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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15

with strained because of
of
Germans Italian territory The Italian
pledges
maintain her territorial integrity
called Kitchener
believed Belgium
Belgian censorship
the feet has not been action
ns all of
with and that
Belgium
advance which moving Brussels
slowly forward toward Waterloo
while being massed at Viz where staff
iron-clad Berlin
and the staff satisfied with the
Americans well cared and banks
8
mobilization completed War Office insists
victories in Russan
of Austrns invade
according
from Nish.
AUSTRIA-An military withheld
Russians penetrated much beyond the regular
frontier line.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
THINK GERMANY
TRIED TO ENTRAP
TURKS into WAR
British Believe Cruiser Sale In
tended to Foment Trouble
With Allies.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON. Aug. 15.-The Daily Mail
states that the cruisers Goeben and
Breslau. reported to have been pur-
chased from Germany by Turkey.
have received Turkish names and will
be placed under the command Of
Rear-Admiral Arthur H. Limpus, Of
the British navy, who was lent to the
Turkish government.
The Mail says that Turkey does not
intend to employ the warships against
Russia and adds:
There appears to be no doubt that
their purchase is a direct contraven-
tion of international law, but the
opinion is gaining ground In diplo-
matte circles that Turkey is the VIC
tim of a German trap to embroil her
with the Triple Entente"
Rear Admiral Limpus has been ma
val adviser to the Turkish govern
ment since 1912.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
RUSSIA, IN HOUR
OF NEED, OFFERS
POLES FREEDOM
Army Chief Appeals with
Open Heart" for Loyalty,
Promising Autonomy.

LONDON, Aug. ia dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from. st.
Petersburg says that Grand Duke
Nicholas, commander-in-chief of the
Russian army, has addressed a mani
festo to Poland. appealing for the 10y
atty of the Poles and promising them
autonomy in return. The manifesto
reads:
The hour has sounded when the
sacred dream of your fathers may be
realized. A hundred and fifty years
ago the living body of Poland was
torn to pieces, but her soul survived
and she lived in hope that for the
Polish people would come an hour of
regeneration and reconciliation with
Russia.
THE Russian army brings you the
solemn news of this reconciliation
which effaces the frontiers severing
the Polish people, whom it unites con-
Jointly under the sceptre Of the Car
of Russia. Under this sceptre Poland
will be born. again, free in her reli-
gion. her language and autonomous.
Russia expects from you only the
LOYALTY to which history has bound
You. With open heart and brother
iy hand extended, great Russia comes
TO meet you. She believes that the
sword which struck her enemies at
Greunewald is not yet rusted
Russia from the shores OF the
Pacific Ocean to the North Sea
marches in arms. The dawn OF a new
life commences for you. In this
glorious dawn is seen the sign OF the
cross-the symbol of suffering and
the resurrection of people.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
SEEK NEUTRALITY
OF SHIPS TAKING
u. s. REFUGEES
United States Asks Powers to
Construe Hague Article
That Way.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.--A gen.
eral effort is being made by the
United States to have the powers of
Europe observe the neutrality of all
passenger vessels, whether belonging
to belligerent countries or not, which
ere ere3ead so,ea II he transporta-
tion of home coming Americans.
Although sufficient number of
re - hsVe n~4 ee boer made % the
inquiries of the American govern
ment, officials were confident their
project would be successful.
4 German owned ship is ready to
take Americans from Austria, and an
effort is being made to insure her
neutrality Two German ships are
ready to take Americans from Genoa,
but are awaiting definite assurances
as to neutrality if they carry Ameri-
cans alone.
The United States is proceeding
along the lines of one of the articles
of The Hague convention of 1907
which provided that vessels, even of
belligerent countries. engaged in
philanthropic work, were to be re-
garded as free from capture. The
American government considers that
returning distressed Americans is a
work of philanthropy. The arrange
ulenlS WHICH II Is SOuSHt " pcllCSt
propose that ships owned by belliger-
ents may be free to transport Ameri
cans to the United States, but re-
turning to Europe are to sail at their
own risk
The American government proposes
to secure the naturalization under ar
ficle four of the second Hague con-
vention which was agreed to by all
the belligerent powers except Servia
and Montenegro. This article says:
sVessels charged with religious, sci
entifc or philanthropic missions are
exempt from capture
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
w ilson Objects
to French Loan

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-President
Wilson today formally disapproved Of
the plan of American bankers floating
loans in the United States for the
benefit of belligerent countries Of
Europe, but expressed no objections
I, loans made to neutral countries.
A formal statement TO tbs erect
was prepared for issue through the
state department later today The
mention of neutral countries in the
expression from the American gov
ernment was made because II is
understood Switzerland is endeavor-
ing to float big loan in the United
States. The Swiss charge d'affaires
had a conference with Secretary
Bryan today. but declined 10 discuss
ais visit.
The rejection Of the proposal that
American bankers be permitted TO
iloat a lean for oelsigerent countries
resulted from an inquiry made by
J. p Morgan & Co.. IN which they
stated that certain private interests
had approached them concerning a
possible loan to France
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
Typewriter Manufacturers
Export Trade Crippled by War

NEW YORK. Aug. 15.-The manu-
facture of typewriters. it was learned
yesterday. is greatly affected by the
war. There are about fifteen varieties
of typewriters on the market, and
most of the companies do a big ex-
port trade,
C. w. Hand. vice-p president of the
Underwood Typewriter Company. said
last night that while they do a large
foreign business they have no in
tention at present of laying off any
employees.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
Fiuntingtons Not Arrested,
State Department Advised
Rx the United Press.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15-Archer
M Huntington and family were not
arrested in Nuremburg, Germany. the
state department was officially adj
yised today by the American consul
at Hamburg. The Huntington family.
he said. is enjoying the fullest liberty
in that city.
The only Inconvenience was the
reouisition by the German govern
ment of their automobile. A servant
who was a British subject was held
for short time.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15

LONDON-The Brussels correspondent
Of the Daily Telegraph wires that among
the supplies captured by the BeIgians in
the Hg' Ing Is the standard OF the famous
Death Head Hussars. one of the best
known regiments of German cavalry
The story says that this battle standard
is in the town hall at Diest. having been
captured after the color bearer was killed
in fight with Belgian cavalry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15

BRUSSELS. via Paris. Aug. I5.-All
the newspapers print in large type on
their front pages warming to ciyiIi-
ans" enjoining them to keep their doors
and windows closed. and in the event
that hamlet is occupied by German
troops to evacnate IL in order, to give the
Germans no opportunity Of accusing nom
combatants of firing upon them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
Real Estate
For
Exchange

We publish more
ads under the head
ing of Real Estate
for Sale and Ex-
change" than any
other paper pub
lished in the State
of New Jersey.
If you want the
biggest list of Real
E S t a t e Exchanges
you'll read Star
Want ads.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
BRITISH WARSH|P
TAKES AUSTRIAN
LINER MAR|ENBAD
Rich Prize Was on Voyage
from Bombay TO
Trieste.

ALEXANDRIA. Egypt tvia Lon
dom. Aug. 15.-The big new Austrian
Lloyd liner Marienbad was captured
today by British warship near here
while on the voyage from Bombay to
Trieste. She was brought into port.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15

I5.The German checked
Dest
forward
ground Uhlans The
and reinforce
ments are moved steadily
position and the ongrange duel which
the
is
through This interpreted
meaning touch with the allied
When of necessity last
several DAYS
nd a admittedly
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
WAR BULLETINS


BERLIN tvia Romel-The German gov
ernmeDt notified the governments of
France and Belgium that beginning to-
day all private citizens interfering in
the slightest degree with the German
amy will be Immediately shot. This
notification is in response OF the charges
fathered in Belgium and France that
the Germany army of Invasion was violat-
ing the rules of civilized warfare.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
General Won Buelow, German
ex- Chance lor's Brother. Killed

LONDON, Aug. 15.-The Daily
Telcgraphs Rotterdam correspondent
SAYS Berlin newspaper has con-
fiime 4 the report that Najnr-C;eneral
Aasn Buaiew. = brother Of Prince Won
isle " Il rmer German Imperial
Chan was killed in battle early
this we~k k.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
COmpany's statement.

I'm response to the many Inquiries
as to whether any of the Hamburg
American line ships are for sale, we
have to say that it has always been
the policy of this company to dispose
of steamers whenever a good oppor
tunity offers, provided they can be
spared.
'As the war has forced all our fleet
into temporary idleness, and as we
now have in American waters steam
e :. worth mo-e than 5 20 D1n 800 bona
fide offers for the pu chase of scnie
o. them are being cons. 1ers,l.
Others of our steamers would not,
of course, be sold at any price y
The statement is issued over the
signature of William G. Sickel, vice.
director of the company.
Thirteen vessels of the Hamburg
American line have been tied up to
their docks in Hoboken practically
since the beginning of hostilities be-
tween Germany and England. In ad-
dition to the Vaterland, the big fleet
thus forced into idleness includes
the President Grant, of $4,000 tons;
burg, of 10000 tons each, and the
Pennsylvania, of $4,000 tons
Vessels for Sale Not Named.
No announcement was made as to
whether the offers under considera-
ton include any or all of these ships.
Lesser vessels of the line now at New
York are: The Koenig Wilhelm H.,
9,410 tons; the Armenia. 5.464 tons;
the Prinz Eltel Friedrich, S,797 tons;
the Prinz Joachim, AGO tons the
Nassoyia, g. 902 The Pisa. 1897
tons:- the Graecfz and the
s.Ailemanfa, 4,630
At Boston the nerfka, 1929 tons.
and the Cincinnati, 1859 tons. are
held in port.
No mention is made as to the iden-
tity of the possible purchasers.
There was considerable speculation
as to whether the Vaterland was
among the vessels for sale. She has
been tied up at her dock with a large
cargo of coal aboard. according to re-
ports, for two weeks or more.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
British Sloop
Dodges Leipzig

VANCOUVER, B. G., Aug. 15.-The
British sloop of war Algerine, which
had an exciting trip up the California
coast. lodging the German cruiser
Leipzig, is now safe in Esquimalt har-
bor
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
J. A. Smith, New Custodian Of
State House, Retlils Employees

TRENTON. Aug. l5.-Joha y
Smith, Of Camden. appointed by the
State House Conlmisslen as crstodian
Of the State 71ouss assumed his du-
ties today Mr.. Smiis retained al ne
employ es Ct the Office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
BY the Assoclated Press.

COPENHAGEN. via London, Aug. To-
Russian refugees from Germany deny a
report that Germany is imprisoning Rus
slams because of a threat alleged to have
been made by the emperor of Russia to
send all Germans in Russia to Siberia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
By Associated Press:

WASHINGTON. 15-Ambassador Chinda
published
OF any immin developments In the Far
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
GERMAN LINERS
ON MARKET FOR
BUYERS IN j. S.
Official of Hamburg-American
Admits That Company Is
Considering Offers.
vATERLAND ONE OF SHIPS
NOW TIED UP IN AMERICA
Steamers Sale Would Mark
First Big Acquisition to
Merchant Marine.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The Ham
burg american line issued a state
ment this afternoon saying that it
had under consideration offers to pur-
chase some of its steamships in
American waters, valued at $20000,000.
The fleet embraces the great steam
er Vaterland, largest in the world.
If sold, the vessels would fly the
American flag and would be the first
big acquisition to the proposed
American merchant marine.
The statement of the company read
as follows:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
Paris War Office Declares French
Forces Now Hold All Important
Passes in VOSgeS Mountains.
BEL CLANS SLOWLY RETIRING AS
GERMANS RUSH UP RESERVES
Combined Forces of France, England and
Belgium Entrench to Resist Great
German Onslaught, Now Imminent.
BY the United Press:

By the United Press:
PARIS, Aug 15-The French have taken the offensive all
through the Vosge mountains Desperate
tered but the French advance continues slowly
flee officials declare the investment Sassburg
pIhed early next week That the objective French often
sve plan in AIsace.
The former capital is satepicay located at
exactly the base desired by the campaign into
Germany It's capture would widest enthusiasm every
where in France and would be accepted indication
provinces again coming home.
The advance of the great German very slowly but
surely moving against the Belgian front today be two or
three days before the real battle develops Bepians win slow
y fall back the defensive lines along the front Brussels
the allied armies enenched awaiting the
Germans realize the strength in front and win not at
tack in force until their entire position but the next
two days certain to be marked with mhing gradu
ally increasing in strength until the entire armies engaged
FRENCH CLAIM TO HOLD voscEs
hghtng in Aissce are Withheld The s.
STAFF claims the through vosees
and have mounted improved vantage the
fighting which has continued
very heavy army CHIEFS however
maintain that the have ufferedm most.
admittedly handicapped the neoty
Of their ammunition Hundreds
in ranks proved
effective failed
that while magnacently range
charges Frenh
infantry.
concerning happenings In
is
long be
By Associated Press:
15- stephen
absolutely unmpeaehable authority
probably
taken today. following the of the Emperor Toxic
BY Associated Press:
LONDON,
that the intends
cooperate
Pach
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
By the United Press;

BRUSSELS oneHise
Tielemont and Hasset attacking German
cavalry column il
driven back with
il That advance progressing siessis
the plan being apparently Of te entire Gerar
.r...a cn1nna Ii
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY

The ninth chapter of the
"MiIlion Dollar Mystery" will
commence in MONDAYS Evening
Star.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
By Associated Press:

By Associated Press:
nupcaion
there indications that the French have
made that side
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15

BERLIN, via London. Aug. 15.-The
government has extended the moratorium
to the end of September
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15

BRUSSELS (yia London)- )-The Belgian
ministry of war today officially denied
the rumor that the Germans had occupied
the fortified town of Diest to the north
east Of Louvain.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
By Associated Press:

Aug Daily Telegraph learns sfrom diplomatic
to
cooperate
Pac
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-15
By Associated Press:


PARIS. 5The Petit
minister
authority
probably
taken following the of the Toxic
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-26
Abvssinian Chief Threatens
to Invade Italian Province
Fearing Spread of Rebellion if Government Rushes
Arms to District. Railway Strike in
Italy Postponed.

man company has now bought Land near
Teano where the extinct volcano Rocca
Moniina, which Is more than 10000 feet
high. Is rich IN deposits of potash. ard
viii shortly exploit the land.
The report that l,r. kle!hrr proposed
To exploit the ashes of NssuYius eVid, utIy
originated from tn fact that ne analyzcd
soil in tn. ncghhorhuod, but Prof. Mella-
dra, the acting director of the \esl\ JUS
observatory, says that as the Land ou the
slopes of the volcano is mostly cultivated
II would not Ice profitable. t. work il FOR
potash, inasnuch as au incNhaustlbl, sup
PLY Is available from the EocCa MonHna,
whore the land can be acquired Chctply.
The strk" of the employees of the Gov
errmcnt railway has been postponed but
not entirely abandoned. The leaders ~
We railroad syndicd!ists admitted that
.ne precautions which had been taken ny
the Government made 4 certain that a
strike just low would hc a failure. They
declared that they would therefore post
pone the strike indefinitely and proclaim
one Unexpectedly when the Government
was not prepared.
The Government for many reasons
would prefer to have the strike come now.
when II would be an utter failure and
would discourage similar attempts IN the
future. The success of the government
now would Justify the enormous cost of
the preparations which were made Ia
meet the strike IN the movement of war
ships and the concentration OF troops
Now that the strike flas been declared on
the Government fears that the socialists
Will denounce the expenditure incurred
when Parliament reopers IN May.
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rags. through which her emaciatcd BODY
could be- seen who from behind the iron barr
uttered incoherent phrases The Magis
trate then gained adnittancc to the hous"
and asked to bc shown into the dungeon.
After waiting for several hours Baron Fran
cesco. the brother who was in the country
and who had the keys of the dungeon. re-
turned and conducted the Magistrate TO see
his mad sister.
The trap door leading 10 the dungeon had
evidently not been opened for some time :
tic hinges were rusty and besides jars filled
vii b oil. "A wine press and other heavy agri-
cultural implements were heaped on it,.
The dungeon is excavated in the soft cart h
and il about IL feet wide and Is long. It
contained nothing but Il torn blanket and
some bedding. besides heaps of olive stones.
showing that the girl was mainly fed on
olives. The nth of the place was appalling.
but strangely enough n strong smell of ber-
gamot was noticeable and this. the Mags-
traie ascrrtained was due 70 broken bottle
thrown on purpose in order 10 purify the
foul atmosp here.
The girl was brought NJ 70 the house and
examined By IL" doctor who reported that
. she was insane and extremely weak from
prolonged confinement. lac OF nourish mrut
and fresh air. The Magistrate examined
tho baron and his other sisters, who -lId
that Isabella was insane and that they We're
| compelled to keep her locked IN ~ she
threatened 10 hurn the house and Kill them.
/ They admitted that another sister, Ier"-ina
likewise. insane. had died two years ago
and that they had buried her IN the village
cemetery without announcing the death to
the "a authorities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-26


ROME, April 25.--AlarminS reports have
been received from Abyssinia in regard to
the probable invasion of Italian terri
tory by the powerful Chief Ras Ghiarghi
and an army of 10000 men. After the
death of Negus Menelik this army was
sent to the province of Tisre TO enforce
the submission of that province. although
the ruler of that territory had gone TO
the capital 10 swear fealty to the now
Emperor Lig lasu.
Chief Eas Ghiarghis army Is s;ill en-
campeI in the province of Tigre close to
the frontier of EritreI. The Italian Of
iicers who are watching this army have
mobiized all the native troops and con-
centrated 1000 on the frontier. Thirty
thousand more can be mobilized in Eritrea
II T. should become necessary.
1t Is reported that arms and ammun-
ton are being sent from Italy and prep
aratons made lest the rebellion spreads
to the country and the young Emperor
be deposed As Italy Is alarmed at the
growing influence OF England ana France
in Abyssinia. and fears the partition OF
the country between them. King Meme
liks legitimate heir and the prctendcr
to the throne OF the empire. Prince Ghka,
who is a captain In the Italian army, has
been sent to Eritrea 10 be on the spot In
case of emergencies.
For the last ten years potash has been
extracted from the disintegration of a
volcanic rock in the nclghhorhood OF
Rome, but although 1t has been widely
and abundantly distributed II has not
been produced ON II large scale. Ger
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-26

will make quick. short work Of the job.
Many Germans. Including officers and
non-commissioned officers, would like to
enter the American army. Major Lang
horne, the Military Attache of the Amcri-
can Embassy, is deluged with applica-
tons from men who want to fight on the
American side. and he says that scvera,
regiments could he raised here without
any trouble.
riabura,e preparations are being made
at brunswick for the christening OF the
Kalser's sixth grandson. the infant jus,
born to Prince Ernst Duke of Cumber-
land and the kaser's daughter. Princess
Victoria Luise. The occasion vii, mark
the reconciliation Of Crown Prince Fred
crick William with his brother-in-la
the Duke Of Bruins wick. The former has
not visited his sister since she married tn,
Duke and has not spoken to her husband
The fact that the Crown Prince AN,
Crown Princess viii he pre- sent at III,
christening Is due to the earnest pleading
OF the Duchess with her brother. But tn,
fact that the Duke OF Cumberland, father
OF Duke Ernst. will not he present AT thu
! ceremony shows that the gulf between
the ,;urlphs and the Ilohonzollerns ha'
not been entirely closed,
Thr godfath.rs Of the infant will in
cludc the Czar Of Russia. King George o
/ England. King Ludwig of Bavaria an,
, Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, VIII,
T viii send rnvoNs To represent them. an,
the Kaiser, Prince Waldrmar Of brumark
the Grand Duke of Mecklruhefg- Schwsril
q and In, kaiser's sous Princes Adalbcr
and Oscar, VINO will be present. The god
/ mothers viii include the kaiserin, tn,
Grand Duchess Thyra Of Cumberla an,
| her daughter Olga.