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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22

LONDON. August 30 g \. M)--Lit-
tie has become known OF the opera
tions early In the week which put the
Germany army between the Belgian
forces and their French allies. and en-
abled the Germans to occupy Brussels
II is believed the Germans brought
up strong forces behind their cavalry.
screens, and that a severe battle must
have been fought 10 compel the Bel
Eians To abandon Brussels and retire to
Antwerp.
Whether ;he French forces were on
yaGed with the BclSians is not known
No information is available as TO
whether the Gcrmnns intend TO devote
themselves 10 reducing .\ntwcrp. or to
an cndcavor to force their way south
ward into France.
II seems, however. that the detern,i-
nation ie to attack the Belgian army OF
10000 men. who still are in or around
Antwerp. The Germans already arc
advancing in the direction Of Ghent
They have occupied Alost, hfteen miles
northwest OF Brussels and Wetterh,
parently intend to overrun the whole
of Northern Belgium to the sea
Cavalry patrols have been as far as
Mechlin tMalines). fourteen miles
southeast Of AntWcrr, and II may be
heard before long that the Germans
have occupied Ghcnt and Bruges and
possibly even Ostcnd.
If this Is their decision. however q
clear invasion OF France through Bel
sium must be much longer delayed
The German general has imposed a
war tax of s40.00o.00o on the city Of
Brussels
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
GERMANS DETERMINE TO ATTACK
BELGIAN FORCES OF 100000 MEN
WAR INSURANCE BILL PASSES
Appropriation of S5,OOO.OOO Carried In
Senate Mcanurc.

WASHINGTON, August 2l.-The SEN
passed the. emergency bill carrying an
ea appropriation OF $5.0O0.00O to insure
American vessels and cargoes against
the hazards Of war
BY unanimous consent the measure
was amended just before passage to
provide for adequate war risk insur-
ance' without reference to rates being
on an equality with the rates OF bellig-
crcnt vessels.
Senator Lanes amendment to pro-
vide war insurance on the lives OF
crews of American ships was voted
down.
The bin was pressed for passage by
Senator Clarke. after a conference with
President Wilson.
Senator Jones expressed the belief
the bill was an invitation TO ships to
engage in questionable trade. This
senator Clarke denied. replying that
vessel owners hesitated to fy the
American flag in the sea trade with
out strong insurance.
I'm looking for trouble In bill
OF this kind" said Senator McCumber
referring to what might occur II the
insured vessels carried contra band Of
war to warning countries.
senator Clarke said he felt safe in
assuming the Insurance would be writ
ten with 4 business prudence that
would avoid international complica-
tons. The Arkansas Senator opposed
senator Lanes amendment. as he said
IL would cause delay in final passage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
GIVEN OE1 ~ FRENCH

PARIS. August - oil p. MD.-An
official statement issued tonight says:
'Namur Is partly invested Heavy
artillery fire opened toward noon. Tho
westward movement OF the German col
uinns continues on both banks of the
Meuse outside the range of action at
Namur
German cavalry forces passed
through Brussels to-day going west-
ward. They were followed later by an
army corps.
"a war tax OF $4,000, 900 has been
levied on the city OF Brussels by tho
German general.
The retreat OF the Belgians con-
tinued to-day without incident.
AS already announced. after recon
quering the frontier, our troops ad-
vanced into Lorraine along n front ex-
tending In the Donan Mountain to
Chateau Sal!ns They drove the Ger
mans back into the valley of the SELL
Ever and the marshy district, and ou1.
advance guards reached Define Dieuye
and Morhange
Yesterday several German army
corps made vigorous counter attack
and our advance guards fell back. The
hght was fierce on both sides. and in
view OF the greatly superior number.
OF Germans our troops. WHO had beer
lighting continuously for six DAYS. re-
treated
Our LEFT covers the advance wor,<s
OF Nancy and cur righ; is firmly estab-t
iishcd In the Donan lIiNs Ks
"Details received show that tho re q
occupation OF Muelhausen was a great
success. The offensive. nrst along thas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
KA|SER'S FORCES
ALREADY MOVING
TOWARDS GHENT
Apparently Intend to Over
run Whole of Northern
Belgium to the Sea.
WAR TAX OF S4O.O0O.OOO
ON CITY OF BRUSSELS
Not Known Whether French
Forces Fought With
Belgians.
SECRECY Wells OPERATIONS
Result Favorable to Allies in En-
counter In Vicinity Of
Brussels.
SECRECY Wells OPERATIONS
Germans Partially
Investing Namur

The German forces nrc partially
Investing the fortified city of Ma
nur, with inrge force operating
nERinst 1t with heavy artillery. The
city, situntcd mt the confluence OF
the Mouse and Snmbre Rivers, IN
noted for It's tcnncity IN holding OF
an enemy, mnny times having with
stood for long periods SlcEcs by tho
French and the English md Dutch.
Having tnkcn BRUSSELS. German
cavalry md mn army corp. of infan-
try nre reported moving westward
on both bnnks of the Mouse. WhctI,-
CT Ii Is the intention Of tho Germans
to proceed to- Antwerp 10 cut
their way through into France IL
not known. hut It Is believed Ant
werp In their present objective.
Aiost, fifteen miles northwest of
Brussels, and Wcttcrcn, eight miles
southenst of Client, have been oc-
cuptcd by the Prussinns.
An official dispatch Issued In Bcr-
lin declares the Rnttlc free of hos
tile ships. Austria has called other
lines of rcservists to the colors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
WILL SEEK INDICTMENTS
IN F00D--PR|CE INQUIRY
Charges Against Dealers to BE Made
in at Least Six Differ
ont LOcalitics.li
McREYNoLDs TO MAKE REPORT
Information Concerning Beef Pack
crs, in Chicago, Obtained, Which
May Result in Prosecutions-Sey-
eral Investigations in New York.

w ASH tIINGTON. August ol-Therc
were strong indications to-day that at
least six grand juries in as many diff
ferent localities soon will be asked to
return indictments against food deal
crs alleged TO have raised prices in a
conspiracy to violate the Sherman anti
trust act.
Juries are almost certain to be asked
for Indictments In Washington, Chi
cago, Brooklyn and three other cities.
the names of which the department
at present Will not reveal. In Chi
cago an immediate effort will be made
to jail offenders.
Despite unwillingness OF officials to
discuss the Investigations. ii was
learned tonight that information has
been obtained concerning beef pack
ers In Chicago. which may result in
prosecutions. Department Of Justice
agents. ii was said have discovered
that packers arc shipping largo guam
titles of meat across the Canadian bor-
der. AT the same time ,neat prices are
advancing. 1t was understood here
to-day the packers have not taken
kindly TO the investigation.
The rise in the sugar prices has led
TO renewed interest among department
officials in the Investigation OF the sup
posed connection between the so-called
sugar trust. and the beet sugar inter
ests.
Mr.. McReynolds mas been in frequent
communication with the White House
since the investigation was started
and expects to make his formal report
soon. The President has directed that
prosecution be pressed vigorously.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
filled by Eugene scales, Cotton Oper
ntOr. In New York

, 'rp'spH OpGT-
ntOr. In New York.
NEW YORK. August 2I.-Eugene
Scales, the cotton operator, to -day ed
q voluntary petition in bankruptcy,
giving liabilities at s22s.5S5 and as
sets OF s2o0.250.
ana others, Scales was indicted bv the
Federal grand jury In 1912. in connec-
ton with "A conspiracy to corner the
raw cotton crop Of 1910 After long
litigation the defendants were fined
$4,000 each.
Scales recently had been conducting
a!s operations alone on the bull side.
To the sensational decline in cotton
price following the opening of the k.u
ropean war, Is attributed his bankrupt =
cN. Much OF his trading was done
through the firm OF : H. i. Pell & Co
whicn failed the morning the New York
cotton Exchange suspended operations.
According to William w. Blatchford
H. Scalcs,s attorney. IL was found nee
cssary TO file the petition in bankruptcy
because OF the tangled condition OF
tcll failure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
DESTROYER Is ON WATCH
VIII Prevent Steamer Owned Inv Car
mnua lNrOm l:uInr In Sna Ix,I4I. 6.a.I

VIII Prevent Steamer Owned by Ger
mans From Going to Sea With Coal.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2I-The
united States torpedo boat DESTROYER
Prebie took station To-day southwest
OF .Alcatraz Island TO see that the
tramp steamer Mazatlan, now under the
Mexican flag. but owned by the German
shipping firm OF Frederick Jcbsou a
Co, does not put TO sea with 500 tons
board.
The Mazatlan made application for
clearance papers yesterday and was
Davis showed the coal was the prop
erty of the German government and
at sea.
To-day the Mazatlan again applied
for clearance papers. declaring the coal
had been resold to +. G. Rrale, a MeXi-
can merchant: Clearance was refused
pending proof
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
OF POLICY IN
UNITED STATES SENT TO JAPAN

| WASHINGTON. August 2l.-Japa n
|has received from the United States
formal declaration OF policy bearing on
'Japans delivery to Germany of the
'ult!matun demanding the surrender by
1.-THE latter country OF the territory of
'kiauchau.
The American governments attitude
was outlined in reply TO assurances
Foreign Minister kato had given TO
ambassador Guthrie. according To ad
vices from Tokyo. saying the integ-
'rity Of China would he preserved.
While rcsrettinG that differences had
|arisen between Japan and Germany.
1.-The United States pointed out that IL
| on on the merits of the ultimatum, es-
'peCially since the uliimatun might
Head 10 war. The United States took
'occa sion however, in Il friendly and
diplomatic way to place OH record its
UNDERSTANDING of the situation. as fol-
| |lows
First, that Japan's purpose was not
10 seek territorial aggrandizemcnt in
China
| Second. that Japan had promised to
restore the territory or Kiauchau to
|China maintaining The integrity Of that
republic and acting only in accordance
with The Anglo-Japancsc alliance. one
OF whose objects is the preservation
'"i the commercial interests of all
powers in China, and the principle of
equal opportunity 10 all.
Third, that in case of disturbances
|in the interior OF China growing out
| OF the unsettled state Of affairs in the
Far East, Japan, a s matter Of course,
would consult the United States before
taking steps beyond boundaries OF the
Territory Of Iiauchau,
PROCEDURE FOLLOWS
IN NATURAL. SEQUENCE
This last procedure, IL was pointed
out to Japan. follows in natural
sequence the arrangement consum-
mated at the time of the Boxer rebel
Hon between Japan and the United
Estates. whereby the armed forces OF
this government were allied with those
'of other nations in the march on
Picking for the safeguarding OF foreign
|lesations and missions.
Baron Chinda, the Japanese ambas-
|sador, has assured the United States
|of the sincere intention OF japan TO
|restore Kiauchau To China. lie is
|conndent, also, that in case OF trouble
lin the interior Of China, the Tokyo gov
|crnment would be glad to notify the
American government of any contcm-
'plated measures.
The Japanese ambassador is in con-
|stant communication with his govern
ment at Tokyo. but has learned moth
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
FOR "OPEN DOOR" POLICY
""'oi"ti"S s nenfiir,nlns Adherence o

L. :: introduced in senate.
WASHlNGTON, August c1.--A rcso-
iution reafirmng adherence Of the
United states to the open door" poll
cE nm China. and proclaiminG that this
government. in view OF the apparent
extension OF the war In Europe TO the
Far East. could not view with indif-
terence any alteration of the status
quo OF the Islands OF the Pacific and
Oceanica. was introduced in the Sen
ate to-day by Senator GallinCer II
was referred to the Foreign Relations
Committee.
accompanying his resolution. Sena-
tor Gallingcr submitted memorandum
pointing opt that in the waters lying
between the philippines and Hawa ii
and South and Southeast of the latter
are islands owned by France. Germany
and Great Britain. Also in that region
lie Guam and other Islands owned bv
the United States. and the Samoan Is.
lands. in which France. Great Britain.
Germany and the United States have
interests. These. he points out. are in
easy striking distance OF the Phil
lippines. TO say nothing OF Panama and
san Francisco"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
PAYMENTS TO AMERICANS
WILL Be MADE At ONCE
Funds Deposited With State and
Treasury Department
EASIER TIME FOR REFUGEES
Several Foreign Governments Aid in
Moving Citizens of United States
I" Ports Where They Can Catch
Steamers for Home.

WASHlNGTON, August 9l-Arranee
mcnts virtually were completed to-day Y
by the National Board OF Relief to
transfer to Americans in England all
funds deposited 20 their credit at the
state and Treasury Departments.
Negotiations by cable led to an
nounccnent tonight that the Bank
of England will make payments in
gold TO Americans with proper Gre
dentials The payments will be drawn
against deposits made with the branch
bank in Canada. The board will de-
posit gold TO cover the payments 10 be
made in the Ottawa branch.
To date about Sl,50o.ooo has been de-
posted In the government department
here for Americans abroad.
The French government has notified
the state Department that il will ar
range TO move all Americans now in
Switzerland TO French seaports. 1t
is estimated there are 10000 Americans
in Switzerland. and II was said their
transfer to seaports has lightened one
of the boards burdens.
AID FOR DESTITUTE
AMERICANS PROVIDED
Secretary McAdoo to-day decided to
deposit $4,000 with the Assistant
United States Treasury al New York
to aid destitute Americans who reach
that port from Europe. J. L. Will
meth. chief clerk of the Treasury, and
its representative abroad in the re-
lief work. has cabled that the situa-
ton is we'll in hand. Mir. Wilmeth is
preparing TO leave for Holland aud
placed 100000 Mt the disposal of the
American amba ssador in London and
S600.000 with army paymastcrs in the
relief work.
Reports reaching the board indicate.
there are about 1000 Americans In
Italy, but that the Italio-American
transatlantic service probably will be
resumed Immediately.
Americans in Germany now are able
to get into Holland and thence to Eng
land The American consul at Rerne.
Switzerland cabled the State Depart
ment TO-DAY as follows:
Financial situation easier for cash
ing travellers checks and letters Of
credit. Owing to continuance change
OF residence of Americans and many de-
parturcs for Italy and France and Eng
land. great difficulty is experienced In
finding the person about whom inquiry
has been made"
The American consul at Coburg, Ger
many, cablcd that II is impossible to
find many Americans about whom in
quiry has been made, as most of them
have left for north Germany.
The American consul general at
North Dresden says that many ..meri-
cans about whom inquiry has been
made have never reached there He
adds: "All Americans In Germany posi-
lively are safe"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
ENCOUNTER NEAR BRUSSELS
FAVORABLE TO ALLIE,

LONDON, August 20 t4:o5 \. MIA
diScatch to the Daily Express from
OsteTS. Belglum. says that on Friday
an encounter occurred between the
allies troops and the Germans at
spot probably southwest of Brussels
The result was favorable to the al
lies German Uhlans have been seen
at Waterloo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
SEVERAL. INVESTIGATIONS OF
FOOD COST IN pROt;nES

="
NEW YORK. August 2i.--The United
States Department OF Agriculture, was
held responsible for beef shortage
and the consequent rise in meat prices
by T.. w. Lyman witness to day In
the Bronx County food cost inveEti-
cation.
Mr.. Lyman. representing Armour &
Co, OF Chicago, said the Dcpartme mt
OF Agriculture on August /, warned
farmers to hold their grain. because
there was lack of shipping facilities,
due to the war abroad. The farmers
he declared. assumed the lack of trans
portation means would apply to cattle
as well. and they failed to send the
normal amount of beef to market.
The witness said tho arriva! to-mor-
row OF the steamship Zinol. with a
cargo OF 10000 quarters OF Argentine
great extent.
The food price inquiry begun by Dis
trtct Attorney Whitman, OF New York
County. was continued to-day Wit
nesses representing several Chicago
packing houses testified.
James \. Howard. district manager
or SuizberEer & Sons, said there was
no arrangement among district man
ayers to determine the price.
The law of supply and demand ruled.
he declared.
In BROOKLYN Federal and county au-
thorities continued separate investiGa-
tions. Before a United states grand
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
M'CAIN SUCCEEDS ANDREWS

Nominated by President to lie Adfu-
fnnt-t:cnernl Of the Army.
WASHINGTON. August 21.-Colonci
Henry i. Mccain. OF Mississippi. was
nominated by President Wilson to-day
to be adjutant- general OF the army.
on account OF age. Colonel Mccain has
been adjutant- general of the Philip
pine department for the past two years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
DAP AN PREPARING
| TO TAKE ACTION
AGAINST GERMANY
will Be Ready for Eventu-
alities Following Expira-
ton of Ultimatum.
|STRICTEST PROHIBITION
ON PUBLICATION OF NEWS
War and Navy Departments
Planning for Move on
kiauchau.
DIFFICULT TASK rs EXPECTED
|DIFrICuLT TASK rs EXPECTED
ration of Policy on the
Situation.

TOKYO. August ol.-Japan is quietly
preparing for eventualitics. following
|the expiration next sunday OF her uiti-
|matum 10 Germany demanding the
|withdrawal of German warships from
'the Orient and the evacuation o! kiau
|rhuu.
The strictcs, prohibition has been
placed on the publication OF any In
Formation concerning The movements Of
'lipun"sc ships and troops. All CORE
'spondcrcc is censored. and the news
'papors are closely watched
Thc activities at the German en-
|hassV. where personal Effects arc being
packed for shipment. are the only in
'djcAtiou vf what the answer OF Ger
|nans VIII to Meanwhile, notwith-
Standing the most sensational reports
To- The treatment ~ japanese in Ger
'niany. thc authorities have given no
|'ic" ti"t an 'ie-mans remaining in
|iapan nust hc treated courtcously.
German prul.ssorS arc expected to
irnrin az th.ir posts unless they are
|necdcl FOR service "a, home
|T,hING oF i,itIcHiu
WILL. Nor nI EASY TASK
The War AND Navy Departments are
|pyc pairing for move on * EIauchau,
|" here. contrary, 10 current reports. the
'fortincattons arc really Formidable.
|sncc til. outbrcan OF the European
'war thouslnds o. Chinese coolies have
'bocn employed in strengthening these
|lafonses !, ia. believed here that the
|,aking - k!auchau Viii not &c an
|easy task
The Japanese new spapcrs and lead
|iug japanese express surprise at tho
Home OF the American press that at
tributes sinister motives to Japan in
sending all ultimatum to Germany.
|They state that this action was taken
'only after weeks OF conversations with
|u;rcat Britain, and was a; the request
land with the approVa! OF Japan's ally.
Premier Okuma and Foreign Min
lister kato have made repeated and
categorical deniais that Japan has de-
signs OH Samoa and the Philippines or
'other territory.
Baron Elicit Sh.bUsawa. president OF
'thc american Ia pan association, and
Buci Nakano, v!cc-prcsident OF the
'same organization and president of the
'r okyo Chamber OF Commerce, are head
ling movement Intended TO reassure
'China OF Japans paciticatory intention.
|M Nakano will leave FOR China soon.
liz is announced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-22
PAYMENT or FUNDS
is SYAlTEu In INNnaN

LONDON, August II C7:50 p. MD
Acting under orders from American
Ambassador Page, Major Daniel W.
ketchum and others In charge of the
distribution of funds deposited in
Washington Tor Americans in Europe
began payment to-day.
Descriptions of persons to whom
money is sent are cabled from tho
state Department in Washington. Ap-
plicants are required to furnish cable
grams and letters showing that money
has been sent TO them, and these per-
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TO REMAIN IN WASHINGTON

FreSfHenf DCfnftcIy UecldeN MOI to
Take Wcch-End Trip.
WASHINGTON August 3i--Presi-
dent Wilson decided definitely to- day
not TO take n week END trip on the
Mayhower, feeling it necessary to re-
main in Washington over Sunday be-
cause Of the many pressing questions
growing out Of the European war.
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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-08-01
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DEMOCRATIC PRINARY

A Primary of the Democratic n
is hereby called to convene In I
American Fork City Hall, Thurl
August 9th, 1914. at s O'Clock ,
The purpose Of said meeting az
elect % delegates to attend the Du
cratic County Convention 10 Be
at Provo. Utah. August II, lNN;
nominate candidates for precinct
tice and constable; to elect pred
officers for the ensuing two ye1
and to transact any other busin9
that may come before the meeting
MARK Il. BEZzANT,
Precinct Chaiu1
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-08-01

Mrs Nephi Elsmore and Miss Vera
Lee were Lehi visitors Friday.
Mr.. Andrew Pulley returned home
Sunday night from Bountiful.
Mrs. Orsen Kelley spent the gath in
Ogden visiting with relatives.
Tom Barratt. left Monday for the
dry farms in Cedar Valley.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Kershaw spent
Monday in Salt Lake.
Mrs W. b. Smith Is In Iona. Idaho,
visiting with her children and friends.
Marie Adams left for Salt Lake City
Wednesday for a ten day visit with
relatives.
Mrs r. A. Lee and children return
cd home Sunday after spending week
in Salt Lake.
Misses Pearl and Lcona Kelly, Eva
Deem Lee and Emily Brown were Pro-
70 visitors Sunday
Mrs. Robert T.. Kelly and Miss Mary
Powell Of Lehi were visiting Mrs. Jno.
Kelly Tuesday.
Mr.. Clarence Thornton, who moved
his family up to Idaho this spring,
spent the week here shipping his
household goods. etc, up there. He has
taken up dry farm and will try
farming Ia our sister state.
Members of the Parents Glasses of
the various wards and all parents are
urged to be present in their respec-
tive Sunday Schools as matter of
special importance is to be placed be-
fore them. Make special effort to he
there Sunday. August End.