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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
King OF BELGIUM
MAKES PATRIOTIC
SPEECH FOR WAR
Urges All to Give Lives, if Nee
essary, for Honor of
Country.

BRUSSELS. Aug. liking Albert
of the Belgians presided today over
joint session of the Belgian Senate
and. Chamber of Deputies.
In the course of an address his
majesty declared that never since
1880 had graver situation confronted
neutral nation. He said it was i'm
perative that every Belgian should
do his duty and resign himself to
every sacrifice that might be neces-
sary in order to prevent the violation
of Belgian soil The king proceeded:
"Our fatherland is in danger. Let
me make an appeal to you. my BROTH
ers. At this supreme hour the entire
nation must be of one mind. | have
called together the two houses of par
lament so that they may support the
government in declaring that we will
maintain untarnished the sacred ira
ditions of national honor.
THE word is, therefore, To arms.
Upon this land of ours we shall not
weaken, and even if we are conquered
We never shall submit. Belgium, sup
ported by the united energy Of her
sons, will not perish"
A scene of stirring enthusiasm fol-
lowed Deputies and senator's stood
and shouted in chorus the closing
words Of King Albert's speech.
Premier DeBroqueville then made a
statement as to Germany's ultimatum
to Belgium and the reply of Belgium,
declaring that the government would
not sacrifice the country's honor and
that the nation would resist by every
means in its power all encroachments
on its rights.
Another prolonged patriotic demon
stratipn followed. the Queen and her
children, who were present. being
loudly cheered.
NJ Vandervelde, the Socialist
leader, today Joined the Belgian cabi-
net, so that all political parties might
be represented in the government.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Jerseyite Says Spirit
of Sympathy Unites
Americans in Holland

LONDON, Aug. Arriving today
on what probably will be the last boat
for some time from the Hook of Hol-
land, w. T. Metzrath, of New Bruns-
wick, N. j., reported that the harbor
at the Hook was being mined and that
countless Americans were stranded in
the Netherlands. He said
In Hanover, Prussia. where l
stopped while on my way to Berlin, /
saw a woman and her two children,
with 81. 500 in checks, but without any
cash. The American consul was un-
able to aid her
Americans, however, are showing
al splendid spirit and are dividing
their last crust. We Travelled for
twenty-fonr hours without food,
locked In the cars all night in cramped
positions. There was great suffering,
but the children and the women re-
NAMED game.
"The Germans" Mr. Metzrath con-
tinued, ARE enthusiastic for war. the
men and women joining in patriotic
demonstrations. A rumor that Russia
had decided on peace was received
with regret. One German said to me:
Its a bad thing; we want to have it
out now. +"
Wellesley Harrington, of Albany, n.
Y, saw a German who was said to be
trying to escape service dragged from
a railroad car by soldiers Later it
was reported that the man had been
shot.
On leaving Berlin Mr.. Harrington
was on the train for thirty hours
without food All the stations along
the line had been taken in charge by
the government. He had hard work
proving his citizenship. The officials
were suspicious and examined all his
cards and letters. One American, he
said was arrested because he had a
Kodak and he was detained until tile
films were developed to show if he
was a spy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
NEWARK BANKER
ABOARD GERMAN
LINER CEC|L|E
w. H. Peck a Passenger on
Gold Ship-Other Tourists
Marooned Abroad.


Among the passengers on the Ger
man liner Kronprinzessin Ceeilie,
which reached Bar Harbor today,
was William H. Peck, president of
the City Trust Company, of Rose
Vile. He left here for a short vaca-
tion abroad. He was unaccompanied.
/ Cable messages were received to-
day from several of the Newark
tourists.
One of these messages was sent by
Frederick N. Sommer to his business
associate here. Mr. Sommer wired
yesterday that he was at the Hotel
Bristol, Berlin, and that all was well.
He added that he expected to return
to America on the first steamer pos
sible. The state department at WASH
ing has been notified that tourists
would not be allowed to leave Ger
many until after the entire army had
been mobilized.
Austen McGregor was expected to
be in Vienna today. The members
of his family are not worried about
Continued on Page 8, Column 2.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
KAISER, IN WAR
SPEECH, BLAMES
CAR FOR CRISIS
.DecIaies He Kept Promise to
Dying Grandfather to Be
Friend of Russia.
RUSSIAN DUPLlclTY" is
SCORED BEFORE REIcHSTAG
Held Off Until Honor of Ger
many Was at Stake, WAR
Lord" Says.


BERLIN. Aug. Allow he had
fought against war until Germany S
honor demanded that she strike
against Russian duplicity, was told
the Reichstag today by Kaiser Will
HEINZ He opened the session of the
German Parliament at l o'clock. An
extraordinary departure was the fact
the members met in the white room
of the palace instead of in the Reich
stag building.
The kaiser made a speech stand
ing in front of the throne. The mem
bers had before them the white
book" containing every message ex
changed between Russia and Ger
many before the declaration of war.
The correspondence showed that at
the first hint of an Austrian -Servian
imbroglio, Emperor Wilhelm COM
municated with Russia offering his
services in an effort to bring about
an amicable adjustment of that dis
pute It is indicated that the German
war lord" did not move until he was
overwhelmingly convinced that Rus
sia was preparing to strike.
1HC Wn1It DOOh WAS TedQ 10 II6
assembled members of the Reichstag.
DupIicity Is Charged
The correspondence detailed the
events made public in the white
book" showed that up to the last Ger
many had England's participation in
attempts to bring ST. Petersburg and
Vienna in accord. The direct charge
mo 10 H. set<
of war "sneakingly and by duplicity"
prevented the elimination of these
efforts. A personal message from
Kaiser Wilhelm to Czar Nicholas
called attention of the Russian en-
peror to Austria's repeated assur-
ance that she would not seek Servian
territory and merely sought punish
ment of those responsible for the
. murder OF Archduke Franz Ferdinand
nRnd his wife.
ut also stated that no attempts had
been made to organize Germany 8
lighting units. Other communications
showed that Car Nicholas besought
Germany's aid to keep peace between
Seryia and Austria and that Germany
accepted several suggestions looking
to this end. In the midst of these
mobilizing troops, first against Aus
tria and then against Germany. The
Kaiser pointed out in a message trans
mitted through diplomatic channels
that this secret move menaced the
peace of the two countries. There
was an evasive reply, and that same
day Germany was completely dis
illusioned by receipt of word of the
orders for fullest mobilization in
Russia.
OF more than passing interest was
one personal telegram sent by the
Kaiser to the Car.
- Promise to Grandfather.
"I direct your attention." 1t read,
ito my promise to my dying grand
father always to foster the friend
ship of Germany for Russia and
urge you to recollect how I kept that
promise during the Asiatic war"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
WAR BULLETINS

BRUSsELs-The Belgian newspaper
Chronique, announces that the Belgian
authorities have seized the wireless In
stalIation set mp by the German school
in the Belgian capital.
PARIS-General Joseph Jofre, COM
mander-in-c of the French army. left
Paris today for the frontier.
PARIS-The Chamber of Deputies was
scheduled to meet today to take formal
action toward resisting the invasion by
Germany. 1t was generally believed the
government might make formal dec
laration of war unnecessary, but proceed
Immediately with authorization of plans
for the national defense.
BRUSSEBS-The widest excitement
was caused here early today, when three
German dirigibles were seen maneuvering
high above the city. 1t Is assumed the
war craft came from Cologne. After re-
connoitring about for an hour more
the aircraft disappeared eastward In the
direction of the German border.
PARIS--In order to have more time for
his duties premier, Rene Fiviani to-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Tomorrow Is
Easy Payment
Day

If you want to buy a
home on easy terms,
read the "Real Estate
ads in tomorrow's Star.
If you want to sell a
home, use the Real Es-
tate for Sale ads in
Wednesdays paper.
The Star is the only
newsy eper in New Jer-
seyG is specializing
on ads offering Real
Estate for Sale on easy
terms.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
ITALIAN ARMY
ON WAR FOOTING
Germany Makes Effort to In
duce Nation to Enter
Conflict.
BY the United Press.

ROME. Aug. 4.--The italian army
Is modified. Details are suppressed
by the censor, but it is certain both
the army and navy are now on a
complete war footing. Germany con-
tinues her efforts to get the govern
ment to reconsider its declaration of
neutrality. but SO far these appeals
have been ignored.
1t is admitted that for the govern
ment to go to war now to help Ger
many and Austria with the country
afiame with most bitter anti-Aus-
trian feeling would mean an immedi-
ate revolution in which the loyalty
of the army would be submitted to
an almost impossible test.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
HOLLAND MAY
OPEN DYKES AND
FLOOD COUNTRY

BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.-According to
the burgomeister of Antwerp, Ger
man forces have crossed into the pro-
vince of Limburg, the southeast pro-
vince of the Netherlands. He has re-
ceived notification that martial law
has been declared in Holland and that
the government will open the dykes
and flood the country should Germany
persist in an invasion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
PRESIDENT VIII SON ISSUES
NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION

amity with the contending powers
and with the persons inhabiting their
several dominions;
"And whereas there are citizens Of
the United States residing within the
territories or dominions of each of
the said belligerents and carrying on
commerce. trade, or other business or
pursuits therein;
And whereas, there are subjects OF
each of the said belligerents residing
within the territory or jurisdiction of
the United States and carrying on
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. A. The
proclamation of neutrality of the
United States in the European war
issued today by President Wilson is
as follows;
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, a state of war unhappily
exists between Austria Hungary and
Servia and between Germany and
Russia and between Germany and
France; and whereas. the United
States is on terms of friendship and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04

day announced his withdrawal as for
eign minister. Former Premier Dou-
merge was rendered and accepted the
post of minister of foreign affairs.
L0NDON-Dowager Empress Maria
Feodorowna. of Russia, Is reported to
have reached Copenhagen, whence she
will try to get to st. Petersburg by way
of Sweden and Finland. She was on her
way to the Russian capital from a visit
to England when she was stopped In
Berlin and turned back by the German
authorities.
PARIS-The German army OF invasion
which crossed the frontier from Metz at
Mars ct Tour. scene of the battle of
Nionville during the Franco Prussian
war, was attacked by, French troops to-
day. Fighting is reported In progress be-
tween skirmishing parties and a general
engagement is looked for.
WASHINGTON-A proclamation of
neutrality by the United States may be
issued sometime today according to
Counselor lansing. of the state Depart
ment.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
Kermit's Bride
I'll with Typhoid

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.--Mrs. Kermit
Roosevelt. the bride Of the second son
of the ex-president. is i'll in a New
York Hospital of typhoid fever. The
attack is said to be a mild one. Mrs.
Kermit Roosevelt is the daughter of
Joseph E. Willard, Ambassador TO
Spain. Her wedding occurred in Mad
rid on June 10 last.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
German Army
Is at Verviers

LONDON. Aug. AIN an official
statement from the French embassy
it is announced that a German army
proceeding from Cologne has invaded
Belgium at Verviers.
The Germans are declared to have
seized the railroad and%o be advanc-
ing in force preceded by armored
trains fanked by motorcycle corpA
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
GERMANS SEIZE
GOLD FOR RUSSIA

BERLIN. Aug. 4-German military
officers at Stuttgart reported to the
war Office today their seizure of $780,
600, 900 in gold, consigned to Russia.
The gold was part of a shipment for
warded to Russian banks for use Of
the cars government.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-04
German Liner Escapes Capture by
French Warships by Rushing
Back to American Port.
SLIPPED INTO BAR HARBOR
AT EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING
Was Within 500 Miles of Europe When
Orders Were Given to Return
to This Country.

Great Britain sent virtual ultimatum to Germany
demanding reply by midnight tonight the subject Of
Belgian neutrality
The North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin
Cecie returned to American waters at Bar Harbor Me-
aayng anxiety to the fate Of the large amount of gold
on board.
King George proclaimed today the mobilization Of
the British army, and the reading Of the proclamation
was cheered by huge crowds in London
Germany is reported to have declared war on Bel
gum and threatened to annex the Belgian Congo Ger
mans today invaded Belgian territory.
A Russian warship went aground on the Aland
Islands after naval battle between Russian and German
fleets.
viscount Morley understood to have resigned from
the British Cabinet.
A German "WTite Book" throws responsibility for
war on Russia and France.
German troops have penetrated French territory
near sLa-Tour of bloody battle in 1870 Gen
eral Jore, French commanderinchief at once left for
the 'front.'
The United States embassy Paris is to look after
German interests in France and after French interests in
Austria.
Austrian troops reported to have been defeated
with heavy loss by the Serbs
German army ayiators dropped bombs last night on
the French fortress of Lunevie causing little damage
Japan officially declares she may join the war if Eng
land be involved in the Far East
A German cruiser bombarded French naval station
in Algeria and then retired
LONDON, Aug. 4-Premier Asquith, in the House
of Commons, confirmed the sending to Germany of
request that she should give the assurance of the
neutrality of Belgium France had done and that her
reply should be sent to England before midnight.
MIR. Asquith said that telegram had been sent early
this morning to Sir Edward Goschen British ambas sador
in Berlin, to the following effect:
"The King of the Belgians has appealed to His
Britannia Maestys government for diplomatic intervcn-
ton on behalf of Belgium The British government IS
also informed that the German government has delivered
to the Belgian government note proposing friendly
neutrality pending free passage of German troops
through Belgium and promising to maintain the iude-
pendence and integrity of the kingdom and its posSs
sions the conclusion of peace threatening u
refusal to treat Belgium enemy
Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary.
ouested an answer within twelve hours
Premier Asquith then read telegram from the Ger
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-10-17

Samuel l.. Newhouse, of Salt
Lake City, long identified with
the big mining interests of Colo
rado and Utah, is in Denver to
buy machinery to be used IN the
re-oPeniug on large scale of the
Prussian group of seven cen mi n
ing claims in Boulder county. AL
though the Prusslan mines have
a record of production of about
81 100000, they have never been
fully developed. old mining meth
DDS only being used. For some
years Mr.. Newhouse has not been
operating the mines himself but
has leased them to men, who, for
lack of capital were not able to de-
velop them fully. Mr.. Newhouse
will install, at a cost of about
$50, 900, machinery aud engines
sufficient to drive from ten to
fifteen air drills aud will work
the mines to their full capacity.
He goes to Boulder to-morr ow to
inspect his property.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-10-17
c. F. Devlan


Mr.. Vim. Lewis of Golden but
formerly of this city ha. been
spending several days here and
having "a pleasant time visiting
with his old friends. He is max
ing arrangements to begin opera
tions near the intersection OF the
Indedendence and Boom lod es
within the next two or three weeks
These are located mar Turkey
Creek in Banner and Iowa district
just above the Rockford property.
Mrs. VIM. Lewis of Golden and
Mrs. NJ, Grouse Block of Syracuse
N. Y, are co-operated in the pro-
ject, with Mr.. Lewis in charge.
1t is his intention to drive a cross
cut to open up the Boom lode,
thence drifting on this lode under
the gulch where he expects to
encounter Junction of these
Lode. He intends to install hoist
and then to sink to greater
depth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-10-17
Frank Seroy for Sheriff.

Mr.. Frank Seroy is the Republican
nominee for sheriff of Clear Creek.
He was born in Eldredville, Illinois,
in 1866 and is in the very prime of
lie. its activity and usefulness and
he carries out this excellent condi-
ton. At an early age he began
serving an apprenticeship in black
smithing, which trade he has follow
ed entirely ever since. In 1898 he
left Illinois and came to Omaha.
Nebraska, and for the next seven
years he followed his trade in that
city. Before coming there, law
mad been passed in Illinois requir-
ing a license to follow his trade
and he was made vice-president of
the horse shoers department of the
trade for the state. After working
seven years in Omaha, he came to
Idaho Springs and has remained here
ever since. He has proven himself
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-10-17
Benjamin A. HoIIey

Is the Republican Candidate for
County Clerk and Recorder. MI
Holley has been resident of Colo
rado for % years. When the Span
ish war broke out he at once showed
his patriotism for his country by en-
listing III ("'rlay T. of the Fir );
Colorado Regiment and was made
sergeant of the company. He was
WIKI his company in the Philippine
lslanr and served two years as
member thereof, loyalty upholding
the honor of his country He came
to Idaho Springs from Boulder about
four years ago and at that time be
came associated with the lamented
John Trathen in the undertaking busi
NJ SIS. Since the death of the latter
he las given his time for the most
part to undertaking at the same time
serving as city clerk of Idaho
Springs. He is a member of the
Eiks, the Masonic Order, the Eagles,
Nacabees and Woodmen OF the
World. Mr.. Holley is one of our
most enterprising and boosting citi-
zens. He is a man who does things
'ns'ead Of being satisfied with prom
'ses to do things. He has served in
oti'r.al positions and has measured
Ip to their highest standard of the
Gu'ies required of him. He is d
gentleman with whom it is always a
Pleasure to meet for he is always the
same happy. genial person. He is a
man of the very best social standing
and his character is, of the very
highest and cannot be called In ques-
ton. In selecting him to the po-
81 ion OF County Clerk and Recorder
there will be no mistake made for
b" is thoroughly competent and will
p'iform the duties thereof pleasant
ly. carefully, efficiently and will rem
der most loyal account of his of
fic.al stewardship. AS Clerk of the
city of Idaho Springs his books and
| records have been worthy Of the
greatest praise for neatness ard ac
odracy and this will be his record as
county clerk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-10-17
80 "a - r. :
George W. Ford, Commissioner for
the First District,

George w. Ford, Republican can.
didate for County Commissioner, is
a native of Devonshirc, England "A
years of age, and has lived at Ida
ho Springs 20 years, and for many
years has been engaged in the groc-
cry business. He is rated as a sue.
cessful buiness man of the County,
and in addition to this Mr.. Ford has
in mining having been interested in
some of the largest leases il the com
munity.
George Ford has never in h life been
an office seeker, has never held IA pub
lie office and yet he IuI = appreciates
the responsibilities of cijlzens.lip; own
lng large business concern in the
County, being a heavy taxpayer, hav-
ing al his int, rests in Clear Creek
County, he knows tnat the business
mdn should give portion of his time
to public affairs and this is the kind of
q man that should be elected to the
office County Commissioner. He is
not pDiitlcIan. he has no political pets
10 favor with public jobs; he owes no
political debts; and on the other hand,
he has no political or personal enemies
to punish, and is in position to serve
the public honestly and without fear or
favor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-10-17
Henry /. Robert. for Treasurer.

The Republican party in making
Henry l.. Roberts it's candidate for
treasurer placed it's trust in man
Of the highest order of integrity,
competency and courtesy. His SUE
cess as business man cannot be
called in question for he has been
engaged in business over a third of
century in this county and is most
favorably known throughout it's
length and breadth. He was born
in Dodgeville, Wisconsin in 1852 and
at the age Of l8 he came west and for
several months engaged in placer min
ing ear Laramie, Wyoming. He then
engaged in the plasterers business with
his father in laramie and in 1877 came
to Idaho Springs at that timelthe term.-
Z Of the railroad. He went toiGeoree-
oown in stage and reached there
While the Fourth of July celebration
was going on. His brother l.. l..
Roberts was in the grocery business
in Silver Plume and Harry and his
brother Philip bought out the bus
ness and operated under the name of
Roberts Bros. In August 1888 they
started branch store at Idaho
Springs and L. L. Roberts re-entered
the company and took charge of this
store while Mr.. Roberts continued
at Silver Plume. In 1898 they start
ed store in Cripple Creek which
was managed by Philip Roberts, Lew
retiring on account of ill-health and
the firm of Roberts Bros Mercantile
company was Incorporated. Mr.. Rob-
erts now looks after the stores at
Silver Plume and Idaho Springs.
While residing in Silver Plume he
was member of the city council for
two terms and also mayor, and dur
ing his term as councilman the water
system was installed there. He
moved to Idaho Springs in 1898 and
has resided here since. In 1900 he
was elected State Senator and his |
popularity was such that he was the |
only one on his ticket who was
elected He has also served as may
or OF the city and has been treasur-
er of the board of education for sew
eral years. In business and official |
circles Mr. Roberts has made good |
and his past record is a guarant ee |
of his future success. He is a gen
tlenan with whom it is always a !
pleasure to meet and as county treas
urer the patrons of the office will |
always find him courteous, accom-
and genial.