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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

The death Of Mr.. Harry Casey, an
Industrious farmer living on one OF
DR.. NJ E. Robnson's farms near this
city, occurred at his home last night.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

magazine writer says ITO love
a widow is a liberal education for any
man. Yes, but a little learning is
a dangerous thing.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

The circus is coming! Bear that in
mind, and get ready to forget your
troubles-if you have any-for the
day at least.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

PIANO-A piano in good condition
will be given in exchange for two
good milk COWS. Phone 4S6-L. DIV
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

\ Springfield, Mass, Sept 14-Presi-
dent Wilson was forced to jump
aboard a moving train to keep from
being left at Greenfield tonight on his
return trip from Cornish, N. H., to
Washington. He left his car to walk
on the station platform and the train
started before he climebed aboard.
The return trip was turned into an
almost continuous ovation by large
crowds which gathered at all stops
to shake hands with him. He was in
excellent health and spirits and pa1d
particular attention to many children
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

Cecilia LOTUS in "a Lady of Quail
ity"-CrystaI today.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

Cecilia LOTUS i'm "a Lady of DUAL.
ity'-Crystal today.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS
STRONGER AND BRIGHTER
Is Given Almost Continuous Ovation
by Crowds at Stations Along
the ROUfe

Cornish, N. H., Sept president
Wilson left here at 3:20 p. m, today
for Washington, where he will arrive
tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-09-17

NATIONAL HANK0F GOLnsHOR0
Wants your business and will be
glad to talk or correspond with yeu.
GEO. A. NORWOOD, President.
MI. BEST, Vice-PresideDt.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
German Forces Reported Slowly Advancing Along
Extensive 'FRONT.' Bitterly Opposed by
Be1gians and French
NEAR DEATH, POPE ASKS WORLD
TO PRAY THAT PEACE MAY COME

Pars-The had sudden relapse
Mchafava doubt that the patients life
n danger
The sisters Of the pope
candles
miraculous remain PROSTATE
The Of ponif,
holiness better caused
Many
BY the dangerous
Marchafava
main a Vatican watching their patient constantly.
the faithful of the
exposition the popes fe
to for Almighty him.
thought that the
patient succeeded in expectora
ang Nepht complications hon
pcations, however seriously feared
The Austrian Ravaan minister
condition of the ponff
known
Rome (via lOndon pope the following
to
nearly being dragged
and mis-
Thought which
everyone grief is the life wei
but be deeply moved and
the bitterest
of peril
ahey apostolic ministry demand of that
should chstendom hh
the
full mediator between God and man.
therefore, the whole world approach
and especially
clergy will be make in parish
bishops upplaon that the merciu God
giving rule think the thoughts
of and affiction.
August 1914
(Slqnedl x Maximus"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
ReIalans Reported Fleeing

Paris, Aug. 19.-An official an
nouncement this morning says the re-
tirement of Belgian troops toward
Antwerp is rumored, but not con-
firmed
A dispatch to the Paris Midi from
Brussels, dated today, says cannonad-
irg was distinctly heard at Brussels
today. The correspondent understood
that a German army is marching on
Brussels by way of Huy and Jodoign.
Belgian Seal IN Danger
An official communication from
Brussels, made public today, gives GER
tain details of the transfer of the seal
of the Belgian government from Brus-
sells to Antwerp. This transfer is not
immediate necessity, it is explained,
but it is preferred to effect it now in
normal manner, rather than risk in
terruption to government business.
While Belgian officials have gone to
Antwerp, their families remain in
Brussels. The queen and princes are
az the Antwerp place, while the king
is with the army.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
union MEN Want
NO PROHIBITION
COLORADO FEDERATION OF La
BOR DECLARES AGAINST
ANTLLIQUoR MOVE

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 19-Chier in
terest at today's early session of the
State Federation of Labor in conven-
ton here centered about reports of
committee resolutions and action by
the convention on the reports. The
convention went on record as against
proposed state wide prohibition and
voted to take no action on the reso-
luton to form a general amalgama-
tion of all labor unions, as favored by
members Of the United Mine Workers,
The question of endorsing gem
eral strike in sympathy with the coal
strike was referred to the executive
board. Up to early afternoon no en-
dorsements of any political candi-
dates had been made, but these were
expected later in the day A resolu-
ton urging that Robert Ulich and
other striker prisoners be admitted to
bond was also passed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
MOVEMENTS OF ALLIED FORCES ON
CONTINENT ARE KEPT A SECRET

Complete silence the fortunes of in the big
line extending through Bel
Luxembourg.
DISPATCHES awe evidence presence
pushing behind mpneb screen OF cavalry
whose dashes the whereabouts the allied
roops n and casualties
The British and eeeans
become pubic since
British expedition
hidden from the out
world
DISPATCHES from Paris and report fighting
with Belgian and French allies are
in contact whit lines of the German army
of the definitely known German dis
the since the ar
artillery while Belgian military authorities assert they are
holding out bravey.
movement through southern
be progressing favoraby for the
confirmation dispatch sent out by
the Wolff bureau batteries
guns by continued their march forward
preliminary meetings
the battle which already
have ban leading out to their
that too mucn
reliance placed generalization among the Ger
maj
1t again reported that the North
French official note confirms reports of victory sha
The Ausans SAID to
have killed and 5000 woun died.
Mntenearin within hours march of the fort
DaImaa The Monenesrns had al
ready a number of towns in the vicinity
today by the French
An exhoation to the by pope
$50 that the may the of his chill
dren them who rule
to of peace"
Dato, to confer with the
adrd concerning spains attitude
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
CAUTIONS FRANCE NOT
TO Be TOO CONFIDENT
FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER DE-
cLARES THE WAR is NOT
YET WON

Paris, Aug. 19-"Outpost combats,
however interesting and characteris-
tic, do not justify us in counting on
the certainty of a prompt and def
mite victory writes former Minister
of Foreign Affairs stephen Pichon in
the Petit Journal.
81 find too much said about the
Germans being demoralized. Their
original overconfidence may give
place to doubts, but that is all. The
war now beginning is a war to the
death. On it hangs the existence of
Germany as well as that of France.
1t will be waged furiously on both
sides. It probably will be long and
the losses enormous.
Let us make up our minds to the
fact that we have to contend with the
most redoubtable army in Europe and
have need for all our material and
moral forces"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
ARE CLASSED AS STUDENTS
BUT THE oRIENTALs SOON Dis
APPEARED FROM SCHOOLS
THEY ENTERED
PROSECUTIONS WILL BEGIN
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE EN-
DEAvoRINo TO RUN DOWN +,
GUILTY PERSONS /

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 19-While local
federal authorities today prepared to
prosecute on evidence of the exist
ence of a gigantic Chinese smuggling
ring, developed by the federal indus
trial relations commission hearings,
the commissioners decided to push
their inquiry into the matter further
in San Francisco and Los Hngeles.
Hearings will be held in th 'se two
cities within the next month
Thus far the only San Francisco
end to the importation of the Chinese
is the fact that Claude Steven, the
Seattle attorney who brought SO "a
them in as students" only to has g
them disappear soon after he hi q
placed them in college, got more III \
| so of them through the Californ.a
ports The commission had been tn
able to locate any of these Chinese.
Washington authorities will be ask
ed to aid the commission in determine
ing how it was possible for Mr.. Stew
ems and Mrs. Sarah E. Hing, who
brought in 20 Chinese Students, to
defeat the purpose Of the exclusion
law so easily. The commissioners
left here today for Portland.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
VESSEL GOES ASHORE

Vancouver, Aug. 19.-Vancouver of
flcials of the Grand Trunk Pacific
were without any further news today
of the accident to the steamer Prince
Albert, which went ashore in a fog
en- Butterworth rock, rs miles from
Prince Rupert, last night. Officials
here say that the boat can be gotten
Oft and will be towed to Rupert by
tho Prince John and the government
steamer Lillooet, both of which are
standing by.
A brief message from the north says
that the passengers aboard, who num-
be- less than 20, are quite safe and
are supposed to have been taken
ashore. The vessel is worth about
$4,000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
WOMAN GIVES FOUR
SONS FOR FRANCE
SHE DECLARES SHE is PROUD
TO HAVE THEM DIE FOR
THE REPUBLIC

Paris, Aug. ia woman with four
sons in the French army today walked
slewly down, the steps Of one of the
municipal offices where relatives are
informed officially whether soldiers
ere dead, wounded or reported. She
was exceedingly white, but her emo
tion was greater than could be ex-
pressed in letters. A friend came up
quickly and sald:
"Have you good news? I am SO
glad my Jean is SAFE"
Eyes, they are all safe," was the
reply. "They are safe in the arms OF
the Father. l am proud to give them
all to the cause
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
Germans Reported FaItering

London, Aug. ia dispatch TO the
Reuter- Telegraph company from Brus-i
seis says the German advance posts
covering the region between Gamblox
and Jodoigne are being gradually being
pushed back before the advance of
Belgian and French forces. The Bel
gians and French are now in close
junction and in contact with the ad-
vance lines of the Germans.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
SARGENT is LEADER

Chicago, Aug. 19.-George Sargent
of Chevy Chase club, Washington, D..
c., with good II, bettered yesterdays
scores in the elimination rounds of
the national open golf tournament at
Midlothian today. Charles Evans, Jr.,
western champion, took 70 for the
first round, missing several easy puts.
j. J. McDermott, of Atlantic City,
American-born professional, who won
the open title in 1911 and 1912, took
n for the first round, taking 40 for
the first half. L. Jacoby, an amateur
of Dallas. made a good n in the
morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
BATTLE IN KIAO- CHOW
is EXPECTED SOON
GERMANS AND BRITISH PREPARE
FOR STRUGGLE FOR SUI
PREMAcY

PelSinug China, Aug. 19.-The gov
ernor of Kiao Chow, the German col
ony in China, today issued procIa-
nation saying that an attack was inn
minent
Although the garrison at Kiao Chow
is under attack the Notifications are
believed to be formidable. Since the
war began the harbor has been mined
and the land defenses strengthened
with wire entanglements. earthworks
and mined zones.
Many Chinese coolies have been en-
ployed besides the troops of the garri-
son. The legation quarter in Peking
is deeply affected by the prospect. be-
cause many of the German and British
officers, who will participate in the
fighting, have been members Of the
PelSing social set during their terms
of service in the legation guards.
Young German business men, who
have gone as reservists. have many
friends in the various treaty ports.
There being no German laborers in
China at all, the reservists are off,
GERS Their number is sufficient to
form several companies. Their fam
flies are appealing to the German le-
cation in Berlin to capitulate. but the
I
legation has been unable to communi-
cate with Berlin since the cables have
been cut
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
CANADA To SEND Big
fORCE OF SOLDIERS
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND MEN
WILL HELP ENGLAND IN
WORLD WAR

Ottawa, Ontario, Aug. 19-on
Thursday the Canadian government
will begin moving its $4,000 volunteers
of the overseas division to the assem-
bly, camp at Valcarter. The order
for the movement was made last
night by the minister of militia. Most
of the force will reach the camp by
Saturday. The last of it will be in
by Sunday and preparations will then
be made for their immediate dispatch
across the Atlantic.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
BRING UP AID
ADD MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY TO
KAIsER's EQUIPMENT AT
THE FRONT
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING
RIVAL ARMIES EACH REPORT THE
OTHER TO BE FALLING
BACK

London, Aug, ia dispatch to
Reuters Telegram company from
Brussels, sent at Z o'clock last night,
says:
"a fierce battle is in progress be-
tween the Belgians and Germans along
an extended front Large numbers
of refugees are arriving from Tirele-
mont"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
A Big BOOST FOR COMMERCE
WOULD ENABLE VESSELS TO
CARRY EXPORTS DURING THE
GREAT WAR
100000 IS APPROPRIATED
MEASURE HAS APPROVAL OF BUS
lNESS MEN AND LIKELY
WILL PASS

Washington, Aug. 19.-The admins
tration bill to create government bu-
reau of war insurance in the treasury
department for American ships was
in the house today by Rep
resentative Alexander of Missouri,
chairman of the house merchant ma
rine committee.
This bill would authorize the insur-
ance of American cargoes or vessels
whenever the owners are unable to Sc
cure adequate protection equal to the
insurance granted foreign ships by
countries dealing in war insurance.
The measure appropriates N$5,O0O,0Oo
to pay insurance losses. and 100000
for administrative expenses. 1t was
agreed on at a White House confer
ence attended by Representative I'm
derwood and Alexander and Senators
Simmons and Clarke, and approved by
the committee of business men sum
moned to Washington last week to
confer as to emergencies arising out
OF the European war.
The bill Immediately was referred
to the merchant marine committee.
Chairman Alexander said the commit
tee would meet tomorrow. The emer-
gency bill was introduced in the SEN
ate by Senator Clarke and referred to
the committee on commerce, of which
he is chairman.
Wilson today approved a plan to have
the government buy number of
ships to be used in taking American
foodstuffs abroad. 1t was tentatively
agreed that an appropriation Of $685.
100000 would be asked of congress for
the purchase of the ships.
The president conferred with senate
and house leaders on the necessity Of
development and safeguarding the
American merchant marine and the
purchase of ships, and passage of a
bill under which the government will
undertake the insurance Of war risks
we're agreed on.
Bills carrying out the plans win be
introduced in both houses of congress.
After the conference, Secretary
Tumulty gave out tins statement:
"The conference was about the de-
velopment and safeguarding of the
merchant marine and every aspect of
the question was discussed. 1t was
recognized that the present emergen-
cy called for prompt action to relieve
situation which can be relieved, IL
action is promptly taken. 1t was
agreed that bill should be introduced
in congress providing for the insur-
ance of war risks by the government.
"In addition to the agreement of
opinion as to the insurance bill there
was an extensive discussion Of the
best means for Immediately providing
ships to carry the goods now waiting
for the markets Several plans were
proposed and it was finally agreed that
a bill should be drawn and introduced
a. a very early date. which should
provide for the purchase of an ade-
qtate number of ships by the govern
ment and their operation through
corporation controlled by the govern
ment. which now operates ships as
we'll as the railroad itself, and which
is controlled by the government
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
NEEnHAm is RELEAsEn

Chicago. Aug. 19.-Tom Needham.
the veteran catcher. and Charlie
Smith. pitcher. were Internationally
released today by the Chicago Na.
tionals. President Thomas said their
release was in the Interests Of econ
omys" Needham has seldom eauehE
in game in the last two years. buE
helped train young pitchers ana
coached base runners.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Aug. 19.-Senate: Met
at IL a. m.
Secretary Bryan conferred with the
foreign relations committee over the
Colombian and Nicaraguan treaties.
Senator Hitchcock introduced bill
to prohibit floating foreign war loans
in the United States.
House: Met at noon.
Miscellaneous bills were taken up
under the calendar Wednesday rule.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
A SLIGHT suRPRIsE

London, Aug. 19.-The German
steamer Wildenfels, on arriving today
at Melbourne, from New York, was
seized by the authorities. The captain
of the vessel was not aware that war
had been declared until he arrived in
the harbor.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
FIGHT CALLED OFF

London. Aug. 19.-The fight arrang-
ed between Gunboat Smith, the Am
erican heavyweight pugilist, and
Young Ahearn of New York has been
cancelled. Smith starts for America
tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
kELPFER GOES Up

Chicago, Aug. 19.-George Kelpfer,
pitcher, now with the Venice club of
the Pacific Coast league. has signed
with the Chicago Americans for next
season, it was announced today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
Austrians BRING Aid

Large contingents of Austrian troops
ipciuding mountain artillery, which
the German army is without, have
passed points along the Rhine on their
way to the front.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
Russians Driven From Germany

Stockholm, Sweden, Aug, 10, (via
ondon)-Fully fifteen thousand Rus
sian refugees from Germany. most of
Continued on rage Four)
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19
Kaiser Claims Victory

Rotterdam, (via London), Aug. 19.-
The Cologne Gazette asserts that the
advance of the Germans, while slow,
has not been seriously checked any
where
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-08-19

WHEN the Berlin ca
hle is restored news
of German victories
win come in.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
POWER DEVELOPMENT.
Company VIM Build Big Plant Near
Hot Springs.

,Asheville One of the biggest devel-
opment schemes undertaken in west
ern North Carolina in recent years is
that of the Industrial Power company,
a recently Incorporated firm with an
authorized capital stock of 800, 600.
which will build hydro-electrica1
power plant on the banks of the
French Broad River, near Hot Springs,
for the purpose of furnishing power
to the industries of that town. Archi-
bald Nichols, j. e. Rector and s. M.
Hanss of Ashevil1e are president, sec
Rotary and treasurer respectively.
The power plant will serve field
WI ich has no such plant at the pres
ent time, officers stating that it will
not compete with any existing plant.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
FOR A BIGGER FAIR.
Haywood Fair Association is Making
Great Preparations.

Waynesyille, Preparations for a
bigger and better fair for Haywood
County this year are now being made
by the directors of the fair association.
The fair this fall will be the tenth IN
number which has been held here and
will be held four days, beginning the
first Tuesday in October.
This year Secretary Horace sentelle
will make personal calls upon, the
stock raisers, farmers and orchard
men in this county. He will begin
his tour, of the county July in be-
half of the fair association to secure
entries of live stock and produce for
exhibit. During his tour of the coun-
ty he will distribute premium lists and
other advertising matter.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
WEzTHHE A. &M Is DegNH.

If person desires to know Whit
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege is ad5ding for the State, a trip
through sany section win ueveaa its
work. On our farms. in our 'dainies;
in our snzehards, in chemical plants
and dye-houses, in our cotton mills,
and machine shops, in our light Hhantss
in the surveying parties of our rafi-
ways, esnsEy where that progressive in
dustrial operations are under way yOll
will find men who are fitted at this
,ilusy, c0mHaon-sense College. More and
more each year ambitious young men
are turDtgt4heir steps to West Rals{gh
flor. life ErAining. The fall announce
iment appears elsewhere in this paper.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
RESPITE FOR HAYWOOD BOYS.

Waldo McCracken and Robinson
Rogers of Haywood county, convicted
in Haywood Superior county, several
weeks ago of killing Lee Wells and
sentenced to serve 18 months in the
state penitentiary, were given another
respite of 80 days by Governor Locke
Craig yesterday afternoon upon the
presentation to him by attorneys for
the, convicted men of a petition for
their pardon. This respite is for the
purpose of allowing the governor time
in which to consider the pardon.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
GREAT METHODIST COLLEGE
FOR ONE OF SOUTHERN STATES.
(Charlotte observer.)

Is North Carolina to secure the
great Metbsslist University ito bRe ees-
tablished by the General Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, somewhere east of tfle sMtssis-
sipps, to take THE place Of Vanderbilt
University, whose control has been
LOST to the ChmRQh by reason of a re
cent, court decision?
This question has been asked re-
peat IDLY by NORTH Carolina Nefh6a
lists but as yet no definite steps have
been taken to secure such IN 1nst1tu-
ton. 4Tk4t the stase will be in the
.y,rorine k certain for North Carroll
ma assesses oLe adXaHtage that DO
other &C. amrsonwealth can boast OF and
4 lat is an iIss, titution, the like OF which
is net to be found in fihe ranks Ct
Souther-2 EMesned ;sm-Trn1ty College.
~fhe resent General Conference placed
uise whole naatter in the hands OF a
snecro1rissaon ddf sixteen and this COM
mission, at its recent meeting in Biz
rttanesham. turned over the pPopasltionl
- a s,fhoommfttee of five, OF which
Rishon.W. A. Gambler is chairman and
Rev. DR.. Plato T. Durham, Of this estty,
is a member. This committee IS TO
receive offers and consider locations
a+ for tho consideration
of such offers and propositions De
tween now and July Is, at the can o.
the chairman. It therefore Denooves
any State, city, or Conference that mas
a proposition to make to get II n
shape and in the hands OF this SUP
committee at once. i is gepeIally
stated that he equivalent OF $i,OOV'-f
900 is necessary to justify the serious
consideration of any city by TINS com
mittee.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
TRYoN CAMP.
(Tryon Beef

Sunny Slope Camp is fast being put
in readiness for the Y. w. G. A. girls,
who will arrive next week. Miss
starkweather, one Of the secretaries,
viii have charge of the camp for a
month. This camp furnishes a de-
lightful two weeks outing for the Y.
w. C. girls of the South Atlantic
States for a very modest sum. Beau
tiful walks have been laid out around
the grounds and the swimming pools
adds to the delights of the place.