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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
BILLION DOLLARS
IN new CURRENCY

Washington, Aug. 5.-More than ST.
600 600 900 in new money is to be cir
culated to relieve the financial strin-
gency as a result of action by con-
gTess.
All national and state banks which
have joined the new federal reserve
system and those which have agreed
to join will be allowed TO issue notes
up to 125 per cent of their capital and
surplus.
The new notes are TO be apportion
ed geographically to insure them get
ting through the country. Hundreds
Of millions in new currency are ready
for the banks and the government
printing presses are being run over
time to supply the demand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
WAR NOTICE SERVED
ON UNITED STATES

Washington, Aug. 5.-The German
embassy served notice on the United
States that a state of war" exists
between France and Germany. 1t is
tantamount to a declaration of war,
but technically different.
The notice from the German coun-
selor at Newport is practically the
same as the announcement in Berlin
by the German premier, in which he
sought to place upon France full re-
sponsibility for the beginning of hos
tilities.
The notice justifies the United
States and other neutral countries In
the issue of formal proclamations OF
neutrality and sets in motion all OF
the legal machinery necessary to en-
power the German government itself
to proceed as In the case of an actual
declaration OF war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
BIG DEMONSTRATION
AT FRENCH CAPITAL

Paris, Aug 5.-News that Germany
had actually declared war on France
was made public here.
1t was responsible for the greatest
patriotic demonstration In the history
of the capital. Thousands of frantic
men and women paraded the streets
in military formation, waving the ma
tional colors and singing patriotic
songs.
A number OF Germans and Aus
trians were attacked, but the police
acted promptly and no one was seri-
ously hurt. Baron Won Schoen, the
German ambassador, left some hours
prior thereto. He was escorted to
his special train by column of cav
airy and Paris police.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
FINANCE BILLS ARE
PLANNED IN FRANCE

Paris, Aug. 5.-The French govern
ment intends to introduce in parlia-
ment several bills to meet the ex-
penses of the war and to regulate
business. One of the measures will
authorize the Bank of France to in
crease it's note issue. A second meas
ure to be introduced will extend the
moratorium to other debts, including
house rent.
The government will ask for ratifi-
cation of an agreement with the Bank
of France by which funds can be ad-
vanced by it to the government.
The government also will request
parliament to authorize the opening
of the necessary credits to meet ex-
penses and to obtain resources by a
single decree.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
AUSTRIAN DEFEAT REPORTED
Force Of Ten Thousand RepuIsed by
Servians.

Paris, Aug. 5.-A dispatch from
Nish, Servia, to the Matin says the
Austrian troops were defeated with
heavy losses in a battle against the
Servians near Semendria.
Several regiments of Austrian in
fantry, comprising nearly 10000 men,
supported by heavy artillery, advanced
against the Servians, but were re-
pulsed, leaving many of their num-
ber dead and wounded on the field. A
large force of Austrian troops. aided
by a fiotilla of monitors composed or
twenty vessels, has been trying for
the last six days to cross the River
Save into, Servian territory, but has
not succeeded in landing
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
SKIRMlSHlNG ON THE BORDER
General Franco-German Engagement
Expected Shortly.

Paris, Aug. 5.-The German army
of invasion which crossed the from
tier at Mars ct Tour, the scene Of the
battle of Vionville during the Franco
Prussian war, has been attacked by
French troops
Fighting is reported in progress be-
tween skirmishing parties and gen
eral engagement is looked for.
The German forces are said to in
clude cavalry, infantry and artillery
and the officials OF the war office said
they believe this is the advance guard
of the main German army that will
try to take Paris.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
FRENCHMAN Is EXECUTED
One of First Acts of Germany After
War Is Declared.

Paris, Aug. 5.-The French minis
ter of war issued the following note:
1.-The German ambassador has de-
manded his passports and diplomatic
relations between France and Ger
many have been broken off. War Is
declared The first act of the Ger
mans, according to information from
a positive source to the minister OF
war, was to execute M. Samain, for
mer president of the French War So
eiety, who lived in Metz, and to i'm
prison all the members of that so.
ciety."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05

Belgium has decided to fight. King
Albert has left Brussels and gone TO
the front to assume command of his
army.
Word that German troops had set
foot on Belgian soil aroused the
greatest excitement in Paris
1t was semi-otficially announced,
however, that the French war minis
try had prepared for just such con
tingency.
1t is believed that French troops
have been assembled to oppose them.
1t is thought the kaiser is planning
sending an immense army across the
French-Belgian frontier, knowing
France is poorly fortified there
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London, Aug. 5.--Great Britain sent
a practical ultimatum to Germany de-
manding satisfactory reply on the
subject of Belgian neutrality.
Premier Asquith in the house of
commons confirmed the sending to
Germany of a request that she should
give the same assurance of the neu-
tralty of Belgium France had
done and that her reply should be
sent to England at once.
A proclamation by King George
commanding the mobilization of the
British army was read from the steps
of the Royal exchange.
A huge crowd cheered and sang the
British national anthem.
Germany's reply to Sir Edward
Grey's speech indicating the British
attitude in regard to the violation OF
Belgian territory by Germany was a
second ultimatum from Berlin to
Brussels saying Germany was pre-.
pared to carry through her plans by
force of arms if necessary.
The British government was official
ly informed by Belgium that German
troops had invaded Belgium and that
the violation of that country's neutral
ity, which the British foreign secretary
intimated must be followed by action
on the part of the British, had be
come an accomplished fact.
What the British admiralty intends
to do is not ascertainable and ne
news is made public as to the move
ments of British war vessels. That
precautionary measures are beine
taken became known through a sug
gestion issued by the admiralty to
British ships bound for continental
ports north of Calais. These were
advised to divert their course tC
British ports.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
Bombardment in AIgiers.

- London n,-a-~A.ana-@--5 5---Tk.as -Clarnnan.
cruiser Breslau bombarded the
French naval station of Bona, AL
geria, afterward steaming off at full
speed in a westerly direction, accord
ing to a dispatch received at the
French embassy here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05

If you have neglected your kidneys,
and suffer from backache. weak back.
headache, rheumatism and distressing
bladder weakness, you Will find Foley
Kidney Pills to be the honestly made.
healing and curative medicine you need
to give you back your health and
strength. They are tonic in action,
quick to give good results. They Will
help you. For sale by all druggists
Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
IN DEFENSE OF HER HONOR
Germany Ready to Fight the World,
Kaiser SAYS.

Berlin, Aug. 5.-Germany is pre-
pared to fight the entire world In de-
fense of her honor.
Kaiser Wilhelm, in effect, so told
the reichstag
He made no effort to conceal the
gravity of the situation. But he
placed the blame for the break
squarely at the door Of France and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05

For the discomfort and misery. OF
asthma and hay fever use Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. 1t puts a healing,
soothing coating over the swollen, tick
ling membranes and eases the thick
and choking sensation. Helps you 10
breath easily and naturally. In the yell
low package. For sale by all druggists.
ADV,
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Aerop1ane Drops Bomps.

Paris, Aug. 5.-A German army
aeroplane dropped three bombs on
the French fortified town of Lune-
vile, to the southeast of Nancy.
Some property damage was caused,
but there were no casualties.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
Bucklen's Arnica salve for Cuts. Burns,
Sores

Mr.. E. s. Loper, Marilla, N. Y, writes:
81 have never had a cut, burn, wound or
sore 1t would not heal" Get box OF
Bucklen's Arnica Saive today. Keep
handy at all times for burns, sores, cuts,
wounds. Prevents Lockjaw. 2bc at
your druggist.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
GERMANS INVADE BEL
GUM IN FORCE.

London, Aug. 5.-An official
statement issued from the :
French embassy announces that
the German army proceeding
from Cologne has invaded Bel
gium at Veryiews. The Ger
mans are declared to have
seized the railway and to be
advancing In force, preceded
by armored trains, flanked by
motorcycle corps.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05

Russia 1t was plain that he no long
er hopes that England will remain
neutral
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
BRITISH PRESS UNANIMOUS
FOR WAR.

London, Aug. 5.-All the
morning papers, even those
representing the peace party,
are unanimous in support of
the governments view that
Great Britain is bound to
fight on behalf of France and
I'm the defense of Belgian and
Dutch neutrality.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-05
VIRTUAL ULTIMATUM
SENT TO GERMANY
Great Britain Asks Satisfactory
Reply Regarding Belgian
Neutrality.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
UNANIMOUS.

London, Aug 5.-The house
of commons voted $525, 900
for emergency purposes and
passed several bills in five min
utes without a dissenting
voice.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

thereby throwing the pursuers off of
my trail
''It was a wild midnight ride
through the Florida everglades,
1O0-niIe race through dark iungles
and over forest roads. But | had one
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
Theodore Brockman, "a,

Theodore Brockman, "a, 1884 Mel
rose av., booked for assault with
deadly weapon. Brockman drove auto
into eHrman Weber's wagon. Weber
thrown from Seat. Badly bruised.
John w. Worthington, former head
of wrecked American Banking Assn,
alleged to have transferred 100000
apartment to brother of lawyer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

OF the most daring drivers in America
at the wheel,
katherine was legally given to me
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
Er. Newton G.
ESse<e

by a Spokane judge after the kind
hearted man had learned the full de-
tails of the case.
81 am so happy, and the terror of
that night when 1 fled through the
dark Florida everglades and cane
brakes is all forgotten in the joy of
having my babies with me-"
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
new DOUBLE.DECK CAR
ON TRIAL TRIP TODAY
Civic Association Invited by Washing
ton Railway and Electric Com
pany to Make Inspection.

The new double-deck car built by the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. and said to be the first Of its
particular style Of construction ever built.
will make a series of trips over the lines
OF the local traction company today. to-
morrow and Sunday, for the purpose of
anording representatives, OF the various
citizens associations an opportunity of
judging its merits.
Invitations for an inspection of the car
have been extended to all the local civic
associations within the District and to
those suburban organizations whose resi-
dents use the lines of the company. The
new double-deck car will seat 100 passen-
gers and is believed to be particularly
adapted for Passengers having a consid-
erable distance to travel. relieving Ger
tain congestions during rush-hour travel.
II the car meets with the approval Of
the public. it is said that the company
will ordGs' more OF this style OF equip
ment and place them in service at an
early date.
The route that the double-deck car
will take starts from the street shops
at noon. thence to Georgetown. down
to Dupont Circle to Ninth and to
Thirteenth and East Capital via Union
Station. back to Dupont Circle and out
Mount Pleasant. returning to Union Sta
tion, thence to Anacostia and back to
the shops. first covering Ninth and
Eleventh streets. New York and Georgia
avenues, Takoma Park and Brookland.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

q. =, Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Burean-
Washington. Thursday. AYril o-s p. m
FORECAST FOR TODAY AND SAT-
URDAY.'
For the District Of Columbia, fair,
continued cool today and Saturday
gentle north to northeast winds.
After Iisht rains during the last twenty four hour.
the weather has Ernerally cleared oEI the EASTERN
half n tie country With Q decided fan IN tempefa'
ture ever the Ohio Valley and the Middle Ahnhe
States and high pressure prevails east OF the hoc
Mountain excrpt in me South AtAnuc stA'es Anu
the Southwest. with low Temperatures that extend
westward in the Middle Plateau In the "eS con
ditious are unsettled with rains over the interior
districts. except the Northwest. and with low lem
IeratIrres except in the Coast States.
me rrinpaI center Of disturbance Is over extreme
Western Teras and ii will cause q cuntinuance Of
the unsettled rainy weather during the ne1t tSo
day. in the Centnl Rocky Mountain rer1on. the
Middle Plateau and the Southwest, and its e1ten-
sion during Friday night SATURDAY into the East
Gulf States. the Missouri and Middle MisSSipp
valleys Local showers are also prooao ose Fndsy IN
the southern portion Of the South Auanue snteA
Elsewhere fair weather will prevail fndAJ and Sat-
urday.
Low tempsratures will continue over the northern
and central portions Of the country and u VIII Oe
cooler Friday III the Southwest.
There will be over the North and Middle Athnte
r-ntle To moderate north winds; over the South At
i,ntjc and East Gulf moderate and variable winds {;
over the wert Gulf moderate to fresh east TO souh
cast winds; over the Lower Lakes moderate north
70 east winds; over the Upper Lakes gentle Eiilins
treezes mostly northeast and east.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
HAND OF WIDOW is NOT
seen in GILLETT WILL
jury in Justice Wnsht's Court Up.
holds Validity of Testiment Bene-
fitting Washington Charities.
FRAUD" CHARGE DIsREGARDED

The will of Alfred s. Gillett, founder
and for nfJy years president of the Girard
Fire Insurance Company, of Philadelphia,
was sustained yesterday by a jury in
Justice Wright's court, the case having
been. on trial for nine weeks. The will
provides that the income from the estate
valued at $4,000 be paid to the Wild
ow. Mrs. Ella Graz Gillett. during her
life. At her death the estate, after a
few bequests to relatives are paid. Is TO
be divided between the Washington Or
phan Asylum and the Methodist Home
for the Aged in this city
Nieces and nephews Of the deceased
filed a cayeat charging undue influence
on the part of the widow and questioning
the mental capacity OF the testator Tes-
timony was given on both sides at great
length.
The jury answered in the Affirmative
to the question as to whether the paper,
dated February q, 1904 offered for probate
by the persons named as executors there
in, executed by the decedent Alfred s
Gillett. in due form of law as his last
viii and testament was valid. The Jury
also answered in the Affirmative that the
teststor at the time of executing the
paper writing was Of sound and dispos-
ing mind and capable Of executing a
A negative answer was given by the Jury
10 the question ''as the execution OF
said paper writing procured by the exer-
else upon him of undue influence by
Ella Gretz Gillett or by any other per
SOM? The jury also denied that the
execution Of the will was procured by the
fraud of Ella Gratz Gillett or by any
other person"
After the jury had rendered its YER
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
WAR STRENGTH IS AIM
OF DISTRICT MILITIA
Men Have Confidence in Col. Ourand
knowledge of Topography
of Mexico.

Officers of the District National Guard
are actively engaged in recruiting their
commands to the full strength OF tSS
men, the number necessary for volunteer
ing as a defensive force.
One reason given for the activity Is
the confidence of the men in their leader.
Col Charles II. Ourand, commanding the
First Regiment of Infantry, who Is de-
cIared to be more familiar with the
topography o: the Mexican country than
any other National Guard officer. He
has made topographic maps OF the Mex
lean country at the Army War College
since 1891.
The recruiting officer of the First Bat
TALON of the First Regiment is Mai Wal
ZACH A. McCathran. recently appointed in
structor of the High School Cadets. Com
pany A. of the Washington Light Infan-
try. the predecessor Of this battalion.
was the first organization to be mustered
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
WOMEN BETTER ORATORS
THAN MEN, SHAFR0TH TELLS
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN's CLUB

women are generally better orators
than men are" was the statement made
by Senator Shafroth, Of Colorado. in an
aodresc before the Democratic women's
National Association last night at the
raleigh.
The association. a newly-organizcd
Democratic club. Is carefully proceeding
toward a nationwide and effective band
ing toFether of feminine sympathizers
with the Democratic party. Senator
Shafroth had been invited to give advice
in regard to organization before the
meeting last night.
Speaking from my experience in Colo
rado, where the women are politicians,' -
continued Senator Shafroth, Il have
found that more care is taken in prepar-
alton OF a speech by a woman than by
mere man. 1 would advise that men
should not be invited to your meetings.
where the women should have the oppor-
tunity OF freely discussing questions In
their own way. After you have orgar-
lied, then, with the great principles OF
the Democratic party, supported by the
splendid success of the Wilson admins
tratlon and the measures passed by your
Congress. this organization should be-
come a strong prop for the party which
you are striving to aid"
Miss Katharine Daveney presided.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
MAIL TO VERA CRUZ.
All Letters Shouuid he Addressed In
Care of u. y. Mail Agency.

The FIRST institution to follow the
flag on a mission of possible conquesl
is the Postofice Department. So the
proper way to address mail to the
sailors, soldiers, and marines at Vera
Cruz has been announced.
Letters and parcels should be ad-
dressed in care of the United States
Mail Agency. Vera Crux, Mexico. Be-
sides the name of the addressee. there
should appear his rank. company, and
regiment or vessel. Mail should not
be addressed to a street and number.
but should be sent through the agency
to insure proper care.
United States postage Is the accepted
thing. This applies both ways. Mail
to or. from Vera Cruz at present Is
governed by the United States postal
regulations.
st. Louis, April 30.-The st. Louis post
office las been called upon by POST
master General Burleson to furnish
equipment for the new United States
postofice which is being established at
Vera Cruz. Mex. under the direction
Of H. r. Robinson, United States-postal
agent
I'VE have shipped out a0oo mail sacks
Of various sizes, 800 mail pouches, LOCO
rotary locks. and 1000 double star locks. :"
Postmaster Colin NJ. Selph declared.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01

dict Edwin p. Goodwin. who acted as
foreman and as spokesman for his fel-
low Jurors, presented Justice Wrigh,
with a cut glass lemonade set and silver
mirror tray, and Clerk Williams Lemon
with a silver handled silk umbrella. Mrs.
Gillett thanked the Jury and shook hands
with them.
Attorneys ]. J. Darlington. Frank ].
Hogan. Of this city. and W. A. Metzgar,
Of Leesburg, Va, defended the will and
the contestants were represented by At
torneys A. s. Worthington. c. II. Meril-
lat, NJ. s. Minor Of the local bar and
E 7. Garrett. Of Leesburg, Va.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
HAS WALKED SINCE BULL RUN
Senate OhciaI Completes Ffft,
Years Service.

A half century of service in the
United States Senate was completed yes
terday by CHARLES N. Richards. keeper
OF the Senate stationery. Mr.. Richards
was appointed to a position as an officer
of the Senate on May /, 1864. His ap-
pointment was brought about principal
ly by Charles Sumner and Henry Wilson.
Mr.. Richards will not tell his age: but
he was old enough to serve with vaIor
in the civil war. He received several
serious wounds He became fond of
rapid walking while he was a soldier,
he said yesterday. He attributes his
fondness to the practice the Federal SOL
diers hao at Bull Run.
Mr.. Richards expects shortly to pub
lish volume of "reminiscences. He has
kept in close touch with national events.
and has gathered many anecdotes of IA
nous men.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-01
WOMEN INDoRsE MEDIATION.

Mothers. wives, and sisters Of Ameri
can boys living in Hartford. Conn.,, joinet
in a telegram to Senator Brandegee
which was read in the Senate yesterda!
afternoon, praising mediation. Presiden
Wilson's acceptance of the good office.
OF the South American countries to at
tempt to bring about peace. was cordial
ly -indorsed.