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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
STATISTICS SHOW LESS COTTON
CONSUMED THAN 4 YEAR AGO

Washington. Feb. 15-Cotton exports
were beyond normal proportions during
January. The quantity was more than
3ro0pD bales greater than last year. &C
cording 70 the monthly report OF the CEN
sus bureau issued today. Cotton uEed
was less than the usual January total,
as mao fewer spindles were operated
during the month Manufacturing estab-
lishments held less cotton Jan. q than
they did a year ago, but in Independent
warehouses the quantity on hand was
greater by 1890 bales.
Exports included 1854 bales to the
United Kingdom; 2l79a2 bales to Italy;
ee.9l3 bales TO Germany; 1881 bales to
France, and 39-.8i5 bales to all other
countries. The total exports for the six
months ending January q were 251, 900
bales less than during the period last
year
Cotton used during January was 49,
81 bales exclusive Of linters, compared
with 517,z9 in January last year. the
census bureau announced today. Cotton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
RICHMOND

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Pratt of North
Yakima, Wash, We're recent guests oI
Mr. and Mrs Henry c. Reed.
George ". Greene has returned
home after passing the winter with
relatives in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Sarah r Hathorne was the
guest Of her brother, Arthur Run
nells at Hallowell recently.
Fred Call of Gardiner passed Sun
day with relatives in town.
Charles Potter. accompanied by his
sister. Miss Elizabeth Potter, arrived
from Providence, r. J., last week. Miss
Potter will be the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Potter for a few weeks.
Robert Stewart arrived from Milo
Saturday evening after being in the
woods for the past three months.
Clifford Lukings was a visitor in
Waterville Saturday.
About twenty accompanied the bas-
ketball team to Gardiner Saturday
evening. The local team lost by b
score of 40 to 10.
The Epworth League of the Metho-
dist church held a Valentine Social at
Curtis Hall, Monday evening. After a
short program the evening was given
to playing games Of various kinds in
keeping with the season Of the year.
Candy and popcorn was on sale dur
ing the evening.
Noble Maxwell returned Saturday
from Boston.
Town meeting will be held March L.
The present board Of selectmen viii
be candidates for reelection.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Durham and
daughter Lillian are now occupying
their new home at the South end re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

used during the six months ending Jan.
q was 2,59l,069 bales against ISIS SIS last
year.
Cotton on hand Jan 81 in rnanufactur-
ing establishments was 1880 bales
against 1,7s.,5s1 year ago. and in indie
pendent warehouses 4,s3s, 9os bales against
2.s39 ,3i2 year ago.
Exports were 1,372.175 bales against l.
0o2.2.2 last year, and for the six months
1878 29 against s.4se.752 year ago
Imports were s., 225 bales against 1882.
last year, and for the six months 139 52s
against s3,52s a year ago.
Cotton spindles active numbered 3d.
5s5,479 against 3l.oe8175 year ago.
Linters used 1915 bales against 23.sl1 a
year ago. and for the six months Isl. l23
bales against 157,5s5 last year; on hand
in manufacturing establishments 1e04 40
bales against G,2I7 bales year ago. and
in Independent warehouses 1858 bales
against 1929 year ago.
Linters exported 23,48s bales, and for
the six months 67,es1 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
attitude and course.


Second-As The Netherlands gov
eminent protested against the British
declaration Of the North sea as a war
zone. SO, il now protests against the
German declaration of an enormous
stretch Of water surrounding the Brit
iEh Isles as a theatre OF war, which
peaceful neutral vessels may not safe
II enter Or cross
Third-The Netherlands govern
ment declares that the possible hoist
ing Of neutral flag by an enemy
merchantmen would not excuse Ger
man warships in sinking merchantmen
on suspicion without a visit or search.
Such an act would be in direct con-
travention Of international law"
In case a Dutch ship were thus at
tackled and sunk The Netherlands
would hold Germany responsible.
In its note to Great Britain. the
Netherlands government says that
while the use Of neutral flag by q
merchant ship Of & belligerent in or
der to escape imminent danger Of
capture or destruction by an enemy
vessel has been tolerated in indivi-
dual cases as an excusable ruse, if II
we're practiced on a large scale ami
by the direct sanction Of z belligerenI
government, it would Certainly be an
abuse Of neutral flag
The fact that the neutral shipping
act Of Great Britain contains practical
permission for merchant ships Of
other nations TO make such use Of the
British flag, in case Of imminent dan
ger for the purpose Of escape says the
note does not Justify the use. Of flags
Of other nations which have not such
law and have given no such pe-mis-
SION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Montreal. Feb. Ia-The sinking Of the
Empress Of Ireland in the St Lawrence
river last year. with loss Of more than
SO lives. By collision IN fog with the
collier Sto-stad. was written in detail,
into the records OF the exchequer court
here today with the trial OF the S.o"',"
damage suit fled by tie Canadian Pa
ciac Railway. owners Of the iH-starreo
ship. against the owners OF the Storstad
Relatives Of passengers who went down
with the Empress were represented IN
court by counsel
AL the evidence taken BY the commits
sion OF inquiry headed by Lord Mersey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Gently purchased from ]. A. Proc
tor.
The Freshman class of the Rich
mond High school will hold a social
at Curtis Hall, Wednesday evening
Emeth Royal Arch Chapter will hold
a regular meeting next Thursday
evening.
Charles Watson returned TO Ports
mouth, y. H, Monday after spendirp
the past three weeks with his pare1,.
MIR. and Mrs. Seth Watson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
TOY FIRE BALLOONS START REPORT
OF AERIAL RAID over CANADA

Ottawa, Feb. 15-Despite the report
from BrockviIle today that the Do
minion police there believed two toy
fire balloons had been mistaken for
searchlights on aeroplanes flying into
Canada, every precaution against an
aerial raid was taken here tonight.
The Canadian Parliament met with
windows darkened and with the Par
Lament grounds in absolute darkness.
No lights were shown at the Royal
Mint or az Rideau hall where the
Duchess Of Connaught and the Prin-
cess Patricia were awaiting the re-
turn Of the Duke Of Connaught from
Western Canada. In Parliament this
afternoon, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. the op
position leader asked Premier Borden
what foundation there was for the
press report that aeroplanes were said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
NEWPORT ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION HERE

On Thursday evening, Feb. e. the Y.
Il c. A. team will take on the we'll
known Newport 4. a. team and Will try
TO continue the winning streak that has
been 50 noticeable Of late. Few people
appreciate the fact play that the Y. N.
c. A boys have been putting up lately.
and when 1t is taken into consideration
that these fellows have been together
only for a few weeks, as against the
years OF experience and team work Of
many OF the teams they have been meet
Ing. great credit Is due them for q fine
amount Of team play and good all
around basketball. Any team that can
defeat such strong teams as the Sena-
tors and the Wassitts must be playing
good game and their supporters have
been made enthusiastic by the great i'm
provement noticed Of late.
The change of moving Henry 20 center
and Thompson greatly added to the scor-
ing strength Of the team and general all
around aggressiveness OF the team, and
also made Leighton and Smiley play in
whirlw!nd fashion.
The Newport team has been playing all
the strong teams Of Central Maine and
has defeated such teams at the Pittsdeld
a A, Bangor Y. 81. G. A and others,
and comes 10 Augusta with a reputation
for fast basketball.
AS preliminary game the newly or
gained Augusta Athletic Association.
made up of Y. 81. c. a. members, will
play their first game against the team
from CO. 81.
Because Of the increased demand for
seats at these games it has been deemed
best 70 again place a row Of chairs
around the floor in order that all may
see, and this will be done Thursday night.
The first game viii start promptly at
7fo O'Clock and following the first half
will come the first half of the regular
game.
High scores for the week ending Feb
ruary 13 az the Y. II. c. A alleys: Mon
day. Hichborn. lis; Tuesday, Sanborn,
II; Wednesday. Martin, 131; Thursday,
Gillespie. lis; Friday, Perkins, 125; Sat
urday, Laid, 124.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
FROZEN OR SWOL-
Len FEET BOTHER
TRENCH SOLDIERS
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

tASSOcldted PreSS correspondence
Paris. Jan. 25.-Frozen or swollen
feet are so common among soldiers liv-
ing in the trenches, that hundreds Of
depots have been established behind
the line for the repose of these famed
soldiers who are otherwise still in per-
feet fighting condition. There they
rest from four to eight days before
they are able to return to the trenches.
In addition to the action Of water
and mud the men have suffered cruelty
from the cold. The explorer, DR.. ]. r.
Charcot, son-in-law to the poet Victor
Hugo. has suggested the use Of very
big shoe. Polar explorers never found
their shoes large enough, he said, and
in all cases Of frost-bitten feet the
cause could be traced to the tightness
Of the footwear combining the foot SO
that it cannot by its own exercise ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

to have entered Canada from the init
ed States last night.
Last night al nine" replied the pre-
mier, 4 was called on the telephone
by the mayor OF Brockville, who told
me that three aeroplanes had been
seen to cross the St. Lawrence river
from the United States. He said that
they had been seen TO pass Over
Brockville and that one Of them PLAY
ed searchlight upon Brockviile which
had strongly illuminated the streets for
some time. 1t at once gave the in
formation to the military authorities"
While Parliament was in session to-
night a considerable force Of troops
which had been modified at Ottawa
TO train for service in Europe was held
in readiness 10 fire upon any air craft
which might appear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
$4,000 FOR RELIEF
OF MANUA, SAMOA

Washington. Feb. D.-The immediate
appropriation Of $1,000 for the relief
work on the island OF Maaua. Samoa
reported devastated by storm and
threatened with famine. was asked BY
Sec. Daniels today il letters 20 the House
and Senate naval committee Acting
Gov Woodruff reported that $50 people
would face starvation in three weeks un-
less relief was sent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
BEGIN 100000 DAMAGE SUIT
GROWING FROM LOSS EMPRESS OF
IRELAND ON ST. LAWRENCE IN 1914

during it's hearings AZ Quebec were fled
in the suit
Upon this testimony. the parties bas-
ed their arguments. The plaintiff
contends that the Empress Of Ireland
was following her regular course al
the time Of the collision and that the
S.orstad was outside OF her course;
the Storstad's owners plead that the
collier was pursuing her proper course
when the Empress steered out OF the
channel and attempted TO setam dl-
agonally across the Storstad's bows.
The defendants admit that the En-
press was rammed by the Storstad but
assert that the accident was due to
the liners irregular procedure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

celerate the circulation Of the blood.
This. Dr.. Chancot thinks. is the diff
Guilty with the French military shoe.
which is so fat al the toe as not TO
permit the free movement OF the toes
nor the use Of several pairs OF socks
The tight lacing OF shoes also, ne
points out is frequent cause Of frost
bitten feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
NETHERL ANDS HOLDS NEUTRALITY
BYPR0TESTINC TO GERMANY AND
ENGLAND over MENACES TO SHIPS

The Hague. via London. Feb. 15.-
1ls5 P M.-Tne Netherlands has
maintained the strictsst neutrality 81.
presenting notes Of protest at the
same moments 70 Germany and Great
Britain, regarding the acts Of these
governments n respectively declaring
2 war zone u the waters around the
British Isles and in using neutral flags.
Diplomats here have been awaiting
action Of this kind and their expec-
tarions were fulfilled this evening
when It was announced that the
Dutch minister at Berlin had been in
strucred 70 hand the note to the Ger
man foreign Office, the other note be-
ing communicated TO Great Britain
ar the same time.
There has been much discussion OF
the dangers 10 be encountered in the
North sea and Dutch shipping IS men
aced more than that Of any other neu-
trail nation, owing TO the large number
Of Dutch vessels passing through the
English channel on the voyage TO the
Dutch Indies.
Dutch viii Continue
Dutch shippers appear determined
not 20 change their schedules and the
ships VIII proceed over the usual
routes although with precautions IN
order 70 make their nationality clear
TIE full text Of the Dutch protests
t. Germany and Great Britain are no;
available. but the following are the
salient points Of the contents OF that
communicated 70 the German Office:
..Firsr--he government Of The
Netherlands denies the imputation that
i mas been partial 70 Great Britain in
the conduct Of commercial affairs, IN
embargo acts, or otherwise. The
Netherlands has pursued d strictly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
All Clubs Represented

This much was announced tonight
by President Barrows after four
hours conference at which all the
clubs were represented. Alvin NJ.
Smith. president Of the Richmond, Va,
club and Jack Dunn. formerly Of Bal
timore, who will manage the trans
ferred club this year were present the
others in attendance being James Ma
Cafferey' Toronto: Samuel E. Lych-
tenheim, Montreal: Jacob ]. Stein,
Buffalo, c. T. Chaplin. Rochester; Ste
phen D. Flanagan. Providence; Thorn
as F'ogarty. Jersey City, and Charles
H. Evvetts, ST., and H. w. Medicus,
Newark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
THE WEATHER
FORECAST AND
CONDITIONS

Washington, Feb. 15.-Forecast: New
England: Cloudy and colder Tuesday;
probably preceded by rain in morn
ing; Wednesday fair.
Eastern New York: Cloudy and cold
er Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
Conditions: The storm that was over
Lake Superior Sunday night has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Matchmaker Freeman of the North
Abingdon Club has completed the
program for the meeting Feb. 10. Bill
Mcklnnon will meet Bob Lefavor in
the main bout, Kid Busso and Young
Piausee will box in the semifinal AMI
Young Griffin of Braintree and Youp.
Ryan of Brockton will have it out in
the preliminary. Freeman is ne
gotiating for a bout between Joe
Eagan and Mike Glover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
10000 RUSSIANS
REPORTED CAPTURED

Berlin. Feb. 15.-By wireless to Lon
don, SIS P. M.-The following an
announcement was made today by the
Over Seas News Agency: Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburgs third battle Of
the Mazurian Lakes will prove more
| disastrous to the Russians than the
other two. from present indications. 1t
is believed that 10000 Russians were
captured"
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EDITORS VIEW ANN NOTE
IN VARYING DEGREES OF FAVOR

On the other hand. the Morgen Post
has a different opinion and calls the
American note 10 Great Britain as
notably different from the German in
the soft and hute-like tone
A Question Asked
The Tages Zeitung says that the Unit
ed States in its note TO Great Britain
with helpful care leaves England
convenient door Of escape This pa
Der says i does not understand WHY
neutral powers will not see they are
saving off the brareh on which. they ST
when they do not protest with all the
means Al their disposal at this disgrace
OF neutrality which foreshadows ttsir
destruction. Why DO not the neutrals,
with the United States al their head, de-
n2and OF all the warring countries that
they follow the London declaration il all
It's particulars? II that event the British
North sea blockade would become inoper-
ative, the contraband question would De
controlled internationally, and the course
OF action Germany intends 10 pursue aft
er Feb IS would TO longer be necessary
The United states should take this step.
The Tages Zeitung says in conclusion:
For the reason that the expressed pur-
pose Of the declaration Of London is the
protection OF the rights Of !eutrals.'
A Little Sting
The Montag Zeitung Of Berlin. accord
ing 70 dispatch reaching here from the
German capital. in an article referring
70 the stand Of the United States asks
what harm America can DO 10 Germany.
she has no army" the paper says.
and her fleet would not dare TO approach
nearer our shores than does the English
The expulsion of Germans from America
would mean her ruin. Americas threats
are simply ridiculous and il is more than
ridiculous for us TO take them in earn
est"
This paper says that it IS the intention
Of Emperor William to be at Cuxhaven
on the North sea on the 18th OF Febru-
AIRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

Berlin, Feb. l.. via London. 1i-2o a.
M.-The newspapers Of Berlin contn-
ue commenting today upon the recent
diplomatic exchanges between the
United States and Great Britain and
Germany concerning the protection OF
American shipping on the coast OF the
British Isles.
Generally speaking they character
ize the American note to Great Brit
ain as too mild when compared with
the note 10 Germany but they make
use Of this note 10 support their con-
tenrion that Great Britain is TO blame
for the situation.
One Form Of Criticism
The kreuz Ze.tung says;
The American note properly takes
the British government to task for
the cortemptuous misuse OF the A,nc--
lean flag, a course which .Irenaces the
safety Of neutral shipping. Therefore,
il is mere difficult to understand what
the American government wants q
US. The German people viii nto be
able 10 forget either the questions ao-
dressed 10 US or the form Of their ask
ing Our position has not changed IN
the -ligh.esJ degree since Feb. :. The
American government has two "aEs
TO protect herself from harm. The first
is to stop Great Britain's misuse OF
the flag and the second IS TO keep her
ships and people and contraband Of
war out OF the war zone. If she adopts
this method she VIII not only avoid
harm but bring quick end 70 the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
BAL TIMORE CLUB 7 TRANSFERS TO
RICHMOND IN INT'NL LEAGUE

New York, Feb. 15.-F'our weeks
from today, the international League
will announce its playing schedule for
the coming baseball season and there
will be no change in the eight club
circuit except that occasioned by the
transfers Of the Baltimore Club .
Richmond The schedule which is 10
be prepared by President Barrow AMI
Jacob ]. Stern Of the Buffalo Club,
will consist Of 40 games and the sea
son will begin April p.
In the opening games on that tday'
the clubs will play as follows: Toron-
to at Richn1ond: Montreal at New
ark; Rochester at Jersey City and
Bualo at Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

passed to Hudson bay while a belt of
low pressure that attends it covers the
Atlantic states. This pressure distri-
button has resulted in general rains
throughout the Atlantic states.
Temperatures remain above the sea-
sonal average in virtually all parts Of
the country.
The weather will be clearing Tues
day and fair Wednesday in the At
lantic states.
The temperature will fall somewhat
Tuesday over the Atlantic seaboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
FRANCIS B. SAYREj
OUT FOR NEW W

Madison, Wis. Feb. 14.-Francs
Sayre of Williamstown. Mass,
in-law of President Wilson. is W
consideration for appointment as y
mess manager of the UNIVERSITY
Wisconsin to succeed DR.. H. c. bus
Us. now president of Tufts CoiiesA
became known Saturday.
Sec. NJ. E. Mccartney of the
OF regents. recently visited Mr.. -
at Wiiliamstown. The salary 10
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Rescued from a Sawdust Cavern.

Fire broke out about A. VI. Satur-
day in the sawdust pile at the mil
near Strickland's. a. Huett of Liver
more slipped into the pile and was
buried feet in cave-in for about 20
minutes. Fortunately j. C. Lothrop
and w. P. Gould of Leeds with anoth-
er man saw the accident and sue
ceeded in digging him out before he
suffocated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16
SPARKS FROM Maine WIRES
Struck by Train at Old Town.

Lorenzo Littlefeld of Old Town had
a narrow escape from being killed
Saturday afternoon when the horse he
was driving was struck by the St
Johns express on the county road
crossing, killing it and dragging i,
some distance. Mr.. Littlefield was
hauling wood and as his horse got on
the crossing the railroad gates were
put down. keeping the horse on the
tracks. The train came along strikin j.
the horse, breaking off the thins. Mr.
Littlefield who had been sitting with
his feet on the while tree was thrown
but not badly injured, although he re-
ceived a bad shaking up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

1t is estimated that nearly a ma
Jority Of members in the new Ne
braska legislature will be farmers. OF
ninety members who have reported to
the secretary of state, thirty-six arc
farmers. There are only four law
yers in the list, and they are matched
by an equal number of newspaper
men.
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A More Favorable Tone

The lokal Anzeiger says:
1T is evident that the American
government is pressing the matter
with the same forcibleness in London
as in Berlin. The British have now
been told fairly and sguarely that the
entire responsibility is upon them if
American lives or property are sacri-
feed through misuse OF the American
flag. There is 10 difference in the tone
of the TWO notes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

pennsylvania mines one-tenth Of the
worlds coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-16

New Jersey has a balance Of 81
0S1,3S3 in its treasury.
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THIS LITTLE AID
LOCAL NOTICE.

At the remnant store, lnolan
blanket samples. % cents ORDERS
taken for sewing Of all KINDS.
Aprons cut out by any OF my pat
terms for cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-25

will probably feed the Belxan people all this winter I'VE
informed tell that there will
the until longer"
business u feeding $4,000
Belgium
ahead
Germans enough bread keep the people alive until an shipment
shipping Holland
Lge
still
t9l415
Commission Relief In Belgium has arranged M parcel post Any
nonpshabe need only the address the tag
LETTER -
x &
malice MERCHANTS
EXPRESS STORAGE COMPANY. DAVENPORT MORNING
CAIDDRS VAN AND
STORAGE COMPANY CEDAR RAPIDS collecting aseats M M