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The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-02-01
University Spirit Jeopardized by Democ-
 racy and Autocracy
By Professor EDWIN R. A. SELCMAN, Columbia University

AMONG the things from which the university emancpa ~ the first emancipation from the thras of nature Intellectual
 freedom liberation from superstition and all the mental The university achieves the of mind matter of nature Next mastery oneself To achieve this victory need strike off the letters of dce the bonds of convention and above M the ackes sentiment THE UNIVERSITY, THROUGH THE LIBERATION OF THE INTELLECT, Is HUMANIZING MANKIND
 The promotion of intellectual freedom onnoes research the mar of intellectual freedom implies teaching There uni versity without both.
 Strange the university spirit jeopardzed by doc less than by utocracy for democracy levels down well and prover ntoerant the expert The overwhelming and concentrated public opinion the chief safeguard of the dmoc and the chief the real liberty the individual In the all subject the tyranny of the ruer the democracy all likely to be subject to the tyranny of public opinion
 UNIVERSITY MUST AFFORD AN NvIoLAeLE REFUGE IL.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-02-01
Origin of the Japanese Race.

The Japanese are mixed race, sprung from Mongolian immigrants in prehistoric times and from an in digenous population, remnants of which are still found in the islands of Jezo and Saghalin. The prehis- toric Mongolian ancestor probably migrated from the Chinese main- land through Korea. Modern eth nologists also attributed share in the formation of the Japanese peo- pie to the Malay as we'll as the Mon- golian races.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-02-01
Greatest Storaqe Dam,

Uncle Sam's dam at Elephant Butte, N. M., cost $5,000,000. For the quantity of water stored it is the greatest storage dam in the world, holding enough water to cover the entire state of Connecti- cut to a depth of ten inches. If set at the outlet base of the dam, the Washington monument, 555 feet high, would only rise above it a bare 200 feet. - Popular Science Monthly.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-02-01

re p "a tlons which must be made if Ameri- ca is to establish the kind of de- fense which will def end.
 o N E WILL PL Ac E I'll E BALLOT IN THE HANDS OF Wo- MEN AND THUS M A K E THEM R E 8 ON sIeLE
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-02-01
Ci lZ S.

In the public schools, the Sunday schools and the settlements women will undertake with a new under standing and a new zeal the task of the melting pot" They and they alone can train in the souls of the young of our country the kind of patriotism and honor that will guard our nation in time of peril.
 The other line of safety lies in bold, well defined, courageous cam paign for world peace, led by our ovn nation, while vet there is time Let us have all the equipment oi war, if need be, to show that as a nation We are unafraid. but the pre- paredness which is measured by the standards of militarism is that of yesterday.
 THE PREPAREDNESS OF TO- MORROW RECOGNIZES THAT TIE OLD WAY WILL NOT DE- F 3ND OUR LAND AGAINST TIE DISASTER OF WAR.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-02-01
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1917
Preparedness For DefenseMust Include Acknowledgement
 of Women
By Mrs. CARRIE CHAPMAN GAIT,
 Noted Suiiraeist Leader

CINCE we live in barbaric times, , such forms of preparedness as
 barbarians can understand are undoubtedly necessary, but if we make this kind of preparation only we shall fail. There are two other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
CANTON AUGUSTA,
P. NIL. 0. Of, GIVES
EASTER monday BALL
City Hall Well Filled with Peo-
pie, All of Whom Enjoy One
of the Brilliant Events of the
Season-Feature of Occasion
Is Patriotic Drill by a Squad
from Canton Worumbus OF
Auburn-Occasion a Great
Success

Under the auspices of Canton Angus
ia. No. 8, p. NJ. I. Q. O. F.. an Easter
Monday bail and exhibition drill was
given last evening at City hall end
was very enjoyable affair. There
was a good attendance and all were
especially pleased with the drill which
was given by the drill squad OF Wo-
rombus Canton. No. 10, p. NJ. 1. o. ..
F., of Auburn, which is the crack drill
squad of the State. The squad OF 20
men under the leadership Of Lieut.. Col
Z. w. Nickerson of Auburn executed
the difficult military and fancy figures
in q manner that won rounds OF ap-
plause from all present
At the close of the drill very pref
ty spectacle was presented Represent
ing the Goddess of Liberty. Miss Leila
NJ. Hanks of this city walked to the
center of the hall. a large American
flag suspended from the ceiling was
dropped, and the members of the squad
saluted the Stars and Stripes. forming
a circle upon Bonded knee around the
Goddess of Liberty.
The drill was reviewed by Brigadier
General Will c. Miller of Augusta and
his staff, who were seated upon the
stage. Besides the members of Canton
Augusta there were present large
delegation from Canton Evergreen, No
IL, of Gardiner.
Music for the drill and for the dan
cling which followed was furnished by
Dennis Orchestra of six pieces. The
hall was very tastefully decorated with
Odd Fellow decorations which were fur
nished by General Charles NJ. Stewart
of Bangor.
The members of Canton Worombus OF
Auburn We're guests Of Canton Angus
ia during the evening. long order OF
dances was carried out and refresh.
ments of ice cream and cake were serv.
ed at intermisson. The floor director
was Brig. Gen. Will C. Miller, who was
assisted by Capt. j. w. Garfield Lieut.
H. H. Austin and Ensign w. f. Cur
rier. The honorary aids were: Mai
George W. Merrill. Maj. A. M Drum
mond. Capt. George +. Andrews; Capt
E. II. Leighton of Canton Worombus
Capt. G. l.. Cushman of Canton Ever
green and Capt. a. L. Hussey of Can
ton Halifax
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SCOTS ,,, "a, s|||
EmuLSIO

AIthough war with Austria Is thought
now to be a virtual certainty, President
Wilson is described as having no inten-
ton of forcing it. He has taken no steps
to notify Congress formally Of the break
in relations, but something may be done
after tomorrows cabinet meeting. The
belief is that the President will not ask
Congress to declare a state of war unless
some overt act against the United States
is committed.
Officials were without definite advices
regarding arrangements for withdrawal
of the embassy staff at Vienna and other
Americans in the dual empire. Ambassa-
dor Penfield already is in Switzerland
having been ordered more than week
ago TO start for Washington for personal
discussion Of the Austrian negotiations. It
is assumed that no obstacles will be
placed in the way Of the departure OF
American Charge Grew. his STAFF. the 200
other native Americans scattered through
out Austria and Hungary. and such Of
the 1870 or more naturalized American
citizens as may care to leave.
Baron Zwiedinek and the other Austrian
officials in the United States probably
will go home on a Swedish or Norwe-
gian passenger steamer. Definite arrange
ments for their trip will lie made tomor-
row by Swedish Minister Ekengren in
conference with state department Off
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
ADJUSTMENTS
Musical Merry Makers

With the presentation of "a Broken
Idol on Monday evening at the Au-
gusta Opera house MARGINS Musical
Merry Makers opened a weeks en-
gagement in this city and the initial
performance drew an audience that
packed the theater to the doors. The
play was replete with excellent must
cal numbers and dances in which the
large chorus of pretty girls took part
and although the plot of the play was
q mere thread by which the musical
numbers and comedy was held togeth-
err, it was interesting from beginning
to end and was greatly enjoyed.
The cast was headed by the clever
comedian Lew WEIGH, who never
fails to draw a laugh and keep his
audience in the best Of humor. Other
members of the cast who deserve es-
pecial mention were: Sing Wee Loo,
Ruth Wheeler; Silas Pugsley. Al War
ner; Mrs. Lucrecia Muddleford, Net
tie Woods; j. Eli Muddleford, Frank
Bertrand; Jack Mason, Eddie Dett-
man: Lord Dunby, Patrick Rafferty,;
Marion Pugsley, Dagmar Lennett;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
Statesman Richard Olney
Dies Sunday at Boston,
Once Secretary Of State

a big loan to the Allies. Without hesita-
ton he said that he would like to have
such a loan made. but he doubted the
constitutionaity Of such action by Con-
gress.
Five years ago when Mr.. Olney was
rounding his 18th anniversary. he was or
Grated upon for intestinal trouble that
had begun to seriously affect the robust
health that had been his for more than
the usual lifetime. Last october there
was recurrence of the trouble that had
been temporarily relieved. He did not
improve greatly and In January third
operation was performed by DR.. William
A. Brooks. the surgeon. and his personal
friend for many years. Though not great
~ benefited. Mr.. Olney got on his feet
again and returned to his law office to
which he made almost daily visits until
late in February. Since then he had fall
ed steadily and II was apparent that the
end was not far off. A state of intermit-
tent coma seized him Thursday night and
Yesterday afternoon he suffered a para
lytic stroke that left his right side par
alyzed. Death came in a few hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
). The crews are now being assem-

over. The crews are now being assem-
bled
Later when the new coast patrol boats
recently ordered are delivered It will be
possible again to extend the scope OF the
patrol, insuring merchant craft the most
thorough protection possible as they ar
rive or depart from American ports.
The patrol and scout system will soon
be sufacient to insure swift mobilization
Of fighting units at any threatened points
should raiders Of any character approach.
Every rumor and report in this connec'
ton is being promptly traced down.
Numerous bills related to the navy were
introduced today in the House and Sem
ate. One proposes to raise the maximum
age limit for officers in the naval reserve
from 35 to so years; another nodifies re-
strictions on nationals of nations at peace
with the United States who wish to enroll
in the reserves. One by Chairman PAD
gett Of the House naval committee would
add another midshipman at the Naval
Academy for each member Of Congress.
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adding that we appreciated that the adj
herence was merely verbal and not
physical cooperation and to say the
President in not receiving Count Tar
nowski was acting without feeling
against Austria and merely on princi-
pie. Mr.. PenfieId was also directed to
offer the facilities Of his embassy in
transmitting instructions from the Aus
tro-Hurgarian government to Count
Tarnowski, and that II 1t was desired
that Count Tarnowski should return to
Vienna this government would make all
necessary arrangements regarding safe
conduct.
''On April 1st. Ambassador Penf1eld
replied to this instruction informing
the department that the minister of for
eign affairs had that morning advised
him that If the United States declared
war against German. Austria Hungary
would Immediately sever her relations
with the United States.
The Austrian charge d'affaires CALI
ed at the department Monday morning,
April 9, at II o'clock, and stated that
he had received instructions to the eff
feet that his government had severed
relations with the United States"
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Mile. Maria Dedeau, Jessie Howard.
Mr.. WEIGH played the part of Doc.
What
Seventeen changes Of pretty cos
tunes were introduced during the
play. The two acts were prettily
staged. the first representing Chinese
quarters in Los Angeles during the
Chinese New Years celebration, and
the second representing Pugsley's
home in Los Angeles.
Among the best Of the musical
numbers rendered during the evening
were: What Makes the World Go
Round" Back to Shanghai" Spring
time" Happy Days" big Night To-
night" and Bonnie Scotland" The
musical program was conducted by
Carl Gray. Among the pretty dances
was a solo number entitled Dainty
Marie from Gay Paree." which was
executed by Miss Jessie Howard.
The plot concerned the stealing Of a
necklace and the placing of the blame
upon Eddie Dettman, who was proved
to be innocent by the little Chinese
maiden, Sing Wee Loo.
1.-THE Broken Idol" will be repeated
at the matinee today and for the eve
ming performance the company will
present Let George Do It." -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

BOSTON April 9-Richard Olney.
salesman. once secretary OF state ana
always noted student of international
affairs died at his home in the Fen
way in the Back Bay district at $40
o'clock last night. Word of the pass
,rc " the great citizen was not given
'r tho public until today.
The end came after a protracted pc
nod Of intense suffering. which had
failed however. TO shake the courage
"r good humor that had marked his 50
ears or to divert his mind from the
intense interest which he had maintain
d n our Quarrel with Germany. Three
DAYS ago he lapsed into semi-conscious-
Moss with a smile on his face. He had
'lst been advised of the Presidents
message to Congress asking that
>'ato Of war be recognized and his Joy
was unhounded It was the consum-
ration Of his most earnest hope.
throughout his final illness up to
late Thursday Mr.. Olney's mind had
remained perfectly clear and he follow
ID every move in the international
N'rugEle Those who were with him
sand that the one thought in his mind
Vas that something be DONE A little
tarlirr he had been rejoiced over the
h'VS from Russia. He had never
trusted the autocracy and regarded the
Russian government as the weak link
IN tho chain of Allies. He feared that
Enssia would make a separate peace
WIN the Teutonic expires and as he
became physically weaker this fear
pr'ycd on his mind more and more.
The news of the revolution heartened
ann wonderfully and President Wilson's
-sIl 10 arms made him happy and con-
'ent even at the approach of death.
II was rarely that Mr.. Olney would
"eak for publication. His most recent
"presson. made only a few days ago
Vas in reply to the query whether ne
'hought the United States ought to make
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BREAKS RELATIONS
Continued from Page One)
Germany's Domination

Whether Bulgaria and Turkey are
preparing to fellow suit still is un-
known, but officials generally believe
that sooner or later they will do 50.
Both Bulgaria and Turkey are beiiev-
cd here TO be weary Of the war, but
German domination of the Central Eu-
ropean alliance, is expected to drive
them, as it drove Austria, to break
with Germany's new enemy.
kilograms prepared a week ago in
anticipation Of todays development
have been sent to American diplomatic
and consular officials abroad instruct
ing them to wind up their conduct of
Entente interests in Austria and of
Austrian interests in Entente countries.
Spain will take over American interests
in Austria, and Sweden will assume
Austrian interests here.
Safe conducts. Tor the former Austrian
officials on their trip home will be
sought at once from the British and
French governn ents. With them will
go Count Tarnowski the newly appoint
ed Austrian ambassador. who arrived
in New York or the day Germany an
nounced her campaign of ruthlessness,
but whose credentials President Will
son has refused to accept while nego-
tiations proceeded to develop how fully
the Vienna government endorsed the
subma rine policy of her ally.
In a statement tonight, reviewing
these negotiations the state depart
ment revealed that on April l. before
President Wilson went before Con-
gress to ask for a declaration of a
state Of war with Germany. Austria
served notice that such declaration
would mean break between the
Washington and Vienna governments.
This notification brought to an abrupt
end the state departments efforts to
dissuade the Austrian foreign office
from adhering fully to the German
policy.
On the part Of Austria, there was evil
IDENTIFY desire to maintain friendly rela-
lions but an increasing inability to do 50
because Of German pressure.
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CORNVILLE

Rev Alfred G. Hampstead student
at the theological seminary at Ban
gor is passing his vacation with Mr..
and Mrs John S. Colt Of this town.
Mr.. Hampstead is pastor of church
at Mattawamkeag where he has a fu-
neral service.
Thornton T. Conant returned to his
school Friday after two weeks visit
on the farm with his grandparents
Chester Taylor passed Sunday with
his sister Viola of Athens. Miss Tay-
lor has the charge of the Harmony
schoo! and is home for a two weeks
vacation.
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ENJOYABLE READING
Given by Miss Laura Carpenter Of
Madison Monday Evening

A large audience Monday evening at
the Green Street Methodist church
greeted Miss Laura Carpenter of Madi-
son, who gave an excellent reading OF
the three-act play entitled Truth" The
affair was under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid of the church and goodly
sum was Melted. Miss Carpenter won
over her audience at.the very and prov
ed that she is a very talented reader.
A vocal selection rendered by Ernest
Bragg. Miss Carrie NJ. Bradford accom-
panying upon the piano. won no little
applause from the audience.
The church auditorium was prettily
decorated with Easter lilies. The az
fair was in charge of a committee com
posed OF Mrs. Albert NJ. Pingree. Mrs.
b. +. Smith. Mrs. Josiah w. Taylor and
Mrs. Ralph NJ Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

Calling attention to the huge in
crease in Americas financial strength.
Dr.. Beukenberg says in answer to the
! third answer:
Germany cannot become wholly in
dependent. In the case of cotton, for
instance. under the most favorable
circumstances 1t would take decades
TO meet our needs from our colonies
or Asia Minor. To a certain extent we
can be independent if we live sparing-
~ and use all our available substitutes,
but large part of German imports
are raw materials which are exported
as manufactured goods. Thus in
creases in the difficulties of importing
would hit us badly. This. however, ap-
plies equally to the United States
Americans do not grow cotton for
nothing and they will welcome their
old customer back again. After all the
submarine war spells victory and If we
are to dictate peace, adequate guar
antees may be negotiated. Now that
America is an open enemy we no long
er have our hands tied and there is no
longer the fear that we might have to
make an undignified peace through
exhaustion. The slogan now is victory
or death with honor
DR.. Hasslacher of the Rheinische
| Steel Works of Duisburg, answering
the questions, laid stress on the dec
| laration that nothing must interfere
with ruthless submarine warfare. He
says:
This is the only way to impose on
Americas respect for Germanys polit-
ical and economic existence. Peace will
insure our quick economic revival and
enable us to find our own way in the
world in spite of America"
| Privy Councillor Kirdoff of the
Celsenkirchen Mining Co, says:
| Unrestricted submarine warfare
could not be bought too dear at any
price. The German government ought
to have realized that In time and so
avoided the useless loss of many Ger
man lives. America as an open enemy
will hurt us less than before"
He regards forecast of the future
as fruitless.
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Left New York March 5

New York, April 9.-The American
steamship Sew ard owned by the Alpha
Steamship Co. left here March for
Genoa and Other Mediterranean ports.
She was in command of Capt. Philip RI,
Johnson and carried a crew of 80 men,
of whom 80 were American citizens, &C
cording to the shipping commission
ers records here.
The Seward was built at Seattle,
Wash, in 1907 ard registered 1890 tons
gross, $3.50 tons net. She was 219 feet
long with beam of AZ feet. She car
ried general cargo valued at close to
S3OO. 600
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koussinoc Chapter, o. A. r.

koussinoc Chapter. d. A. r.. held Its
regular meeting Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. f. c. CARL on East
Chestnut street. A fine paper was giU
en- by Miss Alice Reynolds on Prob
lens of REIMBURSEMENT After the War;"
and a very interesting talk on First
Aid by Mrs. Daniel Weeks. The re-
gent announced that the chapter had
secured Charles Nutter to address a
meeting on Red Cross work at the Pen
ney Memorial church next Wednesday
evening. A social hour was much enjoy
ed by the CHAPTER members. Mrs.
Charles Pettengill, Mrs. Effie Priest.
Mrs. Harry Thompson Miss Reynolds
and Mrs. II. F. Sherburne serving the
refreshments.
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Amsterdam, via London, April g.
Three questions in regard to Americas
entrance into the war have been put
70 leading German manufacturers by
The Rheinische Westfalische Gazette Of
Essen, an important industrial organ.
The paper asks. first, whether unre-
;tricted submarine warfare has been
bought too dearly at the price Of war
with America second, what will be the
economic consequences, and third, is It
nossble TO make Germany economical
Is independent Of America. Councillor
Or Beukenbere Of Dortmund answers
.rc frst question. in the negative. DR..
pcukenhcrg SAYS: Our early reluct-
arce to use our submarines was due to
The most far-re aching Difference to
America, with whom we were on
friendly terms and, above all. enjoyed
important commercial relations. Amer
ica never attempted to help us in our
distress caused by England's starvation
blockade. our yielding to Americas de-
mands was not caused by fear Of her
military resources. but with view to
avoid difficulties in rebuilding our for
oirn trade after the war.
president Wilson's biased Judgment
y the German peace proposals showed
that America does ont want German
victory and prefers to aid British aims
in the disnemberment Of Germany and
Austria Hungary. We were thus COM
PEELED t. resume unrestricted subma-
rine warfare in order to force a vtcto-
rlous conclusion to the war. Considera-
lions Of the future developments Of our
trade must wait while danger exists
n our losing tho fruit sof victory"
In regard to the second question. DR..
Beukcnberg after pointing out in de-
toll that American exports to Ger
MANY were two and ahalf times big
ger han German exports to American.
savs
After the war America will not
want to cut off her German customer.
Il would harm us grievously II America
were to refuse to us later a large loan
20 help us over our difficulties. We
would then have to make our stocks
last much longer, although eventually
able 20 return to sound basis"