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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
OFFICERS AND MEN FROM
CITY OF MEMPHIS SAID TO
BE SAFE IN SCOTLAND

New York, March 20-A cablegram
telling Of the arrival at Glasgow.
Scotland, of the missing eight officers
and men of the crew of the freight
steamship City of Memphis, sunk last
week in the German submarine zone
off the British Isles. while proceeding
in ballast from Cardiff toward New
York, was received here today by L.
H. Peasants. president OF the Ocean
Steamship Co. of Savannah, owners
Of the vessel.
With the safety Of these men as
sured. it becomes certain that the de-
struction Of the City Of Memphis in
volved no loss of American lives.
The 49 others of the crew had previ-
ously been reported as landed. The
cablegram received here today was
sent from Glasgow by Captain L. p.
Borum of Norfolk. master Of the lost
freighter, and reads:
Memphis sunk 18th. Ships boats
separated during night. Three boats
containing 40 men reported landed
Irish coast. Myself ann remaining
landed Glasgow. Trying to assembled
crew."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21

Berlin. March 18.-(By wireless to
The Associated Press from staff cor
respondent, via Tuckerton, n. J.),
March 2O.-The German evacuation OF
Bapaume. Roye. Mon and Peronne is
but part o. great strategic under
taking which promises to revolutionize
warfare on the entire western front
and constitute one CT the most decisive
moves in the war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21

various offices in St. Johns Command
cry up to that of eminent command
er. For some years it had been his GUS
tom to pass the winter in Florida,
where with his wife, he gave his time
to motoring. He was held in high re-
gard here and the news of his violent
death caused a sensation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Congress [ las Power to
revent All T 2uture r. r,
Strikes Say Leaders

Supreme Court Decision UNFOLDING Adamson
Law Establishes Without Doubt That Employ
es of Interstate Carriers Have No More Right
to Strike and Tie Up Commerce of the Country
Than Soldiers or Sailors - President Wilson
Echoes Same Opinion in Public Speech-Be-
tween Five and Six Thousand Are to Benefit
Under New Agreement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Appeal by II Grand Dukes

An appeal TO the Emperor signed by
Il grand dukes made no greater i'm
preston, and Vladimir Purishkevich.
vice president of the Union of True
Russians and a prominent member of
the puma. paid a fruitless visit to the
palace on the same mission. All spoke
freely to Nicholas of the growing dan
ger to the dynasty and the necessity of
his protecting himself against the in
fuence of the Empress. To all these the
Emperor replied: What has Alexan
dra to do with politics? I refuse to be-
Neve that she is unpopular among the
people,"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
maine HAS 1000
AUTOS FOR USE
IN Event OF WAR

Boston, March 2O.-Prof. George T.
Files of Bowdoin College told the
Massachusetts Automobile Association
at its annual dinner tonight that in
the first three days OF state canvass,
the Maine Automobile Association
found 1900 automobiles and motor
trucks among it's 5000 members which
would be available in preparing
against, or in the event of war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Actual State Of War

NStNa' 0tdSS OF war
Among officials virtually the unan-
imous opinion is that in spite Of the
technical armed neutrality status Of
the United States, actually state Of
war exists as the result of the ruth
less obstruction Of American merchant
ships and the killing of American citi-
zens in defiance of international law
and of the most solemn warning one
nation can give another. The only
question is what shall be done about
it, further than the arming Of mer-
chantmen to resist submarine attack
if they get the chance.
The cabinet members generally are
said to have expressed today their
willingness to support program bas-
ed on an early call for Congress and a
formal declaration that a state Of war
exists between Germany and the Unit
ed States.
Tonight the President went to the
theatre-a thing he frequently does
when he has made a preliminary decis-
ION on grave question and wants dis
tracucn in order to look at the prob
lem anew with freshened mind.
After the cabinet meeting, Secretary
Daniels saying that no new naval or
ders had been issued, hurried to the
navy department and went into confer
ence with members of the genarl board.
Information for the President and ten
tative plans for further naval activi-
ties were discussed.
The only argument known to have
been advanced in official circles against
the early calling of Congress was that
the President himself can do almost
everything possible Immediately But
IN spite OF this argument the prepon-
derance of Official opinion seemed to be
that Congress should be sumomned Just
as soon as possible so that the full
power of the government would be a.
sembled in Washington.
further step in the plans to pro-
tect and promote American commerce
was taken after the cabinet meeting
when the Federal War Risk Bureau. un-
der the decision of Secretary McAdoo
announced a new policy Of insuring
American ships under which policies
would be written on all vessels except
those carrying actual munitions of war
Up to the present no insurance was
granted on ships laden with cargoes listed
by the belligerents as contraband and this
has barred almost every American pro-
duct.
Plans for organizing patrol squadrons
of privately owned motor boats and
yachts along the Atlantic coast were
discussed tonight at a conference between
Secretary Daniels and Capt. George r.
MARVEL, an assistant for operations, who
has just returned from trip from New
York, Boston and other coast points to
enroll available craft. Capt. MARVEL re-
ported he had arranged contracts with
h"HJ o"hciS VI sildiI' SPccuy ooneS Sui'-
able for mounting guns and chasinb sub
marines or patrolling the coast to turn
their vessels over to the government In
an emergency. A number Of boat own
ers also agreed to volunteer as reserve
Both Secretary Daniels and Sec
retary Baker spent several hours at their
Offices tonight going over department
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
President Is Expected to Announce the Change Of
Date Today--To Deal with German Crisis
DR.. Murch of Bangor
Killed In Florida

Jacksonville, Fla March 20-Dr. E. j. Murch of Bangor
Me- shot and killed here today and the police holding
George Thompson who alleged to have declared he
fired Nurch when he found i'm home According to
the police Much rushed from Thompsons fatally wound
ed and driven automobile the boarding house where
he died Murch has been ing the winter here
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Boston Forecast

Boston, March 20-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: wednesday fair;
Thursday generally fair, not much
change in temperature. moderate
westerly winds becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Prominent in Bangor

Bangor March 2o.-Edmund ].
Murch. whose death by shooting in
Jacksonville is reported by kilograms
received here tonight, was about So
years Of age, and had for many years
been prominent in real estate and 9th
cr lines of busi ess in Bangor. He
stood high in soary, hayins held
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
FRENCH AND BRITISH
MAKE FURTHER GAINS

Despite bad weather and difficult
conditions of terraine effected by the
devastations of the Germans in their
retreat. both the British and French
armies in France have made further
notable gains.
Fourteen additional villages have
been entered by the British.,s b forces
from Arras t9 Ham, and thl Il. have
passed the general line of CanYZy, Es-
tree Zen Chaussee, Nurlu, Velu and st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Call May Come Today

The President himself did not express
his views. and so far as could be learn
ed later had not finally determined up
on the course to be pursued. The pre-
vailing belief was that he would an
nounce the call for an earlier meeting
of Congress tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW

Weather forecast for northern New
England local rains or SHOWS We'd
nesday: Thursday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
.JEwELRY

% y LIE RS sEMHLRY sFoRE
Jewellers Optometrists
You may have 1000 confidence in
goods or service from Fullers.
216 Water St., Augusta
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
GERMAN RETREAT GREAT
STRATEGIC UNDERTAKING

Promises to Revo]uionze Warfare
ca Tells Staff Correspondent of Germans
sonsRere to Virtually mpregnable Positions Destruc-
ton Lands They Predicted for the Pursuing
British
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21

Estree- en- -Chaussee places the British
troops within IL miles of ST. Quen-
tin. On their part of the line, how
ever, the French have thrown. their
cavalry to within four and half miles
Of st. Quentin and also have reoccu-
pied considerable territory between
the Somme and the Aisne. Paris re-
ports that the losses of the French
troops in their pursuit of the Germans
have been insignificant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-21
Car Refused to Be
Guided by Counsel
of Nations Leaders
Grand Duke Nicholas Letter

titude Of other personages who approach
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

been advised to take American money
with them. preferably gold. II this
advice has been given to them. it has
been given by persons without ade-
Quate knowledge \ soldier could not
possibly make much, II he made any
thing. by taking American gold with
him to France. The treasury check.
which he will receive as his pay. is
equivalent to gold. because it is con-
vcrtible into gold.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

Charlotte County was ordered yestcr-
day by Judge George J. Hundlcy to be
held next Thursday. July &c. for the
purpose OF trying Albert Barrett and
Aubrey Barrett. tho negroes held in
bynchburS jail for the murder of w.
I. Roach.
During the pursuit of the accused
men, when 1t seemed possible they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

request on the subject made. by tho
executive. 1t was thereupon agreed
that the special term shall BIO called
for Thursday July &c. and orders To
this effect have already been issued by
Judge Hundley to the sheriff and
clerk. Special grand and trial jurics
will BIO summoned At once
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

vanced In years. is resting and re-
cuperating at Craig Healing Springs.
and was advised by the Governor that
II he felt unequal to the task. the
Governor would designate another
Judge to hold special term. The
aged turist replied promptly that he
was both able and willing to perform
this duty and would comply with any
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

might be lynchcd when caught. Gov
ernor Stuart authorized tho sherirs
of Charlotte and Campbell counties to
pledge their honor that a speedy trial
would be had IL the law was allowed
to take It's course. Acting upon this
promise. Governor Stuart yesterday
communicated with Judge Hundley on
the subject. The judge. who is ad-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
Randolph 101
Delicatessen Counter

Has always many tasty "rcady-to-
eat" items for your picnic
luncheon. auto trip and other oc-
casions whore toothsome dclica-
cies arc desired
Spieed .Isrcf
Roast Beef
Roast Pork
Meat Loaf
Ham Croqucttes
Dcvilcd Crabs
Roast Ham
Sliced Tongue
Ham Salad
Potato Salad
Vegetable Salad
Many others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
SPECIAL TERM TO TRY
CHARLOTTE NEGROES
On Advice OF Governor Stuart, Judge
Iundiey Will Open Court on
Thursday.

AT the request of Governor Stuart,
special term of the Circuit Court of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

Absolves and prevents dust.
Oil Mops, 25c.
Oil Mops. large, 4Sc.
Good handle, in tin box. Less
than costs to make.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
A JOLLY Time At
college Dinner

The College Men held their annual
banquet at Masonic hall Friday even
ing, about a hundred men being
present to enjoy the festivities.
There were a number from outside
the city, including Hon. James w.
Kelley, of Denver, who was the
speaker of the evening; Henry l..
Spencer, OF Lake City: ]. n. Lang
worthy, Manager of the Club ranch
at Paradox; l.. A. Toothaker, of
Denver, in charge of the Y. NJ c A
War fund; E. S. Bobbitt. of Hotch-
kiss; Joseph Zick, Cashier of Mont
rose National Bank at Montrose;
Hon. Walter P. Crosse, attorney, of
Montrose; H. A. Lindgren, Project
Manager U. S. r. S. Montrose; Hon
George w. Bruce, Receiver of the
U. S. Land office. Montrose, and
others.
A bounteous turkey dinner was
served as a preface, by the Woman's
club, after which spicy speeches fill
led the air
Rev. ]. II. Cramps was chaplain;
E. S. Corbin, toast master. Respons-
es were given by DR.. A. C. McClan-
ahan, his subject being BLOWN 'em
up" E. S. Bobbitt, Charging the
Enemy" DIR. H. X. Porter, Patch
ing up the Rear" L. A. Toothaker.
THE Club at the Front" and the
leading address by Mr. Kelley
Mr.. Kelley is a brilliant speaker
and his address was greeted with
rounds of applause. He opened up
his remarks by saying that at one
time it was a comparatively easy
matter to obtain speakers for this
sort of functions, but that owing to
the conservation of elequence," good
speakers were a difficult matter and
that there were only a few including
himself, who We're SO anxious to get
to talk that they would pay their
own expenses over here in order to
do so. He said he was not particul-
arly flattered, as he had heard the
chairman tMr. Stone) ask his neigh
Dor moment before, whether to in
troduce the speaker or let them go
on enjoying themselves.
Mr.. Kelley stated that he was not
stranger in Delta county, as he
owned a farm here and had had some
spirited corresp spondence with some
Delta people, especially the assessor.
His address was replete with with
cisms as we'll as good thoughts. and
kept everyone in a good humor.
Following were several impromptu
speeches as follow: When the Bull is
Turned Loose" by Mortimer Stone;
100 Per Cent America" by Harry A.
Smith; How Bad II Is To Live in
Montrose" by Hon. Geo. W. Bruce.
Others made short remarks
The meeting of the college men this
year was greatly enjoyed.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
DEPARTMENT INSPECTOR PAYS
LOCAL CORPS ANNUAL VISIT

Monday the w. r. C. had the pleas
ure of visit from the Department
inspector, Mrs Dora C. Newell, OF Du-
range. Colorado. who reports the corps
in excellent running order and the
books in perfect condition.
Mrs. Newell came in from Paonia
Saturday and was the guest OF the
Corps president. Mrs. NJ. Cade, at her
pleasant ranch home over Sunday.
Monday at eleven O'Clock Mrs. Newell
was the guest OF honor at n dinner
given by the Corps at the Commercial
hotel. at which twenty guests were
seated. Two visitors and one of the
Comrades were among the guests.
The ladies' devoted the afternoon to
business meeting. when the inspec.
tion took place.
For the first time in the history
OF the department an inspector has
succeeded herself. and the honor falls
TO Mrs. Newell. who is inspector for
the department of Colorado and Wyo-
ming
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
MRS. coNkLlN WRITES OF
SUGAR SHORTAGE, WASHINGTON

Mrs George Conklin. who is visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. Gleason Lake.
at Washington, ID. c, writes to her
husband that the sugar question there
is a serious problem. as for some time
they have had a stringent shortage
and are now experiencing real fam
inc, for they can't get pound in the
city
To her husband, who expects TO
leave soon for Washington to make
an extended visit. Mrs. Conklin writes
in part: III you have room In your
suitcase. bring ten pounds. as We are
unable to get pound in the city and
they say that they won't have any
until January LIST: and for some time
we have been unable to get more than
n pound week" And a postscript
says: BE sure to bring some sugar
Mrs. Lakes husband is First
Lieutenant In the Navy and Mr.. and
Mrs Conklin will probably make an
indefinite stay in the capitol city.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
o. e. S. LODGE HAS BIG BALL
AND A CARD PARTY

On Wednesday evening the luNur-
ious Masonic club rooms were opened
to the members and friends of the
Eastern Star and the rooms were I'll
led to capacity. The occasion was n
dance and card party given by this
order these events being something
OF an unusual affair.
As usual. there was n nice crowd
and everyone had delightful time.
Parkers orchestra furnished the same
excellent music for the dance which
they always supply, and those not in
clined to dance put in the time at
cards and light conversation. Re
freshments were the crowning feature
of the evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Eastern Seed Doesn't Mature.

Gus Goossens is out his summers
work besides some sixty dollars for
seed and four hundred dollars for
wedding on his onion patch this sum
mer. because of seed which didn't
mature, Mr. Goossens purchased seed
for his seven acre patch in the spring
believing that II was native seed and
has found out that II was not as the
onions have not matured This means
considerable loss to Mr.. Goossens and
win put him back the entire seasons
work besides the expense he has been
too. II seems rs though there should
he some way of protecting the pur
chaser of seed. Mr.. Goossens has Sc
cured employment on the Gunnison
tunnel until spring opens and is at
work, He plans on seeding in the
spring though this season has been n
total failure.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
NOUNG COUPLE is MARRIED
SUNDAY PRESBYTERIAN MANSE

Orland B. Hall and Miss Doris Blum
berg We're quietly married Sunday at
the Presbyterian parsonage, the Rev.
j. H. Cramps performing the cere-
mony. The only witnesses were the
attendants, Mr. and Mrs Paul Blum
berg, brother of the bride, and his
wife
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall left for Montrose where
they spent short honeymoon. Miss
Viola Worrell and Alfred Hall accom-
panied them to Montrose
The happy couple are at present
and his, on their ranches south of
the city, but will start housekeeping
in the near future, as soon as they
decide on a location.
Mrs. Hall tnee Miss Blumberg) is
the eldest daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Fred Blumberg, prosperous ranchers
living two miles south OF town, where
she has grown to womanhood and
received her schooling. She IS known
to all the older settlers and liked for
her pleasing personality
Mr.. Hall came to the county some
eight or nine years ago with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Hall. and
settled on a ranch near town. They
are among our NOSE progressive peo-
Pile
The best wishes OF large circle OF
friends are extended to the newly
weds that life may treat them kindly
and fortune favor them.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Rev. Fairbanks breaches.

On Sunday morning the Methodist
church pulpit was ably filled by Rev.
A. ID. Fairbanks. recently from Mont
rose. though more than score or
years ago Delta minister His pres
cnce was due to the fact that Rev.
Klein had been called away by the
death of his brother. Though almost
so years OF age. Rev. Fairbanks made
an interesting address and showed the
result OF many years research I'm the
scriptures. The local church was for
tunate in securing him to I'll the vac
ancy.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Y.M.C. A. WAR FUND
PASSES HIGH MARK

During the past week the Y. Nj. Z.
A war council under the directlon
of Mr.. l.. A. Toothaker, has made
strenuous campaign in this county
for funds with which to aid In the
work, and with most gratifying re-
suits. The amount which Delta coun.
ty was asked to give was $4,000 and
the amount raised was in the neigh
borhood of $1,000.
And here we must not fail TO pay
special tribute to the little inland
town of Cedaredge. These people are
loyal to their hearts core in every
thing that savors of patriotism They
have given to every enterprise to
which they have been asked to con
tribute, gladly. freely. patriotically.
The women have knit. sewed, dried
and canned fruits, both men and wom-
en- have purchased liberty bonds. and
with a population of less than one
fifth that of Delta have given 500 to
the Y. NJ c. A. War relief fund. $500
Thursday night
Crawford. too. did remarkably well.
They had no speaker there and had
but little information as to the plans
OF the association. but they came
across with $500 just the same
In Delta and immediate vicinity
about $4,000 was raised
The Japanese boys in this county
raised about $50 for this fund and the
school children did magnificent work.
bringing in s495.O3. divided according
TO classes as follows, Senior class.
1856: Junior class. s795s: Sopho-
more class. $500 Freshman class.
S66.70; Eighth grade, division one.
s125S: Eighth grade. division two.
t9.16: Seventh grade. division one.
sp545: Seventh grade division two.
s14.0O: Seventh grade. division three,
$500. Sixth grade BOYS, sl1 90.
Sixth grade girls. 5000; Faculty,
sl0l 90
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Mrs. kurz Visits,

Mrs. l.. C. Kurz and two little laugh
ters, who with Louis left here about
five years ago for San Diego. returned
Saturday morning and visited until
Monday with John kurz family and
their many friends in the city They
went from here to Harden, Montana.
where Louis had preceded them and
entered upon new business propo.i-
ton
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
importing New Cars.

Various members of the Delta Hard
ware company We're engaged at trans
porting number of fine new cars to
this city from Grand Junction. Mrs
A d, Fairbanks went down Friday eve
ming on the train and returned with
one car Saturday evening, while rhe
men drove some more up on Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Would Make Members Law Abiding

At a recent meeting CT the Japanese
association of Western Colorado. more
stringent laws were passed to make
their members more law abiding than
heretofore. and better citizens. The
association will at first caution its
members against defying the law in
any way and counsel against IT, Then
If anyone refuse to heed the advice
of the association. they will be re
fused recommendations when seeking
work. besides being advertised in the
papers and reported at home as not
law abiding citizens. The association
will also take steps to assist the auth.
critics whenever any of their men
breaks our law and will even go so
far as to send them back to their ma
tive land should they persist in this
course and refuse TO listen TO the wish
of the organization and become law
abiding citizens. This is a commend.
able move on the part of the organiza.
tion to have all their countrymen obey
the laws under which they are obtain
ing so many privileges. and we are
sure that they will be successful in
this effort to IA marked degree
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Boy Scouts on Annual Hike.

The boy scouts were off on their
annual hike Sunday. Leaving town
at 700 in the morning they hiked
six miles north to the cedars where
they spent the day in true scout style.
Twenty of the boys were on hand for
the day and thoroughly enjoyed the
fun OF the tramp, as well as the lunch
which they had with them. II was
900 o'clock when the boys got home.
feeling fine from the day out OF doors
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
Plenty OF Toys.

According to latest reports from the
National Commerce commission, there
will be an abundance of American
made toys for the children this Christ
mas. despite the rumors to the con
trary. They state that the war has
brought about the opening up of
new industry in the United States
which will rival that OF Germany, the
heretofore master of the toy art.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-23
"what Does 100 caIorie Mean7-

At the Woman's Club meeting on
Saturday, November "a, at the Dom
estic Science room of the high school
Miss McClanhan will discourse on the
subject of What 100 Per Cent Calorie
Means" She will give demonstra-
tions on various ways to use corn
meal in innumerable ways. Also on
well balanced meals for children and
adults and workers in doors and out
of doors All club members are urged
to be present.