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Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15

VICTIMS OF
CRUEL
People at 0stend Terror -Shik-
en- Over Speedy Approach
Of the German Army.

OSTEND, Oct. l5.--(Via London,
2:20 a. ml-Ostend's fate hangs in ,Ls
balance. The government has left
King Albert and the main military
1uarters left Tuesday and 10000 panic.
stricken people await the action of the
Germans, who are known to have a
strong force within 20 miles Of tho
city.
The inhabitants are fleeing as fast
as ships can be provided to carry them
to England. Hospitals were emptied
today and the docks were lined with
injured. Hundreds were carried on
litters, while those less severely
wounded hobbled on canes and
crutches, supported by Red Cross
nurses. doctors, nuns and priests.
The wounded were given preference
On the transports pr, 'ided for the be-
leaguered city. while $1,000 struggling
people were massed upon the docks
and terminals attempting to find places
on the refugee ships. a German
Taunc flew over thu harbor and struck
terrO, 10 the sc below. many of whom
had come here from Antwerp and who
feared the arships might drop bombs
on the docks and on the great glass
sheds which covered the railway anu
steamer terminals. The Belgians,
guarding the docks, opened fire on the
airships and continued the insillade
for 10 minutes. This created still
greater CONSERVATION amorg the thou
sands Of women and children, many OF
whom had sat for three days on tile
cement floor OF the great terminal
sheds. their nerves at the breaking
point.
Escape Is cut off from all sides by
land and thousands were still gathered
miserably on the docks when the las.
relief ship left late this afternoon. No
steamers leave Ostend at night be-
cause Of danger from mines. *tillS the
crowds swarm the piers awaiting the
dawn and more ships. Even the refI-
gees, who managed TO find deck space
III tho crowded transports. were net
Il lieNcd Of the terrible, strain under
which they have been laboriDg, for
the watchful Taube flew over the
steamers, observing their NOV ements
as they sailed out of the harbor.
The aeroplane did not drop bombs,
however, as one had on previous days.
when both civil and military ships
were so narrowly missed by exploding
shells that the Belgians charged that
the Germans were aiming at the hos
pitals.
Last night was one of terror to the
residents of Ostend and the refugees
fleeing before the German invasion
Wounded soldiers were brought here
by the score from Ghent. 1t is re.
ported that they were engaged Mon.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
INDEPENDENCE !
Be RECOGNIZED
HOUSE PASSES JONES Philippine
BILL BY Ar OVERWHELMING
MAJORITY.
LEGISLATURE WILL Be ELECTED

WASHINGTON Oct. 1.-THE Jones
Philippine bill, which declares the pur-
pose of the United States to recognize
the independence of the islands "as
soon as a stable government can be
established there" passed the house
late today by vote of 211 to SO. It
will not be considered in the senate
at this session.
Five republicans, Representatives
Cooper, Davis, Dillon, Griest and
Rodgers, four progressives, Represen-
tatives FalcOner, Chandler, Ripley and
Thomson of Illinois and Representa-
i've Farr. progressive republican, voted
with the solid democratic membership
for the bill. Speaker Clark also had
his vote recorded for the measure. Rep
resentative Bryan of Washington, pro-
gressive, voted against it.
The bill declares it to be the policy
of the United States, on recognition
of the independence of the islands,
in the preamble, to make both the
branches of the Philippine legislature
elective by the people, fixing the terms
of office of the Philippine senators and
the resident commissioner of the Phil
1ppines In congress at six years and
those of representatives at three years.
The purpose of the measure is de-
clared in the preamble to be to enlarge
the self-government of the Filipinos,
to define the nature of the relation be-
tween the United States and the ISL
ands, to give qualified vote to the gov
ernor and absolute veto power to the
president of the United States over
acts OF the Philippine legislature.
All efforts to amend the provisions
OF the bill failed. though republican
opponents charged that it was unwise
and misleading to the Filipino people.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15

OF GERMAN
SOLDIERS

LONDON, Oct. 14.-(9:5O p. nj
The following official statement, given
out in Berlin, has been received here
by the Marconi Wireless company:
1T was announced officially In Vienna
yesterday that our troops, advancing
against Przemysl, supported by a sor-
tie of the garrison, have repu'sed the
encirc!ing troops in such a way that
the enemy is now able to maintain his
position only before the eastern front
of the fortress. Several military
bridges near Sounica broke down dor
ing the reEeat and many Russians
were drowned in the river San.
Fighting east Of Chyrow, Galicia,
continues. Our cavalry drove back a
Cossack division in the direction Of
Drohobycz. Marches and fighting in
the last few weeks have been made
extremely difficult on account of un-
favorable weather and the conditions
of the roads but the capacity of or
brave troops have been brilliantly
proved.
"The Stettin Neuste Nac!nichten
states that on Monday three steamers
bound from Sweden and Russia to Eng
land were brought into Swinemunde by
German torpedo hoats, which captured
the vessels near Falsterbo, Sweden,
today. A vessel carrying provisions
for Russia and two vessel scarrying
wood from Russia to England also
were brought into Swinemunde by Ger
man torpedo boats"
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
ALLIES PREPARING TO DELIVER A
CRUSHING BLOW IN THE BATTLE
SOON TO BE FOUGHT NEAR ARRAS

LONDON, Oct. 14.-(9:30 p. m.)-
While it is fully expected the Germans
will reach Ostend and other ports in
the northwest of Belgium, if they have
not done so already, they will meet
with stubborn resistance in their at
tempt to extend the right wing of their.
main army through Pas de Calais to
the French northern ports. In fact,
they have fallen back in this region in
the face of the allies defensive.
A few days ago the German cavalry
were fighting as far west as Haze
brouck and Cassel, but today, accord
ing to the French official communica-
ton, issued this afternoon. the front
of this battle extends from lie Bassee,
through Estairs to Bailleul, on the
Belgian frontier, while across the bor-
der the allies have occupied Ypres.
This is distinct gain for the allies
md shows that the German attempt
to work around their left has failed,
the German right being bent back to-
ward Lille and Courtrai, in both Of
which places the invaders have strong
.orces.
1t is here the heavy blows, which
both sides hope will bring about de-
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15

cisive result in the long-drawn-o out bat.
tie, will he struck. 1t is for this rea-
son that the Germans will be able to
make their way to Ostend, although
even there some troops have been left
to inflict what damage they can before
joining the larger body farther south
The censorship has prohibited any
mention of the operations to the north
BILE for the belief that the allies have
prepared, which one military critic de-
clares, as smashing blow which will
be the more crushing in its effect the
longer it is delayed"
OF the recent fighting elsewhere,
the French communication simply says
that the operations are proceeding nor
mally on the left wing as far as the
Disc; that the allies program in the
Berry-au-Bac region is confirmed and
that on the right wing there is moth
ing new. ....e ..........
For the first time, however, the
French general staff takes notice of
and denies some claims put forth by
the Germans. 1t is denied that two
French cavalry divisions have been de-
stroyed, and it is asserted, on the 9TH
er hand, that the aviators with the
French cavalry inflicted severe loss on
the German cavalry. 1t is declared
also that the Germans have not come
into touch with the fortress of Yer
dun and that attempts to do so have
failed, while in their effort to cross
the Meuse at St. Mihiel, they were
outflanked.
German reports coming through
Rome say that the real struggle is
only just beginning. and that, If nee
essary, 100000 men can be called
upon for compulsory service, while
many volunteers also are available.
Vienna makes the claim that the
Russians have evacuated Lemberg,
while the Russians have denied SINH.
lar report that they had given up the
siege of Przemysl. 1t would not sur.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
CAUSING GREAT
DEAL Of WORRY
STATE DEPARTMENT TRYING TO
DEFINE STATUS OF AMERICAN
CITIZENS ABROAD.
MANY HELD FOR MILITARY SERVICE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Consider.
able concern was manifested at the
state department today over the sta
tus of American citizens, both native
and naturalized, who we're caught in
belligerent countries by the outbreak
of the European war and drafted for
military service because they or their
fathers were born subjects of such
countries.
This has occurred in countries with
which the United States has no natur-
alization treaties and has called forth
this warning, issued to foreign born
elements in the United States by the
department against visits to Europe
at this time:
s"rhe department of state has been
informed that persons born in this
country of alien parents when they re-
turned to Italy are held for military
service in that country. Although such
persons are born American citizens un-
der the laws Of this country, they are
also born italian subjects under the
Italian law, thus having dual nation
atty. For this reason the alien gov.
ernment claims their services for the
italian army 'vhon such persons are:
found In italy.
"The department is also informed of
numerous cases where Italians, who
have been naturalized as citizens of
the United States and have been sub
seauently returned to Italy. have been
held in that country for military serv-
tee. There is no treaty of naturaliza-
ton between the United States and
Italy and under Italian law the natur-
a'ihation of an Italian subject as a
citizen or subject of another country
does not relieve him from the liability
ct the performance of military service
in italy,"
The department has found itself en-
tarrassed in protesting to the various
governments by the fact that the Uni
ted States adhered to the doctrine that
the child born to American parents
ir foreign country is an American
citizen unless he voluntarily relin-
auishes that citizenship. The position
of Italy, France and many other coun-
tries, is that, when citizen leaves
the fatherland without having rem
dered military service. not only he but
his male children are subject to ar
rest for military duty upon their re-
turn to the fatherland.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
RESERv|STS ARE
REGISTERING
HALF A MILLION kUSTRlANS AND
HUNGARiANs WANT TO SAIL
FROM NEW YORK.
NOT LIKELY TO GET away SOON

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Half million
men, Austrians and Hungarians. are
registered at tho consulates Of their
country in the United States ready to
return to their countries and bear
armes as soon as means of trans
portation for them becames available,
It was ANNOUNCED at the AustrO-Hun-
garian consulate here today. Ninety
five per cent. of them have had mill
tary training.
Tomorrow will be the last day when
Austrian subjects in this country may
register under their governments
army order granting full amnesty to
all who deserted or fled from their
country to escape military service.
More than 1000 Austrians registered
here today in person or by letter or
telegram.
With the fleets of the allied powers
virtually controlling the Atlantic, the
French, Belgian and English reservists
and volunteers are leaving New York
in great numbers, but Fritz Fischer
auer, Austrian vice consul here, said
there appeared little likelihood that
any great part of the half million Aus
trians and Germans would be able to
sail very soon.
A call to the colors of all former
non-commissioned French officers, up
to the age of 48 years, was issued to-
day by Basseront d'Englade, French
consul general here.
The usual age limit for active serv-
ice in France is Al years. Raising
this limit now, it is explained, was due
probably to the high death rate among
non-commissioned officers in battle
and the necessity for big staff to
train recruits.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
SAYFRENCHARE
USING DUMDUMS
GERMANS REPORT PRISONERS
CAPTURED HAD CASES FULL
OF THESE CRUEL BULLETS.
KAISER AUTHORIZES STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Count
Bernstorff, the German ambassador, Is
sued TODAY the following statement,
under the heading, "Autsorized by the
imperial government"
..In possession of French soldiers,
who were made prisoners, particular
ly near Schirmek. Montmedy and
jectiles were found, the top of which
had been bored out by machinery to
width of five and half and depth
of seven milimetres. Near Fort
Longwy, a mechanical contrivance was
discovered, serving to alter the bullets
Of finished cartridges in the above
fashion. There also were whole cases
full OF such cartridges captured. It
is therefore beyond doubt that cart
ridges 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
dum-dum bullets, the softer leaden nu-
cleus will, at the impact, emerge from
the steel mantle and fatten 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.
"Other cartridges found upon the
French prisoners show bullets either
provided with strongly protruding
edges, caused through insertion, or
nipped of at the top or even split
open. Military Investigations have es-
tablished the fact that the men treat
ed the cartridges. as described, by
order Of their officers. Bullets of this
kind are as liable to cause similar
needless wounds as the dum-dum bull
lets.
"The use of all such projectiles is
prohibited by the rules of international
law, more especially by article %,
paragraph /, section E., of The Hague
regulations for war on land and by
The Hague declaration of July 29, 1899,
relating to the prohibition of projec-
tiles, which easily expand or flatten
in the human body"
The embassy received today WIRE
less message from Berlin saying:
''The English reports that German
of export, are lies. The
economic life of Germany is progress
ing as usual. German exports, both
and relatively, have de-
creased less than those of England
despite the attempts of the enemies
to check them. German manufacture
ers. especially textile industries. are
working with nearly full pressure"
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
FEAR GERMAN VISIT

Bgltisht 5eaes- except Lord Kitchener
and that unless one mind presides oyet
the numerous garrisons and various
armed forces which would be used la
defense there can be no unity Of ac-
ton.
desperate as the attempt would be, +"
the writer adds, 1.-The lack of great
success on the continent may tempt
Germany to risk blow to England
and the more completely we are pre-
pared the less likely is the attempt
to be made"
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15

IS LONDON, Oct. 15.--(5:2O a n.y..
The Times military correspondent.
discussing the possibility of Germany
attempting an invasion of England,
thinks the government ought to in
struct the people and the authorities
how to act in the event of such an
attempt and to make up their minds
whether it is proposed to fight reg,,-
larly or irregularly in repelling an in.
vasion. The Times points out that
there is no commander-in-chief in the
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15

visit Of President Poincare had been
communicated to the enemy by a spy.
One OF their best pilots was sent out
with a bomb which he was ordered to
Drop on the quarters occupied by the
president and General Joffre. A French
aviator named Framnz Immediately
pursued and brought down the raider.
Franz was rewarded by M. Foincare.
who pinned the cross Of the legion Of
honor on the aviator's tunic."
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
CLAIMS OF
THE OTHER
WARRIORS

PETROGRAD, Oct. 1.-THE follow
ing official communication from the
General staff was issued tonight: "On
the left bank of the Vistula along the
roeds leading from Warsaw to Ivan
gorod, our troops en- Oct. 13 success
fully pressed back the Germans. One
Of our regiments captured two German
companies.
Fighting continues to the south of
Przemysl. There are no important
changes on the other fronts"
PARIS, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Havas agency from Nish, Servia, dat
ed Oct. 13, says:
Yesterday, on the front, between
Svornik and Losnitza, the enemy be-
gan a violent artillery fire on the Ser
Wan left wing. The Austrian fire was
rapidly silenced by the Servians."
LONDON, Oct. l4.-The following
Serv'an official statement, given out
in Nish, has been received by the
Peuter Telegram company:
"On Sunday night the enemy at
tempted two attacks OF the extreme
right wing Of the frtnt, between Svor-
mix and Losnitza. The attacks were
repulsad on each occasion with heavy
losses to tie Austrians.
"On Monday morning they attempt
cd to attack the Servians twice on
the left bank of the Save river, but
were repulsed with great loss. Our
artillery. by its accurate fire, spread
panic in the ranks of the enemy"
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
BOMB FOR P0INCARE

LONDON, Oct. 15.-(2:40 a. MI
The Paris correspondent of the Ex-
change Telegraph, in dispatch dated
Wednesday says: Nov that the
headquarters of the French staff has
been changed, it has become possible
to announce that when President Poin-
care visited General Joffre last week,
at Remilly sur Zin, German aviator
dropped bomb into the town, doing
ro damage The news of the proposec
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
Canadian Contingent
Now on English Soil

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. A.
Announcement that the fleet Of
80 transport steamers, carrying
the G ian expeditionary
force Of $4,000, reached England
today and are disembarking from
the transports at Plymouth, has
been cabIed to Premier Sir Rob-
ert Borden by George e. PerIey,
a member Of the administration
now in Great Britain.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
PRZEMYSI'S FALL IMMINENT.

LONDON, Oct. 15.-(4:45 a m.)--
Il hear the enemy approached within
Is miles OF Warsaw, but were thrown
back to distance of 30 miles," Gays
the Times Petrograd correspondent.
"The fall Of Przemysl is imninent.
The garrison there is being dccimated
by cholera. Private advices say thai
the main forts already have been taker
by the Russians"
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
SEIZED GERMAN STEAMERS.

LONDON, Oct. 15.-Athens newspa-
pers assert that the Russian fleet in
the Black sea has seized two German
steamers loaded with cereals, bound
for Galatz, from Kustendje, Rou-
mania.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15
Typhus Has Broken Out
Among German Soldiers

LONDON, Oct. 1913 a. my
Typhus has broken out In the
German lines, particularly to the
north Of soissons," says a dis
patch to the Exchange Telegram
company. "The French are TAX
ing the utmost precautions to
prevent the disease spreading to
their ranks. The troops already
have been vaccinated twice."
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-10-15

Continued on Page Twelve.)
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Mrs Nettie Whitcomb Smart will speak at
the meetings of the Seaside SpirtualistSociety
In knowlton hall, High street, next Sunday.
The County Commissioners organized Ian.
LIST for the ensuing year with George E. Bry
ant chairman. and George | Heating, clerk.
Their report for the past year is in the hands
of the Belfast Printing Co.. and is said to show
that the county is in good financial condition
with balance above all expenses.
Misses Bertha and Laverne Written enter.
tanned the S. S. club last Thursday night at
their home on High street, with New Years
party. Sewing and music in the early part of
the evening were followed by delicious re-
freshments served in the prettily decorated
dining room The centerpiece was minia
ture Christmas tree with lighted candles and
the place cards mad clock designs, the hands
pointing to IL. Sixteen covers were laid.
Two new members have recently been added
to the list, Miss Florence Chaples and Mrs. c.
H. Vinal of Cambridge
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With poor blood we are Ian
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Drugs or alcohol cannot make
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ScorT's EMULSION is natures
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The Travellers Club will meet with Miss
Annie v. Field Tuesday, Jan. 18th. The liter
airy program will consist of debate, Re
solved. That the British Control of India is
Justiiable." Affirmative Mrs. John r. Dun
ton, Miss Maude E. Mathews; negative, Mrs.
F. w. Brown, Mrs. C. M. Craig. Reading "The
Durbar," by Miss Margaret A. Dunton.
The TROUBLE MAKERS. A theatrical event
of unusual Importance locally will be the
appearance Friday at the Colonial of the Hap
most amusing musical comedies seen in long
time, "The Trouble Makers" For several sea-
sons 1.-THE Trouble Makers" was the Ward &
Vokes vehicle and was undoubtedly one of the
most successful of that famous teams many
successes The present production was staged
and produced under the personal direction of
Hap Ward and he spared no effort in securing
competent cast and chorus of pretty and
talented girls. The story of the comedy hinges
on the present day "Suffragette'' movement,
and as it was written by Hap Ward there can
be no uncertainty to the hilarious fun in
the travesty. The cast includes Raymond Fin
ley. Tony Williams, Susie Kerwin. Ema De-
laro. Dick Barry. Dan DAILY, Jr., Leslie Lyle,
Lottie Burke, Kitty Parks and many other well
known musical comedy people, and of course
prize collection of pretty girls. The engage
ment will be for one day only, and by special
arrangement the manager has been able to Of
for this remarkable attraction at extreme
ly low prices, as follows: 25 35 and so cents
Seats now on sale.
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The meeting of Seaside Chautauqua Circle
Monday afternoon, January 18th, will be with
Mrs. A. L. McKeen, No. 16 Church street. Roll
call. Current Events; lesson. chapters seven
and eight from the c. L. S. c. book, 1.-THE Mes
sage of Greek Art" The program will include
papers, readings and discussions.
The clerks in James H. Howes dry good
store had grab bag after the close of business
New Years day, limiting their gifts by agree
ment to Is cents. They then adjourned to the
JeIlison restaurant and partook of chicken
supper. Mr.. Howes, who accompanied them,
ordered ice cream and after supper they were
his guests at the Colonial Theater.
BOWLING. The Shoe Factory bowling team
cleaned up the All Star combination last Mon
day night by the good mar gin of 1879 pins The
tally:
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Miss Laura Young of Lincolnville has been
secured to finish out the term of school in the
Brainard District. Northport. The vacancy
occurred through the resignation of Miss Edna
Miller, who went to Castine to attend the E.
S. N. S.
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SMOKED MEATS. SMOKED FISH
PERRY'S CASH MARKET

The only strictly cut pri ice store in Waldo
County.
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