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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
AUGUSTA JUNIORS WIN
FROM GARDINER TEAM

The Augusta Junior team came back
in excellent form and captured four
points from the Gardiner Junior team
at the Colonial alleys Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Eastman Weber, who is attending
Philips Exeter Academy. is at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John y. Weber for the Christmas
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Mrs. J. William Black left Friday
morning for Portland, where she will
visit relatives She will later be
joined by DIR. Black and son and they
will leave for Baltimore, Nd, where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The American Clothing Co.'S ad
should be welcome to shoppers at this
time. Consider how much of a saw
ing it means-.Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The marriage intentions of Alphonso
Fortin of Winslow and Miss Julia Du-
quette of Waterville were placed on hle
at the city clerks office Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

The morning trains leaving the city
Friday carried the first of the college
students on their way~Eome for the
Christmas vacation. The exodus CON
tinucd all day. and the bagragemen
at the station had quite the most
strenuous days work that they have
experienced tor a long time Mixed
With the college students We're those
from Coburn and all were leaving Ia
cen with bundles, having dono the
most of their Christmas shopping in
this city before leaving for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

James c. Jones of Middleton, y. Y.
formerly OF Fairfield Center, is visiting
his old schoolmate. Eugene NJ. Tozier
Of the River road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Frank Wood former Colby stu
dent and now travelling on the road
for a school book concern. is the guest
Of friends in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

There was clean slate in the munich
pal court Friday, making five continuous
days OF good behavior for the department
to record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Hon. z. T. Danforlh of Skowhegan
was in the city for Il short time Fri
Cay or business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Special meeting of the Knights of
King Arthur Monday evening. Dec. ~
A full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Tor Boston. where she will visit for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
LOCAL NOTICE.

Until Jan 1st $1.9S will buy any
trimmed hat in my store. Many for
sl00. Bertha Gleason.
Gec1Sd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
Late Augusta Locals

Commissioner of Agriculture w. T..
Guptill was a business caller Friday
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
WATERVILLE

Mike st. Ledger OF Skowhegan was
, business visitor ID the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

Funeral of late Mrs. Halves Seigers
gill be held at st. Marys Cathoilc
church at o'clock Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
OAKLAND HIGH TEAM
WINS AT BASKETBALL

The Oakland High school boys de-
feated a picked town team from SHOW
hecan in Messalonskee hall here last
night by the score of Il to s.
The Skcvhegan High girls team de-
feated the Oakland High girls team
by the score Of to !.
Following is the score Of the boys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18

they will pass The Christmas vac5
ton
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
BULGARIA AIDS TURKEY
Ottoman Government Grants Seaport
For Privilege Of Bringing War
Munitions Through Country.

Berlin. -- The following statement,
has been given out
Official reports from Scns and
Constantinople state that Turkey and
Bulgaria have signed new treaty,
Turkey granting Bulgaria Ter desired
direc; railroad connection with the
sea, and Bulgaria agreeing to observe
q benevolent neutrality
This demonstrates the definite fail.
ure Of the efforts OF the entente
powers TO revive alliance Of the Bal,
kan states ana induce them TO Join
III the war against Turkey
Unofficial reports late In July stat
cd that convention had been signed
On July -, by which Turkey ceded
to Bulgaria the Turkish portion otths
Dedeaghatch Railway The reports
stated that the treaty LET, Bulgaria
unpledged
That Bulgaria had not been pledged
70 any course as regards the war has
been the assumption under which ne.
gottstions have been conducted by the
allies. Several unofficial reports con
corning BuIgsrias diplomatic aciivi
ties appeared to coSarm ;his view
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
70 AID HANDLING COTTON
aasAaeo Says II. 9 rrssasry sslil psi
posit SsOooc.Dce IN sersissfn Ne
serve E4nks sof Fsrmsrs.

Washtngtaa. Treasury officials On
Aug. Is made puisiie ~. announcement
by Secretary AcAaoo thai. b view oi
the action Of the allss In putting cotD
ton on the contrab&fA isst. be woald.
II Il became necessary. deposit s3os
oOe,ooe OF more lla gold ia the Federal
Reserve Banks as Atlanta, Dallas and
Richmond for the parpose OF enabling
the reserve banks 10 redisceant kans
on cotton secured by warehouse re-
cstpts made BY TAtionAi banks and
state banks belonging TO thu federal
reserve syRtsn.
The gold wouhl ee deposited tenn
porariiy, n leain. without interest
charge II was explained that II Il
appeared that the Ohtest eoald be &C
somplished witt, greater efficiency
thereby. the deposits would be made
directly with national banks agrsetng
to lend the money Oh oottoa At q rate
not Ia exceed per cent
Secretary MeAdoo authorized the
announcement IRON his summer home
at North Haven. Ne. II came at the
close Of q day OF speculation In Of.
fetal circles a. to the nature Of steps
which the entente powers have inds
Gated they viii take to uphold the cot
ton market In the face Of their con
trahand order.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
WEAK POLICY SAYS T. R.
Former President Declares That United
states plays lsnoble Part Among
Nations" In Address

Piattsburg. N, Theodore Roose.
welt. In an address on the night OF
August rs, at the military instruction
camp here. declared that for thirteen
months the United States had played
an ignohle part among nations" in
that 1t had "tamely submitted TO see.
ing the weak. whom we have cove
nanted to protect. wronged," and had
seen our men. women and children
murdered on the high seas without &C
ilon on our part"
The former president condemned
the government for having mot taken
the smallest step in the way OF prepar,
edness TO defend our own rights"
Germany he condemned as utterly
brutal and ruthless In its disregard
ot international law" and declared
tha. II would be a base abandonment
~ morality" FOR American manufact-
urers Of munitions Of war 10 refuse TO
make shipments "for the use Of the
armies that are striving TO restore
Belgium TO its own people"
Munitlon makers who refuse to
make such shipments should be put.
he said. on roll Of dishonor" He
added that they should be encouraged
go thst we may be able To hold our
own when the hour OF peril comes to
US In our turn
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
AERO SINKS SUBMARINE
British Flyer Successfully Drops 5cmt
on German undersea Boat at
Cstend.---Enemy Nearby.

London A German submarine has
been destroyed near Ostend. Belgium.
b. a bomb dropped by an aeroplane.
official announcement TO this effect
was made here AuR, 70.
The text of the statement follows
The secretary OF the admiralty an.
nounces that Squadron Commander
Arthur W. Bigsworth, r. NJ. destroyed.
singlehanded, q German submarine
this morning by bombs dropped froiA
an seroplsne The submarine was OBJ
served 10 be completely wrecked and
sank of 0stend
In the case referred 10 above. the
brilliant feat OF squadroa Commander
Bigsworth was performed in the I'm.
mediate neighborhood on the coast In
occupation of the enemy, and the po-
sition OF the sunken submarine has
been located by German destroyer
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
Hold British Steamer,

Newport News, Custom officials
here have refused TO grant clearance
paper Sto the British steamer Wal.
papers 20 he British steamer Wal.
ried tour,inch rihe mounted on her
main deck aft, Washington WAS asked
for a ruling rs ~ whether the Wni
mana was amrnable to the agreement
between the United States aud Grea.
Britain forbldnIns the clearance Of
armed British merchantmen from
American ports.
Captain Holmes explained that the
gun WAS mounted ~ protection
against submarines
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03

Sweetwaier The sweetwAter bank
was entered Aug 70 and few mr.
ticles OF small value were taken.
Similar entrance was made IN the
bank a few nights before and a pistol
and $500 belonging 10 the Baptist
Sunday School were taken The depot
was also entered, but nothing Was
missing. The Trust and Savings bank
was robbed Of small amount.
Bloodhounds were brought here from
Chattanooga. and two men. Bob and
Henry Hawkins. were arrested and
committed TO jail, charged with 'h3
crime.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
SUBMARINE OPENED FIRE
Captain and Other Members Of oIcmed
Are Killed and Vessel 10 Sent
10 Bottom.

Queenstown The British steam.
chip Diomed has been sunk by a Ger.
man submarine, Her captain, quarter
master and steward were killed by
sheils Aired by the submarine during =
pursuit of four hours
An officer OF the Doomed, who
landed here Aug 2S with other sur.
vivors, says that two submarines were
sighted According TO this report
they were rigEed with dummy tunnels
One OF them. this officer asserts, sub
jected the Diomed 10 heavy she'll FIRE,
The liner attempted TO escape, but
surrendered after being pursued for
four hours Two boats were lowered
and - members Of the crew got away.
taking with them the captains body.
The submarine stood of while the
Diomed sank
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03

Dickson. Fully 1000 farmers OF
Dickson county attended the demon
stration and barbecue given Aug "a
at the demonstration farm Of the N.
c. 4 ST. L. Railway, just ives, Of
town, Some Of the speakers who ad-
dressed the farmers were; Prof. II A.
Morgan OF the state experiment farm
at Knoxville. Joseph II Judd. The n.
4 c, agricultural agent, President
John Howe peyton OF the road;
Mayor Maker Of this city A practi.
cal demonstration on the use Of arse
nate Of lead as a spray for tobacco.
showing Its super ,hiy over Paris
green was given
The tobacco on the demonstration
farm at Dickson is said TO be tho
finest In the entire section and much
favorable comment upon the methodf
adopted have been heard.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
MAY F|LEOUsTER
AGAINST CRUMP
RuMoR CURRENT THAT ATTEMPT
WAL o. M1nE TO REMosg
MEMPHIS M.lTclR.
HORSE STEALING CHARGED
shsrifs and pcese ssavs Exciting Chase
and Capture Of Two Men Charged
with Taklae Stock From
Farm.

Menphis.--A petition for writ Of
caslee dirvcSea against Mayer Crump
and the other city commissioners. and
which viii probably include the chief
es police. has been drawn, and unless
ramors which few all over Memphis
recently are untrue the petition will
be filed az an early date, In all prob
ability Il win be filed In the chancery
court The names. Of the necessary
ten citizens have been secured, though
their signatures have not bsen at
sached 10 the petition.
The petition will charge, II n claim
that the officials have been dereSiet
In the enforcement OF the foI.mile
Law In Memphis and that the conse
quenees Of this dereliction dealers
have dispensed liquors in violation OF
the law. During all this time the city
officials have maintained that they
were doing their level best to enforce
the pruhthllion laws. The poles. not
only made wholesale arrests, but they
smashed stores Of liquor right anf
left
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
Morse Stealing Charmed.

Lexington For the frat time in
many years Henderson county has
been In the ,hroes Of a horse stealing,
eseapade, In = swamp on the farm IT
John 8 Fielder, three miles south OF
town. q posse Of rs men, led by shsr
IN J. Frank Martin, captured two
white men who had been chased from
near Thurman In upper Decatur
County. charged with stealing two
horses In that community pelns
hotiy pursued. the two men aban-
doned their horses before leaving De
catur County. The men bore the
names OF Hooks and Brewer. giving
their Ages. respectively, al II and 20.
but II 10 believed they are cider.
Sheriff Martin carried the alleged
horse thieves 20 Deca,urvillc, where
they were tried by magistrate. bound
over to the circuit court and placed
In Jail on q failure 10 make bond
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
Auto Crash Fatal.

One person met instant death, an.
other was critically injured and a
third suffered broken leg when an
automobile carrying FIVE people crash,
ed into telephone pole here on Aug
~ Frank Wilson, 81 years old. 4
printer. is dead. and the injured are
Camille Firth. IL years old. school
girl, probable fracture Of skull. Rob
ert @. Mayo. pressman, right leg brok.
en- and minor bruises
The driver OF the machine. Howard
W, Tanksley. 3 pressman. and his Il.
year-old daughter, Lillian. escaped
without injuries other than bruises
Tsnksley drove the machine. which
was the property OF Wilson.
Tanxsley was arrested on a charge
OF fast and reckless driving Of ar
automobile.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
GERMANY TO MAKE
TERMS WITH u. S.
DANGER or sRaAE WITH U. g.
MOVER ARABIC 10 BE.
LEVIED OVER.
PREPARATION IS SUGGESTED
reutons Are Ready 10 Consider No
diation Of underssa Wars--Wiil
Disavow Acts Of subma.
rins comnancera

Washington. Diplomatic develop.
ments In the Arabic case are such that
the end OF the entire controversy with
Germany is In sight, II Is believed. with
Germany prepared TO coneede all the
demands Of the United States on the
understood condition that this govern
ment carry out its suggestion Of mt
diatlon between Germany and Great
Britain on the freedom OF the seas.
ALI danger. therefore, Of o break
between the two governments appears
10 have PASSED
Germany has Informed the United
States officially that for several
months her submarine commanders
have been acting under instructions
not to torpedo vessels without giving
warning. Germany has indicated also
that she understands giving warning
to mean that all persons on the vessels
have time and Opportunity 10 get away
safety IN their beats ''>.,':' 5@'a@5 at*s
Coun, Won Bernstorr. the German
ambassador. has assured Secretary OF
State Lansing that II the evidence
shows conclusiyely that the submA
rine commander disregarded bis In.
struetions and torpedoed the Arabic
without warning, the German govern
ment will disayow the act and affer
PREPARATION for the lives Of the two
Americans. Mrs Josephine L. Bru.
guiere and DR.. Edmond r Woods.
The German government will either
send a so,e to this government. In re-
ply to the last note OF the United
States on the sinking OF he Lusitania,
or will send Instructions TO Ambassa.
dor Won Bernstorr TO take the matter
up personally at the State Department
and arrive at satisfactory adjust.
ment Of the controversy. The belief Is
that the latter method will be fol
lowed. The fact that action OF this
kind IL TO be taken Ia proof In itself
that Germany has decided to yield TO
the United States. IA II was the under.
standing between the two governments
that Germany would make no reply
20 the last note OF the State Depart
ment unless Il was prepared to take
favorable action on the demands OF the
United States,
From the German standpoint the
principal points In the last note Of the
United States were the demand that
Germany disavow the sinking Of the
Lusitania and promise PREPARATION for
the loss OF American lives. the re.
quest for assurances that there would
be no repetition of the ofIense In the
future. and the suggestion hat the
United States attempt TO bring abou,
an understanding between Germany
and Great Britain regarding the free
dom OF the seas
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
S|NTY-TV|O FRENCH
AV|ATORS N RAID
AFS0 FaoTiLLA DROPS MORE
THAN $50 SHELLS ON GER.
MAN ARMS FACTORY.
LARGEST AIR RAID YET
Much Damage Believed to Have Seen
pons by Bombardment From Sky.
Thirty Shells Were o. Large
Ca,ihre.

Paris Sixtytwo French ayiators,
on Aug. rs, few over = German arms
factory to the north OF saarIoais.
throwing down a total Of more than
$50 shells. Thirty were OF large cal
ibre.
Announcement OF the aerial raid Ia
made In a war office statement Aug
&C. The statement reads
During part OF last night there
were artillery exchanges and fighting
with hand grenades and other explo-
siyes Ia the ArotiS district, In the ".
cinity Of souchez and Melville.
Around Roye there has been con.
tinued marked activity on the part OF
The enemy's artillery as well as our
own.
I'm the Argonne district, IN the see
Cor Of La Fole Morte, yesterday saw
fairly severe fighting with bombs and
hand grenades ...............
Nothing Of importance has been
reported from the remainder Of tbs
front
During the day Of Aug "A a French
aviator threw down bombs on the rail.
road Of 0ffenburg 10 Baden, II miles
from Karlsruhe. At this point there -
an important railroad junction in the
grand duchy
"On Aug rs an aerial squadron com
posed OF four groups and including
total OF 60 aviators, few oyer the
heights o. Dellingen. Here there Is a
factory where shells and armor plate
are made. The location OF this plant
is TO the north OF Sasrlouis, In Rhen
Ssh Prussia, 80 miles southeast OF
Treves. The aviators threw down with
precision over $50 bombs, 80 OF which
were Of large calibre."
So far as official reports have dis.
closed, there never has been previous
ay an air raid Of such magnitude. In "
few earlier ventures 80 or more aero
planes we're used,
Press dispatches have indicated that
bers OF aeroplaues, and these are now
sent forth In notlllas for organized as
sault on a large scale.
The raid was the third In this part
OF Germany In the last three weeks,
On Aug Saarbrueeken was lombard
cd and three days later the neighbor
ing towns OF Saint 0ngbert and Zwei
bruecken were attacked Eight pea
sons were Killed In the latter raid
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
ADVANCE ON eaLnPOLl
Rsitiah Extsnit and Consolidate Liner
Along . Frpnt Of n Ml'es.---sisM
zsaianders use Hsyonst

London. Recent operations Oh the
GaIIpoli peninsula have enabled the
British troops To extend materially
the area IN their possession and to
connect their Inca along > front OF
more than ID miles, says IA official
statement issued here on the night Of
Aug. Is
z. Ashmeaie Bartlett. who repre-
SCENTS the London papers a, the Oar
daaelles, describes In q dispatch the
operations OF the Australians ans
New Zeslauders. which began on Aug.
6, with view 10 seixing the kojaehe-
man Heights, running northeast from
the Amaze positions.
The Neg Zealahders. including the
Maorie. using bayonets only. drove
the Turks before them throughout the
night Of Aug. through difcult "a.
vines. where Turkish snipers were
numerous. The death toll OF the In.
yaders was severe.
ne struggle Gays hHc CuETca'
pondent. Continued on Aug. T. Much
ground was gained. but the advance
was ultimately held by the Turks
riaes and machine guns. The fighting
was renewed on the following day a,
close quarters and was desperate. The
Turks finally fed. leaving the New
Zealanders In possession Of the nigh
est point yet gained on the PENN
sula
"Counterattacks we're repulsed by
the military and naval artillery. From
Aug. 20 the evening OF Aug IL the
landing and advance VI Anafarta Bay.
supported by artillery, were success
full. occupying a wide front on the hills
Seyoaa the sia4s Lake, The eReny's.
position on the Anafarta ridge, how
ever, remained untouched. The prob
lem was how TO take e." ~
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
SAY TURKEYS DEFEAT NEAR
Allies Are Optimistic over Reports
Received OF Operations on the
CaIlipoil.

London Optimistic reports con
corning the Gallipoii operations have
been In circulation for the past few
days and prophesies are freely made
that n few weeks w!ll see the close Of
the allies most difficult task In the
near east The Turks. too, expec, the
AEglo-French forces to be successful,
1. news reaching Sofa from CONSTANT
nople Is reliable.
Ii Is felt here now that so far as
the Dardanelles are concerned. II Is q
matter OF Indifference 90 the allies
whether the Balkans lend aand.
Their assistance is wanted. however,
against Austria, and also to shorten
Turkish resistance II the straits are
opened For these reasons negotia'
tons In the near east are being watch
ed closely and Seryia's decision on the
proposals Of the quadruple entente for
satisfying the aspirations OF Bulgaria,
is awaited an1iously.
II is believed In London that Serv'
las reply will be satisfactory and that
Bulgarias cooperation will be az.
sured, This would open the way also
for an active policy on the part Of
Reumania, who wants assurances Bul'
garia viii not attack her before she
commences 10 move her troops, II IS
confidently expected all these CUES
tons will be- settled satisfactorily TO
the allies and thai within the same pc
Rod tie future policy Of Greece viii
be announced definitely.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03
NEWPORT FLOOD IMPROVES
Estimated Property Loss In ArkAnsst
Town Swept by White River
S3,0o0. ooo.--No Lives Lost.

%
Newport, Ark--The White river
food has receded more than two feet
since the crest of the rise passed the
city Aug, rs, and now part OF the side
walks OF the city are free from water
The levee on the south side OF the
city was dynamited Aug. Is. letting
the water that was held In the city BY
this dump pass out, aud this lowered
the water In the town several inches,
Relief trains are able 10 reach the
city and food can be secured. but
funds are lacking with which 20 par
chase food ard tents 20 the homeless,
many OF whom will not be able TO 70
turn to their homes for several days
No deaths have been reported in the
city from drowning or otherwise as o
result OF the high water. but the prop
erty loss and destitute condition OF
the homeless refugees passes belief
and canno, well be exaggerated, The
estimated property loss Of Ss.000,0oo
to s%000,00 cannot be verified until
the waters recede. but II Ia thought
the sum Is not ovarestimated.
City officials state that the great
est need for the food sufferers right
now Ia tents and fresh vegetables. -four
and meat, all OF which can be pro
cured With funds. which are urgently
needed Little Rock. BatesviIle and
Briukley have come TO the assistance
OF the refugees with cash subsrrip
tons and the national lodge OF Elks
has notified j NJ Gibson, district dep.
uty exalted ruler. OF a cash donation
OF $500,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-09-03

London - Bcmharimtut Vt ;he out
skirts Of Cons an,inople by Russian
acroplane squadron. resulting In the
death or injury Of al persons. Is an,
noGneed In dispatch frem Athens ia
the Central News
According 20 these d&yiceS the a..
tack was made AK y on he ASia.ic
suburbs OF ronstantinop,e A nam.
Der OF bombs were dropped. throwing
the people into panic, Tairty Turks.
eigat Greeks and three Armeaians
Were killed or wounded,