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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
II MEN KILLED IN CRASH
Captain and Eleven Members Of Crew
OF Pacific Liner Die
In Collision. '$]'s9

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 27.-Captain
sidmore and eleven members Of the
crew of the Pacific-Alaskan Navigation
steamer Admiral Sampson lost their
lives when that vessel was rammed
and sunk at Point, No Point by the
Canadian Pacific liner Princess Vic.
torla, according to advices received
here. Passengers and the remainder
OF the crew were picked up by the
Princess Victoria and are being
brought here. The Sampson carried
Sc passengers and crew Of IS. The
steamer sank four minutes after being
rammed. tn s55-aE; s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
.Worat Yet to Come.

& Z A scotchman whose wife had gone,
away to live with her mother was met
by a friend who, in apparent sympa.
thy, accosted him thus: 5s5t 8 6
& Man, Jamie! this is an awful thing
that has befallen you. It's q great
pity that your wife has gone and left
you" 81 ", Il .ss5 3ss
I s.t /" Deed mani" quoth Jamie, III
dae waur than that yet. =" II I'll 4 is5 u &
II what waur can she do than that I"
anxiously inquired his friend.
She'll come back again." replied
Jamie, ruefully.& ,tf I .a3 s1!s5 y s:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

also be that nimble barber, who, when
the bomb burst beside him, snatched
up shred of 1t, introduced soap and
lather into it, crying, "My new
shaving dish!' and shaved fourteen
people on the spot! No patriot OF an
elegant turn says MERCER several
years afterward, but shaves himself
out of splinter of Lille bomb"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

the following morning. He then dis.
covered ball had gone through his
arm. The only outward indications
were two dark spots on the skin, such
as might be made by lead pencil,
# The men In the hospitals pass the
time gayly and spend many hours lis
stening to accounts of the progress of
the war. They make no complaint,
except TO deplore the delay in getting
back to the front. At one hospital
private with four bullet wounds in one
leg smiled and said: "I'll get them
yet In spite of this" .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
San Francisco, Patrlck.'th the
Had Enough Of That Diet.
=, txl,,~~nro Il a ~ no <S,YrAfkF

';s Had Enough OF That Diet.
81 had my dyspepsia almost cured
once, said Crabbe. MI II
"But you couldn't stand the diet.
Ell y asked Flabbe.
4. 'Well, 1t was this way, explained
Crabbe. doctor Pilter advised me to I.
eat chopped oat cakes i ordered
box, and after eating them for a week
I felt fine. When Bridget said the
cakes were gone I had her bring me-
in the box SO that ! could get the.
name and order more, but q never 1:NI,,'''
placed the order.
I 'Why not?" inquired Flabbe. The;
cakes were helping you. [
Il found" said Crabbe. looking sick,
at the recollection that had been
eating dog-biscuit." l5.s II. 4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
j. e. LAMB OF INDIANA DIES
Former Representative Ia Congress-
sf and Proposed Mexica6 Envoy
4 Succumbs at Home. ~

\ 3Terre Haute; Ind, Aug. Is. John o..
Lamb, former congressman from 1ndi-.
ana and President Wilson'S selection
for ambassador to Mexico, died at his
home here. Mr.. Lamb has been 9
leader in Democratic politics for 9
number lof years, and was 9 strong.
friend and supporter of Weep resi-
dent Marshall. He was opposed In his
candidacy for the United States sen
ate by Thomas Taggart Of French Lick
when John w. Kern was elected to
the upper branch Of congress. y n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

The presidential palace and all the
hotels have been converted into hospi-
tails and are now filled with wounded.
All branches of the service are repre-
scented, the patients including artil-
;lerymen, infantrymen, chasseurs. dra-
goons and hussars. & "a. '..' 8
They are cheerful lot for men who
have been carried from, the fighting
line, and delight to tell stories of the
battlefield. Many make light of their
wounds, joke about their experiences,
and all are said to be anxious to go
back to the field. .-4 e..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

Movie Head Dies After Auto Accident.
New York, Aug: 26.-Charles J. Hite
of New Rochelle, president Of the
Thanhouser Film corporation, whose
automobile turned a somersault OFF a
bridge, died of his injuries on Satur-
day. r..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
HOPEFUL SPIRIT IN FRANCE
American Doctor Impressed With the
& Manner In Which People Are
- III Facing the Crisis.

DR.. Alexis Carrel of the Rockefeller
Institute for Medical Research Of New
York, was about to leave for the Unit
ed States, but at the outbreak of the
war he cancelled his departure and
is now in charge of big hospital
where the French wounded are treat
ed. Writing Of the war he says:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
SLAUGHTER AT C4ARLEROI
is GREATEST IN HISTORY

- e -
face Of whitening fire from machine
guns mounted in the steeples, and
driving the German defenders in con-
fusion across the river Sambre.
Many Houses In Flames. &c..
They found many houses smold ering
or in flames. The Inhabitants, terror
stricken, were in the cellars. German
officers and soldiers were found dead
in the streets, side. by side with
Frenchmen who had fallen, before or
afterward. afAs&;!
One German officer was shot while
he was washing his face, and his head
was bowed over a basin, while his
face was covered with soap. ".
Another. had been lifting a cup Of
coffee to his lips when a French bull
let brought death. He was found sly-
ing face downward across a table, the
broken cup beside him on the floor.
German Losses Enormous.
An idea Of the enormous losses Of
the Germans in the great, battle in
southwestern. Belgium and ofEthe. brav-
cry of the kaiser's soldiers is given in
the story of a returned traveller who
witnessed part Of the fighting along
the sambre river, southwest Of Charlie
roi. ~, r "a I'D 5. s;2s, VA =
Il was near Fereux, in a region
covered with dense woods, while the
fighting was taking place. said he. II
could hear the sound of cannon away.
to the east and knew that big battle
was raging. From my place in the
forest suddenly saw the advance
guard Of German army approach
ing along roadway which skirted the
trees. 81 i?tss 3 II ,it5 VII I " Is
There seemed to be an endless pro-
cession Of soldiers, all dressed in 3
uniform Of: gray. Rank after rank
passed by and thought that the end
would never come. s (. q; B
There was no hesitation. The men
swung forward with quick steps and
I saw officers galloping along the lines,
urging them forward. 5..I r.. ss.+
French Open FREY "
Suddenly there was a fresh sound
Of battle, this time in front Of me and
knew that the French artillery had
opened upon the advance guard of
the Germans. moved cautiously for
ward to point where I could get a
view Of the battle scene. 1t was a
view which scared itself into my mem
Dry B Il 81 Il IA 9Sg -. s.
THE French guns were hurting
hurricane OF shetland fame; into the
German ranks, but the soldiers pushed
forward with their battle shouts on
their lips. Straight into that pit Of
destruction rushed the advancing
troops. Men fell, on every hand. It
seemed that whole platoons melted
away. M y HI &.
m "'Over the bodies OF the dead and
wounded pushed ~ the rear ranks Of
4 the invading army, rushing with fixed
bayonets upon the smoking muzzles
Of the French artillery. It was a su-
perb picture OF gallantry. Ss ss..3 III
Aeroplane 10 Smashed.
Near Erquelinnes I saw a German
aeroplane brought down. The mill
tary aviator was flying high In the
air, taking q reconnaissance OF the al
lies positions The specially construct
ed guns, designed to attack air craft.
were turned upon the aeroplane, but
the aviator continued his, work. Sud,
denly. saw the machine Slurch,, splin-
tiers few, and then the shattered ma
chine began to drop. IT had been
smashed by projectile." 3 NJ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

the enemy's approach, and Ostend has
not been occupied, while ancient
Bruges is still safe. Lille has as noble
memories as any Of them; 1t has felt
the, iron heel of war, 1t lives in his
tory now, and its fame is likely to be
increased. To Lille by way, of Cour-
trai the kaiser's Uhlans are marching,
and Carlyle's tribute to the towns
heroism in the past comes to mind:
Lille, often burning, is quenched
again; Lille will not yield. The very
boys deftly wrench the matches out
of fallen bombs. MEMORABLE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

Readjust Agricultural Department.
washington, Aug. 26.--secretary Of
Agriculture Houston began a<reorgani-.
zation of the department Of agriculture
In the interest of economy and eff
cheney. Various divisions will be
shifted among the bureaus and many
changes in personnel will be made. A
readjustment Of salaries of employees
also Is contemplated. a.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
CITY HAS SEEN MUCH WAR
Lille, In Belgium, Seems Fated Again
to BE the Center Of Blood
Il Y, shed and PilIase.

3 Not only AK and Client, Sedan,
Quatre Bras, and Waterloo, all OF
splendid warlike memories. are In
volved in this war, but Lille Is said
now to be the next objective point of
the German invaders, st. Bavon's
famous bell in Client will not be rung,
it is likely, to warn the citizens OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

feet, two OF the Gloucester's boats be-
ting smashed on the davits.
: after the first shot our lads were
quite happy Marsden adds, land
kept firing as quickly as possible. One
chap nearly swallowed his chew of
'baccy when the first shot fell short.
The next one he spat on for luck, and
IT took half Of the Breslau's funnel
away. He repeated the operation, on
the next shot, which cleared the Bres-
.lau's quarter deck and put its aft gun
out OF action, Then he began to
SMILE"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
soc, 1000 FIRE i, in ILLINOIS
Lives Of $4,000 People ii Aurora En-
danaered When Tank Of Nitro. 5.iis.
X olycerin Exploded.

Aurora, ILL.,, Aug. 25.-Explosions ac-
companying a 100000 fire that com
pletely destroyed the factory Of the
William F. Jobbins Chemical company
threatened the lives Of 5000 people,
residing near the plant. Great steel
tanks, filled with nitrogl ycerin, 81 ex-
ploded and parts were blown in every
direction over the city. The explo-
sions shook the entire city. 4; u n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Gunners Made Stone Deaf.

,London.-A medical correspondent
.of the Times who has just returned
from Belgium says It is morally GER
tain that all the artillerymen OF the
forts at Liege are now: stone deaf. N. \;
ais t".The nerves Of hearing must fall un-
der the strain of dwelling upwards OF
q fortnight in world of mighty ex-
lplosions," he says. For these men the
guns thunder now only in q silence
which may never be broken"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

France has been transformed In
miraculous fashion. individuals them
selves have changed. / could never
have believed it had I not seen it with
my own eyes. Most perfect order pre-
walls and enthusiasm grows daily. 1
am more and more convinced that the
men are animated with that spirit
that can never be vanquished. I am
seeking men ready literally to give
their blood for TRANSMISSION to wound
ed soldiers. Already I have found
doctor and an attorney and hope soon
to have several Others"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
alan, Neu,trality ProcIs,imatIon,

signs Neutrality Proclamation.
Washington, Aug. 27-President
Wilson signed proclamation of neu-,
trality with reference to the war now
existing between Japan and Germany.
It's text is identical with the other proc
lamAtions issued. .gs %i@. .fs 8
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
trolley Strike Ends at Haxieto

Trolley Strike Ends at Haxieton.
4 Hazleton, Pa, Aug. 25-The Halle
ton trolley strike, which started Janu-
airy 1, was officially declared of by
the men on Saturday. The Lehigh
Traction company agreed to- take all
of the men back. ,,5 RI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

Indiana Dealers Sell Horses TO France.
Lafayette, Ind, Aug. Members
OF a local stock,buying firm began Sc
curing horses which are to be shipped
to France for use in the allied armies.
The Lafayette firm announced 1t has
received an order for $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
New Shin all Sent In.

Washington, Aug; 25.--Authority
for the, government to buy German
liners without limit was proposed in a
Joint resolution in the house. It was
referred to the merchant marine COM
mittee. 4 ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
I nj Morri. IL stockhoIn,.

5=5i. n 1. N. Morris In Stockholm. (. ~ y
Stockholm, via London, Aug. 27.--E
The American minister. Ira Nelson
Morris, with his family, has arrived
here after a. good voyage from Eng
land to Bergen. Norway. He stated
that he was glad to be here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Gen. Powell Clayton Dead.

NST1' FV"cI1 V'dyIV5t 1DedO' q.
Washington, Aug. 27.-Gen. Powell
Clayton, who for SO years has been
figure in national politics as a Repub-
lican, died in his apartments, the High
lands, after long illness. He was
ninety years old on August7. 3z..is,:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
MOTHER '0.F.
!. !. SCHOOL Girl.
Tells How L ydia E. Pinkha1n's
Vegetable Compound Re-
X. stored Her Daugh-
ter's Health.
Plover, Iowa. -" From q small child
my ,1S year old daughter had female

VSAkAAAo0cs
to three doctors
about it and they did
not help her any.
Lydia E. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Com
pound had been Of
great benefit to me,
50 I decided to have
her give it q trial.
She has taken five
bottles of the V ege-.
%oh1aTTov,v,o,,rH %.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
sexere Earthquake In Italy.

Rome, Aug. PA severe earth
quake shock was felt at Como. Panic
,ensued among the prisoners in the
penitentiary there, but they were kept
under control. {
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

A wise policeman would no sooner
try to arbitrate baseball dispute
than he would attempt to settle fam.
lily quarrel. d 4. "a ia ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
To Buy 200, 900 Ounces Of silver.

To Buy 100000 Ounces Of Silver.
Washington, Aug. 16.-Director of
the Mint Roberts announced that; the
treasury \ department will purchase
100000 ounces of silver before the
end of the week for subsidiary coinage
purposes. "a 20 =. r r.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
va, keep, Wllson, Al c.p,t,I.

Washington, Aug. 24.-President
Wilson decided definitely not to take
a weekend trip on the Mayfower, feel
ing 1t necessary to remain in Wash
ington over Sunday, because Of the
European war. = f: s.s sss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
D, M. Parry 10 No Better.

! o. 81 y. W. FdTry ~ no, 0eteeF. ~
San Francisco, Aug. 25.-The condi-
ton of D. NJ. Parry, chairman Of the
foreign trade committee of the Nation
al Association of Manufacturers, re-
mains extremely grave. He has
uraemia. ~. - = e. - = n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Wilson Names Adjutant General.

T. Wilson Names Adjutant General.
Washington, Aug. 24.-President
Wilson nominated Col. Henry P. Nc
Cain to be adjutant general, with the
rank OF brigadier general, vice-Adju-
tant General George Andrews, to be
retired. n s- = ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

q The French ministry, headed by Pre-
Z mier Rene Viviani, resigned Thursday
! Another cabinet was Immediately
Il formed with Yiviani as it's head. N # u. B
The seriousness Of the crisis to the
republic involved in the battles with
the German army is indicated by this
z sud den and unexpected reorganization
d Of the ministry. ~ 553
However, the fact that M lVivianl
remains at the head OF the cabinet dis
. putes the rumors that the French PEG
d pie are disunited because Of the re
verses to their. army. 5$: S.t
. s;.; I'M n Wider Scope for Cabinet. d
Premier Viviani visited Elysee pal.
ace and notified President Poincare
that the members Of the cabinet de
cided to resign coll ctiyely. Ms;
He said that he and his colleagues
had come to the conclusion that IN the
circumstances through which the
country was passing the ministry
should have a wider scope and com
prise all the best men In all the re.
publican groups, h. 4
B 50 President poincare at once charged
M. Viviani with the task Of organizing
. new cabinet, a duty which the pre-
mier accepted. He returned to Elysee
about an hour later and made known
to the president the composition of the
new ministry. The changes in the per-
sonnet are few and Of little signif-
canoe. VA sts IS. 81 II vi
London Has Little News. M 81 (.
London is receiving only the most
meager information In regard to the
movements Of the British and French
Il troops in north astern France. ,>$%
1t was reported that the allies had
attacked the Germans at Maubeuge.
the left wing Of the position taken by
4 the allies when they assumed the de-
fensive after the battle at Mons and
Charleroi. }syS n s:l,ii9 5.gy pr;
Later the French embassy gave out
i this laconic statement: The ministry
sof war has not issued its usual bull
sletin. The general impression con-
corning the engagements which took
& place on the line from Cambria to LIE
!. Cateau is favorable. In Lorraine the
German offensive movement, has been
absolutely repulsed." Pr ~ a.
\ ts:s Far Behind Previous Line.
EE LIE Cateau is about forty miles within
! the French frontier and is almost that
I: distance behind the ,Valenciennes-
Maubeuge position, to which the Brit
4 ish and French forces retired after
/, Saturdays battle.
- Cambria is an important fortified
town in the department Of the Nord,
only 80 miles from Lille. @.
g The fact that the result of the battle
at Maubeuge was not made public and
the new position Of the allies is taken
to mean a severe reverse and perhaps
the loss Of Maubeuge, the fortress on
the Franco-Belg border. ~
:$ &. French Calming in South.
According to official announcements
2 made by the war office in Paris, the
offensive movement Of the allies from
s the Nancy osges line toward Lorraine
is making Roadway. The dispatch ad-
\ mits, however, that the right has been
forced to, fall back slightly in the re-
gion of st. Die, in the mountains.
In the north resistance continues"
this statement adds. "The enemy ap-
pears to have suffered considerable
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WAR FOR FRANCE [:
Premier viyiani Continues al
Head Of G abinet and Person
mel us Little Changed. m.
ALLIES ARE F=AL LING BACK

Messages Recsived a London indicate
That They Have Retrsated to Cam
briacxar's Armies Forge Ahead --5
Are Now Said TO BE Near Danzig -
Austria and italy Friendly. NJ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-28
KING GEORGE is ASKED TO VOICE
ENGLAND'S ADMIRATION OF BELGIUM

the preservation of her integrity and
her national life.
History tells US that the duty of as
serting and maintaining that great prin-
ciple. which, after all. is the wellspring
of civilization and progress. has fallen at
the most critical moment in the past on
states of relatively small area and popu-
lation, but of great courage and resource.
Never. l venture to say, has this duty
been more clearly and bravely acknoWl-
edged. never more courageously and he
roically discharged than during the last
few weeks by the Belgian king and the
Belgian people.
They have faced without flinching and
against almost incalculable odds the hor-
rors of invasion, devastation, spollat1on
and outrage. They have stubbornly with
stood and successfully arrested the in
rush, wave after wave, of gigantic and
overwhelming force. The defense OF
Liege will always be the theme of one or
the most inspiring chapters in the annals
of liberty.
THE Belgians have won for themselves
immortal glory, which belongs to peo-
pie who prefer freedom to ease and Sc
curity even to life itself. We are proud
of their alliance and friendship. We sa-
Lutte them with respect and honor. We
are with them heart and soul. because,
by their side, we are defending at the
same time two great cause.-the indie
pendence of small states and the sanctlty
of international obligations.
we assure them today in the name of
this United Kingdom and the whole en-
pire that they can count to the end on
our whole-hearted and unfailing sup
port"
Moving in the house of lords the same
address of sympathy to Belgium that
was adopted in the commons, the Mar
auis of Crewe. lord privy seal. declared
Acts have been committed on the Bel
gians contrary to all the laws ana
~f or q oil
mans will have to pay for their brutal
methods to the utmost farthing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-28

LONDON, August 2s, SOC a-m-The
British marines in force are now in
control of Ostend. says dispatch from
the last named place to the Times.
They hope to keep the Germans from
getting foothold on the English
channel The marines continued land
ing all day yesterday and several quick
6rers were brought ashore early to-
day. The men present splendid APP
pearance and all are eager for a speedy
meeting with the enemy. The WORK OF
decentralization is proceeding with
smoothness and precision
Meanwhile the approaches to the
station are thronged with sightseers
and citizens who express regret that
the marines were not landed sooner.
The British officers declare they nave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-28

| LONDON, August 2S-On Premier
Asauith's motion the house of COM
| mons yesterday afternoon adopted an
address to King George praying his
majesty to convey to the King of Bel
GUM the English parliament's admira-
ton of Belgiums heroic resistance to
the German invasion.
Premier Asquith and Andrew Bonar
Law, unionist leader, each in turn
paid high tribute to Belgian bravery
and the house then adopted the mo-
ton with enthusiasm.
Asquith's Address.
Premier Asquith in moving the address
in the house of commons expressing sym
pathy with Belgium. said:
1.-The war which is now shaking to the
foundations the European system origi-
mated in a quarrel in which this country
had no direct concern. We strove with
our might, as every one knows, to pre-
vent its outbreak. When that was no
longer possible we strove to limit It's
area.
1T was only when We were confronted
with the choice between keeping or
breaking our solemn obligations in the
discharge of a binding trust and shame
less SuDSeTN1tHCe " HdnSL 49, "
threw away the scabbard We do not
repent our decision.
1.-The issue was one which no self-re-
specting nation, certainly none bred ana
nurtured like ourselves in this ancient
home of liberty, could without undying
shame. have declined. We, were bound
by obligations. plain and paramount, to
assert and maintain the threatened in
dependence of a small and useful state.
! '.Relpium had no interests of her own
to serve, save and except the one supreme
and overriding interest of every state,
great or little, which is worthy the name