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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

The gangplank sagged when
Count Won Rex stepped upon II.
For the count Is a mountain OF
man. And phlegmatic.
II was. perhaps. typical OF
German diplomacy that the
kaiser sent 40 monstroua an
ambassador TO Japan. a nation
Of little people. For the count,
by hls very bulk and calm.
seems to symbolire the serene
might OF the German empire.
But tho little brown men de-
oiared war upon tho big. blonde
Teutons-and Count Won Rex.
for the moment jobless. n on
His way homo.
lilo and his party arrived In
Seattle on the liner Minnesota
yesterday.
interviewing Count Won Rex
Ii not easy. You must do as
Mahomet dld--go 10 the noun.
tain. II IL an inquisitiyc noun.
tain when II gets started.
You ask the count question.
lie looks at you very long
time. then sighs. You wait n
very long time. Tho counts
sleepy eyes are half closed.
You suspect he has forgotten
you. But he hasn't
He does not. however. answer
your question. lie puts ques.
ton to you. lie wants 90 know
all about the war. lie has been
on the ocean many days. The
wireless dispatches have been
brief aud obscure. lie wants TO
know what Americans think
about the war.
You note. as you tell the TIL.
lately German ambassador 10
Japan about the war. that his
gray beard. which may have
once been pointed. is now
ragged. You cannot guess the
color OF his eyes. lie 10 not a
neat drossers. His shoulders. OF
magnificent breadth. are
hunched. lie once had an i'm.
posing chest. Now he has a
comfortable stomach
He has fine. biz hands and
big. useful feet.
And all this time You are an
swcrinE the counts questions.
BY and by II Is your turn.
what" says the count. 'can
say with propricsy OF the
enemies OF my country Japan
did not want war. Her people
did not want war. She wont to
war only on tho inaistcnco Of
Great Britain. II may be tina,
Japan will take some OF our col.
ouies In the Far East. Then.
perhaps. she win take some OF
yours"
Here you suspect the count OF
playing the old game OF sic
emf
4 did not leave japan until
several days after war was do
eiared. was treated with the
utmost courtesy.
''Kinochaul The distance
from Germany 10 no great that
II In impossible 10 send help at
this time. Japan In free to at.
tack with 100000. men II she
chooses. Tho garrison In only
q few thousand. And Kiaochau
is not a Port Arthur"
With Count Won Rex we're
Baron schocne. second secre-
tary at the German embassy In
Toxic. and a number Of Ger
man consnls returning from
Japan and Korea. Baron
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

by natlonalitiea. All thought of
nothing but the war. but none
could discuss II outside OF his
group.
One OF tho passengers was
Capt. vasullieff. Russian naval
attacho Mt Washington The
captain wears n monocie and
speaks English with nm oxford
accent
He discovered. on leaving the
shin. that there was no servant
about 10 carry his one piece OF
hand baggage small suit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
SERvIAN ARMY
is ADVANCING
ON BUDAPEST
SERVIAN REPORT

NISH. servia. Sept it.-Crown
Prince Alexnnder's serviAn force.
which captured Senlin last week.
was advancing today on Perterwar-
dein. on It's way. II was announced.
TO Budapest
The Scrvian and Russian general
stats were shaping their plans In
cooperation with one another.
In tho Austrian province OF Bos-
MIA. the Servians were within 80
miles OF Seraievo. the provincial
capital Austrians there were In a
state OF panic
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN IN
SEATTLE ON way BACK TO berlin

case. Iie demanded that tho
captain OF the liner be brought
into his presence at once.
Az the skipper was otherwise
occupied. the Russian caught up
the suitcase and marched down
the gangplank. followed by his
pretty wife. and Informed all
within his hearing that his hav.
ing 10 carry his own suitcase
was an outrage and nm un.
heard-of imposition.
On the dock he ran into Count
Won nex--and passed him with
the chilliest and ntiffest OF na-
lutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
BERLIN WON'T
ADMIT DEFEAT

BERLIN. Sept i<.--while admit.
ting that fighting In tho vicinity Of
Paris has been OF tho severesf
character. evening papers here
print dispatches from France with
permission OF the censor. which
declare the fighting IL indecisive
and may continue for days yet be-
fore decisive termination IL
cached
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

PORTLAND. Me. Sept a.
With full state and county tickets
OF all parties In the field. Maine is
voting today. The fight has been
made on national issues and the
vote will be regarded as a political
barometer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
So AVIATORS DIE

PARIS. Sept it.--Not counting
loss OF life by the destruction OF
dirigibles. the following aerouists
were accounted for rs killed since
war began.
Germans. IS: Russians. 10:
French. IL. British. I.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
RUSSIA GIVES
Way BEFORE
GERMAN ARMY
RUSSIAN REPORT

pETRo0RAp, Sept. a.
September 10, our air scouts
reported an overwhelming Ger
man army approaching Gen.
Rennenkamp's main Russian
force In East Prussia" an.
nounced tho war office today.
Our position was not strong
strategicaily and our troops with.
drawal was ordered 10 positions
previously chosen.
The positions are now held, and
fighting IN 10 progress"
The Germans attacked Con. Rem,
nenkamp's left. the statement said,
In such numbers that II was forced
10 give way. but new positions
wers taken and tho kaiscr's ad.
vance checked.
Austria Crushed
"Austria's military strength, .
went on the war office account. ia
completely crushed. The Ausirlans
are retiring everywhere IN disorder
with the Russians pursuing and
harassing them. aud Russian artii
lery posted AT strategic points "a
cut off their retreat.
THE enemy's flight IN so pre-
cIpitato that they are abandoning
everything and the roads are
strewr with rifles and equipment
MANY pieces OF Austrian artil
iery are mircd. and the fact tina,
the traces are cut show that the
artillerymen. panic stricken. are
using the horses TO facilitate their
escape
The war office described the
main battle with the Austrlans as
having begun Aug. 20. when a
heavy Austrian attack began
against krasnik. shifting TO Tom.
asxow. both towns In the south OF
Russian Poland.
The Austrian main body was es.
timafed At 500. 900. with the Lem.
berg army covering its right and
an Austro- German force In the vi.
entity Of Radon. Russian Poland.
protecting TIN left wing. Altogcth-
or. the Austrian force II placed at
1000. 900. not counting the German
refnforccments.
For II days the fighting was do
scribed AZ raging with the afyan.
tage sometimes on one side. some
times on the other. Then the Aus.
TRANS were said 20 have begun a
retrcst which dcgenerated into a
complete rout-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

poi.on J. was \ pupil.
MiKOlAJoW--A strong fortress
on the banks OF the Dncis,er. IS
miles south OF Lemborg. in the
neighborhood OF large gypsum quar-.
ries. Tho fortress IL equipped with
steel cupoias and heavy guns. and
commands the rivcr valley and tho
railroad
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
ENGLAND WILL
NOT CONSIDER
PEACE TERMS
ENGLISH REPORT
By Ed L. Keen

LONDON, Sept. i&.-Great
Britain will not consider peace
until Prussian mllltarism has
been crushed forever on land
and sea. u was declared today
BY men In close touch with the
British government.
Officials expressed themselves
as amazed at the suggestion that
the u. s. was anxious 20 propose
compromise. They said they felt
the allies position must be mGsun-
derstood at Washington or such a
program would never have been
thought of.
The only peace acceptable 10
Great Britain. declared the Times.
must be concluded at Berlin. and
must include the disposal OF the
German war fleet Any lesser hui
initiation Of Germany. the Times
asserted. would meet with hope
less opposition among the British.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
RED CROSS SAILS

NEW YORK. Sept 1.-THE
steamship Rod Cross. with f25
nurses. 30 doctors. quantities Of
hospital supplies and an all-Ameri-
can crew sailed for Europe to care
for war victims.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

Fofe thc Ffarco-ufitlan ailtcts
slowed up today.
The retiring armies are also be-
ginning To resist their pursuera
more vigorously than heretofore.
II Is considered plain that the
kaiser'H general staff was attempt.
Ing a reorganization OF its campaign.
The Germans continue TO evanu.
ate the extreme north OF France
and Northern belgium. but were
concentrating In increasing mum.
bers on the eastern French iron.
tier.
Nevertheless. II IN the view here
that the worst OF the German peril
has passed. Fighting continues.
Tho French general staff. accord.
Ing 10 Bordeaux messages. real.
lres that. despite tho rcpulse the
kaiser's troops have suffered. Ger
man soil Ia stu intact. IL 10 said
20 be the staffs view that perma-
nent peace IL impossible until It's
terms are dictated In Berlin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

Miss Fern Terrell OF kennewick
chosen queen Of Columbia River
Valley Grape Carnival Mt kcnne-
wick
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

Henry eratnober. Western repre-
sentative OF Rothschiid mining In
teroots, dead in Tacoma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
BERLIN STILL
ANNOUNCES
VICTORIES
GERMAN REPORT

by KARL n. Won WieoAho
BERLIN. Sept ~. 10y wire.
lees TO the United Press Via
ssyviils.)--The German crown
prince has captured the French
fortified position southwest Of
verdun and 10 bor,bardlno
verdun's southern outer forts.
according 20 o war office an.
nouneement.
The battle In the west IN pro
gressing between Paris aud the
River Marne along a front OF about
so miles. between Nanteuil and
Witty.
Tho forest OF Argonne separates
tho crown princes army from the
main battle.
The armies OF tho crown prince
Of Bavaria and Gen, Won HerinTcn
are in battle line near the upper
Moselle.
Gen. Hlnderberg. commanding
the kaissr's force Ia Austrian Ger
many. had defeated the RuKslans
crossed the cars border and taken
thus far 10000 prisoners. so can
non and many machine guns and
aeroplanes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

The above dispatch does not
state al what time the statements
concerning the fighting In France
were given TO the public by the
German government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14
GERMAN ARMY
NOW TURNING
ON PURSUERS
FRENCH REPORT

PARIS, Sept. ia.-The Ger.
man forces on the retreat be-
fore the Frzneo-Brislsh allies"
slowed up today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-14

Extra Cut on Bath Robes, Blankets,
Leather Goods and Travelling Utensils
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

r. he ARasi1rs commercial.. organiza-
ton off, HE Nh Buff, its membership
being peeNated from 1.-THE :yonag men
Of tile a fy age limits, being Is to
ADJ yea 50 50 july 1913, through the
effoHts of sNfn:aR.:: Thurman Louthan
pre1ifninarN INJECTING !. was : held :of
SOME 1of,' ssJlfss young men and with
that ass a nucleus. "a permanent Sor-
ganizatipn was perfected with Mr.. n.
H. Knox president, S. B. Russell FIRST
vice president; -S olS n" Bloom second
vice president. j. H. Tucker tJr.s Sec
retary,> and H., c. Kilgores treasurer.
The governing body is called the
board of governors and, the members
elected at the first meeting were: I'd.
H.. Saunders J. A. Mcleod, A. q. Or
to. O. s,W. Clark. H. P.s Jordan, Cliff
ton Howell. Junius Jordan, Jr.. Clay
Stacker. Frank Fraley, S.. N. Bloom
w. T. Seawell, ALEX Rowell. F. p.
Hearn. Henry Roberts. TT. Rucker
R. ~. Burks. J.;D. .Wilbourne. H. B.
,Feinberg, ~ H. Ancrum, S. B. Rus
sell. T. J.. Williams, v. NJ. Harrison
and H. H.sKnOx. -
;. The membership when first can
,vassed was 65. but :. soon reached a
total of 1855. and is still growing. !
The objects and purposes of the
organization may be- summed in one
word. Boost, 1t has both originated
and co-operated with movements for
the. progress. of Pine. Bluff, and has
accomplished much in it's short ex-
istence.
One Of the most. notable Of it's
achievements was the securing of the
track meet and interschool contests
for Pine Buff. ands thes co-operation
whit the school hoard in building the
new athletic 4field.. ~. ~
The Z track meet.Abrought three
thousand .viaitorss to the city;sthe
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
BATEMAN & SHELBY.
Contractors for the DOllarway Road.

OF the numerous noteworthy i'm
prOvements tending to enhance the
value of property in this city and VIC
Unity, none have been elected within
recent years that reflect to a great
er degree the enterprise and public
spirit of those promoting it, than the
construction of the "dollarway" road
between this city and Little Rock.
This stupendous undertaking, which
will involve the expenditure of more
than a quarter of million dollars,
had been in the minds of the people
Of both cities many years before the
possibilities Of an immense project
of this kind were duly impressed up
on those from whom the most mate
rial response was expected. AS evil
dence of the fact that the citizens of
this community are deliberate in
their investments, yet ultimately
yielding even where returns are far
from immediate. already twenty-five
and one-half miles of this road have
been finished at cost of $180,O00,
and Bateman & Shelby, the contrac-
tors. are pushing the work at great
speed. 1t was contemplated that the
road would be traversable and open
to the passage of all vehicles the
early part of this summer. but unsea-
sonable weather made that impos-
sible. While the contractors are en-
deavoring to complete it as soon as
possible. they are painstaking in
their efforts to make this piece of
work upon which the roadbuilders in
the country could not improve. and
which shall be veritable monument
to their skill and reliability.
The linking of cities bv fine paved
roads is really a revival OF an al
cient method of facilitating communi-
cation. Yet in this section or our
country. and, in fact in almost every
section. the paving of roads has prov
en- such an impractical thing. that
little of it is in evidence To provide
for the heavv traffic cannot be ac-
complished with facility: hut study
OF the problem involved. and the
kinds Of good material needed, has
rcvolutionized roadbuildias. so that
We can soon anticipate reviving q net
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
Retail MerchantS
Continued
GOOD LUCK STORE.

Even those who are inclined to
look upon the growth of the indus
tries of Pine Bluff in an Indifferent
attitude of mind. must view the de-
velopment of certain industries with
more or less surprise. The situation
naturally suggests that while Pine
Bluffs expansion has been concededly
SC very. gradual, it has certainly been
at much greater rate than many
assume. One of the large number
OF retail stores that creates that i'm
preston is the Good Luck Store on
East Third street near Main.
Mr.. William Rosenzweig, one of
the most estimable of the business
men and leading merchants Of Pine
Bluff. started this establishment in
1891. Its operations were confined
within the limits of small store,
with a floor space of only 12O square
feet Mr.. Rosenzweig devoted himself
carefully to his business, according
ali his customers the same genteel
treatment. and accommodating them
in every manner possible, in that
way retaining his trade, and securing
a patronage among large circle of
CuSlOluCIo. IL Ids UOCA PletCSACO
never to let a customer depart from
his store dissatisfied.
In order that he might have space
commensurate with his business, he
very soon found it necessary to &C.
cupy three buildings Of two stories
each. containing floor space aggre-
eating $4,000 square feet.
The concern has now become one
of the largest of the retail business
in the city. Seventeen proficient clerks
are employed to wait on the demands
of the trade, and the stock is divided
over several departments, comprising
all articles of clothing. The firm
handles complete stock of shoes,
gents furnishings, dry goods, ready
to-wear goods. millinery and other
wearing apperl. Keeping on hand such
large stock and such varied lines,
and enjoying so wide a patronage, the
firm can offer such values as are
presented bv few retail clothiers of
the city. The goods are purchased
with the purpose of disposing of the
hest goods produced by the best
manufa cturers. There is evident on
the part of Mr.. Rosenzweig and his
able assistants desire to serve the
public in the most satisfactory man
ner That is why this firm. does such
a widespread business throughout
Southeast Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

accomplishing his purpose. All kinds
of improvement districts have been
encouraged, and sewerage, pavement
and sidewalks have been extended ev
erywhere. Within the year that May
or Bloom has been in office, more
sidewalks have been laid than dur
ing the five years previous.
Due almost entirely to his efforts,
he has procured for Pine Bluff the
only complete athletic park, main,
tanned in conjunction with the public
schools, in the state of Arkansas. This
is all that has been needed to place
Pine Bluffs High schools on a par
with any in America, and superior
to many similar institutions in the
larger cities.
Mr. Bloom was numbered among
the most ardent supporters of that
great asset to Pine Bluff-the free
bridge. In assisting to bring about
the passage of the bill in the legisla-
ture that would authorize it's con-
struction, he remained among the leg
islators during the entire session of
the legislature. He has been equally
vigorous in his efforts to secure a
fine park for the city. and plans will
perhaps soon materialize to make APP
parent realization Of his desires in
that line.
At the present time, Mr.. Bloom is
chairman of a committee, comprising
some of the most Influential mayors
of cities of the state, who are engaged
in making an extensive campaign in
behalf of the proposition permitting
cities to issue bonds 1t is thought by
great number that the restrictions
on the cities have retarded their
growth immeasureably.f Mr.. Bloom
feels that change in that regard
would mean the upbuilding of the en-
tire state.
While Mr. Bloom has had more d.
rectly at heart the welfare and con-
Germs of the city, his Influence for
good extends over the state. His
views are not narrow or partisan, nor
is the. scope of his activity limited.
He has been proponent of every
worthy enterprise that has sought
location here. Indeed he was one OF
those most instrumental in the organ
ization of the Packing Company. and
similar concerns. His deep interest
in. the business development OF the
city. and the readiness with which
he iiidorsesS or Initiates = every
thing that tends to make Pine Bluff
an. excellent city in which health
/ full. and pleasant home environment is
sfosstered, places him among the 'city's
most, popu lar mayors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

work of fine level roads to prove a
boon to farmers and those who de-
light in travel through the by-ways.
Bateman & Shelby, to whom were
awarded the contract for the con-
struction of this road. are well
aware Of all the difficulties that are
to be met. as they have had wide
experience in the bodybuilding line,
and there is no doubt but that those
by whom they were employed will be
o. work done.
When the road is perfected, it will
extend about fOrty-four miles. There
is every probability that it will be
added to on both sides, or that
branches will be constructed from it
within the near future. Pine Bluff
will thus become a point from which
the finest roads will diverge in every
direction. The mutual benefit that
will accrue to the two cities thus
brought into closer relation to each
other is inestimable. A. 1t is obvious
that nothing contributes more to the
upbuilding of a city like Pine Bluff
centrally located in community
where agricultural and lumber pur-
suits are almost exclusively engaged
in. than does the construction of II lie
roads.
The material of which the road is
being constructed has been pronounc-
ed by government experts to be the
most substantial and durable that is
found anywhere in America, and es-
Decially adapted for heavy traffic.
the foundation is of cement, and will
Withstand almost any load. A parti-
cularly attractive feature is in the
fact that the road will not have to
be repaired repeatedly as is the case
with most roads. No expense has
been spared in it's construction, as
the builders have not adopted the
sEort-sighted policy of spending less
money now to be confronted by the
necessity of spending much more la
ter on.
Incidental to it's chief purpose of
attracting trade to Pine Bluff the
road will be fine one for long
drives. and is hailed with delight by
the owners of automobiles. The
scenery bordering on the road is ex-
ceedingly picturesque and the road
will no doubt be traversed at all
times by those who desire to escape
the heat of the citv. bv enjoying an
exhi1arating ride through pine woods
woods.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16
FrOug Department Store.

Froug Department Store.
The Froug Department store, al
though a comparatively young insti-
tuition, shows a phenomenal growth.
Four years ago this store opened
their doors in this city, occupying a
single store room. This being only
one of chain of stores through Ar
kansas and Oklahoma owned by the
Froug-Smulian Co.. inc, the trade
soon came to realize that they could
do much better there than elsewhere
due to the fact that the merchandise
was bought in large quantities, thus
insuring a larger selection and prices
that were less.
Nearly every season more space was
added, until at present with floor
space of 1880 feet, they are doing
no doubt the greatest ready-to-wear,
dry goods and shoe business in this
section of the state.
The store is modern throughout, be-
ing fitted with spacious show win
dows, cases and interior fixtures.
Store service is hobby with Mr..
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-06-16

Froug, the manager, and at the nro,
ent time private telephone systam
to each department facilitates shon
ping for those who wish to phone i,
their orders. A late model auto truos
makes quick delivery service possihs
to every part of the city. Since ths
advent OF the parcel post, a largs
mail order business has become an
added source of revenue to this stors
of progress.
A corps Of thirty-tive experienced
sales people attend the wants of ths
many satisfied customers who mako
this store their trading home.
A reputation for style and QUALITY
at prices that are lower is the secret
of the wonderful success this store il
having in Pine Bluff. To truthful al.
vertlslng, too, may be attributed
great degree Of their rapid advance.
Mr.. Froug, accompanying the trade
boosters to your city, would be pleas.
ed to meet the many friends he has
In your city, and heartily invites YOU
to make his store your headquarters
whenever you visit Pine Bluff.