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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
UNS0UCHT-F0R FAME OF
AARDENbURC, THE NEITHER
LANDS BROUGHT BY WAR

suffered too previously from the fire.
quent raids of the neighboring Client
ers. and too i'll supported the long in
ternecine wars waged in the days Of
Black Margaret, Countess of Flanders.
Aardenburg was no longer a COM
manding commercial city. St. Bavon's
church alone, repaired and restored
in 1853, more than sufficed for the
Catholic population of the Land of
Cadzand. 1t was accordingly divided
into two sections. the one serving ac-
lively as church. and the other as a
sort of open refuge for those who
needed shelter. 1t was very appro-
priately in this section Of ST. Bavon's.
known as the "Wandelkerk," that the
ladies of Aardenburg assembled last
August with their sewing machines
and bolts of ticking. to make straw
mattresses for those whose homes had
been destroyed and who singly or in
huddled groups crept over the border.
their lives uprooted by the catastrophe
which had overtaken them.
Then came the fall Of Antwerp. No
longer in little groups, but in great
masses the terrified, fleeing people
streamed into Aardenburg. ST. Ba-
von's would not begin to hold the 1.-THE
of those who arrived by train or tram,
on bicycles. by boat, in carts drawn by
dogs. or on foot. But St. Bavon's re-
manned the center of the truly remark
able relief work which the Aarden-
burgers undertook in that crucial hour,
when thousands upon thousands Of
war-driven women and children were
saved from death or worse at the hands
OF the despoilers of their homes. 1t is
still the center of this work, indefinite
ly lessened Of course by now. The
great nave, a conglomeration Of the
architecture of half dozen periods.
according to the whim Of him who res
stored or repaired it through the CEN
turtles, today still shelters a motI
gathering.
Those who are left, are those who
are helpiess-without money, work or
friends. Yet they are amazingly
cheerful. constantly testing at their
own plight and endearing themselves
in the hearts Of the natives Of the
Land Of Cadzand by their industry
and the pride with which they refuse
all but the official assistance NJ fhe
Relief Committee.
I cannot understand the ungener-
GUS criticisms Of the Belgians by my
countrymen in other parts Of the
Netherlands" one Of the women Of
Aardenburg, who had been most ef-
ncient in directing the relief work.
told The Associated Press. Here at
least. they have been wonderful. They
nave done everything themselves
everything down to the most mental
LABOR And many Of them are not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10

where either party in time of war is
ent ports for commerce in arms and am
munition and other contraband. More
over. the right of an American citizen to
sail on an unarmed and unresisting mer-
chant ship of any nationality in time OF
war is held by the President and his ad-
visers TO be an inalienable privilege
founded on the International law of CEN
turtles. The Presidents view is under
stood 10 be tina, a new weapon Of offence
in warfare can be introduced only if il is
made TO conform with the generally es-
tablshed rules OF international law ex-
listing. The conditions of war may
change. he has said. but not the rules
of war unless there is a general agree
ment among the nations which contribut-
ed to the making OF international law.
Must Have Guarantee
Mr.. Wilson. it became known. is not
opposed TO the idea of an investigation
or Diplomatic discussions Of cases in
dispute between Germany and the
United States. but feels that before
such a step can be taken, some guar
antee must be gwen that in the intrim
of discussion the lives of American cit
liens will not be jeopardized.
1t IS the repetition Of attacks on
American vessels or lives which the
President believes must be prevented
by ar assertion OF the rights of the
United States and the attainment Of
Germanys acouiescence in that point
- s,I- a.
on the subject can continue. The ante
cabled to Germany, il was said, au-
thoritativeiy, leaves room in many re-
spects for friendly reply. but contains
firm irsistence on the principles ex-
pressed IN the American notes of Feb.
10 and May 10.
The President has requested thar de-
tailed forecasts Of the note be not
printed in advance of the publication
Of the official text.
Il believe you are wrong and that
can convince you of it, Mr.. Bryan is
quoted as having said with smile in
his farewell interview with the Presi-
dent today. He told Mr. Wilson he be-
lieved he could be of service in the
country by securing an expression of
the peaceful desires of the nation and
help to prevent war.
, Later, when Mr.. Bryan's statement
appeared, comment in high oG cial
quarters still was friendly toward Mr.
Bryan personally. but sharp issue was
taken with his Interpretation Of wha.
the note TO Germany actuany contain
ed. II was declared by some Of those
officials familiar with the costents If
the document that it would not neces-
sarily lead to war and that such a
contingency could arise only if there
was a repetition of attacks or Ameri-
can lives and vessels. 1t is indicated
that failure to secure reparation for
the LuSitania-
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ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Aardenburg Province of Zealand,
The Netherlands. May 2o.-Not since
the thirteenth century. when it was a
leading harbor city and the main port
Of Northern Flanders, has this ancient
little town known such activity as
since the outbreak OF the European
war. Just over the Dutch line from
Belgium. Aardenburg has been the
first stopping place OF hundreds of
thousands of homeless fugitives-and
many of them have remained and still
remain. cared for by their hospitable
cousins of the Land of Cadzand." as
this portion of Flemish Zealand is
called by the natives.
Historically. war is neither new nor
strange to the Aardenburgers. From
the fifth century, when the Castle Of
Rodenburg. whence the town Of today
adopted its name, was one Of the
strongest places of the Lowlands. it
has been besieged more than a dozen
times, sacked on half dozen occasions
and burned at least thrice. Pillage
and destruction are family traditions
with the people OF the Land of Cad
zand. even so late as the conflict be-
tween Holland and Belgium, in 1880.
Consequently. when the Germans in
vaded Belgium, the Aardenburgers set
to work as their grandfathers had done
to prepare to receive the refugees, the
homeless, the wounded. the hungry,
desperate, pitiable fiotsam and jetsam
Of war, that drifted over the frontier,
dazed by the horrors they had looked
upon.
The church Of ST. Bavon was the
center Of these preparations oe the
Aardenburgers. st. Amandus, in the
year 633, laid the spiritual cornerstone
Of this ancient edifice by founding a
cloister at the then Rodenburg. In
$40, st. Eligius, who appears to have
been Of the church militant, first be-
sieged and conquered the place, and
then built it a church, ito the honor
and glory Of st. Bavon." BY the thir-
teenth century. Aardenburg had be-
come commercial center OF i'm
portance, with harbor that could ac-
commodate 50 ships-a great thing for
those days-and fittingly possessed two
chruches renowned throughout the
northern countries OF Europe for mira
cles said to have been performed in
their holy sanctuaries. Hither came
Philip the Fair Of France. drawn by
this reputation Of piety. In 1910, Ed
ward III. Of England followed the ex-
ample Of HE royal cousin Of France.
and 100 years later the fifth English
Edward paid q similar visit to Aarden-
burg.
BY the middle OF the XVII century,
however. only st. Bavon's church re-
manned: the other sacred ediflce had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
NATL GUARD
OF maine IS
PREPARED To
co TO FRONT
,Adjutant Gene raj De-
clares Mobile alton
and Equipment Or
ders Can Be Put in
Effect at a Moments
Notice

Whatever may be the condition in
military circles in other states. in
the National Guard Of the State Of
Maine a thorough preparedness ex-
lists which could not be bettered II it
we're known that the sons Of Maine
would be called to the front within
six months. This preparation is not
in anticipation of war within the i'm
mediate future nor in anticipation OF
trouble with any specific foreign ma
ton. but in anticipation Of any diff
ference which might arise between
the United States and any foreign
nation which would result in a clash
Of arms. So much has been written
by those who know and those who
do not know concerning the prepared
ness of the nation TO DO battle that
il is interesting to learn just how
well prepared Names guardsmen
really are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE HIRts
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Bankruptcy Proceedings. ~
Henry w. Bradley CO Hansor hi
filed a petition in bankruptcy in Il
United States district court. His Ii,
bilities are given as s744.74 and his al
sets as SIS, all OF which is claimed e,
empt. James B. Mountains of Bang
is attorney for the petitioner.
Abbott Schools 18th Commencemer
The 18th annual graduation exer
cises at Abbott School were he'll
Tuesday evening at Pennington. tn
program included an address by Az
gustus L. Abbott Of ST. Louis. ID
graduates were Charles L. Barton
Lowell. Mass; George X. Briggs 4
Brookline Mass: ]. Sumner Bucknaq
Jr.. or Portland. Kenneth Craig
Boston, Harold E Grover Of Ly
Mass: Russell E. Larkin Of Georgl
town, Mass. and Robert II. Roland
Nahant. Mass.
Third Daylight Break at Lewiston.
The third in a series Of bold da!
light breaks and robberies was cor
mitted Wednesday afternoon at D
home Of Napoleon Bazinet, % Waln
street, Lewiston. Entrance was forc
and though the thief or thieves d
tanned little booty. they ransacked
entire apartment. There Is no n
to the persons who committed
crime and though the affair happens
in broad daylight, no one was Sc
about the premises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
WINDSOR

SOCTH-G. W. Soper who passed
the winter in Winthrop, has returned
to his farm here.
Mrs. NJ. J. Mosher was in Augusta
Thursday.
W. L. Pratt and W. T. Cole were
III Augusta on business Friday.
Mrs. David Given and daughter,
Miss Edith. were in Augusta one day
recently.
Master Lore Ford. Jr. is a guest al
D. A. Ridley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. D. Starrett and Miss
Ruth Vaughan of Warren were guests
of relatives here recently.
MIR. and Mrs. Lyman Abbott of
BTookline and Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews
of Brocton with chauffeur were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Dunton recently.
Mrs. D. A. Ridley. Mrs. Almena
Moody, Mrs. Edwin Bullock and Mrs.
B. o. Moody attended the meeting Of
the Unity Club with Mrs. W. W. His
Ter Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
SCHOONER Goes
TO Relieve THE
M'mILLhN PARTY
OF EXPLORERS

New York. June s-The three-masted
schooner George B. Cluett with crew
of eight and provisions enough for two
years, sailed tonight for Etah. Green
land, to relieve the Mcmillan party.
which was sent out two years ago to ex-
plore Crocker Land. the existence or
which Rear Admiral Peary believed he
had discovered. Captain H. c. Pickles
is in command Of the Cluett.
After brief stop at Boston the Cluett
will go directly to the hospitals OF the
Grenfell association on the coasts OF
Nova Scotia and Labrador. where she
will discharge part Of her cargo. At one
of these points she will find DR.. E. Q.
Hovey of the American Museum OF Nat
ural History. W .hich financed the McMil-
Ian expedition. and will then proceed to
Etah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10

This is said to be the first instance
in which the American flag has been
used By a transatlantic steamer Of
belligerent nationality since President
Wilson's note to England on the sub
jec:. which was provoked by the Lu-
s!tania's use of the flag last Febru-
airy.
Among the 80 passengers on the
steamer. all of whom were men who
had crossed 10 England as horsemen
and had been given free transporta-
ton on the return. were 90 Americans.
A small party of these said they tried
10 remove the flag from the Colonian's
staff. lying awake two nights for the
purpose but the watchfulness of the
crew frustrated their attempts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10

London. June 9. $50 P. M.-Oficial
announcement was made today by
Secretary of the Admiralty Balfour that
a German submarine had been sunk
and that six of her officers and p mem
bers of her crew had been captured.
Treatment Of Prisoners
Mr.. Balfour announced also that Ger
man submarine prisoners hereafter
shall be accorded treatment identical
with all other German prisoners in
England.
Mr.. Ralfour failed to state when or
where the German submarine was
sunk. He merely said it had been sunk
recently.
In announcing the revision OF the
policy regarding the treatment of Ger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10

The June session of the probate
court held Tuesday at Auburn was
one OF the busiest Of the year. Judge
Morrill, allowed Is wills and appointed
10 administrators. The total value Of
the estates considered is estimated at
$133,125. Of which $104.se5 is to be
disposed Of by wills. The largest es-
tate considered was that Of volney A.
Deane Of Leeds. estimated at $50, 900.
One guardian was appointed. The
estate Of volney A. Deane of Leeds.
according to his will. is to be used all
most entirely for the maintenance Of a
free High school at Leeds. In his
VIII Mr.. Deane named Samuel H.
AeEsoW - executor but Mr.. Morrow
died before Mr.. Deane and the latter
made no change in his will. There
fore Dole B. Wiley appeared and asked
Judge Morrill, to appoint him ad-
ministrator Of the estate with the will
snnezed. This wns done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
Charles Fish Of Brunswick.

Charles Fish. from 1882 to 1906
principal of the Brunswick High school
died Tuesday noon. age 81 years. MI.
Fish was born in Lincoln. Sept. 2, 1882,
the son of Ira and Abra Hayes Fish.
He graduated from Bowdoin College in
1865 and three years later received
the degree of A. NJ. from his alma
mater. From 1866 until 1871 he was
principal of Washington Academy. The
next three years he was principal Of
the HallowelI Classical School and
from 1875 till 1882 was principal Of the
High school at Old Town. He went to
Brunswick in 1882 where he had since
resided. Since retiring from the
principalship of the High school he
had done some private teaching but
had paid especial attention to his gar
den, his small market garden being one
of the finest in town. A widow. a
daughter. Miss Mary Fish and two
sons, Fred and Ralph, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
BRITISH ST'M'R
LADY SALISBURY
IS TORPED0ED

London. June 3, 1925 p M.-The
British steamer Lady Salisbury was
torpedoed by a German submarine
this morning and sent to the bottom.
The Lady Salisbury. collier, is
said TO have been torpedoed without
warning near the Harwich lightship.
She sank in five minutes
OF the crew OF IS. Is we're rescued.
The chief officer was killed and two
men are missing.
The Lady Salisbury was Of $50
tons and 235 feet long. She was built
in 1890 and owned in Newcastle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
SHIPPING NEWS

Bangor. Ne. June e.-Arrived: Schoon-
ed Katherine. Boston.
Sailed: Schooner Andrew Nebinger.
New York.
Machiasport. Me. June a.-Sailed:
Schooner W. r. Perkins. New York.
Portland. Ne, June s.-Arrived: Steam
er Coban Br). sydney. c. B.: schooner
Railroad, Oceanville.
Sailed: Steamer Nellore tBr). New
port News: schooners Jennie A. Stubs
from ST. John. y. b.. New York:
Ceorgietta tfrom SULLIVAN. Boston; E.
T. Hamar, Southwest Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
bal FOUR ANNOUNCES SINKING
0F SUBMARINE six OF GERMAN
OFFICERS AND THE CREW CAPTURED

man submarine prisoners, Mr.. Baifour
said:
While this does not change BRUSH
opinion as to the character OF the acts
in which these persons are concerned
it must be remembered that suoma-
rine attacks on defenseless vessels are
not the only violations Of the laws OF
humanity Of which the Germans are
guilty, and the government is. there
fore, of the opinion that the submarine
problem cannot be isolated and that
the general question of responsibility
should be reserved until the end OF the
war"
Mr.. Balfour added that the govern
ment's decision would be communicat-
ed to Germany through the American
embassy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
LANE DECLARES
CABINET A UNIT
BEHIND WILSON

New York. June San honorary degree
OF doctor Of laws was conferred upou
franklin K. Lane. secretary Of the inte-
nor. by New York University a. tits
commencement exercises Today.
While at the exercises. Secretary Lane
said In reply to questions that rumor.
OF further designations from the Presf-
dents cabinet were without the slightes,
foundation.
Then that means that with the excep.
ton Of Mr.. Bryan the cabinet il solidly
behind the President in his present policy
in the international situation?" he Wa
asked.
Absolutely" he replied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
THE CHARLTON
TRIAL DELAYED
WITH TALESMEN
SERVING IN WAR

Brescia. Via Chiasso TO Paris. June
9.-11 P. Moving to the fact that
all the talesmen on the three jury
lists are now serving al the front the
assiZe court has been unable to sit.
il is expected that the trial at Como
next month OF Porter Charlton, an
American charged with the murder of
his wife, will have to be postponed On
account of a lack of jurors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
ITALY SEES FAILURE
OF ULTRA-PACIFICIST
POLICY OF SEC'Y BRYAN

Milan. via Chiasso to Paris, June g.
uo.eo P. M).-The resignation Of Secre-
tary Of State Bryan produced a profound
impression here. The newspapers see In
the retirement Of Mr.. Bryan the failure
OF the "ultra-pacifcist policy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
BRYAN States Two Chief
Points Of Difference lie
Found with Pres. Wilson

hope Of securing such an expression
Of public sentiment as will support
the President in employing these rem
edies II, in the future. he finds il con-
sistent with his sense OF duty to fav-
or them"
Secretary Bryan said. in giving out
his statement, that while it mentioned
only two points of difference he re-
served any others for presentation in
the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
Boy Run Over BY Automobile.

Pierre, the 4-year-old son Of Phil
lippe Dupont Of New Auburn. was run
over Tuesday by an automobile.
owned by DIR. A. A. Cobb and driven
by Albion Cobb. He was hurried to q
hospital, where careful examination
failed to find injuries more serious
than bruises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
C0ASTINC STR
GERTRUDE AND
HER CREW LOST

Liverpool. June 2. 2.12 P. M.-The
coasting steamer Gertrude. 353 tons.
was sunk off the Irish coast on Sun
Gay in collision with the alderman
liner City OF Vienna. The Gertrude's
crew Of nine were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
ITALIAN A|RSH|P
CATCHES ON FIRE
BELIEVE CREW SAFE

Rome. June 9. Via Paris. 2.lo P. NJ.
An Italian dirigihle which made an
attack on the Austrian port of Fiume
yesterday caught fire and was lost.
The crew is believed to have been
saved and captured by the Austrians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
OFFICIAL WASHINGTON
Continued from PAGE II

Mr.. Bryan left the state department
shortly after O'Clock. The note Was
put on the telegraph wires at O'Clock
"hen MI. Bryan's resignation went
into effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
B0WD0|N CONFERENCE.
OF THE FREE BAPTIST
UNDERSTANDING

Gardiner, Me-, June 9.-(Special).A
The Bowdoin Conference of Fres
Baptist churches met in annual SEE.
sion Wednesday at the Gardiner Frss
Baptist church. There was a good
attendance and the delegates bega,
to rive early. The program opened
at $50 o'clock with devotional ser.
vices led by Rev. S. W. Brown q!
Richmond, and was followed by an
address of welcome by Rev. F. c
Wright, D. D., pastor of the church
On account Of the inability Of E. B.
Tetley to be present at the morning
session the business meeting was
postponed until afternoon. At II
II o'clock Rev. Edgar T. iPtts Of Lis.
bon Falls preached the conference SER
mon. The ladies of the church serv-
ed a fine dinner to the delegates. On
the dinner committee were Miss Addie
Berry. Mrs. Rose Spaulding, Mrs.
Plympton. Mrs. Bert Smith. Mrs
George Jordan. Mrs. G. L. McKenney
Mrs. Joann Trafton.
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session opened with
meeting of the Woman's Missionary
Society at which How a Sunday
school can promote social and mis-.
slonary activities" was discussed BY
! Miss Chase. Mrs. Tubbs and Miss
Storey. A letter from Miss Daniels
and a report from Harpers Ferry BY
Mrs. Anthony closed the meeting
Rev. J. G. Osborne of Lewiston spoks
on Our Rural Communities, an
I What Can Be Done for Them"
question box on proper forms ~
amusement for the church was an n-|
teresting feature, many participating
Then followed the conference busi-I
ness, roll call OF churches, reading III
records. appointment Of committed
and offerings for conference expensesI
Supper was served at six In the YES;
Try. - ssss.s!
In the evening a hearty praise -
vice was followed by an intereSf
discourse by Arthur S. Phelps, d.
Of Waterville, his topic being "A H
vest OF the Stars" Special music VI
rendered by Benjamin Stuber. Mi.dss
Wadsworth. Ruth Trafton and Horas
Parlin. The conference will conclu6
today.
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L. S. FLAG USED BY A
BRITISH COMMANDER

Continued From Page Onel
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NOTE Is KINDLY

Continued from Page One.)
La Junta tribune., 1915-10-09
HIGH SCHOOL e0LUlug:
By r-rs<y y. L@~i..,
High srhao, Is. Aprs.ates..

A practice game OF football Vas
played at Pastime Park last nAtur-
day afternoon between sha hixh
school team and the Santa ~ Ap-
prentices. The result vas ; vfr4ory
for the apprentices BY . seoee u IS
to 0. The game VAS well played from.
start to finish. the apprentices max
ing three touchdowns in the firs,
half and only one in the last. Both
organization showed the efferA scs
the training which they have had
since the opening OF the season. The
high school boys. however. we're
handicapped from the standpofnt OF
weight, as the apprentices have q
heavy team this year, and With 4,
have developed a stronger team than
In the past few seasons. The high
school was little up in the air dur
ing the first half. but in the lAss they
settled down TO consistent playing.
and as result only one Touchdown
was made in the last period Of the
game
Credit should be given to the man
ner in which the high school playee
agains; such odds Their playing was
at all times good and something for
them to be proud of. even IL tAey
did come out on the short end OF
the score. Saturdays game bore out
the fact tha, the La Junta high school
has the material for 4 good team this
year. a team that will be . credit To
the high school.
Coach Berry has the squad work
ing hard. and the team has been
rounding into shape for the game
this Saturday =, Rocky Ford. Ev-
eryone on the team has been work
ing hard. and rs . result the hoys arr
expected TO make q good showing in
this game. The game At Rocky Ford
viii be only practice game. - The
regular league schedule does no,
open till October 18th