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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04

Russian onicials acknowledge openly
the necessity of first placating the
monk who dictates to the emperor
when seeking q favor from the
throne. For years no question OF i'm
portance has been decided by the
tsar OF all the Russias or his minis
ters without the council OF the most
sinister parsonage In the empire.
He alone prevented an Austro-Rus-
sian war last year, he alone brought
about the ministerial upheaval of last
March. The ofncial censor formally
forbade the press to criticize the best.
hated man In Russia, grand dukes.
successful generals, even Count Wit
to are forced to attend his audiences.
The Monk Iiiodor, whom Rasputin
supplanted IN the tsarevna's favor,
denounced his rivals double life,
thrashed the 'holy man" In his
church at Czarizin. and dragged him
round the building by his long red
hair. For this exhibition Of muscular
Christianity uiodor- was recently ex-
communicated By the sacred synod.
Some months ago Rasputin's mis-
conduct was scathingly denounced In
the duma, and NJ. Goutchkoff, then
leader OF the Octoberists, published
In tho Voice Of Moscow some state
mente proving r'the charlatan'g" SIN
ister influence over the tsar. A. :
result of the scandal the govornmeut
|Xuy co1npezI&d TO brofnISe tI1nt the
monk behind the throne should b
banished to Siberia. A Fortnight aso
an imperial order decreed that RaS.
putin should return By special train,
with al honor. to his birthplace.
While walking with his SON., Dmitry,
to the postoffice OF Pokrovsky young
peasant woman approached him.
yelled. as II to, beg an aims, and
stabbed him In the abdomen with q
military dirk. With terrible peril
nacity she had tracked her victim
from the Crimea to Petersburg,
thence to western Siberia. There
she bided her time for fortnight
The dagger Of vengeance was "a
inches long. Gueseva had carried 1t
2.400 miles under her shawl. The
terrible attack was something more
than woman's hatred. Gueseva
comes from Tsaritzin, district where
the monk Ilfodor enjoys his greatest
popularity. She acknowledges her.
self q follower Of the mystic He'll
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04
STRONG COLUMN ADVANCING
INTO NEUTRAL NATION,
LONDON OFFICIALS LEARN

LONDON, Aug. AIN official statement issued froW
the French embassy, it is announced that German axy
proceeding from Cologne, invaded Belgium Vervie
be advancing in force by armored trains anked BY motor
cycle corps
PARIS Aug. 4-Word that German troops had 1T
foot Belgian soil aroused the greatest excitement here
II emofcaly announced however, that the Freneh
ministry had prepared for such contingency CenS0r
ship continues very strict regarding the m0ven
Of troops However in view of the fact that the g0vermen
takes the of German encroachment Belgium caI
is assumed here that French troops have been
ing along the Belgian border.
BRUSSELS Aug. 4.-Germany has again threateneds
Belgium In second note served the foreign Office
day the kaiser demands that Belgium GeMan
forces using the railroads to to France this
is refused the German ultimatum says must b.
clared
King Albert has replied that under circumstances
will Belgium consent to the violation of her neutrality and
belgereny announces that the army will oppose Gemanys
passage as long man is left alive. 6
It is reported that strong German column invaded
Belgium at Ververs. Va
This act of Germany in direct defiance Of Britains
ultmatum that Belgian neutrality must be preserved.
ATHENS, Aug. lit is officially stated that the Turk
ish government has ordered the mobilization Of s army
onary movement Despite this general belief that
Turkey has arrangement with Germany whereby she win
assa Serva thus releasing most Of the Austrian
against Russia. -
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04
ey MARY boyle o,REILlY,

LONDON. Eng. Aug. l.--Gregori
Rasputin. the all-powerful lay monk,
10 the shadow behind the throne OF
Russia. From q mysterious person
he became an international figure re-
Gently by the almost fatal wound in
fiicted upon him by q woman's dag,
I ger, .s.
Gregori's real name 10 Novyk,
'Rasputin" (the Rake), being mere
|ly popular nickname which indi,
Gates his personal character and the
sort OF life he leads. A falkir in
the roll Of q prophet, Rasputin is a
gaunt. broad-shouldered peasant with
hypnotic eyes and long red hair.
But on his decision rested Russia's
attitude In the European trouble.
Some years ago the Grand Duchess
Serge. q sister Of the Tsarevan.
mourning for her. assassinated hus-
band. came Into contact with the
holy man." Through her be was
presented to Nicholi. the supersti-
tious. The emperor succumbed to the
spiritual adventurer's spell and the
monk behind the throne embarked
upon his astounding career.
The little :father.is as -credulous as
he ID cowardly and cruel. Surround.
ed by danger. dogged by treason, the
husband OF . mentally sick wife, the
father Of - doomed son, the czar
soon submitted to stronG man who
- neithef eredulous nor ED01If4s
The imperial familiar acquired
enormous influence. The empress,
highly strung. naughty, remb1ttered
also came under his sway. During
the melapcholia which followed the
birth, of her fourth daughter Holy
Rasputiny foretold the birth Of q son
In 1904. The longed.for boy being
born Joy became fright and Rasputin
played upon the imperial mothers
feaxS.
! "A few years back q particularly
gross scandal led to his exile to To-
bolsk. Leaving the capital he fright
ened the empress by prophesying
that something terrible" would fol-
low close on his Punishment When
the tsarevitch fell III the calamity
was interpreted as Q fulnllment OF
this warning and the tsar, yielding to
the pleading Of the tsarevna, permit
ted Rasputin to return. eg. ~
So powerful II the mysterious In
nuence exercised over the court that
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04
SOUND OF FIRING LEADS
TO BELIEF HOSTILE WAR
FLEETS ARE in BATTLE

LONDON Aug. IA naval battle is believed in progress
of the French Reports received from the ssavng
and stations along Yorkshire coast that
heavy firing was heard there at daybreak today.
1t Is known that French squadron sailed from Brest
within the last few days. under sealed orders The feet
reported having out of Brest abor at amos ne
time that the German fleet said to have Hed
through the Kiel canal route for the North sea.
IT has been expected that the Germa4s would Al Ampt
to raid the before the British fleet cord act
and it believed by the naval officials here that at least
part hostile German and French fleets have cashed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04
War Bulletins

prRIIN Auc. 4-Germany formally declared war on
France today In lengthy statement issued rom the ior
eign Office accompanying the formal declaration - alleged
that France been the aggressOr.
The German declaration insists that France the
first to violate territory 1t claims that while the
German forces were purposey back from the frontier
French columns destroyed the railroad bridges and trestes
in vicinity of the frontier while French avators flew
well into German territory and dropped bombs
Aug 4Geran aviators killed Is persons and badly
damaged the historic of Luneve in the department OF
Meurhe Et Mosee early In the early hours Of the
ing faint streaks of dawn showing in the
sky big Zeppelin drgbe sailed out of the fog flying
passed the church OF ST. jacques quantity
of high explosive dropped missed the church and fell in
the square alongside The concusson when exploded
rife One of sidewalks of the church demolished and
patrol Of troops stationed there was annhated The dgble
then the focaons dropping other bombs there
and demolishng part Of the embanxment.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4-The North German Lloyd liner
Kron Prnz Wilhelm is today steamng along the Atlantic
coast Of three warsps The liner has
passengers aboard but carrying Of
coal and provisions reported after she had cleared
port last night that mission the German
warships and supply with fuel and provisions After
passing the Ambrose channel light she turned southwark
instead Of the northeast the usual route Of steamers
bound for Europe It IL believed the vessel return
here without proceeding to Bremen
BERLIN Aug 4--Placing responsibility for the break
directly at Frances door, Germany today formally declared
On her neighborng republic The foreign Office In
statement that accompanied the formal declaration recited
specific violations Of the German frontier by the French
named several instances where alleged that avators
had flown from France into Germany and dropped bombs
unprotected towns and, in conclucn insisted that Germany
has always svn FOR but that she has been hampered
at every move by "French aggression"
PARIS, Aug. 4s-France and Germany o6Rcially at
waE The formal made in Berlin where
the foreign oce handed the French ambassador his
ports Fighting II in the Luxemburg
frontier French aviatos reported having attacked
German alrren Longwy where battle s in
Germans dropped bombs historic Lunevie killing Is.
The city h ahae with the spirit and the police hard
pressed to control the antiforeign demonstrations
BRUSSELS. Aug. 4.-Accordng TO the Burgomester of
Antwerp German forces have into the provinces q
Lmbug the southeast province Of the Netherand He has
received notification that martial law has been declared In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04

20 sRuss1ans Beheaded.
" Fried to steal free rides on Deroy
Racer and Prussians headed them on.
See fun at Belle isle bridge.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04
GERMANS IN BELGIUM:
NAVAL FIGHT RUM0RED|
Mysterious Monk Is Power
Behind the Russian Throne

Rasputin The Rake" More Powerful Than Gar May Have
Said Word That Plunged All Europe IN Bloody War
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04

JOb Printing Done Right. Tlm~u
Printing Co.. Is John R.-st
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-08-04
eredoFi RA spurits>

odorus, who. with Bishop Hermogen
was ruined by Rasputin.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Will F. Wells went to C!arkto1
today to accompany his family home
No life is larger than The things II
loves-Between FGlruws in Country
Gentleman,
Mr.. and Mrs. D K Seahaugh and
Mrs. Seabaughs mother, Mrs. sam
pie, and two neiceS Misses Sample
of Se,igewickville came down in Mr.
SeahauShS car yesterday morning
and were the guests of Judge and
Mrs John ". Sample in TINS city
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

See Estes Bros. Marble Hill, for
the Lang Farm Waeon-only $65.
The happy home is the best train
ing for the heavenly one--Between
burrows in Country Gentleman
Miss Hazel Nevins of near Jackson
has been visiting her kinsman. Riley
Hahn. a, the Jamison house a few
days.
Early Snider went 10 Arcadia
Tuesday as d delegate from here to
the B, Y, P L. convention. which is
being held there this week.
II its Buggy you are look
ing for, Henry elfrank, lutes-
vile, has a car load just from
the factory. and he wants you
10 see mem Detore you make
your purchase.
A number OF our people went to
Scupns last Saturday to the picnic
and all report big crowd in at
tendance and an enjoyable day,
D. c. Bailey spent a couple Of
days on his farm near Doneola the
last of last week aud saws his corn
looks very promising. provided it
rains in a short time.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

See Estes Brothers for glass and
tin fruit cans.
Doc Bennett Of Patton was a
pleasant caller a, this office Monday.
Estes Brothers have big stock
of glass and Tin fruit cans
George w Critics Of near Green
brier Was a pleasant PgEss visitor
Monday,
The Old Reliable Chain Pumps for
sale at Estes Bros Marble Hill
Master Clyde Estes of Marquand
Is visiting relatives here few days
this week.
Messrs. r. NJ Cole and ]. N. Cook
Of Sropus were In town Monday and
made the printer welcome visit
Miss Fay Hahn Of ST, Louis came
down Sunday for visit with her
aunt. Mrs Edward T. Hawk. near
town
II you ~snt the best buhey IN the
county for the least money, see Is
,es Bros. Marble Hill
John, the oldest son Of Mr., and
Mrs Il. ". Jainison. Of Newport. Ark.
Is here visiting Attorney Gtrrke +.
Conrad aud family and other tela-
lives
We have q stock Of 10. and 20
cent Oil Cal and see rs before YOU
buy Esrrs Hr,s Marble hsll
J. 4. Richards and j Ii Chostner,
who are attending tho normal school
al Care 6Irarsieau came home Sun
day to visi, their families aud cast
their votes tuesday
Co 10 Estes Bros for yuur Ssreen
Doors, Windows and Wire They
have the NeN perfec,lon Oh Stove
II u t.akrv bought the property
on the corner II Locust aud jackson
streets. formerly owned by II Fox.
-- Morehouse item Ia Stke>ton
Herald
Noficc~~The Methodist church al
Doneola With one acre Of land rs now
offered for 800 Anyone desiring
10 buv will wntc Re, " { BAEs>
p. C.. Zalma. Mo
Mrs ] Z Caldwell and little son
IT Jackson visited at the home Of her
bruther.in-law. Attorney j " CdI.~
well here couple oil days the latter
part Of las, week.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
Notice

Thomas iiuskey is no longer act
ins rs my agent. ANY correspondence
resardins my timber lands addressed
TO the undersigned will receive
prpmpt atteation J.C VANS. lntes-
Vile, Mo,
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06


Forest BOIlinger OF near Castor
was a pleasant caller at this Office
Wednesday.
F, B. Simpson and little daughter
Gertrude, visited his brother over in
Wayne county several days, return
ing Monday.
Mrs A. }. Bedwell is suffering
with a severe case of rheumatism
which has had her confined to her
bed the last week or two.
Have you seen those new
Busgies at Henry EIfrank's.
LutesviIle? They are up.to-
date in style and workmanship
and the material is the best. and
the price will catch you.
The following will be the regular
monthly preaching services at the
Christian church: Saturday, August
8, 8 p. IN, subject, The Apostolic
Church" Sunday, August 8, II a. m,
subject, Every Day Life" and at s
p. IN, subject, Lost Opportunities"
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend these services.
The shortage OF feed this year is
causing the farmers TO do whole
lot Of studying how to carry over
their stock without sacrificing the
same and a large number of silos
will be erected. W. A. Sander 4
Bro have sold eight silos since Mon
day, the purchasers being J. R. Bow
man, John Hobbs, August Litzelfel-
ner, NJ. W. GholS0n, while Chas.
Weiss and Hez Estes have each or
dered two.-Jackson Items.
! Well. it's all over and while we
failed to get our choice in several
places on the ticket. we have no
crouch We knew all the time that
somebody would be defeated and il
is no worse for us than il would
!. have been for the other fellows. The
primary was held for the purpose OF
electine the candidates and that has
been done
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Oscar J Ward and Nora Shetley
Nilford +. Dial and Minnie SturgeOu
Oils l. Seahaueh and Lille Nannev
I. Marvin BarkS and Luella D. Hu,
son have been hScened To marry.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

An opeea will be presented the Park Opera House Thurs
day evening August by children Of Marble Hill and Lutevie
under the direction Of Miss Myrtle Dunn About thirty children
in the and they invite you and enjoy with them
their representation Of this much loved chdrens classic
The setting Of the story has this instance been removed
the woodland and meadow and you will carry away with you
charming picture of the flowers and fairies butterflies and bees
found there Program will begin promptly 745 with half
hour piano recital by Miss Marie Wells Program and Of
characters follows
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
X, bait TypeSrifer>

Remington. Oliver Smith Premier
RoyaL Hammond. Underwood aud
all other makes SIS. 50 and $5um'
stesd of Sin0 Cash. or S. monthly
payments very machine We sell
is euaran I'D in writing for two
wears (3l,r editors Of this paper
use one oi utr rebuilt machines and
will forward enlers to us }
REBUILT TIPEWRlTERCo
Established 3 years)
2i5 Ozagk Building. ST. LOUIS. Mo.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Misses Hettie Maytield and Edna
Freeman og SlkeSton. who had been
in Marble Hill several weeks for the
benefit of the mineral water. return
e,i home Sunday These excellent
YOUNG ladies made host OF friends
during their stay here. who will he
rlad 10 have them visit our town
again aud often
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
Marvin College and Conservatory
at Cape Girardeau. Mo-.
(CO-EDUCATlONALD

In the foothills of the Ozaks; hieb and healthy Extensive
courses Literature Languages Science Music Art Expression
and Commercial branches Faculty Of experienced specialists
from leading colleges and universities Thorough
training and Christian character aim
-Four commodious buildings electric lights modern plumb
ING steam ample high grade equipment clean athletics under
competent coach Athletic field and gymnasium Rates moderate
1t is a pleasure inquiries Address
H " BROwDER PRuspr~T. or " BROWDER NrCr President
Frefericktown Missouri
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
An Opportunity Fer You

Scsoel oi N-xkSEleal Trsess. s.. Less. Ne
Cue- 4 u-en sn1 - hcvs cS-s - r-urs
So vcar. w-tts .or car CAiHlcTus coo
fanrh.st or R-seklsving snd Cessse sna
Crntrsts wcrk Write TO-DAY.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Sam J. McMinn OF Buchanan was
in Marble Hill Tuesday.
For Saic--lieifcr calf Inquire Of
En~ f, HAWK. Marble Hill. Mo
A |. Sample ot near town made
this Office a pleasant visit Tuesday,
You'll want one OF those fine
Buegies just received at Henry
Elfrank's, lutesville, and he Is
selling them al prices that are
right.
Mrs. Lee Grader went TO Brookport.
ILL.,. Saturday to visit an uncle who
Is dangerously Ill
fcaC hers Examination
The August teachers examination
will b.. held at Marble Hill August
7 and 4 All applicants who have
not finished the examination should
be present on these dates.
WuBUR NJ WElkEr,
Il County Superintendent
Mr. and Mrs f. z. liutson have
rented and moved into j. V
Slinkani's residence in this city,
Mr.. n. X Morrisof Paducah. Ky,
arrived here the latter part Of last
week to visit at the home Of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs J. F. Ricketts,
Tobacco and Cigar Statesmen want
ed to advertise Experience un-
necessary Si00 Monthly and travel
ing expenses Advertise smoking.
chewing tobacco, cigarettes. cigars,
Send 2c stamp for full particulars,
Hemet Tohacco Co, New York. n \.
pot
A most enjoyable musical was
given Sunday evening. August ,, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs A l.
Sample in honor Of Miss Eunice
Meyer OF Freder,cktown Miss Elsie
Upchurch rendered some excellent
music. both Instrumental and vocal
Among those present were Misses
Elsie Upchurch. Ida Yount. Eunice
Meyer aud BeEnice Berry and MeSsrs
Marvin jackson. tiniS Stone, Luther
Yount. Sherman Caby. Bryan Stone,
Mr.. and Mrs 6. F Barks, Mr., and
Mrs Ralph urchurrh. Mr.. and Mrs
X. l. Sample am Ions aad Mrs
Hannah UpchurCh ,o>rrmrn
for Saic-i2 tn - acre> ~ God
new lsrd. about , aces iu citrn -
tiop. 81 Young apple trees gteMiaS.
10 % II acres covered with fine
timber. 4 mile fro, WIN Ma, field
COLLEGE ai.d i m,s fuD Ndrhle
Hill lfthr s,h,sd ,,'-ai l-'a, on for
small luG aud truck farming and
ch:ckeG raising. \ fine. healthy
loca,i N and a bargain. Call on or ad-
dress l. CHASplER, Marble Hiil. Mo
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
Notice of Shareholders Meeting

Notice Is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the shareholders OF the
Patton Telephone company viii be held
at Patton, Bollinger county, Missouri, on
Thursday, August i3, 1914, between the
hours of nine o'clock a. m, and four
o'clock p, m, for the election Of board
Of directors for the ensuing year and for
The transaction OF any other business
that may be properly proposed before
said meeting.
Patton TEL EpHuNE COMPANY.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
Denfai Notice

rs~2s. Or, " A, Reynolds.
(vVy7vY' Dentist. will he in his
Office In Marble Hill every Friday
and Saturday
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
GUESTS AT THE BALL

RANnROPS; Jack Leomer, Ernest Richards Boyd
-linkarlMerrti Taylor and Lowell Parks.
FAIRY, ~ho ings prologue Vesa Abemahy
Admission Adults 2'c children ioc.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Large t-a rs of good farming land
now open for free settlement in
Oregon. Over 100000 acres in all
Good climr,e, rich soil and does not
require irrigation to raise finest crops
If grain, irrit and garden truck For
large map iull instructions and in.
formation, aud a plat Of several sec.
tioUs u; exceptionally good claims
send So 10 to John keefe, Oregon
City. orcr''n Three years United
States surveyor and timberman An
opportunity to Set S0cd fertile free
homestead near town and market
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

The large, S-room dwelling be,
longing 10 the estate of Mrs. Mar,
f. Kinder, deceased, in Marble Hill
is for sale. About two acres of land
goes with the building. The prop,
erty is well improved and is situate
on High street. about three blocks
from the public square For further
particulars or information see "
X. CHANDLER, Marble Hill. Mo,
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

AT the home OF Mrs. Anna Linn
baueh Alhan Caldwell and Miss
Phoebe Limbaugh were united in
marriage bv Rev. l.. F. Ross last
Saturday evening in the presence Of
members of the immediate families
The couple are well known Young
people, the groom being a son of
Collector J. F. Caldwell and assistant
in his fathers office. while the bride
for several years has been clerk of
the Probate court, They will live
on lst North street jackson Items
The bride is well known and has a
host of friends in Marble Hill who
will join in wishing them a long.
prosperous voyage filled with happi-
ness,
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Samuel Gohn of Doneola, who
was adjudeed insane and placed in
the hospital at Pennington July 25,
died last Saturday and his remains
we're brought back 70 his home for
interment Sunday.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Andy Boliinter had the misfort-
une TO lose his barn and almost its
entire contents by fire Wednesday
morning Of last week. He had
ihreshed his wheat the day before
and about 7 O'clock that morning
was sitting N his porch when the
flames that had already made con-
siderable headNay inside, broke out
and in a short time the building was
in ashes, They managed to save a
few implements. but lost his hay and
other feed. vehicles. implements and
l0S bushels of wheat. He estimates
his loss at thousand dollars and
he carried less than $500 insurance
He does not know how the fire orig
mated This is a heavy loss for Mr..
Bollinser, as it will he hand to re-
place the property, even at the high
plioes that prevail
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Mrs Edith Carlisle and son, Master
Carl Cotner and daughter. Miss
Evaline, of Toledo, Ohio, arrived here
last Sunday to visit Mrs Carlisle 5
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F Ricketts,.
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
WORMS

ALL DEALERS
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06

Sam J. McMinn OF Buchanan was
in Marble Hill Tuesday
For Saic--lieifcr calf Inquire Of
Enw f. HAWK. Marble Hill, Mo
A |. Sample Of near town made
this Office a pleasant visit Tuesday
Marble Hill press., 1914-08-06
fc5C hers Examination

Mr. and Mrs f. z. liutson have
rented and moved into ]. Y.
Slinkar,i's residence in this city
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-05
Even Most Chronic Sufferers
Find Relief After A Few
Doses Are Taken

Backache, urinary disorders, and
rheumatism, are caused from weak,
inactive kidneys, which fail to filter
out the impurities and keep the blood
pure, and the only way on earth to
permanently and positively cure such
troubles, is to remove the cause.
The new discovery, Croxone, cures
such conditions because it reaches
the very roots of the disease. 1t
soaks right into the stopped up, in
active kidneys, through the walls and
Innings; cleans out the little fltering
cells and glands; neutralizcs and dis
solves the poisonous uric acid sub
stances that lodge in the joints and
muscles to scratch and irritate and
cause rheumatism; it neutralizes the
urine 50 it no longer initiates the
tender membranes Of the bladder
and cleans out and strengthens the
stopped up, ljfeiess kidneys 50 they
dlteg and slit al the pl!sous iroll