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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

KNOX-In Danbury, Nov. Il. James Knox, aged 70 years. RUMSEY-In Bedding, Nov. Il, Ida Louise Wood Rumsey, in the S5th year of her age. DEI1ONG-In Danbury, Nov. 14, AEor- timer De1ong. aged 20 years, ADDISON-In Stamford, Nov. IA, Julia Howe. widow ot Dr. S. Ridout GAYLoR-1n Stamford, Nov. 10. Charles B, Gay1or, aged 4e years. PHTIBRICK-In Shelton, Nov. 1S Harriet Bixbey. wife of Joseph Phil brick
 SCHNEIDER--In Hartford. Nov IS, Daisy, wife of Wna. Schneider, of Winsted, aged 31 years WAKEHIAN-In Easton, Nov. 10, Henry B. Wakeman, aged II years. TENCKLEIR-In Cranbury, Nov H., John H. Tinckler. GODFREY-In Saugatucz, Nov 12s Mary Elizabeth Nash, wife or Frank Godfrey, aged s4 years HYATT-In Norwallx. Nov. -14. Jane N., widow of James w. Hyatt, aged 76 years.
 KEEEIIE9R-At Norwalk Nov. 16, Sarah Whiting. wife of Edwin O. Keeler in her roth year. MNANFIY-At Stamford. Nov. 1es Haniah McNaney. HUBBARD-In TerryviIle. No-- ae Lewis Van Buren Hubbard. aged ts years.
 NTCHOI.s-At White EIills. Hunting ton, Nov 15i Mildred N;s wife ot Frederick c. Nichols, aged 2z years AEEKER-In Norwalk, Nov. 46, Rosena A.. wife of s. Barnurn Meelzer.
 FTLLOW-In Westport, Nov 4e@ James L. Pillow. aged 61 years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

Samuel U1fman Of New York denied the story that his son. Joseph JJl1- to death in London, as 8 German spy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

The American Smelling 6 RefniDs Co. advanced the price of lead from $s.60 to $S.7O.
 The second annual meeting of the Great Lakes Waterway Comferancs ! was opened at Chicago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

The Chicago Tribune of the. 18th has been received here and says Sher- man has started for Savannah with his whole army.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-17
Total S100.23
Justice Court.
Total $S9.41
Coroner's Office.

Total $89.41
Coroner's Office.
A. B. Starbuck. k.............$ 800
Total $500
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-17
PIANO MUSIC LESSONS

Miss Maud M. Miller, teacher of
piano and organ. Phone Black 1851.
Graduate of an Eastern Musical Con-
servatory with teachers diploma
and four years experience in teach
ing, both individual and class work.
kindergarten classes in music or
ganized for children from 4 to 6
years of age.
Terms Soc. per lesson, or Zoe.
for those wishing to include harmony
and history of music. Reduced
prices for class work. Phone Mrs.
o. Z. Dennis, Black 515 for refer
ence as to qualification. sat.
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Subscription Ratesi
NOTICE.

On and after this date The OBJ
server will charge Sc. line for Card
of Thanks. Obituaries over 10 lines,
Sc. line and the same charges will
be made for all church notices where
a charge is made for admittance or
sale of articles.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-17

BUY HATCHING EGGS FROM
GOOD ST0CK-There is no money
in the other kind. S. C. White Leg
horns, Cypher Strain, Heavy Winter
Layers. Free range-0pen Front
Houses. Setting of 13 eggs, 81. Set
ting of 100 eggs, $5. Guarantee of so
per cent fertility. Edgewood Poultry
Company, Airlie, Oregon. 2-4t-x
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-17

FOR SAILS. C. b. L. pullet and
cockerel matings of first pens, $3.50
a setting of Is eggs. Utility stock.
81 a setting, Sc a hundred. Henry
Voth. Dallas. Phone 515-S-Red. 3-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-17

Roads and Highways, total $23O9s7
Grand Total $633S.35
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
F renCh Launch New
Invasion Of A|SaCe
3elgans Enlist by Thousands While Partisan Crowds Rejoice
Over Victories of Army-Germans Respect Property
Rights in Lege Extensive Teutonic Spy System Causes
Trials of Many Alleged Informers- Scouts Penetrate
Far South Across Frontier

istry announced that forty thousand
volunteers had enlisted during the last
forty-eight hours.
According to the Etoile Belges, the
German forces that occupied the city
of Liege numbered 10000 men and
effected their entry between the forts
Evegnee and Floren. The Etoile
Belges' accounts say:
General Won Emmich Immediately
issued a proclamation declaring that
civilians had fired upon his soldiers
and warning the city that if the Of
fense were repeated the city would be
bombarded by the artillery stationed in
the city. There is, however, little
likelihood of anything SO frightful hap
pening, the inhabitants having been
warned not to carry any arms.
Respect Property Rights.
'"The Germans have taken up their
abode in the schools and other public
buildings, but are conducting them
selves well and paying for everything
they get in the few shops still open.
General Leman had a narrow es-
cape from capture when the Germans
entered the city. Colonel March and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
MILLION BAGS OF
FLOUR FOR BRITISH
Canada Sends Gift Valued at
$3,000,000 to United King
dom.
TBY LEASED WlRE,1

OTTAWO, Ont, Aug. 1O-One mil
lion bags of flour were contributed to-
day by the people of Canada toward
the defense of the British Empire. The
Duke of Connaught, governor general
of Canada sent the following cable
gram to the British government in
London:
"My advisers request me to inform
you that the people of Canada, through
their government, desire to offer L.
100000 bags of flour, as a gift to the
people of the United Kingdom, to be
placed at the disposal of His Majesty's
Government for such purposes as may
be expedient."
The gift, which represents a value
of $3,000,000 was eagerly accepted by
the British government and will be
shipped to Liverpool in few days on
a merchantmen, which will be convoy
ed across the Atlantic by British cruis-
ers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
BLOWS Up RAILROAD
BRIDGE IN CANADA
Trespasser Shot by Guards
After Blast Embarrassing
Mobilization.
TBY LEASED WiRE.1

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. TO-
The railroad bridge on the Lake
st. John Railway, north Of Que
bee, at Lake Bouchette, was blown
up early today. According to a re-
port received at the war ministry,
three railway employees were kill
ed, a tresspasser, understood to be
a German spy, was shot. This re-
port has not been confirmed.
The war minister says that the
bridge was apparently blown up
to embarrass Canadian mobiliza-
ton. As a result, orders were is-
sued to guard all Canadian bridges
with militia or special police.
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GERMAN KAISER
LEAVES TO LEAD
INVADING ARMIES
Commands Army Modified
at AK La Chapelle to Un-
dertake Second Invasion of
on Frances Capital.
One Million More Imperial
Troops Added to Tremend-
Gus Force Now Marching
France.
BY HERBERT TEMPLE,
European Manager Of international
News Service.)

news oSTvICS.J
LONDON, Aug. 1O.-Emperor Will
liam has taken personal command of
his troops and Germany is mobilizing
100000 more men for the invasion of
France, according to dispatches re-
ceived today by the Exchange Tele-
graph company and the Daily Tele-
graph.
The Rome correspondent of the Ex-
change Telegraph company, telegraph
ed that it was authoritatively stated
there that the Kaiser had reached AK
LaChapelle to take up his position
with the field forces. It was from La
Chapelle that German forces were
hurled into Belgium in an attempt to
strike the weakest part of the Franch
frontier
The Daily Telegraph received
message from it's Brussels correspond
ent stating that the German army
would Immediately be increased by
used in the attack on France The
home defense force, is being drawn
up for this additional force.
Forces Augmented.
Reports from other sources say that
there are already 100000 German
troops in operation against France.
With 100000 more men, this force
will be increased to 100000, the
greatest army. ever set in movement
in the history of European wars.
Another Rome dispatch says that
10000 Austrian troops had entered
Swiss territory at Constaco on their
way to reinforce the German troops.
A dispatch from Berne, Switzerland,
reports that forty-eight trains of Aus
trian troops have arrived at Leopold
shove, Baden, to cooperate with the
German forces.
Watches British Fleet.
The main interest of London, how
ever, centered in the hidden movement
of the British fleet, and the possibil-
ity of an immediate conflict which
will determine naval supremacy. The
Times military expert says:
"At the present moment, when all
fCOntinuod on asf papel
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RAvAGES
AUSTRIAN TROOPS
TBY LEASED WlRE.1

BY CEASED WIRE.
VIENNA, via London, Aug. 10.-The
government today established a strict
quarantine against cholera here. The
disease is raging among both Servian
and Austrian troops and none Of the
wounded will be brought to the cap
ital.
Additional provisions and nurses
were sent to the front today, together
with a large quantity of medical sup
plies. It is probable that an order will
soon be issued to burn the bodies of
all soldiers that die Of cholera.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
ENGLAND HITS
S0UTHAFR|CAN
COLONIES HELD
BY WILLIAM L..
Captures Togoland and Plans
Invasion of All Possessions
on Gold Coast of Africa.
Colonial Secretary and War
Ministry Plans Campaign
to Annext Rich Territorial
Holdings.
BY HERBERT TEMPLE
European Manager Of the International
News Service.

News Service.
LONDON. Aug. 10.-The seizure of
Togoland, the German possession on
the gold coast of Africa, is only the
opening gun in campaign by England
that will strip the teutonic empire Of
all it's colonial possessions.
1t was learned today that Colonial
Secretary Carhout, Lord Kitchener,
the War Secretary and Winston Spen-
Ger Churchill, head of the admiralty,
held conference last Thursday at
which the campaign against the Ger
man colonies was carefully mapped
put.
The first blow was struck at Togo
land. Though this was the smallest
OF the German possessions in Africa,
covering only $1,000 square miles, it is
very rich in mines. Not far below it on
the west coast is Kameron. This dis
trict covers 190,600 square miles, and
is very fertile.
On the southwest coast are great
NamaQua and Damara. They contain
1883 square miles, being the second
largest German possessions on the con-
tinent Lying adjacent to the British
possessions in South Africa, they un-
doubtedly will be added to that terri
tory If Germany is overwhelmed in the
general European conflict.
German East Africa, on the east
coast, is the largest and most import.
ant German holding in Africa. 1t COW
ers 365,644 square miles.
BOTTLE UP GERMAN FLEET.
here that the German fleet has been
bottled up in the Using Tau harbor by
the British squadron. Cannonading
was reported in that vicinity by a citi'
zen. Merchant steamers plan to re-
sumo their voyage along the coast.
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BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICk,
Staff Correspondent of the Interns


tiOnal News Service
PARIS, Aug. 10.-The French troops
invading Germany and those co-operat-
ing with the Belgians are progressing
steadily it was officially stated at the
war ministry today At the same time
announcement was made by President
Poincare that the French are prepar-
ing an immediate attack along the Bel
gian patrol. French armies in Bel
GUM have covered the hilly region Of
Effiel in Rhennish Prussia on the left
bank of the Rhine.
Several German squadrons yielded
ground to the French troops and fell
back to the vicinity of Longres. A
number of German prisoners that were
taken were sent to Namur and Charlie
vile.
According to official reports receiv-
ed by the war ministry the Germans at
Liege seem to be recovering and pro-
visioning. 1t is expected that the main
body of Germans at Liege will now be
sent south to meet the French.
Patriotism Runs High.
Patriotic enthusiasm is running high
as a result of the brilliant work Of the
Belgian troops at Liege. The war min
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CAPTURE GERMANS
[BY LEASED WiRE.1

FOLKSTONE, Eng, Aug. 1O.-Sixty
Germans were arrested here this af-
ternoon as they were waiting for a
boat to carry them to Hamburg. Many
were accompanied by their wives. One
had over 5000.
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TURKEY PREPARES
TO INVADE BULGARIA
TRY LEASED WIRE.1

ATHENS, Aug. 10.-The French rail-
road officials at Dedesgatch reported
today that a large Turkish force is
on the Bulgarian from
tier between Desgatch and Sufli. The
Turkish commander asked for forty
trains to transport troops. The re-,
quest was not complied With i
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
INSANE HUNGARIAN
SEEKS PRESIDENT
TBY LEASED WlRE.1

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-Louis
Vass, Hungarian, believed to be in
sane, tried to gain access to the white
house grounds today. He declared
that the American people wanted to
kill him and that he wanted to talk to
the president. He was arrested.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
BAVARIA OPPOSES WAR

BRUSSELS, Aug. 1O.The Vingtieme
Sociale today says that the Bavarian
government has wired protest to
Kaiser William against Germany 60
ing to war. 1t states that the fact
that Austria was at war with Servia,
was no ground for Germany to be
mixed up in the conflict.
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AUSTRIAN TROOPS
TO AID GERMANS
T8Y LEASED WIRE.1

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The Rome cor
respondent Of the Exchange Telegraph
company forwards a dispatch from
Basel, Switzerland, saying that 10000
Austrian troops have arrived there to
aid the Germans. They are under the
command of the Grand Duke Of Tus-
conY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
RUSSIA bLAmES
AUSTR|ANS FOR
WAR IN EUROPE
Foreign Minister Claims
Francis Joseph Engende--:-
ed Strife and Disc0rd in
Ore-Time Balkan League.
Nicholas Tried to Avert War
But Berlin Rejected Every
Peaceful Overture of St.
Petersburg.
[BY LEASED WIRE.1

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 10.-For-
eign Minister Sazonoff today submit
ted to the Duma a complete state
ment, dealing with the negotiations
leading up to the war between Ger
many, Austria and Russia. M. Sazo-
noff declared that Austria was re-
sponsible for the great conflict and
the following charges were made
against the Austrian government:
That it had attempted to overthrow
Russias position in the Balkans.
That it had sown fratricidal strife
between Bulgaria and the other ma
tions in the one-time Balkan league.
That the Austrian attempts to make
Servia an Austrian vassal state was a
blow struck indirectly at Russia.
Bames German Ruler.
The Russian foreign minister said
that Germany could easily have stay
ed Austrias hand, but that the Kaiser
chose in favor Of war believing that
the present time was propitious for
German arms to sweep Europe and
raise German military prestige to a
point hitherto unreached.
Russia tried to avoid war, M. SarZo-
noff declared but all the peaceful
overtures made to Berlin were re-
jected Word of Czar Nicholas II. had
been pledged, the statesman said, that
Russia would not resort to force so
long as there was the possibility OF
an amicable adjustment.
Germany declared war and at once
began to trample under foot the
recognized rights of neutral states in
such a manner as to arouse the whole
civilized world" said M. Sazonoff in
conclusion. Il cannot help bowling to
the heroism of the Belgian people who
nave fought so nobly, and so gallant
ly against such enormous odds"
MONEY SAFE At LIBAU.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1O.-The Rus
sian-American Steamship line today
received a cablegram from Libau, Rus
sia, which read:
Money in Russian banks all safe" )"
The message was dated yesterday,
and disproves reports that Libau has
been destroyed by German fleet.
RUSSIANS IN AUSTRIA.
ST PETERSBURG, via London,
Aug. 1O-The minister Of war an
nounced that Russian army entered
Austria through the Styr valley and
defeated a large Austrian force that
attempted to resist the advance.
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REPORT" WAR DECLARATION,

NEW YORK, Aug. 1O.-A special
dispatch from Paris to the New York
Evening Telegram states, that war
has been formally declared between
Austria and France, and that the Aus
trian ambassador went to the French
foreign office this afternoon and de-
manded his passports. The declara-
ton of war; is said to have followed
Austria's refusal to cease massing
troops on the Swiss frontier.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-10
Belgian Commander
WithdraWS Troops
in Orderly Fashion
Great Britain Controls English Channel and
North Sea North to Antwerp, Says
Late Report to Belgian Consul
GERMANS BATTLE FRENCH NEAR ESCH

AMSTERDAM, Aug. l0.-Liege has fallen and is now in
the hands of the German attacking force after of the
most heroic defenses history, according to late adWces
received here General Leman the Belgian commander
became known today Withdrawing his troops orderly
from the ring of forts that the outpost OF defense
second dispatch explains the Withdrawal of the Bel
gan ouposts into the ring of forts around Lege Belgian
army officers declared that this not retreat but
strategic movement to give the wornout soldiers chance
to much needed rest.
While the BEL gans were their trenches and behind
the barrcaes they had erected the path of the advancing
Germans, they constantly under and the long
strain sappng their strength.
The withdrawal of the Belgans under General Leman
was carried out with admirable precision The Belgans
by their exposure the three days bombadmen from
German batteries filed over the Bressow bridge in good
order and without haste. As the rearguard crossed na
mite placed under the bridge and blown up
prevent the Germans from following.
General Leman realized their withdrawal would expose
Lege to the German army, but Notwithstanding the fact he
felt sufficiently of the wisdom of his plan put into
execution without delay.
Military who following the OF the
believe that the mastery in which General Leman
Unanswered his will go down history of the
great military features of the century.
General Leman secretly orders the commanders
OF the outposts to prepare for the and at
the time couriers sent into Lege to inform the
troops the citadel to evacuate the city, This allowed the
Begans to all their ammunition and provisions from
pOSScSSlOH.
GREAT BRITAIN CONTROLS NORTH SEA.
NEW YORK; Aug 1OPierre Mali Belgian consul here,
officially informed by his today that Great Britain
complete control of the English the North
far north Antwerp This bears that the German
fleet has been driven back toward Holland
GERMANS AND FRENCH BATTLE NEAR ESCH.
PARIS, Aug. lot is reported that big battle between
German and French troops going the frontier It
supposed that the German troops engaged those that
crossed the frontier at Esch early today although office
has not given out any details.
LONDON EXPECTS BATTLE.
LONDON Aug. 1O-A Central News dispatch from Amster
dam this afternoon sad "A battle expected today
or tomorrow, between the FrancoBegan Army and the
Germans. The of the expected to be
Lege, in Belgium.
AUsTRIANS ABANDON sERvIAN INVASION.
leaned authoritative Austrans had temporarily
the attempted invasion of Serv and had taken
strong position their awaiting attack
AMSTERDAM Aug 10.-The Franco-Begian and German
armies engaged the Meuse south of Le The battle
opened today by the after they had been
heavily reinforced reported that 100000 Germans and
100000 Franco-Begian soldiers engaged.
AUSTRIAN TROOPS TURKEY PREPARES
TO AID GERMANS TO INVADE BULGARIA.
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The Weather

tonight and Tuesday. Probably
local thunder showers.
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lN1ERRoGATEs AUSTRIA.

PARIS, Aug. 10.-Though France
has demanded an explanation from
Vienna of the fact that the Austrian
troops are being sent to the French
frontier, the republic will not declare
war upon Austria. The French gov
ernment understands that Austria is
trying to provoke a declaration Of war
in order to induce Italy to give her
assistance to Emperor Franz Joseph
under the terms Of the treaty binding
the Triple Alliance.
Count Szesen De Temerin, the Aus
TRAN ambassador, said today that he
had received no reply to the French
complaint from his government.
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ENGLAND DENIES
DECLARATION OF
WAR ON AUSTRIA
Situation Between Countries
Adds Diplomatic Tangle to
War of Triple Alliance
Against Allies.
BY LAWRENCE ELsToN.

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-Francis Dyke
Acland, under secretary Of foreign af-
fairs, stated in the house of commons
this afternoon that there had been no
declaration of war or acts of hostility
between England and Austria.
The situation involving these two
countries is peculiar. England is at
war with Austrias ally, Germany, and
by the treaty binding the Triple AL
lance. Austria is morally obliged to
assist the Kaiser, but as yet there is
nothing to indicate that diplomatic re-
lations are ever going to be severed.
The Austrian ambassador remains
here and thus far has not intimated
that he has any intention of leaving.
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MONEY SAFE AT LlBAu.
RUSSIANS IN AUSTRIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, via London,
Aug. 1O.-The minister of war an
nounced that a Russian army entered
Austria through the Styr valley and
defeated a large Austrian force that
attempted to resist the advance.
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AMSTERDAM, Aug. 1O-The Franco-Begian and German
armies south of Lege The battle
opened today by the after they had been
heavily reinforced reported 100000
100000 Franco Belgian soldiers ar engaged.
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TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE
NOOH .....'.. ''.'.'.. OF
-Yesterday-
Maximum 80
Minimum .e,..<,.,x x..sx,sr~x~.E s.
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NEW YORK; Aug 1OPerre Mali Belgian consul here, was
officially informed by his today that Great Britain is
complete control of the English Channel the North Sea
far north Antwerp This bears that the German
fleet has been driven back toward Holland
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LONDON EXPECTS BIG BATTLE.

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-A Central News
dam this afternoon said: "A great battle
or tomorrow, between the Franco-Be
Germans" The scene Of the conflict is
Liege, in Belgium.