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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14

Under the Wilson administra-
ton the merchant marine of the
U. S. will be built up. 1t might
be we'll to state that it was not
destroyed during the Democratic
rule. They have not been in
power long enough for that.
What party will hold up its hands
and say, Il did it,"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14
Notice for Publication
First published in the Liberal Democra
July II, 1914

FIRST published In the Liberal Democrat,
July IL 1914.
Department OF the Interior
u. S. Land offices at Dodge City Kansas
July 10. 1914
Notice is hereby given that Peter T. Hicks.
OF Liberal, Kan. who ON October i7,lsO7, made
Homestead Application No. 5000, Serial No,
O6sS7' for NWl, Section II, T'wnship 33s. Range
@w, 6thP Meridian hasfiled notice OF intention
to make Five Year Proof to establish claim
to the land above described before The Pro-
bate Judge of Seward County, Kansas at Lib
eral' Kansas on the 25th day of August, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Andrew II. Thompson. Charles A. Sealey.
Charles Thompson and Phelix Chairman. all
of Liberal, Kansas.
Not coal land. Ct II. r. Wilson. Re0lStar
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14
Notice for Publication-lso-
lated Tract
PUBLIC LAND SALE
First Published in The Liberal Democrat

FphLlO LAND SALE
First Published in The Liberal Democrat
August Z, 1914
Department of the Interior.
U. s. Land Office at Dodge City. Kansas
July II, 1911
Notice Is hereby given that, as directed by
the Comnss Toner Of the General Land Office,
under provisions of Act of Congress approved
June 81, 1905 ga stats, ain pursuant 10 the
application Of Earl E, Him, Serial No.. 0ll6ll
we will offer at public sale, to the highest
bidder, but at not less than 81 so per acre, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, on the Tenth day of septem-
Der. 1914. At this office. the following tract of
land WI SCI, SET set Sec. 4, 7. SO g., R. 32 W,
Any persons clriming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims,
or objections, on or besore the time designated
for sale.
Not coal land. R II. Wilson, Register,
~. V. Killion, Receiver.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14
Notice for Publication.Iso.
lated Tract
PUBLIC LAND SALE


First Published in The Liberal Democrat
August z, 1914.
Department OF the Interior
U. s. Land Office at Dodge City, Kansas
July II, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that, asSdirected by
the Commissioner OF the General Land Office,
under provisions OF Act OF Congress approved
June u. 1905 GA Stats, SID, pursuant to the
application OF Earl E. Him, Serial No. Oll6I2.
we will offer at public sale, TO the highest
bidder, but at not less than Sl50 per acre. at
10 o'clock A. NJ, on the Tenth day OF Sep
TENDER, 1914, at this office, the following tract
OF land; sWI SEA Sec. s. 7. 80 s.. r. SO W.,
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised TO file their claims
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale.
Not coal land.
X. r. Wilson, Register.
IL. V. Klllion, Receiver.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14
Notice for Publication
First published in the Liberal Democrat, Ju
IL 1914
Department OF the Interior

First published in the Liberal Democrat, July
H. 1914,
Department OF the Interior
o. $. Land Office at Dodge City, Kansas
July TO- 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Gertrude Star
key formerly Gertrude Marriage OF Satanic
Kansas. who, on November %. loOs
made Homestead Application, Serial No.
oSOoS' for NW3 Section 10. Township Sis.
Range s5w. 9Th Meridian. has filed notice of
intention to make Three Year Proof to estab-
fish claim to the land above described. before
The Register and Receiver. U. s. Land Office.
at Dodge City, Kansas, on the eth day Of
August, 1914
Claimant names as witnesses, Edgar p. r.
McElhinny, Robert Y. Harlow, Ella l., Har-
low and Samuel Q. Garner. all of satanta,
Kansas. "a
Not coal land. Ct RR. Wilson. Register
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14

Entered as second-clasS matter January O.,
1911. at the post Office at Liberal, Kansas
nder the Act Of March 3. 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14

This week sugar went up dol
lar on the hundred. Beef is FIVE
cents on foot. Wheat is going
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-08-14

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans.
Subscription Price $3.50 Per Year
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
Austrian TODn StOrz1ed and
Captured Bp Russian Forces

A mass was celebrated today at the
Russian ministry of finance in memory
of NJ Nokolof, the city treasurer of
Kalisz, said to have been shot by the
German troops while at his post.
The Grand Duke Constantine Con-
stantinovitch has given the famous
marble palace In st. Petersburg for a
hospital.
Austrian Soldiers Mutlny7
Rome, (via Paris) Aug. 14.-Persons
arriving at the Italian capital from
Bosnia describe the Austrian forces
there, especially the Slav, Czech, Ital-
Ian and Roumanian elements, as un-
ruly and rebellious.
The travellers assert that although
number Of mutineers have been shot,
the regiments appear to be disintegrat-
Ing and that this accounts for the In
activity or the Austrian army on the
Servian frontier during the last eleven
days.
AustrIans Invade Poland.
London, Aug. IA Vienna dispatch
to the Reuter- Telegram company, re.
ceived by way Of Amsterdam, says the
Austrian troops have advanced into
Russian Poland.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
INCREASE
PROBE STARTED
U. s. ATTORNEYS IN ALL PARTS
OF THE COUNTRY TAKE UP
THE INVESTIGATION.

Washington, Aug 14.-The move.
ment of the federal government to in
vestigate the advance In food prices
was under full headway today. At
torney General McReynolds has sent
to every United States district attor-
ney this circular:
"The departments through It's
special agents in various parts of the
United States has instituted an inves-
tigation in the marked increases in
prices of foodstuffs since the outbreak
Of the European war with view Of
ascertaining whether the increases are
due to any combination or combina-
tions in restrain of trade or other un-
lawful action Please cooperate by
communication to the department any
information which you can obtain on
the subject together with your opinion
in respect Of the appropriate action to
be taken"
The responses are already beginning
to come into the department from the
telegraphic notice of these instruc-
tions.
The department has been inquiring
for several months into the question
OF increased prices prior to the Europ-
can war. 1t has had under way an
inquiry into the increased cost of
meats, with special reference to the
Argentine situation; the Increased cost
of eggs. sugar, canteloupes and other
commodities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15

st. Petersburg, Aug. IA Russian
force has taken the town Of Sokal.
Austrian Galicia, by assault. inflicting
heavy causalties on the Austrian gar
rison, according to a semi-official an
nouncement.
The Austrian garrison consisted OF
two infantry battalions, a regiment OF
lancers, and a regiment of hussars.
After dis]odging them the Russian cav
airy pursued the Austrians across the
River Bug and blew up two bridges
and a viaduct.
Several houses In Sokal, which is
forty-five miles northeast of Lemberg
were set on fire and burned to the
ground by the Russian troops, because
civilians had fired from them on the
attacking force.
The Russians captured some military
building material. pontoons, and teie
graph Instruments.
Germans Threaten Poles.
According to semi-offici7 dispatch
the German troops before Kalisz, Rus
sian Poland, have issued a proclama-
ton stating that every tenth inhabi-
tant of Kalisz will be shot In the event
OF further resistance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
LACK Of REVENUE
CAUSING WORRY
FINANCE Ex.
pERTs HOLD CONFERENCE
OVER THE SITUATION.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 14.-Ar-
rangements for war taxes IN the
United states to supplement falling
customs revenues and how they shail
be levied are being held in obeyance
until the situation confronting the
treasury becomes more clearly de-
fined.
At another conference today be.
tween Chairman Simons Of the senate
finance committee; Chairman Under
wood Of the ways and means commit,
tee and Secretary McAdoo, 1t was
agreed that any deficit should be made
up by additional internal revenue
taxes but It was decided to hold an
other conference next week and In the
meanwhile reports from all Atlantic
coast customs houses will indicate
what the government must meet.
Meanwhile Chairman Underwood
will get the ways and means commit
tee ready to act upon plan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
GERMAN CRUISERS
RAGING TO NORTH
PACIFIC COAST REPORTS OF CAN
ADA ARE TOLD NOT TO FEAR
BoMHARDMENT.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE Ger
man cruisers Leipzig and Nurnberg
were both headed north, steaming at
full speed when last seen yesterday
north of San Francisco bay according
to statements by the captain of the
steamer Queen which arrived today
from the north.
The Leipzig was passed by the
Queen, 13O miles north Of San Fran
cisco in northbound direction. The
captain tried to speak to the cruiser,
but all her commander would do in
response to wireless call was to
hoist the German flag.
The Nurnberg was reported to have
passed Is miles north of Point Reines,
which is just north of San Francisco
bay at 4:15 yesterday afternoon.
Need Have No Fear.
Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 14.-News
that the German cruisers Leipzig and
Nurnberg are racing north, drew as
surances today that powerful coast
defense guns have just been mounted
commanding the approaches to VIC
toria and Vancouver harbor and that
neither city need fear bombardment.
The naval authorities at Esquimale
gave out word that the little sloop OF
war Algerine is now safe from capture
but it was requested that nothing be
published regarding the movements Of
Canadian and British warships.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
FRENCH INSIST
THEY HAVE WON
Official Statement Tells Of
Severe Fighting in
Vosges Mountains.
CLAIM CAPTURE OF
GERMAN SOLDIERS
Whole Section Said to Have
Surrendered to Troops
of Victorious Army.

London, Aug. 14.-The Paris cores
pondent of the Exchange Telegraph
company, telephoned an official state
ment issued by the minister Of war
at the French capital at midnight. Re-
ferring to the fight on the Vosges
mountains he says:
"The French troops held their posi-
tions in the mountains for five days
despite vigorous attacks OF the Ger
mans who were superior in NUMBERS.
At one point the Germans Drougnt
beside their weakened troops some
formations of reserves but the latter
were unable to resist the French attack
and we're Obliged to lay down their
arms. Their entire division surrender
ed. The French troops hold the val
ley of the Bruche.
Claim Greater Victory.
The Havas News agency's version OF
the official statement issued by the war
minister of France at midnight In re-
ference to the fight on the Vosges
mountains between the French depart
ment of Meurthe-E -Moselle and Ger
man Lorraine differs in some respects
from that given by the Exchange Tele-
ieraph company. 1t says:
9 An entire section and not p division
OF the German troops surrendered WIN
their machine guns"
The Havas version adds:
"In the course of recent operations
number OF spies have been court
martialed and shot including the may
or and postmaster of Thanh In Lower
Alsace.
"Two French battalions which nad
seized the village of Lagarde IN Ger
man Lorraine above Avricourt were
dislodged by superior force OF Ger
man troops and driven back to Xures
in the department of Meurth-E Ell MO.
selle on the road to the fortress OF
Luneville.
"The Bclgians in the operations OF
Liege took more than 1000 German
prisoners and owing to the restricted
territory the Belgian government has
asked France to arrange for their con-
finement elsewhere.
"At various points along the French
frontier the French troops have taken
over 1900 prisoners
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
TURKEY IS AIDING
GERMAN WARsH|PS
CRUISERS GoE6EN AND BREsLAu
PERMITTED TO VIOLATE THE
NEUTRALITY RULES.

!. Rome. Aug. IA Reuter- Z. agency
dispatch says advices received here
from the Dardanelles declare that con
trary to the statement Of the Turkish
government the German flag has not
been lowered on the Goeben and Bres-
lau nor have their crews been landed
since their arrival In Turkish waters.
England 10 Angry.
London, Aug. IA dispatch to the
Daily News from Rome says:
Turkeys protection Of German
cruisers Breslau and Goeben has made
an unpleasant impression here. The
government probably will demand an
explanation as to the future use Of
those, ships and also warn Turkey that
she will not allow the equilibrium of
the lower Mediterranean to be threat
ened as it Is determined to prevent
complications
To Chastise Turks.
Paris, Aug 1.-THE allied govern
ments opposed to Germany and Aus
tria- Hungary intend to bring Turkey
to a realization OF Its obligations of
neutrality in connection with their re-
ported purchase from Germany of the
cruisers Goeben and Breslau.
Greeks Are Alarmed.
Athens, (via London) Aug. 14.-Con-
siderable anxiety is felt here in con-
nection with the reported purchase by
Turkey of the German cruisers Got
ben and Breslau as 1t is feared the
acquisition OF those two vessels may
make Turkey uncomprosing on the
subject OF the disposition of Aegean
Islands. "A rumor that Turkey had
named one Of these warships Mitylene
is taken as a justification for this be-
lief.
Ships Change Hands.
London, Aug 14.-Great Britain,
France and Russia have sent separ-
ate demand to Turkey for immediate
replacement of Officers and crews of
German cruisers Goeben and Breslau.
It is reported that the two cruisers
were met by Turkish vessels outside
and escorted into the Dardenelles.
There is no official confirmation of the
actual purchase Of the cruisers by
Turkey, but the report to the effect is
generally credited.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
SAILS INTO LIONS JAW
Austrian Steamer, Unaware Of War
Declaration, Is Taken as Prize
at Montreal.

Montreal, Quebec, Aug. 14.-The
Austrian steamer Ida 400 tons, which
sailed from Trieste and Naples before
war was declared. reached here last
night and was taken over by the ma
rine department at Quebec today as a
war prize
Captain Martintolich had heard
nothing OF the war and was astounded
when marine department officials
notified him of the seizure OF the ship.
The Ida is freighter. the property OF
Austrians.
She sailed from Trieste July 81 and
from Naples July rs for this port.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
ROOSEVELT PLANS
TO TEST HIS VOICE

New York, Aug. 1.-THE plans OF
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt during the
fall campaign will depend on the condi-
ton of his voice after the strain Of a
four days speaking trip In New Eng
land on which he will start tomorrow
morning. Colonel Roosevelt has been
taking rest cure for some time on
the advice of his physician.
The journey through New England
will be made for the most part by
automobile. the start being made at
Stamford, Conn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
POLES ARE CONC|L|ATED
Russia Makes Effort To Win Friend
ship Of People in the Country
Of The Enemy.

ST.. Petersburg, Aug. 14.-(via Lon
donl--With the view of removing the
apprehensions of the Poles In Russia,
Germany and Austria+Hungary and OF
gaining their friendship In the two last
mentioned countries, the Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaivitch, commander in
chief Of the Russian army, issued an
order today to the effect that all Poles
showing loyalty to Slav cause would
be specially protected by Russian gov
ernment. Any attempt to interfere with
the personal and material rights OF
those Poles not guilty of hostility to
Russia will, according to the order, be
punished with all the severity OF mar
tial law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
BULLETINS
Vienna, (vIa London), Aug 14-The
tro-Hungarian n,orotodium af-
fecting private debts was extended
today till September, 80.

today till September, 80.
London, Aug. 14.-The prince Of Wales
relief fund for the distressed fami.
lies Of British soldiers and sailors
today attained a total Of over
5000 600.
London, Aug. IA special news.
paper dispatch from Rome today
says the Montenegrin troops aided
by Herzegovinan Inhabitants are
resisting the attacks Of the Austrian
troops successfully, blockade be.
ing Intellectual by the latter.
London, Aug. IA telegram from
Trieste to Reuters says Austrian
Lloyd steamer Gautsch was blown
up by a mine off the island Of Lus-
sin on the coast Of Dalmatia. About
1875 Of the passengers crew were
killed and 1870 saved. The bodies
were recovered.
a-. s-
London, Aug. 14.-The American en-
bassy here today established the rul-
ing that all German-Americans re.
siding In the British Isles, who ap-
ply for American passports must
prove the. naturalization as Ameri-
can citizens or register with the po-
lice as German subjects rul-
ing Is In accordance with a reguIa-
ton isued by the police.
The American consul at Turin,
italy reports that Americans in Bud
apest, Hungary are we'll provided
for.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15

London, Aug. 14.-The official press
bureau and admiralty today issued
news of French success in the Voges
mountains, Alsace, in the following
wov 1s
Matter successful resistance OF
] q. Imam troops at the passes of Sainte
Nh lie Aux Mines and LeBonhomme,
the French troops have occupied the
region of the Zaalee pass which COM
mands the valley of the Bruche, an
affluent of the Rhine.
sat Zaalee numerous desertions OF
German troops are noticed.
''The French have taken many pris-
oners and captured some machine
guns"
"It is now confirmed that the Bel
gian troops we're successful In their
engagement on August IL with six
regiments of German cavalry support
ed by $500 infantry with machine guns
and artillery.
"The Germans were completely dis
organized. The six cavalry regiments
suffered great loss and the Belgian
troops pursued the infantry which gave
way.
"This morning toward Eghezee, ten
miles north of Namur, mixed detach-
ment from the garrison surprised some
cavalry regiments encamped, threw
them into confusion and fought them
towards the east after taking numer-
Gus prisoners and capturing cannon
and machine guns.
"To the southwark of the Meuse the
German cavalry avoids contact with
the French.
News of the fight in the vicinity OF
Paelen confirms that the Germans
were driven to the eastward and that
there is no German cavalry between
Hasselt and Families in the province
of Brabant.
THE Liege forts still hold out and
have plenty of supplies
The communication of the official
press bureau concludes:
belgian cyclists and cavalry from
((yOnfinunA on Page 81
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
GERMAN PATROLS
IN SWITZERLAND

London, Aug IA dispatch from
Paris to the Exchange Telegraph Co.,
today announces that the French min
istery Of war has received news from
Berne, Switzerland, that numbers OF
German patrols have taken refuge IN
Switzerland. It is stated that no
French troops have crossed the Swiss
frontier.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
THREE DIE IN FIRE.

Anna, H.. Aug. 14.-Three men were
killed at Dongola near here today,
when the wall Of a burning building
fell on them. The dead:
Z HOWARD SNYDER.
JACOB HAYS.
WILLIAM MANNING.
The fire destroyed half the business
part Of the city. The postoffice, the
Odd Fellows temple. five stores and
restaurant we're destroyed. The loss
was 100000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
GERMAN ARMY BEING REPULSED
WHAT EUROPE PAYS
TRAINED FIGHTERS


The Russian soldier is the
most poorly paid In all the
world. A private in the ranks
of the army of the czar gets
1913 a year, compared to $3.50
to $500 the United States pays
it's men Of the ranks. England
pays It's privates $S6.15 year
France, $20.40; Germany $3.50,
Austria $8.12. Remember, these
figures are for whole year and
represent the total amount of
cash paid the fighting men in
that period.
A Russian major general gets
only 1892 a year, or about as
much as the United States pays
it's sergeant majors, the highest
noncommissioned rank. Our
major generals get $4,000
year. The other countries are
much more generous with Of
ficers Of higher rank and pay
minimum of about half the
United States standard.
A better example of the Rus
sian contrast is shown in what
is paid an officer holding the
title of general over there. A
Russian general gets $1,272.
The United States pays its Sec
ond lieutenants, young fellows
just out of West Point, $1,700 a
year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
American FinQncierS Unite
to SuDe United States Credit
= = = = + = %% = +++<+

Washington, Aug 14-Captains of finance industry
Secretary McAdoo
uphold the United States during
J.. Morgan James j. HILL James
Speyer in the national business e
they discussed restoring Americas transatlantic trade
and the financial situation
The first be find ships
which railroads terminals
that government
already had been
amendment shipping laws
substitute the gold
the banks taken
The question providing Of foreign exchange also
discussed the problems be disposed of with the
sumption of trade.
treasury department
the point
the white house be received
by the president
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
RIVER TRIP FATAL.

Clinton. Aug. 14.-Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Ruddy, Lyons, Iowa and Mrs.
Flora Newcomer of East Clinton, were
drowned last night when their boat
was run down by a motor boat in the
Mississippi river channel
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
TWO AurolsTs KILLED.

Dubuque, Aug. 14.-Adam j. Hofer
and Henry Gerkin Of Dubuque, were
both almost instantly killed In an auto
mobile accident near New Vienna late
last night. Henry Boggy and DR.. j.
i. Abeln were seriously injured All
the parties were prominent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-15
USING MORE COTTON.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Cotton con-
sumed during July was 44S,269 bales
exclusive of linters, compared with
462,242 in July last year, the census
bureau announced today. Consumption
for the eleven months ending July 81
was 5,193,65s bales against 5,050,971
last year.