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Ready to Capitulate Kaiser's Army Attacks Intrenched Lines of Allies and Shells French and British Positions Gloom Fills London and Paris and Populace Are Pessimistic Over the Outcome.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25. The capture of Namur and five of its forts is announced in a bulletin dispatch received here today by way of the wireless stations at Nauen, Germany, and Say ville, L. I. The dispatch says this news was officially given out in the German capital and adds that the other four forts at Namur are being "bombarded and that their fall is imminent.

GERMANS REACH FRENCH LINE OF DEFENSE. LONDON, Aug. 25. Heavy cannonading is heard south of Mons, according to reports received here. It is believed the Germans have already reached the intrenched lines of the allies, and that the battle has been renewed with the Kaiser's army shelling the French and British positions. No official news to that effect has been given out by the government press bureau. Despite the official announcement of the fall of Namur, it is thought that the forts there may still be holding out, and that the announcement may relate only to the town itself, as was the case at Liege.

BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of International News Service. LONDON, Aug. 25. With Namur In their possession, and the first offensive movements of the French and British allies In southwestern Belgium crushed, the Germans pushed on today toward the French frontier to refcew the attack. Advices from the field, both official nnd unofficial, say that the French are now upon the defensive, having fallen back from their advanced position. In the north detachments of Uhlans Jiave crossed the Franco-Belgian frontier, and are reported near Roubalx. fcix mUes from Lille, 10 miles over the .Belgian border. Namufi Fall Shocks. ' The fall of Namur caused amazement and consternation in London and Paris. It had been believed that the troops massed around Namur (would be able to put an effectual check to the headlong dash of the Kaiser's legions. One military expert refers to the capture of Namur as "one of the Inexplicable events that make war a gamble." Fighting around Namur and jcnarieroi was of the most terrific character. The battle line of the mighty Gerrnan army now stretches from the Northwest to the southeast, beginning bt a point near Mons, and ending at a Eoint nowr the, northern boundary of luxemburg. Southern Battle Raging. A separate engagement, however, is reported to be taking place at a point couth of this great 100-mile battleEield, in the region of the VoBges aountains. Three armies, each a host in itself, pnake up the front of the German forces in southwestern Belgium. One lies between Mons and the Meuse river; another lies between the banks of the Meuse, and the LeBse river and Is in position north of Luxemburg along the Semois river. Both flanks, and the center have been engaged in the conflict which opened early Saturday. Germans Use Strategy. Dispatches indicate that German strategy with the Immense strength of the German army, completely upset the plan of attack conceived by General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief. Special mention is made of the gallantry of the British forces, comnanded by Field Marshall Sir John Stench, that met the German assault between the French frontier and the !west bank of the Muse. The brunt of fighting in the offensive movement of the French was borne by the African troops. A brigade of these soldiers was hurled against the German center, only to be swept by artillery, and rifle fire which played havoc with their ranks. The Africans fought doggedly, but were driven back when a counter-attack was delivered by the Prussian guard, which fell upon the flank of the attacking forces with the violence of an avalanche. Forced on French Soil. The French forces east of the Meuse were driven back to the territory south of the Semois river almost Upon French soil. So powerful was the drive of the Gevman army against the main force of allies that French troops stationed In the department of Nord were rushed southward to reinforce the left flank, leaving only a body of territorials In the district around Boubalx to resist the attack of the Uhlans which penetrated that region. From all indications the Germans now control all of Belgium except the extreme northern and northeastern parts.. Open Attack Saturday. Censored dispatches telling of the fighting around Charlerol on the Samfere river, west of Mons, say that the Qermans opened the attack on SaturIS iay afternoon by Domoaraing ine city.

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Bombardment and Four Are CITY SETS TAX RATE ONE GENT LOWERfOR 1915 Council Passes Bugdet Call ing for $1.10 Levy Without Changing Figures Fixed by Committee. Officials Consider Employing Inspector to Compel Public Utilities to Make Repairs on Streets. After disposing of the budget and the ordinance fixing the tax rate for the city of Richmond for next year, council last night sought a plan by which public service corporations can be forced to restore the streets after excavating to normal condition. The tax rate as established by the ordinance was $1.10. The budget was gone over in a comparatively short time. Except for a few changes in the light plant and one or two other departmental budgets, the financial estimate is almost identical with last year. Councilman Waidele asked that a specific appropriation be made for the improvement of Fourth street and as a result, council showed Its policy to be against specific appropriation. The experience with the Third street $3,000 improvement fund of the current year was given as the cause. This money gradually melted away into other funds into which council transferred it where last year's budget erred. Makes Two Changes. The budget was accepted exactly as the committee presented it. Elbert Russell asked that a change be made in the dairy inspector's salary but he was informed that this was fixed for a (Continued on Page Five) DRUIDS ENTERTAIN SUPREMEJFHCERS Local Lodge Hears Report of Progress of the Order by Supreme Arch. ' Supreme Arch Arthur J. Peters of New Orleans, Deputy Supreme Arch Conrad Ruckelhaus of Indianapolis, and Charles G. N. Geider grand secretary of the state organization of Druids, were in the city last night, the guests of the local grove. Supreme Arch Peters is making his annual visit to the groves in the different states before going to Chicago to attend the meeting of the supreme grove, which convenes September 15. Mr. Peters, in a lengthy address last night, told the local members of the progress made by the order during the past two years. He also told how the order expected to move forward in the future. Mr. Peters is a prominent attorney of the southern city and a very fluent and eloquent speaker. He was followed by Mr. Ruckelhaus and Mr. Geider in short addresses. The party was met at the depot and given an automobile ride over the city. After the meeting of the lodge refreshments were served

German Soldiers Enjoying Dinner on Field of Battle

In the upper photograph is shown a troop of German infantry eating dinner on the field. This photograph contradicts the published stories that the German army is in a state of revolt because of the lack of food. These stories said that each man received only two smaH sausages and a teaspoonful of peas at each meal. In the picture the men are eating soup, good, geneA)us portions of it, and seem perfectly contented and happy. In the lower photograph is shown a group of Russian infantry patroling the border line between Germany and Russia.

BLOCKS BOOST OF MILK PRICE BYJAIRYMEN Owner of Large Route Claims to Be Making Money by Using Sanitary Methods. Refusal of one dairyman to join in an attempt to increase the price of milk, has frustrated the plan to increase the high cost of living In this respect. One dairyman, who has a large patronage admitted that some dairymen had approached him in the matter, and had asked him to join them in an attempt to increase the price of milk to ten cents a quart. He said, "I do not feel that I would be justified in raising the price of milk because of the recent action of the city council, requiring milk to be sold in bottles, and the sterilization of all utensils in steam. I have been selling milk in bottles for some time, and also sterilize with steam. The new ordinance does not work any hardship on me, so why should I increase the price of milk?" Increase Slight. "While I (will not raise the price at the present time, I may be forced to raise about one third of a cent a quart, the first of November, to meet the increased cost of feeding during the winter months." "I have found the dairy business profitable at the present prices, and if other dairymen would introduce business methods on their farms, they could increase their profits." With one of the leading dairymen refusing to become a part of the action it is thought that an effort on the part of others to Increase the price will be unsuccessful. The increased price of milk would work a real hardship on many families. With the prices of other foodstuffs increasing by jumps and bounds, many would feel that they could not afford milk for the table. The dairymen who are trying to force up the price in order to embarrass the city-administration may find themselves suddenly very unpopular. JAPANESE OFFICIALS REACH THE HAGUE BY LEASED WIRE. THE HAGUE, Aug. 25. The Japanese ambassador to Germany accompanied by his staff and the Japanese consul general to Hamburg, arrived here safely today from Berlin.

- ; - .- t .... UHLANS FIGHT AT CITY OF OSTEND LONDON, Aug. 25. A dispatch to The Daily News from Ostend says: "Fierce fighting between the gendarmes and the Uhlans is taking place in the outskirts. Wounded are being brought in motor cars. One hundred and fifty Uhlans enroute from Snaeskerke to Ostend were met early today by 200 Gendarmes from Ostend and Ghent at Laffinge, 3 miles from nere. A fierce engagement followed. CABINET OF ENGLAND HOLDS WAR COUNCIL BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Aug. 25. That a war council attended by members of the cabinet was held at the residence of Premier Asquith at 2 A. M. following the receipt of official news of French and English defeats in Belgium became known this evening. FLEE TO ANTWERP BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Aug. 25. Great numbers of Belgium fugitives from Herentbals, Diest, Gheel and other cities are flocking into Antwerp, it is reported in Central News dispatches received today from Roosendaal, Holland. Many wounded are being taken into Antwerp from the district around Mallne. Steamers now in port at Gheel are being transformed into hospital ships. The Weather FOR INDIANA Unsettled tonight and Wednesday. Probably showers; . cooler tonight In extreme southern portion. Temperature Today. Noon 64 77 63 Yesterday. Maximum

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FRENCH MEET IN COUNCIL OF WAR TO ADOPT PLANS Paris in Deep Gloom Over Admissions of War Office of Capture of Namur Forts BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. PARIS, Aug. 25. An extraordinary council of war was held at the residence of President Poincare early today. What transpired there is known only to leaders. The general staff officers arrived from the front, attended the conference and went back to their commands. Only a few persons in Paris know

that the war council was held. It convened only a short time after the cabinet had been in session with President Poincare, and while it was going on no one was allowed to ap proach the palace. Paris is in gloom today. The ad missions by the war office that the Germans have forced the allies from Belgium, have captured Namur, and taken Nancy, Luneville and Dleuloard in the department of Meurthe Et Mo selle have caused a feeling of fear to sweep over the city, despite this aa ditional statement: - "The ordeal is Inevitable, but tem porary. Our valiant people .will find courage to support this trial with un failing faith in final success, which is not to be doubted." Disclose Reverses. The action of the war office in letr ting the people know of reverses is In marked contrast with the policy followed in 1870, when slight suc cesses for French arms were magni fied officially into the great triumphs and severe reverses were kept bidden as long as possible. In explanation of this today. Minister of War Messimy said: "It is only right that our people should know what is happening in the field. We cannot, of course, reveal matters that might assist the enemy, but if we suffer reverses, we shall let the people know. If we win victories we shall let the people know. Our losses were heavy, but so were the Germans." Left Wing Strong. Developments of the last twentyfour hours have shown that the German left wing, extending from Luxemburg to Switzerland, comprises three armies. They are the army of the Moselle, led by Crown Prince Frederick William, the army of the Saar, led by Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, and the army of the Rhine, led by Grand Duke Albrecht of Wuert-temberg.

MMIfS ALLIES IN IOT11L BfiTTLE

British Premier Admits Loss of 2,000 Men. French Lost Many Ensigns, 150 Guns, 10,000 Prisoners, Number of Generals Army of General Joffre Completely Demoralized and Unable to Offer Further Resiitance. Invading Host Probably Prepares for March on Paris. LONDON, Aug. 25. Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that Field Marshal Sir John French, commander-in-chief of the British expeditionary force on the continent, estimated the English loss in the battle in southwestern Belgium at 2,000. The Premier said that the names of English dead and wounded were not yet available. Speaker Lowther, of the House of Commons then read a message, of warm and sincere greetings from the Duma and the Russian people. He announced that a message of thanks had been sent to St. Petersburg in reply.

GERMANS TAKE 10,000 WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.

and British troops along the Franco-German, and Franco-Belgian

frontiers with the taking of 10,000 French prisoners from the army of General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief, and the capture of several generals, with a great number of cannon, ensigns and equipment today was reported by the German foreign office to the German embassy here in a wireless telegram received through the Sayville, L. I., station. The dispatch announces that an advance toward Paris is now probable. Action will be taken to gather all the German army for this move.

German troops chased French troops, defeated in the battles

of August 17 to 21," the dispatch began. "Numerous ensigns, more than 150 guns, 10,000 prisoners captured, Luneville taken

the army of Genera Woff re; his army unable to make fur

ther resistance. "German Crown Prince's army chased the French west of Longwy. The army of the Duke of Wurttenberg marched through

Belgium, north of the river Smois, completely crushed advancing French army, capturing numerous guns, ensigns, prisoners and several generals. "German troops advancing west of River Meuse toward Mau-

beurge defeated an English cavalry brigade. Semois, Longwy, and

the greatest part of Belgium and the French frontier is in German hands. A concentric advance of all German armies toward Paris is probable." It was pointed out at the embassy that this was the first mention of Paris thus far made in official German dispatches. A second wireless dispatch from Berlin announced that the Germans had returned from Scutari on the Adriatic to assist the Austrians in their fight against the Servians. It also mentioned the visit of Assistant Secretary of State Breckenridge to Berlin. The message read : "German marines returned from Scutari, took part in Austrian fighting with Servians. "Assistant Secretary Breckenridge arrived on the battleship Tennessee. He praises attitude of German people regarding Americans. He declared it a duty to inform Americans of the victorious German armies and of the excellent spirit of the German nation. American sympathies were touched by the German help for poor Russian families in Berlin."

ZEPPELIN FLIES OVER ANTWERP DROPPING BOMBS LONDON, Aug. 25. A Reuter dispatch from Antwerp says that a Zeppelin airship flew over that city early today and dropped several bombs. Two houses were destroyed, seven persons killed and six injured.

BRUSSELS MUST PAY

LONDON, Aug. 25. Bulletin An Ostend dispatch to The Exchange Telegraph Company says it is stated authoritatively there that Brussels must pay $10,000,000 of war indemnity imposed by Germany within three days, and the Province of Barabant must pay before September 1. Official confirmation reports that Germany has imposed such a tax is still lacking.

GERMANS THIRTEEN MILES FROM ANTWERP ROSENDAAL, Holland, via Rotterdam and London, Aug. 25. Thirty thousand German troops attacked Malines, only 13 miles from Antwerp today, according to advices received here. Belgian cavalry is opposing the Germans, and skirmishes are frequent in Flanders. The reported attack, upon Malines, also known as Mechlin, indicates that the Germans are advancing to invest Antwerp, into which the Belgian infantry has withdrawn by orders of King Albert.

16,000 BELGIANS KILLED IN BATTLES -THE HAGUE, Aug. 25 Sixteen thousand Belgians have been killed and fifteen thousand wounded in the war with Germany, according to estimates compiled here today from the meager material at hand. The first casualty list contained the names of 20,000 Belgian dead. .. .......

BELGIANS AND GERMANS FIGHT AT OSTEND LONDON, Aug. 25. Belgians and Germans are fighting in the outskirts of Ostend, according to a dispatch received by The Daily News.

FRENCH PRISONERS. Crushing; defeats of the French

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