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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02

General Samsoniv, one of the Rus
sian commanders killed. was consider
ed one of Russias most capable and
brilliant generals. He greatly dis
tinguished himself in the Russo Jap
anese war, where he commanded a
division of Siberian Cossacks. He was
afterwards nominated commander of
an army corps, and later appointed
commander of the troops in Turkestan.
He was popular and his name was a
household word among all classes
The other two lost commanders, the
Times correspondent goes on, were
General Martos. commander of an
army corps, and General Pestitch, at
tached to the general staff.
From Galicia, the only news Is that
a fierce battle is still raging. The sit
uation in this Austrian province is
probably as follows:
large Austrian army, with It's base
on Cracow and Przemysl, SO miles west
Of Lemberg, has occupied the south
portion of the Russian Polish govern
ments of Lublin and Kielce. 1t ad-
vanced in two Independent columns to
the north, one on either side of the
river Nistula. Against the column adj
vancing on Lublin marched the largest
part of the third Russian army. The
hostile forces met south of Lublin and
toward Tomashov. where the battle an
nounced more than a week ago is in
progress
At the same time the Russian fourth
army crossed the eastern frontier OF
Galicia and after a series of minor en-
counters, in which 1t was everywhere
victorious, drove back the Austrian
forces massed there until a general
battle ensued about 80 miles east OF
Lemberg. After long sustained and
heavy fighting at this point the Rus
SLAMS captured several places where
the Austrians had taken up positions
fortified by field works, namely al
- (names deleted by censor). Oh
the continued Russian advance or
Lamber there are no further reports
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
Several Bombs Dropped.

London, Sept. "A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram company from Ant
werp says that Zeppelin airship pass
ing over that city this morning
dropped several bombs. One struck the
railway station, doing no damage, but
others seriously damaged 10 houses.
In addition to those striking the
houses five bombs tore great holes in
field at the rear of the buildings.
The forts fired on the airship and it
is believed that she was hit. The Yep
pelin retired In a southerly direction
and dropped eight or nine bombs at
one time. seemingly to facilitate her
own escape.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02

London, Sept 1.-The Chronicles
sends an account of the third British
battle, dated Monday. as follows:
Desperate fighting in which the
British troops are playing a heroic
part is taking place close by. The right
wing of the allied forces, forming the
northern army, has been fiercely en-
gagged, but it is against the British or
left wing that the Germans are fling
ing the whole of their weight, regard
less of the enormous sacrifice of hu-
man life entailed. The enemy seems
bent on breaking through our defen-
sive line and so pushing back the al
lies nearer to Paris.
1.-THE battle, which is still at an un-
decisive stage, was preceded by heavy
artillery fire. The German guns were
we'll served and the aim of their gun
ners was rend cred accurate by obser-
walton of aerial pilots who through
out the day lowered above the allied
position, correcting any wild firing on
the part of the German guns.
Freshly arrived troops from Eng
land were pushed forward in time to
participate in the battle. These rein
forcements had been carrying out
strategic movements in troop trains for
several days and in the expressive
phraseology ofaTommy Atkins, They
were fed up with the whole thing and
were all eager for a brush with the
enemy
South African Veterans In Fight.
Their chance came yesterday. Many
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
GERMAN BARON UNDER
ARREST IN LONDON

} London, Sept. 2.-Baron Lew
, is Won Horst of Coburgs Ger
, many. was arrested in London
, today on the charge of espion-
, age and placed in one of the
, concentration camps as a pris-
, oner of war.
, Baron Won Horst has extern
} sive hop interests in Cali
} fornia. He is a brother OF Gle
, ment Won Horst and married a
, daughter of ID. ]. Partullo of
, New York.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
RUSSIANS ADMIT THE
DISASTROUS DEFEAT
OF TWO ARMY CORPS
Loss Of Three Generals in the Recent
Engagement = News Given Out By
Russian Headquarters Staff Anthem
tic News Received With Firmness

London, Sept 2-Advices have been received here
from ST. Petersburg that the Russian general staff
fesses to disaster to two army corps including the loss of
three generals Teegraphng fro INST. Petersburg the
correspondent of the Times declares that the reports
given out by the headquarters staff in the Russian capital
generally rather meager but in conradisncton to
what is the in Berlin and Vienna, they always
true.
That the headquarters will stick to this plan also when
the bad is proved by the of today
The wording Of todays announcement indicates that
other Vstua fortresses, besides Graudenz and Thorn
have been sent achievements The news arrived last
night and the people of St. Petersburg received it with
fmness Their faith in final Russian victory remains
wholly mistaken.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
Discuss Marketing Of Crops.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 1.-DAlegates
from practically every state attended
the national convention of the Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative
Union of America, which began today,
to discuss the problem of marketing
crops under conditions occasioned by
the European war
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
AUSTRIANS GIVE
Up LENbERC AND
WILL EvACUATE
The Capital of Galicia,
Which Has Been Invested
by the Russians, Is to Be
Abandoned.

Rome, Sept. 1.-The Giornale d'Italia
publishes dispatch from Vienna say
ing that the Austrian government has
made arrangements for the evacuation
of Lemberg, Galicia-
Lemberg is the capital Of Gahcia-
Recent dispatches have described it as
invested by Russian troops and re-
ports from st. Petersburg have de-
clared that the iron ring" around
Lemberg was being drawn closer and
closer.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
ZEPPELIN MAKES
FLIGHT over The
CITY OF ANTWERP
German Airship Is Fusillad-
ed and Cannonaded but
the Result Is Not Told in
Dispatches.

London, Sept, "A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram from Antwerp reports
that another Zeppelin flew over Ant
werp last night. 1t was fusilladed and
cannonaded, but with what result is
not stated in the dispatches.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02

In conclusion, the correspondent Of
the Times says that the information
given out at headquarters in st.
Petersburg indicates that the Rus
slams, in spite of the Austrian stubborn
defense. will bring victory home in
this long sustained and terrible battle
in which probably more than 1000, 900
men are engaged.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
STAFF OFFICERS OF
GERMANS CAPTURED

Paris, Sept. 1.-The Petit Parisien
today says that IA German staff off,
GERS have been captured and sent to
Mines in the department of Gard.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
President Wilson Rsturna.

Washington, Sept. president will
son returned to the capital this morn
ing from the summer White House at
Cornish, N. H.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
AUSTRIAN DEFEAT IN
CAL|CIA COLOSSAL

London. Sept. 1.-The Central News
publishes a dispatch from Rome stat
ing kilograms received there from Bu-
charest, Rumanis, declare that the
Austrian defeat in Galicia was colos-
sal. Trains are transporting tens of
thousands of wounded; many Austrian
regiments have been destroyed.
II You Don't Eat Everything in Sight.
You can live cheaper and better at
Morrisons Home Bakery Cafeteria
than any other place in Boise.--adv.
Iowa put in force new working
mems compensation law July L
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02

Eat Drinks homemade bread; high
est quality at good grocers. Adv. SIT
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
Demand for Horses and Mules.

Chicago. Sept 2.-Heavy demand for
horses and mules suitable for army
purposes for nations engaged in the
European war has caused prices to sd
vance from $50 to 500 per head high
er than year ago, 1t was said at the
Chicago stock yards today. An agent
said to represent the Canadian gov
eminent was reported to have pur-
chased 400 horses to be sent to Eng
land.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02
HEAVY SLAUGHTER
OF THE GERMANS
IN LONG BATTLE
Large Body Surrounded In
Forest and Fiercely Bonn
barded-Loss of the Allies
Also Heavy.

London, Sept. 1.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail at Boulogne reports
that regiment OF German infantry
has been cut up and almost completely
destroyed by the allies.
Since Friday night" he says, "a
large body of German troops has been
surrounded in a forest which Ii being
f1edcely bombarded on all sides by the
allies.
Heavy slaughter occurred during =
two days battle which finally ended
with the retirement of the Germans,
who left large numbers of dead and
wounded on the field. The losses Of
the allies were also heavy"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02

These summer days let ur take one
burden off your hands. Let US do
your washing-your worry Will then
be over. The cost-let's see about
that; 1t has something to do about it
well, too. we know how to solve the
problem-our modern methods in the
laundry business enables us to do the
best work for the least money. Idaho
Steam Laundry.-Adv.
4<A
Capital News want ads reach all the
people seven days a week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-02

No location Is given In this dispatch
as to where the fighting occurred, but
1t undoubtedly refers to the German
attacks on the French flank
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
REFUGEES CROWD OSTENO'
MOST OF THEM DESTITUTE

LONDON. Aug. 23.-A dispatch from
Ostend, received by the Chronicle. dated
Saturday. saws that Belgian seaport is
still crowded with refugees, who number
about 1000. The majority Of them are
destitute. The authorities have turned
the barracks aud other public buildings
into temporary sleeping quarters. 1t is
not believed in Ostend that the Germans
will occupy the city IN large numbers.
According TO reliable information, a
German aeroplane caught fire near Brus-
sells and two German officers on board
were burned TO death.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
Unsigned Dispatch
Credits the Germans
With Great Victory

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-The following
unsigned dispatch has been received by
the Associated Press:
BERLIN (no date. Wireless 10 Say
vile, L. l., Aug. 23.-The third French
army has been defeated. This is highly
important strategically as we'll as be-
cause Of the moral effect. The campaign
seems 10 be the product OF the much
discussed French policy TO anticipate an
advance into Belgium by attempting to
crush the. cepter OF the German posi-
tions in Lorraine. which they were led to
believe weak.
las a result Of the French failure It
is held probable that they will renew
their defensive position. German experts
are confident that the frontier forts, like
those at Liege, will speedily succumb to
the heavy artillery.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
EASY TERMS FOR BRUSSELS
German General Makes Conditions
Light for Belgian Capital.
PAYS CASH FOR ALL HE TAKES
BurEomaster Hailed as savior by
Citizens Because of His Success
in Arranging Conditions
with Germans.

LONDON, Aug 2S.-(e:5S a. m.)--A Times
dispatch from Brussels says the German
commander, General Sixtus Won Arnim,
yesterday caused the following proclsma-
ton to be placsrded in Brussels:
German troops will pass through Brus-
sells today and on following days and are
obliged by circumstances to demand from
the city lodging, food and supplies All
these matters will be regularly arranged
through the municipal authorities They
expect the population to conform itself
without resistance to these necessities of
war and particularly to commit no act
of aggression against the safety of the
troops. and promptly to furnish the sup.
plies demanded. In this case give every
guarantee for the preservation OF the
city and the safety of the inhabitants,
"If. however, there should be, as un-
fortunately there has been elsewhere, any
act of aggression against the soldiers, the
burning OF buildings or explosions Of any
kind, shall be compelled to take the
severest measures,
Terms Agreed Upon.
An interview yesterday between the
burgomaster Of Brussels and General Won
Arnim had the following results:
First-The German troops were to have
free passage through Brussels.
Second--A garrison of 1900 men was to
be quartered in the Daily and Achaer-
beck barracks.
Third-Requisitions we're to be paid for
In cash.
Fourth-There was to be respect for the
inhabitants and for public and private
property.
Fifth-The management OF public affairs
by the municipal administration was to
be free from German control
The Germans have re-established tram
way telephone and postal services. Trains
sre running towards Liege and even inCo
Germany,
Hailed Rs savior.
The population supports the burgomas-
ter with enthusiasm as the savior of the
city. The barricades and trenches which
were thrown up in the suburbs and on
the outskirts OF the city were only a
ruse on the part Of the Belgians. The
object of the general staff was TO make
the Germans believe when they arrived
that Brussels had decided to make a de-
fense. German aeroplanes, owing to the
height at which they were obliged to fly,
were unable to discover these obstacles
were Of no military value Thanks 10
this subterfuge, Brussels obtained very
light conditions from the enemy
The city remains quiet and dignified.
The cafes are still open, although two
thirds Of the shops have been shut. The
cafes are closed at Q o'clock. Newspapers
are not appearing. The. milk supply is
feiling.
According 10 German officer the OBJ
iective Of the German troops is Mons, but
soldiers say that their leaders have told
them certain regiments are bound for
Antwerp.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
Germans Report Defeats for Both
Russian and French LnUoders

WASHINGTON, Aug 2S.-The German
embassy here today received and made
public the following wireless message
from its foreign office~in Berlin:
Strong Russian forces were advancing
against the German line at Gumbinnen.
The first German army corps turned
against the Russians on August 20 and
checked them, securing 5000 prisoners and
eight guns. The German cavalry division
took 500 prisoners after having fought two
Russian cavalry divisions.
The French attempt to invade upper
Alsace has been frustrated by the defend
ers. In Lorraine the French are retiring
from the frontier. The German people
find the Havas French news reports
about so-called big French progress most
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24

amusing and just as false as some an
nounced in 1870
NO answer whatever will be given
Japan's ultmatum.
The army north Of Metz, under the
crown prince, advancing on both sides Of
Longwy has defeated and forced back
the French army. The other army, under
the Bavarian crown prince. Rupprecht,
which. as is already reported, won a vic
tory in Lorraine, in pursuing the defeated
enemy has reached line from LuneNille
to Blamont, and continued today.
THE German guns since yesterday
evening have been laundering at Namur.
Very soon some now zeppelins will be
ready for work on the Belgian coast and
the English channel"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
Great strategIc VaIue.
FRANCE AND ENGLAND TO
REIMBURSE BELGIUM SOON

LONDON. Aug. 2s.-C41s p. MIA dis
patch OF the Havas agency. from Paris,
says that France and Great Britain have
agreed to advance Belgium 5OOOOO,0O0
francs 100000 900 to enable It 20 face
the necessities arising from the war
France and Great Britain will each pro-
vide one-half of this sum
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
Imperial Edict

Japan's declaration Of war upon
Germany, made public at the Japan
ese embassy here today, is as fol-
lows:
"The Imperial Rescript, issued at
Toxic, August 28, 8 p. M:
"We, by the grace of heaven, en-
perpr OF Japan, seated on the throne
occupied by the same dynasty from
time immemorial, do hereby make
the following proclamation to all our
loyal and brave subjects:
1--WE hereby declare war against
"ermany and we command our army
and navy to carry ON hostdIities
against that empire with all their
strength, and we also command all
our competent authorities to make
every effort, I'm pursuance of their
respective duties to attain the ma
tionaI aim by all means within the
limits of the law of nations.
Since the outbreak of the present war
In Europe. calamitous effect of which we
view with grave concern. we ON our part
have entertained hopes OF preserving
peace OF the far east by the maintenance
OF strict neutrality, but the action OF Ger
many has at length compelled Great
Britain, our ally, to open hostilities
against that country, and Germany is at
Kiao Chow, its leased territory In China,
busy with warlike preparations. while it's
armed vessels cruising seas of eastern
Asia are threatening our commerce and
that of our ally. Peace OF the far east is
thus in jeopardy
Accordingly, our government and that
OF his Britannia majesty. after full and
frank communication with each other.
agreed to take such measures as are
necessary for the protection of the gem
eral interests contemplated in the agree
ment OF alliance, and we on our part, be-
ing deslrous to attain that object by
peaceful means. commanded our govern
ment to offer with sincerity and advice to
the imperial German government
by the last day appointed for the pur-
CONTINUED on Page Two Col. Two)
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
Advertising Good
Health

Municipal health authorities
in various cities are beginning
newspaper advertising cam
paigns to impress on the public
the necessity of municipal
cleanliness.
The results are most encour-
aging and the idea should have
general adoption.
1t is certainly good economy
to spend a small sum In adver-
tising to ward off disease.
II is cheaper TO prevent epi-
denies than 1t is to stop them,
People are newspaper adver-
tising readers and when they
see an announcement from the
local health official Ia their
favorite daily they take IL as a
message having authority.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 23.-The cor
respondent OF the Telegraph at
Antwerp telegraphs under today's
date that all of northern Belgium
seems to have been evacuated by
the Germans. Up to 10 O'Clock sun
day morning he says there was no
news of a Genman advance on
Antwerp.
According to the postal authors
ties, train service to Client and fur
ther west has cen restored, as has
communication over the line from
Antwerp to the frontier of Dutch
Limourg. To the southwark, trains
are not able to proceed beyond
Malines.
The correspondent describes the
people of Antwerp as calm.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
PASSANGERLESS STEAMER
Is DAMAGED IN C0LLlSl0'

LONDON, Aug. 25.-The Leyland line
steamer Canadian, from Boston August
IA, for Liverpool. has been in collision off
the southwest coast OF ireland. Tugs
have left Queenstown to go TO its assls-
tanoe,
The Canadian carried no passengers, but
was we'll loaded with foodstuffs. Included
in its cargo were l4C.OOO bushels OF wheat
and 1900 tons OF raw sugar.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
German. Near o.tend.

LONDON, Aug. 2&-(s p. m)-Tele.
graphing from Ostend, Reuters CORE
Spondent says:
The German troops are camped in the
suburbs of and the village around Brus
sells. They are not in the town itself
No German flags fly over the royal pal
ace or the town hall. In fact, the Ger.
mans are leaving the administration tc
he civil authorities.
The troops which surround the city
are not those which fought at Louvsir
and Aerschot, but fresh forces brought
by the railway from Aix-La-ChapeIle t.
Liege and Tirl emont and who came
thence by motor car. It is impossible t.
move about the country as bicycles and
motor cars are prohibited in the province
Of Flanders.
THE Germans occupy all villages anc
towns, thus assuring the passage of theil
troops, a majority of which are leaving
Brussels and marching toward France
Antwerp for the moment is being neg.
lected.
The populations of the villages ar,
observing the advice given them by theiI
burgomasters to remain calm and sur,
render their arms"
May Seize Wireless.
Ostend is again frightened about tn,
entry into the city of the Germans and
reports were current there that they ar,
determined to capture all three wireless
stations on the Belgian coast and cut Of
communication with England
John Mackenzie, an Englishrsn, who
had been in Belgium for six years, came
CONTINUED on Page Two Col. OneJ
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
RUSSIANS REPORT
BATTLE ON BORDER
Grand Duke Nicholas Says His Army
Has Wen. Important Strategic
Victory at Gumbinnen.
GERMAN FORCES DRIVEN BACK
Five DAYS of Fierce Fighting FL
naIIy End In Triumph for the
Cars Soldiers, Snys Of
fetal Report.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 23.-Grand
Duke Nicholas, commander-in-chief of the
Russian army, today issued the follow
ing statement:
Battles in east Prussia on August II
49, 10 and 20 were fought with the utmost
desperation. The spirit of the troops is
excellent. Our battle front extends for
distance OF over forty versts (about
twenty-six miles).
The Russian troops occupied Goldapr
and Arys. The retreat on the Goth of the
German army corpse near Lyck resembled
rout The money confiscated in the
treasury amounted to $1,000 marks G10, 900.
The enemy's troops are evacuating the
frontier in the vicinity of Willenberg. The
German population is abandoning the vii.
lages and fleeing northward.
"On the Austrian frontier, up to Au-
gust 20. no serious collision occurred. The
Russians forced an Austrian battalion tc
evacuate Burgade and Ravarasz.
Germans Defeated.
"on August 20 the Germans near Gum.
binnen engaged three army corps and
tried TO envelop the Russian right wing
where the fighting was intensely fierce.
The Russians took the offensive in the
center and captured many guns The
enemy demanded an aEInistce in order to
bury it's dead, but this demand was re-
fused On August p victory crowned the
efforts of the Russian army The Ger
mans, having suffered enormous losses
are falling back, pursued by the Rus
slams
Great Strategic Value.
LONDON, Ang. 2S.-The Russian EN-
bassy here today made public the follow.
ing report, sent by Grand Duke Nicholas
to st. Petersburg:
After two days battle the Russian
forces are victorious. We were opposed
by three German army corps. We have
captured many guns. The Germans lost
heavily and were compelled to retreat
Our troops are in pursuit of the enemy
This success has been achieved by
Generel Rennenkamps army. II is a vic
tory Of great strategic value"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
ITALIAN TROOPS WILL
MoB0LlZE AUGUST 27

PARIS CVia London). Aug 23,-The
newspaper EclsiT says today Il has
learned that August q has been fixed as
the date upon which the general Italian
mobilization will be ordered
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24

Sweden Reiects suffrage

STOCKHOLM. Sweden, August 23-The
woman suffrage bill was rejected by Par
lament last night. This bill has been
supported by liberal and socialist par
ties. The vote on IL was favorable in
The second chamber, but adverse in the
first.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
Paper Money sanctioned.

RIO JANEIRO. Brazil. Aug 23-The
government has issued a decree sane
tioning the emission OF paper money. As
a result Of action by congress the amount
has been reduced from 10000 to go 900
contos approximately SlSS, ESQ O00).
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
BULLETIN.

: ROTTERDAM, Aug. 23. via Lon.
don, 1907 p. m.--According to an.
thoritative advices, received here
from Berlin, the German government
at noon today handed his passports
20 the Japanese ambassador.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-24
LOSES NO TINE ON NOTICE
Imperial Edict is. Issued at Toxic
Setting Forth the Reason for
the Declaration.
QUICK ACTION IS EXPECTED
Army and Navy Ordered to Lose no
Time in Engaging Enemy.
ESPECIALLY PEEvED AT KAISER

Hold Him Responsible for First
Starting Cry Against yellow
Peril" and Also wantes 10
Unite Against Japan.