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Evening journal., 1917-02-27
Three IN FIGHT FOR
COUNTY ALMSHOUSE JOB

Trustees of the Poor, who were
named by New Castle County Levy
Court yesterday. will meet at the
County Hospital at Farnhurst tomor-
row when they will select a superin-
tendent for the building IL is under
stood that there are seevral candi-
dates for the position, among them
being James w. Foster, the present
superintendent and former Levy
Courtman Samuel l.. Burris. The
name of a third man who is seeking
the position could not be learned to-
day.
From what could be learned today.
two of the trustees are pledged to
support Mr. Burris for the position,
they being Boyd Mccoy. of Pencader
hundred. and Andrew A. Price. Of
Christina hundred. Mr.. Foster Is
said to have the endorsement of a
number of the trustees
10 was also reported this morning
that Adam f. Lang. trustee from the
First district, was contemplating re-
signing from the position
Mr. Lang said: 81 am a busy man
and would have trouble in finding
time to attend to the duties of the
position Asked II he would be pres
ent az the conference tomorrow. he
said, Il will be there"
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
OPPOSE VOTE On
license IN CITY
Delegation of Business Men
Protests Against Will
mington Resubmission
USELESS AND WOULD
DO HARM, THEY SAY
staff Correspondent.

stan correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. DOVER, Del, Feb.
27.-Beiore the House committees on
elections and temperance large delega-
tion of Wilmington business men was
given a hearing this morning in the Su-
preme Court room to oppose passage of
the bin now pending in the House pro-
yiding for resubmission of the liquor Ii
cense question in Wilmington. The vari-
GUS speakers were introduced by Repre-
sentative Connolly.
Among those OF the delegation were
Francis Lynch, Joseph +. Emory, Albert
Bucher. George Bacher, Frank ODonnell.
Clarence Beadenkopf, Samuel NJ. Dillon,
Candy Mammele, Charles IL. Ten
Weeges. James Alcharg, George @. Hut
ton, John J.. IIanly, James Robbins,
David Snellenburg, James L. Ford. Johu
Cahill. John Dolan, Colonel j.. j. sat
terthwait, former State Senator Il. NJ.
Monaghan, b. +. Rawnsley and w. j.
Lemon.
Former Senator Monaghan said he
was one of a delegation present TO
protest against the bill providing for
resubmission of the liquor question in
Wilmington. He spoke OF the consti-
tutional methods that is provided for
submission Of the liquor question when
Continued on Page III
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
CONSUL FROST CONFIRMS
KILLING OF AMERICAN
WOMEN In SEA DISASTER

saved are the following;
Negro fireman and seaman, Douglas
Adams, Newport News; Benjamin Par
ker, No. 50 West Sixty-ninth street,
New York; Louis Darnell No. sos
Perry street, Baltimore; Percy Masse-
burg, No. 10 South Nineteenth street.
Newport News; Edward Smith, No 33
South Manchester street. New York /;
Henry Young, No. $50 Park Road, New
York; Barney Rhetter, No. 2G4 West
Sixty-frst street, New York; John vii.
liams, address unknown; William
Wynne, OF Wing, No. 3Os North Bethel
street. Philadelphia; Henry Smith, No
1876 Trapp street, Indianapolis; JOSEPH
Lewis, No. 90 Williams street, Buffalo;
Dan Israel, No. $50 Olive street, Savan
nah; Isaac Bowman, No 500 DIV,
street. Savannah; John Joneson, No. lsl
Park Road, New York; Joseph Sumptsr
No. 55 Neeton. and Calhoun street
Charleston, 10 in all"
Total survivors landed here, 267i
landed at Bantry, IL.
'"TOtal on board, 29i.
~Missing, IL, OF whom five drowned
Continued on Page IL
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
chemical CO. TO BUILD
Homes FOR WORKERS

Determined to retain their employees
who have been handicapped in secur-
ing houses in Chester and this city.
the General Chemical Company. at
Claymont. is reported to be planning
to erect a number Of dwellings for
their workers. According TO rumors
heard here, the company has pur-
chased a large tract of land near the
plant at Claymont and rows OF two
story dwellings are TO be erected on
the site.
These houses are TO be sold to the
employees of the company on month
" payment plan.
When inquiry was made at the Of
fees of tho company at Claymont to-
day it was announced that all infor-
nation on the subject would have TO
be obtained from the home Office in
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
ACCUSED on LOTTERY CHARGE.

Upon the application OF his attor-
ney, j. Frank Ball, the case against
Mike Gilbert was continued in City
Court this morning until tomorrow.
Gilbert is charged with being con-
cerned in interest in lottery scheme.
AS far as could be ascertained, Gil
bert is alleged to have operated a
scheme by which coupons were sold,
and. depending upon contingency.
according 20 the State. the purchas-
ers would receive either a suit OF
clothing or the sum OF SIS. II is al
legged that Gilbert is Philadelphian.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
UP TO CONGRESS,
NO WAR YET IS
WASHINGTON VIEW
President Desires Only
Money and Power to Pro-
tect American Lines
is REGARDED AS MOST
SERIOUS GERMAN ACT
By the United Press.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-E
The sinking of the Laconia, ac-
cordiHg to highest official interpre- \
tation, is "clear-cut case"
No investigation is necessary. +
The sinking stands on its own
merits.
This became known as the ADJ
ministration's attitude following a
conference at the White House be-
tween Secretary Of State Lansing
and President Wilson.
Evidence now in hand, presmn-
ably contained in cable dispatches
from American representatives
abroad, it was stated, eliminates
any necessity for further invests
CATION.
The Laconia incident-what
shall be done and how it shall be
done-is altogether in the hands
of President Wilson. Any decision,
it was fatty stated, must come
from him.
1t was strongly intimated that
the President has no Immediate
intention of again going to Con~
gress.
The official Interpretation of
the Laconia incident as "a cIear-
cut act" did not bring in the word
covert" but the manner in which
it was described left the very
strong impression that "overt acts
was in the mind of the official
who Interpreted it.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
By the United Press.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-
The State Department today re-
ceived cable from Consul Frost
at Queenstiwn, confirming off,
cially in almost every detail, press
dispatches regarding the unwarned
torpedoing of the great Cunarder
Lsconia.
Frosps message confirmed the
fact that two torpedoes struck
the liner and said that Mrs. and
Miss Hoy, both Americans, were
buried at sea.
Frost's cable under Queenstown date
$50 a. m. today, reads:
Deaths of Mrs. and Miss Hoy, as re
ported, are positively confirmed. Cedeis
b. Ivatt. New York. probably American
is apparently lost. Among American
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
net Will
Be LAID IN RIVER
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY. Del, Feb. IL
A U-boat net is to be placed in the
Delaware in a few days. No inform
alton is obtainable here on the sub
iect. but II is certain that net will
be placed in the river at any time.
From information obta'nable, this
net Will be placed at the head OF the
bay. from Reedy Island dyke 10 the
Artificial Island.
Work on mounting the searchlight
at Fort Delaware is being rushed.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
ARMY MAN S WIFE.
LASTPASSENGER
TO LEAVE ship
Mrs. Frank Z. Harris Also
First One TO Step Ashore
at Queenstown
U-DOAT FIRES Two
TORPEDOES into Liner
By ED. L. KEEN,

by Ell. l.. hEEN,
United Press Staff Correspondent.
LONDON, Feb. 27.-Two
American women were among
the thirteen killed in a German
submarines unwarned torpedoing
of the Cmard liner Laconia.
They were Mrs. Mary Hoy and
Miss Elizabeth Hoy.
American Consul Frost, at Queens
town, made this report to the American
embassy hero today, adding that the
four other Americans aboard the ship
were saved.
They were Floyd P. Gibbons, Mrs.
Frank E. Harris, A. T. Kirby and the
Rev. Father Waring.
Survivors at Queenstown reported an
admirable discipline among the officers
and crew Of the liner and very little OF
anything like a panic The lights went
cut Immediately after the first torpedo
struck and this caused some slight con-
fusion.
Two torpedoes found their mark IN
the vessel, the first exploding at the
stern and the other farther forward.
The weather was comparatively calm,
but there was a heavy swell running
on the sea.
Comment of the London newspapers
today was almost unanimous in the
belief that the LacOnia was second
Lusitania. London editors prOfessed
their belief that President Wilson's
covert actv had been accomplished in
this tOrpedOing.
"If ii is ignored Of condoned.' de-
clared the Chronicle, what will in
effect be admitted by the American
Continued on Page III
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
TWO MORE BRITISH SHIPS TORPEDOED.

LONDON Feb. 27.-The British steamers Headley
sunk Twelve survivors the Aries
safely landed.
The Headley steel steamship OF 1853 tons
by Shipping Company Limited and regis
tered London. She was built in 1914
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
GIFT our YOUR BALLS. BOYS.

The surest harbinger of spring, ac-
cording 10 the Oldest weather seer,
was noticed yesterday whom sncrnr
fishermen appeared along the Brandy
wine with their nets. Last night frogs
were heard in ponds about the city.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
200 PERSONS KILLED IN PARIS EXPLOSION.

BERLIN. via wireless to sayvlIe Feb 27-~on fs''0~,
terrible explosion took place in the large ~ 49, and
at parts which ruined more than 10000 Of arn""H''0"
killed 200 persons" declared the 0n'''~ ,.nav nom
quoting Frankfurer zeituns TsD''' .rs wounded it
a private source Paris Seven "'-
~ =
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
BIZ RORERT ]. BENDER.

United Press Staff Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--
Germany is believed by many Off
cials here to have committed the
covert act" against the United
States.
Officials declare the situation is
now in the hands of Congress and
Continued on Page H.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
dis OF TrRERCTLOSIs.

William Barber. colored. aged 40
years, died at his home, No. 102 JEFF
ferson street today of tuberculosis.
As he died without medical attend
ance. the body was removed TO the
morgue.
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
arnMANY OrrERs REFARATION FOR wRONG.

GERMANY OFFERS REPAkAlION FUk NhONG.
BERLIN Via sayyire wireless Feb 27-Germanys peace
conditions are based on PREPARATION all suffered and
guarantees for the and future to strong
Imperial Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg so outlined
them in a speech before the Rechstag today.
hero is only one necessity the day. declared, t
dominates all questions of policy both foreign
is to fight and gain victory
Evening journal., 1917-02-27
WEATHER

Generally fair and colder
tonight and Wednesday;
fresh west TO north winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
ASK SCH0OLBOYS
OF FRANCE TO TRY
RAISING VEGETABLES

Paris, FEB. 23-All the school boys
in France have been asked by the gov
eminent to cultivate vacant land and
raise vegetables. Minister of Justice
Viviani and Minister of Commerce and
Agriculture Clementel Joined in the APP
peal, which was posted today in all the
schools, high schools and colleges. The
appeal in part follows:
ITO the school boys of France:
France has need for your devotion. The
soil requires your labor. While the
fields remain untitled and women and
tivation of the land their husbands and
sons are defending gloriously, it is for
you, the children of France, to bring
to this land the aid it needs urgently"
Under official direction, pupils will be
organized village by village and COM
mune by commune for truck gardening
on all unused land.
Albert Thomas, minister of manufac-
lures and member of the war council,
today introduced a bill in the Chamber
of Deputies requiring persons in pos
session of copper in quantities exceed
ing 100 pounds to make declaration of
this fact to the government. Failure to
do so will be met with fines ranging
from so to 1000 francs The preamble
of the bill says the measure is neces-
sary because of the growing require
ments for munitions
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PITTSTON

The Riverside Club met with Mrs.
Amy Hunt on the afternoon of Wash
ington's birthday, when an excellent
program suited to the day was car
ried out. The hostess read a brief but
comprehensive and interesting ac-
count of Washinston's life. Above the
heads of her listeners hung the Stars
and Stripes and a portrait of Wash
ington contributed by an absent mem
Der whose grandfather was under
Washington's command in the Revolu-
tionary war. Another picture of Wash
ington was an "old attic treasure
given to it's exhibitors mother by a
school boy who is now a retired sea
captain of Pittston.
There was a loan of a small hand.
made silk flag. purchased by the donor
in Independence hall, Philadelphia of
a granddaughter of Betsy Ross. maker
OF the f1rst United States flag.
Post cards, books and miscel,aneou.
articles supplied Illustrations for Ton
les. For instance. one showed the ri.
tic window at which Martha wash
ington used to sit gazing down at her
husbands tomb. invisible from lower
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PLANS TO OBTAIN
EMPLOYMENT FOR
GUARDSMEN

New York, Feb. s3.--Plans for obtaining
employment for national guardsmen re-
turning from the Mexican border to New
Hampshire, Connecticut and New York
we're put under way here today by A. S.
Morrison, acting chief of the United
States bureau of employment, in response
to a telegram from Commissioner of Inn
migration Caminetti at Washington.
Mr. Morrison was instructed to con-
suit National Guard officers. On file are
names of hundreds of corporations anu
firms, including many railroads, who are
ready to furnish work. Mr.. Morrison said
skilled mechanics and laborers may find
places with the large steel plants, while
the government requires civilian guards
for the arsenals at Dover, N. j., and Phil
adelphia. Meanwhile city and state en-
ployment bureaus are preparing to find
Office work for militiamen whose employ
ers failed to hold their positions open
for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24

Boston, Feb. 23.-The newly created
commission on waterways and pubic
lands announced today that Massachu-
sets harbors and waterways will be de-
yeloped as coordinate undertaking so
that they will be of greater service to the
people and over which no one community
will have control. The commission has
taken over the work formerly admins
tered by the directors of the port OF
Boston and the harbor and land commits
sion.
In statement on its proposed policy
the commission says that Boston harbor
is the great central shipping point not
only of sachusetts but all New Eng
land at undoubtedly has a right to
command more attention, the expenditure
of more money. the larger interest Of the
government. than has any other section
of the state"
The commission said. but it is I'M
doubtodly true that Boston harbor
alone cannot be of as great service to
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SOUTH CHINA
Resolutions

Whereas it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to again enter
James p Jones Relief Corps and take
from us our dear sister Augusta b.
Ellis and has called her to a nearer
presence in a better land,
Resolved, that to each and every
one of this corps this dispensation of
Providence is keenly felt as a person.
al sorrow. Lifes end must come.
Death lays his heavy hand upon US
all. Out Of the depths of time we hear
the call and journey home.
Resolved, that we tender our deepest
sympathy to the family Of our de-
ceased sister, who in the circle of
home life best knew her merits and
most deeply feel her loss.
Resolved, that this preamble and
resolution be spread upon our records
and that the secretary forward a copy
thereof to the family of our sister and
copv be sent TO the Kennebec Jour-
nal for publication
Committee on Resolutions,
MARTHA w. Low.
EMMA V. ROBBINS.
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MANCHESTER

Miss Ludie Weatherbee the teacher
of the Mckinley school on the Pond
Road took Friday for visiting day and
will visit schools in Augusta.
Mis- Ruth Farr who has been teach
ing for the past year at Great Island
Is home for a vacation of several
weeks after which she will again re-
turn to her same school. Miss Farr
accepted on Tuesday position for
few weeks with the Vickery & Hill
Publishing Co. of Augusta.
Mrs. f. c Nickerson Of Hallowell
who has been the guest of Mrs George
Croker for several days has returned
home.
Albert f. Farr left Tuesday for Eu-
reka. New, where he will look after
the mining interests of H. e. Davis Of
New York City.
The Manchester Women's Club was
entertained at it's last meeting by
Mrs. w. d. Farr
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Mellen BosWorth

Mellen Bosworth. for "a years a res
ident of the East Madison section but
a native of Scion. died during THURSDAY
night at his home. He had been in fee
BILE health during the winter, but day
or SO before his death was able to ride
out Thursday afternoon he suffered a
stroke of apoplexy and the end came
within a few hours. Mr.. Bosworth was
born April II. 1853. the son of Tilson H.
and Esther (Best) Rosworth. He was
by occupation a painter Besides a wild
ow, Mrs. Nettie Bosworth. there are sew
en- children: Warren of East Madison;
Alden Of Skowhegan; Mrs. Esther Gil
man of Athens; Oscar. Mrs Jennie
Cronkite, Herbert and Harrison. all OF
East Madison. The body will be brought
to Skowhegan and placed in the South
side receiving tomb to await burial IN
the spring. Mr.. Bosworth was we'll
known in the section where he resided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-24
New Commission Assumes
Development Of Massachusetts
HarborS and Waterways I

the entire state and New England as
can Boston harbor in connection win
service to be rendered by other har-
bors like New Bedford, Fall River.
LYNN. Gloucester, and Salem. which II
developed and improved properly wiz
have very close relations with the chief
harbor of Boston itself.
Legislation which the commission
desires enacted is set forth in bills au-
thorizing the commission to license
certain structures in the Connecticut
river and in the non-tidal part OF the
Merrimack river, to provide Tor the
care and supervision of the Westfield,
Chicopee. Deerfield and Miller's rivers
and the non-tidal part of the Taunton
river: to authorize the commission to
make surveys of the great ponds OF the
state and to provide for the establish
ment OF a port of Boston development
fund 20 make available the income
from sales of land for industrial i'm
provements.
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WINTHROP CENTER

Howard r. Sisson Of Island Falls
will occupy the pulpit at the Friends
church Sunday morning. Mr.. Sisson
is a representative to the Legislature,
a smart speaker and everybody should
avail themselves of the opportunity of
hearing him.
Miss Myrtle went to her home in
Bowdoinham Friday night for the
week end.
Miss Marion w. Sleeper went to
Oak Grove Friday evening to play
basketball on the Alumni team.
Mrs. Rose Caron was most gener-
ously remembered on her birthday
which occurred last Wednesday by
postal card shower from her mnay
friends. The shower was an excep-
tionally large one and included cards
from Washington, D.. c., New YORK,
Boston, Florida, Montreal. Ottawa,
Quebec, Lewiston, Hallowell. Portland,
Bangor. Augusta, Monmouth, Read
field, Monticello, Winthrop Village and
Winthrop Center.
Clement & Taylor started Thursday
to saw up the woodpiles at the center.
The rural carrier did not make his
trip on Washington's Birthday as 1t Is
a mail carriers holiday
The roads out in the country are
piled high with snow even with the
tops Of the fences in most places. 1t
has been impossible to keep them
broken down anywhere near the road
bed owing to the snow drifting after
each storm and travel has been main
tained only by going over the drifts.
A heavy rain storm would hold up
teams for while
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WOMEN AND CHILDREN
REMOVED FROM VESSEL
BOUND FOR EUROPE

Halifax, n. s., Feb PA number
Of women and children who arrived
here on a steamer from the United
States for Europe were taken off by
government authorities under a regu-
lation which provides that women and
children may not sail for a British port
for England at present.
Three American women aboard the
liner. which arrived in port last night
were permitted to continue the voyage.
Clearance papers We're refused the ship
until % Canadian women and children
had been removed
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CHANGE PIER OF
STEAMER WITH
Won BERNSTORFF

Halifax, \. s., Feb. Rehabilitation
of the work of examining the baggage
of passengers vas announced today as
the reason for moving the steamer
Frederick VIII with former Ambassa
dor Won Bernstorff and other Germans
from the United States on board, from
the Bedford basin, where the exam
ination of passengers, cargo and bag
gage has been in progress for several
days. The steamer was brought up to
q pier at the steamship terminals last
night and the removal of baggage to
the freight sheds on the pier was be-
gun. The examination will be complet-
ed in the sheds
The officials engaged in the exam
ination found that their quarters were
too cramped on the steamer. While
she is tied up at the pier no passen-
gers will be allowed ashore and only
those having official business will be
permitted to go on board the vessel. 1t
was stated today that 1t might be an
other week before the steamer would
be allowed to resume her voyage to
Copenhagen.
It was learned later that one reason
for the vessel moving to a pier was be-
cause she had to take on water and coal
Reports have come from the ship that
some Of the neutral passengers who have
been examined have not taken kindly to
the methods used. 1t is said that some
have threatened to send protests to the
American government by wireless as soon
as the steamer gets to sea. A request
today that details of the operations Of
the examination be furnished the press
received from the naval officer in charge
this reply
The position of the Frederill VIII is
that Of a neutral vessel undergoing visit
and search on the high seas which for
mutual convenience Is taking place in
the shelter of harbor. 1t is thus an
affair Of naval war operations and, as
such. not to be described to the public
Every courtesy is being shown to all
the passengers, OF whatever nationality
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REPUBLICANS WILL
RE-NOM|NATE BOOTHBY

The Republican caucus for the NOM
ination of candidate for mayor will
be held at the Armory Saturday eve
ming at o'clock. Hon. Frederic f.
Boothby, the present mayor. will be
nominated by reclamation. His work
during the past year has entitled him
to the honor and those who are sup
posed to know something about politics
declare that he will be reelected by a
handsome majority. He will be the only
candidate to be considered at that time
although some members of the Demo-
cratic party through their press have
tried to stir UP sentiment for another
candidate. There will doubtless be a
number of speakers as there was last
year and large and enthusiastic eau
Gus is looked forward to.
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RED SOX MAY
SELL JOE WOOD
TO CLEVELAND

Boston. Feb. 23.-Negotiations for
the sale of Joseph Wood, once star
pitcher of the Boston Americans. to
the Cleveland club, We're discussed to-
day at conference between Harry H.
F'razee, president of the local club, and
Vice President Robert McRoy of Cleve-
land. No agreement was reached but
Mr.. Mercy left for New York to con-
fer with Wood and expected to ar
range another conference with Mr..
Frazee in that city tonight or tomor-
row.
President Frazee announced that if
a deal was made it would be on a
strictly cash basis and that no other
players would be involved