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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

q number of fast merchant vessels
ruod and armed at British arsenals also
arc patrolling the routes and keeping
them clear of German commerc. raid
ers. With every day that passes Brit
ish control of trade routes, especially
those OF the Atlantic. becomes stronger.
In the North sea, where the Germans
have scattered mines indiscr!mlnately
and where the most formidable opera
tions of the naval war are proceeding.
the admiralty can give no reinsurance"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

The Belgians lost two officers and a
small number of n killed and wound
ed
The Germans are erecting fortifica-
nons In the streets of Liege with a view
to resisting a possible Belgian attack
on the right flank.
Belgian aviators made flights to-day
as far as the German frontier. Belgian
peasants accuse the Germans of giving
no quarter.
Baron Van Xuilende Ivyelt was shot
by a sentry to-day while riding in an
automobile along the Namur- Idege road
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
BRITISH CONTROL OF THE
ATLANTIC is STRONGER

London, Aug. L. 705 p. m.-The ad-
mralty has sent out cruisers which viii
ply the Atlantic for the purpose of pro-
tecting trade routes. The French gov
ernment also has sent ont warships to
search for German cruisers known to be
in the Atlantic.
1.-THE enemys ships" says the official
admiralty report. will be hunted con-
tinually and, although some time may
elapse before they are run down, they
will be kept too busy to do much mis-
chief.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
FIRST BATTLE IN
OPEN COUNTRY

Brussels via London, Aug 49, $40 a. m.
The first battle in open country is re-
ported in the following official communi-
cation:
After having passed the night (Tues-
day. In the position they had reached
after their retreat of yesterday the Ger
mans this morning advanced in force to-
wards point In our dispositions which
they thought was not held.
"Our staff. however, was alert. and in
formed by cavalry reconnaissances was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
SOUND OF BIG GUNS IS
HEARD OFF MAINE COAST

veloped that some mortars had been dis
charged at Fort Mckinley, at Portland,
Me, nearly 40 miles away in northerly
direction.
Some color was given to the stories Of
a battle by the statement of Captain Den
nison OF the coastwise steamer Governor
Dingley at Portland that he had sighted
vessel he thought was a British war
ship apparently pursuing another steam
ship.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Isles Of Shoals, y. H., Aug. 12.-The
sound OF big guns apparently coming from
the open sea, to the eastward, late to-
day gave rise to reports that a naval en-
gagement had taken place off the New
England coast. The reports, however,
,oud not be substantiated. Ilfesavers
with powerful glasses could make out no
var vessel in sight
Inquiry among the coast defenses de-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Ottawa, Ont. AIs Tho number OF
volunteers that has enlisted for service
in the over5en contingent TO be ser.
from Carada 20 the war is so large tha'
the 2l,on men required can be picked
from any three Of the nine military dM
sOns in the Dominion. This was an.
nounced tonight by Colonel San1ue
Hughes. minister of militia. Recruiting
for ths contingent closed all over the
country tonight.
London. Aug. 13, 2:55 a. ma Brussels
despatch to the Daily Chronicle says
that the German Emperor is reported on
his way to take personal command Of
the German army in Belgium. A SINH
lar report was current on Sunday last
The report has not been confirmed. An
other despatch from Brussels says that
the food supply there is abundant. the
government having bought an enormous
supply of grain
Paris, Aug. l2.--The following official
statement was issued tonight: "A
wounded French Cavalryman at Mezieres
declares he saw German cavalryman
shoot a wounded Frenchman. He says
he heard five or six other shots and
saved himself by feigning death The
Germans are wearing uniforms taken
from Belglans killed in battle"
New York. Aug Fla Lorraine,
which left New York 70, Havre or
August 3. carving 70 French reservists
among its passengers, arrived safely IN
Favre this afternoon. il was announced
by agents for the French line here.
Geneva via Paris, Aug 12-Secretary
of state Bryan to-day advised Pleasant
a. Stoval. the American minister, that
he had deposited $4,000 gold In a New
York bank to help Americans Tn.
Swiss International bank accordingly
credited Mr.. Stoval with that sum anc
Americans now will he sen to Italian
ports where shirs are bolr chartered tc
take them home
RuenoS Aires Aug. 12-rhe Ruenos
Aires banks. which have been closed fol
some days, reoponed to-day. They did
large amount of business In order &c
economze in coal the supply Of which
has been greatly restricted on account
Of war, the train service in Argentine ha!
been greatly decreased The government
has divided the fleet to ntee neu.
tralitv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
INVENTOR OF THE
SUBMARINE DEAD

Newark, y. j., Aug l2.-John p. Hol-
| land. inventor of the submarine boat
which bears his name, died of pneumonia
tonight at his home here. He was 70
years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
w A Il 3 Il l. L E. T I N s

London, Aug: 13-4:40 a. MA ST. Petersburg de-
spatch to the Daily Mail says it is reported the news
papers there that Germany formed divisions
each OF 10000 and six batteries with 81 reserve cavalry
regiments which will constitute the main part of the Ger
man forces on the Russian front.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
PAUL PLANCON DEAD.

Paris, Aug Paul plHncOn, the opera
singer, died to-day lie had been III since
June. lie was about 55 years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Excursion 10 Missisquoi Park August
.23, SEQ ad on page i've.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

London, Aug 13 300 a. MA Berlin despatch to tn
Daily Telegraph says the German staff admits heavy losse
the Russian frontier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13
GERMAN ARMY ADVANCING INTO HEART
OF BEL GUM; FRENCH AND BRITISH ARE
PREPARING TO BLOCK THE MOVEMENT

Berlin Announces German Victories Muehauen and La Gar with
Capture Many French Prisoners Sweeping of
German erritorault Forts at Lege Resumed War
Be Declared between Great Britain
b1deBosnia Routes Be Cleared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

St Petersburg, Aug II, via London, Aug 13 80 a. m-
1t announced officially that German aeropanes have been
carrying out extensive along the Russian frontier
but have done damage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Toxic, Aug. photographic communication
Japan and Europe is interrupted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

London Aug. 13.--The Morning Posts Amsterdam cor
respondent that James W. Gerard the American abas
sador to Germany, has left Berlin for Amsterdam
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
Proper Way to Walk.

In walking. your feet should point
straight ahead and come down fat.
heel first Writers who advise that
the ball of the foot should touch the
ground first, in common with the cal
isthenics instructor at school who like
ly as not advises the same thing do
not know anything about the practical
side of walking The former doubtless
have in mind the ballroom and the lat
ter the gymnasium. On long walk
you will naturally fall into the proper
way OF handling your feet Let your
arms swing naturally also, and for
their benefit carry stout stick-not a
stout staff. which is too long and awk-
ward. Keep this stick moving, In one
hand OF the other. and it win exercise
your arms better than the mere act of
swinging them will. Keep the Shout
ders down, the chest up and the body
erect. The right posture of the body
is as important factor while walking
as 1t is In the schoolroom.-From "The
Boy Scouts Hike Book"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
He Exclaimed.

There was in Broadminster, says the
Lighter Side of English Life" re-
sourceful parson who invented plausi-
Bile answers to questions when he did
not know the right ones. He had been
talking to lady about Brooches"
Bible picked up by brother parson
for sixpence, when she asked what
"Breeches" Bible was:
"A 'Breeches' Bible?" he cried. "Oh.
a Brooches Bible is the one that was
carried by Cromwell's troopers in their
pockets. 1t was made specially for
carrying about-small, you know, and
compact ! remember reading that
several Of the soldiers had their lives
saved owing to the bullets having
lodged in the volume In their breeches
pocket"
mot really" said the lady. "How
very interesting! / do believe that /
heard something like that having hap
pened, forget where"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
sOUTHW EST HARBOR.

Frank Gilley and wife spent few day
recently with Clayton Gilley in Rockland.
Lloyd Carroll has been seriously i'll OF
sciatica for some weeks, but is now i'm
proving.
ijenry Tracy and wife returned last
week from visit to Brunswick, Portland
and Boston.
The community was shocked last week
to learn of the sudden death of How
ard M. Gilley, on Feb. q, at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Annie Anderson, in
Rockiand.
The high school boys served supper Sat-
urday evening. After the supper there
was double basket ball game, Bar Har-
Dor second team defeating the high school
team, and the local "Newly-weds" de-
feating the "Has- beens".
March 2. SPRAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
COUNTY NEWS
PROSPECT HARBoR.


Mrs. Daniel Deasy left Tuesday for
Boston.
The ladies' aid society OF the Methodist
church is rehearsing for an entertainment
to be given soon.
FOOD FAIR.
The success of the first food fair ever
given here was perhaps the natural result,
when one considers that Mrs. A. l.. Strout
was organizer and prime worker, assisted
by Mrs. c. Larrabee and Miss Alice
Cole, and with so many public spirited
citizens concerned in its welfare. The
fair was for the benefit of the library.
The hall was prettily decorated, and the
leading advertisers were all represented in
the exhibits-besides the attraction of the
food table, where every housewife had
given of her best. Mrs. Ira Workman was
in charge.
The Lsrkin booth was very pretty. The
young ladies who presided, Miss Doris
Colweil and Miss Gladys Hutchings, added
not a little to its charm.
Mrs. w. F. Bruce, Mrs. L. P. Cole, Mrs.
C. C. Larrabee, Mrs. d. G. Libby and Miss
Alta Cole presided at stalls, and John
Workman catered to the thirsty.
Instant postum and chicken bouillon
were demonstrated during the afternoon,
as well as jello, nesnah and other fancy
desserts served with whipped cream.
Clam stew, pastries, tea and coffee were
served from to 6. An orchestra, consist
ing of Mrs. Harvey Ray, Miss Susie Over,
Irving Bunker, Clarence Colwell and
Frank Wakefield, furnished good music.
voting contest resulted in Miss Jane
w. Moore getting the prize, picture, as
the most popular lady.
l.. G. Pike, with a smiling face and
gracious manner, greeted all in behalf
of the library association, and presented
every person with souvenir of the occa-
sion.
March 2. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
SULLIVAN HARBOR.

Mrs. Fred Goodale is visiting in Port
land.
The high school will hold fair We'd
nesday afternoon and evening, March IL,
at K. of P. hall, West Sullivan. A baked
bean supper will be served at o'clock.
There will lbe an entertainment in the
evening, including musical selections by
the school chorus, farce, "At the juno
tion," and other features. The proceeds
are for graduation.
March q FL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
MT. DESERT.

In the presence of immediate relatives,
Miss Ada s. Brown and Roy j. Leland
were married Saturday evening at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Capt. Charles
Brown and wife, by Rev. J. N. Walker.
After the ceremony lunch was served.
After social hour the bride and groom
left for the Holmes house on south Main
street, where everything was ready for
them to begin housekeeping.
March q p
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04

Little Tommy Tucker sang for his
supper SO successfully that friends
raised subscription and educated him
for grand opera. Now he sings under
the name Of Signor Tommasino Tuck
srino and is famous non.-Pitts-
burgh Post
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04

The coast line of the mainland of
Alaska Is more than eight thousand
miles in extent, greater than the entire
Atlantic coast line of the United
States. The coast line of the main
land and contiguous islands is over
four times as great as the entire coast
line oe the United States.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04

"Some of your constituents are dis
agreeing with you" said the trusted
lieutenant.
well. keep tab on Them" replied
Senator Sorghum, when enough dis
agree with me to constitute a reliable
majority Pm going to turn around and
agree with them. Washington Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
The New Nurse,

Now, nurse. please do not say any
thing to the child about bugaboos."
Certainly not nadam. And one
question, please"
"Well?"
DO you wish the infant to have any
instruction at this time ON the subject
of germsT-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
Something of a Curiosity.

what made. you send our friend.
Mr.. Bumshus, the Russian alphabetY
II thought it ought to interest him."
replied Miss Cayenne. 1T is the only
thing ever heard mentioned that he
did not assume to thoroughly under
stand. Washington Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
A Wise Child.

Willie" sadly said a father to his
young son. II did not know till today
that last week you were whipped by
your teacher for bad behavior"
Didn't you. father" Willie answer
ed cheerfully. why, knew 1t all the
time. "-Woman's Home Companion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
Wrona Proposition.

People are so careless about the
proper use of propositions"
Yes, know they are. Fred told me
he and his bride were going to live
with the old man when he really
meant on the old man."-Baltimore
American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
Than sbs,I, r.il Van.

Tell me-" said the lovesick youth,
whats the best way to find out what
women thinks Of you"
Marry her." replied Peckham
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
WEST BRoOKSyuLE.

Barker Blodgett broke several bones i
his right hand last week while carin
for his cows in the tie-up.
March 2. ToMsoN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
just Looking.

When man looks at woman II IA
because he wants to look at her: when
a woman looks at man 1t is because
she wants him to look at London
EatIer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
cats.

Felix (the alley eat)-Don't It get
your back up? Selim the house catl
What? Felix-Hearin' them scrappy
danes call each other cats.-Kansas
City Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
sometimes.

Tommy-Pop. man and his wife
are one. aren't they? Tommy's Pop
Yes. my son; sometimes one too many.
Philadelphia Record.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04

He goeth better that creepeth in his
way than he that runneth out Of his
way.-St. Augustine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04
Mean lnferenee.

Bix-My wife is never happy when
I am out Of her sight Dix-My wife
doesn't trust me, either-Yonkefs
Statesman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-03-04

Au's to be feared where airs to be
gained.-Byron.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-01-31
TONE or oPTIgIsE.
Bradstreet's Says There is no Lstslas
Down.

New York, Jan. SO. -Bradstfeet'E 10.
morrow will say: ~ 80
Nest Developments Of the week are
favorable, though II Is evident that
improved sentiment rather than az.
tual expansion of demand is the ha.
sis for many cheerful reports. Eol-
lowing the exhibition OF exigent bny.
ing to replenish broken stocks, there
has come In many lines a cantiouf
almost SLOW. enlargements OF opera
dons, which marks Che continuance
OF the conservatism that has charac.
terized trnda for eas.ns.s.l ~. 81 Z
There Is, however. no apparent al.
nnihutioR OF the tone OF the optimism
which bids fair to find expression m
more active buying when the full et-
fects of the case IN monetary afTair.
differs down and enters the us,is
spring season % industrial ana com
nlercial e&panaion.
Guinness failures for the Z weef
were 453, which comp res with SCI
in 1918. 3 I +. ~ ~ 4 s
wheat exports for the week agere
gate S,7I7,S7s bushels, AGAINST q 81.
37o9i6 bushels last year, 2
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-01-31
WgsLEY PHILATIIg 9. ss.s sI.....

The regular meeting az 4 yresses
Philathea class Of the ST: 5uhil 4,
Methodist church, WIN be held VIII
MRS. Usher or n. F5sis street. ,rlses..
day afternoon at !$e, O'Clock
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-20
South Anerlca.

1.-THE people of South America are
people Of great and brilliant possibili-
ties. The leading man, perhaps, in the
last Hague conference was a Brazil
ian. Among the common people there
are immense possibilities of undevel-
oped character and service" so de-
clares a religious leader.
Where in the world will you find
a more patriotic people?" he contin-
ues.
Where in the world will you find
a people who have been as willing az
the South American people have been
for 100 years to die for great ideas
and for great causes and for great per-
sonal loyalties?
They lie at our door today-these
forty million people, awaiting at our
hand the help that is to make of them
great and powerful nations, and to
enable them to discharge their duty OF
service to the world"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-20
" DR.. Arm6aord Kari GraVeS

was Chesterfield, but in appearance
he was not unlike q canon or a bishop,
a little ascetic looking. and rather
bald.
Quite the other type OF Anglo-Saxon,
still boyish in looks, high-strung and
nervous, erratic in speech and action.
just q bit self-conscious, Winston
Churchill was the youngest member Of
this remarkable gathering. / had met
him during the Boer war. and as he
took on his motoring coat he looked at
me closely.
Il believe I've seen you before" he
said.
Il met the right honorable gentle
man In the Bloemfontein field hospital
during the war"
"Ah, yes" said Churchill, his face
lighting up.
He had had his wound dressed there;
his recognition showed his remarkable
memory.
After refreshments the ENJOYS i'm
mediately adjourned to the big morn
ing room, and l was posted outside to
see that no gendarme or forest PEN
sioner came within earshot. was
not present at the beginning Of the
conference, but after an hour had
passed was summoned.
My first impression as opened the
door was of an air of tenseness. II
was obvious in the way Churchill was
staring across the table at Haldane.
1t was an ordinary large German oak
dining-room table, aud in the middle
were two big shaded lamps. It was
growing dusk, and after lighting the
lamps / backed away to a corner OF
the room.
had a distinct impression of the
features Of the six men who were max
ing history round that table. There
were writing materials, stacks Of pa.
per and documents at every place
Sheets Of paper were covered with
their handwriting. Only in front OF
Won Heeringen were the sheets blank
for he never makes q note on anything
carrying everything In his marvellous
memory.
Obviously what were the last words
of speech came from Moritz, the Aus
trian, as I entered: And to make this
all possible" he was saying, I'VE must
break the Russian federation in the
Balkans"
The Pawns In the Game.
From his place at the head Of the
table the iron-gray-haired Kiderlen
Waechter rose slowly. / noticed he
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-20

As Kiderlen-Waechter sat down
Haldane audibly concurred, the 9TH
ers merely nodding. Apparently the
conference was at an end. But what
had they accomplished? From the
general tenor Of their conversation It
was obvious that they all agreed But
what were the terms Of their bargain7
Presently was to know.
'Bamberger." said Kiderlen-Waech-
ter, addressing me by the name had
taken, gather up any pieces Of paper
on the table and consign them to the
fire."
l replied, "Yes, STR" Then turning
to the others he continued
Gentlemen. select the memoranda
you wish to keep. The rest is going
to be destroyed Immediately"
Reading Between the Lines-
While they ran over their papers.
saving the necessary scraps. l stood
back from the table. 1t was character
istic OF the men that Winston Churchill
should have taken the most volumi-
nous notes. while Heeringen had not
put down a line. i then gathered up
every scrap of paper left on the table
-blotters, little note pads, foolscap-
used or unused. Everything was to so
into the IRE.
went about this slowly and delib-
erately. taking care to glance at every
thing before carried It over to the
CRATE. wanted to make sure that
nothing of value was destroyed. Here
and there came q good chance to read
some OF the contents. Piece by piece
from the memoranda the different men
had made, always being careful not to
confuse individual notes, thus learn
ing one by one their train of thought.
the thing began to piece itself together
for me.
There were extensive notes on army
and navy matters. Churchill, for in
stance, had carefully noted the full
strength that Austria and Germany
could muster In case of war. Kiderlen-
Waechter had recorded the full
strength OF England and Austria as
given by Churchill and Moritz. So had
Moritz taken down German and Eng
fish statistics. Obviously n was tri-
angular alliance, each noting to what
extent dependence could be placed up
on the other. Then there we're data
on the French and Russian armies and
navies. The significance of that was
apparent. What puzzled me, however
were numerous statistics on Holland
and Belgium.
$500, 900 Germans Ready for Action,
Not until Observation-Disclosures and
Churchill. squatting down by the fire
place and poking the burning papers
with old-fashioned irons, not until then
when there began conversation and
other pairs conversed on certain points
all around the room, did gain q clear
idea Of just what had happened. What
they said, the vital scraps of their con
versatioA as they drifted to me while
moved 10 ID from the table and fire
place. shall now present as close te
the words Of the men involved as am
able
Heeringen, who had drawn Haldant
aside, said: 1--WE are ready at any
time with 100000 men without any
further straining OF our reserves. Ac
cording to our latest agreement, Aus
tria win support us with 100000 NOR,