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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
REV.STOKES Will CONDUCT
A MEETING AT SMITHVILLE

Having concluded a successful and
interesting meeting the past week at
Friendship Presbyterian church, Rev.
]. W. Stokes, pastor of the Americus
Presbyterian church, goes tomorrow TO
Smithville to conduct a meeting this
week. Mr.. Stokes will be assisted by
Rev. c. B. Curry, of Fort Valley. At
the conclusion of this weeks series of
meetings Mr.. Stokes will join his fam
lily at Lithonia, near Atlanta, and spend
his vacation there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
AMERICUS BANKERS and WAREHOUSEMEN
ARE in CONFERENCE upon SITUATION
Relative the Marketing of the Cotton Fully DscussedNO
Expressed Situation
Satisfactorily Handled

The cotton situation was discussed
by a joint meeting of the warehouse
men and bankers of Americus at the
Chamber of Commerce Saturday morn
ing, and the general feeling was far
from pessimistic.
The bankers are confident that there
will be no difficulty in securing money
to handle the crop without any serious
loss. The plan has not been definitely
worked out, but Mr.. l.. G. Council,
president of the Georgia Bankers as
socia.lon, is taking advantage Of that
in1ucnvc END is in correspondent : win
the leading members of that associa-
ton, and with the warehousemen in
the principal cotton centers to get the
| eneft of their experience in formu-
lating some feasible plan for conser-
vative adavnces on cotton in store.
Whatever is the final outcome of the
European war, even if a general en-
gagement Of all of the leading nations
there can be averted, it will take sew
eral months for normal trade condi-
tions to re-adjust themselves; there
fore, the situation demands the full
est cooperation Of everybody at in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
PROTUGUEsE TO FIGHT THE DUTCHMAN.

LONDON, -(SpecialA dispatch to the
egrah a special meeting parliament
the would
ally according to the terms of
The declaration
England Mchade announcing the attitude the
ment, said:
According duties which way
realize" Portuguese ships prepare
cruise foreign shipping ports
notified to their wireless installation.
reported ordered the mobilization
military divisions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
COL DODSON Will ASSIST
With CAMPAIGN in ATLANTA
jobs The Anderson Forces
There For Time

Hon. w. A. Dodson, former presi-
dent of the Georgia senate, has gone
to Atlanta and will be active in til.
Randolph Anderson campaign for gov
ernor. He will probably remain in At
lanta until the close of the campaign,
interviewing friends from over the
state and working in behalf of Mr.. An
derson for governor against Judge
Nat Harris and DR.. Hardman, the op-
posing candidates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
MEETING OF FIELDER CLUB
CALLED FOR MONDAY NIGHT

The Thomas S. Fielder Campaign
club, organized in the interest of Mr..
T. S. Fielder in his campaign for the
United States senate, will have al
important business meeting Monday
night at o'clock at headquarters on
Lamar street. All members and
friends of Mr.. Fielder are requested to
attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
DANISH CHILDREN BUTCHERED BY GERMANS.

(SpecialCOun Albert De Num- one the
the French Chamber Deputies writes over MS
signature o a newspaper here today as follows:
by friend that twelve Danish children who
were ON German going frontier by the i'm
prudence their youth and the ferVo of their hearts, shouted
Vve They Immediately out of the train and
four of them shot"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
RUssIns HORDEs ARE MARCHING.

LONDON s(SpecialFfe hundred thousand Russian
soldiers supported the frontier invaded Germany
today according dispatch
Petersburg correspondent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09

LONDON, Eng, SIS pecaD Indications that both Brit
BenS
given dispatches German office declares
the Germans have been checked
attempt small force adavnce in the
of difficulties
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
10000 GERMANS ADVANCING on ST. PETERSBURG.

COPENHAGEN eciaI)- reported tonight
that army 10000 landed
today and marching HegfOrs. may
Petersburg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
BELGIANs CAPTURE GERMAN PRINCE.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. s-(Speca)Le Peuple Prince
George Wam and who in command
cavalry Leg the prisoners captured by
the BeganS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09

Germany (SpecaGerman newspapers complain
make Germany
as dsturb Europes peace They maintain Russia that pushed
Germany TO
German citizens France who
able to leave limit being to Western
harvest there They add German
women in Russia are being expelled into Rus
Clerical in the Imperial Ger
that
Germany both speny equipped while the
German their He
declares Germany absolutely her defensive forces
FRENCH ENTHUSIASM IN ALSACELORRAINE
PARIS s-pecal-An official the French inva
crossed into AIsace
anddel q to the German forces
inhabitants the French took
the Mace after rreang the
tfortress o. Meudha
AIsatn of the French
the frontier posts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09

FRENCH TROOPS ARE NOW FIGHTING LIEGE
LONDON Eng- Aug. s(Speca)-Brench cavalry is said to have
troops
ported moving forward the advance which
reports sources
$4,000 killed. wounded and prisoners.
French and German troops said to have into contact Luxem
corps supposed
ed recently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
General view Of the city ndsrad which attacked and partly destroyed the
WILL STAND BY ENGLISH ALLIES.

LISBON, Portugal London S(Special1 dec
support Britain European
Germany
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09

PARIS France s-Speciat officially announced this
thousand English troops already have landed at
proceeding toward Namur the
west of ege on the main railroad assist the
BeIgians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-08-09
LEGIONS OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND
ARE MARCHING NOW UPON BELGIUM
PORTUGAL WILL
HELP ENGLAND

PLUCKY LITTLE MONARCHY DECLARES WAR AGAINST GERMANY
AND WILL SEND HER ARMY FLEET TO FIGHT GERMANY
WAR OFFICIALLY DECLARED SATURDAY
Troops Considered 1mpOrtant-Sd No
Definite News of Naval Battle Sea-Frnch Cavalry
BelgansRusia Also Rushing to the Rescue of
Her
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
Diplomatic Relations Between EN-
pires of Germany and Russia
Are Reported Broken.
FRANCE SEES LITTLE HOPE
German Ambassador Sees French
Premier and Will Leave Paris
This Evening,
HERRICK WILL TAKE CHARGE
United States Probably Will Look
After Interests of Germany in
All European Capitals.
ENROLLING RESERVES IN RUSSIA
Hundred Enlistment Places Opened
in St. Petersburg.
WAR IS QUESTION OF HOURS
Conditions Under which DiplO-
matte Conversations Continue
Make It Impossible to EK-
pect Successful Issue.
BULLETIN.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-The German am
bassador to France had packed and
was ready to leave at 1 o'clock this
afternoon, when a dispatch reached
him from Berlin making some sort
of suggestion, which the French gov
ernment took into consideration and
about which it exchanged views with
London and st. Petersburg.
1t was stated after the receipt OF
the German communication that
there was only the most slender hope
that 1t would have any result.
Arrangements were made last
night by Myron T. Herrick, the
American ambassador, acting under
instructions from Washington, to
take over the affairs of the German
anbsssy, while Alexander H. Thack-
ara, the American consul general, IL
to look after the affairs of the Ger
man consulate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
Late NelUs of
Crisis in Europe

With nightfall in Europe came
a sudden cessation of telegraphic
communications direct from the
European countries concerned In
the quarrel, which appears to
have reached the verge OF gen
eral war.
In London a strict censorship
over news dispatches telling Of
military movements OF all kinds
have been instituted.
An official decree orders a gen.
eral mobilization of the French
army, beginning tomorrow.
No definite Information as to
whether German mobilization has
started has been permitted to
come through and telegraph COM
municatlon has been cut between
Germany and France and between
the continent and England to pre-
vent leakage of this information.
The whereabouts OF the British
and German fleets are likewise a
mystery TO all except the govern
ment concerned.
Ultimatums were sent today by
Germany to France and Russia.
Russia was ordered by Emperor
William TO stop mobilization
within twelve hours, expiring at
noon, while France was given
eighteen hours to declare its atti-
tude in certain contingencies.
Italy probably will remain neu-
trail, as It regards the campaign of
it's allies, Germany and Austria.
as an aggressive war, in which
case II is not called on to inter-
vene.
King George made a final ef-
fort today to maintain peace by
telegraphing to Emperor Nicholas
OF Russia.
The Bank Of England's dis
count rate went up to 10 per cent
today-the highest level It has
ever reached. Continental banks
also raised their rates.
France was reported TO have
ordered general mobilization OF
its forces, as the prospects OF
peace are thought hopeless.
Strict censorship in European
countries kept back news Of milf
tary movements.
Communication by telephone
between France and England Is
interrupted. the governments be-
ing desirous of preventing leak.
ages OF information.
Japan will not intervene unless
British interests in the far east
are endangered.
| The German ambassador was
reported to have left st. Peters
burg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
WALL STREET MARKS TIME
Stock Market Will Not Be Opened
for Several Days.
WILL WAIT UPON LoNDol
New York Does Not Want to Bear
Financial burden of the World
big Firms Bar Out
side Trading.

NEW YORK, Aug. with the stock
and commodity markets still closed the
financial district marked time today,
while word was awaited OF the decision
Of the European powers for peace or
war. To all outward appearances Wall
street was almost as busily engaged as
under normal conditions.
At the office of ]. p. Morgan & Co.
representatives of some OF the largest
financial interests in New York and
Philadelphia met today. The meeting
was behind closed doors and no informa-
ton was obtainable as to what took
place beyond the fact that the present
troubled situation was discussed with
view OF taking whatever precautionary
steps might suggest themselves. II is
Understood that no definite time for the
reopening of the exchanges was agreed
upon. meeting of the newl ly-formed
Association of Partners of Stock Ex-
change Firms was held and statement
was made urging all members not 10
engage in outside dealings in securities.
Although the time of the reopening OF
the exchange rests entirely in the hands
of the board of governors. II was every
where assumed that trading would not
be resumed for some time 1t was felt
that 1t would be unwise 10 reopen the
market until the London board. at least.
should take up business again. Otherwise
New York would again be placed in the
position of bearing the financial burden
of the world.
Further engagements OF gold was an
nounced today London took $4,000 and
Canada $3,s54OO0.
The extent which the gold export move
ment would continue was one OF the
most important questions OF the financial
district at this jpncture. Gold shipments
to Europe are now so expensive and
hazardous that it was the general opinion
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
GERMAN KAISER
DECLARES WAR
ON RUSS EMPIRE
Emperor, in Name of His Govern.
ment, Sends Formal Declaration
to 81, Petersburg.
DISPATCHED AT 7:30 0'C'oCK
Entire Staff of German Embassy
Leaves Russian Capital After
War Declared.
GERMAN ARMY IS MOBnIzING
General Movement Of Military
Forces Ordered by the Berlin
Government.
dispatched AT 7;so o'CoCK
GERMAN ARMY IS MoBnIzING
BULLETIN

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 1.--The
German gemperor, in the name of his
government, sent 10 the Russian
minister of foreign affairs at 7:8O
o'clock n declaration of war.
LONDON, Aug. AFTER con-
ference between Premier Asquith
and Chancellor OF the Exchequer
Lloyd George and leading London
fianciers. IL was decided to introduce
bill in Parliament on Monday to
deal with the financial situation"
This doubtless means that the bank
ing act will be suspended.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 1.-The French
minister today informed the Belgian
government that France will respect
Belgian neutrality in the event of
war breaking out, but II that neu-
trality is not respected by the other
powers, it must consider what action
to take.
hCANDOANB AuBs 1T Wdb du-
nounced here tonight that Germany
had declared war on Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. L.
Count Won Pourtales and the entire
staff of the German embassy left
st. Petersburg tonight after the
declaration of war had been de-
livered.
LONDON, Aug. IA dispatch re-
ceived by the Reuter- Telegraph
agency from Berlin says that a gem
eral mobilization of the German
army was ordered this evening.
BERLIN, Aug. IA semi-official
statement issued tonight says that
the threatening danger OF war neces-
sihates that military measures be
taken for the protection of the Ger
man frontier and railway llAes. Re-
| strictions therefore on the postal,
telegraph and railway services are
inevitable owing to the requirements
of the military authorities.
! w HAOIllINN lONB AuBs Il pSi .
many, Great Britain and France have
formally asked the United States TO
take charge of their embassies
throughout the thoater of hostilities
"in case of emergency" The United
States will act for the powers in
yolved and American ambassadors
and ministers abroad are being in
structed.
PARIS, Aug. Am unofficial but
credible report is current in diplo-
matte quarters that Austria-Hun-
gary has offered to withdraw it's
troops from Servia and to submit It's
grievances TO an international con-
| ference.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 1.-German
torpedo boat destroyers operating
outside the Danish sea territory
made an unsuccessful attempt today
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
VILLA NOT ASKED
TO SHARE TRIUMPH
Chieftain Not Expected to Take
Part in Entry to Capital
City.
CARoTHERs BACK FROM FRONT
IntimRtion that villa Is Not In
cIined TO submit to Authority
of CarranEa--Is strength
ening His Army.

Ell PASO, Tex. Aug. 1.-General villa
has not been invited officially or unof-
ficially by General Carranza to take
part in the entry of the constitutionalist
troops into Mexico City. This was
learned definitely today. 1t explained, in
part at least the delay of the northern
commander in moving his forces south.
1t was learned also that Villa has been
recruiting an average of 400 men daily
at Chihuhua City.
Reports from Aguas Calientes today told
of disturbed conditions below that point.
Alberto Fuentes. the constitutionalist gov
ernor. believes travel to the south un-
safe. General Pascual Orozco. with at
least 1000 federal irrcgulars. is terroriz-
ing the country below the state capital,
Attitude of villa Uncertain.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-George C.
Carothers, special representative of the
State department, who has been accom-
panying General Villa, arrived today
from Ell Paso, and had a long conference
with Secretary Bryan. Neither Mr.. Bryan
nor Mr., Carothers would discuss the mat
ter, but for Several days reports OF Viii
las disinclination to submit to Carranza
have been reaching officials here.
Another aspect OF the situation which
was not regarded as favorable was the
reported attitude of General Carranza on
the subject of amnesty. Some doubts are
expressed in official reports as to whether
Carranza would give a pledge for am
nesty in any form or way, being opposed
to the idea that Carbatals surrender
should be conditioned on anything.
ObregOn Marching on Capital.
GUADALAJARA, Mex, Aug. 1.-Gen-
eral Obregon today telephoned Provisional
President Carbajal: with my troops, 1
will begin marching on the capital to-
morrow, disarming all federal garrisons
encounter. l notify you IL resistance
is offered or attempts made to destroy
railroads by federal troops under your
orders, I will give battle and hold them
responsible"
CarranEa at snItIIIO.
SALTILLO, Mex, Aug. 1.--General
Carranza, the constitutionalist chief, ar
rived here last night. The Carbajal COM
missioners are expected to arrive tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
British Warships
Will Be Interned in
San Diego HarbOr

SAN DIEGO, Cal, August THAT the
British sloops Of war Shearwater and Al
gerine will be interned at San Diego and
their officers and men rushed overland
to New York for passage TO England, TO
be used in manning the larger warships
OF the British reserve fleet, was the re-
port currtnt here yesterday The Al
gerine is reported TO be steaming at full
speed from Mazatlan to this port. The
shearwater fully coaled and provisloned.
is lying in the stream.
Under international maritime law the
two vessels will have the breech blocks
or their guns and all ammunition and
rifles taken off II they are interned here
In case OF war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-official
advices received at the White House
today report the German ambassador
leaving st. Petersburg.
Ambassador Herrick, at Paris, re-
ported that a proposal to place Ger
man interests in France in his hands
was being discussed there. No ac-
ton has been taken by this govern
ment on the proposal for Ambassa-
dor Herriek to represent Germany in
France. but officials expect that such
duties will devolve on American
diplomats generally in Europe and
will be assumed by them.
Other reports received at the
White House from American diplo-
matte officers were characterized
mot encouraging"
None Received held out any hope
that a general European war might
be averted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
Slayer of Jaures
Before AlieniSts

PARIS, Aug. 1.--Alienists who today
examined Raoul William, the assassin of
NJ. Jaures, the socialist leader. declared
him abnormal mentally and partially at
least, irresponsible.
The miners Of Albi town in NJ. Jau-
res constituency, ceased work today rs a
mark of respect to his memory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
British Bank Act
Will Be Suspended

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The British chan
cellor of the exchequerer had prolonged
interview with a number OF prominent
bankers today as a result of which II is
said the government will ask Parliament
on Monday to take action to deal with
the financial situation" or in other words
to suspend the bank act.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
French Army Will
Begin Mobilization
Sunday Afternoon

PARIS. Aug. IAN official
decree orders a general mobil-
isation of the French army, be-
ginning tomorrow.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Cen
trail News says the British for
eign office this evening re-
ceived an unofficial message
that German mobilization had
been ordered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
French Army Will
Begin Mobilization
Sunday Afternoon

PARIS, Aug. IAN official decdee or
ders a general mobilization of the
French army, beginning tomorrow.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Central News
says the British foreign office this even
ing received an unofficial message that
German mobilization had been ordered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
GRAIN EMBARGO ON
GALVESTON CONTINUES

Topeka. Kan, Aug. 1.-The gain en-
barge against the port OF Galveston. Tex.
will be continued until August 7. This
was decided today at meeting OF Off
clals OF the Atchison. Tepoka & Santa Fe
and Rock Island railroads
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
KAISER THROWS Down GAGE TO CAR
Germany Declares
War on France as
Well as on Russia

Copyright by Press Publishing 90.
LONDON, Au. 1.-(SpeciI TO New
York World and Omaha Bee.)-It is
reported here on highest authority
that Germany has just declared wal
on France as well as Russia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
Five Per Cent Increase Between
Buffalo and Brooklyn and
Mississippi Allowed.
L @. G. GIVES OUT DECISION
Raise East of Buffalo and Pitts
burgh on Freight Charges is
Refused. =
WILL MEAN GENERAL ADVANCE
All Glass Rates in Central Freight
Association Territory Ad-
vanced.
ATTEMPT TO MISLEAD PUBLIC
Commission Scores Efforts Made to
Create Sentiment.
ATTEMPT TO M1sLEAD PUBLIC
FREE SERVICE SHOULD GO
Most of the Carriers I'm Trunl<les'
territory Declared by Ruling
TO he in Prosperous
Condition.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Five per
cent increased freight rates between
Buffalo and Pittsburgh and the Mis-
sissip1I river were granted today by
the Interstate Commerce commission
in. the eastern division advance rate
case. All increases east OF Pitts
burgh and Buffalo we're denied.
No increases were granted on lake
and rail rates. Ali class rates within
the Central Freight association terri
tory were advanced per cent. Com
modify rates got like advance ex-
cepting coal, coke, brick, tile, clay
starch, cement, iron ore and plaster
Percentage of Increase.
The new rates are expected TO increase
the incomes of the railroads approxi-
rnately ~ per cent. All the principal east
and west ssytems will benefit by the in
creases. as their liens traverse the terri
tory affected.
The commodities upon which no ad-
vances were allowed compose approx
YnateIy s5 per cent of the total volume
of traffic in the central territory.
The commission held the income of the
railroads was smaller than is demanded
in public interest, but that no showing
had been made warranting a general in
crease In rates.
Public Misied.
Condemning what Is characterized as a
propaganda to influence its decision, the
commission said:
.a-rhara can he no doubt that this clamor
and outcry have tended 70 mislead the
public and have seriously aggravated the
present commercial depression"
Commissioner McChord held no differ
ence should have been made between the
territories east and west OF Pittsburgh
and Buffalo. Commissioner Daniels held
that a per cent increase should have
been granted generally.
The commission suggested advances in
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
Thirty Millions Will
Pray for Peace

NEW YORK. Aug. Thirty million
members OF the Worlds Sunday School
association scattered throughout the
world have been called on TO pray to-
morrow for peace. The call for the peace
prayers was issued today by Sir Robert
Laidlaw, president of the association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-02
Car is Required to Cease Mobilizing
Army and France is Expected
to Remain Neutral.
ITALY WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL
Allies Are Told that it will Not aid
in Offensive War.
CENSORSHIP NEARLY COMPLETE
Governments Have Taken Possess
sien OF All wires Between Paris
and LondOn--BanI< of Eng
land Raises Rate.
BULLETIN.

PARIS, Aug. dispatches from
Rome say that Italy formally noti-
fled the German ambassador there
this evening that 1t will remain neu-
tral.