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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Americans
Leaving
Germany
Consular Officials Max
ing Way Out by Swift
zerland Route
Physicians and Nurses Expected
to Remain Until Break with
Austria No Arrangements
Yet Announced for Other
Americans

Copenhagen, CTia London, Feb. 19)
The American consular officials in
Germany who did not accompany
James W. Gerard, the American am
bassador when he departed from Ber-
lin. are now leaving Germany, most
of them by the route to Switzerland.
Frederick Achenbach, special commits
sioner of the American treasury de-
partment in Germany and Scandina-
via. and his brother Charles Achen-
bach, who were to have left with the
consular officials, arrived last night,
having elected to come from Berlin TINS
way on account of their connection
with Scandinavia. The same train
brought Mr.. Luctle, delegate OF the
American Rcd Cross, and Arthur
E6recht, a New York newspaper cor
respondent.
Americans Still in Germany
AS far as is known no arrangements
have been completed for the departure
Of Americans without official or news
paper status, though the general I'M
preston in Berlin is that this will soon
be permitted.
Among the Americans still in Ger
many are a number of physicians ana
nurses attached to various German-Am-
crican Red Cross units who were sent
over since the National Red Cross with
drews its hospital units from the Cen
trail Powers in October 1915. Among
these are DIR. King and staff unit at OPP
peln. Dr. Rinkenbcrger and staff at
Dcutsch EyIau, West Brussia. DIR, Burt
sauer and staff at hamburg. who are
arranging to leave BY way Of Switzer-
land and Spain. DR.. Hageler, with the
Graudenz unit and Dr. Nippert Of Gin
cinnati, at Deutsch Eylau, intend to re-
main in Germany until further notice.
No information has been received from
DR. Paul Martin of indianapolis and his
unit at Vienna, but it is presumed that
no steps at departure Will be taken SO
long as diplomatic relations between the
United States and Austria are unbroken'
Dr Eastman and his two assistants who
uere in charge of the Vienna hospital
before the arrival of Or. Martin and
staff reached Copenhagen lust before the
announcement of the submarine blockade
and are among the Americans now
stranded here waiting anxiously for
some development in the transatlantic
traffic situation.
About 400 Americans in all are re-
norted to be here, aside from the lit
lie diplcmatic party accompanying
Charles Nopicka, the American MINIS
ter accredited to Rumania- Serbia ana
Bulgaria, who was recently oruereu
home. The situation for many OF THESE
Americans is highly unfortunate as
they have, been here for two weeks or
longer awaiting the departure OF
steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Nathan Whitman Of Bangor

Nathan Whitman, retired business
man. good citizen and held in the high
est esteem by many acquaintance, died
Saturday morning at the home Of his
son. Henry F. Whitman on Norfolk
street Bangor. He would nave been IS
years old on April goth.
His last illness was comparatively
brief and he was remarkably well pre-
served in mind and body.
He was born in Waterville in 1929.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
90 Americans
on Liner from
New York Port

New York. Feb l9,-Another passenger
liner with Americans aboard. the french
liner Chicago. sailed from this port to-
day in the face of the submarine danger.
Tho Chicago is bound for Bordeaux and
of her 100 passengers 30 are Americans
With the Chicago sailed the Cmard
liner Ascania and the Swedish steamer
Carlslholm for London and Gothenburg'
respectively. Neither IL Is u"uei s'ooO'
carried passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Washington, Feb. 10 There
were strong indications tonight
that unless some sensational de-
velopment precipitates immedi-
ate action, President Wilson'S
next step in the crisis with Ger
many will be postponed until a
few days before Congress adj
journs for the session a week
from next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Germany Pays Heavily
for Favorable Publicity,
LEADERS, AT LAST AWAKENED TO
VALUE OF IMPRESSING NEUTRALS
System Of Handling News Reorganized = Gen.
sorship Still Balks Utmost Efforts Made by
Military Departments But Improvement Is
Realized

Eorra switzerland, Feb. lo.-From
4 saG Correspondent Of The Asso-
I '.i lr"--) According to state
m,nis t1,d' to the correspondent be-
fcr 6'a departure from Berlin with
,o.m >mIHs-ador Gerard, by public
men ln Germany, the German govern
mem aI not awake until long after
,l. a.. -ane Of the war to the dcsir-
uabtng favorable impress
uil. opinion IN neutral coun-
tr.. .t least OF having it's side Of
II. A,,n q hearing in the neutral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Gompers las Reply from
German |, labor Leader

war aim is the humiliation of Germany
all that has caused a sharpened sub
marine war. Influence Of our side on
the government is possible only if Am
erica can persuade England to give up
her war of starvation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
THE WEATHER
SNOW OR RAIN

Weather forecast for northern New
England Snow or rain and warmer
Tuesday; Wednesday fair and much
colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Boston Forecast

Boston. Feb. 19.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday rain and warm
er; Wednesday fair and colder; moder-
ate to fresh southerly winds shifting
to westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
To Ask Authority

The belief still is prevalent in orf-
cial quarters and at the capitol that
the President intends to ask Congress
for authority to protect Americans and
their ships from illegal submarine at
tacks and as he is known to want ND
extra session if it can he avoided it -
regarded as certain that he will adj
dress joint meeting Of the Senate and
House before March T. 1t was stated
authoritativoIy again tonight. how
ever, that nothing toward that end had
been done since the President visited
the capitol and discussed the subject
with senators Saturday evening.
Minority Opposition
Although recognizing the existence
of minority opposition in both houses
to a resolution which would give tho
President authority to deal with any
emergency that might arise after adj
journment administration leaders arc
satisfied that if such power Is sought
it will be given.
The minority contention IL that the
executive now has power To use tho nH-
tons armed forces short of war and
that if necessary the new congress
could be called into session quickly
Demands that som" way bc found for
relieving the congestion at Atlantic
ports resulting from tho holding Of
American and other neutral ships in
port arc pouring in ut the White House
and the executive departments.
Await Development
The disposition of the administration.
however seems to be to await further
development of Gcrmany's policy II is
freely admitted that American rights
are being violated. the government dc
fed and that at what the Pres idcnt
deems the proper time the United States
must assert itself.
Word came from tho Spanish minis
ter at Berlin today that the Amer
lean prisoners Of the prize ship Var
rowdale would be released shortly"
The United States will insist that.
having been carried into Germany
against their will the mon must he
given their freedom in some neutral
country from which they make their
way home.
Steady Preparation
Those in charge of the work Of pre-
pairing the nation for possible hostih-
ties which has gone steadily forward
day and night since the severance Of
diplomatic relations believe it now mas
reached the stage where the countrv's
resources can be marshalled quickly
for the public service if the need comes
Appraisement of Fighting Forces
After two weeks of intensive prepare
ton by the army and navy. an order was
issued today under which an immediate
appraisement will be made and the exact
condition of the regular fighting forces
reported to the President. There was no
indication that the move reflected any
increased apprehension to the immi-
nence of eventualites, but it was sail
some details of the military and naval
organizations remained in an unsatisfac-
tory state and the President was anxious
to know just where further steps would
be necessary.
In some quarters IL was suggested that
the appraisement was to be made now so
that additional recommendations 10 Con-
gress for emergency legislation might bo
made during the remaining two weeks
of the session. Most of the admnistra-
tons suggestions Cor such legislative ar-
Continued on PAGE 4. Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
PHYSICIANS Statement

Lieut. Col NJ w. Ireland, Medical
Corps, U. S. A.. General Funston's
physician. said tonight:
General Funston's death was caused
by angina sclerosis Of the arteries Of
the heart. Death was almost immedi-
ate and without pain
Col Ireland said Gen Funston had
been under his care for the last two
weeks and for several days had been
virtually well. Some time ago he had
an attack of acute indigestion.
Had Overworked
General Furston was 81 years old.
Ever since March, 1916, when he was
placed in command of all United States
forces on the Mexican border, Gen.
Funston had worked unusually hard.
At critical times in border develop
ments he frequently remained on duty
continuously for "a hours. The Per
shinS expedition and, Of late, rear
rangement of regular troops while
providing the return of national
guardsmen has exacted an enormous
amount of detail work probably ex-
ceedng that which fell to any other
commanding general of the United
States army since the Civil War. Only
today Gen. Funston completed orders
for the return of the last of the guards
men. Because of the amount of work
which has fallen TO him, Gen. Funston's
only recreation or relaxation for near
ly a year has been occasional dinner
parties with friends. Recently he re-
turned from an inspection trip which
took him as far as Nogales. Ariz. That
with one trip to Brownsville, Texas,
and a brief visit to Austin. Texas. last
year, vas the only occasion when he
has been absent from his desk since
the border trouble developed. Two
weeks ago. when Gen. Funston suf-
fered an attack Of indigestion he
fought it out alone" to use his own
expression. Later, he placed himself
under the care Of Col. Ireland and re-
gained normal health and spirits. New
ertheless az dinner tonight, Gen. Fun
ston ate only sparngly Of the simplest
dishes.
Col Malvern Bill Barnum. Gen. Fun
ston's chief of staff, Immediately no.
titled the war department of Gen. Fun
ston's death News also was dispatched
to Mrs. Funston, who Is visiting in
California.
No arrangements for the funeral
have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Spending Much Money

Aa ot'lay ol untold hundreds of
....lr. ot marks has since been
m... nth the employment Of not in
...pll, staffs 81 officers and men
ul H"U constantly changing systems.
!. IH. tuort 10 achieve the desired
rutfe ~poudcnts from neutral coun-
.. l#N, experienced constant diff
t, ry tho beginning of the war
.'' tupjinS 10 report facts in an I'M
.-.l manner. In the 18th month of
#0r Germany applied the same
.r.u. paper methods to American.
p.nl. scandinavian and Spanish
e0.pup,r men MS in the first month.
OIL. l.usurship has been the main
wr. rf trouble. largely because it
M. Uetu working at cross purposes
n.'r fh, very officials who had had IL
.tIr power To- adjust the difiicul-
These officials usually have rec
"a fault, W hich have been point
d. ..ut and have made the most earnest
F.It4 20 facilitate the gathering OF
n..4 -. bat mover have altered material
thc censorship system which set at
nusht an tho spondcnts did ana
tually damming up the channels
u.Wv which had been opened.
r.r constantly Increasing number OF
.popdouts iu GERMANY. all seeking
wortuuiD NJ III" something y the
e. .#l tp ohtth news. l"d 20 IN" eS'ah-
......af uG what was known as the Neu-
III. u.r Press Bureau Theoretically
.s H..r,au was headed hy Major bcutei-
s.s,... NIt nc was So oc upod WIN oth'r
h.fra thlt bo rrlcgtt"d TINS w"lN "
subordinate. Th- bureau existed from
H.ttI,. ,' irlt untI last summer
.
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N' l''''''"'' ,..rr,.,,
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a''''' J." ''"7' ,,,.. ,,r.ss svs-
e'l.'"'''o" .,-,,lled mil
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t. ,.u Uacrtcu provided facilities tor
aIt.a.rl th, economic as wen as the
r.,4r u,va mistakenly asked for. lie
49,. sII, ip send correspondents I" ac-
.,.. 4...,ta nu the front. Nevertheless
e. ,.... ANN him retained the same
.,...... ,,f...,u tn the present have act
,.,,. manner For example,
ILL.,. ho,i. the very infor-
,., ,..., Furnished by the
,..a,c and refused
-, ,,,,s items
'Vi'''''f ,ross which
..rH'' H' .'' ,rr,
'''' w.t'i '' an" '''ee'
lI"iUr' ''t"'rk or S"i'"e'''""
l" ".'f department su.
hhN'r r .rl,r issued on an ir""'S 'i''
correspondents we're to he SHOWN eNe'S
ming 'h,r, NHa 10 he seen, but the gen.
sors ucrc iH,n permitted To bIue Peho"
.,ha res1l.,r, d.-patches
U.s.. ,t,.,,., ,rin arranged Ivy the de-
.rar,m.,, ,vo American newspaper
p.. e.,, 90, ,~ tho entire Somme sec
rr A ,r at-,.l,rc in accordance with
'ts c,l., >, shnw correspondents ev-
erv,htr., ,os.,hlo Their reports of the
Militia ..r, from air we're suppressed.
rro ,tr,.i,,o .,,1 vas brought up on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Shock to the Nation

Washington, Feb. 19.-Maj General
CONTINUED on PAGE 4. Column a
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WILSON
DELAYS
ACTION
Waits Until the
Last Moment
EXPECT ADDRESS
IN JOINT MEETING

Free Admission of Vio-
lation of Z. S. Rights
and Defiance of Gov
eminent by Germany
But No Definite Move
Until the President
Deems Proper Mo-
ment Arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Pay for Indies

without roll call the House tonight
passed the bill to continue temporarily
the present government in the Danish
West Indies and appropriate 81, COO 000 to
pay Denmark for the islands. The meas
ure provides that goods containing not
more than ~ per cent. of foreign mate
rial would be admitted to the I'nite1
states free of duty, but an export tax
of s. a ton would be charged on sugar
exports. bill to authorize the Presi~
dent set up temporary government
on the Islands and providing for investl-
cation Of the needs OF the people there
has been favorably reported in the Senate
and the leaders expect to pass if within
few days and work out differences he
tween the two measure in conference
1t has been indicated recently that
there would be no action on the Colon
hlan treaty during this session but the
president is very anxious that it he
fath'd so as 70 clear away one Of the
potent sources Of friction in Panama
relations.
The President is said to have point
ca out mat in the event of hostilities
between the United States and a for
eirn power. it would be unfortunate
II any misunderstanding existed with
any country in this hemisphere. Sen
ator stone called meeting of the for
eign relations committee for next
Nednesday to lay before 1t the Pres
idcnt's letter
opposition to the treaty has been so
vigorous IN the Senate that it has
heen impossible even TO get it llp for
disc ussion. notwithstanding that the
committee amended at the last session
to reduce the indemnity to he paid
oiomhia for the partition of Panama
from $4,000. 900 TO SIS. 600 900
senator Stone said tonight he did
rot know whether in the light of the
new international situation the Sen
ate could he prevailed on TO act "a
thinks this should be ascertained he
iore any time Is wasted in CONSIDERING
the treaty in the Senate.
Debate on the Administrative, KIN .,
Puiish espionage violations of neutrality
ana conspiracies by agents or sympathiz-
ers or foreign governments. was con-
cluded tonight in the Senate and its mas
sage is expected tomorrow A vote was
taken tonight and a large majority of
the 80 senators present favored the bill,
but efforts TO get quorum failed.
During the day Senator Cummins con-
tinued his attack upon the language en-
ployed in the bill and was answered by
several Democratic members of the Judi,
cary committee. Senator Cummins sail
the measure was the most stringent ana
drastic ever proposed to curb a free peo-
pie in time of peace or war He declared
that under 1t the government would have
absolute power in wartime to suppress
newspap ers and prevent debate in Con-
gress. and that 1t might even be held
a criminal offence for two citizens to dis
cuss with each other questions of militia
~ information or policy.
Senator Walsh insisted that the Iowa
senator misconstrued the languafe Of the
bill. He said under its terms debate
would not be shut off in Congress nor
criticism OF military operations by other
persons. but that the provision was IN
tended to prevent spreading OF reports
that might interfere with the ffiiii'ai'
operations by causing disaffection.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-10
SARA CREWE, MARY
PICKFORD'S LATEST

Frances Hodgson Burnett author Of The
Little Princess" the screen version of which
was adapted by Frances Marion for presen-
tation as Mary Pickfords latest Aircraft
vehicle, has been one of the foremost Anglo
American noveists during the greater part
of the last half century Mrs. Burnett was
born in England in 1s49 and in 1877 made
her reputation as a novelist with THAT
Lass o. Lowries," a story OF Lancashire
life In 1896 Mrs. Burnett wrote "A Lady
of Quality" which was made popular OIL
the stage by Julia Arthur 1t is interesting
to note In this connection that william
S. Hart. now also an Aircraft star. ap-
peared with Miss Arthur In this production.
Little Lord Fauntleroy." written In 1886,
was the first of the successful novels OF
child life by Mrs Burnett. Sara Crewe"
followed shortly afterward and this char
acter is also the leading one in "'rhe Little
Princess" The new photoplay will be the
Stanley Theatres attraction all next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-10
WINNING SMILE MADE
FOOTLIGHT HISTORY
Two Managers Competed for
Julia Sanderson Because She
Could Look Pleasant"

In Rambler Rose" the new musical
play III which Julia Sanderson and Joseph
Cawthorn arc coming to the Forrest The
atre Monday evening. the popular twain
sing song about smiling-how it's better
TO smile than to cry--and there isn't any
girl In the country to whom such "A song
could be assigned more appropriately than
to Miss Sanderson. Some actresses owe
their success to one thing, some to another
sometimes 1t is hard to tell to what they
owe II. Miss Sanderson owes a goodly
share of her success to her smile
In the Forepaugh Stock Company in
Philadelphia. Of which her father. Albert
Sackett. was stage director, Miss SANDER
ron received her earliest footlight cXperi-
cncc She was just II little girl AT the time,
but they put her in to play all sorts of
parts.
one night a New York producing man
ager happened to drop into the theatre
After the first act he asked the man in the
boXotfce who the little girl with the smile
was.
That" said the ticket seller, ooh. that's
Al Sackett's little girl Has "a nice smile.
hasn't she?"
"Yes, and want it," said the manager.
He saw Mr.. Sackett and Julia came to
New York To smile in support of Paula
Edwardes in "Winsome Winnie" al the
Casino. New Workers liked her smile iust
as much as the Philadelphians had. and
the next season they gave her Il better mart
in "a Chinese Honeymoon" Then she
joined De Wolf Hoppers company and
then her father thought it would be good
for her 70 go to London. She went. and
her smile got her a part at once In 'Th,.
Little Duke, one of George fdwardes' g
productions.
Charles Frohman dropped in to see this
piece one night and the first thing he said
to Edwardes afterward was, Who's the
little girl with the smie?"
why, you ought to know her" replied
Edwardes. "She comes from America -
well. I'm going to take her back said
Mr.. Frohman.
And he did and put her In "'The Dairy
maids" first. Then he gave her the leading
role in The Arcadians," and while she
was playing in this piece he got IA cable
from Edwardes one morning.
Hear you've got girl with wonderful
smile In 'Arcadians,'" said the London
manager
You had her first, but I'm going to keer
her" retorted Frohman.
After THE Arcadians' she had the lead
| ing role in "The Siren" and then Mr. Froh,
! man made her a star in "rhe Sunshine
| Girl"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-10
AUSTRALIA DELIGHTS
INCUR VAUDEVILLE
American Actor Declares That
Some Theatres Play Same
Turn Twelve Weeks

Australia is now the Utopia of the Amer
lean vaudeville performer according to zoe
+. willard who with his partner Billy H.
Wilson. has just returned to Philadelphia
The team spent several months In the
Antipodes. "Since the United States de-
clared war against Germany" said willard
American acts have been given the glad
hand everywhere in Australia
The people were so enthusiastic over
American performers, he asserted that
they often stopped at theatres where raw
orite Americans were playing and brought
them home to dinner An American with
the least degree of sociability hndS II
difficult to spend money there.
Australia can give us n few points, ac-
cording to Willard, in regard to the en-
forcement of pure food laws. fe said II
was a common thing TO see a corps of pure
food agents invade a restaurant when II
was filled with patrons and make sudden
inspection of all kinds of food In the place,
even that which was being consumed by the
customers Willard said he remembered
several instances where restaurant pro-
prietors were fined forty pounds because
the butter served was not up to the 100 per
cent standard
Best of all. he declared an act can play
at one house for twelve weeks without
changing it's material. "When the people
there like anything" he said they like IL
often"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-10

Jack Pearl and Al Hitler as chief run.
makers in this lively melange Of mirth
and music. Ora Entail the dancer. will be
special feature. Other members Of the
cast are Waalen, Eugene Roth and Sinai,
violinist.
GiYETY-"rhe Innocent Maids" two
act burletta. with musical comedy spe.
Cialties and vaudeville features Milo.
the classic dancer will be extra at.
traction.
COMING ATTRACTIONS 4
NOVEMBER 10
BROdD--"Among Those Present" with
Shelly Hull. N'
ORPHEUM Treasure Island"
hEITHS--Paul Dickey Beatrice Herford
NOFEMBER 2G--
CHESTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE.
You're in Love" A&s
LrRTC--"Peter 1bbetson"
LITTLE THEATRE-"A Woman of No
Importance"
KEITHS-Sallie Fisher and company.
DECEMBER 3-- 4
BROAD-"Pollyanna."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-10
Theatrical Thought

Surprising that in Elsium OF art,
Dick Wagner and Shakes freely conrersing
Ind Wagner said " iIiiani il touches my heart
To note that my products icorthy OF cursing
Enduring enough alien stage
To uarrant the action of barring and banning.
Considering all the neglect OF the age,
There's something refreshing in such fine canning
And Shakes said: Richard you make feel cheap
The Of your art is still up for debating,
While in my trigd obirion iceep
I'd accept untauorable rating
For any old verdict is better stUear,
Than that uhich is fulsome, but seldom produces
NV plays in a modern theatrical glare.
Why epen a roast pould haze succulent juices"
Suppong ,ce say, that such ,cords pronounced
And ,0e overheard en, ,Uould they be a
To teach us wed honored the that Hounced
Neglected an ally. and fussered Cernsas? H. T.