Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 September 1914 — Page 4

Frcfnch Win at Peronne; Foe Advances.

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the French Vosges. The Germans thereupon took the offensive. Oir troops having succesfully defended themselves, have now resumed the offensive. Our attack has now been In progress for two days. The engagement Is proceeding slowly, as It jpartakes of the nature of a siege. The character of the fighting explains the slowness of our advance, which is nevertheless characterized dally by pew local successes. (The German war office admits a setback In the Vosges.) “2. In the Vicinity of. Nancy and Woevre. —Since the beginning of the campaign this field, comprised between the cities of Metz on the German side and Verdun and Toul on the French side, has not been the theater of any Important operations. "8. Along the Meuse, Between Verdun and Mezieres.—lt will be recalled that the French forces took the initiative In the direction of Longwy, Neuf•chateau and Paliseul. The troops operating near Alincourt and Longwy were checked by the enemy, led by the crown prince. In the vicinity of Neufehateau and Paliseul certain of our troops experienced partial checks which forced them to fall back upon the Meuse, without, however, suffering any serious Injury. This backward movement forced the trpops operating about Spincourt also to retreat to the .Meuse. In the last few days the enemy has sought to cross the Meuse with considerable forces, but by a vigorous counter offensive he has been thrown back into the river after suffering great loss. Nevertheless, new German forces have advanced near Rocroy, inarching toward Rechel, where at present a genral battle V being fought between the Meuse and Rethel, the outcome of which cannot be foreseen. “4. Operations In the North.—The Franco-English forces moved first into the vicinity of Dinant, Charleroi and Mons. Partial checks experienced by the forces of the Meuse, near Glvet, obliged our troops to fall back, the Germans seeking continually to come upon us from the west. In these conditions our English allies, attacked by an enemy greatly superior In number, near Calua and Cambria, had to retire toward the south, while our forces were operating to Avesnes d’Adesnes and Chimay. The retreat was prolonged through the following day. A general battle was fought, near St. Quentin and Vervins, at the same time that another battle was fought near Perrone. This battle was marked by an important success for ns upon our right, where we drove the Prussian guards and the Tenth army corps into the River Oise. On the other hand, because of the progress of the German right wing, whbre our adversaries had placed their best corps, we were obliged to make another movement of retreat. To resume: On the right, after having experienced partial checks, we have taken the offensive and the eilemy i« falling back before us; at the center we have experienced alternative checks and successes, but a general battle is now under way; on our left, by a series of circumstances, which turned in favor of the Germans, and despite lucky counter attacks the Anglo-French forces were obliged to yield ground. Everywhere, in spite of incontestable checks, our armies remain intact. The moral condition of the troops continues excellent in spite of considerable losses, which are being rapidly filled from regimental depots.” ■ ■'' The statement that a battle is being fought between the Meuse river and Bethel shows a still further falling back on Paris of the allied troops, a further shortening of their line, and another forward step by the German host.

Say® British Are Cut Off. Again the German war office issued a bulletin in which it claims that the British are now cut off. The bulletin was received here through The Hague. It declares that a strong German column is now interposed between the British field army and the cities where their re-enforcements have been landed, and that the British must now receive supplies by another and longer route. It Is freely predicted that Paris will be in the hands of the kaiser’s men in a few days more. "Take Paris or die!” are the orders of Kaiser Wilhelm, known to every soldier in the German army, says the London Times correspondent at Ostend, quoting at second-hand a German officer at Brussels. ‘ Our army is making a frantic effort toerush the allies, especially the British troops,” said this officer. “We have achieved wonderful success, but there is a feeling among the troops that we are pitted against too heavy odds.’’ Two millions of volunteers have presented themselves for service. Civilians by thousands are leaving Paris. This is not oppbsed, for the fewer remain the smaller the strain on the commissary if the city is to be surrounded by the Germans. But it is not in a spirit of panic that the people are leaving. They recognize the necessity and are making the most of it. Germans AbandonjTqvvns. London, Sept. I.—An Exchange telegram from Antwerp says the enemy has abandoned the region north of Merchtem and Vilvorde, about ten miles north of Brussels, and also the towns, of Huydenburg, Tremelem and Haecht, in the same viclflity. At Aerschot the Germans are constructing Intnenchments, W’hich appear to represent their position, for they were falling back upon them In the afternoon. Violent cannonading was heard nine miles south of Antwern.

GERMAN ENVOY SAYS GERMANY HAS WON WAR

Von Bernstorff Admits Withdrawal of Troops From Belgium. KAISER READY FOR PEACE Defeat on the Seas Is Acknowledged—• Saya Nation Will Stand for Moat Effective Use of Bombs Dropping From Air on Towns. New. lork, Sept. I,— Count Johann von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, after surveying the European situation as revealed in the day’s news and in dispatches from Berlin by way of Sayville, L. 1., today, gave an Interview which shows that he believes the crisis for Germany is past. The alms of the general staff are attained. France is defeated and the battle ground in western Europe is in such a condition that Germany can now recall great numbers of troops to meet the Russian invasion, according to Count von Bernstorff’s belief. A resume of the ambassador’s views follow ; ■ The war is won. The coalition has been defeated in western Europe. German defeat on land is now out of the question. The alms of the German general staff have been attained. The allies have been so badly and so suddenly worsted that Germany is free to withdraw, as she has begun to do, great numbers of men to ward off the Russian invasion. The defeat on the seas is acknowledged with the proviso that the defeat was to be expected, since the German navy has always been meant simply to defend the coast line, and that if the English assumed the growing German navy was meant for any other purpose they labored under a sadly mythical conception. Germany did not begin the war. She did not want the war. She is ready for peace at any moment. Germany's victory means a great advance of democracy in the empire. The nation can never forget how the whole people rose as one man an unjust attack, nor how the leader of the Socialists made a speech amid the wild cheers of the Conservative party, which stood up to a man. waving their handkerchiefs at him. In the matter of the policy of German warfare the ambassador made it clear that Germany will stand for the most effective use of bombs dropping from midair and the use of her most modern appliances, London being as much subject to attack by Zeppelins as Paris and Antwerp. No further notification to bombard from midair is necessary, the ambassador holds, than the declaration of war. Non-belligerents, he says, should get out of danger by removing themselves from threatened cities or take the consequences.

TROOPS LEAVE FOR BUTTE

Arrival of Militiamen Expected to Cause Trouble. Butte, Mont.. Sept I —Militiamen left Helena today. The arrival of the troops is expected to precipitate the trouble, as the miners openly have been threatening to lay the city in ashes if the troops come. With the arrival of the soldiers an attempt will be made by Sheriff Timothy Driscoll to serve warrants for the arrest of “Muskie” Macdonald, president of the mine workers: .Joseph Chapman, Joseph Bradley and another officer of the new union, upon a charge of kidnaping, growing out of the recent deportations. Because of threats of miners to dynamite the jail no attempt has been made to serve the warrants. Armed guards are at the largest stores, banks and electric plants

SON OF ADMIRAL IS SAFE

British Admiralty Asks to Convey Tidings to Von Tirpitz. Washington. Sept. 1. —Winston Churchill, first lord of the British admiralty, through the American embassy at London, requested the state department to transmit the following message to Grand Admiral von Tirpitz of the German navy, through the American ambassador in Berlin: “Your son has been saved and has not been wounded.”

Antwerp Is in Darkness.

London, Sept I.—The Antwerp correspondent of the Standard telegraphs as follows: “Stringent measures have been taken in Antwerp to insure perfect darkness. No light of any kind which can be seen from the outside is allowed in the houses. Pitch darkness reigns in the streets at night and those forced to be out stumble against each other as they grqpe their way along.

Spanish-American Veterans Meet.

Louisville, Ky„ Sept. I.—Forgetting the war in Europe to recall their own experiences on the battle line, the veterans of the Spanish-Amerisan war assembled In Louisville for their annual reunion. Commander-ln-Chlef John Lewis Smith of Washington, arrived on a chartered boat from Cincinnati with his staff.

General Kuroki is one of the leading men In the Japanese army and Is a hero of the war with Russia.

CARRANZA DEFIES U. S.

Bids Port of Vera Cruz Close. Provisional President of [Vlexlco Takes New Action Which May Har rasa America. Washington, Sept. 1-—Brigadier General Funston has reported to Washington that Provisional President Carranza has ordered the port of Vera ( ruz closed. This will have a serious effect on the city’s food supply. This new move by Carranza is expected to cause further complications in the situation between the United States and Mexico. One of Carranza’s first acts was to cut off the line of communication between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. He refused to allow any trains to pass over the railroad between the two cities and ordered the telegraph wires cut, according to the information received. The protest sent to him by messenger by Brigadier General Funston was unheeded It was not until Brigadier General Funston ordered that all the railroad equipment at Vera Cruz, or within the American zone of influence, should be confiscated that Carranza permitted the resumption of traffic between the two cities.

Baseball Results

STANDING OF THE CLUBS. NATIONAL LEAGUE W.L.PC4 W. L Pc X«w Y0rk..63 50 .5581 Ph Hade!'a .33 61.465 Boston ....63 51 .553,Cincinnati .54 63 .462 St. L0ui5,..64 57 . 52!) Brooklyn ...53 62 . 461 Chicago ...62 57 .521 Pittsburg .52 63 . 452 AMERICAN LEAGUE. Phiiadel’a .82 38 .683 Chicago ....59 63 .484 Boston ....67 49 .57.8 New Y0rk..56 68 . 473 Washing'n 61 56 .521 St. Louis ...55 63 . 462 Detroit ....61 61 .500 Cleveland .39 84 .317 FEDERAL LEAGUE. .’hicagO ...66 52 .559'Buffalo ....57 57 .500 (ndianap’s 66 52 . 559 Kansas C’y.s6 63 . 471 Baltimore .61 53 .535 St. L0ui5....53 67 . 442 Brooklyn ..58 56 . 508 Pittsburg ..4 8 65 . 425 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Louisville .78 59 .575 Columbus .71 65 .522 Milwaukee 75 58 .564 Kansas 66 71 .482 Indianap’s 75 63 .543' .63 V 7 .450 Cleveland .71 65 .522 St. Paul ...47 90 .343 Monday’s Results. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Cincinnati, 2; Chicago, 4. Pittsburg, 1; New York, 1 (11 innnings). No other games scheduled. AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington, 3; Chicago, 4 (10 Innings). Philadelphia, 9; Cleveland, 3. Boston. 4-3; St. Louis, 1-3. New York, 6-3: Detroit, 9-2. FEDERAL LEAGUE Chicago, 4-1; St. Louis, 3-0. Kansas Ctty-Indianapolis; no game scheduled. Pittsburg, 1; Baltimore, 7, Buffalo, 1; Brooklyn, 4. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Louisville. 0; Milwaukee, 1. ColUmbus, 10; St. Paul, 3. Indianapolis, 1; Kansas City, 2. Cleveland. 4; Minneapolis, 5. No Western league games scheduled. CENTRAL ASSOCIATION. Waterlo, 1; Marshalltown, 2. Clinton-Cedar Rapids; no game, rain. Muscatine, 3: Galesburg, 4. Burlington-Keokuk; no game, rain CENTRAL LEAGUE. Fort Wayne. 3; Grand Rapids, 1. Evansville, id; Terre Haute. 5.

DREYFUS’ SON WINS HONORS

Major’s Eldest Boy Promoted on Field at Charleroi. London, Sept. 1. —A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from The Hague says the eldest son of Maj. Alfred Dreyfus, who is serving as a sergeant in the French army, distinguished himself before Charleroi and was promoted on the battlefield. Maj. Alfred Dreyfus Is the French officer who was convicted In 1894 of having divulged state secrets to a foreign power. His case agitated France for year*.

CZAR DEALS VITAL BLOWS TO AUSTRIA

Russians Reported to Have Crushed Enemy in Galicia. ITALY TO WAR ON TURKEY Nation Has Army of 500,000 Men Ready to Enter Conflict If Porte Attacks Greece—Fleet Is Also Prepared, Rome, via London, Sept. I.—The Messagero publishes a telegram from Sofia, Bulgaria, which says ths Austrians have suffered an irreparable defeat at Zamose, in Russian Poland, 50 miles southeast of Lublin. St. Petersburg, Sept. I.—Official reports here declare that the fortresses of Thorn and Graudenz, on the Vistula, have been Invested. The Russians have heavy siege guns in operation. The second Russian invading army has reached east Prussia to reenforce the first. Fierce fighting has been in progress about Koenlgsberg for three days. Russian cavalry pressed the pursuit of the retreating Germans into the outlying defenses, which they' now hold. Another report says the Russian troops have smashed through the Austrian left army near Zamose, in northern Galicia, and have routed it with enormous losses. Thousands of prisoners have been Taken, together with many cannon, machine guns, and munitions, according to an official statement issued by the war office.

By C. F. BERTILLI. Paris, Sept. 1. —Italy is on the eve of entering the world war. The Paris Temps says that Turkey, spurred on by Germany, is ready to attack Greece Ln order to regain her lost islands and Salonika. An Italian war declaration against Turkey must follow inevitably because Italy would not tolerate the alteration of the Mediterranean equilibrium in favor of an ally of Germany and Austria. Italy’s Fleet Is Ready. Italy’s fleet is ready for immediate action and she has 500,000 men in arms. ,~ When, four months ago,- Franco made her a big loan Turkey professed peaceful intentions, but she has played a double game. This was first unmasked when Turkey obtained possession of the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau and appointed the German, General Limon von Sanders, as commander-in-chief of her army. This throws her aggressive plans in bold relief. In the coming new Turko-Italian war Roumanla will prevent Bulgaria from taking a hand. Bulgars to Aid Serbs, Rome, Sept. I.—According to the Messagero, the Bulgarian government has informed Servia that if Roumania will abandon her neutrality in favor of Russia, Bulgaria will do likewise, so that all the Balkan states, with the exception of Turkey, will be on the side of the triple entente. The terrific battle which has been raging for several days along the Austrian frontier is now reported to be extended along a fighting line 420 miles long. There is fierce fighting also through east Prussia, Germans resisting the Russian advance at many points. Concerning the Russian army of the center, operating supposedly against Posen, the general staffs of all nations are silent. Kaiser Goes to Prussian Front. London, Sept. I.—The Dally Express has received a dispatch from Rene Velpelman, its correspondent at The Hague, containing the news that Emperor William has left the western headquarters of his army and has gone to the Prussian front. Berlin is terrified at the news of the progress of the Russians in Prussia. Americans arriving from the German capital tell of the alarm. They say hundreds of thousands of refugees from Prussia and Pomerania are pouring into Berlin baggagelesa and starving. The Berlin Red Cross society is unable to cope with the situation and ac-. commodatlon for these exiles cannot be found. Radical Russophobes are adding to the alarm by saying that the Cossacks will lay the German capital in ashes, as the Uhlans have done to Belgian towns. A genetai exodus has commenced. Everybody who can find accommodation on the train is departing for Norway, Denmark and Switzerland.

Selfridge Orders Employee to War.

London, Sept. I—Harry Gordon Selfridge, owner of London’s “American" department store, notified the heads of the store’s departments to intimate to every man in his employ between the ages of twenty and thir-ty-five who is unmarried that he must enlist immediately or resign his position. Mr. Selfridge Is ready to pay half wages to the wives of all men In his employ who enlist. As a result, about thirty per cent of the eligible employes joined the ranks.

FOOTPRINTS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE

Or. Cole Will Bring Back Some of Prehistoric Races For Local Inspection. Dr. George Lamont Cole, traveler and explorer, is known in America’s educational world as an authoritative archaeologist. His knowledge is not second hand; neither are his pictures picked from postcards. For years he has made annual visits to the haunts of primitive man in New Mexico and Arizona and with the aid of pick and shovel and camera has brought to the surface nuggets of truth and rare

treasures long buried beneath the debris of centuries. He has studied the cliff dwellers of the present day, the country in which they live, their terraced bouses, their forms of social life and government, their weird rites and ceremonies, and thus brings to the people of the east fascinating stories of the strangest and interesting

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FOR SALE For Sale—O. I. C. male hog, wt. about 275.—SCHANLAUB & CAIN, phone 535-B. For Sale—A few 8 and 10-inch Summitville drain tile at half price, been used.—H. GROW, Rensselaer. For Sale— Three oil lamps for auto, two dash, one rear.—Call at Democrat office. For Sate— General purpose horse, wt. 1 200, will sell at a bargain.—■ FRED MARKIN, Pleasant Grove, Ind. Phone 520-D. Household Goods— l new 8-foot extension table, 3 bedsteads and springs, two cupboards.—Enquire of E. C. MAXWELL. a-30. For Sale— Hard wood lumber of all kinds, sawed to order.—RANDOLPH WRIGHT, Rensselaer, Ina., or phone Mt. Ayr 54-C. ts For Sale—New Pioneer Cyclecar that has been run less than 50 miles. Guaranteed to be in perfect running order. Photo and full particulars sent on request. Reason for selling is that I have an auto. Write or call on H. S. WILLIAMS, Watseka, 111. For Sale — House and lot on Madison ave., Rensselaer, lot 50x172, with lots of fruit, house 28x28, 4 rooms, electric lights, phone 142-F, P. O. box 92, MRS. O. M. PEEK. For Sale— l6o acre farm, 7 miles of Rensselaer, all level clay subsoil, tiled. All can be farmed, SBO per acre. Nothing joining can be bought for less than $125 per acre.—J. DAVISSON, Rensselaer, Ind. For Sale— loo feet of iron fence, just the thing for fi;ont of farm residence, and for less than a wood picket fence would cost you. Will be sold at a bargain.—See C. A. TUTEUR, Rensselaer. For Sale or Trade— Bo acres level, black corn land, well located; price $55 per acre, or will trade for live stock.—HARVEY DAVISSON, Rensselaer, Ind. For Sale— 6 acres of land with good 8-room house, 3-room basement, electric lights and city water, inside corporation of Rensselaer. A bargain.—HAßVEY DAVISSON, phone 499. For Sale— Good 6-room cottage, on improved street near new depot, cement walks, electric lights, drilled well, good large lot and lots of fruit, good chicken park. Now rented for $lO per month, but cafT give possession in 30 days:—Enquire of E. C. MAXWELL, Rensselaer. s-10 For Sale—Bo acres nice level black land, no buildings, but well fenced; 40 acres in oats, 15 acres hay, balance pasture, very little timber. Will exchange for good residence property in Rensselaer.— HARVEY DAVISSON, phene, 499.

people In the world. Dr Cole will appear on the Lincoln Chautauqua program to be given in this city soon.

COLEMAN GREAT PLAYER, SAYS POST-DISPATCH.

Special mention Is deserved by Edward Coleman, whose playing received merited applause. The remarkable versatility of the performer was shown in his expert playing of the sweet

voiced flute, the roaring saxophone, the gentle horn, the shrill piccolo and the martial cornet.—St Louis Post-Dis-patch’. Mr. Coleman is a member of the Conservatory Players, a company of musicians who appear on the opening day of the Lincoln Chautauqua program to be given in this city. The company will appear in preludes afternoon and Sight The “Ideal” account flies are car ried in stock in The Democrat’ fancy stationery department, also blank statements for same. These files are just the thing for handling small credit accounts in a convenient and economical manner. Super- - ior in many ways to a loose-leaf ledger and much cheaper. Call in and see them.

For Sale—Farms of different sizes in this and adjoining counties, and some for exchange. Also city and town property for sale and exchange. List your property with me and I will promise a square deal. Choice alfalfa, wheat, corn and pasture lands for sale from $25 and up.— JOHN O’CONNOR, ex-sheriff Jasper county, Rensselaer, Ind.

For Sale — 160 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 stack as first payment.— G. F. MEYERS.

WANTED Wanted—To borrow $1,200 to sl,500. Farm land security, will pay per cent interest.—G. F. MEYERS. Wanted—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. Wanted at Once—Local and traveling salesmen in this state to represent us. There is money in the work for YOU soliciting for our easy selling specialties. Apply now for territory.—ALLEN NURSERY CO., Rochester, N. Y. miscellaneous. Painting— I am still in the painting business, equipped for going to t e country. See me about your painting.—C. M. BLUE. Rug Making— Hand-made Eureka mgs, colonial rugs, rag rugs and carpets made to order at residence on south Scott street.—T W RIASENDEN. ’ s Money to Loan—Loans on farms and city property at current rates. a ew choice small properties to easy monthly payments.— EMMET L. HOLLINGSWORTH, office in First Nat’l bank bldg. s-« ni ,?I nt Y al In s“ r "»ce—Fire and lightAlso state cyclone. Inquire of m. i. Adams, phone 533-L.

financial I arm Loans-—Money to loan on !M r nftnn rop » rty ln any 81im8 «P to SIO,OOO.—E. P. HONAN. ir. Q Parm ans — l am making farm loans at the lowest rates of intereat. en year loans without commission and without delay.—JOHN A. DUNLiAP. HI Pfil thfi] ithout DU *y, Ifll Illi Wlthout Commlsron, I Uvl I III) Without Charges for Making or Recording Instruments. W. H. PARKINBOR)