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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
ROME CALLS ENJOYS
TO DISCUSS CONFLICT

Rome, via Paris, Aug. 1.-THE for
eign Office yesterday summoned home
the Italian ambassador in Paris, st.
Petersburg, London and Berlin, as the
government desires to consult with
them concerning the war situation.
The Messaggero says it understands
that the Italian ambassador to the
United States, the Marquis Cusani
Confalonieri, who is returning to
Washington Immediately, has instruc-
tions to cooperate with President Will
son in regard to the latter's offer Of
mediation in the European war.
Persons arriving at the Italian cap
ital from Bosnia describe the Austrian
forces there. especially the Slav,
Czech, Italian and Roumanian ele-
ments as unruly and rebellious. The
travellers assert that, although a num-
ber of mut1neers have been shot, the
regiments appear to be disintregating
and that this accounts for the inactiv-
ity of the Austrian army on the Sery-
ian frontier during the last II days.
Vice Admiral Leone Viale has been
appointed minister of marine in sue
cession to Admiral Enrico Milo, who
retired from the ministry on account
OF i'll health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
BRITISH MIDGET
CHASES CRUISER

Halifax, N s., Aug. 14-For half
an hour Thursday night H. NJ. S.
Bristol, the smallest British ship in
the north Atlantic, fought a long range
duel with the Karlsruche, the largest
and fastest OF the German cruisers
which have been trying to intercept
British shipping on the north Atlantic.
Fleeing from the British cruiser
Suffolk, which interrupted the karls-
ruhe coaling at sea from the North
German Lloyd steamer Kronprlnz VIII
helm, the German cruiser was inter
cepted by the Bristol southwest of
Bermuda and for half an hour a long
range running fight took place in the
blackness of semi-tropical night.
Racing through the Leavy swell at
a terrific clip. the ships excl anged
broadsides without inf1icting much
damage, conditions being very unfav-
orable for accurate guaGery. Although
the BristoTs consorts were at least
one hundred miles astern, the Ger
man would not stand and fight, ac-
cording to the British participants.
her course. she gradually drew
away from the Bristol, owing 20 super
ior speed and after half an hour was
out of range of the British ships six
inch bow chaser.
The chase was continued but some
where in the darkness the German
doubled and made off south to San
Juan, where she put in for coal some
days ago.
Details of this action, the first sim
gle ship fight in which a British man
of-war has engaged in these waters in
a hundred years were brought to Hall
fax today by II. NJ. S. Suffolk, the
flagship of Rear Admiral Cradock.
the fourth cruiser squad
ron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
PARIS TOLD THAT
ALL GOES WELL

Paris. Aug. 14-An official report
today says, mo fact of striking inn
portance took place in the theatre of
operations yesterday. There were,
however, several skirmishes between
German and French patrols and en-
counters between outposts, notably at
Chaumbrey in German Lorraine, where
two companies of Bavarian infantry
were surprised by the French and
were driven off, leaving numerous
dead and wounded.
Reports show the situation con-
tinues favorable to us and the allies
while the news from Lorraine is high
ly favorable to the French. The gem
eral staff has heard nothing of the re-
duction of the forts at Liege. Such
rumors. therefore, are declared to be
false
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS
CENSOR
FOR ALL CABLES
Neutrality Violation and Rights
of Commercial Companies
Present Problem.

Washington, Aug. 14.-President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan Thursday
discussed at length a plan to apply
at all cable offices in the United States
the same censorship which recently
had been placed on wireless stations
TO prevent neutrality territory from
being used as a base for the trans
mission OF military or naval informa-
ton to the belligerent countries of
Europe.
At the conclusion OF the conference
It became known that the president
and Mr.. Bryan were virtually agreed
that an important enforcement of neu-
trality would require censoring of
cables as well as wireless. \ new
phase was called to their attention.
however. which has delayed final de-
cision until Friday cabinet meeting.
This is the comparative ease with
which Great Britain could evade the
censorship at cable offices in the Unit
ed States by having all her messages
sent by telephone, telegraph, mail or
messenger over the Canadian border
for transmission through the Canad-
ian cables at Halifax, n. S.
Although the German government
has protested against the unrestricted
use of cable by England from the Unit
ed States while German owned wire
less companies and other stations are
unable to send code messages, the
elimination of all forms of censorship
in the United States on either cable
or wireless is said to be the wish OF
the German government as well as
commercial companies concerned.
The German charge d'affairs is
expected here Friday and after the
cabinet meeting it is believed. will
be formally advised of the decision of
the Washington administration.
The question of the authority of the
United States government over the
cable companies and it's right to pre-
scribe the conditions under which they
shall operate has received very care
full study at the state department in
connection with the subject of neu-
Trailing the radio system.
Strong representations have been
made to the state department not only
by belligerent powers but also by the
great commercial interests against
any attempt to control either the wire
less systems or cables. The German
government made such representations
in behalf of the German station at
Sayville, l. l., and Tuckerton, N j.,
and the Marconi company. the British
pioneer organization in wireless exten-
sion. has protested against any inter
ference on the part Of the government
in the workings Of it's stations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
WITNESS TELLS
OF LIEGE SIEGE
American Vice Consul at Be-
leaguered City Describes
Two Days Fighting. a..

London, Aug. 1.-THE Times Brus-
sells correspondent says: Victor Du-
ras, the American vice consul at Liege,
was an eye witness of the first two
days siege of Liege, which he de-
scribes The Belgians permitted the
forces of General Won Emmich to
actually pass the forts in their march
on the town and then attacked them
in the rear from forts and pn the
front with infantry. He estimated the
German casualties were five to ten
times as great as those of the defend
ers.
Speaking as a neutral" says Du-
ras, according to the Times CORE
spondent, 1t seems to be part of the
new military tactics of the Germans
to fight as much as possible in the
night Comparatively little fighting
occurred at Liege during the day. The
amount of suffering on both sides, ow-
ing to the inability TO deal promptly
with the wounded, was very great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Troop Movement in Germany.
ARE STILL
HOLDING V0SGES

London. Aug. IA statement is
sued by the minister of war at Paris
at midnight says: French troops
have held their positions on the Nosges
mountains for five days despite the
vigorous attacks of Germans. who were
superior. At one point the
German reserves were brought up. but
we're unable TO resist the French at
tack and were obliged to lay down
their arms. An entire division sur
rendered. The French troops hold the
valley OF the Bruche.
Paris. Aug. 14.-It is officially an
nounced that a number of German
spies are operating among the French
troops in Alsace. The postmaster and
mayor of Thann, northwest of Muel-
hansen, were detected in the act OF
spying and were shot.
In the operations around Liege the
Belgians took 1000 prisoners. while
the French on the frontier took more
than l.50O-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Aviators Meet Death as
They Reconnoiter for
impending Clash.
NO NEW ADVANCE MADE
Germans Rest After Severe
Blow at HaeIen Before
Renewing Advance.

Today all is reported quiet along
the front according to official state
ments from France and Belgium.
Aviators are taking a prominent part
in scouting for armies in the field and
are suffering severely according to re-
ports The Belgian authorities report
the destruction of three German aero
planes and the death of two of their
pilots and terrible injuries to third,
while the French recount the narrow
escape of a French aerial scout from
German flying machines which hunt
ed him.
Greece has suspended the use of
wireless telegraph on ships in her ter
ritorial waters. Greece is perturbed by
the reported purchase by Turkey of the
, German cruisers Breslau and Goeben,
which she considers will upset the
equilibrium of power in the Levant
The Belgian staff believes the Ger
! man movement at Haelen was an at
ttempt to. reach Brussels Which today
| is reported "to be no longer in dan
ger"
Germans Rest After Battle.
London, Aug 14.-No movements of
| Importance have taken place since
Wednesdays serious engagement be-
tween the German and Belgian troops.
according to official announcement at
Brussels. The statement adds: "The
situation at the Belgian forts remains
| favorable"
German Losses at HaeIen.
Brussels (via Paris), Aug. 14.-The
German casualties in the engagement
at Haelen yesterday were 5000 dead
and wounded. The Germans appar-
emily sacrificed their men without any
scruples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Mobilization of Great
Masses of Cars Troops
Completed at Last.
FIVE MILLION IN LINE
Half of Them in Position on
Frontiers Near Germany
and Austria.

London, Aug. IA Rome
dispatch says that according to
reliable information from st.
Petersburg, Russia has mobil-
lied 1000, 1000 men on the Ger
man and Austrian frontiers and
a half million on the Turkish
and Roumanian frontiers, while
100000 are being held in re-
serve.
II is supposed that the first active
aggressions will be made against AUS
uia through the province Of Galicia,
tae capital. LemDerg being the object
i've point. The capture of the garrison
at SokaI yesterday was the first i'm
portant engagement in that campaign.
It is said that Grand Duke Nicholas
Nichaeloyitch soon will join the ac-
tive army. II IS believed most of the
male members OF the imperial family
VII. follow his example.
The Grand Duchess Marie and Hell
enc have volunteered as hospital
nurses.
The Grand Duke Constantine Con-
stantinovitch has given the famous
Marble Palace in St. Petersburg as
hospital. Grand Duke Constantine has
endowed a field hospital with so beds.
Russia Appeals to Poles.
ST Petersburg. Cvia London) Aug.
14-With view to removing the ap~
prehensions Of Poles in Russia, Ger
many and Austria-Hungary and gain
ing their friendship in the two last
mentioned countries Grand Duke Mich
olaivitch, con umander-in-chief Of the
Russian army has issued an order that
all Poles showing loyalty to the Slav
cause shaif be specially protected by
the Russi-n army ana government.
Any attempt 10 interfere with the
personal and material rights of Poles
not guilty OF hostility to Russia will
be punished according to martial law
Hore Neutrality ProcIamations.
Washington. D. c. Aug. 14.-Presi-
dent Wilson today issued a neutrality
proclamation for Great ESitain and
Austria-Hungary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
NEUTRALITY OF DENMARK
HELD IMPERATIVE NEED

Copenhagen, Aug. II, via London,
Aug. 14.-PoIitical circles consider
that the neutrality of Denmark must
be maintained at all costs. Otherwise
the economic distress which already Is
acute will be accenuated.
Large quantities of goods are being
exported to the combanants. Germany
has removed her tariff restrictions, but
requires that the shipments be in large
quantities.
The export of Danish goods to Eng
land commenced last night, the gov
ernment insuring them war risks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
German Movement Now
Seems to be to Split
Forces of the Allies.
FRENCH NEAR NAMUR
Field Marshal of English Is at
Headquarters of French
Commander -in-Chief.

Brussels, Aug. 14.-Military
observers believe the German
army is seeking to reach the
French border through the
northern part of the Belgian
province of Brabant, crossing
where the plain of Waterloo is
situated and forcing the Bel
gian army to retreat upon Ant
werp.
Paris, Aug. 14.-It is Off
cially announced that a large
number of French troops have
entered Belgium and are pro
ceeding from Charleroi to Gem
blour, 10 miles northwest of
Namur.
The Havas agency announces
Field Marshal Sir John French
commander-in- chief of the Eng
hsh field army, has Joined Gen
eral Joffre, the French COM
mander-in- chief, at his head
quarters today. The locality is
not mentioned.
Germans Plan New Move.
London. Aug. IA News dispatch
from Brussels says the following Off
cial announcement was issued at noon:
ss-rba nor,,on, ,ro ,,r.,,;- - 49,
movement against US, but every dis
position has been made to repel it
like the preceding one"
Germans Inactive at Lieqe.
Brussels. Aug 1.-THE cashier of a
Liege bank arrived here on a bicycle
to obtain funds. He says he had little
difficulty in getting out of Liege. He
said the Germans continue prepara-
tions for defense in event of the Bel
gians taking the offensive, but the inn
preston in Liege is that the Germans
are preparing to leave the vicinity. as
they are hurrying the construction of
pontoon bridges over the Meuse. The
cashier says the treatment of the in
habitants of Liege by the Germans
gives no special cause for alarm.
Will Not Surrender Forts.
Brussels Cvia Paris. Aug. At is
officially announced that none of the
Liege forts has capitulated. 1t is de-
clared the defenders have been in
structed 10 blow up the forts rather
than surrender them.
The rumor that an attempt had been
made on the life OF King Albert was
based on a slight accident to the royal
automobile.
Troop Movement in Germany.
London. Aug 14-An Amsterdam
dispatch says the mayor of AiX-la-Cha-
pelle, Germany, has issued procla-
nation announcing that great masses
Of German troops are to pass through
that town on Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
CANADIAN WIRELESS is
WRECKED: STAFF SHOT AT

Port Arthur, ont. Aug 14.-Ihe
Canadian government wireless station
near here was wrecked early this
morning. when the crash of the ca
Die supports was heard the staff in
side Of the station and the adjoining
building rushed out, but shots fired by
two men running from the station
halted them. The damage is serious.
but the large staff Immediately began
rushing the repair work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
STATE CATTLE DEALERS
DEFY GOVERNOR DUNNE

Aurora, III, Aug. 14.-Cattle dealers
here defied Governor Dunno Thursday
notifying him that % head of cattle
which had not been subjected to the
tuberculin test have been shipped
from Tripoli, Iowa, to st. Charles. H..
in violation of the governors procla-
nation.
The cattlemen said that the procla-
nation forbidding importation of cat
tie whic hhad not been subjected to
the tuberculin test was Illegal and
said they were anxious for a test in
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
SEVEN WARSHIPS
SUNK Near HULL
Masts of Sunken Ships, Believ-
ed to Be German, Rise
Above the Waters.

London, Aug. IA dispatch to the
Chronicle from West Partlepol says
the captain OF a Danish steamer de-
clares he passed seven sunken Ger
man ships Is miles oG Spurn Head
at the northeast entrance of the Hum
Der. the harbor of Hull. Only the
masts were visible above the water,
but the captain believed they were
German.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
AMERICANS IN GERMANY
GET RELlEE FROM FUNDS

Washington, j. C.. aug 1f.-Nolun-
teers who cOoperated with AmDassa-
cor Gerard made il possible for the
L. S. embassy at Berlin 10 restore
normal conditions among Americans
IN Germany. From funds subscribed
by the American colony in Berlin and
q large contribution by = Mr. Roddock
of Chicago. specie has been sent TO
many American consuls in Germany
for cash.ng CHECKS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
TRY TO BURN CANADIAN
MILITARY ST0REHOUSE

London, Ontario, Aug. 14.-An at
tempt was made early today to burn
the store building of the Canadian ord
nance corps near Wollesly barracks
and Private Allen. who discovered the
blaze, was shot IN the hand by the in
cendiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
COTTON BILL TO WILSON
Senate Finishes Work on Measure
Taxing Deals in Futures.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE senate
agreed yesterday to the conference re
port on the cotton futures bill. which
the house had approved. The meas
ure now goes to the president. 1t
places a tax of cents a pound on all
cotton sold for future delivery except
under contracts based on the govern
ment's Standardization OF grades.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
PRESIDENT TALKS TRADE
WITH BUSINESS LEADERS

Washington. ID. C.. Aug. III. +.
Morgan. James J. NJ and other
prominent figures In the nations busi-
ness life discussed with President
Wilson and Secretary McAdoo means
for restoring American transatlantic
trade and the financial situation. 1t is
generally agreed that the government
must provide war risks for both
ships and cargoes, as is already done
by France and England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
DEPT. OF COMMERCE MEN
PROBING FOOD PRICES

Washington, d. c., Aug. 14.-Fleld
agents of the department of commerce
in New York. Boston. Chicago, Seattle,
Atlanta and New Orleans began Work
today as a part of the investigation
ordered by President Wilson 10 deter
mine if food prices of the country are
being artifcially raised because of the
European war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
AUSTRIAN STEAMER SUNK
BY MINE IN THE ADRlATlC

London. Aug. IA telegram from
Trieste TO Reuters agency says the
Austrian Lloyd steamship Baron
Gautsch was blown up by mine on
the Island of Lussin on the coast OF
DaImatia. Twenty OF the crew were
killed and I3O saved. The bodies or
the dead were recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
BIG RED CROSS FUND
RAISED IN ENGLAND

London, Eng, Aug. 1.-THE Prince
of Wales relief fund for distressed
families of British soldiers and sailors
has reached five million dollars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
u. S. WILL MOVE SLOWLY
ON CABLE CENSORSHIP

washington, d. c, Aug. 14.-No I'M
mediate action will be taken by the
administration on the propoaed CEN
sorship of cables and wireless stations
in the United States. The subject is
full OF complications and must be con-
sidereG slowly" said a high official.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
HlGHWAYMEN KILL TWO
At WEST VIRGINIA MINE

Roanoke. Va. Aug. 1.-Two guards
bearing $4,000 20 pay miners at Glen
alum. ". Va. were shot to death and
robbed near there today by a band OF
highwaymen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
THREE ARE DEAD
IN ILLINOIS FIRE

Dongola. H.. Aug. 14-Fire de-
stroyed half the business section OF
Donecla. Howard Snyder. Jacob Hays
and William Manning were killed by
falling wall. The properly loss is
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
Italian Refugees in Distress.

Rome, (via Paris Aug. 14.-Italians
coming from countries at war continue
to pour into Italy by thousands. Most
of them are in distress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
z DUBUQUE men
KILLED IN AUTO

Dubuque. Iowa. Aug. 14.-Adam Hof-
fer and Henry Gerkin were killed in
an automobile accident near New VI
eana. Iowa. Henry Boggy and DIR. j.
l.. Abelm were seriously injured. All
were prominent in Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
PORT OF ANTWERP OPEN
Minister of War at Brussels Sends
AssurinQ MessaQe.

New York, Aug. 144.-The Belgian
consulate yesterday made public the
following cablegram from the minis
ter of war at Brussels:
The port of Antwerp is open and
the estuaries of the River Scheldt are
open to commercial navigation.
During the day there will be Dutch
pilots"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-14
$500, O,OOORUASSIANAR ARMY ONBORDER:
SEVEN WARASHIPS SUNK INHUMBERs
THE WEATHER
forecast Till 2 p. NJ. Tomorrow, fos
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day: warmer.
Highest temperature yesterday SO;
lowest last night, So; temperature at
Z a m. SO.
Temperature at 3 o'clock p. m. 79.
Wind velocity. at Z a. m, six miles
per hour
Precipitation in last "a hours. none.
Relative humidity at p. m. yester-
day 43 per cent; at a. M. today, 63
per cent.
River stage at Z a m. feet, a fall
of / in the last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Jupiter. Venus, Mars.
Morning stars: Saturn. Mercury. Con
stellation Andromeda seen rising in the
northeast about .. m.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
BIC EATERS GET
KIDNEY TROUBLE
Take Salts at First Sign of
Bladder Irritation or
BaCkache.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trou-
BILE, because we eat too much and all
our food is rich. Our blood is filed with
uric acid which the kidneys strive to
filter out, they weaken from overwork
become sluggish; the eliminative tissues
clog and the result is kidney trouble
bladder weakness and general decline
in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps of
lead; your back hurts or the urine is
cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three times
during the night; if you suffer with
sick headache or dizzy, nervous spells,
acid stomach, or you have rheumatism
when the weather is bad get from your
pharmacist about four ounces OF Jad
Salts; take a tablespoonful in glass of
water before breakfast for a few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the acid
Of grapes and lemon juice, combined
with lithia, and has been used for gen
erations to flush and stimulate clogged
kidneys; to neutralize the acids in the
urine so it no longer is a source of rri-
tation, thus ending bladder disorders
Jad Salts is inexpensive; can not in
jure. makes a delightful effervescent
lithia water beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
a mistake by having good kidney
flushing any time--Advt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

changes of costume add value to her
offering. There are other fine fea-
lures.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
County Prisoners
Hit by Rapid Climb
In Cost of Living

Although the new contracts for the
ieedlng of the prisoners at the Tower
raise the allowance of each man from
81 cents to S71s cents a day, Sheriff
Mangum declares he will be unable 10
provide more food for the prisoners than
they had last year.
The cost of foodstuffs has advanced
SO, said the Sheriff that even the in
creased allowance will not permit of an
increase in the quantity of food. The
purchasing of fresh meat and potatoes
curing the past six months has been
largely matter of personal expense"
Sheriff Mangum is expected to sign
Inc new contracts within a day or two.
8ney call for the following menus:
Breakfast, one-fourth pound OF salt
meat, one-half pound of bread, one half
pint of coffee and syrup; dinner three
Gays a week., one fourth pound of salt
meat. one-fourth pound of corn bread
dinner (four days a week., one-fourth
pound of fresh meat, one pint of veg
etable soup, potatoes, rice, tomatoes or
turnips, vinegar, salt and pepper.