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the town and not single complaint
was uttered against German conduct.
"The town of -Sur-Sambre is
small village about five miles south
of Buissere, where a French and Ger
man conflict waged steadily for two
days, August 1924, the French line
after making sporadic stands, being
forced back steadily over the French
border until the movement became a
flight
Into this town 100 French killed
and more than 100 wounded were
brought in single day. Auguste
Blariaux, burgomaster, said that he
knew of no cases of German cruelties
save distant rumors which he had
learned to discredit. 1t ought to be
said to the credit of the Belgians that
they have not allowed their bitterness
toward the Germans to carry them
into unfair recrimination.
Robert J. Thompson, American con-
sui at Aachen, visited Liege during and
after the capture of the forts. 1t is
the opinion of Mr.. Thompson that no
outrage was committed during the
several days fighting there.
1.-THE history of the absolute de-
struction of the historic city of Lou
vain, with its cathedral and its uni
versity, is by this time well known.
The German version of this is that the
Inhabitants under the direction of the
burgomaster established themselves in
the church, where they also installed
a machine gum, They proceeded to
greet the Germans with deadly fire.
THE most authoritative German de-
nial of German offenses comes from
Major General Thaddeus Won Jarotz-
Say, military governor of Brussels,
who informed me that in numerous
cases he had been received with a
pretense of friendliness by Belgian
civilians, who later fired upon the.
German soldiers FROM windows and
from between the roof tiles. This was
done, he said, after declaration of
surrender by the burgomaster and a
proclamation warning the citizens
against any show of resistance.
in such violations of the rules of
war, the general said, he punished the
offenders by burning the houses from
which the shots were fired"
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act, sufficiently flagrant to demand
punishment, or to awaken protest,
came to my attention.
"The frightful reports that had pre-
ceded the German army into Brussels
included the disemboweling of old
men, and the impaling of children on
lances, just outside of Louvain. In
vestigation not only failed to usb-
stantiate these rumors, but could not
even discover any one in the i'm
mediate vicinity who credited them.
81 marched for days with the Ger
man columns, often only one day be-
hind the fighting, with the houses
that had been burned still shoulder
ing, the ground freshly broken by
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shell and trampled by horses and men
and the memory of the German ad-
vance vivid in the minds of the in
habitants. | interviewed an average
of 20 persons in each of a dozen
towns, and found only one instance
of a non-combatant who had been kill
ed without justifiable provocation. In
this case the evidence did not clearly
prove that the man had been wan
tonly murdered.
THE town of Merbes lie Chateau,
which had been the scene of an unim-
portant skirmish between the Ger
mans and English, was riddled with
rifle shots. The small number of win
dows intanct showed that the Ger
mans had made deliberate assault
upon the residents of the town. But
the inhabitants themselves admitted
that all Of the shooting had been done
by a comparatively small number of
Germans and that the firing had not
been begun until English soldiers,
who had concealed themselves in the
houses. had fired first upon the Ger
mans.
"Buissiere, particularly the lower
part of the city, had been virtually de-
stroyed by a cross fire from French
and German artillery. The whole city
lay in smoking ruins. But here, two
days after the battle, women and chill
dren were moving comfortably about
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-18
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prisoner for several days and finally
escaped to Holland, has sent by mail
the following story of his experiences:
"The night before the Germans en-
tered Brussels, when the Belgian civil
guards and refugees began pouring
into the city from the direction of
Louavin. they brought stories of I'M
speakable German atrocities, NAL
treatment of old men and children
and the violation of women
"The Belgian capital reeled with ap-
prehension. Within an hour the
gaiety, the vivacity and brilliancy of
the city went out like a broken arc
light. The historic Belgian city went
through a state OF morbid consterna.
ton remarkably like that from which
it suffered on June IS, 1915, when it
trembled with the fear of French
victory at Waterloo.
"In less than twenty-four hours the
Belgian citizens were chatting com
fortably with the German invaders
and the allegation of German brutality
and demoniacal torture dissolved into
one of the myths which have accom-
panied all wa"
Neither in Brussels, nor in its EN-
virons was a single offensive act, SC
far as | know, committed by Ger
man soldier In city of more than
100000 people, invaded by hostile
army of perhaps 25O,0OO soldiers, nc
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TEXAS PRODUCES
MORE Mineral
YEARLY
DEVELOPMENT WORK IN NEIGH
BORING STATE is PROGRESS
SING RAPIDLY

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Texas, the
largest of all the states in area and
fifth in the number of inhabitants,
ranks nineteenth in the value OF its
mineral production, according to a re-
port made public today by the United
States geological survey. In each OF
the last two years Texas advanced
two numbers in the rank of mineral
producing states. In the percentage
OF its increase in 1913 over 1912 Texas
was exceeded by only one other state
Its northern neighbor, Oklahoma
which, on account OF the sharp ad-
vance in the price of petroleum, show
ed a gain in value of mineral prod
ucts of nearly so per cent, while Texas
showed an increase IN value of 3S.9
per cent--from $22 2,797O15 in 1912 to
$S1 ,666,91O in 1913.
In Oklahoma the increase in 1918
was due to the advance in the price
of one substance; in Texas increases
were made in the output of all the
products which contributed materially
TO the total value, but especially, as
in Oklahoma, in the production OF
petroleum. Texas ranks second in the
production of asphalt and third in the
production of quicksilver. Since the
SENSATIONAL strike in Beaumont in
1901, petroleum has had first place in
the mineral products of the state, and
Texas pow ranks fourth among all
the states in the quantity of all pc
troleum produced and seventh with
respect to the value OF the product.
The production increased from H.
735,057 barrels, valued at $S,S52,713,
in 1912, to 15,O99,47S barrels, valued
at $14675,593, in 1918. The possibili-
ties for oil development are widely
scattered over Texas, and the chances
for further extension are therefore ex-
cellent.
Second in Importance among the
mineral products of Texas, reckoned
by the value Of output, is coal, includ-
ing Ignite or brown coal, the COM
bined production Of which amounted
in 1918 to 2,429,144 short tons, valued
at s4,2SS, ,92O against 2.1SS,612 short
tons, valued at $3,655,744, in 1912.
Texas is the only state in the union
that produces considerable quantities
of both bituminous coal and true lig-
mite, Or brown coal.
The only other mineral products of
Texas which contribute as much as
s1.000.0O0 to the total value are as
phalt, cement, clay and natural gas.
The manufacture of Portland cement
IN Texas is an industry barely five
years old at the end of 1918. The
value of the cement produced in Texas
in 1913 .gas $2,663,06S, an increase of
over 100000. from $2,O62, ,124 in 1912.
Raw materials for the manufacture of
cement are abundantly distributed
throughout the state The present op.
erations are confined to four plants,
two near Dallas and one each at San
Antonio and Ell Paso.
The only mineral products of any
Importance which did not show am in.
crease in value in 1918 over 1919
were gypsum and salt The decrease
in the salt production was due to the
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-18
DENIES STORIES
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EMIT REPORTS ON BEL
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New York, Sept 1S.-An Associat-
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ican birth and antecedents, who was
sent from the New York office and
was caught in Brussels at the time
of the German invasion. held as a
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-18

destruction by fire Of the salt
making establishment.
Other mineral products of the state
are limestone, granite, copper, gems.
a small amount of gold, iron ore, lead,
lime. mineral waters. quicksilver. sand
and gravel, sand-lime brick. silver
sulphur and zinc.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-18
COLD Steel is
The DECIDING
FACTOR
THE BAYoNET Is NOT THE OBJ
soLETE WEAPON THE LAY
MIND SUPPoSEs
The bullet is fool; but the bayonet
is wise. -Suwarrow.
The laurel of victory still hangs on
the point of the bayoneL.
-Meckel, "a German strategist

The most remarkable revelation, to
the lay mind, in the present war, has
been the Importance of the bayonet in
deciding battles. 1t was not a surprise
to military men, however. Their init
mate study of warfare mas taught them
that, despite all modern inventions,
"cold steel" is yet necessary in the
final issue of any struggle between
armed men.
The use of such trite expressions as
sweeping the field with lead' and
hail of bullets" has given the public
an exaggerated idea Of high power
rifles, machine and automatic guns,
and rapid fire artillery. A picture of
battle field so torn by shells that
no living thing could cross it is quite
easily conjured. Yet, despite the des-
tructiveness and power of modern i'm
plements of war, such expressions and
pictures are much overdrawn.
True, if armies fought as they did
not many years ago, in solid ranks at
close range, gunfire might wipe out
entire armies. But tactics have chang
ed as warlike implements have i'm
proved. Troops go into action now
while several miles distant, while in
the Austro-Prussian war of 1866 400
yards was considered the extreme
renge. 1t is significant to note here
that in the battles of that war one
man was struck for every five bullets
expended 1t is now a common army
expression that "it takes mans
weight in bullets to kill him." A
French authority has said that 1t may
be expected that 10000 rounds must
be fired to disable one enemy.
Considering the foregoing facts
makes it easier to understand that the
bayonet is the final issue. The bay
cnet's use is more psychological than
physical. 1t does more toward inspir
ing terror in an enemy's troops than in
depicting his ranks. However, In case
Of a bayonet attack, If the attacked
party has the courage to meet the
charge, a high rate OF casualties will
result The bayonet, by itself, could
never win a modern battle. Its use
is only practical after the enemy has
been subjected to long and demo
ralfzing fire. The bayonet follows to
reap the full effect of The fire contest.
In "The Nation in Arms" Won der
Goltz says:
"The rifle causes losses in the en-.
emy's ranks, and the bayonet-the
close approach of man to man-aug
ments the impression caused by. the
former by adding terror to it. Both
must go hand in hand; for the object
is not so much the anuihilation of the
enemy's fighting men as the subiec,
ton of their courage.
The victory is won as soon as the
conviction is brought home to the ad-
versary that he has lost the day. This
conviction he will never gain in spite
OF all the vehemence of the rain of
bullets, as long as the combatants re.
main at the same respectful distance. "
That philosophy has been upheld in
the present war. Last Saturday dis
patch from Paris said that 'the ma,
jority of the Germans who are being
brought into the city are suffering
from bayonet wounds" Won der Goltz
Continues.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-18

A dramatic version of Earl Derr
Biggers' new novel Love Insurance"
has been made by A. E. Thomas.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-29
PROLOGUE.

Panama as the home Of the
great canal ne all know about,
and non here's the zone as the
scene ofarattltng good romance.
It's by Rex Beach. who jumps
from, Alaska to the tropics to
tell about a young American and
his friends and foes In the zone.
The hero Of this tale Is the sort
ofteilov you like to read about
one ,vI,o has the hard luck to get
into all kinds Of scrapes and the
nerve and courage and NIT to get
himself out of them. And the
heroine-fhere are two of her.
Ones an American, and the
Others member of a proud.
naughty family of the upper ma
tive classes of the canal zone.
Both are worth reading about.
of course the other characters
help along the yarn. Nyou have
paid any sort of attention to the
story of the digging of the big
ditch" you wtll recognize some
of them.
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~ ADDEN nodded and accepted
the money, saying:
9fX5tJ "Oh, guess l can fix it.
28k&3tfU l know the right doctor But
| you'll have to keep your traps closed,
understand"
"Will he dieY" asked Ringold fearful
ly, his back still against the door
"Not chance But If he does he'll
never know who hit him. You see. we
picked him up in the alley and brought
him in" Padden winked meaningly
ut happens right along in this part OF
town"
you chaps have done me a big fl
vor tonight" aid Locke little later
when he and s companions were satc
~ nnt of the austrian Village, aud
won't forget 1T either. Now, let's lin
lsh the evening the way we began 1T.
Anderson, Rankin and Burroughs, to
conceal their nervousness. pleaded
bodily fatigue. while Anthony also de
clared that he had enjoyed himself
sufficiently for one night and intended
to 90 home and to bed ",Ihat episode
rather got on my nerves." he acknowi
edged.
Mine too," assented Locke. That's
why you mustn't leave me. just
won't let you. Remember. you, agreed
to see me off"
"'s'right, fellows" Higgins joined
in. 1--WE agreed to put him aboard
and we must do 1t. Don't break up
the party, Kirk"
IT don't want togo home" Ringold
muttered.
"It's breach eof hospitality to go
home," Higgins insisted. Besides
after my bloody 'ncounter with That
limb of the law | need stimuianf
You must look after me-"
Numbed MS they were by the ex-
cesses Of the evening. it did not take
the young men long to lose all clear
and vivid remembrance OF this recent
experience. for the time had come
when nature was Offering her last re
sistance. and their brains were badly
awhirL OF all the four, jefferson
Locke was the only one who retained
his wits to the fullest-a circumstance
that would have proved him the owner
of remarkably steady head had it
! not been for the fact that he had cum
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-29
Modale

VIM. Case aged 80, has been
suffering from an attack of
diptheria, but is much improved
Bill Below, agent for the N.
s. F Co. at Bennington, Neb
was in town over Sunday.
DR.. Wiltse was called to Falls
City, Neb. Thursday, by the
sudden death of his mother.
Miss Amy Scheffel is spend
ing a week WIN parents at
Fairfield.
H. Stafford Of Oskalosa was
visiting his son, Sandy.
j L. Motz shipped a car OF
horses to So. Omaha, Saturday
night.
The smallpox scare is clear
ing up with mnst Of those q lar.
anllned. re -ased
Sandy Staff ,rd had a value
able horse stolen from the farm
Friday night.
Mrs. Mcdonald returned tt
her home at Davenport, after a
months visit with her sister,
Mrs. A. V. Cooper.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-29

companions were too we'll occupied.
however, to notice this byplay even
when the waiter continued in a low
tone:
"He slipped me ten spot. SO I
thought it must be something worth
WHILE
"He-he's alone. you say?"
Seems to be. What shall I do sir?''
Locke took something from his peck
ct and thrust it into the fellows hand,
while the look in his eyes changed to
one of desperation.
"Step outside and wait. Don't let
him come up. I'll call you in a min
Ute"
Anthony caught glimpse of Locke's
eyes and inquired in surprise:
whats wrong, old man? Arc you
sick?"
Locke shook his head. 81 told yo,l
fellows I'd been followed this evening
stairs who has given the waiter $40 tn
let him have his coat and apron SO he
can come in here. think it's part of
plan to rob me-
Kirk Anthony rose suddenly, moving
as lightly upon his feet as a dancer.
aud rang for the waiter.
Give that chap your coat and
apron" he ordered when the attendant
answered, "and when ring next send
him up. Pass the word to Padden and
fine others not to notice any little dis
turbance. I'll answer for results"
The white faced Locke sank back
into his chair. while Anthony directed
sharply:
Now, gentlemen. be seated. Here.
Locke. your back to the door; your
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face looks like a chalk mine. There!
Now don't be so nervous; we'll cure this
fellows ambition as a gin Singer. In
change names with you for minute :"
He pushed the button twice, and a
moment later the door opened quietly
to admit medium sized man i'm white
cont and apron
The man allowed his eyes to shift un
ccrtaInl. from one to another as il IN
G3A4tt rs 3 which was his quarry An
thnnN did not dream that it was his
oW II resemblance 10 the MisSourian that
ted TO this cont'usion but, i'm fact. white
ne ana Locke were totally unlike when
closely compared. they We're of slmi
tar size and coiofng. and the same
both
Having allowed the intruder mo
mcnt in which 10 take in the room.
MIX leaned back in his chair and
| nodded for him 10 approach
Are You Mr.. Locke. sirY' inquired
the new waiter
Yes sad Kirk
"'rcicphone message for You, MIR
Locke, the waiter lnuttercd. "Ihev're
holding the wire outside l'll show
you the booth
oh, will your Kirk Anthony's
hands suddenly Shot out and seized
the mascmerailcr by the throat The
man uttered . startled gasp. but 81
| simultaneously the iron grip Of Marty
| Eingold fell upon his arms and dou
blpa them behind bin The resi- OF
the party were on their feet instantly.
watching the struggle and crowdng
forward with angry eXclamatiuilS
"All the way from st Louis for a
! telephone call. el?" Anthony sank
his thumbs into the strangers throat
lhen. as the mans face grew black
and his cofit0tNiois diminished. added
We're goins to make a good waiter
out of you
Jefferson Locke broke In excitedly:
"Cholte him good, Choke him! That's
right Put him out for keeps For
Gods sake, don't let him gor
But it WAS not Kirk $ idea to stran-
gle his victim beyond a certain point
He relaxed his grip after a moment
and. nodding to llingold to do like
wise. took the fellows wrists himself
then swung him about until he faced
the others The mans lungs filled
with fresh air. he began to struggle
once more. and when his voice had re-
turned he gasped:
z
trick He mumblcd name that
did not sound NJ all like Jefferson
Locke, whereupon the Missourian
made a rush at him that required the
full strength of Anthony's free hand
to thwart
LET me 20" the stranger gasped.
III take you all in. I'm an officer"
Its lie" shouted Locke. He's q
thief"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-01-29

Friday afternoon about Is
youag people we're invited To
the Go0sricn homie to help Will
ham Goodrich celebrate his Z b
birthday Games were enjoyed
from 3 TO l.30 when the gu, SIS
We're lngiFea in 10 the dlnlng
room Tor refreshments. lie
room was decorated Ia pink and
white, and The centerp'ece of
the table was a large birthday
cake surrounded by seven can
dies. About 5::30 after all had
partalzen Of the ice cream, cake
frui po9 corn and candy each
|depatted fer their home feeling
that they had had . good time.
William received a fumbar of
Lights from his friends These
preseni were, Florence Reed,
K i'h D9mmon, Helen Brown,
Eugene Foss, Marie Walker,
Harold McKain, Marie Burnside
Fay Garter, Martin Burnside,
Nav Myers, Kenneth Brown,
TX TaniSiea, Frances Walker,
William Goodrich and Alice
Brandrff