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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
THE STORM or WAR.

The erapple of the Germans with
the French and English armies along
the frontier from Holland to the
Alps recalls the dramatic events of
1870. when The Prussians overwhelm-
ed the French and Bismarck dictated
hard terms Of peace In Paris But
Notwithstanding the success Of the
herman arms In the first great strug-
gle Of the war, II Ia apparent that the
contest Is to be no mere repetition
|nf 1874.
The German tide of army corps
rolls in on the French shore. beating
1T with are of cannon. fire OF rifle
and strewlng Il with costly argosies
of German dead. meanwhile inflict-
Ing terrible losses upon the allies
hut France seems really prepared
this time. There Is no gay over-con-
fidence TO he turned Into panic at
tho revelation Of unpreparedness,
/ ION to Berln." howIod the mad
moha Of Paris in the month OF An-
gust forty-fonr Years ago. I'VE Will
take Paris" Is the grim declaration
OF the Germans now.
And the Germans may do what
thep have set out 10 do. Hut Il Will
be no exultant procession az that Of
the TI7dEHian crown prince and Field
Marshal Won Moltke In 1870 through
The Wales Of champaigne and down
the valley Of the Marine II the Ger
mana get to Paris this time. II will
be way Of blood paved with
eorpHes,
hut the Germans are willing to
pay The price. They begun TO pay
II At Liege. They paid It on the road
TO Hruasels. to Namur and charlcroi,
hut hetween the Relslan border and
the capital of France, they VIII en-
loonnter many Lieges and Namurs
land charleraIs. And when the armies
lat last tonne to Paris what viii they
nndf A fortress seventy-fva miles
laround the hugeat and best defend
ed fortress IN all the world "a fort
ress that Will shelter a million men,
land one the mere Investment of which
requires Il million men.
The defenders Of Brussels have re-
tired Ia the great fortress that de-
Ifends Antwerp. which experts say
Will take half million men sis
months Ia reduce. While the German
iarmy is great. Il is not without limit
The campaign in France Is an inya-
Isien. an aggressive action which re-.
lquires many more soldiers than thu
allies must have for defense. II re-
lquired the rrussians only six weeks
IN 1870 to march across France and
Invest Paris nut nearly four weeks
I have elapsed since the declaration Of
war and the Germans are not yet on
French soil
Then. there are the millions Of Rus
STA 70 be thought Of. They are in.
yading Germany Corps after corps
Is pouring IN from the east. and 4
J Il not Improbable that ~ the tint
The Germans have Parts invested. ths
/ Russian hordea will be menacIns
Berlin. II is not impossible that ",
may yet have the spectacle OF France
/ In the hands of The Germans ant
! Germany in the grasp Of Russia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

tANFHf7Fskd sIsftt JUUf 1fIF7
A portable incineratof, capable oil
burning twenty-five bodies an hour. is
TO be used by the German army. This
is ploasantar than shallow graves or
bonfircs. But 1t will take more than
one such cremation plant to do the
business. Before this war is over we
are likely to see $4,000 corpses pre-
pared for the fire in single hour.
This is to be no retail slaughter.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
.WATERLOO"


trrom Byrons "Chidc Harold's pigrimngcs)
6UvIEiE a by night
LII And BcIgIums capital had gathcrd
- Her Beauty and Chivary. and bright
men.
A thousand hearts beat happily; and 'when
Music With it's swell.
soft look'd which spakc again.
all merry = d bell
But bark, deep strikes a rising kneli
Did yc ?--No:
or the rafting Ger the
On with the dance! let Joy be unconincd;
No sleep I'll P1casu meet
To chase the glowing Hours with flying -
But bark'-that heavy sound breaks
Aa II the clouds its echo would repeat;
And dcader bcforc
Arm' Arm II is-it is-ulc cannons
Ali then hurring 10 fro .
And gathering and. feenblings Of distress,
And pale 4f
Bush'd the paisetof their ovclincss;
sudden partings press
The life from young and choking sIghs
Which neer might be repeated; who could
II should those mutual
Since night sweet such awful morn could risel
mounting N rot haste; steed
The mastering squadron, and the gathering
Went pouring with speed.
And swiftly forming In the ranks OF
And the deep thunder peal on peal afar
And the beat of the alarming drum
Reused up the soldier the morning
While throngd the citizens
or Whispering. with white lips
"Thc foe! They comc They comet"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
WAR ZONE GEOGRAPHY

5000 men. while the allies. with the
Dutch bearing the brunt of the fight
ing. lost scarcely one-third Of that
number. Families is twenty-seven
miles west of Liege. and the same dis
lance southeast of Brussels. II Is tho
halfway point between Namur and
Tirlemont
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

NANCY (Nong 1.-THE capital of
Muertha- ct MoselIs, France. on> the
main line of railroad between Paris
and Strassburg. Its population is CIV
en- as 100000. 1t is about ten miles
from the German frontier. thirteen
miles east OF the stronghold of Toul.
and thirty-five miles west Of north of
Epi-nal. Charles the Bold persisted
at its gates. The city became French
in 1866, was occupied by the allies in
1915, and put to ransom by the Prus-
slams in 1870, which was paid by
France.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
A Local Knock.

What a knock What knock at
pittsburgh.H
The speaker was Hilary X. Adair,
the San Francisco detective. He con-
tinued:
Pittsburgh got this knock at a
fashionable Atlantic City hotel where
was shadowing Pittsburgh mil
observation-disclosures scandal. you know.
II guess my millionaire didn't tip
his waiter any too we'll, for, ON his
last dinner-fd got my evidence all
right by that time--the waiter. as he
gurgled and burhled over his soup,
bent down and said
Why didn't you tell me you
was from Pittsburgh. sire I'd have
served sponge. then. with your CON
somme.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
AN APPEAL.

CIV. =. Dickson. In Chicago Post)
The dogs Of war-IIeIl-hounds Of
death,
Are strainIng at the leash the while
Their sabre-tusks drip red with blood.
With bated breath they scent the
trail
or murder, woe and crime the while
Their baleful eyes infIame with hate,
Beneath the mask of patriot--Iovc
or country. home and fathcrland--
Their keeper, man. with whip in hand
Goads into frenzy with his lash
The frantic beasts Of shame and
death.
How long. oh, stupid man, how long.
SHAH paltry, petty, foolish kings
Strut to and fro In spangIed garb,
Blaspheme our God. usurp His throne,
Reverse His law of brotherhood,
His christ-taught law OF Peace on
earth,
Good will to men, and lead Thy sons
To strife and death?
How long. oh. stupid man. how long,
Shall this God-world Of yours and
mine.
From which springs forth In glad ar
ray
The lilies of the field. the rose.
And all the wonders infinite.
Be drenched with sacrificiai blood
or brother strife?
How long. oh. stupid man. how long.
VIII thou play puppet to the whims
OF idle kings, man-made and weak,
And devastate the gift OF Cod
fields?
oh blind. purblnd and foolish mani
Rise in God-given might and claim
Thy rightful heritage of Peace.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
4 pRE-ARRANGED WAR.

A glance at the last batch OF Ger-
man newspapers Ia come TO hand,
printed on the eve of the war, Is suf-
ficlent 20 show how swiftly the sig
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

WAvRE (vavr)v-A town in Bel
GUM, fourteen miles southwest of
Brussels, with population of about
10000. Here Grouchy advanced on
the day OF Waterloo, gaining a useless
success over Prussian corps. The
fate Of the campaign was decided
elsewhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

LANDEN-A small town in Bel
GUM. on the railroad between Licge
and Louvain, about twenty -four miles
northwest OF Liege. II was the. birth
place OF the first Pippin, distinguished
az Pippin OF Herstal. The French de-
feated the Anglo-Dutch army here In
1893. and the Austrians defeated the
French in 1893.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

Handing the state Craftsmanship 70
Ralph ely was much like the old
stunt OF leaving the undesirable
hahy On some respectable citizens
doorstep.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

ii You are troubled with this COM
r'a'nt you should take Chamberlain's
,apiets' being careful to observe the
ulsectlons With each bottle. You are
se.sain 70 be benefited by them II
An S~u give them a trial. Sold by all
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

sThe lobby the lobby for this and
the lobby for that--has vanished
from Washington. said senator Smith
at picnic at cool Snow HILL and
with the lobby has vanished the leg
islator OF Blancs type
"Rlanc~-one Of those frocl coat.
somhrero and white lawn necktie leg
islators~-came home on a June even
ing and said:
The lobbyist OF that Infamous r.
d. Q. ring approached me at the
luncheon hour today. and
. oh. good. cried Mrs. Blanc. clap
ping her hands Then | can have
that - to Europe. after all can't
!. DEAR
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27
Houses Suitable for HenIthseekers
One Great Need Of albuquerque Now

A. an. 4a., .uA -. 49,.
oa,,a ~, '','.. as"'sn ~ W. ~. p,op'e ~
naaas 80 ~ 49, . s.''o'''"s - 49, ~
...',,'. '."''"9sen' a'"oss = :
na. w. a,,,' 800 - r@s as '''as' 20 ~
~. 'I 49, " ioo''' eo''ase'
aav .a~o, rs ~ 'en "o's.s ~,
~, ~ s".'s 80 49, 'epo'eo'
~ az '''s v"e ~ - '"a' ""''''e' was
cookers. Most of the places were dir
~ and mnsty. and many badly venti-
lated. Few had beds upon which an
invalid could be comfortable. and
none could be considered first class in
any respect.
''''''' .>'e'''"'
AT the present moment the health
committee Of the club could FIJI a first
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

DyLT RIVER (Dile)-A stream
whose upper course flows southwark
from Louvain, Belgium. passing four
teen miles east OF Brussels. with Wav-
re on its banks, and with its head
waters ending only about ten miles
from the samore river, which leads
into France from Namur.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

EGHEzEE-A Belgian town ten
miles north Of Namur, on the railroad
running from Diest southwark to Ma
muir, via rirlcinont, IA Is about five
miles south Of Families.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

PODOIGNE-The halfway point
on the railroad from Diest to Namur.
seven miles up the Gheete river from
Tirlemont
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27


LAKE NYAsA--The third in size of
the great lakes of Central Africa. Its
length is $50 miles. while its greatest
breadth is forty-five miles. The lake
lies at an altitude of about $50 feet
above the sea. Its shores are divided
between Great Britain, Portugal and
Germany. Great Britain holding the
west coast, the south coast and the
lower east coast through its protec-
torate of Nyasal; Germany the ncfth-
ern half of the east coast and all Of
the north coast. and Portugal the mid
ole section Of the east coast. The lake
separates southern German East At
rica from British Central Africa. In
Guiding NyasaI, and northern Portu.
suese East Africa from British Cen.
tial Africa.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

'PONT-A-MOUsSON Pong -tay-
Moo-song)--A city Of some $4,000
inhabitants in northeastern France.
the halfway station between Metz and
Nancy. 1t is equally distant from
Toul and Nancy, ana d sort of out
post Of both. II is an important man
ufacturing town.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

TURNOUT - ABelgiaa town near
the Dutch frontier. twenty-five miles
northeast of Antwerp and the same
distance west and north Of Diest. 1t
has population Of about 1900 and
carries on an important textile indus
try. II also has a breeding establish
ment for lecches which are used for
blood-letting in moderate quantities.
Two miles from the town is the refor-
matory colony of Merxolas. with a
population Of about 1900. The pris-
oners have complete liberty Of move
ment except that they must be under
the supervision Of a guardian and
must not leave the boundaries Of the
settlement.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

STRASSBURG Capital Of Alsace-
Lorraine, Germany. two miles west OF
the Rhine, on the river III, which di-
vides here into five ranches. 1t Is
twcnty-eight miles from the French
frontier, and is one of the strongest
fortresses of the German empire, hav-
ing a circle Of fourteen forts The
University Of Strassburg was refound-
ed as the Emperor Williams univer-
sity in 1872, and its library has $780,
900 volumes Its population is up
ward of 10000. Strassburg held out
against the Germans for six weeks
during the Franco-Prussian war, fin
ally surrendering September q,
1870.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

GHEEL--A Belgian town nearly
midway between Turnhout and Diest,
where Belgium maintains one of tho
worlds most noted asylums for the
insane, giving the inmates every OPP
portunity to lead normal lives and ia
keep interested in normal things as
long as possible.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

THE ARDENN Es-A plateau region
extending over the Belgian province
of Luxembourg. the grand duchy OF
Luxembourg and the French depart
mcnt of Ardennes The Belgian Ar
dennes may be said to extend from
the Mouse above Dinant on the west
to the grand duchy Of Luxembourg
and Rhenish Prussia on the east, with
their northern boundary represented
BY a line drawn from Dinant, through
Marche to the German frontier, where
the Marchc river crosses the Belgian
boundary. on the south OF the boun-
dairy is the French frontier and the
Semois river valley. Some OF the fin
est forests in all Europe are TO be
found In this terrisory. The country
Is rolling and offers itself to military
strategy. Dhe French Ardennes at
some points reach an elevation Of 1900
feet.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

FLORENvILLE-A small Belgian
town Immediately across the boundary
from France and about fifteen miles
airline distance east OF the famous
French battlefield of Sedan. II is just
off the main highway leading from
Dinant to Mentmedy and Longwy,
France.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27

METz--A city Of some 10000 popu-
lation, the capital of The German
province Of Lorraine, on the Moselle,
less than ten miles from the French
frontier at a point nearly opposite
verdun. II is eighty miles airline dis
lance. or ninety-nine miles by rail
from Strassburg. The Scllle joins the
Moselc here. There are fourteen
bridges spanning the Moselle,
Throughout its entire history, down to
1870. Metz never surrendered TO an
enemy. thus winning for itself the
name Ia Pucelle." 1t now ranks
with Strassburg as one Of the two
great fortresses of western Germany
After the French lost 1t In the Franco
Prussian war the Germans strength
ened it's Notifications SO as to make
it the principal pivot OF operations
against France. IL is literally sur
rounded by strong outlying forts.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-27


zABERN--A town in lower German
AIsace situated on the Rhine-Marne
canal. twenty-eight miles from Strass-
burg. II is situated at the foot Of a
pass through the vosges mountains,
commanding the road from the
French frontier to Strassburg on the
French sides of the Vosges is Pfalz-
burg. The road between these two
places is famous for its scenery, which
was immortalized by Goethe in "Dich-
tung und Wahrheit.'
GUMBINNEN--A town in tho ex-
IRENE northeast of Germany. twenty
two miles inland from the Russian
frontier and about sixty-five miles
east OF Konigsberg. 1t has popula-
ton OF some $4,000 and is located in
a rich farming section. IT has num-
Der of iron foundries, machine shops
and textile and tanning plants.
ARKIRCH- (French Sainte- Marie
Aux Mines) "A town In upper Alsace,
Germany. with a population Of about
rs, geo, where desperate fighting is re-
ported to have taken place between
the French and the Germans 1t
commands one Of the passes Of the
vosges mountains and is situated in
the valley OF Leher. II Is famous for
its textile and dye works.
RAMII1IsIES (Ra-M Nee Yee)--A VIII
lage of Belgium between the sources
of the Little Gheete and the Mehaigne.
It was here that the allies under the
Duke Of Marlborough gained a nota-
BILE victory over the French under
Marshal villeroy in May 1905. The
position OF the French on the high
ground around the town was marked
" the villages of Andckirch on the
left and Taviers on the right. with
Offuz and Families forming the cen
ter. The town stands almost on the
watershed Of the two rivers. and 1t
was here that Marlborough decided IL
deliver his main attack. The French
army lost, In killed and injured, some
The Washington times., 1914-02-11
TAT FT-ROOSEVELT
FEUD STILL BITTER
Progressive Leader ASSaiIed by
Republican in Article in
Weekly Magazine.

NEW YORK, Feb. I1.-Time has been
no peacemaker in the old Taft Roose-
welt feud. Former President Taft, in
an article written for the current num-
ber of the Saturday Evening Post, calls
upon the country to defeat the Progress.
election.
mo man and no party IN the history
of the country have done 30 much to
destroy the confidence Of the people In
the justice of the courts and in the
existence of any possible Independent
judiciary as have Roosevelt and the
Progressive party writes Taft
Those Of US who believe that Roose-
velt's theories Of government will seri-
ously impair that which we hold essen
tial to the maintenance Of liberty regu-
lated by law, are justified in thinking
that the most important thing to the
country Is to defeat the Progressive
party"
The Washington times., 1914-02-11
OFFICIALS MUTE ON
HANDBOOK PROBE

Though the investigation, instituted
by officials of the Postoffice Depart
ment to determine which of its en-
ployes may be involved in the making
and maintenance of a handbook" on
horse race betting. has been in progress
since late in January, Merritt o.
Chance, chief clerk, under whose direc-
ton the investigation has been conduct
ed said this morning that he had
neither received nor been advised when
reports from investigators would reach
him.
Postoffice Inspector Barclay. who. was
detailed to the case. declined to make
any statements, but looks for dismissals
from service and the PRONUNCIATION OF
stringent rules to follow the investiga-
ton.
The Washington times., 1914-02-11
GORE ASKS FOR JURY
IN MISS BOND CASE
Blind Senator Wants 'Bars Let
DoWn"-DeCIares Girls Suit
Is Political "Frame-Up."

! OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, Feb. IL
With both sides insisting that a COM
plete hearing before jury was desired
the case Of Mrs. Minnie E. Bond, of Ok.
lahoma City, against United States Sen
ator 7. p. Gore. of Oklahoma, was call
eG before District Judge George w.
/ Clark today. ..
Mrs. Bond Is suing Senator Gore for
$4,000 for alleged attempt 70 assault,
I'm Washington, in March, 1913, and for
alleged defamation Of character. Sena-
tor Cores counsel includes A. G. Cruce.
brother of Governor Cruce,- Of Oklahoma.
Let down the bars" said the blind
Senator just before the trial began. I'm
ready for them. They say they can
prove damaging things against my char
acter, but before they get through, I
will have proved this suit a frame-up
to ruin my future political career.
The blind Senator was bitter in his
denunciation Of the suit
Three Oklahomsns are scheduled to
testify for the complainant.
A score or more depositions have been
taken by both sides detrimental to the
regulations of both the principals.
This mornings session was taken up
by the opening statements of the oppos-
ing attorneys.
Mrs. Bond, trinity dressed in a tight
fitting tailored suit, came to the court
who is a bookkeeper. Both left before
Senator Gore arrived.
The blind Senator yas led in by D.
T.. Frawley, income tax collector for
Texas and Oklahoma, and was follow
ed by Mrs. Gore in a stylish black
pony coat and black hat with bird of
paradise. Mrs. Cores brother, c. NJ.
Kay, of Palestine, Tex. a noted GRIM
inal lawyer. Joined the Gore counsel
when the case was called.
On Mrs. Bonds side of the lawyers
table were z. ]. Giddings, Oklahoma
delegate to the Baltimore convention;
Ross NJ. Lilliard. of Oklahoma City;
Zen ns HS,,sn,-oo Et nol Sc,I,, . NJ
didate for United States Senator and
w. NJ. Strait. OF Millerton. Ark.
The Washington times., 1914-02-11

mouth of the shaft informing the men
that on certain date no man win be
permitted to work who Is not in pos
session of a union working card II a
miner appears on the date fixed with
out card. the timekeeper pays him
OF. There does not appear to be the
slightest friction over this system. and
strikes are practically unknown"
Further reports are to be received on
the activities of the federation In
Michigan. The commission also VIII
make efforts to reconcile the eousict
between employers and organized labor
over scientific management" and eff
ciency systems in shops and factories.
I'VE should be able to get the benefits
OF the new methods without sacrificing
the health Of the workers" said Chair
man Walsh. I'VE cannot afford scien-
tific management II the laborer's share
is to be only greater fatigue and strain. I"
The Washington times., 1914-02-11
Philippine Maladies
Are Fatal to Gen. Davis

Gen. Writ Davis, U. s. A. retired,
aged seventy -four, died today at his
apartment In the Cairo, where he had
been confined for the last three years,
suffering from a complication Of dis
cases contracted In the Philippines.
a Virginisn by birth, General Davis
served throughout the civil war In the
Union army as q lieutenant in the
Fourth Cavalry. At the close of the
war. he went with his regiment to the
frontier. where he won distinction as an
Indian fighter.
The genera! Is survived by a widow.
He had no children.
Funeral services will be held at the
Cairo Friday morning at 1890 Inter
ment will be at Arlington.
The Washington times., 1914-02-11
SPECIAL
TAX FOR SCHOOLS
Levy to End Montgomery
County Dispute viii Be Urg-
e dat Annapolis.

Levy Of a special tax as q means Of
2 ding the Montgomery county school
y II, brought about by the ruling pro-
, oiting Maryland children from going
I the District public schools, will be
I ged at a meeting Of the county and
. hool commissioners and the Montgom-
~ county delegation at Annapolis late
= s afternoon.
PropossIs are made to build two large
g hools, one at Chevy Chase and the
o her at Kensington, and thus end the
- -ife that has existed ever since the
D IN to build a. school at one OF the
. burbs BY the levy Of special school
Tx the county leaders believe that the
factions can be nodded and the entire
4 tuation anicably adjusted.
With this extra tax, the school com
7 issioners explain, the schools can be
properly maintained without causing
The county to increase its public school
9 ebt Already there is a S75,e00 debt
,,n the schools, which bid fair TO in
. -eRse unless some acton is taken i'm
lediately.
A public hearing on the school ques-
q on will be held before the Montgom-
, ~ county delegation at the statehouse
tuesday night At this hearing, repre-
Eentatives Of citizens associations and
,ivfc AMI political organizations Of the
county vii be present.