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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-05

erinc troops. II is assumed by the
French military authorities that the
Germans would have made sudden
attack in great force on Nancy n the
French troops in the vicinity had been
found in minor strength.
While these reconnaissance were
in progress the French troops stead
fastly kept within the six-mile zone
from the frontier. Several parties Of
Germans entered the zone to round up
the cattle. These parties were not IN
terfered with, but when an entire Ger
man squadron of cavalry crossed the
line near Belfort a squadron of French
cavalry was sent out, and the German
troops retired.
In penetrating French territory the
Germans first entered Longlaville, in
the Department Of Meurthe-et-M oselle,
a part of Old Lorraine, near Longwy,
and later invaded Cirey-sur-Vezouze,
in the same department. German
troops to-day also entered French ter
ritory near Mar-la-TouT, where one Of
the most important battles of the
Franco Prussian War was fought, Au-
gust Is, 1870. Detachments visited out
lying farms at Lepuix, near Belfort,
and requisitioned cattle. A detach-
ment to-day entered the village of
Moineville, in the Department Of
Muerth e-et-M A parish priest
was killed.
A German army aeroplane last even
ing dropped three bombs on the French
fortified town Of Luneville, to the
southeast of Nancy. One of the main
thoroughfares was damaged and also
a large barn. but nobody was injured.
The entry into the Duchy of Luxem-
burg was headed by thirty-five auto
mobiles filled with German officers.
these being followed by cavalry in
force.
German troops to-day cut the tele-
phone and telegraph wires on French
territory along the border. No en-
gsgement in force was reported.
General Joseph Joffre, commander in
chief of the French army, left Paris to-
day for the frontier.
Belfort, France, Aug. A number
Of Germans were taken prisoners TO.
day and brought into Belfort.
A squadron of the 18th French
Dragons stationed in Belfort rendered
funeral honors to-day at Joncherey to
a German lieutenant, the first victim
of actual conflict between France and
Germany.
Several hundred Alsatisns, Swiss and
Italians have enlisted here and have
demanded to be sent to the advanced
outposts.
Bordeaux, Aug. 1.-Two German
steamers in this port have been seized
Berlin. Aug. A body of Rus
sian frontier guards from Krottingcn
was driven back yesterday by a part
OF the garrison of the German sea-
port Of Memel, the most northerly
town in German territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-05
Russian Battleship Aground.

Copenhagen. Aug. "A Russian war
ship is aground at Aland Islands. II is
said 10 be the Andrei Peryosvsnnye, a
bsttleship Of l7,40O tons, laid down in
1908.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-05
AsOUITH RETRACES COURSE
WHICH LED TO RUPTURE

many. and we have asked for an I'M
mediate reply.
Direct Threat to Belgium.
ave received this morning from our
minister in Brussels the following tele-
gram:
1.-THE German Minister has this
morning addressed a note to the Bel
clan Minister for Foreign Affairs stat
ing that ~ the Belgian government
has declined well intentioned pro-
posal submitted TO il by the imperial
German government, the latter, deeply
10 IFS regret, will be compelled to carry
out-if necessary, by force Of arms
the measures considered indispensable
in view of the French menace.
Mr.. Asquith continued: Immediate
IL after we received from the Belgian
Legation here the following telegram
from the Belgian Minister of Foreign
Affairs:
"The Belgian General staff an
nounces that Belgian territory has been
violated at Yerviers, near Aix-la-
Chapelle,'
Army Penetrates Belgium.
"Subseouent information tends to
show that a German force has pene-
trated still further into Belgian terri
tory. We also received this note this
morning from the German Ambassador
here:
"'Please dispel any distrust that
may exist on the part of the British
with regard 10 our inten-
tons by repeating most positively the
formal assurance that even in case OF
armed conflict with Belgium Germany
will under no pretentions whatever
annex Belgian territory. The sincerity
of this declaration is borne out by the
fact that VIC have solemnly pledged our
word TO Holland strictly to respect her
neutrality. II is obvious that we could
not proftably annex Belgian territory
without making territorial acquisition
al the expense Of Holland.
"Please impress upon Sir Edward
Grey that the German army could not
remain exposed 20 French attack
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16
GIRL and BABE
HURT In EXPLOSION
Picking At Dynamite Caps Has
Serious Results For Rose
Miner and Sister

Finding box OF dynamite caps
under her home at No. PISS Lafay-
ette-blvd.. Wednesday morning, Rose
Miner. 17-year-old daughter OF Victor
Miner, took up one OF the caps for in
vestfgation. Her baby sister, Lena.
three months old. was an interested
spectator as the elder girl picked at
the cap with knife. in an attempt
TO see what was inside.
There was a loud explosion, and
two fingers and the thumb on Roses
left hand were blown of, while the
baby's face was badly cut and burned
by flying PARTICLES OF the explosive.
Teeth marks were found on several
OF the caps left unexploded.
Both victims were rushed to Solvay
hospital, and are expected to recover,
though their condition Is serious.
Detectives Roche and Kolb, who in
vestigated the accident, learned that
Peter Sourtack. Pennsylvania miner.
who owns the house In which the Min
ers live. had brought the dynamite
caps home with him when he came
here recently on vacation.
Loretta, 12-year-old sister OF Rose.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16

told Detectives Roche and Kolb the
story OF the tragedy, solemnly declar-
ing that she was afraid that 1t might
kill her mother If the baby or Rose
should die.
Mother went to the Salvation army
TO get some work" said Loretta. she
told us that II she found something
10 do, we might have good Christ
mas Father works as Waterman
for the Michigan Central He has
only one arm. So while mother was
away. she left Rose TO take care OF us.
There are four OF US.
Rose had brought these caps into
the house. and we were playing with
them. The baby had one in her
mouth. Rose held the baby on her
lap. and was picking away at one OF
the things when II exploded. and Rose
and the baby both fell to the floor"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16
400 BELGIAN GUNS
GO TO SCRAP HEAP

DUNKIRK. France, Dec. 16.-The
depression of the Belgians quartered
here was increased. few days ago.
when a file of nearly 400 field guns
was dragged through by horses that
looked as weary and melancholy as
their riders. These were the guns
that had defended Antwerp as well
as they could For lack OF ammuni-
ton, bought from the Krupps for de-
livery in June, but delivery of which
was deferred, they were obliged TO
use French shells that were not fitted
to them, and which tore the rifiing
out The guns were going TO the
scrap heap, and the horses, after be-
ing rested, will draw back French
three-inch field guns In their places.
The gold industry OF the Rand is
estimated to be worth half million
dollars a day to South Africa.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16

road commission for permission to
take off all but two trains on the
Elkhart- Benton Harbor division. But
two trains on the line show profit,
according TO the officials, because of
interurban competition. The COM
mission has taken the matter under
advisement, pending the receipt OF
further information as to the earn
ings Of the road.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16

Zouaves acts have been features with
Ministries and nearly all have been
arranged by James German, general
stage director for Cohan and Harris.
In successfully producing a Zouave
art with girls. Mr.. German believes
he has outdono all his previous efforts
in this line
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16
Michigan News Notes

SAGINAW-on advice OF DR.. A. b
Gallagher, federal inspector. all OF
Saginaw county, has been guaranteed
on account OF the foot and mouth dis
ease.
Tax association. an organization which
MARQUETTE-The Michigan Equal
will combat any attempt TO cause the
passage OF q tonnage tax law, was
formed here Tuesday. Thomas Con.
lin OF Crystal Falls was elected presi-
dent
ADRIAN-Fire destroyed the Lee
block, the largest in the business dis
-trict OF Britton, near here. The loss
Is estimated at $1,000. Walter Elk
elby, a resident, was struck by por-
ton OF the falling wall and seriously
injured.
Rubber Co.'S plant In Hastings. Is
busy filling an order for 80 carloads
(10S,000 pairs) Of felt boots for the
French army. The goods must be
ready for delivery by Jan. Is, and the
working force has been increased
one-third.
KALAMAZOO-Disc that he
had taken poison IN mistake for a
tonic. Ralph Vischer. aged 55, black
smith, boarded a street car and start
ed for a hospital. He fell uncon-
scious before he reached the place.
Physicians have been unable to learn
what he took.
BATTLE CREEK-The Grandin
family Is In hard luck. Mrs. Mary
Grandin is In Nichols hospital. suffer.
ing from pneumonia. Her daughter,
Mrs. John b. Martin, is critically Ill
In the sanitarium. Another daugh-
ter. Mrs. ID. Martin, IL suffering from
a broken knee cap. Her granddaugh-
ter, Mary Louise Grandin, is recov-
ertng from a serious attack OF fever,
and her cousin. Mrs. Mary Partridge,
has just suffered stroke OF paralysis.
LANSING-Officials OF the Big -Four
railroad have asked the state rail-
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16

The Twenty American zouaves win
oe one Of the big features with Ben
WEIGH and hfs new show IN the Cav.
ev hester next week For years
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16
Sensible Gifts

No gift is more
practical. lasting a
appropriate than
some select article
of Furniture.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-16
Dining-ROom
Furniture
GREATLY REDUCED

$500 Bullets. IS 9.S5
S14.OO Dining Tables s. S.75
$1,000 Bullets. $3.50
$500 Dining Tables $3.50
$4,000 Bullets. :. .$1S.S5
$500 Dining Tables. $17.95
$4,000 Bullets. =. $3.50
$4,000 Dining Tables. S27. so
$500 Bullets. 49,. .S4S.75
) l.5O Diners. ...... Csc
5 LIS Diners. :. ....S 1.25
5 200 Diners, 50 1.45
S ESQ Diners. ..... .$ 1.S5
S 400 Diners. :. :. IS 2.75
5 500 Diners. IS $50
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
"BreWster's Millions" Great
Success on Stage and Silent
Drama to be Offering

Brewster's Millions, q lesson In
how 70 try, to spend that amount OF
money within ~ months and the
gigantic undertaking that evolves
around such a task, will be shown at
the Popular theater tonight and again
Monday and Tuesday. Edward Ables,
the original Brewster, Is starred in
the Popular offering.
The average person, at least these
who were never called upon 10 per.
form the task. would imagine that It
was an easy matter to spend q paltry
million within ~ months. The guess
Is absolutely incorrect It's work and
mighty hard work, as poor Brewster
found out.
To start with Brewster is an ordi-
nary young man, with no bad habits
unless the fact that he has trouble
keeping his head above water be con.
sidered as such. He inherits a cool
million dollars and considers himself
IN clover until-well, that starts the
story. An eccentric uncle Of Brew
ster.s dies IN the West and leaves his
nephew q number Of millions, but
sfipuIates III his VIII that none OF his
money shall be mixed with that Of the
branch Of the family from which
Brewster,s original million came.
There has been family feud OF many
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
Both Angles Of Life's Other
SideD is Shown in Drama
Which Starts Monday

The Players All.Star Company VIII
present this great drama for three
nights commencing Monday,
Story OF the play There are two
sisters. Fanny and Virginia. who have
been reduced 70 poverty by the death
Of their improvident father Fanny,
plump and Of natural but uncultivated
Intelligence. takes up her dead moth
er's trade as q milliner. while Virgins.
naturally artistic and yearning Tor cul-
toro. Il forced to find employment as
ielephone operator. Fanny is en-
gagged to marry James Gilley, ship
ping clerk Into vrginia,s life comes
Robert Staiford, self-made man and
millionaire. In the opening act he
has asked Fanny, James and Virginia
10 his sumptuousiy appointed apart
ment for q dinner party and at the
end Of Il he has asked Virginia to
marry him. Il don't know that love
sou. he tells her, but II love means
wanting 10 be tender to you, wanting
you always near me and desire to
protect you. then love you.
Virginia's acceptance furnishes the.
.|I|MMMI AOI lAlC tlkIL- 4llC - Al0NSnl
and paid for." After their marriage
virginia learns she loves Stafford
when he IS himself. He shares with
most or hts brothers belief that he
can drink wisely and that he knows
Just when 10 stop. He drinks Often.
and much and when he reels home to
her and begs for her kisses and forces
his embraces upon her. Virginia finds
him revolving. 1T isn't love-" she
cries why. It isn't even honest pas
sion.
stafford, drunk. forces his atten-
tons on Virginia At FIRST she tries to
smile when ne bids her. she even suf-
fers his embraces. begging al the
while to let her 60. He orders cham
payne and driven to desperation. yir-
Rinia spurns him. He reminds her
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
HAWAIIAN TALENT TO
ENTERTAIN VISITORS
TO SAN DIEGO FAIR

Accompanied by a large party Of
well-known local Hawaiians, Ernest
X. Kaai will leave for the mainland
on the steamer Sierra next Saturday
TO conduct the Hawaiian Village, which
will be a feature of the exposition in
San Diego next year. For the past
several months Mr.. Kaai has been en-
gagged in recruiting musicians, sing
ers and dancers, through the medium
of whom he expects to bring to Ha-
wall considerable publicity on the Pa,
cific coast. - <z...-.r #. 3
Among 1.-The Hawaiian contingent
viii be four hula girls, five singing
boys to furnish the necessary Hawai-.
ian melodies. two old Hawaiian cou-
pies who will weave mats and hats
and make poi, and six young. Hawai-
ian girls for utility parts, such as en-:
tering into parades as pau riders
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR Will BE
NEEIOFFERINGOF THE PLAYERS

that she is bargain bought and paid
| for and taunts her with her position
before she married him. When she
would escape his arms as he comes
reeiing across to her, she rushes into
her own room and l6cks the door.
Stafford forces. an entrance, by madIy
smashing the panel In. This is In the
second act--a great splendid scent
that positively thrills and pnlsates
with life.
In the third act she begs him to re.
form and threatens TO leave him I'M
less he promises to do so. He refuses
and the wife, handing back the Jewels
and, the wedding ring. starts out in
the cold world. The curtain falls on
the husband ringing up q detective
agency NO. no. he says. irrita5ly,
II want you to protect some one"
The last act shows her living Ia
humble circumstances with her eauaI-
~ reduced sister and brother-in law.
She is only poor shop girl now,
working for 81 week and hanging on
strap in the subway twice daily.
The brother-in-law conceives an idea
to bring them together. He succeeds,
They really love each other and ali
Is forgiven. Everybody likes to see
. poor girl marry rich man.
It's a toss up whether Bought and
Paid For is comedy drama or d
dra1na-comedy. After all, it's six to
one and half a dozen of the other.
There are just as many big, hearty
laughs as there are tense moments,
when you sit poised on the edge OF the
seat living over with the actors every
emotion portrayed.
Tonight win be the last perform.
ance Of the detective drama, The
Conspiracy which has been attract
ing large crowds at the Bijou.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
MILLION DOLLARS WILL BE spent
THISEVENING AIPOPULAR THEATER

years standing and Brewster's uncle
carries ii to the grave.
:. According to the uncle's will Brew
get rid of the million, but there are
certain restrictions as to how it shall
be spent. He must not gamble to a
greater extent than the average man
would gamble with only a million dol
lars between himself and starvation.
He must not give IL away, neither must
he plant" Il where II can be recov-
cred after he wins the big money
There Is board Of judges-appointed
by the uncle-and they are to see that
Brewster plays according to Hoyle.
Brewster does 1t but 1t almost kills
him, principally for the reason that
the worst horses and fighters he can
Not even the dearest girl in tn
world" can be told of his object. His
friends think he Is crazy, there Is talk
of appointing a guardian, he bets on
the worse horses and fighters he can
find and they win, he tries to sinA
his own yacht and is placed in irons.
In fact he does too many things 10
try and tell of them all
Edward Ables Is finished actor
and made a big hit In @Brewster's
Millions" when 1t was first staged. In
the silent drama he is superior, II
possible. and the feature is one of tn
riots" Of the screen.
There win be special matinees each
afternoon and in addition to the great
feature another episode of the "Perils
Of Pauline" and a later "Pathe Week
~ will be shown.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
AID CLUBBERS ARE
PROMINENT At
OPERA HOUSE

It was AID Club night at the Opera
House last night. More than $50
members of the club with their
friends were in attendance. A special
program was given by the vaudeville
stars for the occasion, one of the fea-
lures of which was the contortion act
of Juno Salmo, "the devil contortion-
ist." He will repeat his act this even.
ing. The AID Club members express
ed great pleasure over the perform
ance. ~,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
XMAS CANDIES
ON LURLINE

The Matson liner Lurline Is bring
ing an especially large shipment Of
the famous Orange Blossom. assigned
to the Honolulu Drug Co. E. ]. Nor
gan. manager OF the concern. states
that this big shipment is called for
by the unusually heavy demand for
these well-knoRn sweets throughout
the holiday season Fresh shipments
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES

H. NJ Padden. Honolulu. %
w. Rodriguez, Honolulu. ......... %
Matsutaro Tawata, Hama ........39
,Mtsino 0ishi, Honolulu .........34
Chun Tung Sing, Honolulu .,.....47
Chow Now, Honolulu ...........l7
Keiji Hata, Eva .................a "a
Mani Nakamira, Eva ...........2 30
Chokichi 0kubo, Honolulu IA
Tame hatsuoka. Honolulu .......26
Kameju Ginoza, fuunene ........33
Ito Uyesu, u. s. l. Station. rs
Chock Kow. Honolulu ,38
All Lau, Hilo
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
Miss Rose Gibson will chaperone the

Miss Rose Gibson will ehaperone the
girls.
G. H. Tuttle will. be connected with
the village in the capacity Of manager
OF the Hawaiian cprio booth, while
Joseph Nicholas will be private sec
rotary to Mr.. Kaai. All the members
OF the Hawaiian party are under con
tract to remain at the fair a year. Mr..
Kaai intends to open a studio in San
Diego, where instructions on the uku-
lele will be given.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12
ART NOVELTIES

Miss Ella r. wintersteen has OPEN
ed a booth In the Sachs, dry goods
store. corner Hotel and Fort streets.
All kinds Of art and novelty goods on
display. Call Monias. Dec. 1s-open-
ing day.-AdY. T." g..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12

Circuit Judge whitney today grant
ed a divorce. to Ruth Vida from Dan
Vida, whom she accused of non-sup-
port. She also was granted custody
of the minor child and permanent ali
mony Of S. q week.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12

Louis II. Rogers. executor Of the
estate OF Samuel z. Rogers. has filed
his final account IN circuit eqhrt. The
inventory of the estate shops u 10
be worth approximately $3.50
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12

William F. Armstrong was ar
raigned before Circuit Judge Ashford
this morning on the second indict-
ment alleging the embezzlement Of
three 0laa bonds from the Loyal Or.
der Of Moose. He was given until
next Monday morning to enter plea
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-12

win be weekly arrivals IN order 10
meet this demand. says Mr. Morgan.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-08
MORRIS-LEE

Miss Brownie Morris of Henderson
vile and Mr.. Marion C. Lee of Dunn,
n c., were married at the First Bap-
fist church Saturday night, the Rev.
K. W. Cawthon officiating.
No announcement of the approach
ing marriage had been made to the
public. and except to the immediate
friends it came as quite a surprise.
The ceremony was witnessed by a few
close friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee left on a tour to
northern cities and upon returning
will make their home in Dunn, where
Mr.. Lee i sengaged in the hardware
business.
The bride is well known in Hender-
sonville, where she has many frlendS
who are interested in her matrimonial
venture. She was a favorite in Hen
Jacksonville. society and for some Tune
furnished social and personals Tor tne
Democrat.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-08
FARMERS FOR AMENDMENTS.

misunderstanding that they have
examined the constitutional amend
ments to be voted on in the State
elections in November and are con-
WINGED that their adoption by the peo-
pie at polls will make for progress in
this State and for advancement in
farming and all other worthy inter
ests, the officers and executive COM
mittee of the State Farmers Union
here today adopted resolutions urging
all to vote for the amendments as
submitted. The. resolutions further
declare:
1--WE remind the people especially
that the taxation amendment does not
pledge the people to any plan, but
simply sets free our people to work
out North C~arolina's reforms in taxa
ton, while leaving in force the pres
ent restriction on rates" The nonpar-
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-08

tizap character of the amendments
and their submission to the voters is
emphasized.
These resolutions endorsing the
amendments were also endorsed nan
imously by the 80-odd farmers, coun-
ty union agents here in conference
for the formation of a central State
agency for buying and selling for far
mers in cooperation with the county
agencies.
AS to this matter, tentative plans
were adopted for such a State system
and this will be submitted to the an
nual meeting of the State Farmers
Union for adoption in G~reenville, the
dates for the annual meeting being
November 1918.