Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1914 — Page 2

IK MR MNH DEMOCRAT F. { BABCOCK. EDITOR IW POBLISfItR OFF EC <AL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY. Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311 rates made known on application. Entered u Second-Class Mall Matter •Tune 8. 1908, at the postofflce at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3. 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. 'Wednesday issue 4 pages; Saturday la■sue 8 pages. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 1914

<Jermans Are at Brussels' Gates; Capital Moved.

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"■valley” and also commandSF tfie valley of the Saar. The following Saturday, ■the French forced an entrance Into the valley of the Saar and occupied the heights on the other side. The French are already at Schirmeck. Below Mount Donon, In the valley of the Saar, their front Is about live kilometers from the Important city of Strassburg. Farther west they are at Marsal, near Dleux. They are -nlso descending the high valleys of Alsace between the Bruche and Baarre Al the further end of the Donon mountains the Frendh have before them the fort of Mutzlg, the first covering fortification of Strsßaburg. At left Is a nonfortlfled passage 20 Sdlometers* wide, between potion and Des Houllnleses canal. This is one of the two gates of Lorraine, the othlying between a marshy region further west and the defenses of Metz. At the other end of the line In Belgium the French have triumphed like wise In a less considerable but no less brilliant combat. It had for theater Ihe city of Dinant, on the Meuse, where If-,000 German cavalrymen were ■n action. The Interruption of opera’lons to the north of Namur, coincident with this attack by Germans to the south, Indicates perhaps a change "of objective on the part of the enemy. Tn that event the great turning movement to the north would be replaced by a less extended movement In closer •connection with the army that is occupying Luxenbourg. The German -armies, alarmed by the resistance of rhe Belgians, are drawing closer together in such a way as to force their way through in the vicinity of Mezieres, which is on the Meuse in France, ©0 miles north of Namur. *- The arrival at Mainz of the German emperor will mark the beginning of great operations French 20 Miles From Strassburg. London, Aug. 18. —The stirring strains of the Marseillaise, resounding from thousands 3? th&ats along French battle line, turned a potentia’i rout of the tri-color into a glorious victory over the Germans in the battle between Namur and Dinant. according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Brussels. The strongly intrenched German artillery along the banks of the Meuse had worked havoc with the French line. The gunners had the exact rahge, worked their guns with the vigor of madness and the bursting sihrapnel strewed the field with French dead and wounded. terrific bombardment continued throughout the day, and toward evening the French wing had been badly cut up. The lines were shattered, the officers in consternation, and many of the French battereis had been silenced. Frantically the officers sought tp stem the tide of slaughter, but the German guns continued to mow down the French troops. Finally, out of the havoc, a French officer realizing that defeat was near, flashed his sword high In the air and raised the opening strain of the Marseillaise. The effect on the shattered French lines was instantaneous. Above the din of the battle the French soldiers one by one took tin thia air of their national martial anthem. Entire Army Revitalized. The song rolled down the battle line until thousands of throats were echoing the words. The drooping spirits of the troops were roused to renew ed ardor. The FVynch army was revitalized. The broken- battle line *vjis reformed as the men rallied under the compelling lash of the song. As the enthusiasm of the troops reached its climax the officers seized the psychological opportuni* thus presented and gave the order to , -charge and the tide of battle was turned.

Now, shouting at the tops of their voices, now breaking again into the •strains of the Marseillaise, the lines *>roke into a run, climbed the slopes *o the German artillery and fought a Viand-to-hand battle with bayonets and drubbed rifles. The effect of the artillery lessened; the Germans broke before the gallant charge of the French and gave way. The dispatch says that the French victory was decisive, addibg that the losses were heavy on both sides. It was the first dispatch making any "mention of the allies* losses that the 'censors have allowed to come through. Kaiser Directs German Advance. •’Berlin, via London, Aug. 18.—When Emperor William arrived at Mainz to assame command in (he campaign against, the French and Belgian lines three of his sons, including the crown prince, are reported to have joined him. Turn Race Courses Into Sheep Folds. Paris, Aug. 18 —The race courses of Auteui 1 and Longchamps, two of the •greatest French gathering places for wealth and fashion, have been turned into sheep folds. This has been made necessary by the war.

JAPAN TO STAY IN CHINA SEAS, SAYS BRITAIN

Official Statement Declares Only Exception Will Be to Save Shipping. WILSON UPHOLDS ULTIMATUM President Asserts Mikado’* Declaration That Kiaochow Will Be Returned to China Is Made In Good Faith. ■ ■ ' /■ " ' ■'. ' • ’'■ • ... London, Aug, 18. —The following statefnent was Issued by the British official press bureau: “Any action Japan takes against Germany will not extend beyond the China seas, except in so far as may be necessary to protect Japanese shipping lines.” Washington, Aug. 18.—Japan's ultimatum to Germany will not be protested by the United Sthtes. President Wilson said he believed Japan's declaration that Kiaochow will be eventually returned to China Is made In good faith and indicated that the United States will take a passive position concerning the developments In the Orient. U. 8. Forwards Ultimatum. Washington, Aug. 18. —Japan’s utlmatum to Germany reached Berlin. It was transmitted through James W. Gerard, the American ambassador, and he reported to the state department that he had received It The American ambassador’s dispatch was brief and contained no details of the manner In which the ultimatum was presented nor any indication as to what the outcome would be. Briton Asks Japs Be Stopped. Washington. D. C.. Aug. 18.—A resolution directing Secretary of State Bryan to protest against the announced intention of Japan to take over the German leased territory of Kiaochow, China, was introduced in the house by Representative Britten ' of Illinois The resolution quotes the Japanese ultimatum to Germany demanding the ( withdrawal of aIL German armed forces In Chinese territory or waters and the surrender of Kiaochow to Japan. Calls It Inimical to America. “Whereas.” cont inues the resolution, "it Is self-evident that she release of said territory to the Japanese govern- | nient would be inimical to the interests of the United States and China, whose territory sjiould be preserved; therefore, be it “Resolved. That the secretary of state be and he hereby is directed to communicate with| the Japanese government that the United States views with concern the transfer by force of armA of any Chinese territory to' Japan or any other foreign nation, or any transfer of territory without the unconditional consent of the Chinese government.” Representative Britten said that the course of Japan appears to be a warlike step to gain a hold on Chinese territory Secretary Bryan was assured by Baron Chinda. the Japanese ambassador, that the Tokyo government Would exercise the greatest care to safeguard the interests of the United States and other countries not immediately involved during settlement of the issue. Tokyo Pleased Over Ultimatum. Tokyo. Aug. 18.—News of the ultimatum sent by Japan to Germany demanding the withdrawal or disarming of all German ships in Chinese and Japanese waters and the surrender of Kiao-Chau was favorably received in practically all circles. The only opposition voiced by the press appears in unimportant newspapers. ' Prepare to Transport Troops. Foreign Minister Kato was in conference with Emperor Yeshihito for an rour and later the heads of the navy and army were summoned to the emperor’s palace. A number of transports have been ordered to be In readiness for the transportation pf troops. The Japanese fleet which recently sailed from Yokasuka is reported to be lying off Taing-Tao to prevent any German warships from joining the squadron now there. It is said that the plans of the general staff of the Japanese army call for sending 95,000 men In the first expedition against Kiao-Chau, which Is one of the strongest fortresses in the far East.

DRIVES OUT WAR WRITERS

Britain Not to Permit Any Correspondents on the Field. London, Aug. 18.—The British army council has decided not to allow any war correspondents to accompany the expeditionary force for the present. Some passes had been issued, but these are revoked.

Belgian Victory Is Reported.

London, Aug. 18. —An Exchange Telegram from Brussels says the Belgians have gained Important successes at Crez and Dolceau, near Wavre, and near Waterloo, where they have repulsed the Germans.

SPECIAL TAX IS NEAR

U. S. Revenue Cut by European War. President Wilson Confers With Members of House and Senate on Situation. Washington, Aug. 18, —Considers Gon of the problem of raiding money to offset losses In customs revenues due to the outbreak of the European war continues at the White House. The president saw Senator Simmons, chairman of the senate finance committee, and Representative Underwood, chairman of the bouse ways and means committee, and discussed the question. Earlier the president told callers he had not arrived at an Opinion as to the best means for raising the necessary additional revenue. He said the possibility of issuing Panama canal bonds to tn Pet the expected deficiency had not been seriously considered by the administration as yet. The president, Senator Simmons and Representative Underwood agreed a special tax probably would be necessary, but the time for putting it in operation was not settled on. When treasury officials conclude that additional funds are necessary the president will send a special message to congress asking that a tax be levied. Representative Underwood said the prospects are that manufacturing facilities of the nations involved In the war would be crippled for several years, making an early return to normal In Import duties improbable even in the event of a short war. He added that the time for the adjournment of congress now appeared entirely problematical. He gave the Impression that he expected Congress to stay in session Indefinitely. ; Statistics on revenues will be immediately collected at the treasury department to be laid before the presl- 1 dent and he will keep in close touch with the financial situation. He was i told that there was no immediate shortage in prospect, but that the revenues of the government were steadily falling as a result of the European war.

94.000 BRITISHTROOPS

Field Marshal French Has 72.000 With Allies. Three Army Corps Include Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery—Three Generals Command. ■ - s,e " or k, Aug. 18.- —English newspapers received here give details of the composition of the British expeditionary force under command of Held Marshal Sir John French The field force is composed of three army corps, each comprising two and there is an extra cavalry division under the command of Major Gen: Edmund Allenby 24.000 Infantry in CorpsEach army corps is formed of 24 infantry battalions oinab. ;t 1.000 men each on a war tooting s r cavalry regiments eight batter.-* of horse artillery'of six guns each. > batteries of field artillery, two howitzer batteries and troops of <.-ng::.eers Kznal corps, army service ' 0.-ps and other details. 94.000 Men With Allies. According to Americans well informed on British military affairs, there are about 94.' men in the three army corps, each corps being divided as follows: Infantry battalions. 21.000 Cavalry regiments . 3,000 Horse artillery 800 Field artillery i ,800 Howitzer batteries 250 Signal, army service, commissary. etc. .. . . ... ...., j...... . 900 The First army corps is commanded by Lieut. Gen Sir Douglas Haig, the Third by Major Gen. W. P. Putney and the Second was led by Lieut. Gen. Sir James Grierson, who died suddenly on Tuesday, and has been Replaced by another general.

Senate Passes Shipping Bill.

Washington, Aug. 18.—Foreign built ships may now come under American ownership and fly the American flag in foreign but not in coastwise trade. ( After President \\Tlson had said he favored the house ship registry bill the senate rejected the conference report and afterwards on motion of Senator O'Gorman adopted the house bill by a vote of 40 to 20. The bin then went to the White House. The conference report admitted foreign built xessels to American coastwise as well as foreign trade. The bill as passed leaves the coastwise trade to American built ships.

Firing Heard Off California.

Monterey, Cal., Aug. 18. —Firing at sea was heard by J. Lewis, superintendent of inspection at the W. C. A. camp at Asilamar. It was in the direction of the heads, near Santa Cruz, northwest of here. It is believed the French cruiser Montcalm, which left San Diego Saturday, was engaged with the German cruiser Nurenberg.

Vrooman Takes Oath of Office.

Washington, Aug. 18.—Carl Schurz Vrooman of Illinois took the oath of office as acting secretary of agriculture. He was sworn in by Chief Clerk Reese in the presence of the bureau chiefs and Secretary of Agriculture Houston.

4 AUSTRIAN SHIPS SENT TO BOTTOM BY FRENCH FLEET

First Decisive Naval Engagement Fought in the Mediterranean. 14,000 TON WARSHIP LOST • Austrian Battle Craft Zrinyl One of Vessels Destroyed—Another Is In Flames—French Sweep Adriatic. Rome, Aug 18—The first decisive naval battle of the war in the Mediterranean resulted in a decisive victory for the French, off Badus, Austria, according to official reports here. The Austrian battleship Zrinyl, a vessel displacing 14,268 tons, Is reported to have been sunk, and the three other vessels of the Austro-Hungarian fleet a few moments later are said to have met a like fate. A dispatch from Nish, Servia, said the French ships, coming up from the southwest, attacked the Austrians. Two Austrian ironclads were sunk, one was set on fire, and the fourth fled toward Cattaro. The fight Is said to have lasted more than an hour. French Sweep the Adriatic. Tire dispatches state that the French fleet has swept the Adriatic from the fopt of Italy as far north as the Gulf of Cattaro, the best harbor of the Adriatic, which the French fleet now dominates. Besides the four Austrian battleships that the French are reported to have sunk off the coast of Montenegro three small cruisers of the Asgern type, evidently the Aspern, the Szigetvar and the Zenta. have been riddled and sunk. The Aspern type of cruisers are 313 feet long, with a displacement of 2,363 tons, and carry crews of about 305 men. \

Zrinyl a Big Warship. The battleship Zrinyl carried four 12-lnch guns in pairs in turrets; eight JM-inch guns, also in pairs In turrets, and 20 3.9-inch guns in her battery, besides a number of smaller cannon. She was a strongly armored ship and fitted out with three torpedo tubes and a crew of 857 men. The French fleet is under the command of Admiral de la Peyrer, who was ordered to destroy all Austrian vessels blockading the Montenegran port of Antivari. Germans Sunk Four Merchant Ships. Panama, Aug. 18. —Captain Zavalley, commander of a Peruvian torpedo boat which has arrived here and will pass through the canal on Wednesday, reports that the German cruiser Karlsruhe has sunk four British merchant ships after taking their crews to Costa Rica. The Karlsruhe is said to be on her way to intercept French ships near Guadaloupe. Austrians Invade Russia. London, Aug. 18.—The Vienna correspondent of the Reuter Telegram company wires that several Austrian army corps have invaded Russian territory. He adds that the Russian advance on Zalosce, Brody and Sokal, in Galicia, close to the Russian frontier and northeast of Lemberg, has been checked. This is in direct contradiction to the official view of the French war office, which says: “The Russian army is moving forward for an offensive blow'. In Galicia the Russian cavalry has crossed the frontier and the Austrian cavalry and infantry have been routed. Germany is being put on the defensive, and it is Impossible to avoid the conclusion that her position at the front is not all that could be desired at such a critical time in her history.”

CZAR WILL GO TO FRONT

Emperor of Russia to Remain With Army Through War. London, Aug. 18.—A Reuter, dispatch from Moscow says that the czar with members of the imperial family arrived there and was received at the station by the municipal officials. Immense crowds gathered in the streets and cheered the Imperial family to the echo, their arrival having been heralded by the frantic ringing of all the church bells in town. The czar has announced his intention of proceeding Immediately to the front and remaining with his army throughout the Campaign, delaying his departure for Moscow only long enough for a solemn service at the Kremlin’

AMERICANS AIDING FRANCE

Cowboys and Cavalrymen Among Members of Rough Riders Corps. London, Aug. 18.—A dispatch to the Dally Telepgraph from Paris says: “The recruiting of a corps of rough risers is proceeding rapidly. Several American cowboys and former American cavalrymen are among its members. Three wealthy Americans have promised to furnish the best mounts money can buy for the entire body. The troop will be self-supporting, and is expected to start for the front in *en days."

SIR JOHN FRENCH

Field Marshal Sir John French who commands the English forces sent across the channel to help the French and Belgians against the Germans. /.

KAISER’S MEN TAKE LAGARDE

Opposed by Superior Forces But Win Brilliant Victory. Berlin, via Copenhagen and London, Aug. 18. —German wounded who have arrived here tell <jf the battle at Lagarde. The fighting lasted seven hours under a burning sun. The Germans were opposed ,by far superior forces, strongly entrenched. The German artillery fire was brilliant, two specially dangerous French batteries being quickly taken. In the heavy fighting in the village the French occupied all the houses and the church tower, whence they fired rifles and revolvers. The third shell from the German artillery demolished the church tower and the village* was captured by the Germans in a flank attack, giving the German cavalry a complete victory. The French fled, but many of their men were taken prisoners.

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HANOVER MOB KILLS BABY

French Woman Also Tells How Hueband Was Put to Death. Ixmdon. Aug. 18.—A Reuter dispatch from Rennes. France, says: "Mme. Guillon, a wealthy resident of Combourg, a town a short dls-i tance southeast of St. Malo, has arrived here and told how her husband! and baby were killed by a mOb In Hanover. Germany. The grief-strick-l en woman “said: “ We were expelled on August 1* from Kolberg, a town of Prussia In;' Pomerania, and tried to reach France Switzerland. But we were turned back before we reached the German frontier and compelled to retrace our steps and go by way of Holland. “ ‘On arriving in Hanover my husband and myself were arrested as spies and stoned by a mob, despite the protective efforts of the police. My husband unfortunately lost his selfsontrol and cried, “Long live FrancO* and “Long live England,” whereupOh he was shot. " ‘Two friends who tried to IntejS vene also were killed. Our baby? which wore a cap bearing the won! “France” was torn away from dashed to the ground and killed. “ ‘My brother-in-law was thrown Intel prison at Bentheim.’ ”

Japs Seek German Warship.

San Diego. Cal., Aug. 18. —The Jap? anese cruiser Idzuma sailed four northern port, believed to be Sail Francisco, where the German cruisdr Leipsic is coaling.

$142,500,00 Los s to Ship Line.

Copenhagen, Aug. 18. —Herr Ballon, managing director of the Harbufjf-. American line, puts the line’s losses’ because of the war at $142,500,000.

$30,000,000 in Ships for Sale.

New York, Aug. 18.—The various ships controlled by the North Lloyd German line, valued at about $30,000 r 000, are for sale to any bona fide purchaser, according to an oflScial of that Company This declaration follows close on that of the Hamburg-Ameri-can line people that they would not; refuse any reasonable offer for their liners.

An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.

years old, wt. 1700, will trade for Durham bull or any young live stock. —JOSEPH KOSTA, Fair Oaks, Ind., R-l. Phone Mt. Ayr, 37-K. For Sale-— l6O acres. This is an opportunity for a man with little means to get a home. This farm is in . good neighborhood, shipping point 80 rods, school half-mile, three churches within two miles, and 20 rods from stone road. This farm has 135 acres in cultivation and 25 in woodland pasture which lies around the buildings. There is a dredge ditch near which gives good outlet for drainage. There is a good twostory, seven-room house, large barn and good well. Will sell this farm at a bargain and on terms of SI,OOO down and long time on remainder, or will take property or live stock as first payment.—G. F. MEYERS. WANTED Wanted— To borrow $1,200 to sl,500. Farm land security, will pay 6% per cent interest.—G. F MEYERS. M anted—A good active solicitor to canvass Jasper county, a several months’ job at which a good salary can be made. For name of party inquire at DEMOCRAT OFFICE. MISCELLANEOUS. Estray Taken Up—Came to our Place in southeast Marion, about Aug. 1, a 2-year-old steer. Owner may have same by proving ownerShl -?w^ n^r*P^o ins necessar y charges. —THE MANSFIELD FARM. steers about 3 years old, strayed from Lawler Ranch, near Fair Oaks, Ind. Finder please phone any information to 542-G., Fair Oaks, Ind., Maurice Gorman Foreman. ’ to Loan —Loans on farms fice in First Nat’i bank bidg. s-6 Mutual Insurance— Fire and HehtZ M Btate cyclone - Inquire of M. I. Adams, phone 533-L. FINANCIAL ~ * Farm Loans— Money to loan fl fit Ihnl Without lil! k W,thout Commisf on, iiniir ’Mm lt J: out charg€ - llllllCV aklng or Recording