Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 56, Number 42, Jasper, Dubois County, 7 August 1914 — Page 7

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French Troops Defeat Enemy at Cirey Luxembourg Occupied.

RUSSIA AND KAISER AT WAR Britain Setze Big German Liner Carrying $10,800,000 In Gold Seizure Is In Reprisal for Kaiser's Act in Holding Veselt. Palis, Aug. 3. A German column has attacked the French customs house at Delle, near the Swiss border, according to a war office dispatch. The force is thought to be part of that Vilich crossed the border near Nancy arlior iu the day. No details of the fighting h.ivft yet been received. Arion. Belgium, Aug. 3. One hundred thousand German troops are msaing the Grand Duchy at Luxembourg and concentrating on the French frontier near Liege, according to adrfteeg received here. Frontier engagements, in which the Germans are taid to have been defeated, are reported. Twenty-five thousand men are digging I ranches '.n front of a German and French post. Germans Hold Luxembourg. train filled with troops arrived in Luxembourg and the government of the (iran.l Duchy is now in the hands of th" German military authorities, mho have installed headquarters at the government house. All railroad and telegraphic communication was immediately cut off. At tnree o'clock in the aftenoon the '"rman ambassador had not left his post in Paris. The Austro-Hungarian ambassador also is here still. News of the trouble on the frontier reached Paris about two o'clock in the afternoon and was received with outbursts of rage at which were termed 1 rmany's brigandage. Germany Begins Invasion. Brussels, Aug. 3. With five armies throws across the border at as many points, the points, the total numbering approxiatel, 10O.004 troop,. Germany has begun its invasion of France On the forty fourth anniversary of fhe first battle of the Franco-Prussian war the kaiser's fore s, apparently bottt on duplicating the first movements of 1X70, have attacked the iYe.uch troops and have been reported uecessful in all but one instance. Five French Towns Attacked. The various points at which lighting has taken place are as follows: Langion A strongly fortified town 'hree miles from the Belgian frontier, which is reported captured by the Geraians. Delle A town near the Switzerland mrder, where a German cc lumn has attacked the customs house. ( irey- A town on the Luxembourg prior, where a German invading lorce of 20.000 was reported repulsed with heavy losses. Longwy A fortified city 40 miles northwest of Metz, Germany, where lighting is reported still in progress. Nancy Another border town near 1 irey and Strassburg where the kaists forces are report.) to have crossed the line. March Through Duchy. The invading army inarched 'hrough the duchy of Luxembourg, breaking the terms of the treaty i itrality. it is charged, and split up into five columns which struck almost -multaneously. At Cirey, where 10, ' QoraWM attained the French, fhe were defeated with heavy losses The dispatch says the Invaders went Iriven hack across the border. The fortress of Langlon fell under the sudden attack of the invaders, v hieh had p net rated five mi let in ' the French border to the town I Ting the night and the earl) part of Sunday. A force which is thought to have heen part of that whleh crossed the border near Nancy earlier in the da) ttu kod the French c ustoms house ' lel!e. i, ear the Sw 1 1 u rlaiid bonier. but no detail:-, of the fighting have t t been received Advance in Night. The German troops htffin their ad saa9 in the night, and before dawn they had invaded Luxembourg. They nought to enter the barracks, but the major in command of the Luxembourg IPSO.!! HI protested against such a breach of neutrality, and the G. rmans then withdrew German troops hold the railway station, public h oldings and entire railway line and are guaruing the fronf ier The Oiiata troops seized all the bridges and stations on the Treves and Trios Vierges liie s in orW to insure the regular pasas of military trains across the Grand Duchy i he ennans assert that the railway iines belong to them and they have the right to do what they like In Lux mbourg and refuse to withIraw. Claim Action Unjustified. London. Aug. 3 - Regarding the invasion of Luxembourg by Gennaa troops, the French embassy issued the following statement "G rran troops have invaded LuxembourgBy this aetlou Germany has violated the neutrality of Luxembourg. Tills neutrality established by

ESTrrjjTiTTrnj Elliott Marshall, a prominent lawyer of New York and New Jersey, and worth $500,000, whose strange disappearance is mystfying the police of many cities. treaty negotiated and signed in London, April, 1867." London Awaits England's Policy. London, Aug. 3. London is awaiting with the greatest eagerness the announcement of Premier Asquith defining Great Britain's position in regard to the war. Impatience is the mood of the British public and a great crowd which gathered around Whitehall expecting to learn the decision of the British cabinet was wild with disappointment when no announcement was made. Another cabinet meeting will be held, and afterwards the premier will announce England's policy. It is generally believed that the war party in parliament is in the majority and that England will go to the defense of her allies is regarded extremely probable in said official headquarters. The territorials are being served with emergency rations and usually placid London is stirred with a war fever which is even more fiery than that preceding theBoer struggle. It fl roalized that far now than was the more is at stake case in the South African conflict The wildest scenes are being enacted In every section. London from a social standpoint is stagnant. All affairs have been called off. By special request of King George the Cowes regatta has been canceled. Russ. Cheers Greet War Demand. St. Petersburg, Aug. 3. Germany's declaration of war against Russia has provoked in the Russian capital a wonderful demonstration of patriotic en thusiasm. The German ambassador, Count von Pourtales, at 7:30 o'clock in the evening, in the name of his government, sent to the Russian minister of foreign affairs official notification of the declaration of war and two hours later an announcement to this effect was made to the people. The capital presents a spectable of extraordinary animation. The Nevskv Prospect and all the leading thoroughfares are filled with sraMrensled people, marching in processions, carrying portraits of the emperor, with Bagl waving and torches blaring. From time to time there Is an outburst of cheering and singing. Martial Law Declared. Prior to the receipt of the declara tion Ol war DJ Germany. St. Petersburg and its suburbs had been placed under martial law. In anticipation of some warlike move on tin part of (Jermany. enrollment of the reservists of the Rusisan army started A a hundred centers at six o'clock in the morning. Russians Invade Germany. Berlin, Aug. ä- Rusisan troops' crossed the German frontier near Eichen Reid in Posen. This announcement was made by the imperial itaff, showing thai the war has actual1 begun, a Kusisan eolumn. with artillery, went over the line southwest of Bialla. Squadrons of Cossacks are on their way to Johannesburg, 15 miles from the frontier. Britain Captures German Ship. London. Aus', fc Great Britain is at wer. Although the formal declaration of hostilities has not been issued, the first warlike blow was struck when battleships of the British channel fleet n zed the North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie. which flies the German flag, and towed her into Southampton harbor. The Cecilie left New York last Tuesday, bearing in addition to her passengers, mat y of whom are Amerisna, 110.804,600 in gold being sent by American banks and American agen- - e to Hun pe. The seizure of the Cecilie is in reprisal for the action of the German naval authorities at Kiel in taking possession of the Wilson liner Castro. Aith the British flag, as the Castro, was navigating the Kiel canal en route from Dantzig, Germany. to Hull. England. Another British vessel, the steamer SazOB, which left K'.ngslynn Thursday with a rnrtro of coal for Brunsbuettel. Prnafia, also has been seized on the high seas by the German Baltic fleet. The Bam has been COnroyed to J :. a iiern.au naval station. i the coal has been confisr.-.t. a frr the use of the kaiser s navy

HELD IN EUROPE Consular Agents Ordered to Relieve Stranded Citizens,

BRYAN SAYS THEY ARE SAFE Secretary of State Declares That Situation of Travelers Marooned By War in Europe Is Exaggerated. Washington. Aug. 3. Interest in the European situation among officials centered on the plight of the thousands of Americans abroad, and preliminary steps were taken for their relief. The state department sent authorization to its diplomatic and consular agents in Euroae to aW Americans in need of money, the funds advanced to be covered by deposits in the state department from relatives or friends. It is expected that advances will be made in the form of orders on hotels, railroads and steamship lines. As these will have the backing of the United States it is anticipated that they will be accepted without question. Orders Funds for Americans. Secretary Bryan announced that he had no dispatches from Europe that he could make public. "I have no comment to make on the subject," he said, ' except in response to various suggestions I am sending instructions to our diplomatic and consular officers to take care of Americans. No action has been taken on the suggestions for bringing Americans back to this country. "I think the situation of American travelers has been overtestimated as to its importance, although there is no doubt that many have become unduly alarmed. I do not believe that Americans are in danger. They are in no danger in the neutral countries and we are taking steps to look after their comfort and safety in other places." Secretary Bryan declined to admit that the United States had taken over the diplomatic affairs of any of the European countries and expressly declined to comment on any of the war features of the situation. The various suggestions that naval and army transports, or cruisers, be used to bring Americans home, or that ships be chartered for this purpose have as yet received only tentative consideration by the government. Navy officers state that war vessels will be of little assistance. The ne- ' ossity for a definite plan, however, is realized and an announcement on the subject may be made today. The neutrality proclamation of the United States may be issued today. It will be conventional in its terms, following the language of the proclamation issued during the Japanese-Russian war. Under the proclamation it will be unlawful for American citizens to accept commissions or enlist in the war. Americans Aided in Paris. Paris. Aug. 3. a committee of Americans has been formed here to care for those of their countrymen who are "stranded" lo re as a result of the war. Ambassador Herrick is tnk lag an active part in this work, the first meeting of the committee being held at his residence today. Mr. Herrick has arranged to place his residence at the disposal of Americans in Paris. BIG BANK MEET AT GOTHAM McAdoo and Bankers Discuss Financial Situation Clearing House Certificates May Be Issued. New York. Aug. 3 - Probably one of the most significant banking conferences ever held In America took place at the Vanderhilt hotel here on Sunday night. It was attended by William O. McAdoo. secretary of the United States treasury; John Sk-lton Williams, comptroller of the currency; J. P. Morgan and the heads of more than a dozen of the largest national hanks and trust companies in NewYork. As a result of the conference it is expected that clearing house cerMttcati B will be issued both in New York and other banking centers to be used by hanks as a medium for set tling their balances to each other and strengthening their reserves, which Saturday's bank statement showed I re about seventeen million dollars under the legal requirement. If the clearing house certificates are issued it will be the first time since the 1907 panic that recourse has been had to this expedient. Foraker's Campaign Expenses. Washington. Aug. L The expense account of former Senator Joseph B. Foraker. candidate for the Republican nomination for senator from Ohio, for the primary compaign thus far Was filed with the secretary of the senate Foraker spent and has received no contribution. Calllaux Slain, Is Rumor. London. Aug. 3. U is rumored in Yiette. France, that the sevonfn. year old son of Gaston Calmette has murdered Joseph (aillaux. whose wife killed Ms father. Confirmation of the rumor is impossible so far.

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esfceu. lownsena said he went to the station to take a late train for WashRussell Hastings Milward, the youna- in8ton from his home in Newark Monday night and fell asleen nnlv tn h

est of explorers, has just returned to unuea states aner exploring on foot 874 miles of jungle land in Colombia. CENTRAL ROADS ARE GIVEN FIVE PER CENT RAISE All Lines Win, From Buffalo-Pittsburgh to Mississippi. SYNOPSIS OF DECISION. Commission orders rate increases in territory north of Ohio and Potomac rivers and from a vertical line dra4n through Buffalo and Pittsburgh, west to Mississippi river. ' Advances east from Buffalo and Pittsburgh along Atlantic seaboard are denied. In territory affected all class rates are increased five per cent and many commodity rates are increased also. Commission acknowledges railroads are entitled to higher passenger rates. Result of decision is that railroads affected will increase their income lVfe per cent. No increase is permitted on coal, coke, brick, tile, clay, starch, cement, iron ore and plaster. Commission recommends that various state railroad bodies meet to discuss problems with view of allowing such increases as roads, having burden of proof, can establish they are entitled to. Lake and rail rates remain unchanged. Thorough investigation of railroads' connection with Other interests advised. Investigation of sleeping ear contracts recommended. Sale of unused properties is suggested. General development of transportation system approved. Washington, Aug. 8. An Increase of certain freight rates by the railroads between the Mississippi and Buffalo and Pittsburgh is allowed bjnthe Interstate commerce eommission in its decision. This Is known as Central Freight association territory. The five per cent increase of charges asked by the railroad east of Buffalo and Pittsburgh In trunk line territory and New Kngland territory is disallowed. No increases were granted on lake and rail rates. All class rates within the Central Freight association territory were advanced five per cent. Commodity rates got a like advance, excepting coal, coke, brick, tile. clay, starch, cement, iron ore and plaster. The commodities upon whichno advances were allowed compose approximately &6 per cent of the total volume of traffic in the Central territory. The new rates are expected to increase the incomes of the railroads approximately 1U per cent. All the principal east and west systems will benllt by the increase, as their lines traverse the territory affected. Commissioners McChord and Daniels at the last moment gave a dissenting opinion. Commissioner McChord held no difference should have been made between the territories east and west of Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Commissioner Daniels held that a five per cent D rease should have been granted generally. The increases allowed on class and commodity rates to the railroads in Centra Freight assoc'ation territory may, in the readjustment of the schedules prescribed by the commission, average even higher than the five per cent mentioned. The dissenting opinion of Commisioner Daniels is said to represent closely the views which the president hoped would prevail in the commission. It is expected that the western railroads now wfB apply for rate advances. Wilson Signs Appropriation Bill. Washington, Aug 3 President Wli SOn signed the Indian appropriate UL

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ed States judge. They were cordially received and the president listened attentively to their argument in favor of their candidate. But he frankly told them that this particular Judgeship matter was closed, that he already had made a selection, although he spoke very iilghly of the man recommended by Townsend and Tuttie. "But, gentlemen." remarked the president, good naturedly. "are you not a little late in keeping your appointment? According to my engagement book you were to be here on Tuesday, and I am not aware that vou called then - It was up to Messrs. Townsend and Tuttie to explain, and they laid the cards upon the table. There was no use trying to fib out of It. so they con-

awakened by the station agent just

spearing in tne west. He had to wait for a day train next morning. Tuttie admitted that he had no excuse, except that the engagement had slipped his mind, due to the fact that the Fcurth of July had intervened and mixed him up on his elates. The president listened to their excuses with in terest and Showed no annnvnnrp nvor thnm. u u .i ... ...

forgetfulneas and told them a story pointment b-v arriving a year too soon,

ii as uener to arrive a year too soon or a day too late. He sent his visitors away in a good humor, but Messrs. Townsend and Tuttie can t help wondering whether they would have found that judgeship matter closed up had they kept their appointment.

Wanted to Know About A X'WJIT i . M m a -

-r. biaiue nas just Deen placed in Statuary hall at the capitol it being rk a likeness in stone of George Washington Glick of Kansas. When the other occupants of the Hall of Fa ne had been jockeyed around to make room for Mr. Glick and the latest ad-

oition had been rolled into position, the question asked by those who had noticed the newcomer was. "Who was Glick?" A Kansan could have answered the query off-hand, but so fleeting is fame that the average citizen failed to identify George Washington Glick. However, Senator Thompson of Kansas 'threw the desired light upon the situation when 'he Introduced in the senate a resolution

providing for fitting exercises appropriate to the reception and acceptance of the statue. He said: "Mr. President, there is being placed in Statuary hall today the statue of George Washington Glick. Under the law each state is entitled to place tx statues of Its distinguished men or women in that famous hall. About tea years ago Kansas selected from her citizens as one of the recipients of this honor John James Ingalls, who was formerly a celebrated member of this body. About one year ago Kansas chose another of her citizens, George Washington Glick, the only Democratic governor the state ever had until the present administration, to receive the same high honor. "As everyone knows. Senator Ingalls was an uncompromising Republican. As is equally well known. Governor Glick was an uncompromising Democrat. These men lived and died in the same town. Atchison. Kansas, and are buri. I In the same cemetery. It is. therefore, very fitting that the statues of these eminent sons of Kansas, representing, respectively, two branches of political thought and the two great political parties of the country, should stand side by side in the Hall of Fame "

Check Signing Device Is a Great Labor Saver TWENTY miles of signature, hall of the distance from here to Baltimore. Is saved by J. S. Jones and William Adreon, two pension office clerks every year because they sign checks by machinery. About S20.000 checks, disbursing a

f0 NEVJrR OFT THiriP SG'flEO WITHOUT THS I THIflo j

The signatures of William Adreon when measured straight from the tip Of th first "W to the tail of the final "n," varies from two and a quarter to two and three-quarters inches in length. If he signs half of the 820,200 checks, or 410,100 checks, he repeats his two-and-onelialf-inch signature 410.100 times, which makes a total of 1.02.' -2f0 inches of signature without the machine. There ar 73,360 inches"in one mile By a simple process of division, we find that, were it not far th.machine, Mr. Adreon would have to write within a tiny fraction of 14 miles of signature (ach year. That would he impossible and. besides, dire diseases like writers' cramp would kill him or paralyze his arm in a month. By the same method of figuring. J S. Jones, whose signature averages one and a half inches, would have to sign his name eight and one-half miles. Writers' cramp would claim him. according to calculation, the second Wednes day after Adreon went down and out.

But by the aid of the signagraph the name iy written with a wooden stick and by the movement of his arm ten fountain pens sign ten checks simultaneously

Some of the Cabinet Members Are Speed Fiends SKCKKTARY OF TBI TREASURY K'AOOO is an automobile enthusia and he li somsthtag of a speed fiend at that thongn probably he would not admit it. He drives a gray roadster and when he gets out on t rood country roads he lets It out and wrecks all the speed regulations made ( , and provided by the state of Maryland. V " tfVl

Frequently his bride, who was Miss Kleannr Wilson th( nrirlont'e Hntn'h. ter, accompanies him on these spins. and she apparently is not alarmed when Secretary McAdoo opens up the gas throttle. So far as known none of the law officers have yet captured the secretary of the treasury er hen he is burning up the road." but then

getting pinched" for speeding is not x a serious matter for a cabinet officer. Generally th incident closes by the motorcycle cop apologizing for interrupting the burst of speed and telling the cabinet member to go ahead. Secretary of Labor Wilson (he used to be a coal miner and a labor leader in the old days recently drove out into Maryland to make a speech and on his n turn trip his chauffeur sprinted and was arrested by a minion of the law. When the secretary's Identity was learned, however, the officer told him to go aJona unmolested.

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appointment with the preside at the you must have a mighty good excuse or majeste. or. what would be more serious in this country, you may lone a good piece of federal patronage. Be there on the day, date and hour, is the rule, even though you may be kept waiting in the anteroom for a time. On a certain Wednesday Representative Edward W. Townsend of New Jersey (Chimmie Fadden) and his colleague. Representative William E. Tuttie. Jr., called at the White House by appointment to recommend to the president a candidate for Unit as che tail lights of his train were dis about a delegation which kent u ,,, remarking that he didn't know whethGeorge Washington Glick total amount of $ 1 so.000.000, pass un der the pens of these men during each year of pension office business. The money is, to all practical purposes, checked out over the signature of Guy O. Taylor, disbursing clerk of the bu reau. Without the aid of machinery it would take ten years to finish Um work. Kvery pension check that leaves the office bears the written sig nature of on of these ch rks. f ' dCirr,ov ) Jt-ST WN 'VV tHP