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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-14
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA
aENtttV6 AMsN ~
BREAK OFF RELATIONS
AMBASSADORS OF TWO cOUN.
TRIES ARE GIVEN PASSPORTS
Declaration of War fastened by Mo-
Utilization of Austrian Troops
on Swiss Border.

Paris, Aug. 10.-France and Austria
finally are officially at war, the ambas-
sadors having left the respective cap
ita1s. The French government broke
off diplomatic relations with Austria
on the grounds that. Austrian troops
were reinforcing the Germans.
4 The declaration of war had been ex-
pected for the last three days, but
France was determined that she would
not act until something definite had
taken place on which a declaration
could be based. This WAS in order to
prevent Italy being forced into the
conflict as an ally Of Austria.
France Feared Attack.
When the announcement was re-
ceived that Austrian troops, under the
grand duke of Tuscany, had crossed
Lake Constance and were at Basel, on
the Swiss border, prepared to attack
the French forces operating in Alsace,
a peremptory demand that Austria de-
clare her position was made. The Aus
TRAN ambassador was sent for and
was given until Monday night to get
a definition of the Austrian position.
This was not done, so the foreign Of
fee handed the ambassador his pass
ports and war was Immediately de-
cIared.
At the same instant the French am
bassador at Vienna applied to his Aus.
trian foreign office for his passports
They were Immediately handed him
and he left for the frontier at once.
Initiative Taken BY France.
There was much speculation here
Monday night over the effect this dec
laration will have on Italy's position.
Under the terms of her treaty with
Austria and Germany, she is bound to
come to their aid when obey are at
tackled. However, in the case of Eng.
land and Germany, where there was a
uual declaration, the Italian govern
ment took the position that England
was not the aggressor.
In the present instance France act
ed, taking the initiative, but only after
she had raised the point that her from
tier was attacked by Austrian troops.
Should Italy accept this position she
can continue her plan of neutrality
and refuse to be drawn into the war.
Joins With Germany.
The Austrian ambassador, Count
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els B. Sayre. Rev. Sylvester Beach,
who married both Mrs. Sayre and Mrs.
McAdoo, oficiated, being assisted by
Rev. James M. Taylor, pastor Of the
Central Presbyterian church of Wash
ington.
Though the services were private,
the members of the cabinet and COM
mittees from the senate and house at
tended, and a number of intimate
friends of the Wilson family also were
present.
Banked about the casket were nu-
merous beautiful floral tributes, sent
not only by officials and wealthy per-
sons, but by the poor and humble, who
loved and revered the presidents wife
Throughout Washington as through
out the nation, all flags were at half
mast and the general mourning was
evidently deep and sincere.
Death Of Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson died at the White
House at five o'clock Thursday after
noon. Death came after brave strug-
gle of months against Bright's dis
ease with complications.
I The president was almost unnerved
by the shock, and his grief was heart
rending. He bore up well under the
strain, however, and devoted himself
to his daughters.
The end came when Mrs. Wilson
was unconscious. Her illness took
turned for the worse shortly before
one o'clock in the afternoon, and from
then or she grew gradually weaker.
Four kneeI at Bedside.
Kneeling at the bedside at the end
were the president and their three
daughters, DIR. Cary T. Grayson, u. 8.
NJ, and nurse were In the room and
Just outside door were Secretary
McAdoo and Francis B. Sayre, Mr..
Wilson's son-in-law, and Mr.. Tumulty,
his secretary.
Both houses Of congress adjourned
when Mrs Wilson's death was an
nounced and for brief time the
wheels practically stopped, while
every one paid respect to the loss of
the president
President Is Told.
He took the president into the red
room of the White House, and there,
In a broken voice, told him the truth.
Mr.. Wilson's face blanched, but he
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ITALY WILL NOT
HELP GERMANY

Rome, Aug. THE Italian foreign
Office has sent a cable to the British
foreign Office in which Italy's position
in the present war is announced to be
one of strict neutrality. Great Britain
has been informed that her declara-
ton of war does not alter Italy's reso-
luton not to participate in the war.
This announcement means the break
ing up of the triple alliance. 1t is ex-
pected that Germany will declare war
on Italy, and if this is done Italy will
Immediately declare war on Austria
and will proceed to attack with both
her army and navy, as the anti-Aus-
trian feeling is growing throughout
Italy.
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Big Steps in General European War

July 28-Austra declares war on Servia
July 3O-Germany gives Russia "a hours in which to
explain the mobilization of her army.
Aug. Germany declares war on Russia.
Aug. 2-Germany nvades Luxembourg and violates
Belgium
Aug 3-German army of nearly LOCO, 900 moves on
France. Frontier is crossed and fighting at numerous
points.
Aug. 3-Germany offers Belgium enten Belgium will
facilitate passage of German troops through the country
Aug. belgium refuses and appeals to King George
Aug. 3-Sr Edward Grey announces England Will hight
Germany If the Kaisers fleet attacks French coast
Aug. 4-Germany declares war on France.
Aug. 4-England declares war on Germany
Aug. 4-Germany declares war on Belgium
Aug. Austria declares war on Russia
- Aug. 1O-France and Austria declare war
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Express Sympathy for Germany.

New York, Aug. Resolutions ex-
pressing sympathy with Germany in
the present war were adopted at a
meeting in Celtic park on Monday in
connection with the annual field day
of the First Regiment of Irish Volun-
teers. Several thousand persons at
tended. The regiment carried Ger
man flag. The resolutions extended
sympathy to the German emperor
and declared the Irish people would
welcome the landing in Ireland of a
German army.
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the war Office statement, to prevent
the German general staff from OBJ
tanning the slightest linking of the
activities of the French troops, the
French war department. had made
the admission of serious losses when
the French troops occupied the Vos-
ges Pass at Sainte Mari Aux Mines
near holman.
Today the French were reported in
force in the hardt forest before Neu
Breisach, through which the German
army, after the fight at Meulhausen,
had taken fight. Here the Germans
were reported to have been reinforc-
I'd by 10000 Austrians and were
prepared to make stand.
Aeroplanes Take Part.
With aeroplanes taking part in
the engagement a battle opened on
the ridges of the Vosges mountains
pn Saturday evening. In a desperate
encounter the French troops gained
possession of the mountain passes of
Bonhomme and Sainte Mari. Flushed
with this success, on the following
Sunday morning, they pushed on
and occupied a position dominating
sainte Mari Aux. Mines.
The French war office, in giving
out the official report, applied the
rule of secrecy and confined itself to
declaring that the losses sustained
by the French in the taking of Sainte
Mari were Serious
Paris, Aug. 9.-The French occupa-
ton of Alsace-Lorraine, according to
advices published here, continues un-
checked. 1t is unoficially reported that
Klomar, city forty miles southwest
of Strassburg, has been occupied by
the French.
An official announcement by the
French war Office says it is confirmed
that after evacuating Muehlhausen,
the German troops retired to Neu
Breisach, thirteen miles to the east of
holman, on the railroad.
1t was also officially announced that
the loss to the Germans in the fight
ing at Altkirch on Friday was "seri-
ous,' while the French had eight
wounded.
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BRUSSELS DISPATCH ADMITS DE-
FEAT OF BELGIAN FORCES
BY .PRUssIANs.
FORTS REMAIN INTACT
Semi Official Statement From Berlin
Says Quarter of Belgian Army
Defended Liege-Losses
Not Given.

Brussels, Aug. 10-Gen. Won En-
mich of the German army entered
Liege city during the night of Friday.
On Saturday the surrounding forts
still held out. The entry of the town
was effected in the interval of the
forts of Evignee and Fleron by 10000
troops of the various arms. 9
Threatens to lombard.
Gen. Won Emmich Immediately is
sued a proclamation declaring that
civilians had fired on the soldiers and
that should the offense be repeated
the city would be bombarded by the
artillery stationed in the citadel.
There is, however, little likelihood Of
anything so frightful happening, the
inhabitants having been warned by
the burgomaster not to carry any
arms
During the first hours of the occu-
patton the inhabitants remained hid
den, but yesterday, according to the
refugees, they ventured quietly into
the streets.
Citizens Well Treated.
The Germans have taken up their
abode in the university, schools and
other public buildings and do not in
trude into private dwellings. They
are conducting themselves well in
every way and are paying for what
they want in the few shops that re-
main open.
Berlin Report of Capture.
Berlin, Aug. 9.-From a semi-offlcial
source the following statement was
given out today
1--WE hold fast. Liege is in our
hands The losses of the enemy were
considerable Our losses will be COM
piled as soon as reliably known. The
transport of 5000 to 1000 Belgian
prisoners to Germany has already be-
gun. according to news received here.
We are faced at Liege by quarter Of
the whole Belgian army.
Conflicting Reports Received.
London, Aug. "a maze ofsconfiict-
ing reports has been received regard
ing the situation at Liege, where the
army of King Albert has for days
opposed the advance of the kaiser's
troops Several reports from Berlin
say Liege has fallen. One from Am
sterdam says the Germans have taken
one principal fort. Another report,
dated Brussels, Sunday, 4:16 p. m,
says that the Germans have retired
from the range of the forts, are now
resting, and that for two days there
has not been d skirmish.
Troops Massed Near Basel.
London, Aug. 9.-With the arrival of
10000 Austrian troops near Basel on
the German-Swiss frontier and the
concentration of large German and
French forces near the same point the
eyes of the world on Sunday turned
from Belgium to the south of Germany
where the next important battle is ex-
pected to be fought. Dispatches re-
ceived here on Sunday from various
sources agree on the fact that the
armies are being massed along the
Swiss frontier for a decisive contest,
and color is added to these reports by
dispatch that Emperor William has
left Berlin in a motor car for the
southwestern frontier, personally to
command his troops in person.
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MRS. WOODROW
WILSON BURIED
Wifa of the President Is Laid to
Rest at Rome, Ga.
SERVICES in WHITE HOUSE
Funeral Services Conducted by Rev.
Sylvester Beach Are Attended by
Cabinet and Congressional Com
mittees-Sketch Of Her Life.

Washington, Aug. 11.--Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, wife of the president of
the United States, was laid to rest this
afternoon In beautiful Myrtle Hill GEM
etery at Rome, Ga, the town in which
much of her girlhood was spent and
where her father and mother are
buried.
The special train from Washington
bearing the family, intimate friends,
members of the presidents cabinet
and committees from the house and
senate, reached Rome about two
about two o'clock and the casket was
taken at once to the cemetery. The
brief services at the grave were at
tended by nearly the entire population
Of Rome, for very many of the citizens
had known and loved Mrs. Wilson in
her young days.
The train departed for Washington
soon after the conclusion of the serv-
ices.
Funeral Services In White House.
The funeral services for Mrs. Will
son were held at two O'Clock Monday
afternoon at the White House, in the
historic east room where only few
months ago she witnessed the we'd
ding Of her daughter Jessie and Fran
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German Cruisers at Sea,

Messina, Sicily, Aug. 8.-The Ger
man cruisers Goeben and Breslau
sailed out of San Salvatore yesterday
morning under full steam. Their
decks were cleared for action in the
expectation of meeting the vessels of
the British feet patrolling the straits.
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Nav Cause Wine Shortage.

New York, Aug. 7.-Hotelkeepers
figured they have in stock just about
enough wine to last until the big
splurge of New Years eve After that,
if the war continues and France is
cut off, New York will have to get
along wineless.
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were cashed. Ambassador Herrick is
now negotiating for a. port from which
Americans may embark ON the vessels
to be sent by the United States gov
eminent. The American committee is
aiding all tourists in obtaining money
and arranging for passage from the
country.
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Szecsen Won Temerin, left Paris Mon
day night. Austria appears to have
abandoned the advance on Servia for
a time and apparently is cooperating
with Germany in the supposed STRAIT
egg of attempting to crush France be-
fore Russia can mobilize.
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The consul's jurisdiction includes Ar
kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky,
Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee and Utah.
Upton Withdraws Yacht.

London, Aug. 6-Sir Thomas Upton
last night teIegraphed the Associated
Press that on account OF the declar-
alton Of war by Great Britain he had
withdrawn his yacht Shamrock "
from the races to be held off New
york for the Americas cup.
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ASKS RESERVES TO RETURN
Holland Consul Receives Instructions
to Notify countrymen in His
Jurisdiction.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. &C. H. Ten
brock, consul here for Holland, on
Wednesday received instructions to
notify all Hollanders in his iurisdic-
ton. who are army or navy reserves,
to report to him at once. He has been
authorized to promise pardon to all
deserters who return to the colors.
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CONDITION is IMPROVING
Americans in Paris Able to Cash Their
Checks First Time Since
War Started.

Paris, Aug. 6.-Americans were able
to cash checks and obtain funds on
yesterday for the first time since war
was declared and the country put un-
der martial law. Through special ar
engagements made by Ambassador Her
rick, several million dollars were
available and all bona fde checks
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London, Aug. IA Stockholm dis
patch says a partial mobilization for
the defense of the Neutrality of
Sweden has been ordered and is pro-
ceediug normally
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Display Only u. S. FLAGS.

New York, Aug. e.-New York was
further "neutralized" in the European
war yesterday. By order of Mayor
Mitchell no flags other than the Amer
lean are permitted to be displayed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-18
The Million Dollar Doll.

This is one OF the few cities to be yis-
tied by the much-talked-of musical
comedy success, THE Million Dollar
Doll, +" under the direction of Harvey
D. Orr, appearing here Friday, Dec. is
(to-nighD, at the Reynolds Theatre.
There can be no doubt as to the merits
OF this big production which has already
delighted thousands OF music lovers the
world over. It's song hits are now be-
ing played in nearly every large theatre
and the inspiring waltz song, Night
Time, mas become musical sensation.
The scenes OF The Million Dollar
Doll'' take place near Americas most
picturesque river, the Hudson, which
gives great opportunities for beautiful
stage settings The first act shows the
magnificent ball room OF Col. Barring
ton, wealthy retired army officer; the
finale OF the first act presents awonder-
ful dancing ensemble which embraces
the entire company, SO gorgeousiy
gowned tiat several OF the leading
critics credit Mr.. Orr with having Out
Broadwayed Broadway"
The third act scene is an elaborate
garden party on the Hudson with q
spectacular cabaret scene, probably the
most expensive stage setting ever seen
in musical comedy. The story centers
around The Million Dollar Doll" who
is troubled with an over abundance Of
ardent suitors, including firtatious
uncle, broken down college professor,
along with fascinating widow and her
dancing girls. Among the song hits are
,rfhe Dancing Craze Society, A
Little Girl from a Boarding School,
when Fellow Needs Friend, and
Night Time. =
Both press and public have pro-
nounced this big show to be the ban
ner attraction Of the season. Manager
Cox should be congratulated on secur-
ing this show. Manager Cox urges the
patrons to reserve their seats early.
Seats ON sale at Dahnke's Cafe. Prices,
s5c. SOC, 75c and s1.0o.
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GREAT ANNUAL EVENT
WHITE WAY MINSTRELS
Annual Appearance of Local Min.
strel Talent.

The oyerflowing houses that greeted
the White Way MinstreIs on beth Of
its appearances at the Reynolds Theatre
the past two seasons, and the great sue
cess Of both performances, has created
a long looked for annual event, and Al
this time hundreds of patrons Of the
past performances are inquiring daily,
what date are the White Way Min
strels going to appear this season."
This appeal has caused the producers,
Scbleifer, Nixon and DeGraffenreid. 70
get busy building the foundation of an
all new minstrel show for the third an-
nual event, and the answer to the hum
dreds OF inquiries is, the White Way
Minstrels will appear at the Same place
about the usual date, March first.
We are pleased to announce TO the
lovers Of minstrelsy that the plans all
ready mapped out by the producers
promise that the performances this seq
son will greatly surpass the attempts 9
the past two seasons, and this year,
production will be far beyond expecta
tions. The proceeds are to be used fol
a purpose that every man, woman and
child 10 Union City will be greatly in
terested ID. This is the motto of th'
White Way MinstreIs, and the goes
cause will be announced at an earl.
date, as will also some hints Of wha
the r.:::s...els will offer this season
| Watch for them, and look out for th'
Joke Scout; be is on the job now.
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according 10 DIR. c. w. A. Verditz,
commercial attache to the embassy at
Paris.
Secretary Daniels admitted before the
House Naval Affairs Committee that the
Pacific coast is not sufficiently protected
at present. The Pacific squadron will
be strengthened in March, be said.
Representative Serene f. Payne, Of
New York, died suddenly Of heart
failure in Washington Thursday night.
Funeral services were held ia the cham
Der OF the House at Washington.
Representative Hobson has addressed
a letter to every clergyman in the United
States asking them to set aside two days
to pray for the passage Of bis nation
wide prohibition resolution.
The The American Association for the
Advancement OF Science will hold its
sixty-sixth annual meeting at the Uni
yersity Of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia,
December IS to January 2.
Many applications for aid from the
$135, ,OO0, 900 cotton loan fund have
been made in the South already, &C
cording to w. P. 6. Harding, Of the
Reserve Board.
There is no prospect for an early settle
ment Of the strike in the Arkansas
mines, according to the report that
Federal Investigator win carry back tc
Washington.
Congress will start into its secont
week s work with the determination (
spare no effort to conclude It's pro
gramme by March 4, avoiding an extri
session.
Secretary Daniels appeared before the
House Naval Committee and told it
members that the people we're opposed
to making this military nation.
Alleged unjust coal rates to Southern
ports were testified to before the Senat'
Committee investigating the actions 9
the Southern Railway.
Arguments in the extradition case Q
Harry X. Thaw from New Hampshire
we're heard by the Supreme Court Of The
! United Statess
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NEWS NOTES.

The warning OF the United States
Government that all firing across the
border at Naco, Ariz., must cease or else
the Mexican position will be shelled by
United States artillery FIRE, was trans
mitted to Gen. Carranza and Gen.
Gutierrez as the heads the two factions
at war on the border.
The presidential boom for former
Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, started
by the Eastern dailies, is meeting with
no favor in Washington among the Re-
publican Congressman. The efforts Of
the politicians now are being directed to-
ward Supreme Court Justice Hughes.
Col. George w. Goethals, Governor OF
the Canal Zoue, was impelled to suggest
to the Government at Washington that
two american torpedo boat destroyers
be stationed at the Panama Canal by
the recent activity OF belligerent war
ships and colliers in that vicinity.
After III business days of involun-
tery inactivity, imposed by conditions
arising from the European War. the
New York Stock Exchange Monday re-
opened for limited dealing in stocks
with the financial district distinctly en-
couraged, il is stated.
Following meeting Of the Federal
Reserve Board and the governors of the
twelve Federal Reserve banks it vas an
nounced that for the present the latter
will clear the checks OF none but mem
Der banks in their own particular dis
tricts.
The Chinese Government has asked
the Red Cross to try to secure imEe-
diately the S., 900, 900 loan for the inn
provement Of the Huai River. The
work must be done to relieve the distress
OF over million flood sufferers.
Further investigation Of Postmaster
General Burleson's recommendation for
Government acquisition Of the telegraph
and telephone systems is proposed in.
the Post-ofice Appropriation Bin, which
is practically completed.
Secretary Daniels in his annual re-
port to the President more than cut in
half the estimates for the navy made by
the General Board. He sticks to the
two battIeships programme and asks for
eight submarines.
A revelation eight years ago to Joseph
Smith. head Of the reorganized Latter
Day SAINTS, who died fast week, auto
nasically made his eldest son, +. NJ.
Smith, head Of the church upon his
fathers death.
Because Gov. Ammons, Of Colorado,
refuses to accept the responsibility for
the withdrawal Of the Federal troops
from Colorado. President Wilson will
not issue the order recalling the troops
for some time
The close oi the European war will
see the United States il possession o.
the lions share Of the worlds trade,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

bv local applications, as they caunot rsach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There j. only one
way to cure deafness. and that is ~ CONSTITUTIONS
Al rpr,serijes Deafness is caused by an infiaEzei
condition OF the mucous lining of the Etistachian
Tube When This tube i tntiatned yua have a
rum Sling sound OF imperfect bearing. ard when
H e entirely closed Deafness IS the resnIt, and
stiess ile inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to it, noTruai condition hearing
wifi Sc destroyed forever: nine cdses OFT Of ten are
caused BY catarrh, which y nufhsnE nut An IN
VI viii give One HundreH oulfars ior any case
Of Deafness seaused b. casafrhl that cannot be
cured by Halls Ca.arrh Cure. Send foreirculaxsi
III CHENEY CO.. Toledo, Ohio
Sold BY Druggists. 75e
Tnks Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-12-18

Dear Old Santa ! am little girl
four years Old, and daddy sAys 7 have