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New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
Ierial Fleets Used
 in Fighting at Liege

London, Aug. 10.-The Times cor kspondent in Brussels describing
 ke lighting at Liege, says aerial fleets
 ere used by both Belgians and Ger
 ans The fighting in mid-air was Esultory but deadly. A huge Zep- klin sailed over the place during the
 hrly fighting, but was pursued by
 elgian aeroplanist, who risked and bst his life in destroying 1t. ..
 After the destruction of the Zep- |nlin. the Germans confined their Arial activity to the use of scouting Aroplanes, several of which were de- |royed by shots from the forts. At smpts to reach the .aeroplanes with heIIs were often unsuccessful, how Yer. owing to the inability to shoot hgh enough.
 Two Belgian aeroplanists, who were hacked by the German field artillery moderate height, were nearly bndered unconscious by shell Which b,rst just beneath them. Eney eached the ground safely. however nd as they alighted remarked cooily ,at these Germans shoot badly
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
kRONPRINz WILHELM
 CAPTURED BY ESSEX
Sailor Reports |nte Cept ng Message
 to Bermuda Std!ian.

New York, Aug. 1p.-Customs in spectors who boarded the British tank steamer rragansett, in today from from Rotterdam, were informed by a sailor of the Narra gansett's crew that the North German Lloyd liner Kron- bring Wilhelm had been captured by the British cruiser Essex.
 The sailor said a wireless message last Saturday from the Essex to the station in Bermuda, intercepted by the Narragansett, told of the cap ture.
 Officials Disbelieve Story.
 North German Lloyd line officials disbelieve the story. Kronprinz Will helm sailed from New York last Tues day, heavily laden with coal, ostensib- ly for Bremen.
 The report was given credence here in view of the announcement by the Canadian government, made at Ot- tawa last night, that the Essex had advised the Bermuda station that she was bringing in a prize.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

the main eastern roads through charred forests, passing between the forts of Fleron and Devegne. where the Belgian officers and idle gunners were assembled and watched the strange procession arriving. General Won Emmich summoned the princi- pal citizens and imprisoned them as hostages in a citadel in the center of the city to prevent the forts firing on the German gunners who were en- trenched in the public squares to oyerawe the inhabitants.
 The German troops have been bill leted in the schools and public build ings, but not in private houses. Gen. era1 Von Emmich's men also have been ordered to pay for all pur- chases at the stores which remain open.
 Most of the inhabitants of Liege remained in their cellars during Fri day night but came out on Saturday upon finding that General Won Elm mich was not permitting excesses. The general issued proclamation accus- ing civilians of firing on German troops, and threatened to destroy the town if this was repeated.
 Liege presents a strange picture to- day. Soldiers of opposing armies mingle freely in the streets. Piles of bodies awaiting Identification lay in shrouds. Among the unidentified bodies was that of twelve year old child, which lay beside that of an aged civilian. Some of the streets are filled with army cooks, preparing soup for the soldiers, many of whom are weak from hunger.
 The Belgian legation here declared at 1 o'clock this morning in connec- ton with the siege of Liege: up to the present everything is all right at out"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
BEGINS INQUEST INTO
 DEATH OF YOUTH
Ten Year old Boy Killed at Durham by Automobile Driven by
 New Haven Man.

Middletown, Conn.,, Aug. 10.-Act- ing Coroner M. Eugene Culver today began his inquest on the death of Chauncey Crawford, a ten years old boy. killed at Durham Center last Saturday. The boy was struck by an automobile driven by Herbert M. Kelsey of New Haven.
 Testimony offered today as to the speed of the car was greatly at vari- ance, some of the witnesses claiming that it was running swiftly while MT. Kelsey said that it was going at a moderate pace. It was also contended by some of the witnesses that the machine ran seventy-fve feet after hitting the' boy before it was brought to a standstill. MT. Kelsey said the distance was fifteen feet. and offered to take the acting coroner to the scene Of theaccident and demonstrate to him how quickly the car could be stopped. The hearing was then adjourned until tomorrow.
 No action in the matter will be taken by the town authorities of Durham until the inquest is con- cluded.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
FIVE FRENCHMEN
 SHOT BY GERMANS
Two Italians Also Killed By Kaiser's Subjects.-Student Relates Ira
 gedies in Germany.


 gedies in Germany.
 Paris, Aug. TO-, 2:45 A. M.-How five young Frenchmen were shot and killed in Germany is graphically de- scribed in an affidavit of Jean De- monbynes, returned student, who declares furthermore, that two Italians travelling in the same train met a like fate.
 The Frenchman to be killed had shouted, Long live France!" at LOT rach, a town of Baden where he was awaiting a train. According to the affidavit he was imm ediately arrested, placed against the wall of the sta- tion and shot.
 Three other French youths who were among the small crowd detained at Lorrach by the Germans, protested at the killing and were told to shut their mouths. They were then led to the place where the Frenchman was shot, a group of officers fired at them and they fell.
 Another Frenchman who shouted Assassin was likewise shot. the affidavit says, while the two Italians were killed on the road between waldshut and Immendingen.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
ACKNOWLEDGES OFFER
 OF GOOD OFFICES
Bryan Announces He Has Received Word from Austria, France,
 Great Britain and Russia.

Washington, Aug. .10.- Secretary Bryan announced that he had received acknowledgment of President Will sons tender of goods from Austria Hungary, France, Great Britain and Russia.
 MT. Bryan declined to indicate the nature of any of the responses, but it was understood that they were simply acknowledgements.
 The state department is continuing it's efforts for the release of MT. and Mrs. Archer. M. Huntington of New York, who were arrested in Nuerem- = burg. Am mbassador Herrick, at Paris, has communicated with Ambassa tor Gerard in Berlin to use his good offices in their behalf. The state de- partment also communicated directly to Ambassador Gerard and Ambassa- dor Herrick sent a second message to Berlin through the American em bassy at Rome.
 The state department has been in formed that Sweden's attitude will be neutral.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
Proceeding Into
 France Through Esch

Brussels. Aug. 10, via London 1925 szm.-The Germans are proceeding to. France chiefly through Esch, a
 ofs3rand Duchy of Luxemburg, h miles southwest of Luxemburg, here fthey~have- cut down trees and hg trenches. They have razed the [lage of Merl.
 Wooden platforms 400 yards long the unloading of horses and guns i've been, reconstructed.
 Reports reached here from many rections today of the retreat of the |erman cavalry before large French Srces, who ,are said already to have Ieared considerable territory. The }cality of the fighting is not re- Raled by the military authorities. Tn official circles here it was as- |rted today that there had been no rther battle in the vicinity of Liege in the town itself.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
FEW STEPS REMAIN.
New Currency System Expected to Be in Operation Before End of Month.

Washington, Aug. 10.-With the in-
 auguration of membership of federal
 reserve board and the designation of
 Charles A. Hamlin as it's governor,
 and Frederick A. Delano as vice
 governor, arranged for toady, only a
 few steps remained to be taken to
 set in operation the nations new cur
 rency system. The organization com-
 mittee of the federal reserve system had prepared a call for a meeting of
 the board immediately after it's mem- bers were sworn in. Preparations
 will be made by the board at once for opening the new banks in the twelve reserve districts.
 Much of the work preliminary to the opening of the banks has been tentatively decided upon, and it was be1isved the new system would be in operation in several cities before the end of the month. One of the board s chief tasks will be the naming of
 three Class c directors for each of the banks.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
SHUTS OFF AUSTRIA.
Gcrmany's Refusal to Carry Mails to
 Other Countries flinders Its Ally.

Washington, Aug. 10.-Germany, by a blanket refusal to carry mails in transit to other countries, has tenn porarily shut off postal facilities to it's war ally, Austria Hungary. The post office department arranged for despatch of all mails for northern Europe, except Austria by the steam ship Rotterdam from New York early tomorrow.
 This will clear up all waiting Euro pean mail, except Austria, whose mails will have to go forward by some later, and less expeditions route because the German government has served notice that it will not carry across it's do- main at this time the mails for other countries.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
fight Shot and Two
 :. Hanged By Germans

Brussels, Aug. 1O-via Paris, Aug. |.s G. 15s a. m.-The Belgium general RH today says the situation Is modified but little since
 turday. However, the German Fces are said to be going backwards fore the irresistible advance of the fench troops; of which consider
 le effective force has got into con- 'cta with the German advance guard.
 is reported that the entire territory
 the south of the Mouse has been eared of German soldiers. fThe French and Belgian armies
 Il take the offensive sim ultaneous
 conformity with a concerted plan
 campaign.
 The emperor of Russia had ad-
 essed to King Albert telegram pressing sincere admiration of the
 avery of the Belgian army and the
 st wishes for Belgium in its con- St of independence.
 After the German troops reached
 arsage in the province of Liege, ac-
 riding to people who saw their ar- val, they assembled all the inhabi- nts and choose fourteen from nong them. Of these eight are
 id to have been shot and two Anged. The mayor himself was ar- sted, but afterward was liberated the German officers, who had been s guests the day before. |Other instances of alleged outrages German soldiers are related in the flgian governmental press. " Brussels. Aug. 10.-Via London, 2 m.-It is confirmed that the Ger hns ceased their forward move tent along the river Aurthe, which pns the Mouse a mile above Liege, I'd a movement north of Liege is |pected.
 The Gazette, states that a secret frman arms depot, plentifully SUD- led, has been discovered in Brus- lls.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK.

New York, Aug. 1O.-Guarded by fohty express messengers an detec- tives $10,60O,00 in gold coin and $3,- 000,000 in silver bars, the treasure with which steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie put into Bar Harbor, Me-, to avoid capture by English or French warships, arrived in New York to- day by train. The money goes to the sub-treasury to be held for New York bankers by whom it was have been sent to Paris and London.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
[artial Law Decared
 Throughout Switzerland

Washington, Aug. 10.-Charge Hue- kcher, of the Swiss legation, notified
 e state department that martial law Ad been declared in Switzerland
 he charge is busy moving his na- |bnals in this country, automatically Scalled for defense by the declara~ bn of the state of siege. Both French and German troops fe menacing the integrity of Switzer- nd with their operations in the Icinity of Basel, which lies close to luehlhausen, reported captured by ke French.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
ALLOW USUAL TEN DAYS.

Liverpool, England, Aug. 10.-The directors of the Cotton association today decided that as the financial po- sition has improved cotton may be sold with the usual ten days allowed for payment, but if any buyer is overdue with an earlier payment, he must provide a bank guarantee for the new business.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
FREIDERICKA RITTNER BURIED YESTERDAY.

The funeral of Mrs. Freidericka Rittner. who died Saturday, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of Christian Burkhardt, 75 William street The service was con- ducted by the Rev. Theodore Steege, and the burial was in Fairview cem- etery
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
YOUNG BRIDE KILLED.

Jewett City, Aug. 10.-Mrs. Mary Kowalski, aged twenty-four, and q bride of a week, was killed at a local factory today while attempting to board an elevator. She was caught between the elevator gate and the ceiling and her ribs were crushed through her lungs.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
News of Shipping
 Involved in War

New York, Aug. 10.-The Brazilian Steamship company announced today that its fleet of seven vessels had been withdrawn from the coasting trade of South America and until further notice would ply between Brazil and New York. These ships fly the Brazil ian flag. Arrangements for chartering several other vessels flying neutral flags, such as the Norwegian. are being made. These vessels will also run between Brazil and New York on regular schedule, carrying freight and passengers.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
BELGIAN CREDIT UNIMPAIREI

consul today gave out the following cablegram receinved from the Belgian minister of war at Brussels: Let American exporters of wheat know that Belgian credit remains unim- paired, and that England has ad- vised that all boats with wheat come direct to Antwerp without stop, all payments being assured as in time of peace"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
,erman Forces Entered
 Liege Friday Night

London. Aug. 10, 3:3O A. MA
 pspatch to the Express from Brus- els. timed in that city at noon yes- krday, says the Germans entered [;ege on Friday night and occupied he town, although the forts were |o+ taken. The occupation was ac- bmplfshed decorously. General Von Er,rr1ich having been warned rom Eerl.n against allowing his men 10 ~rny,it 4xcesses. The troops, headed \ eayn1ry. approached the town along
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
INQUEST HELD.
Naugatuck Man Killed By Automobile
 Driven By New Haven Resident.

Naugatuck, Aug. 1O.-Deputy Cor oner Makepeace today held an inquest here on the death of Andrew Rad wick, which occurred at Waterbury last night as a result of his being hit here by an automobile last week driven by I. Goldstein of New Haven A number of witnesses were examined and then the deputy coroner ad- journed the hearing, stating that he would probably complete the investi- gation tomorrow.
 Radwick was about thirty-six years old and leaves wife and several chil- dren here.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
SUGAR ADVANCES.

New York, Aug. 10.-The price of granulated sugar in the wholesale market was advanced to 1-2 cents per pound today, making a gain of more than cent pound since the re- cent upward movement began. The advance was due principally to the war in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
ENDS LIFE ON PROMEN AIDE.
Fifth Artillery, U. $. A., Officer Shoots
 Himself at Venice, Cal.

Venice, Cal, Aug. 10.-Capt Harrie P. Reed, fifth field artillery, U. S. A., shot and killed himself last night within view of hundreds of merry makers on the beach promenade. In his pocket was a note to his wife at Watch Hill, R. l.
 Capt. Reed came from San Fran cisco six weeks ago on sick leave.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
HELD AT GIBRALTAR.

Washington, Aug. 10.-The battle ship Maine, carrying midshipmen, is being held at Gibraltar for possible rescue work among Americans in Lurope. The armored cruiser Ten nessee, with it's cargo of gold, is due in northern European waters by next Saturday and the cruiser North Caro- lima probably will arrive about the same time
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
FINED S5.

Hartford, Aug. 10.-Miss Emily Pierson, state organizer for the Con- necticut Woman's Suffrage associa- tion, was fined $5 in police court to- day. Miss Pierson allowed her auto to remain on a street in the restricted district beyond the limit allowed by the ordinances
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
ARRESTED THIS AFTERNOON.

Oscar Ohnstedt was arrested by Officer Fred Wagner this afternoon. He has been drinking heavily and this afternoon went down to his sons photographic studio on Arch street ard raised a rumpus. ..-...
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

King Albert of Belgium is one of the tallest rulers in Eurpoe. He stands six feet three inches in his stocking feet. He will head his people in per- son in their fight to turn back the German attack through his fertile, industrious and peaceful country. The king called on all Belgian men to take up arms. Normally the army of Bel gium numbers 42,O00. On a war basis it can be brought up to 220,00O if all reservists respond to the call to colors.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
WORK PROGRESSES.

Ninety-two babies are now on the list at the Milk Station in the base ment of the Burritt school, and fifty are receiving milk every day Miss kiniry, one of the nurses, is away for a few days.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
TRANSFER IS NEAR,

Mexico City, Aug. 10.-A high off, ficial of the Mexican government who requested not to be quoted stated to- day that the transfer of the federal power in Mexico from Provisional President Carbajal to the constitu- tionalists would be made peacefully within the next sixty hours.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
S1,OOO FOR RED CROSS.

London Aug. 10.-Ex-Empress Eugenie of France today sent to Queen Mother Alexandra a subscrip- tion of $1,000 for Red Cross work.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

Philadelphia, Aug. 10.-The Ameri- can line steamship Haverford, flying the British flag, arrived here today from Liverpool with 555 passengers, having made the greater part of the trip with lights out. The steamer left Liverpool July 29 and was we'll out at sea when informed that war had been declared between England and Ger many The ships officers said there was no excitement among the passen- gers when they noticed the extra pre- cautions taken against capture by German warships.
 New York, Aug. 1O.-The captain of the Atlantic transport liner Min retonka, in today from London, with 127 cabin passengers, reported that his ship had been chased by war ship from point some distance east of Nantucket lightship to nearly within sight of land.
 A train carrying 138 passengers of the White Star line Mauretania, which put into Halifax on Thursday while en route from Liverpool to New York, arrived here early today. The Mature tania changed he rcourse after being warned by the British cruiser Essex of the presence of German cruisers in American waters.
 San Francisco, Aug. 10.-The British steamer Persia under charter by the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.,, entered the Golden Gate today. Shc
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

Mrs and Mrs. c. H. Thomas and children of Pearl street have returned from West Brookfield.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
MEDAL FOR KING.

Paris, Aug. 1O.-France has con- ferred a military medal upon King Albert of Belgium.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10
|USTR|ANS ROUTED
 BY SERY|AN TROOPS

(Continued From First Page.) protected by Belgian officers and vic guards who at last on Friday Eether with the municipal authori- s undertook to put stop to the
 hnia for circulating false reports.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-10

was due from the Orient at D. m. yesterday an dmuch anxiety was felt for her safety. Her cargo was valued at $1,000,00O.
 Halifax, N. S., Aug. 1O:-The Rus sian steamer Dwinsk from Libau with passengers, arrived off the harbor late last night and anchored. The British cable steamer Mackay Ben nett arrived from Queenstown Neither steamer sighted any German cruiser. The Mackay Bennett, after learning that war. had been declared extinguished most of her lights and came at full speed for this port.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-17
THE BIG CHRISTMAS

"HE trust magnate was break
fasting sitting opposite his
handsome. naughty looking
wife. The room was done in
oak and tapestry. and in the great fire.
place a fire of Yule logs burned.
He was iron gray. thin, tired looking.
with an occasional attractive twinkle
in his eye. She was inclined to be
stout; her hair was snow white. elabo-
rately dressed A shadowy sweetness
fingered in the corners Of her mouth.
do you remember one Christmas
day, SO many years ago." she question
ed him. when we were so poor we
had no dinner?"
CLEARLY. And now we have no d.
gestiOns." he remarked.
'.And one Christmas when you were
so i'll and we were in hotel and so
uncomfortable?"
He nodded cheerfully.
You are forgetting the big Christ
mas" he remarked.
We've had so many Of them togeth-
err" she said, lit makes me feel quite
old and q little bit SAD.
Think back" he said. ito one Christ
mas night that we were together in q
sleigh on the old mill road. There
were stars in the sky. and 1t was cold.
You were smuggling close to me-
why, Harry. we weren't engaged
then"
"YOu were one of those snugglesome
girls. Mary. repeat, you were crowd
ing me some, but didn't mind 1t.
You wore red knitted hood tied I'M
der your chin and IA tippet-yes.
that's it. a tippet Of white fur with
little black specks on it like cat"
"Ermine. you foolish boy.
"And suddenly we bumped over
something and you were scared. and
the next thing-you had kissed me-"
at was you that kissed me. The
| idea-why''-
"How could II? ! was driving. You
deliberately kissed me. Mary. Don't
deny It after all these years"
II don't remember 1t. Harry.
II remember it distinctly. for / had
always wanted to: but. being modest
youth. was afraid. But that delight
full bump in the road broke the ice. !
dropped the reins and asked you to
marry me. You said yes. You remem-
Der now. don't your"
She was blushing family. and the
shadows that had been dimples deep
ened at her lips. She nodded her bead.
1.-THE horse jumped. Over went the
sleigh. and we tumbIed into big snow
drift. not quite knowing what was the
matter. The horse. being the one iiv,
cry stable hack in the place. was used
TO lovers. so he just stood still. look
ing back at us while righted the cut
ter and lifted you in. We were the
happiest two in the world. werent
we?''
| YES" she said softly.
THAT was the big Christmas. Mary.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-17
CHRISTMAS AGAIN.

Once more the haIiowed,
gracious Christmas time 10
upon the earth. At last the
long year Of toll over tools
and arts and industries 10 all
but ended. The Christmas
festival. dedicated to happi-
ness and good will, has come.
This morning the whole
city has wakened to quad
ripple Joy. The very atmos.
phere Of our earth 10 rosy,
stained with the rich eolors Of
the heart. All windows are
bright with holly and ever.
green. Parents have diseov.
cred that it 10 more blessed to
give than to receive. Joy runs
riot in the heart Of little chill.
dren. Youth ovsrfiows with
animal spirits. Suddenly the
aged have shed their years
and become young again. Be-
fore the light had fully dawn.
ed the carols had begun to be
heard in the churches. And
every passing hour will be.
hold larger multitudes throng.
ing to these temples Of the
soul. All feel that no flowers
are sweet enough, no songs
bright enough, no gifts rich
enough for the Christmas
day. For once all strife and
enmity have disappeared from
tho market place.-Rev. New
ell D. Hills, D. D.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-12-17
eu.ines, Even AZ Christmas.

She was sentimental young girl
and had devoted much time and ten
der thought to the home decorations
for Christmas. Her surprise may be
imagined when she came downstairs
one morning and found the decora-
lions moved around. The mistletoe
boughs that had been half hidden in
secluded places had been substituted
for the holly wreaths and were now
hung in the front windows in plain
view Of passersby.
''Say. sister," explained her little
brother. you've had that mistletoe
hanging up for nearly week and you
haven't had single customer. You're
not up to date. What you want to do
is to advertise."-Judge.