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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
British Premier Declares Eng
land Threw Away the Scab-
bard Only When Compelled
by Honor to Do So.
WAS CONFRONTED WITH
DUTY OR C0WARDlCE
Resistance Made in Little King
dom TO German Invasion Is
Only Repetition of Former
History.

London, Aug. ~ fa:50 p. m. Pre-
mier AsquIth, in moving the address
In the house Of commons today ex-
pressing sympathy with Belgium,
said:
"The war which is now shaking 10
the foundations the European system,
originated In quarrel in which this
country had no direct concern. We
strove with our might. as every one
knows, to prevent its outbreak. When
that was no longer possible. we strove
to limit its area.
1T was only when we we're con-
fronted with the choice between keep
ing or breaking our solemn obliga-
tlons In the discharge of binding
trust and shameless subservience to
naked force that we threw away the
scabbard- We do not repent our de-
eisIon
Could Not Avoid Conflict.
The issue was one which no self
respecting nation, certainly none bred
and nurtured like ourselves In this an
cisnt home of liberty, could. without
undying shame. have declined. We
were bound by obligations plain and
paramount to assert and maintain the
threatened independence Of small
and useful state.
Belgium had no interests Of her
own to serve. except the one supreme
and overriding interest Of every state,
great or little. which Is worthy the
cause.-the preservation Of her integ-
rty and her national life.
History Repeating Itself
History tells us that the duty of
asserting and maintaining that great
principle. which after all. is the WE'LL
spring of civilization and progress.
has fallen at the most critical mo-
ment in the past ON states of relatively
small area and population, but of
great courage and resource. Never,
venture to say. has this duty been
more clearly and bravely acknowl-
edged never more courageously and
heroically discharged than during the
last few weeks by the Belgian king
and the Belgian people.
They have faced without flinching
and against almost incalculable odds
the horrors of invasion. devastation,
spoliation and outrage. They have
stubbornly withstood and successfully
arrested the inrush, wave after wave.
of gigantic and overwhelming force.
The defense of Liege will always be
to them of one of the most inspiring
chapters in the annals of liberty.
Glory for Beigians.
The Belgians have won for them
selves immortal glory, which belongs
to a people who prefer freedom TO
ease and security, even to life itself
We are proud of their allegiance and
friendship. We salute them with re-
spect and honor. We are with them
heart and soul, because, by their side.
We are defending at the same time
two great causes-the independence
OF small states and the sanctity of in
tcrnational obligations.
We assure them today in the name
Of this United Kingdom and the whole
empire that they can count to the end
on our whole-hearted and unfailing
support
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28

! London. Aug. - 1910 a. M =
The conflict Of millions appears Al
last to be IN progress Even such
news as the sinking Of the German
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse
pales beside the titanic battle evi-
denced BY the tribute OF General Jof-
/ FIRE, the French commander In chief
to the British arms. and the reaiiza-
ton that the allies are fighting 10
block the road to Paris, with the Ger
mans hardly farther away than New
York is from Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, the Russian hosts are
drawing nearer to Berlin.
Not even during the first great
struggle between Europe and Asia on
1.-THE far Manchurian plains was the
enormous battle fought 10 such inn
penetrable silence as far as concerns
the outer world
Naguc~t Generaiiiics.
Only the vaguest generalities are
given TO the peoples Of Great Britain
and France by their respective gov
ernments. Probably the German pen
pie know little more Of what fhefr
armies are accomplishing
An the information the British pub
lie obtained today was the report from
the French. announced hg Premier as-
unith III the house of commons hal
the army was engaged On "wednesday
against superior force and fought
splcndidly. and that ne considers r.
position ana prospects III the ianpond.
ing battle satisfactory
After midnight the official news bus
rnau gave further Information that thu
French operations, extending over D.
distance nf $50 miles. reeesaltafed
changes 10 the position Of the British
troops. which are occupying d strong
line supported from the French on
hnth flanks. to meet the German sd
vance
Germans Try TO Break Line
The Impending bnttle undoubtedly
will be an attempt by the aefmans
with the hueest army ever employet
for SWIFT attack 60 sledge hammer
its way through the allies defensive
barrier while trying TO outflank them
between their left and sethoard Tho
Pail Mall Gazetfes critic saya that /
the Fighting hns been on q front tWen- |
fy miles along the line betWeen HI
bra and Let'afeau and betU6<lI M
rivers Scheldi and s1n16E9 VIII
Germans have been c(11Z
ing an outf1euE ~ E +
forced nIarch@n $ r. q : =
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-28
Despite DenlaIs, It Is Believed
That a Syndicate Of Bankers
viii Take Over German
Steamers in American Ports
DOMESTIC TRADE Is
SHOWING IMPROVEMENT
Banking Committee on Foreign
Exchange Rates Lays Down
Rules for Settlement Of In
ternatlonal Obligations,

@NtfNrN
New York. Aug. 27.--Foreign al
vices exercised a depressing influence
at this financial center today. Reported
further success of the German arms
found reflection in another advance in
exchange cables on London being
quoted at SOC l-2. an increase Of l per
cent over yesterday. Few long bills
we're offered. but local banks were
in close touch with their London and
Paris correspondents. endeavoring to
increase the supply and effect re-
sultant decline in rates.
Negotiations for the opening Of cred
its by Austria, Italy and Switzerland
were again under way today. but no
headway was made, SO far as could be
learned. Despite denials in high
quarters, It is believed that syndi-
cate of bankers Is IN process OF or
ganization for the purchase of some
of the German ships now lying in this
and other American ports The sue
cess Of this project depends largely on
the outcome Of representations now
being exchanged between this city and
London.
Stimulates Industries.
Taking some OF the days reports at
their face valne, It appears that the
war is stimulating various branches OF
domestic trade. Apart from the de-
mand from South America, dispatches
from Chicago. the south and other
points suggest growing inquiry for
--manufa ntured products. inchsding
steel and iron. with large orders for
oil and cut lumbert More railroads
are lifting the embargo on foodstuffs
recently declared at Louisville and
Texas ports. There was more SEN
sational trading in wheat and corn at
Chicago with general recessions at the
. close It was regarded as significant
that seaboardA Ashippers paid the high
est price recorded today, domestic
handlers being content to wait for a
subsidenee of the excitement.
ReceivershIp for the International
Pump company. occasioned little sur
prise the affairs Of the company hav-
ing been a matter of general knowl-
edge. 1t is not doubted. however, that
the companys embarrassment was
fastened by the foreign situation. An
other gain of cash by local banks for
the current week is indicated by the
movement to date.
Solve Exchange Problems.
The committee of foreign exchange
experts, which has been trying to
straighten out the tangle in the for
eign exchange market, expressed the
opinion that it would be inexpedient
TO settle any maturlties under letters
of credit covering aceeptances prior
TO August O.
Regarding the settlement of drafts
that have been bought and sold in the
open market by banks and bankers
from and to each other. the sugges-
ton was made and approved by the
committee that upon return Of the
draft and furnishing of satisfac-
tory guarantee, settlement be made az
the rate at which the draft was
bought. plus six per cent Interest
Concerning settlement of documen-
tary exchange shipments to continen-
tai ports, the committee ruled that as
many of these shipments have been
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
Try This for Neuralgia

Thousands of people keep on
suffering with neuralgia because
they do not know what to do
for it. Neuralgia is a pain in;
the nerves itself. Apply Sloan IS
hniment to the surface over the
painful part-do not rub it in.
Sloan's Liniment penetrates very
quickly to the sore, ;rritated
nerve and allays the inflammation.
Get a bottle Of Sloan s Imminent
for 25 cents Of any druggist and
have it IN the housc-against
colds, ore and swollen jointe.
lumbago, sciatica and like all
ments. Your money back if not
satisfied, but it does give almost
instant relief.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
MUSIC AS A TONIC.
II 10 Good Not Only For the Body, but
For the Soul az We'll. q

II 10 Good Not Only For the Body, but
For the Soul az Well.
To what are the b~eneficent effects of
music due? Darwin. who never rested
until he could explain a thing. If 1t
were e%xplainable. could nevertheless
no nor explain why musical tones In
a certain order and rhythm afford
pleasure than we can account for the
pleasantness of certain odors and
tastes. I'VE know that sounds more
or less melodious are produced during
the season of %courtship by many in
sects. spiders. fishes. amphibians and
birds"
After all. says the Journal Of the
American Medical Association. we need
go no deeper for an adequate explana.
ton than that influences. such as mu-
sic. which are agreeable are therefore
salutary. and music is agreeable be.
use its component tones are regular,
periodic vibrations. even auditory
waves. precisely SO many to each note,
being in this regard unlike noises,
which are irregular. dissonant, conflict.
ing vibrations. Sound waves impinge
on the hearing sense. whence the per.
ception is conveyed to the brain.
The bcnignant influence of music
physically is by the transmission Of its
influence from the cerebrum through
the sympathetic system. which directs
the various organs. Thus not only is
music physic for the soul. dissipating
mental depression. soothing psychic
perturbations. but this influence may
also enhance nutrition, further diges.
ton (as by the oliver music" Of the
French) and restore organic equilib'
rum. Indeed. the entire working OF
the human mechanism. physical and
mental alike, may be fabricated by Il
stream of music, which art and sci.
ence should therefore have a place in
the medical armamentarium.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
BADGES OF BRAVERY.
Rewards Of Some European States For
Valor In Battle,

Valor In Battle.
All the great powers of Europe have
some reward for conspicuous valor
and bravery on the field of battle. and,
although the plain bronze Victoria
cross is the youngest of such decora-
lions, dating back only to the Crimean
war in 1856, it is the most valued pos
session in many a home in England to-
day. The Austrian cross. on the other
hand, is the Oldest.
A similar reward in Germany is the
iron cross, instituted by King Frederick
William III. of Prussia in the year
1913.
Russia gives as a decoration to it's
heroic soldiers the cross of st. George.
which was founded by the famous En-
press Catherine II. in the year 1863.
and, while the Victoria cross is of
bronze and the iron cross. as its name
implies. OF iron (Which is edged with
silver. the Russian order is of gold
with a beautiful medallion Of st.
George killing the dragon.
Ill AuStFla tue cfoSS ~ VI Solu anu
was instituted in the year 1867 by the
Empress Maria Theresa soon after her
accession to the throne. 1t bears the
same inscription as the British Vic
toria cross. the British having in Eng
lish For Valour'' and the Austrian in
Latin the word "Fortitudine."
The Order Of the Legion Of Honor.
which is the reward in France. vas in
stituted by the great Napoleon. and he
decreed that every soldier who was
decorated with tbs t honor should have
the additional dis inction of being en-
titled to receive a military salute from
officers. noncommissioned officers and
private soldiers.-London / t-Bits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
A Prayer.

Purge out Of every heart lurking
grudge. Give us grace and strength to
forbear and to persevere. Offenders.
give us the grace to accept and to for
give offenders. Forgetful ourselves.
help us to bear cheerfully the forget
fitness Of others. Give us courage
and gayety and u quiet mind. Spare
us to our friends. soften us to our enc.
mics.
Bless us. If it may be. in all u In
nocent %endeavors. If it may not. give
US the strength to encounter that which
is to come. that we be brave in peril.
constant in tribulation. temperate in
wrath and in all changes Of fortune
and down to the gates of death loyal
and loving one to another.-Robert
Louis Stevenson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
The sIeepina rop.

A spinning top sleeps in obedience
to a law Of nature. The top at the pc.
Rod of its spinning called by boys
sleeping" has the centrifugal and
gravitative forces acting upon it ina
nearly balanced degree. Obeying chief.
~ the rotary force impaired to it by
the player. the top seems for a little
while. until that force is overcome by
gravity. to be in a state Of compare.
tive rest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
John. Chance.

.Wife-Now, John. my sister Belle ana
her steady are coming to call on us to.
night. So you must act the part Of an
ideally happy married man. She's not
quite sure of him yet. John tsavagely,
Leave 1t to me! That lobster trim
med me in a horse trade once! Leave
1t to me!-Boston Globe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

II you would make a tool Of a man.
select q dull one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

over-pfoduction and crop mortgage
force the farmers into ruinous com.
petition with each other. The remedy
lies In organization and in .co-opere
ton in marketing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

HARNESS, A fine line of
light and heavy harness, collars,
harness goods have just been re-
ceived by the Mandan Mercantile
Co. Prices are right and all
goods guaranteed.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
Wrong System.

"B1iggfna doesn't get on"
mo. He insists on figuring on the
high cost Of living instead Of on how
to get the ~price."-Washington Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

Most Of ,us would rather preach than
practice anyway.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

But the best policy is one that ID
paid up.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

About the easiest thing to get in this
world Is dis2runtled.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

Going from, bad to verse is Il short
Journey.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

Hazol-Menthol I~'lastcrs, a quict
relief in Lnmbago, Buckache, sciaticA,
Neuralgia and many painful affections
They drive away the pain until it is quite
forgotten. Yardrolls 81. 90; smallersize25c.
Dealers have them in stock, VI direct from
Davis & Lawrence Co, New York.
Samples mailed nrOn request. &c. stamps.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11
Cured Her.

II cured my wife Of quarreling about
wanting her W way in everything"
"H0w?"
81 let her have M."-Boston Tran.
script. Il
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

He that plants thorns must never ex
pect to gather roses. -Pilpay.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-12-11

II give Chamberlain's Cough,
Remedy to my children when
they have coughs or colds,
writes Mrs. Verne Schaffer, Van.
dergrift, Pa. It always helps!
them and is far superior to any.
other cough medicine I have used
I advise anyone in need Of such
medicine ito give it a trial" For.
sale by all dealers-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-17

ting It on the blink for the balance Of the
season.
Several teams that claim that they be-
long In class a society are foollng them
selves and yet they wonder why some OF
the real fast teams ignore them when
they want TO schedule game.
Al the shortstop territory SIX Hat
Harry smith is working like regular
Lacquer for the Chris Lycks lie Will be
remembered as the lad who used TO be
associated with the LuXus army.
Down al Plattsmouth Pike, who has
been associated with several Omaha
teams, is now singing She pills. You
might be able TO hit the pike, but II Is q
difficult matter to hit PIKE, himself
That Marty Flanagan looks like a
change grabber AT the short field. SOmu
league squad Will want his address II ne
doesn't watch out. At present he II hold
ing down a berth with the Valentines.
Edward Spellman doesn't like the idea
Of holding down the bench for Cleveland
Of the American asFoCiation. Well, I'd
isn't alone, for a good many classy base
ball gents are decorating the mahogany
In the big show.
II McArdle hadn't OF got In the way OF
a fast lne and stabbed II with one paw
the Grain Exchange team would probably
be on eof the leaders Of the Commercial
league. lie Is glued 10 the Updike base
ball machine.
The other day George Falconer asked
George Dougherty II no was a good Judge
Of bat and George replied that he
didn't know because he never ate one. A.
that some pitchers make a fellow eat
ono occasionally.
out in the left pasture Winston looks
pretty suEaTy for the Browning King
herd He Is some fly grabber, covers
tho patch Ike a professional Is fast on
his shank sticks and also knows how 20
handle The war club.
Guess Bush Is entitled TO a nickel 5
worth Of credit for holding the Norfolk
tNebD crew 10 two hits. He Is now kink-
ing them for the Ancient order uiited
Workmen tribe. but would play salaried
ball II he could knock out approximately
SIS per month
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-17

Most fans can now understand the patience
Frank Chance has shown in regard to slim"
Caldwell, the pitching sensation of the season.
Down south this spring "slim" broke training
a couple of times. The first offense brought
a $50 fine. and the next time, when he forgot
to show up at the hotel in Houston until the
wee, small hours Of the morning, Chance was
there waiting for him.
Chance invited him into his room and evil
IDENTIFY had quite a heart-to-heart talk with him,
for ever since he has been pitching the brand
of ball excelled by none. His first three starts
have been shutouts, and he allowed only three
hits to a game. or nine hits in twenty-five in
pings. These were against the supposedly
strongest clubs in the league-Athletics, Bos-
ton and Washington.
Which all goes to prove another boost for
the water wagon; besides, he has an excellent
chance of equaling Johnson's record Of fifty-sx
consecutive innings without a run, made last
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-17

The sudden appearance Of some form Of
skin eruption calls for the Immediate use
OF s. \. g., the famous blood puriner.
People will wonder why, when apparently
Ia the best Of health generally, the skin
breskH out with undghtly eruptions. IL
Is accounted for by the fact that deep in
the interstiees, the small lymphAtie spaces,
there are hidden away germs that have
lain dormant for weeks, perhaps years.
Through some cause such as a cold, the
system is IA a low state Of resistance and
the germs then jump at the opportunity
and some form Of blood trouble males its
appearances.
II the mucous membranes are invols ed
We have eolds, catArrh, bronchitis, pneu-
moniR and 90 on. II the general process
Of nutritlon Il disturbed we have rheumA-
tism, indigestion. headachs and anenia.
And when the skif breaks out Il shows
how impurities have affected the blood
generally Then ls the tine TO attack dis
ease vigorously with 3. 8. 8.
The action Of this splendid puFiner u a
sweeping aid 70 the natural tendency Of
the body to rid itself of all harmful germs.
For II this were not true n0ne OF Us would
survive tbs Sseond week Of infancy. The
course OF 8. 8. 3. leads through the vast
network OF lymphhtic VSlns wherein germs
are attacked and held down In the tiny
glands Of the lymphatic system. Then
there iS ths eOnPlsE and extensive plan
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-17

their initial row. From all Appearances
they viii grab several games before they
get the dropsy
Bet those Advos are all swelled up this
week OF course they are entitled 10 the
privilege Of getting chesty after icing a
battle last week when the opposition
failed TO show up
Daddy Kennedy, the dude with the kale
behind the x. & NJ. crowd, will probably
inocuate the betting fever II his stall
warts pass out the same brand OF fast
ball every Sunday.
Frans johnson, the nmburger Of the
Wahoo bunch. would like to book games
with the speed merchants SIP MN a
line II you want 70 buck up against
fast country team.
In the outer works the r. M. Valen-
tines have a dandy bunch OF fly grabbers
in Williamson, Eahey and. Fox. Don
club one near their lunch hooks II you
want II TO land safe,
Although Westergaard twtrled mag
nificent game for the Americans against
Fremont he had to be satisfied with the
short end because his teammates we're
unable to produce runs.
Mr. Luck failed to shine on the AIickers
Victrolas last Sunday because all the
hits the X, and MS were able 20 shake
off OF Shook was four, but they walked
away with the argument
Al short Parish is rambling around like
a rabbit for the Nebraska Auto school
You have got 10 club them In tornado
fashion in order TO get them by him, for
he covers oodles Of ground
Seems strange that those teams that
Manager Rocky OF the Black kats chal-
lenged don't step up and grab his
change. Rocky has got the dough-some
OF you fellows ought 10 mix H.
One OF the old guards Is now looking
for chance 20 display his talents. His
Haar A. h.. mill ~
bered as one OF the stars formerly
hitched 10 the HanscOm Parks.
on account of injuring his knee. Rus
sum didn't participate in a row last week
What his knee needed was rest and ne
didn't want 10 take any chances on sJut-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-17
BY f. $. HUNTER.

ode by II. Grover.
oh. let me at those slugging Sioux, oh,
| let me at em, please
l ike to float 'em DER the pan, old Jimmy
Kane to tease
! | think that they are easy picks-those
kind like to tame,
So let me at those Sioux again and III
pitch no-hit game.
Bert is much peeved because Omaha
doesn't play Sioux city again until
June IS.
When Earl Chase outlives his useful
ness as an athlete, Pa might use him as
flagpole.
, II is learned that Mr.. Des Jardien Of
the Chicago university has earned twelve
"Ca' in athletics, a feat seldom paral-
leled. Far be It from us to discourage
athletics. but how much ham and eggs
will twelve "C's" buy7
A Chicago writer says that Burns, De-
troits first saoker, is from the N'YawlI
State league. Which Is the first time we
ever knew Sioux City was in N'Yawk
Just think Of the railroad fare for
twenty athletes between here and Sioux
City. No wonder there's no mohey in
base ball.
Artie Thomason expresses the wish that
Sioux City we're in N'Yawk, because then
he might get look at Herald square,
Liberty, Mo, having a Broadway. but no
Herald square.
The society ed. has bought new
hat Now all she needs is the motor.
Speaking of mediation, Muggsy Nc
Graw ought to practice 1t with the Pi-
rates.
by A. Golfer.
never lose my temper and | never start
a fight,
l never try to argue when know I'm
far from right,
And ] never curse my hard luCk-l'm as
cheerful as can be,
But sure do hate that mongrel who al
ways stymies me
I We are pleased TO learn from Ringing,
OkI., that Indians are taking an active
interest in base ball. Having gambled
on the Giants in the last worlds series,
we never knew this before
Billy Gibson says that fight promoting