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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
GERMAN LOSS At
IIEGE IS SAID TO
Be $4,000 MEN
German Activity Against
France Slackens; Big Force
Is Massed on Frontier.
Confined From Pake One)

Liege. As a result. the French troops
Z have advanced into Alsace-Lorraine.
German territory taken from the
French during the FrancO-P russian
war, and have captured the towns Of
Vic and AIoyenvic, just over the border,
II miles from Nancy, france.
Big Force on French Frontier.
Quiet is reported from practically
every point along the FrancO-German
frontier today A strong force Of
German troops is known TO occupy
Luxembourg and il is officially an
nounced here that the French troops
which heretofore had kept at a dis
lance of over five miles from the Ger
man frontier. have crossed in small de-
tachments at different points, mostly
on reconnaissance
France Appeals to L. 5.
An appeal to the United states to
protest against violations Of The
Hague treaties is made in today's FL
CARO- by Gabriel HanOtauX, former min
lister Of foreign affairs. He suggests
that an inquiry should be begun i'm
mediately and proposes that president
Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew Carnegie,
Nicholas Murray Butler and Robert Ba-
con assume the duty. He declares the
fate Of civiliZatfSQ to be in the hands
Of the neutral powers.
Presumably, II is the violation Of the
that the Frenchman refers to-
Frenehmen Take Place in Ranks.
Abel Ferry, under secretary Of state
for foreign affairs, has left Paris for
the front as sergeant taking his
place with Edmond ROstand. AdOlphe
Messimy. the minister of war; Maurice
Barres, the academician, and other no
tables.
A committee composed Of former
premier Aristide BRAND, Theophile
Dn1nn mil e
affairs, and others was formed today
to consider the question Of food sup
ply for the Paris population
Germany Denies Repulse.
News from the German side was eX-
tremeiy meager, owing 70 the inter-
ruption Of direct telegraphic commua-
lcation. Denials came from Berlin by
way Of other countries Of the 'repulse"
of the German forces before Liege,
where Belgian sources declare their
with heavy losses.
Movements Of the great aggrega-
llons OF troops which must, by this
time, have gathered at the springing-
on points on the German frontiers fac
ing both Russian and the French ar
mics, are kept from public knowledge.
authorities here, however, are
OF the opinion that preparations must
be almost complete for a forward
which will give some fndi-
cation Of the plan Of Campaign to be
followed out.
The French army authorities have
also raised a heavy screen 10 hide the
Developments in their war moves. They I
seem entirely satisfied with the man
ner with which the men Of the nation 1
reported to the call TO arms, and they I
declare every preliminary move 70 have /.
been carried out according 10 the plans .
drafted by the commander IN chief, 4
Gen Joseph JOffre
Small Battles in Far East
From the far off portions Of the 7
world, where Germany. England and 1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
j. S. REMAINING
STRICTLY NEUTRAL
CContinued From Page One.l

kC0uIlnueu rum rake oAit-i
verted for war purposes or for carry
ing foreign reservists IN organized
manner viii not be permitted 10 clear
from ports Of the United States.
Secretary Wilson has decided that
Immigrants depoFted ABOARD vessels
which later were turned back TO the
United States because OF the European
war would be cared for at different
immigration stations.
Instructions Are Specific.
Instructions to aid the customs au-
thorities at New York IN enforcing
president Wilson's neutrality proclama-
ton were telegraphed from the depart
ment Of commerce
wire the department before issuing
clearance papers TO foreign vessels, I'M
less YOU are satisfied, after careful in
spection, that the ship has not made
any preparations while in port tending
in any way to her conversion into a
vessel of war" said the department
No transportation of Reservists.
Taking on an abnormal amount Of
coal except in the case OF golfers,
would indicate such conversion IN
packing Of guns already on board
would be conclusive Painting OF yes
sells a war color would indicate con-
version. It must be clear that she is
not to be used for transportation Of
reservists or recruits for foreign army
or navy.
This does not prevent transportation
Of passengers in the usual sense. as
where there are women and children
and men Of different nationalities. even
though among them there were a few
reserves without your knowledge.
No Arms or Ammunition Allowed.
IF her passengers are nearly all men
and practically all Of the same nation
atty. clearance cannot be granted It
must be unQuestiOnable that she has
no arms or ammunition. Have repre-
sentatives Of each foreign vessel in
your port certify to this department
whether she is a merchant vessel in
tended solely fo- the carriage Of pas
senbers and freight. excluding NUM-
tons Of war, or whether she is a part Of
the armed forces of her nation. This
Information is for the purpose Of main
tanning the neutrality Of the United
States under the recent proclamation
of the president. Clearance will be re-
fused in absence of this certificate
Americans Aid Friends.
John Burke, treasurer Of the United
States issued a statement today Civ
ing further explanation of how friends
of Americans stranded in Europe may
deposit funds in their behalf with the Z
treasury department
TT will save time and avoid confu- /
sion and errors" said Mr. Burke, IF I
depOsitors will furnish a written mem 4
orandum giving plainly their names Z
ana addresses, and the names and I
addresses and a brief description of /
the persons tC whom If IS desired pay J
ment shall be madei giving, If possible, I
the age. n ght, weight, complexion 4
and color Of hair, and eyes Of the I
beneficiary"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
French Premier Appeals
To Women and Children
To Harvest the CROPS

Paris, France, Aus. An appeal to
he women and children Of France
&c harvest the crops in the fields was
made by premier Viviani Thursday
night
The wheat" says the premier.
stands unreaped and the time of vim
tages approaches. appeal to your
hardthood and TO that OF your chill
dren whose age alone, not their cour-
age, Wlthholds them from the fight
ing line. I ask YOU to maintain fbe
life OF our fields, 10 finish this years
harvest, and prepare for that Of the
next year You cannot render q great
er service to your country"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07

France have colonized, all Of which are
in a state of defence, only brief dis
patches trickle over the wires. These
indicate that small engagements have
occurred. especially in Chinese waters
where French, German, British and
Russian war vessels are stationed. The
most important news from that quar-
ter is the report that the British
squadron has hemmed in the German
vessels at Tsing-Tau. which is strongly
fortified and has a numerous garrison
of German troops.
May Take Over Harvests.
Chancellor Of the exchequer David
LlOyd-George informed the house OF
commons today that the government
was considering the question OF taking
over the harvest throughout the Brit
ish Isles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
BRITISH CRUISER
MISSES WAR PRIZE

San Francisco. Calf, Aug. THE
British cruiser Rainbow put in here to-
day. Collector Davis sent out boarding
Officers TO learn her intentions. IN
DER the neutrality laws she can take
on only sufficient coal TO make an
other port, and she NAV not remain
here more than q hours
The German freighter Alexandra of
the Cosmos line, with a million dollar
cargo IN her hold, was sighted five
miles outside the heads bo1Dd in ar
1880 a m today Had the British
cruiser Rainbow delayed her arrival
she might have captured a rich prize of
war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
CRUISER REPORTED SUNK
RETURNS WITH CAPTIVE

Pekin, CHINA, Aug. the German
cruiser Emden, which was reported
sunk Thursday, is said to have returned
to Tsing-Tau Today with one OF the
big vessels Of the Russian volunteer
fleet sailing between Nagasad and
NladivOstok. The latter ship carried
nearly 1000 passengers and crew.
China has instructed her ministers at
Washington and Toxic to request the
United States and Japan to Join with
China 10 prevent hostilities in Chinese
waters.
Butter that you enjoy eating. churned
daily Order a pound. FL Paso Dairy
Co.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
MAURITANIA WILL
BECOME WARSHIP

Halifax, Canada, Aug. 7.-When the
Cunard liner Mauretania- which nut
into port here Thursday with 24OO pas
sengers, fleeing from European war
ships. leaves, she viii be fitted as 81
NJ S. Mauritania and prepared TO de-
stroy the hospital shipping OF Ger
many.
Reports today from Rimouski, Que
bee, on the lower St Lawrence river,
were TO the effect that a German
steamer was being held at that place
as g prize.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
MEXICO CITY INA
PANIC, WASHINGTON HEARS

Washington, d. C., Aug 1--VenUstiano
Carranza and provisional president
Carbaial had failed to agree on trans
ferring power peacefully in Mexico, and
trouble is expected in Mexico city,
where the population is reported to be
panic stricken. The "COnstitutionalist
forces are marching on the capital
"Constitutionalists viii invoke the
famous statute Of 1853. known as the
law Of Juarez. If federal soldiers do
not Law down their arms 1t also
was stated that the statute would be
enforced against Carbajal and civilian
officials unless they surrender.
Butter fresh from the ehurn. made
daily. Try IT. Phone $40. FL Paso
Dairy Co.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
BRITISH TANK STEAMER
IS SUNK BY MINE

Antwerp. Belgium, Aug. Via n
don't was reported here today that
the British tank steamer San Wilfredo.
which arrived II Hamburg from New
Orleans July % and was on her re-
turn voyage, had been destroyed By a
mine of CuEhaEen. GermanE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
ITALY Is NEUTRAL,
ANSWER TO GERMANY

New York, Aug. IN Progresso. an
Italian newspaper OF this city, says to-
day It has received a cable dispatch
from Rome stating il has been Off
cially announced there that Italys an
swer TO the German ultimatum was
that Italy viii remain neutral
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
SUFFRAGETS IN BLACK
TO PARADE IN PROTEST

New York, Aug. As a protest
against the war in Europe, a movement
has been started here by suffraget
leaders for a parade Of women. goWned
in black, on Saturday August p, or
Sunday, August %.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
BULGARS REPLACE
AUSTRIAN TROOPS

Athens, Greece, Aug. a telegram
from Nish, Servia, states that bands
Of Bulgarian volunteers are forming
along the southwest frontier to replace
the Austrian troops which have been
Withdrawn to the Russian line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
AUSTRIAN WARSHIP TAKES
REFUGE FROM ENGLISH SHIPS

Rome, Italy. Aug IA dispatch from
Brlndisi to the Giornale D'Italia states
that the Austro-Hungarian Warship
Taurus has taken refuge in the harbor
there from English torpedo boats
which had pursued her.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
JAPANESE RESERVES
ORDERED PREPARED

Toxic. japan. aug. All reserve
army officers have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness for service.
a flying squadron OF seven cruisers
has been organized at Yokohama. Prime.
FushIma is in command
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
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THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

:! THE DAY IN CONGRESS. :
:. Washington. D. c., Aug. T. .
:: The day in congress:
:: Senate: :
:. A committee was appointed Z
:. to send flowers to Mrs. Wilson's :
= funeral
:: Debate was continued on the .
:. shipping bill
:: Petitions from Colorado and I
= Nevada silver mine owners
:. asked the government to buy :
:. silver at last quotations because .
:. of the closing Of silver ex- .
:. changes.
:: House.
= Senate amendments to the .
:. trade commission bill were dis .
:: agreed upon, and a conference .
= was asked. :
Drink our buttermIIk. Ask you doc
tor why. FL PasO Dairy Co.-Adver
tisement-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-07
BRITISH LOSE A
VESSEL AGAINST
GERMAN TORPEDO
British Succeed in Sinking
German Torpedo Plant
er First, However.
Two ships Lost.
CONTINUED From Page One.l

She has been placed in a hospital for
treatment
The state herald., 1914-01-16
10 per cent off for cash
Groceries
Scheunemann's
The Big Show is Ready
Everything in Shape for Opening Of
National Stock Show January 10.

Entries for the coming big Stock
Show at Denver have closed, and Sec
retary Johnson reports that If every
thing comes that is entered every avail
able inch of space in the show and stock
yards will be occupied Every depart
ment of the show is filled to overflow
|, & and it will be the most wonderful,
interesting and educational exposition
Of the kind ever held in the
west. The railroads are reporting in
dications of very large attendance.
While the big Snow" at Denver was
handicap in the work of preparation q
small army of men and teams have
been busy hauling snow away and the
warm winds lately have put things In
good condition. Weather Clerk Bran.
ienburg at Denver reports a specia
consignment of regular Stock Show
weather en- route for Denver. Denver
is expecting to entertain in the neigh.
borhood Of forty thousand outside peo
| PIE durirg Stock Show week.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
Skunk Holler.

Our people are busy shelling corn this
week.
John Shulz finished husking corn last
Friday.
Paul Shulz and son, Karl, returned
from Denver Thursday where they had
been to have Karl's eyes treated by ar
occulist.
Vern Shambaugh commenced huskinP
corn for Mr.. Lockwood Monday even.
ing about supper time.
A party Of young people from thi'
valley attended meeting at Unity Sun,
day evening and enjoyed fine sermon,
Sam Chestnut was seen in different
parts Of the hills picking bones las'
week. Amy one having bones or rag,
for sale can find q buyer in sam as h,
is going to ship car load soon.
Solomon.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
Washington, January 9Th, 1914.

Washington, January Sth, 1914.
Editor State Herald, Holyoke, Colo.
Dear Sir:
Will you please announce to your
readers that l am now preparing my
mailing list of persons in the Second
Congressional Distric who may desire
vegetable and flower seed from my al.
lotment. will supply any of your
readers with the individual quota Of
seed allowed me up to the limit of my
supply. In order to insure the prompt
delivery of seed in time fer spring plant
ing it is necessary that requests should
be made without delay. My. Washing
ton address is 372 House Office Build.
ing. Very truly yours,
H. H. Seldomridge.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
Postmaster Examination.

An examination of applicants for post
master of Amherst, Colo, will be held
at that place on Saturday Feb. Z, 1914.
The compensation of the postmaster for
the past year was 5000. The examina
tion is open to all citizens of 2l years
Of age who can comply with the require
ments. Application blanks and full in
formation as to the examination can te
secured at the post Office in Amherst
and all applications should be filed with
the commissioner at Washington at
least days before the date of the ex-
animation.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
Golfers Weekly.

Everybody wants to read Golfers
Weekly which has recently been redue.
ed in price from $3.50 to $3.50 and we
have made arrangements by which we
can furnish you Golfers Weekly and
the State Herald for 81 so, the regular
price Of Golfers alone. This offer is
good for both old and new subscribers.
Come in and SEQ copy Of Golfers and
give US your name as = subscriber as
We cannot promise a continuance Of this
offer for any length Of time.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. Clara Calkins and little boy left
Holyoke Tuesday for Walden where she
expects to remain for time. She was
driven to Julesburg in car and her sis
ter Miss Edna Gathe accompanied her
TO Julesburg.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

W. L. Irwin recently made a trip in
to Iowa and reports the land business
very active in that state: 1t is only a
question of short time till the land
business boom will be on again in east
ern Colorado.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

The county commissioners were In
session last week and three days OF this
week settling up the business OF the
year They rcorganized for the year
1914 by the election OF Commissioner C
+, johnson Of Haxtun rs chairman Of
tho board for the year.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Do not forget that we can furnish
you with the "Twtentieth Century Far
mer" one of the best farm papers pub
lished and give it to you at remarka
bly, low price. If you will only call and
examine copy of this magazine we
are satisfied you will subscribe fer Il.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

The stock holders Of the Phillips
County State Bank held their annual
meeting on Tuesday Jan. l3, and elect
ed the following named directors for
he year. NJ. 7, Nelson, II. C. Har
Sreaves, 4 Scheunemann. WI. Irwin
A. A. shn'er, r. G. McKibben and j.
ii Paainier.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

The Ladies Aid Society of the Metho.
dist church will give tea at the par
sonage on Thursday night, Jan. %, at
s o'clock. Mrs Kepler and Mrs. Os-
borne entertaining. The gentlemen rs
well as the ladies,are cordially invited
ed. Mrs. Kepier, Sec'y.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mr.. ami Mrs G orgs wundcrl,eh ut
Holyok" No day for their home at
Wray. Mrs wunde-iich and children
had been sizing fw weeks with
friends in Holypke and vicinity.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
Notice.

All parties indebted TO me for the
purchase Of Rawloieh Products will call
at the Office Of the Fulscher Land Com
pany and pay same to Leon Kcplcr.
taking receipt for amount.
Dated at llolyoke, Colorado. Decem
ber 80. 1919. Z. u. Mason.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

At the meeting of the board of direc
tors of the Phillips County State Bank,
Tuesday evening, the following bank
officers were elected, president ]. Fl.
Painter; vice president NJ. T. Nelson;
cashier Robt. L. johnson and assistant
cashier Miss Mae Harda way.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

John Tucker OF Prn.cton, H.. arriv-
ed In Hoyoke Wednesday for n visit
with his sister. Mrs. s. A. Irwin and
other relatives. He had not seen his
sister for about 90 years.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

For sale cheap, section Of land II
miles southwest of Holyoke. Can be
bought as whole or divided. Two
dwellings and other farm buildings on
land. C. W. Presba, Holyoke. Colo.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wenzinger of
Lawrence, Neb, were in Holyoke this
week closing land deal for the Trump
er form adjoining the Town of Holyoke
Mr.. Wenzinger has purchased this farm
for one of his sons who will take pos
session Of the farm in the near future.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Perry Gritfeth has been furnished
with fine new oil and gasoline wagon
by the Continental Oil Company and is
now prepared TO handle oil and gasoline
much more conveniently than hereto-
fore.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

All " sI. mr Art ki
call a. In pul., ar nH K
and ,ctli, as, uu a N ir eas,icst co 4.
enitnl, o. m.'ey.
a.. Jr
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. William Shafer of Summsrset,
Neb., arrived in Holyoke Monday for a
visit with her sister. Mrs. Will Churn.
ing.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

]. W. webermeier left Monday for
Denver with his son. Clifford. who has
for some timc been troubled with one
OF III. legs II was thought for time
that It was rheumatism but he will be
placed under the xray by specialist
10 discover II possible the cause OF the
trouble.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Judge George E. McConley Of Ster'
ling was looking after clients interest
before the county court in Holyoke
Monday.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Rev. W. d. Waller, pastor Of the
Methodist church of Julesburg, is hold.
ing special revival services Mt the Jules
burg church
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. NJ. L. Coatney returned Tues.
day from short visit with her niece,
Mrs. Roy Mason, and her twin babies,
of Grant, Neb.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

George King returned Monday from
visit with his aged mother at Peoria,
ILL., He left her much Improved II
health.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Professor Cramer, principal of the
Holyoke schools, recently received from
the State Superintendent of Scoools a
state certificate.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

The Washington County Leader has
suspended publication. Il was recently
purchased by chalkley A Wilson Of
Alison. Tho subscription list was nd
ded TO that OF the Pioneer Press.
This leaves Akron with two papers.
the Pioneer Press and the News.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

The Town of Akron has granted a
franchise to the Washington County
Gas and Electric Company to furnish
the town with light plant.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. John Dads of LaCenter, Wash.
who had been visiting relatives and
friends in Holyoke and vicinity, left
Tuesday for home.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. D. A. Gaddy and daughter,
Miss Hazel, and Miss Nettie Snyder
of Sterling came down to Holyoke this
morning for visit with friends.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

We understand that the Burlington is
offering one fare for the round trip to
the stock show at Denver next week.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Gust Young. former county assessor,
and Edward Anderson Of the Haxtun
country were transacting business in
Holyoke Monday.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

John Warren of Haxtun was Hol-
yoke visitor Wednesday.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

1t is reported that two foot vein OF
Ignite coal was found in Morgan county
1t was found at a depth of 60 fee,
while drilling a well.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

George Wunderlich stopped off at
Holyoke Saturday to spend Sunday with
his wife who is visiting friends in the
county,.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

II you wish to buy anything put a
want ad in the Herald.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

II you want your boy to take an in
terest in reading, come in and subscribe
for the American Boy magazine.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. Lila johnson and children re-
turned Saturday from visit with rel
atives at Fremont, Neb.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Farms for rent, With or without build
ings. Philip Zimmerman.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

The Farmers and Merchants Grain
Co., will give anyone $50 who will prove
that their scales do not weigh correct.
ly. N. Burl Osborn, Mgr.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

For sale, a couple of good sized heat
ing stoves and also gasoline lighting
outfit. Inquire of Paul Renck, Holyoke
The state herald., 1914-01-16

R. 7. Dowis of Sterling came down
to Holyoke Tuesday to look after busi-
mes interests.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

For Sale.-Some fine Rhode Island
Red pullets and cockerels.
Mrs. Paul Renck.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
For Sale Cheap.

One nearly new No. 5 Oliver Type
writer. C. W. Gahringer.
At Old Central Lumber Co. Office.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
The HERALD one year for 81. 50.

Charles Feidler now rides in new
Ford car purchased from G. W. Gar
land.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

For Sale Sewing machine and kitch'
en- range. Both nearly new. l.. A.
Van Horn
The state herald., 1914-01-16

E G. Summers. county commission.
er Z Z W James asa r prescott.
av~ o, q. fhuip County aotor Gu,
lei Holyoke wranesday evening for
Colorado Spri1gs 20 attend the go.,
DIS srtHs Mr.. JAMS a,eom
Ianicd nsF husband as far as Haxtui
where she will visit till his return.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Do not borrow your neighbor's copy
of the Herald to read but come in ano
subscribe while you can get it at bar
gain.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

For rent good farm only few
miles from Holyoke. Inquire at Her
aid office.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mrs. T. 2. Latta returned from Hax'
tun Saturday where she had been Wis.
iting few days.
The state herald., 1914-01-16

Mayor CLANCY of Paoli was in Hol'
yoke Monday.
The state herald., 1914-01-16
A Scheunemann pays
Highest prices for produce
Baled Hay for Sale.
have good Baled hay for sale.
B. A. Riffenburg, Holyoke, Colo.
Lost.

One large, ng-haired, yellow dog,
weight about 80 1bs., has white stripe
down his muzzle and wore new collar.
Anyone finding dog, please notify Ed
Cline, Lamar, Neb.