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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
TURKS TO WAR ON CHRISTIANS.
u. S. Ambassador Morgenthau AP'
peals to the Sultan.

u. S. Ambassador Morgenthau AP-
peals to the Sultan.
Washington, Aug. 27.-Grave anxiety
Is felt by the administration because
of the prospects of a general massacre
of Christians in Turkey, the danger OF
which has been communicated to the
department of state by Henry Morgen-
THAI. ambassador to Turkey, VINO mas
taken the matter up with the sublime
porte and with the sultan. The only
assurance he has been able to obtain
has been that the sultan will do all IN
his power to protect American cltl-
zens. The Mohammedans in Turkey
says the American ambassador, are de-
termined to avail themselves OF the
disturbed conditions of Europe, which
would preclude the adoption OF punl-
tive measures, to visit their wrath on
all Christians and Jews in both Eu-
rcpean and Asiatic Turkey. Accord
ing to Mr.. Morgenthau, no "unbelleT-
err" will be permitted to escape.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02

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Of Austrian Poland, and that the
advance continues, marked by ire
quent engagements, in which the
Austrian forces have been routed.
Flee Toward Koenigsbarg~
The following official .communlca-
ton was made public here on Thurs
day:
Our offensive both in East Prus-
STA and Galacia developed increasing
success on Aug. Is. The Germans
hastily retreated everywhere toWaro
koenigsberg and Allenstein.
In Galacia our troops are marching
rapidly on Lemberg; they are ap-
preaching the city quickly. Our cav
airy has pushed the enemy every
where on our line, our advance ire
quently engaging the Austr1ans' VINO
each time have been beaten ana
routed"
1t is Officially announced that the
Russians have occupied Tilsit town
sixty miles northeast of Koen1gsDers'
East Prussia.
Move on to Berlin.
That the plans of the Russian army
contemplate an attack on Berlin VIII,
in three weeks was officially admltIeu
on Thursday. At the same time \
was stated that not only has the nus,
sian mobilization been completed Du'
that there are now 8,00O,Ooo men
under arms.
The troops have been dlvloeo in.o
four armies of 100000 men eacn
These armies are being placed IN .ns
field from the inland moOllila'lol
Centers to operate one beninu ~
other, the rearward one ming -
gaps in the ranks of the one III iioA
after each general engagement
French Abandon Three C'''es'
Paris. Aug. 2S.-France has aDan =
doned the fortified city OF Lille, -
100000 inhabitants. as wen as
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
FRENCH EVACUATE
CAPTURED TOWN

Paris, Aug. 26.-The war office has
issued the following announcement:
"The commander in chief, requiring
all available forces on the Mouse, has
ordered the progressive abandonment
of occupied territory, Muelhausen has
again been evacuated. A new battle is
n progress between Maubeuge depart
ment of the Nord) and Donon depart
ment of Doubs). On it hangs the fate
of France. In Lorraine the two armies
have begun a combined attack, one
starting from Grand Couronne de
Nancy. and the other from south o.
Luneville.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02

ST Petersburg, Aug. 28.-With
tbe Russian armies in close proxim,
inv TO the important German for
+rAsses of Koenigsberg, Thorn and
Danzig. it is officially announced here
that after the bloody battle of Gum
bnnen the Russian invasion has met
with no serious resistance and con-
times so successfully that it is ex-
rected to reach Berlin within three
weeks.
This prediction is based upon the
report, apparently borne out by all
indications, that the Germans have
decided to abandon practically the
entire region east of the river Oder,
concentrating their defenses on the
hanks of this river in a last effort
to save their capital. For this rea-
son it is believed that no pitched
battle will be fought until the in
vading armies are approaching Ber-
lin.
Berlin Is Silent.
Reports that the German forces
in east and west Prussia are retreat
ing have not ben contradicted by the
German war office, and in the alb
sence Of statements from Berlin the
announcement of the Russian gen
eral staff so far has not been chal-
eneged
Despite reports from Vienna tell
ing of an Austrian victory over the
Russians at Krasnik, in Russian Pol
and, the st. Petersburg government
insists that the invasion of Austrian
Poland is being carried out success
fully It is said here that in Galacie
the cars troops are marching rapid
ly on Lemberg, the principal city
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
EMBARGO WOULD END WAR.
So Assert Two Witnesses at New York
Livinq-Cost Inquiry.

Livtnq-Cost inquiry.
New York, Aug. 28.-The United
States government could stop the war
in Europe by placing an embargo on
wheat, -four and other products, 1t
was asserted at District Attorney Whit
mans John Doe investigation into the
increased cost of living since the con-
fiict began. Chief Magistrate McAdoo.
before whom the inquiry is in prog
ress, questioned witnesses as to what
the effect would be if America ceased
exporting to the belligerent nations.
James Ward Warner, president of the
New York produce exchange, and
George Zabrinski, resident manager
for Minneapolis manufacturers of flour,
each said the end of warfare abroad
must result.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
Count zenneIin Enlis.s.

Paris, Aug. 27-Count Zeppelin has
been enrolled as a volunteer in the
German army, according to dispatch
from Friedrichshafen. He will have
control of one of his own airships. The
count is 20 eyars old.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
c. S. OSBORN is RENoMINATED.
Close Race for Second Place on Mlchi.
uan Ticket.

Close Race for Second Place on Mlchl-
gan Ticket.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 2S.-In the state
primary, 10,432 precincts give the fol-
lowing results: For governor (Repub-
lican) Chase S. Osborn, $4,000; F. G..
Martindale, $3.50; Alexander Groes-
beck, 35,795. The close race on the
Republican state ticket was for lieu
tenant governor, with Heineman, Dick
inson and Curtis the candidates. Dick
inson polled a heavy vote in the state.
but Wayne county rolled up big ma
iority for Heineman and he is now in
the lead. In the city primaries, Mayor
Marx has rolled up vote nearly dou-
BILE that of his nearest competitor. John
McVicar, immediate municipal owner
ship advocate.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
caroo Of Grain to EnoIand.

Hoboken, N. j., Aug 28.-Bearing q
cargo of 5000 tons, principally grain,
the Wilson liner San Francisco sailed
for Hull, England, flying the British
flag. Before sailing two AT inch guns
we're mounted on her rear deck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02

still holding out in a hall clrcle
which has Koenigsburg as its base.
The Russians are reported as 1ar
wast as Marienburg, only twenty-seV-
on miles of Danzig. The Germans
there were reported as fleeing 10 tne
v;s+u1a and west of the river are
eorminq lines preparing to make
a stand with the aid OF Austrian
forces which are joining them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
Wilson and cabinet Follow War.

Washington, Aug. PA large war
map, studded with colored pins indi-
eating the positions of the various
European armies has been placed in
the White House. President Wilson
and his cabinet advisers go over the
map frequently.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02

Kansas City, Aug. 25-Rural Jack
son county voted "dry" by about eight
hundred votes in local option liquor
election in all parts of the county.
Two thousand women frustrated at
tempts to vote fraudulently.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
GERMANS CAPTURE
NANUR FORTRESS
IMPORTANT BELGIAN STRONG
HOLD FALLS INTO HANDS
OF INVADERS.
PARIS ADMITS REvERsEs

important b0lSldu LII u Coo' h"H Ae
into German hands, was author1tlve-
ly announced on Tuesday by the ON
cial press bureau of this city Berlin
dispatches say five of the forts OF
Namur and the city itself have been
taken, and the capture of the remain
ing four forts is regarded as imminent.
Reverse is Admitted.
A reverse to the forces of the allies
is generally admitted by the Engilsh
and French newspapers, which stated
that Tuesdays news. was decidedly
bad"
1t is assumed that the allies are
falling back on their first line or de-
fensive works running from Maubeuge
in a southeasterly direction by way OF
Hiron, Mezieres, Montmedy, Verdun,
st. Mihiel, Toul and Epinal, all OF
which are strong fortresses and are
interspersed with number of smaller
works.
Position Vital for Germans.
It is declared shere that both the
English and Russians are determined
to fight to finish, no matter what the
present outlook may be. They say
the possession of Namur was vital for
Germany, and that it was fine stroke
for the Germans to have rushed the
place under the eyes of the allied
armies. The defensive works OF Ma
muir were not so strong as those OF
Liege, but the position of the city was
much better for military purposes.
Nine Namur Forts.
The forts are nine in number, the
! four most important being st. Herr
bert, Audoye, Suuarlee and Cognelee,
while the connecting forts of less
strength are Dave, MaiZeret, Malonne,
Marchevolette and Emines. All are
protected by hardened steel domes,
generally eight of them in each fort,
and the artillery, consisting OF modern
heavy disappearing guns, is very pow
erful.
Allied Forces Repulsed.
London, Aug 25.-The French and
British troops opposing the invasion OF
the German army in Belgium have
suffered a serious reverse, according
to the official announcement issued by
the French war office. In the battle
line. which extends from Mons to the
Luxembourg frontier, several army
corps, composed of both British and
French, took the offensive on Sunday
against the Germans, but their plan OF
attack failed, owing to unforeseen
difficulties" as described by the off
ciaI statement, and the troops retired
on the covering positions.
The losses on both sides are report
ed as extremely heavy, and the French
officials describe the Germans as teine
obliged to establish themselves II
fresh positions in Lorraine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
TWO Killed. Four Injured.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 22.-Two men
were killed, four others were injured
to be shot when the foundation walls
of a new building gave way.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
Hluh Rate Made Illegal.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Loaning gov
eminent funds deposited for financing
crops, at higher rate of interest than
four per cent or for other purposes.
would be made illegal by bill intro
duced in the house.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
severe Eearthouake in italy.

Rome, Aug pa severe earth
quake shock was felt at Como. Panic
ensued among the prisoners in the
penitentiary there. but they were kept
under control
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
Gates. N. Y. Estate is s7s,5os.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Charles G.
Gates, who died suddenly of apoplexy
in October, 1913, left New York es-
tate valued at only s73,50S.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
COUNT ZEPPELIN ENLlsTs.

Aged inventor Will Have Charge Of
One of His Own Airships.
Paris, Aug. 28-Count Zeppelin has
been enrolled as volunteer in the
German army, according to dispatch
from Friedrichshafen. He will have
control of one of his own airships The
count is seventy years old.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
INVASION OF RUSSIANS IN
PRUSSIA IS UNCHECKED
St. Petersburg Dispatch Says Cars Armies Pursue
Retreating Germans in Advance Toward
Berlin--Expect to Reach Capital
Within Three Weeks.

baix and Valenciennes, just inside the
Belgian frontier, to the advancing
Germans. The French offered no re-
Sistance.
The French army has taken up
position at Arras, where a battle is
momentarily expected. More than
100000 Germans are prepared to
march on this point, it is said.
With view to a positive check to
the northern invaders, the military
authorities ordered the retreat and
have combined the French and Eng
lish forces to oppose the advance
This move, according to the war office
is in accordance with a prearranged
scheme of campaign.
Lille, one of the points abandoned
to the Germans, always has been con-
sidered most important from mill
tary point of view 1t has fortress
of the first class and the circle of its
forts is thirty miles. Recent dis
patches from Paris said that Lille
was held by French reservists.
London, Aug. 27.-The Standard
Copenhagen correspondent sends
word that Berlin APPARENTLY is in a
state of great alarm from fear OF
an imminent Russian invasion.
Wealthy Germans are leaving for
Scandinavia and passing through
Copenhagen.
| One and perhaps three corps OF
the kaiser's army are apparently en-
veloped by Russians, who, accord
ing to late dispatches tonight from
ST. Petersburg have swung north
ward in west Prussia near Ebl1ng
thus cutting off the harried Germans
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
KIAU- CHAU is BLOCKADED
ritory Twenty-four Hours to Leave
Austria Recalls Envoy.

Using Tau, Aug. 28.-The German
leased territory of Kiau-Chau was
blockaded today by the Japanese sec
ond squadron, which shortly afterward
appeared outside the harbor and
| shelled small island off the
coast which was not occupied by the
| Germans.
Vice Admiral Sadakichi Kato from
his flagship, the battleship Suwo, in a
wireless message to Gov. Meyer Wal
deck declared the blockade.
| He said he would grant neutral
shipping twenty-four hours in which
to leave the harbor and the same
period for non-combatants to leave
the town.
There is no evidence that the Jap
anese troops have landed in the Kiau-
Chau territory. 1t is believed the
heavy roads of Kiau-Chau, after the
summer rains, will deter any Japan
csc attack for many days.
All native shipping in Kiau-Chau
bay has been suspended.
Austria Recalls Envoy.
Toxic, Aug. 28.AThe Austrian
ambassador, Baron Muller de Scent
gyorgy, has been recalled.
The situation between Japan and
Austria is described here as "a rup-
ture of diplomatic relations, not
war"
Baron de Szentgyorgy explained tc
Premier Kato that Austria felt In
duty bound to follow her ally and
| withdraw her ambassador from
Japan.
Manila, Aug. 27-Japan has bonn
barded and destroyed the German ca
ble and wireless station on the islanc
of zap, thus cutting off communica
tion with the outside world practl
cally all of Germany's island posses
sions in the Pacific. This news wa:
brought to Manila by the North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Princess Alice
which previously limped into the por
of Zamboanga in a badly battered con
dition after an encounter with Jap
anese cruiser.
The officers of the Princess Alice
were unable to state whether or no
Japan had taken possession of the isl
and of zap, but its bombardment pre-
sents tangible evidence that Japal
does not intend to limit the zone o
her operations against Germany to tn
Yellow sea and Kiao-Chau.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02

Cardinal Gibbons Leaves for Rome.
Spring Lake, N. j., Aug. 22.-Cardi-
nal Gibbons of Baltimore, who has
been visiting Papal Marquis Martin
Maloney, left Spring Lake for New
York to sail for Rome on the Canopic.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
To Chance War Policy.

With the new ministry in power a
radical change in the war policy of the
government is apparently certain. 1t
will mean the advancement to high
commands of the younger generals
who-are believed to have more modern
ideas of military strategy.
The first indication of this new pol
icy came tonight in the appointment
of Gen. Gallieni as commander of the
army in Paris and governor of the
capital, with ex-Gov. Michael under his
orders.
This move was for the purpose of
strengthening still further the defense
of the city of Paris.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02
PRINCE KILLED AT NAMuR.
Lieutenant General in German Army
Victim Of She'll

Victim Of Shell.
Berlin, by wireless by way of Maui
en- and Sayville, Long Island. Aug. %.
According to official announcement
made, Lieut. Gen. Prince Frederic of
before Namur on August 80. Prince
Frederic was stepbrother of the
reigning duke of Saxe-Meiningen, who
married Princess Charlotte, the eld-
est sister of Kaiser Wilhelm.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-09-02

Minister of Characterization Dou.
mergu.
Minister of Agriculture-Fe rnand
David
Minister of Labor-Bienvenu Mar
tin.
Minister without portfolio-Jules
Guesde.
Under Secretary Fine. Arts-Albert
Dalimin.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-04-03
INGRAM

Special Correspondence
Joe McDermid had business at
Tony Friday.
Mrs. E. w. Beard was a Ladysmith
visitor Friday.
The school closed Friday for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. John Mcdonald was a visitor
at Ladysmith Friday.
Mrs. P. B. Petercon was Lady
smith caller Saturday.
Mrs. James Kennedy was Lady
smith visitor Wednesday.
J. H. Macarthur came over from
Minneapolis Friday, to visit his son,
John.
Misses Frances Clark and Pearl
McFarlane were Ladysmith visitors
Monday.
Misses Lillian Coveau and Anna
McDermid were visitors at Ladysmith
Saturday
Louis Radiker returned from the
hospital at Rhinelander Friday. He
feels much better.
Eugene Sharrow came over from
Phillips Monday, and is a visitor at
the SAMPLER home.
Misses Fern Ferguson and Gladys
Byers were visitors at Ladysmith
Wednesday, returning Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Fecteau returned Sat
urday from Chippewa Falls, where
she has been visiting since Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Adams left Friday for
Ladysmith to visit with her sister.
Mrs. Martin Fogarty and son Wis
tied in Ladysmith Friday, returning
Saturday.
The teachers, Misses Grace Spen-
Ger, Elizabeth Taylor and Anna
Adams, departed Friday afternoon for
their respective homes at Bloomer,
Monico Junction and Hibbing, Mimi,
to spend their vacation.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-04-03
SHELDON

Special Correspondence.
The ice is going out of Jump river
today, April 1st.
Susan Lacy is at home from La
dysmith for the Easter vacation.
Caucus for the town of Marshall
was held at Sheldon Saturday after
noon, March 2Sth
A moving picture and vaudeville
show is holding forth at the hall ev-
cry night this week.
Mrs. Agnes Van Horn, Of Donald,
visited relatives and friends here
several days last week.
Mark Sergeant is spending his Eas-
ter vacation at home, having arrived
here from Madison Saturday.
Ira Sergeant went to Ladysmith
Wednesday as a delegate to the
county convention of the M. w. A.,
held there.
The stockholders of the creamery
association met Monday, Mar. Goth,
and elected five directors, viz: L. W..
Cox, Peter Krohn, Rodney Hurlburt,
Arthur Elmendorf and A. w. Lees.
Of these, Rodney Hurlburt was elect
ed president, A. W. Lees, secretary,
and L. w. Cox, treasurer.
Herman Fish has just moved his
portable saw mill from three miles
west of Sheldon to Matt Johnson's
place across Jump river, south of
Sheldon, where Mr.. Johnson has logs
to be sawed into lumber for building
a house.
Mrs. Carl Albert died Wednesday
night, March %, after several weeks
illness. The funeral was held Satur-
day at 100 p. m. at the Sheldon
schoolhouse, Rev. Sanders from La
dysmith officiating. She leaves a
husband and four children to mourn
her loss; also five brothers, two Of
whom, and two half sisters, were
present at the funeral services.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-04-03
CONRATH
Special Correspondence


A. Miner returned from Chicago
Tuesday morning.
j. w. Irish, of Chippewa Falls, was
in Conrath last Tuesday.
B. M. Apker was here between
trains Wednesday morning.
The North Wisconsin Seed Co.
shipped a car of potatoes Saturday.
Messrs. A. j. and T. B. Keith
spent several days with us last week.
Quite a bunch of Conrath people
were at the caucus last Saturday,
even though the roads We're in very
bad shape.
Rev. e. Iverson and J. Mcconnell
were with us Thursday Church SER
vices were held at the schoolhouse
in the evening. :
VIM. Zacharias will take care of
A. Weidman's farm this coming sum
mer. G. H. Chapman has rented VIM.
Zacharias' house for several months.
The Conrath Literary club held
their weekly meeting last Wednes-
day. New officers were elected and
an interesting program was arranged
for next week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-04-03
Galley LAKE
,necial Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Mrs. Lewis Wagner was called to
Fairmont, Mimi, by the serious Ill
ness of her son-in-laW.
The FELTON, Brothers have their
saw mill nearly ready and expect to
begin work in a few days.
Grandpa Andreso is very SICK at
this writing. He is 81 years old. In
the few months he has lived in our
neighborhood, he has won many
friends, who hope for his speedy re-
covery.
c. e. Nemoller returned to his
farm. here a few days ago, aIter
spending the winter with his par
ents in Iowa. It was rumored that
he had brought a wife, and ne
learned in some way that the boys
were planning a charivari. He mad
no wife, it was late in the afternoon
to procure one, yet he must not dls
annoint his friends. Did he worry!
No.-he was equal to the occasion, as
the sequel proves. Early in the even
ing the music began. Charlie opened
the door gave cordial greeting and
asked them to meet his bride, when
she CO stepped forth. The boys
RECOGNIZED Master Clifford sewing IN
bridal array; also, that the joke was
on them. All enjoyed it, however,
and after spending an hour pleasant
ly left. wishing Charlie good luck
and all agreed that when Charlie did
bring a wife to his home he would
know how to receive his friends