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will certainly cost the GeUnan troops
many lives
If Liege falls before the German on
slaught two more tasks will lie before
thu German army groups now operating
In the valley of the Meuse before T. can
hope to enter France and be oh the road
to Paris These tasks will he: First. In
the valley of the Meuse. TO overcome the
'or's AT Huy. and then to reduce the forth
liei camps Of Namur. the outer lines OF
defence ~ which have IN the last few
days been strengthened by numerous
earthworks and the garrison OF which
has certainly been brought up to more
than tho required strength Second. the
fall Of Liege would open Belgium to tn"
German invasion whose logical objective
In that section would have to be to crush
the Belgian military forces and 20 re-
duce the great fortified camp OF Brussels.
the centre Belgian defence.
This objective would have to he at
tained before the German army group
operating now in the valley OF the Meuse
could advance into France across Bel
GUM without having its right flank and
u. line OF communications seriously en-
dangered.
should LieSc fan before the Belgian
army had the necessary time to mobilize
completely. 10 effect its strategic con-
Icontration and to make It's junction with
the French army group. the road to Brus-
sells would he free. 40 the Beleian army
under such conditions could oppose ser.-
Gus resistance In the open field
But should Liege stlll hold out FOR n
rev days and allow the concentration Of
the mohilized Belgian forces--their iurc-
ton with the French army group in a
zone between I,ouvan and Namur-s
great and stubbornly fought battle would
decide whether the German army could
continue its march toward Paris or (!
the French army would begin its advance
/ into Germany.
This is why the Germans already have
sacrificed thousands OF lives before the
: forts of I.!rge
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Napoleon In lSle invaded Russia with
442,00o, but reached Moscow with
but $4,000 Marshal Nassena crossed
the Pyrenccs with 400, 900 Frenchmen,
but arrived before Llslou with but $4,000.
In the last war between Germany and
France the Germans crossed the frontier
in 1870 with 37?. 900 men. but reached
Paris with but ~ 600 after campaign
OF only SIN wcehs.
II would seem. however. that the great
waste In men aud animals entglled hv
the strategical offensive Is determined not
only by the extent Of the resistance met
but by the character OF the terrain to be
trAversed and the distance OF the ohiec-
tive from the base The terrain pre-
scented by modern France and Germany
with their good roads and railroads. is
very different from that traversed by Ma,
poleon and Massena in the advances
above referred to.
Under tho present military status Ger.
many and Austria must either furnish a
containing force against France and con.
centrate all available military strength
against Russia. or they must do as Fred
erlcS the Great did md devote all theh
military resources to overcoming ~,
French opposition. Against the Russian.
they would leave only sufficient forces tC
delay their advance on Berlin or Vienna
until the French campaign could be fin
lshed. II seems to he the consensus 81
opinion OF military men that the German
Austrian allies will follow this last plan
Whichever plan they may adopt the,
must act on the aggressive and push IN
campaign hard in order to overcome THEFT
! opponents In detail before they can unit,
their military forces,
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Prussia geographically. with respect
10 her allied enemies, occupied central
position. which afforded ready opportunity
for rapid concentration In any direction
Frederick knew that the Ausirsns were
slow In their military movements as ~.
present Emperor Wilhelm knows the Rus
SLAMS. Judged by European standards, are
slow IN their mobilization and concen-
tration movements
lie therefore concentrated his forces
against the French. met them at Ross
bach, November 3, 1851. and although out
numbered three to one defeated them
with such loss that he was able to leave
them opposed by small screen aud
march rapidly against the Austrisns.
whom he met at Leuthen, December =,
1857.
This march Of the prusslan army was
noted for the fact that although It i'm.
mediately followed the severe battle ~
Rossbach 1t was pushed with such vigor
that In thirty days Frederick marched his
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MORE CASH FOR EXILES.
Refugees Told That si2,5oo,oo" u
on Its way 10 Rotterdam.

THE HAGUE. Aug. S-Amh's,'.''
Henry Van Dyke told the Amer an r'' ...
gees here to-day that a relief snip N''
sl25OOOoO in gold was on rs Wa o.
Rotterdam,
Meanwhile the Netherlands io'"'N
mcnt has arranged for cashng c.'' -
and drafts Endorsed by the Amhassio".,
"A courtesy for whioh the Americans A'"
most grateful
1t is hoped that Dutch neniral,'t ''l
be maintained 50 that Dutch fh'r- 'u'
ryinr Americans home may be unh m
pered,
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wnr Games I scfuI.

Tho war games fought out 10y the Ger
man General Stan as part Of the study
IN prepir 4tion for the present conflict
no doubt included situations similar 80
hat now presented, ana every detail ana
every strategic contingency which could
be forcsccu AS possibility have been in
ciudcd I'm the statements of problems and
their effects analysed and provided
against
The lay mind reading In the daily
press the accounts of combafs which leik
through the rigid censorship Ia force 10
apt 90 be misled concerning the rcla-
tive Importance OF success or non-suc-
c.ss In such engagements In an az
gressive CAMPAIGN such as Germany has
undoubtedly entered upon the ac.uil blow
20 be delivered by its first neid army
Win be- preceded by a necessary period
If "Reminiscences In force, while the
main armies are concentrating 10y rail ;of
the aggressive movements
Their opponents .rr undoubtedly MAX
ing similar reconnaissance In force. In
advance Of their own main movements
and TO obtain Information Of the lines ~
German advance The meeting of these
forces will result IN head ON collisions
rcucontrcs as they are called some Of
which though sanCuiuary will have no
. effect on the campaign no matter what tho
local result may be.
Viii" II seems clear to the mli'ar'
mind that the present campaign will b'
asgrossiy" on the par; of Germany 1t is
not at AL clear that the same COui -
| VIII not be adopted by France and Rus.
old. To immobolize the Russian forces
80 far as the German campaign is CON
ceruod. the best principles of strategy
would require either that they hc con
tanned by attachments Of the German
and Austrian armies or that AN offensive
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RESERTISTS DETAINED.


MANILA. Aug. THE steamship
Manchuria. carrying seventy Germans
British and French reservists was de-
layed here twenty-one hours by ncu-
trality complications and then sailed
for iiongkong, where her reception is
uncertain Gov,-Gen. Harrison would
not tell about the cause of the dcten-
ton
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EMPRESS STARTS FOR HOME.
Downgcr Of Russia Takes stranded
Countr. men with Her.

CorEEHAuES, Aug. The Dowager
Empress Of Russia has started for ST.
Petersburg by way of Finland She has
permitted 500 Russians who were OK
pclvd from Germany and who came here
to tract with her on her special train.
BERllS, Aug, 1T rs Officially denied
here that any discourtesy WAS shown "a
tHo poWagcr Empress Of Russia, who had
N leave hurredly on the outbreak OF
wa
II is said that she was treated with
IL" greatest respect and courtesy but
A. th" territory east Of Berlin WAS I'm a
state ~ war tho train ON witch the
empress Was travelling was sent into
N"nmo'k instead of h,ing permitted tr
proceed INTO Russia
II IS also dcutcd that Grand Duke Con.
= s'Juilur vas IN treated
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GENERALS son KILLED.

AMSTERDAM. Aug. "A son of the Gcr-
man General, Count Won Ard!m, 10 years
old, who WAS wounded at Legc. died her,
to-day. Another son arrived a his bed
side just 700 late.
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TELLS or BRUTALITY.
Charles Towers sass EnRii~hmen
aud women Were Ni>trcnt~J.


IoNpoS, Aug. 7.-Charles Towc,.s
story written on the journey from Per.
lin with the English Ambassador fIr.
iher shows tho brutality of tho rrus.
slams
Mr. Towers says that nj $3.50 O'Clock
Tuesday evening he entered the N'dun
Hotel. \ special edition of the 70gc-
biatt had just announced that the
passports.
AN American dashed up to me" Mr.
Towers's story continues. Saying. 'Dd
you know that the Ddiip MoH man ND
been arrested and dragged by the police
out Of the hotel?'
There was only one thing 80 he
don | dashed up to tho staircase 70 nrd
the American Ambassador. who since
the formal announcement OF war BE-.
tween England and Germany, had
undertaken the responsibility of all Of
us
con the first floor detective hurled
me against the wall crying. Hands
up A minute later an elderly lady
wac held up against the wall with her
hands up. Three policemen hustled M
down the stairs and through a crowd Of
walters and officials of the hotel. most
of whom had known me for years. The
head waiter hacked at me as I passed !,
another hit me with a tray.
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CIVILIANS LEAVE LIEGE

BRUSSELS, Aug 6, $40 r. NJ cdelayed)
The civilians have left Liege. The sol
diers defending the city are holding GU
in perfect order
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GERMAN SHIP TAKEN.


PLYMOUTH. Aug = The German
steamer Schlcsien, $500 tons. from BrIs-
hane for Bremen, WAS captured in the
Channel to-day by British warshps and
brought to this port.
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Outside there was a secth.ng crowd
bowling out with the English, Some-
body smacked me on the head with q
stick. nearly stunning me. and then.
with the unfortunate lady, I was rushed
to the police station in a taxlcab with
four policemen with drawn sabres.
Here | asked to communicate with q
friend in the Foreign ONCE This was
refused.
We communicate with nobody,
YOU will he shot
AN hour later ! was driven through
shriekinG crowds with my colleagues
to the police presidency. Meanwhile
Ambassador Gerard took action. and ".
were released and returned to the Ad-
ION. My room had been sealed and the
police prevented me from going to he
British Embassy ! spent the night at
the American Embassy"
The next morning Mr. Tower got tn
the British Embassy. where there Wa a
constant stream of hopeless and help
less eovernesscs, Young students and
women who had arrived In Berlin Tue
day night, and had been refused food
and lodging because they were English.
There also was a constant stream ~
callers who We're anxious to grasp The
last possible opp 1rtunity of sending let
ters to England with the embassy -tat.
Young ulrl came in and said she
had her passport nut that her sister
was i'll and couldn't present herself and
therefore couldn't get a passport. Her
bank account had been closed by the
Germans and the landlord was threat
ening to turn them out.
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FIRING IN THE BALTIC.

Specidi Cabie DSSpotch n THH SrN
CorENiIAGEN, Aug, THE roar of big
guns is heard this evening In the north
ern part Of the Cattegat. at the en-
trance To the Baltic Sea.
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while the streets were quiet. They were
treated with courtesy and a special tran
was placed at their disposal"
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ITALIAN CRUISER SAILS,

Special cable Despatch 10 Tnr srN
H,NANA. Aug S.--The Italian cruiser
Calahria took on pilot and left Havana
at midnight. Her destination Is a secret,
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of Belgium with quiCkencd determ!na-
ton to fight to the last ditch to pre-
vent a violation of the rights of the
Fathcrland The people here are help
ing tu the utmost. opening their houses
rs hospitals Many Of the large stores
arc filled with beds and red crosses
are painted ON the doors.
The people sr. not excited. but are
extremely anxious They eagerly buy
papers with bulletins telling of the
progress Of the siege. Meanwhile the
desperate conflict continues. 1t has been
wagcd by day In brilliant sunshine and
at night in clear IN, onlght except when
a sharp thunderstorm seemed tempo
rarily To halt tho attackers.
The gunnors ~ the forts, stripped
to the waist. refused to leave their posts.
however. and hurricdly ate and drank
their food standing by their guns.
The higher ground around the city
Is Surrounded I'm smoke, which hangs
still I'm tho utilct air. The corn in the
fields spread oV'r = wide area along
The frontier is tramplcd or burned and
the fields are strcwn with corpscs OF
men and horses Many villages have
hccu burned or wrecked. All the civil
ians who were caught carrying arms
we're shot down summar,ly. Dolhain
ESCAPED because the inhabitants did
not resist
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Special Cablc Despa,ch 10 THr S.
MExico CIrv, Aug, 7..-Rear Nan. I'd
Won Hintac the German Nusicr 4" N'N'
leo, has left to join the fleet
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army IA distance uf 500 miles and con
fronted the Austrians. The rrUssians at
Ieuthen numbered but 30.O0o-the Aus
TRANS 10000 The prussians captured
- 900 prisoners and ll6 guns ana OBJ
tanned "A frmer hold on Silesin.
The German Government to-day I'M
doubtodly believes ltsalf thoroughly pre-
pared for the present crisis. " did not
throw down the gage OF b1rtle without
full study Of the effects ~ tho entry Of
Great Britain and all other possihl" op-
ponents into the field
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On the assumption that the nrst move
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bocn burned or wrecked. All the civil
ians who were caught carrying arms
we're shot down summarily Dolhain
ESCAPED because the inhabitants did
not resist
Germans show GREAT Courage.
The attacking forces showed mag
nitceut courage In the three assaults
of last night. withstanding terrific losses
without sign Of decentralization, but
after the third assault they were forced
to withdraw. leaving tho attack tempo
rarily in the hands of their artillery.
At ono point. according to advices re-
ceived here. the attacking column was
almost aun!hlatcd and when the sur
vivors rctrcatcd they left zoo dead and
wounded under the Belgian fortiiica-
tons.
Early to-day the assault was resumed.
The defenders made a show ~ cvacuat-
ing the outer fortidcations and at once
tho Germans pressed forward. Again
the BeIrians let loose their artillery and
the attacking force suffered terrible
Losses Twenty seven German field
pieces were taken by the Belgians. who
left the cover of the fortifcatons and
cooperated with the artillery In driving
the invaders back.
The number of Germans who have
been lost In the Licge lighting is esti-
mated only in the report attributed IL
the German officers themselves. Thou
sands Of wounded lay i'm the open space
in front Of the fortiiications after the
series of attacks. but the continuing
artillery fire made it impossible To- at
tend To them. Then came the request
from the German headouaIters for a
twenty-four hours arnistice.
reports received her" from ih'
Dutch Belgian border say that many
Belgian farmers who resisted the Ger
man advance across their land have
been shot down.
Maastricht. across tho border in tn,
Netherlands. has been practically ahan-
doned by the citizens who fear Ger
man attack on the city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
SNOW REALLY A BLESSING
Denver Newspaper Rejoices at the Re-
markabIe Fall Of "the Beautiful"
Throughout the State.

1t has been said before. Let 1t be
said again The snow that you swept
from your walks. that sifted down
your collars. that got into your hair.
your eyes, your tempers, is worth a
million dollars to the agriculturists OF
Colorado. To the dry farmer who
plows it into his soil it will bring re-
wards in next years bank account
Lying in the mountains 1t will flow
down the bitches to the irrigationists
next season. On ranch. in orchard
and truck garden it means moisture
and money. To the city it means
health that always comes from sea-
sonabIe weather. Wade through it
with smile on your lips, shovel It
with song in your heart, roll 1t into
balls and throw at your neighbor with
a laugh and a CHEEKY word. 1t spells
temporary Inconvenience and future
prosperity-and a white Christmas for.
the public tree that brought all Dem
ver-aff Colorado-into that new. bet
ter. greater, get-together bond OF
friendship and work.-Denver Times.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
Dummies Arrested.

Dummies used by Pathe director
in an auto wreck at South River.
N j., had the distinction OF being
shot at and arrested by Chief of Po-
lice Oppenberger of that place re-
Gently. according to New Brunswick
newspaper. The dummies, when not
in use, were placed in the store room
of the Washington hotel Some jok-
ers told the chief that some men were
stealing cigars from the store room,
and when he arrived and saw the dim
figures in the darkness he called upon
them repeatedly to surrender. Re
ceiving no answer he blazed away
at them several times before he dis
covered the joke
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17

must be watched. Little Mario has
thrived especially well on Dr.. Caldr
wells Syrup Pepsin. Mr.. Dey consid-
ers it the right laxative for young and
old and has found none better for
young children.
The use of Dr.. Caldwells Syrup Pep
sin will teach you to avoid cathartics.
salts and pills. as they are too harsh
for the majority and their effect II
only temporary. Syrup Pepsin brings
permanent results, and it can be CON
veniently obtained Of any nearby drug
gist at fifty cents and one dollar a bot
tie. Results are always guaranteed or
money will be refunded
Families wishing to try a free sam
ple bottle can obtain it postpaid by ad-
dressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell 203 WASH
ington St, Monticello, Ill. A postal
card with your name and address on
1t viii do.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
Good Bowels Are
An Aid to Growth
Growing Children Need a oafA0
Laxaffue 70 Foster Regular
Bowel Movement.

As a child grows older it requires
more and more personal attention
from the mother, and as the func-
tons OF the bowels are OF the utmost
importance to health. great attention
should be paid to them.
Diet is of great Importance, ana tne
mother should watch the effect OF Ger
tain foods. A food will constipate one
and not another. and SO We nave
healthy food like eggs causing bilious
ness to thousands, and wholesomS
fruit like bananas constipating many.
II in also to be considered that the
child is growing. and great changes
are taking place in the young man or
young woman. The system has not yet
settled itself to its later routine.
A very valuable remedy at this
stage, and one which every growing
boy and girl should be given often or
occasionally, according to the individ-
ual circumstances, is DR.. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin. This is laxative and
tonic combined, SO mild that 1t ID
given to little babies. and yet equally
effective in the most robust constitu-
ton. At the first sign OF tendency
to constipation give a small dose OF
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring, and
prompt action will follow in the morn
ing. 1t not only acts on the stomach
and bowels but its tonic properties
build up and strengthen the system
generally. which is an opinion shared
by Mr.. John Dey of Bloomfield. N. }.
He has a large family and at ages
where the growth and development
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRuFF
Girls! eeautify Your Hair! Make u
Soft, Fluffy and Luxuriant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try as you will, after an application
OF Danderine. you cannot find single
trace OF dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch, but what will
please you most, will be after . few
weeks use. when you see new hair.
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou
bles the beauty of your hair. No differ
ence how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw IL
through your hair. taking one small
strand at time. The effect is i'm.
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light, fluffy and wavy, and have an
appearance OF abundance; an incom.
parable luster. softness and luxurt
ance, the beauty and simmer Of true
hair health.
Get a Is cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that it has been neglected OF
injured by careless treatment-that's
all. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
Calumet the Secret Of Economy

The high cost OF living nowadays. and
the way prices are steadily climbing sky
wards. is making economy In the kitchen
even more important than 1t was in the
good old days Of thrifty ancestors
But how to achieve economy? There's
the rub.
In many lines. It depends almost en-
tirefy the housewives knowledge Of
foods and on her watchfulness-but for
tunately. in one line. baking. economy
can be made almost automatic by the use
OF the famous Calumet Baking Powder.
7 Economy in baking. as every good cook
knows, depends not 80 much on economy
IN buying the materials on the success
Of her bakings. Failures mean waste
bigger losses by far than the savings she
makes in buying. And the fact that Caiu-
met absolutely prevents failures and
makes every baking successful has made
II the favorfte of every cook that seeks
TO be economical. In other words. Calu-
met is the secret Of economy in baking.
It Is the purest, too-attested by hum
dreds of leading physicians-and as for
its general quality. 1t Is enough to say
that Calumet has received the highest
awards at two Worlds Pure Food Exposf-
tions-one in Chicago. H.. and the other
in Paris. France. in March. 1872 Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
Terrible Dilemma.

Our friend Tom married recently.
says a contributor to the Boston Tran
script. His bride. being from the Pa
cific coast, where thunderstorms are
rare and moderate, became terrified
when a genuine eastern 'rip-roarer'
broke loose, and she sought safety in
a closet.
Presently came a scream from her
place of refuge.
What's the matter?" inquired her
husband.
20 Tom" she answered, half cry
ing, half laughing. I'm afraid to come
ont because OF the lightning, and I'm
afraid to stay in here because there's
= mouse"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17
Indians First "cubists" (7)

Lone Star" art instructor in the
United States Indian service, claims
that "cubist' art originated with the
American Indian some 200 years ago.
Among his collection of Indian art.
says American Art News, specimens
In the common figure of the eagle,
shaped square and totally unlike an
eagle, yet Immediately impressing the
observer that it is one. which. de-
clares Lone Star" is the height OF
the "Cubist" art
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17

s. :: !: !: ): =:
4 END a detachment of marines
ACAd 1t may be call from almost any
~ part of the world summons to turn
SS out for almost any kind OF military
hfkkSS duty.
AVNEb Whether il be to take part in
SNlH[S Boxer uprising in China in Mica
NA wv raguan revolution, to guard the polls
~ during an election in Panama
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17

served outside Of the United States
or at sea And the marine may
travel and see the world without
expense to himself Not only are
all his travelling expenses paid, but
he receives salary in addition
and il he has desire to be eco
nomical, it is shown that marine
can lay by tidy sum of money,
and that, too, without denying him
self the necessities of life, while
also allowing himself few moder-
ate luxuries II he Demains in the
service 30 years he can save more
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17

That Was Her Business.
How did that manicure ever man
age to marry that old millionairef"
She Just nailed him. ! guess"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1914-01-17

John Tyler was a member of the
Virginia legislature at q and con
gressman at 26.