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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
PROMPT ACTION TAKEN
FOR RELIEF MEASURES
Wilson Asks &25O,OOO to Care for
Americans ill Europe, and Con-
gress Quickly Grants II.
APPEAL TO PEOPLE is MADE
President Wants Public to Remain
Calm During European Crisis-He
Succeeds in .Averting Threatened
Railroad Strike.

WASHINGTON. August 3.-President
Wilson and Congress moved promptly
today TO afford relief to Americans
stranded In European war zones and
10 preserve the financial equilibrium
Of this country. in view Of the disor-
saniza;ion OF credit systems abroad
Ia 4 special message early In tho
day. the President asked for s25O,000
10 care for the Americans in Europe.
Both houses promptly passed the ap-
propr!ation. and will vote more II
necessary.
The House and the Senate passed
a bill removing technical restrictions
on the issuance OF $500. 600, 900 reserve
currency.
The House promptly passed bill
suggested by the President waving re-
str!ctiorS on American registry for
tic commerce. The Senate will act on
ii tomorrow.
President Wilson appealed 70 the
people OF the country not 20 become
alarmed over European developments.
as this country was we'll prepared TO
withstand any financial crisis.
The President was successful in his
appeal 10 Western railroad managers,
enGincmcn and iiremen 10 avoid tie
up in railroad traffic, in view OF war
disturbances. They agreed 10 avert n
strike and settle their differences by
mediation.
Secretaries McAdoo and Bryan con
ferred tonight with New York bank
ers 10 arrange for financial accomrno-
dations OF Americans abroad.
Representatives OF the International
Mercantile Marine will discuss with
Secretary Bryan tomorrow the oues-
tion OF obtaining ships for America ms
to leave Europe.
The Senate voted TO authorize the
Secretary of the Navy to establish
naval lines to carry passengers. mail
and freight to South America and Eu-
rope. The bill is before the House
President Wilson summoned Sena-
tors Gallinger. Snoot and Brandesee,
Republican leaders, 10 ask their aid in
eXpediting legislation, that Congress
may adopt al an early day and re-
lieve uncertainty about pending anti
trust measures.
Postmaster General Burleson an
nounccd that Egypt had requested that
no further money orders be issued to
her account. Mr.. Burleson also in
structcd postmasters to decline 10 re-
ceive parcel post packages for mailing
to France or Germany. This followed
official notices from France and Ger
many that parcel post service had bee
suspended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
PORT OF MONTREAL
VIRTUALLY GIOSEn

MONTREAL, August 3.-The port OF
Montreal was virtually closed Tonight
for the FIRST time in its history. \
tug hcet to-day patrolicd the lower
haruor, and 4 force was sworn in to-
night to exclude landsmcn from the
wharvcs Sailors in vessels In port will
be allowed to leave their ships only
United TO come into port or to leave
without an express writ being granted
Five million dollars worth of grain in
guard.
Ship congestion already has begun.
The White Kind. a German ship, is on
arrive here is doubtful. as she carries
wireless and can be diverted TO New
YORK.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE
RECOMMENDED BY WOOD
lie Points out Where United StRtcs
Army * Weak, and Makes I'M
pOrtart Suggestions.
ISpcc:nl 10 The Times DiaputCh.l
N-ftINI.'rnN

WASIIINCiTON. August 81 sub
stantial Increase in the enlisted strenSth
sufficient; for a small cXpcditionary
force and tho police work OF the day.
is strongly recommended in the report
of Major-General Leonard Wood late
chief OF stan CT the army, in his report
Just made public, The report is for
portion of the fiscal year from July
/. 1913, TO April 90. on which date Cen
eral Wood retired from his assignment
and assumed command of the Depart
terest at this time.
one hundred men is recommended rs
the strength of each company OF in
fantry. ana sufficient number OF in
fantry companies to completes three
tactical divisions OF the army is asked.
in order to bring the field artillery
to the proper strength. II this addition
to the number is made, twelve addi-
tionai bat ,add Will be needed: The
seven companies In order to organize
properly the tactical organization
meal troops will also become neces-
Sary.
The infantry increase. General Wood
points out, Will be sufficient only TO
man Earrsons At Panama and Hawaii,
or total Of ten regiments: .,
the present shortage in field artillery.
guns and ammunition be speedily
remcdicd. as this sort OF material can
in time of war. No amount OF money
or energy COulu overcome TINS nandl-
cap in time of war, the report states.
Recent Legislation which depleted
the number OF officers assigned to the
general staff is deplored. and an earnest
plea for the restoration of the full per-
sonnet is made in General Woods re-
port. The work OF the body OF officers,
according to the report, las been OF
moro benefit TO the army than any
otlfer single factor. IL is declared, par
ticularly in increasing efficiency.
= decided shortage in officers exists
throughout the service, and this Sc
riously hampers proper military in
struction for troops, General Wood
AYERS. Some system for acquiring an
organization OF reserve officers is
asked. The recommendation OF last
year. that of selecting 400 graduates
OF accredited military schools through
out the country, giving them ono years
service as second lieutenants, subject
only to physical examination, their
service in the Held TO last one year, is
repeated. Those reserve officers could
command militia and volunteer organI-
cations in time OF war and prove of
inestinablc value to the service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
GREEK nATrLESHIP

NEWPORT NEWS. August 3.L-Thou,,h
her destination is given out as Algiers
it is learned upon the highest authority
that the Greek battlcship Kilkis.
formerly the American battleship Mis-
sissippi, is bound for villa, France.
where she viii join the French squad
ron IL Greece has become embroilcd in
the European war when she reaches
Algicrs. Captain Tsukalas. command
Ing officer of the battlcship, is author
ity for this statement.
Greece will be on the side OF Russia
and France in the war if IL gets into
IL. The Kinks will not undertake to
go by the Austrian feet, but will pass
through the Straits of Gibraltar and
proceed to villa, France, to join the
Idaho. now there, and the French bat
tleships which are at that port.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
WILL RISE AS ONE MAN
IN Russ|A'5 DEFENSE
Car Nicholas Predicts That Inso-
lent .ittnck OF Germany Will BE
Overwhelmingly Repulsed.
HE CALLS UPON HIS SUBJECTS
In Manifesto He Reviews Conditions
Leading Up to Declaration OF War.
and Places Onus of BEGINNING Hos
tilitieS on Kaiser

ST. PETERSBURG. August 3.-Em-
pcror Nicholas to-day issued a mani
festo outlining the events leading up
to the declaration of war by Germany,
and saying that Russians Will rise
like one man and rcpulsc tho insolent
attack OF tho enemy" The text fol-
lows:
by the grace OF God, we. Nicholas
IT,. Emperor and autocrat OF all the
Russias King OF Poland and Grand
jccts make known that Russia. related
by faith and blood to the Slav people
has never regarded their fate with in
difference.
But the fratcrnal sentiments Of tho
Russian people for the SIavs have been
awakened with perfect unan!mity and
extraordinary force Within these last
fcw days when Austria Hungary know
inglv addressed To Scrvia claims in
acceptable FOR AN independent state
Having paid no attention to pacific
and conciliatory reply Of the Servian
government and having rejected ;ne
benevolent intervention Of Russia,
Austria Hungary made haste TO pro-
coed TO an armed attack and began
to lombard belgrade. an open place.
"Forccd by the situation thus created
20 take necessary measures Of precau-
ton. VIC ordered the army and the
navy put OH a ~ar footing. at the same
time using every cndcavor to obtain
a peaceful solution. Pourparlers were
begun amid friendly relations with
Germany and her ally. Austria, for tho
blood and tho property of our subjects
were dear to us.
HOSTILITY OF GERMANY
Is HOSTILE TO Hopes
Contrary to our hopes in our good
neighborly relations OF long date. and
disregard!nS our assurances that the
mobilization measures taken were In
pursuance of no object hostile to her,
Germany demanded their immediate
cessation Being refused in this de-
mand, Germany suddenly declared war
on Russia.
''To-day it is not only the protection
OF Il country related to us and unjust
ly attacked thft must he accorded. but
We must safeguard the honor. the dig
nifty and the integrity OF Russia and
her position among the great powers.
I'VE believe unshakably that all our
faithful subjects viii rise with unani
nifty and devotion for the defense Of
Russian soil: that internal discord will
be forgotten in this threatening hour;
that the unity of the Emperor with his
, people Will become st!ll more close and
! that Russia, rising like one man, viii
repulse the insolent attack OF the
( eucmy.
With a profound faith in the Justice
! of our work and with a humble hope
! in onnipotcrt Providence in prayer. va
call Gods blessing on Holy Russia and
her valiant troops.
(Signed) "NlCHOLAS."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED FOR
HIESSAGES GOING. AHHOA Ii

NEW YORK, August 3.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company tonight
announced the following: Under cur
rent regulations. all European mes
sages must not only he written In plain
English or French language. but must
bear fun address and be signed with
tho full name OF the' sender. Messages
which do not bear full signatures will
not be passed by the ceusors. This
likewise applies to messages for the
British West Indies and islands be-
yOnd."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04

CABLES ARE ENDANGERED.
Lines May lie Cut, II Ncccssitntcd,
by Wnr.

WASHINGTON, August 3.-Although
the cables between the United States
ana Europe are protected upon the
hiSh seas by international treaties and
agreements, they are entirely within
the Jurisdiction of European govern
ments when they reach souudings
within the three mile limit on the
other side. Within that limit they
may be cut at the pleasure OF the gov
eminent controlling the territory at
the terminal.
The fact that many Of the ca bles
are privately owned would not prevent
them being cut, officials here believe.
though international agreements pro-
vide severe penalties. In the necessi-
ties or war, they point out, n bellig-
crent probably would cut cable if
IT accrued to her advantage and nav
the penalty afterward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
II. &. q. Ref,,,c. sbipmcnt,

BALTIMORE, August 3.--The Balti-
more and Ohio issued an embargo no
tice to-day to it's connecting lines and
other traffic affiliations stating that un-
til further notice 1t will refuse ship
ments for export through Baltimore
and other Atlantic ports.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
FRENCH EMBASSY INFORMED
0Es ITALIAN NEITpTS ar I,p

LONDON. August 3.--The French EN-
bassy in London has heen informed of
the declaration OF italian neutrality.
and that Italy probably will call ont
one or two classes of the army. hut
with no aggressive idea. IT Is added
that Italy does not intend to reinforce
her troops either on the French or
Austrian frontiers.
1t also is announced officially that
Turkey will proclaim her neutrality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
Detailed 10 Man Fortress.

HALIFAX, August 3.-The first Ca
madam Artillery. the sixty third Hall
fax Rifles and the sixty sixth Princess
Louise Fusilecrs, of the Canadian mi
litia, were detailed to-day TO assist
in manning the fortress here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
Usc of Wireless prohIb;tcd.

LONDON, August 3.-Thc British
has issued an order pro-
hibiting the use of wireless by mer-
chanimcn within the waters of the
United Kingdom
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-04
BANKERS CONFIDENT
RELIEF IS ADEQUATE
Financial Position of This Country
Apparently Far BETTER Than II Was
Twenty-FOur Hours Ago.
PROMPT MEASURES ARE. TAKEN
Probably Never Another Day in His
tory in Which Such Variety Of
Comprehensive Plans Put Into Eff
feet as Safeguard.

NEW YORK. August 3.-rhc fnan-
cial position of this country to all APP
pearances tonight was appreciably
better than twcnty-four hours ago.
Prompt relief measures composed a
situation which for II time threatened
to become ominous. and bankers who
last night admitted the outlook was
troubled expressed confidence fortnight
that the energetic steps taken would
meet all needs
The same opinion was expressed by
John SHELTON Williams. Comptroller
of the Currency who spent TN" day az
the subtreasury. Tonight Mr.. WI
lians said all was serene.
The finances of the country he
added. ARE in excellent shape We
have the situation well in hand. All
the currency that is necessary IL IN
circulation at this time"
There probably never was another
day In the history of The country on
which such variety OF coinpleheh-
sive measures was put into force.
Bankers of large cities throughout the
country decided 10 issue clearing
house certificates 10 iurnish an anHl-
tional medium Of circulation III settle
mcut Of transactions among banks.
Many millions Of dollars OF Aldrich-
Vrcc!and emergency currency were
shipped TO financial centres. The re
cent enormous outflow OF gold tn Eu-
rope was believed to have been stop
II took several hours of rapid work
this morning TO put these steps into
operation.
;ntil that should be accomplished,
the financial district was under a
strain, but az the hours passed without
any serious difficulties the tension re-
lnxed until at the close OF the day
Wall street was abnormally duil
Withdrawals from banks were not
large enough 10 signify widespread
public uncasincss
NOW IN CIRCuLATION
VAST AMOUNT OF CURRENCY
Az Il result OF to-day's action. ther"
is now in circulation NOR" currency
than at any previous time in the his-
,orv Of The country Clearing house
certificates of s2o00o.0oo were issued
to-day. and II was expected that fur
.hcr large amounts would bc demanded
shortly. During the 1907 panic. the
maximum amount OF certificates issued
was siV3. 600, 0cc.
During the timc clearing house Ger
lncates arc In circulation, the week.!
detailed bank statement viii not be
issued.
stock Exchange brokers to-day set
tied down for Il long period OF inactiN-
it,. for II was the general opinion mat
tho market would not be rcopcned Tor
y,veral weeks. Commission houses re
ported considerable demand Tor
stocks from investors.
Efforts were made to stop transac-
tons in stocks by irresponsible houses.
some of which. taking advantage OF
the suspension OF the eNchanHc, en-
dc,vorcd 10 set themselves up Ia bust
ness committee OF stock Exchange
brokers was appointed To appeal 10
newspaper publishers TO reject objec-
tionable advertisements from such per
sons.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-04-25
Fear 800 Americans May
Be MaSSacred In Mexico

San Francisco, April 24-No reports dirss from Mexico City
today Husrta refuses 10 li TIE news Ozt hro1 the MsKean bead
quarters except - he warts II reported Eight hundred ADenca1s
remaining IN the City Of MEXICO nay Be n.sssered at ar moment
according 70 reports obtained from refugees landing az Vera Cruz
TO-DAY. A train load Of foreigners under escort Of . detachment o..
British soldiers reached Vera Cruz to-day. May bleeding and
wounded by The nobs On the route bear testimony Of the awful
peril Of the little band Of Ansneaos
A1ssin, Texas. April 24-An entire regiment Of the Texas Ma
.ional Guard ras ordered to-day to mobilize At Brownsville for
border patrol duty. GoEsrnor Colquis VIII order the other two
regiments to the border unless 3 request TO the Secretary OF War
for additional troop protection Is granted
Washington, April 24-With every available American var
ship ploughing southwark for the Mexican coasts on the Atlantic
and the Pacific and . full brigade Of the first army division ship
ping In transports from Galveston for Vera Cruz more than 10000
American troops viii Be placed shortly In the Mexican seaport to
hold the city or begin offensive operations toward Mexico City from
Vera Cruz
San Antonio. Texas, April PA long distance telephone mes
a received here at 235 D u said that Mexican federals IN Nueyo
LAREDO Mexico. had fred across the river into Laredo, Texas
The Mexican tedersls evacuated Nuevo Laredo yesterday, but
returned daring the night They found the Mexican town deserted,
dts According to the reports received here the federals dynamited
the custom house. the telegraph Office and railroad property in
Nuevo Laredo and then started an attack on Laredo What damage
has been done TO the American town was not known, but great ex-
element prevails
Washington, April 24-The War Department had under con-
alteration TO-DAY plans for the protection Of the international bridge
a. Laredo. Texas which Is threatened With destruction by Mexican
federals
Vera Cruz, April 24-Amencsn marines and blueiackets con-
trolIed TO-DAY a radius Of at least five miles around Vera Cruz in
which normal conditions had been virtually restored
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-04-25
April. the War Month

A Washington dispatch Of the 3Oth
says:
A historial coincidence was dis
covered here to-day II that the At
lantic feet Is due 10 reach Tampico
on the 18th anniversary Of the declsr-
alton Of war between Spain and the
United States. on April q. 1898
The Spanish war was actually de-
clared by the passage Of q joint re-
solution in Congress April q, but
the declaration was sntedated 10 De
in effect on April q, Congress de-
claring that war had existed since
the 2lst. when McKinley's ultima
tum TO Spain was rejected. 1t was
also noted that the Revolutionary
wal began April 19, the Mexican
war April "a. and the Civil war April
Ia.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-04-25
Orders Given to Our
American Admiral

Mznroo. D. C Ap1l lS-Ioe
orders given 70 Rear Admiral Bal
ger Kbs1 he ze5 fo- Iz-pco %
z.e charge q TIE NeLz1 stoz1o-
zere q foll0zE
Proceed. 81 ooS VIII t5e ves%s
under yozr c0r-zN % IzIUco-
On arriving. @o6 = bozt z10rs
With q demand Epoo the MsUczn
te5eral o5c- u c1--zo1 to- 3
formal salute 70 the American 1g-
II he refuses. notify hin thzt L
the ssluteisn nj made zI1hiuA hours
you xii lzo6 MARINES Z Iz-pco-
Direct him 70 notify a o0--coD-
batzus Of the p hours tine limit
II the salute L oot 1z3e within
the tine limit. land marines and
take the federal f0-tifz1oS and
barracks.
II the fe6erzls resist shell tie city.
and protect the marines with your
ship batteries.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-04-25

In the matter Of the Estate Of MArgsre'
winzell, decrA.ed.
Notice is hereby given that Frank J. Win
eel, having sled In this court . document pur
porting TO be the last will and testiment Of
Margaret Winzsll. deceased. and his petition
praying that the same be admitted TO probate,
the hearing thereof has been fixed by said
court for Tuesday. the 5th day of May, 1914.
at 2 :. m Of said day. or as soon thereafter
a. the same can be heard ct the Court Housr
in the town Of Eureka, County Of Eureka, and
all persons interested in said estate are noti.
fed then and there TO appear and show cause,
IL any they have, why said viii should not be
admitted to probate and said petitioner APP
pointed executor thereof. and in case said viii
should not be admitted 10 probate. why said
petitioner should not be appointed the admin
istrator Of said estate.
Dated April Is, 1914.
R. McCHARLES, Clerk.
Cheney, Downer, Price 4 Hawkins, Attor.
neys for Petitioner.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-04-25
Nevada State News

he fght over the Csriin post OF
-n settled BY the two Ne
,ztox recommending 10 the
P~ut the name Of Mrs Ernest
Kzvosr for the position
Hoes and saloons must dispose
oft@r sock Of sb5nthe before the
s~o Of Nay. g after that date It's
sale : forbidden By Nevada's pure
food and drugs Act
Las Vegas Age: Alfalfa cutting L
under xzy o. . number Of ranches.
roo Standing nearly three feet
=. this tine. Some fields were
eut a. early q Apnl 5. being q week
-no zbszd Of the usual sason-
y. Il. Van Alsdns and F. NJ Bur
uer. Yer-gon druggists. have been
indicted b. the L. 5 grand lury for
ax patent medicines 10 Indians
thzt contained zloObol enough TO
zu4 intoxiczrOn
Pha Seenzn. Sheriff and Assessor
If S,orey County, died very sudden
IL lsst Sunday a. MS home on Z
street from an attack Of heart fail
ire He had ben apparently IN ms
usual health al during the day.
Il i officially announced that the
ColdSed Consolidated Mines Com
parry RS surrendered its option OF
purchase on the property al Aurora
MiDerz County. Of the Aurora Con-
soli6zted Mines Company. which Is
controlled BY theJesse knight inter
Sx Of Uuh.-Goldfeld Tribune.
George J. S1oup. representing Ey
mining men and capitalists. Is IN Iko
making geological maps Of the Oh
fed. He hzs Investigated the geo
logical formation Of the country and
: confident that oil viii be found a
q depth Of BOO feet II i the IN
tention Of the parties 70 prove theil
faith in the fed by driving a we'll
Exc Independent
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1914-04-25
Death of Governor Oddie's Mother

Carson City. Nevada, April H.
Mrs. Ellen NJ. 0ddie, mother of
Governor Tasker L. Oddie, of Ne
vada. died tonight shortly before IL
O'Clock at the executive mansion.
She had been critically i'll for two
days. Governor 0ddie, Clarence NJ.
Oddie, wife and children, Mrs. F. J..
Siebert and children, Miss Sarah
0ddie and Miss Grace Oddie were at
the bedside. Mrs. Oddie was 70
years of age and had been a resident
Of Nevada oyer IA years. She fol-
lowed her sons to Tonopah in the
early days of mining there and pre-
sided at the company house" there.
When her son was elected Governor
she presided as hostess at the ex-
ecutive mansion.