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Evening star., 1914-08-15
BATTLE AT LIEGE GOES ON;
80. SEIZURE OF FORTS DENIED
German Deserters Complain of Terrible
Hunger-Dead Soldiers Are Piled
in Heaps and Burned

Thirty thousand inhabitants fled when
the shells began to fall. The remaining
inhabitants buried themselves in cellars.
Havoc marks the city everywhere. Cap
ing bridges. demolished houses, fallen roofs
and smoldering ruins are seen on al
sides. There is no street wherein the
shells have not fallen. The asphalt IS
plowed up like cornf1eld. Newly made
graves protrude in unexpected places.
. During the day the Germans are every
where in evidence and the inha bitants are
cowed in dumb dismay. During the night
the city assumes the aspect of grave
yard, the silence being broken only by the
distant thunder of heavy guns or the
tread of German patrols.
Seize Output Of Bakers.
"All doors in the city must be kept
wide open. The Germans compel the
bakers to turn over the entire product Of
the bakeries to the army every morning
and while the Inhabitants go hungry the
soldiers cook meals in the streets in great
caldrons. All the principal streets are
barricaded and the German soldiers show
recklessness in scouting in the neighbor-
hood of the forts"
The cashier of Lege bank who ar
rived at Brussels on a bicycle to obtain
funds says that he had little dimcuity IN
getting out of Liege on establishing
his identity.
The German troops he says. continue
their preparations for defense In the
event of the Belgian troops taking
the offensive. but the impression in
Liege Is that the Germans are prepar-
ing to leave the vicinity. as they are
hurrying the construction of pontoon
bridges over the Meuse.
The cashier says the treatment Of
the Inhabitants of Liege by the Ger
mans gives no special cause for com
plaint He came to Brussels by way Of
Huy and Namur.
Evening star., 1914-08-15

PARIS. August To- 1915 a.m.-An Of
f1cial announcement today says the Bel
gian major in command of the forts sur
rounding Liege contradicts the rumors
that they had surrendered. The battle
Is declared to be still going on.
The official announcement adds that
the conduct and courage of the soldiers
and inhabitants Of Liege have been exem-
plary, as they realize that France has re-
piled to the appeal of Belgium for aid.
German deserters, according to the
Official note, complain of the terrible
hunger they have suffered. They are
said to have declared that their rations
spoonfuls of peas.
German Dead Are Burned.
Piled in heaps Of thirty, German SOL
diers who fell in the first three days Of
terrific fighting before Liege- were
burned by their former comrades, ac-
cording to refugees who have left the
Belgian city. These measures were taken
that the dead might not become menace
to the living.
Three nights after the battle began the
German commanders ordered the COL
were piled up funeral rites were held
over each heap, a salute was fired and
then the torch applied. Many of the
dead have f1oatsd down the River Meuse
toward the sea.
Refugee Tells of Havoc.
LONDON. August 15.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at Brussels says
that a refugee from Liege told the fol-
lowing story:
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JAPANESE WANT TO FIGHT.
Would Battle for English Cause
With Canadian Contingent.

OTTAWA. Ont, August 15.-The
japanese of British Columbia want to
fight for the English cause with the
Canadian contingent. The prime minis
ter of the Dominion, 1t was announced
here today. received an application from
representative japanese on the Pa
cific coast stating that large number
of men Of his race who say service in
the Russo-Japanese war. want to en-
list in the Canadian expeditonary
forces He estimated that II opportu-
ity Is given a regiment of a thousand
Japanese will enroll themselves and don
the Canadian uniform
As the first eXpeditionary contingent
has been practically completed. the
Japanese offer cannot be accepted. They
may. however. be given a chance to
serve in later contingents.
Evening star., 1914-08-15
BRAZILIAN HELD UP.
-
Bernardino de Campos Alleges Ger
mans Coniiscated His Baggage.

PARIS. August Is. 5.-T The correspond
ent Of the Havas Agency at Geneva
sends an interview with Bernardino de
Campos. former president OF the Brazil
ian state Of Sac Paulo, in which he con-
firms an earlier report that his autofno-
bile was held up by German soldiers
while he was going from Mammalian. to
Ludwissshafen. lr.8 : Il.
The lieutenant in commAfid.'' said the
Brazilian, flung US out violently and In
suited us, Notwithstanding that We had
passports for safe conduct issued by the
German ambassador at Paris. We stood
ror a long time exposed to. Jeers Of a
crowd before we were allowed to con-
tinue our journey. Finally. we reach, 81
Ludwig. near Muelhausen. where we weye
made to leave the train and walk three
miles before we were conducted. TO
Basel. No. +tf
Our baggage was confscated. Ny
wife Is seriously ILL., -tf7s
Evening star., 1914-08-15
TEST OF GUN ACCURACY.
Ten Hits Out of Twelve Shots by
Coast Artillery.

NEW YORK. August 15.-Target prac-
tice last night by the men of the 123d
Company. Coast Artillery. at Fort Han
cock demonstrated that New York harbor
is we'll protected from battleship in
vasion. Out of twelve shots with
twelve-inch mortar guns, fred at an
Illuminated target four miles away and
moving at the rate of eight miles an
hour, the artillerymen made ten hits.
This. army and navy officers declared,
was a record which they doubted had
ever been equaled anywhere.
In spite of the brilliant illumination
by searchlight, which warned all craft
away, the booming of the big guns led
them to inquire about a battle. In or
der to trace the course Of the shells
they were SO fixed that they gave off
particles of light In flight. clearly show
ing their course.
Evening star., 1914-08-15
Free in Various Ways.

solemn news of this reconciliation.
which effaces the frontiers severin6
the Polish people, whom 1t united con-
jointly under the scepter Of the Gar
of Russia. Under this scepter Poland
will be born again, free in her religion.
her language and autonomous. .
Russia expects from you only the
loyalty to which history has bound
you. With open heart and a brotherly
hand extended great Russia comes to
meet you. She believes that the sword
which struck her enemies at Greune-
wald is not yet rusted.
Russia from the shores of the Pa
cif1c ocean to the North sea marches
in arms. The dawn of a new life COM
mences for you. In this glorious dawn
is seen the sign of the cross-the SYM
Dol of suffering and the resurrection
Of people"
Evening star., 1914-08-15

LONDON, August 15.-An imperial
ukase has been issued by the Emperor
of Russia outlining the rules Of warfare
which will be pursued by the Russians
during the great European conflict All
regulations governing modern warfare
will be needed by the soldiers OF the en-
pire. The following rules have been Or
dered observed:
First-The suspension of all rights and
privileges which subjects of hostile states
now enjoy by virtue Of past treaties.
Second-The arrest as prisoners OF war
OF all subjects of hostile states who are
in the active military services or IN the
reserve.
Third-The granting to the authorities
of the right to expel such aliens or to
Evening star., 1914-08-15
GERMAN CHANCELLOR HAS FAITH
IN AMERICAS SENSE OF JUSTICE

the close ties of blood and culture be-
tween England and Germany. The
former placed herself by the side of
Russia, whose instability and barbaric
insolence helped this war in order to
humiliate and suppress the German race
by Russian Pan-Slavism.
I'VE expect that the sense of justice
of American people will enable them to
comprehend our situation. We invite
their opinion as to the one-sided Eng
lish representations, and ask them to
examine our point of view in an un-
prejudiced war.
The sympathy of the American ma
ton will then lie with German culture
and civilization which is fighting against
a half-Asiatic and slightly cultured bar
barism."
Evening star., 1914-08-15

dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram Com
pany from Nish, Servia, says that after
incessant bomba rdment along the en-
tire frontier line of the rivers Save
and Danube the Austrians have sue
ceeded in forcing an entry into Sabac.
on the Save. thirty-seven miles west
of Belgrade. and into Losnitza, on the
River Drina.
The Austrians renewed their attempt
to cross the Danube at Belgrade and
at other points. but were repulsed.
The correspondent of the Exchange
Telegraph Company at Nish, describing
the same fighting. says that 100000
Austrians made concerted attack
along the entire Servian frontier, but
were repulsed with heavy casualties.
Evening star., 1914-08-15
AIJSTRIANS FORCE ENTRY
INTO SERVIAN TERRITORY
Gross the Save River, After Attacking
With 100000 Men, and Being
Repulsed From Bel grade.

A dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram
Company from Nish dated August 10
and sent by way of Athens. received
in London today. gives the Servian
official account of this fighting on the
frontier. -
-Four hundred thousand Austrians.
says the war office, attacked the
Servians last night. fierce battle eX-
tended all along the line. Finally the
Austrians were repulsed with heavy
casualties toward Tekia. on the Rou-
manian frontier, and also repulsed
from Belgrade, where they had at
tempted to cross the Danube. but,
through numerical superiority, the
enemy succeeded in crossing the
Save"
The Servians are concentrating for
big engagement. which is expected
this evening. The chief of the Servian
general staff considers the fall of Sabac
of no serious Importance.
Evening star., 1914-08-15

LONDON. August Is. 3Oo ANA Mar
conf wireless dispatch from official sources
at Berlin, dated Friday. gives an inter-
view with the German imperial cnan-
ce,lor. DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, who.
representing the war as a life and death
struggle between the Germans and Rus
slams, arising from the assassination OF
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his
wife. declared that England avails her
self of a long-awaited opportunity to
begin a war for the destruction OF tho
commercially prosperous Germany.
1T is with a heavy heart said the
chancellor. that We see England ranged
among our opponents notwithstanding
Evening star., 1914-08-15
JAPAN's NAVY AT SEA.
That Governments Intention to Aid
ENGLAND Is Reiterated. 49,

LONDON, August IS. $50 a.m.-The
Daily Telegraph learns from diplomatic
correspondent that the japanese govern
ment intends to carry out to the full its
obligations under the Anglo-Japanese
treaty.
The correspondent says that the Japanese
navy has put to sea and will cooperate
with. the British feet in taking effective
action against the enemy's ships in the
Pacific.
Evening star., 1914-08-15
ITALY AFTER sPECULAToRs.
Com bats Those Who Would Make
Money Out of War Tragedy.

ROME. August IA. S:45 PM. via Paris.
August 10. 7:S5 a.m.-The italian gov
ernment shows energy in combating the
various maneuvers adopted by specula-
tors who attempt to make money out Of
the present tragedy. Shipowners are ask
ing exorbitant prices for the transporta-
tion Of coal from England and the
United States. and as a result the gov
eminent announced that it is about to
make a requisition on all craft neces-
sary to provide the public service conpa-
nies with the coal necessary for their
use.
The effect of the war is being felt also
on the finances Of the Vatican. the re-
sources of which are deposited in the
banks Of Italy and abroad, whence it is
difficult to withdraw them. Furthermore,
remittances are few, the payment of
Peters pence having been almost sus-
pended.
Evening star., 1914-08-15
BRYAN SENDS RUMOR TO MAINE
OF GERMAN RAIDS ON CANADA

is instigating certain German subjects
to join in raids through Maine and Yer
mont woods upon Dominion of Canada.
Department would be glad if you would
make inquiries as to the truth OF these
rumors in order that proper steps may
be taken to prevent use of United States
for such purposes.
.tRumor seems absurd. There are but
few Germans in Maine. and almost none
at all in the northern part of the state.
Will Investigate promptly, however. and
report if l find any foundation for the
story"
Evening star., 1914-08-15

LONDON, August 15.-With news
paper accounts of the war suppressed
and the city of Brussels depending on
mere rumor for its information con-
cerning the German advance in Bel
rium, the people of the capital are in
a panic. being fearful that the Teutons
viii take possession of the city within
the next few days. Reassurances from
the war office have 50 far failed TO
Evening star., 1914-08-15
SAY NEWS IS SUPPRESSED.
Refugees in Paris Declare People Of
Germany Are Misled.

PARIS. August 15.-'rhat the people OF
Germany are being purposely misled by
.he government by the systematic DIS
frihIt:on of false news OF Victories against
the Belgians and their allies is the dec
ia.ation Of persons who have arrived in
Paris. Every effort Is made to make the
people of Germany think that the vast
army movement toward France has been
entirely successful.
All news which is deemed disadvan-
tageous to the Germans is suppressed.
Evening star., 1914-08-15

BANGOR, Maine August ia re-
quest from Secretary Of State Bryan
that investigation be made of rumors
that raids upon Canada through the
Maine and Vermont woods are being
planned by German subjects was re-
ceived by Gov. Haines while he's was
visiting near here yesterday.
Secretary Bryan's telegram was as
follows:
British embassy advises department
of rumors that a man named Seligman
Evening star., 1914-08-15
RRIJSSELS TREMBLES IN FEAR
OF OCCUPATION BY GERMANS

make any impression upon the general
populace.
All the newspapers print in large
type on their front pages warning
to civilians enjoining them to keep
their doors and windows closed and
in the event that a hamlet is occupied
by German troops to evacuate 1t In
order to give the Germans no oppor-
tunity of accusing no-combatants of
firing upon them.
Evening star., 1914-08-15
GERMAN SALE OF TWO CRUISERS
CALLED TRAP TO EMBROIL TURKEY

intend to employ the warships against
Russia, and adds:
There appears to be no doubt that
their purchase is direct contraven-
ton of international law, but the opin-
ion is gaining ground in diplomatic
circles that Turkey is the victim of a
German trap to embroil her with the
triple entente.
Rear Admiral Limpus has been naval
adviser to the Turkish government
since 1912.
Evening star., 1914-08-15

LONDON. August Is. 3:o5 a.m.-Tte
Daily Mail states that the cruisers Gee-
ben and Breslau. reported to have been
purchased from Germany by Turkey. have
received Turkish names, and will be
placed under the command of Rear
Admiral Arthur H. Limpus of the Brit
ish navy, who was lent to the Turkish
government.
The Mail says that Turkey does no
Evening star., 1914-08-15
BRYAN RETAINS EXPERTS
TO SERVE AS COUNSEL
Secretary Takes Steps to Relieve
Diplomatic Staff of Strain Caused
by European War.

Because Of the heavy strain imposed
upon the diplomatic staff of the state
Department, by the European war. Secre-
tary Bryan has retained two experts to
serve as SPECIAL counsel as long as the
e,nergency exists They are Prof. Eu-
gene wambaugh. professor Of interna-
tional law in Harvard University, and
James Brown Scott. secretary for the
Carnegie Endowment for international
Peace and formerly solicitor for the State
DEPARTMENT
Evening star., 1914-08-15

ton clears there will probably be little
loss: otherwise grave trouble is almost
bound to come.
Business Good at New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, La. August 15.-At
least two large Louisiana interests
have benefited considerably by the Eu-
ropean war by forcing up the price OF
sugar; it has increased the value OF
that crop greatly, and SO. indirectly.
has had a reassuring effect upon gen.
eral business. The rice market also
has been stimulated greatly. the rest
of last years crop having been sold for
foreign consumption at considerably
advanced prices. Freight traffic has
been curtailed greatly, due to the gen,
the knowledge that freight cannot be
moved from this port, after arrival.
through lack of vessels. No manufac-
turing curtailment OF Importance Is re-
ported, and business men say the out
look is Frightening.
Big Crops Reassure the West.
DENVER, Col. August 15.-General
business conditions in Colorado and ad-
Joining states have not been affected
bv the European war with the excep-
tion that there is falling off in freight
traffic. The advantage taken by un-
scrupulous dealers to advance prices is
general throughout this section. and
almost all foods are steadily rising.
Colorado and Wyoming have broken
all records for crop yields, and the
cereal yield of Kansas. Oklahoma and
Nebraska is larger than for several
years It is now reported from many
sections of these states that buying of
wheat is practically at standstil.
Continued orders received at the Den
yer mint for the heavy purchases OF
silver has created a sharp demand for
the products of Colorado and Utah
mines This has also had the effect of
resumption of operations in properties
that were closed.
Unusual Activity at Galveston.
GALVESTON. Tex. August 15-So far
the European war has had little or no ef-
feet on the shipping industry Of this port
In fact, there has seemed to be unusual
activity ,along the waterfront for this sea-
son of the year. Business is running more
smoothly. and the general opinion of
prominent business men is that 1t will re-
sumo THE normal here as soon as foreign
ships begin registering under the Ameri-
can flag. Authentic reports and advance
bookings show that this port will break
records In exports OF wheat ana cotton
this season il there is a market for the
two commodities and plenty of tonnage
can be secured.
San Francisco Optimistic.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. August 15.-
Although lack Of American ships and
the inability of the railroads to guaran-
tee through bills Of lading has practically
tied up all foreign 6onsignments from this
coast. the, local shippers are optimistic
and say that prospects are daily growing
brighter for a. resumption Of trade. Five
of the local steamship lines fly the Amer
+; ican flag on an aggregate of about forty
two vessels. These are now getting ca
pacity cargoes. but they are sufficient
to prevent any appreciable congestion in
the domestic commerce from this port.
California fruit Gamers and driers are
hardest hit by the lack Of American bot
toms At for European trade. Aside from
imported foodstuffs, which have advanced
Evening star., 1914-08-15
Quarters Assigned.

These aids have been assigned quar-
tsrs temporarily in the office of Second
Assistant Secretary Adee. who is In CO.
perhagen awaiting transportation to the
United States.
Thirty-tve temporary clerks and type
writer's have been ad led 20 the force III
the consular bureau to assist chef
Hengs:ler in measures for the relief of
the many thousand Americans stranded
in Europe. They were appointed under
authority of the special act making
emergency appropriations for the relief
of Americans in Europe
Evening star., 1914-08-15
American Toymakers.

To offset the curtailment Of character
dolls from Germany there is a fine line
Of character dolls. made of wood. with
jointed bodies. put out by a factory In
Philadelphia
Big toy factories In New Haven.
Conn; Canton, Ohio; Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh, New York and New. Eng
land have already started working
overtime to take advantage of the
trade opportunity thrust in their way
by the war in Europe.
\ large factory in Springfield,
Mass, and another in Salem. Mass, al
ready supply most Of the games and
large part Of the Christmas trade.
Among the Christmas goods that are
usually imported by shiploads from
the two big ports Of Germany-Bremen
Haven. the outlet for Bremen. and
Evening star., 1914-08-15

are dolls, mechanical toys, artificial
Christmas trees. tree ornaments. toy
sewing machines. rocking horses. COW
cred with plush and real horsehids
(Which are made only in Germany:
floor chimes. doll wigs, lead soldiers,
archery sets. sewing boxes. mechanical
tea sets. nickel and brass horns. arti-
flcial moss, dominoes and imported
cubes. picture blocks and moving pic
ture machines.
cal toys. including the automobiles,
trains. tops, boats, all sorts OF contriv-
ances propelled by springs and made
Of metal. 1t is a great electrical city
and al l., one Of the largest electric plant.
three city squares and employing more
than 1000 persons.
Rivalry Is Avoided.
} It is Qne of the striking features ef
the business activities Of Germany that
the several localities are not rivals in
their products. Each locality devotes
itself to one line OF industry and per-
fects its output by continued applica-
ton and handing down the trade from
sonneberg is the homo Of the dressed
doll industry and of blown glass. Here
Is where more than 80 per cent Of all
the Christmas tree ornaments come
from. These are not made in large
factories. but are produced by what 10
known as home industry" They are
made in the homes Of the peasants.
most Of whom have large families. and
the families are Independent and self
supporting by application to this one
factory. and the trade descends as a
birthright from generation to genera
tion. -
Waltershausen produces the best joint
al ln1I L. xryhA <fn Ana Oh
acter dolls that have become SO popu-
lar in the last few years first see the
light. And in Waltershausen they bend
all their efforts to turning out dolls
with expression, and 1t is practically
impossible to buy a dressed doll in tho
city.
Where Horses Come From.
About an hours ride distance by au-
tomobile is the town Of Ohrdruf. where
a buyer may pick up a few jointed
dolls. but where the principal indus
try of the small peasant Village is the
fashioning Of the small saddle horses.
covered with plush and skin. the load
ed trucks that are, sold in toy. stores
and the most lifelike rocking horses
From Fureth, q beautiful city, not far
from Nurnberg, come many Of the most
In Berlin the toy importers pick up
many novelties not found elsewhere.
Dresden is famed for producing the
finest toy soldiers.
Leipsic, famed as the seat of music
and literature, has become the country
seat of the toy industry. There ts' held
annually the big toy fair, known rs
"the messe," where there are more than
IL, 900 exhibitors. and where every In
dustry of Germany is represented. This
fair is visited by buyers from all over
the world. 1t is held during the Arst
two weeks in March. :.