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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03

about to be shipped from Paris to {
German concern.
England seized a German Atlantic
liner and s11,OOO,OOO in gold; she also
summoned her reserves from all parts
of the world to come home and take
arms.
Diplomatic Relations End.
Diplomacy became practically impos
sible before the momentous day came
to a close. England and Germany had
seized each others ships and money
and supplies despite the fact that
there was no declaration of war. Eng
land was deeply incensed by Ger
many's breach of neutrality" in in
vading the Grand Duchy of Luxem-
burg.
Germany's cynical reply was that
she was merely holding her own
railroads. in Luxembourg. The neutrali-
ty of Belgium in war between France
and Germany is guaranteed by treaty.
1t was reported late in the day, long
after the German invasion of France,
that Germany had declared war on
France and sent the French ambas-
sador home.
The English cabinet was in session
almost all of yesterday and the house
of lords is expected within a few
of war on Germany.
A conservative element in the
British government is reported to be
working strenuously to keep England
out of the war so long as Italy main
tains her announced neutrality.
But even Italy was reported yester-
day to be growing uneasy and hint
ing that her pledge of neutrality
would be good only so long as is
compatible with national honor"
Financial Conditions Tense.
The financial agony in Europe was
more poignant yesterday than on any
previous day. Extraordinary measures
were taken to relieve the strain.
In England and in France procla-
of moratorium were issued.
every one to suspend of
debts and obligations.
In Germany the situation was made
worse by the British seizure of the
North German Lloyd line steamer
Rron Prinzessin Cecilie with 1,000.-
100 in gold on board. That was one
financial blow to Germany.
Another blow was delivered by
france when a shipment of 4O,0O0,000
rancs. half gold and half silver, was
stopped.
The gold famine in Europe is work
ng the greatest hardships on Ameri-
AN sojourners there. who are unable
o get cash for their checks and drafts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
RAILROAD STRIKE
DANCER is PASSED
Managers of All Western Roads
Accept Arbitration Plan
of Wage Dispute.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. 3.-Mana
gers of the 9S western railways have az
cepted the arbitration of the wage
dispute with their engineers and fire
men, as outlined by the mediation
board and urged by President Wilson
in his conference on Saturday.
AS a result of the presidents plea
that the strike be averted because OF
the sensitive situation in the United
States because of the European crisis,
the western railroad managers who
visited the White house agreed to ar
bitrate the wage question under the
Newlands act and that the rules and
regulations inforced prior to Oct. 10,
1913, be restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
Big Break in Pork.

Chicago. Aug. 3.-Hog prices declin-
ed in a sensational break this after
noon; prices broke as much as 80
cents a hundred.
War shrunk prices on the board OF
trade and caused losses in the prices
of provisions on a huge scale. More
than a million dollars was lost from
the value OF lard in Chicago ware
houses.
The clearing house has asked Sec
retary McAdoo for $50. 1000. 900 for pro-
lection during the European crisis.
Chicago. ILL.,, Aug. 3.-The board of
trade m rkets opened normal. Lard
dropped to a dollar a hundred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
Number of Minor Clashes
Reported as German Ar
my Prepares to Invade.
NEUTRALITY VIOLATED
First Move of Germans Was to
Seize Luxembourg, a Neu-
traI Territory.

Paris, Aug. 3.-The invasion
of French territory by German
troops is regarded in official cir
cles as making war between the
two countries start automati-
cally without a further formal
declaration.
London, Aug. 3.-German cavalry to-
day raided the French frontier near
Belfort and attempted to commander
horses according to dispatches from
Paris. German patrols twice attacked
Joncherey near Belfort.
A Paris dispatch says German
troops have taken possession of the
Belgian town of Arlon.
Try to Poison Wells.
The German embassy here has re-
ceived kilograms that a French doc
tor tried to poison the wells near Metz
with cholera microbes. The doctor
was tried by court martial and then
shot. Another French party endeav-
ored to blow up the strategic tunnel
near Cochem bu: all were shot
Germans Near Liege.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 3.-Local newspa-
pers say German troops have reached
Wise on the river Meuse, IL miles
northeast of Liege in Belgium.
1t is estimated a hundred thousand
German soldiers have occupied the
neutral territory of the Grand Duchy
of L,uxepburg and massed along the
French frontier.
Claim French Moved First,
Berlin. Aug. "a delayed dispatch
saws French soldiers crossed the
frontier lastnight at kagfu sn'a(
village in the-Vosges mountains. Shot
were fired on the German post but no
damage resulted.
A semi-official communication issued
here says: while no German soldiers
had yet set foot on French soil official
reports from the frontier stated
French troops in bodies as large as a
company crossed the German frontier
at several places before there was any
declaration of war. Breach of neutral
ity was also committed by French
military aeroplanes in great numbers
flown over Belgian and Dutch terri
tory on the way to Germany"
Coblentz, Germany, Aug 3.-Eighty
French officers dressed in Prussia's un-
iforms yesterday made an unsuccess-
full attempt to cross the German from
tier in an auto near Walberrick on the
Dutch frontier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
SUNDAYS WAR MOVES.

Diplomatic relations between Ger
many, Russia and France practically
came to an end Saturday evening.
Even before actual declarations of
war had been issued, Russian troops
had started to invade Germany and
German troops had crossed the French
frontier.
Germany was the aggressor, invad-
ing Luxemburg Saturday night, thence
striking against the French frontier
and seizing several small French towns
German troops are reported to have
been repulsed at Grey, but elsewhere
entirely across the stragetic horizon oil
the Lorrain boundary, Germany held
the ground that she gained
Meanwhile 100000 German troops
concentrated near Liege, a post OF
military importance in view of the
present alignment of forces. Liege
Is less than 200 miles from the sea
mort of Calais, which is just across
the strait from England's great naval
station of Dover.
Russian armies invaded Germany at
Schwinden and near Eichenreid- Ger
many officially announced IAN out
break of war with France must there
fore be reckoned with any moment
The Russian attack on the German
guard at the bridge over the Warthe
near Eichenreid was repulsed-
France sent a war aviator over Ba-
varia. dropping bombs near Nurem-
berR: France also repulsed 10000
German invaders at Nancy; and France
increased She money famine OF Ger
many by seizing 100000 francs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
Lord Kitchener is Held
in England to Take Port
folio of War in Cabinet.
FRANCE PROMISED AID
BeIgium's Appeal to Preserve
Neutrality Against Germany
Determines England.

London, Aug. 3.-Secretary
of Foreign Affairs Grey has as
sured France that if the German
feet came into the English
channel or through the North
sea to undertake hostile opera
tions against fhe French coast
or shipping, Great Britain would
give al protection in its power.
London, Aug. Belgium
has made a supreme appeal to
Great Britain to safeguard the
integrity of Belgium.
Brussels, Aug. 3.-AI wire
communication between Ger
many and Belgium have been
cut.
London, Aug. 5.-tt was officially
stated that the British army would
mobilize toDOrrow.
Foreign Secretary Grey in the
house Of commons stated the house
was free TO decide what the British
attitude in the present European con-
fict should he. He added that Great
Britain had not committed herself to
anything but diplomatic support
All Irish United.
Towards the close Of his speech
Lord Grey said: we must be prepared
and are prepared 10 face the conse-
quences Of using all our strength at any
moment TO defend ourselves Bonar
Law, the leader of the opposition.
warmly supported the government.
Redmond, the nationalist leader. was
wildly cheered when he assured the
government that every soldier in Ire
Land might be Withdrawn tomorrow
and the coasts Of ireland would be
defended against invasion by her arm
ed sons, Catholics and Protestants
alike
Kitchener As War Lord.
strong belief is prevalent that
Field Marshal Kitchener is about to tie
appointed British minister Of war
HIS return TO his post in Egypt was
cancelled today.
The Evening Standard says there is
every probability Of a coalition! gov
eminent in the British Isles tj tide
over the present crisis. AudreE Bo-
mar Law, Marquis Lansdowne add Ar
thur Balfour three opposition lsaders,
we're IN consultation with cabinet min
isters today.
Italy ProcIaIrns Neutrality.
Rome, Aug. 3.-Italy today formally
proclaimed her neutrality in the Euro
pesn conflict.
Capture CT ceciIie Unconfrined.
New York, Aug. 3.-The owners OF
the steamer Kron Prinzessin Cecilie
nave notified that vessel by wireless
70 proceed directly 10 Bremen. She
carried s1os5CC, 900 Of gold for london
and Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
RUSSIAN FLEET Defeated BY GERMANS FIGHTING ON LAND AND WATER
INVOLVES CONTINENT ENGLISH MOBILIZE ARMY HUGE LOSSES IN El
TOday's War
Summary

Sh@Ao hA1O " GU W SO1AS
through the strong continental
censorship of all war news indi-
cate that Germany is advancing
with dash against both Russia
and France. The entire French
frontier on the north is beset
by German lines. In several
places the border has been
crossed and engagements are
actually taking place or are i'm
minent.
The most serious develop
ment here consists of the kais-
er's attempt to violate the neu-
trality of Belgium to facilitate
the movement of his troops.
Belgium has refused to break
her neutrality and has made a
supreme appeal to England to
protect her.
These appeals have brought
Great Britain nearer to the con-
tinental struggle than she has
been heretofore. Indications
are that a coalition ministry is
to be formed of the opposing
political parties and that mob
ilzation will begin tomorrow,
probably under the direction of
Field Marshal Kitchener, who
will be taken into the cabinet as
minister of war.
Russia seems to have Jared
badly in the days operations.
An attempt to cross the German
frontier was repulsed, while
German troops have begun the
invasion of Russian Poland and
Russia S Baltic sea fleet was de-
feated by the German fleet and
driven into the Gulf of Finland.
The Russian naval port of
Riga has also been attacked by
German ships.
Martial law has been pro-
claimed throughout France and
Algeria.
The Servians are reported to
have made an aggressive at
tempt to cross the river Drina
into Bosnia, but were repulsed
by the Austrians.
An unconirmed rumor states
that Emperor Francis Joseph
has been assassinated.
President Wilson makes a
public plea for all people in the
country to keep calm and not to
add to the confusion of the
world.
The president has taken de-
cisive action to relieve Ameri-
can citizens abroad by sending
a special message to congress
asking for funds.
Congress has passed bills to
relieve the currency stringency
and to facilitate the trans-At-
lantic shipping problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
BELGIUM WILL!
NOT AID GERMANY
Aaiser's Suggestion TO Violate
Neutrality TO Help Elm
Is Turned Down.

London, Aug "A BRUSSELS dis
'@leh states the government has re
0eiEed German ultimatum which eX-
pres al z o'clock Monday morning, Of
.sfing an entente in case Belgium Till
.@eiitste the movement Of German
goops- Another dispatch SAYS tfe
s-e1m cabinets reply was In the
nature Of a formal refusal
Aht"eTD, Belgium. Aug. Martial
Vas proclaimed here today. All
'-sihess has been suspended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
MARTIAL LAW I
FOR ALL FRANCE
Riots Are Started in Paris
Against Storekeepers Who
Are Raising Food Prices.

Paris. Aug. 3.-President Poinca|
has proclaimed martial law throw
out France and Algeria He has
summoned parliament to meet tor
row.
Some Americans here offered
fight for France and the sugges
was made that a corps of Anne
be organized. The pillage OF
man jeweiry store here and
against stores which have
prices caused the police to
an appeal to Parisians to md
order. Vigorous measures vii
taken against dealers who are r
prices TO exorbitant rates,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
RUSSIAN DOWAGER is
STOPPED AT BERl IN

London, Aug. 3.-Empress Dowager
Maria Feodorowna of Prussia, sister
of Queen Mother Alexandra. was to-
day stopped in Berlin on her way to
st. Petersburg and was given her
choice of returning to England or go
ing to Copenhagen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
WESTERN LINES TO ASK
FREIGHT RATE INCREASE

Washington, ID. c., Aug. S.-ln-
creases in freight rates on all railroads
west of the Mississippi river are be-
ing prepared for submission to the in
terstate commerce commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
SERVlANS TRY TO
enter AUSTRIA

Vienna, Aug. 3.-The Militaerische
Rundschau states serious fighting in
progress on the river Drina. Bands of
Serviafi volunteers, who are attempt
ing to cross tifa4e-yiver, are opposed by
Austria Hungarian froatier guards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
is INVESTIGATING
CAPTURE OF BULLION SHIP

Washington, ID. G, Aug
government Is Investigating the report
tbat the steamer KrOn Prinzessin Ce-
cijIe was taken in charge by Britlsp
cr,,isers. The gold bullion she carries
regarded neutral until denVereu ~
Nc French and English consighees-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
RUMOR IS FRANZ
JOSEPH Is KILLED

London. Aug. 3.-The Daily Chroni.
Gle publishes rumor that Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria has been
assassinated. This has not been con-
firmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
Want as Mile Walks.

The Walkers Club OF America with
headquarters in New York, wants the
Amateur Athletic union to add 25
miles walking race to the national
championship events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
FINED $25 FOR NOT
HAVING CAR LICENSE

NJ. J. Jacobs of Davenport was ar
rested by Special Officer P. ]. Carey
this morning on a charge of not hav-
ing an auto license for his car. He
was fined s25 and costs by Magistrate
C. ], Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03

LII a4o " AS1N y w bcbA'~ VIZ 44SANAs
Stockholm, Aug. "a battle fought
yesterday between the German and
Russian fleets of the ,Aland islands
resulted in the Russians being driven
back. The Russian war vessels took
refuge in the gulf of Finland, where
they remained today.
The Russian naval port of Libau
was bombarded by German cruisers.
(which also engaged with Russian
cruisers. 1t Is reported that German
feet is sailing into the North sea
where the British fleet is concentrat-
ed.
The German ambassador has not
yet left Paris.
Invasion of Russia Begun.
Berlin, Aug. 3.-The German inya-
sion of Russia began today when the
first battalion of the 155th infantry
with a machine gun company occu-
pied Kaliesz in Russian Poland.
The German infantry which had
made a rapid advance from Ostrowo,
the first regiment of German Uhlans,
known as Emperor Alexander III OF
Russian Uhlans.
Russians Beaten Back.
Allenstein, East Prussia. Aug. 8
Russian invaders last night attacked
Johannesburg. which is occupied by a
squadron of Pomeranian Dragons.
Twenty Russians were killed and
few Germans slightly wounded. :
Hostile Cruisers Near Nova Scotia.
Sydney, y. s., Aug. 3.-Two German
cruisers were sighted off st. Pierre.
II is believed they are from Mexican
or West Indian waters. The French
cruiser Friant is said to be near st.
Pierre and it is not considered improb-
able the German cruisers are watching
that vessel.
Russians Seize Steamer.
Novorossiysk. Russia, Aug. 3.-The
Russian authorities here have seized
the German steamer Atlas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
Move Currency 70 New York.

New York. Aug 3.-Between forty
ana fifty millions of currency arrived
in the New York subtreaFIry from
Washington today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, foi
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline
and NIclnItfE

Partly cloudy today and Tuesday;
probably showers or thunderstorms
this evening. Not much change In
temperature.
Highest yesterday 80. Lowest last
night &c; at a. m Sc.
Temperature at 3 o'clock p. m, S4.
Precipitation none.
Wind velocity IL miles an hour.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 80; at
a. m. 81.
River stage at a. m. feet; fall
of .5 in the last As hours.
J. VI. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Mercury. Jupiter
Morning stars: Saturn, Venus, Mars
About 8 p. m. the Great Dipper ap-
pears due northwest, the tip of the
handle being about 40 degrees above
the horizon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03
Cars Ships Retire to
Gulf of Finland After
Engagement.
B0MBARD NAVAL PORT
Invasion of Russia by Land Also
Begun by Troops Entering
Russia Poland.

Berlin, Aug. 3.-The Russian
ambassador was handed his
passports this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03

Berlin, Aug. 3.-The mobl-
cation of the German army pro-
ceeded today with absolute
calm. The grand duke Os Meek
lenburg Strelitz ana fne duke of
Brunswick are to take the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03

Brussels, Aug. 3.-Au wire
communication between Ger
many and Belgium have been
cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-03

London, Aug. Belgium
has made a supreme appeal to
Great Britain to safeguard the
integrity Of Belgium.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
VOTE IMMENSE WAR CREDIT
Members Of the ReIehstau Almoat
Unanimously Agree 70 Provide
Funds for Conflict.

Berlin. Dec. 2.-With only one did
senting vote, that Of Herr Liebknecht
socialist. the reichstag today voted Il
new war credit Of $1.250.00o.000.
The president of the chamber at the
opening of the sitting dwelt in q
speech on the unity and patriotism of
the German people and commented
appreciatively on the large number OF
members Of the reichstag who are now
serving at the front.
Says Japan Sought Booty.
In his exposition of the progress OF
the war the president said:
Japan Joined our enemies from q.
desire to seize as booty the monument.
to German culture in the far East
On the other hand. we have found an
ally in Turkey, as all the Moslem peo1
pie wish to throw off the English yoke
and shatter the foundations of Eng
lands colonial power. Under the BAN
ner of our army and our feet we wiil
continue" Z
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
REPORT CAPTURE OF De WET
News Received at London, - Anthem
tic, Means the End of the
Boer Rebellion.

London. Dec. 2.-Gen. Christian de-
Wet leader of the rebellion In the
Union OF South Africa, has been cap
tured. according to Pretoria Official
dispatch to the Reuter- Telegraph
company.
General de Wet rose to fame as
commander-in-chief of the Orange
Free State forces In the South Az
rican war. Starting as a burgher In
the Hebron command. he later was
appointed commandant at Ladysmith
and was sent to relieve General
Cronje as second In command. When
General Cronje surrendered, De Wet
was made comuanderin-clief.
He was one Of the signatories of the
peace conference after the war and
later was minister Of agriculture In
the Orange River Colony.
General de Wet at the outbreak OF
the present war offered q corps OF
South African scouts to Lord Kitch-
ener. Later he protested against the
action Of tho Union of South Africa
in fighting the Germans and took the
field against the British forces.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
AGAIN FAIL TO CROSS USER
German Attempt Reported Repulsed
by the ALLIES After Most
Severe Fighting.

London, Dec 4.--Another desperate
attempt Of the Germans to break
through the allies lines from Dixmude
to Ypres has failed.
With the weather moderated, the
Germans, heavily REINFORCED, yester-
day attempted to cross the flooded wa
tiers Of the User on RATS.
They selected q time Just before
dawn to make the venture. The rafts
were punted through the shallow wa
ters in dead silence and utter dark
ness. Each raft carried from fifty to
sixty men and mitrailleuses. A fur
Their feet OF RATS drawn by motor
boats was waiting on the German side
of the muddy waters, but before dawn
they were discovered. and at daybreak
the artillery of tho allies met the adj
vancing Germans with devastating
effect.
Germans Give Up Attempt.
Despite their losses tho Germans
bravely essayed the crossing. partially
covered by cannonade of their field
artillery. and until midday persisted in
their plans.
Several Of the RATS were upset In
midstream by the French guns and
great numbers of Germans were
drowned as well as shot. The attempt
to cross eventually was given up. but
the artillery kept up determined bonn
bardment Of the allied positions and
met with vigorous reply.
The Germans have withdrawn their
heavy artillery on account of the mud
dy country and brought up q new
weapon, which is exceedingly well
adapted to the changed nature Of the
warfare.
Numbers Of light guns with a rpnge
Of seven kilometers have been mount
ed on motor lorries, which have been
fitted with large springs. which are ar
ranged in a manner to keep the gun
steady while II is being fred and to(
break the recoil.
The guns may be moved speedily ON
roads which would be impossible to,
heavier ones.
German Statement Brief.
Berlin. via Wireless to London. Dec.
3.-Today's official statement wasI
limited to the following brief announce
ment:
In neither theater Of the war has
anything Of Importance happened"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10

which there is no escape. because the
chemicals In our bodies are so consti-
tdted that they must inevitably un.
dergo 1t. Old age is fatally written
in our tissues from the moment they
come into being. The drying up which
marks II begins when we stop grow
ing and becomes more and more rapid
the nearer we approach death.
Until Professor Marinesco attacked
the problem. the study of the prob
lens OF old age has neglected its
chemical side almost completely and
has totally ignored the important
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10

the heart of Arabia. a place which
had not been previously visited by
any European since Baron Nolde was
there In 1893. From Hail, Miss Bell
Travelled north to Bagdad. and thence
across the Syrian desert back to Da.
mascus. after journey Of four and
one-hclf months, The principal in
vestigations carried on during the
Journey were archaeological. Miss
Bell will describe her experiences be-
fore the Royal Geographical society.
In London. December 7.--Scientific
American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
skunks YI.Id 5000, GOO . Year.

The skunk brings annually to the
trappers of the United States about
three million dollars. 1t stands sec
ond in importance only to the musk
rat among our fur-bearing animals.
The value Of skunk in the raw
for market averaged from about TWEEN
ty-five cents to $3.50 in December.
1918. and usually runs higher.
In 1911 100000 skins were export
ed to London alone. Although this
fur is not very popular in America,
Europeans favor 1t. because It wears
we'll and has luster which makes 1t
rival the Russian sable In appearance.