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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20
One on Ginter.

Jesse Carmichael was walking down
town in New York with his friend, Bob
Ginter. Bob was pulling industriously
on a fat, dark cigar. and had succeed.
ed in consuming about half OF it, caus-
ing the covering to curl up with the
heat.
What in thunder are you smoking? ~
asked Carmichael.
"A fine cigar" replied Ginter.
oh" said Carmichael. Il thought
IL was an umbrella Popular Maya.
zine.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20
Tin in Time.

The ferret-eyed little man stepped
across the street car aisle and Whis-
pered into the ear of the tall chap
in a gray suit:
You'd better wipe that bit OF egg
off your chin. The income-tax man is
~dianapolis Star.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20

acters signifies fox. and from his
1t came to be believed that the deity
really was a fox. Its natural Gun.
ming is greatly enlarged upon and it
is believed to be capable OF mis-
leading and deceiving human beings.
Liberty Advance.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20
To Curl a Feather.

An ostrich feather that has become
uncurled from the dampness may be
curied again by %sprinkling Il thickly
with common salt ard shaking II be.
fore a bright fire until IL 10 dry.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20
Enjoys u.

0abe-There goes a fellow who en-
joys i'll health.
Steve-Enjoys II? What is no, a
hypochondriac?
Gabe-No. he's a physician.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated.
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation. ADV.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20
Much More.

Did you see that heavy plaster
cs~t just before it struck you on tbs
brad and laid you QUE
Il did. sir, and mich more. That
VIZ an allstar caSt
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-03-20

Social usageS seem to make a dis
tinction between marrying we'll and
marrying happily.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
Would SHIELD ]. s.
/. FROM WAR SHOCK
President Wilson Working to
Place This Country in
Good Position.
FINANCIAL CONFERENCE
IN CAPITAL is CALLED
Congressional Leaders Consider Ship
Registry Plan-America May Have
to Act in China.

All the information reaching the White
situations most unencourasing.' The
administration is determined to ge- af-
fairs in this country ready for whatever
comes out Of the titanic struggle threat
ened throughout the big countries OF
Europe.
President Wilson proposes to cooper
ate in. every way toward putting the
United States in the best possible posi-
ton to Withstand the shock that will be
felt everywhere.
To consider what shall be done to pro-
tect the financial interests of the United
States during the European crisis Secre-
tary McAdoo. after conference with the
President today called on clearing house
associations in New York. Chicago and
St Louis to send representatives here
Monday morning to discuss the situation
with him.
McAdoo Sends Messages.
Secretary McAdoo today sent the fol-
lowing telegram to the chairman of each
Of the three associations:
For the purpose of considering the
general situation created by the Eu-
ropean crisis, and with view to in
telligent cooperation in protecting the
interests os this country. I shall be
pleased il you will send committee of
your clearing house to confer with me in
Washington on Monday next at IL am.
This invitation is sent to the three CEN
trail reserve cities. The invitation will
be extended later to the several federal
Evening star., 1914-08-01
McAdoo Sends Messages.
EVENTS BRINGING EUROPE NEARER
BRINK OF WORLDS GREATEST WAR

Ultimatms sent by Germany Russia and France
ordered by Emperor William stop mobilization
within hours, expiring today while France
given eighteen declare her attitude
tingencies.
German ambassador Russia reported have left ST.
Petersburg German ambassador Paris plans
tonight
Italy probably will remain neutral she regards the
campaign allies Germany and Austria aggressive
war, in which she is called to intervene.
King George final effort today maintain peace
telegraphing Emperor Nicholas of Russia
Bank of England discount up per cent
today-the highest level reached Continental
also raised their
reported to have ordered general mobliza
ton the prospects peace thought hope
less.
censorship European countries kept back of
military movements.
Communication by telephone between France and Eng
land interrupted the being desirous
ing leakages of information.
Japan will unless British interests the far
east are endangered.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
KING GEORGE IN FINAL EFFORT
TO STAY THE HAND OF RUSSIA

LONDON. August liking George in
a final effort to prevent the outbreak
Of a general European war and the
meeting of millions of men in armed
conflict today at the eleventh hour sent
a dispatch to Emperor Nicholas of Rus
sia, and his message was understood
to contain an ultimate appeal for the
preservation of peace. His majesty's
action was taken after an audience
with Premier Asquith at 2 o'clock this
morning. when the war clouds were
blackest.
At the same time from Rome came
the news, published in the Messagero,
that Italy had decided to remain neu-
trail unless attacked. While this in
formation was not confirmed, 1t was
said in official circles to have caused
no surprise" At the Italian embassy
in London the belief was expressed
that should Italy remain neutral with
the possibility left open of her turn
ing against her allies, Germany and
Austria Hungary, the latter nations
would be reluctant to embark on a
general European war.
Germany's Attitude Firm.
On the other hand. the ftets, stood
Evening star., 1914-08-01

nut that Germany had taken a very
firm attitude and had asked Russia TO
suspend the mobilization of her forces
within a time limit of twelve hours.
expiring at noon today. She also had
asked France to define within eight
cen hours the attitude she would as
sumo in case of a war by Germany and
Austria against Russia. 1t was point
ed out in authoritative circles THAI
Frances attitude could only be that
under the terms of her treaty with
Russia she would be compelled TO
Intervene.
German circles today showed consid-
cradle uneasiness all over the world
The German forces in China We're being
concentrated at Tsingtau, the German
consul general left his post at Cape Town
and German merchant ships were ordered
to seek neutral ports.
Japan's Policy Outlined.
In regard to the far east, the Jap
anese ambassador in London said today
that as long as the warships belonging
to the nations composing the triple al
lance remained at Tsingtau. Japan would
take no action against them. but should
they attack British interests or should
Tsingtau be attacked. situation would
Evening star., 1914-08-01
REFUSE TO ACCEDE.
South Wales Miners Decline to Work
HOLIDAYS at British Request.

CARDIFF, Wales. August 1.-The
executive council of the South Wales
Miners Federation today refused to ac-
cede to the suggestion Of the British
admiralty that the miners in the col
lieries supplying vessels of the navy
should work Tuesday and Wednesday
next, which had been arranged as
miners holidays.
The council took the ground that II
was not necessary for defensive pur-
poses for the miners to work. and they
declined to encourage British interven-
ton in a European conflict.
The members of the council suggest
ed that this was an opportune moment
for the miners of Europe to force upon
the governments their views condem-
natory of war, and urged the calling
of a convention of miners of all nations
with this object in view.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
reserve cities If that shall appear to l
desirable.
House Action Delayed.

Lack of a quorum in the House banking
and currency committee today delayed
consideration Of the Treasury bill remov-
ing restriction on the issue of $500. .O00. .OO0
emergency currency and making 1t easily
available for any crisis. Chairman Glass
called the committee together to hasten a
report on the bill which passed the Senate
yesterday. But nine members were pres
ent, and eleven were necessary to do busi-
ness.
The committee adjourned until later in
the day and arrangements were made to
obtain the attendance of enough members
to do business. A quorum of the COM
mittee is in the city.
Shortly after the House met at noon
a point of no quorum was made, and
two roll calls failed to secure the at
tendance OF enough members to do
business. Adjournment was forced,
the Treasury bill before Monday was
hissipated.
At noon the President again con-
ferred with Representative Underwood
admitting foreign vessels to American
register. so that merchant marine
may be created that will not be inter-
fered with while European conflict
is in progress. and which will permit
the uninterrupted commerce of the
United States with other countries
without the serious restriction that is
now threatened, owing to a shortage of
vessels.
Leaders Plan Legislation.
Leaders of the House of Representa-
tives are today framing legislation
which will be an attempt at appeas-
ing the great ship famine which stares
the American producer in the face. 1t
is estimated by House leaders that 51.3
per cent Of the ships which carry
American commerce abroad are of
British registry, and that II per cent
are of German registry. Information
reaching the House from government
bureaus is to the effect that if all Eu-
rope is embroiled there will be left
for American producers ships enough
to carry only II per cent of the normal
freight to Europe. 1t is on those dis
heartening figures that Congress will
have to build laws to open wide the
American registry to ships of the
world.
One Phase of Problem.
The question Of the Canadian coast
wise ships. of British registry, is one
of the elements in the problem before
Congress. No laws will be passed by
this Congress. it is safe to say, that
offer simply to allow them to sail under
an American flag, and thus escape the
dangers of hostility
that sort" said one of the men who
have conferred with the President IF
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Evening star., 1914-08-01
THE FIRST VICTIMS OF THE WAR.
their baggage to hotels from the Hoboken
piers.
Protection Only In Neutral Ports.

Protection Only in Neutral Ports.
A prominent marine official said today
that the next twenty-four hours may
witness a rush to American ports Of hun
dreds of freight and passenger steamships
registered under the flags of the various
countries involved. or to be involved, In
the European crisis.
He explained that if war becomes a GER
rainty the only absolute protection to be
offered merchant vessels registered under
the flags Of the warning countries will
be in neutral ports.
Russian Line Cancels Sailings.
The Russian-American line announced
today that all sailings of its ships be-
tween America and Russia have beer
Cancelled. Two of the ships. the Russia
and the Kursk, the line announced, had
been requisitioned by the Russian navy
Both vessels are now at Libau.
The Hamburg-America lines service be
tween American ports and the West Indies
and Panama has been suspended. Sever
vessels are affected by the order, which
was issued today. The steamer Ale
mania, which sailed from here yesterday
has been recalled by wireless.
Steamship Merton Sails.
PHILADELPHIA. August 1.-The
American line steamship Merton, which
flies the British flag, sailed today for
Liverpool and Queenstown. with many
of the passengers of the Hamburg
American liner Rhaetia. The transfer OF
passengers from the Rhaetia to the
Merton was necessitated by the an
nouncement of the neutrality-suspicious.
line that owing to the disturbed Euro
pean situation all sailings of its vessels
to and from this country would be dis
continued until further notice. The
Rhaetia was to have sailed today for
Hamburg.
A few persons who had engaged pass
age on the Merton before the European
situation became acute Cancelled thelr
engagements.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
10000 MAKE TAX RETURNS.
Increase Shown in Amount of Per
sonal Property Listed.

A substantial increase is shown in the
amount of personal property listed for
taxation this year. according to estimates
by the board of personal tax appraisers.
About 1900 schedules have been filed, as
compared with 1900 a year ago. Re
turns on jeweIry, which Is to be taxed
for the first time. are believed to be
in excess of 100000.
Property owners availed themselves OF
their last opportunity today to file re-
turns before the 20 per cent penalty be-
comes operative. After today the board
will make assessments for owners who
failed to submit schedules. basing their
figures upon the best obtainable in
formation.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
LONDON HEARS THAT GERMANY
IS ALREADY MOBILlZING ARMY
King George Of England Makes Despainng Appeal to
Russian Ruler Ambassadors Ready to Leave
Posts When Die Is Finally Cast.

LONDON, August 1.-The Central News says the
British foreign office this evening received unofficial
message the effect that German mobilization had
been ordered. With Europes armed millions
the move all the world waits disclosure of what
answer Russia has made to Germanys utmatum, which
said that if Russia did stop her mobilization by
today Germany would begin the mobilization of her
army.
An official decree issued from Paris orders general
mobilization of the French army, beginning
The censor drew a veil over what developments
might have been the result of the German ultmatums
Russia and France and of King Georges intervention
with the Emperor of Russia.
RUSSIAN REFUSAL INEVITABLE.
general expressed that Russia could give
only unless King George had supplied formula which
the European principally concerned
The Westminster Gazette the
communication to St Petersburg declaring that
Hungary intention of annexing Sevia exngus
the sovereignty of serva of re-annexg the snja rovnce
REGARDED AS GERMAN RUSE
PARIS. August 1.-The German ambassador to France had
ready leave o'clock this afternoon, when
dispatch reached him from Berlin making of suggestion
French government took consideration and about
exchanged views with London and St. Petersburg
after the of the German
there only the most slender hope that would have
quarters the communication interpreted
merely device by Germany time to complete her mobiza
accompanied by condition which unacceptable
Dispatches from Rome say Italy formally notified
German ambassador there this that she will remain neutral
Arrangements night by Myron T. errck the
acting instructions from Washington
take embassy while Alexander H.
Thackara consul general look after the affairs
of
ENROLLING RUSSIAN REsERVISTS.
PETERSBURG August Enrol1ent of the eservists Of
morning accompanied by stirring
DIPLOMATIC DEMANDS ON UNITED STATES
Official advces White House today report
German ambassador leaving St Petersburg
Heck that proposal place
German being discussed there
taken by this the proposal
Herric Germany France but Off
expect such duties will devove American diplomats
generally in Europe and will be by them.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
T1e-Up Practically Complete.

With the issuance of these orders to-
day the tie-up Of the North German
Lloyd feet plying between American
ports and Europe is practically complete.
In addition to the four vessels affect
ed bv today's wireless messages the
sailing of Hamburg-Am line ves-
sells has been suspended on. both sides
of the water. and transatlantic service
has been heavily impaired. The Water
land which was to have sailed today
with 1000 passengers. the Kronprinz
Wilhelm. scheduled to sail next Tues
day: the Princess Irene, scheduled to
sail today, and the Barbarossa, sched-
uled to sail August 6. all have Cancelled
their Sailings and Will remain at dock
here.
The President Grant of the Hamburg
American line. recalled by wireless yes
terday. was expected to reach New
York today. although no word acknowl-
edging the order of recall had been re-
lceived by the Hamburg-American line
early this forenoon.
Forced to Abandon Trips.
At hotels in this city are scores
of foreigners and Americans who
had booked passage on the Water
land, which was to have started
on her trip across the Atlantic today.
The cancellation Of the sailing of the
vaterland and other vessels by the Ham
burg-American and the North German
Lloyd lines also forced thousands of per-
sons who had booked passage either from
American or European ports to abandon
their trips or seek passage on vessels
of other lines not yet affected by the war.
Among those who sought hotel quarters
when the Vaterland was held up are many
foreigners Of rank, several of whom are
officers in the armies of their respective
| countries. Many did not know their trip
| had been postponed until late in the aft
] ernoon pd there was scramble to get
Evening star., 1914-08-01
Honest Advertising

For the protection OF its read
ers, The Star carefully censors
all advertising submitted for
publication. and SO far as Is pos
sible bars all false and fraudu-
lent statements.
Readers are requested to assist
The Star in protecting the pub
lie and all legitimate advertis-
ers by bringing to the attention
Of the paper any statement that
they might find to be fraudulent.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
Congressional Situation Tense.

The congressional situation is tense
in three Of the four districts. Asher
Kinds. republican. elected by 2.1O0 two
years ago. is running again. although his
health does not permit him to make a
personal campaign. 1t was so two years
ago; his friends elected him. He is op-
posed by John c. Scates, democrat. a
u,on4inued on Second Papa !
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Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1914-08-01
WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight and Sunday,
slIghtIy warmer tonight; gentle shifting
winds.
Temperature SO, I pm. today.
Low, SO, am. today.
Evening star., 1914-08-01
Railroads Concerned

Continued on Second Page.l
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-05-19
BAPTISTS GO ON RECORD
BIG CONVENTION DECLARES FOR
NATIONAL PROHIBITION LAW.
Gathering at Nashville Puts in Very
Busy Day. Welcomed by Wife
of the Governor.


NASHVILLE, Tenn.-The South
ern Baptist Convention today went
on record as favoring national prohi-
bition and authorized the employ
ment of an agent to do educational
work in the interest of the move
ment. Action on the question was
taken by the adoption of the report
of the temperance committee sub
mitted by DR.. A. j. Barton of Waco,
Texas.
Denominational control over it's
Sunday school lesson courses also
was decided upon by the convention,
which adopted the report of the Sun
day school lessons committee.
Welcomed BY Governors Wife.
Routine committee reports and an
address of welcome by Mrs. Ben w.
Hooper, wife of the governor of Ten
nessee, occupied the greater part of
the sessions of the Woman's Mission
Union, which is meeting stimuli
taneously with the convention. The
union also authorized the sale of the
Margaret Home for Children of Mis-
sionaries, located at Greenville, S.
c., which has been maintained by the
organization for ten years.
In the report of the committee on
temperance national and state legis-
lation passed in the current year was
reviewed in detail. The report also
included the joint resolution of Con-
gresham r. P. Hobson and Senator
Morris Sheppard providing for an
amendment to the federal constitu-
ton forbidding the sale, manufact-
ure, expectation or Importation of in
toxicating liquors, except for medici-
nal and other necessary purposes.
The report of the temperance com
mittee was adopted after some dis
cussiOn in regard to the ACCESSIBILITY
of employing an agent.
A great change in the Sunday
school lesson situation among all de-
nominations was said to have taken
place in the report of the specia.
committee on that subject, which was
| presented by DR.. A. j. Van Ness OF
| Nashville. Attention was called tC
the fact that an agreement recently
was reached in a conference at Phil
adeIphia by which the international
| lesson committee is to be appointed
by the International Sunday Schoo
Association, the Sunday School Coun-
Gil, an organization of denomination.
al publishers, and by the denomina'
tons direct.
In view of the changed conditions
the committee asked that the conven'
ton authorize it to assume full re.
suponsibilty for the Sunday schoo
cour IS for the denomination. By
the doption of the report the com
mitt-9 was given this power.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-05-19
DIR. CHAs. E. BOWMAN is DEAD.
Prominent Churchman and Former
Presiding Elder at Dawson.

DR.. Charles E. bowman, dean OF
the theological department of Emory
college, former president of the col
iege and a member of hte conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, over forty years, died at his
home in Oxford Saturday afternoon
after a brief illness with pneumonia.
DR.. bowman was born in Foots-
cray Kent, England, on August %,
1919. He came to. this country in
1854. In 1873 he graduated from
Emory college, with the degree of
Bachelor of Arts. In 1876 he took
his Masters degree. In 1897 the
college conferred upon him the de-
gree of Doctor of Divinity.
Immediately after his graduation
DR.. bowman entered the Methodist
ministry.
DR.. bowman was one of the lead
ing men in the Methodist church in
the South. A man of great power, OF
scholarly attachments, of deep relig-
ious conservation, of loVable person
atty, the church will miss him and a
host of friends will mourn his loss.
DR.. bowman is well remembered
in Dawson, as he was at one time
presiding elder of this district.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-05-19
GEORGIA IN THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

$743; Kentucky, $741; Tennessee,
S734; Louisville, $3.50; st. Louis
1925; White River, $712; West Ok
lahoma, 1856; Western Virginia,
$649; East Columbia, $647; Arkan-
sas, $500; East Oklahoma, 1913;
Montana, $6O2; Pacific, 1851; ILL
nois, $414.
To Revise Missionary Policy.
An effort to revise the missionary
policy of the church will be endeav-
ored to be made at this session of
the conference. The board of mis-
sions has nine secretaries and the
cost of administration of the affairs
of the board is estimated to be up
ward of 100000. While the per-
centage of cost of administration of
our general board of missions is eX-
tremely low as compared with some
Of the boards of other churches yet
it is confidently believed by many
ministers and laymen of the church
that the affairs of the board of mis-
sions can be equally as we'll admin
istered with one or two, certainly not
over three, secretaries and an eff
cient clerical force, and return these
able missionary secretaries to the
pastorate and to the field Of church
endeayor. where they are WOefully
needed.
1t is the opinion of many that the
church ought. within the next quad
rennium, make an enlarged and re-
inforced missionary campaign, and in
order to accomplish this greatly de-
sired end an economical revision
ought to be made within the board of
missions itself, where both men and
money can be saved to the field al
ready more than white to the har-
vest.
A splendid missionary policy has
been wrought out by DR.. A NJ. Will
liams of Columbus, the efficient and
enthusiastic missionary leader of the
South Georgia Conference, and will
be presented to the General Confer
ence by DR.. w. n Ainsworth, leader
of the South Georgia delegation, and
will be urged by other members of
our delegation.