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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
BELGIANS LEAVE FOR HOME.
Enraged by Attack on Liege They
Hurry to Join Their Army.
(New York Telegram, Aug. s.

(New York Telegram, Aug. So
Rage filled the hearts of the hun
dreds of Belgian reservists who gath
cred at the Belgian Consulate today
when they learned of the reports that
the beautiful and historic as we'll as
rich city of Liege had been lombard
ed by the Germans and badly dam
aged. Many of the reservists will
leave for their native land today on
board the steamship Vaderland, of the
Red Star line, and the reports of
Liege's plight only increased their pat
enemies.
If the German artillery directed
their firing into the heart of the city,"
said Pierre Mali. Belgian Consul Cen
eral in this city, lit will rank as one of
the most barbarous actions in history
1t is monstrous and inhuman, the fight
being made on the city of Liege."
There are 171,0o0 people in the city
proper, and in the poorer quarters the
congestion is serious matter. If a
fire ever starts there the city is DOOM
ed.
THE burning Of Liege, If it has been
burned or If the attack has been car
ried into the city itself, will never be,
forgotten by the Belgian people. The
Palais d'Justice is priceless in ITSELF
and it is filled with relics Of medieval
times. the equal Of which exist no.
where. st. Pauls Cathedral has long
been a model for architecture and is
reckoned one Of the finest buildings Of
its type anywhere
fro,,, Era nv
planning the Importance of Liege as a
fort, said it's possession by the Ger
mans meant that they had an absolute
protection on their right flank in their
march toward Brussels, the capital.
and the French border. By capturing
Liege they will be able to seize the
railroad lines, obstruct roads and ef
fectually impede the progress of the
French troops, now making a forced
march to the relief of the Belgians.
with the failure of Liege," he said
1.-THE Belgians and the allies will be eff
fectually cut off from Brussels and
Antwerp, sixty and seventy miles
away. If it falls there is no other OBJ
stacle in the way of the Germans that
will prevent hurried march to the
Belgian capital Belgian railroads
would be easily destroyed and the Bel
gians would nave to retreat to Ant
werp, the only fortified place in the
north of the country.
IF the Germans take the forts the
British scheme of sending an expe-
dictionary force against the Ger
man flank would be extremely diff
ficult and would permit the in
vaders to reach French territory with
out serious molestation on the right
flank. It also would give them an OPP
portunity to take the trunk lines from
Cologne to Paris and from the Rhine
to the French frontier"
Presenting picture Of Liege, where
the lighting Is in progress, the reserv-
list said:
Behind the Germans Is the hilly
country of Belgium, where it is impos-
sble for an army to go. Before them
lies the gateway to the fiat country,
where the great battles of Europe have
been fought for centuries, and over
which lies the path the Germany seek
to taxa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
UNDERESTIMATED
FIGHTING OF THE
bELCIANS AN D
P AID PENALTY
Opinion of American
Vice Consul Victor Du-
ras at City of Liege

London, <(5.15 A. NJ Aug. 14.-The
German army investing Liege under
estimated the fighting qualities of the
Belgians and paid a terrible penalty
for their daring, in the opinion of Vic
tor H. Duras, American vice consul
at Liege, as quoted by the Brussels
correspondent of the Times.
The correspondent says that Mr..
Duras was an eyewitness Of the first
two days Of the siege, which he de-
scribes. The Beigians permitted the
forces of General Won Emmich to ac-
tually pass the forts in their march on
the town and then attacked them In
the rear from the forts and on their
front with infantry. He estimated the
German casualties as from five to 10
times as great as those of the defend
ers.
Speaking as "a neutral" says Mr..
Duras, according to the Times, lit
seems to be a part of the new mill
tary tactics of the Germans to fight
as much as possible in the night time.
Comparatively little fighting occurred
at Liege during the day.
1.-The scheme of the Belgian defence
sistance to the attack until the German
troops were actually past the forts. Then
when they were close up to the town and
their several bodies trying to effect a
juncture, fire was opened upon them from
the forts behind and from rifles and ma
chine guns IN front, so they were caught
in trap and retreat was cut off. There
was nothing for them to do but to be
shot down or surrender.
THE amount of suffering on both sides
owing to an inability to deal promptly
with the wounded was very great, but es-
pecially to the Germans, whose casual
ties were from five to 10 times as nu-
merous as those among the Belgians,
THE Germans paid a terrible penalty
for the boldness of their scheme of at
tack, which from a military point of
view could be justified only by convie-
ton on the part of the German officers
that they would meet with only the fee
blest resistance. The mistake they made
was in undertaking the fighting qualities
of the peaceful Belgians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
CHINA

SoUTH-For the benefit of the young
mems Fraternity, Charles Crossman
kindly offered to furnish an evening S
entertainment with moving pictures,
Thursday, Aug. 18th, at 7.SO in the
Friends church.
Saturday afternoon there is to be a
conflict between two generations, when
the young men meet the married men on
the diamond at South China The game
Is called for 2 P. NJ. and will be fol
lowed by other sports. Come and have
jolly good time and eat ice cream for
the benefit of the young mems Fra
ternity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chadwick and son
of Augusta are visiting friends and rela-
tives in South China for a few days
The Misses Ella Graves and Emma
Frost of Waterville are camping on Pine
Point for week.
The Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety met with Mrs J. Albert Jones
Tuesday Afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
FRENCH REPORT
ENTIRE SECTION
OF The GERMANS
SURRENDER Guns
Differs Somewhat from
Story of Exchange Tel.
Company-Spies Shot

London. Aug. IA. 1915 P. M.-The
version given by the Havas Agency of
the official statement issued by the
French minister of war in Paris at
midnight in reference to the fight on
the Vosges mountains between the
French department of Meurthe ct Mo-
selle and German Lorraine. differs in
some respects from that given by the
Exchange Telegraph Co.
IT says:
An entire section, and not a divis-
ion, of the German troops surrendered
with their machine guns"
The Havas version adds:
In the course of the recent opera
tons, a number OF spies have been
eourtmartialed and shot. including the
mayor and postmaster of Thanh, in
lower Alsaee.
Two French battalions which had
seized the village of Lagarde in Ger
man Lorraine, above OYricourt, were
dislodged by a superior force of Ger
man troops and driven back to Xures,
in the department of Meurthe- Elmo
selle, on the road to the fortress of
Luneville.
1.-The Bulgarians in the operations
around Liege took more than 1000 Ger
man prisoners and in consequence of
Its restricted territory the Belgian
government has asked France to ar
range for their confinement elsewhere.
AT various points along the French
frontier the French troops have TAX
en- over 1900 prisoners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
SAYS FRENCH HOLD
AGAINST LARGER FORCE

London, Aug. IA, (94S A M.)-The
Paris correspondent of the Exchange
Telegraph Co. telegraphs an official
statement issued by the minister of
war at the French capital at midnight
Referring to the fight on the ridge of
the Vosges mountains, he says:
1.-The French troops held their posi-
lions on the mountains for five days
despite vigorous attacks of the Ger
mans, who were superior in numbers
At one point the Germans brought
beside their weakened troops, some
formations of reserves, but the latter
were unable to resist the French at
tack and were obliged to lay down
their arms. The entire division sur
rendered. The French troops hold the
valley Of the Bruche.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

ITO reach this point the German
army must silence the batteries which
make up the circle Of defence. These
batteries are built underground large
ly, the steel sheath, or cupola. show
ing about four feet above the ground.
The gun positions comprise excava-
tons for gun mounts and magazines,
with the cupolas covering everything.
There is but single port in each for
the gun. The aim is made by revolv-
Ing the entire cupola to the required
position.
THE armament is composed of
Cockrell rapid fire guns, made at Liege.
These guns are capable Of firing TWEEN
ty-f1vc to thirty shots minute.
The German gun projectiles are of
rs millimetre standard and these are
not powerful enough to destroy the
cupolas."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
REPORT OF COTTON
. CONSUMED IN THE
, u. S. DURING JULY
,448,268 Bales as Compared with
462,242 Bales of Last
Year

!. Washington, Aug 14.-Cotton con-
stunned during July was 44s.269 bales
exclusive of linters, compared with
462.242 in July last year, the census
bureau announced today. Consumption
for the II months ending July 81 was
5,1S3,659 bales against 5,050,971 last
year.
Cotton on hand July 81 in manufac-
turing establishments was 904,4l4 bales
compared with 957,561 a year ago and
in independent warehouses 424,216 COM
pared with 3S1,739 a year ago.
Exports were 1878 bales against
i140,710 last year, and for the II months
s.so3.s15 against s,54s,7s4 a year ago.
Imports were 23,743 bales against
1896 last year and for the IL months
253,13s against 219.s60 a year ago.
Cotton spindles active numbered &c.
676,955 against SO,022,654 year ago.
Linters consumed was 23,452 bales
against 24,750 a year ago and for the
IL months PSI, 607 bales against 276,379
last year; on hand in manufacturing
establishments S2,92S bales against H.
1893 a year ago, and in independent
warehouses, SO, 444 against 29,14S a year
ago.
Linters exported S644 bales and for
the IL months 25S,996 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
5000 DEAD and WOUNDED
GERMANS ARE LEFT AT THE
BATTLE OF HAELEN WEDNESDAY

had not been under fire before.
The Belgian casualties at Haelen were
light in dead, as the troops were well en-
trenched. but many were wounded. The
situation, which was somewhat critical
Tuesday morning. when the German pa
trolls had arrived close to Brussels, was
held to be rapidly improving from the
standpoint of the Belgians "a hours later.
The victory described above was fol-
lowed by new and successful engage
ments near Noville-Taviers and Eghezee,
about nine miles north of Namur, on
Wednesday and Thursday.
These operations proved that the Ger
mans are retreating further and that
allies, being reinforced, are steadily push
ing ahead. Brussels is no longer in dan
ger. but the situation a few days ago
was such that the eventuality of its &C.
cupation by the Germans was consid-
cred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
ATTEMPT TO
BURN STORE BLDG.
CANADIAN CORPS.
Guard Finds Blaze in the Ship
ping Department-Shot in
Hand by Intruder

London, Ontario, Aug. 14.-An at
tempt was made early today by an
unknown man to burn the store build
ing of the Canadian Ordinance Corps
near the Wellesley Barracks and Pri-
vate Allen of the corps, who discov-
cred the blaze, was shot through the
left hand by the intruder. Allen, who
with Staff Sergeant Spicer, had been
sleeping in tent on the property for
the past two weeks, was awakened
by the blaze in the shipping depart
ment of the building and started to
investigate. He was ordered to halt
by the man. but Allen refused and the
man fired on him and escaped over a
fence. The fire was easily extinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
APPROVED PORTS
IN CT. BRITAIN

washington. Aug. H.-Charge Barclay
of the British embassy tonight submitted
the followinm memorandum to Secretary
bryan:
The following Is a list Of approved ports
81 British Isles:
Dundee, Aberdeen, West Hartlepool,
Hull. London. Folkestone, Falmouth,
Bristol. Holyhead, Liverpool. GrSenock
An other ports are prohibited ports
ALIENS. subjects or citizens OF friendly
powers. can land or embark at the ap-
proved ports with the permission of the
alien once or the port; then can land or
embark at the prohibited ports only with
permission Of the secretary Of state in
London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
ALLOWS DISMISSAL
NEW HAVEN SUIT

New York, Aug. 14.-Tisla D. Clark.
II was learned today, has consented to
the dismissal without prejudice OF re-
newai of the stockholders injunction
suit which he brought on Aug. in
the federal district court against the
New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Co. Clark. who is a resident
of New Jersey, alleged in the complaint
that a triumvirate. composed of the
late ]. p. Morgan, w. R. Rockefeller
and Charles S. Mellen was formed to
control the affairs Of the New Haven
and that they tried to acquire a mo-
nopoly of commerce within the New
England states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

Brussels, via Paris, Aug. IA, 1.25 A.
M.-The German casualties in the en-
gagernent at Haelen Wednesday were
5000 dead and wounded. The Germans
apparently sacrificed their men with
out any scruples. During the fight the
Germans were obliged TO pass two
bridges over the Gethe and Velne riv-
ers, where they were exposed to a
heavy fire. The retiring Germans left
piles of dead and wounded at these
bridges.
The same carnage occurred on the
road from Threck TO Haelen, where
the German cavalry, exposed to the
Calling guns of the Belgarians, fell
in droves.
The German infantry and cavalry had
a similar reception near Colfaekin
The success of the Bel gian arms is con-
sidered here particularly important. as
most of the Belgian troops participating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
THRILLING STORY
OF E CA Pc OF
FRENCH AIRMAN
Machine Chased by Two Big
German Ships Which Are
Equipped with Arms

London, Aug. 14.-(955 A. MIA dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
from Paris says that an official statement
issued at the French capital sets forth
that French aviator, accommodating in
Lorraine, was pursued by two German
airmen. Their machines were larger and
faster than the Frenchmans and carried
three armed men each. After an excit-
ing chase the French fier escaped and
returned to the French lines unframed.
The statement confirms earlier French
reports of the Belgian cavalry's success
over the Germans, who, it Is said, suffer-
ed severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15

New York. Aug. 14.-In the absence OF
local DEVELOPMENTS, Wall Streets inter-
est in the general financial situation TO-
day was directly largely towards WASH
rington, where the leading banking, and
shipping interests of the country were III
conference with the secretary OF the
treasury looking to an adjustment OF the
foreign exchange situation. Further ne
gotiations, dealing with the proposed loan
to France, also proceeded at that center.
Routine news included a forecast OF
the weeks money movement of the local
banks, pointing to a very moderate loss
of cash as against the enormous outflow
of the preceding fortnight.
The mercantile agencies reported
marked reduction in bank reserves.
hopeful note was sounded by the large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
OAKLAND

Miss Eva Holman returned Thursday
from Dixfield, where she has been for
two weeks.
Marie Ginnodo and Miss Jeanette
Greenheart of Providence, r. l., are the
guests of Mrs. Hattie Gaylord for two
weeks.
Miss Grace Brown has gone to East
Wilton to visit for a month. She will be
greatly missed in the Baptist church
choir by her many friends.
The ladies of the Free Baptist church
will hold food sale in the yestry Satur-
day at o'clock.
Rev. w. T. Pettigrove will speak at
the High st. Mission Sunday afternoon
at $50.
The usual services will be held at the
Free Baptist church Sunday morning.
and evening. Special music by a choir
composed of Miss Nora Bartette Gree
ley, Mrs Lottie Baker. Fl. M. Smith and
]. r. Brown. This will be the last Sun
day of services until Sept. G. An are
cordially invited.
Harry Cox. motorman on the waterville
d Oakland st. Ry, has purchased so
horsepower Aero-Car. His many friends
wish him success with his new car
William B. Smith, Colby IT, left for
Boston Thursday morning for a two
weeks trip. His position will be filled
by Morris Coffin.
Horace Thomas left Friday for Winae.
mere Park
Mrs Maud George is working at the
Oakland Hotel.
Everett Stacey of Dayton, O., for
mer resident Of this town, is calling on
friends for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
HINCKLEY

EAST-Daniel Bowman of Fairfield
was in this place Saturday looking
for stock for the Brighton Market.
While here he bought II COWS of M.
d. Frost. Mrs. Bowman accompanied
him.
Several fpom this place went to
Skowhegan Saturday to attend the
races at Fairview Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Monsoon, were
in Skowhegan Friday the guests of
Mrs. Monson's sister, Mrs. Mary Arch
er.
Harry Ellis has large crew working
on his new barn. Glen Holt Of Canaan
has charge.
George Kelley of Fairfield was a
Sunday visitor Of his brother e. kel-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
MUTINY CAUSES
STEAMERS RETURN

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Aug. IA
mutiny broke out among the crew of
the German steamer Bluecher, which,
after sailing from this port for an un-
known destination, returned a short
time later. The local police were CALL
ed on board to quell the disturbance,
the reason for which has not been di-
vulged.
Lying in the port Of Pernambuco
are several German liners with a to-
tai of 5000 German steerage passengers
on board. The captains of the vessels
fear to proceed owing to the danger
OF capture by British warships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
WALL STREETS INTEREST|N
I FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE
US. LOOKS TO WASHINGTON
Mercantile Interests Report Marked Reduction in Bank Re-
seryes-Further Ne gotiation on French
Loan Proceeding

dry goods interests of the Middle West
and the maintenance of prices of man
ufactured steel products denotes the con-
fidence felt in that industry. Copper
exports again fell back sharply, with an
nouncements of further curtailment at
points of production.
Foreign exchange continued TO mani
fest an easier tone as shown by today s
quotation for sight drafts on London,
which sold at 4.95. a decline of three
points from yesterday. There was also a
small decline in cable remittance ito
Paris.
There was no change in rates for time
money, which again ranged from TO s
per cent. for 30 to 90 days, according to
the character of the collateral In
quiries for over-year money got no re-
spouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
GERMAN SPIES ARE
AMONG FRENCH ARMY

Paris, Aug IA, 1915 A. Nit is Of
rncially. announced that a number of
German spies are operating among
the French troops in Alsace. The post
master and mayor of Thanh, town
of 122 miles northwest of Muelhausen,
were detected in the act of spying,
and were shot. The war Office states
that in the operations at Liege, the
iBelgians captured 1000 prisoners, while
the French on the frontier took more
than 1900 prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
PITTSF|ELD
100 Now Registered as Attend
ance at the c. E. Summer
School Here-Much
Interest Shown
PITTSFIELD PROGRESSIVES
HOLD A MEETING

The attendance at the Christian En-
deavor summer school, which is being
held here, is increasing and now regis
ters about 100. An unusual amount of in
terest is being manifested in the meet
ings and the citizens of the town are
much pleased that the school Is being
held here. At the Sunset service Friday.
which was held on the piazza at the
girls dormitory. Miss Koch spoke, and
at 1880 fine address was delivered by
Rev George r. Stair. who used for his
subject THE Ideal Christian Endeavor."
The program for Saturday will be as fol-
lows:
Saturday. Aug 15-7.45-s25 A. NJ, The
Spirit of Truth the Shepherd We Need,
Mr.. Sauer; S.30-9.1o. Practical Ministries,
Evangelistic Endeayor, Personal Work,
Social Service, The Win-one Campaign,
The Big Brother Idea, Missionary En-
deavor. Rural Enaeavor. Mr.. Shartle.
915-s.55. How to Read the Bible Qliustrat-
ed / Cor 49,, Miss Koch: 10-10.40. The
Scope OF Teacher Training. Mr. White;
1o.45-1l.25. Threads. Mrs. Moulton; u.3o-
1910 Mission Study, Miss Bates; $40 p.
NJ. Sunset service; 40. address. Christ
as a Teacher" Rev. Gay C. White.
Sundays proNam-1o.So A. NJ. worship
at the Free Baptist church with sermon
by Rev. George r. Stair. assembly
preacher; 10 M, a modern graded Sunday
school; $50, Sunset service, a real c. E.
meeting; 7.45. Free Baptist church. Miss
Bates will give talk on her travels in
the Holy Land. Special music will be
given.
At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon a meet
ing Will be held at Ringwood, when an
address will be given by Rev. George r.
Stair The steamer will leave Waverley
wharf to accommodate all those wishing
to go to Ringwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS
FREIGHT CAR OFF
TRACK AT DRESDEN
FORCES TRAINS TO
THE BACK ROUTE

One car of the freight train leaving
Augusta, west-bound, at 1927, left the
rails at Dresden this Saturday morn
ing and forced all morning trains to
take the back route" through Lew
iston.
It Is understood that the long delay
was caused by tearing up Of the track
ties and =disnlacing Of railas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
RUSSIA HAS Modified
100000 ON FRONTIER

London, Aug. IA, 9.45 A. MA dis
patch to the Central News from Rome
says that according to reliable in
formation from St Petersburg, Russia
has modified 100000 men on the Ger
man and Austrian frontiers and half
million on the Turkish and Rouman-
ian frontier, while 100000 men are
held In -reserye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
ANTI. GERMAN MODS
= SET GERMAN SHIPS AFIRE

London, Aug. 1850 A. M.)-The Co.
penhagen correspondent of the Daily
News reports that dispatches from Ant
iwerp say that an anti-German mob set
Are to German ship in the harbor at
Antwerp. After it was destroyed the
mob pillaged another German vessel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
STRIKE VOTE OF
ALL TELEGRAPHERS

Houston. Texas, Aug. IA strike
vote of all telegraphers in the service
of the Sunset Central and Southern
Pacific systems from New Orleans to
Portland, Ore, and ogden, Utah, was
ordered today by John E. Covgill, gen.
eral chairman of the Order of Railway
Telegraphers. Among many demands
the most important one is for an in
crease of 1914 per cent in wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
THREE MEN KILLED AND PAYROLL
OFS15,oO0 STOLEN BY BANDITS
Glen ALUM, ". VA, ON FRIDAY
Paymaster Company Physician and Company Electrician Are
Murdered While Carr yng Money to Miners
Were Velocpede Car

The paymaster and his two guards
received the money from a Norfolk &
Western train at Glen Alum and start
ed for the mines, three miles away,
on velocipede car Men travelling to
the mine found the car with the pay
roll gone, mile from the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-15
AUSTRIAN STEAMER
TAKEN AT MONTREAL

Montreal. Aug. 1.-THE Austrian steam-
er Ida, 400 tons, which sailed from
Trieste and Naples before war was de-
eiared. reached here last night and was
taken over by the marine department at
Rgsbso today. ID q war prize.