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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GENERAL TRADE PROBLEM
NOW PRESENTS FRONT TO
INTERESTS IN THIS NATION
Import Trade from Europe Already Cut Off,
While Export Trade Is Temporarily Blocked
Home Industries Greatly Effected-Finan-
cial Machinery Smooth

the countrys industries dependent
upon the export trade should be cut
off indefinitely by a prolonged Euro
pean war the result would be felt Sc
riously by the business community and
wage workers.
Express Optimism
The opinion was expressed in some
quarters, however. that a way would
be found to overcome these conditions.
I'VE have food supplies and other
necessities which Europe must OBJ
tain,' said representative banker to-
day, as the nations over there cannot
allow themselves to starve to death
they will find some means of obtain
ing what we can sell. / do not know
how this will be arranged, but a plan
will be devised
The only occurrence of the day
which suggested financial difficulties
were of a minor character. A small
private bank in the East Side was
taken over by the state banking de-
partment. There was a run on one saw
ings bank and crowds gathered about
several private banking institutions in
the foreign sections of the city, but
extra policemen detailed to handle the
crowds had no difficulty.
Little Money Business
Little business was done today in
the money market. One of the large
lenders, who ordinarily puts out s5.-
100000 daily, said that almost no
money was coming to him to loan
Perhaps 100000 was put out today in
small amounts. but there were no sta
BILE quotable loans. Bankers made it
plain they preferred to put out as lit
tie money as possible and to have ma
turing loans taken up where con-
venient. Mercantile discounts were ar
ranged in the open market but little
paper was moving. Canadian banks
drew down $1,60o,00o more gold.
Charles S. Hamlin, assistant secre-
tary Of the treasury, announced to-
night that 10 banks had been given
allotments Of emergency currency to
the amount of $15,433,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05


Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pushard were
guests Sunday of Mrs. Emily McDon-
aid
The several boarders who have been
staying at Mrs. Joseph Mayors during
July. returned Saturday to their homes.
Mrs. Thomas Packard has returned
to Houlton.
Miss Effie Blinn Is visiting friends in
Gardiner.
Roger Lapham of South Pittston,
Sunday visited his daughter, Mrs.
Owen Blinn.
Mrs M Avis Bickford has returned
to her home.
H. A Bickford made a business trip
Saturday to Gardiner.
Mrs. Alberta Kimball and sons have
returned to their home in Massachu-
sets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
BELGIUM Will RESIST To
LAST GERMAN INVASION OF
COUNTRY, DECLARES KING

A scene of stirring enthusiasm fol-
lowed. Deputies and senators stood and
shouted in chorus the closing words
Of King Albert's speech.
Premier DeBroqueville then made
statement as to Gernlany's ultimatum
to Belgium and the reply of Belgium
declaring that the nation would re-
sist by every means in its power all
encroachments on its rights. He added:
1.-THE word is, therefore. to arms!
Upon this land of ours we shall not
weaken. and even if we are conquered
we never shall submit. Belgium, sup
ported by the united energy of her
sons, will not perish"
Another prolonged patriotic demon
stration followed, the Queen and her
children. who were present, being loud
ly cheered.
M. yandervelde, the Socialist leader,
today Joined the Belgian cabinet, so
that all political parties might be rep
resented in the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05

New York, Aug 4.-Although the f.
nancial machinery of the country was
working smoothly today little progress
was made toward resumption of the
interchange of credits and commodities
between the old world and the new.
with immediate financial necessities
met, Wall Street turned its attention
to the general trade problem, which
is more intricate than any other which
has confronted the country for CEN
fury.
The greater part of the import trade
from Europe already has been cut off.
Merchandise importations here from
France and Germany alone average
$1,000, 900 daily.
Export Trade a Problem
The export trade presented a still
larger problem. American exports to
Europe, under normal conditions, av-
erage 100000 daily. nearly one
third of which is for France and Ger
many direct All this trade at least
for the moment, is blocked. With this
problem the commercial and banking
interests Of New York began to deal.
but even the most experienced bank
ers were unable to give an idea today
of what the solution would be.
Stoppage of foreign trade already
has been reflected by the piling up
of wheat at ports and at inland stor-
age points. The great industries also
began to feel the effects of this stu
alton. The United States Steel Cor
poration, for example, annually ex-
ports nearly 25 per cent. of it's entire
product. Word came from the steel
districts today that men were being
laid off.
Copper Trade Affected
The copper trade was even more di
rectly affected, since one-half Of the
American output is exported. Sever
al of the larger copper companies de-
cided today to reduce their output by
one-half. From the anthracite fields
came reports that operations were be-
ing curtailed. 1t was feared in Wall
Street today that If that portion of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
Late Augusta Locals.
TOURISTS SENT
HOME BY RAIL
Kronprinzessin Cecilie's Passen-
gers Pass Through Augusta
On Way Home

The first of the passengers of the
North German Lloyd liner Kronprin-
zessin Cecilie to pass through Angus
ia on their way home from Bar Har-
Dor came in Tuesday night on Train
2, the westbound Pullman leaving this
city at 1910 P. NJ, there being but
two Of them. Others arrived on Train
11S, which goes west at a. M. and
on Train s, going west at 3A. M.
The extra train of Pullmans which
passed through Augusta at 3i5 Tues
day afternoon on it's way to Bar Har-
Dor after the steamship passengers,
was on its return that night sent over
the back route from Waterville on it's
way to New York. This train carried
many Of the first-class passengers,
while those of the other classes went
through on the trains mentioned
above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
AMERICANSIN
GERMANY MUST
remain There
FOR PRESENT
Foreigners Can't Leave
During Progress of
Mobilization

Washington, Aug 4,-No Americans can
leave Germany for the present. Through
the German embassy at Newport the
state department has been informed that
during the progress of mobilization no
foreigners will be permitted TO depart.
The German order applies alike to men.
women and children, although Its pur-
pose is to prevent the fight from Ger
many of men eligible for military service
under pretext of citizenship. The inciu-
sion OF women and children in the decree
lie explained by the apprehension that
valuable military information regarding
the process of mobilization. and especial
ly the points of concentration of the Ger
man army forces, might be conveyed to
the enemy by women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05

Brussels, Aug. 4.-King Albert Of
Belgium presided today over joint
session Of the Belgian Senate and
Chamber of Deputies. In the course
OF an address His Majesty declared
that never since 1880 had a graver sit
uation confronted neutral nation. He
said that 1t was imperative that every
Belgian should do his duty and re-
sign himself to every sacrifice that
might be necessary in order to pre-
vent the violation of Belgian soil
The King proceeded:
Our fatherland is in danger. Let
me make an appeal to you, my broth
ers. At this supreme hour the entire
nation must be Of one mind. have
called together the two houses of Par
lament so that they may support the
government in declaring that We will
maintain untarnished the sacred pa
triotism Of our fathers. Long live in
dependent Belgium!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05


The New Hampshire Fish and Game
Commission Is planning an elaborate
and entirely novel fish exhibit for the
coming Rockingham fair, Sept. l-5. 1t
will be Under the personal direction Of
Frank ]. Beele. member of the COM
mission. 1t will not merely show the
fish that abound in the brooks, lakes
and rivers Of New Hampshire in a
glass tank but will exhibit a noun
tain trout stream with pools, filed
with trout in their natural habitat and
showing their natural conditions of
living. In order to carry out this elab-
crate plan, the management Of Rock
inghar1 fair have arranged to run a
three Inch pipe from Canobie Lake,
several miles above Rockingham park,
TO bring in the water for this exhibit,
which will be in the Agricultural
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
PROCLA|M|NC
OF MARTIAL
LAW BY KING
OF ENGLAND
London, Aug. A special is
sue of the London Gazette this
evening proclaims a sort of mar
tial law in the British Isles.

The PROCLAMATION which bears the
signature of King George, says:
Whereas the present state OF pub
lie affairs in Europe. is such as to con-
stitute an imminent national danger,
we strictly command and enJoin our
subjects to obey and conform to all
instructions and regulations which
may be issued by us or by our admiral
ty and army council or by any officer
Of our navy and army or by any other
person acting in our ehaf for securing
the objects aforesaid; and not to him
der or obstruct. but to afford all the
assistance in their power to any per-
son acting in accordance with such
instructions in the execution of any
measures taken for securing those OBJ.
jects."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
REFUSAL TO ACCEPT
CONDITIONS IMPOSE
HOLDS MEXICAN PEACE

Saltillo, Mex, Aug. 3.--Via Laredo,
Tex, Aug. Negotiations for the
peaceful transfer of Mexico City to
the Constitutionalists failed tonight.
The Constitutionalists refused to en-
terrain conditions imposed by the
Carbajal commissioners. These COM
missioners did not even see Carranza.
The Carbajal conditions embodied
the peace proposals announced at
Washington about three weeks ago.
The Carbajal commissioners are still
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
Gen. VILLA HAS VIRTUALLY
PROCLAIMED INDEPENDENCE
FROM GENERAL CARRANzA
Begins Reorganization of Army and Movement
: To Distribute Lands-Peace Negotiations
At Saltillo Fail Because of Federal Conditions
To Be Imposed

Ell Paso, Texas. Aug. 4.-General
Francisco Villa virtually has proclaim
ed his independence from the Carran-
"a government, according to reports
brought here today by arrivals from
all parts of northern Mexico. Villa
has begun recognizing his army
General Felipe Angeles. Carranza's de-
posed secretary of war, is in charge
of the organization. A movement
is on foot for the immediate distri-
button of lands. Carranza has not
been informed, SO far as is known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
STEAMER PASSENGERS

Portland. Me-. Aug. A special
train of seven sleeping cars was sent
to Bar Harbor today for the accommo-
prinezssin Cecilie. Some of the pas
sengers will be taken on the steamer
James T. Morse to Rockland, where
the night steamer to Boston will be
held io- them. Arrangements are be-
ing made for forwarding the ships
mail to New York by steamer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
DISCUSS TURNING
OVER GOVERNMENT

Mexico City, Aug. 4.-Provisional
President Carbajal members of Con-
gress and representatives of the fed
eral army are in session at the Ma
tional Palace, discussing the turning
over Of the government to the Consti-
tutionalists Internationally. The plan
Is to have Generals Obregon and Con-
zales of the Constitutionalist army
form a temporary military govern
ment. The exodus of the old regime
toward Vera Cruz has commenced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
DRESDEN

MILLS.--Mr. and Mrs. Forest White
were guests Of Mrs. c. +. Weeks Frt-
day night, returning Saturday to their
home in Portland.
Charles Woodward and family of
Minnesota started Saturday for their
home. They will return the way they
came in their large touring car, visit
ing Poland Spring and the White
Mountains on their way back. They
drive as far as Buffalo and from there
complete the journey by water.
Mrs. Fred Allen is at Mrs. Ed Halls
during the summer season.
Miss Mildred Blinp is working at Mr.,
Fred Weeks hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
AT SALTILLO FAIL

Washington, Aug. 4.-Peace negotia-
tions at Saltillo failed because the
Carbajal delegates brought no powers
to negotiate for the unconditional sur
render of the CarbaJal government,
according to advices late today to the
state department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
CURTIS WINNER
over BRIST0W
FOR NOMINATION
TO u. S. SENATE

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 4.--United States
Senator Joseph L. Bristow, Republi-
can, apparently has been defeated for
by former Senator
Charles Curtis of Topeka. On available
early returns from today's primary
Curtis appears to be leading Bristow
by safe majority. Curtis said tonight
he would carry the state by $1,000
votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
CANADA PARLIAMENT

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 4.-The
Canadian government has de-
cided to summon Parliament to
deal with the war situation. The
date will be proclaimed to-
morrow
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CONTINUED from Page One)
between the New York bankers and
the treasury department, every effort
Is to be made to keep gold in the Uni
ted States.
Secretary McAdoo directed that the
Of the Cecilie be regard
ed as coastwise merchandise and be
landed without payment of duty, Since
the vessel is foreign and sailed
from the American port to another,
technically she has violated the navi-
CATION laws. In view Of the present
situation. however. it was decided
that no other course was left open
to the authorities than to permit this
discharge of her passengers and cargo.
Capture Threatened
At one time capture seemed immi-
nent, Capt. Charles Polack reported
on Sunday that he had intercepted a
wireless message from one French
vessel to another giving warning or
the Cecilie's proximity. but under the
protection of providential fog, the
North German Lloyd liner escaped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05

as possible and allowed to land. The
Storage passengers of whom there
were nearly 1000, will not be allowed
to land at present. Secretary Morse
said the ship will remain here an in
definite time. The headquarters of the
Maine customs district are at Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
JAP CRUISER MOVES

Toxic, Aug. 4.-The Japanese
cruiser Chicoda which is now at
Kure, has been ordered to pro-
coed hurriedly to South China
waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
Left New York Tuesday

The Cecilie left New York early last
Tuesday morning. July 2S. bound for
Bremen via Plymouth and Cherburg,
with $50 first class. 100 second class
and 736 steerage passengers. About a
third of the first class are Germans.
who sailed to anticipate the war cri-
sis whose sudden precipitation drove
them back to America. Most OF the
rest are Americans.
Captains Announcement
Friday night while dance was ip
progress, one of the passengers noticed
that the position of the moon had UNI
accountably shifted to the port side
Of the ship. Before the significance OF
this was realized the captain called
the men into the smoking room.
Gentlemen he said, war has been
declared between England, France,
Germany and Austria; we are going
back to America. Wa have enough
coal for our return home. and it is
my earnest hope that We shall not be
interaepted by foreign war vessels"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05

here but have made no announcement
of what they intend to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMAN STEAMERS
SEIZED BY FRANCE

Bordeaux. France. Aug. 1.-TWO
German steamers in this port have
been seized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMAN LINER SAFE

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-04

follows: The feasibility of having the
teachers school days hours long, the
number of Rotations, laboratory
periods and study periods assigned to
individual teachers; the amount of
time given to clerical work, athletics,
the library and social affairs by indi-
Eidual teachers; the additional cost
of organizing the school on ideal lines
and maintaining the present salary
schedule
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-04

1.-THE man s presence and believe the
girls story.
The officials of the store are froth-
ing with denials. Eddie Lehman,
the main boss, Supt. ID Buell. and
other officials deneunee the story and
call the girl hysterical. n1zli5
A GOOD LAUGH AT. THE EXPENSE
0FfFf4E H.-Hs FACTION
The Twentieth Ward politicians are
enjoying a good laugh at etexpense
of theF Hearst Harrison faction in
that ward. @ 3 1F-4
A few days ago. David Pfaelzer, of
the board of assessors and an ardent
H.-H man, complained to Chief Glea-
son that there was sazIi1an i'm the
Twentieth5W Ward representing himself
as deputy assessor and was. using
that to further the interests of some
candidatea7 EF7 7egts
Gleason sent out Orders7to7 trace
the man. acknowledgment Fred
Miller SOON had BIB Brownstein,
1419- Newberry avenue, in custody.
Fourteen county assessors sched-
ules were found in his possession.
Pfaelzer was sent for.
Pfaelzer took one look at the ms1
when he arrived at the chiefs Office.
Then he began to get nervous.
-ah-let that man CO." he STAIN
mered. Hes not the man."
But we found IA property sched-
ules ON him and it's against the law
to carry them" protested the chief.
"But he's. not the man" said Pfael-
ger. 81 won't sign complaint
against him."
There was nothing for the chief
to do but turn the man out. But he
was serely puzzled. Then some one
tipped him off.
Brewnstein is member of the
Hearst clan and has been
boosting the candidacy of Aid. Hugo
L. Pittle and Abe Kretsky in the
Twentieth Ward
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-04

Hidual teachers; the additional cost
of organizing the school on ideal lines
and maintaining the present salary
schedule"
POLICE SEARCH FOR "NEEDLE
MAN"-GlRL STABBED?
The police are today searching for
the needle man" who is believed to
be working the downtown depart
ment stores and who made his APP
pearance yesterday in The Fair by
attacking 17-year-old Nora Galway,
a cashier. -..
Shoppers at The Fair yesterday
were thrown into a panic by the girls
screams when she was stabbed by
the needle and there was mad rush
for the door. -&
The girl had returned to her stand
in the fancy goods department after
eating lunch yesterday. Suddenly
she gave a cry of pain. my side
hurts" she cried out.
Then she caught sight of a young
sman disappearing down the aisle
whom she had noticed before.
There he goes,p she screamed"
he got me. He stabbed me with a
needle"
The girl tainted and she was car
ried to the eighth floor, where treat
ment was administered She revived
but department store girls don't
usually 90 home when they are ILL.,
She went back to work.
81 believe l was poisoned by a
needle" she said later. The young
man passed me and felt singing
sensation in my arm. Then my whole
side began to grow numb"
The girl, described the man sus-
pected as young, about 5 feet Z inches
tail, good looking and as wearing a
grey cap, dark coat, grey trousers
and no oYeFcoat.-
The other girls verified her story
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-04

Pittsburgh, Pa.-"The North Pole
was discovered once and the South
Pole twice, said Rear-Admiral Robt.
E. Peary in course of lecture while DR..
Frederick Cook was in audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-18
IT, ADVENTURES oT KAT F7E]I l
81 HAROLD MAC GRATH.

Since you will not bend. break he
said. and left the chamber cold with
fury.
Kathlyn sank weakly upon her pillows
as Pundita ran 20 her side
What shall l do, Pundita -
God knows. Memsahib'''
Are you a Christian
Yes"
And so they conforted each other
There vas garden in the palace
grounds. lovely, indeed. 4 fountain tin
killed. and fat carp swan about in the
ffuted marble basin. There were trellis-s
of flowers. too: Persian roses. despite the
fact that it was still winter 1t was cali
ed the Garden of Brides
Kathlyn, attended by Pundita. awaited
there the coming of U-mbalia and the
council. Her heart acied with bitter
ness and she could not think clearly The
impression that all this was some dread
full nightmare required to her wildly.
What terrors awaited her She knew not
nor could conceive. Marry that smiling
demon for something occult told her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-18
1IT l.!HI1!S95
SYNOPSIS or CHAPTERS 1 AND =

SYNOPSIS OF CHAPTERS l MD
KatbIyn Hare deceived by forged message
believes her father Col. Hare. who IS hunting
in India has summoned her to him. She s'arts
Immediately for Alfalfa, leaving her younger
sister Winnie at home their Wild animal
farm In California.
J-mbaiia proteae OF The King OF Ailaha
hopes 10 succeed to the throne. Allaha being an
independent prncipality. the chlldless ruler mas
the right to appoint his heir. On previous
visit to Alfalfa Col. Hare had saved the NE
OF the king. and reward decoration cai
ryins with it royal honoTs ana the fi5hts oi
succession had been conferred upon him
rmbalIa goes TO America and. spying on the
household OF Col. Hare. sees the lovely. fair
haired kathryn and falls in love with her lie
determines that she shall come TO Aiiaha anu
be. an innocent aid in the plot against her
father. The r1Ise is successful. and ON the boat
which carries kathlyu TO India the Hindu Is 4
passenger. ,
Kingdom have thrown Col. Hare into prison
On Knthlyu's arrival in India she is Informed
nv ml,ala thar her father is dead and that
she is The ,Iueca. She Is forced to enter Inc
palace aud is detained there until the day shc
l. to b, crowned IN elaborate Dunbar u ar
ranged the central figure Of which is hathiyh,
protesting and grief stricken. In her extremity
she thinks of John Bruce. fellow pa Ss"iGrf
on the boat who is hunting in the vicinity OF
Alfalfa. Her fathers servant. Ahmei ap-
proachinc to present her with h"w"rs she
whispers his name and tells him to bring Bruce
to her aid When the crown Is placed upon
her head tnballa announces that she IS !" d"
married to him forthwith. Her horTih"d re-
fusal infurates him
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