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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29
GENERAL Won LUCKNOW

broad strategic plan of the allies and
only certain moral importance will
attach to its fall. To the south the
stretch of country is ideal for the
deployment OF large forces. 1t pre-
sents but few natural obstacles and
there are no fortified towns or posi-
lions. Once Liege is passed. it is
in fact the route which long since
had been decided upon by the Ger
man general STAFF as being the only
practical one for the invasion of the
northern frontier of France.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29
CASTLES TO BE BLOWN UP
Great Buildings In Belgium Mined for
Destruction on Approach
Of Enemy.

Namur, Belgium.--On arriving In
Namur, I found huge crowd Of Ger
man prisoners. says Maurice Gerbe-
cult in the Chicago News. They were
we'll equipped, but seemed demora.
lized, and would talk but little. They
complained OF having had insufii-
Client food, and their appearance sug-
gested that the complaint was justi-
fed. The German quartermaster de-
partment, apparently, has been over
taxed. Military men here say that
Teutonic marksmanship has been In
accurate. the artillery being slow In
rectifying it's aim. The German cav
airy. however. is first class, and ubi-
quitous, burning farms and haystacks.
ransacking post offices, and overrun-
ming the spaces between the forts.
In Namur all the big trees have
been cut down or blown to pieces by
dynamite. to prevent their use In d.
recting the enemy's artillery IRE. The
most beautiful castles and villas In
the valley OF the Mouse have been un-
dermined, ready to be blown up when
the enemy appeared.
I have seen Belgian soldiers sleep
ing on velvet and silk curtains In the
villas The owners do not care, but
feed their guests well, and treat then
as II they were their own children.
Innumerable trenches protected by
barbed wire have been excavated By
the Belgian soldiers, assisted by work
men from the idle factories. the en-
gineers and foremen especially rem
dering splendid service. The Belgian
officers are actuated by a high Tight
ing spirit, which IL fully shared by
their men.
The soldiers declare that waiting In
the trenches for the next battle makes
them nervous. The Officers have trou-
BILE in restraining them from taking
the offensive, although they respect
the resolute qualities Of the invaders.
The captured German horses arc
emaciated and weak.
II 10 estimated that the number Of
French troops IN the Belgian province
Of Luxembourg IL 40 900. They are rs-
ceived with many Denominations VI
Joy. In marching thsy slng and adorn
thar guns with nowsrs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29
BID BROTHERS 70 WAR;
GIRL AND M0TpEA SAD

To Lotta Krsll. fourteen years old.
he war in Europe = The most terrible
thing that has ever happened IN her
win her .fouf BIC brothsrs. Pster,
rn6vis. Joooph and Iouis, 40 her
mother. 1Grs. Augusta Krell, : Widow
III 81, under The ;tresa II Jocfson
carl. chicago. rhty were hevine
;seiss ~ pIsp's t4pess9sF' 1o's'A snd
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29

London, Aug. 1e.--With tho cd
mission from the war ofloe tnat Eng
lands enemy b on TIE nrine line.
interest In the impending battle b.
came intense. The British forces
number In excess Of one hundred
thousand men, Their Whereabouts
y carefully guarded ssorst.'y1n ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29
GERMAN Army SIEzES BRUSSELS
Relgians Fall Back Upon Antwerp Forts Without
Engaging Invaders---Paris Claims
Alsace Victory

cial communication given out ON
Thursday has occupied Gumbinnen.
twenty miles from the Russian from
tier Of East Prussia, capturing at the
same time twelve German guns and
large number of prisoners.
The war office issued an official
statement announcing that it had con-
firmed the earlier report that the Rus
sian army has now taken the offensive
along the entire Prussian-Austrian
frontier.
Crowds See Kaiser Leave.
Berlin, Aug. 19.-The German en-
peror. before his departure from the
imperial capital on Sunday. received
Adolf Wermuth, lord mayor of Ber-
lin, to whom he handed decree
saying that the emperor in leaving
the capital wished warmly to thank
the population of Berlin for all its
demonstrations and proofs OF love
and devotion which he had received
during these sorrowful days.
At the station the emperor was
greeted with much warmth and en-
thusiasm. which brought smile Of
Joy to his bronzed face, which hither-
to had borne a serious look. The
police found difficulty In holding
back the enthusiastic crowd from the
imperial carriage.
Paris Ready for Siege.
Paris, Aug. 21.-Paris continues to
make preparations for all eventuali-
ties. 1t is the base for the third line
of defense, and the third army of res
ervists is being modified round the
city. Great supplies of provisions and
materials are being centralized in
Paris. The racecourses of Long
champs and Auteil provide accommo-
dations for thousands Of cattle. Parts
of the Boise de Boulogne and the park
of st. Cloud have been inclosed for
this purpose, the latter space contain
ing 10000 oxen. Preparations are be-
ing made to convert city parks for the
same purpose, and in few days they
will be sheep pens.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29

nouncing that the asxpedition had
landed on the continent the war ONCE
emphasized that not aYsingle man
had been lost and that the expedition
was fully equipped In every way.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29
Princes Death Confirmed.

London, Aug. Telegraphing
from Copenhagen, the corr ess pond
emit Of the Daily Mail says that the
third list of German casualties. ag-
gregating 1000 men killed or wound
ed. mainly infantrymen. has been
published in Berlin. The CORRESPOND
emit adds that the Cologne Gazette
CONFIRMS the report that Prince Fred
erick William OF Lippe was killed q
Liege.
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already in bulgaria en- route to the
Greek frontier d true. then Creece
win take immediate action with her
entire army and navy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29

Of the proposed law. Persons vio-
lating the Proclamation would be
punishable BY : nne Of ~. 900 and {
years imprisonment.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-29
New Peace Effort.

The death of Pope Plus will be
made tho occasion for another effort
to bring about peace. 1t is stated
that when the conclave meets In
Rome to elect new pope 1t will
send an appeal to the warning nations
for peace and will ask the United
States to aid in bringing about trail
guilty.
Russians Invade Prussia.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 20.--A body OF
Russian troops. according to an ON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
REBELS HOLDING 800
NILES OF FRONTIER
For First Time They Control
All of Border Opposite
State of Texas.

Brownsville. Tex. April 5o-For the
first time in this revolution Mexican Con
stitutionalists were IN control to-day Of
tho entire northern frontier Of Mexico di-
vided by the Rio Grande from Texas.
The territory is so miles long and in
cludes four strategic garrison towns.
The rebels completed their control OF
tie section this week when Nuevo Laredo
and Piedras Negras were occupied with
out resistance. Previously MatamoroS'
opposite Brownsville at the mouth OF the
RIO Grande, and Juarez were the impor-
tant northern points under the sway Of
Venastlano Carranza. The Federal gar
rigons OF Nuevo LAREDO and Piedras Ne
gras evacuated after United States forces
landed nc Vera Cruz.
Besides the four large towns. the rebels
also hold on the border Las Vacas. op-
posite Del Rio. San Ygnacio. below Nueva
Laredo: Guerrero and Mier Small garri-
sons hold each town except Piedras Ne
gras. where Colonel Murgias has 200
men. There IS no largo Fedora! force
north Of saltino. now that Monterey has
fallen and General Guajardo has been de-
feated AZ Allende.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
BILL TO GIVE ARMY
S100,O00,000 AT ONCE
Plan Is to Make Sum Appro-
priated for Next Fiscal Year
Available Now.

Washington, April 3o-A Joint resolu-
ton making Immediately available the
funds appropriated in the army bill for
the next fiscal year was introduced In the
House to-day by Chairman Hay Of the
Military Affairs Committee. The move
ment OF troops incident 10 the Mexican
crisis and the general uncertainty regard
iug the operations OF tho army IN the
near future led Mr.. Hay to Introduce the
resolution. which has the approval OF the
War Department.
Tho army budget carried approximately
100000 and was signed last week The
Hay resolution provides that Instead OF
this bill becoming operative on July l.
the beginning Of the next fiscal year. the
appropriation shall he put at the disposal
Of the army Immediately. Deficiency ap-
pror-lations for the next fiscal year viii
follow.
The war Department now has pending
estimates for a deficiency appropriation
OF S.50O.O00 10 meet expense for the cur
rent fiscal year. This dedciescy is
largely IN the toms OF subsistence and the
mileage allowances OF officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
.FUNSTON'S STAFF CHOSEN
Rear Admiral Fletcher to Re-
main on Shore Also.

Washington, April S0.-The War De-
partment has been advised that the
staff Of General Funston is made up as
follows: Lieutenant Ball, aid; Colonel
Alvord. adjutant general; Captain
Blasland, quartermaster corps; captain
Noble. quartermaster corps, for duty
with base: Captain Wheeler quarter
master corps. IN charge Of field battery.
Rear Admiral Fletcher. II is learned
tonight. Will remain on shore at vera
Cruz indefinitely despite the taking
over Of the command Of the land forces
there by General Funston to-day.
This Arrangement is in accordance
with the wishes OF President Wilson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
LEAVING WEST COAST, TOO
Admiral Howard Reports Ships
Crowded with Refugees.

Washington. April 3O.-Reporting on
General conditions on the west coast OF
Mexico. Admiral Howard to-day reported
the arrival Wednesday OF the South Da-
kota az Acapulco, the Raleigh at Man
zanillo and the Annapolis at Mazatlan
The American steamers Columbian and
Nebraskan left SalIna Cruz on the 2ith.
"Au available steamers on this coast
are crowded with refugees" the dispatch
continued. "Only three or four small
steamers are able to make trips 70 San
Diego. l have asked the Pacific Mail to
have all their steamers stop at Mazatlan
in passing The steamer Benito Juarez
sailed for San Diego full OF passengers.
"Madre Islands. about 100 miles south
OF Mazatlan. have been evacuated. Pris-
oners and wireless have been sent to
Manzanilo."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
LIVELY FIGHT AT TAMPlCO
Heavy Losses by Federals at
Rebels Hands Reported.

Washington. April @.-Rear Admiral
Afavo. reporting at o'clock this after
noon. saws he was informed Of sharp
engagement Yesterday between the Con-
st,-utionaIlsts and Federalists at Tampico
I'm which the Federals were reporter a.
having lost heavily
Rear Admiral Mayo reports the burn
i-, of an oil barge and the pier OF the
yvaters-Pierce Company. which was SUN
n, fire AT the time OF his dispatch. Ihere
was also fire burning apparently ~ inc
yiclnity Of Booster pumping station near
Taihus. -,..., 90
Additional refugees were received 10
5,,, on the Des Molnes. and "a refugees
lor. Tampico to-day on the F!usser ana
the Preston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
Funston and Fifth Brigade
\ on Guard in City and
! Its EnVirOnS.
PLACE FALLS BACK
| INTO SLEEPY LIFE
Provost Marshal Gives Black
mailer Five Years at
Hard Labor.

vera Cruz, April 90.-The task Of
Guarding the city Of Vera cruz and its
enyirons was taken over from the navy
Holiday by Brigadier General Frederick
Funston and the Fifth Infantry Bri-
yade Of the United States army. While
Martial law still continues IN force, the
J1unlcipal government is conducted by
robert J. Kerr. the American Civil
overnor, who has enlisted the aid Of
exican officials 10 act under his SUI
'intendence and in accordance with
oxican laws.
After a morning enlivened by the
rching 70 and fro u large bodies of
lerican soldiers. sailors and marines,
city resumed its normal and some
nat sleepy life. made more gay in the
ening by outdoor dinner parties at
ie numerous cafes and restaurants,
accompanied by music and sometimes
~ dancing.
! The American troops began their
Decentralization from the transports at
IN early hour In the morning. Once on
lhore they were lined up along the
Jocks and in the railroad yards. and
before noon all had marched to the
losts assigned TO them in various parts
the city and its outlying suburbs.
| Natives Marvel at Soldiers.
rs the various detachments swung
TO the streets. with bands playing
partial airs leading them and their
lags flying in the breeze. the natives
the city appeared on their balconies
came out on the sidewalks and gazed
fi'n undisgulsed wonder at the solid
fhks OF brown clothed men. The peo-
le seemed to marvel at the precision
The American soldiers movements
"a al the sturdy appearance OF the
len IN the ranks.
Many American civilians who had
feo taking their breakfast outdoors
'hsir tables and watched with pride
= hssing OF the newly arrived
l0ops, NJ the same time shouting vol
n" Hurrahs" and waving hats and
Efckershicfs. Shortly after the last
The troops had passed through the
aual streets OF the city. General
ns'on. with several aids. drove by In
srHage and was greeted with an
en-1t Of ringing applause.
wen the men had taken UP their
%uons and the reports had been re-
ed by General Funston. official calls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
MOVES TO SAVE OIL WELLS
Daniels Wires Badger to Co
operate with British Ships.

Washington. April 3o-secretary Daniels
took steps to-day to bring about neutral
ization Of the oil wells at Tampico lie
instructed Read Admiral Badger 10 CO.
oparate with Rear Admiral Cradock. the
british commander, IN bringing about
Capitalization Secretary Danieis's telc-
gram Instructed Rear Admiral Badger 70
confer with Rear Admiral Cradock, and
"a use his good Offices 81 any way he
might see III 10 promote naturalization.
because OF the incessant lighting be-
tween the Federals and the CONSTITUTIONAL
ists al Tampicc. the owners OF the oil
wells are anxious. and have asked the
state Department TO take steps 70 bring
about such neutrality The State Depart
rnent sent the suggestion 70 the Navy
Department
Some Of the OF wells are 20 miles IN
land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
TO AID WAR PLANES
IN FLIGHTS AT SEA
AmisS Inyents Starting and
Landing Device of
Wires.

James T. Amiss, Of Baton Rouge. La.
has invented a device for enabling aero
planes 70 start from the deck Of battle
ship or from rough country. He han ar
ranged with the sloane Aeroplane Com
pany 10 make a test Of the apparatus at
Hampstead Plains next week
The device consists OF grid work OF
wires stretched between two rows OF
posts The machine Is fitted with set
OF rollers which act as wheels. The wfrcs
are about 200 feet in length, thus giving
ample space to get up momentum and
provide place for landing. II the test
proves satisfactory the new invention
should prove a valuable addition 20 avi-
alton equipment for war purposes
Amiss has been in communication with
CAPTAIN Mark Bristol, chief Of tho aero
nautical division OF tho United States
nav-. HIS Interest IN the appliance led
Amiss 70 arrange for an early test One
Of the sloane monoplanes is being fitted
with the attachments necessary for the
trial
4 COMMITTEES from the Aero Club OF
America will go to New Haven to-day to
HIlfIl4 II UAfEAllA VI AAt' -h.++Nt'N@%A-
OF Mechanical Engineers at which, Henry
Woodhouse and Howard Huntington. OF
the Aero Club. will deliver addresses.
After the meeting at New Haven mo
partv viii continue on 20 Marblehead,
Mass. 10 witness trials OF the new Bur
CESS seaplane. Several will make flights
with Mr.. Burgess The committee 3 as
follows. Everard j. Wendell, Henry
Woodhouse r. y Bronson. Howard Hunt
ineton. *. NJ Turner. Captain Thomas
Baldwin, J. 4. steinmetz. S. r. Holen6er
and stevenson MacGordon.
In addition to the committee, tho pe!ty
will include Professor and Mrs. z. Y.
Huntington. OF Harvard; Professor and
Mrs. Lionel s. Marks. OF Harvard Mrs.
Elliott $. Benedict OF New York Miss
Leila Stoughton. OF Greenwich, conn.
Percy Maciaye and Allen Chamber n. Of
Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01

were exchanged between Rear Admiral
Badger. Governor Kerr and General
Funston.
Offender Gets Six Years.
The first serious case to come before
the provost marshal Commander ID.
+. Sellers, Of the Arkansas, indicated
the efficiency Of the naval service. on
the night of April 81 a man giving
the name Of J. r. Mulcahy, who as
serted that ne was an American re-
porter, told the provost marshal that
he had information of the whereabouts
Of arms and ammunition in the hands
Of Mexicans. Mulcahy was allowed
squad Of three armed men and in
structed 10 seize the arms and am
munition.
Led by Mulcahy, the men went to
gambling house, where Mulcahy IN
Spanish demanded money instead OF
arms and represented himself as a
second captain Of police. The marines
not understanding the TRANSACTION
watched Mulcahy compel the opening
OF safes which proved to be empty
the cashier explaining that the funds
had been turned over to his employer
Pedro Nau.
The cashier was thereupon forced TO
conduct the party to the residence or
Maui from whom money was demand
ed. Nau handed over 5000 pesos
which Mulcahy carried TO his hotel
and dismissed the marines.
On the following day Nau complained
TO the provost marshal. Detectives
traced Mulcahy. who was arrested and
placed in Jail. The money was recov-
cred and returned 70 Nau and Mulcahy
was sentenced to five years hard Ia
Dor. This was the last act performed
under the administration OF Com
mander Sellers as provost marshal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
USES WIRELESS FROM TRoiN
Battleship Utah's Operator
Talks with Vessels.

vera cruz April @o.-tnsIsN NIHu'I1''
,,,.-eiess officer Of the battleship Utah,
,.ho has, been connected with the signal
service ashore since the LANDING Oh 'le
Americans. has demonstrated the ieasi-
tultv OF operating wireless from tram
with apparatus aboard he went on one
~ the trains being operated to the point
where the track is torn up and inter-
changed messages with the ships ana
re scouting WORK OF avi.tors over
ord above Vera Cruz continues put W
80 i'm charge are not permitted 10 CARR
,be,r Investigations far into the interior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01

It became known here to-day that
Carranza had fully decided upon the
+ appointment OF Maclovio Herrera 20
succeed Villa in command OF the rebel
/ forces when villa learned OF the plan
and went TO chihuahua to put a stop
TO It.
General villa has given out letter,
in which he says:
ut is absolutely false, az statements
in the newspapers have maintained,
that there exists bad feeling between
the supreme chief of the Constitu-
tionalists and myself. Between us there
exists the greatest cordially and good
feeling, and I, for my part, will always
tender the chief the respect and sub
ordination which l have always shown
in all my acts"
SaItillo To Be Attacked.
villa is concentrating his army In the
Torreon district for an attack on Sal
tlllo, where the main Huerta force IN
Northern Mexico has been gathered TO
make a stand against the rebel ad-
vance to the south. villa took with
him to Torreon his personal command.
the Brigade Villa. and IT is claimed the
rebel army which villa Is taking
against saltillo numbers more than
twenty thousand. and that he has am
munition and supplies sufficient for at
least two good battles.
After that he will be compelled to
await the lifting OF the embargo on
ammunition by the United States ana
this. rebels think, will follow when
washington is convinced that Villa Is
in earnest In his claim Of friendliness
for the Americans. As an earnest OF
that claim villa intends to push at once
his campaign against the Huerta forces
10 the south, and TO leave Vera Cruz
and the border situation 10 be looked
after by the United States.
General Carranza has released from
the Chihuahua penitentiary Major ho-
dolpho Fierro, Of Villas staff, who had
been arrested for the murder OF VIII
tam BENTON. a British subject. FierTo
was held responsible for the Benton
murder by the committee which car
rama appointed 10 investigate the Kill
ing the action Of the committee eX-
onerating Villa Of the charge OF exc
cutting Benton in Juarez. Fierro' the
COMMITTEES found, killed Benton at
Sanalayuca while taking him as
prisoner 10 Chihuahua. When the
crisis between the United States and
Mexico resulted in the Selling Of Vera
Cruz Fierro was released as rebuAe
IN the Americans, and il IS said that
he has been in FL Paso since his re-
lease.
chihuahua April 30.--An answer 10 the
statement yesterday Regarding the re-
quest OF the Latln-American medlaIoi'
for an armistice that the next move %
he considered BY the representatives OF
praz,l Argentina and Chill would Involve
,be Constitutionalists in Mexico was
made public here to-day.
Representatives OF the rebels declared
that the preparations now being made by
General Francisco villa 10 take the helu
against the Federal garrison at saIullo
were the best answer 10 any possible re-
,,uest by the Latin-American countries
o., cessation OF hostlities between the
Federais and rebels.
The Federal garrison at saltillo orig
,,ally consisted OF ZOO men, but the iusi-
- -, ,b. remnants OF Velasco's Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01

Monterey have increased that force to
ten thousand. The present Federal line
OF defence runs through Zacatecas, San
uno and Tampico Zacatecas already is
Invested by General Natcra, who is said
TO have the Federal garrison effectively
bottled. Rebel officers are confident that
TanDico soon will fall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
Rebel Chief Makes State.
ment as He Resumes
HOstilitieS.
ATTACK ON SALTILLO
ABOUT TO BE MADE
Carranza Preparing Second
Note to Washington to Set
Himself Right.
ny Te'esraph to The Tribune. J

FL Paso, Tex, April 3O.-"There can
be no truce between Constituencies
and Federals so long as the usurper
Victoriano Huerta remains In Mex
ico."
This is the message sent to-day by
Pancho villa to rebel friends in Juarez,
and while It is not intended as an off,
cial statement by the rebel commander,
1t expresses. his friends say, exactly
what his position is in regard TO an
armistice.
. General Carranza IL preparing an
other note to the Washington govern
ment. 1t may be ready tonight; 1t
may not be ready for several days but
when II reaches Washington, Carranza
agents here say it will show that the
first note by Carranza, which was re-
garded as a belligerent one. was the
result Of a bungle on the part OF the
American State Department.
Had Washington advised Carranza
and Villa of the intention to seize Vera
Cruz and the purpose for Selling
there would have been no unIriendly
note from Carranza, rebels say. 1t was
because Vera Cruz first was taken ana
then the rebel chief approached for
statement as to his attitude that the
unfriendly note was written. Carranza
was anticipating no such move, and
he WAS dumfounded when the news
reached him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-01
FIGHTING STILL GOES ON
Rebels and Federals Conflict at
Mazatlan and Acapulco.

Washington, April SO-Federalists and
Constitutionalists are fighting AT Mazat-
Ian and Acapulco, according TO dis
patch received here from Admiral How
ard. commander Of the Pacific fleet. Ad-
miral Howard reported further that the
news Of mediation through A, b. {, Is
favorably received by the better class or
citizens NJ Mazatlan. Message was sent
through the lines to the Constitutional
fQfS