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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30
MERCHANTS TO GO TO
SCHOOL FOR THREE DAYS

Lawrence, April 2s.-Three solid
days Of training for the Kansas
merchants by experts in the adyer-
tising, salesmanship and modern
business methods were announced
By D. G. Croissant. director OF the
University OF Kansas extension d.
vision. The merchants week VIII
b held 4 x. Q. Nay 5. O,F
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30
Georre Ade,a Father niea

Valparaiso, Ind, April 2S.-John
Ade, rs years old. Of Kentland. Ind.
father Of George AIDE. the play
wright, died In the hall where the
Republican Tenth district convention
was held yesterday afternoon. Heart
disease Is believed to have caused
his death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY

A wedding OF unusual interest to
people of this city was that of Miss
Ruth Noting and Mr.. Irving Green,
in Denver, the Wednesday follow
ing Easter. Mrs. Gurnsey Walker
mother Of the, bride, formerly was
Miss Lillian Bonell Of Abilene. The
bride was given away by her step
father, Mr.. Gurnsey Walker. The
Denver Post says: I'm bridal array,
Miss Noting, who is an exception
ally pretty girl, presented a beauti-
full picture. Her gown was Of white
charmeuse draped in the latest and
most graceful lines and trimmed
with quantities of deep shadow lace
and pearls, while her long tulle veil
fell from a Juliet cap Of lace caught
with sprays Of valley lilies, and she
carried the regulation bouquet Of
brides roses" Mr.. and Mrs. Irving
will live in Denver.
.
The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorin Reaves, 500 South Eleventh,
was the scene of a merry social af-
fair Monday evening when the MEM
bers of the South Eleventh Street
club were guests. The
coming Of the club was arranged as
q clever surprise to Mr.. and Mrs.
Reaves to honor the fifteenth ami
versary of their marriage. Mr..
Reaves and Miss Nellie Hassler were
at Enterprise. where they
made their home for several years.
They are the parents Of two bright
little girls, Mildred and Dorothy |
Journal. Mrs.
Reaves is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman HassIer.
Mr.. Harry G Salter Of Oak Hill,
Kansas, and Miss Minnie Ruthfuss
Of Wells, Kansas, were united in
marriage by Rey,sJ. o. Vincent at
he United Brethren parsonage here
his afternoon.
AAA
About trirty members Of the Here
Ind There society took we'll filled
baskets to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Teeters last Tuesday and
Ipent the day. The men played
while the women did fam
" work and gossiped. All report a
line time. The crowd was small be-
.ause so many Of the farmers are
in the fields.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30
COUNTY cow TESTING
CLUB IN MISSOURI NOW

jackson county, Missouri, has fol-
lowed the lead of Dickinson county,
Kansas, by organizing COW testing
association. Jackson county at pres
snt has IL members.
Dickinson's organization has giv-
en- this county rank as one of the
centers Of progressive dairying in
the west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30
DISTRICT rs REFLECTS
MISS FERN STEINER

Miss Fern sterner. teacher Of
the school in district rs, which
closed its eight months school ses-
sion last Friday. has been reelected
for An eight months term. begin
Mag next faIl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Headed by the pilot car driven by
]. d. Brewer. 20 motor cars filled
with Abilene people set out this
morning on q days invasion OF the
Good Natured Country to the east,
north and west of the Abilene
stronghold. The convoy made the
first stop at Detroit. headed straight
east along the Golden Belt as far
as Chapman and from there executed
q flank movement to the north that
will include the positions OF Up
land .Sutphen Mills. Manchester, In
dustry, Longford. Talmage and
around home by way of Fort Solo
mon. Flags flew at every masthead.
BY arrangement with the advanc-
ing forces the women of the Evan
gelical church at Industry were or
ganized into commissary depart
ment with instructions to prepare q
hot chicken dinner for the invaders
at Industry.
A supply car OF automobile am
munition was included in the force,
and q number of Red Cross nurses
were taken along. The Abilene Mil
itary band went along to keep up
the fighting enthusiasm. Every MEM
Der OF the attacking party carried
unsealed orders to be sociable and
to accept mediation at every point.
A clear and bright day favors rapid
progress. The cars:
Pilot car, ]. Il. Brewer, Regal;
w. H. Broughton, Perry; Ralph
Sterling, Buick; A. L. Eshelman,
Jeffrey; Bruce Gleissner. Buick;
Garsel Toliver, Cadillac; John Hoon,
velie; Lynn Covert, REQ; r. D.
Flanders; w. L. Crebbs,
Ford; Fred Muench, q. M. f.; P.
C. Redman, Maxwell; D. o. Landes, {
e. M. f.; Frank Johnson, Maxwell; I
!. o. Landes, Maxwell; ]. e. Johntz, '
Hudson; ]. M. Fengel, Buick; r, G. q
Trey, Ford; Redman Garage, Max (
we'll; G. s. Brewer, Buick; Cecil '
Brooks, Hupmobile; DR.. G. F. Att c
wood, REQ; w. G. Colvin. Maxwell; b
A. r. Pautz, Studebaker. v
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Mrs Samuel Pike, who has been
m with cancer. Il improving nicely.
Marriage license was issued 70
Justice H. Chase and Ether A. ThAy-
or OF salina.
oCedar floor mops $3.50 each at
shockey & LAndss'. 24dstsow1
James Kyle has resigned his
place ct Cases and IL nov with the
Farmers National bank.
Marriage license was issued to
Harry @. salter OF Oak Hill and Min
ME Ruthfuss Of Wells. Kan.
DR.. T. w. sorrels. Dentist. Crown
bridgework q speciality. Office Cedar
street, over Smith a Belknap's.
lBdtfwtf
I'm q game against st. Marys
Herb" Sommers, catching for X.
o., cracked out two two-base clouts.
For sale, large Aberdeen Angus
bull. ]. A. Kuntz. Abilene. r. s,
Buckeye phone. levitt
Mics Viola Gantenbein has clos
cd her school at Dayton and made
her final reports to County Super
lntendent Steen.
The X. U. band gave their an
nual concert in Robinson gymna-
SUM. Howard Hoffman of Abilene
is q saxaphone player in the band.
8. c. R. !. Red eggs from selected
pen, excellent layers; fertility guar
anteed. 81 per setting. Mrs. L. 8.
Leckron, both Abilene and Acme
phones. 9w8t-dSt'
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold EichOltZ
are the parents Of q boy, born
afternoon. Grandpa
George Minick has smile that
wont come off.
Mrs. Henry Seeman has receiv-
ID a box Of California roses from her
ION Bert, who lives in Sacramento,
Cal. There are several varieties
Ind they are beautiful.
For sale, Barred Plymouth Rock :
'ggs, SO per 100; so cents a setting.
hrs. Ira Emig, Abilene. Acme phone. Z
3Ow6t" \
James Hinchon was at the sher-
ifs office today for the first time
n several weeks. He Is recovering
rom an attack Of inflammatory L
Now is the time to mount your Z
'orch swings. Various siSes and 2
tyles at reasonable prices on sale
It Shockey & Landes'. 24d3tw1t g
N
The last bit OF the Lincoln :,
chool building has been cleaned
way from the lot, and everything is n
eady to begin work ON the 1000 =
uilding proposed as a southside !,
,hool. 'ds
For sale, u section land in Rhine u
art township. $65 an acre; 8 room u
ouse, other buildings. Henry Ken 81
ey, Chapman, r. /. levitt
Il
"A. e. Engle of Newbern, Char H
g G. Dieffenbaugh of Flora, George G
ush Of Grant, Mr.. Steelsmith of te
enter and John TRACER of Herring
IN, all deputy assessors, made fin re
reports. W
70
Dean McElhenny, Dickinson G,
'unty student, was manager of the
nior prom farce at X. U. this to
eek. Lawrence papers say the on
rec was well presented and COM at
iment him for his work. in
Porch swings 4, and 6-foot
Myths. prices ranging from $3.50 -
$3.50 each, at Shockey G Lam ~
rs. 24d3t3Ow1t -
A letter from Miss H. Frances
avidson, sister Of Mrs. ]. M. IN
'ewer and Mrs. ]. G. Landes, writ 10
n on board ship says she expected mi
land today at New York. She EN-
II visit here before returning to Du
Ission work in South Africa.
tel
We have a larra snnnlu nf rnnnn- sa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Orders for Rhode Island Red
chicks. Ms. B. r. Mize. phone 1859.
aad2t2sVatl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30
TwENTY-sIx CARS
OFF FoR DAYS INVASION

Lonsford 70 o'clock)-Party
reached here somewhat late, due to
the fact that the advancing forces
ate 80 much chicken and trimmings
prepared for them At Industry that
the cars had trouble carrying the
added weight. An advance guard in
. motor car came to Longford 70
show the way 70 Manchester.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Solomon Tribune: His numer-
Gus Solomon friends will be glad to
learn that Prof. ]. L. Mickey has
been reelected as superintendent Of
the Solomon schools. Mr.. Mickey
has been with us for two years and
during that time he has certainly
proved his ability to manage the
school. Already S6 children have
been secured for the kindergarten
to be a part Of the school system
next year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Marriage license was issued 70
Justice H. Chase and Ether A. Thay-
or OF salina..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Mrs Samuel Pike. who has been
m with cancer. is Improving nicely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

OCedar floor mops $3.50 each at
shocksy & Landes'. 24dstsowl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

A letter from Miss H. Frances
Davidson, sister Of Mrs. J. M.
Brewer and Mrs. J. G. Landes, writ
ten on board ship says she expected
to land today at New York. She
will visit here before returning to
mission work in South Africa.
We have a large supply Of monu-
ments and headstones which we can
deliver on short notice. Select
quickly for May delivery. Head
stones from So up. The Abilene
Works, South Of U. P.
depot. DeArmond q Root, Props.
22d4t23w4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Now is the time to mount your
porch swings. Various sizes and
styles at reasonable prices on sale
at Shockey & Landes'. 24dStw1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

James Hinchon was at the sher-
ifs office today for the first time
In several weeks. He is recovering
from an attack Of inflammatory
rheumatism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-30

Mr.. Harry G Salter of Oak Hill,
Kansas, and Miss Minnie Ruthfuss
of Wells, Kansas, were united in
marriage by Rev, n. o. Vincent at
the United Brethren parsonage here
this afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
All Wireless
IsCensored
CODE MESSAGES AND SHIP OR.
DERS PROHIBITED BY THE
NAVAL OFFICERS.

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-wirelcss
stations here were operated under
strict censorship of naval officers
and government wireless operators
today. and both sides reported that
the arrangement was satisfactory
and no violations OF the government
order.
All code messages and orders to
slips of the warning ations are un.
der tile ban. Capt. Howard, who is
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, has
charge of the censorship in tbs sec.
tlon. There have been no violations
yet, he says. The wireless station at
the navy yard Is listening in on all
messages sent out or received by sta
tions near New York.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Aug. S.
Secretary Daniels today instructed
navy yard commandants to detail OF.
fieers to wireless stations In their vi.
cinity, as censors. All messages of a
neutral character will be transmit
ted, but no code messages will be re.
eeiyed.
This order will affect principals
the German-owned stations at Say.
willie, L. l., aud Tuckerton, II. U.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
|. N. DAVIS NOMINATED
FOR STATE SENATOR
Arrangements
For Funeral
REMAINS OF MRS. WILSON WILL
BE TAKEN TO ROME, GE0R-
GIA.

BY ASSOCIATED PRsss.l
WASHINGTON, Aug. s. Final
arrangements today for the funeral
Of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife OF the
president, were made. 1t is known
that the services at the White House
Monday and in Rome, Georgia. Tues
day will be of the simplest kind.
Every effort will be made to!main-
tainsthe wishes Of the family and TO
conduct the funeral as nearly as pos,
sible us if;the president were a pri-
ytac citizen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
4 rance Hzz-1-iles TO
Relic OF Bell ans
4prEsIDENT. PoINcARE CoNFERs
CROSS toF THE LEGION OF
HONOR ON CITY OF
atts LIEGE.

Iivl ASSOCIATED P"sss.l
BRUSSELS, via Paris. Aug. s., ~
Kigg Albert appealed 10 France fol
a'diin repulsing the Germans accord
Ing 10 the exchange telegraph com
rany. II came In ii message to Pres.
i.ioHt Poincare for his promptness ia
responding to u Belgian appeal.
President polpcurc responded that
the French troops were 10 second tho
brave Bclhian army. lie also In rec.
c9nftion Of the gallant defense con-
fcrred Tire cross of the Legion OF
iioncr OH the city of Liege.
President roincarc in informing
Fling Albert of the declaration OF thr
valiant city of Liege with the Cross
CT the Legion OF Honor today said:
The government Of the French
republic wished to honor the courag-
cous defenders, of Licge and the
whole Belgian army with which,
since this morning, the French army
Is shedding its blood on battle field"
According TO reports received hero
from Licge several German regiments
marched into battle under Belgian
war flag in order TO deceive the dc,
tenders.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
ALL EYEsSAREiTURNED TOWARD
THEIR PRoD1GIEs oEkVALoR
IN STOPPING. ADVANCE i
if: 0FiENEMY.
.ly Assm,iATEn I,Nt:ss. !

,..y Associated I'RESs.i i
Z LoNEoN. Aug. ;S.--All eyes were
turned today toward Belgium where
unexpected stands made by the Bel
sIan army against tile German adj
vance. guard las earned praise in all
quarters.
The authorities have taken the
greatest precau;lon TO prevent the
leakage of Information as to military
nrd naval movement but Indications
were seen in communicating of large
liners and stoppage OF cross channel
passenger traffic that a British ex-
pcditionary would probably depart.
Tho destination of the expedition
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
MIyaltreated
By Germans
RICHER NJ. HUNTINGDON AND
WIFE ARRESTED AND HELD
AE SPIES.

sr Associated PREss.l
PARIS, &ns. S.-Arcllrr N. Hun:-
ngton. of the National GeoCrauhtcal
iocIety. and wife were arrested at
Nuremberg. Bavaria. by German po-
Ice and are now held in prison as
spies.
Mr.. Huntinston's chauffeur. wh9
escaped 10 Switzerland. tclegraphea
to the American embassy here, say.
Ing that they had been maltreated.
MIR. Huntington, he said, was strip
ped naked while the police were
searching him, and his wife was sub.
lected to insults and indignities.
Ambassador. Herrick tclegraphed
10 Washingtond It was assumed here
that the state department is taking
action.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Japan At War;
China For Peace

By ASSOCIATED PREss.j
PEkING, Aug. S.-China has in
structcd her ministers at Washing
ton and Tokyo to request the United
States and Japan 10 join with China
in an effort TO prevent hostilitics in
Chinese waters and territories be.
cause of the far-reaching dangers
connected with thcm.
The presence of Japanese warsl,ips
cff the German port of Using Tau !.
generally construed here to mean
that Japan has entered the war.
{ The German authorities at Tsing.
Tau have received reports that Brit.
ishi warships have gone to yiadiyos:
tok to escort a Russian troopshfpl "a
Kiao-c chau for the Investment oil
T'sfnR-Tan
st7ees . 7Aaa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Bezgiians Stand
Against Germans

Gould not be learned and the report
from Parisannouncing that the lands
SSingso { sBritisfs scoops had evoked en-
flipsias i'm careful hid the place Of
their embafkatton.
!, President Poncaire also gave out
news in his message to King Albert.
Of Belgium that French troops were
shedding blood with Belgians ON the
battle field today.
"Tlfe fighting around Liege al
though regarded in military circles
az important, is considered as mere
ly an opening movement In campaign
the plan of which has been kept well
hidden by Germans and French COM
.manders. Nosliint hassbeen given as
TO position Of bulk Of "a German
army corps or Of the ~ French army
corps. II is known thai several of
CONTINUED on PACE THnEEJ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Calls on Press
For Impartial
Treatnent
GERMAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE
FEARS C0L0RED REPORTS
MIGHT CAUSE STRIFE.
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Thc United
German-Amerfcan alliance in resolu-
tlons made public today called on the
press Of the country to accord "im-
partial and Just treatment of all sides
in the European conflict and con.
denim what It styled as ''the attitude
of certain portions of an English
speaking American press to spread
impressions which lead to hatred OF
Germany and Germans.
The resolution absolves Emperor
William from responsibility for the
war and attributes It to Frances de-
sire for revenge for the loss of Lor-
raine, Russian Unsuitable appetite
for world power, and England's jeal-
ousy Of Germany
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Germans Shoot
-Four Children
BY ASSOCIATED Pass. j

BIZ ASSOCIATED Pass.
PARIS. Aug. s. - Count Albert
DeAiun, one OF the conservative lead
ers in the chamber of deputies,
writes over his signature to a paper
hero today:
1T was related to me by a friend
that 12 Danish children who were on
a German train going to the frontier,
carried away by the imprudence OF
youth and fervor Of their young
hearts, shouted .viyc La France
They were Immediately dragged from
the train and four of thGm picked
out and shot
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
More Firing
OHOur Coast

NEW YORK. Aug. S.-lcavy Fir.
ing of great volume and at short in
tervals, lasting more than an hour
was heard at s o'clock this morning
60 miles southeast Of Scotland Light.
slip. by officers and crew of the
steamer Scottish Prince. which reach
cd here this afternoon from Trini-
dad.
Capt. Naylor said that the firing
was very distinct and that the shots
appeared TO come at very quick in
tervals. He saw no warships during
the voyage.
The Scottish Prince carried IL pas
scngers. She sailed from Trinidad
July 81.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
STRONG APPEAL. III,

By ASSOCIATED PREss.l
K BERLIN, via Amsterdam, Aug s.
Prince Buelow, former Germansim-
pcria1 chancellor, In a patriotic ap--
peal e! the German nation made In
Italian columns of the Hamburger
Naehrichten today concludes with
the striking phrase.
Even II the world be fflIed with
devils the German people viii de-
lend and maintain It's place in the
SIM j,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08

a fow hours after the Austrian
general consul for the United States
in New York had issued u call to
arms to thercscryists OF the Austrian
army in the United States the Office
swarmcd with them. From fur and
near about New York they had come
to offer their services and 10 learn
wllcn theyislould be shipped back.
Ncc-consul Friderich Fishcrauer,
as shown in the photograph, was SO
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
FALSE news
ABOUT VAR
CONDEMNED
NO FOUNDATION FOR REPORT OF
NAVAL BATTLE OFF COAST
OF HOLLAND.
THE PUBLICATION OF FALSE
NEWS is NOW "A, MIsDE.
MEAN0R.
PRESS BUREAU ESTABLISHED
AND{THEREiI IS NO NEED OF
RUMoRS.
BY Associated PREss.] j

BY Associated sPREss.l
LONDON s. s. - Heated con.
domination was voiced in the House
o. Commons today at the Edissemina-
tion OF false news concerning tl,n
war, such as that published in re-
gard to a great naval battle at the
coast Of Holland. il kwls entirely
false Sir Reginald SreKenha, tho
home secretary. expires ed tic hope
that "ths House wolildi tioinih him in
strong cendeinnstioB lol tbe publish!
ing ofssuch reports lie continued.
II do not think It was wilfuiiy done
in this case. but 1T might be wilrully
done in order to assist the circula=
tion Of a paper.
"The publication ofBfalsc news is
q misde demeanor and now as press
bnreau with hasconstant a stream OF re.
liable Information has beenc STAB.
itshed. the country has the right 10
expect no such news be nublisllcI
except Issued by the press"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Canal WillOpen.
On Schedule
SECRETARY GARRISON SAYS
THERE is NO BASIS FOR
CONTRARY REPORT.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. S. =.
Secretary Garrison issued state
ment denying recent published re-
ports that the Panama Canal will not
he opened TO the commerce of the
world on August 15, as planned.
: The secretary said there is no rca-
son now known why the canal should
not be opened on that date to all Vcs-
sells not needing more than u S0-foot
depth in the channel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
German Cruiser Sunk.

PARIS, Aug. S-A dispatch by
the Petit Parisian says the G erman
cruiser Ausuburg which bombarded
the Russian port Of Libau has been
sunk by Russian torpedo boat. The
German Ausburg is q protected crui.i
ser of 4,2s0 tons displacement with
a speed of 81 knots. She carries a
crew Of 379 officers and men.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
German CaDalru
Completely Routed
BELG1ANsi PRACTICALLY CUT
KAISER'S TROOPS TO PIECES
SEVEN REGIMENIs SUR.
RENDERED.

y Associated Press

ly Associated Press.
Z LcNpoA:,. Nag. .S..N' dispatch ID
tlIe Exchange f're!egfapl Etiapany
fronil Britssc!s says that d division oi
German caSnlry which lad succeed.
ID IN fordiBg the ATeusd 10 tile north
u Llege was surprised and practiezi:
stys 6 sn4tlli latSd bys 3 glpA co "a rs
findSfnfankrS supported by aSbattar:
af light artillery. THO ,GcrmanJ'
ront was complete. @lscvcn titrmaa
regiments surrendered. W. 5fts'ii
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Su, eden Mines
All AAl.l'l .ll It's Ports

SAN srRANclsco, Aug. S.-The
swediFh sconsulatc here received word
today that instructions rhould be
posted with the proper parties notl-
fsing all $shippers that mines were
being placed in Swedish territorial
waters and that no vessel should risk
entering a Swedish port without the
services Of a Swedish pilot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
WILL SEIZE FooDsTUFFs.

BY Associated Press.
1 LONDON, Aug. S.-walter Runi-
Gilman, secretary Of agriculture. in
troduced asbill inEthe House OF Conn
mons today giving the British gov
ernment power to sieze all oodstuffs.
The bill passed all stages. = ) n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08
Colorado Woman
Commits Suicide

By ASSOCIATED PRcss.l
LONDON, Aug. s. - Mrs. James
Massey, OF Denver, Col, committed
suicide today as a result of nervous
breakdown? caused by the privaticn
she had undergone since she was or
dered out of her sick bed at Antwerp
on Monday. She arrived here very
III. She left her mother and child
In Germany.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08

busy taking names ana addresses Of
tlleIapplicantss that all other business
was suspended. II has been said
there are 10000 0rcseryists Of the
Austrian army in the United Statcs
These men are under oath to return
to Austria any time the call comes
1T believed the oath prccludcs them
from swearing allegiance to the Unit
ed States, as would be required were
they to become naturalized citizens
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-08

LONDON, Aug. S.-The Standard
Bail Mail and other papers today mp
pcaled TO Italy to abandon her neu.
trality and come to the assistance of
England and France against the
common enemy of Europe.