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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
GREAT BATTLE WITHOUT RE suit SOFAR
War Summary

A report from German army
headquarters made public in Ber.
lin announces German and Aus
trian successes. In France IL /.
declared a decisive attack Is be
ing made north of Noyon. fort,
being stormed and 1000 French
have been captured. while coun
ter attacks OF the allies along the
entire front have been repulsed
easily.
In the east the Germans con
tinue their advance against the
Russians and the Servians have
been routed by the Austrians, IT
Ia said.
Unofficial advices from the
German capital say that members
OF the general staff manifest Inn
plicit confidence in a favorable
outcome of the fighting in France.
Their armies are being reinforced
and lines OF communication re-
formed, It is stated. Dispatches
from Vienna report officially that
the Austrians and Germans In
Galicia have formed new de-
fense line and are awaiting a
Russian attack on the strong
fortress of PrEemysl, fifty miles
west Of Lemberg.
News dispatches from London
reflect the popular belief that the
German line in France has been
reinforced and that the reported
shortage OF ammunition and sup
plies had been met. An official
statement Issued in Paris at 2:45
yesterday afternoon states that
the Germans are eptrenching
on the River Aisne and have been
reinforced from Lorraine.
News dispatches from Paris re-
port a continued optimism there
| and at Bordeaux. Many VINO de-
serted Paris upon the approach
of the Germans are returning to
that city.
News dispatches represent Lon
don as regarding the present bat
tie as the supreme conflict OF the
campaign In France.
| Some observers estimate tha'
the total casualties OF the Ger
mans and allies to date are
around 10000.
1t is officially announced from
Toxic that Japanese troops were
landed Friday at Laoshan bay
Laoshan is neutral territory fort!
miles north of Using Tau.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
Losses in Battles
Estimated at 10000

PARIS, Sept. 19.-The official COM
munications issued thus far have
neglected the question Of losses, which,
IN a fight such as the battle of the
Marne, covering front Of 100 miles, are
almost impossible to estimate, even ap-
proximately.
Some unofficial reports have placed
the allies losses at $1,000 and those of
the Germans at 10000 in the series Of
engagements comprised in the great clash
of arms. How near these figures are 10
the truth no one will know until the Of
ficlal figures are compiled. However the
impression derived from individual &C
counts of wounded soldiers and from pris-
oners, the only unofficial sources OF In
formation at present, would indicate that
these estimates are conservative.
The losses certainly are the greatest or
record and perhaps the proportion for the
Germans is greater than two to one ir
dead. at least.
II the press bureau communications are
silent on this subject the order of thu
day for the army gives eloquent hints o.
sacrifices made 20 gain advantage anC
shows how murderous is modern warfar'
and how regardless OF personal safety ar,
the officers and men.
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.AISNE MORE BLOODY
THAN MARINE EBATTLE
Reports at Paris Say that Fighting
is More Severe and the Losses
Much Heavier.
ENGLISH MEET GERMAN sALL1Es
Germans PIunginR mt Center with
Great Energy and This Prob
ably VIII He the Pivot of
the Battle.

PARIS, Sept. 19-Fragments of news
from the front confirm the seriousness of
the combat on the Aisne. Some of those
wounded on Thursday who have arrived
here declare that the fighting was even
more violent than on the Marne and say
the losses on both sides must be heavier.
The English. as on the Marne, are bearing
the brunt of the counter attack and are
conducting themselves brilliantly
After a four days constant hammering
the German artillery slackened its fire
last evening during a heavy downpour of
rain which lasted all night. The trenches
must have been nearly filled with water,
diminishing greatly the advantage of the
defense works prepared by the Germans
and at the same time adding to the suf-
fering of the wounded.
Returning confidence is shown in the
return to Paris Of many who took refuge
In Bordeaux and other provincial towns
on the approach of the Germans. Some
OF the newspapers temporarily at Bor-
deaux are getting ready to publish in
Paris again. The Daily Mail comes back
, today. The government, however, will
probably remain until the war is prac-
tically ended.
Center Pivot of Battle.
| LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch to the
Times from Bordeaux, dated Friday, says
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
ALLIES CLAIM GAIN
AGAINSTRIGHT WING
London Predicts Battle Will End In
Same Manner as Did Marne
Struggle.
MUCH HAND TO HAND FIGHTING
Bnyopet wounds and Other Evil
dences show Soldiers Have Been
Engaged at Close Quarters,
Even with Hands.

LONDON, Sept I9,-If reliance can be
placed on the British and French Asser-
tions that the right wing of the German
army, which stretches across northeast
ern France, is slowly falling back, then
the battle of the Aisne seems likely to
follow the course of the battle of the
Marne, for there II was the Germans
right wing which first fell back across
the river
Along the lJO-mile front the rear Of
which is SCARED win graves of thousands
already killed. two armies, comprising
millions of men, rapidly approaching ex-
haustion and standing in trenches deep
with water. await an opportunity to drive
a wedge through the opposing line and
thus end the terrible strain which must
last as long as Emperor Williams troops
hold their now strongly entrenched posi-
tons, and as long as the allied forces
can face the murderous hail Of pro1ectlles
fom hidden batteries of their opponents
Both the British and French realize
that II will take almost superhunan ef-
fort to win, the strength OF the German
position being emphasized In almost
every dispatch from the front
Those In London closely following the
war base the chief hope OF the allies IN
possible development OF the German
right wing under General Won Kluck, who
heretofore has shown himself master
OF strategy. Renewed activity on the
part of the allied cavalry and a sgnifi-
cant movement OF allied troops 20 the
north and west of the German line OF
communication, together with a possible
advance of fresh allied troops from the
northwest through Amiens. gives express
sion TO these hopes.
ye-witnesses and the surgeons testify
to a paradox on the modern battlefield
the recurring frequency Of hand-to-hand
fighting, which so many military men
predicted was a thing OF the past. Bayo-
net wounds and other cumulative evi-
denee however. show that the soldiers
have been engaged In death grip. during
which they resorted TO their side arms
and. In some cases. to their hands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
Realize Must Attack Opponents in
Strong Positions, While the Ger
mans Are Confident.
BOTH SIDES MAY BE EXHAUSTED
French Officer Says Strin to Both
is Beyond Endurance.
HARD WINTER CAMPAIGN SEEN
with German Comm nicatiORs,
while Allies FaiI TO Break
Lines or Turn Wing,
BULLETIN.

PARIS, Sept 19.-The official
statement given out in Paris this
afternoon says the French have ad-
vanced on the right bank of the Oise:
that the Germans are bringing rein
forcements from Lorraine to the
river Aisne; that the enemy is hold
ing firm on the center and that the
army of the German crown prince
continues to retreat.
First, on our left wing, on the
right bank of the river Disc, In the.
direction OF >Noyon,ES we have ad-
vanced. We hold all the heights of
the right bank of the Aisne, opposite
an enemy who seems to be reinforc-
ing himself by the bringing of troops
from Lorraine.
Second, on the center the Ger
mans have not moved from the deep
trenches constructed by them. On
our right wing the army of the Ger
man crown prince continues its
movement Of retreat. Our advance
to Lorraine is regular.
Summing up, the two opposing
armies, strongly entrenched, are de-
livering partial attacks along the en-
/ tire front, without 1t being possible
to record any decisive result for one
side or the other"
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Optimistic Official Report is
Issued by Berlin Headquarters

BERLIN. Sept. 1e.-(By Wireless to
Sayville, l.. I)-The following official
statement from the German headquarters
was issued today:
1T is reported that a decisive attack
is being made by the thirteenth and
fourteenth army corps ana parts of other
German divisions south OF Noyon, with
loss.
Beaumont has been stormed and $500
French prisoners captured.
Attacks along the entire battle front
are being easily repulsed.
MANY guns and prisoners have been
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
School ChiLdren's Christmas Ship Plan
Grows in Interest; Endorsed by President

first when the Star OF Bethlehem guided the Wise
Men of the East to the manger where lay the Mother
and the Babe shall be made and the hearts of
the little ones of war-torn continent shall know
again the blessed Joy OF Christmas Morning.
1t can only be made a success through the active
aid of the boys and girls of America To these the ap
peal is made Fathers and mothers, school teachers
and clergymen all asked to assist. to give the
school children such advice and help they need
but the affair is for the children and they must act
geher to make it their ship that sailing across
the winter seas, bearing rich burden Of love and
treasure from the children of America TO the children
of Europe.
Ship, did say? 1t should be ships for il is not
unlikely that enough will be gathered to load several
ships and that for country will be dispatched
This is not time a theme for the expression
of bias preiudce the Christmas Ship will be like
the Red Cross; It will be for ali nations alike, For,
just to all alike. must
Continued Page Five, Column TwO)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20

captured, though the numoer is not yet
available
The invasion of the Alpine riflemen
over the Vosges into the Breisach valley
has been repulsed
The German eastern army continues
its operations in SuwalSi province and ia
advancing against the Russian forces.
dispatches from Agram report that
the victory over the Servians was far
greater than at first believed. The Ser.
vians were completely routed and were
driven in flight across the Save river
Many were drowned"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
Reorganized Army
of Austrians Waits
Attack of Russians

LONDON, Sept ia dispatch from
Rome to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says:
Dispatches from Vienna state that the
Austrians on Friday fortified an extended
new defensive front, which will reach
Cracow General Bovcrig at Pryzmsl,
the center will be commanded by General
Won Auffenberk, with Tarnow as his
base and the left wing by General Dankl,
with the Germans supporting his ex-
trems left.
The entire Russian left wing, under
command OF General Russzky and Gen
eral Brussiloff, is expected momentarily
to begin an attack. The initial assault Is
expected against Pryzmsl.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
SCORES DROWNED
AS VESSEL SINKS
Seventy-Two Passengers and Sailors
Die When Steamer Leggett
Goes Down.
LOST OFF THE OREGON COAST
Only Three Persons Survive, One of
Whom Sees Five Women and
Children Perish Before
His Eyes.

ASTORIA, Ore, Sept. 19-Seventy- two
passengers and members of the crew OF
the steamer Leggett, which was lost off
the Oregon coast last night, were
drowned. There were only three sur
vivors
Two survivors were picked up about
twenty miles south of the Columbia
river mouth, according to wireless mes.
sage received here today. The wireless
stated that two steamers we're standing
by the spot where the schooner went
down last night. The only sign of the
ill-fated vessel was bits of wreckage.
First News of Sinking.
First news of the sinking of the Leggett
was received at the Telegraph Hill wire
ported that the S. o. S. call was received
at 3:15 p. m. No S. o. S. call was picked
up by any of the land stations.
The Leggett carried thirty-seven pas
less station last night from foreign
cruiser which did not give its name. The
message stated that the Leggett sank
yesterday afternoon, sixty miles south
of the Columbia river. The warship re-
sensers and crew of twenty-five. II
sailed from Portland September IL fol
Houquiam. Wash, to load lumber FOL
California
Alexander Farrell, a passenger, was
the only man picked up by the Beaver
Two other survivors are said to be or
board the oil tanker Buck, which is still
at the scene of the wreck.
Picked Up by Beaver.
According to the steward of the Beaver
the deck load of the Leggett shifted In {
heavy gaze and it turned VIrtIe and sank
Farrell was picked up from the lumbel
wreckage by the Beaver. He saw five
women and children sink near him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
Hattie Line In Doubt.

The headquarters announcement still
gives no definite Information regarding
the position OF the battle line, contenting
themselves with speaking of 1t generally
as located between the Disc and Meuse
rivers, but not mentioning what part OF
this large region the Germans occupy.
Lieutenant Wercer Won Baeulieu, one
Of the best known German aviators, has
been killed. He was mortally wounded
while accommodating hostile position on
September 4. but clung to the steering
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
war RInk LImItnttons.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1&-WRr risk in
surance will not be granted by the federal
bureau here to vessels bound for ports
ON the North Sea between the ATTITUDES
OF Christiansand and Amsterdam. on the
Kattegat or Baltic sea or adjacent waters,
TO ports on the AdriAtic. Black sea or on
the Bosphorus, without special applicR-
tion and rates
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
Cities Evacuated
by German Troops

ANTWERP. Sept. 19-(Via London)-
The Telegraph reports that the towns Of
Dendermonde CTermonde) and Londerzeel
have been evacuated by the Germans.
This is the first time that these places
have been free Of the invaders since the
removal of the Belgian capital from
Brussels 10 Antwerp.
The street lamps OF Antwerp are lighted
every evening from 7;oO TO o'cloek-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-The official
information bureau today gave out
the following statement regarding
the situation in France:
"The situation remains unchanged.
A counter attack against the first
division delivered during the night
was driven back. The weather Is
bad and 1t is raining continuously"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20

ON THE BATTLE FRONT, Satur-
day, BY Way of Paris, Sept. 10
(3:46 p. m.)-oxerpowering ia
tigue and privations, resulting from
five days of unrelenting struggle
brought about last night, a tempo
rary lull in the combat of the power
full armies that are face to face
along the rivers Oisne, Aisne and
Woevre.
The roar of cannon, machine guns
and rifles died down early last even
ing and the presence of two armies
composed probably of 100000 or
more men within touch on an uneven
line and ready to spring to a fatal
grip, scarcely could be conceived, 80
intense was the stiffness broken only
by an occasional vagrant report. The
soldiers Of the allies and the Ger
mans, alike, were snatching a little
rest, huddled up in the strong en-
trenchments, in some places the
trenches were half filled with water
as equinocial storms continue.
settle Down for Fight.
The French and British. like the Ger
mans, have now entrenched apd settled
down for the stern fight. which threat
ems to be even longer and more sanguin'
arv than the battle of Marine. Progress
ia being made at some points by the
allies, but very slowly and the develop
ments of the last twenty-four hours are
not important except that 1t is officially
confirmed that the Germans have re-
eefved Inducements from Lorraine.
There were a few isolated encounter'
today, but both sides appear to have
abandoned the rash movements across th'
open which marked the early stages O
the war. Obviously the deadly machine
guns have taught a lesson.
One NJ the incidents yesterday, wheI
the fighting was awful in its sacr1Iices
was widely recounted today.
KneeI I'm Prayer.
A British infantry regiment, upon re
ceiving an order to advance and to TAX
a German position, knelt for a momen
in prayer. Then the men, knowing tina
their charge was to be terrible in cost
sprang TO their feet and with fiXe'
bayonets clambored out Of the shelter
the trench. In short and rapid rushe
they advanced in wide open order. alter
nately lying down and then making an
other dash OF fifteen yards. From tn
German position came the thick han o
the machine guns. the attacking soldier
hurrahed and sang as they pressed Tor
ward. Many fell with the cries OF dc
termination on their lips. Finally thos
who remained of the regiment reache
and took the German position after a des
perate hand -to-hand encounter
This was only one among similar act
of courage and discipline on the part
the French, British and Germans ak
at various points along the line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20

LONDON, Sept. 19.-The battle OF
the Aisne, now in its sixth day and
beginning as rear guard action, has
developed into the supreme conflict
of the French campaign.
The latest official news says there
has been a lull in the titanic artillery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. sunday; ,.
Eor Omaha Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair; no important change in tempera-
Lure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
Rail- Wreck Dead Now rs

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-. Sept. 1S.-Mrs. p.
ID. Calvin of Rumley. Ark, died at the
Frisco hospital here today, bringing the
list of dead i'm the st. Louis g. San Fran
cisco wreck at Lebanon, Mo, a few days
ago TO twenty-eight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20

ally assured.
President Wilson has expressed his interest in the
plan which that he will give whatever help he
in his capacity the head OF the only nation
of the world that is not involved in the strife Ambas-
sadors of the warning powers Washington said
that their governments will aid least to the extent
that free will be permitted the ship carrying
the Christmas gifts of the American children TO the
children OF Europe.
The Omaha Bee, The Chicago Herald the Kansas
City Star, the New York World, the Philadelphia Press
the Washington Star the St. Louis Republic. and other
great newspapers of the United States all actively
aiding IN the work. and promise TO give every assist
to the that the greatest Christmas since
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20
SLEEP IN WET TRENCHES
Huddle Together to Grab Little
Rest During Lull in Fight.
GERMANS ARE REINFORCED
Million Men Are in Touch of One
Another and Ready to Spring
Into Fatal Grip-CannOn
's silent During Evening.
BULLETIN.

PARIS, Sept. 19.--The first Off
cial communication issued. tonight
says that in a serious encounter near
Craonne the allies have captured
numbers of prisoners and standard.
The Germans are reported to have
gained no ground, Notwithstanding
their violent counter attacks. The
situation on the whole is described
as unchanged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20

HILE the final definite details for the dis
patch of the Christmas ship, the Ameri-
Christmas of the children of war
stricken Europe, have not yet been fully
worked out. the central plan is taking
hold, and the success of the plan is fin
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-09-20

CONTINUED On Page Two, Column Four)
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Continued on Page Five. Column TwO)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
ONE THOUSAND MOONLIGHT
SCHOOLS

One thousand moonlight schools
will open their doors to men and wo-
men. educated half educated and IL
lrterate on September 9TH, 1911, IT is
estimated by the Kentucky Illiteracy
Commission, from the reports re-
ceived at its Office from County Sup
erintcndents and teachers. Mont
gomery, Lincoln. Hardin. Clay, Nc
Creary, Mercer, Grayson, Clinton,
pike, Leslie, Campbell, kenton and
other counties are preparing to make
war on illiteracy, September 9TH is
10 be the evening. Of the opening
for Moonlight Schools in the State.
II being Labor Day, canvass OF the
districts will be made by the teach
ers on that day to urge men and
women to attend
1000 Moonlight Schools TO open
September 7th-50,O0O adults enroll
ed, 10000 illiterates taught" is the
slogan Of the Kentucky llliteracy
Commission for September.
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Too Good a Villain.

An actor in n small company was
unable one night To get accommoda-
ton at the only hotel In an English
town, Il Is said. because its proprie-
tor, a remarkably slow going person
for such place, recognized him as
the villain In the melodrama who had
stolen a cash box, set fire To a house,
killed detective, damaged race
horse and betrayed the hero's sister.
But something like this really did
happen 10 George Scott. manager OF
the Alhambra In London. In his
younger days Mr., Scott was stage
villain OF the deepest dye, and one Of
his favorite parts was that OF the
wicked LevisOn in Fast Lynne
After playing the character few
nights In Blackpool he had occasion
for wishing 10 change his lodgings
and, knocking at the door of house
IN the next street. was greeted by the
good lady who opened II with a shrek
and the subsequent exclamation;
"What. It's Leyison. the dirty vii
lain! We can't ave rooms IN my
'ouse! Get out or IN call the per
lice"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
What One Dollar will DO

A dollar can
Keep child from starving for fifty
|. days.
Feed and clothe an orphan for
twenty-five days.
Pay for the education Of an orphan
FOR twenty-five days.
Feed n poor widow for a month.
Furnish a teacher for untaught
children for weeks.
Send out Bible woman for two
weeks, when she may brighten fifty
homes and 200 souls.
SEMI out an evangelist for one
week, who may reach at least four
teen villages and 100 souls.
Send out a colporteur with the BIZ
bic for twelve days.
Buy fifty copies Of the Gospel in
any language.
Buy twelve New Testaments in
any language.
BUY three Bibles in any language
Set in motion incalcuable in
fuences.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
INsTERING FIGURES ON WOMAN
SUFFRAGE

The Woman's Home Companion,
one Of the largest and best known
women's magazines published in this
country, recently took a vote on the
question Of suffrage among several
thousand Of its readers. One OF the
questions asked was the following
shall the Companion take a strong
editorial stand for or against Woman
Suffrage9" Those who were oppos-
ed 10 the magazine taking a stand
numbered 1919: 75i believed that IL
should declare itself for suffrage:
$50 wished q stand against suffrage;
while 1873 were not interested IN
the subject.
Another question asked was as
follows: cor shall the Companion
merely publish articles from time to
time from people who can write
intelligcntly on one side or the
other?"
Those favoring articles on both
sides numbered 3O55; those for
suffrage only, 1876; those against, 81
those favoring no articles whatever
on the subject, 65; not interested
go.
While those who definitely favor
ed suffrage greatly outnumbered
those who declared Themselves
against il. the overwhelming vote
was for articles on both sides Of the
question.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
TRY 1T

This is to he the Christians at
titude toward worldliness. A man
once said 10 Moody, Now that |
am converted have I got to give up
the world?" NO" answered the lev
el-headed evangelist; "you haven't
got to give up the world; il you
give a good ringing testimony for
the Son Of God, the world will give
YOU up pretty quick; they won't
want yeu around
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