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Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Acrey's Condition Is
Hopeful; Bird Not Caught

Deputy Marshal Acrcy of Holtville
lies N the st. Thomas hospital, this
city, with five bullet wounds given by
Ed Bird Of Holtville Saturday even
ing, but the condition of the wounded
man is hopeful in spite of his many
wounds.
For two nights and two days now
Sheriff Meadows and his deputies, with
all the township and city peace Off
GERS of the valley, have been hunting
for Bird, trailing him along the Ala
mo river until his trail was lost.
The belief prevails that he has
friends who have helped secrete him,
but that he will soon be discovered.
Bird has family in Holtville, but
some time since raised disturbance
there and was arrested by Acrey and
was sentenced to twenty days in the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
AsQuith's S Position.

London, Aug. 3.-The following
statement forecasting what Premier
Asquith will say to the house of COM
mons is made by an official, who
spoke authoritatively:
premier Asquith will undoubtedly
announce in parliament that Germany
already is committed to what consti-
tutes an act of war against Great
Britain, by seizing two British ships
and ordering British subjects to leave
Kiao Chau."
The correspondent who sent this
from London adds:
"Thc censor will not permit more
than this"
The Importance of the statement
cannot be overestimated.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Greatest Modern War
Breaks Over Europe
In Series of Battles

New York, Aug. 3.-The greatest
war since the days of Napoleon
opened with vigor yesterday and the
full extent of the operations is not
yet known, for each nation is still
trying to hold shield between her.
self and the world, to disguise her
operations.
There now seems no hope that
England will keep out of the fight,
though strenuous efforts have been
put forth to that end.
Germany yesterday threw two ar
mics into France, one being driven
back across the line with heavy
losses.
1t is the apparent policy of Ger
many to attempt to defeat France
by series of sudden blows before
Russia can mass her great force for
battle, and both the French and Ger
man forces are fighting with des-
speration.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

county Jail or to pay fine Of $40. He
refused to pay the fine and served his
time. He was the younger of the two
men who refused to work on the roads,
and who were kept standing in the sun
on Main street, the two being chained
together.
On being released he went home and,
getting noisy on the streets of Holt
Vile, it is reported that Acrey noti-
fed him to be quiet, at which he drew
en- automatic revolver and fired five
shots into Acrey, none of the bullets
striking vital parts, but all inflicting
Painful wounds.
Bird at once fled along the river
rorthward and, though a posse was ut
cnce started after him, he has not yet
been apprehended, apparently having
been hidden by friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

In so cosmopolitan a community as
this it is not strange that there are
many persons who are greatly wor-
ried over the war situation in Eu-
rope. The Sisson family is the only
travelling at the present time within
The range of the war, they having
been in Switzerland when heard from
a few days since and about to leave
for England on their homeward Trip
from a tour around the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Many Local People Are
Worried Over the War

There are numerous cases, how
ever, of people who have friends no,
known generally here who are in the
war zone, and there are countless res
idents of the valley from all the
countries involved in the war. Some
of these have made a practice OF
sending remittances to relatives in
the old country and now find there
is no available way to transmit the
money.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
RumOr of Naval Fight.

London, Aug. 3.-In a naval con-
fiict reported to have occurred in the
North sea Germany is sade to have
lost seven ships and the British two.
This is not confirmed.
The German fleet in Kiel harbor
is reported bottled up today. A wire
less report states that heavy firing
was heard in the North sea last night,
indicating that the naval engagement
is in progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

Edward Grey four times in the last
twenty-four hours. There is no in.
formation on the report that Empe-
ror Francis Joseph of Austria has
been assassinated. A dispatch sent
Sunday and delayed by the censor
reads:
"The German army has invaded
Switzerland and occupied Basle"
The aggressive action by Germany
indicated that it is attempting \ ITO
strike a decisive blow at France in or
der to be prepared to meet the Rus
sian armies, whose mobilization is
slower than that of France.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
The Kronprincessin CeceIje of Il

The krOnpflnceSSln Cecelie of the
North German Lloyd line which
sailed from New York early last week
with $11 100000 in gold on board. has
been seized by the British navy and
is being towed into Plymouth. Four
English cruisers effected the seizure.
Authentic information was received
that German troops had crossed the
French frontier at a point near the
village of Grey, between Nancy and
Strassburg.
Added to this was news that the
German soldiers who last night in
vaded the grand duchy of Luxembure
neutral territory between Belgium and
Germany, are marching on the French
fortified town of Longwy.
Unconfrmed reports stated that tho
German forces which crossed at Circv
were repulsed with heavy losses. but
so far there appears to be nothing to
this but rumor.
Engagement of the German ann
French fleet in the North sea was
made known by wireless. Reports said
that heavy firing was heard, but no
details were sent.
No word was received as to whether,
the French aviator who dropped bombs
from an aeroplane near the Bavarian
city caused any great damage.
Apparently the German army is du-
plicating the first movement of the
franco-Prussian war.
1t was on August 2, 1870, forty-four
years ago today, that the French and
Germans clashed in the first battle
of that war at Saarbrucken, where
the prince imperial, under the orders
of the emperor, received his famous
{ baptism of fire"
1t would appear today that Germany
is taking the fullest possible advan-
tage of her supposed superiority in
rapid mobilization over France. The
plan Of the German emporer, accord
ing 10 military observers here, is to
vanquish or attempt to vanquish
France in the interval before Russia
will be able to create serious trouble
on her northern frontier.
1t is supposed that Russian mobili-
zation will take about three weeks.
By the treaty of London, signed in
1867, the gr.-.ld duchy of Luxembourg
was declared neutral territory. It's in
tegrity and independence were gae,atet.rr- gae,atet.rr-
teed.
The force traversing Luxembourg is
marching on the French fortress at
Longwy, according to an official dis
patch received here this afternoon.
Longwy is fortified town of
France on the Belgian frontier, forty
miles north-northwest of Metz, in Ger
many.
The German invasion of Luxembourg,
in disregard Of the neutrality regula-
tions, was the first information today
to disillusion those who still hoped
something might turn up to avert a
general catastrophe.
Later in the day came the informa
ton from the French embassy here
that Germany could not reply to the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

The cotton market has been COM
pletely shattered by the European
war, and the growers are greatly con-
cerned over the future of their crop.
At the present time there is abso-
lutely no market, and an authority
today said it is impossible to sell at
any price, even 8 cents, but he thinks
conditions will right themselves and
the market be even better because
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Cotton Market Shot
To Pieces by the War

of the war. He argues that the ar
mics will demand a great quantity of
cotton for tents and uniforms, and
he believes ways will be found to get
the commodities to the several ma
tions.
The decentralization of the market
comes at a bad time, when many of
the growers wished to realize on their
crop to pay for the harvest.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

Frank Reading is home from his
vacation, which he passed on an au-
tomobile trip along the beach. He
says that he is now ready for an ac-
tive campaign for nomination on the
Republican ticket for the assembly
He has been annoyed by reports that
he had withdrawn from the race, and
says he wants it distinctly understood
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Frank Reading Returns
To Make His Campaign

that when he entered the campaign he
did so to remain until the issue is
decided at the primaries.
He stated today that during his
trip he has been more than ever con-
vinced of the Importance of good
roads to the valley, and is emphati-
cally for as many good roads leading
into Imperial valley as are justified
by the demands of traffic.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Best, Carr and Conkling
To Be Sent to Washington

Commerce, then adjourned until 2
o'clock, when the supervisors met with
them.
1t is thought certain that Super
visor Carr will be selected to repre-
sent the county and Attorney M. w.
Conkling to represent the district. 1t
is not probable the Chamber of Com
merce will send a representative.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Britain MObiliZes,

London, Aug. 3.-Mobilization OF
all British forces was ordered this
afternoon. King George signed the
order to that effect. The forces Or
dered mobilized includes the reserves
and territory or soldiers of Canada
and other sections of the empire.
Shortly before the order was is
sued ore section of the Liberal mem
Eers Of parliament met and secretly
adopted resolution urging the gov
ernment to maintain neutrality.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

At the meeting of the advisory
board of the mutual water companies
held in Imperial this morning w. H.
Best of Brawley was selected to rep
resent that organization in the dele
cation to be sent to Washington.
This morning the directors of the
irrigation district conferred with the
directors of the Valley Chamber of
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
TOday's News Today.

Always to the front with today's
news today, the Press would call
especial attention to the down-to-
the-minute telegraph presented in
these columns. In view of the
great Importance of the news of
this time, the Press has doubled it's
telegraph service, presenting more
than four times as much telegraph
news as any other valley news
paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Russian Fleet Defeated.

Stockholm, Aug. 3.-A Russian
fleet was defeated in battle with a
squadron Of German ships off Atland
islands today. The Russian boats put
into the Gulf of Finland, where they
anchored.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Troop Train Blown Up,

Paris, Aug. 3.-A German troop
train was blown up in AIsace-Lor-
1aine today and 200 soldiers were
killed, according to message sent
to the car.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
France InYades Germany.

London, Aug. 3.-France struck back
at Germany today by invading the
Kaiser's empire with two corps num-
bering $4,000 and with heavy artillery
A Paris dispatch says they crossed the
frontier near Las Cheucht, a German
army advancing to meet them.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Cash Available.

Washington, Aug. 3.-The House
today passed the senate emergency
bill, making available to the national
banks hundred millions of emer-
gency currency, now in the vaults of
the treasury.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Sundays Report.

London, Aug. 2 6 p. m.)-Ger-
many is attacking France from land
and sea. Heavy firing is proceeding
in the North sea, where it is pre-
sumed German and French naval
forces have met. German troops have
crossed the French frontier, suppos-
edly headed for the capital.
Frances reply to the invasion was
an attack from the skies. A French
aviator dropped several bombs from ar
aeroplane in the vicinity of Nu-
Iremburg, Bavaria.
In announcing the attack from the
air German military authorities de.
clared that this action is crime
against the rights of man, as there
has been no declaration of war.
London was surprised at the news
as it indicated that war was begun
without any formal declaration. Dis
patches said that two German force!
are now converging from the east to
ward the French capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
PEOPLE CARELESS
APPROACHING TRACKS

Pacific coast pedestrians, automobile
drivers and team drivers exercise more
care this year in approaching railroad
grade crossings than they did in 1918,
though there is still plenty of room
for improvement. The fact is shown
in figures gathered by the Southern
Pacific Company in connection with its
campaign for the conservation Of hui
man life and the prevention of acci-
dent.
esI35e company has made every effort
Is az DSte careless pedestrians and We
zlaenee !441s 4aers as to the danger of APP
preaching railroad track ..4ist
ascertaining the safety of crcssing.
In this connection, observation tests
were made in widely separated locali-
ties in August, September and Octo-
bcr, 1918. Of the 17,O21 motor We
klcles observed, the drivers of 1886.
or 69k per cent, looked neither to the
right nor to the left before crossing
the II acks; 2.7 per cent looked one
way cnly; and but 27.S per cent looked
in both directions. The astonishing
number of 1901, or 1913 per cent of
Of the total number of drivers OBJ
served, ran over the crossings at a
reckless rate of speed, and only 50
drivers stopped their machines before
crossing the tracks to see that there
was no train approaching.
Of the 4,SS9 drivers of teams, 39.4
per cent looked in neither direction:
Sc per cent looked one way only, and
52 per cent looked in both directions.
Of 6,301 pedestrians, 3,0S2, or 49.l
per cent, looked in neither direction;
Is per cent in one direction only, and
35.9 per cent in both directions.
Of the total number of 1921 driv-
ers and pedestrians checked, 1884.
or 59.S per cent, looked neither way
before passing over the crossing; 6.3
per cent looked one way, and only
1873 per cent looked in both direc-
tions.
To find out just what effects its
safety first" campaign is having, the
Southern Pacific in June of this year
made similar observations at the same
crossings where checks were made last
year, and also at additional crossings
The comparative statement of the re-
suit Of the two checks shows the fol-
lowing encouraging results:
Twenty-three per cent more drivers
of automobiles are looking in both di-
rections before crossing railroad tracks
than did last year, and II per cent
are now looking one way.
The number of drivers of teams
looking both ways shows no improve.
ment, both years being 81 per cent;
but per cent more are looking one
way than did last year. Pedestrians
show an increase of 20 per cent look
ing in both directions, but 5 per cent
less looked one way, indicating a net
improvement of "a per cent.
Taking automobile and team drivers
and pedestrians together, the improve
ment of 26 per cent more looking both
ways and 6 per cent looking one way
is shown.
The Southern Pacific's chief suggcs-
tion to those crossing railroad tracks
is to stop, look and listen before cross
ing Were everyone to heed this, COM
pany officials say, practically every
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Britain Involved.

London, Aug. 3.-Sir Edward Grey
announced this afternoon in parlia-
ment that England's efforts to pre-
serve peace have failed and she has
pledged herself to support France if
the German fleet comes into the Eng
lish channel or attacks the coast Of
France.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Working ON En- Gland.

London, Aug. 3.The Russian am
bassador, Count Beckendorff, is ex-
erting every effort to force England
to a formal declaration of war in al
lance with the czar. He called on Sir
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Austria | servia.

Vienna, Aug. g. t is reported that
serious fighting h 5 occurred on the
River Drina on the Austrian from
tier, the guards on bridges repulsing
Sorvians volunteers attempting to in
wade the dual monarchy.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Arrested as Spies.

Breskens, Netherlands, Aug. s.
Three Englishmen were arrested as
spies here today. They were cap
tured while making sketches.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

neutrality Of Belgium.
This neutrality has been guaranteed
by Great Britain, and she is bound to
protect Belgium for her own safety, as
Belgium, under German rule, would
be a never-e ending menace to England.
! Berlin, Aug. "A French aviator
has been dropping bombs from an
aeroplane in the neighborhood of Nu-
remburg, Bavaria, according to an an
nouncment made by the military au-
thorities today. In announcing the
dispatch the authorities add that this
action was crime against the rights
Of man, as there had been no declar-
alton of war.
New York, Aug. 2.--Acting Consul
General Nosworby of England today
received instructions to call out the
British army and navy reservists in
America. Many of the reservists are
expected to sail on the Lusitania
Tuesday.
Berlin, Aug "A Russian column,
with artillery, has crossed the German
frontier at Schwinden, southeast of
Bfalla. Two squadrons Of Cossacks
are >riding in the direction of Johan-
resbufg, in East Prussia, fifteen
miles from the frontier.
Berlin, Aug. "A Russian patrol
last night crossed the German from
tier I ear Eichenreid, in Posen, and
attacked the German guard at the
railroad bridge over the Warthe. Two
Germans were slightly wounded. The
above information was issued by the
imperial staff.
London, Aug. 2.-According to a
dispatch to the Central News from
Kings Lynn, a seaport in Norfolk,
England, the British steamer Saxon,
which left Kings Lynn last Thurs
UdN ONlln cargo VI SonI 1ol III uIS
buttal, Prussia, has been seized by
the navy and taken to CuXhaven.
Arlot, Belgium, Aug. 2.-One hun
dred thousand German troops are
crossing the Grand Duchy of LuXem-
burg and concentrating on the French
frontier near Liege. Frontier engage
ment 5 are repor.ed, III whiI'r the Ger
mans lost heavily. More than 25,OO0
men are digging trenches in front
Of the German and French positions.
Ponta del Coda, Azores, Aug. q
The IIamburg-American line freighter
Schwarzburg, with valuable cargo
for the West Indies, raced into the
harbor of st. Michael this morning
for refuge, fearing the outbreak OF
war. She is moored inside the break
water awaiting orders from the home
office of the line.
Gibraltar Aug. "A French fleet,
consisting of twelve vessels, passed
through the Straits of Gibraltar to-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Martial Law in Belgium.

Antwerp, Aug. 3.-Martial law was
proclaimed in Belgium today and all
business is suspended.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Flight Over Germany.

Berlin, Aug. 3.-A French aerial
squadron crossed the frontier today,
scouting over Germany. A French
monoplane is reported wrecked by
German sharpshooters at Vessel.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
King Commands Belgians.

Brussels, Aug. 3.-King Albert left
for the frontier today to take COM
mand of the Belgian troops, who will
oppose the advance of the German
forces
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Finnish Steamer Captured.

Copenhagen, Aug. 3.-The German
warships have captured the Finnish
steamer Primula, bound from Hell
singfors to Lubbock.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
France to Declare War.

Paris, Aug. 3.-Parliament will
meet tomorrow to declare war on
Germany. President Poincare has an
nounced that the senators and depu-
ties will meet in extraordinary ses-
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Germany RepulSed.

London, Aug. 3.-A wireless dis
Patch to the admiralty states that a
German column of 10000 men was
heavily reprased while attempting to
invade France N Nancy on Sun
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Seize Neutral Ground.

Paris, Aug. 3.-German troops to-
day seized Arlon, a town in Belgian
LuXemburg. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
To Bring Americans Home.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Bryan an
nounced today that if other means
fail warships will be sent to various
ports abroad to bring American tour
lists home.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Haly MObiliZes.

= Rome, Aug. 3.-Italy has ordered
its army mobilizcd 1t is stated this
is only precautionary measure.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

London, Aug. 3.-United States
Ambassador Page returned to the
city today and found his office be-
sieged by Americans, who begged
frantically for aid in securing accom-
modations on the first liners sailing
for the United States.
There are $4,000 Americans in this
city and the number is rapidly in
creasing by arrivals from inland
towns. Many were unable to board
trains because they were crowded
with troops and came in freight
trains, dirty and unkempt, but glad
to arrive at any cost. Many are in
a bad way financially.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
German Vessel Seized.

Movorossyk, Aug. 3.-Russan au-
thorities have seized the German
steamer Atlas in the Black Sea.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Nicholas to Command.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 3.-Grand
Duke Nicholas has been appointed
commander-in-ch of the Russian
army.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Seize German Ship.

Toxic, Aug. 3.--A German ship was
seized at Vladivostok today by the Rus
slams.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Given His PaSSn0rfS.

Berlin, Aug. 3.-Russian Ambassa-
dor De Servbeew was handed his
passports today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

to protect the inlet, also the only place
where the gates may be placed so as
to most advantageously serve ca
nal system for the Imperial Valley"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Mobilization Complete.

Paris, Aug. 3.-Mobilization is
practically complete. The. troops have
concentrated at their rallying points
as rapidly as possible to be conveyed
to the northern and eastern frontiers.
Heartrending scenes were enacted
when thousands of German residents
were compelled to part with friends
and families in answer to the call of
the German emperor.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Seized Atland Island.

Stockholm, Aug. 3.-Germany has
seized Atland Island, which forms
part of Finland. A Russian battle
ship is reported to have gone ashore
there.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
Penned Up in Paris.

Paris, Aug. 3.-Many Americans al
The principal hotels received a grca;
shock when they caw their fellow
guests return from che railroad sta
tons with fear written n their faces
after vairly trying to leave Paris for
the seacoast. They found no trains
available for civilians. The scenes n;
the hotels were almost indescribabll
and good many lost their heads
entirely. Many obtained automobiles
to geS out of the city. Ambassador
Herrick said:
Everybody is perfectly safe here
and the railroads ought to be free
to carry passengers to tnc nearest
ports at the end of next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03
To Cut Cables.

New York, Aug. 3.-An uncon.
firmed report to the British consulate
says warships are graphing for the
transatlantic cables, near the Ameri-
can coast, with the intention of cut
ting them. The report failed to iden-
tify the warships. Both German and
British vessels are said to be off the
coast Of the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

Koenigsburg, Aug. 3.-Twenty Rus
sins were killed today in a skirmish
with the German troops at Johannes
burg, East RUSSIA.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

British request for information as to
whether she intended to observe the
neutrality of Belgium.
This neutrality has been guaranteed
by Great Britain, and she is bound to
protect Belgium for her own safety, as
Belgium, under German rule, would
be never-ending menace to England.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-03

Gibraltar Aug. "A French fleet
consisting of twelve vessels, passec
through the Straits of Gibraltar to-
day, bound east.