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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13

Washington, d. C. - Although tn
United States is but neutral observe
in the European war, the manifold
interests Of America In Europe com
manded the incessant attention o.
President Wilson and officials through
out Monday.
The White House officials, the State
the Treasury departments, presented
scenes of unwonted activity. Wires
and cables were kept busy with mes
sages and orders to care for Americans
abroad and to take necessary precau-
lions for stabilizing financial condi-
lions in this country. President viii
son sent Secretary McAdoo to New
York to be accessible to bankers,
large and small. The secretary con-
ferred with several big bankers here
about shipping gold TO Europe, called
together members Of the Federal re-
serve board, already confirmed. as well
as Paul M. Warburg, whose nomina-
tion is pending, and discussed foreign
exchange.
Diplomatic officers of the govern
ment revealed by their dispatches that
conditions throughout Europe were be-
coming increasingly grave. Word
came that England was modifying
her army and navy along the North
sea, threatening Germany.
Ambassador Gerard, at Berlin. form
ally notified the State department that
Germany had declared war on Russia.
ofiiciai messages did not mention war
between Germany and France. Fur
her indication of Italy's desire to re-
main neutral was conveyed to the
American government.
AS Russia, Austria and Germany.
he countries already in state of
var, had asked the United States to
are for their diplomatic interests.
he American embassies at St. Peters
'urg, Berlin and Vienna were entrust-
d with new duties. England and
rance have inquired If the United
'tates would take charge of their af-
airs in Europe, in case of emergency.
nd this request likewise has been IA
orably acted upon. 1t is regarded as
ertain that the American embassies.
'gations and consulates will be the
leans of communication between all
ne countries in conflict.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
Mexican "cartwheeID Hats.

General Villa, like most of his coun-
.rymen' has fancy for large-brimmed
mats An American who served for
some years as secretary Of a Mexican
corporation, says that "the Mexicans
possess special weakness for hats
oi the cartwheel type. 1t is by no
means unusual in Mexico to see a
man wearing hat worth $50 or ss5.
Niiie MS suit is not worth a dime. In
one part of the country law has been
enacted Imposing fine of $40 on every
man found to be wearing a hat more
than 80 inches wide"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
Berlin issues Statement.

Berlin-An official statement ISSUED
Monday says:
In consequence of Russian attack
on German territory, Germany is in .
state of war with Russia.
The French reply to the German
representations is of an unsatisfactory
character.
Moreover, France has mobilized.
and an outbreak of war with France
must, therefore, be reckoned with any
day or any moment"
Another statement declares Russia
has invaded Germany during time
OF peace, Sin fragrant contradiction of
kussia's peaceful assurances.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13

gin white and the other is magyar
brown" fe"-
/ I've got nine pairs of shoes. and
yet there's always something the mat
Ter ruefully. Il never noticed when
put them on. Besides, wasn't
coming"
That's no defense. But rest easv
III be as secret as the grave
NOW. | for one would never have
noticed If you hadn't called nv atten.
tlon, said the padre, stealing a glance
a' ms own Immaculate patent feathers
All, padre. that wife of mine has
eyes like pilot-fsh. I'm in for IL"
borrow one from the colonel before
you go home,' suggested Abbott
lnats not half bad" gratefully
Harrigan began to recount the trials
OF forgetfulness. '
Siyly from the corner of her eve
Nora looked at Courtlandt who was
at tnat moment staring thouebtfn,Iv
INTO his tea cup and stirring tba CO..
tents industriously. His face was
niue tninner, but aside from that ba
nau changed scarcely at all. and than
because these two years had loft 80
httie mark upon his face a tinga 80
unreasonable anger ran over her aMa,,
nave died and worms have eaten
.nem' she thought cynically. Perbans
.ne ar between them was suff,cient
~ charged with electricity to convey
'ne impression across the intervaD,r.
space; FOR his eyes came nm oriol-I,s
Dut not quickly enough to catch her
one dropped her glance to Abbott
transferred 1t TO the Barone. and final
y ie' II rest on her father face Forr
"a nus men she had never seen
GU never told me you knew c..
Abbott. eaAins TO
Just happened that way. We went
70 school together. When was ,,,.Ie
'ney used to make me wear cnr,s 80
vide collars. Many's the time Gnu u
landt walloped the school DULLES Co.
me up. l don't see him much
-nsse Gays. Once in a while he waISs
%, Inats all. Always seems 70 rnon
Nnere his friends are. but none syor
Knows where he is" ~ ever
Abbott proceeded to elaborate Sow
y MS friends exploits. Nora beora
. II from afar. Vaguely she canah,
simmer of what the contest was
,oing TO be. She could see only T,
re way; ;still, she was optimis,,a. IT.
onndent Of the result. She was read,
nueeo' now that the shock of ~
lee1ing was past, she found bsrsals
o' at all averse to conflict II wn,',s '
: something to let go the pent'nu
.laln OF TWO years. Never would sSp
peak 70 him directly; never wo 9I
ne permit him to be'alone with S Sau
ever would she miss chance :,
~lst MS heart, to humiliate hin 70
nub him. nim' to
% l have heard" she was d,r,,,
' ia,.s Of saying. u'"iy
49, p''n Know you knew" said An 5
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
Mexico Peace Near

Mexico City-Provisional President
Carbajal and General Venustiano Car
rama. head of the constitutionalist
movement have reached full agree
ment concerning the truning over the
government to the constitutionalists
IL is expected that general amnesty
will be declared at an early date. Hos
tIities have been suspended. An
Official announcement was made that
Carranza would grant the presidents
request concerning guarantees, and
that peace pact probably would be
ratified soon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13

London-The dowager empress of
Russia has been detained in Germany
by the kaiser, it was learned here.
The dowager had been visiting her
sister, the English queen mother, but
at the outbreak of hostilities started
for st. Petersburg. From London she
went to New Haven, crossed from
there to Dieppe and took train for
the Russian capital. She had entered
German territory when railroad serv-
ice was suspended except for military
purposes.
The kaiser, it was said, would either
return her to London or send her to Co
penhagen. She was Danish princess.
For time she could not be located
and the greatest anxiety concerning
her was felt.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
u s Neutrality Mutt Be
PosifiUely Obeyed to Lefte,

Washington, D. C.-The magnitude
OF the problem Of American neutrality
IN the International war into which
Europe has teen plunged, what It may
mean IN the future in the information
Al relations Of the United States and
how great its Importance may prove
to Americans at present, came sharply
70 the attention of the administration.
rromps steps were taken to see that
the Presidents proclamation of neu-
erality is observed to the letter. In
sfructions were .teIegraphed to every
collector Of customs throughout the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
ENGLAND Is PREPARED.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the close of his
speech before parliament Sir Edward
Grey said; 1--WE must be prepared and
we are prepared to face the conse-
quences of using all our stength at any
moment, we know not how soon. In or
der to defend ourselves" Andrew
oonar Law, leader of the opposition.
warmly supported the government and
referred. amid cheers, to the pledges
OF support received from the British
dominion. Wild cheering from all
parts OF house greeted John L. Red
mond, when he spoke.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
U. S. Internal Tax Proposed.

Washington, ID. c. Measures to
provide revenue to replace that lost in
foreign duties ~ falling imports as a
resuls of the wa were discussed Thurs
day at confer ice here between Sec
rotary Of the resaury McAdoo and
Senator Simmons of North Carolina.
CHAIRMAN of the Senate committee on
finance Taxation to raise money TO
run the government will be necessary, :"
Simmons said later. 1T must be in
ternal revenue. A change in the tariff
duties would not affect the nations rev.
enue, because of reduced imports.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13

Chicago-Chicago banks will 90 on
clearinghouse certificate basis and
savings depositors will be required TO
give notices of Withdrawals of their
accounts This action was decided
upon by committee of four bankers
representing the Chicago clearing
house association
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13

when 1t comes to ways and means.
my wife is wonder"
Some fixer. eh?"
! should say so. Her latest stunt
- 20 encourage an affair OF the heart
between the hired girl and the hand
some milkman, SO the girl will get up
carry In the morning. "-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
Nicaraqua Gets So. 0o0. 000

washington, d. C.-Secretary Bry-
an and General Chamorro. the Nicar.
seuan minister signed the treaty to
pay ~ GOO, 900 to the Central Ameri-
can republic for perpetual inter-oceanic
canal rights and naval basis in the
Gulf Of Fonseca.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-08-13
IDAHO STATE NEWS

Lewiston Charles Hahn, of Lewis
ton was awarded the contract by the
board OF education of the Lewiston in
dependent school district for plumbing
and heating the new additions to the
high school and for some changes to be
made in the present heating plant.
The amount Of the contract was S4545.
Bids will he opened August rs for fur
nishing the district with 1874 tons of
coal and 30 cords Of wood.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
What the War Moves Mean
By J. w. I. Mason, Former European Man
ager Of the United Press.

More useful TO Germany even than the
Turkish armies In the field will be
Turkish territory In the peace confer
enee after the war.
II the allies should be successful in
the war, Germany may arouse the
jsaIousies Of the allied nations con.
csrninp preponderant Influences In
Turkey. The possession Of Constants
nopls may possibly become the most
important question AZ the peace con.
ference, permitting Germany dIp,om.
aey to play on material suspieions Of
the allies.
Turkeys entrance into the war now
makes possible Russian expansion to
the south and the acquisition Of 4
warm water sea port, open the year
round, This 10 far more important to
the siavs than The occupation Of Gall
eta or east Prussia. Thus diversion
may be created, not only keeping Ge
man eastern territory invioiate, but
also causing the car 70 foreso his
Unitsd Poland ambitions for the
oreater project to the south.
Whether the Balkan nations will
take 10 arms against Turkey probably
depends on the Turkish plan Of cam
paisas
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Oct. 3o-(11 =. nh
Turkeys participation In the pan
European war repressnts the first dip
'omatic success scored BY Germany
since tn crisis Of civilization began
eermany's military victories appar-
emily havs been clevsriy used BY her
diplomats In constantinople te per
suade the young Turks that the allies
viii Be- defeatsd At the end Of the war,
leaving Germany and her friends, mas
ters Of the destinles Of Europe.
From the standpoint OF Turkish
statosmanship, the chance Turkey Is
taking represents, Il 10 true. aamb-
,'ers throw, but that 10 che only re-
naming way for the Turks to rehabiit
tate themselves. II the allies win the
war, the Turkish empire now will Be
thrust back into Asia Minor while II
sne German armlss are sueeessfui,
Turkey viii be hersels again.
Judged exclusively In the light OF
German interests, the Ottoman rush
into The war 10 doutIe triumph. Il
gives . half million rslnforeements 20
the German armies, making possible
strens sfFenslve against Russia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
cETTlNJE, Oct. 3o.-It was officlal-
" announced here that the fortifica-
tions Of cattaro have been practically
annihilated by combined bombardment
from land and sea. Fort Wormatne
has been almost totally destroyed, it's
easements and cupoIas being reported
In fragments. Fort lustica 10 also
badly battered and the surrender Of
the port 10 expected very soon.
The Montenegrins advancing in the
province Of 0atxko, Herzegovina, have
occupied the town Of JACKIE, the enc
my losing heavily.
Austrian aeropianes have dropped
nins bombs on Antivari with little
damaoe and no lose Of life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
The War at a Glance
Summarized by John Edwin Nevin, United
Press Staff Correspondent.

has retired az first sea lord Of the ad.
miraity, King George, to emphasize
the royal dlsapproval Of the campaign
of innuendo against him, because OF
his Austrian birth, has nominated him
as member Of the privy councii.
FRANcE-it Is stated here that the
Germans are again essaying the often
sive In the north but that SO far they
have made no material progress while
at many points along the lire, espe
eiaIly on the eastern frontier. the
French are advancing materially.
GERMANY-lt 10 emphaticaily de-
MED that the Germans nave invaded
the Portuguese African possessions
The war office claims the Germans arc
still gaining ground In France and
Belgium,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
GERMANY

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BERLIN, Oct. 80. Via wireless
through sayvilIe, /. l.. to the United
Press.)-A bitter official denial was
issued here today Of the reports made
public officially at Lisbon that Ger
man troops have invaded the Portu-
gucse African possessions Of Angola.
"This report 10 fiat He forged in
order to Justify Portusai's partieipa.
ton In the war 50 that she can aid the
English In attempting to cope with
the rebellion Of the Beers In the Union
Of South Africa" the statement de-
cIared. at ascertain that the revolt
Of Generals peWet and Beyers is TAX
ing on big proportions and England
wants Portugal to come to her res
cue"
IN PORTUGUESE AFRICA.
LISBON, Oct. 30.-oHicial details
Of the attempt on the part Of the Ger
mans to take Angola. Portuguese
West Africa, reached here today. It
is stated that party Of German cav
airy comprising twelve whites and
twenty blacks, arrived at the military
post Of NauIila and demanded an In
tervieW with the Portuguese COM
mander. While word was being sent
TO him, the German officer suddenly
ordered his men to withdraw. The
Portuguese officer who had been first
approached, grasped the German Of
ficer's horse by the bride and demand
ed an explanation. Some Of the Ger
mans raised their rifles and immed-
lately the Portuguese garrison fired,
killing three. The Germans then re-
treated at full salIop.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
PLEASING TO RUSSIA.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
RUSSiA-News that Turkish troops
were SHILLING the Black sea ports Of
Russia was followed by stirring pat
riotic demonstrations IN Petrograd. No
formal declaration OF war has yet
been received from Turkey.
The Russians have reoccupied Ger
nowitz, capital Of the Austrian crown
land Of 1ukowina and are also de-
ciared to have succeeded in dividing
the German armies operating in Rus
sian Poland and Galicia.
ENGLAND-News Of Turkeys ac-
ton 10 declared by high British Off
cieIs to mean that Turkey in Europe
will be entirely eliminated it the al.
lies win the struggle.
Although Prince Louis OF 5attenbere
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
TURILS JOIN HANDS WITH GERMANY
AUST IRA
[5y Alice Robe, United Press STAR
Correspondent.

[sy Alice Robe. United Press star
Corresponding
ROME, Oct. n. (1y mall to New
York. )-Prsss agents for warning M.
tions whose activities would do credit
to the strenuous publicity promoters
Of rival stage celebrities, Introduce an
incredible element Of hunor Into the
great European war tragedy.
For years servia has keen : nation
despised by the greater powers. Aus
tria has regarded her with contempt
and hate. And the bitter blow Austro.
Hungarian pride suffered after the
battle Of sabatx when the servian
press agent became busy, started fresh
anashing Of Austrian teeth. Following
this encounter In which the despised
servlans were triumphant, the ssrviar
press agent, adding insult 70 Injury
sent forth the story that the famous
Austrian re9insental band had beer
captursd in the BATHS and had beer
forced 20 play ssrvtan national airs
In estes at Nish. No sooner had the
humlIlating account gained publicity
than the Austrian press agent eat
down At his desk In Vienna and
launched denial Of the story. He
declared Il was only an invention o.
the Serbs who had in reality dressed
UP one Of their own bands In Austrian
uniforms and marched them from cafe
to cafe, In desire to bring ridicuie
and humiliation upon rneir superior
enemy.
The Austrian press agent was moi
content, however, with the denial
and shortly after the publication Of
the captured reoimentai band story
the press department Of Francis Jos
eph's dual kingdom sent out report
worthy Of IN ingenious theatrical pub.
tlejty prometSr. u
Jte-0ssat sessxlan -pee euislSich.
witch, saId the Austrian press assnt
had bsen captured and Was being held
prisoner at Vienna. so Impressed with
the heroic exploits Of the Austrians
and with their national nobility Of
character had Wukitiehlvitch beeoms
that he could not restrain himself
from bursting into song pralsins Aus
trials vaIor.
The story Of the imprisoned servian
roet indittnq poems to the enemy had
no sooner beer released from the
mimeosraph, than : wild cry arose
from the servian press headquarters
at Nish.
There 10 no servian poet named
WukitIchtviteh," said the Serbs. "The
Austrians have merely Invented him."
Thus while the whole Of Europe is
involved with tragic consequences In
the chickering's Of Austrla and servis,
rke busy press agents o. the two ma
lions are carrying on their petty war
fare Of words.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30

naAIaa 6llNlal>e hne> hn1tnA<A thnt 60th
Roumsn;. ana nulo.r,. ,.,,,l strike
.c.,n.. Turke. - the immediate
S.t,,..
~. renor4. reeeixed her~ - che
Turkish activity are for the prevent
confirmed 70 the foilo~5rs: TSso Dc.
.troyers. f,yinp thu Turs<i5i, fEaas 1yolt.
"a thu outer harbor at odesns. eink-
i'm Z Russian merchant steamer. The
turkish cruiser aresIau. secured from
Germany. appeared or the entrance 20
thu harbor o. Theodosla, caucasla and
sert two osescsrs ashore 70 demand the
surrender q the city. The Russian
Governor made the two ofeSeeen prIs-
oner. 90 war and rsfuood the demand.
The 1rSstsn SkSS 6ossSbxSdSd ne out
g docks. doInu eonsidsrabi. damage
and kliIina one soldier.
The Turkish cruiser Hamidieh AZ
reared on Novorossysk and Immedi-
atsiy after>ward che Turklst, consul
general there dema nded that The town
surrender 60 the war chip. Ne Wae
arrested and Immediately aftor~ard
the vvarshlp Withdraw. M ts &.
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..u,.s fro., c.rrr.rv tornedoed ana
800 ~. o"..i.n .+..mer. v.l&. md
k.kh.k In ~. ONE. road.ted at
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
MIaht Have Got More.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON. Oct. 80 Although
she held out" on jury and refused
to show her knee. the bone OF conten-
ton in a personal injury suit against
street railway company, Miss Lor-
eta NJ. Lanahan today had a $4,000
verdict in her favor. Jurymen wanted
a peek at her knee, which the defense
contended was not seriously hurt, but
Miss Isanahan refused to exhibit Eek.
h.bit A" and yet won her suit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30

lev VIM. Phillip slmn,s, United Press
staff Correspondents.
PARIS, oct. 80. Optimism
ruled supreme in military cir
cles today. The official re-
ports from the lighting front
all told Of substantial gains
for the allies. At no point ap-
parently. are the Germans
abls to make. hsadway.
The lighting - matertslly
slackened. This i due g the
failure Of the German rein
forcements, who have reached
the front, to articipats n the
fighting as yet. But Il y be-
lieved they are planning ,
new assault not only IN the
north in the territory between
Lille and Armentieres, but al
SO on the right wing from Al
SAGE Lorraine.
Wintry weather conditions
interferred considerably with
the operations everywhere to-
day. It is reported to be
showing in the Vosges and in
part Of the Woevre region
while q wintry rain is falling
elsewhere in the Woevre and
in the Argonnes.
The losses Of the last fort.
night have been staggering.
While figures are withheld, it
is certain that the allies have
lost upwards Of 80, 900 in that
period killed, wounded and
prisoners. And all reports re-
celved here place the German
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
JAP AN

/ United Press Leased Wire Service
TOXIC, Oct. 3o.-OfficiaI advices re-
ceived here today placed the casual
ties when the cruiser Emden sank the
Russian cruiser Jemtichug In the har-
Dor Of Penang at two officers and
eighty-five Russian sailors killed and
many wounded. Japanese cruisers
were sent In pursuit but have failed
to locate the Emden which 10 now
bIockadine the rich eastern trade
routes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-30
suffraqi.ts' salI Toniqht.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEWARK, Oct. 3O.-The Palace ball
room, this city, will tonight be the
scene of brilliant social event when
the annual ball OF the New Jersey
suffragists organized as the Women g
Political Union Of New Jersey. will
take place.