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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
AERIAL ATTACK FRUSTRATED
Rheims Squadron Drives Back Ger
man Military AeropIanes--Wire-
less Sends Warninq.

~1NMN'S' 'iNSo ~NSH ~~'
man Military AeropIanes--Wire-
less Sends Warning.
Paris.-The first attempted aerial
attack on Paris was frustrated, when
four German military aeroplanes
crossed the frontier flying In the d.
rection OF this capital and were driven
back by the Rheims air squadron.
A Rheims telegram says that wire
less messages received fully confirm
reports Of the aerial sortie.
Air scouts discovered the oncoming
planes. The warning was flashed by
wireless to the remainder Of the corps
In the tented hangers in Rheims. I'm.
mediately the remainder Of the French
corps took the air, their machines la
den with contact bombs and explosive
shell, high-power rifles.
With the first flutter of the French
flock OF flying machines the German
invaders swung around and returned
across the border with the Frenchmen
In full pursuit.
A danger which the French govern.
ment has taken every measure to
ward off II possible Is a raid by Yep
pelin airships.
Leaving their stations on the from
tier at nightfall the Zeppelin leviathans
OF the air could be over Paris within
a few hours, drop bombs on the capt.
tol and return to Germany.
Between Paris and the frontier the
sky is a literal network of high power
lights from which no aerial invader
can escape undetected. The great
beams from the searchlights are comb
ing the sky from a dozen different sta
tons between here and Rheims.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
KAISER MAKES WAR SPEECH
Would Show Opponents What II
Means to Provoke Germany.
Nav Vote War Credit.

.. ..A, "1y v~N~ w. ~s~AsS
Berlin The German emperor made
a war speech to the people Of Berlin,
in which he expressed the hope that
If he was unable to induce his op.
ponents to maintain peace. he would
WELD the sword and show his enc
niles what it means to provoke Ger
many.
Five thousand persons assembled in
front Of the palace and cheered the
emperor and the empire. During the
demonstration Emperor William, from
a window, addressed his subjects as
follows:
"A fateful hour has fallen for Ger.
many. Envious peoples everywhere
are compelling US to our Just defense.
The sword has sheen forced into our
hands.
Il hope II my efforts at the last
hour do not bring u opponents to
see eye to eye with us, and maintain
the peace, we shall. with Gods help,
so WELD the sword that we shall re-
store 1t to Its sheath again with honor.
WAR would demand OF rs al enor.
nous sacrifice in property and life,
but VIC shotld show our enemies what
it means to provoke Germany. And
now ! commend you to God. Go to
church and kneel before God and pray
for His help for our gallant army"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
GERMANY DECLARES WAR

New York-The German ambassa,
dor at st. Petersburg, In the name of
his government, sent to the Russian
minister of foreign affairs q decIara.
lion Of war.
Count Won Pourtales, the German
minister at st. Petersburg, and the en-
tire German embassy staff left st.
Petersburg Immediately after the dec
Iaration Of war had been delivered.
Az soon as the news reached Paris
II Germany's declaration Of war the
council Of ministers was hurriedly
called to meet President Poincare at
The Elysee palace,
France is assembling all her sol
Tiers, but refuses officially to admit
That mobilization Is war.
King Georges eleventh hour effort
10 preserve the peace of Europe held
England in hopeful suspense while the
continent was already plunging into
war.
Italy has decided that her obliga.
lions to her allies In the triple alliance
do not oblige her to take up arms In
the present crisis, and she will re
main neutral.
All the male population of Russia be-
tween the ages of 20 and 40 has been
summoned to join regiments IN the
cars army.
A Paris dispatch said an unofficial
but creditable report was current in
diplomatic quarters that Austria.H Hun.
gary had offered to withdraw her
from Servia ARD submit her
grievance to an international confer
ence.
There was a frantic struggle at Eus-
ton station, London, among Ameri.
cans striving to get places in the boat
to the Mauretania, to be away
from the scenes of war.
Admiral Dewey, in an interview,
discussed the impending European
war and its effect on America.
The executive committee of the Ma
.ional Currency association met and
made preparation to issue emergency
currency under the Aldrich-Vreeland
bill, In response to requests by banks
N the financial district.
The Japanese navy Is prepared to
AXE a hand In the war in the far east.
Italy, In reply to Germany's inquiry
she will aid her allies--Ger.
many and Austria-~is said to have
to remain neutral until her
interests are affected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
BIG BATTLE EXPECTED SOON
Al Great Powers Are Mobiiizina.
skirmishes Promise That Big
Battle Is Coming.

London.--The first great battle OF
the war IL but a matter OF a short
time. Fragmentary reports OF Skin
mlshes tell a story OF the opening Of
skirmisbes which promises TO be one
Of the most historic battles In modern
warfare.
All the great European powers Ell
cept Italy and most Of the secondary
powers are mobilizing with all their
energy. Mobilization has not as yet
reached a stage where any OF the ar.
mics have met In battle.
Italy, which declared her neutrality,
VIII begin to mobilize officially. al.
though the process probably Is well
under way.
Great Britain's mobilization is near.
ly completed, but she has not an
nounced that she will Join in the gen.
eral war.
War officially exists between Aus
tria and Germany on N side and
Russia, Seryia and Montenegro on the
other. There had been no official dec
Of war between Germany and
France on either side, But the Ger
man ambassador in Paris received or
ders to demand his passports.
The most important event was Ger
niany's demand upon Belgium, in the
form OF a 12-hour uItimatum, that the
German troops be permitted to cross
Belgium to the French frontier, cou
pied with the promise that Belgian in
should remain unimpaired at
end Of the war and that Belgium
to accede on the grounds Of
her rights and honor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
FRANCE PREPARES FOR WAR
France 10 coolly and M%ethodioaIly Lin
Ing Up Her Army Corps to
Meet the Germans.

paris.-~With marvellous smoothness
and rapidity the French and German
armies are getting into battle array.
While Germany ia now r~uthlessly
throwing her troops across the Bel.
CLAN border and openly inviting az
gression from Great Britain, France Is
coolly and methodically but quickly
lining up her army corps to meet the
first shock.
There Ia no doubt the first great
land battle In this general war will be
fought on French soil, because Ger.
many Ia rushing her troops over all
her western frontiers. while France ia
holding her soldiers on her soil,
With Germany facing three ways---
eastward to Russia. northward to Eng.
land and westward to France~-the re.
n,,hItc Ia 4, "a, hast. !, do,,,.r ~, -,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

of the bridge 40 : studio. On the first
Of each year he has gone to the bridge
commissioner and renewed his permit.
Recently he finished his panoramic
painting. The canvas was Ave feet
four inches long BY ten inches high.
and MT cruset was very proud q
his work.
Returning to his aerial studio .ft.r
an absence q two days the artist
found that IN agile burglar ma
climbed up the aoOfoot ladder l,,d.
ins g ~ tower balcony and .ssoIen
ths finished painting and ! tamera.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
ITALY WILL RE MAIN NEUTRAL
Paris Hears That Rome Has So Mott.
fled BcrlEn--Italian Government
PREPARES for Eventualitjes.

g..
Paris.--Dispatches from Rome say
that Italy formally notified the Ger.
man ambassador there that she will
remain neutral.
The text Of the dispatch from Rome
says:
ut is authoritatively announced that
the Marquis di San Giuliano, Italian
foreign minister, has informed the
German, ambassador at Rome that
Italy viii remain neutral, her obliga.
tons under the triple alliance treaty
applying only to a defensive war.
Italy. therefore, considers herself re-
leased from her engagements, the war
waged by Austria.Hungary, supported
by Germany, being essentially an Of
fensive war"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

from . general European conflict in
the opinion Of John J. Arnold, Vice
president and manager Of the foreign
exchange department Of the First Ma.
tional bank Of Chicago.
BY Germany entering the arena Of
war the most important competitor Of
the United States In South America
is removed Tor some time" said Mr..
Arnold. England Is = strong competi-
tor TOR this trade. but the Germans do
BY fAr the largest proportion. But
Germany with ports hlockaded Or It
least Handicapped, cannot feed her I'm
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

mense commerce IN South America
Africa, China and other points, e.
the great chance will have arrived ~
American manufacturer.
There ID no question but that Guy
Americans prefer German goods. Tne!
are accustomed TO them, and It wouio
require 3 great deal to obtain thelF
trade in ordinary times. But II 60
many Is tied 10 w war they must hay
these products, no matter where tney
get them. They will be forced 70 tuf.
either to England Or u the Units
StateA"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
UNITED STATES WILL PROFIT
Chance to 'capturs Trade Of South
America and Other Parts Now
Had BY Germany.

South American trade. long coveted
and sought BY American manufactur.
On, may b thrown open 70 them
through Germany becoming one Of the
battling forces In the European war.
That b about the only ultimate ban
eit that the Cnited States WI receive
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Recall Steamship.

New York.-The President Grant,
Of the Hamburg,American line. which
sailed from this port, has been 70
called by wireless. The President
Grant sailed for Cherbourg. Plymouth
and Hamburg with III cabin passen,
gers and lag in the storage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
French Customs Seized

Paris.--The French customs and
telegraph offices at Homecourt and
Joeuf, in Meurthe.et.Moselle. have
been sacked by German infantry, ac-
cordins to dispatches received here.
At Morfortaine a German officer was
taken prisoner when the French infan.
try ~repulsed o party OF German cav
airy
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
HUNT FOR MEAN BURGLAR
New York Artist Aska Police q
Search for Man Who Had Made
Him His Victim.

What Sebastian Cruset, who painted
: panoramic view Of New York CITY
from the top Of . Of the towers 81
the Queensboro Ridge called the mean
sst burglar. 10 being hunted BY the
police.
For ave years Crusst has been using
the balcony on tnp Of tho third tower
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Warrjnu Fleets Near.

Christiania.--an uncontirmed re.
port from Stockholm says that Ger
mar warships have been seen from
Landsort lighthouse on the Swedish
coast, about s5 miles south Of Stock
holm, and that Russian warships are
at Aland. about eight miles northeast
of Stockholm.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Seize German Steamer.

Nororossiysk, Russia.--The Russian
authorities here seized the German
steamer Atlas and ordered the crew
to disembark. They also sent vessels
in pursuit Of a German steamer which
left the port,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
President Appeals.

Washington.--President Wilson ap
pealed to the people Of the United
States to remain calm during the war
in Europe. He declared the United
States owes It to mankind to help the
rest Of the world during the present
crisis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Germana Active.

Paris.--Military movements on thu
German side OF the frontier were very
active and the French troops sent
out outposts. A German patrol at one
point actually crossed the frontier.
probably owing To I mistake.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

Bridge Commissioner Kracke received
2 letter from Mr.. Cruset telling OF nis
loss, but the artist neglected to give
DIS address. The commissioner ques
TONED all the men who worked On
ne bridge. but could ret no clue
New York Timex.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

New Orleans.-The captain OF the
French line steamer Mississippi,
which arrived here, received orders
to unload rs quickly as possible and
report to the French consul-general
here. #
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Is. 900 Erenehmen Busy.

Paris.-Twenty-five thousand men
worked throughout the night entrench.
ing the frontier between the Belgian
forts and the German boundary. Bel
gums mobilization is proceeding in a
precise manner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

London,-A strong belief was preva.
lent here that Field Marshal Earl
Kitchener is about to be appointed
British minister of a His return
to his post in Egypt was cancelled.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Russians Driven Back.

Berlin.--A body Of Russian frontier
guards from Krottingen was driven
back by a part Of the garrison Of the
German seaport Of Mernel, most north.
erly town in German territory.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
Demand Reply.

London.--Premier Asquith, in the
house OF commons. confirmed the
sending to Germany OF q request that
she should give the same assurance of
the neutrality Of Belgium % France
had done
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

Brussels. French troops are report.
ed to have entered the province Of
Hainut, a frontier of Belgium, and 10
have Joined the Belgian army.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

Berlin.--A decree, prOclaiming mar
tiai Inv and the prohibition Of publt
cation TX news Of the movements Of
German troops and war material. was
Issued hera.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
order Mobilization.

The Hague.-Queen Wiihelmina, o.
| Holland, issued an urgent decree, or
dering the general mobilization Of tho
Dutch army,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
SOLDIERS OF THE SERVIAN Army
Magyar and Slay II 81 strong !.
tween German and Pole.

GENAAA ~ saSEf sEEH1S#AAa eH4 Az 34H5
Magyar and slay IL q stron.
tween German ma Pole,
A few years 20 thera va.
sciousness in Galicia az nnyn,s.,a M
tinction between Poles ana pn.S.
mans; Ruthenian peasant. wora
tent to remain serfs of POLISH n,h,,,.1
There was no Ruthenian utara,.S.
Ruthenian was not 1 polite ,an.ns.
Today there arc distinguished scholsS
who seek to found l Ruthenian 49,.
sity.
Roueee National sn,r,,
And this brings nc ~ .
interesting nhenomanon ~. Z
swent across F,nrnna nov enaa
the world. I'd the last hair can..-s
the rise d. q Hneuistic consc,orana..
which In 80 many instances has so,nn.
expression In statehood.
Primitive man knew his ero,nv =.
one Of strange tongue. and ,angr.s.
vas tha Ia ala ~ soc,oI ,ruan;,a..-
That was the condition IN Euro,.
till Greece, and later Rome. bepan i.
game Of CONQUEST.
The holy Roman empira gathe,.s
these diverse sayag hordes unds, !.
single government. but never ,nto !.
homogeneous state.
The modern empires Of German.
Russia, Austria have continued tha "a
game, And the tendency tn centr.l
ixe and build up even larger emn,r..
grows apace on the one hand WIN
the other tendency equally strong 4,
the diverse elements OF these modern
states to resolve themselves into n
cient tribal elements. based ON NJ
guistic lines.
Trouble In Barrtro L,,cu,c.
And the whole trouh,e "a d,e h ~.
fact that European statesmen were
not far-sighted enough to know that
often the easiest way to get some
thing is by pretending o don't want
1t.
The Polish language was never u
dear to the Poles OF the kingdom a
when Russia forbade its use in pub
lie places and for public purposes.
The sympathies OF the Roumanians
of Hungary are 0 so much with the
flag Of their country, or their loyalty
80 much for the emperor Of the Dual
Monarchy as for the flag and the kim
Of Roumania.
The case OF Poland il probably ID,
miliar to all. It Ii enough here to re-
call that by a process OF dismember
ment, which took place about 100
years ago, the ancient and honorable
kingdom of Poland, which had had !
long and illustrious r ceased te
exist.
Lions Share TO Russia.
The greater part Of the kingdom fen
to the lot Of Russia, with the an
Gent Polish city Of Warsaw as its cen
ter.
A smaller portion fell into the hands
of Austria, and today forms the prov
ince Of Galicia, with its two important
cities. Lemburg and Cracow.
A still smaller portion, with Posen
az its center. passed into German
hands.
Russian Poland was permitted to
have q constitution OF It's " from
1916 to 1873, and Its 4 N government
till 1864. at which time It quite lost
its administrative independence. -Four
years later it's government was absc
lutely incorporated with that Of Rus
STA, and the Polish language was do
MED a legal existence.
co.,e,o, c..... n~t..on,.nt.
Possibly R,aeia govarns poland BEL.
.ar tbon nc po,a. co,,Id have eoy-
4 thamsa,vas = 4 conceivable
n tba arhst,t,,,cr ~ tha Russian
far ~ po,iah I.rvno q fsnd the two
are closely a,,,ad1 M poles would
have little, II anything, to lose.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

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government printing once are 70 hays
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

Cspture German Stsa,rsr

London, - Confirmation has been ire
ceived of the report that a French VAR
ship has captured the German steamer
Porto off Guernsey, Chanuel Islands,
The Porto, which belongs to the, Oh,
denburg. Portuguese s. s. company, Ia
a vessel Of 1900 tons and plies be-
tween Hamburg and Portuguese portk
Sweden May Join Against GermSny.
Observation-Disclosures dispatches
Indicate Sweden will join Great Brit
ain, France and Russia II she finds
herself unable to remain neutral.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

\ Christiana, Norway .A government
wee issued declares the complete
@hity Of Norway.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

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The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15
CHARLES JOSEPH GETS
 MARRIED AG' OLD HOME

The following letter was received day by J. M. Keller of the Daily Alaskan from Chas. Joseph, who is now visiting at his old home near Beyrauth, Syria.
 Staburg, Dec. 12, 1913. Lr. J. M. Keller,
 Skagway, Alaska.
 Dear Sir: I am writing you a few lines to let you know that I am still at my old home in Staburg, and that I was married 15 days ago. I in- tend to remain here for a time but expect to reach New York on my return to the north about March 20, 1914. When you answer this let ter let me know what is going on in Skagway, as I near you are having good times there.
 In my next letter I will let you know all about Santa Claus.
 Merry Christmas to you and Tony Dortero and family and all the bro tlers in the lodge.
 Yours truly,
 Charles Joseph.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15
YOUNG
 LADY MARRIED

MT. Phil Abrahams received the announcement this morning of the marriage of his daughter, Alice Ora ham Abrahams, to Dr. W. J. Wrigh:, Edmonton, Alberta. The marriage took place at the Holy Rosary church, Portland, Oregon, on Dec. 3lst.
 The bride formerly lived in Skag- way, where she was a faVorite in the younger set, and the announce ment of her marriage will be a sur prise to her friends here.
 She left last fall to gC outside on a visit, but gave out no intimation O her intention to get married.
 The gentleman whom she mar ried is rising younO eye specialist of Edmonton.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15
THE BOATS
Charles Joseph

The Mariposa came in this morn ing at 12:3O and left for the west ward at 5:15. When the boat left Sc attle all her accommodations were taken, many mine operators who have been spending the winter out side having taken passage on their return to the north.
 She had on board the following passengers for Skagway: E. J. Ives, D. J. GiIlis and wife, D. ". Fer ringle, Gus Thumblade. Geo. Mat thews, Minnie Matthews, H. J, Lynch, E. D. McKanna, c. W. Ask, and four steCrage.
 For Haines: E. o. Williams, Mrs. II. Williams, O. K. Berry, T. Vogel md wife.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15

II. J. Lynch, Skagway merchant, returned on the Mariposa last night from a short business trip to Jun .ueau.
 The special train which went out at S:3O this morning carried eleven passengers bound for interior points.
 A reminder:-I you have attend ed the sales and are too late to get a good lunch or dinner ready you will always find something to fill the need at the New Idea Bak- cry and Delicatessen. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15
HANDICAPPED.
This is the Case With Many Alas
 kan People.

Too many Alaskan citizens arc handicapped with bad backs. The unceasing pain causes constant mis- cry, making work a burden and stOOE ing or lifting an impossibility. The back aches at night, preventing re- freshing rest and in the morning is stiff and lame. PIasters and Iini- ments may give reIiel but cannot reach the cause if the kidneys are weak. To eliminate the pains and aches of kidney backache you must cure the kidneys.
 Deans Kidney Pills are for dis ordered kidneys.
 The following statement should convince every Alaskan reader of their efficiency.
 Mrs. s. E. Rainwatr, 1207 E. Wa ter St., Albany, Ore, says: T am always willing to speak good word for Doan's Kidney Pills in return fo the benefit they brought me after other medicines and doctors treat ment had failed. l could get no sleep and in the morning was all tir cd out. Doan's Kidney Pills made a cure. Since then when have had slight attacks of the old trouble, I have taken DoaR's Kidney Pills. They have always given the best re- suits"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Nilburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the Uni ted States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15
WEATHER REPORT.

skagway, 30 above, cloudy, notrh wind.
 Caribou, 8 below, clear, calm. Whitehorse, above, clear, calm. Atlin, 0; clear, calm.
 Tagish ? below, clear, calm. Lower LeBarge, s below, clear calm.
 Hootalinqua, 13 below, clear calm.
 Big Salmon, 24 below, clear, calm Yukon Crossing, --; showing calm.
 Carmacks, 12 below, foggy, calm Selkirk, 10 below, foggy, calm. Coffee Creek, 5 below, cloudy calm.
 White River, 5 below, cloudy calm.
 Stewart River, 5 below, foggy calm.
 Ogilvie, s below, foggy, calm. Dawson 8 above, cloudy, calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-01-15

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