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The Washington times., 1914-08-04
Proclamation Declares
Uncle Sam Is Neutral

The United States this afternoon for
mally proclaimed neutrality regarding
the European war. The proclamation
setting forth what Americans can and
cannot do during the war crisis was
signed by President Wilson at 1880
o'clock, Several seconds thereafter
The signature of Secretary OF State
Bryan was a liked to the document
The proclamation Is Of seven type
written pages. and declares neutrality
with respect to Austria, servia. Ger
sets forth. "a state Of war unhappily
exists"
The State Department completed the
draft of the proclamation shortly
after noon. The completed document
was sent to the White House during
the Cabinet meeting, where the sigma
lures of the President and Secretary
Of State were affixed.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
French Embassy Staff
Delays Return to CITY

A telegram received at the French
embassy today from Charge dAffaires
Claussee announced that the embassy
staff would not return to washington
at the prese essen t,rne, az ls Hnaers,ood the
and that the charge and his assistants
will leave Manchester before the end
Of the week.
A number of the attaches OF the
British embassy arrived In Washington
today and quickly plunged into the
mass OF business which awaited them.
Several under secretaries were left al
Manchester for temporary duty. but
they, too. VIII be In Washington within
q few dAya = -
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
French ARMY Ready.

PARIS. Aug. I.-The French mobiliza.
ton is complete. This was indicated
Immediately following the departure OF
General Joffre, comRander-in-chief, for
the front. The active army, II is said
is already in the positions assigned.
The reserve bodies are at the concen.
trstion csmp1
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
Report German Ship Held.

LONDON. Aug. L-According to the
Press Association. an English news
agency, the German steamer Prinz
Adalbert has been ordered into FoImouth
harbor bY a British warship. 1t was
earlier reported that the .Kronprinzessin
Cecelie was there, but this Is believed
to have been due to a confusion of her
idAattty with tbs Prtnx Adaibsrt =.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
IN CONGRESS TODAY.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
Met at II.
Adopted conference report on emergen.
cy bill.
Resumed debate on water-power bill
SENATE.
Met at II.
Conference report on bill TO amend
emergency currency measure agreed
to.
Senate McCumber introduces peace reso-
luton.
Trade commission bill considered and
will be voted on this evening.
Senator O'Gorman presents amendment
to open navy yards to merchant ship
ping admitted to American registry. ,
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
Navy Yards May Put
Merchantmen in Shape

Government navy yards win be put 20
work putting merchant vessels flying
the American flag In condition to handle
the commerce between this country and
Europe IL an amendment to the House
Pill permitting American registry of
foreign ships. proposed by Senator
O'Gorman Is adopted.
The bill was received by the Senate
and referred to the Inter-oceanic Canals
Committee Of which Senator OGorman
Is chairman Final action IS not ex-
pected until tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
GREAT BATTLE IS BEGUN ON
FRENCH FRONTIER NEAR METZ

PARIS, Aug 4-The German army of invasion which crossed
Metz Tour the of Won
vile during Pssian attacked French
today Fighting reported progress between smhng parties
and general engagement is looked for,
The German forces said include cavalry infantry and
artillery and the officials of the Office that they believe this
advance guard of main German army that will Try take
Paris
had expected that general invasion Of the province Of
Meue Mosee would be the first offensive under
and reports Mars Tour confirmed belief
strong French army in the direct path that Germans
take and believed that important battle be avoided
The is fourteen miles by Germanys strong
fortress
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of Co.
Enthusiastically :air tonight and
Wednesday; warmer Wednesday
Internationally fair tonight and
Wednesday; warmer Wednesday; gentle
northeast to southeast winds
Enthusiastically fair tonight ard
Wednesday; warmer WednsJday in the
interior: gentle to moderate northeast
to southeast winds.
The temperature today as REGISTERED
at the United States Weather Bureau
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
Money Orders Cut Off.

International money order business
with belgium was indefinitely suspended
Today by the Postofice Department
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
CONGRESS PERFEcTS
BILLS TO GUARD U. S.
Extension Of American Registry
and Naval Mail Service Are
Pressed.

While Europe II mobilizing and war
abroad IN beginning. Congress and tho
Administration continue to take meas
ures to avert any financial strain in
this country and to enable the United
States to look on with poise and calm
while the rest of the world fights.
Today, the final touches win be given
to the bill amending the Aldrich-vree-
land currency act. The President Is
expected to have It In his hands. and
sign It before night It makes posi-
bic. should It be needful. the issue OK
approximately q billion dollars Of adj
ditional circulation The nero fact that
this can be done Is expected to make
any such large issue unnecessary.
A long step was taken last night
toward the relief OF Americans
abroad and their return to this coun-
try by the passage of a bill appro-
priating s250.000 for this purpose. It
was rushed through both houses on
The Senate today viii consider the
bill passed by the House to enable
foreign ships to obtain American reg
istry.
BIZ For Naval Mail Service.
At the same time. the House VIII
take up the Weeks bill rushed
through the Senate Monday. under
which certain naval vessels, TWENTY
two In number. could be used for mail.
freight, and passenger purposes be-
tween this country and South America
and this country and Europe.
It IL expected. furthermore. that the
President viii send to the Senate today
eral Reserve Board to succeed Thomas
D. Jones' The Banking and Currency
Committee probably WIN act favorably
on the nomination for the board OF
Paul NJ. Warburg.
= Everywhere, there il insistence that
the Federal Reserve Board must be or
ganized and. what IL more important.
that the organization OF the new FEEDER
al Reserve system must not be delayed
A sanguine feeling pervaded Congress
the full horror OF general war In Europe
Ii appreciated and the tnconvenience
II will cause, Is not mnimized. there Is
a pronounced sentiment that this
country will escape serious injury.
Outlook Grows Brighter.
The plans taken to relieve the
threatened tight money situation In
Now York and the apparent success Of
such plans; the averting of the West
ern railroad strike; the unanimity of
Congress- In moving to the relief Of
Americana stranded in Europe and the
determination to take such shipping
measures as will make II possible for
American foodstuffs and products. to
be sent abroad-all these things and
others are contributing to put a reason
ably cheerful aspect on conditions
Talk of keeping Congress continuous
ly in session because Of the war In
Europe is notsso prevalent today.
This Is partly due to the results OF
A. conSoronea hetueen the President
and some of the Republican leaders OF
the, Senate last night. The President
insisted on trust legislation being en-
acted Senators Gallinger, Smoot, and
Brandegee told him that to force the
trust bills would unsettle business. but
the President took the opposite view
The Republican Senator'S promised they
would not filibuster, and, afterward-
indicated they hoped for Adjournment
about September L
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
FRENCH ENVOY QUITS BERLIN.

BERLIN, Aug. 4.-FoIowing the formal declaration
of war; the French ambassador and his staff departed for
the frontier after placing the affairs of his embassy in the
hands of the American ambassador, James w. Gerard
who in accordance with arrangements previously made
will act for France during the war.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

LONDON Aug 4-Further clearance Of British of
members opposed the policy of the government today
when Woun Morley president Of the council submitted his reg
John Burns, president of the government board re-
signed last night because of his inability agree with policy
cided upon.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

$3.50 Mountain Lake Park and Return. \
Baltimore Ohio. Aug. to Is. Valid
for return until Aug. 1e.-Advt-
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

BELGIUM INVADED; GERMAN
FORCE SEXES THE RAILROAD

LONDON, Aug. An official statement issued
from the French embassy, is announced that German
army, proceeding from Cologne, has invaded Belgium at
Verviers The Germans declared have seized the
railroad and be advancing force preceded by amored
trains fanked by motorcycle corps
CONCENTRATE ON BELGIUM FRONTIER.
PARIS Aug Word that German troops had foot Belgium
soil aroused greatest excitement semocialy
nounced however that the French ministry had prepared for such
contingency 1t assumed here that French troops have been
centrated along the Belgian border.
GERMANS DROP BOMBS; Is FRENCH KILLED.
PARIS Aug German avators killed fifteen soldiers and
badly damaged the historic Luneve in department Of
Meure Mosee early today In the early hours Of the morning
big Zeepn drgbe sailed of the fog and dropping bombs
demolished part of the Notifications and
killed fifteen soldiers.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

TIDE TABLE.
High tide, 6:2S a m. and 7:l0 p. M.
Low tide, 1926 a. m. and lis p. m.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

LONDON Aug Am official decree issued today prohibits the
expectation of stores of any character 1t public
picturesque fashion by the Crer Of commons who in
full regaa read the crowd assembled the steps lead
ing the royal exchange.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

To SUN TABLE
Sun rises. ...... so Sun setS...-... 7:o7
The Washington times., 1914-08-04
TURKEY MODELLING ARMY; MAY AID K

ATHENS Aug At officially stated that Turkish govern
has ordered the mobilization of its The
that the action is taken precautionary Despite
this there general belief Turkey arrangement with
Germany whereby she will assa Sea releasing most Of the
Austrian army against Russia.
The Washington times., 1914-08-04

GERMANS SEIZE $40, 900 600 OF RUSSIAN GOLD
BERLIN, Aug. 4.-German military officers at Stuff.
CART reported to the office today their seizure of $780,
100000 in gold consigned Russia. The gold was part
of shipment forwarded to Russian banks for use of the
Cars government
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
firm Of Turner & DowdIe, composed
OF the firm members Of v. Turner and
Matte Dowdle heretofore doing a
mercantile business in the city Of
Okolona, Mss, and krown as the S.;
10 & Is cent store. has this day by
mutual concent been dissolved by the
sale Of the interest Of the said V,
Turner to the said Matte DowdIe,
Who will continae said business and
hereby assumes all liabilities Of the
said old firm having taken wei all the
assets Of the old firm.
Witness our signature, this the l4th
lay Of April 1914.
v. Turner.
Matte Dowdle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

contest, the ballot box will be
locked and sealed and taken to a
bank in Okolona, where the same
will be in a place where the vot-
ing can be done during business
hours and locked in a vault at
night until close of contest, when
the judges will take charge and
count same and announce the,
young ladies winning in their
turn.
The last ten days all the vot-
ing must be done in a sealed box
at the bank. If you do not wish
any one to know whom you are
voting for, place your cash for
subscriptions together with your
coupons in a sealed envelope
which will be furnished you and
put same in ballot box. This
will give everyone a fair and
square zeal.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23
TRUSTEE SALE

State Of Mississippi,
C%hIckasaw Coun,y
End District
By virtue Of the authority vested in
me as Trustee in a certain Deed OF
Trust executed on the 26th day oil
July, 1911, by G. W. Turner to
secure an Indebtedness therein men.
toned to P. Mclnrosh, ST.. Wher,-
in ! was made Trustee, and which
said Deed Of Trust is duly recorded
in Book l07 at page 1856 Of the re.
cords Of Trust Deeds in the Chancrry
Clerk S Office of Chickasaw Coun,
Mississippi al Houston, Miss, and
default having been made IN the pay
ment Of said Indebtedness, and upon
request OF The holder OF said Deed ol
Trust, | will on Monday. the An ds,
Of May, 1914. with in legal hours, il
front OF the courthouse door mtr
city Of OkoIona, Mississippi, of
for sale and sell to the highest bidde
for cash in hand, The foIIowir g d :
scribed property situated IN Chicks
saw County Mississippi, or 50 muc'
thereof as may be nece 'sary to sa Is.
fy said debt and interest and the CO.
Of executing thus trust, towlt:
The wesr hall OF two acres of Ian
in Sc ar Of Section IS, % yn,hrp L
Range 5 East in Chrckasaw Couu
Mississippi, and more part c%nIarIy d
scrrbtd as follows; Beginning al
point on the east boundry Of G H.
street in OkoIona,. Mississippi. q,
feet south Of the southwest corner {
the Chap Dixon lot, running rhen.'
soutl, 225 feet, thence east III |
feet. thence nrth 225 feet, theme,
west l07 IL feet to the brgnui
point Also described as the We t
hall Of lot NJ. 10, block No. II e.
cording to K ndoIph's Survey Of e
City Of OkoIona. Miss.
The title to said property is r..
Iieved to be good. but | will con,.y
only such title as is vested in me S
Trustee.
Witness my signature, this the 3.tt
day Of March. A. D. 1914.
c. C. JOLLY.
Trustee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23
come a candidate in this contest
or work for contestants.

come a candidate in this contest
or work for contestants.
Votes after being counted can
not be transferred to another.
Be sure to know whom you are
going to vote for before coming
to the ballot box, as the editor
positively will not give any in
formation on the subject. The
keys to the ballot box shall be
in possession of the awarding
committee during the contest.
Contest is to run not less than
60 days. Closing Of contest will
be announced 20 days in advance
of closing. The right to post
pone the date of closing is re-
served if sufficient cause should
occur.
The contest shall close on a
day which will be announced lat
er, 10 days prior to closing the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

l.. ANNOUNCEMENT. - T S
Contest will be conducted fairly
and honestly on business princi-
pies strictly with justice and
fairness to all concerned. With
the above principles it will be an
assured success.
2. PRIZES. The capital prize
will be a Splendid Piano. Also
other valuable prizes, which are
announced herewith.
3. CANDIDATES. - Young
ladies', either married or single,
in this or adjoining towns and in
the country adjacent are eligible
to enter this contest and the
party receiving the largest num-
Der of votes shall receive this
splendid Piano and the other
premiums will be distributed in
accordance with the contestants
standing at the final count.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

"Dr. Thomas Electic Oil is
the best remedy for that often
fatal disease Group, 1t has
been used with success in our
family for eight years" Mrs.
L. Whiteacre. Buffalo, N. Y. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

HENS BEAR PROFIT

Healthy hens are great profit
bearers. Use Ross Dead
Qaick" Spray ABOUT your poultry.
1t is the "jl5t-rignt'' chicken
disinfectant and in5ecticide 1t
keeps them free of mlts, lice,
and destroys germs that cause
roup, cholera, etc.
Sold in O6oIona by Bearden &
King. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

4. VOTES CHASED. Votes
will be issued in the following
denominations:
New Subscriptions, 600
votes ....... ..................S1.00
Renewals, 500 votes ........... 100
Renewals, more than one
Year, 600 votes, ............ LOO
Back Subscriptions, 400 votes 100
5 years New Subscriptions,
5000 votes. 500
10 ye" New Subscriptions
20 VI r New Subscriptions
80, wv votes.".,".. ........ 20.0 0
5. INSTRUCTIONS. Results as
to standing of votes will be is
sued after each count. No votes
accepted at less than regular
price of paper concerned in this
contest. No one connected with
this paper will be allowed to be-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

Heavy, impure UIUUu makes
muddy, pimply complexion
headaches, nausea, indigestion
Thin blood makes you weak pail
md sickly. For pure bloot
ound digestion, use burdoc
flood Bitters. $1.OO at a
torres.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23
State Of Mississippi.

To Monroe Marshall. Defendant:
You are com n4nled to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court Of the sec
oad district of Chichasa~ County
in said state on the first Monday in
June, 1914, 10 defend the suit in SAID
conrt Of Bette Marshall wherein you
are the defendant
TINS. 23rI day Of April. 1914.
n, E. B annon, Clerk
By W. }. Williams, D. c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DIR
PoRrRR'S ANTIsEPTIc HEALING OIL. a sur.
Ricai dressing that relieves pain and heals at
the sasne time, Not . Imminent. 2Sc. SOC. hoo
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

For a ma, easy action Of tn
b,wels, try Doan's Regulets, {
m)dern laxative. 25c al a..
stores. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23

For any itching skin trout
lilies, eczema, salt rheum, hives
cch, scald head, herpes, scabies
Doan's Ointment is highly re =
mmended. SOC a box at all
torres. adv.
Awkward Compliment.
She-I envy Miss Playne. She plays
80 we'll that one forgets how she looks.
He-But you look so we'll that one
forgets how you play.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-04-23
satisfaction.

Blessed Is he who has found bic
work; let him ask no other blessed
negB.-Carlyl0.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1914-06-26
No. 1876
Order for Creditors to Present Claims
Etc.

Order for cred'soEE; to Present Claims
State of Minnesota, County OF Henne-
pin. Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate Of John
Bstdorf, Deceased.
Letters of administration on the
Estate of John Batdorf, deceased, late
of the County of Hennepin and State OF
Minnesota, being granted to u. y.
Christ of said county and state;
And it appearing upon proper proof
by the affidavit of the said L. =. Christ,
made and filed herein, that there are
no debts against the estate OF the SAID
John Batdorf, deceased.
1t is Ordered, That three months be
and the same is hereby allowed from
and after the date of this order, IN
which all persons having claims or de-
mands against the said deceased are re-
quired to file the same in the Probate
Court of said County of Hennepin for
examination and allowance, or be for
ever barred.
It is Further Ordered, That the first
Monday in October 1914, at 10 o'clock a.
M, at a general term OF said Probate
Court, to be held at the Court House IN
the City of Minneapolis, in said county
be and the same is hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where the
said Probate Court will examine and ad-
lust said claims and demands.
And it is Further Ordered, That notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once IN
each week, for three successive weeks,
in the Echo de POuest a newspaper
printed and published in said county,
Dated at Minneapolis this 18th day
of June 1914.
By the Court:
.6-26 JOHN A. DAHL
Judg e of the Probate Court
l.. E. Christ, Maple Plain, MINI.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1914-06-26
No. 162Os
ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRESENT
CLAIMS. Eric.

ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRESENT
CLAIMS, Etc.
State of Minnesota, County of Henne-
pin. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Rachel
Label, Deceased. ,
Letters of administration Onthe Estate
of Rachel Label, deceased late of
the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota, being granted to Nathan
L. FREEDMAN, of said county and state;
And it appearing upon proper proof
by the affidavit of the said Nathan
l.. Freedman, made and filed herein, that
there are no debts against the estate of
the said Rachel Label deceased.
1T IS ORDERED, That three months
be and the same is hereby allowed from
and after the date of this order, in which
all persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased are
required to file the same in the Probate
Court of said County of Henne-
nm for examination and allowance :.or
be forever barred.
IT is FURTHER ORDERED. That
the fret Monday in October 1914
at1Oo'clock a. m, at generalterm of said
Probate Court, to be held at the Court
House in the City of Minneapolis, in
said county, be and the same is hereby
appointed as the time and place when
and where the said Probate Court will
examine and adjust said claims and de-
mands.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED,
That notice of such hearing be given to
all creditors and persons interested in
said estate by forthwith publishing this
800 - .~-ol~ f~~ kh~oo $50.
cessive weeks, in the Echo de pOuest a
newspaper printed and published in said
county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 9Th day
of June 1914.
By the Court:
6-26 JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Court
Nathan L. friedman, 618 9Th Ave N.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1914-06-26
No.. ]63Os
ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS, ETC.

ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS, ETC.
STATE OF MINNESOTA PROBATE
COUNTY OF HENNEP1N COURT
In the matter of the estate of s. H.
Flndley, Deceased.
Letters of administration on the Estate
s. H. Findley, deceased late of
the County of Hennepin and State
of Minnesota, being granted to S. H.
Findley, Jr., and Wilfrid G. Nye Of
said county and state;
And it appearing upon proper proof
by the affidavit of the said s. II. Findley,
Jr., made and filed herein, that there are
no debts against the estate Of the said
s. H. Findley, deceased.
1t IS Ordered, that three months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and
after the date of this order, in which all
persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased are
required to file the same in the Probate
Court of said County of Hennepin for
examination and allowance, or be for
ever barred.
1t is Further Ordered, That the first
Monday in October 1914 at 10.:o'clock a.
m. at a generalterm of said Probate Court
to be held at the Court House
in the City of Minneapolis, in said
county, be and the same is hereby ap:
pointed as the time and place when and
where the said Probate Court will
examine and adjust said claims and de-
mands.
And it is Further Ordered, that
notice of such hearing be given tc
all creditors and persons interested in
said estate by forthwith publishing this
order once in each week, for three sue
cessive weeks, in the Echo de POuest
newspaper printed and published in
said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 9Th day Of
June 1914.
By the Court,
6-26 JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Court
8. H. Findley, Jr., 321 Z. 25th St.