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New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
German Grown Prince Seriously n. jured By Assassin Son of German
 General Killed At L;ege.

Thrilling battles on land and in which thousands of lives were lost and baeships sunk hurryng the cables from east to west this morning The most dis astrous land engagement is said to have been before Liege Belgium which has been besieged for three days by the forces of the German Emperor. From the North comes word that Germany vanquished by the combined British and French fleets which sank cap tured nineteen of the enemy's floating forts
 Word regarding the struggle of the levathans of the deep by word of ship owner who dropped the in formation at Whfby the north of England The correspondent of the Londof Daily News immediately teegraphed his paper authentic The report of the clash of the fleets has been verified from any othe1 but the world has been waiting for tdngs of monster fight the is being given credence.
 For hours, the of Europe have been strained to the north where known the baeships of Germany and France and England scouting for the enemy Reports bringing the information that heavy firing heard have been put the dispatch from Whit by is the first furnish any facts figures The boom of big guns has been reported for the past wentyour hours.
 The Germans not alone in their losses several British and French ships e battle also said have found watey grave while broadsides sang their funer al dirge.
 On land the of the situation is at Licge Bel gium, where he German troops said to have been pulsed by the defenders after desperate fighting.
 The Belgans cunningly mined all approaches to the and the sprinkling of forts in the vicinity. The Tenth German army corps made assault last night forced by cavalry They crossed the zone which had been mined and almost wiped out by the explosions that followed "A whole battalion of the Germans, 00o in number were killed ore stroke and 200 fell into the hands of the Belgians prisoners of
 So puckily hay ethe Begians fought that not sin gle fort has fallen before the onslaught The blows dealt have been so swift and stunning that it is said the at tackng force has abandoned the siege of Lege after three days almost continuous battle The German dvsos has retired to the left of the River Mouse.
 Several German howitzers have been placed near Herve and large German forces are lying in wait the other side of the frontier.
 An attack the village of Cornesse has been re- pulsed by the Belgians
 Six Germans, pretending be English, made their way to the Governors office this morning. but were killed before they could do any harm
 The Begians are given hope by the news that French reinfordements are drawing
 The nineteen year old of the German general Count Von Arnm, wounded in last nights attack on Liege, and died soon afterwards
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
French Mine Layer
 Captures German Ship

Cherbourg, Aug. $, via London, Aug 7: 5:35 a. m.-The Fren,h mine layer Pluton captured and brought here a German merchant ship of 5,e90 tons
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
Was Knight Tcnpiar.

Besides being a member Of [ Grand Army. Captain Clark was prominent Mason, being a member the Knight Templars.
 pr. Clark is his only child. but is also survived by his wife, Clark's step-mother.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

Quebec, Aug. 7.-Reports from Rimouski, Que, today were to the effect that Ge1nan steamer was being held at that place as prize.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07
Funeral Tomorrow.

The ship bearing Captain Ciarh body will sail from vineyardhaven il morrow morning at o'clock and VI arrive at Middletown tomorrow
 5:33 o'clock. The remains will taken at once to the chapel at India Hill cemetery where the funeral se vices will be held and the veteran VI Dc laid at rest in the family plot Bel vices will be held at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-07

Constantinople, Via London, Aug q 11:20 A. MT Craigforth 1892 to ms, beached he, striking mine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
[NV|ABLt RECORD
Of SAFETY BY
n. Y. CENTRAL
Not a Passenger Killed on COM
pany's Lines Since Feb.
|, 1911.
l36,154,963 PASSENGERS
CARRIED IN THAT TINE
Patrons Have Travelled in Wonder.
ful Security Under Conditions
at Times Involving Peril

In view OF the criticisms which
allege carelessness and Indifference
On the part of American Railroads.
the showing made in Il statemen
just issued by the New York Cen
trail G. Hudson River r. r, Company
has special interest. This report is
to the effect that since February
LIST, 1911. not a passenger has been
killed on the Cpmpany's lines la
any train accident. 1t further APP
pears that within the time men,
toned 1,266,654 passenger and Sl9,-
gl3 freight trains have been oper-
Gted on the New York Central Sys-
tenn in all kinds Of weather. The
passenger Itrair4 carried 136,154,-
9S3 persons, a number which Is
more than that Of all the inhabit-
ants of the United States at the last
Federal census. 1t is difficult to
grasp the magnitude of such a pas
seneer business. But the one thing
'he stands out most impressively is
the wonderful security in which the
patrons Of the road have travelled
CnquestionabIy other well-man-
aged railroads can make equally
au17rising showings, and 1t will be
wcil for the public IN weigh tn
significance Of such exhibits before
INDUCING In indscrimiGate cen
sure OF railroad mana cement There
las been q vast amount of irrespon-
tbio talk on the subject, the eff
feet of which has been to bring un-
,oerited opprobrium on American
railroads. Yet tile careful student
Of statistics long ago learned that
much of the denunCiation to which
cur railroad managers have been
subjected was most unjust, There
Rave been excelIen. reasons why
railroad companies should seek to
increase the safety of passengers.
and few of them have spared effort
In that direction. Tho result, as an
analysis Of the figures viii prove, is
hat the fatalities on or leading
"ailroad systems represent M extra
ordinary small proportion of the
passengers carried.
Let the fan. minded reader give a
few moments thought to what this
eport of the New York Central &
Hudson River r. r. Company means.
During tho operation of the great
stem for period of more than
hree years and half. 1876, 1883
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

persons have been carried, often
under such weather aud other con-
ditions as to involve special peril,
and yet not a passenger lost his life.
1t is doubtful If similar exemption
from fatalities can be shown in any
ether branch of transportation. IN
fact, a study of industrial statistics
viii prove that the lives of passen-
gers on well-conducted railroad
are far more secure than those of
persons engaged in various occupa-
tons not regarded as particularly
hazardous. The death rate in many
communities considered fairly
healthful is far larger than that OF
passengers on railroad trains.
The larger proportion of railroad
fatalities may he attributed to the
recklessness CT persons who DELHI
erately put themselves in the way
of danger. Employees sometimes
grow careless and neglect the safe
guards which the companies them
selves prescribe for the men. Tres
passers on the right-of way fire.
aueDtly fall victim to their own
temerity, and this implies no re-
proach to the railroad companies.
for the corporations are constantly
warning persons against the risk in
Nolved. Accidents will happen, even
when the utmost vigilance Is en-
the light of the figures given, that
passenger travel on the best Ameri-
can railroads is becoming remark
ably safe.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
7RENCH BLACK FACES,
WELLS BRIGHTEN GERMANS

London, Sept. IA Chronicle
correspondent in Paris says some Of
the French soldiers have discovered
that some German troops are UNI
willing to face the black troops
from Senegal.
Taking advantage Of this fact
heso Frenchmen have carefully
lackened their faces with burnt
ark before charging the enemy.
This. added to the horrible yolls to
Which they give vent, seems 10 have
lad considerable effect. One one
ocasion, it is related, a detachment
Germans fed when they saw
hose "Christy Mintrel" Sencgales-
hargiRg them.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
Cost kent Down-Quality Kept u

Cost Kept Down-Quality Kept Up.
No better medicine could be made
for coughs, colds, Group, hoarseness,
tickling throat, bronchitis, etc, than
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
That's why they can't improve the
quality, and war or no war, the
price remains the same. e. J. Sar-
geant, Dallas, Tex, says. II be-
lieye Folev's Honey and Tar has no
equal for it completely relieved me
of all symptoms of tuberculosis and
my cough has entirely disappeared. +"
Don't accept any substitute, for
Foley's Honey and Tar Is the best
Adyt
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
TRAIN RUNS OVER
AND KILLS AN
UNKNOWN NEGRO
About Midnight on the Illinois Cen
trail Tracks at Fourteenth and
Ohio Streets.

An unknown negro was run over
and killed by a train on the Illinois
Central at Fourteenth and Ohio
streets about midnight One arm
and one lE was completely sew
cred from his body 1t is not known
what train ran over the man. A
Switchman returning from the up
per yards found the body on the
track and reported to the a1thori-
ties.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Reading of Minutes.
Roll Call. &c
Recess.
Automobile Ride.
Wednesday Evening, 7:3o.
Popular Meeting
Rev. j. d. Harley, presiding.
Organ Recital, Mrs. C. Fred Cali
CHER.
Festival Prelude, Dudley Buck:
The Swan, Saint saens; Kammennoi
0strow, Rubenstein-Gaul; Marcia
Fantastica, Carl Meter.
Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
Solo. Seek Ye First The Kingdom
Of God Fisher, Miss Emma 1.ans-
Gen.
Address, How to Finance a
Church." Rev. C. L. Schaible.
Solo, THE Lord is My Shepherd, p"
Liddle, Miss Mary Butler.
Benediction.
Wednesday Morning, $50.
Devotional, Rev. J. VI. Beane.
Completion of Roll.
lntrodu zion OF Corresponding
members.
(a) Bills and 0yertures; (b) Jul
dieial Business; te} Leave of Alb
sence; Id Minutes of General AS
sembly; (e) Finance; d) Resolu-
tons.
Reading of Minutes.
Report Of Ministerial Relief, Rev.
Edwin Craven.
Report Of Social Com. Memo
RAIL- -
Thursday Morning.
Devotional.
Examination of Candidates for
Candidates for the Ministry.
Unfinished Business.
Adjournment.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
Chamherlain's Eminent

If you are ever troubled with
aches, pains or soreness Of the
muscles, you will appreciate the
GOOD qualities Of Chamberlain s
l~iniment Many Sufferers from
: rheumatism and sciatica have used
II with the best results. It IS es-
racially valuable for lumbago and
lame back. For sale by all dealers.
-Advt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
| OFFICIALS HERE ON
| TOUR 0F INSPECTION

A. e. Cliff, of Chicago, General
Superintendent of the Illinois Cen
trail northern lines came to Cairo
yesterday in his private car. He
was accompanied by r. B. Oran,
soadmaster of the st. Louis division !:
Nv. s, Williams, Supt. Chicago di-
vision; and F. Laten, district en-
gineer of the northern lines The
party were here on O tour of inspec-
ton. They left at o'clock on their
return trip.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
Picnic Supper.

/ Miss Catherine Wing entertained
her Sunday school class of the Pres
byterian Sunday school with a pic
mic supper at st. Mary's Park Mon
CAV evening. The members of the
class attending were little Misses
Martha Held, Marguerite Gotthardt,
vanesse Balm, Thelma Spencer.
Helen Poor, Bessie Ashby. Virginia
Moreland, Eloise Barick. Elizabeth
Taylor, Alice Curtis, Nina Duncan,
Hazel Sellers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
Of
VERA CRUZ IS
TO Be EFFECTED
President Issues Order Following
Urgent Appeal OF General
Carranza.
D4skIkE FLEET EXCEPT FEW
VESSELS TO BE WITHDRAWN
Soldiers and Marines to Embark as
AlIkEC.

Washington, Sept i5--Cn urg-
ent appeal OF Gen, Cartanza, the
evacuation OF Vera Cruz was order
ed today by President Wilson.
The American soldiers and ma
rines nder Gen. Funston, who have
held Mexico's principal seaport
since it was seized by the feet April
? last Will embark for home rs soon
as transports can 90 after them and
shortly afterward all Of the war
feet except few light vessels Will
be withdrawn
The order for evacuation was an
nounced formally az the White
House today after long cabinet
meeting 1t is the concluding chap
ter of the second armed conflict be-
tween the United States and Mexico
in which score of Americans lost
their lives, nearly a hundred were
! wounded, and upwards Of 800 Mexi-
N"H7 WI . hiiiSh VI N'hhdEh'
Reasons for the step were set
forth in the following statement
by the White House
The troops have been ordered
withdrawn from Vera Cruz. This
action is taken In view of the en-
| tire removal of the circumstances
which were thought to justify the
| occupation. The further lpresence
Of the troops is deemed unneces-
aary."
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Keeps Your Liver Healthily Active
Cleanses Your System Thoroughly
A man in Kentucky just told a
'riend that Foley Cathartic Tablets
we're the most wonderful medicine
hat had ever entered his system.
said he would not be without them.
Neither would you If you had ever
tried them for ehrcnic constiDa-
tion or for an occasional purge. Bet
ter for YOU than calomel. Keeps
your liver active. Stout people
can't find anything to equal them
for comfort --Advt
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
REV. CRAIGGHEAD
NEW M0DERTRTTOR
THE pRESPYTERY
Concluded from Page One.)

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Fl. Bell, Carbonate.
d. Breeze, Eldorado.
Fl. Breeze, HARRISBURG.
c. Z. Combrick, Murphysboro.
J. r. e. Craighead Carbonate.
Il. Craven, Golden.
u. pempster, Mount Vernon.
d. S. Edyards, Grand Tower.
+. Hall, Elizahcthtown.
j. H. Harley, NJ erop0lis.
J. +. Henry, Anna.
w. 3. Kunkle. shawneetown.
w c. Meeker, Her~in,
]. Morphis. Golconda.
+. j. Sabin, Ava
c. T.. Schaible. Bushnell.
L, $. Schermrrhorn, Carterville
Fl. w. stevens, Metropolis
j, G. Thompson, Golconda.
The Elders are;
7. r. Allen, Broughton.
George Baker. G0lconda
j. Blackard, Omaha
W. Buckley. Murphysboro.
=. GregSs, Omaha.
A. Holland. New Haven.
S. Johnson, Metropolis.
c. Kelly, Carbonate.
Fl. Murray and wife, Equality
w. NJ. Noble, Buncomb.
J. X. Price, Omaha.
H. Sherertz, Herrin.
F. Sabin. Anna.
Report of Foreign Missions, Rev
w G. Mceker.
Report of Education. Rev. c. E
Report Of Special Com fChurcl
Extension Rulesl, Rev A VI. Eclls
Report of Committees on lnsialla
lions.
Recess.
Wednesday Afternoon, 7;30.
Devotional, Rev James r. Henry
Report of Home Mission Commit
tee. Rev. A. M. Eells.
Report of Narrative on Christia
Life and Work. Rev. H. Freeze.
Reports of Standing Committees
Bills and Oyertures.
,Trtiicial Business.
Finance.
Minutes IF General Assembly.
Resolutions.
Report OF Commissioned 20 til
General Assembly Chicago, Re,
A. NJ. Eells.
Election Of Delegates to tn
Synod
Miscellaneous business.
Report on Leave Of Absence.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
BIC FOUR FREIGHT
WRECK NEAR lit. CARMEL
DELAYS TRAIN 8 HOURS

Yho o'clock Big Four passenger
rain did not arrive last night until
o'clock. owing to a freight wreck
IN tho road between Paris and Mt.
armel Twenty-four freight cars
we're thrown from the track and
much damage was done. No one
vas killed or injured. The cause
If the wreck Is not stated
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
For Miss Strong.

Miss Mary Frances Vending will
entertain Thursday afternoon at
her home in the Farrow apartments
IN honor of Miss Alice Strong who
will be married In October. The
invitation list will be confined to
those who were guests at the an
nouncement party, who wero the
members Of the bridge club and a
few intimate friends.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
f,amn Fire Girls.

The Camp Fire Girls who took
mart in the recent entertainment
will meet Thursday aight in the Boy
Scout rooms The purpose of the
meeting Is 20 arrange for a ban
nuet. $50
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
Every Woman
Can Use

and ought to use occasionally,
a proper remedy for the
headache, backache, languor,
nervousness and depress-
ion to which she may be
subject. These troubles and
others are symptoms of debil-
ity and poor circulation caused
by Indigestion or constipation
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
ENROLMENT IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TO DATE 2,340
One Hundred More Pupils Are Now
Enrolled Than Same Date
Last Year.

One hundred mora children are
in the public schools Of Cairo today
than a year ago The total enroll
ment I'D TO the present is 2,3i0, dis
tributed among the various schools
as follows:
Elmwood. 3lS; Lincoln. SOC; SAT-
ford, 230; Douglas, 295; Eighth
grade, High School, l04; Woodside,
50; High School, 2&t, total of
1874 white pupils. In the colored
schools; Sumner High School, los:
Sumner grades. 255; Locust, no;
Garrison grades. tSS: Bruce, %;
Phillips, 81, a total of 1855.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Mrs. c. F. Jones of Sixth street.
has returned from an extended visit
In Wilson, Ark.
Mrs. Edward WinkIess of Chicago
is visiting Mrs. n. ]. Eichcnberger
of 1905 Highland avenue.
Mrs. F. d. Smith of ilc Sey enth
street. left yesterday for visit in
different parts of Kentucky.
Miss Lola Steinel returned yester-
day from a visit with Miss Clara
DeGelder of Beech Ridge.
Mrs. Susan Mifiin of lower Wash
ington avenue, has returned from
visit with relatives in DuQuoiu.
Mrs. W. c. Seibold has returned
from visit with her daughter Mrs
II. H. Neuman of East st. Louis.
Mrs. Stephen Bird of Twenty-fifth
and Sycamore streets returned yes
terday from weeks visit at st.
Louis.
Miss Cletus Schulz will leave next
week for Chicago where she will re-
sumo her studies at the Longwood
academy.
Wynn Dixon OF the E. A.
Burke undertaking establishment
has gone to Chicago, where he will
take a graduates course.
Mr.. and Mrs T, D. Windrum, Jr.,
have as their guests the formers
parents Mr. and Mrs r. y. Win
drom, ST., of Jackson, Tenn.
Harry Dawson went to Jackson
vile, ILL.,. Monday accompanying
Beulah Horner, who will enter the
asylum for the blind, there.
Misses Geraldine chs, Lucy Nc
Kemie and Helen Kelly will leave
tonight for Chicago. where they will
attend Longwood academy this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Gosnell Of
RythesNlle, Ark, are the guests
of their daughter, Mrs. Roy Lower
of Twenty-eighth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Adams have
returned from their wedding jour
ney in st. Louis and other points
and are at home at 2G02 Sycamore
street. Mrs. Adams was formerly
Miss GeEevieye McNulty
Capt. Arntzent. master and owner
OF the ferrytoat City Of Cairo which
vessel is now doing ferry business
at Paducah, is in the city. He says
he is building up a line trade and
is we'll satisfied with the outlook.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
Priscilla Club Meets.

The Priscilla Embroidery club
will meet tomorrow afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Carroll c. Carter,
rS05 St. Mary's Place.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
MISS FRANCES JONES
OF CHICAGO WILL
ORGANIZE DANCING CLASS

Miss Frances Jones Of Chicago,
daughter of ]. II. Jones of this city,
arrives today and will orEsnize
dancing class for the fall and vim
ter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Leslie Roche OF Twenty-sixth
street, left yesterday for a trip to
Springfield, H., and St Louis
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
PIL4l<AJ

are at once safe, certain and
convenient. They clear the system
and purify the blood. They ex-
ert general tonic effect and
insure good health and strength,
so that all the bodily organs Do
their natural work without causing
suffering. Every woman of the
thousands who have tried them.
knows that Beecham's Pills act
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Mrs. c. F. Jones of Sixth street
has returned from an extended visit
In Wilson, Ark.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16
To Certain
Advantage

Directors with Every Box 81 Special Value to Hamsn
Said everywhere. In boxes, Toe. 2S,.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Mrs. Edward Winkless of Chicago
is visiting Mrs. n. J. Eiehcnbergel
of 1905 Highland avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Miss Elise Green is visiting In
Chicago.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-09-16

Mrs. Leslie Roche has returned
from visit in st. Louis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-21
USE HOME PLANTS
TO BEAUTlFY GROUNDS

No matter how poor he may be,
every farmer can afford to have beau
tiful home grounds.
Very many Of the plants and shrubs
best suited for lawn decoration can be
found growing wild in practically
every neighborhoOd. II not upon every
farm. The only expense required Is
that for the labor Of digging and re,
planting them.
Replying 10 Inquiries made by farm
ers attending the midwinter meetings,
James G. Moore Of the College Of Ag-
riculture OF the University OF Wiscon-
sin offered the following suggestions
for the improvement Of home grounds.
In making a lawn. do not crowd the
space. You viii need a large court
within your border OF shrubs and flow.
ers, and above all Go not surround the
house with trees which shut out the
sunlight.
DO not plant trees nor shrubs in
straight rows. except along the boun-
daries or borders OF the yard.
DO not overplant your lawn.
DO not introduce gaudy shrubs or
cheap and fiashy ornaments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-21

with n canvas cap for protection
against rains. Allow to cure for two
days and 1t viii be ready for the NOW
This gives the best quality of bright
green nutritious hay and is the best
way to handle alfalfa ON small areas.
g. When the alfalfa hay IL har.
vested on n large scale. hay caps are
not always used, After the hay IL
well wilted 1t is raked into long wind
rows with a side delivery rake and
allowed to cure there for two days.
II may hen be loaded with a drum hay
loader or hauled In with sweep rakes.
which Is a more rapid method OF
harvesting alfalfa, but does not give
quite as good a quality.
10. Don't cut later than September
10 and avoid pasturing alfalfa In tho
fan, II you wish to maintain u good
stand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-21

Pure bred and registered lIoIsteins
were purchased last year by farmers
living in every county in the state,
This is the announcement made by
the secretary of the Winconsin Live
Stock Breeders association, who has
stein-Friesian Association of America
in listing the transfers made to Wis
consin farmers in 1913. lie is con
WINGED that there are but few, if any,
other states which can equal this re,
markable record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-21
IN!BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE
ut0tlIG
the
Operators

consult the Mineral Point Real Estate Agency at the Democrat oac
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-21
sest OF POLITICAL Parties.

The political parties that l would
call great, are those which cling more
to principles than to consequences;
to general, and not to special cases;
to ideas, and no to men.-such par
ties are usually distinguished by a
nobler character, more generous pas
sions, more genuine convictions, and
a more bold and open conduct than
others.-De T%ocqueville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-05-21

Tired farm Women With vivid mem
cries of hot days spout over the wash
tub in the Sitting atmosphere ot the
summer kitchen whilr their men
folks rode in comparative east ON n
Sulky c%ultiVator behind n powerful
team OF horses, will forget any trace
Of resentment when they look at this
picture and think of the possibilities
behind il, For about $500 II creamery