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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-26
A Very Unusual Purchase of
500 Mems High-Grade Overcoats

(SnZeS 80 10 20
has been effected, upon such advantageous
terms as to enable B. Altman 6 Co. to place
these Overcoats or sale at prices so remark
able considering the qualities offered) thac
they rnust inevitably command an immediate
response.
Mems CvercoaGs I'm d comprehensive a5scrt-
rnent of materials which includes novelty
doube-faced weaves rs we'll as fne-qusltty
r1leltors and vicunas; some having silN-lined
yoke ard sleeves, others being silk-linea
throughout and Finished with velvet collar;
values $500 to 5000 AT $500
Mems Overcoats of mo5by double-faced
materials (including cassirr1eres and vicunas),
with yoke and sleeves ailk-lined; also Dress
Overcoats of gray Oxford or black melton,
slk-lned throughout and finished with vel
vet COLLAR; values $4,000 to $500, $1,000
Mems Overcoats i'm a variety of desirable
materials, including cf1inchilla, kersey and
melton; some having silk-lir1ed yoke and
sleeves; values $500 TO $500, at $3.50
The above offering will comprise both foreign
and Arr1erican-frlade garments, i'm variety
of new models, single or double breasted,
with either the form fitting back that
appeals 10 the smart dresser or the full box
back preferred by the imam OF conservative
taste.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-26
NEED FOR HASTE SEEN
IN WAR RELIEF WORK
Fears Expressed That North Sea
Will Be Closed to supply
Ships.
PILOT CHARGES RENTED

Fear Of the closing of the North Sea to
navigation because of mines and changing
conditions and the consequent inability to
send supplies to Belgium through Hol-
land has brought on a new situation to
cope with N American relief work.
4 cable message received by Lind w.
Bates vicc-chairman of the American
Commission for Relief In Belgium. II
Broadway. Yesterday from II. G. Hoover
OF the London commission. Ipprsed the
American officials of this state of affairs
II was accompanied by an urgent request
that food be despatched as prompt" as
possible before navigation may be made
unsafe Even at present 1t is only by fol-
lowing the prescribed precautions that the
commissions vessels can have safe con-
duct
John V. StorCk. representing firm of
importers Of glassware. with a factory at
Val ST. Lambert. near Aix-la -Chapelle.
Belgium who was at the commission
HEADQUARTERS Yesterday. said 5000 em-
ployccs of tho company's factory were
starving lic SAID tn, firm owed the en-
ployces S2O.0oO and was ready to trans
nit the money. but felt It would be of
better service Il converted INTO foodstuifs
and shipped to Val 81, Lambert
Cranston Brenton. New York war re-
lief director of the American Red Cross.
SAID yesterday 4 has just come to the
notice of the New York office that the
United St,tes and Sandy Hook Pilots
Benevolent Association has RENTED the
charges on plotting the relief ship Red
Cross out of the harbor when it sailed In
September with physicians. nurses and
hospital supplies for service abroad. The
bill for pilot charges for $3.50, receipted
as having been paid in fu... was presented
recently 10 the treasurer Of the Red Cross
and that's how the generosity OF the
pilots became known. Even the steve
dores who handled the Red Cross hospi-
tai supplies and other FIRE ght on the Eu-
ropean docks refused to accept a penny
for their labor.
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From other Ports, Too.

New York is not the only port from
which horses are being shipped. Vessels
are leaving New orleans. Galveston, New
port News Boston. Portland and Mont
real as fast as they can be obtained, ana
the only thing preventing more horses
from being sent is the difficulty in finding
vessels suitable for this freight.
The Missouran was chartered by hrm
of shippers and as she was not properly
equipped for carrying horses much work
had TO be done before the animals could
be nut on board The United states Gov
eminent is very strict about the way ami
mails are to be handled while crossing
the ocean and the work OF fitting out the
Missourian was done by the kirkham
Company OF Washington street a frm
that has specialized in this work for
many years
on the Missouran horses stalls are
built on four decks. Each horse has a
stall feet long by feet inches wide
These are built OF smooth wood and are
not padded The horses stand in their
stalls the whole way across the ocean
and very soon accustom themselves to the
conditions As IA rule they are good
sailors and those in charge have very
little trouble with them.
Fifteen hundred horses will cat quite a
good deal during the voyage of twelve
days and they arc fed hay and oats
plenty OF both. An animal carrying YES
sci has TO be equipped with condensers
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The Red Cross has issued an appeal
to tho students Of American universities
to aid in it, work, in which 1t says IN
part
yale University has raised funds TO
provide two Ford motor ambulances az
$3.50 each for the American hospitals in
Paris and Munich.
princeton University proposes to sup
port during the war a Princeton nurse at
$50 a month.
~ 100 pound bale OF the hes, quality
of absorbent cotton costs $40 a thousand
HANDBAGS cost s35 thousand yards Of
gauze. sci a hundred pounds of choro-
form, $40. Thes" are suggestions as to
the cost Of greatly needed supplies.
The students OF womcns colleges can
make hospital garments. Directions FOR
these will he sent from tho American Red
Cross. Washington. II. G.. II desired. Ship
ments should lie made to the American
Red Cross care Bush Terminal Company
Thirty-nnth street and Second avenue,
Brooklyn y Y.
An contributions Of funds should be
sent to Tho American Red Cross, Wash
ington, n. c. or 10 the local Red Cross
treasurer. Jacob H. Schiff 1870 East
Twenty street, New York city. The
donors may designate, II they so desire.
tho country for which they wish their con-
trbutons used
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The American built steamship Mis-
sourian OF the American Hawaiian Line
is waiting at the Bush Terminal, South
Brooklyn. TO take on a cargo of horses
which are to he landed at Bordeaux.
This vessel was chartered recently Tor
animal transportation and is one OF
big fleet of steamers which is carrying
remounts for the armies of the Allies
across the Atlantic. 1t is possible that the
Mlssourian will sail to-day. Those In
charge are bending every effort TO get
away, as the horses are wanted as quickly
as possible.
The Mssourian will carry l.5oo head
the largest number of horses ever to he
sent across the Atlantic in one ship. Until
this time the largest number carried on
one vessel was 1000 on the cable laying
ship Faraday, but that was some years
ago. The Faraday had all her horses on
one deck. while they are on four decks
Of the Missourian She will make the trip
across the ocean in about twelve days
and will then return as quickly as pos
sible for another cargo.
She will make the third vessel in this
service to leave this port this month The
Oracadia left on November and the
Indrani on November II, both for Bor-
deaux, and each carried 100 head or
horses with the Missouran the total
number OF horses shipped from New York
to the French port this month will be
$500, and many more are to follow.
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u. Altmtatt & On.
SPECIAL Sales WHICH WILL INCLUDE VERY EXCEPT
VALUES, FOR TOMORROW (FRlDAY) AND sATURC

Misses Tailor made Suits
i'm Covert Cloths and Gabardimes
(ncludi1g styles appropriate for Small Wo--en).
will consist Of three new, smart models fea-
turing the fashionable sand and putty.
colors, with and without fur trimmings,
exceptionally priced at $500
Department ON Second Floor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-26
Imported Lingerie Department

Am interesting innovation ion this Department,
supplernentimg tine always large and varied
assortrnents of French FIand-emtroiGereo
Undergarments, rs tine introduction of dainty
Lingerie, e%quisiteNy Eand-emnhroidered, ir--
ported direct from the Philippine Tsland~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-26
Am Attractive Selection of
Girls Coats and Dresses

(szes . to IA years.
will De placed on sale at these appealing prices:
Chincl1ila Coats, with flannel Lining, at So so
Coats of velveteerr corduroy, lined with
silk and trimmed with fur at S1t5J
Wolfe Dresses, hand-err1broidere at b25
Party Frochs of Crepe de Chime confined
with chiffon at GGZgO
Effective Reductions have BEEN r71ade, i'm the
Infants Wear Department, i'm the prices of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
GERMANY ACTIVE
 ALONG FRENCH FRONTIER. Forts Are Armed-AutomobiIes Con- fiscated - Locomotive Disabled Against Returning to France.

Paris August 1.-The French cabi- net council deliberated until early this morning, discussing the crisis and prospective measures President Potn- care signed three decrees, the first extending until August 31 the terms for the payment of obligations becom- ing due within, that time; the second prohibiting the export of grains and other products of the soil: and the third abolishing duties on the import ation of farinaceous products.
 brief formal statement, setting forth the action of the council, was given out, and review of the de- velopments to date was sent out by semi-oficial news agency. this communication, after referring to the extreme gravity of the crisis, says:
 Penetrated French Territory.
 Tt is learned that since July 25, up to today, Germany has armed it's forts and concentrated to the east of Thion- vile (Diedenhofen) and Metz a num- Der Of army corps Their outposts are formed of numerous troops on the border of our immediate frontier. The patrols of cavalry of Germany have even penetrated our territory.
 Machine Guns Placed.
 We know also of other grave acts which have been committed Commu- nication has been cut, the routes have been barred and prohibited by Sol- diers; numerous automobiiists pro- ceeding as tourists have lost their ma chimes through oonfiscation. Railroads in proximity to the frontier have been destroyed and machine guns have been placed along this district. Three locomotives of the eastern railroad company have been stopped at Mon truex Vieux, a German frontier station and fourteen other locomotives at Amanvillers (another German stationl have been put in such condition as to make their return to France impossi- ble. At the moment there is no nor nal means of transit between France and Germany. We believe that the council of ministers deliberated on these facts and considered measures necessary"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01

was open, transactions were only nominal. The unloading of stocks here by panic-stricken Europe during the last four days and the consequent col lapse of prices made history in Wall street.
 Risky to Bear Burden Longer.
 To continue longer to bear the bur- den, in the opinion of the bankers whose influence determines the course of events in the street, would have been hazardous in the extreme.
 After a period of hesitation and ex- treme nervous tension, it was decided ten minutes before the hour set for the beginning of business today that the exchange would not be opened. ket of the world. All the other Amer ican exchanges quickly followed suit.
 Four Assignments.
 As it was, there were four assign ments, three of them announced on the cotton exchange. The firms are Flow CT & Co, bankers; s. H. P. Pell & Co. and F. J. Frederickson & Co, both cot ton brokers. With the exception of Flower & Co.,, the assignments are recent extreme decline in cotton op- erations. Pe1 & Go. were reported to have been the leading firm on the long side of the cotton market and to have been caught with enormous commit ments on their hands when the break came. Flower & Co.,, who are not members of the cotton exchange, are said to have been embarrassed by the break in stocks. No statement of as- sets and liabilities was issued by any of the firms involved.
 Banks Are Sound.
 It was the impression tonight that the worst of the storm had passed. George w. Ely, secretary of the stock exchange, said there was no indication of trouble from any other quarter. New York's leading bankers asserted unan- imously that the position of the banks was sound.
 How Long?
 How long the stock exchange will be closed is matter of conjecture, the answer depending upon the course of events abroad.
 If a general European war should come said one member of the stock exchange governing board. 'the ex- change may be closed all summer"
 Not Before Since 1873.
 The New York stock exchange has not been closed because of financial conditions since 1873. On Sept 20 of that year. at the climax of the ceie- brated panic which then occurred, the exchange was closed in the middle of one days session by vote of the gov ernors. It reopened for business tan days later. on Sept. 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01

table near an open window, facing the Rue Montmartre, chatting with several socialist deputies and the ed- itors of I'Humanite- AS though by prearrangement the curtain covering the windoV was lightly brushed aside and a hand holding a revolver was thrust through
 Shot in Back of Head.
 Before M. Jaures could make a move he received two bullets in the back of the head Without utterine and expired. with his head on the table.
 Cries of Death to Assassin"
 The reports of the shots startled the diners and passersby and the as- sassin was seized. In his pocket was another loaded revolver. The police rescued him from the crowd which shouted: Assassin" Death 10 the assassin"
 The body of the noted deputy was placed in city conveyance which surrounded by weeping comrades and friends, proceeded through the streets to his home followed by a detachment of republican guards. There were shouts of Viva Jaures" by some ir the crowd and similar shouts and 8 demonstration in front of the office of LHumanite. and in the boulevards when the news became generally known.
 TeIephoned in Advance.
 It is reported that the assassin first telephoned to the restaurant which was a favorite dining place of M Jaures to ascertain if he was there.
 Jean Leon Jaures, who was born ir 1859, for years was one of the mos1 prominent socialist leaders in Europe He was always a strong opponent oi militarism and the capitalists, and g firm believer that international peace could be maintained only by the econ- omic relations of the world.
 Believe the Man Crazy.
 Later the assassin declared: If l have committed this act it is because Juares betrayed the country in lead ing the campaign against the three year military law. I believe one must punish traitors, and if can give my life to such a cause I shall feel my duty has been accomplished"
 Villain declared he did not belong to the revolutionary or reactionary league but simply acted on his own accord and decided to slay NJ. Juares.N He said he was a student of archaeology He added that his mother had been in an insane asylum for twenty years.
 The police believe Villain is mentally unbalanced. He will be examined by an alienist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
WOULD TEACH GERMANY'S
 ENEMIES WHAT IT MEANS
Says Emperor in War Speech to Pop
 ulace at Berlin.

Berlin. July 31-The German em- peror made war speech to the people of Berlin today, in which he express ed the hope that if he was unable to induce his opponents to maintain peace he would wield the sword and show his enemies what it means to provoke Germany.
 The emperor has summoned the Reichstag to meet on Tuesday at the royal palace and hear the decision of if necessary, to vote a war credit. sembled in front of the palace late this afternoon and cheered the emperor and the empire. During the demonstration Emperor William ap- peared in a window and addressed his subjects as follows:
 "A fateful hour has fallen for Ger many. Envious peoples everywhere are compelling us to our just defence The sword has been forced into our hands.
 'I hope that if my efforts at the last hour do not succeed in bringing our opponents to see eye to eye with us and maintaining the peace we shall, with Gods help so wield the sword that we shall restore it to its sheath again with honor.
 War would demand of us an en- ormous sacrifice in property and life but we should show our enemies what it means to provoke Germany. And now I commend you to God. Go to church and kneel before God and pray for his help for our gallant army"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
GERMAN SQUADRON IS
 STOPPING ALL VESSELS
Cruising in the Great Belt Off copen- hasen-Russia Squadron Sighted.

Copenhagen. July S1-A German squadron. cruising off Langeland, in the great belt is stopping all vessels 10 investigate their nationality and the destination of their cargoes. Ger man torpedo boats have been observ- cd near Giodeser and in the Cattegat, end German warships are patrolling between Sweden and Jutland.
 A big Russian squadron has been seen outside the Danish Island Of Rornholm. in the Baltic.
 Denmark has called out all persons liable fer active service particularly for the protection of the coast Par iianent which has not been sitting, aas been summoned to meet tomorrow night.
 Cahied ard telegraf'hic communica- sion between Denmark and Germany has been suspended by Germany with ot,t notice to the Danish authorities. Photographic communication to many pIaces i.l Germany has also been sus- pended.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
UNPARALLELED DAY
 IN RUSSIAN HISTORY
Followed Order for General MobiIiza- tion-German Ruse to Catch Russia at Disadvantage.

London. Aug. 1.-The correspondent of the Times, telegraphing from St. Petersburg, says:
 "A general mobilization has been ordered Never within living memory has Russia lived through a. day of such emotion. The government decided on mobilization late Thursday. This step was forced upon it when 1t became ap- parent that the Germans were pur- posely delaying their official notice of mobilization in order to place Russia in position of inferiority. To have hesitated longer would have been to court disaster
 despatch to the Times from Paris reports that the Germans have seized French locomotives at frontier points and torn up the permanent railway line at Pagny, in the department of Meur- the ct Moselle. where machine guns have been placed in position,
 A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from Rome says a rumor was in circu- lation in Rome last night to the effect that Germany had sent an uitimatuIn to both Russia and France
 There Is no confirmation of this rti- nor and the rumor Is published by the Exchange Telegraph company, but it is significant that the official agency at Rome, while repudiatfng responsibility for circulating these rumors. does not specifically deny them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
Jean Jaures
 Assassinated
FRENCH SOCIALIST LEADER SHOT
 BY SON OF A CLERK
TWO BULLETS FATAL
Murderer Fired Through Restaurant Window-Was at Once Seized by Passersby-Had Second Pistol.

Paris, July s1.-Jean Leon Jaures the noted socialist leader, was as- sainated tonight while dining in a small restaurant near the Bourse- The assassin was arrested, but refused to disclose his identity. Later he was identified as Raoul Villain. 29 years of age and said to be the son of a clerk of the civil court at Rheims
 The minister Of the interior, Louis MaIvy, on learning of the crime. left the meeting of the council and ordered precautions to be taken to prevent demonstrations.
 M. Jaures was seated at dinner
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL
 OF MtNIsrER&. Modified Situation Said to Offer senss Hope Of Comp<on,ise.

London, Aug. 1-An exfraordtnaxx council of ministers held at Peternof. according to a St Petersburg despatcH to the Times was confronted last nignf wftn modified situation resulting from assurances by the German am passador rolhng upon messages ex- changed between the Russian emperor. the German emperor and King George.
 The impression among the ministers adds the despatch. is that Germany is disposed to bring influence to bear upon Austria to resume dfnlourefto conversations on grounds acceptabfe to the other European powers, and ehsrW seems some hope of . comprvmAwn,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
COMPLETE MOBILIZATION
 IS AUsTRIA's ANSWER
Is Precautionary and Not Aggressive
 Measure Towards Russia.

Vienna, August 1-The oficial Ga zette announces that Emperor Francis Joseph has ordered a general mobili- zation of the army and navy and has called the Landsrurm to the colors. owing to the mobilization ordered by Russia.
 by the emperor has. as always, no az gressive tendency and Is solely in the nature of Q precautionary measure for the indispensable protection of the monarchy
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
READY TO MOBILIZE
 ARMY OF DENMARK.
Cabinet Will Declare NeutraIity-6is German Fleet Reported Of Holland.

Copenhagen. July 31-Preparations for the mobilization of the Danish army were completed today The cabinet has decided to issue a declara- tion of neutrality tomorrow in con- junction with similar declaration isl sued by the governments of Sweden and Norway.
 Both English and German warships were observed today in Danish waters Two German torpedo boat destroy CTS steamed close to the fortress at Middlefrund, a few miles from Copen- hagen. The warships retired only after being commanded to do so by the comma ndant of the fortress, who threatened a recourse to force if they did not leave.
 A big German fleet was reported to- day off the south coast of Holland
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
EMERGENCY CURRENCY
 FOR NATIONAL BANKS.
$5oo.ooo,ooo Issue Will Be Made Avail ahle-Adrninistration Acts Prompt

Washington. July s1--Presldent wii- son and the administration acted promptly today to reassure the coun- try against any threatening financial dangers growing out of the European war situation. First the president took steps to bring about an immediate eoIrPletio nof the organization of the federal reserve board in order that the new currency law may become efrec- tive,
 Secretary MeAdoo. expressing ap- proval of the closing of stock exohang- es throughout the country, issued a statement announcing that a $500 oOh,o ,ooe issue of emergency curreuey waiting at the treasury department
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-01
Worlds Markets
 at Complete Halt
AN EVENT UNKNOWN IN HIs-
 TORY TILL FRIDAY
NEW YORK WAS LAST
Financial Burdens of the World Wore Coming to New York Stock Market Risk Too Great.

New York, July 31.-The vast and complex machinery of the securities markets of the world came to a com plete halt today for an indefinite pe- riod. It was an occurrence unprece- dented in history.
 With all Europe seemingly on the verge of war, the continental ex- changes closed several days ago. and the London market following suit to- day. the New York stock exchange would have been called upon to bear the weight of the worlds financial burdens. It had virtually done so all the week. for while the London market