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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
CHARTER.
Farmers and Merchants Bank.

United States of America-State of
Louisiana-Parish of West Felic-
lana
Before me, Eugene S. Muse, a No
tary Public in and for the Parish of
West Feliciana, State of Louisiana,
duly commissioned and qualified and
in the presence of the hereinafter
named and subscribing witnesses, per-
sonally came and appeared the herein
after named and undersigned persons,
who declare that they do organize
themselves and constitute themselves
corporation for the purpose Of doing
a general Banking business under the
laws of the State of Louisiana govern
ing Banking Associations. And they
adopt the following as their Charter:
ARTICLE l.
The name of this corporation shall
be, Farmers and Merchants Bank"
with it's domicile in St. Francisville,
Parish of West Feliciana and State Of
Louisiana.
ARTICLE II.
This corporation shall have and en-
Joy succession by its corporate name
for period Of fifty years from the Gath
day of March, 1914, at which time it
shall commence business. And by that
corporate name may sue and be sued
in any courts of justice of this State
and elsewhere. And all citations and
other legal process shall be served
upon the President or in his absence
or inability, upon the Vice-President or
Cashier.
ARTICLE Ill.
This Corporation shall have power
to own and convey by and under its
corporate name, such property, real
and personal, as may be necessary for
it's objects and to make and use cor
porate seal, which seal shall contain
the following words: Farmers and
Merchants Bank, st. Francisyille, La"
ARTICLE w.
The capital stock shall be fixed at
Fifteen Thousand ($15,OOO.OO) Dollars,
divided into one hundred and fifty
shares of One Hundred ($100.00) Dol
lare each, payable one half ~ cash
and the balance in ninety days. The
capital stock may be increased not ex-
ceeding two hundred and fifty shares
of One Hundred ($1OO.0O) Dollars each,
so that the capital will not exceed
twenty-five Thousand ($25, 000.00) Dol
lars, or may be decreased to the limit
allowed by law domiciled in corpora
ton such as st. Francisville, and the
said increase OF decrease or any modi.
fication or alteration, or additions to
the capital or the number of shares,
shall be submitted to general meet.
ing of the stockholders held after
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
sHERiFF's SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF West Fe-
Iciana. oath judicial District Court
M. G. {. Wolf VS.. Louis West.


liciana, oath judicial District Court
M. G. {. Wolf VS.. Louis West.
By virtue of writ of Fieri Facias to
the Sheriff directed by the Hon. the
oath Judicial District Court, in the
above entitled cause, have seized and
will offer for sale to the highest bidder
at the front door of the Court House
in the town of st. Francisville, La, at
the hour of II o'clock a. M, on
Saturday, May 2, 1914,
the following described property, to-
wit:
Forty acres of land more or less, be-
ing part of the Todevine Place, situat-
ed in the Parish of West Feliciana, La,
in the ninth ward, about nine miles
from the town of st. Francisville, La,
bounded as follows: North by lands
now or formerly owned by Levy, East
by lands of Jno. F. Irvine, South by
lands of Judge Thos. Butler, and West
by the public road, acquired by Louis
West from G. J. Smith ct ais, as will
appear by reference to Notarial Record
"Y," page 276.
Terms of sale-Cash, with benefit Of
appraisement.
]. H. CLACK, Sheriff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR FIVE YEARS

taking other medicines. ! decided to
take his advice, although did not have
any confidence in it.
have now been taking Black raughl
for three months, and it has cured me
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using it.
| am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me-"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found a very valuable medicine for de-
rangements of the stomach and liver. 1t
is composed of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. 1t can be freely
used by young and old, and should Be
kept in every family chest.
Get a package today.
Only quarter. TO
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11


Charles s. Mathews vs.. Louis
West.
By virtue of Writ Of Fieri Facias
to the Sheriff directed by the Hon. the
oath Judicial District Court, in the
above entitled cause, have seized and
will offer for sale to the highest bidder
at the front door of the Court House
in the town of st. Francisville, La,
at the hour of II o'clock a. M, on
Saturday, May 2, 1914,
the following described property, to-
wit:
The northern portion Of Bienvenue
Plantation, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, situated in the
Parish of West Feliciana, La, contain
ing Four hundred (4OO) acres, more or
less, and bounded on the North by
lands of Mrs. Sue Smith and c. M.
Barrow, on the East by lands of Daniel,
of Alexander, and the public road,
South by lands of Gerard Hebert and
of Edward Butler, and on the West by
lands of C. M. Barrow, and being the
same property acquired by Louis West
from Gerard Hebert, by act before w.
R. Percy, Notary Public, passed at ST.
Francisville, La, on the sixth day of
January, 1908.
Terms of sale--Cash, with beneft OF
appraisement.
J. H. CLACK, Sheriff,
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thirty days notice by publication and
by mail and shall be approved by two
thirds of the amount of the capital
stock and shall be executed, recorded
and published as provided for in the
original article.
ARTICLE Y.
The affairs of this Corporation shall
be managed by Board of seven Di-
rectors to be elected annually by the
stockholders and who shall receive the
highest number of votes at an election
held for that purpose. Each share Of
stock shall be entitled to one vote.
Said Board of Directors shall appoint
all officers and employees Of this Cor
poration, fix their salaries and bonds
and make and ordain all bylaws for
the proper management of the business
of the Corporation.
ARTICLE vi.
This Corporation may be liquidated
| by a two-thirds majority vote of the
stockholders at meeting held for
that purpose, after thirty days notice
by publication and mail. This liquida-
| ton shall be made by a commission to
be chosen at such meeting by the ma.
jority of the stock.
ARTICLE VII.
This Charter may be amended by a
|two-thirds vote in amount Of the stock
holders at general meeting held after
thirty days notice by publication and
by mail.
ARTICLE VIII.
This Banking Association shall have
the power of banks of deposit, discount,
Exchange and circulation, may receive
deposits, to discount and buy and sell
|promissory notes and bills of exchange
and other evidences of Indebtedness
gold and silver and bonds, of the Unit.
ed States, and Of this State and the
several Levee Districts of this State,
and of the municipal Corporations of
this State, with the restrictions and
limitations provided by law and all
other powers, rights and privileges en-
ljoyed by corporations of the same kind
In this State, and shall have the fur
! Their right to locate in the Parish OF
West Feliciana not more than two
branch offices.
ARTICLE TX.
The first Board of Directors shall be
Cheston Folkes, Willis R. Daniel, MaS
Dampf, H. T. Pye, Charles NJ Downs
L. w. Rogers, and George l.. Plettin
ger, with L. W. Rogers, President;
Cheston Folkes, Vice. President, and H
T. Pye, Cashier, who shall serve FOL
one year and until their successors are
elected and qualified.
Thus done and passed before me, a
st. Francisville, in the Parish of Yves
. Feliciana, State of Louisiana, on this
oath day of March, 1914, in the pres
ence of G. S. Davidson and Max New
stadder, competent witnesses, WHIT
sign these presents with said appear
ers and me, said Notary, after dut
reading.
H T. PYE
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
PROCLAMATION OF ELECTION.

St Francisville, La, March q, 1914.
BY virtue Of the authority vested In
me by law, notice is hereby given that
the General Election for the following
officers Of the Town of st. Francisville,
La, to-wit: / mayor, aldermen, l
marshal, will be held on Tuesday, the
21st day of April, 1914, at the usual
polling place in the town Of st. Fran.
cisville, La.
(Signsd) A. B. DRIANT, Mayer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
Majority Of Friends Thought Mr.
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

Pomeroyton, Ky.-In interesting adj
vices from this place, Mr.. A. J. Hughes
writes as follows: 81 was down with
stomach trouble for five (5) years, and
would have sick headache so bad, at
lines, that thought surely would die.
| tried different treatments, but they
did not seem to do me any good.
| got SO bad, could not eat or sleep,
ind all my friends, except one, thought |
you'd die. He advised me to try
S1edford's Black-Draught, and quit
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

The public is hereby warned that the
Island and Forest plantations are posted
against hunting. fishing, wood-cutting
and all other forms of trespass, agents Of
every description included
M. r. JACKSON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

You can get prompt delivery by
parcel post on all furnishing goods
bought from e. A. Laboye, Baton
Rouge. (Adyt)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

My place is hereby posted against all
forms Of trespassing; hunting, fishing.
agents of all descriptions, and all cattle
driving.
r., MERwIN
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CATTLE BRAND.

CATTLE BRAND.
My brand la a diamond with r In
center. The public ia asked not to
buy stock with that brand from IRE
sponsible parties. My stock are at
large in the 4th, 9Th and 9th wards.
MISS NELLIE RICHARDSON,
12-13.4m) Baton Rouge, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
CATTLE BRANDS.

My brand 10 a spade. The public 10
warned against buying cattle with this
brand, without my consent.
J. C. MAGEARL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

No passing through my Linwood tract,
Belmont and Rudmond plantations is al
lowed. Trespassers-regardless of color
will be prosecuted "a the law directs.
c. M. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

All trespassing OF any description Ii
hereby prohibited, under penalty Of the
law, on Alandale plantation formerly
Phillips place.
ROBERT BUTLER, Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

H. T. PYE,
st. Francisville, La.
C. M. DOWNS,
st. Francisyille, La.
G. L. PLETTINGER,
st. Francisville, La.
SAM STERN,
st. Francisville, La
L. W. ROGERS,
st. Francisville, La
MAX DAMPF,
Laurel Hill, La,
per l.. W. Rogers.
w. r. DANIEL,
st. Francisville, La
per G. L. Plettinger.
VIM. McCAUSLAND,
Baton Rouge, La,
per H, T. Pye.
X. C. SMITH,
Baton Rouge, La,
per H. T. Pye.
LYNN H. DINKINs,
New Orleans, La,
per H. T. Pye.
CHESTON FOLKES.
Star Hill, La.
Witnesses:
G. s. DAVIDSON.
MAX NEWSTADDER.
E. s. MUSE. Notary Public
Endorsed: Filed for record and re-
corded in Record of Charters No. l.
page IA, March oath, 1914.
e. s. MUSE,
Clerk and Recorder
A true copy of the original.
e. s. MUSE,
Clerk and Recorder
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

All cattle driving and other trespassing
of any kind are forbidden on Forest plan
tation, under penalty of the law.
]. w. MCQUEEN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
BRAND CLAIMED.

BRAND CLAIMED. 80,
We claim hat brand on either II
side. We will esteem it favor -1L
IL any one having cattle with this brand
on their premises, will notify US at
Wilcox, La.
BELLEVUE FARMS CO.. Ltd,
BY A. S. Bowman. Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

Alp trespassing is prohibited on Hill and
Slaughter, Lake. Breeze, Grayfeld. and
CHESAPEAKE plantations; such as hunting.
pecan gathering, ETC., will be prosecuted
to full extent of the law.
RACCOURCI COMPANY,
Per s. L. Doherty, Agent;
Smithland Ldg. and P. O., La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood. posts and timber Of any
description from tenants on the Oakley.
Ogden and Downs plantations. All hunt
ing, cattle-driving and fence-cutting Is
positively prohibited, and these places are
closed against agents Of all kinds
LUCY L. MATTHEW'S.
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NOTICE

have taken over my shop, and am
preparing to take care Of all work In
the blacksmith and machinery repair
ing line. will appreciate your pat
ronage.
% WINNIPEG
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

On and after this date, hunting of all
kinds on my part of Starhill plantation Is
prohibited under penalty of trespass.
]. M. DANIEL, M. D.
Aug. 1e, 1871 yr.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

Hunting, fishing and any form of tres
passing on Solitude, Frogmoor or Beau.
walls tracts prohibited. No exceptions.
W. b. SMITH
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sHERtFF's SALE.

State of Louisiana, Parish of West Fe-
lciana, path judicial District Court
Charles s. Mathews vs.. Louis
West.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

Hunting Of any kind, cattle driving Or
fishing on Mt. Vernon plantation Is posi-
lively prohibited under penalty of IN,
law of trespass. No exceptions.
c. w. BALL.
MISS ELLA BALL,
MRS E. HAMILTON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

Hunting, fishing. Underwriting and
all other forms Of trespass are strictly
prohibited, under penalty of the law, on
the Bockel place. (known as Cobb's
Tract) E. M. LEvERT, M. d.
(4-11-14.)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

The public il hereby notified that hunt
ing on, crossing over, or any other form
OF trespass is prohibited on a piece Of
ground west Of the Y. & M. v. Railroad
beginning at the north boundary of r. II
Stirling and extending to Whitman plat
form, on the property Of Mrs. 8. 7. Al
lain. Also on all property Of Mrs. C. II.
Lewis, Mrs. J. A. Mhoon, and R. H. Stir
ling
r. H. STIRLING. Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

From and after this date all hunting of
any kind on the Greenwood plantation is
positively prohibited under penalty of tres
passing. ANY one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing ard prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law.
MRS. j. A. VENTRESS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

From and after this date all hunting
andd fishing on the Cottage plantation
are positively prohibited under penalty Of
trespassing. ANY one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law.
EDWARD BUTLER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

All hunting and fishing and other forms
Of trespass are hereby prohibited under
penalty of the law, on the Micajah Row
place on Mississippi River at Wilhelm. La.
w. w. BURCKHALTER, M. D.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

Hunting and fishing are strictly prohib-
tied, under penalty OF trespass, on the
following named places: Alton Villa, Oak
Grove. Layson. Maxwell, Flower Hui and
Shirley.
The Bellevue Farms Co., It'd,
A. S. BOWMAN, President
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

From and after this date all hunting of
any kind on Ambrosia and Independence
plantation lie positively prohibited under
penalty of trespassing. Any one found on
these places without permission will be
considered trespassing, and prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
MRS. s. H. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

The Flower and Magnolia places are
hereby posted against all hunting, under
penalty of trespass. No exceptions.
W. j. FORT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11

Crossing the rear of property below
True Democrat office in st. Francisyills
is hereby prohibited under penalty OF
trespass. Persons found crossing these
premises or damaging the fences will be
prosecuted. All permissions heretofore
given are hereby revoked.
MRS. M. E. ROBINSON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-04-11
TREsPAss NOTICES.

All hunting with dog or gun. or driving
through or or Of any cattle. on the
Resale plantation without special per-
mission. Is positively prohibited. All such
acts will be regarded as trespassing and
prosecuted as such.
MRS. C. R. BARROW.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-28

WARSHIP
tcoatina.s rroa rsr., r.r,,

government desired 10 make plain 49,
ifs purpose In sending the ship a. \,
no way political but deslxnea ouiv hi
aid and protect Americana
Approves Purpose.
France took occasion In her rsniv
% The American Fouernuer.-. IN
qulry % express approval % ~. mr.
pose - The United States 10 tsFe tha
Initiative In sending A ship % Tur-
klah waters for the profscfion OF
Christians. remarkinE that th- send
ing Of French varships a. this time
might Do misinterpreted Tha French
government IN the communication IN
cidentally accused German OF Try
Ing 10 stir NJ anti Christian senti-
ment IN Turkey by provoking the
Mussuiman against fhe English ana
French
Diplomats and officials generally are
expecting a declaration % var by
Turkey on the allies. Reliable al
vices are 10 the eject that Just a.
soon a. the big Russian army has
penetrated a Considerable distance In 20
70 East Prussia. Turkey will strike
Ihat boeh Bulgaria and Roumania
viii align themselves with Turkey
against Greece and the rest % the
Balkan states 4 also indicated by
authentic Information reaching here.
European diplomats admit that the
situation Is daily approaching a clsis
and that a declaration OF war IL i'm
minent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-28
MINERS And OPERATORS SUBMIT
MATTERS TO SCALE COMMITTEE

rs.ilssisE a. me- % -a.i it usans for
aop-fui fer s-susm.a1
Efnns t.e lFtsrrrireI afarn r.nrffsHf-
- ~ f1s uinern ~ aaa srlfsnf fnar ~
~ aErsfmsnt Al rrarnsri at fnis crrfrr-
- - eefcerHiona rnlst ceue from
- pr~ratora Operators arsu a lss-
iior-d merely snnilsl and srDrrassd tls
3d. tnaf ~ STRIKE slIl erd sluu
riFnifcancs T. sttachsf 90 tE~ r-ruars
~ ~. AaarNrs lf NJ Drlisref. Hnan 81
80 fnat tre operators have q clean
enl t1fe NJ Ffpperifluu g. cfer
un~rsd - slxn o. = basis "a a. s'-rt-
Ter ten Tor r1n n rnins. and ~ fact
- ny sf- not insIafinE uron this
--ls ~ this ttai~ q taken a. favor
Hinsrs D-mAnds
Ins foiioHing are tn demand. - an.
first-rnsi All coal h. paid Tor On
10 milne run narls.
second That f1c per ton - the price
tgr machine cutting. hand drilling
enpnting and loading Hlfe work Tor
'ieen ulefs hantAhis coal
- ~ .i, s4t sc per- ton D. ths prize
Fourth-r haf ths present di1srsnfiais
above the Hockinr falIav r~frs - -
ta.n.d on relative basis
Flfth-'ihat All narrow work - PAID
in ne sanle proportion a. Paid under
th- N rfflsru agreement
rihtn bat ths price nos being paid
Tor inside aay labor b. reaNirued
ret entn-lhaf the scale ~ hasrd on
Az elEht hour DAY. a. defined 30 the
'el.m uus DAY w4Fs scale 81 fsfs
kiEnth-Ihat All internal queari1na
I'D ~ Y. prtce aud cqn1itlonH Be taken
20 - this joint convention Tor ADJUST
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-28

town. The biockadinr feet d. the
Japaneae second squadron
The japaneae LEGATION has asked
this government 20 remove tho chin
ese troops from The ffty kuometre
zone Che area extending about
thirty miles around Kiao chow In
order to preclude The possibility of
diFaFreement
hoth ne Japancae LEGATION and The
'nineso foreign Office DENY errra
uonal new paper statements. some %
mem emanaung from the press oi
Japan. io tho effect that the newly
arrived japanese minister. Xxi HoEI
BROUGHT from Toxic demand that
would make China a suzc-ain state
surh publications. supported b. 20.
ports % Amerlcas suspiciora Of
japan are exciting intense feeling
amonr The Chinese. whose evmpafrIes
appear To- be- entirely with the Ger.
mans.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-28
POSSIBLE SIEGE
Or Paris IL Beina Prepared For g.
The Frsnch-Fo-e qnsrs Not
Welcome

PARIS Aur 81. 7.52pm. - Pare
Dr. was officially announced fofrr Dol
nrcrarirr for possible siege mo
matter wa discussed bv the rev. min
.rfer ~ war Alexandra Wfra-arr
with the suborfi1ates of BE depart
merf End steps were taken fo De-
'ormIno the enact measure rrrea
sary fo place tho city I'M state f8
withstand on attack and invaefr~
NJ MUerand win meet Win tho
other officials of che var orira every
morning for ffe confederation af DO.
vnIorHHrfs and every possible rfraa
.r connection with an rrfrrrfrar
camp surr ae no capitol VIII become
The government la iaklnr r-.rau.
tors f0 send uoef ~ zoe wounded t1
southern and western Frnrca rrF faul
Oh Inr'a Refuses from Drf-.r- and
northern France are rot ue-- ffsF f1
remain here Iris city 81 simply O.
wav station towards Southern ana
western f0u~a
American and Ffhrr frrr.r rr~a t~
fhe capital are beeInninc .o under
STAND fhaf their rrasencr Ir The city
VII ro' POI fes.ratfe
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-28
ASQUITH PRAISES
tcOusinusd Prom first PNr.J

1870
the threatened independence OF a
small and useful state.
No Interests To Serve.
"Belgium had no interests OF her
own 20 serve. save and ercent the
one supreme and overriding interest
OF every state. great or little. which
4 worthy the name-the preservation
OF her integrity and her national life
History tells us that the duty OF
asserting and maintaining that rrpat
principle which. after all. Is the well
spring 81 civilization and progress
has fallen AZ thu most critical moment
In the past on states OF relatively
small area and population. but OF
great courage and resource Never.
! venture 20 say. has this duty been
more clearly and bravely acknowi-
edred never more cOurageously and
heroically discharged than during the
last few weeks BY the Belgian king
and the Belgian people.
Faced Horrors % War.
They have faced without finching
and against almost incalculahle odds
the horrors OF invasion. devastation.
spoilation and outrage. They have
stubbornly withstood and successfully
arrested tho thrush. wave after wave
Of gigantic and overwhelming force.
The defense OF Hege will always be
the theme % one OF the most Inspiring
chapters in the annals OF liberty.
The BelEians have won for them.
selves immortal glory. which belongs
To a people who prefer freedom 20 ease
and security. even 20 life Itself We
are proud OF their alliance and friend.
ship. We salute them with respec,
and honor. We are with them heart
and foul. because by their side we are
defending az the same time time two
great cause.-the independence OF
small States and the sanctity OF inter.
national obligations.
We assure them today IN the name
OF the United Kingdom and the whole
empire that they can count 70 the end
on our wholehearted and unfallinF
support"
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VICTORY
Austrians Defeat Russians In De.
eissiVe Battle Lasting Three Days
Russians Retreatina.
MANCHESTER. Mas, A., >,

MANCHESTER. Mass, Aug. n.
DR. X. 7. Dumba. the Austro-
Hungarian ambs ssador to the
United states, today made public
= cabieqrsr1 received BY him from
Count Won Berchtold. the Austro-
Hungarian minister % forelan AZ.
FAIRS az Vienna. The message re-
cites an Austrian victory In Rus
sian Poland, and 10 az follows:
"A three days battle near Rres-
NIX, In Russian Poland. has end
ed with absolute victory for ~.
Austrlans About Eve Russian
army corps extending over q front
approximately 70 kilometres (42
u1lics), were rcpuised IN aiono
the Tine. The Russians FED i, the
direction % Lubiin. pursued by
TIRE Aust~iars"