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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
DENMARK ALARMED,
QUIETLY MODIFYING
RusSrA'S DECISION TO ABANDON
WARSAW CAUSES COMMENT
IN GOVERNMENT CIRCLES.

Washington. Aug. Reports re-
ceived here that ting Russians have de
cided not 70 make any defense Of
Warsaw were the subject Of much
comment with the representatives in
official channels
Much surprise was caused by the re
ported decision Of the Russians. As
Warsaw is not only the largest city
near the German frontier. but Is also
one of the three great military head
quarters in western Russia. 1t Is the
site OF great arsenals and store houses
filed with munitions of war and sup
plies Of all sorts for the maintenance
of troops IN the field. II Is mepaced
however. by both Austria and Ger
many. because of it's geographical po-
sition, and its retention might result
in Ranking attacks by both the forces
opposing Russia No word has come
as to the movements of German forces
In the direction OF Warsaw
Reports also reached here today to
the effect. that Denmark, alarmed by
the attitude of Germany. is quietly
mobilizing her troops.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
FRENCH PEOPLE
CHEERFUL IN FACE
Of WAR HARDSHIP
EVERYBODY ACCEPTING CONDI-
TONS AND MAKING BEST OF
CIRCUMSTANCES.

Paris, Aug. THE cheerfuiness OF
the people Of this city continues to be
one OF the most remarkable features
Of the situation Despite enormous
inconvenience. and even hardshlps
Parisians and resident foreigners alike
accept conditions with even temper
and are doing the best they can under
the circumstances,
The government has commandeered
every means of transportation from
bicycles to automobiles. Everyone
hands over his property without the
slightest complaint. The river Seine
ls almost desolate except for an oC-
easional steamboat laden with -four.
They are generally guarded by sin
gle infantryman or by a motorb0at
carrying a few army officers,
Paris Is being provisloned enough
to withstand a siege II necessary. and
there Ia no anxiety on the score Of the
food supply. Vegetables are arriving
at the central markets in sufficient
quantities for all purposes and sup
ply Of drinking water Is assured.
The syndicate of provision mer-
chants has warned all Of its members
and adherents not 10 increase prices,
The municipal council demands that
any tradasman increasing the prices
Of necessaries Of life shall be brought
before a court martial. There Is
great shortage Of paper here and pur-
chases are being carried about with
out wra pplngs. Special arrangements
are being made TO believe the poor
women who are working en- the trans
as conductors.
a private police force. to assist the
municipal police is being formed
The members Will work without pay
and insure the keeping If watch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
CONFERENCE CALLED
TO HANDLE PROBLEM
GROWING OUT OF WAR

and foreign exchange bankers to meet
at the treasury department on August
IA at IL O'Clock A. NJ.
Grain Is n very pressing problem
at present, because the crops have
been largely harvested and the move
ment already is well under way. The
cotton movement is not SO advanced,
and VIII not be for n few weeks. 1t Is
nay purposes to invite aconference on
the subject of cotton. 10 be held at an
early day, of which an announcement
will be made later These are impor-
tant questions and every possible eff
fort viii be made by the administra-
ton to cooperate In the movement
of these great crops.
The names of those who will at
tend the conference on the 14th inst.
will be ANNOUNCED later
Mr. McAdoo. In an informal inter
view, indicated that the government
is now without definite plans for deal
Ing with the situation.
He expressed confidence that the
shipping men and exchange bankers
present who had been pressed into
service together with the administra-
tien officials would be able in the next
week to produce plan adequate to
the emergency.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
PLANNED POSTERS
To GUIDE INVASION


Paris, Aug, lit was discovered to-
day THAT the thousands of posters of
"bouilion kuh." manufactured by a
German firm. which dotted the French
country sides. just such as those Of a
certain brand OF pickles do the fields
along the railroads in the United States.
were intended - he of use to an in
vadins German army by giving intcr-
nation of a uIIira.v CHARACTER through
the varying sizea OF the posters and
the colors employ ed.
For instance. a military commander
seeing square yellow poster. would
know that food Ia abundant here"
II he saw n round red rostrF he would
deduca she fact shat "thc ground is
mined around here Every geometricai
figure and all the plain ~oiors were
utilized IN this scheme to give mill
tary information by means ~ tnno-
cent looking advertisements placed In
strategicai positions by German bill
posters several months ago
Flowers and ser decorations ana
animal forms were used IN the post
ers. One OF tho signs conveying tnfor-
nation to an invader was a fiaring rep
resentation of the Stars and Stripes
The Germans will. however, look in
vain for these signal pastors" The
minister OF the interior telegraphed
orders all over France this morning
to have them torn down at once
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08

Washington, Aug. 7.--Secretary
McAdoo, as chairman of the COM
mittee appointed to handle the finan-
cial and commercial problems growing
out of the European war, today called
a conference of representatives OF the
leading shipping concerns and foreign
exchange banks to, meet at the treas
ury department August IA
Mr. McAdoo in statement an
my purpose to invite conference on
of vital importance to prosperity. and
1t was Imperative that sufficient ships
be found to move the grain and cot
ton crops, and that the market Tor
foreign bills of exchange be restored
through the American bankers Sec
rotary McAdoo's announcement fol-
lows:
1T is of vital Importance to the
country that two things be done as
quickly as possible
First. Provide ships to move our
grain and cotton crops to European
markets. and
Second Restore t h Tough h e
bankers the market for foreign bills
Of exchange.
For the purpose OF concerning
measures to this end have today
called = conference Of the representa-
tivSs n the leading shipping interests
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
GERMAN CRUISER
ORDERED To WATCH
FOR LUS|TAN|A

Sydney. n. s.. August IA trans
Atlantic wireless message received a.
Louisburg from CHenden, Ireland. this
afternoon, says thai message was
reiayed ashore from the Cunasd liner
I4usitania TO the effect that the lat
ter steamer WAS making splendid time
from New York to Liverpool
The vessel had, accom- lished more
than half the distance and expected
le reach her destination on Sunday.
provided she did not meet with mis-
hap
Twenty-four hours out from New
York the Lusttauia received wire
less message from the British cruiser
Essex 10 steer south OF the regular
course. as the German cruiser ORES
dem had received orders - be On
the watch for. and II possible inter-
cept, the hix Cunarder.
The German message TO me Dres-
den came from Berlin, and i liz viz
tuallv certain that news II the Lusi
taniers sailing for Europe had bcea
flashed across the ocean from the
Long Island wireless station, where
German operators have been work
Ing tFe last three days Messages
. the Dresden. Karlsruhe and Strass-
burg In German code, andectqher-
able 10 operators. have been passing
constantly hetween this station and
the German ships.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
PRESIDENTS PEACE
PROPOSAL RECEIVED

Washington, Aug THE state de-
partrnent has received acknowledge
ment of the receipt Of President Will
sons offer of the good Offices OF this
country now or at a future time in
the European conflict. These re-
sponses do not constitute acceptances
Of the proposal. but merely acknowl-
edge It's receipt.
Secretary Bryan refused TO name
the countries which had been heard
from. but there is authority for the
statement that Russia was one. The
Russian reply was TO the effect that
the foreign Office had not yet been
a BILE to bring the presidents proposal
to the attention of the car. as he is
moving about the country in connec-
ton with the military operations.
The department today received
notification OF war upon Russia by
Austria Accordingly. there was
prepared new proclamation of
neutrality. This differs only In the
names OF the countries from those
previously issued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
HOURS TO GET MEAL
IN CAFES OF PARIS

Paris AUG. tit takes hours TO get
Il meal IN a restaurant because most
of the cooks and walters have gone to
the front TO fight on ono side or an-
other, Everybody talks at q furions
rate Huge maps ~ France and
Central Europe are spread inside the
restaurants and on every smooth wall
available outside The citizens who
have remained behind pore over the
maps ma discuss every move OF every
conceive HE carflpaIgn General Joffre,
the Russian and the British experi-
tionary force are likely 10 undertakes.
Meanwhile the flags Of tina three
nations float from every window.
Which ever way you look the display
OF Union Jacks is astonishing. Ii
might be national jubilee day I'M
London.
War correspondents British and
French, are clamoring fer permits 10
go 10 the front, They are sent from
bureau to bureau, finally returning mi
the foreign office where 1t has heNn
suggested the headquarters stan hn45
no love for correspondents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
.bELC|ANS RE0USE
GRANT ARMISI|CE

Brussels. Aug THE militia
forming the garrison OF Liege, which
left the city last night for n rest, is
reported TO have made a turning
movement today and routed a Ger
man cavalry division in Belgian Lux
emburg.
Another report refers 10 a skirmish
between French and German cavalry
in Begian Luxembourg,
Fighting at Liege. ceased for sew
eral hours. but it Is stated that the
Belgian commander has refused to
grant an armistlce.
The losses suffered by the BeIg!ans
although they are much less numer-
Gus than those of the Germans, in
cluse many officers. One thousand
wounded are here.
At Maastricht one Of the three Ger
man attacking columns reCrossed the
Mouse retiring to AiM-f.a- Chapelle,
The sending of the German wound
81 10 Holland ended this evening
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
GERMAN ACCOUNT
OF LIEGE ATTACK

Berlin. Aug THE official account
or the German operations at Liege 10
as follows,
The German advance guard on Au-
gust penetrated along the whole Bel
giau frontier, a small detachment
with great holiness tried a coup dc
main at LteGe, Some cavalry entered
L{eee with the object Of seizing the
commander of the forces who saved
himself only ~ night.
The attempt to capture the fort
reSs itself. The tiAca1ions OF which
are modern, was unsuccessful.
our troops are before the fortress
in contact with the enemy
THE whole hostile foreign press Will
naturally characterize this enterprise.
which cannot have the slightest In
ftueuce ON our Larger operations. as
defeat
IT is, however. unique act Of hero
ism In the history of war and a sign
Of tins eaIlantry OF our troops"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
GERMANS INFURIATED
AT LACK OF SUCCESS


soldiers. assisted 0v tie entire popala-
f3ea. armed wlth guns and miseella-
oeous missiles attacked them with
such ezJr8erdiaarT fargc!ty shat one
wae.a regiment was wiped out Tho
rc.aa ua9r refreshed M ereat disorder.
"A Aeat twenty German soldiers, with
tha sa5a+ number Of Be4giaas in hot
p},&su.t erassed tae Dutch frontier.
wbere the patrols promptly dlsarmed
ami arrested pursuers aud pursued.
~At the tirne OF telephoning, ths
Germans are ~ &3anlug a heavy bom-
bar3lneHt % LIega. which ls likely TO
continue all night and to he followed
by "A heavy battle II cAe morning. It
Is No longer safe 10 go beyond tho
Frontier as German officers are infu-
rszt6-E At their Iae's Of success. The
DHfcH military authorities are tmpos-
Ing restrictions ON newspaper cores
Fan8AHts= Many correspondents are
oetu@ detained AT Maastrieht. Tele-
phone communication between Ldegs
and Brussels has now been restored"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
Wireless Stations
Now Operated by
Strict Censorship

New York. Aug Wireless s.e-
lions here were operated under strict
censorship of naval officers and gov
eminent wireless operators today and
both sides reported that the arrange
ment was satisfactory and there had
been no violations of the government.
order. All code messages and orders
to ships of the warning nations are
under the han.
Captain Howard who is at the
Brooklyn navy yard. has charge of the
censorship in this section. There have
been no violations yet. he says, The
wireless station at the navy ya~d Is
listening in on messages sent out or
received by stations near New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
SERUM PREPARED
FOR AUSTRIAN ARMY

New York. Aug. THE health de-
partment announced today that 1t had
completed the preparation OF the nifty
liters OF tetanus serum that were ask
ed for In cable message received on
Monday from the Vienna serum insti-
tute. The department has notified the
Austrian consulate here that the anti
toxin. to be used in treating the wounds
Of soldiers. is ready. but II had not
been sent for today.
The payment of the serum has been
guaranteed by the Austrian govern
ment The department laboratories
made an extra effort to prepare the
serum speedily.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
NO DlSCOURTESY TO
DOWAGER EMPRESS

Berlin, Aug Tt Is officially de-
MED hero that any discourtesy was
shown to the dowager empress of
Russia, who had TO leave hurriedly on
the outbreak of war. 1t Is said that
she was treated with the greatest re-
spect and courtesy. but as tho terri
tory east OF Berlin was In a state Of
war the train on which the empress
was travelling was sent into Denmark
Instead of being permitted TO proceed
II Ia also denied that Grand Duke
Constantine was i1l-treated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
PERSONAL APPEAL
FROM KAISER To
KING EMMANUEL

Rome, Aug. 7,-Personal appeals
from the kaiser to King Victor
Emmanuel for material aid in the
war have been vain. King Victor and
his councillors have looked at the
question of Italys duty as a member
Of the triple alliance from every view
point. and the conclusion arrived at
was that the Italian people would
never consent to strike France and
England
once having declared her neutral
ity. Italy Will not recede from that
attitude.
Although the authorities frown on
demonstrations In favor of or against
che bclligerents. they have been I'M
able entirely To prevent popular out
bursts Of sympathy for France. Cries
of "Evviva Franciat" are heard every
whore. and. the Marseillaise is sung in
the streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
ITALY HAS NOT
DECLARED WAR

London. Aug. Marquis Imperali,
the Italian ambassador, In n speech
from the balcony of the embassy to an
immense crowd which gathered In
front of the Italian embassy this even
ing following the report that Italy had
declared waf on Germany. said that
statement made by him earlier in the
evening had been misunderstood. and
that his country was still at peace,
and had not declared war on any ma
ton. This disappointing news to tho
Englishmen made : profound imn-@--
0ion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
secs whole Family Slain.

Rotterdam, Aug. ~ ounded Ger
mans who have reached the Dutch
town OF Maastricht say that
Belgian farmers In the frontier ham
lets fought desperately in opposing the
Invaders and were Killed In their
homes by the Germans. One farmer
boy, II years old. saw all mem bers OF
his family except himself killed and
he was wounded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
Russlan Cayalry Repulscd.

Berlin. Aug fan official an
nouncement was made here today that
the Eighth cavalry brigade Of the
Russian army attacked German
force near soidau this morning and
was repulsed with heavy losses. Ger
man cavalry attacked Kibarly near
Wirha,len. R"ssian Pornd. at noon
yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
Holland Fears " ar.

Rotterdam Aug. 7.-~Extra9rd!nary
measures are being taken here 80 con-
serve the food supply OF Holland,
Traffic IN the port is paralyzed and no
foodstuffs are arriving The people
are calm. hut there is an underCur~
rent Of fear lest Holland be drawn
into the European conflict Queen
Wilhelmina Inspected the military
lines on Wednesday ana was sreeted
with great enthusiasm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08

ment the first thing tomorrow morn
Ing, when court convenes at o'clock.
He will be followed by Mr. H. w.
Fulton. of Richmond. who will close
the case for the Commonwealth. In
his argument today, Mr.. Gordon &C
cused the press Of being unfair in that
they would only print one side Of the
case, which was pictured In n sem
sational manner. In order to, sell the
papers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
Iinrnl,nr.llng t.ratliste.

Athens. ALE. THE Austrians
ara bomHaraug Gradiste. "a Servian
town an the Danabe Many houses in
the town sui many ships in the har-
bor haye been wrecked, The bonn
5ardment Of Belgrade has been re-
sumed Tine A}bani3ns are marching
against thu Strv.aus. led by Esssad
tasha. Tine SeryiAus have repalsed
attacks by the Bulgarians al Comitajis
ara NalaoVen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
RICHMOND NEEDS
NO FINANCIAL. AID
IN PRESENT CRISIS
Local Banking Institutions Well
Able to Weather Storm
Caused by European War

-r.-. -, "a 49, .os x,,.tas
n"usA '1 "a '.A' '
of the country, since the outbreak OF
the European trouble, which caused
~, ,,,,oaat,g ~ vav, ano,,nt Of
secuF'ues on the ii@tAi iiAA' IA -
and for time threatened to cause
serious financial disturbance In this
country. have received mid from the
AeNei Old u co" III oeA'ai l'iieife' f'1Si-
mond banks have not made applica-
ton for any Of the emergency cur
reprv nrov4daa uraa~ 4ha ,ma,aaa
49,,
A1offch- feelahd act'
There has as yet developed no con-
tfngency making an appeal by Rich
mond 70 the treasury department
necessary.
The Richmond banks ARE CARRYING
on their business exactly as before the
cloud appeared in Europe" said a
prominent banker Yesterday after
noon. THE local situation ia good
and. at this time. with the probability
of an early clearing away OF the dis
turbauce. thera Is no indication that
Richmond will be compelled 10 ask
for It's share az the emergency cur
rencv. All the hanks are In sound
condition ana have money enough 70
meet NH demands now he4ng made
in this territory
Se, Encouraging signs
That there viii he an early onentng
af a yvay IA t,et moving tha TOBACCO
ana coffor r1w t1aa mn because of
IqeI ~ transoeeanLc traffic facilities.
IN bts onIr]on TIE fa ~ that england
has e-tven assurance ~ delivery Of
s4frh ahfn.nenta ar fahanco ard COT
he heay}ees. exportys ont ~ this
eert{on--fo r7ae1and ars Franco ia
fnats.8 .3aor, as a., anronragInr str,.
Franks er3liatad Win ire Rich
n1ora Clearing House association have
exne~s enced none AZ thn troubles when
harka In o.har r,i.feas encountered a..
the beginning ~ ira fro5ble IN ru-
rome ana tha fart that Richmond Is
"a bta 81 weather financial squalls such
as thi9 white ether ard larger cities
onneal rnr fedaraf ma sneaks volumes
f5r IRA strength nf tbfu eftv as "a
financial center
Tr5rthe~ {. "a sar4ara6 ~ local
harEfnc ana bnntnAne men n rroves
MAT M r7ts+atxa was rnaaa hv the $a1-
e~a4 ~nSnrva ta,,}y arw4rfyat3u,, ~o,v,-
n9tt.ee "a MAXIM ptcbrsond .ha rn-
serve han* CIV 80 ~ rffth fefero1
district
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
Roar IA t.nns I'M nolland.

Copeuha gen. Aug, THE roar OF
oig guns Is heard this evening on the
northern part Of the Cattegat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08
LATE WAR BULLETINS


= guards today and was enthusiastically
received hy the officers and men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-08

Prince of Wales on Duty.
London, Aug. 1.-THE Prince OF
Wales commenced his duties In the
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-09-09
The Day In Congress-

Washington, Sept. 8.-House met at
noon.
Took up miscellaneous bills under
unanimous rule.
Passed Stevens bill bill to promote
safety of employees and travellers up
on railroads by amending the hours
of service act SO as to fix penalty
of not less than one hundred dollars
on eavh violation.
Bills for provisional registry certif-
icates for vessels abroad and to re-
peal penalties on American owned
foreign built vessels introduced by
Representative Alexander of Mis-
souri,.
Joint resolution for Joint Congress
sional inesti sional investigation
OF government expenditures and cur
tailment to avoid war tax introduced
by Representative Frear. Wisconsin,
and referred to rules committee.
Senate met at IL a. IN.
Attempts to bring up conference re-
port on trade commission bill disclos-
ed. no quorum.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-09-09
LET THE GOOD WORK GO ON

The movement to buy bale of cotton is taking hold
south Atlanta Columbia and put into operation
ana The men OF those cities buying distress and paying
therefor 10 cents per pound
mafK ~ 'aierSonS suggestion that Anderson line is
ptg wen received he ntelgencer endorses suggestion
W pay he f pale OF cotton presented the
cotton - :" 80 ~ =
Wen was announced Tuesday night waiting crowds in
front of The nigencer office this paper would nono and
ASSIST III forwarding this movement number business men at once
ook up c proposition Those who declared intention to by
Tach oaie at ten cents were Lee O. Ioleman King W. L.
sSey ne Ladies CIVIC Association, B. O. Co. c.
sullivan Joe M Evans Rev j. W. Speake H. H. Watkins and R.
S. Lyon. 0' ~ ~
Let the good work go on