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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Machine Gun Co. Busy

The Machine Gun Co. was not to be
deferred from their plans proposed for
the day and at 7.30 promptly took up
formation and marched through the
mud and rain to the target range on
the old Hallowell road where they took
up the practice Of Action Of Piece, Us
ing any Target" and for nearly three
hours, under the most trying conditions
Of terrain and unfavorable weather.
Weather conditions do not Interfere
with this outfit when they are out to
make the most of their time while the
men are assembled to learn something
Of the art of war, as they consider II
real service came and they were called,
the enemy would not wait for beauti-
full weather to operate against them.
The Afternoon Fair
About noontide the sun broke through
the clouds and as the order of the pro-
gram consisted Of regimental athletics
for the day, the condition of the Held
and track was such as to postpone the
events to Tuesday at 10 A. NJ. Many
of the companies took advantage OF the
excellent light and recess from drill
and marched onto the field to have
their pictures ''tooken" by M. Orr, the
official camp photographer.
The Machine Guns are attracting =
amount Of attention
among the soldiers and all are interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Mean Weather InterfereS
with Order Of Program
in Camp Of Second Inf.
Troops Demonstrated That They Are Not Alto
gether Fair Weather Soldiers-Athletic Exer-
cises Postponed to Tuesday Public Invited to
Witness Events Cam Notes

The very heavy showers that started
during the late hours of Monday night
and continued at intervals until the
middle of the forenoon Tuesday. the
heavy clouds still threatening, inter-
ferred with the regular order OF the
pogram at the camp of the Second In
fantry, on the State Muster field. One
battalion, however. did venture out
and took the field for some close order
exercises. The field was very wet and
and in some Of the de-
pressions large pools Of water stood
and closely resembled artificial ponds.
some one suggesting that aquatic
events might be included in the ath-
letic exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Washington, Aug 23-Four days have passed since Ger
submarine sunk the White Star liner Arabic with
of two American lives and the American government still
without the detailed and official information necessary to
shape it's course.
The only notable development today break in the Of
fetal silence which has surrounded the White House Secretary
Tumuty after comforting with President Wilson, issued this
statement: ;,
LAS all the facts regarding the Arabic
tanned of action will be determined"
Secretary Lansing declared that all information so far
the hands of the State department fragmentay
that details still being sought Ambassador Page at Lon
don who had forwarded by mail statement including
adav of American survivors, was instructed to send
Immediately by cable Some dispatches were re-
ceived from him but they not made public because it
understood 1.-THE department unwilling give out ma
terial which it considered incomplete.
While the situation still waiting one official quarters
reflected the strain which hourly comes from
the German government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
SECRETARY McAD00 ANNOUNCES He Will
# NECESSARY DEPOSIT OVER $50, 100000
TO RE-DISC0UNT LOANS MADE ON COTTON
Follows Action of European Allies in Putting
Cotton on Contraband List-Gold Deposited
without Interest Charge-Believes No Occa-
sion for Alarm

bility to market their cotton gradually
to sell 1t at sacrifice prices.
The secretary said that one OF his
chief objects was to create basis Tor
such enlarged credit in the South that
the banks will have ample resources to
extend to producers such accommoda-
tons that they will be able to carry
cotton in warehouses for reasonable
length Of time until it can be marketed
advantageously.
"Mr. McAdoo said, however, that
should it appear that the object IT.
view could be accomplished with great
er efficiency to the cotton producers.
the merchants and the banks Of the
South by depositing government funds
in the national banks direct instead Of
in the federal reserve banks he would
take that course and make deposits in
such national banks as wolld give him
the assurance that the money 50 de-
posted or the credit based thereon
would be loaned on cotton insured or
warehoused and at a rate Of interest
not to exceed per cent.
1.-The secretary declared he believed
that there was no occasion for alarm
about the future Of cotton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

sian retreat on land. Aside from the
loss Of the German ships the naval
engagement is regarded as chiefly im-
portant for the strategic effect upon
the land operations in the German
sweep eastward toward Petrograd
which military observers now con-
slider as having been checked and pos
sibly irreparably defeated.
The German center has pressed
forward steadily until Prince Leopold
Of Bavaria is near the Russian new
line Of defence. but the military OBJ
servers say that the entire campaign
hinged on the vast enveloping move
ment Of Field Marshal Won linden
burg's forces in the North. They had
succeeded in pushing far beyond Riga,
to Jascbstadt on the Dvina, but the
Russians hold the Gulf of Riga and
the great naval base of Riga was a
continual menace in Won linden
burg's rear.
Riga's Significance
This, the military observers say led
to the shifting Of number of Ger
man capital ships inclding the Moltke
from the North sea to the Baltic with
Continued on Page 3-CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Washington. Aug. 23.-Treasury Of
fcials tonight made public an an
by Secretary McAdoo
that, in view Of the action Of the AL
lies in putting cotton on the contra
band list, he would, if it became neces-
sary, deposit sso.ooo,ooo or more in
gold in the federal reserve banks at
Dallas and Richmond. for the
purpose Of enabling the reserve banks
to re-discount loans on cotton secured
by warehouse receipts made by nation
al banks and state banks belonging to
the federal reserve system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
OFFICIAL REPORTS
CONFIRM SINKING
BY SUBMARINE

gave circumstantial account to the
effect that they saw the German sub
marine while she was Smelling the
Dunsley. and that it was possible to
note she showed no number or dis
tinguishing mark. Later, they declar-
ed, the submarine submerged and
rounded the Dunsley's stern. showing
only her periscope.
Cable Affidavits
These statements are considered to fill
the gap in the testimony given by Capt.
Finch, the passengers and crew of the
Arabic who did not see the submarine
because she was astern of the Dunsley.
Those aboard the Arabic have declared
they saw the torpedo speeding towards
the ship. and the Dunsley's survivors
now assert the torpedo was fired from
maneuvering behind them. All the al.i-
davits made by the American passengers
on the Arabic now have been cabled to
the state department. These statements
give every detail available from Ameri-
can source. TheySrelate chiefly to indi-
vidual experiences, but all agree that no
warning was given. The approaching
torpedo was seen, but not the submarine.
The funerals Of some Of the members
of the Arabic's crew whose bodies have
been recovered were held at Queenstown
today. The services were attended by
members of the city council, the Royal
Irish Constabulary, representatives of
the White Star Line and a great crowd
Of citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
L. S. Position Clear

The United States had clearly ex-
pressed its opposition to destruction of
merchant ships without warning and
had pointedly warned Germany against
repetition of such tragedies in which
Americans are involved. In the opin-
ion of State department officials, it is
not now incumbent upon the Aneri-
can government to ask Germany for
an excuse for the conduct of the sub
marine commander who sunk the
Arabic
1t is assumed that unless Germany
wishes to make an outright issue with
the United States some explanation will
be volunteered. Acting with that
thought. Ambassador Gerard was in
structed today to report whether he had
received report from the German gov
eminent on the sinking of the Arabic.
He was not, however, instructed to ask
for one.
1t is said the state department will not
necessarily await indefinitely on Germany
before taking whatever action is decided
upon, neither does it intend to invite or
encourage argument. All it wants now
are the facts.
When these are assembled and officials
are convinced their evidence is properly
substantiated. President Wilson will lay
the case before the cabinet. No meet
ing has been called for tomorrow. a reg
ular cabinet day. and all the cabinet
members but three are out of the city.
Several days more may pass before there
is definite development. Meanwhile the
situation remains unchanged, with Pres
ident Wilson and his advisors waiting
prepared to act as the situation may de-
mand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

Supt. w. H. Sturtevant Of PASSPORT
schools has secured Arthur st. Onge OF
Foxcroft, Me-, to teach science and
mathematics at the High school. He
is a graduate OF the University OF
Maine Harlan H. Sawyer OF Newport,
VI, who will also be new teacher at
the. High school, is graduate OF a
business college at Burlington, and has
taken special courses at Boston and
Albany. Helen N. Hanson Of Calais,
who has been hired to teach English
at the High school, Is daughter Of
Judge George NJ. Hanson. The fall
term opens Sent IA. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

A call has been extended to Miss
Hannah J. Powell to become pastor Of
the Machias Universalist church. Miss
Powell. who has been engaged in
faithful service for the Maine Coast
Mission, spoke both morning and eve
ming in the church one Sunday in
July, making a most favorable i'm
preston on her hearers. It Is expect
ed that Miss Powell will give an at
firmative answer to this call and that
her mother will accompany her to
Machias to reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
New
Greek Cabinet

Athens, Aug. 23-Via Paris, 1870
p. M.-The new Greek cabinet was
definitely formed today and took
the oath Of Office in the presence
Of an immense crowd which en-
Enthusiastically eheered NJ. venizeIos,
the premier. The MINISTRY 10
made up a. follows:
Premier and minister Of foreign
affairs-Eiuthsrios venizeIos.
Minister Of wsr-GeneraI Dang.
lis.
Minister Of marine-M. Miaou.
lis.
Minister Of f7nanee-M. Repou.
lies.
Minister Of the interior-M. Ga
Fayaris. N
Minister Of justiee-M. Raktavin.
Minister Of commandments.
Diamantidis.
Minister Of public Instruction
NJ. Tsirimokos.
Minister Of national economy
N. Acknowledgements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
GERMANS SCHEMES
BLASTED BY RIGA
BATTLE REVERSES
Planned Control of Seaport to Protect Land AID.
vance on Petrograd but Menace to Won Hin
denburg Operations Is Still Maintained
GERMANS TAKE THE FORTRESS OF
OSSOWETZ AND BRITISH lombard
GERMAN NAVAL BASE AT ZEEBRUGGF

man naval reverses in the Gulf Of Riga
and the Baltic sea, the German sue
cess in occupying the fortress Of o.
sowetz, and a British naval lombard
ment Of the German naval base at
Zeebrugge today, furnished series Of
news features which temporarily d.
verified attention from the gravity of
the issues growing GU tot the sinking
of the White Star Line steamer Ara
bic by a German submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Statements Coming to
British Authorities on
Arabic Incident Dis
close Status of Liner
and That Ger a n
Submarine Cause d
Disaster

London, Aug. 23.-11.52 P. M.-Ohlcial
and unofficial statements were made
today bearing upon the precise status
of the steamer Arabic at the time she
was sunk. the purpose being to show
definitely that she was an unoffending
merchant ship proceeding on her course
and that withou question she was
struck by torpedo fred by German
submarine. The latter point became in
creasingly important owing to cable
reports from the United States stating
that some Berlin officials maintained
since there was no proof anyone aboard
the Arabic saw the submarine the
sinking might have been the result of
striking a mine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
GERMANS ALSO
LOST SUBMARINE
IN RIGA BATTLE

London, Aug. M.-(2.40 A. MA dis
patch to the Morning Post from Petro-
grad says:
In addition to the German losses pre-
viously reported in the Riga battle, a
German submarine was run ashore on
the coast Of Dago island Gin the Baltic
sea Just outside the Gulf Of Riga) and
doubtless also is lost"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
No German Report

The German version Of the Riga
battle has not yet been given out. but
the dedniteness Of the official Rus
sian report on the sinking or Grip
ping Of the German battle cruiser
Moltke. two other cruisers and eight
torpedo boats has sent wave Of en-
thusiasm throughout the country and
dispelled the depression over the Rus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

The foreign office issued a brief
statement summing up the facts with
in its knowledge without disclosing
all the details in it's possession. The
statement said definitely the Arabic
was sunk by German submarine
without any attempt on the part of
the steamer to attack the under wa
ter craft or to escape The announce
ment also declared that the Arabic
was unarmed and was proceeding to
a neutral port and therefore carrying
no contraband. This is considered a
summing up of the British official re-
view Of the fact. and as showing the
culpability, OF the German submarine
In sinking the ship.
The most important direct testimo-
ny came, however, from members of
the crew Of the steamer Dunsley who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

The governors are to be aboard the
battleship Wyoming together with
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels. The
fleet will pass in review before them,
the battleships at Is knots speed with
salutes fired by the flagships OF each
division, and the score Of destroyers at
a speed Of rs knots. From one Of the
destroyers will be launched a torpedo
the course Of which. is to be arranged
so that the governors may watch 1t
from it's start until it's power is ex-
hausted.
In the meantime. battleships and de-
stroyers will take up given position,
and on signal will go through series
Of maneuvers. One Of the most inter-
esting Of these will be the formation
of a smoke screen which is used to
shut out the ships from the observa-
ton Of an enemy. The fleet left New
port, r. l., this morning and tonight
was off Cape Cod, engaged in maneuv-
ers. The warships will arrive off Bos-
ton light some time tomorrow. At the
conclusion of the review they will leave
for the southern drill grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
The Athletic Meet

Many Of the entrants for the regi-
mental athletics are well satisfied that
the events were postponed to Tuesday
as this extension Of time will enable
them to indulge in a little extra training
and rounding into shape. Some of the
best athletes Of the State are entered;
many college men with records and
quite few high school athletes that
are going to make some Of the former
cup lifters take to the shelter. Athletic
field days are fast becoming one Of the
greatest things in the army and navy
today in developing young men for
the duties Of soldier and sailor life.
besides the physical possibilities de-
(centinved on 1sas '12~coI. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

ed to see them in operation, many of
the officers, who could do so, liked
over to the range Monday afternoon
to witness these guns in full operation
At it takes regular ammunition to
work the gun, the range was the only
protected place where they could be
operated and the exhibition of firing at
field target, at known range, was a
novel sight and one worth witnessing,
all coming away with the satisfaction
that they were repaid for the trouble of
leaving camp to observe the workings
Of this wonderful arm. To think that
this gun or this type Of gun was never
used in war, in this country, before,
would cause a shudder at the fearful
results II every company was equipped
with one or more OF them, coupled with
the Workmanship and the known fight
ing qualities Of our men. 1t Is general
ly predicted from results Of the Euro
pean war that the Machine Gun will
occupy a relative value in the infantry
to that Of the submarine in the navy.
The Machine Gun, which at present
must be considered weapon Of emer-
gency. is at its greatest value during
critical though infrequent periods Of
engagements. In attack, If fire of posi-
ton is practicable, it is of great value.
The fire is never opened until the at
tack is well advanced. The fire is open
ed as heavily as possible (these guns
are capable Of 400 shots per minute)
and continued until the hostile artil-
lery forces them to cease or retire. No
known infantry in the world can ad-
vance in the face Of their fire, so this
makes them special objects Of attack
from artillery and direct fire of infan-
try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
|, ,eo]nville Center Man
lrraigned in Belfast
Monday on Charge OF
durdering Brother :
n.Law
m,n WITHOUT BAIL
UNTIL NEXT MONTH
u.;,ed Reading of Warrant and
p.aded Not Guilty-Testi-
,opy of Mrs. Higgins, Con-
.,,ble Goodwin and Other
Witnesses

p.ss,, Me-. Aug. 2S,-(speciaD.-
,.., A. Marshall Of Lincolnville Cen
-. M s-raigned before Judge NJ. w.
,s IN the municipal court this after
:, m the charge of having murdered
!. su,her-in-law, Edward c. Higgins.
), sooting Saturday afternoon at the
anns' home in Lincolnville. He was
.xepted by Hon. Job H. Montgomery
\ amden. He waived the reading of the
ursnt and pleaded not guilty. being
Nd without bail for the meeting Of the
rand Jury on the fourth Tuesday of next
;,v,.mber and was committed to the Jail
II Belfast. County Attorney w. A.
Ivan conducted the case for the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for New England:
Fair Tuesday; Wednesday partly
cloudy: probably showers in West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Will Take Action When Facts Concerning
Arabic Are Ascertained, the Monday An
nouncement by Presidents Secretary
Official Washington Shows Strain.
GERMANY EXPECTED TO OFFER AN
EXPLANATION UNLESS DESIRES BREAK

Government Plans but Short Wait
Before Acting and En- courages No Argument
instructions Sent to Ambassadors p e
and Gerhard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Boston Forecast

Boston. Aug. 23.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Tuesday; We'd
nssday partly cloudy, moderate winds
mostly southM6at.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Use Torpedo
in Attack on
Governors

Boston, Aug. 23.-An unusual exper-
fence awaits the governors and former
state executives who are to attend the
annual sessions of the Conference OF
Governors Of the United States, which
opens tomorrow. They are to be the
objects Of a supposed torpedo attack.
This is to be part Of the program in
connection with review of the NORTH
Atanltic fleet to be made off Bostok
light Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24

rand Jury on the fourth Tuesday of next
|sy.ember and was committed to the jail
la Belfast. County Attorney w. A.
Ccvan conducted the case for the State.
Constable's Testimony
Constable Edward Goodwin testified
II, he was called TO the Higgins home
hut AS P. NJ Saturday. He found the
E OF Higgins on the floor in the
fasn, covered with cloth. Marshall
Syu1the house. He could hear him
~ about. He stayed until the Bel
Aes arrived.
IN Sheriff Beach of Belfast told
Ia summoned in the case and find
8sk conditions about the same as told
Unstable Goodwin. When he re-
na to Belfast he took Marshall with
md placed him in the Jail.
Gi he asked Marshall about the af-
= and the prisoner said that he could
lothing about it, as it was all a
- to him. He admitted that they
been drinking hard cider together.
In hn-
= any trouble.
Medical Examiner
Medical Examiner DR.. o. S. vickery,
9ee irst case it is under the new law.
6at he was called Saturday, but
ng qualified, did not get to the
mil Sunday morning. He exam
body. which was in the place
1iiion testified to by the previous
and found that a bullet had
ne body between the seventh
- ribs on the right side of the
Naetrating the pulmonary artery
ana the left lung, coming out
~ Mcef the left breast. 1t was impos-
!" say that death was instanta-
a''us' but the bullet was the cause of
Death.
Mrs. higgins
Inc most important evidence was the
~. sspos'''on OF Nellie B. Higgins, wife Of
~. 0eao man, who is prostrated and un-
sue 10 attend the hearing. The denosi.
"oh was made on Sunday n ,ha r,.a;o.,
'A .HI Dr. Vickery. 1t saws:
Ny husband. Edward Carleton H,e.
s s' met his death between and ,
y uocA on Saturday aftsrnoo, A,r o,
-. ~ my knowledge. ther, was no one IN
Io II. premises except him, nv brother
s s'aua and myself. The men had bee,
Limiting hard cider and Josh ooua -
inc O'Clock and Wen, up stairs tax.
e, 'us OF cider with him
and N.Y.. 10 minutes later Ed cam. in
co.x." e"t up stairs and he.rd ,,,,
think he '0 Isl. for o. some cider, but / don't
and : e GOT it. tie came down stairs
cam. ~, '' out to the barn. When
70 -, ' . ne had gone and I started f.
from - ,s me -. stairway and Ed was falling
s-ms ne Top step and he threw ont h,s
him d ~ ne fell and caugh, him. I,a,s
TO be dead. '''o' and he appeared
,,,.s 'hen rushed up ,na !
and ta1 s my brother Josh lying e on fss a nad
hid s and and ,, brought it down s psEs0 a na
s gown and help me and 10 .. Josh o, to come
Questions as though he was n au Go, s'as
m made as to the location asr and an statements
have 'p ssss that the fatal 'a shot bed m ana
s Sf standing near it insss % on the bed
No d ssfsoa Just outside the 'ss o door,
s sss ordered held without sa and nd Marshall
this st eope'. sitting of the sr ss for the
Jail. ne was taken bach 80 ~
p tss Unfortunate .as. oecur,.ne. h..
we're at ,s and accused ssvera1 s y, Of the
in cs n Inc hearing. They forms o. whom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-24
Publish Facts known

striking a mine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-15
WHAT GIRLS MAY DO.
Bachelors Mending Provides Paying Job

see II satisfied, and wonder Why We
didn't think Of II ourselves.
Many OF the bachelors who kept
house sent in table and bed linen
for repairs as we'll as their personal
wear. And IL was found that much
custom came from boarding houses
where so many lone men live.
Any woman who decides upon
such work must first get hold Of a.
many customers as possible. get the
idea going, In fact Little stock in
trade is required. though a sewing
machine and a patent darner are in
valuable. But a lot OF canvassing
much leaving of cards. and search
ing through directories will pay.
though II takes a lot OF time one
satisfied man in boarding house o.
club will bring more; but you must
get that first one, and to get him
YOU must go out and hustle. Many
women who are taken with sugges-
ton OF this kind are not willing 90
put in the time and energy required
TO hunt up trade. They want TO be
told some easy way to get orders
There is none I know of.