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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05

London, Aug, 3.-All the great
European powers except ally and
most Of the secondary powers are
mobilizing with all their energy.
Mobilization hes not yet reached a
stage where any Of the armies have
met in battle.
Italy, which declared her neutral
ity, will begin to mobilize officially
tomorrow, although the process prob
ably is well under way.
Great Britain's mobilization is
nearly completed, but she has not
announced that she will join in the
general war.
Tonight war officially extended be-
tween Austria and Germany on one
side and Russia, Scrvia and Mont
cnegro on the other. There had been
no official declaration Of war between
Germany and France on either side.
But tonight the German ambassador
in Paris received orders to demand
his passports.
The most important event in lhe
past "a hours was Gcrmany's demand
upon Belgium, in the form of 12-
hour uhimatum, that the German
troops be permitted to cross Bel
GUM to the French frontier coupled
with the promise that Belgian integri-
ty should remain unimnaired at the
end of the war and that Belgium
uld he compensated.
To this Belgium refused to accede
on the ground Of her rights and
honor.
Sir Edward Grey, British secretary
for foreign affairs, made a statement
in the house Of commons indicating
that Great Britain's interests and OBJ
legations could not permit her to sub
nit to the violation Of Belgian ter
ion as to whether Great Britain
should make war to public opinion
There is no doubt that British SEN
timcnt is for war The appeals OF
llc IbiClliStB ScL no ncdTlnS. NOJ one
man in a hundred in London seem
ingly wants the nation to remain
neutral
Germany, through her diplomats,
has tried to keep Britain out by vir-
tual offer to refrain from using her
navy against France as the price Of
Great Britain's neutrality. But the
English people clearly are convinced
that their honor and vital interests
compel them to protect Belgium,
France and the other nations which
are their closest ncighbors.
There is report tonight that Hol-
land has been invaded through the
province OF Limburg. The people
of the Dutch kingdom. resolved to go
to any extremity are said to be open
ing the dykes and flooding the coun-
try, which would make the passage
of an army impossible.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
BeIgium's Refusal.

London, Aug. "a Brussels dis
patch to the Exchange-Telegraph this
morning said that the Belgian cab
inet's response to the German note Of
fering an entente If Belgium would
facilitate the movement Of the G9ol
man troops has been giwc:s -. .>,hdrp'
ported 70 be formal y zen. 1T rs re
.W9retusal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05

London, August 1.-Events in the
European crisis developed today with
startling hapidity. The German ulti-
matum to Russia, demanding that
Russia cease the mobilization of her
army, expired at noon, and at 5.15
O'Clock this afternoon the German EN-
peror signed mobilization order.
At 7.30 O'clock the German ambassa-
dor at ST. Petersburg, Count Won
Fourtales, delivered a declaration OF
war in the name of his governent to
the Russian government and the
entire st: of the embassy immedi-
ately left st. Petersburg Although
after the warlike speeches delivered
by the German Emperor and the i'm
perial chancellor at Berlin on Friday,
no other result could be expected,
hopes that the dread event might be
averted had been raised by the inter
vention of King George in ST. Peters
burg and the fact that the German
Reichstag was not to be convened un-
til Tuesday. Hence, the actual dec
laration of war had not been expect
cd for another day or two.
Now the die is caas and Europe is
to be plunged into general war,
which has been the apprehension Of
European statesmen for generatio
1t is now only a question Of how sool,
state Of actual war will exist be-
tween Germany and France.
Late tonight placards were posted
In Paris calling for general mobiliza-
tion and the German ambassador, al
though he had not been handed his
passports, was preparing to leave the
French Capital 1t is not known at
exactly what hour Germany's uIu-
matum to France, asking that coun-
try to define what attitude she would
assume in case of war by Germany
and Austria against Russia, was to
expire, but it is believed it will not
be long before diplomatic relations
will be rnptured or war declared
The German Emperor and his advis-
ers have maintained to the last that
they made supreme efforts for peace.
and that the last of the series Of ap-
peals from Emperor William to EN-
peror Nicholas was a telegram repud-
1ating responsibility for the calamity
threatening the world, on the ground
that, while Germany was mediating
with ustriaHungary at Russias re-
quest, Russia, by her general mobili-
Zation, was threatening Germany's
safety.
The first shots in the Russo German
war were exchanged between patrols
today near Prostken, one hundred and
twenty miles southeast Of Konigsbcrg
The only redeeming feature OF the
darkest prospect with which Europe
has been faced for half century Is
that Italy has declared her neutrality.
How long that neutrality can be main
tanned is an exceedingly debatable
question.
Great Britain's position already has
been defined by Premier Asquith in
the British Parliament He declared
she Is under no formal obligation to
go to the assistance OF France in the
event OF q European war.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
Peaches that are Peaches.

Mr., l.. ID. Curry of Gray Court was
in l4aurcns onday and called at The
Advertiser office with a gift Of four
we're the Belle Of Georgia" variety
and weighed over two pounds. They
We're nearly perfect in every manner.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
BOmbarding Russian Station.

Bcrlinp, Via. Brussels, Aug. s.
The small crusier Arm strong sent the
following report by wireless: Am
bombarding the naval harhor at Lbau
and am engaged with the eneIpy's
cruiser. The naval post at Libau is
In flames" Libau is Russian naval
station on the Baltic sea.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
Martial Law in Frame.

Paris, Aug. Martial law has been
declared throughout France and Al,
gicrs. The German ambassador had
another interview with Premier Vivi-
AMI Sunday. Reports concerning the
French military concentration are
highly satisfactory
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
House Passes Bill.

Washington, Aug. Without 0p-
today favorably reported bill en-
powering the president to suspend
limitations against bringing foreign
commerce under United States and
register and thus prevent paralysis
Of trans Atlantic shipping.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
Notice to eYternnS.

Co f, 18th Regiment, S. c. ". will
hold it's annual reunion at Langston
Church, August 10th. The public is in
vited to come and bring we'll filed
baskets; everybody come; make your
self at home. Have a good time, and
make the boys of the gray have a
good time.
w. +. Wright,
Secretary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
For Relief OF Americans,

Washington, Aug. 3.-President
Wilson today sent special message
to congress asking that it Immediately
appropriate $250,000 dollars for the
relief of distressed Americans abroad
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
Change Currency Law.

Washington, Aug. 3.-All rcstric-
tons on amount Of currency which
may be issued under section S of the
bank law were removed today by the
house in the amendment passed, 231
to 6. 1t was hurried over to TIE SEN
ate.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
First SkirmiSl at Sen.

Stockholm, Aug. 3-The German
and Russian fleets engaged OF Adan
1slandS yesterday. The Russian re-
tuqncd into the boy of finland They
,Hre sunl the1 today.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
Move ON Mexico City.

Saltillo, Aug. 3.--An advance on
Mexico City by more than seventy
thousand well-armed and equipped
constitntionalist soldiers was begun
today on orders of General Carranza.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
Whole OF Europe Probably
Plunged Into Mighty Conflict
EMPEROR WILLIAM in CENTER OF STAGE

Russia Prepares to Succor Little Servia Follow
ing Declaration of War by Austria Hungary
Germany Issues Ultin,atum to Russia and
France. England and Italy Standing Off.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05
ULTIMATUM FROM ENGLAND

Special Wire to The Advertiser.
New York Aug e p. m) England Germany will be at
by O'clock tonight me unless Ger
dihdraw her troops from Belgium
Belgian neutrality. umatum to that effect was
by England Germany today.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-05

Rome, AUD 3.-Italy formally de-
clared neutr4ty today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
MISS SARGENT THE BRIDE
OF Mr.. BILLY PIERRE.
Young Couple Were Married On Smnss
day Evening.

or pleasurable surprise and interA<,
est to their many friends was the an.
nouncement here last night of the mar
rage of Miss Fannie Sargent and Mr.,
w. A. Pierre, the interesting event
having taken place in Albany, whitherI
the young couple went Sunday after
noon as members of a motoring party
Accompanied by several friends they
repaired to the home of alo cal minis
ter where the nuptial knot was tied.
coming home later to receive the good
wishes of their numerous friends here
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ida
Sargent and one of Americas attrae-,i
tive and popular young girls Mr.
Pierre is one of the stars Of the recent
Muckalee constellation and likewise
has many friends here, who are con-
graduating him uron his good for
tune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

leans. We appropriated thirty millions
to build railroads in Alaska, and this
administration favors selling Panama
bonds to buy ships. Hence, Mr..
Speaker, simple justice demands that
my section be aided in this time of its
distress. Mr.. Speaker, some members
may say they cannot support our bill,
because it will establish precedent.
That, Mr.. Speaker, is simply a subter-
fuge, for the instances above cited fur
nish abundant precedent for the legis-
lation. we are asking. sh Y
We are not asking a gratuity; we
simply ask the government to loan us
it's credit by placing government funds
in our banks to be loaned on cotton
so as to enable us to hold our crops
until the market for it is restored and
the fearful European war is over and
the, world conditions become normal.
This is no new precedent; the govern
ment has done this before, and not
long ago the government made a de-
post of $1,4OO,OOO in the Park Ma
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

tional Bank, of New York, on condition
that it would loan it to the state OF
Tennessee.
Not Political But Economic Question
Mr.. Speaker, we are following pre-.
cedents, and the bill which We have be.
fore the house simply asks that gov.
eminent funds be placed in the banks
of the South, both state and National
on condition that they loan the fund:
to the producer of cotton. 1 believe
our bill sound, but if not we are moi
specially welded to it; we ask relief;
this house has among it's members
statesmen of ability if the desire tc
aid is in the hearts of majority of the
representatives, we can perfect a bill
if it needs amending. This is not po.
litical question. The able leader of the
minority, Mr.. Mann, recognizes it is
the duty of the government in this
crisis to aid the South; and l specially
ask his colleagues and associates to
come to our rescue. I have an abid-
ing faith in the American people and
their representatives. Gentlemen, ]
say to you that my beloved section has
an impending storm lowering over II
too great for the Southern states to
weather. Therefore, I appeal to you
the representatives Of our great, rich
and powerful nation to come to our
rescue. You can save us if you will
Some gentlemen say it will be pattern
alistic for the government to aid in
this crisis. Mr.. Speaker, ] believe
when situation confronts 20,000,00O
of our patriotic and Industrious peo-
pie, and they are unable to handle it
it is the duty of "a government of the
people, for the people and by the peo-
pie" to come to their relief l appeal
to you, my colleague to not let us
appeal to you in vain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
bridge CRASHES
BENEATH Weight
COTTON TRAIN
ACCIDENT ON SUMTER SIDE OF
KINCHAFOONEE CREEK NEAR.
PLAINS.

A serious accident in which a cotton
wagon; two mules and three negroes
took plunge through one Of Sumter
county's wooden bridges, occurred at
late hour Saturday afternoon at Kin
chafoonee creek on the Sumter-TerrelI
county line. The team, belonging to
Mr.. J. A. Hitler, of Terrell, was cross
ing to the Sumter side, and had clear
ed the creek when the bridge collapsed
The wagon with its load of three bales
of cotton, three negroes and the team
of mules, fell through the broken
bridge, the negroes and mrles. most
fortunately, escaping with severe
bruises only. The accident occurred
on the Sumter side of the stream, and
is a warning against the continuance
of wooden bridges on the county high
ways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
HALLOWEEN PARTY

Thursday evening at her home Mrs
r. L. Bivins' Sunday school class en-
-tertained in honor of Mrs. ]. E. High
towers class and few other girls.
The Halloween spirit was abroad in
the air SO the young folks came as
ghosts and spooks. Jack-o-lanterns
shed weird light over the crowd as
fortunes were told in many ways.
At late hour the guests gathered
round a table spread with FRUITS and
nuts.
Those present were Misses Bufa
Gammage, Orrie Baggett, Nella Weeks
Nina Bell Cannon, Reva Dupree, Clara
Nelphy, Ruth Minnick, Thelma Tison
Sara Britton, Mary Hawkins, Gene
We've Prather, Ruth Macarthur, Annie
Ivey, Margaret Morgan, Eunice Royal
Catherine Thomas and Bess Bivins;
Messrs. Carl McAllister, George Can
non, Brooks Gammage, Cecil Courtney
Charles Crew, Lee Westbrook, James
Holiday, James Gartner, Cecil Perry
Aldine Hart, Lynn Bell, Edward Ma
this, Robert Conner, Robert Lane
Louis Morgan, Clay Croxton, Jack Nc,
Arthur and Frank Harold, Jr.
-
Mrs. George T. Chandler, of Webster
il among the teachers of that county
in attendance upon the tri-county in
stitr1te here this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
1O1 Wild West Show
Strong On Pretty Girls

Seven young women, each an expert
with the lariat, will pay their first
visit to Americas on Saturday, Novem-
Der 7, when Miller Brothers and Ar
lington's 101 Ranch Real Midwest
comes to town for two performances.
1t is the first tour of the septette,
who are fresh from the celebrated 101
Ranch at Bliss, Oklahoma, the largest
range now in existence in the western
country. They are members of the
cowgirl group-the largest with any
exhibition.
Bessie Harberg, the leader of the
seven, is the popular type of "cow-
girl" The entire seven are lively,
athletic young ladies, with a superfiu-
ity of nerve and animal spirits, the
development of the stock-raising
southwest. In affairs where skill is
the chief qualification, they all take
equal chances with their cowboy
brothers, and the bevy of ropers is
included in the feast of new events
that the Miller Brothers and Edward
Arlington have prepared for this sea-
son.
In one of the events during the per-
Torrance the seven girls appear with
the cowboy lariat throwers. Tommy
Herman, who holds the medal from the
last Winnipeg frontier celebration,
and Hawk Durnell, conceded to be the
neatest trick roper of the prairie, are
among the men pitted against the
young women. Etheyle and Juahita
Parry, born and reared on the 101
Ranch, have made a specially of WELD
ing long ropes and Miss Etheyle has
the distinction of being the only wo-
man who swings lar'iat LILO feet in
length. Edith Tantlinger, Beatrice
Brousseau, Martha Allen and Igige
Lindsey complete the sextette the
members of which have a most origi-
nal routine of lariat throwing in
which the entire seven work with
clock-like precision. The "tango-lar-
iats" show the youLg women welding
the long ropes in figures of the latest
dances while they themselves accud-
ately dance the various steps.
All the cowgirls appear in the pre-
liminary parade. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
CONGRESSMAN CRISP At HOME
Continued from Page ~

England was financially able to buy
cotton and it's factories were ready to
run on full time, but they were not in
the market, as they were waiting to
see if cotton would go lower. Mr..
Speaker, it is human nature to desire
to purchase the product of another at
the lowest price possible. 1t is to the
interest of the English people to buy
raw cotton as cheap as possible, but
in my judgment it is the duty of a
great government like ours to protect
it's citizens. We ask you to furnish
us financial aid to enable us to hold
our cotton off the market until condi-
lions become normal, so the producers
can get the value of it.
We export 100000 bales of cot
ton to Europe. For the last ten years
the average price of cotton has been
about u cents a pound, or $50 bale.
Under normal conditions our 10000
O00bales of cotton exported would be
worth $60O,0OO,OOO, but if GUS people
are forced to sell it at the prevailing
nj nf anti will JTT hvstT
$500, 100000, so it is plain that the
three hundred millions of the wealth
of the world that rightly belongs to
Southern people will be donated to the
countries of Europe. Does not selfish
instinct alone, if nothing else, dictate
that this government should take steps
to protect it's people and preserve for
its citizens this three hundred millions,
instead of giving it to foreigners?
South Must Not Be Neglected.
Mr.. Speaker, our government in
times past has aided other sections of
the country, and we demand the same
consideration. The government has
placed millions of dollars of the peo-
pies money in the banks of New York
to protect stock Spectators. 1t has
appropriated money for the sufferers
from the Salem (Mass.) fire; it has ap-
propriated money to relieve the dis
tress in San Francisco caused by the
earthquake; it has deposited money in
the banks of Dayton, Ohio, to aid the
flood sufferers; it has spent millions
to irrigate the lands of the western
farmers; and it has spent several mill
lions this year to be sent abroad and
! loaned direct to globe-trotting Amer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
HOW DID YOU DIE?.

HOW DID YOU DIE?.
Did you tackle that rouble that came
your way
With resolute heart and cheerful
Or hide your face from the light Of
day,
With craven soul and fearful?
o, trouble is ton, or trouble is
an ounce,
Or trouble is what you make it;
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt
that counts, r
But only, how do you take it.
ygT'x
You are beaten to earth? Well, we'll
what's that?
Come up with smiling face
It's nothing against you to fall down
fiat,
But to lie there-that's disgrace.
The harder you're thrown, why the
higher you bounce;
Be proud of your blackened eye!
1t isn't the fact that you're licked that
counts:
It's how did you Highland why?
And though you be Gone to The death,
what then?
If you battled the best you could,
If you played your part in the world
Of men,
Why, the Critic will call it good.
Death comes with crawl or comes
with pounce;
And whether he's slow or spry,
1t isn't the fact that you're dead that
counts,
But only-how did you die?
Edmund Vance Cooke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
CAMDEN COUNTY FAIR
HELLO At W00DBIi {

BRUNSWICK, Ca, Oct 26-Camden
county held its annual fair at Wood
bine Saturday and it proved to be one
of the most successful ever held. A
large number of Brunswick people
went over for the occasion. The ex-
hibits were unusually attractive, espe-
cially along agricultural lines, which
went long way toward showing just
what can be raised on Camden county
SOIL The exhibit of live stock was also
an unusually good one. The judges in
the various contests had some diff
Guilty in deciding in many af the cases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
Winter Skirts Are Short in Chicago;
''Knickers' and Leggins to Be Worn

Art league, of America, calls NOUS
quetaire leggins," are to be used for
shielding purposes. These articles of
apparel will consist of tight-fitting,
thin velvet They will button on the
At the ankle they will be edged with
small bands of fur
With this protection, it is said, the
most timid woman will be able to face
Chicago street gusts with perfect
equanimity, Chiffon knickerbockers
and leggins are said to be quite fetch
ing for a slender person.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
HALLOWEEN PARTY

The girls of the "a. & M" have sen
out the following invitation to a Hal
lowe'en party:
Kindrew spirits of the night
Come and join our ghostly meet,
Halloween at seven of light.
Dressed in FELLOWSHIP and sheet
Come as ghost, or come as ghcstess,
We will be your charming hostess.
Girls Dormitory, A. M. c.,
Oct. 26, 1914
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26
Especial to Times-Recorder.)

Especial to Times-Recorder.)
CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-Womens skirts
are to end or inches from the floor
and be wide at the bottom. Chicago is
a windy city. In these two facts mere
an interesting fall and winter.
Now he is informed that dainty
knickerbockers and soft, thin leggins
are to be the Chicago woman's de-
lenses against the street antics of
Chicago breezes. Something which
Mms. Ripley, president of the Fashion
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Miss Louise Marshall will leave to-
morrow for Atlanta for a visit of ten
days, going thence to Texarkana, Ark,
where she will spend month delight
fully with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Mr.. George D. Goddard, of Miner,
Ga, one of the state school supervis-
ors, is in attendance upon the tri-
county institute now in session in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

DR.. j. G. Dodson, of Atlanta, is here
upon a short visit at the home of his
brother, Col. w. A. Dodson. Mrs. Dod-
son will arrive from Atlanta Tuesday
afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Miss Effie Perry, of Montezuma, is
the attractive guest this week of Miss
Pearl Hines, at her home on Elm ev-
enue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.. Crockett re,
turned this morning from Vienna,
where they spent Sunday as guests
of relatives, going down in their car
yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Miss Eunice Adams has returned to
her home in Macon, after visit here
the guest of relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius L. McCleskey
are being congratulated upon the ar
rival of a pretty baby daughter at their
home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Misses Maude Stokes and LaVerne
Souter of Preston, are fair visitors in
Americas today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Miss Ella Bess McMichael, of Buena
Vista, is a fair visitor here today,
while returning to her home after a
pleasant visit In Pelham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Miss Kate Harris is the guest TO
several days of Miss Effie Perry at he
home in Montezuma.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

w. B. Stubs, of Savannah, is among
the many business visitors spending
the day in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-26

Mr.. w. H. Burke, of Albany came VI
this afternoon, having important bust.
ness in the city. ~