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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
OBITUARY

Mrs. Anna Roe passed away at her
home in north Brookings on Sunday.
The funeral was held from the home
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
r. A. Bruce of the NJ. f. church.
Anna Catherine Torbet was born
January 81, 1888, near Detroit, Mich.
When a child she moved to Wisconsin
with her parents and later to Indiana,
where she was married October IS,
1856, to George Willard Roe. Mr.. Roe
passed away in this city November Is,
1902. Five children were born to
them, Caroline, Charles, Guy, Robert
and Ellen. All of them survive except
the latter, the wife of J. NJ. Aldrich,
who passed away at Moscow, Idaho,
December 8, 1899. Mrs. Roe early
united with the NJ. E. church and lived
a consistent christian life. In the early
eighties the family moved to Brookings
county, making their home On a farm
north of Bookings, later moving to
this city.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
AMERICANS IN WAR ZONE

Washington, Aug. 6.-Carrying mil
lions in gold for the relief Of Ameri-
cans helplessly stranded by the up
heaval in Europe the armored cruis-
er Tennessee started from New York
across the Atlantic. 1t will distribute
its cargo at the principal ports in Eu-
rope for the use of banks and United
States diplomatic agencies in replen-
ishing the purses of Americans who
suddenly have found their letters of
credit useless or their funds exhaust.
ed.
In the wake of the Tennessee will
sail a fleet Of coastwise steamers and
vessels of neutral nations as soon as
they a be modified to bring the
American tourists home. 1t is estimat-
ed that there are at least 100, 600
United States citizens abroad, one
fifth of whom urgently want to re-
turn. The others, it is believed, have
sufficient means to stay in Europe
till after the first emergency feet can
return across the Atlantic for them.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
FRANCE WINS SEA FIGHT

Toulon, France, Aug. 6.-France has
won the first important sea battle.
Trapped by French and British
squadrons in the Mediterranean the
German squadron, comprising the
scout cruiser Panther, the dread
nought Goeben and the cruiser Bres-
lau fought vainly to escape.
The Panther was sunk and the 9th
er two war craft were captured.
After bombarding the French forti-
fed towns along the Algerian coast,
the Germans steamed toward Gibral-
tar. A British fleet which had put out
for Malta headed them off and they
doubled back toward Algeria.
The French battle squadron which
had been sent to protect Algeria in
tercepted them and the battle follow
ed.
The Panther, a small cruiser with
minor armament, was riddled by the
French fire and a shell exploded in
her magazine, practically blowing her
crew.
The Goeben fought for some time,
but her machinery was finally dis
abled and she struck her flag. The
Breslau attempted to escape, but was
overtaken by two French cruisers
and after a short, sharp engagement
also surrendered.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
WILSON OFFERS
To MEDIATE
SENDS MESSAGE TO THE EURO
PEAN NATIONS THAT ARE
IN CONFLICT
HE BELIEVES THAT It IS HIS PRIVILEGE
And Duty to Act in the Interests OF
European Peace-Decision in Mat
ter Probably Up to Germany

Washington, Aug. president
Wilson has offered his good offices to
mediate in the European war situa-
ton.
He SEM the following message to
the German emperor, car of Russia,
emperor of Austria Hungary, the
president of France and the king of
England:
AS official head of one Of the pow
ers signatory to The Hague conven-
ton feel it to be my privilege and
duty ander article 3 of that conven-
ton to state in a spirit of most
earnest friendship that | should well
come an opportunity to act in the in
terest of European peace, either now
or at any other time that would be
thought more suitable as an occasion
to serve you and all concerned in a
way that would afford me lasting
cause for gratitude and happiness"
From informal inquiries which
American diplomats have been max
ing of their own initiative for sew.
eral days it appears probable to Off
Gals here that England and France
might accept the tender of good of.
fees.
An acceptance by Great Britain, 1t
is presumed, would mean similar ac-
ton by her allies. Russia and France.
All eyes here are turned on Berlin,
where it is believed the decision on
mediation really lies. Ambassador
Gerard has been ~conspicuously active
since hostilities began in his efforts
to suggest some way of a pacific set
Element, and the general trend OF
opinion in White House circles was
L of optimism.
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the grain natures this red rust
stage is replaced by the black rust
stage, but this does not take place
until after the great majority of the
damage has been done.
I'VE must remember that the rusts
have a very complex life history. They
do not only produce different stages on
the same plant, but many of them also
produce still another stage on an en-
tirely different plant. The grass rust"
or stem rust" for instance has three
stages in its life history; one upon
the barberry, and two upon wheat.
People are correct in saying that
the damage to wheat has been caused
by the black rust" if they mean the
rust upon the leaf sheaths and stems
which has produced both the red and
black stages, but if they mean that
the damage has been done by the
BLACK rust" stage alone, they are
wrong. | am inclined to think that the
majority of people do not consider the
red rust" stage serious but feel that
the damage will be done as soon as
the black rust stage appears. This
is undoubtedly due to the fact that
the red rust has largely disappeared
by harvest time. and since the black
rust is so prevalent, that it is the stage
which has caused the damage. 1t ap-
pears to me that it would be better
to call the rust which attacks the
stems and leaf sheaths. and the one
which does the greatest part of the
damage, stem rust" since this would
avoid confusion and at the same time
would be the more approp' ate name.
We must remember that the rusts
of wheat have each a red rust and a
black rust stage and that the damage,
for the most part is done by the red
rust stages and not the black rust
stages"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
OBITUARY

Little Kenneth Brink was born May
IA, 1914, and died at 4:30 a.. IN. July
80, aged two months and sixteen days.
This little blossom was only loaned
to its parents for a few short days,
when its pure little spirit vas called
back to the Giver of all Good.
Baby had never seemed strong from
birth and now is one of the happy
ones in Heaven, one who is waiting
with reckoning hands.
Death came gently to one of gentle
mold like thee.
AS light winds, wandering through
groves of bloom,
Detach the delicate blossoms from the
tree,
Closed thy sweet eyes calmly, and
without pain;
And we trust in God to see thee yet
again.
Left to mourn the death of this
little one are its parents and four
brothers, namely, Charlie, Everett,
Harold and Leslie, besides numerous
relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the
home, ar 3 p. m, Friday, conducted by
Rev. OZanne.
Helen Sparenborg, Eunice and
Myrna Bairey and Rebecca lnhoff
as pail bearers, bearing the little
body to it's last resting place. The
and beautiful.
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neutral, have modified their armies
for defense.
.lgium and Holland have joined
FI .'e, Russia and England against
Ger ny and Austria. The action of
thes,S yo small countries came as a
resultSt the invasion of German
troops.~ he Belgian army decisively
defeated German army of $4,000 men
on TuesdS
Yesterday the French and English
warships So the German cruiser
Panther and q ptured two other war
ships. The English fleet has left for
German waters with orders to capture
or destroy the German fleet and a big
battle is expected.
Italy still maintains a neutral posi-
ton, although it is bound to Germany
and Austria by the triple alliance.
However, the sympathy of the Italian
people is with France and against
their ancient enemies the Austrians.
President Wilson has offered the
services of the United States as media
tor.
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Paris, Aug. 6.-The French ministry
Of war issued a communication say
ing that German cavalry and infantry
were crossing the French frontier
everywhere in accommodating parties.
1t adds:
"A squadron of German dragons
bore down on Observation-Disclosures, in
the department Of Meurthe-et-Moselle,
but was ~repulsed by French ri1emen.
"A regiment of German cavalry ad-
vanced as far as M%orontaine, in the
same department, but fell back be-
fore a body of French infantry.
The French mobilization is pro-
ceeding with the greatest order. Most
Of the reservists already have Joined.
An excellent spirit prevails in AL
SAGE"
Santos Dumont, the famous aviator,
has offered his services to the French
government.
The one-armed French general, Paul
Pau, who fought in the wal of 1870,
has been placed in command of one
of the French armies.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
WAR ON

The developments in Europe during
the past week indicate that the big
powers have started out OF a conflict
that will be the greatest in history.
against Servia, Russia, the friend and
ally of the latter, commenced to mob
ilize it's army. This caused consider
able uneasiness in Germany, the friend
of Austria, and they demanded that
the Russians cease the work of mob
ilizing. The latter failed to meet this
request and Germany declared war
against Russia Saturday night. This
was followed by open hositilities be-
tween France and Germany, the former
being a member of the triple entene,
composed of Russia, France and Eng
land. Great Britain declared war on
Germany Tuesday.
Germany has dispatched big armies
against both Russia and France but
no decisive engagements are reported
as yet. French troops defeated the
Germans with considerable loss in the
first engagement, but Germany is send
ing more troops and a big battle ap-
pears imminent on the frontier be-
tween the two countries. Airships of
both nations have done considerable
damage.
The German and Russian troops
have only had small engagements, but
the armies are massing for a big bat
tie. A naval engagement with the
warships of these two nations is re-
ported in the Baltic sea and the advan-
tage was with the Germans.
A strict censorship has been es-
tablished all over the war zone and
there are many conflicting reports.
Little has been heard of the strife be-
tween the Austrians and Servians, ex-
cept that the latter had repulsed the
invaders in one battle.
All of the European countries, in
Guiding those who wish to remain
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SOUTH DAKOTA
BANKS PROSPER
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THIS
STATE HAVE LARGE SUMS
ON DEPOSIT
INCREASE OF s3,5O0,OOO DURING YEAR
Total Showing Of Cash in all Banks is
Approximately Ninety Million DOL
Iars-534 Banks in State

An increase of over SO, SOC, 900 is
shown in deposits in the state banks OF
South Dakota between the calls for re-
ports of condition June 80, 1914 and
June 4, 1913, this mount being cover
ed in the items of checking deposits,
savings deposits, demand certificates
and time certificates, says a Pierre dis
patch. While this showing is one
which indicates a general prosperity of
the state a decrease of practically ST.
O00, 900 from the showing of the call
of March 4 of 1914. This reduction is
accredited to the demand for cash in
putting in the crops of the state for the
spring, and the showing of the next
call later in the season is likely to
make quite a different showing.
In the deposit showing of the COM
parative showing for June 80, 1914,
and June A, 1913, in detailed figures,
is:
June 3O,'14 June 4.'13
Dividends unpaid S 57,665$ 22,7S9
Check deposits. 22, 62S, 131 22,O26, 567
Savings deposits. 2,457,97O 2,3O2,l9l
Certified checks. 36,449 1857
Cashiers checks 273,O66 296,174
Due other banks. 3,199, 462 2,9O5,127
Demand certiti-
Gates ......... 92O,153 7S7,271
Time cartifctes % 900 100 Oh 63S 3O5
The total increase in OF
the state banks from all sources for
the year are shown to be $5,069,119;
with a decrease of 1896, 2S7, the piinci-
pal features o fthe decrease being
$49S, 2S5 due from other banks.
The increase in liabilities is shown
at $4,451, 800, principally in lifetime
certificates and savings accounts in
the banks, with a decrease of re-
sources of $7S,234, which is largely in
Guided in notes rediscounted and
cashiers checks.
The report shows 534 state banks
doing business for the 1914 report as
against D0U lOI Tic IepOlI III 1910, IL
the showing is one of a healthy
growth in the banking business of the
state for the year.
The total showing of deposits of all
classes in both the state and national
banks of the state at the June call
will no doubt be heal 500, OOO, O00 when
both reports are available for compari-
son.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-08-06
KAISER WAR

London, Aug. 6.-The kaiser's reply
to the British ultimatum was a decla-
ration of war.
1t was received at the foreign office
before the time limit set by Great
Britain. The British government then
waited until the expiration of the ul-
timatum in order to keep it's record
clear and then issued a declaration
of war against Germany.
The British officially hold that Eng
land declared war, as the declaration
by the kaiser was not officially an
nounced.
Volunteers are focking to army
headquarters. The war spirit has
spread everywhere.
1t Is announced that the war Office
will accept all offers Of troops from
the colonies, but no arrangements for
transporting them will be made until
1t Is certain they will be needed.
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MILLIONS ARE
IN READINESS
GREAT ARMIES OF EUROPE ARE
PREPARING FOR A GIGAN-
TIC CONFLICT
GERMAN FORCES|NVAOEFOUR COUNTRIES
And Big Battles Are MomentariIy Elk
pected-Number of German Ves-
sells Are Captured by British

London, Aug. with five of the
great European powers-Austria, Eng
land, France, Germany and Russia-at
war, millions of men on land and
sea waited, under arms, ready to
strike. Any moment may witness the
opening of general warfare. Reports
from France, Belgium. Holland and
Russia show that Germany's armies
are steadily moving forward, East and
West. Her advanced posts are in con-
tact with the opposing Russian and
French armies.
The cutting of the German tele-
graph and telephone connections and
the severance of the German trans
atlantic cables virtually cut Germany
from communication with other coun-
tries.
Volunteers were requested for the
British army and this is taken as an
indication that an eXpeditionary force
is to be sent out, but no authentic in
formation on this point is obtainable.
In England preparations were rapid
~ completed for naval activities after
the declaration Of war, but the 4u-
tAoltties would not permit any leakage
of news as to military or naval move
ments. 1t was announced the govern
ment would acquire foreign warships
under construction in Great Britain.
German Steamers Captured.
Several German steamships in Brit
ish waters, including the Belgia, with
seventy-three German reservists and
a quantity of foodstuffs on board,
were declared prizes of war. The Ma
ria Leonhardt, in the Thames, suffer
ed a similar fate.
The British government has com
mandeered the horses belonging 20 ex-
press companies and big department
stores, thus causing almost a suspen-
sion of business.
On the coast of the North sea,
where it had been enormously report
ed hat a naval battle was in prog
ress, the British government has TAX
en- over all schools and other public
buildings for conversion into hospitals
in readiness to receive the wounded
men after the expected important
naval encounter between the German
and British fleets.
In France the minister of war de-
clared the mobilization to have pro-
ceeded satisfactorily and everything
TO be in readiness with General Jof-
fire, commander-in-chief at the from
tier.
Austria and Servia appear to have
stopped their activities or at least to
have put strict censorship on the
news of any important events, as no
news dispatches of Importance reach
ed the British capital from those two
countries.
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COLMAN SEES A LIGHT

Joe Swering, who had charge of the
work of installing the electric light
system here, finished his work and he
and his men left the last of the week
for ~Flandreau. A number of resi-
dences and business places are wired
and using the lights and the number
will be largely increased this fall. The
lights are giving good satisfaction
Colman Argus.
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RUSSIANS UP

sian Black sea feet is bottled up and
will be unable to participate in the
war.
The Turkish government issued an
official declaration announcing that
the Bosphorus had been closed to the
warships of all nations and that any
attempt to force a passage will be
repulsed.
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Relief Measure Passed,

Washington, Aug. 6.-The house
promptly passed the $4,000, 900 appro-
prlation bill to aid Americans in Eu-
rope and within q few minutes the
senate passei it Enl It went to tie
White Eou&e.
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QUINTARD BUYS WIRE BOY.
secures English Wire Haired Cham
pion Terrier by Gable.

George w. Quintard purchased by cable
on Saturday tho celebrated wire haired
fox terrier champion Wire Boy OF Paign-
ton from Miss Lewis. Paignton Kennels,
Newton Abbot. England The price paid
was not less than $4,000. and Wire Boy
will join the already invincible team OF
the breed now owned by Quintard.
Champion Wire BOY OF Paignton Is a
young dog by Champion Chunky OF
Motifs, out OF Vanity Of Paignton. His
first appearance OF Importance was AT
the Ladies Kennel Associations show last
year In London, when the Duchess OF
Newcastle, one OF the foremost breeders
and owners OF wire hairs In England.
judged the dog, and was 30 greatly i'm
pressed with his quality and character
that she awarded the challenge prize 10
Wire Boy.
Champion Wire Boy OF Paignton was
the first dog 10 win the 30 guinea cup a.
the Wire Haired Terrier Clubs show
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MATCH TO DECIDE TIE
FAILS IN ITS PURPOSE
Manhattans and Progressives
Win Two Games Each and
Four Are Drawn.

Teams representing the Manhattan
Chess club and the Progressive Chess
club. which tied for the championship OF
the Metropolitan Chess League. were
unable to arrive at q definite decision
In the extra match played at the rooms
OF the Brooklyn Chess Club and concluded
early yesterday morning. Eacn side won
two games outright ard the other four
games were drawn.
The Msrhattans were at a disadvan-
taEe in the earlier stage OF the match.
but played splendidly toward the end and
saved the situation. An appropriate
finish to the match was furnished Dy the
game ~ the fourth board between Cha les
and Kreymborg. the former sacrificing his
rook m n rook and pawn ending In order
TO make sure Of a draw by means OF a
passed pawn. a. T.. Schneider and J. l..
clark won their games for the Man
hattans ana G. Jsffe and J. Bernstein TOR
the progressives. The summary:
MANHATTAN G. G. PROGRESSIVE &. C.
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Won BERNUTHs BEST sTAYERS
OutIast Hobart and Harrison In Mas
sau Tennis Finals.

GRENr NECK, L. l.. June 7.--R L. and
a. i Won Bcrnuth won the lawn tennis
doubles championship OF Nassau and
Queens counties at the Great Neck Hills
Country club here to-day BY Defeating
II. NJ Hobart and J. J. Harrison IN the
final round OF the tournament. three sets
10 two. The scores OF the match. which
went 20 nifty games before a decision was
reached. were s.. Ga. 81, s--4, 60
The teams were very evenly matched
and Il was only through better staying
powers that the Won Bernuth brothers
earned their victory. Up 20 the last set
each OF the teams had won twenty-five
games. and most Of these went to deuce
The summaries.
Men. ChamPonship Douhles-seni nnal
rouud-R. l.. Won Bernuth and A =. Won
heruuth defeated T + Tuohey and A. G.
Russell IS. ia; II. " Hobart and J. J.
Harrison defeated q. Roundey and J. :.
Billings. f=2. -
Final Wounh-R l.. Won Bsrnuth and A.
?. Won Bcrnuth defeated II. NJ. Hobart and
}. j Harrison, -. s--i. -. a.. Go.
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TO TIGHTEN sHAMRoCK's KEEL.

Special ca5ie Despatch to THE ST.,

LONDON. June s,-The yachting expert
81 the Ddiiy Mall says he believes that as
the result OF the trial on Saturday De-
signer Nicholson will reduce the lead on
Shamrock Tvs keel and increase her sail
ar ea. The writer says:
This would be double advantage. An
increase OF sail would heel the yacht
quicker and the more she heels the longer
her sailing length becomes. Shamrock w.
Is somewhat remarkable In this respect.
l reckoned on Saturday that when her
top strake Is awash the entire boats
length except the rounded snout will be
immersed AZ the Tightening of the keel
would reduce two important rating quail
hcations--the quarter beam length and
displacement-l think Nicholson will not
miss the opportunity. The yacht certainly
likes to get her shoulder immersed and
the further she heeled on Saturday the
faster she went"
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SPEEDWAY BRUSHES ATTRACT.
Large ThrOng watches Interesting
Amateur Harness Races,

There WAS large crowd on the New
York Speedway yesterday and some in
terestins brushes in which many OF the
old favorltes held their own Nathan
Strauss was up behind Denver In the class
for championship trotters and easily de-
fsated Oakland Boy in straight heats the
time being ! :o4S4 and ;05, Emily H.,
driven by Il. ID, Hunt, won the Glass A
trot, taking the first and third heats.
Castleton, with DIR. Forster driving, took
the second heat. The times we're :07A
:07ia, :0sls
J. p. Kennedy, holding the reins over
Acorn won the Glass trot from Billy
Barlow in straight heats. There were Ave
starters in the Class T. trot and Doris Il.
driven by Dr. n, Nlmphruf, led the field
each time. Glass e for PAGERS went to
j. u. Pfeffering's Jim u.
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THEY LIKE MIXED FOURSoMES
Il noIIwood Players Vote 10 Repeat
Fine Days sport.

WHITE PLAINS, June Two ball
mixed foursomes provided such Il fine
days sport at the Knollwood Country Club
to-day that all hands voted to repeat the
affair on June 81. Mrs. Il. B. Moriarity
and j, $, Todd won to-dnys event with
92--l+. rs. and the second trophy fell
to Mrs. T. s. Armstrong and r. W,
Henderson with card ~ 1920, so.
The efforts OF Mrs. +. II. Mackay and
Charles Cakes should not be overlooked
In the appended scores:
Mrs f. 49, Ryan and W. a sykes, ltb--so,
So Miss Constahce Robertson and Y. VI;
Wilson, @-s. 50: Mrs. u I, Fairchild and
= FaBB 3 west IiOgis, 81; Mrs. Charles oskes
ana y =. Mashsy,, iitEs, %; r Mr M ana Mrs
Wilson, iis--is, 90; Miss Evsllhs Townsend
ara - Fox iiI--ss' IL MI and MT r
Mackay and Charles cakes, 1913 1873