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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
BRITAIN JOINS IN
WAR ON GERMANY
KAISER TO FIGHT THREE GREAT POWERS
Big Steps in General European War

July 2S-Austra declares Servia
July 3O-Germany gives Russia p hours in which to
explain the mobilization of her army.
Aug. 1-Germany declares on Russia.
Aug. 2-Germany invades Luxembourg and violates
Belgium.
Aug. 3-German army of nearly 100000 moves on
France. Frontier is crossed and fighting at numerous
points.
Aug. 3-Germany offers Belgium entent if Belgium will
facilitate passage of German troops through the country
Aug. 3-Belgum refuses and appeals to King George.
Aug. 3-Sir Edward Grey announces England will fight
Germany if the Kaiser's fleet attacks French coast
Aug. 4-Germany declares France.
Aug. 4-England declares on Germany
Aug. 4-Germany declares on Belgium
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
A|RSH|PS
SAID TO Be MAIN
THING RELIED ON
Assertion Made That Nation viii
Surprise the World in
This Direction.
CAPITALS AT HER MERcY7
DIrIgibIes, Which Form the Fighting
Air Fleet of the Kaiser, Said to
Be the DeadIiest Weapon of War
That Has Been Devised.
(From the Chicago Tribune

This article is written by a man in
the secret service of a great world
power. Under the guise of a profess
sional aviator he has flown over every
capital in Europe, making photographs
with a secret camera attached to his
machine for the war ministry archives
Of his government. AS a designer and
operator of aeroplanes he is known
the world over. His article, therefore,
deals particularly with the air equip
ment of the various European nations
for war.
Whatever tie final outcome of the
war, this is certain:
Germany is going to surprise the
world by her mastery of the air.
For Germany and no. France ranks
FIRST in war aviation. The ponderous
dirigible, not the feet aeroplane, is
the most destructive machine that
scars.
Ready to Attack London.
Germany stands ready to assail
Paris, Warsaw, and even London by
an attack from the air, and the odds
are against the defenders.
While Frenchmen have been captur-
ing the prizesfn aerial contests, Ger
many has been far from idle. After
experiments with every kind of engine
that scars the air she has abandoned
the newer, heavier than air creations
for the dirigible of ancient origin. This
she has made the deadliest machine
that flies.
have worked as an itinerant me-
chanie on the military air craft of
every nation of Europe.
Germany and France represent two
distinct and different types in air fight
ing. France stakes her all on the aero
plane. The Gnome motor is her foun-
dalton. Germans cannot duplicate it.
shadow of the French system. Aus
tria patterns her weak air corps after
Germany. England's system is COM
posite between the two without the
perfections of either,
The dirigibie is a fighting machine
"a dreadnaught of the aid. And the
aeroplane is a scout cruiser. and lit
! tie else.
Why DiriglbIe Surpasses.
Here, in brief. is why the dirigible
surpasses the aeroplane as fighting
machine:
| 1t carries a crew of from 10 TO Is
men to take observations and direct
operations.
! Can carry as much as 25 tons OF
nitro-glycerine cartridges - sufficient
! TO demolish Chicago.
Can hover over city during night
time in silence. and while slower, can
outmaneuver an aeroplane, inasmuch
as it can hold a stationary position
while an aeroplane must keep moving
Carries rapid-hre guns which can be
] aimed with deadly accuracy.
An aeroplane carries four men at
best 1t cannot carry effective pieces
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
BIG GERMAN ARMY
ADVANCES ON PARIS

London, Aug. 4-The first great bat
tie of the war is but matter of hours.
Fragmentary reports of scattered en-
gagements during the past twenty-four
hours tell a story of the opening Skin
mishes of what promises TO be one of
the most historic battles in modern
warfare.
uhIans Are RepuIsed.
A corps of Uhlans crossed the bor-
der into France, in what appeared to
be an advance upon Nancy, and was
met and repulsed in a sharp engage
ment at Petit Croix. a customs post on
the Lorraine frontier
While on the face of the reports the
day appears to have been disastrous
to the Germans, analysis of these and
no apparent effect, draws back the
curtain to reveal the strategy behind
the momentous advance movements of
the three German armies, numbering
nearly a million men, which are now
in progress, with the capture of the
entire eastern frontier of France as
its object. In the three armies are
included twenty-five army corps.
100000 Threaten Paris.
The first is moving through Bel
gium This is the strongest, as its
direction is Parisward. where the
greatest resistance may be expected.
1t numbers about 100000 men. The
aerial scouts who were driven back at
Rheims belonged to the advance body
of the first army, and they were re-
connoitering.
The second army's advance move
was the body that was repulsed at
Petit Croix. The Uhlans suffered TEN.
rorary defeat, 1t is reported, but only
outwardly. Its function as the ad
vance guard of this weaker body OF
100000 was to fall back when struck
This army is advancing on the French
border from Metz, with Nancy as its
objective.
Third Army in South.
The third army is pushing forward
In the vicinity of Mulhausen near the
Swiss border, with Belfort. the city
that withstood German siege Of
three months during the Franeo-Prus
sian war of 1870, as its goal. Itg ad
vance formation is in lesser number,
and is divided into small scouting par
ties. Upward of 100000 men are re
ported to be included in this army.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
KAISER MAKES AN
EARLY BREAK WITH
COUNTRY OF CAR

London, Aug. Events in the
European crisis developed on Sat
urday with startling rapidity. The
German uItimatum TO Russia de-
handing that Russia cease the mo-
bilization OF her army, expired at
noon and at 5:15 o'clock in the after
noon, the German emperor signed q
mobilization order
At 1880 o'clock the German am
bassador at st. Petersburg. Count
Won Pourtales, delivered a declara-
ton of war in the name of his gov
eminent TO the Russian government
and the entire staff of the embassy
Immediately left st. Petersburg.
Declaration Comes Early.
Although after the warlike
speeches delivered by the German
ambassador and the imperial chan
cellor at Berlin on Friday. no other
result could be expected. hopes that
the dread event might be averted had
been raised by the Intervention of
King George in ST. Petersburg and
the fact that the German reiehstag
was not convened until Tuesday.
Hence the actual declaration of war
had not been expected for another
day or two.
German Emperor 5lames Gar.
The German emperor and his ad-
yisers have maintained to the last
that they made supreme efforts for
the sake of peace and that the last
of the series of earnest appeals from
Emperor William to Emperor Nicho
| las was telegram repudiating re
| sponsibility for the calamity.
He took the ground that Will,
Germany was engaged in mediatinl
with Austria Hungary at Russia's re
quest. Russia, by her general mobili
zation. was threatening Germany
| safety.
While the kaiser originally intend
ed to postpone his declaration of wa
until Tuesday when the reichstal
will meet in the imperial palace o
Berlin, 1t is believed that the stan
taken by France induced him to has
ten his decision
As in the war with France in 1870
Germany hopes to steal a march o
her opponents by taking the offen
sive before her enemies have ha
time to mass their armies along tn
German frontier.
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of ordnance and cannot drop bombs
with any accuracy.
1t can be heard and located by sound
mile distant, while a dirigible
painted sky color with motors and
lights shut of can neither be heard
nor seen at night at distance OF 700
feet. ~,
Plans for Attack Made.
In the war archives of Germany are
complete plans for aerial attacks on
both Paris and London. Details for
such attacks have been figured out
with Metz as the base. For an attack
on London they calculate upon leaving
Metz as darkness falls, crossing the
channel at height of 5000 feet. I'm
der ordinary circumstances London
would be gained before midnight.
Then the bag would be dropped to
5000 feet and the work of destruction
begun. Its nitroglycerine cartridges
could rander London helpless in few
hours. Furthermore, the English cap
ital is inadequately protected with
searchlights with which 10 detect a
night attack.
Any of the nine non-rigid dirigibles
in the British service would be unable
to cope with one rigid Zeppelin.
Attacks on Paris have been out
lined from the same base-Metz.
Paris is better protected by sky
searchlights than London.
France has 33 dirigibles, but all of
the non-rigid type. which cannot be
compared with the giant Zeppelins, of
which Germany has 16, with as many
more dependable dirigibles of other
types.
On the Russian frontier Germany
will find but trifiing resistance to her
air fleets.
Germany virtually is impregnable
to an air invasion. 1t Metz, Leipsig,
Cologne, Baden Baden, Hanover
Frankfort and Johannesburg she has
the most powerful searchlights in the
world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
GERMANY PRAISES
POLICY OF KAISER
RElcHsTAe PASSES BUDGET PRO.
VIDINe s1,25o, 100000 FUND
FOR WAR.

Berlin, Aug. 4.-Thls has been the
greatest war day that the German en-
pire has ever known Twice on Tues
day Imperial Chancellor DR.. Won
Bethman-Hollweg issued formal decla-
ratiOns of war, and once came news
that another nation had declared war
on Germany.
Early in the day there came from
the imperial palace a notification that
Emperor William had been given the
support Of the reichstag by the pass
age of $3.50. 100000 war fund. and
that war had been declared against
France.
Great Demonstrations Held.
When this news swept over the city
thousands of persons began to parade.
Bands were at the heads OF the pro-
cessions and thousands of voices
men, women and children--sent heav-
onward the notes of Germany's fam
Gus songs, die Wacht am Rhine"
Never before was the song sung with
more fervor and reverence.
War with France has been de-
ciared," were the words which swept
through every household in the city.
Everywhere the people rushed out to
the streets. Almost instantly the
crowds surged toward the royal pal
ace to cheer the kaiser.
"On to Parlsi" Resounds.
The fervor of patrioti7m for the ia
therland was still at white heat when
It became known that a proclamation
had been issued against Belgium
This brought forth new wave of pat
riotism.
All day long the excitement of war
ran rife and every one of the streets
was filed with people.
Late in the day came news that the
German army had succeeded in enter
ing France at three different points.
ION to PARISH was the cry.
Washington, d. c., Aug. 5.-Presi-
dent Wilson signed the United States
proclamation of neutrality in the Euro
pean war Tuesday afternoon.
The proclamation of seven type
written sheets was taken to the cabi-
net room. where the president affixed
MS signature, followed immediately Dy
Secretary Bryan's signature.
The proclamation declares neutral
ity with respect to Austria, Servia,
Germany, Russia and France, where
it states state of war unhappily ex-
lists"
The proclamation then prohibited
use of American waters by armed
belligerents, except in emergencies, or
securing munitions, coal or supplies
by such foreign vessels.
All citizens were warned to main
/ tain strict neutrality and give no mill
tary aid, but expression in public or
private of personal views is not inter
dicted Transportation of officers or
soldiers or contraband of war by Am
orleans is also prohibited.
The proclamation is effective Aug. s.
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of European nations would be glad 60
register under the American Gag 10
prevent being pressed into service or
being captured as prizes, Under ex-
listing laws it is impossible for foreign
ships to take American registration.
In 1870, Germany and France were on
the eve of war and President Grant
argued the commercial vessels Of the
United States were not adequate 10
meet the demands which 4 European
war would impose upon the commerce
OF the United States. He suggested
the interests OF the country will be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
SUGGESTS CHANGE IN LAWS
President Wilson Has Plan to Permit
Registration OF Foreign Mer
chant Vessels.

washington. Aug. 2.--President WI
snn has plan for bringing much Of
the shipping of the world under the
American flag during European trou-
bles. He suggests congress pass
law admitting to American registra-
ton the vessels of other nations. The
president believes the merchant ships
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
KEPT A MILITARY SECRET
Powers Guard with Jealous Care the
Details Of Their Plans for Mohil-
ixation Of Army.

washington.-The outward aspects
OF mobilization are largely routine and
the result OF office work. The big
problem OF the var heads is where to
mobilize and whet forces to call upon.
=. this country when We start 70
get troops together We have TO be
gin months in advance TO arrange for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
MAY VIOLATE NEUTRALITY
Attempts OF Austria and Servla 20 Re
call Citizens Liable TO
Cause Trouble.

Washington. d. C.. Aug, S.--Strenu.
Dus efforts being made by Austria and
Servia TO recall from the United
States for military service the many
thousands OF their citizens who are
employed in American factories. have
attracted official attention and the
question has been raised whether
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

such activities are being carried be-
yond the limits prescribed by the neu-
trality laws.
The neutrality laws not only forbid
the departing Of armed expeditions
from the United States directed
against a friendly nation. but enlist
ments are specifically prohibited The
Individual foreigner is left free to
make his way as an individual out of
the country, but extension to him of
aid in the shape of passage money
and expenses and any attempt to di-
rect his movements TO certain rendcz-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
Gun Running" May Start.

New York. Aug. ALREADY the
arms and ammunition industry in this
country has been stimulated by the
present crisis in Europe, and before
many days pass it is believed that the
old method of "gun running" win be
revived
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

Transportation. Preparations for war
in the United States outside Of the
army and navy is a joke. In Ger
many. France. Austria and Russia
practically every citizen is liable to be
called for war service, and as a re-
suit, the whole nation takes the mat.
ter with the utmost seriousness. tits
no picnic when the reservists start for
the front
The reservists are divided into diff.
ferent classes. according to the mum.
Der OF years which have elapsed since
they quit active service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

London. Aug. S.--The headquarters
OF the Womens Social and Political
union, militant sufIragette osganiza-
ton. sent a proclamation To all branch
es in the united kingdom. ordering ces-
sation of all acts Of militancy during
continuance Of the international cri-
sis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
WY Is This Thus7

Every married man knows how
much easier 1t is for his wife to dis
cover hole in his pocket than that
a button is missing from his coat
Exchange
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

Stockholm, Sweden. Aug. S.--A bat
tie was fought yesterday between the
German and Russian fleets of the
Aland islands and resulted In the Rus
SLAMS being driven back. The Russian
war vessels took refuge in The Gulf of
Finland. where they still remain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
All Europe Aflame
as Hing George V.
Casts Lot With
Russia and
France.
BELGIUM IS ALSO HOSTILE;
ITALY AND Japan CANNOT
LONG MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY

London, Aug. 5.--King George V. Of
Great Britain. urged on by the cries OF
thousands who surrounded l3ucking-
ham palace, Tuesday night signed a
formal declaration of war against Ger
many.
BY this act England joined her al
lies in the triple entent. France and
Russia, and all Europe is a6ame with
war.
The momentous decision OF the Brit
fish government came before the time
ltmit set by Great Britain In her ulti-
mGtum to Germany demanding a salts
factory reply on the subject Of Belgi.G
neutrality. Germany's reply was the
summary rejection of the request that
Belgian neutrality should be re-
spected.
Ambassador Gets Passports.
The British ambassador at Berlin
thereupon received HIS passports and
the British government notified Ger
many that a state of war existed be-
tween the two countries.
With the declaration of war by
Great Britain against Gemrany, the
stage was set for the greatest clash of
arms in the history of the world
Not since Napoleon marched trium-
phantly through Europe. with visions
of supreme control. has the continent
been sleeping on its arms as it is
Tuesday night. And strange as II
may seem, the country which finally
checked his career at the battle of
Waterloo, is now reaching a hand
across the channel TO grasp that of its
former foe. and the two are arrayed
with Russia against Germany, nat
uraI enemy of France
All Europe involved.
All Europe now is involved In this
gigantic war, which must result in the
destruction OF carefully planned and
built navies and the devastation of ar
mics nurtured and drilled for genera
tons.
On the one hand is Austria Hungary
and Germany as the principal combat
ants. members OF the triple alliance.
Italy is mobilizing her troops and d.
plomats declare she can not much
longer remain neutral, but must cast
her fortunes with Germany and Aus
tria-Iiungary as the third member Of
the triple alliance.
Another probable ally for these
countries is Turkey, which win be
drawn into the conflict TO protect Con
stantinople from the advance of the
Russians.
Face Large Foe.
Opposing these four countries is
England. France and Russia, compris.
,ng the triple entente. Their allies
may be many. and the war strength
of Germany and her allies may be
called upon TO face an almost uncount-
able foe.
Seryia will fight with the triple en-
tente, naturally The assassination of
Archduke Francis Ferdinand. success
sor TO the Austrian throne. In the Ser.
Wan capital, was the remote cause OF
this European war. and it was the re
fusal of Servia TO accede to demands
of Austria that added fuel TO the
fame,
Joins Triple Entente.
Belgium has modified her army ant
a virtual state of war exists between
thai country aud Germany Tha
places Belgium on the side of the tri
pie entente.
Little Holland. with an army o
10000. Is likely to be drawn into th'
war as an ally of England because o
the invasion of her territory by Ger
many
Sweden has made no answer to ia
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
When the Flea ! Flew.

1t is probable that the ancestors Of
the fieas were winged meets, ana
that the organs of fight were gradu-
ally lost as they became useless. when
q partially parasitic life was adopted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
WILD RUSH TO GET HOME
Americans In London Willing to Acs
eept Any Kind of Accommodation
Offered Them.

London.-There were more Ameri-
cans in the west end of London dur
ing the days following the declaration
of war than Englishmen. They were
chiefly crowded about the offices OF
the American Express company and Of
the steamship lines trying to get
checks cashed and secure passage
home.
The express companies were able to
afford much relief to those in financial
straits and the steamship companies
booked hundreds of passages, although
no guarantee could be given that Brit
ish steamers would sail until their
safety was assured by the navy.
The greatest demand, therefore, was
for berths on American liners. Per
sons who usually travel in the most
luxurious cabins were eagerly buying
berths in the steerage which had been
secured by earlier visitors to the,
steamship offices who were offering.
them for sale, but at greatly increased
prices. The main Office % the Inter.
national Mercantile Marine was
jammed with Americans, and like
condition prevailed at the offices OF
the Cunard and Canadian lines, which
were still doing business.
Rush on Express Offices.
The express companies Offices,
which opened at an early hour. were
crowded. They were well supplied
with currency and honored their
checks up. to $50. The American Ex-
press company supplied the temporary
wants Of over 5000 persons from the
time the office opened until o'clock
this afternoon. There were still hun
dreds in line desiring gold in exchange
for their checks. They we're told to
return next morning.
The Wells Fargo Express company,
which issues checks chiefly TO west
erners, was open all day. The cash
iers were kept busy honoring checks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
KAISER BREAKS WITH FRANCE.

Berlin. Aug. 4--Placing the responsibility for the
break directly at Frances door, Germany Tuesday
formally declared war her neighboring republic.
The foreign office, in statement that accompanied
the formal declaration, recites specific violations
of the German frontier by the French; naming in
stances where French aViators had dropped bombs
unprotected German towns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
German consul leaves Africa.

Cape Town. Union of South africa.
Aug. S--The German consul general,
with his entire stan. left for England
on the steamer saxon. The offices of
the consulate general have been
closed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
GERMANS TAKE RUSSIAN TOWNS.

GERMANS TAKE RUSSIAN TOWNS.
Berlin. Aug. 4.--The Berlin war de-
partment has sent out bulletins an
nouncing a successful invasion of Rus
sian Poland The towns of Kalish.
Bendzig and Czenstochow were occu-
pied by German troops, and in the abb
sence OF reports of fighting it is not
believed taat these places were guard
ed by Russian forces. They are all
open towns and easily accessible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

war, the gold ships are fair prey. The
St Louis. which carried S11,oeo.000 in
gold from New York today. would not
be subject 10 seizure. She flies the
American flag.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
Rsss,ves il chlna On Move.

shanghai = German reserves
throughout China are proceeding with
all haste 70 Tsing-Tau. the fortified
port ir 'Ee German territory of kiao.
Chez
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

vous in foreign country is believed
by some officials here to be of Ques-
tionable legality and akin to enlist
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
NAV Seize Gold Exnnrts.

New York. Aug 2-If there is a
general European war within the next
few days, S26000,000 in gold, now on
the high seas, will probably be much
sought after Nearly all the ships fly
foreign flags, and ii the nation TO
which they are attached as auxiliary
or reserve boats is involved in the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12

advanced by the opportunity afforded
our citizens TO purchase vessels of
foreign construction for the foreign
trade of the country"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-12
Army Withdraws.

The Germans charged, but could
not CARR the Belgian position and
finally the entire army was withdrawn
toward the Mouse. The Belgian tdoops
engaged had been hurried forward
from Liege TO reinforce the border
patrol. The Germans advanced along
the railway in an armored train. The
Belgians had posted artillery in posi-
ton to command the railroad and in
addition had mined the track at
point where the road crossed cul-
vert.