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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
CONSUMPTION OF
COTTON FOR SEPTEMBER

Washington, Oct. 14.-Cotton consumed
during September was 4l5,1@ bales exclu-
sive of linters, compared with 442,345 in
September last year, the census bureau
announced today. Consumption for the
two months ending Sept. 80 was 1854
bales against S47.7s5 last year.
Cotton on hand Sept. 30 in manufactur-
ing establishments 556,06S bales compared
with 614,5S1 a year ago, and in indepen-
dent warehouses 1,661s56 compared with
2,295, 155 year ago.
Exports were 125,77S bales against $780,
32S last year, and for the two months 146,-
9SS against 1,1S7,50O a year ago.
Imports were 15,3l5 bales against 1449
last year, and for the two months 2,442
against Ia, 253 a year ago
Cotton spindles active numbered $685.
1S5 against 30634,3S1 year ago. Linters
consumed was 81 $3.50 bales against 27,497
year ago, and for the two months ST.
662 bales against 54,237 last year; on hand
in manufacturing establishments 3,944
bales against 81, 491 a year ago, and in in
dependent warehouses 25,6s7 against 2i.6s1
a year ago. ia
Linters exported 1850 bales. and for the
two months 1868 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
PR0CL AVIATION or
BEL c A N GOVT
ON WITHDRAWAL.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE proclama-
ton posted in Ostend and announcing
the withdrawal of the Belgian govern
ment to French soil was received by
cable tonight at the Belgian legation.
The text follows:
Citizens:
For about two and half months,
the Belgian soldiers have been defend
ing foot by foot, at the price of he
roic effort, the fate of their country.
The enemy certainly expected to an
initiate our army in Antwerp; but a
retreat, ip which the order and dig
nifty have been irreproaehable, has sue
cessfully foiled this hope, and has as
sured us the conservation of military
forces which will continue to fight
without respite for this most just and
noble cause, At this moment these
forces are operating in the direction
OF our southern frontier, where they
are supported by the allies. Thanks
to their valorous cooperation, the VIC
tory of Justice is certain. Notwith-
standing the sacrifices already endured
by the Belgian nation with a courage
equalled by it magnitude, a new trial
is added by the present circumstances
I'm order not to serve the plans Of
the invaders, it is important that the
Belgian government should temporar-
lily establish its seat in place from
which it may, in contact with our ar
my on one side ard with France and
England on the other, contiue to ex-
ercise and to assure the continuance
of the national sovereignty. For this
reason the government is leaving Os-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
DOORS OF FRANCE
OPEN TO BELCIANS

London, Oct. 14.-d0.3e P. M).-As soon
as the President of the French republic
was advised of the intention of the Bel
gian government to remove to Havre he
telegraphed King Albert offering him the
hospitality of the French city and in
forming him that the sovereignty of the
royal government would be assured there
The King conveyed his thanks to Presi-
dent Poincare, adding: I'VE await the
hour of mutual victory with unshakeable
confidence. Fighting side by side for a
just cause, our courage will never fall
The Belgian premier Charles De
Broqueville, sent message to Premier
Viviani of France, expressing the graft
tude of the Belgian government for the
welcome accorded to it by the French
government.
Belgium" he added. (which has sac
rifced everything for the defence of hon
esty, honor and liberty. regrets nothing.
She has the confidence arising from the
knowledge of a duty accomplished and
the certainty of the triumph of the AL
lies cause"
Premier Viviani replied: THE govern
ment of the republic is proud to extend
its hospitality tos the noble and valiant
nation which is spending everything for
it's honor and for duty which has render
ed such signal service to common cause
am sure that the close union of the al
lied nations will insure the definite tri-
umpt of justice and right"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
SERVIANS ABLE TO
REPULSE AUSTRIANS

London, Oct 14.-11.26 P. M.-The
following Serxian official statement.
given out in Nish has been received
by Reuters Telegram Co.:
"On Sunday night the enemy at
tempted two attacks on the extreme
right wing of the front between Svor-
mix (Besnia), and Losnitza tServia).
The attacks were repulsed with heavy
losses to the Austrians.
ON Monday morning, they atempt-
ed to attack the Servians twice on the
left bank of the Save river, but were
repulsed on each occasion with great
loss. Our artillery, by its accurate
fire, spread panic in the ranks of the
enemy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
BELIEVE BOMBS EXPL ODED IN
new YORK BY SAME PERSON

New York. Oct. 14.-From bits of
iron picked up in both St. Patrick's
cathedral and in the yard of the St.
@Alphonsus rectory in West Broadway,
the police believe that the bombs ex-
ploded yesterday afternoon and early
today at the two edifices ere the work
of the same person or persons
That the bomb In the cathedral was
placed there by a demented person
was the opinion expressed by Monsig-
fnor Layelle, who left the scene Of the
explosion few minutes before it &C.
CURED. The explosion rendered boy,
kneeling in prayer 80 feet aay, un-
conscious and tore a hole in the floor
several feet wide. splintered nearby
pew doors and Clipped the marble
ceiling. The bomb in the areaway at
st. Aiphonsus church exploded several
hours after the one at the cathedral
and slightly injured a priest. 1t is
believed to have contained higher
charge OF explosive from the fact that
windows in the rectory and in near
by buildings were shattered or loos-
ened 30 that they fell from their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

tend today, with grateful remem-
brance of the welcome which this city
has given 1t.
The government will be temporari-
ly established at Havre, where the
noble friendship of the government of
the French, republic has offered our
government, with the fullness of its
sovereign right, the entire exercise Of
its authority and also of its duties.
Citizens:
This momentary ordeal which our
patriotism must accept, will have, we
are sure, it's prompt revenge. The Bel
gian administration will continue to
operate in full measure as far as the
local circumstances permit. The King
and the government depend upon your
good judgment, your patriotism. On
your part you may count upon our en-
tire elf-dcvotion, upon the gallantry
of our army and upon the support of
the allies to hasten the hour of mu-
tual deliverance.
Our beloved country, so odiously
betrayed and so odiously treated by
one of the powers who had solemnly
promised to guarantee her neutrality
has excited a growing admiration in
the whole world.
Thanks TO the courage and the sa-
gacity of all her children, she will re-
main worthy of this admiration, which
sustains her today. Tomorrow she will
emerge from her trials greater and
more beautiful, having suffered for
justice and for the honor of civiliza-
ton.
Long live free and independent Bel
gium!"
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NO MOVEMENT OF ARIZONA TROOPS
TO MEXICAN BORDER GOVERNOR
:ALLAYS ANXIETY OF ADAAiNISTRAT ton

dent Wilson had telegraphed Governor
NJ. 4. Hunt, pointing out the danger of
divided responsibility should the state
troops go to the border. 1t was indicated
unofficially later that if the Arizona gov
ernor finally did send troops to the inter-
national border they might be called into
the service of the federal government in
order to bring all forces under one COM
rnander.
The two kilograms passed between Gov
ernor Hunt and Secretary Garrison, one
with reference to the situation at Naco.
Arlz.. and the other in respect to Doug
las, Ariz., in both of which border fight
ing had made Americans apprehensive.
Concerning the situation at Douglas,
Governor Hunt telegraphed that lone SOL
dir and a child has been struck by shells
from Mexican garrison of Aqua Prieta;
firing across the border is described as
being deliberate on the part of the Mex
lean garrison
Secretary Garrison telegraphed in reply
that reports from Gen. Bliss and the
commanding officer at Douglas, Ariz..
said no one had been injured that only
stray bullets were falling on the Ameri-
can side of the line. Every precaution
was being taken to guard American in
terests, ne said, and additional troops
could not be utilized.
The secretary warned the governor of
the grave consequences that might fol-
low the sending of militia to the border
and called attention to the manifest pro-
priety of not embarrassing the President
as to the international situation.
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APPEAL
IS OvERRULED BY
GEORGIA COURT

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 1.-THE appeal of
Leo NJ. Frank from the decision of
Judge Ben H. Hill of the Fulton supe
rior court. denying his extraordinary
motion for a new trial, was over
ruled by. the Georgia supreme court
here today Frank is under sentence
of death for the murder here in April,
1913, of Mary Phagan, a factory girl.
The court held that Franks showing
of newly discovered evidence was in
sufficient.
This was Franks fifth attempt to
obtain re-trial or annulment of the
verdict which was returned Aug. %
last year. He still has pending before
the state supreme court an appeal
from the lower courts denial of mo-
ton to set aside the verdict on the
ground that he was not in the court
room when it was returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

- Washington Oct. IA telegram
from Governor Hunt OF Arizona, to-
n night, announcing that no movement
: of the state militia to the Mexican
border had been authorized and ex-
pressing the governors desire to CO.
. operate in avoiding further compli-
cations of the situation on the border.
II was received with much relief by
President Wilson and Secretary Gar
rison. The message, which concluded
q day of Geographic exchanges on the
subject was addressed TO Secretary
Garrison and said:
I appreciate your courteous tele-
gram and thank you for advices con-
yeyed. Both the President and your
self may feel wholly assured that
grealize the gravity of the Mexican sit
.uation as an international problem
Aand my sole desire is to cooperate in
avoiding further complications and at
the same time accord all possible pro-
lection for Arizena's citizens and
srproperty No movement of the state
. militia has been authorized. / shall
communicate with you as the occasion
requires and feel sure that such ad-
vices as you may extend at intervals
i will greatly assist me in allaying ex-
citement over existing danger
~ Secretary Garrison at once replied
eas follows:
re Your message received. Am very
r much eratified with the expression of
1oyour attitude. Will keep you fully in
formed
The secretary at the direction of Pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
GERMANS AGAIN
DEN0UNCE USE
or SOFT BULLETS

Washington, Oct. 14-Count Won
Bernstorff. the German ambassador,
issued today the following statement,
under the heading Authorized by the
Imperial government"
In possession of French soldiers
who were made prisoners, particularly
near Schirmek, Montmedy and
Longwy. numerous steel mantle pro-
jectiles were found, the top OF which
had been bored out by machinery to a
width of five and q depth Of seven
millimeters. Near Fort Longwy me-
chanical eontrivance was discovered,
serving to alter the bullets of finished
cartridges in the above fashion. There
also were whole cases full of such
cartridges captured. 1t is, therefore,
beyond doubt that cartridges of this
description have been dealt out to the
troops by the French army authorities.
AS regards the effect of these hol-
low-top bullets, commonly known as
dunn dunn bullets, the softer leaden
neucleus will, at the impact, emerge
from the steel mantle and fiatten out,
thus causing peculiarly cruel wounds
and needless suffering. The same is to
be said Of the mantle which, torn open,
produces heavy decorations in the or
ganic tissues.
THE use of all such projectiles is
prohibited by the rules of information
al law"
The embassy received today wire
less message from Berlin saying;
The English news that German in
dustry is at a standstill with no pos
sibility of export are lies. The econo-
mic life of Germany is progressing as
usual German Industries, especially
textile Industries are working with
nearly full pressure.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
NEWFOUNDLAND
CANADIAN union
IS PROPOSITION

St. Johns, n. F., Oct 1.-THE posi-
bility of union of Newfoundland
with Canada Is receiving renewed at
tention from political leaders here, as
a result of the European war. Advo-
Gates of the idea point out the dan
ger to this colony of a separate ex-
istence if misfortune should come to
the Allies in the present struggle. They
also emphasize the stragetic advan-
tage to Canada of the possession OF
New Foundland at the mouth of the
st. Lawrence river.
In this connection, the possible fate
of the French island of Miquelon, in
the event of German victory, is be-
ing considered on account of its suit
abality as a naval coaling station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

= Washington, Oct. 14.-Commercial
transactions between the belligerent
governments of Europe and private
citizens of the United States in no
way affect the neutrality of this coun-
try, even if arms and ammunition are
involved, according to a statement is
sued today by Robert Lansing, acting
secretary of state. Mr.. Lansing says
that he as prompted to make the state
ment by numerous inquiries and COM
plants indicating a widespread I'M
? preston that American business men
: cannot sell war supplies to the bel
lgerents without committing an I'M
. neutral act.
: I'm the first place., the statement
adds, 1T should be understood that,
generally speaking, a citizen OF the
United States can sell to a belligerent
government OF its agent any article of
commerce which. ne pleases. He is not
prohibited from doing this by any
rule of International law. by any treaty
publication. or by any statute OF the
United states.
: II makes no difference where the ar
: tjeles sold are exclusively for war pur-
noses. such as fire arms. explosives,
etc, or as 1oodStuis, ciothih6t Hoi"S0'
etc. for the use of the army or navy
!, of the belligerent.
"Furthernore a neutral government
/. is not compelled by international law
by treaty or by statute, to prevent
those sales to a belliGerent. such safes
therefore by American citizens do not
in the least effect the neutrality OF the
United States.
ut Is true such articles as those
mentioned are considered eontraband
and are outside the territorial 1uris-
diction of neutral nation subject to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
SALE TO BELL!CERENT NATIONS
YAMERICAN CITIZENS DOES
NOT VIOLATE NEUTRALITY OF j. S.

seizure by an enemy of the purchas-
ing government, but it is the enemy S
duty to prevent the articles reaching
their destination not the duty of the
nation whose citizens have sold them
II any enemy of the purchasing ma
ton happens at the same time TO be
unable to do. that is for him one oil
the misfortunes of war; the inability
however, imposes on the neutral gov
eminent no obligation to prevent the
sale
Neither the President nor any exc
cutive department of the government
possesses the legal authority to inter-
fere in any way with trade between
the people of this country and the
territory of a belligerent. There is no
act of Congress comforting such au-
thority or prohibiting traffic of this
sort with European nations, although
in the case of neighboring American
republics, Congress has given the
President power to place an embargo
on arms and ammunition when in his
Judgment 1t would tend to prevent civ
il strife.
For the government of the United
States, itself. TO sell to belligerent
nation would be an unneutral act, but
for a private individual to sell to a
belligerent state any product of the
United States is neither unlawful nor
nor within the power OF
the executive to prevent or control.
The foregoing remarks, however, Go
not apply to the Quitting or furnish
ing of vessels in American ports or of
military expeditions on American soil
in aid of beliigerent. These acts are
prohibited by the neutrality laws of
the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
TREFRY RE.APPOINTED
TAX COMMISSIONER

Boston, Oct. 14.-William d. T.
Trefry of Marblehead was re-appoint-
ed tax commissioner by Governor
Walsh today. The governor also nam
ed Harvey N. Shepard. Boston, to be
a member of the Civil Service Com
mission in place of Prof. Garrett Drop
pers of Williamstown, who was re-
Gently appointed ambassador to Greece,
and Prof. Arthur N. Holcombe, of
Harvard University for the minimum
wage commission.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT
BY RUSSIAN STAFF

Petrograd. Oct. 14-The following off,
was issued tonight
ION the left bank of the Vistula, along
the roads leading from Warsaw to Ivan
gorod, our troops on Oct. 10 successfully
pressed back the German forces. One
of our regiments captured two German
companies.
Fighting continues to the south of
PrZemysl.
There are no important changes on
the other fronts"
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LARGE BARN DESTROYED
BY FIRE-LOSS $4,000

Brunswick Me, Oct. 14.-(SpeeiaD.-
Fire which probably started from spon-
taneous combustion late this afternoon
totally destroyed the large barn owned
by Winthrop Harding at Hardings Sta
ton in East Brunswick. The barn, which
was one OF the largest in town, contained
So tons of hay, 100 bushels of grain with
many farming implements and tools. The
loss is about 5000 with partial insurance
The stock was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
CANADIAN FORCE
HAS REACHED ENGLAND

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. H.-That the
fleet of 80 transport steamers carrying
the Canadian expeditionary force of
$4,000 reached England today and are
disembarking the troops at Plymouth
has been cabled to Premier Sir Rob-
ert Borden by George E. Perley, a
member of the administration. The
flotilla left Canada Oct. under con-
voy.
The selection of Plymouth as the
place of debarkation is taken as an
indication that the Canadians will be
encamped on Salisbury Plain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
NATIONAL HOME
BOARD is AGAIN
BEFORE HOUSE

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE joint res
olution naming j. S. Catherwood, ILL
nois: G. Wood, Ohio, ]. C. Nelson, In
diana, F. J.. Close, Kansas, and T. S.
Bridgeham, Maine, as members of the
Board of Managers of the National
Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
was again favorably reported to the
House today by the military commit
tee. The Senate amended the bill to
include Nelson and the committee
reached agreement to that amend
ment.
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BELGIAN GOVT is
NOW AT HAVRE, FRANCE

Havre France, Oct. IA, SIS P. NJ
Via Paris-All the members of the
Belgian cabinet have arrived with the
exception ~of Premier Charles De
Broqueville who remained with King
Albert for a consultation after the 9TH
er ministers had left Ostend
Some of the best public buildings III
the city have been placed at the dis
position of the Belgian officials who
number 255. The official party was
escorted by 125 Gendarmes.
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Herton W. Lawrence, vassaIboro

Berton w. Lawrence of Vassalboro died
very suddenly at his home in that town
Tuesday evening at II o'clock. He was
50 years old and was born in Fairfield.
Mr. Lawrence was one of the most pros
porous farmers in town and was highly
respected.
He is survived by widow, one son,
Howard B., who is station agent at Vas
salboro. The funeral will be held from
the home at 2 p. NJ Friday. Rev. MIR.
Peacock will officiate. Burial viii be at
Nichols cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

4 Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 14.-Hugo
, Munsterberg. professor of Psychology
9 at Harvard University, has offered his
resignation to President Lowell, the
professor admitted tonight. This ac
ton is the result of a letter sent by
Major Clarence Wiener of London to
Z the overseers of the college, in which
he said he would change a will by
which Harvard would receive $4,000,
> 900 unless Professor Munsterberg was
dismissed from the faculty. "Unwar-
.ranted pro- German utterances" in
connection with the war were given by
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SECRETARY LANE TO
REMAIN AT CAPITAL

Washington, Oct. 14.--At the request of
President Wilson, Secretary Lane of the
interior department has decided to re-
main in Washington at least until the
close of the present session of Congress.
He had expected to leave tomorrow on a
campaign through several of the western
states.
Important legislative questions with
which the secretary is particularly famil-
lar are pending and the President wishes
him to remain in close touch with them.
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AMERICAN VICE CONSUL
AIDS THE WOUNDED

London. Oct 14.-435 A. M).-Julius A.
Van Hee, the American vice consul at
Client, before leaving that city for Brus-
sells made repeated trips from his hotel
to the railway station carrying wounded
Belgians in his motor car in order to ena-
BILE them to go to Ostend, says the Daily
Chronicles Belgium correspondent.
Later Mr.. Van Hee performed the same
service for six badly wounded persons at
the military hospital.
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GERMANS PRESSED
BACK ON THEIR FLANK

London, Oct. 14.--10.05 p. M.-The
official press bureau tonight issued
the following statement:
British troops have been engaged
with the enemy towards the left of the
allied line Gin F'rance) with the re-
suit that the Germans have been
pressed back slightly on their flank
The nature of the country in which
the fighting has been conducted, being
a mining center, makes rapid progress
difficult"
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BARSEVIT COMMANDS
THIRD GERMAN ARMY

Paris, Oct. 14.--3.15 p. MA Havas
agency dispatch from Basel says:
General Barsevit has been appoint
ed Commander of the third German
army by the Emperor according to in
teliigence reaching here. Admiral Won
Sehigger has been assigned to COM
mand the naval forces at Antwerp.
Gen. Won uffenburg, who has been ill,
is to return to the front.
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WISCONSIN DROPS
ROWING TEMPORARILY

Madison, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin regents today adopt
ed without change the recommendation
of the faculty that intercollegiate row
ing contests be temporarily discontin-
ued This means that Wisconsin will
not be represented in the Poughkeepsie
regatta next year.
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HORSES SHIPPED TO
NEW YORK FOR FRANCE

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Oct. 14.-Twen-
ty-seHen carloads Of horses bought
here by representatives of the war
department of France were shipped TO
New York last night. The shipment
totalled 675 horses and supplemented
shipment of 1000 to New Orleans
few days ago, also destined for use in
the French army.