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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
GERMAN WAR BALLOONS
DROP BOMBS IN ANTWERP

London. Aug ~ u1:40 p. MIN
the crowd Of refugees who arrived
this evening from Ostend we're q doz-
en- Americans who made their way out
Of Antwerp with hand baggage only.
Among them was Mrs. George Spar
row OF New York, who had left LIege
before that city was besicgcd by the
Germans. She said
I'm Antwerp | was aroused one
night by loud boom. which Imag-
ined was caused by cannon firing in
the fort. Hnt looking out Of win
dow, saw a Zeppelin alrship. appar-
entity quite near could plainly hear
the buzz Of IL motors. a bomb from
Il fen only Il few blocks away. the
explosion Of which was followed by
an outbreak Of five.
Many people rushed from the
houses, panie-stricken; some Of the
women were hystcrlcal II was q fear
fui night. / got out OF the city next
morning with several other Americans
and went 70 ostend. where spent last
night. 0stend Is very quiet with
sendafmes walking about the streets.
! saw no sign OF Germans this morn
ing"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
FIGHTING Is GENERAL
OvEs MOST OF BELGIUM


London, Aug. ~ ff:0s a. m.)--The
correspondent Of the Daily News
telegraphlng from Turcoing, says:
Il visited Lille today, Wednesday.
l expected to find II occupied by Ger
mans. as ii Was made an open town
and abandoned by the mayor and the
local guards two days ago. Not so,
however. found the mayor and the
local guards had returned. that the
trains ami business had resumed and
that the authorities were awaiting the
arrival Of the allied troops. whom
they expected shortly.
THE meaning of this is difficult to
say from here. unless IL indicates that
the allied armies have again moved
forward VIGOROUSLY. But this belief
Is difficult in view of reports of hard
fighting at Pont-a-Maroq. Mar
chiennes, and cyosing. which would
seem to indicate that the Germans
have advanced The town of Turco-
ing Is quiet and peaceful although
Sunday It was very near the center OF
a storm.
III Is hard 20 realize how rapidly
the situation changes-how quickly
this vast business moves ana how
swiftly the tide of war Gibbs and flows
Everybody in this country is be-
coming accustomed TO the sight of
wandering bands of Uhlans. some of
whom are very polite and KIND and
others rude and rough. These wan
dering patrols of Uhlans are a puzzle
even 10 themselves. Frequently they
do not know where they are but they
pass on with apparent aimlessness."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

around Namur became general. j,
lasted all day.
While eleven German army corps
We're passing the Melise coming from
Wise a powerful force was detailed
TO mssk their march and kept up
heavy fire on our position. The Ger
man attacks were multiplied all the
time and their fire extended over a
line Of some ten miles on the left
bank Of the Mouse and over the
Himslar line. or right bank.
During this time the French
force sent to meet them tried to
check the German advance. CHore
portions Of the story were elded
by the censorship
sNamur was the center Of all the
fighting. Toward noon the 2ist, a
German battery was hurriedly placed
between the interval OF two forts and
began to lombard Namur. The fire
was kept up for n long time but only
did immateriaI damage.
AT 10 o'clock that night | sue
cceded in getting out OF town. Dur
ing the time ! was there the town
was defended by Belgian troops. I
do not know what became Of them.
! cannot say whether they beat a
retreat or joined the French forces"
NJ Mellot reached the French lines
at Charlerol Saturday and proceeded
thence by slow stages to Paris.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
LONDON FEARS ATTACK
IN ZEPPELIN BALLOONS
IuneIon, Aug. - ts:is a, M I'm

iiondon, Aug. ~ ts:is a. mr. The
attack on Antwerp by Zeppelin
dirlgibie balloon has aroused some
anxiety regnrdlng the possibility Of
similar attack on London Tho
Daily telegraph discusses at length
the adtisabilIly Of providing suit
able protection for London against
sneh raid. There exists the dis
tinct possibility, says the paper, that
further raids 81 similar nature and
4 more extensive scale may be ear
ficd out by tho Germans, especially
az the present meteorological condl-
lions all favor such attempts. There
is no reason to suppose the interna-
tiona code regarding an attack on
an nnfortified city would be re-
SPECIFIED by the Germans.
Under favorable conditions
difigibie from Antwerp could reach
London In about five hours. How
ever, the chances Of detection even
~ night are overwhelming ana a
Zeppelin. ia order to fuIfIll It's mis-
sion. would have TO fly ~ low as
5000 feet, at which altitude Il would
be we'll within the range OF ordinary
artillery fire.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
GERMANS MOVED DOWN
BY FRENCH AT CHAiiLEROf

london. Aug. rs t2,23 %. m.) - a
Reuter- dispatch from Paris says a
French zouave officer. who has re-
turned wounded from the front, de-
scribes some Of his impressions.
MY regiment he said, took part
lin the fighting around chaFleroi.
where the German imperial guard snf-
fered very severely was surprised
at the lack of effectiveness of the
German artillery. Their shells when
they burst produced series of ter
rifle explosions but did comparatively
little damage. The soldiers. quickly
perceiving that the chief character
istie OF the shells was nelsc, soon got
accustomed to them.
"0n the other hand the French ar
iillery fire had deadly effect and its
accuracy was little short Of marve-
lons. For instance | saw a German
battery appearing in the distance but
even before II could unllmber II was
destroyed BY the French fire.
1.-THE ravages caused by the French
artillery were enormous. Whole ranks
OF lnitHttsliitH were fIpWtu uoNH -
shrapnel. Some OF those shot dead
remained standing owing to the num-
Der Of bodies THAI had accumulated
around them
Asked as to his opinion Of the value
of the German troops the officer said;
+ vTheir bravery Is wonderful es-
peeially That Of the imperial guard,
which did not finch before the most
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
BRITISH SOLDIERS ARE
HURRIED INTO BATTLE

London. Aug. 70 t3;f5 a. 1.-THE
Rouen correspondent OF the Daily
Mail in dispatch to his paper de-
scribes the arrival Of British wounded
there and gives their stories Of the
fight. He says the appearance of the
wounded was terrible.
They had all come frem the fight
in the neighborhood of Mons. where
two French army corps successfully
held off the enemy on Sunday and
Monday. The British. the correspon-
dent says. had taken the field imme-
diateiy upon their arrival after sew
|eral days marching. They arrived
just in time to stem the German on
rush
Although sorely In need of rest they
behaved like fresh troops and held
their ground with splendid courage.
earning General Joffre's warm praise.
Not many Of the British have bad
wounds. Many have only broken down
from the hard marching and win be
well again in a few. days. Most Of
those who were able 10 talk told with
picturesque profanity about their bad
luck. One described how his regI-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
FRENCH COMMANDER is
COMPLIMENTARY TO ENGLAND

London, aug. ~ fil;lo .. MI ~
General Joseph Joffre. Commander
IN chief Of the French forces. in tel
egram TO Field Marshal Sir John
French. commander Of the British
forccH says.
TThe British army did not hesitate
but threw It's whole strength against
forces which had great numerical SUI
periority. In 80 doing II contributed
In a most effective manner 60 secur-
ing the left wing Of the French army.
IT exhibited IN tnls task devotion.
energy and perseverance. 10 which ]
must now pay my trlbute--quaiitics
which will be shown. again tomorrow
aud mako certain the triumph Of our
e0mmon cause. The French army win
never forget The sofyices rendered il.
Our army Is inspired with the same
spirit Of sacrifice aud the determine
ton 70 conquer which animatcs the
British forces and will make good 10
them lis debt Of gratitude ia the bait
Ties In the near future
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
DIscHIBEs ATTACK ON
MANNER ~ GERMANS

London. Aug. 2s (2:f0 n. MI -
The Daily T'eleinaph's Paris CORES
pondent today gives a story OF the
earlier fighting At Namar as describ-
cd ~ August Mellot. Belgian deputy
for Namur. NJ Mellot says that un-
IA August 18th the citizens of Nalnfr
had hopes that the i3elgian army
would be joined by the French and
English and would meet and ront the
German forces before they reached
Samuf, but on that day detachment
Of BeiHian horsemen met Il detach-
ment of uhlans and engaged in a
smart fight In which the Germans
were smashed up.
This incident" said MeIiot. left
no doubt that tho Gcrinans would re-
turn In greater numbers. The follow
ing day while We were In Namur
busy completing the defenees, the
first three shells fen in the town.
Cine she'll struck the bridge at Sal
zinnes and Killed five persons /
VAS standing twenty yards away and
must say the impression was a dis
asreeahle one.
From that moment We were she'll
cd daily and numbers Of persons
we're Killed and great damage done
We still hoped. however. that the
allied armies would drive the Ger
mana out Of Belgium. but tile Ger
man cavalry came ever nearer and
on the 18th We felt that we were be-
ms surrounded. Then on the goth
We heard the news Of the occupa-
ton Of BRUSSELS and gave up hope OF
decisive battle north Of Namuf
Tho canuonade increased during the
night and on the gist the battle
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
FOREIGNERS FIND 1T HARD
TO LEAVE BRITISH ISLES

London. Aug. "a 01:50 y. m.)-
The American embassy today was
advised by the foreign office of new
ruling concerning aliens regarded as
enemies OF Great Britain which
makes the departure of non-combat-
ants more difficult.
Such aliens now in England whose
homes are in the United States or
who have relatives living there will
be permitted to leave England. but
VIII be required to satisfy the war
office that they must go and that
they are on a peaceful mission.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
GERMAN OFFICER GIVEN
RULE OVER BELGIUM

London. Aug. ~ t1O:so D. MI
The Marconi wireless telegraph to-
night received the following German
official dispatch
Field Marshal Won Der Goltz. who
has been trusted with the administers
ton Of that part of Belgium in the
possession OF Germany has left for
Belgium TO enter upon his duties as
governor general.
The civil administration has been
entrusted TO the president of the gov
eminent board az Aix-la- chapnelle.
Baron Won zandt, on whom the title
of exeellency has been conferred.
'The king of Bavaria has left for
the western theater of war.
"The former consul general at Tan
gier reports that the bulk of German
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
GERMAN ADVANCE ~
SUCCESSFULLY RESISTED

Parix Aug. ~ ti1s25 y. m.)-The
following official bulletin was issued
b the war office tonight;
'iu The. vosTes district, our troops
today resumed the offensive and drove
back the Germans who yesterday had
forced them 90 retire on the ~ Die
side.
'sThc usrlnann yesterday lombard
"a IL Die which " an unfofslflcd
trwu
III s:ss ssS!eh between the Nhaees
and Nan6y our offensive movement
has continued unlplcfrppicdly for five
dasH Tha German Ea''see haze been
considerable 400 bodies were found
on front of three kIIometefs south
eaHt ~ Nanny and 500 bodies on q
front OF four kliometers In the region
Of NItrlmont.
'Lonrwy. very oil fortress. the
garrison Of which consisted Of only
one battalion. which had been BON
bafded since August }. eapisulated to-
day after holding out for over TWEEN
iy~four days. More Than half the
garrison was killed ~ wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel parrhe, governor
OF Lengwy. has been nominated an Of
flcer OF the legion Of honor for he.
rvic conduct IN the defense 81 Long.
Wy.
On The MeEke our trVopa have re-.
pulsed with great vigor several Ger
man attacks. 4 German flag was
taken
"The belgian field army attached
10 Namuf and a French regiment
which supported II have I0Ined ont
lines
In the north the British have at
tackled forces greatly superior N
number and were obliged. after bril-.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
GERMAN PIsEss SERVICE no
BE PLACED N ROME

Rome. Aus. Il tvias Paris, 90 y.
m) --f;ermaps has sent d special
representative here to ofranize a
press service ~ the lack Of German
war news h considered detrimental
10 the Influence Germany wishes 20
exercIse In italy Serious difficulty
IL being encountered IN o5taining
from Switzerland permission 20 use
the telephone through her territory
This IL the only line connecting Ber-
lin with MiIan.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
EgiiNfls JOSEPH SENDS
COMPLIMENTS To KAISER

London, Aug q tlofs p. MIA
German official wireless Dispatch was
received tonight BY the Marconi
Wireless Telegraph company II read
- follows
Emperor William has received the
folloWing telegram from The Emperor
II AuAtrla; Victory after victory.
God i with you. He VIII be with as.
also | most sincerely congratulate
you, dear friend. also the young he
rocs, your dear sun, the crown prince
and the Grown Prince R,preeht as
well a. the incomparaDly brave Ger
man army. Words fail to express
what moves me und with me my army.
In these days OF worlds history"
FRANCIS JOSEPH"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
KING GEORGES MESSAGE
TO BELGIAN MONARCH

London. Aug. - t2:fS a. nh
An Antwerp dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegraph company says that kins
Albert Of Belgium has received the
following message from King
George.
II am shocked to hear of the
danger YOU have run from the throw
ing Of bombs. hope that the queen
and the children have not suffered.
am following with admiration the
great deeds Of you'll brave army
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

liant resistance. 10 withdraw little
in The rear on their right.
our armies maintained their posi-
lions in Belgium. The army Of Amt
werp by liz offensive has drawn off
and has before Il several German d.
visions.
In certain regions Of the north in
hahstaHss ~ towns and villages have
been frightened b. the appearance OF
scouts Of the enemy. These are PASS
ing inciirsionH which can happen IN
any war. sometimes at a great dis
iancn from important operations. and
need cause no alarm, as they do not al
al Indicate imminent occupation by
the enemy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
AUsTRIANs ARE FORTITYING
NEAR NATIONS CAPITAL

London, Aug. IS t3;5f a. m.)--A
dispatch from st. Petersburg to the
Post says a significant piece Of news
has reached there that the Austrians
have begun extensive Notifications
along the Danube near Vienna on the
ground that il is necessary to relieve
the needs of the populace by provid-
ing work
The Russian chamber will be SUM
moned in November TO ratify acts of
high state Importance.
This Is interpreted 10 mean a reali-
cation in proper form OF the promise
to unite all Polanders under the RUS
sian flag.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
son or KING GEORGE
SUFFERS FROM APPENDICITIS

London. Aug. 20 t2:i0 n. m.)---
Prince Albert. King Georges second
son. who has been with the North
sea fleet. was recently taken III with
appendicitis. As rest and quiet are
necessary the prince was landed at a
port In Scotland.
His condition causes no anxiety.
Prince Albert became mldship-
man last year and was attached to
the battleship Collingwood.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
SENSATIONAL JUMP
IN PRICE OF WHEAT

lsf hoFnnc JOURNAL SPECIAL tEAssp wlesl
Chicago, Aug. 27,--The war again
was reflected in the wheat pit TODAY
by an excited advance in prices, in
the course of which May wheat sold
at sl.z5, the highest in four years,
and 80 cents over the price JUST be-
fore the start of the big European
struggle. The various options at
their best were from 3 Use to 5-sc
higher than they were when the
market closed yesterday.
The purchase OF small lots was srf-
fieient to boost prices penny Mt /!
leap, and the aggregate of business
was small. Scattered sales by hold
ers TO secure profits wiped out the
gain and closing prices were 1-Sc to
5-sc net lower with May selling at
$f.191-4
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
RUSSIAN SUCCESSES ARE
OFFICIALLY REPOlrI'ED

New York, Aug AZ. The military
attsche ~ the Russian embassy today
issued from the Iiusaian consulate
here the following statement on the
operations Of the Russian army;
THE Russian advance In eastern
Russia continues successfully
on August 20. the Russian army
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
FRENCH SOLDIERS ARE
FIGHTING THE AUsTRI.lNs

London. Aug. 20 u:50 a. MI ~
French soldiers who. until recently.
were in Scutari have arrived in Get
TIME to join the Montenegro army
operating against Austria" according
to Reuters Cettinje correspondent.
They were enthusiastically well
coined"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

occupied TllsIi. Morienbufg. Bis
ehofisblrs. scnshufg and the station
~ fio'hfjlcee nn the main railway line
from KutFia 60 the Fortress II Thorn.
IN Gaiieia the Austrian rear
guards have been driven behind the
river zlotn Lipa, affluent OF the
Dneisfer."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
P0PEiS WILL WRITTEN
IN OWN HANDWRITING

10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL lsAsKn w,sei
Paris, Aug. 27.-A dispatch to the
Havas agency from Rome says that
the will Of the late Pope Plus X, writ
ten on white paper, covers three
pages. His holiness began by recon-
mending his soul to God by an invo-
cation to the Virgin.
The will then stipulates some Legal
cies, the fulfiilment OF which he rec
ommcnds to his successor. The tcsta-
nfent will be published as a document
in honor of the pope.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
PUBLIC BUILDINGS OF
LOUvAIN ARE BURNED

Washington. Aug. 27.-Official dis
patches to the state department from
Antwerp tonight told of the firing of
several buildings in the Belgian city
Of Louyain by the invading Ger
mans. A Gothic temple, the public
hail. city library and other buildings
were destroyed. the report stated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

murderous fire. On the other hand,
the morals Of the French troops Is
splendid. = They are not in the least
disheartened by the temporary check
and I am convinced that IL they are
well led they will achieve wonders"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

residents In that city have fled to Ca
diz. SPAIN
German aeroplanes today passed
over the frontier forts at Antwerp.
Attacks upon them were without re-
suit"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

the offensive. fsy our offensive we
will Dc able 10 know when Germany
" rtrIppins opr frnnt and ps resist I
sncc before Ne becomes lcss. We will
push forward
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
LOEW'S EMPRESS

Headed by q diving act that II
staged in one of the biggest
tanks ever seen in Tacoma, the
Boew's Empress bill which opea-
ed yesterday is, IL anything, bet
ter than the previous shows that
Marcus Loew has sent here.
1-Keptune's Nymphs, five
perfectly formed young women
who dive. swim and splash In \
monster glass tank. The act Ia
spirited and lively from begin
ming to end. Excellent.
MILLER, Moore and Gardner
IA trio of men singers far above
the average. Their rag" solo
numbers are great. Very good.
Edward Avelfng and Al
bert Lfoyd-southern dialogue
repIete with clever character
workA and funny lines. Very
funny.
4-Joseph Laurie and Frances
Aleen-youthful couple with
good pattsr and songs. Good.
5-Swan-dancin and Jug
gler-has novelty act. Fair.
Give reels of late comedy
and drama movies.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

pect when a fellow has the pretti-
est girl in the room with him"
When Dick Waverly puts his
mind to it he can make the most
delightful love of any man who
has ever paid me any serious at
tentions. l expect that is the rea-
son he made me love him.
I glanced over to where Flea
nor FairIow was dining with a
merry party and then took a sur
reptitious look at the little mirror
In my vanity case. | must con-
fess / don't think | am any bet
ter looking than Eleanor Fairlow.
but NV hat was a million times
better looking than hers and
was glad Dick thought me pref
tier.
What makes your eyes so
bright tonight, Margie ," asked
Dick, tenderly.
MY new hat" I answered eng
maticallx. with a smile.
Continued Tomorrow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
- At the Playhouses s:
Musical Company
Leaves Tonight

Although scheduled to remain
at Donnelianss Princess all week.
the Frank Rich Musical Comedy
company has consented to cam
eel its contract today. in order
to give up the stage to rehears-
ais OF the new Princess stock
company, and the last perform
ance of ACROSS the Border" viii
be given tonight.
The new Princess Stock conf
pany. playing straight stock, will
open Sunday afternoon. Seat
sale Will begin tomorrow.
In addition to the reeuinr
show tonight there will be a
Country Store" with many
elaborate gifts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
mo Beefsteak This Time"

married l would not have known
anything about any trouble he
had in dressing and he could not
have blamed me for the disorder
in which he found his clothes.
However, | tried not to mind IL
and was delighted when the bou-
quet of flowers arrived that Dick
had thoughtfully ordered.
At last we we're ready to go
and l tried not to think of the ex-
travagance of the taxi when we
might have gone on the street
car.
We'll, my girl, this is like old
times" exclaimed Dick as he
turned to look at me, and then
he added, except you are prettier
than ever"
Tits my new hat" | remarked
modestly, but | was pleased, for
Dick and l have been married
nearly two years and | have been
told that a man is not apt to pay
his wife such compliments after
the first year.
We drew up to the grandest
restaurant in town, and | was
glad that I had on my prettiest
white gown, especially as l no
ticed in the dining-room a num-
Der of our old friends-many of
whom l had not seen since my
accident.
What do you say to broiled
ehieken-fobster. potatoes au
gratin, alligator pear salad, bar la
due. crackers. cream cheese and
a demi tassez
/ smiIingIy said lust the
thing" and when the waiter left
whispered: "oh. Dick, you've
ordered a regular Johnny sup
per"
.sOf course. what did you ex-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
BATH A WEEK NOT ENOUGH
FOR SCHOOL CHII4DREk

We breathe through our skins
that is to say, we purify our blood
through a clean skin, Just as truly
as through our lungs. Therefore
the pores must not be allowed to
become plugged up. A Saturday
swimming fully answer the nar
pose. Soap and warm water
often is a rule to be carefully OBJ
served.
A cold sponge bath in the morn.
ing, II there Is a proper reaction
and glow after it, is a most ex-
hilarating way to begin the day.
A warm tub bath at night soothes
the tired muscles and nerves.