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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
LIEGE FORTS INTACT

London, Aug. 12.-(2.25 A.
M.).-The correspondent of the
Standard at Brussels says:
Cali twelve of the forts sur
rounding Liege remain intact.
Each fort thus far has been able
to resist the frequent attacks of
the German investing force, al
though outnumbered ten to one
at every fort.
The forts are being shelled
day and night. Artillery action
is followed repeatedly by daring
infantry attacks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
FAIRFIELD.

Inc death OF Elbrldge Buker occur
red Tuesday morning at O'Clock at
his home In Benton. after a short ILL
ness at the age of 60 years. Mr.. Bu-
ker has always made his home in Ben
ton. He was a mason by trade. He
IS survived by widow. Sadie (Mc-
Laughing Buker, and two sons Lee
roy Buker and William Buker of Ben
ton; three daughters, Mrs. Florence
Buzzell Of Benton, Mrs. Mary Rowe of
Fairfield, Mrs. Evelyn Brown of Ben
ton. The funeral services will be held
at the late home in Benton Friday aft
ernoon at 2 O'Clock, conducted by the
pastor of the Methodist church, Rev.
H. F. Milligan of Clinton.
Miss Grace spinney has returned
from Skowhegan, where she has been
the guest of Miss Mildred Chute for
the past few days.
Mrs. Helen Percivai has returned
from a few weeks stay with relatives
in China.
Miss Ruth Henderson will leave
Wednesday morning for visit with
relatives and friends in Somerville,
Mas
Mrs. Ada Scott, who has been visit
ing relatives in town for a few days,
has returned to her home in North
Arson.
W. n. Osborne and daughter Ruth
and son Elwood and Miss Caddie and
Mis- Eva Osborne have returned from
a weeks stay at Owls Head
Frank Allen, former proprietor of
The Gerald, is in this town but now of
Wilmington, VT, is passing few days
in town.
James Flewelling has gone to Lew
iston on a short business trip
Mrs. Walter Daub and daughter
Mary nave gone to their home in New
York City after passing several weeks
in town with Mrs. Daubs parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. J. Lawrence, on Lawrence
avenue.
Harry Larlee of Perth, N. B., is Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. James Flewelling,
lower Main street.
Fairfield Clarke and daughter of
Hartland are visiting at the home of
Mr.. Clark's brother Albert, on Main
street.
IhSN anu WIS T1uukIlOH anu
daughter Alice Of Norwell, Mass, who
have been visiting for the past week
at tho home Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. T.
Burnes on High street, have returned
to their home. MFR. Houghton was fr-
merry a pastor of the Universaiist par
ish Of this town.
Mrs. Mary Warlhurn, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. N. Orborne, has returned to her
home in Norridgewock.
The members of the w. r. c. held a
picnic Tuesday afternoon at the home
their president, Mrs b. r. Rackfiffe on
Western avenue. Owing to the shower
In the afternoon not as many were
present as expected. A picnic lunch
was served at $50, consisting OF Baked
beans, coffee. etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Poland have re-
turned from Athens from months
stay with relatives.
NORTH-Hannah Bunker from the
Middle West has been visiting her BROTH
ers, J. 8. and e. T. Bigeiow. -
Mrs. Orlando williams had the misfor-
tune last week to cut her hand quite
badly.
Eddie Gasnon of waterville is working
for j. L. Snow.
The town of Fairfield has just built a
new bridge across Martin stream to the
residence Of Clarence Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUT CORRESPONDENTS

Paris, Via London, Aug. 11-10.40 A.
M.-Detailed instructions were issued
by the French minister of war today
concerning newspaper correspondents
accompanying the French armies in
the field. Only representatives of the
French press who are of French ma
tionality and not subject to military
duty and correspondents of newspa-
pers published in allied countries will
be allowed to follow the operations of
the armies in the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
RUSSIAN FLEET ACTIVE

London, Aug. 12.-(2.25 A.
MA st. Petersburg dispatch
to the Post says the Russian
fleet is actively securing the Bal
tic Sea. Twenty captured mer-
chant vessels have been taken to
Cronstadt and their crews will
be removed to the interior as
prisoners of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
DENMARK-ENGLAND
ROUTE OPENED AGAIN

London, Aug. 11.-S.40 A. M.-The
correspondent of the Daily Mail at
Copenhagen telegraphs under yester-
days date that the export route for
provision steamers from Denmark to
England has been re-opened The
steamer Konstantin from Grimsby and
the steamer Express from Newcastle
arrived at Esbjerg. Both captains
stated that they had sighte1 no war
ships in the North Sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
PASS BILL TO
ADMIT FOREIGN
BUILT SHIPS TO
US. REGISTRY
Senate Takes Favorable
Action-Must Be Less
Than 5 Years Old

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Senate
tonight passed the bin to authorize
the President in his discretion to ad-
NIT to American registry foreign built
ships less than five years old. Just
before the final vote, the measure as
it passed the House a week ago was
amended by a vote of 26 to 25, so as
to require American ownership of a
majority of the stock of corporations
to register vessels.
Opponents of the amendment which
was offered by Senator Cummins claim
it will be stricken out in conference
between the two houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
BRITISH CRUISER
IN N. Y. HARBOR

New York, Aug. ia British cruiser
believed TO be the Essex, suddenly APP
peared at the entrance of New York
harbor this morning. She was sighted
off the Highlands of Sandy Hook at
about 1890 o'clock, apparently bound in,
but when within a mile and a half Of
the bar abruptly changed her course and
steamed eastward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
WRECK AEROPLANE

Brussels, Via London, Aug. IL.
-(1.55 A. M.).-The newspa-
pers here announce that an aero
plane flying over Namur was
brought down by the FIRE of the
forts and that two officers in the
machine, uninjured by the fall
were taken prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
GREAT NORTHERN IN
RECEIVERS HANDS

Houston, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE Interna-
tional and Great Northern Railroad was
placed In receivership here late yesterday
by United States Judge Burns.
The receivership was at the instance Of
the holders of s11,Ooo,00O short term notes.
The International and Great Northern
operates about HOO miles of railroad in
Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
25 INJURED IN AN
AUSTRIAN-SERVIAN FIGHT

Globe, Ariz., Aug. 11.--Twenty- five
persons were injured in a fight be-
tween Austrians and Servians here
last night. Forty Servians and 90
Austrians took part in the fight, US
ing rocks, clubs and fists.
Officers stopped the fight and placed
21 of the rioters under arrest. Fur
ther trouble is feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
RED CROSS TO HAVE
STEAMSHIP PREMISES

London, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Daily News from Rotterdam says that
the HcIland-American steamship line
has placed its large premises on the
Hook Of Holland at the disposal Of
the Dutch Red Cross with a special
View 70 the need in the event Of a
navel battle "A the North sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
STEAMER NUMIDIAN
ARRIVES IN BOSTON

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE steamer Nu-
indian with 96 cabin and Sc steerage
passengers arrived today from Glas-
gov after an uneventful voyage of -
days The outbreak of the European
war found the Numidian in mid At
lantic and her skipper received several
warnings from British cruisers to
watch carefully for hostile warships
None were sighted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS KEEP
UP NEARLY TO NORMAL

toms receipts have kept up nearly to nor
NAL notwithstanding the war. This, it
was explained at the customs house, is
because the withdrawals from ware
houses have increased as the arrival of
cargoes has fallen off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
STRANGE VESSELS IN
GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE

Montreal, Aug. IA dispatch from
Quebec says:
THE authorities at Ottawa last night
notified all captains of ships on the st.
Lawrence of the presence of strange
vessel in the waters of the Gulf of St.
Lawrence, whose purposes as yet have
not been ascertained. Special prepare
lions have been made at the citadel here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
RUMOR GERMANS ARE
MASSING DUTCH BORDER

London, Aug, 11--s40 A. MA de-
spatch from Brussels to the Times
says that it is rumored there that the
Germans are massing large forces on
the Dutch frontier. Replying to ques-
lions. the Dutch minister to Belgium
declared that whatever happened Hol-
land would maintain her neutrality I'M
swervingly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
CANCEL ALL SAILINGS
OF THE ALLAN LINE

Montreal. Aug. 1.-THE British admir-
atty has cancelled all transatlantic sail
ings OF the Allan Line steamers Alsa-
tian, Victorian and Corsican, and will
use the vessels to transport supplies and
troops, presumably from Canada to Eu-
rope, according TO announcement made
by the line today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
WARSHIPS FROM
T.BRITAIN AND
FRANCE SEEN
OFF NE. COAST

Newport, R. L., Aug. 11-Reports of
IA British cruiser and three French
wssships lurking off the coast of
southern New England were received
here tonight. Their names could not
be learned The English vessel was
sighted close to the Nantucket South
Shoals lightship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Me-, Au. 11.-Sailed; Str.
Glenbridge (Br). Chatham, n. B.
Schooners Sunlight from New York,
Halifax; Ruth Robinson (from do).
do; Luther T. Garretson. Novia Scotia
ports: Willis and Guy. Eastport.
Bangor, Aug. 11.-Sailed: Steamer
Fannie Hall, Orland and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
SPY ARRESTED BY
BELGIANS is VALUABLE

Brussels. via Paris and London, Aug.
1i-11.05 A. None of the spies arrested
by the Belgians in Ostend had in his pos
session plans indicating the hating
points of the German army on the march
to Paris. According to these Brussels
was to be reached Aug. 8 and Lille,
France, Aug. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
FOREIGN WARSHIP is
REPORTED IN NEW YORK

New York, Aug. IA foreign war;
ship. believed to be British, was re-
ported at 1870 o'clock off Atlantic
Highlands steaming into New York
harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

WAR ON MONTENEGRO
Washington, Aug. 1l.-Ofhcial
notice of Austria's declaration
of war on Montenegro was re-
ceived today by the State De-
partment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
TO RESUME EXPRESS
SERVICE IN FRANCE

Paris. Aug. Il, Via London, 1880 A.
M.-The Northern Railways Co. an
nounces that If circumstances permit
the express service from Paris to
Lille, Brussels, and Boulogne will be
resumed Wednesday. The company.
however, does not guarantee the SER
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
COBB SIGNS 3
YEAR CONTRACT
WITH The TIGERS

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 11.-Tyrus
Cobb, prize center fielder of the De-
troit American League team today set
at rest reports that he intended jump
ing to the Federal League by signing
contract TO play three more years
with the Tigers. The contract does not
contain the 10-days clause. Neither
does it carry an increase in his salary,
which is said to be $4,000 year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
THE LATEST BULLETINS
LUSITANIA SAFE

London, Aug. 1.-THE Cum
ard liner Lusitania which sailed
from New York early Wednes-
day morning, arrived safely in
the Mersey this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

The aggregate of livestock at Brighton
Waterfowl and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 1878, sheep 1857
calves 2625. hogs 14.T1s.
Last week: Cattle 1f44, sheep 5454
calves 2075. hogs l4,00s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
Brighton and WATERFOWL Live Stock
Market
Stock Yards Aug. II, 1914
MAINE.
At Brighton.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

At N. e. D. NJ. & w. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
ID TOUR DISTRICT
 IN SPECIAL TRAINS Industrial Leaders to Meet Here in OctOber-Arrange
 Programme

The programme and entertainment committee of the American Iron and Steel institute has begun work on the programme for the meeting here dur ing October, and upon the plan of en- tertainment for the industrial captains who will attend the sessions
 Judge Ebert H. Gary of the Steel corporation. who is chairman of the institute. will preside and will make one of his characteristic speeches. Judge Garys opinions expressed at meetings of the institute are looked forward to with wide interest in all iron and steel circles. James Bowron of this city, president of the Gulf States Steel company, will make an address, as will other local members. In addition it is understood that Will liam Randolph eHarst, who will attend the meeting, will be called upon for an address. Other members will read papers in connection with the iron and steel situation.
 The entertainment committee has not announced officially what will be of fered the expected 90 members of the institute who will invade Birmingham. However, it is unofficially known that the programme will consist of a trip over the district in special trains A banquet will be served to the mem- bers at the Tutwiler hotel, while in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

This is extremely important, not only from the standpoint of prevention. but also from treatment All the varieties of meningitis have symptoms and signs more or less alike. While a diagnosis of meningitis is usually easy, the differ entiation of the variety is difficult, if not impossible, by the symptoms and signs There is method, however
 which. in the majority of cases. not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
LOCAL PRODUCTS
 ID BE IN DEMAND The Attitude of Manager Lutz of American Steel
 and Wire Go.

If the war in Europe has scared the operators of the American Steel and Wire company, the activities of the
 plant at Fairfield do not indicate such a fact. Not since the plant has been
 placed in operation have the pay rolls been so completely filled, or the out
 put at so great an average. The state-
 ment is made that the entire capacity is being turned out on the day shift, and in addition almost the maximum
 of the night shift is being turned out.
 It is stated that the sales forces of the American Steel and Wire com-l
 pany with headquarters at Fairfield,
 after looking into the situation which
 faces the agricultural interests of the south, believe that no risk is being taken by the company in creating large amount of wire products for dis tributfon during the coming fall sea-
 son.
 Charles w. Lutz, manager of the
 Fairfield plant is very reluctant to make statements for publication. How ever, it is known that he is entirely optimistic over the situation and be- lieves that the European war will, in a measure create a stirring demand for American products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Fly MRS. J. n. REID

will send you invitations-that Is, the babies-when we are ready for you.
 No matter if 1t is trouble to do these things, it is wise to know these mothers who are so interested in their homes and little folks. and it sounds so good to hear proud father call over the phone to know what day he must bring his boy to the fair Just write us a card with the parents name and address and babys birthday, and the name and the year. and we will tell you when to come and when to weight. That is all you have to do for the Alabama State Fair baby show. There are quite a good many little folks of the same family entered in~ the several classes for prizes, and only one set of twins. We receive many letters with expressions from the family physician-"the finest he ever saw" He is a good doctor and knows how to hold his job with mama. Verify it is a hard matter to decide among the array of splendid little tots that are listed, for many have already called on us, and we speak With real knowledge.
 An interesting set of near 200 babies are on the way to the show already. and this is the programme for weighing them: Special-Under months. S37-Girls months to l year. S40-Boys 6 months to l year, Thursday Septem- Der 8
 Special B-Boys l year to years. Spe- cial C-Girls 1 year. to years, Thursday, September 10.
 S39-Girls years Go years. S41-Boys 2 years to years, Thursday, September 1T. And the prizes offered for the several classes:
 | Baby under months old, Jacobs high chair.
 Girl months to ] year, $5 awarded by
 Mr John S. Leedy. |. Soy 6 months to 1 year, $5 awarded by 1 Mir. J. H. Barr.
 Girl 1 year to years, s5, Commercial | Bank and Trust company | Boy year to years $5, Commercial
 Bank and Trust company | Girl to years, s5, Mir Erslzne Ram
 say
 1 Boy to 3 years, s5, Mr. Murray Brown. | Girl between and 4 years, s5 Equal 1 Suffrage league. | There are several boys entered between
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 WORKERS TO NEE?

The North Birmingham district of the Birmingham Sunday school association will hold its third quarterly meeting at the Thirty-fifth Avenue Presbyterian church this afternoon at o'clock Pres ident w. D. Moore of the district urges that all sunday schools send full repre- sentations to the meeting. The following programme has been arranged:
 p. m.-Prayer and song service. led by Rev. J. l.. Brittian.
 S:1O D. m.-"How to Win Souls Through Sunday School Teaching" Rev. J. T. Johnson
 3:20 D. m.-General discussion
 S:S0 D. m.-Song, selected.
 3:35 D. m.-"What Forward Steps Should the Schools Take Before Next Conven- tion.''
 3:50 D. m.-"What Forward Steps Will My School Take Before Next Conven- tion."
 D. m.-''The Teachers Qualifications, '' Rev Dean l.. Bond.
 4:1O D. m.-'The Teachers Preparation Rev. H. w. Head.
 APO D. m.-Song, selected.
 4:25 D. m.-Reports from the Sunday schools.
 4:s5 D. m.-Election of officers for the en- suing year.
 4:5O p. m.-selection of our next meet ing place.
 D. m.--Doxology.
 Prayer.
 At 415 o'clock the Teen Age division of the district will adjourn to the Park Avenue Baptist church for the transac- ton of business of importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
BOARD OF REVENUE
 COMPLETES DOCKET
Last of Default Tax Cases Entered. Will Take Up Solvent Credit
 Tax Next

Working until late hour last night, the board of revenue completed the dock eting of the default cases in the matter of the raised property assessments as submitted by Capt. J. Y. Allen. The board and the tax commissioner agreed on a basis of settlement and the entries were made accordingly. For the past sew eral weeks the board have been at work on the tax raise cases. having over 5000 cases on the docket. A large number of cases were settled by agreement, many went by default and others were heard by the board and adjusted.
 It is stated that as soon as Captain AL len completes the preparation of con- plaints large number of cases in the matter of solvent credits will be sub mitted to the board for it's consideration and adjustment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
BIRMINGHAM PARTY
 SAFE IN AMERICA
Robert JemisOn and Carlton Smith Party Reach
 New York

Mcs=a@es were received here yester- day of the safe arrival in New York on the Adriatic of MT and Mrs. Rob ert Jemison, sr, and members of the Carlton Smith party, composed of MT and Mrs. J. c. Whitfield. Mrs. Gather inc Erswell, Miss Catherine Kirllman, Mrs. Schillinger and her son. Louis Schillinger. Jr.. Miss Rose Owen Me David, Miss Leila Smith, Wallace Me Adory and Barney Crook. While the party are also MT and Mrs. Smith, who conducted the tour through Flu rope The party arrived in Paris two days after war was declared, and Wallace McAdory in q letter published last Sunday in The AgeHerald, gave a graphic description of the hardships suffered in Paris. He also related how other Birmingham people. residents now of Paris, helped their distracted oompatriots.
 Mr. and Mrs. Jemison were en route to Vienna to consult a specialist in reference to throat trouble of Mrs. Jemison. They were able to get no further than London, and remained there during the troublesome begin ming of the war. A London specialist was consulted by Mrs. Jemison and a gratifying result obtained. J. G. Whit field, one of the party to arrive yes terday, was quoted as saying that he never intended to leave America again.
 Mr. Jemison in a letter to relatives here said that he would not live in a country where King or Emperor ruled for any possible consideration as a republic was the only safe form of government
 The party is expected home within a day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

and years We will either have to just give him a baseball or call on another generous bachelor.
 Deep down in our hearts we like the baby show, though as the old darkey says. We will poke fun at it." It is a beautiful sight to see so many smiling faces, perfectly happy as long as their little bodies are comfortable and feel free from every thought of anything but now" They forget yesterday, and have never thought of tomorrow. But then the faces of the mothers all give another view to the scene. They are proud of their little folks, but their hands and hearts are full of their future: some of them were worn with duty, still full of hope for their charge. and some realize they can but do their best-and why worry?
 We have before us a message from a very young mother to Mrs Searight. who has been her friend. fearful tragedy in her life has snatched her babe from the mothers arms while too young for the babe to know, but circumstances made it best for the child. The child is safe with name of its adopted parents, but the mother peeps back, and her yearns for her very flesh and blood, and asks With pleading heart for it's safety now and forever. These are the mothers lines
 Please write and tell me how my babe did after being put on the bottle entirely. Is he well and how does the lady like him? Did the same lady keep him who first took him? What kind of religion do they have? Now the reason I ask this is I have always been a good Christian girl, and I will be one from now on; am going to live a straight Chris 1 tfan life from now on. l never expect to see or hear of my babe again but my hope of all hopes is to meet him in heaven.
 Tell her to rear him Christian if pos- sible, and please write this lonely girl a few lines of consolation at once
 FROM A LONELY ONE" This little babe will be among the bouncing baby boys at the fair. and we hope he will yield to a mothers prayers for his safety.
 "A womans love
 Is mighty, but a mothers heart is weak, And by it weakness overcomes."