Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-27
Russians Threaten Berlin.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 27-Because of the Russian victories in Western Prussia and the utter riot of the Ger man army, which was expected to halt and delay the Russian advance on Berlin. It is believed that the Ger man capital is in more danger than is Paris.
 Wealthy Germans Leave the City.
 The wealthy Germans have fled from the city into Norway and Swed- en in the hope of escaping the hor- TOTS of a siege and the suffering that all Germans must bear if the Rus sian advance is not stayed.
 Germans To Fall Back To Oder River
 The Germans are preparing to fall back to the defenses on the Oder riv- CT, about seventy-five miles from Der lin, where they hope to block the Russian advance. Huge Notifications have been built along the river and may hold the Czar's troops while the Germans continue the advance to- ward Paris.
 Will Continue Paris Campaign.
 The Germans are determined to continue the campaign on Paris and hope by taking the capital of France to force the French to make terms of peace, pay tremendous indemni- ty and then the German army will turn upon the Russians and drive them back across the border into Po- land.
 Wheat Crop of France Harvested. PARIS, Aug. 27-The government tbot ho women and children, by superhuman efforts, have saved the wheat crops of France, which are as necessary to the success of the present war as are soldiers and guns. The govern ment is taking over the crops and paying the farmers and will prevent the raising of prices by the merch- ants.
 London Has Hopes. LONDON, Aug. 27.-The people here are now more hopeful that the French line of Notifications will stay the German advance while the rein forcements are being sent to France. The repulse of the German attack on the French positions has raised the hopes of the allies and although the fighting still continues they ex- pect to hold the Germans back Russians Sweeping Eastern Prussia.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 7.-The Russian forces are sweeping the Ger mans from Eastern Prussia, forcing them back with heavy loss. The Ger mans made determined stand at the border Notifications and battle was fought lasting five days, resulting in the defeat of the Germans and they were |. forced to abandon the forts, some of which were destroyed, but others were evacuated so quickly that large quantities of war munitions fell into the hands of the Russians. Many cannon were also taken.
 Charge of the Russian Brigade.
 The Novce Vremyea, the leading Russian newspaper in this city, de scribes the charge of the Russian Horse Guards at Gumbinnen. The Germans held position in the will lage from which they were pouring a murderous fire upon the Russian troops.
 Cavalry Ordered To Take Batteries.
 The Russian Horse Guards were ordered to take the battery and si. lence the guns. The first squadron of Russians charged straight for the guns and were moved down by the awful German fire. The second squad ron then made direct for the Germans and would also have been wiped out bur for the fact that the third squad ron, seeing the danger. rode at the Germans from the flank and sabered the German gunners and captured the battery. which was then turned upon the Germans.
 Germans Ran Like Rabbits.
 The Russian paper claims that the Germans ran like rabbits; that the re- treat was turned into a rout, soldiers throwing away their gum and run ming for safety, and helmets. clothing and cartridge belts were dropped In the mad rush for shelter.
 Russlan Execution Frlghtful.
 One squadron of the Russian Niez- hni Hussars. all of whom are famous
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