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The Washington times., 1914-08-21
OVERTAXED CABLES
DELAY RELIEF WORK
meriGans at London and Paris
Unable to Obtain Funds De-
posted by Relatives.

overburdened cables are held respon-
a'ble by Secretary McAdoo for the delay
n the distribution to American refugees
I London Of funds deposited with the
Treasury Department. Dispatches last
light declared hundreds of Americans
Vere disappointed yesterday when the
American embassy In London was un-
BILE to pay out money deposited to their
redit because instructions had not been
-eceived from Washington. These in
ztructions came in the form of names
nd descriptions of the persons for
whom the money was deposited. Ad-
ices received today indicate this sit
alton was relieved by the arrival Of
he cabled descriptions today.
The State Department was unable to
account for the delay, as large force
Il extra telegraph operators worked all
Sunday night telegraphing 100 typewrit-
en- pages Of names and descriptions.
II was not learned until today that the
Dverburdened cables were not able to
inish the work of transmitting these
lames until last night 1t will be sew
"ral days before the embassy in Lon
don will be able to telegraph this in
formation TO government representatives
in the European continent, however, so
payment Of deposits to Americans out
side London and Paris will be further
delayed.
The Government relief board, of which
,ecretary OF war Garrison is chairman,
Nfll meet at the Treasury Department
his afternoon to discuss relief measures
further.
Sailing orders have not been given to
ne five army transports now being out
tied at Newport News for relief duty.
either have final steps been taken for
le chartering of Hamburg American
ners in New York for service in bring
7g Americans home from Germany.
he Government is awaiting further re-
ponses from the belligerent nations
g hich have been asked to respect the
r eutrality of these relief ships before
.anding them TO European ports.
The State Department was advised
day that Americans in Spain are being
Mt to the seaports of Barcelona and
diz and that the Infante Isabel will
.arry nearly all Americans out of the
ryntry when she sails. Meanwhile the
7ancial needs of the Americans have
en- looked after through an arrange
ent with the Morgan-Harges bank
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
BOMBARD|NG
FORTS OF CATTARO
British Fleet and Montenegrin
and Forces Believed To Be
Assisting in Assault.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-Advices from a
number Of points indicate that every ef-
fort is being made to capture the Aus
trian seaport of Cattaro in DaImatia.
The forts at the entrance TO the harbor
have been bombarded for several days
by French warships, while a Montene-
grin land force with artillery has been
assisting. Some of the dispatches saw
the English Mediterranean feet is also
aiding in the bombardment
1t is believed likely the British and
French feet commanders are des!rous
Of establishing a naval base in Cattaro
Harbor. IL is the best harbor on tho
Adriati- and from there the French
and British warcraft could comb the sea
Reports that the British feet was con-
templating the bombardment of Trieste
are not believed here. It'is known the
British warships secuted near Pola in
an effort to draw the Austrian feet out
from the protection OF the land forts
The Austrians would not come out how
ever, and as Pola is protected by a
series Of floating mines. no attempt was
made by the British warships to bonn
bard the land forts.
The Montenegrin army. heavily re-
enforced by Servians, is operating
through Dalmatia. The invaders took
possession of many villages. and there
has been no determined Austrian oppo-
sition encountered
The Washington times., 1914-08-21

The German occupation of Brus-
sells possesses far more political than
military advantage for the Kaiser s
cause. At present, its possession Is
strategically unimportant, but if Ger
many holds the Belgian capital when
the war ends, she will possess a
strong card at the congress which
will assemble to draw up terms of
peace.
The possibilities of Brussels as a
bargaining possession are consider
able, and il Germany is defeated in
the war, her peace ENJOYS will re-
quire all the material advantages
they can show to minimize the terms
that will be inflicted on the Berlin
government.
Brussels will have some import
tance as a railway and commissariat
center for the Germany army. but
il is a community hostile to the in
vaders, and that lessons its use
fulness. The strategy of the allies
in abandoning Brussels. predicted in
this column a fortnight ago, is ad-
mirable from an economic as well
as military point of view. The de-
struction of the city by lombard
ment has been averted and the most
terrible of the consequences of war
are averted by its inhabitants.
The Belgian army. retiring upon
Antwerp. is probably under instruc-
tions to enter the great armed city
on the Scheldt for garrison duty.
Only a sufficient number to per-
form this work. it NAV confidently
be expected. will detach itself from
the active field army.
Dispatches make no mention of the
French or English serving with the
Belgians in the north. 1t is practic-
ally certain they are to the south,
with other detachments of the Bel
Gian field army.
The Germans have not. as far as
indications go. divided the allies.
The German forces probably will not
follow up their advantage in the
north There seems nothing for them
to gain by making that detcur. They
must plant a sufficient army in front
Of Antwerp to keep its garrison lock-
ed. but the main purpose of their
advance is to get into France. 1t is
briefly suggested in a Paris dispatch
that II the Germans have selected
northern circling route. the plans of
the allies would have to be rear
ranged. The possibility Of discon-
certing the enemy may have out
weighed with the GermNl general
staff the danger Of following the
course OF the Scheldt into France,
with Antwerp's great Notifications
threatening first the German flank
and then its rear. II so. the strategy
involved will be one of those daring
strokes of wartime which are re-
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
What War MOUeS Mean
By ]. w. T. MASON
Former European Manager of the United Press.

scribed afterward as the work of a
genius. IL they succeed, or the work
of a fool IL they fail.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Presidents Sister Lauds
Courtesy of Frenchmen

NEW YORK. Aug. 2L-President Will
sons sister. Mrs. a. Wilson Howe. Is en-
thusiastic in her praise of the manner
IN which the French officials are treat
Ing stranded Americans. Mrs. Howe.
who arrived from Havre on the France
of the French line. declares that with
out knowing her identity the French Of
ficials extended her every courtesy. Mrs
Howe was accompanied on the journey
from France by her daughter. Mrs. A
H Cothran, and her granddaughter,
Miss Josephine Cothran. three years DID
"Vivc Ia France, Vive les Estats
I-nisr" cried little Miss Cothran. waving
ar American flag as the liner docked
yesterday. She had learned the cry
from hearing II in the streets Of Paris
During the last year she has spent
abroad with her mother, the little girl
has learned to speak French as well as
she uoes English.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Length of War Now
Is a General Question
-. 49, =

How long will the war last?
This question which Is being asked
by the entire world is answered by the
Temps, a Paris newspaper, with the
laconic statement. Germany will fight
to the bitter end
NJ. Pinchon, former minister OF for
eign affairs Of France. says: The war
will be long and hard. and will In
volve enormous losses, with victories
and reverses France will be the final
victor"
The Temps quotes Gen. Won Bern
bardi the German military writer, who
comedies success to the side which can
hold out the longer.
General Langlois, a celebrated French
military authority. is quoted: The war
will be long. Victory belongs to the
most tenacious"
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Belgian Cable Tie-Up
Reflects German Sway

LONDON. Aug. H.-Emphasizing the
German control of a good portion OF
Belgian territory was the following an
nouncement made by the cable company
today:
Communication with Brussels Is en-
tirely interrupted. Telegra ms cannot D"
accepted for the provinces - Limnurs,
Lege. Namur, Luxembourg. Brapant, or
Antwerp. excepting for the city OF Ant
uern
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
Carbajal Would Become
An Attorney in u. S.

VERA CRUZ, Aug. 2l.-Francisco
Carbajal, until a few days ago pro-
visional president OF Mexico. is to be
come lawyer In the United States.
He left here yesterday aboard the
steamer Mexico for Galveston. saving
he would remain in the United States
Indefinitely. He declared he intends
TO learn the English language and Geek
admission TO the bar in one of the
larger cities OF the United States.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
TOday's War
Summary
By JOHN EDWIN NEvIN.

BELGIUM-Antwerp in state
Of siege. King Albert and gen.
eral staff being assisted by spe-
ciaIly detailed French staff Of
ficers. Brussels occupied by Ger
mans who also continue their ad-
vance south. Losses in last five
days have been enormous, but
resistance mus: row be taken up
by the French and British as
general efficiency of small Bel
gian army has been sapped by
ferceness of the last fortnight's
struggle.
FRANCE-War Office de-
scribes situation in Belgium as
satisfactory" and lets il be
known that general German ad-
vance will shortly bring the Ger
mans into the position selected
by the allies for the first at
tempt in force to defeat the in
vadcrs. While claiming further
successes in A!sace. where the
Germans are being driven back
OH the Rhine, the French war Of
fee admits the French advance
in Lorraine is halted by the Ger
mans who are in force south of
Metz.
ENGLAND-GeneraI war hu-
reau announces all reports of
fighting in North Sea are un-
true. Germany has not attempt
I'd any night raids on the block
aGing souadrons.
RUSSIA-General staff says
Russian campaign against both
German and Austrian frontiers
is rapidly moving forward"
but gives no details. Claims
many German prisoners taken
in series of frontier skirmishes."
GERMANY - Announcement
CT German successes in Belgium
arouses great popular enthusi-
ssm. Denied that crown prince
was wounded, and is admitted
that Kaiser and all of sons are
at the front" List of wounded
show mostly infantry now en-
gagged.
JAP A N-Japan ready to
strike with army and navy when
ultimatum 10 Germany expires
on Sunday. High military Off
cials say taking of Kiaochow
will be difficult. Premier and for
Cign minister rcitcrate assur-
ances of friendship to United
States and deny Japan has any
territorial designs anywhere. but
especially On German Samoa.
MONTENEGRO AND SER
NIA-Additional Austrian sea-
men and officers taken to Get
TIME leads 10 belief that more
than one Austrian warship was
sunk in Sundays battle off An
tivari. Official advices say Aus
tria has been compelled to with
draw her best fighting men from
The Adriatic seaports to repcl
the Russian invasion and that
some Of these ports will be
easily taken by the united Ser
visn-Montenegrin army.
AUSTRIA-Ccnsorship con-
tinues absolute with no informa-
ton regarding happenings with
in the country, permitted to
resch the outside world.
The Washington times., 1914-08-21

The operations in the Metz-Saare-
bruck-Strassburg lions mouth dis
trict have felt the teeth of the lion
and there has been no progress OF
the enveloping movement.
The French report briefly mentions
a retreat to the Seille river by the
French advance guard. The Seille Is
close to the French frontier. about
fifteen miles west of half a dozen
Lorraine towns taken by General
Joffre. The French retreat to the
river. IL Il meeans the evacuation OF
these towns is Germany's second VIC
tory of the war
The Washington times., 1914-08-21
To Hold Fair AS Planned

In response to inquiries from nations
all over the world. the State Depart
n.rnt is replying that the Panama-f Pa
rific EXPOSITION at San Francisco next
wear viii be held as originally planned.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
GREAT DEMAND
FOR GOOD TREES
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT DELUG-
ED WITH ORDERS FOR
SEEDLINGS.
Plan Devised by Professor Shattuck
for Providing Shade and Ornament
al Trees Proving Il Success.

From twenty-five to fifty dollars per
day is being received by Professor C..
H. Shattuck, head of the forestry de-
partment of the university, as remit
tances for Seeding trees fronl the
nursery of the department. The ex-
tent of the demand for the trees can
be realized when it is remembered
that no tree which is being sent out
costs the purchaser over two cents,
the actual cost Of packing and ship
ping. Several thousand seedlings are
on hand and are being distributed
as fast as they are demanded 1t was
only last week that Professor Shattuck
began circulating information relative
to the trees and already residents of
every section of the state are placing
their orders.
Each person to whom trees are ship
ped is requested to keep an accurate
record of their growth and to return
to Professor Shattuck statement as
to the thriftiness of the different va
rieties. In this way it is thought that
a complete survey of the entire state
can be acquired and a knowledge
gained of the varieties of trees which
are best adapted to each locality.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
WILL SETTLE CHAMPIONSHIP
Idaho and W. s. c. Basket Ball Quin-
tets viii Meet Tuesday Night In
Last Game OF Series.

AT Pullman next Tuesday night the
sixth and last basket ball game of the
ldahoW. S. c. series will be played,
and at that time the east-side cham
pionship may be settled. The Idaho
team will enter the game at a to 2
advantage so far as games are CON
cerned though the Washington State
College quintet will have the advan-
tage of playing on its home floor.
Should the contest be taken by w. S.
C. a seventh game will be necessary
to decide the honors since the six
game series would stand at to 8
tie. In case an extra game is requir-
ed it is probable. said Coach Griffith
today, that it will be staged on the
Gonzaga floor at Spokane. The game
night will be refereed by
George NJ. Varnell of Spokane.
The remaining two games of the
Idaho Whitman series will be played
in Moscow on February 27 and 2S.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
BLOODED CATTLE
FOR IDAHO PEOPLE
DIR. w. l.. CARLYLE APPROVED
PLAN SUGGESTED BY MAI.
REED.
Latter Proposes to Interest Eastern
Capital in Supplying Dairy Herds
to Farmers.

In recent letter addressed to Major
Reed, Idaho immigration commission
er, Acting President w. l.. Carlyle oil
the university warmly endorsed a
plan suggested by Mr.. Reed by which
it is proposed to undertake to interest
eastern capital in supplying funds
through which to import high grade
dairy stock to be sold to the farmers
of the state on the installment plan
missioner Reed the stock would be
sold to farmers of good intentions for
about 20 per cent of the purchase
price down and the remainder to be
paid on easy terms.
In speaking of the plan which was
laid before him by Commissioner
Reed, Dr.. Carlyle said:
The people of Idaho will find it
difficult to grow hay and grain for
market on the irrigated high priced
land, and receive any compensation
at all adequate to the capital invested
and the labor involved. Some means
must be found whereby these people
can secure some live stock to consume
the forage and grain crops, and thus
eliminate costly transportation
charges on the raw material.
The proposed plan of securing
funds and loaning them to these farm
ers | feel sure is one of the best
solutions that could be suggested, and
want at this time to offer every en-
and every possible as
sistance in the power of the agricul-
Lural college and the experiment sta
ion to bring something of this sort
10 pass. The few small importations
hat we have been able TO make /
through borrowed funds on our in |
liyidual responsibility has accomplish |
I'd a wonderful, result, even though |
We had to require that the animals /
,e paid for on one years time at
)er cent on approved notes.
IF, through this plan, the farmers
# sAouth Idaho could secure improv
d live stock in sufficient numbers
o consume their surplus forage and
rain they would soon be financially
and without some such
ssistance | can see no hope for their
ltimate success in developing that
ection of the state as it should be I
eveloped."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
NEWSPAPERS AID
IN GREAT SEARCH
EVERY EFFORT BEING MADE TO
LOCATE CHILD WHO WAS LOST
OR STOLEN LAST MARCH.
Much Mystery Surrounds Disappear
ance OF 0-Year-0ld Newcastle,
Indiana Girl.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-The newspa-
pers' hunt for Catherine Winters, the
10-year-old girl lost or stolen from
her home at Newcastle, Indiana, last
March, assumed great proportions to-
day
Probably 80 additional newspapers
Joined the quest since 20 Scripps and
associated newspapers opened the
campaign Monday.
At the office of the Enterprise as
sociation which initiated the move
ment, it is stated that the mystery OF
the girls disappearance has been
called to the notice OF probably 20,-
100000 people in the United States and
Canada in the last four days. Reports
of supposed clues are coming from
every section of the country In the
four days more than a score of Gypsy
camps have been searched.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
GOETHALS JOIN WILSON
FAVORS UNIFORM TOLL
REACHING WASHINGTON TODAY DECLARES ALL
SHIPS SHOULD BE TREATED ALIKE,
OPEN CANAL ON JULY FIRST
Says There is no Danger of Slides at the Canal and
That Defenses Are Completed and Not
Inadequate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-President
Wilson's plan for repeal of the tolls
exemption clause in the Panama ca
nal act met with the approval of Col
onel George w. Goethals, who arriv-
ed here from New York today.
Il have always favored the plan to
make every vessel, whether American
or foreign, pay canal tolls" said Col
onel Goethals. I'm glad the president
feels the same way about it. We have
every expectation of opening the ca
nal on July l.
There is no donger of slides clos
ing the waterway though biologists
say minor slides may be expected
when the water rises to its full level
in the cut. The defenses at the canal
are completed. Statements that the
project is inadequately protected can
be denied
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
GIVE PROBATION TESTS
Final Condition Exams Will be Given
at Varsity Saturday for Students
on Probation.

The final condition examinations in
which will be settled the fate of a
score of "fiunkers" at the varsity have
been arranged for Saturday of this
week. Following the recent mid-year
examinations about thirty students
dropped below the scholastic require-
ments OF this number few volun
tarily purchased home-going tickets,
others departed at the request of the
faculty committee on admissions while
still others were put on probation and
given a chance to redeem their stand
ings in the ICON" exams If in Satur-
days tests they succeed in making
passing grades they will be exempt
ed from the f1unkers' penalty and per-
mitted to continue their studies.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
LADIES AT ELKS' CLUB
More Than so Present Yesterday and
Every Thursday There Will be
Similar Gatherings.

+, Ladies', whose husbands are mem
bers of the Elks' lodge, yesterday fol
the first time in several years took
complete possession of the club rooms
of that order in Moscow and was such
decided success that hereafter no
Thursday afternoon of the year will
want for general gathering of this
character.
Thursdays are days set aside by
the Elks' lodge wherever temple is
provided, as day when it may be
turned over to the women, whose hus-
bands, fathers or brothers are mem
bers, so that they may gather for So
cial enjoyment.
The custom has not been generally
observed by those affiliated with the
Moscow lodge, however, last week on
a call issued by Mrs. F. A. Robinson,
wife of Exalted Ruler F. A. Robin
son. a number of ladies met and ar
ranged for taking possession of the
club rooms on each Thursday and as
a result more than so ladies appeared
yesterday.
The afternoon was devoted to so
cial chat, sewing, card playing and
other forms of light amusement. Dur
ing the afternoon dainty refreshments
were served and those present report
having enjoyed a most delightful af-
ernoon.
1t is planned to hold such gatherings
weekly and all ladies whose husbands.
athers or brothers are members of the
,rder are cordially invited to be pres
mt
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
More Trade With Spain.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Beginning
today the steamship Roma will inau-
gurate a new passenger and freight
to Lisbon, Barcelona and other Span
to Lisbon, Barcelona and othtr Span
ish ports. Twenty years ago the Febre
Steamship company abandoned It's
passenger service to Spanish pcrls.
The resumption of the service w tn
the fast Steamers Roma and Ger
mania lie due to the increasing popnl-
ity of Spain and Portugal with Amer
lean tourists and the growth of trade
between those countries and the uni-
ted States.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION
Denver People VIII Honor Memories
of Lincoln and Washington
Tonight.

DENVER. Feb. 20.-In an effort Ito
nationalize patriotism" in the United
States, to make the citizens of every
nationality come together in a body
and celebrate as one people instead OF
! individual nations, the patriotic So
cieties of Denver under the name OF
the Washington-Lincoln Commemora-
tive association, have joined to cole
, brate the birthdays of Abraham Lin
coin and George Washington simul
taneously tonight.
The promoters hope that their plan
will be followed by patriotic bodies al
over the United States next year. Gov
ernor Elias M. Ammons is one of the
principal leaders in the movement
The celebration will be held in the
municipal auditorium.
Red, white and blue will form tie
principal decorations but each nafioi
represented has been given one box
to decorate in its national colors. In
this box will be seated the reDl eseh-
tatives of that nation garbed in their
national dress.
The program will represent every
nationality in the United States. The
flag salute by school children will
open the program followed by the
highland fling and Scotch, Irish, Welsh
and Swedish songs and pataiotic drills
by Italian Greek and Japanese So
cieties, German, English, French and
Russian songs, concluding with the
national American anthem THE Star
Spangled Banner" A tableau will
close the program-"The Spirit OF
1914" with Columbia seated surround
I'd by representatives of all nations on
he globe.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
K. Of P. Received by President.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Arrange-
ments have been made by the commit
tee for President Wilson to receive the
delegates of the knights of Pythias
who are in Washington tonight. The
organization is celebrating its golden
jubilee, and all orders and councils
from the various states have sent del
egations to the capital city.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-02-20
GONE PLUMB CRAZY
New Jersey Man Claims Divine Power
and Threatens to Kill the Pres
ident-Arrested.

WEST ORANGE, N. J., Feb. 20
George Bernhardt,' cook, was ar
rested today on charge of threaten
ing to kill the president. The threats
were voiced in letters, saying of him
self that he was Gods Son. Bern
hardt was arraigned today and held
in $1,000 bail.