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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
Eye Witness of Loss of
German Cruiser and
Destroyer Tells
Story
Destroyer Was Surprised in
Fog By a Large Number of
British Destroyers and Sub
marines-Engines Failed and
Was Blown Up to Save from
Capture-Ariadne Destroyed
By Superior Force

Berlin. (Via Copenhagen to London),
Aug. 31.-5.14 P. Man eye witness
of the loss of the German cruiser
Ariadne and the German torpedo boat
destroyer V157 in the fighting be-
tween British and German warships
off Helgoland Friday relates the fol-
lowing story OF the fight:
The destroyer was surprised in a
fog by a large number of British de-
stroyers and submarines. When the
speed of the German destroyer became
affected by the English shells she
turned and confronted the enemy Her
engines, however, completely failed
and she was blown up to prevent cap
ture. Her crew continued firing until
the boat disappeared beneath the
waves"
The writer acknowledges the efforts
of the British seamen to save the
German sailors, saying that despite
the danger involved, they launched
their boats for this purpose.
THE cruiser Ariadne arrived" he
continued, land followed the enemy,
which retired westward and found
another German ship fighting two
British battle cruisers of the Lion
class, which were greatly superior to
the German.
THE Ariadne attacked gamely, but
shell pumped her boilers, putting half
of them out of commission. The quarter
deck of the Ariadne took fire, but those
of her guns that were still capable of
being worked continued to shoot The
enemy turned westward.
1.-The foreeastle of the Ariadne was
soon ablaze. Her magazine was flooded.
but the gallant vessel was doomed. Her
crew was mustered and gave three cheers
for the Emperor.
THE sinking of the ship probably was
due to the explosion of her magazine.
THE enemy vanished and two German
ships came up and rescued the surviv-
ors, among whom were a great number
of wounded.
Three officers and some 70 men were
killed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
GRAYCE-CHATTERDON co.
AT THE OPERA HOUSE

The ayce-Chatterdon Co. opened a
weeks engagement and the fall and
winter season Monday at the Augusta
Opera house with the presentation Of
THE Butterfly on the Wheel" at the
matinee and A Grain OF Dust" in the
evening. Both plays drew well-f1lled
houses and the members of the COM
pany, all artists CT merit, were cordial
ly received. In short. all present were
well pleased with both the perform
ances of the day and are looking for
ward to the other excellent plays
scheduled.
At the matinee Miss Helen Grayce
played the part of Peggy -Adamston
and Arthur Chatterdon that of Sir
Robert Fyffe, K. C. M. P. The other
parts were we'll taken and the presen-
tation of the play was decided sue
cess.
"A Grain of Dust presented in the
evening enacted the adventures of a
pretty stenographer in New York
City. Mr.. Chatterdon played a partic-
ularly strong role as Frederick Nor
man, a wealthy man in New York,
who gave up his position and his mon
ey in order to marry his stenographer
The part of Miss Dorothy Halloween
the stenographer. who was often re-
ferred to as "a grain of dust" was
played in an excellent manner by Miss
Helen Grayce. Daniel Hamilton ap-
peared in the role of Isaac Borroughs,
who, on account of an unfriendly re-
lationship with Mr.. Norman, blocked
his every move and strained every ef-
fort to secure his downfall. The other
characters of the story were well i'm
personated, and the abundance of ap-
plause showed that the play was we'll
appreciated by the audience.
This afternoon the company will pre-
sent 'Kindling," play whit it's set
ting in the tenement district Of New
York City. and in the evening will pre-
sent "A Girl in the Taxi"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
u. S. ADMINISTRATION
HAS NO COMPLAINT

Washington, Aug. 31.--State depart
ment officials did not regard as unus-
ual the reported removal of German
and Austrian reservists from American
ships off Hong Kong, provided the
incident occurred within the three mile
limit of the British port. Inasmuch as
Hong Kong is under British jurisdic-
ton, her warships could arrest the
nationals of any belligerent within
territorial waters.
What might be the opinion of the
American government if the reserv-
lists were taken from American vessels
on the high seas, is undetermined.
State department officials said tonight
that no complaint of that character
had been placed before them. The
right of search for contraband car
goes on the high seas is accorded by
all nations TO belligerent ships but the
right to take passengers from a neu-
trail ship on the high seas has long
been in dispute and no. official of the
department was willing to express an
opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
WASHINGTON

Mr. ana Mrs. w. E. OverIocl, atta,s
Gu the state Christian Endeavo. c.
Vention last week, Mr.. OverIoclr -
one OF the speakers. He spoke s,'nd Ing
at she Friends church at st. AIhans
Inc dedication exercises of ,ba -,
masonic hall at this place will CO.
at l.so p M. Wednesday. Sent a.s
WIN De public to Masons and tha..
wives. The exercises will he in c,, .neir
u .ne Grand Lodge of Maine . 9
me nome of Mr.. and Mrs w
overlook was the scene of a o,,,o. L.
u u,h wednesday evening. Aug "e o.
when Charles H.. Savage ana ND 90,
oadle Cunningham of Wash,,a. Kiss
were united In marriage by N1iss;e eoii
airy overlook. The single rinc aas,',
was used and only relatives ara s ~
mediate friends were present IN
thursday evening they held q ph
.ion 10 their many friends =.
nome OF the brides parents NJ, me
MRS. Augustus Cunningham NJ Ns ana
washington and large comnanv W. "a
present to wish the young oo,' was
,nucn JOY Candy. peanuts. cleo ~ apie
lemonade were served and ali ana
one OF the best times they ever = -
tended. The presents were many ana
useful. They will reside with Mr. ana
Mrs. Cunningham at present.
The meetings at the campground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

Honolulu, Aug. 31.-The American
liners Manchuria and China of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Cos. Oriental
feet, were halted by British warships
off Hong Kong and forced to surren-
der so German and Austrian reserv-
lists bound for the European war from
the Philippines. This was the news
brought by Capt. Thompson and Pur-
ser Landers of the China, which ar
rived today bound for San Francisco.
According to officers of the China, the
Germans and Austrians, before start
ing on their journey asked for and
received assurances from Washington
that they could not be molested on
an American registered vessel. On
arriving at Hong Kong, the vessels
were halted by ships of the British
feet. Then the passengers were sum-
moned for inspection and required to
give their nationality at the call of
the purser's roll. Those who appear
ed to be Germans or Austrians and
could not prove themselves otherwise
were taken in navy tender to Stone
cutters island for detention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
SOLON

Mrs. Thomas Fallon of New York,
who has been spending a few weeks at
her summer home in Southport, is Wis
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Severy.
Harold Starbird. Lee Ward, Merle
Mahoney and Charlie Severy returned
Wednesday from a camping trip in
the up-river region
George Stevens has bought the house
on South Main street recently owned
and occupied by Mrs. Hattie Merrill.
and has moved his family into it.
Carpenters are at work putting in
roor, windows and charging the piaz-
"a of Mr. Fred Vittum's house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ward of Dur
ham are In town with their auto visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Pollard and
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Heald.
Miss May Hanson of Perth Amboy.
N. j., who has been a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Patter-
son. left Friday. Aug. rs. Mrs. Patter
son accompanied her as far AS Port
land
Mr.. and Mrs. Malon Patterson and
Miss Alberta Whipple have returned
from their stay in Southport.
Mrs. Eula Irvine is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank yittum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
WOOLWICH

Everett and Robert Reed of Fayette
are visiting relatives at the Center.
Ernest Stilphen will take a trip to Bos-
ton during his vacation.
The huckleberry crop is failure, be-
ing wormy. Blackberres are very album
dant.
Frank Rice has returned to his home
in Richmond
Ellsworth Holbrook of Wiscasset is the
guest of James Wright.
Mrs. Reed Main recently had the mis-
fortune to fall down fight of stairs.
She was seriously shaken up and receiy-
ed many bruises, but fortunately no
broken bones.
Mrs. Edwin Hathorne is in very poor
health.
Rev. Mr.. Hunter of Los Angeles, Cal,
filled the Baptist pulpit Sunday.
Miss Sarah Bagley is spending few
days In South Waterford.
large number attended the Butler
reception which, as usual, was very
pleasant. The Pathfinder Girls in their
uniforms attracted much attention and
furnished some good music.
Mrs. Leonard Stflphen is very i'll.
Admiral and Mrs. Merry were in town
and attended the Butler reception.
The Misses Watson of Boston are sum-
mer guests at Samuel Hutchins'.
William Sheldon and family are visit
ing in town.
A minstrel show will be held at Tuessic
hall Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
FARM FACTS
BY Peter Radford, National
Lecturer of the Farmers Edu-
cational & Cooperative
Union of America

Where there is a silo there is pros
perity.
There is not enough of the commun-
ity spirit among our rural districts.
The laws relating to business are
wholly unsuited to the transactions of
the farmer
The waste of effort through imprac-
teal methods of farming is the great
est tragedy of the age,
Something is wrong in our market
ing system when a small crop brings
more money than bountiful one.
Cooperation between practical far
mers and proficient business men will
eliminate ignorance and prejudice
The nations menu must be made ND
from the fields, pastures, orchards and
gardens, and to farm intelligently the
farmer must know what is needed.
we must give the same care and
consideration to a system of co-opera-
i've laws, extending to the farmer the
facilities adapted to his business that
is now afforded corporations.
farm tenancy is the greatest men
ace now confronting the nation and
can only be checked by affording the
tenant and the laborer facilities for
acquiring property and by reducing
the high rates of interest which are
now sapping the vitality of agriculture
Onder the present system of market
ing farm products, 1t is possible and
oIten occurs, that people in one part
OF the United States literally starye
Tor the want of a product. while the
same product in another part of the
nation Is wasting for want of a market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

have been filled with a deep religious
interest and much good has
been done. The children's meetings
under the very efficient leadership Of
Miss Ada Wadsworth have been Of
particular interest and the children
can never forget the Instructions given
them by this consecrated young wo-
man. Thursday afternoon was given
up to the w. G. T. u. The principal
speaker was Rev Charles Shattuck OF
Lynn, Mass, and he proved to be
Tive WIRE" If he could go through
the State of Maine with his zeal and
fire of convincing facts there would
be but little doubt how the election
would go. other speakers were Rev.
B. w. Russell of Union and Missionary
w. E. Overlook.
The next session of the Trinity c.. e.
Union is to be held Saturday and Sun
day, Sept. II and 10 at West Jefferson.
Mrs. Ida Pelton of Augusta and Mrs.
Della Perkins are visiting their sis
ter. Mrs. Sanford Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, "A. Soule of Augusta
and children and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
son of Dorchester, Mass, visited
friends here last week. They came
over in Mr.. Soule's big touring car
The Razorville Sunday school took
a straw ride to the eampground
Thursday to attend the Temperance
exercises. Twentyfour were in the
company and the motor was two yoke
of oxen driven by John L. Howard and
Leslie Savage. 1t was surely jolly
company.
Mrs. A. E. Johnston of East Wash
ington with her daughter Martha and
Mrs. Mildred Rhodes and son visited
Rev. and Mrs. John b. Howard
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

bership of the Branch to be 1892 with
4S6 absent
The funeral of the late Patrick Garyey
will be held from the Home chapel at
P. M. Tuesday. Rev. FIR. Nelligan off,
ciating.
The funeral OF the late John Fl. Breed
was held from the Home chapel at 2 P.
N. Monday, Rev. J. e. Cochrane off,
ciating.
Two members reported Monday from
furloughs: Charles B. Kimball from Mi
Ian, N. H., and Elmer L. Biackman from
Boston.
The remains of the late Albion D.
Briggs were sent Monday to Auburn for
burial, and those of the late Hiram l..
Burton to Bangor. and those of the late
Horace j. Gilbert to Lewiston.
The baseball game Tuesday will be
with q picked nine from Augusta and
VIII be called at 5.15 sharp.
Otto Muller and niece, Miss Freida
Dietch of Boston, are the guests of Prof
and Mrs. B. w. Theme.
Major w. P. Jackson, inspector genet
al U. S. A.. and Lewis S. Friedman, ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

which dealt largely in reviewing the
present administration and the record
of Gov. Haines, brought forth much
applause. He held the audience
audience throughout and at the con-
clusion of his address he was given
warm hand.
Hon. Harold M. Sewall was the sec
ond speaker Mr.. Sewall criticized
severely the attitude of Congressman
MacGillicuddy in regard to shipping
matters, and declared that Dan
Mack was defeated man at the
coming election. He said that the
Democratic party was split from Rock
land to Rumford and that Mr.. Mac
Giliicuddy was figuring on winning
from the large vote that the Pro-
gressives poll from the Republican
party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

On the way to Argentau we met
a procession af able-bodied men,
marching four abreast and commanded
by non commissioned officers, all car
rying implements for road or trench
building. Herstal, usually filed with
the busy hum of activity in factories
coal mines and workshops we found
plunged into deathly silence. At last
we entered Liege. The inhabitants
stood at the thresholds of their homes
silent and anxious, but afraid to speak.
The streets in the middle of the town
wore deplorable aspect. Many houses
had been abandoned. Their doors and
windows were shattered and their con-
tents had been removed. The Palace
De LUniversitie, the Rue Des Pitteurs
and the Quail Des Pecheurs had been
burned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
BELFAST,

Mrs. George o. Bailey was called to
Rockland Friday to attend the funer-
al of her brother. Austin C. Philbrick,
which took place at 10 A. M. Saturday
at the family residence, Rev. J. Ed
ward Newton officiating.
Miss Helen H. Kittredge gave an in
formal dancing party Saturday after
noon at the Kittredge cottage in hon.
or of Miss Irene Getchell of Augusta,
who is passing the summer in Fair
Vitw cottage, Allyn shore. From to
the young people enjoyed dancing
in the living room and supper was
served at o'clock, followed by cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
500 TURN OUT FOR REPUBLICAN
RALLY MONDAY NIGHT AT BATH

Bath, Me-, Aug. 31.-(SpeciaD. Six
hundred people turned out tonight at
the Republican rally held at Dream
land theatre. The rally was very en-
thusiastic and the voters of Sagadahoc
county are confident of a Republican
victory in the coming election.
Mayor Arthur ]. Dunton called the
meeting to order and after brief in
troductory remarks introduced as the
presiding officer Of the evening, Presi-
dent John S. Hyde of thu Bath Iron
Works. Gov. Haines was scheduled
to speak but on account of the con-
dition Of his voice his private secre-
tary, Judge Lawrence, took his place
Judge Lawrence was introduced as
the first speaker and his remarks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

after a short stay with her daughter,
Mrs. Earl Hall
Mrs. Sadie Shaw returned to her
home in Oakland Tuesday after a
short visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Hall.
Mrs. z: L. Stevens spent "Wednesday
with her sister at Kent's Hill.
Mrs. Rose Lane and four children of
Chesterville. were recent guests of Mr.
and and Mrs G.. N. Lane.
Mr.. and ]. e. Wells were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Vaughn in Win
throp.
e. w. Abbott has resumed work for
the North Wayne Tool Co. after sew
eral weeks passed at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY War IS
APPALLING DECL ARES PARTY AFTER
ARRIVING AT 0STEND FROM L|ECE
Buildings Burned and Cities In ustries Sandst-Scenes
AT Vie, Argentau, Liege and Along the
Roads B. tween

London, Aug. 31.-(12.25 P. NJ
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Co.,
from ostend says that small party
which has just returned there from
a visit to Liege, describes the destruc-
ton wrought by the war as appalling.
All along the road to Vize," said
one of the party, there was nothing
to be seen but walls, blackened by
smoke. the remains of factories, burn
ed by fire, mounds of earth, freshly
dug-the graves Of the first Ger
mans to fall
And then comes Vie. What a
painful sight for those who knew the
proud city so typical of gaiety and
now nothing but mass of ruins where
many of the inhabitants lie, their
nests riddled with bullets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
PITTSTON

EAsT-Among the voung ,.o
summering at East Pittston ar poo ~
aran 10y sroup or young people chap
~ lieu ny Mrs. +. Steensen. There are
~ - me party, who hail from the
a wolcnester and Roxbury district of
1 pea nusetts. who are staying at the
ease iarm. The party consists ~
Nuis' r. Steensen. the Misses Eme,ie
ana Harriet Steensen, Lillian and
Marih Rodin, Italia Dell AouiIa
Messrs. James D. Long, Alfred steen'
sen. George seabury and Ralnb z
nooin. The Rod Trio. consisting Of
Miss Lillian S. Rodin, pianist Ra,nh
T. Rodin, eellist. and George W. Sea-
ourg, viohnist, have Furnished musi.
t to Ihe entertainment and parties on
the fease farm as they did last wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
COTTON MILL AT LISBON
DOWN FOR TWO WEEKS

Lisbon, Me-, Aug. s1.-The Farewell
cotton mill did not open today and
will remain closed for at least two
weeks. during which time necessary
repairs and improvements will be
made. Officials of the company state
that advantage is being taken Of trade
conditions by closing at the present
time and that a majority Of the op-
eratives preferred to have the shut
down come at this time so that they
may take their vacations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
WAYNE

NoRTH-Mrs. Armina Harris Of Mt
vernon was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
Z. M. Stevens Wednesday.
A cemetery association meeting was
neid at the vesTy Friday evening" for
election OF officers and other import
ant business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Smith and friends
are spending few days at Remedies
coggin camp. 60 @
Mrs. Page has returned to herthome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
G. A. r. GUEST OF DETROIT FOR FIRST
TIME SINCE 1S91-HEAT PROSTRATION

Detroit, Mich, Aug. Slater an in
PERMISSION of % years, the Grand
Army of the Republic Is again the
honored guest of this city Although
the army is distressingly smaller than
in 1881, when a former encampment
was held here. the city's welcome is
all the greater.
While Commander in Chief Gardner
and his staff were looking after the
business end of the encampment to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
Late Augusta Locals.

a meeting of the Curtis Club will be
held Wednesday evening, Sept. 2. at Co
lonial hall, next to Colonial theatre over
bowling, alley. Water street. Judge F.
Wade Halliday Of Newport, Frank A
--orey ex-mayor of Lewiston and ex-
Speaker of the House. and John E. Cum
bingham, ex-county treasurer of Kenne-
bee. will address the meeting. Refresh
ments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

nights, thousands of their comrades
We're gathered in groups on the streets
or In the hotels telling over again
the stories of wartime experiences.
The first heat prostration of the en-
campment was the collapse this after
noon of w. B. Smith. 76-year-oId vet
eran of Coventry, VT. He was car
ried to a nearby hospital tent and
physicians predicted he would re-
cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
Bold Robbery by Lewiston Boys

Mrs. George DeRosay of 1877 Pine
street, Lewiston, was robbed of a
handbag containing about sS5 at the
corner of Pine and Horton streets at
10 o'clock Saturday night. The robbery
was committed by two boys, who ran
up Horton street toward Ash, after
snatching the bag from Mrs. De-
Rosay's arm. Mrs. DeRosay cried out
and several persons who quickly came
to her chased the boys as far as Ash
and Bartlett streets, where they dis
appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
OFFICIAL STORY
Continued frcm Page One)

were operating in the district of Avnes
and Chimay. The retiring movement was
prolonged during several days
''In the meantime general battle took
place in the region of ST. Quentin and
veryuns and at the same time in the
Ham-Peronnes district. This battle was
marked by an important success by our
right, where we have thrown back the
Prussian guard and the 10th Army Corps
into the Disc.
lowing to the progress of the German
right wing, where our adversaries have
united their best corps, we have had
70 mark a new retirement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
GERMANS TAKEN
FROM AMERICAN
SHIPS BY BRITISH
Reservists Bound for European War Are
Seized Despite Assurances Claim
ed from Washington

All German residents of Hong Kong
have been held, Capt. Thompson re-
ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
Tuesdays Concert Program

Tuesday's Concert Program
March--"Folies Bergere" Lincke
Overture-"Ruy Bias" Mendelssohn
Waltzes-"Edinburgh Scotch Medley"
Bonnisseau
Selection from "Erminie.s'
arr. Mevrelles
Observation-Disclosures Tenaama
Meedley-''A Gay Old Boy de Witt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01

pert accountant. arrived Monday from
the war department at Washington, d.
c., to make the annual inspection OF the
Branch and It's accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICAT ton
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

FIRST CLASS BARBER. CALL OR
write e. T. McPhee, Depot square. Gar
diner. sandal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-01
NATIONAL HOME

The tri-monsbly report shows the men,