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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-09

age of more than 700 miles, and its highest
point on the main line is over $4,000 feet
above the sea. The highest point on the
africa line is just under $4,000 feet, but the
Antofagasta line is building branches that
are almost as high as the highest point on
the Morococha branch of the Central above
Lima. One of these runs from Ollague to
Colahuasi where there are copper mines
owned by the Guggenheims, said to be
among the richest mines of the world. The
other begins at Rio Mulato, between Oruro
and Uyuni, and goes to Potosi the famous
mountain that has produced billions of dol
lars in silver and that promises to produce
like values in tin The Rio Mulato and Po-
tosi branch crosses pass 1884 feet high,
or only 81 feet lower than the pass to Moro
cocha, where are great copper mines largely
owned by Americans
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-09

OF all these lines the most difficult of
construction was the Central Peruvian. 1t
was begun in 1870 by Henry Meiggs, and its
first SO miles are said to have cost more
than 100000 mile That road is of stand
ard gauge, and it has no gradient sleeper
than ~ in 100 1t has 81 bridges, one of
which is SIS feet long, spanning a ravine 800
feet deep. Meiggs also built the greater
part OF the Southern railway, and that
without cogs, and he was the constructor of
the road from Valparaiso to Santiago that
now forms part of the first great route be-
tween the Pacific and the Atlantic
Outside the Meiggs roads, the new line
just opened from africa to La Paz has been
the most expensive and the most difficult of
construction. The Arica-La Paz road is less
than half as long as the Peruvian Southern,
and only about one-third as long as that
from Antofagasta to La Paz It's length is
under $50 miles 1t begins at the sea coast,
and crosses the Andes at less than $4,000
feet above the level of the ocean. On some
parts of the route the grades are so steep
that the rack-and-pinion system has to be
used. The maximum grade of the ordinary
line is only about 3 per cent, while some of
the cog sections reach grade of per cent
The cog section is longer than that of any
other railroad, and there are many engi-
neers who claim that it cannot be worked at
profit. The cog system is about the same
as that of the roads up Pixies peak, Mt.
Washington and the Rigi 1t does we'll for
tourist traffic, but whether it will work with
the heavy freights is question. One of
the civil engineers engaged in its construc-
ton tells me he thinks that the cog part of
the road may eventually be run by cleo
tricity.
During my stay in La Paz have met Sir
John Jackson, whose company has built the
Arica-La Paz system. He is one of the fla
nous engineers of the world and his COM
pany has work going on all over the globe.
1t is arranging to connect the Bolivian and
the Argentine railway systems.
When the Panama canal is completed the
shortest route from the United States to
Bolivia will be by way of africa. That port
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-09

When the Panama canal is completed the
shortest route from the United States to
Bolivia will be by way of africa. That port
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-09
Copyright 1914. by Frank G. carpenter>
LA PAZ.

he iron horse of transporta-
ton and commerce has
climbed over the Andes
and is now forcing his way
through the wilds of Bo-
livia. Fifteen years ago all
+he roi1uave ~ +hie country
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
WAR NEWS TOLD
IN TABLOID FORM

An Official statement issued in Paris
said the Germans had evacuated
Amiens and were abandoning much
equipment in their retreat all alonq
the line of battle.
Gen. Joffre, the French cammander-in-
Chief, reported an "undeniable VIC
tory" for the Allies as a result of
the five days battle before Paris.
Foreign diplomats at Washington
were inclined to believe that big
international banking houses were
back of the proposal for peace be-
tween the warning nations.
AdVices from Petroerad said the Rus
sian victory at Galicia was COM
plete, more than 10000 prisoners
having been taken. Berlin reported
an Austrian victory at Grodek, west
of Lemberg.
From Holland and Switzerland come
reports that news of the reverses of
the right wing has reached Germany
and caused feeling of gloom. Gen.
Won BIume has issued a warning to
the people that the struggle is only
beginning, and that they must be
prepared to make many sacrifices,
not expecting the speedy victory
that was won in 1907.
German reports by way of London say
that the Austrians have driven the
Russians back near Grodek, west
The French War Office announces
that the German right wing and part
of the centre west Of Revieny are re-
treating.
The official Press Bureau in London
reports that the general retirement
OF the German forces continues. The
British forces have captured 1900
prisoners and several guns. The
British forces are still pursuing the
Germans.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18

Lon1on.-cUttins N : great force
of Germans sixty miles northeast
Of Paris, tire first and seco-c ciy-
Sons Of the British army, assisted
~ French cavalry, scofec cor-
Piete victory.
Unofficial ostpatchss telling Ct
the battle state tast tne British cap
tUree 5000 prisoners and fifteen
guns. Although greatly outnumbsr-
ed they completely routed ire Ger
mans. Officers report tire forces Of
the Kaiser utterly demorsllzed. Ire
prisoners taken we're half starved
and rsyenously ceYoure6 beef Dis
cults supplied them BY their csptors.
4 party Of British cyclists surpris-
&c detachment Of German cavalry
in 2 wood and wiped out 80. The
losses Of the attacking cyclists were
severe, but nothing 70 compare with
those o. the Germans.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
Victory Won, Says Joffre
Pgrsgft Of Unsxsnpleo Extent Is in
Progress, the Commander States.

Pzris.-Gen. Gzl.ieaL Military Gov
e-nor Of Paris. received the following
message from Gen. Jo4rs. Commander
in-Chief Of me French army.
TIE battle Ct t5e las FIRE GAYS mas
ended II a undsniable victory. The
retreat Of the FIRST Second and Third
German Armies Is fastening before
our left, and al our centre. II turn.
the Fourth German Army i comuenc-
ing 70 fail back 10 ne north from
Fltry-le-Francoice and from Sermaize-
les-Bains.
Moreover. the enemy has left upon
the battlefield many wounded and
quantities o. munitions Of var. n
gaining ground we have made many
prisoners. Our troops SHOW evidences
o. the intensity o. the struggle and
The extraordinary efforts made by the
Germans II their attempt 70 resist our
Teheusace.
Our vigorous retakiug Of tie o.
felslre has determined the success
Every officer, suba.ter1. and soldier
has responded 70 ny cal. Al merit
Teil from the fatherIand.
~JOFFRE.~
il is reported that The Fifth German
Army has suffered z shortage Of pro
visions as result Of z sortie b. the
garrison a. Eerdun which captured
long German provision rain.
Other dispatches from Bordeaux
zzv that .re Cz-,-o-,e+ IT, - -
munications On their left and centre
have been cut BY the rapid advance Or
The allies and that they must nov use
the route through the Meuge VALLEY
and Luxemburg
Il Is estimated here that forty-sis
army corps, making 100000 men,
took part in the battle Of the Marne.
This IS the greatest number ever en-
gagged In single CON bat.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
RUSSIAN LEFT
CRUSHED BY GERMANS

Bsrlin.-The Germans have gained
another notable success ove- the Rus
slams, il was officially announced in
Berlin. 1t was stated a. the War
Office that the German army, after a
sharp encounter, completely crushed
the left flank Of the Russian army in
East Prussia. The Russians are de-
clared 70 be in full retreat. The way
has now been opened for an attack on
the Russian main army in Russian Po-
land along the line Of Warsaw. Ii
may also be possible for the Germans
TO flank the Russians, who have
been reduced 10 send additional troops
10 Galicia, where the Austrians are
again reported 70 have assumed the
offensive.
A cable from Petrograd admits that
the Russian forces in East Prussia
are retiring on new defensive posi-
ton 70 meet an attack by large Ger
man army which has just arrived
from the west. This force is reported
70 be made up Of several German
army corps Withdrawn from the
French front and more than 1000
members Of the second line. They are
heavily supported with artillery, and,
It is believed the great eastern Ger
man fortresses have been denuded of
their fighting forces to increase the
forces in a general assault on the
Russian column.
The Russian advance guard, finding
the Germans in great force in the Ma
surenland region, has Withdrawn on
the main column. Russian reinforce
ments have been set forward and the
Russian right army is to be streng-
thened Immediately. II is stated that
this movement will in no way inter
fere with the campaign against the
Austrians which is being pressed with
a great battle now In progress at Cali.
cia.
That the Austrians have been very
strongly reinforced by the Germans
is admitted. There are reported to
be not less than FIVE army corps OF
first line German troops now fighting
with the Austrians along battle line
that extends from Tomaszok, almost
on the Russian Poland-Austrian from
tier, southwark in an irregular line
through Ruwarska, then west OF Lem.
berg TO the Dniester River country
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
100000 Fresh
French Troops
For the Chase

Psr-s-Havl1g saved the bulk q
Is army BY : retreat thst a certain
portions b0rde-ed O. rout. the Ger.
nan General star + now trying to
reo-gznizs for z defensive stand 50
tlat another offensive weapon cau
Il whipped into shape.
All O Ihe information received
here indicates that tie German nigh.
L slacksni1g speed.
TIE German rear guard e contest
ing srsTy step q me way. The lines
have been closed Up and their resis-
lance Is reported much stronger than
a. any tine since the retrez- began
TIE Germans are plainly evacuat-
ing al O. the northwest Of France
a-o Belgium. preparing for Z general
concentration Il the east either to
resume the aggressive. should the Al
lies show evidences that their own
rapid movements have also handicap
ped them, OF for z defence Of the
German Empire itself I'll along the
frontier
mere : 10 attempt here II Paris
70 celuoe any one with a belief that
because Of the great victory Of the
battle Of The Marne The war Is over
Meanwhile Gen. Gallieni Is sending
the most Of his army Of the defence
q Paris. 100000 men, 10 re-enforce
the French forces now fighting des-
perately 10 drive. the Germans back
across tne eastern frontier.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
Russian Troops
Assist Belgium

London.-Russian troops aided the
Belgians in their offensive movement
against the Germans, which cut the
German lines at Countenberg, accord.
ing to despatch from Client. The
presence OF Russian troops in Bel
GUM has been fully confirmed. hut
all information as to their numbers
is withheld.
The German government has warn
ed Germany TO prepare for news of
reverses. No news of the fighting
in France has been made public since
September s. Berlin is in a state
of panic over unofficial reports which
have reached there through Switzer-
land, telling of the German disasters
of the last week.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
Warns England
Germans May Be
Preparing Trap
War Correspondent Says if Kaisers
Forces Have Not Been Making
Real Resistance Signs Are On
nous fer Success Of Allies.

London--Alfred Stead, war CORES.
pondent sounds q warning note in z
despatch from Paris Il. would seem, .
he says. as il the German advance
forces were not making a real resis-
tsnce and that their object may be 10
draw the allied forces east. thus re-
moving them from Paris and exposing
them to running their heads into a
prepared position.
The absence OF news from the Am
-ens-St. Quentin region may well be
ominous. Just as Brussels was one
German objective, so Paris is another
and far greater objective. There is
time enough TO strike at the allied
armies when ;hey are facing two
ways, and 50 1t is unwise to be too
optimistic
For the present moment the Ger
man advance to the East Of Paris is
stayed, but the main German armies
have not been destroyed and their
transport difficulties, with the need
for replenishing adequately the ammu-
milton stocks and bringing up Of heavy
guns are all sufficient reasons for
pause in the main German advance.
German troops are reported in the
Disc district again, al Henlis, ST. Fir
min, Compeigne and Criel. This is sig.
nifcant and may De the first indica.
tons Of German masses on the ex-
IRENE German right wing"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
eELe.ANs SCATTER GERMANS.
Their Hard Fighting Had ire Effect
Of Checking Re-enforesmen;s.

OF -heckinS Re-enfo7csrsnts.
Antwerp The Belgian army ret.-=z
70 The protection OF the H-s- line q
Antwerp forts after having Success
fully accomplished ths TASK =. 70 !
b. the British-French General STATS
For four days it has attacked and
harried Two complete German army
corps, heavy detachmeuts c: re
LaIdsturm and 10000 reserve sailors
nov fighting as land troops. The
object was 10 prevent any OF these
forces being sent TO the aid OF Csr-
Won Kluck.
Relsians outnum5ered.
Outnumbered mora than 10 /. tbs
Belgians fought so desperately that
they not only held the enemy here.
bu- they forced the recall OF The two
divisions that had been sent south
from Client.
The Belgian attack was delivered
Al the German lines Of commun:ca-
ton. Il was directed by King ALDER.
IN person and so swift was the raid
that the Belgians penetrated nearly
10 Brussels, leaving a trial of Ger.
man dead in their wake.
Work Done, 5eIgians Retire.
The Germans were heavily re-en-
forced and the Belgians received or
ders 10 retire. At that time the Ger
man right wing was reported so badly
defeated that it could hardly rally
before the Belgian territory was
reached, orders were given TO with
draw in order TO the first line of forts
and there reform and reft ready for
another offensive action.
During the four days Of the fighting
enormous losses have been inflicted
on the enemy.
The Official Statement.
The official statement from the War
ONCE covering the Belgian operations
was as follows:
After fighting for four days. in
which they carried out a definite pro-
gram the Belgian troops have return
ed within the outer ring OF the AMI.
werp forts. The original movement
developed into general action on an
extensive scale. The positions of the
enemy were very strong owing TO the
nature Of the ground and their extern
sive intrenchments thrown up during
the last fortnight"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
GERMANS CHECKED.
DECLARES CHURCHILL

Misunderstanding at a great re.
cruiting demonstration a. the London
Opera House. Winston Churchill.
FIRST Lord Of the Admiralty, said:
The situation up TO date is far
better than il was expected 10 be.
The devastating avalanche which had
overrun France has received a steady
setback
The English navy has swept the
German commerce from the seas and
in the German ocean there is not 20
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
ALLIES PURSUE FLEEING GERMAN TROOPS
RUSSIANS WIN VICTORY OVER AUSTRIA
KAISER'S ARMY INTACT, TO GIVE BATTLE

TURkET--Accorcing 70 dispatches
from Co1sfzn-inople the frs -
suit q The s5Togstlon Ct the special
rights q foreigners Is soo1 70 Il
fat Tie administrators d tLe
tarl1 are said 10 Il preparing 10
impose z 100 per cent. dzty On for
e-g1 textiles. shoes and alcohol The
cuty O. shoes xii be tie measure
which Ill 1ost directly affect An
erica / IS believed hat Al OBJ
lection 70 this Increased duty VII
y Sled D. tie United SAFES Gov
e-ame1t but i Is doubtful whether
under present Circumstances il Rlll
u o. nuca value.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
WAR FUGITIVES ARE
PICTURED BY BRlEUx

Paris.-M. Brieux, the dramatist,
who witnessed the arrival of a train
full of fugitives at Chartres the other
day, describes his experience for the
Figaro.
Children weep or gaze wide eyed,
wondering what is the matter. Old
folks sit in gloomy silence. Women
with naggard cheeks and disheveled
hair seem e belong to another aga
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
: z Xxx Ky
HAS PLAN TO END WAR.
Roger W. 5sbson Urges Inter
national Relations Cor
ference.

5cSTCN-Roser w. ss5scn.
the statistical expert. nas cut ,
/ lined 70 President Wilson .
scheme oy which re says tire :
European war ray &c ended in !,
five weeks. His plan inclgoes:
The establishment Of an inter !
national relations conference, (
which Germany suggested Two
years age, when . naval holiday ,
was suggested. ara which crss; ;
Britain refused . consider. ,
The boycotting of all gooos IT.
ported from the ns-rirg nations. ,
Ire cooperation of :he people ,
Of ire United States witn 7-esi- +,
dent Wilson IN his Efforts fer
peace
In this connection re says ire ,
hold ne O. monster peace ree:. !.
inss in all parts Of the country :
Will De Of tremendous influence. ,
Z Z Xxx Xxx <
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
MORE THAN 100000 IN
BATTLE OF THE MARINE

BoRDEAUx.-The Battle of
the Marine was the greatest in
history. On this battle line
alone more than 100000 men
were engaged, of whom $780,
600 were infantrymen, cavalry
men and artiIIerymen. The 9th.
ers were in the engineering, avi-
alton and special service corps.
The three armies commended by
the German Crown Prince on
this line numbered 100000 men.
1t would appear from these flo
ures, which are the War Office
estimates, that the Germans were
out numbered by approximately
100000.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
ANGLO-FRENCH TIDE
SWEEPING INVADERS
FAR FROM PARIS
FIFTY EvlEToPS HAVE
LOST LIVES THUS FAR
DURING PRESENT WAR

PARASITIC totsi rgT5er Of
z-roplzne pilots killed thus far
r tire war Is estimated a. fifty.
divided snong ire bel sere1ts
as follows Russian, e. Fren-h,
Y: English, (; German. e
Iris does rot axe into ccn-
sicerstion piiets ard cIssss O.
cirigibiss. many q when nave
beer reported osstrcysc.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18
DEVELOPMENTS OF THE WAR.

Gen Jorre. commander II
chief Of the French forces. in q
telegram 10 the Minister Of Wa
says that the French victory ap-
pears more and more complete.
Every where the enemy is IN re-
treat, abandoning prisoners. wound
Cd and stores. tn 4 further state
ment he says that the German army
is retrvsting before the French left.
having evacuated Amiens and fall
ing back eastward between Sois-
scns ard Reims. In the centre the
Germans still hold the south end
Of the forest Of Argonne. but vest
Of 'his they have retired north
ward from Vesie and are making 10
attempt TO defend the Marne 10 the
southeast % Re.ms According 10
Bordeaux reports the line o. com
munlcatlcn OF the German Army
eastward has been cut, thus forcing
The invaders 10 rely On the lines
through the valley Of the Meuse and
through Lu1emburg, which are like
iy 70 be thrown into confusion BIZ
the congestion. The Crown Princes
force. attacking Verdun. is also
imperiled.
BELGIUM-Passengers returning 10
England from Holland report that
the Anglo-Belgian forces have Re.
captured Brussels and are now In
occupation Of H. A .arge Belgian
army under King Albert defeated
the Germans with considerable loss
at TermOnde. Client and L.erre. II
has driven the Germans IN The dis
trict around Antwerp south and il
is said that the German forces have
been cleared out Of a territory ff
teen miles south Of Antwerp. The
purpose 81 these movements in
Belgium has been 10 cut Of the
German communication with the
. German front in France and also to
check the sending OF troops 10 the
French battle front. The Belgian
succezses, ii is asserted, have been
largely instrumental in efectlng
poih Of these purposes.
RUSSIA.-The reports from s.. Pet.
ersburg, Rome and Paris say that
the Russian victories for the past
few days have utterly overwhelmed
the power Of the Austrian army in
Galicia. The armies Of Gems. Won
Nuremberg and Danki have been
shattered II Galicia where they
were making a desperate effort TO
concentrate in the vicinity Of
RaYarugska Caught between riy-
ers and unable to protect their
wagon trains or transport artillery
IN marsny country, they we're cut
on from supplies Of ali kinds and
are nov completely surrounded. II
is estimated that the Austrian Cen
erals were unable to withdraw $780,.
600 men after the disasters al
krasnik and Tomaszow. II is said
that the Russians in the last two
Of Lemberg.
Jays nave taken 10000 prisoners,
including 10 officers. and an i'm
mense quantity Of ammunition and
military stores. The surrender OF
Gems. Auffenberg and Denki will
have two immediate results. The
way will be open for the great Rus.
sian army to advance toward
Breslau and thence to Berlin, and
also for an independent force Of
Russians and Servians to make d
junction for an advance upon Buda-
pest and Vienna. The Russians
upon completing their operations in
Galicia plan TO move directly toward
Vienna.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-09-18

they tell of invaders who scattered
powder around or threw petroleum
into their houses and then set them
afire"
One of the fugitives explained to NJ.
br1eux why after the first hour Of
their flight she had to carry her elder
child as well as her baby. She showed
him pair of boots.
felt the inside with my fingers"
says brieux. Nails had come through
the soles. looked at the childs feet.
They were dirty with red brown clots.
1t waa blood"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-07-21
COAL CONSPIRACY
BY ROAD CHARGED
Bristo! Man Declares Southern
Fields Are "Bottled
Up"

WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 10
Charges made by Benjamin L. Du-
laney. Of Bristol. Tenn, that the
PENNSYLVANIA system and its allied
lines have bottled up Southern coal
fields in the interests Of the coal
trust will be investigated by a spe-
cial Senate committee, headed by Sen
ator Bryan, whose hearings will open
tomorrow.
Mr.. Dulaney will be h first wit
ness and will be followed by F. G..
Wright, a rate expert. who will make
an analysis of coal rates complained
OF by cities South Of Norfolk, which
charge that North Atlantic ports be-
tween Norfolk and New York get
shipments which should properly
reach tidewater at Charleston, Jack
sonville. F'ernandina and other ports.
The special committee had also a
schedule of officials Of various rail
roads concerned to appear and it is
likely that either the president OF
general manage Of the Southern
Seaboard, Atlantic Coast Line, Chesa-
peake and Ohio and other lines touch
ing Southern coal districts will be
heard.
Under the resolution authorizing
this investigation the committee is
empowered to discover the relations
existing between owners Of coal mine:
in Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia
Kentucky and Pennsylvania and The
various railways tapping those States
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-07-21
FOLKS ENJOY RATE WAR
Transportation to Watering Places is
Made Cheaper.

Elizabeth City. jury 19.-The rate
war which is being waged between the
Eastern Carolina Transportation Com
pany and the Johnson line is a boon
TO the sweltering inhabitants of Eliza
beth City. The fare is now fifty cents
from Elizabeth City to Mays Head and
IL will likely be cut again. If this war
keeps up (and both sides are deter
mined to fight to the bitter end) cut
ting may keep on until a fellow can
get to Mays Head for a nickel. At
least, both companies threaten to es-
tablish a rate of this kind.
h Eastern Carolina Transporta-
ton Company has been maintaining
q daily schedule to Mays Head for
many years. Captain Martin Johnson
has been master of it's steamer. Re
Gently he severed his connections with
the company and established a new
boat line between Elizabeth City, Mays
Head and Ahanteo. He secured the
Trenton. n nice passenger boat which
makes & quick schedule. The old line
Immediately cut to fifty cents. making
the fare half price. Captain Johnson
will likely follow suit with another
cut,