and TO bring instant relief to tn"
dependent families OF volunteers. In;
til" fact that Tho nation should De pre-
pared FOR relief upon Lager scale
is emphasized.
unity Our national effort aud guard
above all against duplication Of work
N any vital field" the socictys appeal
stated. Nv" do not know al VIVA, min
ute this country may demand our ut
tcrmost resources"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
LAW CREW IN ROME
Captain McDonouEh Repeats His Story
OF Sinking OF Schooner
by Submarine.
Try AasocInt,n 1,rcsa.


ROME February II (via Paris). -
the American schooner Lyman NJ. Law.
recently sunk by a German submarine.
arrived in Rome last evening, with
Roger TrcdwclI. the United states con :
sui nj Turin. and wcrc mtcrrocatcd
at the American embassy. Captain Nc
bonough repeated his story of the
sinking OF tho schooner audir,g that
goods. especially meat. chicken and
vegetables which doubtless attracted
the officers and crew OF the submarine
~ their search for food
Captain McDonough described tho
submarine crew as being composed Of
about forty mcn---all hIr. blond husky
fellows. Describing the approach OF
The submarine. the master OF the
Ar'"rican schooner said
If my ship had been armed with a
hN"-r"undcr. ! coIld have destroyed tho
*ubn"rimc as easily as buttcring u
piece of bread Neither myself nor m,
mcn lowered our dignity by showing
any resentment. didn't ask them to
spar" tho ship. am. left her suiliugly.
Win" tho Germans also smiled"
Captain McD"nouGh and his crew
soon viii he sent i The uuitcd states
Thomas Nelson Page. the American
ambassador. has sen, n report On Tho
.lnNin@ OF tho American vessel 10 the
state Department a Wushmg ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
500 COWBOYS REPORTED
AS PURSUING MEX|CANs
Sntd to Have Crossed Border in
Search OF Bandits Who Recently
Killed Three Americans.
viLLISTAS TAKE GUADALUPE.
Regarded a> Their Next Step in Test
ing Washington Government To-
wards Them in Approaching the
Boundary-NiIluo on Way To japan.


>e'' Ems r'"'""'N ''N
''"''' {" """"'S are r''"'''" I" nave
'''Ssr" mn" M'N''" tonight I" nur-
."' "'N''HfS WI" N''i"" Americans IN
Wv '''''" H''''S 'h'N "''N' ne Cow
''!S Nr"sSc" AT IN" corner E'nch. III"
'''''' T""' ""''""'"po' !h'rF nll'cS
H' .'"'''" ny >''''S
- "''''' ''"""'' '''""' '"-""A'
The report OF TWO Americans havin,
'e"n Killed ut tho Gibson Ranch. four
teen miles west of Columbus. which
reached III faSo last night. )" far IS
nnc"ntirmcd.
Leaders Of the 600 co\vho,. who ARC
rerortcd to have sv.ut over ia, hord,,,.
i"-uich, in pursuit of IN, Mcxi,,rs
WHO invaded United States ,crri,,r,
arc said 10 have incurred If ,;cu,rn-
rc~Sllin- whether sucb ,,,,,u o,,I,
bc troNncd uron Lax pili,nr, ,,.,,,,,i
ties ON tho border r,r.,,;r. !, 90,
20 have made Tho lo,nui, rori,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
FOR JOINT ACTION BY !
PAN-AMER|CAN NATIONS
Definite Suggestion Put Forth by Re-
public OF Ecuador, In Answer to
Carranza's Note.
TO PROTECT THIS CONTINENT
State Department Officials Decline To
Comment on Proposal but Gov.
crDment Encourages Co-OpcratiOB
Between Western Republics.

WASIIlNGTON. February ia con-
gross OF all the American nations To
guarantee tho rights OF neutrality and
alleviate the riEors of war was to-
night put forth as y dcnnitc surEcs-
ton br til" republic of Ecuador. The
Ecuadoriau FOREIGN Minister proposes
a joint congress to meet In Uruguay
to take measure t. combine the Pan
American nations for the protection
OF The cn,irn American contiucn. from
| the evil effects OF the war. The suS
Ee%tiom was made IN note to First
Chief Garranza'" government IN Mcxi-
GO. in reply to tho tdrranZa communi-
cation 10 the neutral nations suggest
ing an cinharE" cn All products bound
FOR tho warning nations "a II means Of
ending The war
Stat" Department officials to-nCht
dcclircd to comment IN the Ecuadorian
suggestion II WAS stated however.
that the United States has adhered to
the policy Of encouraging joint action
by the American republics In every
direction What "ncc, the present Ger
man crisis might nave on this attitude,
administration officials would not saw.
!, was said that Unless tho Ecuadorian
propose! was definitely laid before this
country. i, was probable no action
would lie taken.
MAKES No REFERENCE
TO CARRANIS PROPOSAL
The Ecuadoriun note. directed to Cam
iid" AGuillar. tho Carranza Minister
OF Foreign Relations, was received and
innde public here tonight by Charge
d Amaires Ramon +. Dc Ncgri at tho
Mexican embassy. The communication,
which made no reference TO the Car.
rama embargo proposal. read:
The initial steps taken by the VA
rious American countries TO obtain the
concord OF action OF all FOR the de-
fens" OF their continental rights and
10 alleviate the r,gors Of war. manifest
that which has Teen expressed OH va
rious occasions 1cforc this moment.
In this matter. the labor OF one SEN
araie from Tho other. IT has been dem
"nstrated, II unfruittul. and in order
that u may produce results, the Joint
action Of all s needed For this. we
arc of the opinion that the only lack il
10 determine the form in which this
united action shall no taken There
fore. thls government believes IL cs.
sential that there should he an irnrnc-
date session Of an american congress-,
which could meet. FOR Example. in I-ru-
quay. with tho cpicc, Of taking tive
necessary measure. f"i continental OK
preston. principally FOR III, guarantee
OF ia" rights of neutrality. and II I,
Is possible for tho alienation OF Tho
riEors Of war. In answer TO your
telegram. submit to Your ,:xcclIcncy
this proposition as most conducive To
effective practical results"
The note was signed by Tobar Err
Sona' Minister OF Foreign Relations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
PEOPLE ARE STARVING
Famine Spreads in I.rccL I.ro,in.c.
'"' on From supplies by
tliird HINrkudc.
IL! Associated Tres. 1
t;i N.,.J'h<- -


WASH NGTpN. February lN-.rbc
creek legation. iI statcmcu, issucd
Nor" to-day. SAYS canine is rcsuIiiuc
from IN" entente blockade of tho co,si
OF Greece. and the poor classes are
l'Ning on herbs AMI grass. /, also de-
ci"r'S That dcspit" compliance with tho
IIiimaiun "f tn" allics. there has been
10" relaxation % blockade. measures
Fhc statement follows
Tho Greek legation has received in
formation To the effect tina, tho results
OF the hlo"kad" Of the Greek cons,s
enforced by tho entente allies since
p"ccinher are Of the most grucsumc
character
Ten deaths from starvation have
hcon reported from tho Province Of
Jnnin"' ono at Laurium, ton IN Acar.
mania. i"" ia tho Province Of rrevcza
on" in Euhis and one in Mcssinia The
poor classes have begun 80 live ON
herbs ana grass. The cpidcmics Of en-
t"ritis and dysont.ry are randy
spreading IN the country.
Notwithstanding tho complete exc
"uti"n OF 'hc allies ultimatum, no rc-
taxation Of the blockade has been
brought about. Numbers Of fishing
boa'S constantly are sunk or acuucs;cr-
I'd by thc'ships enforcing the blockade.
Coast,ng trade between ports OF the
Kingdom is completely prohibited"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
SUNDAY PASSES WITHOUT
MUCH REBEL ACTIVITIES
Only Few Minor Brushes Reported
From Isolated Points in
Cuban Republic.
SUSPECTED MEN ARRESTED
Government Probably Concentrating
Forces for Attack on Santiago.
Washington administration Hopes
THAT Worst Of Uprising Is Over.

HAVANA. February is - SUNDAY
PASSED. as far rs revolutionary ac,iyi
ties were concerned. only few minor
brushes between rcucis ami govern
lu'ni forces being reported from isn-
lated places.
With ti"nSo dc NNila IN it's hands
AMT communication with that point re-
established. tho government probably
* r"nccntrntins it's forces for an st
tack on Santiago dc cuba which city
i@ stlll in the hands 81 the rebels. Gem
"rai ltios AMI General Ramos. "a; Man
%nniil". with 2,Ooo mon and General
'"hrcco. at I!nracoa. with a strong
force. are preparing Z" march AGAINST
til" capital "f Ori"nlc Province.
Tn" Partial elections. which vcr.
scheduled to be held in Dri.ntc ON t'ch-
ruary -" aud which ii was cxp,,-fcd
would settle The long -drawu.out ais
r"i" rs I" whether President McuocaI
vas 10 serve another four wear, AS
President. or stop aside for Alfredo
Hnyas. Liberal presidential cauGid,;c
viii not he held on tha, date. the
i'rcsi"cmt. ny special decree. having
suspended them y now date fu, ,h.s.
partial rc-"lccticns viii nave +. L..
hNed by the provincial electoral board.
The American supply ship DiNi. came
int" port this morning from cuan,u
nanIo. but she carried no marines and
hrr Visit WAS said to he purely one Of
courtesy. Assistant Secretary OF state
Patterson is quoted as saving ,b,,
carlos tcsp"dcS. the Cuban minister a,
Washington. had cablcd in advance tho
coming OF war vessels to this and Other.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
PAPER PLANT DAMAGED
Loss OF SIGO.O0O Caused 10 Ncu.urin,
Mill by Blaze on ScvaIl
Island

WATEEToWN, y. Y. February Is
The plant on Sewali Island OF the In
ternational Paper Company was dam
ased early to-day 70 the exten. 81
100000 by FIRE which taxed the ia
ciltties OF the local department Aid
vas sough, from The hr. department
OF Carthage, y. y.
The international raper Company is
the greatest concern az its kind in the
world. The Sewail mill Is only one
81 'nanT others located in different
parts Of the tinted states and Canada.
Ne"sp-int - The speciality ot the com
Danys Output. although som. Of its
machines are making book paper The
fire vas caused by sparks from tho
boilers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
VILLA REPORTED on WAY
To JAPAN IN DISGUISE.

III. PASo. TEN. February 1S-Ed-
uardo Sortano Bravo. Mexican consul.
Tonight declared Carranza officials
here and in Juarez had heard several
days ago that villa hal embarked il
disguise for Japan on a political
mission.
Villa has not hecn accounted for
since hc went 10 parral about six
weeks ago said the consul How
ever We arc inclined TO doubt tho story
that he has gone 10 japan. That may
nave been invented to accoun; for his
aescnc" Il is believed more likely
hat he - in hiding in the mountains
either 70 try TO rcorEani2c his bands
there "r because II. IS sick or
wounded
Consul Bravo said he heard that the
RAD or the Corner Ranch Was used by
Saia%ar as diversion in order to
smugclc ammunition over the border.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
LEES HALF-NEPHEW DEAD
Marquis dc Potestmd-EornHri, Former
spanish Representative in Wash
inCton, Pnsscs Away in Geneva

BALTIMORE, February lS-E T.. r..
Hc 'otes'ad to-day received Il cable
S'"'h Notifying him OF the death in
'c"cN 4. switzerland. on Saturday. OF
ms 'aiheF the MARQUIS de T'otcs,ad-
ofh"Fi' nc was cighiy-uiu". and was
representative OF the Spanish govern
.''e"t at washing ton for many years
nc 'a'er represented his government
!" INC settlement Of tho Cuban claims
la 's' A''I! he Was IN the diplomatic
service OF Spain in Europc. He mar
RED Miss ". Ella Chapman. of rbi,-
adeiphia lie was u half-ucphcw Of
General Robert l.. Lee. his ma,crua,
Sf"hHiH"th"r being Miss Lucy Lee I:c-
s'"cS ms son here. he leaves three
daughters. Two in Madrid. Spain. ana
Ms Eichard Tighhnan. of -, Davids
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
No AMERICAN TROOPS
LANDED <r SANTIAGO

SANTIAGO. CUBA. February is
The United states minc-Inyer San
FGancisv" arrived here this morning.
ana commander Butler arranged with
tho military governor not 10 allow the
WarShipS Of President McnoCal or 9TH
crs carrying troops for tho purpose OF
attacking Santiago to enter the har-
Dor provided the Governor would not
nine the harbor or sink a ship in the
channel! M American troops have
been landed here
Troops under command of Cicncrai
Carlos Gonzales Clavcl left here this
morning by train for the purpose OF
attacking Manzauillo. Major Bcrto, a.,
ManZanillo has taken refuge in The
American consulate.
No confirmation has yet hccu re-
c"iNcd "f tho reported capture Of Two
brothers OF President Mcnocai wncr
tn" Liberal forces took possession OF
tho Mcnncal sugar mill At Palma So
rianu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
SPAIN WILL CONTINUE
TO MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY
Question Subject OF Animated Discus
nion When Several Deputies
Qucstion tho Premier.

! by Associated Press
MADRID. February IS Cvia parisl
Spanish neutrality Was the subject OF
animated discussion in the Cortes la s.,
night. when several deputies qucs-
toned the Premier. Count de, Roma :
noncs. on the attitude Of the Cavern
men; in the war. The Premier sa id
that the government was. above all.
neutral as between the two opposing
elements. and had shown its attitude
very distinctly in the action taken in
accordance with several moves hy the
United States-one the invitation to in
terTcne for the ACCOMPLISHMENTS Of
peace. and another All invitation 10 de-
clare war against Germany.
Deputy Rodcs. intcrrupting the IRE
nlier said that this declaration by
Count dc Romanoncs was incorrect be-
cause the United States had never in
ritod Spain TO declare"war
Amid considerable excitement in the
chamber. caused by this remark. the
Premier replied that in reality the
United States had invited spain only
10 break off diplomatic relations with
Germany. and added:
Spain is the friend Of all the bel
liEcrents and all neutrals. and for thai.
very reason il cannot undertake dis
cussions or negotiations which would
have the effect OF injurinC our friend
ships ana our tranQuillity.'
The Premier closed the debate by
declaring that tho government would
maintain with pride its neutrality. and
would defend ali points Of its note 20
Germany protesting against the sub
marine blockade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
GERMANS CLAIM REPuLSE
Or HNITISH ATTACH

BERLIN February ls.-To-days Off
cial statement said:
Western war thcatcr: Army group az
crown Prince Rupprecht-After lively
hrc preparation strong English recon
noiterinE detachmcnt. tried to enter
our trenches north OF Armentieres
southwest OF Lille. north of LA Bassee
Canal and near Hansart They were
repulscd partly in hand to hand tiEh,
inS-in which prisoners remained in
our hands-and partly by our fire.
After the failure OF his attack Feb
ruary Is, south OF Miraumont. the
enemy In the course OF the night in =
creased his artillery fire, and when
morning came attacked on both sides
OF the Ancre River. In the engage
nlcnts. which were continued during
tho dag and were subject TO freouen.
changes, We captured 100 men and five
machine guns, and then abandoned 10
tho enemy our most advanced crater
positions
On the south bank OF the Ancre vio-
lent English attacks were repuised, and
all our positions were maintained
ON the River Disc, near Dreslincoart
tsouthwen OF Noyonp. All advance
brought in for us fourteen prisoners
ARMY group OF crown friNCe Fred
erick William--iD the Champagne our
new positions south OF Ripont and on
the west bank OF The Mouse and our
trenches in Rois" IL Pret:e uero
shelled by artillery ana irI.ue--hrowers.
Attacks We're not carried out because
OF our annrTalatins FIRE
The night OF February 1. or. Of our
airships extensively bombed the town
and port @! Soulosne.
Eastern war theatcr. From; o: I'rluce
Lcopoid-On Lavkessa. southwest o,
Dvinsk, rcconnoiterinS PARTIES entered
The Russian lines and nroGgh, ba--.
about hfy prisoners.
Front Of Archduke osepa-ln the
mountains north Or the Oi,uz Va,ley
the Russians ceased their at,ach after
their first sto!mins wave. had streagnct!
back unde" our dcfens.v. nr.
Army GROUP OF Field Marshal yoa
Mackensen-Thero "as uo,hins usa 70
report.
Macedonian f-on,-Nor,h D.. axe
Dorian an Ensnsh company advane-
Ing against our outpost, vas Gisre-.ed
by artillery ere.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
zone Tomorrow. among them the Mon.
Solia and tho Algonquin.
GOVERNMENT CONFINES
ITS WAITING POLICY
fBy Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. February Is. -. The
American government continued its
waiting policy towards Germamys
ruthless submarine warfare to-day. and
although i, is taken for granted IN all
quarters that PrcSidcn; Wilson will 80
before Congress on the situation be.
fore adjournment on March 4. the state.
mont was authorized that SO far he had
made no definite plans 10 tina, end
The small number OF vessels sunk by
submarines within tEc past few days
is attracting no littie attention. Of
hcials always point out. however. tina:
this docs not alter the fac, that
through fear cC tho consequences.
American ships and many - those Of
other naticnaliticS are remaining in
port. Tho opening Of Haitian as 4 port
OF examination. ALLOW some vessels
TO avoid the danger area by 10, go
ing to Eirkwali 10 expected TO soric
what lessen the effects % the virtual
blockade OF eastern .tmcrican ports
Every means AZ the disposal OF the
government continues 10 rc used TO
prepare for amy cvrntuality. and tho
administration believes no time has
hccn wasted. II a decision 10 arm
American merchantmen should he
reached. il i understood -rat it could
lie done Very quickly
There has beer no fur,l or devotion.
mcnts in the situation between the
United States and Austro-iiuueary and
Turkey. While press dispatches from
Berlin told of the dispatch OF the re-
lease cc American prisoners on the
SIr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-19
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Elwood Alexander uuddIc.ton.
!. Especial to The -pispa,ch.l

CLIFTON FORGE, VA. February IS
t.iwood AlcNandc: iIuddlestun died
mere last night at the home OF his
parents. MIR. and Mrs. NJ. T.. Eudcli-s-
tNn. after an illness from pneumonia
lasting only sixty hours lie was
about eighteen years old and was -
member OF the Episcortl Church and
secretary of tho Sunday school He is
survived by brother and sister. The
funeral Will take place to-morrow ar
t"in"on from the Episcopal Church.
ANA In" intcrmcnt will be in Crown
nm Cemetery. The BOY Scouts, Of
which h" was member, Will attend in
- body.