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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-11-03

If the European war should cause
our large annual imports of potash
to dwfndle many farmers will look
| to wood ashes, among other sub
stances, to replenish the potash sup
plv. While the amount of wood ashes
that a farmer could accumulate on
! his own farm would hardly ever be
sufficient to supply his need for pot
ash nevertheless if they are carefully
stored and not permitted to leach
they NAV be of considerable value +
him. Wood ashes are now a fatto
in Canada, being considered a re
lar commercial commodity, ana the
large lumber mills and other plant
using wood or sawdust for fuel in
this country which at present make
| no use of the ashes from their fur
naces or waste piles may find it prof
table to store and sell them if the
demand warrants it.
Wood ashes may be profitably APP
Iplied as a top dressing to grass land
and to pastures, where they will en-
courage the growth of clover and bet
ter kinds of grasses, which will then
crowd out inferior kinds and weeds.
Wood ashes may be also used for
corn and roots. Because of their
lime content they are not so good
for potatoes, although sometimes
used for this crop.
In New England, where farmers
have had to look more carefully to
the renewing of old soils than in
some of the newer sections of the
country. wood ashes have long been
appreciated. Ashes indirectly in
crease the available nitrogen of the
organic matter in the soil, and have
been known to do excellent service in
Europe on drained moorland.
Besides the potash ashes contain
other ingredients which are of value
to plants, namely, about one or two
per cent of phosphoric acid, a little
magnesia and great deal OF lime.
The inheritance of these last named
elements is made plain by the esteem
in which leached ashes are held by
some of our farmers, although from
leached ashes all but very small
portion of the potash has been wash
ed out. The farmer who wishes to
restore potash to the sail by the use
of ashes should take great care that
they are kept dry and not allowed to
leach at all Many housewives save
their house ashes and leach out the
potashfor use in making soap. They
may now have an additional reason
for conserving them, namely, their
increased value as a garden fertil-
izer. But as has just been said, ashes
to be used for improvement of the
soil should not be permitted to leach
Ashes from hardwoods (deciduous
trees) are richer in both phosphor-
Gus and potash than those from pines
and other soft woods (contfers).
Ashes from oak, elm, maple and
hickory have more potash than those
from pine. The ashes of twigs flag
COTS for examp1e) are worth more for
agricultural purposes than the ashes
of heartwod taken from the middle
of an old tree. In general, the small
er and younger the wood burned the
better ashes. The ashes of coal do
not contain enough potash to make
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-11-03
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
cut Malaria, Erriches the Blood and
Pulls up the Whole System. so cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-11-03
BABY WAS CUDDIED BY
MOTHER BEAR AND CUBS
Little Tot, Missing Two Days, Was
Fast Asleep i'm Bears Retreat.

Little Tot, Missing Two Days, Was
Fast Asleep in Bears Retreat.
WINFIELD, Wis.-Baby Bail, the
two year old son of a settler north
of here, who was lost for two days,
was found late tonight asleep in
dense underbrcsh from which the
searching party heard bears fleeing.
The searchers found signs of the
bears near where the baby was Sleep
ing.
When the child was awakened all
it could say was: big doggie play;
baby hungry"
Woodsmen declared the baby had
been mothered by a bear and her
cubs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-11-03
FIVE MILLIONS IN GOLD
SENT BY PARCEL POST

BOSTON-Five million dollars in
gold from the Philadelphia mint ar
rived here today by parcel post. This
is the first shipment received by
mail.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04

the seals of France and the United
States.
Decisive fighting near the French
border is only a question OF hours.
Already general skirmishing has TAX
en- place. The French attempt to in
wade Lorraine up to the present has
proved abortive. The reports to the
general staff indicate that the often
sive move failed of its own objective
and the French troops have already
retired back into their own territory.
The French fortress of Longwy is
besieged. A good part OF the Depart
ment of Meurthe ct Moselle is al
ready held by German soldiers and
il IS expected here that the advance
will be directed against Nancy where
it is believed the French army has
established its chief forward base.
Germany earnestly tried to prevent
war with Belgium. The Kaiser's rep
resentatives pleaded with King Albert
to make concessions for peace
France was known to be planning an
attack through Belgium despite her
protestations Of neutrality. Germany
had to meet the emergency. When
Belgium refused permission to use
the railroad It became necessary to
take by might what was denied as a
favor
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
GRECS PAL FIRST
CITY MAN FOR WAR
Don't Care Ii Killed First
Day | Join Army" He
Tells ]. ]. Wintner
REGISTERS TO
FIGHT FOR HUNGARY

Crecs Pal, a farm hand, 30 years old,
whose home is ON Thirteenth street be.
yond Eleventh street bridge, is the first
Wilminetonian so far as is known to
offer his services TO fight for Austria
Hungary. lie hunted up Joseph J. Whit.
uer. manager of the Weekly Courier,
Polish newspaper, yesterday. and asked
how he could be returned to his native
land, where his wife and family are, TO
fight in the army. 81 don't care il
am killed the first day / get there, so
long az ! get TO fight in the army he
told Winner. Pal was directed TO Con-
sul-General Riviccs. i'm Philadelphia,
where he was registered and viii be
among the first to be sent to Austria as
soon as transportation for the reserves
from this country is provided Pal
served in the Sixteenth Regiment. or
Honved, in Hungary. it being state
rather than national military organi-
cation, like the militia.
Mr. Wintner yesterday visited Con-
sul-General Riviccs. in Philadelphia,
the latter desiring to arrange for the
publication in the Courier Of the call
of Austro-H ungarians in this city to
the colors Of their native land. The
call will be printed in the Whining
ton newspapers In the Polish. Hun
garian and Russian languages. and
asks all natives of Austria-Hungary,
eligible for military duty to register
with the consul-general in Philadel-
phia. preliminary 10 transportation
being arranged.
Mr. Wintner was born in Hungary,
where his family has a high position.
He was a commissary officer in the
army, and has a brother who Is a
lieutenant In the army there now
Mr.. Wintner is a naturalized Ameri-
can. and has no thought of going to
war He said that while he was at the
consul's office yesterday two boys.
aged eighteen, entered. and said they
wanted to 80 to Hungary to join the
army. The consul remarked that they
were rather young, and he was reluc-
tant to register them. but they in
sisted, and he had no option but to
register them for the reserves. A
man and wife entered, and the woman
asserted she would not let her hus-
band return to Austria-Hungary 10
join the army unless she could go, too.
Mr.. Wintner said that there we're no
indications OF war about the
Russian consulate. but the Austrian,
French and German consulates we're
overcrowded with men anxious to re-
turn to the father lands TO fight. lie
said many Russians had applied e
the Austrian consul for registry IN
| the Austrian army.
Mr.. WINNER said that Consul ri
vices Told him he had received no al.
rect official word since Thursday
last, and he did not put much depend
ence on many unofficial dispatches
that have been printed. He expected
the Austrian plan would be TO con-
quer Servia first, and then attack
Russia from the south while Germany
attacked from the west.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
COLONEL Slower DENIES
REPORT OF RESIGNATION

There was a report about Council
chamber last night tina; Councilman
Weller r. Slower. OF the Seventh
ward. had rendered his resignation.
which might come before Council on
Thursday night According TO the
report. Colonel Slower was dissatis-
fed over some phases of the investi-
cation being conducted by a COM
mittee of Council into the disappear
ance of a watch belonging to Emidio
Glielmi that had been taken by the
police department TO be used as evil
dence in County Court
Councilman Slower intimated In a
Council session a few months ago
that he might resign When Presi-
cent White OF Council appointed the
present investigating committee,
Councilman Slower voiced his sur
irise, and said he had been led TO
believe that an entirely different com
mittee would be named
II is known thar Councilman
Slower within the last few days wrote
out a letter OF resignation on a type
writer, but IL was claimed he tore
IL up after some OF his colleagues had
requested him not 10 resign Another
report Is that he has handed In a
resignation. When Colonel Slower
was asked today II he had handed in
his resignation, he said he had not
He was reluctant to discuss the sub
joct
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
LOCAL BANKS Will
NOT ASK FOR AID
No Need Here of Any OF the
$500, 900, 900 Govern
ment Fund
INSTITUTIONS
REPORTED SOUND

That banks in the Wilmington
Clearing House Association will not
ask that body to call on Secretary Of
the Treasury William G. McAdoo for
any of the 100000, 600 emergency re-
serve currency at Washington. was
the official announcement of John II.
Dandy president of the Union Ma
tional Bank and the Clearing House
Association today.
"Wilmingtons financial situation is
sound in every way and it will not
be necessary for us to ask aid of the
government at this time" Mr.. Dandy
said. However. there is no doubt
that every banker ana BUSINESS man
in the city is glad TO know that citys
financial institutions may secure ad-
ditional funds &C any time.
The course Of Wilmington Clearing
House Is directly opposite to that
adopted by bankers in New York.
Philadelphia and other cities. and
shows the strength OF local banks.
members Of the association say.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
PRAISE Police WHO
GET MURDER SUSPECT
Worcester Officials Also
Think Hotel DUPONT
the Best
SUSPECTS ON
WAY TO TRIAL

Inspector Edward Mccarthy, of
Worcester. Mass, who with two off,
GERS came here yesterday for Car
mine Roberto, Guisseppi and Antonio
Perillo who are wanted in Worces-
ter, Mass. on charge ofo murder
of Eiisto Tonelli. a fellow country
man, paid a compliment to the Du-
Pont Hotel and the local police force
today.
II have travelled in all the States.
said Inspector Mccarthy, "and we
have the Sl,OOO,OO0 Bancroft Hotel in
Worcester. but the DUPONT Hotel Of
your city far surpasses them all Take
it In every way and It is the leader
and Delawareans should feel proud
OF the hotel A travelling man told
me to stop at the DUPONT. and it mas
been a pleasure to us TO do so.
81 wish also to congratulate the
local police department on It's SPLEEN
did work in the case in which | am
interested. The arrest OF these three
men on a murder charge stands out
in Massachusetts, as a wonder. When
we received a letter that Sergeant
Wardle knew two strange Italians
we're at Wooddale who did not ans
wer the description OF the men want
ed, we felt that our birds had flown
But your local officers waited for
the third man to appear and then
Sergeant Wardle and his squad made
the arrests. The local police had
nothing to work on, but one little
clue carefully followed showed the
callbro OF men you have on your po-
lice force. ! wish to thank your To-
cal officers for the courtesy shown
us. They helped on every hand and
We received more courtesy here than
in any city we ever had business"
Inspector Mccarthy and his officers
left here at $50 yesterday after
noon with the three Italians
Inspector Mccarthy said that after
Roberto shot Toneli, he battered the
mans head into Jelly with the
stock OF the gun
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
ARDENITES PROTEST THE
JAURES ASSASSINATION

Although local Socialists have not
protested against the assassination of
Jaures, the French Socialist OF the
war troubles in Europe, citizens of
Arden, the Single Tax Colony, held
o protest meeting on Sunday. william
Candy Ferris a resident of the col
ony was chosen chairman Of the pub
licity committee and the following
resolutions were adopted:
I'VE. the citizens of Arden. have
resolved to give voice to a protest
in the name Of humanity against the
assassination Of Jaures which result
ed from the war frenzy throughout
Europe.
we assert that the International
Socialist movement is the only peace
movement whose program and his
tory give the world any hope OF last
ing peace
1--WE further assert that the motives
which led to war are chiefly econom-
&c; and spring mainly from a desire
for profits: and we refuse to join in
that appeal TO false patriotism that
is now relied on by kings and en-
perors TO silence those voices that are
pleading for a nobler and happier
civilization.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04

TO keep the record straight Pre-
mier Asduith formally demanded that
Germany agree by midnight tonight
10 respect Belgium's neutrality. This
,ltimatum was useless because be-
fore it could be presented, Germany
had answered with a declaration OF
war against Belgium. That alone, II
there were no treaty obligations with
Russia and France. would demand
that England fight. Her own coast
line would be at the mercy OF
hostile fleet at all times should Ger
many take over King Albert's king
com.
The cabinet was in almost con-
tinual session today. Up to the
assembling of the commons the
members conferred. The peace
members. Viscount Morley and John
Turns. have resigned. That of itself
was the most significant development
of the day.
The mobilization Of the navy,
Britian's chief weapon, is complete.
The army mobilization has progress
ed so far that the troops could be
nut in the field at an hours notice.
War is believed inevitable. The only
question is when. Experts say to-
night or tomorrow, but no one can
definitely say the hour.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04

The formal declaration OF war came
today The foreign office summoned
the French ambassador and served
him with Germany's def. 1t was a
great state document. It recites
Germany's efforts to keep the peace.
II insisted that France at all times
has been the aggressor. First, by its
violation of German territory through
the incursions of French airmen,
France showed its enmity, the declar-
alton says. Then there is set forth the
details of the French invasion Ct the
German province of Lorraine. Be
cause of these specified acts, each of
which was of a hostile character.
Germany considers herself at war
with France.
SO soon as the formal declaration
had been communicated, the pass
ports of the French ambassador, prev
iously prepared, we're handed over.
He was then escorted to the embassy,
and his belongings being packed, he
was escorted to the station with all
the honor due his rank, and departed
toward the frontier. Before leaving,
the belongings of the embassy we're
turned over to James w. Gerard, the
American ambassador. who placed
one of his secretaries in charge of the
building, after sealing the safes with
Evening journal., 1914-08-04

Mr.. English explained that he
would not permit subjects of foreign
nations at war with one another to
assist their governments with Of
ferings of money where the funds
are to be forwarded by the local post
office. In other words It will be i'm
possible for a foreigner in Whining
ton to send 5000 to his native land by
postal order should he desire to con-
tribute TO the common defense.
Money will be accepted for Europe
only after Mr.. English has satisfied
himself that the gold is for the use
of citizens of the United States.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
AMERIcANs HELD I'M eERMANY.

Among those visiting in Germany and
who are unable to leave because of the
war are John A. Lengel, Miss Katherine
Clodi, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Clodi and Miss Rosie ploesser. Miss
Clodi and Miss Ploesser are visiting
relatives in Germany and no fears are
for their safety by relatives
here.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
No American Gold For
Warning Nations of Europe

Acting under orders from Washing
ton, Postmaster James J. English is
closely watching all transactions in the
money order department of the local
postofiice He has issued orders that
all applications for the transmission of
more than $50 to Europe be forwarded
to his office for approval.
"Postoiiice orders for European coun-
tries will not be accepted without APP
proval, where the amount involved is
more than $50 Mr.. English said. 81
do not mean % take any chances and
have instructed all substations to send
all applications for more than $50 TO
me-"
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
LOSE TWO CHILDREN
WITHIN THREE WEEKS.

For the second time within three
weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Pass
waters of No. 2l0 North Adams street,
yesterday lost a child by death, when
their son, Norman r.. in his fourth
year, passed away. His funeral will
be held ON Thursday afternoon, with in
terment in Asbury Cemetery, On July
IA Margaret Edna, six-months- old
daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. passwaters
died.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
Kaiser Ready TO Fight World
In Defense of German Honor;
Expects England TO Give Battle
BY KARL H. Won WIEGAND,
United Press staff Correspondent.

BERLIN Aug to fight the entire world in
defense Wilhelm told the Rchsag
gravity the situation But
the the door OF France Rus
STA It plain that he longer hopes that England will remain
neutral
anticipation of Englands hostility, Germany already striking
penetrating The COssack Invasion Of the
Pssn repeIed Belgium is TO be subdued
fusaI permit
sympa left the Kaiser alternative but to in
nIndn In his MnrnIn
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
General Attack Follows German
War Declaration Against France

points along the Franco-German
frontier. Rioting followed the an
pouncement of the declaration in
Paris crowds attacking the German
and Austrian quarters. Patriotic
demonstrations eclipsihg anything
heretofore seen are reported in Ber-
lin and Paris.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
FOREIGN SHIPS IN RIVER.

Considerable interest is being mani
tested by residents of this city as
well as others who use the Wilson
Line boats as they pass the fleet of
foreign vessels tied up in the Della
ware river pending the outcome of
the troubles in their native lands.
The British flag predominates. al
though a few French and German
vessels are TO be seen.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
TAILORs TO HAVE OUTING.

The Merchant Tailors' Exchange
will nave its first outing on Thursday
afternoon at the summer home of the
Delaware Saengerbund at Grubb's
Landing. The trolley cars to Chester
stop a short distance from the home.
During the day an elaborate dinner
will be served and the tailors and
their guests will have some athletic
sportS
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
TO BE BURIED AT MARsHALLTON.

The remains of Mrs. Mile w. Fish
er. formerly of Newark, Del, whose
body was cremated in California on
February 2S, will be buried at Brad
ford Cemetery, Marshallton. Pa. on
Monday afternoon next
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
EVERY WOMAN

With a Brother, Father, Husband
or Son will be interested in our
August Sale.
EVERY DAY
Something doing la our unload
ing sale that will interest buyers.
Boys Suits, 1925 TO $3.50
Blue Serges, SO to $3.50.
Boys Trousers. soc to Sl.50.
Wash Suits SOC to $3.50.
Wash Trousers. Poe to Sl00
Every size for boys, 10 is
years. with boomers and Knicker
Trousers.
Boys Long Trousers
! Suits, 1915 TO SIPS.
Odd Trousers. Sl.O0 TO $500.
Every size, "a 60 Is years, with
Long Trousers. Some special BAR
gains in Suits at one-half price.
Come in and look over.
Boys Shoes.
Boys Hats.
Boys Shirts
at special prices TO interest Won.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE
9th & Market
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
English Sheer al Kaisef's Defense
For Forcing EuropeaH Outbreak
BY ED. L. KEEN,
United Press stan Correspondent.

LONDON, EOpen and ieers Kaiser Wilhelm sensation
This
Asquhs explanation position
warfare Outnumbered
poriznr The United Germany sudOusy
designed England
the Of a
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
By The United Press.


LONDON, Aug. 4-Germany de-
clared war on France today and i'm
mediately a general assault of the
French position near Longwy is re-
ported TO have commenced. Serious
fighting is in progress at several
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
LETTERS ON FSTlTP

Letters of administration we're
granted to William H. Headley, on the
estate of James A. Headley.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
WAR CUTS OFF Skins.
CLAZERS LAID Off

Uncertainty about getting goat
skins from foreign countries. because
of the war holding up shipments from
Russia and other countries that sup
ply the hides that are finished into
glazed kid, caused the r. Blumenthal
Company to make its first lay-off
yesterday afternoon. Fifty GLACIERS
at the close of the day. were notified
that their services were not required
II is expected that all of the Whining
ton leather plants gradually will have
TO lay off their forces because of the
inability to get goat skins from
abroRd.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
RELIEF SHE BOZ AMERICANs.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 4.-The Navy
Department this afternoon ordered the
United States battleship Tennessee TO
leave New York tomorrow carrying be-
tween five and eight million dollars for
Evening journal., 1914-08-04

pany. now move that we stop pay
ment on that check and draw a dupli-
cate which we shall give them"
Mr.. Smith then asked that the mat
ter be deferred until the afternoon
session and this was agreed 10.
Shortly before court adjourned Mr..
Burris replied to Mr.. Groom's state
ments about the borrow money. He
claimed the money had been paid by
the Atlas Company. He also said in
the past a few Offices had been run
ming the Levy Court and It was time
II was stopped
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
CENTER GRANGE OUTING.

Center Grange of Centreville is hav-
ing a picnic today at Ramsay's woods.
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
NO CONEIRMATaON or SEA rIeHr

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Aug 4.-Up to a late
hour this afternoon no confirmation
had been received by either the adj
miralty or private sources Of a naval
engagement in the North Sea-
Evening journal., 1914-08-04

ID ORTIElEs. DRAPERIEs AND HAM,
II ingf Of every description cleaned or
dyed. MACKENZIE No. pO7 shiploy
~. Phone hewitt
Evening journal., 1914-08-04
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Wilmington, Delaware. .

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Evening journal., 1914-08-04

relief of Americans in the war zone.
The money win include State Depart
ment funds and money advanced by
New York bankers and express com.
panies.
100000 GERMANS MOVE
ON LUXEMBOURG
BY the United Press.
BRUSSELS, Aug. The Premier an
nounced to Parliament that a German
army OF 100000 men is already crossing
Luxembourg following the railway To
ward the French border This army IL
to reinforce the German column that on
Sunday seized the railways OF the
Grand puchy and penetrated into
France.
The Belgian foreign Office this af-
ternoon opened negotiations with
France and England looking toward
an alliance i'm the war against Ger
many. Socialists in parliament gave
the government complete support, de-
claring that war was necessary in de-
Tense of the nation, advancing as their
only stipulation that vote be taken
before the war fund should be APP
prOpriated.