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The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Russia Ready to Strike
If Serpia Is attacked

ST. PETERSBURG. July 27.-Russia
was making every preparation for war
today. = strict military censorship
was established. All reserves are re-
ported TO have been called out.
Should Austria actually strike in the
threatened invasion of Seriva. imme-
diate action by the Russian war office
will follow, it was predicted today.
Although papers in the capital gen
orally declare that the nation is on
the eve OF war. some hope is held out
because of reports that the Kaiser and
Gar have been in communication. The
Novoe Vremya declares that only the
war.
At the foreign office the German am
bassador has been notified that Russia
cannot be expected to ignore an attack
upon Servia by Austria.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Kaiser and Advisers
Discuss War in Secret

route there from Berlin. Kaiser Will
helm wss expected to reach Potsdam at
8 o'clock. The Empress hurriedly re-
turned to Berlin from the summer
castle
Naval officers on leave of absence
received orders by telegraph today TO
return to their posts at once.
As a result Of a conference Of the
banking interests. decision was reached
to urge concerted action on the part
OF the powers to intervene IN an at
tempt to avert war.
AS result. the bourse opened strong
er today. and there was a more hope
tul feeling In financial circles
The German fleet stationed at VIII
helmshaven. which has just started on
It's cruise, was today ordered to return
Immediately.
Reports received here declare that the
oourses Of Brussels, Vienna, and Buda-
pest were suspended today, owing to the
war scare. Bankers here have arranged
TO protect the exchange.
Carlsbad and other Austrian resort,
are being deserted Americans and
other foreigners are fleeing into Ger
many. All Industries have been practi-
cally raralyzed because of the mobiliza-
ton orders.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27

other powers and interfere in the con-
hict. Austria is apparently determined
upon war. content to leave the matter
of keeping the conflict localized to the
other powers. Italy has notified Austria
that, In accordance with her relations
with the Triple Alliance, she will remain
friendly.
Martial law practically prevails
throughout the entire country today.
All telephone and telegraph lines are In
control Of the government. The rail-
roads have also been taken over and are
guarded by troops Army censors con-
troll all kilograms sent, and the govern
ment holds authority to open all letters
and other communications
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Austria Firm in Forcing
Demands, Relies on Allies

VIENNA. July 27.-Austria is firm
IN her determination to force Servia' s
acquiescence in every demand made
in the ultimatum delivered last week.
Emperor Franz Joseph is said to have
personally directed that extreme
measures be taken to break up the
Psn-Servian societies and obtain as
surances that all army officers in
volved in the plot to assassinate Arch
duke Ferdinand be punished.
The dual monarchy is today relying
upon the support of Germany IL Russia
sees fit TO disregard the warning of the
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
.S|DDONS PLANS NEW
POLICE PENSION BILL
Commission Expects to Wipe
Out Deficit and Place Fund
on Sound Basis.

With the District Indebted to the PEN
| sioners Of the Police and Fire Depart
| ments In the sum of $55,65zss, Commits
| sioner Siddons. who has direct super
vision Of these departments. has under
consideration a bill which will wipe out
this Indebtedness. and place the fund
on a sound and equitable basis. The
bill, after 1t has received the approval
| OF the Board OF Commissioners, prob
ably will be presented to Congress at
the beginning Of the next session. One
OF its principal features will be a sec
tion providing for the automatic retire.
ment Of policemen and firemen after
| they have reached a certain age limit,
and served a certain length of time in
the departments. Under existing law.
pensions are provided only for those in
1ured or suffering from illness incurred
in the line Of duty.
Against Police Court Fines.
The deficiency during the fiscal year
ended June 30. 1sol4. amounted to
$s. .s4o.72. all Of which was incurred in the
month Of June. Payments were made In
full during the rest fthe year. due to
an increase Of $4,000 In the Police Court
fines. from which the pension fund Is
uSIlNeu 4nc dependence OIL Ine
funds on the amount Of collections in
the Police Court IL a feature that does
not appeal to Commissioner Siddons and
one that will be eliminated from the
new bill.
Under existing law the police and fire.
mems pension fund IL made OF collcc-
tions Of Police Court fines, dog taxes.
fines imposed upon and collected from
members Of the respective departments.
retentions of 81 a month from their
salaries and money received from the
erty. All deficiencies are made up out
Of the dog taxes and Police Court fines
and when these sources are inadequate.
the District is without funds to meet
the payments.
Studies tOher Cities Plan.
c Commissioner siddons Is making 4
careful study of the laws providing for
a police and fremens' pension funds in
this and other cities, and is now con-
sidering a statement, showing exactly
the local situation, prepared by Alonzo
Tweedale. Auditor of the District His
purpose is to be ready to answer any
and all questions that may be directed
to him by District committees in Con-
gress when the bill 1 sunder considera-
ton BY that body.
The commissioners and Auditor Twee-
dale have for several years urged legis-
lation TO provide for the payment of pen
sions In full. A bill now before Con-
gress provides that all deficiencies In the
fund shall be made up from the sale Of
all licenses other than liquor licenses
The present board, 1t is understood. will
not seek the passage Of this measure,
but will urge the adoption Of the new
bill.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
French Cabinet Summons
President Poincare Home

PARIS, July N.-PreSident Poincare
win return to Paris Immediately from
his visit to the Scandinavian states. It
was announced today. The decision to
have him return was made at the cabi-
net meeting yesterday.
Premier Viviani is now en- route to
Paris. The reservists OF France have
Leun ordered to he prepared to Join the
coIors on forty-eight hours notice.
The police and military authorities
are making every effort today TO pre-
zept demonstrations In the city.
@ssyians Eathered In front of tAo
The Washington times., 1914-07-27

Austrian embassy yesterday and wild
~ shouting denunciations OF the mayor.
trampled the flag OF the country in the
gust Crowds paraded the botIIeva ri .
last night singing the "MarsefIlaise .
Inc French fleet is now Concentrated
at Toulon. The warshfps were TO bave
ieit this week for target practice. but
Ihese orders were counterrnanded
President Poincare will reach Su,L,-,
wednesday, according TO a wireless mes
sage received from the warshin Jesr
Bart. The Presient is aboard the vessei
escorted by a squadron now reported tc
be in the North Sea ~
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
SerpianS Mobilize Near
Border; Shots Exchanged

BELGRADE. July T.-Reports circu-
lated throughout Servia today that
King Peter is assured of Russia's sup
port in a war with Austria, aroused
even greater determination to resist
70 the last the demands Of the dual
monarchy contained in the ultimatum
delivered last week.
The entire Servian army is being
modified. Crown Prince Alexander will
take command in the field, and ali pre-
paraoons are being made for the de-
iehse or Nish, now serving as the
capital Of the kingdom. Parliament,
the court the national bank, and, in
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Record Breaking Year
In Pottery Industry

A record breaking year in the pottery
Industry is reported today by the Geo
logical Survey in a review OF this in
dustry for 1913 The value Of pottery
products for the year was placed at
$37 .ss2. .s75, the largest yet reported. ex-
ceeding that Of 1872 by s1.4Ss.211. Ohio
is given first place among pottery pro-
duci0R States.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27

fact. the entire government has been
transferred to Nish.
across the Danube Austrian troops
may be seen today nobiIizinr for he
attack. Shots were EXCHANGED between
an Austrian ship carrying troops and
Servians. Austrian boats are moving
up and down the DANUBE Carrying ma
Ierlal OF bridges and other equipment
necessary for the invasion. while >
large force Of the army is massed al
Semlin.
Belgrade is all but deserted today.
Panic-strtcken Inhabitants poured out
OF the city following the withdrawal OF
the garrison, fearing the Austrians
would invade the town at any moment.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
No Action Yet by U. S.
To Tender Good Offices

No steps have been taken by the Ad-
ministration 10 offer its good offices in
the present conflict, according to Secre-
tary Bryan today. He classified as i'm
proper a question as 70 whether this
Government will take such a move.
One high State Department official
expressed his opinion today that the con-
fiiCt will be confined practically 10 Aus
tria and SeTvia, and that the other Eu-
TOpean nations will keep hands of.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Would Unite Services.

Consolidation of the revenue cutter.
lighthouse. and army transport services
under the Navy Department was tav-
ored today by Secretary of Navy
Daniels He said, however, that he
would not take the initiativs In sreeom-
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Panic SeizeS All
European Markets
War Developments Cause Opening Slump in Consols,
But Rally Comes Later in Session-American
Railers and Amalgamated Also Af-
fected in London. ~

LONDON, July 27.-An European stock markets
were in state panic today the past hryx hours hav-
ing failed to bring forth any definite development ndlcat-
ing that disastrous war may be avoided. Consos slump
ed "a at the opening of the London market and all issues
were off from one to five points.
Consos dropped to n, which is ~ below Saturdays
close and new low record The previous low mark for
the year was 7 in January and the low record in 1913
was II 1-16
There was rally about O'Clock, Consols going up
to =. Home Rails are from to ~ down. Canadian
Pacific touched 49, but recovered to 1871 equivalent
to 174zS on New York exchange, being off five points,
Union Pacific was off 81; Aaganated Copper was off
points.
START RUNS ON GERMAN BANKS. -.-
Heavy runs started today savings banks throughout
GERMANY In Berlin Danzg Saabuecen Cologne and other cities
savings banks beged deposors mostly wogmen When
the municipal savings opened Berlin today 200 depotor
were waiting in line o draw their savings -.
CZARPLANS FOR WAR WITH AUSTRIA.
War between Austria Russia inevitable according to the
Russian minister quoted official messages received here
in official channels today The added that orders had been
issued for complete mobilization Of the Russian army
An official communication issued by the ministry declared the
situation disturbing Russia and one to
which We cannot remain Indifferent the conflict continues The
Car called meeting his ministry presumably to discuss war
plans advces received here stated.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Rates Unreasonable.

Proposed increased lumber rates from
Kentucky and Tennessee points to
Nashville, Tennessee, were declared un-
reasonable and ordered cancelled by the
Interstate Commerce Commission today.
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Rocks Boat; Two Funerals

KANE, Pa. July 27.-Rocking the boat
and splashing water were two diver
sions OF John Horseback. twenty-nine.
and John Cardense. twenty-seven, who
vent boating on Crystal Sprink Lake
Neither could swim. Funerals will be
held tomorrow in their home In James
City
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
Mobilization of Army
Ordered by Montenegro

BELGRADE, July 27.-Dispatches re-
ceived here today from Cettinte declare
that Montenegro has ordered the mo-
oihzation of her army in support Of
Servia- VI
The Washington times., 1914-07-27
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Partly cloudy tonight and Tues
day; not much change in temperature.
Maryland and Virginia-Partly cloudy
tonight and Tuesday. not much change
in temperature; light, variable winds.
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Affeck's:
The Washington times., 1914-07-27

TIDE TABLE.
High tide-11:14 a. m. and 11:40 .. m.
Low tide-5:31 a m. and 5:42 p. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rises...4:5I Sun sets...7:15
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
Continue Membersllip Contest.

At the regular meeting of the
boys federation yesterday at the Y.
NJ. C. A. the boys voted to continue
the membership contest until one
team has fifty new members. At the
present time the Blacks are leading
in this contest by the score OF 10
to IA, while the Orange have the
most points by about 100. A spe-
cial number on the program was a
number of piano solos by Ralph
Schmidt, which we're greatly enjoyed
by the boys. After the regular bus
mess was transacted the boys took
a long walk out North Seventh to the
hills.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
NEW EVIDENCE FOR
GRAND JURYMEN ON
CATTLE TH|Ev|NG
Cattle Owners Association VIII
Ask Body to Investigate
Many Cases.

That the grand jury will be asked
to make an exhaustive investigation
Of the long series of cattle thefts in
Mesa county in recent years was
learned authoritatively today. The
Cattle Owners Protective association
which announced Saturday the offer
OF S3.500 in rewards for information
against the cattle thieves, is prepar-
ing to furnish new evidence to the
grand jury in the hope that that
body can bring indictments that will
eventually clean out the gang of rus
tiers which are declared to infest To-
cal ranges.
1t is said that the association will
make a particular effort to break up
what they term a receiving station"
in this city where the stolen stock is
butchered and sold.
1t Is probable that the cattle steal
ing investigation will lengthen the
grand jury's work well into Febru-
ary as it is understood that consid-
cradle amount of county probing is
still planned by the Investigators.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
MUTUAL BUILDING AND
LOAN HAD GOOD YEAR

The Mutual Savings G Building
association held its annual meeting
Saturday night for the election of
officers. Reports made b. the Of
ficers showed the company to be in
unusually good condition, and the
company earned during the year
3,6S2.57. The officers elected
were President, a. r. Sampliner;
vice-president. DR.. II. r. Bull; secre-
tary-treasurer, William A. Marsh ;
general manager, s. G. McMullin;
Howard r. II, assistant secretary
treasurer
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
BASKET BALL WEEK.
AT The !. NJ. c. A..
High School and Cardinals Tied
For First Place in the
League.

This week might properly be called
basketball week at the Y. NJ C. A.
Grand Junction lovers of this popular
sport will be treated to some extra
fine contests. Tonight the two un-
beaten teams in the city league will
fight it out for the leadership of the
league. They are the "Y" Cardinals
and the high school. Tomorrow ev-
ening the fast Montrose team will
meet the local "Y" team. Wednes-
day evening there will be two games
in the city league, between the Blues
and the high school and the Cardinal
and the Hoels' Business College.
While on Saturday it is not improb-
able that the Delta city team will
meet the ''Y." The standing of the
city league is as follows:
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
SHUMWAY DIES At
HOME IN DENVER
Exposure at Vulcan Mine Proves
Fatal For the President Of
the Vulcan Company.
Sentinel Special Service.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 12.-E. E.
Shumway president of the Rocky
Mountain Fuel Co., of Denver died
last night at his home in this city.
as a result of exposure following the
mining disaster at New Castle, where
81 miners lost their lives in the VuI-
can mine
Mr.. Shumway made trip to the
mine as soon as news of the disass
ter reached him in this city, and in
hailed poisonous gases while engaged
in rescue work. Mr.. Shumway had
been much worried also by the strike
troubles which involved his company
and the trip to the mine proved fatal.
lie was SO years of age.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
White sox NAY Como.

The Chicago White Sox want to
play here again. So much was learn
ed from a wire that was received here
Saturday Last year the locals were
defeated by a score of 8 to A. II has
not been decided whether it can be
arranged or not. but in case that
Grand Junction is not able to play
them Cameo may try their luck
against the big leaguers.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
PaIisade Wins.

The Y. NJ. C. A. suffered their first
defeat Saturday evening at the local
~" when Palisade came out 7
points ahead in a~fast 40 minutes of
playing. Palisade at all times pos
sessed the better team work, and
played more consistent game
than the locals. The final score was
80 to 2S. In the preliminary game
the high school defeated the Blues
SO to rs. Appleton was TO have
played, but were unable to be here.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
Parcels Post to nenver.

Many may not vet understand our
parcel post relations with Denver. BY
a mere scratch, Collbran and Plateau
City are in Denyer's second zone
This gives us the advantage of the
80 pound limit, as well as the low
sate of cents for the first pound
and one cent for each additional
pound. To compute the rate to Den
yer or any closer point. just add !
cents to the number of pounds, and
you have it.-Plateau Voice.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
New Resident.

7. ]. Elliott and family of Elk
City, Okla. we're Grand junction ar
rivals Saturday. Mr. Elliott traded
his Oklahoma property to Henry
Hawker, who has been a resident Of
the valley for some time. fer his 40
acre improved tract of land on the
Redlands. Mr.. Elliott will take
charge at once, and expects to great
~ improve and develop it.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

A. ]. Nafe of Telluride spent Sun
day in the city en- route to North
Yakima, WASH. where he intends to
locate. Mr.. Nafe was Rio Grande
agent Mt Telluride and has received
an important promotion in the west
eru state
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Mrs. w. Nelson and her four
children. Wallace. Ruth, Dorothy and
Mary, who are returning from a very
pleasant trip to the coast, were local
visitors yesterday. The Nelson's
have been to Los Angeles for the
holidays and are returning to their
home in Delta.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
Graham Bank Cashier.

w. Rex Graham, formerly of this
city, is now cashier of the Mercan-
tile National bank, of Seattle Wash.
a very strong and popular banking
MIR. and Mrs. Graham left this city
last summer.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

H. C. Blanchard was an out
bound passenger this morning for
Whitewater, where he has large in
terests. Mr.. Blanchard has been in
Grand Junction for some time on
business and pleasure. and after at
tending to his affairs in Whitewater,
will return TO his home in Cedar
edge.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

A. T. Monson, an attorney of Den
yer, who has been to Green River,
Utah, on legal business connected
with the Standard Chemical Compa-
ny of Pittsburg, was local visitor
yesterday. visiting with oiu
acauaintances before continuing on
his way home this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Miss Fern e. Vaughn leaves in a
short time for Paonia, where she
will visit with friends and relatives
for a month or six weeks. MISS
Vaughn formerly lived in that section
OF the country and is very popular
young lady there.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

James A. Becker returned Satur-
day evening from Montrose where
he was reelected manager of the
Lilylands company at the annual
meeting. The stockholders formally
accepted the big ditch which was re-
Gently constructed for them by con-
tractors.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

The opening game of the s. 10
business mems class in the volley
ball league will occur tonight at the
"Y" between the teams of DR.. X. Il.
Harris and u. b. Wright.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs George Frisbee left
last night for Aurora, Nebr., to visit
relatives. Later they will take 4
Lrief southern trip, returning here
early in February.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

The injunction suit brought by w.
T. Goslen of this city to prevent the
state of Utah from dipping his sheep
has been postponed from January II
tc February. The hearing will be
at Manti, Utah.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12
Visits Whitewater.

W. A. BoaS left this morning for
Whitewater on horseback. where he
will visit with friends and relatives.
Mr., Roall has come all the way-from
Sinbad basin, where he lives, on
horseback. and says that the cold
weather does not bother him at all.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Chas. Thompson who has been in
Grand Junction for some time look
ing over his interests here returned
this morning to his home in Hotch-
kiss.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Miss Mary Wilson, who has been
visiting here from Denver, left Tor
Durango this morning to continue
her visit there.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Louis Loback and son who have
been visiting Mr.. Loback's sister
Mrs E. f. Cartmal in this city for
some time, returned to their home in
Montrose this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

w. NJ. Gibson, president of the
Gibson Lumber Company of this city,
left this morning for short trip to
Delta on business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Smithers from
Delta came in last evening and re-
turned today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

General Manager Martin of thu
Rio Grande passed through the cit!
this morning on No. 3.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

The regular monthly meeting OF
the board of directors of the Y. NJ.
l.. A. will be held in the board room
of the ~ next Thursday evening.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

f. L. Rager. general air brake in
spector on the Rio Grande, left this
morning for Gunnison on No. 800.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

o. F. Faith left for Glenwood this
afternoon on the Midland where he
will transact some business. return
ing tomorrow evening.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

F. \. Chapman receiver for the
Mesa County National bank. left this
afternoon for short business trip
to Denver.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

VIII Jacobs stopped off in this city
yesterday while en- route from Lead
Vile to Delta, where he will visit Tor
some time. He continued on his
way this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Harry Coates left yesterday noon
for Denver to meet his wife who has
been spending several weeks in Phil
adelphia.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

G. B. Christensen left this morn
ing on a short business trip to the
North Fork section. expecting to re-
turn before many days have elapsed.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

B. p. o. Elks, No. SIS, meet to
night to initiate and serve the usual
lunch.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

The Sunday school instructors who
have charge of the school of methods
arrived at noon today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Ed Caruthers came down from
Ridgway last night for a weeks visit
with friends and relatives.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

j. S. Dodds and wife of Palisade
left this morning for Montrose,
where they will visit with friends
and relatives.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

f. A. Frapklil of the Peters Pa
per company is here on business
stay of day or two.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

H. A. Hooker returned to his home
in Cedaredge this morning. after
spending the last few days here on
business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

o. F. Faith left Grand Junction this
morning. bound for Delta, expecting
to return in few days.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Desrosiers just
returned from Salt Lake City, after
weeks visit, where they attended
the ceremony of profession of their
daughter, who is now a sister of
mercy at Judge Mercy hospital.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

George w. Bales, a business man
Of De Beque and Mesa, is visiting
friends here today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Mrs. John Bowling was an out
bound passenger this morning for
Whitewater for a two-weeks' visit
with friends there.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

Mrs, Roy Hill, who has been visit
ing here with friends for the last
month, returned to her home in
Montrose this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-12

A. A. Burke, business man Of
Ouray, is spending few days here
en- business and pleasure.