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The midland journal., 1914-08-28
WHY BELoIANs FELL BACK.


Washington, d. Can official ex-
PLANTATION Of the Belgian field army's
backward movement toward Antwerp
was given In the following caDlegram
from London. made public by the
British embassy:
''The Belgian field army, being based
on Antwerp. has fallen back in that
direction in order to cover it's COM
nfunication with that fortress. In anti
cipation that this might become neces-
sary, the seat of government had all
ready been transferred from Brussels
to Antwerp.
"As Brussels is an undefended city
and no longer the seat of government
the fact that the Germans may have
occupied it is not Of great importance.
Moreover, the present position Of the
Belgian field army is menace to the
right flank of any further German ad-
vance westward"
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
NEW ATTACK ON DlEsT.


Brussels. via Paris. The Germans
made new attack on Diest, according
to press dispatches. After piIlaging
the railway depot they bombarded the
town, from which all the inhabitants
had fed.
When the Germans brought their
heavy artillery into play in front Of
Louvain the Belgian troops decided to
eyacuate the place in order to save
the beautiful and historic city from de-
struction Therefore they took up
strong positions on the road to Brus-
sells.
.sThe German losses around Louvain-
were terrible. The Germans still per-
sist in advancing in close formation.
whereupon the Belgian machine guns
sweep them down like ninepins."
The midland journal., 1914-08-28

German Embassy here received re-
port on the dispatch from German OH
cials IN New York.
At the embassy It was regarded as
opening new and important phase,
as chief interest thus far had been
centered on the operations in Belgium.
whereas this indicated extensive Ger
man operations south of Belgium in
the region along the Frances German
frontier, between Metz and the vosges
Mountains, one OF the notable scenes
Of conflict Of the Franco-P Prussian
War.
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
GERMAN WAR BOOK
IS AID TO FOES
Take Advantage Of Bernhardi's
Strategy Treatise.
WATCH OUTFLANKING MOVES


london. There is the best reason
for believing that the Anglo-Franco-
Belgian armies will take full advantage
Of the candid exposition Of German
military strategy contained in the book
written by General Bernhard of Ber-
I'm, writes Edward P. Bell to the Chi
cago News. The German principle,
according to this authority, is to at
tack all the time In superior strength
and always to overlap In other
words, the Germans, said General
Bernhard, when the war with France
came, would hdrl themselves with ir-
resistible force against certain points
In the French line of defense and at
the same time outfank the enemy on
the north and south.
Allies Watch Flank Moves.
The allies are especially yigilant in
watching for these outianking or en-
veloping movements They have every
confidence that their center of defense
is proof against any assault however
formidable. The allies expect to stand
firm against the Invaders, permitting
them to break wave on wave against
the line Of forts, guns, rifles and noun
tains until they are seriously shattered
and wasted and until the Russians de-
mand attention on the east.
Then the defensive armies expect to
issue from their trenches, earthworks
and mountain covers and take the
offensive. The object Of this offensive
The midland journal., 1914-08-28

dfers. Apart from this the Germans
appeared to treat the citizens well and
paid for their supplies. The larger
portion Of the population who work In
the woolen mills are reduced almost
to starvation. The Germans buy most
of the meat, bread and other supplies,
and no supplies can be brought In
from the outside.
AT Herbesthal we were searched
and examined by German officers, and
were then allowed to take military,
train to AK Ia Chapelle, from which
place we got q cab to the Dutch from
tier. At the village Of Baaz they told
MS that we could get q train to Mas
tricht. On arriving there we found
the Dutch army mobilized. practically
all the trains used for soldiers and the
main roads and bridges blockaded to
resist an army OF 10000 German sol
diers just outside.
1--WE deemed it inadyisable to wait
at Maastricht for a possible train. and
the next day we hired an automobile.
This broke down at ten o'clock that
night. The chauffeur worked frantic
ally two hours to repair the machine.
but at midnight announced that it was
impossible to run ON account of fiat
tire. Finally he consented to go on,
Left Stranded In Auto.
"At / a. m. we were still twelve
miles from Helder, whittier we were
going. The chauffeur stopped in the
village Of Durne He refused to bulge
and left US stranded in the middle Of
the road while he reused nearly every
one In the village In search of horse
and carriage He returned in an hour
or SO and announced that it was inn
possible to reach Helder, and that we
must spend the night in Durne. The
next morning we got 3 train from
Durne to Rotterdam. We found that
city flooded with Americans from all
parts of Europe. most of them pos
sessed OF only the clothes they were
wearing. The next morning we caught
train to Flushing, and thence came
on crowded boat to England.
German officers in Liege assured
US that they had captured the forts,
driven the Russians back on the east
ern frontier and would be in Paris IN
two weeks
The midland journal., 1914-08-28

Of an aggressive war for at least !

Of an aggressive war for at least a
century.
Even IL the Germans bread through
the line of the allies or turn It on the
north or the south they will not find
the roads to Paris unobstructed. The
allies are not likely to put all their
money ON one card, strong though that
card may be. The roads to Paris are
guarded by growing forces which at
present viii not take any part in the
fighting. The battle line from Hol-
land to Switzerland is merely the first
barrier the Germans must clear.
Chlcagoan Tells Of Trip.
Louis A. Dumond. the Chicago
municipal Investigator, has reached
London after fortnight of interest
ing and severe experiences in Ger
many and Belgium.
August 8. while / was in Hamburg.
the army began to mobilize" said Mr..
Dumond. Troop trains were running
In all directions and the regular sched-
ules were reduced hourly. The Amer
lean consul advised me to leave inn
mediately and escape to London by
way Of Belgium. left Hamburg the
same afternoon and was due on the
Belgian frontier at 1890 a. m. The
train was delayed at every station and
at Cologne we were forced to wait two
hours. We. reached the German from
tier town of Herbesthal at ten o'clock
the next morning.
There we found that the Germans
had violated the neutrality OF Belgium
and were marching in the direction Of
Liege. The Belgians had destroyed
the railroad from Herbesthal to Yer
viers,. which place managed to reach.
The trains had stopped running and it
was impossible to return to Germany.
as Americans had been ordered to
leave that country.
Says Roads Were Blocked.
II made numerous attempts to get
through Liege ahead OF the German
army. but was unsuccessful, either be-
cause the roads were blocked or was
turned back by German bayonets. The
banks were closed and no shops, ho-
tells or business men would cash
checks. recognize letters Of credit or
trust any one. English and American
travellers had little Belgian money and
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
eERMAlNs GAIN GROUND.

Paris.-An official communication
received here from Brussels, says:
'.The Germans have gained ground
on both banks Of the River Meuse and
are In contact with the armies Of the
allies.
."rhe enemy. finding the routes to
the southwark strongly held by the
French and Belgians, discovered an
opening to the north. This may en-
tirely change the strategy on both
sides.
"The Belgians, having held the In
vaders in check for Is days. have done
all that could be expected. Belgian
strategy will now be merged into the
general plan of the allied armies.
.sThe retrograde movement does not
mean defeat"
The midland journal., 1914-08-28

most OF us had TO rent the cheapest
kind Of rooms and buy food IN the
shops. thus living on few cents q
day. The Germans seized veryieFe,
suppressed the newspapers and sub
iected the inhabitants to strict control
Every window facing the street had
to be closed. The houses were shut
and In the evening nobody was al
lowed on the streets.
Prevented From Leaving the City.
For many days every one was pre-
vented from leaving the city. Horses,
automobiles and every other means Of
conveyance were appropriated by the
Germans unless the owners could show
credentials from the German army.
The Belgian citizens were reduced to
state Of terror. Cannonading began
at noon, August 4. and was incessant
day and night, rain or shine Houses
trembIed, windows rattled and at first
It was impossible to sleep because OF
the noise. Afterward we got quite
used to the uproar.
II saw 1900 or 1900 Belgian prison
-ers marched through the streets OF
Verviers and 1t was pitiful to watch
the crowds of relatives, fathers, moth
ers, wives and sweethearts running
beside the prisoners trying to throw
bread and cigars to them. The cap
tiyes were not given time to catch
the gifts, but were ruthlessly hurried
on by the German soldiers. We Amer
leans sympathized heartily with the
Belgians. Persons who had escaped
from Liege told us that the Germans
had taken three forts, caused small
IRE in the city and captured $500 pris-
oners.
Citizens Shot at LIege.
"August14 party consisting OF two
other Americans, myself and two Eng
lishmen and a Frenchman obtained
from the German commandant passes
to return to Herbesthal on the way to
AK la Chapelle. Armed with these. We
attempted to get a conveyance to the
German frontier. but the cab drivers
were so terrified that we tried five diff
ferent men before we found one with
SUFFICIENT nerve to take US. Even then
/ was compelled to conduct the driver
to the German commander to get
paper guaranteeing the safety of the
cabman, his horse and his vehicle. Our
horse was so old that we had to walk
up the hills The age of the beast. the
driver said. was the only thing that
kept the Germans from taking it.
While we were in Liege several
citizens were shot because OF remarks
they made to German officers and sol
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
GERMANS ADVANCING.

London That the great German ad-
vance is being pushed with vigor and
determination can be safely asserted.
Judging from the intelligence permitted
to the outside world On both banks
Of the Meuse the Germans are crowd
ing southwark toward the intrenched
French Army waiting to stem their
progress toward Sedan and Paris.
IS Miles From Sedan.
The invaders already have reached a
line between Dinant and Neufachateau,
the latter point being less than rs
miles from Sedan as the crow flies.
To the northward their advance troops
have reached the River Dyle. near
Malines, almost midway between Brus-
sells and Antwerp.
Before this northward rush the Bel
gian forces are retiring on Antwerp.
No Resistance Offered.
Before the occupation of Brussels
the burgomaster ordered the civic
guard to disarm
The following information was given
out by the official bureau:
"The Belgian field army, confronted
by superior numbers, has fallen back.
"The Belgian troops have admirably
performed their duty In delaying the
hostile advance and enabling the Allies
to complete their concentration"
Hospitals Full Of Wounded.
A dispatch from Brussels says:
.'The war evidently is rapidly draw
ing nearer this city. Already four
hospitals are filled with wounded sol
diers. German aeroplanes have been
seen scouting above the city after
sundown.
German cavalry is reported fire.
quently in the region on the farther
side of the forest of Soignes, which
fianks the city. This forest is the
point from which the attack is most
likely to come. in the opinion Of many
here, and a network of trenches has
been thrown up along the woods. The
trenches are occupied by burghers and
a few civil guards.
"The forest of Soignes, which Is to
the southeast of Brussels, extends in
the direction Of Wavre, where severe
fighting has been reported.
Tells OF 5000 German Dead.
Trustworthy reports have Just been
received of an engagement near
Charleroi- 1t is claimed by the Bel
gians that 5000 Germans were killed
In this battle.
.The censorship here is now so
strict that no news Of the war is going
out of the city except BY courier
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
RUSSIANS MAXI GAINS.

London. - In a dispatch from st.
Petersburg the correspondent Of the
Reuter- Telegram Company says that
the Russian general advance, both on
Austria and Germany, is progressing
without interruption.
A big cavalry engagement Of the
northern army on Friday was a severe
blow to the Germans in East Prussia.
An entire German battery was cap
tured. Aviators are throwing bombs
on the German intrenchments and
military buildings.
Three Austrian army corps are en-.
gagged in the Austro- Servian theatre Of
war. They are wedged in the junction
of the Drina and Yadai rivers. In a
battle of four days duration the Ser
vians captured so Austrian guns.
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
SUNK BY FRENCH SHELL.

London Ofhcial news from Paris
gives further details Of the encounter
in the Adriatic about a week ago
which resulted in the loss of the Aus
trian battleship zrynyi. a vessel Of
over $4,000 tons and a crew of sb7
men.
The zrynyt was struck by a shell
from q French warship. This projec.
tile exploded In her magazine and
damaged her 80 badly that she found
cred In few minutes.
The midland journal., 1914-08-28

"sThe BeIeian papers because of the
rigid censorship have ceased to be
sources OF war news. they are pub
fishing chiefly local matters uncon-
nected with the war. The mails also
are being held up.
eAn order has Just been issued pro-
hibfting the granting Of further mill
Itary passes to newspaper men or
others, and without these it is impos-
sible for correspondents to 20 outside
1.-The city.
.sTss popuIace does not appear ur-
duly excited over the prospect Of fight
ing in their streets. The crowds seem
placid and the people are attending to
their business as usual.
IL. E,ah,,na A. Aerae,ot.
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The midland journal., 1914-08-28
GERMANS RUsHlNo TROOPS.

London. Telegraphing from Rozen-
daal, Holland, the correspondent of the
Central News says:
There is no doubt that big battle
is now in progress in the neighborhood
of Charleroi, Belgium. The Germans
are rushing troops in that direction.
Only 5000 troops are left in Brussels,
which is more completely isolated
than Liege,
tHThe Germans have occupied all the
villages between Louvain and Alost
in order that the passage Of their
main army across Belgium may not
be interrupted There are no Ger
mans, except scouting patrols, around
Ghent."
The Germans are moving rapidly
southwark from Brussels in an effort
to strike into France, according to the
ostend correspondent of the Daily
Mail. who says
1.-TWO German columns are marching
south toward valenciennes. one by
way of Ninove Grammont and Ath;
the other by way of Hal Braine-le-
Conte and Mons"
A dispatch to the Havas Agency
from Ostend says bloody hghting Is
reported to have occurred at Luttre,
and that an important battle is raging
in the province Of Hainault.
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
GERMANS WIN At METZ.

Washington, d. Can official Ger
men dispatch reports a magnificent
victory of the German forces between
Metz and the vosges Mountains. The
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
GERMANS sAoT OWN MEM

Rome, via Paris The Tribuna pub
fishes 3 telegram from correspondent
at the front who says that the German
retreat from Muelhausen, under the
internal Gre OF the French artillery,
became tragedy. 1t was impossible
for the Germans to see whence this
fro came.
The Istein forts on the Rhine, the
correspondent continues. seeing a
body Of German troops approaching
in the night, mistook them for French
and commenced firing on them. The
mistake was not discovered until
dawn. The German cannon had thun.
dered all night long, making havoc
among their own men.
Paris.The German cavalry has oc-
cupied Brussels. This official an
nouncement was made here.
The Belgian Army retired on Ant
werp, without having been engaged by
the Germans
ANTWERP IN STATE or SIEGE.
4
Antwerp. This city Is in a state Of
siege. All foreigners viii be asked to
leave as soon as possible. King Albert
and the general stan are now here.
The forts are all manned and the civil
guard has been directed to act under
orders from the military.
Fast channel steamers have been re-
Questioned to carry the non-combat-
ants to places Of safety either In Eng
land or France. While details Of the
defense methods are withheld, it can
be stated that all Of the original plans
are being carried out.
(Note While the censor eliminated
any further details on this point, it is
known that therdefense plans called
for the flooding Of certain sections of
the approaches to the forts to depth
OF between two and three feet, depth
sufiicient to prevent the bringing up
of artillery and yet not deep enough
to permit the enemy to use boats.)
There Is grave doubt whether the
German plans consider any serious
siege of Antwerp. The defenses of
the city are considered impregnable.
There are three lines of forts. The
entire approach from the land is care
fully guarded, while British or French
warships can be sailed directly up the
Scheldt to aid in the defense. But
the very fact that it would require a
lengthy siege to take the city, if it
could ha takan which all Relpfan ofFi.
cials deny. is expected to prevent
any formidable German movement
against it.
The General Staff believes that all
the Germans will do will be to post
force suficiently strong to hold the
Belgian army In Antwerp, thus protect
ing it's flank from attack. while the
main body of the German army con-
tinues to press southwark.
The midland journal., 1914-08-28
ALLIES BEATEN BACK
BY BIG GERMAN ARMY
British And French Retire Upon Their Covering Positions
In Belgium-Berln Claims Victories.

1 The ordeal 10 inevitable, but tenn
poTary Thus detachments Of German
cavalry belonging to an unattached d.
vision operating on the extreme right
have penetrated to Roubaix (six miles
north OF LdIie) and the Turcoing dis
trict, which are defended only by ter
ritorial reservists.
Toxic. The Emperor Of Japan sun
day declared war upon Germany,
handed the German Ambassador bis
passports and notified the powers Of
the action.
This action was taken at the expira-
tion of tne time limit O Japans ulti-
matum 70 Germany demanaing the
surrender OF hlaucnau, germany nav
ing aisaainea 20 make 9 reply.
Tne Japanese government mas or
dered Ene beginning % operasAons On
iano ana sea.
Imperial Rescrlpt Issued.
I The Imperial rescript declaring war
upon Germany was issued Sunday
evening
The proclamation of the Emperor
sent thrill through the country.
Japan,s entrance upon the fulfIlment
Of her obligations to her ally, Great
Britain, responds to the popular will
| from one end of the land to the other.
Cheering crowds assembled before the
buildings occupied by the Department
Of Foreign Affairs and the administra-
I ton of navy. In the evening there
were lantern professions through the
streets. The popular manifestations,
however do not approach the enthu-
siasm which preceded the war with
Russia.
i, r. aenreeen+ GERMANY.
count Won Rax tba German sAmbas-
sa5or will nrobs l,,v leave for America
ei,' esthar on 4 tba ,,T M5npasota sailing Al.
ousf ~ or tla Manchuria. which de-
Z. D.,E ,.ts =, tba ooh fzeorga " Gutbrie.
The t 3 American N M S Ambassador s win repre-
sa,,+ fsarr, nv.
The midland journal., 1914-08-28

Paris.-The German cavalry has oc-
cupied Brussels. This official am
nouncement was made here.
The Belgian Army retired on Ant-
werp, without having been engaged by
the Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25
One Tray Of Watches That S0I
We're Formerly Priced A5fo ~

These are men s fourteen-karat
solid gold Watches with high
grade Elgin and Waltham move
ments. Hunting case only; plain
engine turned and hand engraved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb
Reductions Most Radical on Suits Coats and Dresses

This is the last large and important advertisement
on Women's Winter Garments that Loveman, Joseph &
Loeb expect to publish during the present season. OF
course there will be other smaller announcements but
they will only be echoes of the policy that has finally de-
termined these clear away prices.
Choice of any WOmenS or Misses Suit In our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25
Sale of Children'S and Infants Shoes
Save Enough Money in This Shoe Sale
Tomorrow to PaX for Their School Books

The loveman Joseph Loeb Shce Store, which has always
done full of service for tie children of Birmingham
supplying good Shoes low prices beginning tomorrow IN
unusual sale sale including School Shoes and Dress Shoes
for children of all which occurring Just at the time when de
man made for the purchase Of school books has unusual
significance The saving pair Of Shoes will go long
way toward paying for the necessary school books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25
AlltheSchoOl Books AreReady
for Second Term Scholars
s %.95

When the school lists passed around the school room tomo
should be brought straight to this Book Store for filling
the Alabama School Depository ready with second'
books
books will be distributed i'll the big occupied
Store Having profited by all Of
experience selling books the distribution this will be accom-
plished with less confusion than ever before.
Public School Books High School Books and Private School
Books Supplementary Books German French and American Ca
sizes; School Supplies special prices (Ma" Floor Hea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25

All 0 size, 7-jewel Elgin and Wal
than Watches, in 20-year gold
filled cases. plain Roman en-
graved and engine turned finish,
open and hunting case; formerly
priced 1900. Q.75
This sale -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25
Misses Shoes 0.49
Formerly 800 and $50 4
| Sizes II 1-2 to 2

Sizes II IL to 2
Now these Shoes are for
your growing daughters,
from grammar grade to high
school girls.
Patent Colt Skins with
cloth upper, kid upper or
white kid upper; tan suede,
with champagne top and
gunmetal, button boots. All
are Shoes new this season.;
style with welt soles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25

In this sale of Children's Shoes you
will find the following:
Tan Calf Button Shoes with white
kid tops: Brown Kid Button Shoes;
Patent Button Shoes with white tops;
Brown Buckskin Shoes with cham
ragne tops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25

All of the usual service facilities that accompf
the sale of garment every day in our store will
in any way be minimized in this Garment ST
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25
Love1nan, Joseph g Loeb
Lovenan, Joseph 6 Loeb

1t is expecting much to ask read all of
mens that this today and for that we
ersey of leaving the prices to demon
srate what unusual sale this realyis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-25

All of the following Shoes have solid,
flexible soles and are in good condi-
ton You will find all sizes, including:
Pink and Blue Kid Button Shoes. sizes
] to IL. Red and Brown Kid Button
Shoes, sizes to 8. Brown Suede Shoes
with champagne tops. sizes | 1-2 to
1-2. Brown Suede Shoes with white
calf tops, sizes | to 12. Tan Calf
Shoes with white calf tops, sizes to
5 1-2 (Shoe store, Main FlOOrC