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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
Belgian Main Army
Marches to Engage
Germans at Liege
Great Battle Imminent Between 10000
Invaders and Defending Forces---Forts
Are Stubbornly Holding Out and Are
Well Supplied With Food and Ammu-
nition-Every Line of Railway Destroyed

Brussels August ia time always comes in situations
like the when silence is Imperative enceorth news
Brussels of the operations Belgium will be scarce but
situation satisfactory and the world expect day
hear of great battle 1t impossible to predict when thus
battle will take place
News from Lege good The officers of the forts report
that the Germans have renewed the attack The Begans
well supplied with food and ammunition and their health
is satisfactory. Brussels is calm,
The ministry of has denied officially the report that
hans In the neighborhood The Office stated that 1t
that of German cavalry scattered about
the country but that they chiefly parties who had lost
their and readily surrendered at the first summons
Up Sunday night it certain that the ege forts
were still commanding the three principal routes of
German advance The Belgian general staff states that
of railway between Iiege and the frontier has been de-
sroyed and that every bridge and tunnel and cuvert have
been blown mp.
The assertion that 1000 Begians have been taken
into Germany prisoners of haseles the office
saws There soldier left in the city of ege. They
now all in the forts commanding the position Of Liege
So far known, there 100000 German troops
there but these not position to attack the forts TO any
extent in their weakened condition On the other hand is
impossible for the forts to concentrate their fire lee The
n,xt development therefore the arrival of the Belgian main
army which is rapidly advancing from l4ouvan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
ASK GOVERNMENT
To PROVIDE WAR
RISK INSURANCE
National Foreign Trade Coun-
ell Adopts Resolution Urg-
ing Prompt Action by Con-
gress

New York. Aug. 10.--The national
foreign trade council. made up OF some
OF the best known bushes. men In the
country, passed -esolutsou today
recommending that the United States
government promptly provide war risk
~ American vessels engaged IN over
seas trade. Not only Will letters be
written 10 the heads OF the government
on the subject but q strong commit
tee will be in Washington on Friday
10 attend Secretary McAdoo's confer
ence, where they will strongly advo-
cate the expedient The council met
today MT the chamber of commerce,
with James A. Farrell. president OF
the United states Steel corporation. IN
the chair.
Mr. Farrell. In his opening address.
said that the United States must start
exports moving first OF all. Even
il we could sell steel for 81. 900 ton
and wheat for $40 hushel." he said,
at would profit us little while we
were without the means OF safe trans
portation."
Mr.. Farrell appointed resolution
committee. The committee submitted
a resolution. recitins that. even with
legislation permitting the registry Of
foreign ships. commerce will be ham
pered because of prohibitive war risks.
we recommend" the resolution adds.
that the government promptly pro-
vide war risk insurance on both the
hulls and cargoes of American yes
sells engaged In overseas trade, and
We urge upon congress the immediate
enactment of the laws necessary there
to"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11

ment of the severing of diplomatic re.
iations.
Contrary to assurances given by
Austria to the French minister OF for.
eign affairs that no Austrian troops
were taking part In the Franco German
war the French government has ascer-
tanned beyone any possible doubht that
certain Austrian troops are at present
In Germany. outside the Austrian FROM
tier.
These troops, which have set free
certain German troops destined to ba
employed in fighting the French. ought
Individually de faeto and de 1ure to
be considered al acting against France.
IN these circumstances the French ann
bassador was ordered to leave Vienna.
THE Austrian ambassador at Paris,
on being informed of Frances decision,
asked for his passports
The severing of diplomatic rela-
lions followed the failure of the Aus
trian government to make satisfactory
explanations OF the movement of Aus
trian troops firm the Tyrol through
Switzerland to the French border. The
French request for an explanation gave
no time limit for its reply, but the na-
ture OF the request and the report Of
movements of Austrian troops near
Basel. in Switzerland. brought the sits
uation to a crisis today.
Paris, August l0.-11 T, MA com.
munique has just been issued by the
French foreign office, at IL oclock.
headed Rupture OF diplomatic rela-
tons between France and AUSTRIA
Hungary" 1t was officially stated that
this did not mean a declaration OF war.
The communique begins:
Following an interchange OF views
both at Paris ard Vienna, especially
within the last three days, the French
government. owing TO the International
situation and on account Of the insuifs-
cheney of the explanations furnished
by Austria Hungary as regards the
sending of Austrian troops into Ger
many. informed Ambassador Szeczen.
during conversation this morning.
that IL found itself obliged to recall 81
France NJ. Dumaine, the republics a1e-
baa&adax at Vienna
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
FORO-WH|TEHURST
LUMBER PLANT IS
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Midnight Blaze of Unknown
Origin Entails Loss of S30,-
900, Covered by Insurance

Fire. which early this morning
broke out in the plant of the Ford
whitehurst Manufacturing company.
Tenth and Byrd streets, in the heart
Of the factory district of the city,
threatened that entire section, and
was only extinguished after three
hours hard work by the fire depart
ment, entailing a loss Of about s3e,-
600.
The fire was one of the most spec
tacular which has broken out in the
city for some time, and was accom-
panied by rain, Tie smoke was very
dense. Thousands OF Iset IF dry TIM
Der living on the floor. preparatory to
being run through the machines.
burned like kindling wood. throw; Z
I'D huge columns of smoke Wnicn
winded their way heavenward anoVe
the solemn and deserted looking rae
tories.
Hundreds of visitors to the city for
Better Acquaintance Week CROWDED
the streets leading TO the scene,
watching with dazzling expressions the
sight Of nearly a dozen huge nre-
| fighters dashing their way through
the streets to various water Plugs
near the burning building. unloosing
sneii ho~e anu ,.Ia,,;,,, ,,no, the
ne hoiiieioa'
HC, ..nn ,naer control
ne iifs Wa $500 Nc h,,,,dings
oeioie !. 'iau ~ ~ ceahoard Air
Line railroad The machinery ana
stock are owned by the Ford White-
nuise .'p'"s araa h., ;nsnranre.
r as,,'eas ~, ,s 81 nitalizea at s35.-
- ~ .,.a.;a.nt raach
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
COMPARISON and CONTRAST

and Con
ferae soldiers the saloon and the of alcohol Judge eorge
the OF
prohibition to END the
Robert f. Lee Episcopal vestry-
oal "groghop which Turing destruction Judge
authority chairman
Local Sefovennn accompanied by ana
good check Virginia De-
adoption of soaled prohibition law, involved in the
that it the duty citizen to to avert
that there many VINO
differ with me on this very important question
which Judge Christian refers and what Is
would people avert? The
the calamity the closing the saloons the State Virginia The
abolition the by which aoonkeeper today
by the Judge Christian de-
cares that close the saloons and dissolve the partnership would bring
Virginia that would be a calamity
Christian that there who honestly differ with
those who differs with him
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE.
indeed the them ALL General Lee
a at The
kind that he attended of the the afternoon before
he stricken with his fatal illness Dr. j. William jones' Lees chaplain
in Life and Letters of General Lee,
81 walking with him day Lexington the of the
military the
annoyed and said Il
military gentlemen while they things which they have
right do would close all these grogh which Turing
o destruction
real calamity In
plainly the real the vital He brands the grogshops
branded They grogshop
"groghops which are Turing destruction
Verify, General Lee differ with The question
with General Lee the temptations the gops which destroy
The pfu liberty
threat awlne traffic. did
weigh with General Lee against the protection Truly
Christian Many honestly differ with him. of these
Virgnan of the
Whose opinion shall follow Judge George Christian who
will be calamity the saloons General Robert
all which destruction? Which
will follow, Christian or Lee?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
RESERVE BOARD
MEMBERS MEET
AND TAKE OATH
Secretary of Treasury McAdoo
Points Out Importance of
Duties Confronting Body
Seay' S Election as
Director Confirmed
Results of Canvass Of Member
Banks Reported and Elec-
tons Later Announced

Washington. aug. 10.-The five
members Of the federal reserve board
appointed by the president met today
in the office of the secretary Of the
treasury to take the oath Of office.
After the oaths had been administer
ed, Secretary Mc4Adoo made a brief
address, pointing out the importance
Of the duties which confront the
board Mr. McAdoo predicted that
the banks would all be organized
under the new system by October /,
at the latest.
Secretary NcAdoo and Comptroller
Of the Currency Williams, who are
ex-officio members OF the board, re-
ported for the organization commit
tees the result of the canvass OF the
vote of the member banks upon the
class A and p directors Of the reserve
banks of the various districts The
announcement was made of the cleo
ton Of the following, among other
directors;
District No. 3, class A. federal re-
serve bank of Philadelphia:
Group i. Charles c.. Rhoads, Ph'la :
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
MORE SUCCESSFUL
THAN YEAR AGO IS
ACQUAINTANCE WEEK
Crowd On Richmond Hotel
Roof orgets Business--Speak-
ers' War Views Optimistic
Prices For I obacco
And Cotton Better
W. T, Dabney Analzses Situa-
tion---Mayor Ainslie Declares
Imaginary Lines Divide Peo-
pie of Southern States

Once more, Richmond business
house heads and representative.
Joined together with business men OF
the Virginias. the Carolinas Ten
nessee and Georgia. who are here Tor
the celebration Of Richmond's second
annual Better Acquaintance Week
forgot business and thought only CT
FUN. and last night opened the Dig
week with a reception, supper ana
ca haret show on the roof Of the Hotel
Richmond The opening was greater
than was that Of the first event OF this
kind. "a year ago. and the climates OK
the more enthusiastic members of the
trade extension bureau of the Chamber
of Commerce, sponsor fer the wee X,
that there win be more than tn tus-
and visitors in the city from the
South, appeared 10 have been COM
servatiye.
Last nights opening, on the Hotel
Richmond roof. WAS before a crowd
that packed the roof Every avail
able table and chair was occupied
when Mayor George Ainsl!e. OF the
city Of Richmond. was presented h.
Continued on TaEe Threel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES
AT LIEGE CONFIRMED

Paris August l0.--Zurich newspapers
received her confirm the reports of
heavy German losses at Liege. Many
wounded German officers have been
transported to Cologne. The Fifty
thir infantry especially suffered.
Dispatches from Rotterdam state that
German soldiers passing through Hol-
land were still unconvinced that they
had fought against Belgians and In
sisted that it was the French they had
fougt, asking II Paris was still Ear
AWAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11

Paris. August Io.-via London-The
French foreign office announced off,
cially tonight that diplomatic relations
have been broken off between France
and Austria Hungary. The French am
bassador at Vienna has received MS
passports and has left Vienna the
Austrian minister at Paris has asked
for his passports.
The foreign Office issued this state
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
England Concentrating Gold.

London, August lD~'rhe Rank Of
England received today 2.l3l zoo gold
eagles and s2,i90.o00 "A bar gold.
The British government continues TO
buy silver. Silver Is now At "a u i
an ounce. There have been some
private stock deals for cash. Con-
soils are at no. New DIX exchange
Ia onntad at x4.95.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
French and Belgians
Driving Germans Back
To Their Own Border

Frances Army of Invasion Takes Important Mountain Positions
After Desperate Fighting and Serious Losses Both Sides
Each Army Receiving Reinorceents for Decisive Engage
mentGermans Lose 5000 Killed When Retreat From Liege
Is Cut OH--Nava Fight in North Sea Again Anticipated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
France and Austria
Sever Relations:
Will Declare War

French Ambassador at Vienna and Aus
TRAN Minister at Paris Given Passports
and Leave for Respective Countries
Activity of Austrian Troops Along
Franco-German Frontier the Cause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11

Continued on Page Two.l
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
PLENTY OF GRIT FOR FOWLS
Gizzard Cannot Properly Digest Food
Unless Assisted by Grit-Free
Range Is Most Excellent.

In the early spring, before the grass
is grown and the fowls allowed to
roam, they are likely to secure many
pieces OF long, tough grass left over
from the fall, and these are hard to
digest The bird should be turned
into lot where there is plenty of
sharp grit, for this will help them in
grinding up the material which other
wise might prove harmful.
All food for fowls must be
"chewed" very well before it can be
properly digested, and this operation
is performed by the gizzard. The giz-
card, however, cannot do this alone,
and must be assisted by sharp gravel
CT grit. Ground oyster shells are good
and servo two purposes, that of grit
and lime Both are essential to the
welfare Of the flock.
Broken chinaware is good for
grinding, but contains no nourishing
properties. The natural way is the
best one, that of giving the chickens
a good, free range over large area
which Is full of grit, animal and
vegetable matter They will be
healthier and lay better than if con-
fined and fed in yards.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
Cook With Gas.

Jacob SprOesser, John Strauss, Henry
Oestreich, Frank Hoppe, George Schme-
chel and Fred KOhlhOff, route 3, were
drawn as extra court jurors last Satur.
day, and accompanied the members of
the regular panel to Jefferson Tuesday.
D. G. Gle returned Monday morning
from trip to Rice Lake.
Owain Hughes was business visitor
at the state capital Monday.
You better take out range while the
sleighing is good. You can get one
cheap of The Central Trading Co.
1t Is reported, that Judge C. B. Rogers
of Fort Atkinson, will seek the democrat
ic nomination in this senatorial district,
consisting of Jefferson and' Waukesha
counties at the next primary election.
1t is also, quite probable, that Hon. C. F.
Fiebahn Of this city will seek the nomi-
alton. Both excellent men and should
either be nominated and elected, the dis
trict would be well represented.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ludwig of Oshkosh
are visiting at the home of the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ludwig.
The Rev Gerhard Francke was at
Chaska, Mimi, where he assisted the
Rev. Arthur Schwartze in week of prayer
services last week.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13

Mrs. Carl F. Otto was Jefferson visit
or Saturday.
Miss Viola Koenig visited in Jefferson
last week.
John Schumacher was caller in jeff
erson Saturday.
S. j. Model was a business visitor in
Milwaukee Monday.
Miss Dora Geschke was here from
Madison to spend Sunday.
Arden Sipp OF the state university is
at home for few days.
c. d. Richards of Chicago visited rela-
tives in the city over Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Pfund of Los Angeles, CAL,
Is guest of Mrs. Emilia Bursinger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stuebe have re-
turned from visit with relatives in
Milwaukee.
When the winter winds are blowing
and you're hunting high and low for
the eggs that are not visible, just why
you do not know, it is then that you will
wonder, and you'll wonder loud and long
"Why don't | get eggs in winter?" And
you'll know there's is something wrong;
but there's just one way to fix it, and it
is very simple too Feed them daily
LEES EGG MAKER. That's what all
wise people do. Sold by Gamm Corner
Drug Co. Jan. 20, Pm.
Mrs. George T. Green and Miss Inez
Hathaway were cream city visitors Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warner of Lake
Mills spent Sunday at the home of r. A.
Fuller.
Mrs. D. G. Cook of Chicago visited at
the home of MIR. and Mrs Gordon E.
Bacon, last week.
Mrs. Henry Weinhammer of Lohrville
is visiting at the home OF. John Guetzlaff,
North Third street.
W. F. Kruger of Chicago was the
guest Of his mother, Mrs. A. F. Kruger,
in Western avenue Sunday.
Miss Della Jaeger left Sunday for Val
paraiso, Ind. where she will visit her
sister, Mrs. Herman Lightcap.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a s TIC RIA

Herman Schultz left for St. Louis
Tuesday.
Edward L. Schempf spent Tuesday in
Fort Atkinson.
James McGovern of Waterloo was in
the city Tuesday.
Brass beds at The Central Trading Co
August Reddemann of Waterloo was a
visitor in the city Tuesday.
Arthur Woelffer of Jefferson was a
business visitor in the city Tuesday.
Miss Jessie Kosterman of Sheboygan
Falls is the guest of her brother, Jerome
Kosterman.
John Bay and Miss Minna Spangen-
berg of Oconomowoc visited at the home
of H. ]. Schaub Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L.. Heide of Mil
waukee are the parents of a girl baby
born last Friday.
Mr.. Henry Gransee, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Gransee of Chicago, former
ly residents of WatertOwn, was married
to Miss Annette Kalka of Chicago " ed
nesday, January Is, at the Precious
Blood Catholic church. The young
couple will reside in Chicago.
Miss Emily Baumann of Waterloo is a
guest at the home of Mrs. ]. Halliger
North Third street.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
CA 8 Q RIA
A Winter Cough.

A stubborn, annoying, depressing
cough hangs on. racks the body, weakens
the lungs, and often leads to serious re-
suits. The first dose of DR.. Kings New
Discovery gives relief. Henry d. Sand
ers, of Cavendish, Vt, was threatened
with consumption, after having pneu-
monia. He writes; "Dr. Kings New
Discovery ought to be in every family;
it is certainly the best of all medicines
for coughs, colds or lung trouble" Good
for children's coughs. Money back if
not satisfied Price SOC and ST. 90. At
all Druggists. H. Z. BUCKLEN & CO..
PHILADELPHIA or ST. LOUIS.-Ad.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13

Mrs. Henry Schumacher chd son Otto
returned Thursday evening to their
home in Milwaukee after weeks visit
here.
Theodore Kusel and Arnold Koehler
attended the annual Hardware Mems
Convention, held in the Auditorium
building, Milwaukee, Thursday.
Mrs. John Schatz left Thursday morn
ing for Moline, Ill, to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Edward Fromader, who recently
presented her husband with fine girl
baby.
William HIM left Thursday on a trip
to Appleton, Neenah and Menasha in the
interests of the William Hartig brewery.
Before returning he will also visit at
his mothers home in ShebOygan.
J.E. McAdams spent Friday in the
cream city.
Miss Nellie Enright was a visitor in
Milwaukee Friday.
Miss Katherine Owen of IXonia spent
Saturday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thauer returned to
Milwaukee Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. J. Carroll were Mil
waukee visitors Friday.
The Misses Lillian King and Louise
Stallmann of Beloit college were home to
spend Sunday.
George Howard returned to his home
at Platteyille Saturday after visiting at
the home Of John O'Neil.
The Misses Marion Anderson, Marie
Kiliian and Winnifred Nelson spent Sat-
urday and Sunday in Milwaukee.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
IxOnld.

Mrs. E. r. Lewis Oconomowoc spent
Sunday with relatives and friends here.
The Bible meeting that was held here
Sunday at the Congregational church
was great success.
Mrs. Chas BergersOn of OcOn0mOw0c
was caller at the village one day last
week
About thirty Of our young people gave
a party at the Misses Lewis home Thurs
day evening. The evening was spent in
games and social chats, after which re-
freshments were served. All present
report good time.
The Misses Anna Biefeldt and Lillian
Koenig of Watertown spent few days
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
RoasterS.

A rooster is young fowl about full
grown. weighing from four to eight
pounds. The most profitable age at
which to fatten them Is when they are
from BIZ to four months old, as they
grow and put on flesh at the same
time, and therefore make greater
gains than at any other time. They
should be fattened as early in the
season as possible, for prices, as a
rule, are low in the fall, when most
farmers rush their stock to market
G. e. Brown.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13
CITY BRIEFLETS.

" G. Cody was Madison visitor We'd
nesday.
Robert Kuhn spent Wednesday in
Madison.
John Wiley was a visitor in Juneau
Wednesday.
Henry F. Scholz Of Emmett is attend
ing court at Juneau.
Dick Garland left Wednesday for a
business trip to ShebOygan.
Mrs. Gustav Prochn0w OF Mayyille is
a guest of her sister Mrs. William Ed
wards.
Miss Anna Kuntz, Humboldt street, left
for few days visit with friends in
Okauchee and Milwaukee.
w. FeldSChneider and Son Will
ship live stock Thursday. Feb. 20.
Highest prices paid for calves.
Paul Fuerstenau and son Friedrich of
Fairbault, Mimi. are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Gorder,
Sr.
Miss Luella Klumb has returned to
the home of H. f. SchOlZ after spending
six weeks at her parents home in STRAIT
ford.
Delbert Cook and Jeffie Morgan of
Monroe returned home Wednesday after
spending the past few days at the home
OF Mrs. FL. Cook.
Wanted-Scholars in music, Clara
Meyer Otto. 107 Green Street, phone 68x
Drs. A. II. Hartwig and ". .Arzberger
were in Milwaukee Tuesday in attendance
at the annual meeting of the Wis. State
Veterinary Association. DR.. ArZberger IS
secretary and DR.. Hartwig treasurer of
the association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward KuenZi of 0cOno
mowoc, were here Sunday guest athOme
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.. h. En-
merling.
The Misses Lizzie and Elsa Sell left
Wednesday for EdgertOn where they
Will DC employed.
LEES LICE KILLER is the one that
does not have to touch lice to kill. Ap-
piled under chickens, to rOost, ETC.; new
er TO their bodies. The vapOr does the
work. No busting, dipping or greaslng.
Sold by Gamm Corner Drug. Co.
Jan, g. I'm.
Mrs. Charles Key of HnstisfOrd visited
with her sister Mrs. Herman Sell few
days this week.
The auction at Aug. GrOth's was large
~ attended last week Tuesday. Mr. and
Mrs.Gr0th have retired from farming and
rented there farm. They will remove to
Lebanon station where they are erecting
a new home.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-02-13

the latter part of the week with Miss
Jennie Jones.
Mrs. Robert GriebnOw and two chill
dren of Reesevelle were over Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John NARROW.
Miss Lila Dukelow of Oconomow oc,
spent Sunday at the Evan Humphrey
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Seager and chill
dren of Hartland were over Sunday Wis.,
ltors at the home of Liza Davis.
Chas. Ludwig, Milwaukee was bust
ness visitor at the village one day the
first of the week.
Several from here attended the funeral
Of VIM. Williams of WatertOwn Wednes-
day.