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The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
THE SINKING or THE AMPHION

London, Aug. 19.-The official In
formation bureau has issued an in
teresting account OF the sinking Of
the British cruiser Amphion by a
mine In the North Sea. which was
first reported last week.
After describing how the Amphion
and the third destroyer flotilla had
proceeded to carry out pre-arrang-
cd plan OF search. the report contin-
ues:
"A trawler Informed her that she
had seen a suspicious ship throwing
things overheard. Shortly after the
German mine layer koenig Luise
was sighted steering east. Four de-
stroyers gave chase and in about an
hours time she was rounded up and
sunk.
AFTER picking up the survivors Of
the German ship the plan Of search
wa carried out. without incident un'
til half past three in the morning
At this hour as the Amphion on her
return course was near the scene oi
the operations OF the Koenigen
Luis her course was altered to avoid
the danger zone. This was success
full until $50 a. m, at which hour
the Amphion struck mine.
"A shot OF flame instantly engulf-
ed the bridge. The captain was rem
dered insensible and he fell to the
fore and aft bridge. AS soon as the
captain recovered consciousness he
rang the fire room to stop the en-
gines. which were still going at a
revolution for 20 knots as all the for
ward part of the Amphion was on
fire it was found impossible to reach
the bridge or flood the fore maga-
zine.
THE ships back appeared to be
broken and she was already settling
down by the bows. All efforts there
fore were directed in placing the
wounded in place of safety In case OF
an explosion and In getting the cruz
ser in tow by the stern.
by the time the destroyers had
closed in 1t was clearly time to aban-
don the ship. The men fell in for
this purpose with the same compos-
ure that had marked their behavior
Throughout. All was done without
hurry or confusion, and 20 minutes
after the cruiser struck the mine the
men, the officers and lastly the cap
tain had left the ship.
"Thrde minutes after the captain
had left another exposition occurred.
This enveloped and blew up the en-
tire forepart OF the vessel. The eff
feet of this showed the Amphion
must have struck second mine,
which exploded the fore magazine.
Debris falling from height struck
the rescue boats and the destroyers,
and one of the Amphion's shells
hurst ON the deck Of one Of the de-
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ALL THESE REPORTS HOWEVER REFER TO THE PRELlMN-
MEETINGS Troops
BATTLE WHICH MAY ALREADY HAVE BEGPN Even the leading
Frcnchmen their
Generalization the German
8 a in
North
confirms
killed 5000 nded.
Monnegrn reported within two hours march of the
in the vicinity.
French
of
a o
rule think the thoughts of peace
Alphonso, Span with Premier Dato
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
R USS|A BLAZE
OF PATRIOTIC .
WAR SPIRIT
Long Oppressed Peasants En-
list to Fight for Flag
Against Strong Enemy.
Mobilization Complete

London. Aug. 19.-"It is impos-
sible to relate tithe of the amaz-
ing things that have happened in
Russia during the last ten days"
says letter to the daily Chronicle.
while in st. Petersburg. 1t contin-
ues. Russia is not recognizable. or
rather that haunting beauty of Rus
sia. which those Of us who live here
gropingly and often sadly feel and
love, has suddenly shown forth ra-
diantly from out Of the heavy clouds
of failure and defeat that have hid
den 1t for SO many years.
Russia is cill of moral energy.
She has never displayed 1t with the
her history. Russia feels herself for
once to be morally in the right"
"Russia's internal condition was
deplorablc," says the correspondent.
THE Poles. Fins and Jews were en-
bittercd by the governments policy
of oppression. The Duma was divid-
ed and helpless. Strikes were spread
ing. There were serious riots in st.
Petersburg"
The writer adds, Few Russians
want to fight for the sake OF Servia
but when 1t became clear that the
Austrian move was only the prelude
to German attack on an apparently
helpless and demoralized and help
less and demoralized Russia, the
feeling changed in an instant.
1.-THE general mobilization made
all Russia realize the situation. The
peasants. the workmen and the strik-
ers of the week before. clerks. stu
isnts. tesohers and Jawyers-all
dropped their work without q MUIR
lnur. md ioAned the .sAnks.
vi had half expected msbiIization
riots in the country district like
those which occurred during the
anese war but friends from the south.
the west and the east declare that all
Russia is as one man. Everywhere
the people are going to war-tO die
for our country-as the peasants say.
"The drink shops were closed and
all went soberly and sternly. expect
Ing no easy victories and prepared
for long and hard struggle.
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CARRANzA TO
ASK WITHDRAWAL
Of j. s. TROOPS
FROM VERA CRUZ

Laredo. Tex, Aug. 19.-Resolu-
tions asking that General Carranza
first official act after he reached
Mexico City would be request to
the United States to withdraw it's
troops from Vera Cruz, where they
are an affront to the Mexican ma
tion. were adopted Monday at mass
meeting in Saltillo, according to trav-
elers reaching the border. After the
mass meeting crowd paraded the
streets shouting viva for Carranza,"
and the constituencies and some
cried. Death to Americans" accord
ing to the information brought here.
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stroycrs, killing two Englishmen and
one German prisoners.
"The after part OF the Amphion
then began to settle quickly until its
foremost portion was on the bottom
and the whole afterpart was inclined
to an angle of As degrees. In an
other quarter of an hour this also
had disappeared.
Captain Cecil Fox of the Amphios
speaks in high terms of the behavior
of his officers and men throughout.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
A. SMASH ADVANCE OF AUSTR|ANS|
BELGIUM Scene OF GREATEST BATTLE MODERN Times

maintained
Belgium Luxembourg
the allied forces
the official known
4
n he
and holding out bravey
turning
Alsace avorab
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
]. S. TO SECURE
MERCHANT I
SHIPS

Washington, Aug. 1y.-President
Wilson today approved the plan to
have the government buy number
of ships to be used in taking Ameri-
can foodstuffs abroad. 1t was ten
tatively agreed that an appropriation
of $25,OOO,00O would be asked of
congress for the purchase Of the
ships.
The administration bill to create
a government bureau OF war risks in
the treasury department for Ameri-
can ships was introduced In the
house today by Representative Alex
andcr of Missouri, chairman Of the
house merchant marine committee.
This bill will authorize the insur-
ance OF American cargoes or vessels
whenever the owners are unable to
secure adequate protection equal to
the insurance granted foreign ships
by countries dealing In war insur-
ance.
The measure appropriates $4,000
900 to pay insurance losses and $lO,-
OOO,OO for administrative expenses.
1t was agreed at white house con-
ference. attended by Representatives
Underwood and Alexander and sena-
tors Simmons and Clarke and ap-
proved by the committee OF business
men summoned to Washington last
week to confer as to emergencies aris-
ing out of the European wap. The
bill Immediately was referred to the
merchant marine committee. Chair
man Alexander said the committee
would meet tomorrow.
The emergency bill was introduced
in the senate by Senator Clarke and
referred to the committee on com-
merce, of which he is chairman.
The president conferred with the
senate and house leader on the ques-
tton OF developing and safeguarding
the merchant marine and the pur-
chase OF ships and the passage of a
(Cnnf1naeA nune al
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CANADIAN TROOPS
ON WAY TO FRONT

Ottawa. Ont. Aug. 19.-On Thurs.
day the Canadian government will
begin moving its $4,000 volunteers
for the over seas division to the as-
sembly camp. at Valcartier. The or
der for the movement was made last.
night by the minister OF militia.
Most of the force will reach the
camp by Saturday. The last OF ):
will be in by Sunday and prcoara-
tions will then be made for their i'm
mediate despatch across the Atlantic.
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
SAFE-IN THE ARMS
OF THE FATHER

Paris. Aug. ia woman
with four sons In the French
army today walked slowly
down the steps of one of the
municipal offices where rela-
tivcs are informed officially
whether soldiers are dead,
wounded or unreported.
She was exceedingly white
but her emotion was greater
than could be expressed In
tears. A friend came up
quickly and said:
Have you good news? I
am so glad my Jean is safe"
YES, they are all SAFE"
was the reply. They are
safe In the arms Of the Faith
er."
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
POPE Plus IS
NEAR Death,
IS REPORT
POPE Plus REPORTED
TO HAVE HIGH FEVER.

ROME, Aug. 19.-hTe Pope
has had a sudden relapse.
A bulletin issued by Doctor
Marchiafava leaves no doubt
that the Pope's life is in dan
ger. E
The sisters of the Pope are
convinced that a crisis has
arrived. They are deeply ap-
prehensive. They have light
ed candles before the miracu-
lous image of st. Joseph and
remain PROSTATE In prayer.
Paris. Aug. 19.-The cor
respondent at Rome of the
Savas agency telegraphs that
the following bulletin on the
condition of the Pope was is
sued this morning:
"The Pope has suffered for
the last four days from bron-
chial trouble. His condition
is aggravated by an extension
of the bronchitis and he has
a high fever, the diuressis of
q normal"
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19
BILL PUTS BAN ON
SALE OF FOREIGN BONDS

Washington. Aug. 19.-Senator
Hitchcock today introduced bill to
prohibit the sale in this country Of
bonds of foreign countries engaged III
war
The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19

London, Aug. 19.-An official
communication received here from
Paris declares that confirmation is
at hand of previous reports of Ser
vian victory at Shabak over the 80,-
COO Austrians. Shabab is in Servia,
40 miles west of Belgrade. The Aus.
trians suffered a severe defeat with
very heavy losses in men and muni-
hons. According to advices from
Rome the casualties amount to 5000
men killed and 5000 wounded.
Paris, Aug. 19.-An official an
nouncement this morning says the
retirement of the Belgian troops
toward Antwerp is rumored but not
confirmed.
A despatch to the Paris Midi from
Brussels dated today says cannonad-
Ing was distinctly heard in Brussels
at 6 o'clock this morning. The corr
respondent adds It is understood that
a German army Is marching on Brus-
sells by way of Huy and Jodoigne. e..
London. Aug. ia despatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from
Brussels sent at 2 O'Clock last night
says. "A fierce battle is in progresses
between the Belgians along an ex-
tended front. Large numbers of ref
ugees are arriving from Tierelmont." +"
A dcs patch from Rome to the Star
says refugees from Magdeburg. Ger
many, report that German soldiers
fired on 5000 Italians confined in
the barracks there. killing seven and
wounding 16 because some of them
shouted "Hurrah for Italy
A despatch to the Reuter- Tele-
grph company from Brussels says the
German advance posts covering the
region between GcmbloX and Jo-
doigne are being gradually pushed
back before the advance of the Bel
gian and French forces.
The Belgians and French arc now
in close junction and in contact with
the advance lines of the German
army.
New York, Aug. 19.-First-hand
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The chronicle=news., 1914-08-19

New York. Aug. 19.-First-hand
tales of fighting at Licge and grim
narratives of the war sweeping Eu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24
CEDAR GROVE

The ball game between the Com
monwealths of Gardiner and Cedar
Grove was Won by Gardiner to 4, but
if ground rules had been made at the
beginning of the game a different re-
suit would have been shown.
We expected to. see a closely con-
tested bowling game but the Gardi-
ner five after being beaten in
the first string would not finish
the contest. The following is the
score: Gardiner. Colder. "A; Avery,
SO; G. Colder, 50; Tibbetts, IS; Hassett,
rs. Total, 339 Cedar Grove-Baker.
90; Moody, 1O4; Hall. 90; Carlton, rs;
Carlisle, o. Total 466,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Milligan and
two children arrived Saturday and
have rented Morris Halls house for
the summer.
Miss Lula Rice and James Devine
and friend are renting Mrs. Moodys
bungalow.
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ICEBORO

Lawrence Riley of Portland passed
Sunday here with his mother and sis
ter.
George Hawkes. of the village passed
Saturday with his aunt, Mrs. Lucinda
Gaubcrt.
Miss Helen Groves of the Augusta
General hospital corps of nurses made
a brief visit to her parents here
Thursday. coming by auto and re-
turning the same night.
Edwin r. Packard was a passenger
on the Steamer Islander Friday bound
for Newagen, where he has obtained
employment for the summer at the
Newagen House.
Everyone here is picking blueberries,
except those who are haying. and
some are trying to do both. The ber-
ries are very plentiful and unusually
large. being better both in quality and
quantity than for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-24
STATE OF MAINE.
july24fri3t

IL. s.
June Term, 1911
Bertha NJ. Johnson, Lib't, VS.. Leonard
j. Johnson.
Upon the annexed Writ and {sibel. it Is
Ordered that notice thereof be given to
the Lihelee by publishing an attested
copy of the same or an abstract thereof
together with this order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Kennebec
journal, newspaper printed in Augusta
in said County of Kennebec. the last
publication TO be thirty days at least be-
fore the next term of said Court, to be
holden at Augusta, within and for said
County of Kennebec, on the first Tuesday
OF September next, that he may then
and there appear in said Court and an
swer thereto If he see fit.
Attest: C. w. JONES. Clerk.
COPY OF LIBEL.
The libelant alleges that she was mar
ried to the said libelee at Windsor in the
State of Maine on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1919 that the said libelant and libe-
lee cohabited in this State after their
said marriage; that the libelant resided
in this State when the cause of divorce
accrued as hereinafter set forth, and
had resided here in good faith one year
prior to the date hereof: that the libe-
liant has ever been faithful to her
marriage obligations. but that the said
libelee has been unmindful of the same:
that being of sufficient ability he has
grossly, wantonly and cruelty neglected
and refused to provide suitable mainte-
nance for your libelant; that he has
been guilty of cruel and abusive treat
ment and extreme cruelty towards her,
as follows, to wit:
That no children have been born to
them during their said marriage.
Wherefore. she prays that n divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee may be deereed:
also that reasonable alimony be decreed
to her out of his estate or in lieu there
of that specific sum be paid to her by
him.
And the libelant further alleges that
she has used reasonable diligence to as
certain the present residence of said
libelee. but is unable to do so, and does
not know where il is.
BERTHA NJ. JOHNSON. Libelant
Keunebec. SIS. June /, 1e14.-The said
Libelant made oath that the above allie
CATION as to the residence of the Libelee
is true.
Before me.
F. G. HARRINGTON
Justice of the Peace.
A true copy of the order of notice and
libel.
Attest: c. w. JONES. Clerk.
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READFIELD

DEPOT-MiSs Pearl La Barron of
Vienna, who was the guest of Mrs. d.
G. Meader, accompanied c. w. Ladd of
Waterville. who is employed in the
store of Mr.. Meader last week to Bos-
ton. where they were married. The
return of the welded. couple as Mr..
end Mrs. Ladd was great surprise to
the hostess though they were previous
ly acquainted. Mrs. Ladd has re-
turned to Vienna.
E. NJ. Hutchinson and son Albert
have returned from Dedham, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Furgang of Everett,
Mass. and Mr.. and Mrs. Shannon of
Boston. are summer guests at the
home of s. L. Townsend.
Mrs. Campbell end daughter Loretta
of New York are summer guests at the
home of Mrs C. D. Whittier
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Collins, rela-
tives of Mrs. p. ]. Flanders, are sum
mer guests at Beaver Brook Farm.
Mrs. Lisle Patterson is visiting in
New York.
Levi Williams of Augusta was a re-
cent visitor at the home of his sister,
Mrs. C. D. Whittier.
Mrs. o. G. Meader passed Sunday at
her former home in Vienna.
Mr.. and Mrs George Allen with
their children from Waltham, Mass.
are visiting Mrs. Aliens sister, Mrs. L.
B. Wright.
The school from Harvey Island.
Maranacook, attended church Sunday
at Smith Memorial.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Wescott of
Chicago. relatives of c. A. and NJ. S.
Collins, arrived Sunday evening and
are now guests of NJ. S. Collins.
While Mr.. and Mrs E. w. Roundy
were returning from church the horse
became frightened at an auto and
jumped, breaking a shaft and clear
ing himself from the wagon. Fortu-
nately neither occupant was injured.
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MT. VERNON

SOUTH-Gordon Walker of Boston
is visiting his uncle. F. A. Walker
Freeman Smith and family were
recent callers on Mrs. Sarah Dunn at
Maple Grove farm.
A. s. Robinson, who has been i'll for
some time. is still at Augusta General
hospital.
The many friends of little Margaret
Fogg are pleased to learn that she is
a little improved.
Fl. o. White and sister Alice are at
the farm for the haying season. John
Halves is cutting the hay.
Friends here are sorry to learn of
the illness of Mrs. Viola Neal, who re-
Gently underwent surgical operation
at a Lewiston hospital
Mrs Fields and family were callers
Sunday on her aunt, Mrs. Mary
Jacobs. 4
Mrs. Emma Hutchinson is in poor
health.
Lot Merrill is helping his uncle,
Ernest Pearl. during haying. M
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PROBATE NOTICE.

To all the persons interested in either
OF the estates hereinafter named;
AT Probate Court held at Augusta, in
and for the County of Kennebec, in va
cation, July ~, 1914, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
fourteen. The following matter having
been presented for the action thereup-
ON hereinafter indicated, it is hereby
That notice thereof be given to all per-
sons interested, by causing a copy of
TINS order to be published three weeks
successfully in the Daily Kennebec Jour
in said County, that they may appear
at Probate Court to be held at said
Augusta on the second Monday of Au-
gust. n. d. 1914 at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, and be heard thereon If they
SAWYER. ALBERT A. late OF Mon
mouth. deceased. VIII and petition for
probate thereof, presented by John w.
Sawyer, one of the executors named
GORMAN MICHAEL, late of Togus,
deceased Petition for appointment of
Administrator, filed by Jennie A. Poland.
BACH ELDER, GEORGE W., late of
Mount Vernon, deceased. Petition for
assessment of Inheritance tax, filed by
Joseph w. Allen, Administrator
SMITH, THURLOW. of Fayette. First
account presented for allowance by AL
bert c. Hutchinson, Guardian.
SAWYER, DANIEL s.. late of Farm
ingdale. deceased. Second account pre-
sented for allowance by Wallace NJ. lib
belts, Executor.
BALLARD. CYRUS A., late of Mount
Vernon. deceased. Will and petition for
probate thereof, presented by Frank G.
HAROLD f. COOK,
Judge of said Court.
R. w. LEIGHTON. Register.
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China GRANGE.

China Grange held its regular meet
Ing Wednesday evening, July 10, with a
good attendance. Officers all present ex-
cept the steward Three candidates were
instructed in the last degrees. After the
routine of business was over, the lee
turer presented the following program:
Vocal duet by Mr.. Husman of Somer-
vile, Mass, and Fanny Maxwell: read
ing, Mrs. Morgan; song, Mr.. Hulsman
The supper of strawberries and cream,
with cakes of all kinds, salads and hot
coffee was a great credit to the COM
mittee.
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Steamer Islander

Leaves Augusta every day at 7.05 \.
NJ. for Hallowell. Gardiner, Cedar Grove.
Riehmdnd, Bath, Southport, Capitol
Island, Squirrel Island Ocean Point and
Boothbay Harbor.
Returning leaves Boothbay Harbor AZ
1.3o p. NJ. and stops at the aoove land
ings.
T. Williams. Hallowell: w L. Tozier.
Gardiner: w. e. Wilson. Richmond.
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HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

To own a beautiful home in one of the
best residential sections of the city at
a very low price. Lot 112 by l2o feet.
coy house of rooms and bath with at
tic unfinished, . porehes. roomy shed:
dry light, warm cellar under whole
house with outside entrance. Electric
ilghts, hot air heat, a., hardwood floors,
but one. finished throughout in cypress
This is new house just completed. own
Gr must leave town and is forced 10 sell
Rents easily for $50 and is a fine invest
ment Come in at once and let US take
you 10 see it. W. d. HGTCHINS co,
Augusta Trust Block. Tel. 4Sl-W.
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COUNTY OF kENNEBEC.

q. 81
KENNEBEC. SIS. Superior Court. June
Term, 1914.
Central Maine Fair Co. VS.. R. H. jack
son ct al.
And now on suggestion to the Court that
the defendant, r. III. Jackson, at the
time of the service of the writ was not
an inhabitant of this State, and had no
tenant, agent, or attorney within the
same that his goods or estate have been
attached in this action, and that he has
had no notice of said suit and attach
ment ii is ordered, that notice of the
tendency of this suit be given to the said
defendant, r. Fl. Jackson, by publishing
an attested copy of this order, together
with an abstract of the plaintiff writ
three weeks successfully in the Kenne-
gusta in the County of Kennebec, the
last publication to be not less than thirty
days before the next term of this Court
to be holden at Augusta, within and for
the County of Kennebec. on the first
Tuesday of September 1914, that said
Jackson may then and there appear, and
answer to said suit, If he see fit.
Attest: c. w. JONES, Clerk.
abstract of Plaintiffs Writ
Date of Writ, April 18th, 1914. Ad-
damnum, $4,000 Writ returnable and en-
tered June Term, 1914.
Action of assumpsit to recover the sum
of ninety dollars as per account an
nexed to the writ.
CHARLES w. ATCHLEY,
Waterville, Maine
Attorney for Plaintiff.
A true copy of the order of Court, with
abstract of writ
Attest: Z. w. JONES, Cierk.
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