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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
PASS BILL TO
DEDUCT PAY OF
AbSENTEES FROM
NATIONAL HOUSE
About 100 Members Are
Now Away, Cases of
Illness Excepted

Washington, Aug. 25.--On motion of
Democratic Leader Underwood the
House voted today to deduct from the
pay of members for all time they are
absent, except in case of illness. All
leaves were cancelled. The Republicans
opposd as discrimination against
Northern members away on primary
campaigns. For days the House has
been forced to suspend business at
times for lack of a quorum.
About $50 members of the House are
away from Washington, scattered all
the way from Maine to California,
Except in cases of illness all will have
s21 day deducted from their salaries.
Cancellations of speaking engage
mants were telegraphed today by many
of the members who had expected to
get away for brief periods.
Among the first was a telegram can
ceiling the engagement of Representa-
tiHes Sherwood of Ohio, and Reed of
New Hampshire TO speak at the New
England Reunion at The Wiers, n. H.,
Aug. y. This is the first time that
such \ measure as the one passed to-
day has been resorted to since the 5Srd
Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
WASHINGTON

Charles Cunningham, respected
resident of this town, passed peace
fully away August Is, at the age OF 80
years. He had been confined to his
bed for two and one-half years. with
shock. being nearly helpless. Mr..
Cunningham was a Civil War veteran,
having served two terms as a private
in the 18th Me. Vol. He was man
of undisputed honesty, protested
Christian for many years. His mind
had been somewhat afflicted for some
years. caused by troubles contracted in
the service of his country. Funeral
services were conducted from his
home Thursday, Rev. Mr.. Pentecost of
Montville officiating. Interment in the
Mountain cemetery. Two sons, a
brother in the West, and sister in
Augusta, survive. His wife had been
dead some years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
STATEMENT BY BELCIANS
DECLARES ATROCITIES were
COMMITTED BY GERMANS

London, Aug. 5. t3.20 P. M.)-The
following announcement was given
out today by the official information
bureau:
THE Belgian minister in London
has made. the following statement:
"a In spite of solemn assurances OF
good will and treaty obligations of
long standing Germany has made a
savage and utterly warranted attack
on Belgium. However, sore pressed
We may be Belgium will never fight
unfairly; she never will stop to in
fringe the laws and customs OF legiti-
mate warfare. She is putting up a
brave fight against overwhelming
odds. She may be defeated. she may
be crushed; but to quote the words Of
our noble King. she will never be en-
shaved.
When German troops invaded our
country the Belgian government is
sued public statement. which was
placarded in every town. village and
hamlet warning all civilians to abstain
scrupulously from hostile acts against
the troops of the enemy and the Bel
gian press has daily published similar
notices broadcast through the land.
Nevertheless the German authori-
tres have issued statements lately
containing grave imputations against
the attitude Of the Belgian civil pop
ulatlon and threatening us at the same
time with dire reprisals. These inpu-
tations are contrary to the real facts,
and as to threats of future vengeance
no menace of odious reprisais on the
part of German troops will deter the
Belgian government from protesting
before the civilized world against the
fearful and atrocious crimes commit
Ted Wilfully and deliberately by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
Leading Progressives Are Heard at
Rally Tuesday Night in City Hall

the attention of audience to conditions
In Penobseot and Washington coun-
ties
l.. Il. Clark Of Gardiner spoke Of the
aggregation of Progressives in Kenne-
bee ae the flower of the county. His
talk was devoted exclusively to the
enforcement question. In a few words
he showed that alcoholism is wrong
and claimed that now the entire ques-
tion is one of enforcement. He closed
his talk by reading letters from differ
ent parts Of the county, endorsing his
stand.
The last speaker Of the evening was
Hon. Halbert P. Gardner. He said that
there is not possibility of the present
party in power retaining it's position.
He claimed that the Progressives were
not losing ground, but rapidly gaining,
and he said that the trouble with the
Republican party is that the func-
tons of the government have been
used for the advantage of too few peo-
plc." He showed the weaknesses of the
Democratic party, leaving only the new
party, the Progressive party, to keep
the government where it belongs. And
finally he claimed that the Republi,
can party could not be called progress
siye and could no longer be called the
party OF Lincoln and Garfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
HARMONY

John Foss, a Civil War veteran and
a much respected citizen of the town,
met with serious accident last week,
when he was knocked down and run
over by an automobile owned by Elm
er Dore which was being run by his
son, Charles Dere. A collar hone and
one rib were broken, his face and
head badly cut and some internal in
juries sustained Some hope Is how
ever held out to his friends that he
will recover.
The home of H. A Shorey has been
gladdened by the advent of a little
girl.
Miss Imegene Cenroy has returned
to her home in Mainstream. She will
teach at the Mckinley schoolhouse
during the coming term,
Ira Dore has bought an automobile.
The Thimble Club, which is doing
such excellent work under the able
guidance of Mrs. Heal, will give a
two-act farce entitled Joe" Satur-
day night at the /. O. o. F. hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
WIN DeOR.

Andrew Savage of Allston, Mass, was
calling the past week on old time friends.
Melvin Pierce. Mrs. o. p. Robbins, Mrs.
Helena Kellar and Ella, were calling
Saturday at H. A. N. buttons.
The Meigs family returned TO Augusta
Thursday after spending few weeks at
the old homestead.
Mrs. C.. F. Moody Of Russell g. Weston
Co. 10 spending her vacation with Mr..
and Mrs r. B. Jewell. >>t
Miss Celia Burt is visiting Mrs. Liz
zie Perkins.
John McManus of Augusta was visit
ing the past week at F. B. Colburns
The annual Hewitt reunion was held
Thursday at G. A. r. hall, A large num-
Der OF relatives and friends were pres
emit and very enjoyable day was passed.
Herbert Weeks of Jefferson was a
caller Friday at Fl. b. JEWELS.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Bowden of Jeffer-
SON were guests Sunday OF Mrs. Lizzie
Perkins.
Mrs. c. A. HOFFMAN, and children.
Blanche and Kenneth. of JSomerville,
Mass, are guests of Mrs. C. F. Donnell.
Dr. and Mrs, wellington johnson and
daughter Aline, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
johnson and baby of Augusta, were auto
callers Sunday at c. F. Donneirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
ADVANCE OF ALL
GERMAN ARMY
TOWARD PARIS
NOW PROBABLE
Story Defeat of French
Troops Received at
Washington

Washington. Aug. 25.-A concentrfc ad-
vance OF all the German armies toward
Paris Is probable; the river Senois
Longwy and the greater part Of the BEL
g1an-French frontier being in German
hands. according to a wireless disnatch
TO the German embassy from it's foreign
ONCE received today via Sayville, L. T.
II says:
The German troops facing the French
troops defeated them in battle from Aue
II to q. Numerous ensigns, more than
15o guns and 1000 prisoners have been
captured. Luneville has been taken and
the army OF General Joffre broken I'm. is
no more capable OF action. The German
crown princes army has chased the
French west Of Longwy. The army OF
the Duke of Wurtemberg, marching
through Belgium. has crossed the river
Semois, completely crushing tn eadvanc-
ing French army. Numerous guns, en-.
signs, prisoners and several generals
were captured. The German troops ad.
vancing west of the river Mouse toward
Maubeuge defeated an English cavalry
brigade. The river Senois. Longwy and
the greater part of the Belgo-France
frontier are in German hands. A con
centric advance of all the German army
toward Paris xs probable"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
East Somerset Pomona Grange.

East Somerset Pomona Grange will
celebrate the fifth anniversary of its
organization at it's September meeting
Sept. in Harmony. State Master C.
S. Ststsen, who organized the Pomona
FIVE years ago, will be present and will
make the address of the day. W. 5.
Bemis will make the address of well
come and Ellery Jones of Pittsfield will
respond A brief outline Of the history
and work OF the Pomona will be given
by Frank Paige of st. Adams. The
Goodrich Quartet from Hartland will
be in attendance and various readings
will be rendered by members of the
home Grange. Other interesting fea-
lures and surprises are in store. The
Grange will be opened at $50 A. NJ.
and degree work will be done in the
morning. This is the meeting of the
year and 1t Is hoped that all Patrons
will make an effort to be present with
some "reminiscences Of the meetings
and associations of this Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
RIPLEY

Almon Hemenway is expected home
this week from the Hartland hospital.
Walter Fish and Bert Fish OF Ath-
ems were recently In town.
c. G. Mower of Templeton was a re-
cent guest at Nell Randalps.
Carrie Jones of Saco is expected this
week for brief visit with relatives.
The West Ripley Sunday school pic
mic at Matnstream Bridge Saturday
was an enjoyable affair.
.Lettia Cole Of st. Adams is stopping
Tor two weeks at Fred Hansons.
George Neal of Somerville, Mass, Is
in town on a vacation.
Mrs. Daniel Wakefield was called to
Dexter, Saturday by the Illness of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Packard.
Schools began Monday, Aug. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
VILLAGERS AID
ENEMY AGAINST
FRENCH TROOPS
Say Fell on Necks of Soldiers
AS Saviors but Secretly
Signalled Germans

Paris, Aug, as,t4.s6 A. MA dis
patch received here from Beurges
gives the recital of French officer
the Germans We're aided by the local
inhabitants, who had prepared for
every eventuality.
The officials Of the village of Lor-
raine fell upon the neeks of the
French soldiers when they came in
town and greeted them as saviours,
No sooner had they done this than
they would so to the edge of the viii
lage and hang cut French flags, big
white sheets, etc, to indicate to the
enemy the exact position of the French
soldiers, The mayor of enc village tap
ped French field telephone wire for
the benefit, of the enemy, after having
offered a room Ia his house for the
installation of the station, A LEGAL
sehoe.master corrected the range of
the German guns by moving the hands
of the church clock.
At Dieuze. the French we're per-
suaded that they would find no oppo-
sitien. Despite these assurances, how
es filled with German troops and sup
ported by quick firing guns. After they
lad stormed the trenches with the
bayonet and cresting, they heard the
strains of Chopin's funeral march
played by military hand in the dis
lance. This music served as a prelude
to a storm of shells from masked
battery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

invading hosts against helpless nom
eombatants, old men. women and chill
dren."
LONG Is the list OF outrages commit
ted by German troops. The appalling de-
tails of these atrocities are vouched for
by a committee of inquiry recently form
ed by the Belgian minister OF Justice and
presided over by him, This committee
comprises the highest judicial and uni
versity authorities of Belgium, such as
Chief Justice Van Ineghem. Judge Nys,
Professors Cotteer wodon. etc. Instances
and particulars have been established by
careful investigation based in each case
on the evidence of reliable eye-witnesses,
German cavalry occupying the viii
lage of Linsman were attacked by some
Belgian infantry and two gendarmes.
The German officers were killed by our
troops during the fight and subsequently,
buried. At the request of the Belgian
officer in command, not one of the civil
ians took part in this fight at Linsman,
Nevertheless the village was invaded at
dusk of Aug. 10 by a strong force OF
German cavalry, artillery, infantry and
machine guns. In spite of the formal as
surances given by the burgomaster of
Linsman that no peasants had taken part
in the previous fight, two farms and six
outlying houses were destroyed by gun
fire and burned, All the male inhab-
itants were then compelled to come for
ward and hand over whatever arms they
possessed. No firearms which had recent
ly been discharged We're found. Never
theless the invaders divided these peas
ants into three groups. The men OF one
OF these groups, number II, were bound
and placed in a ditch, where they were
found afterwards with their skulls frac-
tured by the butts of German rifles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
WAYNE

NORTH-Mrs. Lots Smith returned
to her home Saturday after week S
stay with her niece, Mrs. c. NJ. Stew
ems,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wells has re-
turned home after doing the haying
on their farm in New Vineyard.
Mrs. Cyrus Ladd of Readfield was a
guest Wednesday of MIR. and Mrs.
Stevens.
Mrs. Bessie Dickinson and daughter
were guests Friday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira B. Lucas in Readfield.
William Kettleberger with a friend
from New York are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. ]. Smith.
Miss Jennie Lane Of Kent's Hill was
a guest Saturday night and Sunday
of her sister, Mrs. f. L. Stevens
Ralph Lane and Miss Georgia Lane
of ReadfieId were callers on their aunt,
Mrs. f. l.. Stevens Sunday.
Miss Lillian Merrill is quito i'll at
her sisters, Mrs. Stella Hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
GERMAN DEFENSE
IN EAST PRUSSIA
is A STRONG ONE
Four Parallel Fortified Lines
Running North and South
Aided by Natural Obstacles

London, Aug. e5.-(4,2o A, Ma
dispatch to the Daily Mail from st,
Petersburg says:
THE German defence in East Prus-
STA is based on four parallel and
strongly fortified lines running north
and south. Each Is supported by nat
ural obstacles, The foremost three
lines are distinct groups of numerous
lakes. The fourth and strongest de-
fence line is the Vistula river extend
ing from the Russian frontier to the
Baltic.
Outside these defence lines the
Germans have on the northeast the
very strong fortress Of Konigsberg
with fortified advance positions at LII
bau and Tapiau.
THE foremost three defence lines
are extensively fortified. There are
important and permanent fortihca-
tions at Allenstein and Boyen. and
the whole is filled with lakes, leaving
only comparatively narrow defiles for
the advancing troops. The country is
full of fortifications, partly provisional,
and partly field works, most of which
are armed with heavy guns. A frontal
attack would be very difficult task.
THE Vistula. from 500 to 1000 yards
wide, is guarded by six fortresses.
"A man entitled to rank among the
first as an organizer of victory Is
compelled to remain far from the bat
tie field. He Is General Soukhomlinoff,
the Russian Kitchener who Is now
re-organizing the Russian armies,
Through him the armies have been
irreproachably equipped and the spirit
of the men is the same as the spirit
of the nation.
THE defeat Of three German army
| corps in northeastern Prussia was
converted into a rout by the timely
arrival Of another army coming from
Warsaw in the rear Of the enemy's po-
sition. The Warsaw army, which was
very powerful, completely turned the
| German position at the Masur lakes,
and while extending its operations
over wide front westward headed
| towards Allenstein. The German goth
army corps thus became a nut be-
tween stout crackers.
| I'm Galicia the theater of Russian
strategy viii be on a level with the
victorious plan adopted further north.
The Austrians in Lemberg probably
will be taken in a similar wise.
'The Austrian force retreating from
vladimir. Volhynskiy. Russia, II miles
from the frontier. towards Sokal In
Galicia, Austria, probably has beer
cut off. Grand Duke Michael, the EN-
| peror's brother has returned from
abroad and Is going To the front"
The Austrian force retreating from
vladimir, Volhynskiy, Russia, II miles
from the frontier. towards Sokal, In
Galicia, Austria, probably has beer
cut off. Grand Duke Michael, the EN-
perors brother has returned from
abroad and Is going to the 'front.'"
] The Russian embassy in London
while pleased over the victory al
| Gumbinnen. states that 1t feels bound
to warn the English press not to ex-
aggerate the consequences of the VIC
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
.SERVIA PREPARES
TO WAGE WAR
OF NO QUARTER
In View of Austrian Cruelties
Will Be Hard to Restrain
Servians from Revenge

Paris, Aug. 25.-(Via London, 1.25
P. M.)-That Servia is preparing to
wage a war of no quarter to her enc
mics is indicated in a note sent by
Servia to the French government pro-
testing against the alleged order from
the headquarters of the Austrian army
to burn Serviap crops and to fire Ser
Wan villages all along the Austrian
line of march.
This note says further that in view
OF Austrian cruelties to Servian troops
it will be very difficult to restrain the
Servians from measures of revenge
and that the Servian government finds
itself constrained to take all measures
of reprisal compatible with interna-
tional law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
FRANCE DOES
NOT APPROVE
NEUTRALITY OF
REFUGEE SHIPS
Proposed Chartering of
German Ships by u. S.
Is Unfavorable

Washington, Aug. 25.-The French gov
ernments unfavorable reply to the Amer
lean proposal for recognition of the neu-
traiity of beliigerent ships carrying ref
ugees from Europe was not a final de-
cision, Secretary Bryan said today. The
proposal was made in connection with
the plan to charter Hamburg American
liners to bring United States citizens
home. France indicated its disapproyal.
eontending it would be AN advantage to
German shipping
With the return to Washington of Jules
Jusserand, the French ambassador. It
was understood negotiations on the SUBJ
jeet would be renewed. The American
government is anxious to establish the
principle that ships chartered to carry
the citizens of neutrals may be regarded
as on a mission of philanthropy, one of
the circumstances according to the Sec
ond Hague convention under which yes-
sells are exempt from capture At pres
ent Americans are able to leave Europe
through other arrangements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
EMBARGO AGAINST SHIPMENT OF
FO0DSTUFFS REL AXINC And FREE
OUTLET REPEATEDLY DEVELOPING
Means Important Aid in Untangng Problems OF Foreign Ex-
change Market-Possible Expectation of Gold
To Meet Obligations

amounting to 100000 were taken from
the assay office today for government
accommodation, 1t was reported, and
another small shipment of gold coin to
Canada was reported. Contrary TO ex-
pectations. the reported German sue
cess in the field of war failed to exert
any influence either way in the mar
row market for foreign exchange,
There was again a small amount OF
business for London and Paris, but
most of it was of a special character.
In view of the effect which the war
is already having on this country s
foreign commerce the July statement
of United States exports and imports
is noteworthy. The total figures show
an increase of s14,20s. 900 over july
1913, due largely to excess of imports
Geld exports for July aggregated $117,-
$4,000 against s72.SS9 In the same
month of 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26

Miss Carrie Witham Of Castine arr
rived Saturday and Monday began
teaching in tha Primary school,
Mrs. Lena Mebans Is teaching the
Grammar school
Sam Fellows of Guilford was In town
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Southland, VINO
have been at Groton for the past year,
have returned.
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. B. Hilton, who nave
been visiting in Hayerhill, Mass. re-
turned Monday.
o. w. Bigelow, who has employment
in Pittsfield, is passing his vacation
with his sister, Mrs. C. j. Worthen.
Mary and Helen Hanson, who have
been visiting friends in Holden, have
returned,
Mrs. Charles Bonney. who is in the
hospital at Lewiston, is doing as we'll
as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
FAYETTE

Several from this vicinity attended
the campmeeting Sunday at East
Livermere.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, Fl. Piper and little
son. who have been visiting at II. J..
Bamford's, returned Saturday to
Lynn. Mass. where they will pass a
few days before going to their home
in Pittsfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle L. Gle went to
Wilton Sunday and accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. George Ladd or an automo-
bile trip through Rumford, pixheld,
Newry and Canton.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday
of this week with Mrs. Ella Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Judkins of
Boston ara guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
=. Judkins.
Miss Inez Juakins. who has been Wis
iting relatives in Biddeford, returned
home Friday.
Mrs, Helen Sturtevant is visiting her
son, c. III. Sturtevant of Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-26
SPEAK HIGHLY
OF BRAVERY OF
GERMAN ARMY
Soldiers Think Nothing of Their
Lives Say French Interned
In Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland. Aug, g5,-News has
reached here that a French force OF
Turcos, zouvas and senegaieze, during
the fighting in upper Alsace. entered and
almost destroyed the towns of Flachs-
landen, Uagsdorf, Landser, Brunnstatte
Heilweiller and Morsehweiler.
Wounded French soldiers who have
crossed the Swiss frontier and are in,
termed here speak highly of the bravery
OF the German troops. They say the Ger
man soldiers evidently think nothing OF
their lives In their efforts to gain a VIE
tory over great odds. Their one desire,
they said, appears to do the most fool
h. rdy things to serve their cause and
WREN captured or overwhelmed they &C
cept their fate stoically.
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Fernwood Grange.

Fernwood Grange met Saturday
night. The following program was pre-
scented: Reading, John Mitchell; joke,
Esther Luce: conundrums and puz-
zles given by lecturer and answered by
members; readings, Harold Dunlap and
n, C. Burbank; jokes by Frank Miles,
Mrs. II. F, Weeks, Annie Williamson,
Mrs. w. l.. Written. John Dunlap,
Josephine Williamson and Mrs. Dun
lap; reading, Perley Luce; the topic
us Woman More Extrayagant than
Man." was freely discussed. One Wis
itor from Silver LACE Grange, China.
was present and made brief remarks.
Ice cream and cake were served after
the meeting.