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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Advanced Lines in Con-
tact-Police at Pa
ris Find Spies
Working
Police Surprise Men Exchang-
ing Signals-Alleged Cruelties
By German Troops - Jules
Vedrines, Aviator, Finds Fault
Because He May Not Visit the
Kaiser

Paris. Sept. 6.--(3.15 P .M.).-An Official
communication issued this afternoon
says;
The advanced lines OF the allies for the
defence of Paris came In contact yester-
day with the right wing OF the Germans,
who appeared in a covering movement in
strong force on our right and advancing
toward the southeast. A short engage
ment resulted to the advantage of the
allies
The police surprised three individuals
who were exchanging illuminated signals
from the banks of the Seine to the heights
of Bellevue. They found in a vacant
house In Bellevue a man who was for
merly an interpreter in Paris hotel. In
his pocket was an order for safe conduct
issued to him by the German staff in
Belgium. The two other spies who were
operating with this man escaped.
A Havas Agency dispatch from Petro-
grad says that the official Journal there
publishes a long list OF alleged cruelties
committed by Germans upon Russians
who were in Germany when was was
declared. Following the list, this is add
ed:
After the communication of these
facts public opinion in all civilized coun-
trits will not fail to condemn Germany's
behavior, which recalls the darkest pc
Rod of the middle ages"
A dispatch from Madrid to the Petit
Parisien says that the new Spanish am
bassador to France, Marquis de villierra,
will hand to President Poincare letter
which an authorized person declares will
make an excellent impression in France.
The latest report of the killed include
Lieut.. Andre Dubief, son of the former
minister of war. Fernand Dubief. Paul
Langeron, an aviator, and Lieut. Lar
ehey, son of Gen. Larchey, also were
killed.
A correspondent Of the Journal relates
a characteristic interview with Jules Ve-
drines. the well-known airman, who al
ready has done distinguished service. but
finds the service monotonous because he
is not allowed more activity. His work
is confined to accommodating for the
troops and artillery. He says
IF only they would let me go and leave
my visiting card with Emperor VIII
liam" - eeftsree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

Of yellow S-rowed field corn not less
than 10 ears, to be displayed.
In addition to these Mrs. @. n.
Waugh offers a premium for the best
display OF 10 varieties of dahlias. Three
prizes are offered for the best essays
on Agriculture" the winners to be
read in the evening and a prize speak
ing contest will be held in three series:
Chirlden Sill; children 1918; children
14-15.
There will also be boys and girls
athletic contests with prizes. The COM
mittee aim to make this the most sue
cessful fair ever held by the Grange.
Miss Ruth Webb has gone to Oak
land, where she will teach in the High
school.
Harry Wormwood of Auburn was in
town Saturday and pitched the Sat
urday ball game against Augusta.
NORWOOD showed all his old time
stuff" but he made one big mistake
when he grooved the ball for MacGhee,
Augustus big center fielder. Augusta
now has the peasant cinched, but this
will not keep the Winthrop team from
putting up the hardest kind Of a fight
to land the two games today. Gardi
ner will play here in the forenoon and
the last game will be played at Au-
gusta in the afternoon. 1t is not def
initely decided who will do the pitch
ing but Austin will undoubtedly do
the box work in one game Bucklkand
has been released and 1t Is understood
he will play with Halloweli Monday.
Miss Frances Putnam will leave to-
day for Passaic, N. J. Her mother,
Mrs. A. c. Putnam, will go with her
for two weeks visit. Miss Bertha Gray
also will return to Passaic.
Mrs Frank Rdlon of Brookline
Mass. is visiting Mrs. NJ. L.. Stanley.
Rev. John A. Staunton of Utica, N Y,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ l..
Stanley for week.
Joshua Ainslie and Miss Bertha
Ainslie of North Salem, Nova Scotia,
and Mrs. c. A. Whipple of Wellesley
Hills, Mass, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. p M. Airslie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery p. Hegarty and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hegarty and
daughter of Waterville are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hegarty, High
street.
Mrs. c. II. Shaw is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. T. E. Bowker in Bel
fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
RUSSIAN STAFF
Continued from Page One)

The latest information about the
enemy is that they are neglecting Par
is, and are marching in a southeastern
direction toward the Marine and to-
wards the left and center of the
French lines. The first German army
is reported to be between La Ferte-
Sous Jouarre and Efizes Buffert.
THE second German army, after
taking Rheims, is advancing on Cha
teau Thierry and to- the east of that
place. gs4 zt3
THE fourth German army is re-
ported to be marching south and on
the west of the Argonne between
Fuippes and Vile Jourbe. All these
points were reached by the Germans
on Sept. 3.
The seventh German has been repuls-
ed by French corps near Dienville. 1t
would therefore appear that the develop
ing movement on Anglo-French left flank
has been abandoned by the Germans be-
cause IT was no longer practicable to
continue such a great extension or be-
cause the alternative to a direct attack
upon the allied lines is preferred.
Whether this change of plan by the
Germans is voluntary or whether it has
been forced upon them by the strategic
position and the great strength of the al
lied armies in their front will be reveal
ed by the courst OF events. There is no
doubt whatever but what our men have
established a personal ascendency over
the Germans and that they are conscious
of-tne fact that with anything like even
numbers the result would not be doubt
full. The shooting of the German infan-
try is poor, while the British rifle fire
has devastated every column that has
presented itself.
Their superior training and intelli-
gence have enabled the British soldiers
to use the open formation with effect,
and thus cope with the vast numbers
employed by the enemy. The cavalry,
who have had even more opportunities
for displaying personal prowess. have
definitely established their superiority.
Field Marshal Sir John Frenchs report
dwells on the marked superiority of the
British troops of every arm of the SER
vice.
1.-THE cavalry, he says, do as they like
with the enemy until they are confronted
with twice tehir numbers. The German
patrols simply fly before our horsement.
The German troops will not face our in
fantry fire. AS regards our artillery. they
have never been ousted by less than three
or four times their numbers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Declares Off sive
Movement Against
A us ri a n S Has
Been Success
Triumphs Everywhere Reported
Claim GaIician Prisoners at
Lemberg Liberated-Cavalry
Among Passes of Carpathian
Notwithstanding of 1900
Austrians

Petrograd, Sept 1.-THE Russian
general staff tonight issued the fol-
lowing official communication;
Along the whole of the Austrian
line the Russian troops on Sept. pro-
ceeded with an energetic offensive
movement. The Austrian center suf-
fered most from the Russian attack.
The region west of Krasnystaw. the
Austrian 45th Regiment of Infantry,
which had been completely surround
ed, was forced to man to surrender
in all 1900 men.
THE German division. which was
marching to help the Austrians, was
attacked on the left bank of the Vis-
tula river. Russian troops have occu-
pied the Stryj river region.
THE Russian cavalry already is
among the passes OF the Carpathian
mountains. On the East Prussian front
we have had nothing but slight skirm-
ishes, which are without significance.
Another official communication is
sued under date of Sept. 4, says: THE
Russians have commenced general
offensive movement between the Wis
tula and Bug river. The Austrians did
not expect a vigorous offensive at
Lemberg and hoped to resist it.
The Russians estimate that they
have seized a years provisions there.
THE Galacian prisoners at Lemberg
were set at liberty. The Czechs have
refused to march against the Slavs.
Wounded who have returned to
Petrograd say the Germans in their
fighting rely mainly on artillery. and
give way before bayonet attacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Farmers Union Notes from State
Agricultural Dep't-Skowhegan and Ashland

The Skowhegan Farmers Union is
one of the most progressive among
the SO affiliated unions of the Farm
ers' Union Of Maine. This union was
started in February last with 10 char
ter members and now has a member
ship of about 30. September a meet
ing was held at Athens. attended by
the officers OF the Skowhegan Unions
and c. e. Embree of the agricultural
department and o. B. Abbott, presi-
dent Of the North Penobscot Produce
Exchange of Springfield. The meeting
was well attended and resulted in the
adding of a number OF new members
to the union. In the evening Messrs.
Embree and Abbott attended a meet
ing of the Skowhegan Grange and
spoke in the interest of the union.
Wednesday another meeting was held
at Hinckley, where the union has leas-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

pect Of me and my own conscience
Will exact of me that l think first OF
my duties as President. The labors OF
Congress have a natural and custom
airy limit; the work of the House can
and will be finished; Congress can
adjourn. But the President cannot. es-
pecially in times like these, turn away
from his official work even for a little
while. Too much depends upon his
keeping all the threads of what il
occurring in his hands.
Il have therefore, reached the con-
clusion that cannot in any ordinary
sense take an active part in the ap-
preaching campaign; that 1 must re-
main here TO attend to the serious
work sure to fill the months immedi-
ately before us-months that will car
ry with them obligations, no doubt. OF
the most tremendous sort. / know that
you will feel similarly about your own
obligations; that members of Congress
too, without distinction as to party af-
filiations, will feel that they must re-
main to do their work of necessary
and pressing service and bring it to a
successful conclusion.
Il shall, no doubt, take occasion as
opportunity offers to state and per-
haps re-state to the country, in the
clearest, and most convincing terms I
can command, the things which the
Democratic party has attempted to
do in the settlement of great ques-
tions which have, for many a long
year pressed for solution, and l ear
nestly hope that they will generous
ly open their minds to what | may
have to say; but L shall not allow my
eagerness to win their approval. or
my earnest desire to be granted by
their suffrages the support of another
Congress to interfere with the daily
performance of my official duties or
distract my mind from them. The
record men make speaks for itself.
The country cannot be deceived con-
corning it and will assess it justly.
What it chiefly expects and demands,
and what it will certainly be most
surely won by, is the performance of
duty without fear or favor and with
out regard to personal consequences.
And certainly this is a time when
America expects every man to do
his duty without thought of prot or
advantage to himself America is
greater than any party. America can
not properly be served by any man
who for a moment measures his in
terest against her advantage. The
time has come for great things. These
are days big with destiny for the
United States as for the other nations
of the world. A little wisdom, a lit
tie courage, a little self forgetful de-
votion may under God turn that des-
tiny this wa yor that. Great hearts.
great natures, will respond. Even lit
tie men will rejoice to be stimulated
and guided and set heroic example.
Parties will fare we'll enough without
nursing, if the men who make them UP
and the men who lead them forget
themselves to serve a cause and sec
a great people forward on the path
of liberty and peace.
Cordially and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
rHzF -fEIrrH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Two Thousand at Clos
ing Day Of Orrington
Fair See Close Finishes

Orrington, Me-, Sept. 6.-The Orring-
ton fair closed Friday with 1000 in at
tendance. after most successful fall
show. The features were the races on
the third of a mile track, with several
nose and nose finishes; also an East
ern Maine League baseball game in
which the Easterns of South Brewer
won from Old Town, to /.
William Dugan Of Bangor set mo-
tor-cycle record for the track, going
three laps in 1.26. The harness sum-
mary:
FREE-FOR-ALL CLASS-PURSE 500
Miss columbo, blm. by Co
Jumbo, (McKinnon) ...... 2 / /
Young Constantine, bis, by
Constantine Oh McKenney) 2 2
Northern Light, rog, &c.
Mckinney ................. 8 8
Midnight Direct, big. (Gould) s 8
May Bee also started.
Time--22Sh, 2.2S. 2.29, Psi.
2.35 CLASS, MIXED-PURSE 500.
E. Todd. blm, by Maine Todd,
(Mcklnnon) .................. !
e. T. L., By, (Kughes) ..........3 2 2
Sir Thomas, Big, (Spencer) 49,. 2 3 8
Time-2.sSk,t 2.40, 2.42A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
S O | e m n Ceremony at
Sistine Chapel
Received with
Acclaim
Scene. a Striking One-Pontifical
Court, Roman Aristocracy and
POntiff's Family Present.
Private Audience for Cardi-
mails Gibbons, Farley and
O'COnneIl

Rome, Sept. 6.-The coronation OF
Pope Benedict XIV took place today
in the Sistine Chapel. The ceremony
was imposing in it's solemnity. The
Sistine Chapel was used for the oc-
casion in order to avoid pomp dur
ing the war that is in progress. The
entire pontifical court numbers of the
Roman aristocracy, and the family Of
the Pontiff were present.
The scene with Pope Benedict seat
ed in the sedia gestatoria chair. pre-
coded by the bearers Of the Triple
Crown. and fianked by the bearers OF
the celebrated feather fans and so car
dinals in their full vestments was a
striking one. When the ceremony
ended the Pope Benedict received sue
cessively in private audience Cardin-
ais Gibbons, Farley and OConnell
who presented their suits and some
American friends to the Pontiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
10000 TROOPS
OF RU SSIAN S IN
REAR OF GERMANS
Passed Through England and
Thousands More Are
On Way

New York, Sept 6.-Russian troops
to the number of 10000 have passed
through England an dare now at the
rear of the German army in France
according to Vance Thompson, an
American writer, who arrived today
on the Red Star liner Kroonland,
which sailed from Liverpool Aug. 2S
On that day Mr.. Thompson said he
saw detachments of Cossacks on their
way to the channel ports and learned
that the British government had sus-
pended the regular train service in
order to give the Russians the right
of way.
He added that he could say from
reliable authority that 10000 Russians
had already crossed the channel and
probably were now attacking the Ger
man rear, while it was understood that
thousands more We're on their way
from Archangle by the ocean route to
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

ed a house and is preparing to do a
large shipping business. In the evening
of the same day another meeting was
held at Canaan. The Skowhegan Uniop
has purchased a house at the station
in Skowhegan from which they will
ship potatoes. apples and hay. They
will also deal in flour. feed, grain and
other articles used on the farm.
On the sth there will be a meeting
In Ashland, conducted by the Ashland
Maine Farmers Union and on the 10th
another meeting will be held at Fort
Kent. The meeting at Fort Kent will
be attended by the members of the
three unions. Fort Kent Farmers
Union, Grand Isle Farmers Union and
the Soldier Pond Farmers Union. This
will be one of the largest meetings in
the series now being held and it is
expected that it will result in large
gains to the membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Addie A. Jackson

Addie A. Jackson died at s15 Sunday
night at the home of her daughter. Mrs
Percy Boynton. "a Green street, aged SO
years. She is survived by two sons, W.
A. Of Hartford, Ct. and Percy s. of To-
gus; two daughters, Mrs. William Moody
and Mrs. Percy Jackson of this city, and
two sisters. Mrs. John Leighton of Port
land and Mrs. John Farley of Malabar.
Fla. Funeral services will be held at Q
P. M. today and will be strictly private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

retreat between Paris and Ver-
dun, and that the German troops
are pursuing them. 1t adds that
in the eastern theatre of war the
Austrian attack on Lublin con-
tinuehs and that the Austrians
are engaged in dispensing the
Russians.
Late adviees say that the
train Srevice between Paris and
Dieppe has been suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
SINKS TORPEDO BOATS

Paris, Sept. 6.-8.24.-A Ha-
vas Agency dispatch from Pet
rograd says that the Novoe
Virmya has received a message
from Toxic stating that the
British destroyer Welland has
sunk several German torpedo
boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Gunshot Wound in sida

Old Town. Me-, Sept. Crushed to tho
hospital Friday night, David Garceau of
Bradley, 20 years old, has an even chance
to recover from a gunshot wound, the
surgeons say. While hunting on Great
Works stream he pulled his shotgun by
the muzzle from a canoe. 1t was dis
charged the load taking effect in his arm
and side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Record-breaking Attend
ance at Northern Maine
Fair, Held at Presque Isle

Pressure Isle, Me-, Sept. 6.-The
Northern Maine Fair closed here Fri
day with an attendance of 5000. max
ing the total attendance the largest
in the history of Aroostook county.
A feature was the prize-winning
stock parade. said to be the most ex-
tensive ever made in Maine.
The top-line event of the racing
program was the free-f all, won by
the veteran campaigner, Northern
Spy, who stepped in 2.13 fiat, within
half a second of his record.
G. w. Gerow, driver of Redara in
the 1927 class, was fined $50.
The 2.19 pace was a holly contested
one and the special brought out a
number of well known owners behind
their own horses. The summary:
FREE-FoR-ALL CLAsS-PCRsE $500.
Northern Spy. 70 by Vassar
(Tardiff) ................. l l
Cheerful Charlie, CHI Gre
land) ...................
Birdie Aleyo. b m (Nolette) % 8
Time. 2.16 Ia, ais Ia, 2.13.
4 ~ lIASS, fAIlNb-T Ohoh SoVV.
Flora P. CHI m, by Isle Dew
(Gerow) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. /
Lady's Sister, CHI m, by Alect
(ChappelD .."...................l
The Blue Mouse, or m Qrelan0..4 8
Hudson. bl s (Hanson). ............3 8 4
Time-2.2O Ia, 40 Ia, 2.is i-2. 2.22 1-2.
.227 CLASS, MIXED-PURsE $500.
Ethleen, bl m, by Dufferin Leaf
F. t1ndppeiD ..'...s....'...'...'... /
Redara, b m (Gerow) ..................2 4
Allegro, Douse) ..........,........3 2 4
Iris, m Qreland). .....................4 3 3
Alice Montague also started.
Time-2,21 ga. 2.23 Ia, 2.21 Ia.
SPECIAL CLASS, MIXED-PURsE $50
Weldon Boy. bl (Seeley). ,..........1 l
Ben Bourbon. CHI (DewitD. .........2 z 2
King Alfondly. b (Lloyd). ..,.......S 4 8
Jennie Dewitt, b m (Nevers). ........4 3 4
Time-2.2S IA, 80 Ia, 2.33 Ia
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ADVANTAGE WITH FRENCH
Continued from Page Cne)

Austr0-H Hungarian seaport, by
the French fleet and advices
from Cettinje cerdit the Mon
tenegrins troops with the defeat
of the Austrians at Boljanitz in
Herzegovina.
A British steamer of the Will
son Line with hundreds of pas
sengers aboard has fOundered in
the North Sea after striking a
mine. Most Of those aboard
were saved.
A German official statement
says that the allied troops are in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

London Sept. 6-929 P. M.-The following German official
received tonight by the Marcon Wireless Tee
graph Co.. 1.-THE German administration reports that in the
retreat between Paris and Verdun
troops pursuing them Paris empty
and the only scene of animation there railway
stations which filled with thousands of fugtives The
newspapers do that Paris will defend itself
to the utmost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Long Distance Swimmers Fail to
Reach Boston Light on Saturday

miles. In hours % minutes. He was
then four and a half miles from the
night
Walter Dunn of the l. Street Club was
awarded second. Henry Miron of Abing-
.on was declared third and c. B. Durbur
Philadelphia fourth. Whether Henry
uilivan of Lowell or Harry Alpert of
oston was entitled to fifth place was
II determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
ALLIED TROOPS IN RETREAT
BETWEEN PARIS AND VERDUN
SAYS GERMAN STATEMENT

Declares Paris Filled with Thousands of Fugi-
tives and Does Not Believe Defense of Capt.
tai Will Be Strong-Allege Russian Advance
On Lemberg Has Been Halted and Warsaw
Being Prepared for Defense-English Sea-
port Towns Said to Be in Fear of the Germans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Grandstand of Lowell New England
League Grounds Destroyed by Fire

a lighted cigar stub or cigarette. The
grandstand was of the latest type, be-
ing built for the 1914 season after a
fire had destroyed the grandstand and
bleaehers in the late fall of 1912. Only
the quickest of work by the fire de-
partment saved a nearby dwelling and
the bleachers attached to the grand
stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
Republican Rally with Sen. Sterling
OF South Dakota nd w. E. Merrill
Of Skowhega Speakers on Saturday

the national and State issues. DR.. e.
A. Porter, chairman of the town COM
mittee presided over the meeting and
a number of prominent local Repup-
leans occupied seats on the stage
Music was furnished by the Pittsfieid
Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

Boston. Sept s.-seventeen long dis
lance swimmer sattempted unsuccessfully
to reach Boston light today on the an
nual race OF the L Street Swimming
Club. Ali had to be taken out of the wa
ter before they reached the goal because
of adverse conditions of wind and sea-
Jack Hurwitz of this city was awardei
first prize because he had covered th
longest distance-about six and one-hal-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
EMPEROR WITH ARMY

London, Sept. 6.-10.45 P. M.
"A dispatch to Reuters Tele-
gram Co. from Berlin by way of
Amsterdam says the Germans
are attacking the forts at Nan
cy and that Emperor William
and the German general staff
are present there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

Pittsfield, Me-, Sept. 6.-(SpeciaD.-
A Republican rally was held in Union
hall Saturday evening. The speakers
for the evening were Sen. Thomas
Sterling of South Dakota and w. E.
Merrill of skowhegan, both of whom
gave a plain and convincing talk on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

Lowell, Me-, Sept. 6.-The grand
stand of the Lowell New England
League grounds located at Spaulding
park was totally destroyed by fire this
morning. about 2 o'clock. The loss is
estimated at $500. No trace of incen-
diarism could be found and the origin
of the disastrous blaze is attributed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
STOP TRAIN SERVICE

London, Sept. 6.-11.03 P. M.
Information reached Dover
tonight that train service be-
tween Paris and Dieppe had
been stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

James L. Boyle of this city left Sun
day for Woodland, Washington ooun-
ty.. where he will be orator at the La
Dor day exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-07

Phil Sheridan Circle, Ladies of the
G. A. r.. will hold its regular meeting
Sept s, at the home of Mrs. Charles
Sanborn, 13 Crosby street. A large at
tendance is desired.