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short time; but litsis increass ecaie
DO unlAs III Austria's 10.
Yctst st.reuQes all Three. i4A3.

&A4lxb ANstsHt R%t AsNh@~ AANrS-~ NNf'FffAi
DO ualAs III Aussria's fs0.
Total stirunafs oil Thrss. i,sa1
TIE Total strength OF France, Rus
STA and Servia combined In land ma
chimes Ii at the presant l.t43 Ger
many's and Austria's 10 leas than one
half a. great--610. II must be borne
In mind that these figures include all
fi,abL machines owned BY the gov
srrment. and many Of thera are old
rehallS machines that we're aew from
three 10 four years ago. but they ara
none the lees scFvta,abls for some
purpose, There ara more old ma.
chimes In the French equipment than
la any other country Russla's equip.
ment being the newest.
Germany's dirtgible strength Is the
greatest. and AusiEia's is very i'm.
portant- Yen zeppelins were rAcant-
ly ordered by the latter country, but
have not been delivered, Combined
the dirigihle forces OF Austria and
Germany total at least 20. These In
ciuds two Zsppelins In Austria and
eight In Germany. varying In cubic
meter capacity from 1900 to $4,000
French pirislbIss Fast.
France has an excellent feet Of
diriEibIes. however, some OF them be-
ing exceedingly fast. and besides hold
Ing the dirigible speed record. French
military diriglblcs hold the worlds du.
ration records hours and 10 min
utes. This record was recently made
by the 1000 cubic meter L'Adjutant
vincenot, breaking tho record Of 81
hours 50 minutes previously held by
Zeppelin OF $4,000 cubic meters ca
pacity.
But France lacks the weight carry.
Ing dirtsibles OF Germany. having but
one OF the Zeppelin type the SpieBs,
Just how powerful the combined air.
ship heet Of Germany and Austria will
prove can"only be matter Of ccn;ee-
ture. but the arst spectacular event
Of the war. the destruction Of Yep
elm by Roland Garros. the pilot who
flew in Chicago In 1911. augurs III for
the success OF these monster dirigi.
Bile balloons In actual warfare.
Needless 20 say. no one knows
even nations whose spies are sup
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EXPECT BIG BELGIAN BATTLE
After Taking Liese Germans VIII Pro
coed Against Combined Allies
Army ls Swinging South.

Brussels 49, Belgian officials reports,
received by the war office, record the
important fact that junction has
been effected by the Belgian. British
and French troops across the line OF
the German advance through Belgium
The location OF the three armies was
not revealed, but ii is understood they
will act together,
At Liege, where the Belgian garri-
son has presented a stubborn front TO
the German attackers. fighting has
ceased, and the Belgian troops and
citizens have strengthened the city's
defenses. Between the forts lines Of
earthworks have been thrown up by
men who have worked without cessa.
ton.
Reports reached here by way Of
London that. according 10 announce.
ments in berlin, Liege had fallen into
the hands OF German troops.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
NORTH SEA IS NOW MINED
Great Britain Follows Germany In
Placing Exploslves--Perii 10 Ship.
plnp--u. Q. Notified.

Washington Mining the North Sea
as part Of the plan OF the European
war not only may close mos, OF the
northern European ports TO navigation
but the goldladen cruiser Tennessee,
the cruiser North Carolina and neutral
passenger vessels bearing Americans
from Europe will be confronted with
new dangers,
The American government was ad-
yised formally by the British embassy
here that, inasmuch as Germany had
been scattering mines indiscrlminate-
ly" Great Britain no longer could re-
frain from planting mines near her own
ports.
Secretary Bryan said Americans nj
home might rest assured that the pas
senger liners plying between northern
European ports would take no chances
that would imperil life. II IL believed
that Americans In northern ports will
remain there for the present or maks
their way south and southeast to such
ports as Marseilles or Lisbon to OBJ
tain passage FOR the United States.
An itinerary for the cruisers Tennes.
see and North Carolina bearing mil-
lions in gold for the relief OF Ameri-
cans has never been announced, but
as both Great Britain and Germany
have given warning Of the dangers in
the North Sea, II Is being taken for
granted here that neither Of the Amer
lean warships viii venture into those
waters
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WAIT ron REIAFoRCEMEaTs
Frerch ard tssrhsn Armles IN Alsass
Are slrsrsshrred - Numerous
Niclsni Skirniahes.

Payhi III is officially stalled tina; thu
Germsns who retreated from Naihau-
sen, closely pursued by the eRemy's
troops. 10 their flights burned numer,
GUS buildings and destroyed all food
that they we've unable 10 lake with
them. They also set fire TO the forest
near Celmar.
kilograms from Ssryia report gsa'
erAi sus.cess In the inyaslon of Bosnia.
The Servians have occupied the Drina
Valley and are marching on SaraIevo.
IL Is said thar the Austrian authorities
have executed the leaders among the
Ssrboereatian deputies who are Ia IA
yor Of Seryia,
A statement issued by the war do
partment says thar numerous Skin.
nishes are taking place along the en-
tire front OF the French army. one
clash with the Germans WAS violent
and the losses on both sides were seri
Gus.
The official communication adds
that the German troops are receiving
reiniorcements and that the French
also are being strengthened
The French troops after desperate
encounter obtained possession OF the
mountain passes OF BOnhomme and
Sainse Marie. Then when the fighting
was resumed, they took position
dominating Saiute Marie Aux Mines.
The German troops inundated the
Valley OF the Seille hoping BY this
means 10 stop the advance Of the
French. but the quantity OF water was
not sufficient and the French troops
were ablr 70 continue their march
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Brussels Everything points to the
iact THAT the Belglans are expecting a
great battle In the open within a very
short time.
by this time there Ia an enormous
force OF French troops in Belgium
probably large part Of the five army
corps which France promised last
week
The greater part OF the Belgian
army Is concentrated ander King AL.
bert and has been Joined by the field
force. which has played such heroic
part In the defense ot Liege. II ~
ready and eager for the first great &C.
,ion which may have an ihealcuiable
effect on the future Of the nation
The activity of the Germans during
the last day or two IA significant They
have been waiting for reintorcements
TO come up, and by this time there
must be six German army. corps &C
tually In Belgian territory, or all
ready to be thrown across the from.
tier.
To the south Of Liege the Germans
are concentrating In Overwhelming
force, and Gen Won Emmich must
now have AT least 100000 men under
his command II lis stated here that
the Germans are mohllxing the sec.
ond and third reserves In the Cologne
and Coblenz area.
The Belzians are naturally flushed
by the yaior shown al Liege They
are Ia splendid fettle and are eager
for the great trial OF strength 10 the
field
Military experts here expect bat
tie about the middle OF August, or
sooner perhaps, II the Germans move
forward en- masse, or little later II
they avail, the attack OF the allies.
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GERMANS WILL BURN DEAD

New York Portable lnciuerators,
for the cremation Of dead on the bat.
tlefield will be used by the German
army IN the present war. according TO
adyices received by DR.. Hugo Erich.
sen OF Detroit. president Of the Gre.
mating Society ot America. IL became
known here
Cremation, as practiced IN the con.
!licts Of the past, has been Of the crud.
est possible description said Or.
Erichsen, The general staff ot the
German army however. has adopted
portable cremator that is capable
OF incineraiing Is bodies an hour. The
ashes, whenever possible. will be re
turned 20 Germany for burial"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

posed 10 get the Information hoy
many military machines OF one form
or another are now In commission for
actual war service, The only really
practical way 70 estimate the aero
strength OF nations Is to follow the
aero.milltary progress OF each coun-
try as close AS possible through
every available source OF information
for three or four years. week to week
and day to day.
II Is impossible 10 give the figures
BADLY after few days research And
II 10 very amusing TO read the sari.
Gus statements on this gripping sub
ject. and 10 note the guesses made IN
various quarters,
IL We sum up the qualities OF the
various aeroplane feets, We will find
that France has the largest, but that
number OF old machines are In.
cluded
On the other hand We fiud In Ger,
many an unusually high percentage
OF upto-date machines in the aero
plane corps The pilots are well
trained. hardened men. II We are to
judse them by their exploits and the
tests that they must pass TO obtain
their brevets
Russia has an equipment consisting
ot tally 90 per cent OF machines. not
mora than two years old. and her
daring otflcerpilots fy like veritable
Cossacks OF the AIR.
Austrian ayiators have recently dis
tsnguished themselves and won much
credit for their excellent work, which
previous to the Vienna meeting. was
not highly appreciated, Yet Austria's
pilots and aeroplane equipment are
not considered 20 be OF the highest
class, but that they viii prove potent
in the present emergency is, however.
certain.
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himself justified IN making 10 her
The woman. OF middle age and wei,
dressed, stormed into the en- bassy and
loudly demanded that some means bs
found immediately for her CONVOY.
a2ce home she announced hat size
had is,o0o francs In cash and insisted
on u being used To insure Aer trans
portatNn.
Very well, said Major Hersy, you
can take your $4,000 francs and 20 cut.
side sud share Il with those Amer.
cans who have not even the noney TO
buy 8 piece Of bread"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

n Percy Noel. editor OF Aero and
Hydro Ia this tho aeroplsne and the
50 dirletolo Will play spectacular parts.
10 say that combined, they can swing
victory into defeat. or defeat to vic
tory. would probably not be too ex
trayagant, yet the real value Of aero
equipment OF the most complete and
efficient kind available remains TO he
learned by actual service Which ma
tons aerial forces will prove the
strongest can only b. guessed
Numerically, France and Russia
combined are stronger aerially than
Austria and Germany united The
great air battles will, undoubtedly. be
between these countries France and
Germany opposed Russia opposed TO
Austria and Germany. with Serytas
small equipment on the defense
against Austria Great Nrtans
aero hydrpplanes, land machines aad
dlrigibles probably wifi not cross The
channel for land Aghtiug
England 80 BE a Factor.
In tho naval battles We shall see the
anrohydros OF France and ENGLAND
united against the smaller equipment
OF Germany and Austria, with Rus.
siAs principal hydro equipment close
ca her own shores on coast defense
duty
France Ia undoubtedly, supreme as
far as her numerical strength OF land
machines 10 concerned she could,
within fs~ months, add to her pres.
eat quota OF AS land machines, a5o
Go aQo others aud the pllota to man
them But Russias equipment OF $50
land machines could not be increased
BY privately owned planes, as aero
plane ownership ii Russia IL a gov
eminent monopoly Germany could
add 200 machines and pilots 10 her TO
cal Of $50 land machines within y
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Paris a Germaa Reimbursement of
pont,a Mousson. In the department. OF
Muevthe and Mosel,s - miles NORTH.
west Of Nancy is on hundred big
shells fell in the town, killing aud
woundins inhabitants and demplishing
buildings
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
REPR0vED BY U. S. CONSUL
Selfish American Woman Has 5000
for Passage Aewe and Demands
Conveyance.

Paris. -~Thers has perhaps been no
better indication OF the uuseltshness
and charity with which Americans
generally have accepted the hard lot
impcsed on them than the exceptional
conduct OF one woman AZ tha embassy
cad the rstort which Major Henry felt
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
S.. ooe. 900 In srirea

London "A dispatch from Lisbon
published in the Times says that the
Observation-Disclosures line steamer Or.
legal. reported captured by British
garship. was taken of 0porto, portu.
sal. Tie liner carried 5000 900.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Brussels Ten thousand German
cavalry with ga;lsng guas and followed
by infantry are operating between
Tongres and ST. Trond This seems
to indicate change In the German
tactics and q turning movement 10
the north.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Louaoa The admiralty has an.
nounced that one 81 the cruiser squad.
rons Of TIE main fleet was attacked by
German submarines. None Of the Brit,
ish SHIPS was damaged, one German
submarine was sunk
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

London a news dispatch from
Brussels says !, Ia officially announced
there that the German loss in Bel.
GUM In the recent fighting was 1000
dad, 10000 wounded and 1900 pris.
oners.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Birmingham. England. admir-
atty has informed the mayor Of hrs
ningham that the cruiser Birmingham.
which was put In commission last Feb
ruary, sank The first German ssbmar.
inc Of the war, the U.is.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
nusniana Get ln,o Au,,,la

81. Petersburg Russian ,rool
have penetrated through the valley /,
the River sJyf whith rises Iii Aus
trian GaIaca aud fla~s Into Russi
and 1are eE.eTed Austrian territory.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

The first war Of tho air Is To be
fought In Europe The supremacy Of
Europe, perhaps OF the entire world.
may be decided for many years to
come before the conflict ends. writes
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
CLASHES REPORTED SOUTH AND
WEST or MulAAusEN--kAl.
sen CLAIMS VICTORY.
GERMANS TAKE PRISONERS
French Cavalry Defeated In Npirlssd
Enpaeemsnt--Teh Officers 100
Men and Four Guns Captures.
Heavy Loss Denied.

London. There is every indication
that the Austrian troops entered Al
SAGE. and thar the French and Ger
mans nave been Ia continuous contact
in considerable force from Colmar to
point south and ives, Of Mulhanscn.
French and German forts are re-
ported TO be intact along the whole
line between Belfert and llege, Loca.
ticn of these troops is largely contec.
taral As an entirely new situation is
completely blanketed.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Paris Several leading Serbo SsotoA
members of the viennase parliament
os the Hungarian diet have been shot
by the Austrian military authorities.
according TO dispatches received here,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
LlEGE FORTS STILL INTACT
French Troops Along Entire Front
Engage Germsns-eia Battle
Pending

Paris The French troops along tho
entire front are in contact with the
Germans AT MRngennes. northeast
Of verden the Germans attacked the
French. The French. reinforced by
reserves, then took the offensive and
repulsed the Germans with consider.
able loss, A German battery was de,
s,ruyed by the French artillery sire
and another was captured with three
gatliug guns and ammunition
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

LoDdoa "A Ceatrsl News dispatch
from Nish, SerNia, says Prince George
~ Sectia MAS wounded white watch-
Ing the Austrian bombardmeut ai &c,
rr.T.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21
French Ran Amuek.

Basic In the engagements between
Altktreh and Mulhausen the French
Infantry got completely ont Of hand
and with almost insane bravery impet.
uously stormed the lntrenched Ger
man positions. advancing over the open
ground without taking any kind OF
precautions whatever The French Of.
ficers were utterly unable To restrain
the excessive zeal OF their men and
the losses OF this force were very
heavy. about 1900 OF total force of
1000 being killed, Some Of the French
soldiers. who were for some reason
without rifles. determined not To be
left behind In the attack and ran un
armed with their comrades, The same
extraordinary enthusiasm IS sttmulat.
Ing the French troops and deeds Of su
perhuman courage are reported from
points all aIone the lines facing the
German invaders
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-21

Paris The following official an,
nouncement has just been issued by
the French war department:
Up to the present hour no encoun-
tiers between the German and French
forces except those OF outposts have
taken place.
The occupation OF Mulhausen was
effected by French brigade Of In
fantry in order 20 destroy the German
Intelligence center In operation In that
town. That being accomplished. the
brigade was Withdrawn. the general
In command considering the position
too periIous
THE French brigade was followed
by the entire Fourteenth German army
corps. which were halted by our prin'
cipal lines
Our strategicaI situation remains
as before. excellent
The best denial that can be given
to the report that the French lost 20.
000 men, al Al:kirch," says tho war
minister, ia that the total effective
French troops did not reach that mum
Der"
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ALL auHLlc PLACES IN aAsLE
FILLED Nv FRENCH WOUND.
Ep--eERMANsf Rio FORCE.
ONE COMMAND WIPED OUT
With Aimcst insane Bravery, French
Stormsd Gerrnans--chaise Across
Open Ground Against Mulhav-
ssn-oniy Few Survive.

London.--A terrible engagement has
occurred at Mulhausen In South Al
SAGE. between the Grench and Ger
mans The French have suffered ssri
Gus reyerses, apparently In the face Of
overwhelming hostile forces.
At Basle hospitals, schools, churches
and hotels are filled with the French
wounded
One dispatch says the Germans out,
numbered the French four to one The
Germans boast they have cleared Al
SAGE OF the enemy. driving the French
entirely over the frontier
Germans Had Losses
Berne, Switzerland A number OF
French and German soldiers wounded
IN the fighting at Muhausen have been
taken to Lladenweiler. In the Grand
Duchy OF Baden. Several doctors be-
longing to the Swiss Red Cross organ,
iEation have left for Liadenweiler via
Basic TO attend them II Is learned
hltht bNu NuAlIldH iaNf ~
rived at Loderach by way Of Lake Con
stance to reinforce the German left
Aeroplanes frequently fly over Basic
and its suburbs, but at so great a
height that II Is impossible to hit
them The Swiss government has in
formed all foreign governments that It
will do everything in its power TO pre-
vent any aoroplane belonging to any
nation flying over Swiss territory.
Severe warnings against attempts to
take advantage Of the present crisis
for pecuniary profit of individuals
have been issued and up to the pres
ent the rise In prices is small.
The Germans are stated TO have lost
no less than 5000 men killed and
wounded
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Berlin German troops near Null
hansen have captured 10 French off.
GERS, 500 men. four guns, 10 wagons
and many rifles
According to the report, German
territory has been cleared OF French,
II is said also that al LaGarde, Ger
man .trnaps took more than 1000. nris.
oners, about one.stxth OF two defeated
French regiments.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-10-08

ment to inspect Hetty's wardrobe. os-
tensibly for the purpose of picking out
a gown for the picture. AS a matter
of fact, he had decided the point to
his own satisfaction the night before,
She should pose for him in the dainty
white dress she had worn on that oc-
casion.
While they were going over the ex-
tensive assortment of gowns, with
Sara as the Judge from whom there
seemed to be no appeal, he casually
inquired If she had ever posed before,
He watched her closely as he put
the question, She was holding up a
beautiful point lace creation for his
inspection, and there was a pleading
smile on her lips. 1t must have been
her favorite gown. The smile faded
away. The hand that dangled the gar
ment before his eyes suddenly be-
came motionless, as If paralyzed. In
the next instant, she recovered her
self, and, giving the lace quick FLIP
that sent Its odor of sachet leaplng to
his nostrils, responded with perfect
composure.
Isn't there a distinction between
posing for an artist, and sitting for
ones Portrait" she asked.
He was silent. The fact that he did
not respond seemed to disturb her aft
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-10-08
CHAPTER vIl.-contInued.

Il say, Leslie, is she staying here?'
cried Booth, lowering his voice to an
excited half-whisper,
"who?" demanded Wrandall va
cantly. His mind appeared to be else
where.
why, that's the girl saw on the
road Wake up! The one on the
envelope, you ass. Is she the one you
were telling me about In the club--the
Miss What's-Her Name who"
ooh, you mean Miss Castleton. She's
just gone upstairs. You must have
met her on the steps"
You know l did. So that is Miss
Castleton."
Ripping. isn't she2 Didn't I tell
you sol"
"She's beautiful. She is type, just
as you said old mana really wonder
eul type. saw her yesterday-and the
day before"
1--WE been wondering how you man.
aged to get a likeness of her on the
back of an envelope" said Leslie sar'
castically. Must have had good
long look at her. my boy. 1t isn't q
snapshot, you know"
Booth flushed. 1T is an impression,
that's all. l drew 1t from memory,
pom my soul"
She'll be immensely gratiHed, I'm
sure"
For heavens sake, Les, don't be
such a fool as to show her the thing"
cried Booth in CONSERVATION. Shed
never understand"
"Oh. you needn't worry. She has a
fine sense of humor."
Booth didn't know whether to laugh
or scowl. He compromised with him
self by slipping his arm through that
of his friend and saying heartily:
Il wish you the best Of luck, old
boy"
Thanks" said Leslie drily.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-10-08
SYNOPSIS.

Chall.s Wraadall is found murdered in
dali is summoned from the city and iden-
titles the body. A young woman who &C
comPanled Wrandall TO the inn and sub
sequently disappeared is suspected.
Mrs Wrandall starts back for New York
IN an auto during binding snow storm.
On the way she meets a young woman In
the road who proves to be the woman
who killed Wrandall. Feeling that the
girl had done her service in Riding her
OF the man who though she loved him
deeply. had caused her great sorrow.
Mrs Wrandall determines to shield her
and takes her to her own home. Mrs.
Wrandalf hears the story Of Hstty Cas-
tieton's life. except that portion that re-
lates to Wrandall. This and the story of
tho tragedy she f0rbids the girl ever to
tell, She offers Hetty a home. friendship
and security from peril on account of the
tragedy. Mrs. Sara Wrandall and Hetty
attend the funeral of Challis Wrandall at
the home OF his parents Sara Wraudall
and Hetty return to New York after an
absence OF year in Europe. Leslie
Wrandall, brother OF Challis. makes him
self useful to Sara and becomes greatly
interested In Hetty. Sara sees in Les
He's infatuation possibility for revenge on
the Wranhalls and reparation for the
wrongs she suffered at the hands OF
Challis Wrandall by marrying his muir
deress into tho family. Leslie, in com
pany with his friend Brandon Booth, an
artist. visits Sara at her country place
Leslie confesses to Sara that he is madly
in love with Hetty.