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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

lightning and twisted and uprooted
as if hit by a cyclone. The retreating
army shot its own horses and wreck
ed its motortrncks and aeroplanes to
prevent their falling into the enemy S
hands.
Turkey has receded from it's war
like attitude since the Germans have
suffered reverses. Radical Italy
clamors for war against Germany
and Austria. however, and is
completing preparations for putting
its army into the field. Japan con-
tinues to besiege the German colony
Chinese province of Kaio Chow, with.
out marked results.
Big Battle 10 On.
| London.-Another great battle, even
more vital than those which have pre-
ceded 1t. is in progress on line ex-
tending from the region of Noyon on
the River Disc, northwest of Paris to
the River Meuse, north of Verdun.
The front is somewhat shorter than
in the battle of the Marne. but this
Will result on'r IN n more fiercely
contested battle. with masses of
troops throwing themselves at each
other. and every available piece of ar
tillery concentrated in the determined
effort of the armies to break through
the lines.
The Germans, who a fortnight ago
had to abandon their first swift en-
deavor to destroy the armies of
France and Great Britain, and cap
ture Paris. have now fortified them
selves ON the mountains north of the
River Aisne. through the plains Of
Champagne and in the Argonne
mountains through which the Meuse
flows.
In Strong Position.
They are in strosger positions than
they were FOR the battle of the Marne
and have been strongly REINFORCED
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

bear. according to statements from
various sources, to get the govern
ment to sue for peace independently
of Germany.
Starvation and Suffering.
Madrid reports that hundreds ol
thousands are out of work and beg
ging in the streets of Berlin and other
German cities. Extreme suffering
and starvation face the aged and ILL.,
the women and children of Germany,
Austria northern France and Belgium
lyzed and no crops have been har-
vested.
President Wilson has formally an
nounced to Belgium and Germany,
and in this manner has notified the
world. that the United States cannot
pass judgment upon or take any part
in controversies between the warning
European nations over alleged viola
tions of rules of civilized warfare and
humanity. Settlement OF these ques-
tons, he said, would have to wait un-
til the end OF the war.
The Associated Press sent an
American correspondent to Belgium TO
make an impartial report of alleged
German atrocities. In lengthy arti-
Gle. the correspondent exonerated the
Germans.
Richard Harding Davis, a distin-
guished American correspondent, fol-
lowing the allied army Che was
threatened with death for failing the
German army in Belgium.) reports
that the wake of the retreating Ger
mans in northern France is a desert.
Endless Fight, Appalling Losses.
The German retreat from Meaux,
he said. was continual battle. with
appalling loss of life. Along four
mile wide stretch the fields were
literally plowed up by bombshells.
Huge trees were split as if struck by
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

thousand additional troops into Bel
gium. indicating determination on
the part of the Germans to hold their
lines of communication through Bel
gium at any cost. Only skirmishlng
is in progress in Belgium.
The Belgian forces again have re-
tired to the protection of the outer
ring OF the Antwerp Notifications,
where they are awaiting develop
ments.
1t is believed new attempt by the
Germans to isolate Antwerp from the
sea may be planned, but as the dikes
have been reopened and the country
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24
FARMERS WIFE
TOO ILLT0 WORK
A Weak, Nervous Sufferer
Restored to Health by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Kasota, MINI. -"I am glad to say
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

in that vicinity is covered with water
1t is not believed they can hope to
carry such movement to success
full conclusion.
Advices from Brussels say the gar
rison there has been REINFORCED and
the earthyorks which the Germans
constructed in that vicinity have been
strengthened. Additional rapid fire
guns have been mounted commanding
the roads to the south and west which
is believed to indicate fears OF an at
tack from the heavy allied force
known to be in the neighborhood Of
Ostend.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

table Compound, and now feel like o
different person. I believe there is
nothing like Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound for weak women and
young girls, and would be glad if I
could influence anyone to try the medi-
cine, for know 1t will do all and much
more than it is claimed to do" Mrs.
CLARA FRANKS, R. F. D. No. l, Maple
crest Farm, Kasota, Mimi.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
be convinced of the ability of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
store their health by the many genuine
and truthful testimonials we are con-
stantly publishing in the newspapers.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you. write
to Lydia L. Pinkham M edicine Co.
(cOnfidential)L Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by n woman,
and held In strict confidence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24
GERMANY SENDING MORE
SOLDIERS INTO BELGIUM

Antwerp,-The Germans are rush
Ing fresh troops into Belgium from
AixIa-Chappelle, but whether these
are intended to strengthen the forces
now here or are to be sent to the
south to fill She gaps in the German
right wing is not yet known.
1t was stated by the general staff
that In the last twenty-four hours the
Germans have sent upward of sixty
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

London, Sept. 21.-The Austrians
have burned and abandoned the great
fortress at Jaroslau. Galicia. owing to
the Russians having gained success
in their rear by capturing Kresheshov.
'Przemysl is thus cut off from commu-
nication at the rear.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24
They are Strongly Entrenched
In Argonnes---BattIe May
Turn Wars Tide---
Help for Both.
AUSTRIA NEARLY OUT
Russians and Serbs Press and Masses
Want Food and Peace-"We
Must Not Judge" De-
clares Wilson.
Summary of Eveuts.)

The German army of more than
million, which less than two
weeks ago was at the gates of
Paris on the north and had cir
cled around the southeast of the
city, has been thrown back sew
enty miles by the French-British
allies.
Stretched out in practically
straight line more than 100 miles
long, from Amiens, France, in the
west, to Metz, Lorraine, in the east,
the kaiser's forces are defend
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-09-24

compound mas Oon0
more for me than
anything else, and I
had the best physi-
clan here. 1 was 80
weak and nervous
that I could not do
my work and suf-
fered with pains low
down in m y right
side for a year or
more. l took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vere-
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Il Ought To.


What are you going to call the
new baby?"
Reginald Claude" replied Mr.. Big
gins.
Isn't Reginald Claude a rather af-
fected name?"
Yes. want him to grow up to be a
fighter, and fancy, that Reginald
Claude will start something every
time he goes to new school'-Ion-
don Opinion.
sAftcr Il girl gets to be about SO old
she makes bonfire of the baby pic
ture of herself taken in washbowl-
A woman isn't necessarily industri-
Gus because she has busy tongue.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14
HITS FROM SHARP WITS

To say that An evil is n.cessal y
is usually to make a poor excut
for it's existence. Albany Journal,
The most inexpensive indoor
sport IL TO sit and think what one
would do IL one Lad a mill Oh doll
lars. A lbany journal
The fact that humanity is prone
to err should not restrain us from
~ndeavor To avoid mist axes Al
bany Journal.
There il always one man in the
crowd who thinks he knows some.
thing about everything that ever
happened Toledo Blade.
There il no use discussing the
happiness Of marriage unless one
Of the contracting parties Is an
optiinist. Commercial Appeal.
An idsallst neglects many OPP
pertnnities for accomplishment OF
the attainable. - Albany Journal
a paDAcea ~ thing that exists
In the imagination OF Theorists
Albany journal.
The way to keep out of debt il
TO earn money before you spend
IT. Albany journal.
Ii there's augbt in q name, the
Big Dipper Ia .lie leading. tango
artist Of the sidereal system. -
Columbia State.
One Ut the rallying cries of the
German army IL ''work, play,
laugh, study, sing" That is
good enough for all mankind, ev-
erywhere. Milwaukee Sentinel.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14

Wormy children are unhappy
puny and sicdy. They can't BE-
otherwise whie worms eat away
their strength md vitality. A few
doses OF WHITES CREAM VERNII.
FuGE perfNgmt a marvellous trans
formation. Nderfulness, strength
xnd the rosN bloom of health
speedily returM Price 25c per bot
tie.
Sold BY ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14
DROPPED.

Gladys--S0 You're keeping
Lentf Who have you given upi
Myrtle Two OF my beanx. |
really didn't have any regular
evenings left for them any way
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14

UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER
MODEL NO. 4.

For sale at $500. PAYABLE at 4l0.o0
per month. Practically new. Cost
$4,000 new and only had about 4
weeks use.
Apply at this Office.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14
NOT ALWAYS.

II suppose you sometimes feel
sorry that your children are all
boys
Eyes; bnt never at Easter
time"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14
NEVER DECEIVED.

A man may not be able o
tell the difference. but woman
always knows whether an East, Z
hat is homemade or not.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-03-14
CITY LOTS FOR SALE
FoR CASH. OK ON VERY EASY PAYMENTS

Coe n Fve Minutes Z
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Seeks Light on Kemp Case

Washington. July 20 Rcpresen q
tive Mann. Republican. loader. pa p
20 resolution today requesting Pres
dent wilson 20 transmit 20 the House
all papers and dependence in The
case Of Dr. Thomas.J Kemp. Of m
c.,.. son-iu-l.w of senator Fletcher.
a. Florida. convicted Of Illegal use Of
.l.e mails and sentenced 20 Two years
and a me of 5000 President Wilson
comrutcd the sentence last week 90
uayuent o. the rnc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-21
,....l. Arriving at and Depart
a f1S from Port of New York
~ Monday. July 20.


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Incal nmciaI Record

Local Ohic,sl Record following or
oi7I -e.1rI Prom tar V.ar or Bureau shows
O.. ctan=e- ir t64 temperature Pr tre last
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.or-4.r.-,.. rt- date -.r- wear
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
ASKS THE UNITED STATES FOR TIME

CONTINUED From First Page)
per- declared Mr. Bryan hoty today, s absolutely with
out foundation. 1t only illustrates deliberate effort to
ennoarrass US in handling the situation"
At 8 o'clock this morning the second message came
through from OShaushnessy 1t contained the full report
of what Huerta had said Ahead yAe first message had
been replied to- indicating to the charge the Huertas reply
would not be satisfactory. When message
deciphered Bryan got the President the telephone
What the President told him caused him to send prompt
reply to Mexico City.
In the meantime Secretary Tumuty had gone to the
White House. and possible got in touch with
the Secretary of State The latter joined him at the White
House, where lengthy conference was held.
1t is expected that the torpedo Aotila at Pensacola
will lose time getting under way to join the fleet For
several days ha. been tuggng at its anchor chains: and
Sims has repeatedly wired Washington for permission to
Join Badger The Aotia consists of Capt w. S. Sims,
eonmanderin-ehief scout cruise! Birmingham, flagship,
commanded by Sims aide and chief of staff Commander
W. " Pratt; tender Dixie Lieut. John S. Abbot the de-
.troye.s of the third division, Henley Dr,yton Mu.nt
Mccall, and Warrington fourth division, Paulding, Am
mon Burrows Patterson, and Tppe fifth division, Bee,
Jarvis, Jenkins, and Jouett.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19

with a call for volunteers becoming
q stronger probability almost hourly,
the 1.S0o national guardsmen of the
District are polishing up their rifles in
readiness to go to the front, although
In the event that the call is made, only
about half that number would be takcn
from here.
In case of open hostilities 1t is gen.
orally believed that President Wilson
would ask Congress to allow the or
ganization of $4,000 volunteers, includ-
ing the National Guard, and this would
require 600 men, or one regiment, from
Washington. There are in the District
two regiments Of infantry. one battery
Of field artillery, a signal corps, and a
naval battalion. besides a separate bat
talon Of colored infantry numbering
about $50 men.
The District regiment which took up
arms in the Spanish war distinguished
of its officers and men are anxious to
win new laurels. 1t was the only regi-
ment, volunteer or regular. from there
were no assertions
First Infantry. ID. c. N. G., as now
organized, Is made up of men who saw
service in Cuba or the Philippines. If
1t Is found necessary TO augment the
regular army in a campaign against
Mexico these men would be certain to
have an active part.
With the exception of New Hamp-
shire. the District has a higher per-
centage of its able bodied men between
The ages of IS and As years enlisted
In the National Guard than any State
in the Union There are approximately
$1,000 men in the District eligible for
service.
If a volunteer army of $4,000 were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
WILSON TRAIN HELD
READY, STEAM UP
President Prepared for Dash to
Washington From Springs
at Moments Notice.
WHITE SULPHUR sPRINcs. W.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w.
Va, April 19.-Preadent Wilson reached
here at $50 o'clock this morning. He
left Immediately for his apartments In
the Greenbrier Hotel No messages had
been received for him from Washington
during the night.
As an evidence that the President
considers the Mexican situation likely
to require his instant attention. on his
orders, his private car was turned
around to face toward Washington and
an engine attached to it. with steam
UP. so that the Executive might mako
a hurried dash to Washington II news
came requiring his immediate attention
The private wire by which the Presi-
dent will keep In touch with the White
House was opened in the hotel ~ {
o'clock.
The message from o'shaughnessy,
which Secretary Bryan In Washingtnn
but not definite" was read by the
President at breakfast. It was learned
that the President sent a reply to Mr..
Bryan. directing him to tell Charge
O'Shaughnessy that the United States
would stand on tho ultimatum sent yes
terday,
Tho President refused to disclose the
contents Of the O'Shaushnessy dispatch,
but 1t was intimated that 1t contained
nothing definite leading to any hope of
a settlement Of the crisis.
1t was q beautiful. sunshiny morning
and the President appeared to enjoy 1t.
His face was not nearly so careworn
as yesterday, when he sent his ulti-
matum to Huerta-
Former President Taft was under
stood to have engaged a suite of rooms
here for today and speculation was rife
here whether President Wilson would
meet and confer with his predecessor.
Mr.. Taft. however. did not arrive on
the morning train.
The President was plainly gratified at
the Improvement he noted In Mrs. VIII
sons health. He planned to spend, q
quiet Sunday here-uniess there should
be news from Washington. In which
case the President was ready to break
records in dash back to the National
Capital
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Of Rio Janelro. There they seized and
detained five Brazilian vessels as an
act Of reprisal. Brazil paid the British
claims and there was no war.
In discussing precedents with MEM
tees on Foreign Affairs. the President
referred to what is known as the Grey
town case as an example fitting the case
Of the demand made by Admiral Mayo
upon the federal authorities at Tam
pico. In this case the injury was In
fiicted upon an American corporation
near Greytown by damage to its prop
erty. and Minister Borland. who as
sisted an American ship captain in re-
sisting arrest. was insulted.
The Greytown Case.
In June. 1858, the United States sIoop-
of-war Cyane was sent to Greytown to
obtain redress and apology. PREPARATION
was refused. whereupon, at the expira-.
ton Of twenty-four hours, Captain Hol-
Inns Of the Cyane bombarded the town.
He bombarded and waited for the apol-
ogy by turns. and. the apology not be-
ing Forthcoming. landed marines and
SAeSSoSnSeS aHQ S9sSfC1 tie lOWu. Inc
action was criticised by foreign govern
ments as being Of unwarranted harsh
ness. but in an address to Congress
President Pierce. in 1854. defended Cap
tain Hollins' course.
The status Of the United States be-
fore the world In the present instance
was justified tonight by Senator Shive-
ly, acting chairman Of the, Senate Com
mite on Foreign Relations, who said:
There Is no first class power IN the
world from which the United States
would have withstood what 1t has pa
tiently withstood from poor misgovern-
ed, ungoyerned and divided Mexico. 1t
is like the tolerance of the big New
foundland dog who after patiently
withstanding the snaps and snarls Of
his tormentors. turns about to give
them a lesson"
The question has been raised among
Senators also whether 1t would be Dos
sible for the United States to declare
war formally against a government
that It has not recognized. It was
acknowledged. though, that this was
splitting hairs pretty finely, and that
the question Of formal procedure would
not worry this Government.