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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
DISPOSITION OF
THE PRISONERS A
SERIOUS PROBLEM
Five Thousand Germans
Captured Before the Real
Beginning of the War
Anecdotes Are Related.

London, Aug. ia troublesome
problem of the war is likely to be the
housing and guarding Of prisoners. Al
ready more than 5000 Germans have
been captured before the battles have
really begun. The Belgians are send
ing a large proportion of these prison
ers into France. When the big fght-
ing with at least 100000 men engage
ed begins, the number Of prisoners
probably will run into vast and en-
barrassing totals on both sides.
There will be exchanges of prison.
ers, but these are not always easy to
arrange. Another difficulty is expect
ed in the matter of the commissary
for unprecedentedly large armies. The
Germans are even now confronted with
this gigantic task.
The Brussels correspondent of the
Reuter- Telegram company says that
todays official announcement of the
Belgian war office is largely devoted
to anecdotes and unimportant incidents.
This is done evidently to satisfy the
public demand for news without be-
traying any information regarding the
movements of the troop.
II VI ShdilpiS, Sdyo tlAo SCiACoPOhH-
ent, "the story is going the rounds here
Of a soldier who has taken several
German prisoners. He is quoted in the
war office as saying:
"T don't take a rifle with me now.
go out with a slice of bread and but
ter and they follow me into camp.
zone of the prisoners told a Belgian
officer, 1t is said, that the German SOL
diers were told that they must go on
or be shot. He added: They forgot
that we NEEDED sleep occasionally
1.-TWO Belgian aviators were COM
PEELED to land between the opposing
armies, owing to engine trouble. Be
fore repairs had been effected a party
of Uhlans came up and the aviators
took to their heels, regaining the Bel
gian lines. Two days later 1t was as
certained that their aeroplane was still
at the same place, guarded by the Uhl-
ans. Thereupon, 1t is declared, the
airmen mounted a rapid fire gun In an
automobile and making a sudden at
tack on the Germans, recovered the air
| shin and escaped unframed"
| The Chronicle today publishes q
dispatch from Amsterdam saying that
the Austrian troops In Belgium are
under the command OF Count Won Bue-
low, commander of the German second
army corps.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
Official Statement Issued.

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE following official
statement was issued last night: "a
forward movement developed Sunday
all along the front from Rechicourt
3 (Rixingen) in lower Lorraine, IL miles
southwest of Saarebourg, to Santie
Marie Aux Mines. We carried the lat
ter and advanced into the region of
Saint Blaise.
The French troops. who occupied
Donan Saturday, continued to advance,
their progress being especially rapid
In the Schirmecl1 valley. We have
taken 1000 prisoners i'll addition to 500
on Friday. Large quantities of equip
ment were abandoned by the Germans.
We have also captured this. We pushed
as far as Lorquin height, capturing a
convoy belonging to a cavalry division,
consisting of 10 automobiles.
THE Germans attacked Dinant.
Their force consisted of guard di
vision and the first cavalry division
supported by several battalions of in
fantry and machine gun companies.
when these forces appeared on the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
AMERICANS ARRIVE
ON CUNARD TACOMA

New York, Aug. 17.-More than 1909
passengers. most of them Americans
who scurried out of Europe at the out
break of hostilities, reached New York
today on the Cunard liner Laconia from
Liverpool. Sixty in the steerage were
persons of wealth. who could get no
other Accommodations. Besides steam
ing at night with lights out to avoid
German warships. the Laconia had her
topsides, bridge and tunnels painted to
resemble a steamer of the Norwegian
line.
Many Of the Iaconia.s passengers
endured hardships in getting out Of the
war zones and most of them left their
baggage behind. One man, who said
he was in Weisbaden when the general
exodus began. was obliged 10 walk for
miles to cross the border.
He carried his baggage on q wheel
barrow and crossed into Belgium by
way of Liege.. He estimated that 1000
persons, Americans, English, Belgians
and others were crossing at the same
time.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

warships from the orient and the evac-
uation OF Kiau- Chau and giving Ger
many until Sunday. Aug. %. to comply
with the demand Otherwise, the ulti-
matum states, Japan will take action.
The general expectation here is that
the ultimatum will be followed by
war.
Takaah Kato, the Japanese foreign
minister, simultaneously with the dis
patch of the ultimatum, consulted with
George w. Guthrie the American am
bassador, ana made to him n broad
statement calculated to assure the
United States that American interests
in the far east would be safeguarded
and the integrity of China upheld.
Owing to doubts whether communi =
actions with Berlin were assured
japan, in order to insure the arrival of
the ultimatum, forwarded it to Berlin
by six channels. including Washington
London and Stockholm. The govern
ment also notified Count Won Rex
German ambassador to Japan, and
likewise retarded the time limit for a
reply until Aug. %.
Terms of Utmstum.
Count Okuma, the japanese premier
Sunday invited the peers, the news
papermen and the leading business
men of Toxic to come to his office at
noon at and o'clock in the after
noon, respectively, when he made
known to them the terms of the uti-
matum and announced that he would
give out the negotiations in connection
with the alliance.
The ultimatum follows: I'VE con
slider 1t highly important and necessary
in the present situation to take mea-
sures to remove the causes of all dis
turbances of the peace In the far east
and to safeguard the general interests
as represented by the agreement of the
alliance between Japan and Great
Britain.
I'm order to secure a firm and last
Ing peace in eastern Asia, the estab-
lishment of which is the aim of the
said agreement, the imperial japanese
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
new ARGENTINE LAW
IS PUT INTO EFFECT

New York. Aug. IA law recently
passed in Argentine especially friendly
to American merchants and manufac-
turers was placed in operation in this
city today by Minister Naon of that
country, who has established an office
In the Argentine consulate and is pre-
pared to receive deposits which will be
credited to the depositors in Buenos
Ayres without discount
The law authorizing Minister Naon
to do this was intended not only to re-
lieve United States firms whose
branches in Argentine were embar
raised by the difficulty of money ship
ments, but to encourage better trade
relations between this country and the
South American republic.
Many merchants, exporters and
manufacturers have already called on
Mr.. Naon to arrange for deposits and
otherwise to take advantage of the
new law.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
MONEY FOR THE AID
OF AMERICANS ABROAD

London. Aug 17.-After a conference
today between Henry S. Breckenridge,
assistant secretary of war of the
United States. and Ambassador Page.
the former stated that 100000 would
be handed to Mr.. Page for use in Lon
don in relieving American citizens
stranded In the British isles, owing to
the outbreak of war.
The cruiser North Carolina will 60
from Falmouth to Cherbourg. Major
Charles A. Hedekin, who is on board.
will take charge of the relief work in
France.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
FRENCH ARMIES CONTINUE THEIR
CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE
GERMANS

Paris, Aug. T-An official announcement TODAY bv
the French office says:
1.-The advance of the French armies continue to pro-
gress Our troops have taken the heights the north
the Asatan frontier in German territory and the French
line passes through Abrechevlier Lorquin Azou-
DANCE and Ma1sal
" In the Donon or Rougemont region we have occupied
Schirmeck, eight miles from Saales in Alsace and we
have captured II German field guns eight machine guns
and II gun carriages with ammunition.
Our cavalry has penetrated far as Lutzelhausen
and NIuhbach Rosheim
Farther to the south occupy Vile east of Durbeis
the road to Schestadt and Sante Crox Aux Mines and
heavy field artillery has been captured by the
French troops
''In Alsace have strongly supporting line from
Thanh through Cernay to Dannemarie"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

left bank the French attacked with
great vigor. The Germans soon gave
way and recrossed the Mouse in great
disorder.
MANY who failed to reach the bridge
slipped down the steep bank and fell
into the river and were drowned
"Profting by the disorder a French
light cavalry regiment followed over
the river and pursued the Germans for
many miles. This regiment put to
flight and drove before II greatly
superior forces of German cavalry.
1.-The Russian mobilization has been
carried out with remarkable rapidity.
The army is now ready to assume the
offensive, which soon will make itself
felt Already in Galicia Russian cav
airy has crossed the frontier, driving
back the Austrians. Farther west an
Austrian detachment which penetrated
south of Tarnopol has been defeated.
Troops are also moving against
Germany. The Germans made super
human efforts last year to strengthen
the fortresses on the Vistuala, notably
at Gaudens and Thorn.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
HOPES TO BUILD Up
THE MERCHANT Marine

Washington, Aug. f7.-President
Wilson Is seeking way to build UP
tho American merchant marine on a
permanent basis, he told callers today.
He is not certain, he said, that legis-
lation on the subject now pending In
congress will accomplish this end, but
declared he earnestly hoped such re-
suit would be brought about.
The president said he had favored
the ship registry bill originally intro
duced in the house but had not fully
considered the changes introduced in
conference. He expects to investigate
the subject thoroughly in the near flu
ture in order to act intelligently in aid
ing congress to get the best bill pos
sible.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
POLICEMAN KILLED
BY CHICAGO NEGRO

Chicago, Aug. 17.-One policeman,
George Trumbull, was killed and an
other. Michael McF'adden, was wound
cd today as a result of the desperate
resistance to arrest of Siman Hogan,
colored, accused by another negro OF
robbery. Hogan was wounded in the
hand and bullet went through the
helmet of third policeman.
Hogan surrendered after the frame
dwelling in which he had taken refuge
was surrounded by policemen, who
r.ddled the building with rifle and re-
volver bullets.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
STANDARD OF FAMOUS
REGIMENT CAPTURED

Brussels, via Paris, Aug. 1.-THE
standard of the famous German regi-
ment the Deaths Head Hussars, which
was formerly commanded by Crown
Prince Frederick William, was captur-
cd by the Belgians in the battle at
Haelen and is now in the town hall at
Diest.
The newspapers are permitted now
to appear in the evening only Crowds
eager for news gather at the railway
stations, watching for travellers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
RUSSIA DEMANDS
PASSAGE THROUGH
THE DARDANELLES

London, Aug. IA dispatch
from Copenhagen says the Po-
Iitiken publishes dispatch
from Constantinople stating that
Russia has demanded from
Turkey permission for the un-
restricted passage through tho
DardaneIIes of the Russian
Black sea fleet.
The Russian fleet in the
Black sea since the beginning of
warlike operations has captured
about a hundred German and
Austrian merchant vessels trad
ing in those waters. Many of
them were tank steamers con-
veying oil.
q n
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
MANY PRISONERS
TAKEN BY FRENCH
WHILE ON March
Scenes of the Recent Fight
ing in Upper Alsace Show
the Effect of Artillery
Fire.

London, Aug. 17.-The official press
bureaus report of the war office has
issued a statement saying that French
troops, in the course of rapid advance
along the valley Of the Schirmeck,
have taken 1000 prisoners.
The scene Of the fighting OF the last
few days in upper Alsace, the official
announcement continues, shows the
great destructive effects Of the artil-
lery fire.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
Offer OF PRESIDENT
RECEIVED BY GERMANY

Washington, Aug. 17.-Germany has
acknowledged the receipt of President
Wilson's proffer of good offices in
mediation or arbitration. All the war
replied.
Secretary Bryan would not go into
details as to Germanys acknowledge
ment, but it is understood, like the
others received, to be only an ac-
acknowledgement.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
WEAKNESS IS SHOWN
BY ROMAN PONT|FF

Rome, Aug. 1e, via Paris. Aug. H.
DR.. Marchiafava again visited Pope
Plus tonight and found the pontir
hoarse and still suffering from bron-
chial catarrh. There had also been a
slight rise in temperature. Thine medi-
cine has induced a marked perspira-
ton. but this appeared to have reliev-
ed the patient, who, however. gives ev-
idence OF continued weakness.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
SERV|AN TROOPS
REPFL THE ENEMY:
BELGRADE QUIET
The Austrians Throw Bridge
Across the Drina and
Fortify Their Positions on
Both Banks.

London, Aug. fT.-The correspondent
Of the Reuter- Telegram company at
Nish, Servia, telegraphing under date
of August 10, says:
"Our troops at Buyak, near Lyma,
successfully repealed the enemy. Near
Kunahitza. opposite Losnitza- the enc
my has thrown bridge across the
Drina and fortified its position on both
banks. The night at Belgrade passed
quietly"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
DOES NOT QUESTION
JAPAN'S GOOD FAITH

Washington, Aug. 17.-Presi-
dent Wilson asserted today he
) had no reason to question the
good faith OF the declaration OF
Japan In promising to observe
the integrity of China in con-
nection with the japanese ulti-
matum to Germany demanding
the surrender of Kiao-Chau to
the Japanese government. The
y president would not discuss the
ultimatum as a whole, saying
that one of the duties of neu-
trality was to have no opinion
on what other nations were do
Ing.
Secretary Of State Bryan was
at the White House early, sup
posedly in connection with
Japan's ultimatum. Both the
president and Mr.. Bryan refused
to discuss the visit
The president made 1t clear
that the United States would
not be involved in any way in
the Japanese German contro-
very. and spoke of the assur-
ances of Japan that she would
maintain the integrity of China
as having been given to the
powers generally as well as to
} the United States. Asked par
ticularly as to the promise of
Japan for the eventual restora-
n ~
provinces, he indicated his con-
fidence In the good faith of
Japan to carry out that assur-
ance at the close of the war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
GERMAN WARSHIP
BADLY DAMAGED

. London, Aug. ia dispatch
. from Amsterdam to the Central
. News says the captain of the
o Dutch steamer Epsilon on his
. arrival at Ymuiden today re-
. ported seeing a German dread
. naught in the harbor at Trond-
. hjem, which had been pu. out of
action. Her tunnels were smash
o ed and on one side she was
. SCARED with holes from shell
fire.
. No confirmation of the report
has reached the official news
bureau here.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
hARCOkI WILL OFFER
SERVICES TO ITALY

Rome. via Paris, Aug. 17.--Willlam
Marconi, the inventor OF wireless tel
egraphy. has written to friends in
Rome saying that he will return to
Italy to offer to his own country all
the assistance that he can give in case
of need, his scientific knowledge or his
arm, whichever may be most useful.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
AUSTRIAN CRUISERS
CHASED BY ENGLISH

London, Aug. ia dispatch from
Rome to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says 1t Is reported from Ancona
that four British battleships chased
the Austrian cruisers Aurora and
Szigetvar, which were blockading
Antivarl. The Austrian vessels were
pursued until they took refuge in the
naval station at Pola.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
GENERAL IN BRITISH
Army DIES SUDDENLY

London, Aug. 17.-Aeutenant Gen
eral Sir James M. Grierson died sud
denly in train in England today.
General Grierson, who was born in
1859, was one Of the foremost of Brit
ish military leaders. He had long war
record and at the time OF his death
held the eastern command in the Brit
ish army.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
TURKISH TROOPS
REPORTED MOVING
TOWARD GREECE

London, Aug IL offloIsi
dispatches say Greece has re-
ceived information that Turkish
, troops arc crossing Bulgarian.
, territory and marching in the
direction Of 0reeoe. The Greek.
government, In consequences Of
these reports, has notified Tur-.
key that II news should be con-
firmed, corresponding military
and naval measures Will hs
, taken by Greece.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
JAPAN PREPARING TO
DRIVE THE GERMANS
OUT OF THE Orient
The MikadO's Government SEXES Upon
the Opportunity to Restore -Chau
to China-AI German Men-of-War
Must Leave Eastern Waters

Toxic Aug. 1.-THE Japanese newspapers comment
ing today the utmatum sent by Japan Saturday to
Germany demanding the withdrawal of German warships
from the orient and the evacuation of KauC say they
consider the document to be reasonable No antiGeman
sentiment has been displayed here.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

Public opinion IL being reused
against the dealer who offers
something just as good" The
advertised article Is usually an
article of merit, for the manu-
facturer depends for his profits
on repeat" sales.
The Just as good" is nine
times out Of ten inferior quality,
trading on the other chaps repu-
tation.
Get what you ask fort
means satisfaction.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

Toxic, Aug. 17.-Japan sent an ultl-
matum to Germany Saturday night de-
handing the withdrawal Of German
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
GOLD FOR AMERICANS
LANDED AT FALMOUTH

Falmouth. England. Aug. 1.-THE
sum Of s4l5,00o in American govern
n,ent gold was removed from the Unit
ed States cruiser Tennessee and sent
to London this morning. The gold was
in small kegs which were enveloped in
sail fastened securely and dropped
by a large derrick into sailing ves-
sci, which was at once towed to a
wharf.
The operation was watched by a
largo number of residents of Falmouth.
After the gold had been landed 1t was
placed on q wagon by American sail
ors and taken to the railroad station.
where 1t was stacked in special steel
bullion car, which was securely locked
with two keys, one OF which was kept
by the railroad company and the 9TH
er by the American Express company.
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

When you pay real
money you are entitled
to get what you really
want-not merely what
the dealer wants to sell
you.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17
AUSTRO-HUNCARIAN
MINISTER DEPARTS

Falmouth, England. Aug. IL via Lon
don-The Austro- Hungarian minister
to Great Britain, Count Monsdorff,
who left London last night, arrived
here by special train this morning He
will embark on the Wilson line steamer
Argo for Genoa.
The ambassador was accompanied by
between 200 and 800 persons. Both
the station here and the dock were
cleared of the public when he arrived.
The party was conveyed TO the dock in
automobiles. Small groups of persons
along the streets raised their hats to
the ambassador as hs passed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

The young wife was endeavoring to
be practical and up-to-date.
Have you read that article on how
to tell bad egg, George?' she inquired
OF her hu1band.
mo. haven't dear. But my advice
would be, il you have anything impor-
tant to tell bad egg, why,-break 1t
gently. In National Monthly.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-18
PE:RSONALS

Mrs. John Lcmley and daughter,
Miss Ruth, of Cincinnati, O., who
are spending tie summer with rela-
tiyes at Burton, arrived here today
to spend a few days with the for
slmer's sister-in-law, Miss Elizabeth
Henley h s. Ks ssi;i
: Mr. Howard Kelley Continues Ia a
Critical condition at his home in
Fairmont avenue. His sister, Mrs.
Louis spangler, of Denver, Co., has
been notified of his illness and will
arrive here within a few days.
DR.. and Mrs. Hugh Carr returned
yesterday from Deck Park, Md. s.s
A. D. Dudley, Of New York, Is in
the city the guest Ibis brother, r..
e. Dudley, city editor OF the Fair
mont Times.
Mrs. John pierpoht and Ssofi. KEN
meth, of Harrisyflle. w. Va, arriy-
ed here last night anc are the guests
OF the formers parents, Capt. and!
Mrs n. D. Helmick in Fairmoht ave
nuc.
Mrs. B: Moore and daughter. Miss
Maxine, Of the Eighth ward, are the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-07-18

guests of relatives in Morgantown.
Miss Hazel Holt, who attends the
summer school at the w. y. u, Is
spending the week end atlhershome
in the city. q
Miss Jocella Harr leaves Sunday,
for New Castle, Ind, where sheSwili
be the guest of her sister; Mrs. Law
renee Carpenter, for several weeks.
Sh will be Joined at Newark, o., by
Miss Beulah Garner, of this city,
who will accompany her to SMuncle,
ind.
Miss Martha willis, Of Morgan
town, is the guest Of Mrs.. 9. G. Dens
ham. 4 4 Il
Miss Lillian Wilson has been the
guest Aof relatives In shihnston for
several days. &
Miss Geneyfevee Carpenter is tho
guest Of friends in Chicago.
Mrs. r. L. Stevens, OF Tampa, Fla,
who had spent the summer in the
city, left last night for Terra Haute
and shelbourne, Ind, and points IN
Missouri and kansas. She will res
turn TO Florida In September.