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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-18

as an entrance was effected. The gate
was then unlocked and S. Hester, a
night guard, came forward, but he
was Immediately covered and ordered
to throw up his hands. Half way up
the steps 1 was halted while half a
dozen men rushed by me and made a
dash for Franks room. One of the pris-
oners who witnessed this scene declar-
ed that four men took Frank by his
arms and legs while a fifth grabbed
him by the hair and he was dragged
out and bumped down the stone steps.
While looked on Frank did not utter
a word, but apparently was suffering
intensely and groaned from pain in
ficted in handling him in his wounded
condition. The affair was all over
within five minutes, it seemed to me.
During the entire time | was hand
cuffcd and under guard. When the
crowd brought Frank down and start
ed off, l asked the fellow who had
snapped the handouts to unlock them,
but he laughed and said if would ac-
company them they would take off the
irons.
1.-THE whole procedure was we'll or
gained and methodical and only a few
words were spoken. That evidently was
agreed upon. A leader did all the talk
ing. Only two of the men were masked,
but l did not recognize any of them.
Just as they started off the leader said:
Now, boys, for the swamp Then, in
less time than it takes to tell it, they
were off and l could see the lights
flashing as they went over the hill to-
wards Mcriwether"
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for the timely arrival, ., @
=; set of, Of t buildings must hs avss,sasea,
1t was the damage was ~. Gone.
WAYNE

NORTH-Mr. and Mr., n
are entertaining Miss Hs,. ~ a. Ia
Boston. Mass. Moore
. Miss Ida Richards of Bos,o, ;.
is the guest Of her parents Mad
Mrs. Walter Richards. MI. a,
Nahum HUFF and daughter D.
Percy Allen and Mr.. and M, '.s'ricl
started for Boston Monday Sishop
Huff's new auto. 10 VI
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis q, ;.
field are guests of Mr.. and NJ. Aa,II
ter Richards. a WI
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ham =.
ton and two sons, Mr.. and NJ, - ~
Smith Of Fayette, Mr.. and Mr.
Campbell on son Guy. were en,..
ed at tea by Mr.. and Mrs. ny
Hewey. S'uls
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Giles hav.
turned from a visit with tha,,
Howard in Brockton, Mass.
Willard Macomber Of Pittsa.,s .
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs y
Stevens Monday. He is also -
of his cousin, G. N. Lane and co.
Phyllis Ward passed TUESDAY -
her aunt, Miss Jennie Lane, at Kss
Hill.
Mrs. Bessie Dickinson and dau,a,
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. I
Lucas Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-18
American Government, However, Calls on Ger
many for Statement as to Conduct of Future
Naval Operations

diplomatic negotiation and it entirely
concurs with the suggestion OF the I'M
perial government that the simplest
way would be to agree, as proposed in
our note, that each of the two govern
ments designate an expert and that
the two experts jointly fix the amount
Of indemnity for the vessel and any
American property which may have
been sunk with her., to be paid by the
Imperial German government when as
certained as stated in your note. 1t is
assured that the arrangement will in
clude some provision for calling in an
umpire in case the experts fail to
agree.
THE government Of the United States
notes that your suggestion is made
with the express reservation that a
payment under this arrangement would
not constitute an admission that
American rights had been violated,
but would be regarded by the Imperial
German government merely as fulfill
ing duty or policy founded on exist
ing treaty stipulations. A payment on
this understanding would be entirely
acceptable to the government of the
United States provided that the ac-
ceptance Of such payment should like
wise be understood to be without preju-
dice to the contention Of the govern
ment of the United States that the
sinking Of the Frye was without legal
justification, and. provided also that
an arrangement can be agreed upon
for the immediate submission to arbi-
tration Of the question sof legal justi-
fication. insofar as it involves the in
depreciation Of existing treaty stipu-
lations.
There can be no difference Of opinion
between tho two governments as to the
desirability Of having the question a true
intent and meaning Of their treaty stipu-
lations, determined without delay. and
to that end the government Of the United
States proposed that the alternative sug-
geston Of the imperial German govern
ment. also be adopted. so that this ques-
ton of treaty Interpretation can be SUBJ
mitted forthwith to arbitration pursuant
to article SO of The Hague convention
for the pacific settlement of international
disputes. In this way both the question
of indemnity and the question of treaty
Interpretation can promptly be settled,
and it will be observed that the only
change made in the plan proposed by the
| imperial German government is that in
stead of eliminating either one of its
alternative suggestions they are both
given effect in order that both of the
questions under discussion may be dealt
with at the same time.
IF this proposal proves acceptable to
| the imperial German government, it will
be necessary also to determine whether,
pending the arbitral award, the imperial
German government shall govern its ma
val operations in accordance with its own
Interpretation, or in accordance with the
Interpretation maintained by the United
States as to the obligations imposed by
their treaty stipulations; and the gov
eminent of the United States would be
glad to have an expression Of the views
of the imperial German government on
| this point.
| (Signed) LANSING"
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EFFICIENCY AT MUSTER
Continued from Page y

OF the regulations by a comparatively
new organization. This company has
progressed so rapidly and the men are
SO interested In their work that they
are able to come into action, from
command action front. in ~ seconds.
The approximate time employed in ex-
ecuting this command in the regular
service is II seconds, and the boys are
in hopes to clip of few seconds or
more before they return home.
The Battalion Drill
From 9 to 9.45 A. NJ, battalion close
order drill and instruction for all COM
pany musicians in blowing calls and
In flag signalling. The battalion drill
although not very spectacular is a
thoroughly essential one and has a
business-like appearance This Is q
drill where the three majors Of the
regiment with their staff, non-c COM
missioned star and orderlies, take
their respective commands Of four
companies each and drill in the school
OF the battalion which consists of
companies in line, companies in line
OF squads. companies front, column of
companies and companies in column of
squads.
Sergeant Fortier, detailed from the reg
ular service. was in charge Of the COM
pany musicians instructing them in blow
ing calls on the bugle and wig-wag Sig
mailing. and the men showed a marked
adaptability to the reading Of the signals
from the flag. This is very interesting to
observe and mysterious in execution.
Musician Bartlett Of G Co., Bangor, act
cd as nag man while the men drawn in
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Text of Note

The note is regarded as putting the
noted case we'll on the way to a settle
ment. 1t is addressed by Secretary
Lansing to Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin. and follows:
You are instructed to present the
following note to the German minis
ter for foreign affairs:
Under instructions from my govern
ment, 1 have the honor to inform Your
Excellency. in reply to your note of July
30 In regard to the claim of reparation
for the sinking of the William P. Frye,
that the government of the United States
learns with regret that the objections
urged by it against the submission of this
case to the prize court for decision have
not commended themselves to the impe-
rial German government. and it equally
regrets that the reasons presented by the
imperial German government for sub
hitting this case to the prize court have
failed to remove the objections OF the
government of the United States to the
adoption of that course. AS this disa-
greement has been reached after the full
presentation Of the views Of both govern
ments in our previous correspondence, a
ton in dispute would doubtless be I'M
profitable, and the government of the
United States therefore welcomes Your
Excellency's suggestion that some other
way should be found for settling this
case.
The two methods Of settlement propos-
ed as alternative suggestions in Your Ex-
cellency's note have been given careful
consideration and it is believed that if
they can be combined SO that they may
both be adopted they will furnish a sat
isfactory basis for the solution of the
questions at issue.
THE government Of the United States
has already expressed its desire that
the question Of the amount of indem-
nifty to be paid by the Imperial Ger
man government under it's admitted
liability for the losses of the owners
and captain on account of the destruc-
ton Of the Frye should be settled by
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Maine UNDERTAKES |
MEET At BANGOR Fn||
THEIR 18TH ANNUN

Bangor. Me-. Aug. 17..Maine uM.
takers are now arriving in Bansc,
the 18th annual convention Of the MI
Undertakers' Association, which i
open in G. A. r. hall Wednesday hr
noon at 10 o'clock, and if the weatle
fair will probably be the largest y
held in this State. AS one Of the
committee said Tuesday, a lot der
on the weather, for decisions about
ing will doubtless be made on the u
of the sky; if promising rain. many
liable to cancel their arrangements
This convention is more than
assembly of men engaged In the
profession for the purpose Of havn
good time-it is in reality school d
struction for undertakers who an
small towns and do not have the bensil|
if witnessing autopsies and demonsu
lions in hospitals such as undertaaa
in the larger cities of the State have u
this reason undertakes from the small
towns of the State are planning to q
tend with a view to improving their y
portunities in their work, and 1t Is
pected to be valuable session.
At $50 P. NJ. there will be
banquet in I. o. o. F. hall, with ~
of good things to eat and the ladies q
invited. At the banquet Mayor Ro
irsun of Bangor. DR.. Hills of the Bal
cor State hospital, Rev. Ashley
smith of the Universalist church. D
Everett T. Nealey and DR.. Harry .
Mcneil, Bangor medical examiner, al
members of the association Will CIV
short talks.
On Thursday morning Prof Robbls
will lecture and demonstrate and
1890 o'clock the members will take th
cars to Hurrah's Nest at H1neden O
the Penobscot, where Mra e. WI
serve dinner. After this, a. st1 ~
the invitation, the members may
themselves by throwing rocks into3
Penobscot or stroll the shore. cE ~
cars to Riverside park and enjoy q
good vaudeville performance, O.
the jitney cars to Winterport ~
of which will take them to Bangor.
time to take the evening trains hon
The local committee of arransens
composed of Finnigan Bros. Gaaen
Pond and Ralph B. White Of Ban
and Wood & Huggard Of Brewer,1
working hard to make this event ORG
the best in the history Of the ASSOC
ton. 34i. -
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SLAYTON TALKS
OF FRANK CASE

San Francisco. Aug. 17.-In an ad-
dress today to the San Francisco Gen.
ter of the California Civic League,
former Governor John Nj. Slaton of
Georgia, who committed the sentence
of Leo NJ. Frank from death to life
imprisonment, declared he would pre-
fer to have Frank lynched by mob
than to have him hanged by judicial
mistake; because "one reached the
soul OF civilizations; the other merely
reached the body"
Mr. Slaton's address was delivered
In the presence of the majority of
members OF California supreme court
and other prominent persons.
Continued Mr.. Slaton said: mo
wonder 1t is difficult to open the ears
Of Georgians to reason. They forget
the identity of the offender in the
magnitude Of the offense.
There were many good people-as
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STATEMENT BY
SEC'Y DANIELS

Washington, Aug. 17.-Secretary
Of the Navy Daniels tonight issued
a formal statement denouncing the
lynching of Leo. NJ. Frank as the
worst blot on the name of Georgia
and declaring that it would be
more sincerely condemned in the
South than in any other part Of
the republic.
mo man is safe when a mob
takes the law in its own hands,"
said the statement. ~ have no
doubt the governor Of Georgia will
employ every possible agency to
discover the mob murderers and
bring them to trial and punishment.
The case has become one Of ma
ton wide interest and the eyes of
the civilized world, standing aghast
at the crime Of the mob will look
to Georgia to punish the Grimm
ais"
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE
MARKET DISORDERS
Continued from Page y

toned as the maximum length Of the
loan. In some circles publication of
the proposal was regarded as a feel
er for financial opinion as to the de-
STABILITY of financing a loan for 10
Years. In previous foreign loans the
term has been short.
The outstanding fact at the close
Of today's exchange markets was the
imperative and immediate need for a
loan of not less than $300,O0O,OOO to
restore rates to normal. There was
every indication that unless some ac-
ton of this sort were speedily taken
sterling. francs and lires would be
still further deprecated.
Markets Have Easier Tone
The exchange markets were quieter
today than yesterday. Depreciation of
foreign money extended virtually
throughout the entire list embracing
reichsmarks and Spanish pesotas
which fell to new low records. In
the opinion Of some bankers a great
deal of the activity and weakness was
attributed to the speculative opera
tons Of dealers.
The arrival here for Great Britain's
account, OF approximately 100000
gold coin from Ottawa had no effect
whatever on rates. The amount was
regarded as insignificant in the light
Of Europe's big obligations here which
American manufacturers pressed for
payment. This shipment took the un-
usual form Of Japanese yen. Nor was
the market buoyed by repetition Of
yesterdays reports that more gold
was enroute from Australia and South
Africa.
Exchange rates opened at about
yesterdays low figures. Pounds ster-
ling were quoted at AGA to 4.65; francs
opened at 6.04 and later dropped to
COS Tires. opening at 5.64. went down
to 6.e6 before the close reichsmarks,
on Hamburg and Berlin fell to 81, a
new low record: Spanish pesetas. quo
ted two days ago at 1905. dropped to
$780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-18

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE American
reply to Germany's last note on the
sinking Of the American sailing ship
William P. Frye. made public here to-
day by the state department, accepts
the proposal that damages be fixed by
a mixed commission and that the dis
puted treaty provisions be submitted to
arbitration at The Hague, but calls on
Germany for a statement, meanwhile.
as to whether she intends to conduct
her future naval operations in accord
ance with her Interpretation Of the
Russian American treaty or those Of
the United States.
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after q "once-over" by the medical
men they are convinced that there is
no cause for alarm and are sent on
their way feeling better than normal
in spirits at least. Only one case is
now in the hospital and that was not
developed through any work connected
with the duties of soldier. The doc
tors say he will be all right in a couple
Of days.
Some Reeent Appointments
Following is a list of recent appoint
ments in the Guard by Col. Hume:
HEADQUARTERS 2ND INFANTRY.
N. G. S. NJ.
Augusta. Aug. 16, 1915
General Orders No. s.
l. The following appointments in
the Headquarters Company and Sup
ply Company, Second Infantry are an
nounced:
Color-Sergeant Lyman H. Doughraty
as commissary sergeant; Private
Thomas E. Sherbourne, Co. NJ, as COL
or-sergeant.
2. They will be obeyed and respect
ed accordingly.
BY order of Col. Hume,
FRANK E. DRAKE,
Captain End Inf, Adjutant.
Co. M Wins Ball Game
In the afternoon a ball game was
played between NJ of Augusta and H
Of Waterville resulting in victory for
NJ Co. to the tune of II to 4. The bat
terry for Augusta was Gillespie and
Bryant with Capt. Perley on the
mound in the last inning; battery for
H Co.. Gastonguay and O'Donnell, with
Lieut.. Murray in the box the last in
ming. The features Of the game were a
three-sack drive by Niles and the
pitching Of Capt. Perley.
Lieut.. Farnum Features
Immediately after supper officers call
was sounded and a ready response by
the company commanders and battal-
ion officers was made, all assembling in
front of the colonels quarters and were
addressed by Lieut.. Farnham on the
subject Of the practice march, taking
up in detail the essential points cover
ing such marches, regarding amount
of baggage allowed officers in trans.
portation, amount of rations for the
men and field cooking equipment, the
new issue for this item being used for
the first time.
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DECLARE THE PRISON
OFFICERS BLAMELESS

Milledgeville, Ga. Aug. 17-Prison
officials here are held to be blameless
in connection with the kidnapping of
Leo NJ. Frank from the state prison
farm in a statement given out today
by r. E. Davidson, chairman of the
state prison commission.
Some comment was heard here to-
day as to why the lynchers had to
deal with only five men-the warden,
superintendent. two guards and
"trusty."
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VENIZELOS TO FORM
NEW GREECE CABINET

London. Aug. 7.-Q115 P. Milking
Constantine Of Greece has requested
Eleutherios Venizelos to form new
cabinet and the former premier has ask
ed four days in which to consider the
situation before reaching a decision, ac-
cording to an Athens dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph Co.
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MRS. FRANK HEARS
OF THE LYNCHING

Leo Frank received the news that her
husband had been lynched in man.
ner that led those present to believe
that she had been expecting it. She
was preparing to go to an uncle's
home at Athens, Ga, when she was
told what had occurred. She is re-
ported bearing up well.
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,oos 90 Lwhc disagreed with me be-
cause, they said. l set aside the YER
dict of a jury and interfered WIN the
functions Of q duly exercised court OF
law. But when these people ma out
the truth Of the Frank case. their
general condemnations Of men will
turn to general approval and they Will
know that 1 saved the state from
stain which never could have been
eradicated."
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BRITISH TRANSPORT
is SUNK WITH go
Continued from Page y

developments in the situation, however.
The Italians. according to kilograms from
Rome have commenced another general
offensive against the Austrians, but there
has been no news of moment from any of
the other fronts.
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RUMAN|A, BULGARIA
and GREECE ARE MAKING
MILITARY PREPARATIONS

Rome, Aug. T.-(via Paris. 5.35 P. M.).-
Reports received by the Italian govern
ment from Rumania, Bulgaria and
Greece show that military preparations
in those countries are being carried on
with intense activity.
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SUMMER COLON4
SHOCKED BY NH
MODELS P0Sn

York Beach. Me-, Aug. H.-IhA
summer colony at Ogunquit, swh3e
just along the shore from heTs ..
to be shocked. Women have b9Sn
nude for art classes on the Perkfn4
rocks. The art teacher admits that
model has twice posed, undraped, o.
times when he was absent from his Cyl
At all other times, SO he says. the MOI
els have worn clothing.
Most of the blame for the talk wh.l
new permeates the resort is laid at "
Father Neptune's door. The artist Il
plains that the art classes, which Y
held on Perkins Cove lodges, were l'']
ed, together with the model. TO mo'e
a high point on the rocks by the Y
croachment Of the tide. From the nisD
point the model and the students -
be seen from some of the neigno"
cottages and nimble tongues soon sp'',
the story broadcast. 1t has caused
mated chattenng on verandas all a'
the shore.
Also Ogunquit lobstermen' pnIs
their humble craft on the ne@sl
waters have been distracted. WNe' |
the lobstermen think that model -
ing is no part of a respectaole ~
sterman's business and they don't U"
itate to say SO.
There was so much talk in ogun s.SI
last year that it is said that the =.
model left with the DECLARATION
wouldn't ever come back to su'H
town.
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A Titled Model

A 1915 model was Baroness
Freytag of Germany. Her .rA
Lieut.. Won Freytag, has been ri "a
a French captive. Another moo'
succeeded the baroness. - an
On three sides Of Perkins eo .,.sy
cottages Of summer residents D.
of national fame. other notao'ss M
cupy cottages in other paris ~ .,,.k
town or patronize the Ogunqun nv M.
Among the cottagers or ho'e, ~ 4
rons of the community are su ri.
Pres. Dewitt Hyde OF Bo"oo', IN
lege, Pres. William F. slocum = usr
College of Colorado, Pres. f. :. .ayc,
of Atlanta University; John nen nren.
Bangs, the humorist; Victor ~ .,.r %
ner, the artist, who put the anu.1 III.
the nickel: Charles H. Woodou' .,,tia;
marine artist; Joseph B. Davo a:.s;e.,;
Judge Fred A. Maynard OF No. "A 3
J. Moses Perkins. e. r. 10Y
NJ. Jacobs.
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LEO M. FRANK HANGED
BY HIS KIDNAPPERS

CONTINUED from Page One)
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~" SacCo Wu6T0 6Oul0 ln0 Officers
brought their own horses to camp and
many OF them very valuable and hand
some beasts. The average weight Of the
horses is between 900 and 1000 pounds.
The Post Exchange
The Post Exchange in charge Of Capt.
Stiles. Is we'll patronized institution.
Here the men can purchase the best
cream, pastry. candy, smoking materi-
OF things at downtown prices. ice
al. sodas. ETC., and the men are de-
lighted with the arrangement. Lieut..
Enright. who conducts this depart
ment for the past few musters, was
relieved. to take up the duties Of his
position in the LIST Battalion. Lieutenant
Enright is one Of the best informed
military men in the State and knows
his book in good shape. ranking the
highest in the correspondence course
as carried on during the intrim of en-
campments.
Among the staff Of the Commander
in-chief present during the entire tour
are Major Lucian w. Blanchard, Judge
Advocate and Major Frederick Bogue,
aide de-camp.
During the first days in camp there
is general rush to the hospital for
some little imaginary ailment or 9TH
~ that rockies think posses them, but