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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-27

wei, robbert he had to go out Of
town rite after they took the cottidge,
and it was about week before he
got back, and by that time the dear
girl had it all furnished, as nice as
could be
after she aid showed him the stew
ed oak dining room sett and the louie
the 18th parlor outfit, she chirps.
o, robert, now you must come and
look at your den
i know you viii be just crazey
about it, and know you won't mind,
robert dear, that put just few
things of mine in it, mite just want
to yuse it a few minutes sumtimes
while you are away during the day
robert had sinking sensashun in
his buzzem, but he looked into the
den, and this is what he saw
1 sewing macheen, cutting table,
full length lookin glass, 2 dressmak-
ers' dummies, 8 sewing chares,
boxes of dress goods and a pipe rack
after he had taken good look, he
says, it is very nice, my dear, very
nice, but what is the pipe rack doing
there?
then she said he was crool mon
ster, and busted into teers, and it was
nifty sad all around
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-27

new york-married life sertenly is
full Of disappointments
Just harken to the sad storey of
robert wilkins, who only 2 weeks
ago was happy bridegrume
robert and his fare yung bride
took nice little cottidge out in the
subarbs, and it looked like evrything
was going to be lovely
one Of the little agreements robert
had with his bride was that he was
to have den, witch was to be all his
own private room
wiley said not only would she be
glad for her dear hubby to have den,
but she would fix it up just the way
he would like it
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-27
NOTHING CLASSIC THERE

After a long speech upon the sub
ject of ''Votes for Women" in Hyde
Park, the eloquent suffraget brought
her remarks to a close by telling her
audience that if anyone wished to ask
a question she would be pleased to
answer it.
why haven't you brought your
axe?" demanded a masculine voice.
Quick as thought came the answer
(but it was not from the PLATFORM:
Because there amt no Venuses
ahOutr
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-27
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STICKS TO EN-

STICKS TO EN-
Billie says cigars are his best
friends.
Jill-Well, he's true to them. !
Bill-How so?
JiIl-He never gives any of his
friends away.-Baltimore News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
CANADA Mobiles
10000 VOLUNTEERS

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. THE Canadian
government has issued call for TO-
900 volunteers. Commanding officers
of militia corps throughout Canada
have been ordered to issue the call
to their regiments. batteries, cavalry,
troops and to the people in their
neighborhood. Only men who are ply
sically sound will be accepted. Pref
erence will be given to those who have
had military experience or who have
been trained In Workmanship.
The period Of their enlistment will
be during the continuance of tioe pres
emit war. Where a sufficient number
Of men Of the required standard en-
list from any existing militia corps the
integrity OF that corps will be retain
ed In the special service volunteer
force. The forces will mobilize at
Quebec. There will be- period Of
training In maneuvering and rife prac.
tice there preceding embarkation.
Fearing that attempts may be made
By German agents TO hamper Cana
dian shipping BY blowing up the big
| terminal elevators 1t the head Of the
Great Lakes. Col. Laurie has ordered
stationed 1t all grain storage houses
members Of the Ninety-sixth Canadian
regiment. Col. Laurie acted on In
structions received from headquarters
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

proved every whit as good as the Ger.
mans. 1t is confirmed that civilians
have been shot at Wise and the town
has been burned.
Army Withdraw.
The Germans charged, but could
not carry the Belgian position and
finally the entire army was withdrawn
toward the Mouse. The Belgian tdoops
engaged had been hurried forward
from Liege to reinforce the border
patrol. The Germans advanced along
the railway in an armored train. The
Belgians had posted artillery in posi-
ton to command the railroad and in
addition had mined the track at a
point where the road crossed a cul.
vert.
Blow Up Train.
When the train was squarely on
the bridge the mine was exploded
completely destroying the locomotive
and the two forward cars filed with
Germans. At the same time the Bel
| iAAoAhuOh VI thO VOL man AOiCO WhiCAi
had been conveying the train. The
carnage was fearful. The Germans,
although caught by surprise, put up
strong resistance, but they had no
supporting artillery and finally retreat.
ed toward the frontier. In the mean.
time Belgian column had been rush.
ed toward the rear OF the German
position and the two regiments com.
posing the assaulting column were
caught in trap.
Join Belgian Army.
1t is announced here that the French
army has effected junction with the
Belgian army at Journal, q point
thirty-five miles west of Liege. From
now on 1t is expected that the Belgian
and French armies will operate to
gether. England also Is now expected
to send an army to Belgium's aid and
the attempted invasion of the German
forces will be met by very strong al
lied army.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
GERMANY PRAISES
POLICY OF KAISER
REIcHsTAc PASSES BUDGET PRO.
vIDlNG s1,25o, 200, 900 FUND
FOR WAR.

Berlin, Aug. 4.-This has been the
greatest war day that the German en-
pire has ever known. Twice on Tues.
day Imperial Chancellor DIR. Won
Bethman-Hollweg issued formal decla-
rations of war, and once came news
that another nation had declared war
on Germany.
Early in the day there came from
the imperial palace a notification that
Emperor William had been given the
support of the reichstag by the pass.
age OF a $3.50, 000,00 war fund, and
that war had been declared against
France.
Great demonstrations Held.
When this news swept over the city
thousands of persons began to parade.
Bands were at the heads Of the pro
cessions and thousands Of voices
men, women and children-sent heav-
onward the notes of Germany's fam
GUS songs, die Wacht am Rhine"
Never before was the song sung with
more fervor and reverence.
"War with France has been de-
clared," were the words which swept
through every household in the city.
Everywhere the people rushed out to
the streets. Almost instantly the
crowds surged toward the royal pal.
ace to cheer the kaiser.
ION to Parish" Resounds.
The fervor Of patriotism for the IA
therland was still at white heat when
1t became known that proclamation
had been issued against Belgium.
This brought forth a new wave Of pat.
riotism.
All day long the excitement of war
ran rife and every one of the streets
was filled with people.
Late In the day came news that the
German army had succeeded in enter.
ing France at three different points.
ION to Paris!" was the cry.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

called upon to face an almost uncount.
able foe.
Servia will fight with the triple en-.
tente, naturally. The assassination OF
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, success.
sor to the Austrian throne, in the Ser
Wan capital. was the remote cause OF
this European war, and 1t was the re.
fusal OF Servia to accede to demands
OF Austria that added fuel to the
fame.
Joins Triple Entente.
Belgium has modified her army and
a virtual state of war exists between
that country and Germany. That
places Belgium on the side Of the tri.
pie entente.
Little Holland, with an army OF
16O, 900, is likely to be drawn into the
war as an ally Of England because OF
the invasion Of her territory by Ger.
many.
Sweden has made no answer to in.
quiries from Russia and Germany re-
garding her attitude, but is preparing
to defend her neutrality.
Japan May Assist England.
japan is making ready to live up to
her alliance with Great Britain in the
event of an attack by Germany upon
the British possessions in the far east
The vital importance of Belgium In
this war lies in the fact that unless
Germany may move across Belgian
territory, neutralized by treaty, an in
vasion Of France would have to be
through the heavily fortified French
frontier proper.
The entire northeastern frontier Of
France Is, roughly, 440 miles in length
For a distance of about $50 miles this
frontier line separates France from
Belgium and Luxembourg. The remain
der, about 100 miles, separates France
from German territory. @
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
Takes over Wireless.

Washington, Aug. 6.-The president
last night issued an executive order
directing the navy to take over all the
wireless stations on American soil.
The order Of the president says:
"All radio stations within the juris-
diction of the United States are here
by prohibited from transmitting or re-
ceiving for delivery messages of an
unneutral nature. and from in any way
rendering to any one of the belliger-
ents any unneutral services during the
continuance of hostilities."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
CONDITION is IMPROVING
Americans In Paris Abls TO Cash Their
chscks First Time Since
War Started.

Paris, Aug. 6--Americans were able
30 cash checks and obtain funds ON
yesterday for tie first time since war
was declared and the country put I'M
der martial law. Through special ar
sanssments made BY Ambassador Her
rick, several million dollars were
availsbls and Al bone 1ds checks
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
BELGIAN TROOPS
DEFEAT GERMANS

Brussels, Aug. 6.-German troops
were defeated and several thousand
German soldiers killed in the first i'm
portant engagement OF the European
war fought yesterday at Liege, Bel
GUM. where the Belgians completely
routed the vanguard of the German
army Of the Mouse and repulsed the
invaders. infiicting terrible losses.
Two entire German cavalry regiments
were decimated by the fire OF the Bel
gian forts.
Prior to the attack. on Liege, Gen.
Won Emmich. commanding the Ger
man army OF the Mouse, issued a pro-
clamation calling for an open road
through Belgium for the advance OF
his forces and suggesting that pru.
dence would show It to be the duty
Of the Belgian people to accede to this
In order to avoid the horrors Of war
Noncombatants ehot.
The Germans committed repressioni
against the civil population OF tbs
town Of Wise, eight miles northeas
Of Liege. burning the city and shoot
Ing many Of the residents.
Ohcial dispatches report that tn,
Belgians have repulsed All attacks b!
the Germans in the neighborhood o
Liege. The Belgians delivered vigoi
GUS counter attack. killing all the Gel
mans who had passed the fort. Tn
Notifications afforded admirable RI
sistance TO German shells. Evegne
fort, which was in action ali day. wa
unframed. The Belgian aviator
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
ASKS RESERVES TO RETURN
Holland csnsui Receives InSsruotIons
70 Notify countrymsN In He
JurlsdIction.

st. Louis. Mo-. Aug. &C. H. Ten
brock, consul here for Holland, on
Wednesday received instructions Ia
notify al Hollanders in bis jurisdic.
tiop, who are army or navy reserves,
to report to him st oncs. He has been
authorized to promise pardon TO ali
deserters who return TO The colors
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
PEACE move MADE
US. Sends Mediation Pro-
posal to Warning Euro
pean Nations.
THOUGHT TOO LATE

Washington. d. C.-Aug. 6.-Pres-
ident Wilson ON Wednesday formally
offered the services of the United
States government to the warning ma
lions Of Europe should they desire
now or at any future time In the con-
fiict, to discuss terms OF peace. He
rendered what is technically phrased
as good Offices" which. II accepted
in. principle. would be followed by a
conference Of representatives Of the
powers Of Europe in which the Unit
ed States would play the role of me-
diator.
Under the Hague convention, to
which European nations except Ser
via, are sigpatories, a neutral nation
is permitted, even specifically urged In
time of international conflict, to ten
der her good Offices to contending
powers.
Cables Sent to Rulers.
Acting UNDER the terms of The
Hague convention, the president cab
led Emperor william of Germany.
Emperor Nicholas of Russia. Emperor
Franz Joseph Of Austria, King George
of Britain and President Poincare of
France.
Late on Wednesday Secretary Bry-
an summoned all European diplomats
who were in the city and gave them
a copy of the telegram. in the hope
that they. would transmit It to their
governments, and urged acceptance of
the tender. The Austrian ambassador.
representatives OF the British. Rus
sian. German and French embassies
and Belgian legation called at the de-
partment
Treaties Are Approved.
The central theme of mediation,
which is to suspend hostilities without
ceasing military preparations and dis
cuss peace in a calm and conciliatory
spirit, is embodied in twenty peace
treaties drafted by Secretary Bryan,
which were favorably reported by the
senate committee on foreign relations
on Wednesday. Action was taken on
them at this time with the hope of
exerting a moral influence for peace
In the present situation.
The treaties would provide an in
ternational commission to investigate
causes of disputes within period of
six months or more before resorting
to arms.
v. S. Declares Neutrality
Washington. d. c.. Aug. 5.-Presi-
dent Wilson signed the United States
proclamation of neutrality in the Euro
pean war Tuesday afternoon.
The proclamation Of seven type
written sheets was taken to the cabi-
net room, where the president affixed
his signature, followed Immediately by
Secretary Bryan's signature.
The proclamation declares neutral
ity with respect to Austria, Servia,
Germany, Russia and France, where
It states state of war unhappily ex-
lists"
The proclamation then prohibited
use of American waters by armed
belligerents. except in emergencies, or
securing munitions, coal or supplies
by such foreign vessels.
All citizens were warned to main
tain strict neutrality and give no mill
tary aid, but expression in public or
private Of personal views Is not inter-
dicted: Transportation Of officers or
soldiers or contraband Of war by Am
orleans is also prohibited.
The proclamation is effective Aug. s.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
AyIator Killed.

Brussels, Aug. GA German aviator
few across the Belgian defenses out
sido Of Liege yesterday. He was greet
ed with storm Of bullets from the
forces and literally shot to pieces, fall
ing to the ground in the middle of the
Belgian force. AS result Of this
other German airmen who had been
seen in the distance few back to the
German lines.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
KAISER TO FIGHT THREE GREAT POWERS
Biz Steps IN General European War

July 28-Austria declares Servia.
July Germany gives Russia "a hours in which to
explain the mobilization of her army.
Aug. 1-Germany declares war on Russia.
Aug. 2-Germany invades Luxembourg and violates
Belgium.
Aug. Sherman army of nearly 100000 moves on
France. Frontier is crossed and fighting at numerous
points.
Aug. 3-Germany offers Belgium entent Belgium will
facilitate passage of German troops through the country
Aug. 3-Begium refuses and appeals to King George.
Aug. 3-Sir Edward Greyannounces England will fight
Germany if the Kasers fleet attacks French coast.
Aug. 4-Germany declares war on France.
Aug. 4-England declares war on Germany.
Aug. 4-Germany declares war on Belgium.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
Approve Peace Treaties

Washington, d. c., Aug. Gas an
influence for peace in such time of
war In Europe the senate foreign re-
lations committee yesterday ordered
favorably reported Secretary Bryan's
twenty peace treaties with foreign ma
tions, urged for ratification by Presi-
dent Wilson before congress adjourns.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
Arrest German Spies.

London, Aug. Cit was ofIicially an
nounced at army headquarters last
night that twentybne German spies
have been arrested in England during
the last "a hours. Reports circulated
say that among the number are some
well known German officers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
Pursue German Ship.

Jacksonville, Fla. Aug. 6.-The Ger
man steamer Frieda Leonhart arrived
here yesterday and reported having
been pursued twelve hours by Brit
ish warship. It was enroute from Italy
to Pensacola. The officers and crew
declared they sighted. the warship
Tuesday night at Jupiter Inlet. It re-
NAMED within the three mile limit In
her fight up the coast.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

were cashed. Ambassador Herrick IL
now negotiating for . port from which
Americans may embark ON the vessels
TO be sent by the United States gov
eminent. The American committee II
aiding all tourists In obtaining money
and arranging for passage from the
country. ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

Paris, Aug. e.-By order Of the gov.
eminent all Germans in France who
have not received special permission
TO remain are being arrested as spies
Fifty-seven arrests have been made IN
this city, including eleven women.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
REVIVE ONE POUND NOTES
Issues Emergency Currency to Relieve
Financial Pressure Caused by
Retirement Of Gold.

London, Aug. Elm the house Of
commons yesterday afternoon Lloyd
George announced that the govern
ment on Friday will revive the one
pound notes and will also issue new
ten shilling note. This move is Ia
ken to relieve the financial pressure
caused by the retirement of gold from
circulation.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15
All Europe Aname
as King George v.
Casts Lot With
Russia and
France.
BELGIAN TROOPS CHECK
ADVANCE OF GERMANS;
italy REMAINS NEUTRAL
Italy win Not Aid Kaiser.

Rome. Aug. THE Italian foreign
office has sent cable to the British
foreign office in which Italy's position
in the present war Is announced to be
one Of strict neutrality. Great Britain
has been informed that her DECLARE
ton OF war does not alter Italy's reso-
luton not to participate in the war.
This announcement means the break
ing up of the triple alliance. 1t is ex-
pected that Germany will declare war
on Italy, and II this is done Italy will
Immediately declare war on Austria
and will proceed to attack with both
her army and navy. as the anti-Aus-
TRAN feeling is growing throughout
Italy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

London, Aug. IA Stockholm dis
patch says partial mobilization for
the defense Of the Neutrality Of
Sweden has been ordered and IL pro-
coodinG Normally ar>s...,. X =. As.i
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

London, Aug. 5.--King George v. Of
Great Britain, urged on by the cries Of
thousands who surrounded Bucking-
ham palace, Tuesday night signed a
formal declaration of war against Ger
many.
BY this act England Joined her al
lies In the triple entent, France and
Russia, and all Europe Is afame with
war.
The momentous decision OF the Brit
fish government came before the time
limit set by Great Britain In her ulti-
matum to Germany demanding salts
factory reply on the subject Of Belgian
neutrality. Germany's reply was the
summary rejection of the request that
Belgian neutrality should be re-
spected.
Ambassador Gets Passports.
The British ambassador at Berlin
thereupon received his passports and
the British government notified Ger
many that state of war existed be-
tween the two countries.
With the declaration Of war by
Great Britain against Gemrany, the
stage was set for the greatest clash of
arms in the history Of the world.
Not since Napoleon marched trium-
phantly through Europe, with visions
Of supreme control. has the continent
beep sleeping on It's arms as It Is
Mn "A xys nj An otx
may seem. the country which finally
checiAd his career at the battle OF
Watd5loo, Is now reaching hand
across the channel to grasp that Of It's
former foe. and the two are arrayed
with Russia against Germany, a nat
ural enemy Of France.
All Europe Involved.
All Europe now is involved in this
gigantic war, which must result In the
destruction Of carefully planned and
built navies and the devastation of ar
mics nurtured and drilled for genera
tons.
On the one hand Is Austria Hungary
and Germany as the principal combat.
ants, members of the triple alliance.
Italy IL mobilizing her troops and di.
plomats declare she can not much
longer remain neutral. but must cast
her fortunes with Germany and Aus
tria-Hungary ~ the third member Of
the triple alliance.
Another probable any for these
countries IL Turkey. which will b.
drawn into the conflict TO protect Con
stantinople from the advance OF thu
Russians.
Facs Large Foe.
Opposing these four countries l
England, France and Russia. comprii
ing the triple entente. Their allie
may be many. and the war strengtl
Of Germany and her allies may b
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

The consul's Jurisdiction includes Ar.
kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky,
Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee and Utah.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-08-15

Opposing these four countries Is
England. France and Russia, compris-
ing the triple entente. Their allies
may be many. and the war strength
of Germany and her allies may be
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-11
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-11

The first so Ladies who the Store Saturday. Dec IL
will be check for 5oc good purchase of any article
in the House that is priced $I5o we will take on
any purchase of $3.50 All checks to be taken nm
before IL o'clock Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-17
BRYAN POSTPONES
DINNER TO STUART
Death of Senator Bacon Causes
Change in Plans for Enter
tanning Governor.

The dinner which Secretary or State
Bryan was TO have given tomorrow in
Washington in honor of Governor and
Mrs. Henry G. Stuart, has been post
poped until March 4: on account OF the
death of Senator Bacon. Of Georgia.
Notice Of the recall of the invitations
was received yesterday by the Gov
crnor who at the same time indicated
To the Secretary Of State that March 4
would lie convenient and agreeable.
No surprise was occasioncd ut tho
Capitol by the postponement OF the
dinner. as official washington has gone
in mourning for the distinguished Geor-
gia statesman, who died on Saturday
Senator Bacon was thrown In espe-
cially intimate contact with Secretary
Bryan by reason of his position rs
chairman of the Senate Foreign Rela
lions Committee. Out of honor to his
friend and in Difference to public opin-
Ion, Secretary Bryan decided 20 recall
the dinner invitations as soon as he
heard of the Senator's death.
The Bryan dinner to Governor and
Mrs. Stuart was to be Il part of an in
terchange of courtesies between the
Secretary of State and the Governor of
Virginia, Secretary Bryan has been
invited to stay at the Executive Man
sion when he comes TO Richmond on
February IS to speak at the State con-
vcntion of the Progressive Democratic
League. He will be the guest at dinner
ut the mansion