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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-20
MRS. SEIBFRT IMPROVING
IN NEW YORK HOSPITAL

Mrs. W. S. Seibert, of New Bloom
field. who is well known throughout
this part of the State as secretary for
Freedman Of the Woman's Home Mis-
sionary Society of Carlisle Presbytery,
has been Ill in New York hospital
for several weeks. Encouraging re-
ports of her speedy restoration to
health have reached her friends in
this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-20
THE KINSLOES IN TOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Kinsloe, of
Winona. Mimi, are spending several
days with relatives and friends In this
city. Mr.. Kinsloe is secretary Of the
Winona Chamber of Commerce. Mrs
Kinsloe Is remembered here as Miss
Stella Baer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-20
SOLDIER DIES SUDDENLY

Sunbury. Pa, March 20.-In the
midst of preparations for a joyous
Homecoming of H. r. Thomas, son
whom he had not seen in three years,
Isaac Thomas received a message stat
ing that his boy had been taken i'll and
died at q sisters home In Watervleit.
N. Y. The young man had just fin
ished an enlistment in the United
States army.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-20
Reading Girl Marries
H. S. Zimmerman, of Town

Miss Emile j. Davis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert James Davis, of
Reading, Pa, was married Monday,
March 16, at noon at the Davis home,
to Harry S. Zimmerman, of this city.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John M. Davis, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church.
Following the ceremony there was a
reception attended by the members
and relatives Of the two families, after
which the young couple left on their
wedding journey through the South.
On their return they will reside in
Harrisburg.
The bridegroom is a popular young
man of this city, and is engaged in
the sale OF securities, as a member of
the firm of Zimmerman & DAILY, with
offices in the Union Trust building.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
SOCIALIST CHIEF
FALLS A VICTIM
Noted Deputy Assassinated Inv
Raul Villain as He Sits i'm
Restaurant
Restaurant.

Paris, Aug. Jean Leon Jaures.
the noted Socialist leader. was as
sassinated last night while dining i'm
small restaurant near the Bourse.
The assassin was arrested, but rcfus-
ed to disclose his identity. Later he
was identified as Raoul Villain. 90
years old, and said to be the son of
a clerk of the civil court at Rheims.
Mr.. Jaures was seated at a table
near an open window, facing the
Rue MontmartTe, chatting with sew
eral Socialist deputies and the edi-
tor of L'Humanite. AS though bv
prearrangement the curtains cover
ing the window we're lightly brushed
aside and hand holding a revolver
was thrust through.
Before NJ. Jaures could move he
received two bullets i'm the bacl; of
the head He fell forward, dead.
with his head on the table.
The reports OF the shots startled
the diners and passersby. The assas-
sin was seized. In his pocket was
another loaded revolver The police
rescued him from the crowd, which
shouted: Death to the ssassin!"
The body Of the noted deputy was
placed in a city CONVEYANCE, which
surrounded by weeping comrades
and friends, proceeded to mis- home.
followed by detachment OF repub-
lican guards. There we're shouts OF
"Vive Jaures!" by the crowd and
later a demonstration in front OF the
office OF L'Humanite and in the
boulevards when the news became
generally known.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
CONGRESS WATTS
FOR NEWS OF WAR
f"rtN Leaders Are Watching Moves
of Foreign Governments and
Effect on Commerce.

Washington, Aug. European
war developments overshadow all
other matters interesting Congress
this week. Every effort is being
made to keep a quorum of both
houses in Washington in readiness
to meet any contingencies growing
out of the situation abroad All talk
of adjournment has been suspended.
while the administration as the
party leaders watch the moves of
the foreign governments and their
effect on commerce and finance in
this country.
The amendment to the currency
law and the bill to modify REQUIRE
ments as to American registry of
ships so as to meet as far a possible
the threatened paralysis of the
transatlantic trade will be pressed
for passage tomorrow. The cur
rency amendment already has pass
ed the senate.
The general dam bill and the bin
to generally readjust the rate OF nav
to railroads for carrying the mail
are the principal measures before
the house.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
FEARS FOR LINER
WITH CARGO OF GOLD
German Steamer Ordered To Proceed
Directly to Bremen To Avoid
Seizure by British.

New York. Aug. Wireless mes
sages were dispatched today from
the home Office of the North Ger
man Lloyd Steamship Company in
Bremen, ordering the Kronprinzes-
sin Cecelie, which has on board SO
100000 in gold for London and
Paris banks, to proceed directly to
Bremen without touching as usual
at Plymouth and Cherbourg. This
order was taken to mean that the
steamship officials proposed to de-
liver the gold aboard German war
ships rather than run the risk of
seizure by British ships.
report that the ship was of the
north coast of Ireland last night and
that she has been captured
by British men of war, were not con-
hrmed at the local Offices. nor was
there any information as to the dis
position of the passengers. Most Of
them are bound for England and
France and would be considerably
by being put ashore in
Germany.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
PROVISION SHOPS
ARE CLEAR OF FOOD
London Folk Are Stocking Cellars
and Little is Left for
the Poor

London, Aug. 3.-The Daily Tele-
graph says many of the provision
shops of London already have been
cleared and little is left for the poor.
The people are stocking their cellars.
Returning tourists report French
and German officials are seizing au-
tomobiles belonging to Americans
and other travellers. Travel between
Germany and Holland is SUSPENDED.
There is no route of exit out/or Ger
many for foreigners, except by way
of Denmark, and possibly Switzer-
land. ~
Paris dispatch to The Daily
Telegraph says the Germans have
blown up the railroad lines at all
frontier stations.
Italian residents of Paris are
forming volunteer corps to help the
French
The dirigible Montgolfer today
passed over Paris proceeding to the
northern frontier.
The Daily Chronicle points out
Iha' EeTHhdny, by ner Luxembourg
coup, probably has made a decisive
stroke, giving her possession of the
famous Trou de Cevts, the gap in
the French fortified line which is ap-
preached by the Luxembourg railway
and concerning which a scare was
raised in France last year.
The Standard reports that Ger
man and French aviators met in the
air during the engagement at
Longwy and that the Frenchman
shot the German, who fell 800 feet
to his death.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
PRESIDENTS MOVE
MAY AVERT STRIKE
woodrow Wilson'S Efforts May
Hurry Peace on 0S Troubled
Western Railroads.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Reports
that the managers of the SO Western
railroads involved in the threatened
strike of $1,000 engineers and fire
men will heed President Wilson'S
plea for peace We're current tonight
and the President is understood to
expect confidently that a strike will
be unnecessary.
The committee of managers to
whom the President appealed Satur-
day is to tell Mr. Wilson tomorrow
morning whether Jnoy will accent
the settlement proposed 10y the fed
cral board OF mediation. which sug-
rasted the arbitration of wage dir-
ference. The President tonight sent
Chas. p. Neill, former commissioner
OF labor, to railroad managers with
message urging them to adopt the
proposed plan of settlement. The
railroad managers were asked to re-
member that great calamity might
come to the country if a strike is de-
clarcd, thus holding up the move
ment of the crops of the West.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
GOLD BY PARCEL POST.
Government Pays Itself Huge Sum
i'm Postage Stamps.

New York, Aug. 1.-The United
States government paid itself ST.
2OO.12 today for postage stamps 90
bring GO tons of gold from PhiIadel-
phia to New York. The postage
charge was paid by the treasury de-
partment to the postoffce depart
ment. On account of the exporta-
tions OF vast sums of gold in Europe
recently. the supply here was run
ming low and the treasury depart
ment called on the mint for 500
100000. 1t was sent by parcel most
1t took three postal cars to haul the
load and 20 wagons guarded by
hundreds of policemen to transfer
1T from the railroad station to the
subtreasury.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
Emperor Wilhelm Thanks German
People for Loyalty.

Berlin, Aug. 2.--The Emperor.
speaking from a window OF the cas-
tie last night TO the crowds below
said:
II thank you for the love and 10y
atty shown me. When enter upon
fight let all party strife cease. We
are German brothers and nothing
else. All parties have attacked me
In times OF peace. 1 forgive them
with all my heart. / hope and wish
that the good German sword will
emerge victorious in the right"
The Emperor's speech was greet
ed with tumultuous cheering
An imperial decree convokes the
Reichstag on August 4.
Crown Prince Frederick William
was today gazetted commander of
the first division of the Imperial
Guards.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
M'REYNOLDS Is FIRST.
Attorney General Will Become Su-
preme COurs Justice.

Washington, Aug 1.-Senate
leaders expect to see Attorney Cen
eral McReynolds nominated for the
supreme court vacancy Monday. At
the White House the only statement
available was that he was foremost
in President Wilson'S consideration.
In official circles Secretary Lane
is regarded as most likely success
sor to Mr.. McReynolds for attorney
general. 1t was said the President
had so far determined TO promote
the attorney general to the vacancy
on the supreme court bench in sue
cession to the late Associate Justice
Lurton that a canvass of the senate
had been made and he was assured
OF confirmation.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
Rupture Between Russia and Ger
many Was Dramatic.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The rup-
ture of diplomatic relations between
Russia and Germany was dramatic.
II was midnight Friday when Count
Won POurtales, German ambassador
to Russia, formally asked Foreign
Minister Sazanoff that Russia cease
her mobilization in IL hours The
allotted period passed without an
answer.
At O'Clock Saturday evening
Count Pourtales again asked if Rus
sia would cease mobilizing her
forces. To this the Russian states
man replied:
'Insomuch as the Russian govern
men has not answered within the
time you specified it follows that
Russia has declined to agree with
your demand"
Three times Count Pourtales re-
peated the German ultimatum and
each time the Russian foreign min
lister gave the same firm negative
Finally Count Pourtales bowed and
left the room. He and the members
of the stan at once departed from
st. Petersburg by way OF Finland.
According to The Novo Vremya,
Count Won Pourtales held the type
written texts OF two replies from
Germany. One was for the presenta-
tion in the event OF Russian accep-
tance of the German ultimatum and
the other in case of its rejection In
his great agitation the German am
bassador presented both replies to
M. Sazonoff at the same time.
The protection Of Russians In
countries at war with Russia has
been entrusted 20 Spain.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
FRANCE INVADED
BY GERMAN ARMY
Russians. Crossing Frontier. are
Repulsed in Skirmish.
RUSSIANS ENTER PRUSSIA.
'erihan Troops Fire on Aeroplane.
"A Bringing the Machine to
Earth

Berlin, Aug. "A Russian col
"a IN of artillery, has crossed the
&c man frontier at Schwinden.
southeast OF Bialla.
TWO sQuadrons of Russian Cos
sacks are riding in the direction of
johannesburg, in East Prussia. Is
miles from the frontier
The Russia patrol which entered
near Eichenreid attacked the Ger
man guard at the railroad bridge
over the Warthe.
Inc attack was repulsed Two
Germans were slightly wounded.
The above information was given
out by the Imperial staff. The staff
at the same time said that the invas-
ion near Schwinden showed that war
had actually begun.
A French aviator has been drop
ping bombs from an aeroplane in the
nelghborhood of Nuremberg. Ba-
aria, according to an announce
mem made by the military authori-
ties today. In making this an
nouncement authorities added that
this action was crime against the
rights OF man, as there has been no
declaration OF war.
EMPEROR AT BERLIN.
The Emperor, who arrived here
today from Potsdam was followed i'm
other automobiles by the crown
prince, Prince Henry of Bavaria. his
brother and otner princes.
Later in the afternoon, DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial
Chancellor, drove to the Imperial
Palace. He was heartily cheered by
the pOpulace.
The receipt OF war news here gave
occasion of enthusiastic patriotic
demonstrations.
A telegram from Koenigsburs
says a Russian patrol has advanced
to Bilderweitschen, near Eydtku-
hnen, on the Russian border.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
An official statement today says:
''In consequence OF a Russian at
tack on German territory, Germany
ls In state OF war with Russia The
French reply to the German repre-
sentations is of an unsatisfactory
character
Moreover, France has mobilized
and an attack of war with France
therefore must be reckoned with at
any moment"
Another statement declares Russia
has invaded Germany during a time
of peace, lin fragrant contradiction
OF Russia's peaceful assurance"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
AMERICANS WILL
Be GRANTED AID
Active Measures For Relief
Are Taken.
TO SEND GOLD ABROAD.
Letters of Credit and Checks Are
Not Cashed and Many Need
Assistance

Washington, Aug 1.-Active
measures for the relief OF many
thousands of Americans in distress
in Europe for lack OF means to re-
turn home have been begun by
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan. The President and secretary
OF state conferred tonight on the
question OF getting money to citizens
abroad.
The administration has under con-
slderation sending army and navy
transports to carry American reru
gees and a special request to Con-
gress for an appropriation IS expect
ed to be made.
The President and Mr.. Bryan dis
cussed several plans but will not
make final decision until tomorrow.
whe mthey will confer again and get
the opinion OF bankers VINO usually
serve the state department abroad in
normal times
II necessary, the government is
prepared to send American vessels
abroad with gold for the relief OF
Americans
Immediately after the conference
with the President Mir. Bryan cableG
all consulates, legations and embas-
sizes to spare no pains in caring for
Americans.
State department officials admit
ted that the most serious problem
confronting them was the plight of
Americans abroad. They estimated
that at least 100000, and perhans
100000, are scattered throughout
Europe. The disorganization of Eu-
ropean exchange has made il prac-
tically impossible to cash checks on.
letters of credit. American con-
sulates, legations and embassies are
devoid OF funds for the emergencv
They are being besieged on all sides
with requests for financial assis-
tance
With the cancellation by several
steamship lines of their sailings
many Americans find themselves un-
able to get passage on the over
crowded boats of American register
American warships would he OF little
use, as they have hardly any capacity
for passengers. Naval officials have
suggested that the government bv
special arrangement should charter.
Immediately some or the big ocean
liners of the foreign register TO bring
Americans home.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
American Tourists Panicky.

Antwerp, Aug. 2.-American
tourists here are in panicky condi-
ton. The Kroonland sailed today
with a full complement of passen-
gers, many OF whom left their bag
gage behind rather than remain in
Europe. The civic guard has been
called out.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
Cross Into Russian Poland.

Berlin. Aug. 3.-The German
troops from Lublinitz, Silesia, today
after short skirmish with Russians.
took possession of Ceenstochowa,
Russian Poland
Bendzig and Kalisch, Russian Po-
land, also have been occupied by the
Germans
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
AUSTRIA WILL CHANGE.
Abandon Campaign Against
Servia to Plan For Russia.

Nish, Servia (via SalonikD. Aug.
Austria appears for the present
TO have abandoned her aggressive
campaign against Servia in order 70
prepare for possible Russian at
tack Most of the Austrian troops
VINO were concentrated at SeInlin
have been moved to an unknown
destination. The few troops re-
naming conduct a desultory bom-
bardment of Belgrade.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04

Brussels, Aug. 3.-The burgomas-
ter OF Antwerp announced tonight
that the Germans had invaded Lin
burg, Holland, and that the Prov
ince has been placed under martial
law. Limburg has a population of
nearly a quarter of million.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
ALL GREAT POWERS, BUT
ONE, SLEEP ON ARMS
The Invasion of Holland is
Reported.
DUTCH OPENING DYKES.
War Extended Between Austria and
Germany on One Side, Russia,
Servia, Montenegro ON Other.

London, Aug. 3.-All the great
European powers except Italy and
most of the secondary powers are
mobilizing with :>all their energy.
Mobilization has not yet reached a
stage where any of the armies have
met in battle.
Italy, which declared her neu-
trality, will begin to mobilize Off
cially tomorrow, although the pro
cess probably is we'll underway.
Great Britain's mobilization is
nearly completed, but she has not
announced that she will join in the
general war.
Tonight, war officially extended
between Austria and Germany on one
side and Russia, Servia and Monte
negro on the other. There has been
no official declaration of war be-
tween Germany and France on either
SIDE, but tonight the German am
bassador in Paris received orders to
demand his passports.
The most important event in the
pest "A hours was Gcrmany's dc
mand upon Belgium, In the form OF
a 12-hour ultimatum that the Ger
man troops be permitted to cross
Belgium to the French frontier.
coupled with the promise that Bel
gian integrity should remain unim-
paired at the end of the war and
nat Belgium should be compcn
stated.
BELGIUM REFUSES.
To this Belgium refused to accede
on the ground of her rights and
honor.
Sir Edward Grey, British secre-
tary for foreign affairs, made
statement in the house of commons
Indicating that Great Britain's in
terests and obligations could not
permit her to summit to the violation
of Belgian territory. This virtually
left the decision as to whether Great
Britain should make war to public
opinion
HOLLAND REPORTED INVADED
There is no doubt that British
sentiment is for war The appeals
of the pacitists get no hearing. Not
one man in hundred in LONDON
seemingly wants the nation to re
main neutral
There is report tonight that HoI-
land has been invaded through the
province of Linburg. The people of
the Dutch Kingdom, resolved to go
to any extremity, are said to be open
ing the dykes and flooding the coun-
try which would make the passage
of an army impossible.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-04
BALANCE OF TRADE.

Continued on Page Eight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-10
PERSONALS

Mrs. Mary Collins, 725 Cottage
Grove av.. and Mrs. J. w. Staples, 424
w. Madison St, left Tuesday morning
for Atlanta, Ca. To attend the ma
tiOnal w. c. L. L. convention. They
will be gone two weeks. Mrs. Collins
goes as a delegate from the northern
Indiana district
George Horn. steward of the Com
mercial Athletic club, left for Chicago
Monday where he will make "A two
days visit before leaving for Tampa,
Fla, for the winter
Leo Krupa of South Chicago is Wis
ltirg with friends here for several
days.
Mrs. Fred Wagner. 740 Vistula av..
left Monday for Pasadena, Calf, to
spend the winter
Owing TO the illness of their mother
Mrs. James a. Fulton, 1920 Miami ST.
Horace Smith and Arthur Smith Of
Detroit, Mich. and Garrett. Ind, spent
the week end in South Bend Mrs
Arthur Smith arrived Monday to re-
main indefinitely
Mrs. Mary Backus Of Colorado
81 rings, Colo, who has been a guest of
Mrs. George w. Phillips, 40 Columbia
st, left Monday for Stewart. Iowa.
where she Will visit before returning
TO her home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-10

throughout the state as a journalist.
For years he was publisher of the
Goshen Press. Later he went to In
dianapolis as assistant editor of the
Indianapolis Sentinel where he be-
came associated with such men as
Henry Ward Beecher and others
who's names have lived
1t was while the family lived in In
dianapolis that Mrs. Sigerfoose, then
a little girl of seven or eight, saw the
first train run into the state of Indi-
ana. She recalls climbing up on a
high board fence with crowds of other
children to watch the strange thing
steam in and later, because her father
knew the engineer she was among
the first passengers TO ride on the
train. Since then she has seen not
only the perfecting of the steam en-
CINE but the introduction of electricity
and its hundreds of accompanying
contrivances, the air crafts and other
wonderful inventions Of which, as a
child, she never dreamed. She retains
a remarkably clear and active brain
and relates her experiences and her