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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14

oh.
'.'e9S''''' ''s'''o III dupll-
T,,, -, ''' " 'es''u ana the
Aei III correspondents OF other press as
p,, T, " 60 'e''''eu TO-DAY from
.~,., - '.'e Information con-
''''''eN therein il"o already been sent
- ''e 0''''e' states ana given out by
the German Embassy at Washington.
The wireless failed to state when the
information contained t,o.o,-
a,, '''' WIS
e''eh o"' "S the herman Government.
lne following ofhcial statement was
issued today
THE garrison at Antwern has. l,ao,,
renuIsed
..r,
'e o'o"'' iillces army is now
attacking the forts between Verdun
and Toul on both sides.
"Pripce rooot,i-, ,.,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14
CZAR'S TROOPS JOIN
BELGIANS IN FIERCE
ATTACK ON GEE MANS
Great Force of Russians
Landed at Ostend Swoop
Down Upon Right Wing
of Invaders.
LONDON. Sept. Il.

LONDON, Sept. "A.
a dispatch from Amsterdam says that
combined Belgian and Russian force
has attacked the German army at LOU
vain, and that Il desperate battle is rag
ing, with heavy losses on both sides
The Russians We're landed at OStend
and Immediately marched for the front.
They We're joined by the main Belgium
army.
The number of Russians landed on the
coast is variousIy estimated at from no.
ono to $50 900 men.
CThe movement of this force of Rus
slams undoubtedly explains the rapid re-
treat Of the Germnn riSht wing and the
sending az a new German army to France
by way % Bo!-umD
The RIssians that arrived at Ostenl
came from England whittier they were
brought by the liners AG3i;an.a and
Oceanic and the Union Castle fleet from
Archan-e. They included Cos alks ana
infantry. part of the best lighters Of the
Russian army.
Regiment after regiment Of the Russians
were landed in Eng and, and were
brought to Os'end from Southampton in
smaller vessels a long line Of 70 steam
ers was engaged in carrying Oft these
forces
1t was while the Aquitanla was bring
t1- ruc Russians from Archange. t. Eng
lana that she vas badly damaged IN
t.o .'ii.s.on wiki tn" steamship Canadian
of IL. L"yland Line. She "as s,.aliur
-'a! of tur Iris" n.'1 H.. Her l'gL:s
lark when she hit tho Canadian. barely
dau..-ing that beat and causing "a panic
TIE cunard liner CaTOnIa. which was
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Continued from Page 1

"On our left we have crossed the
river Aisne below Soissons. Valen-
ciennes and Amiens have been evac-
uated by the enemy.
"At the centre our armies are North
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14

Mr. Whitlock had attached the Mavor
OF Brussels to his legation: that the
american flag had been raised at
Ghent' ana that the Tuckerton incident
was an unfriendly discrimination
against Germany, and that he is ad-
vising Americans to hurry away be-
cause the United States is going to mix
in the war.
General Hinderberg defeated the
Russians and crossed the Russian
frontier, and until now made 10 COO
prisoners and captured so guns, many
machine guns and aeroplanes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14
coTToNsEED COMBINE REpoRrE

MEMPHIS Tenn. sept. li-J'uitod
states District Attorney Herbert FISHER
IS Investigating reports tina, comal.a-
r'n uH cuttunseed prices exists iu tl.s
vicinity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14
LOCAL FIRE RECORD

l%'-l3ld south ith q. store And dgsll-
ing Lazer Orchon >. ....... unkno ~
S.iT-KaCa Street whaff Baltiuaors aud
Ohio lumkeE yard d-..,..-s....1 1ta4ne -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-14

corporal ana two prlyatss of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

As between France and Germany
apart from the lstter's superior war
footing, the total OF the fully trained
reserves In the Fatherland would be
the most potent factor in a prolonged
struggle and also the Justification for
3 vigorous initiative despite early
heavy losses. Both Germany and
France have In the last two years in
creased the period of service from
two to three years In France this
lengthening of the term with the col
ors aroused a great deal of opposition.
not 10 say discomfort
Immediately back of these soldiers
are the first reserves. men who but
recently have finished their fun tours
OF active service and. OF course are
familiar with the latest practices. Now
look at the foregoing figures. Ger
many's peace footing is only 29,S95
men stronger than that OF France, but
upon the first call to arms this moder-
ate superiority Immediately jumps to
the greater figure of i44.2o2. giving the
kaiser an advantage Of nearly 81 per
cent But this Is only the beginning
Of the difference
Germany's total reserve of fully
trained reserves-men trained with
peculiar thoroughness-is today quite
100000, while the admittedly less ex.
actingiy drilled reserves OF France
number but 3.25O.000 rank and file.
Here. as can plainly be seen. the Ia
therland leads by l.750, 0O0-two and a
half times the war footing of France
while still having In reserve as many
as France would have at best
Setting aside the question of the
relative military value Of the training
Of the German and the French sol
diers. those Of France carry a maya
zine rife of eight millimiters caliber
and the German infantrymen repeat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
Lo~er rs-lr. pearer Beef.


The great law of supply and demand
still rules the meat market. Statistics
show that the number of cattle grown
in the United States does not increase
so rapidly as the number Of people
to eat beef.
Taking all the duty off of dressed
beef was hailed at Washington as a
sure method of increasing our supply
and reducing the price thereof. An
nouncement that the price is to adj
vance Is per cent comes as dismal
answer TO that promise and a chal-
lenge to the economic theories en-
bodied in the Underwood law.
1t is true that taking the tariff or
beef is not responsible for raising the
price at this time, but neither has II
been able to prevent the increase.
However, real tragedy is being en-
acted in another direction.
Under free wool American sheep are
rapidly disappearing. They had
hard enough battle for existence when
their fleece, enhanced In value by
high tariff, made a larger profit for
the farmer and the ranchman. But
free wool is resulting in q widespread
slaughter of American sheep. The eff
feet Of this is sure to be dearer NUT
ton In the future, while the direct
benefits from free wool are still to
be learned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
SYNOPSIS.

Ralph Van Yechten. a young man OF
leisure. Is Hstonished to see a man enter
No. 1913, house across the street from
the Powhatan club. long unoccppied and
eral persons at regular intervals enter
No. 1918. Van Vechten expresses concern
40 his friend. Tom Phinney. regarding the
Paige Carew A man Is forcibly elected
from the house. Van Vechten and Tom
follow the man and fn6 him dead In the
street Van Vechten is attracted BY the
Of girl In the crowd OF onlookers
funding the body. Detective Flint
calls on Van Vechten 90 get his version
OF the tragedy, Tom Phinney goes alone
on yachting trip. He recognizes among
some persons in a passing motor boat two
men whom he had seen enter the House
OF Mystery. He sees one OF Their, Mr.
Calls. on shore later and f. IS him
house. sweet-yo!eed - ater protests
against the roughness Of his captors
Van Vechten calls on his un, lie. Theodore
Van Nechten. big man In WI street
and known as the Man Of Irou" in
search Of Information regarding the
whereabouts OF Paige Carew. Detective
purse found IN The House Of Mystery
Van recognizes IL as belonging to Paige
Sarew. The sweet-voiced girl helps Tom
Phinney escape. a message from Lon
Miss Carew and her companion. Mrs
Devere@ux, sailed for New York some
time previously. II develops that the
ladies visited the English home OF Tenn
pie Bonner. owner OF the House OF Mys-
terry. II r. recalled that Temple Bonner
was 10 love with daughter OF Compton
Schuyler who married Max Willard The
other daughter married a man named
DevereauN. Bonner and Willard were in
innate friends. a search Is started for
Willard. Van vechten enters the House
OF Mystery by the back door IN time 20
hear John Calls threaten a girl He in
terferes and helps the girl escape. but 10
rendered unconscious In the struggle
with Calls. Tom Phinney gets lob
as master OF BrownloW's yacht Kohinur
which has been chartered for some mys-
FERROUS mission. The charterer. Max Will
lard and his friends board the yacht at
might and Tom hears the voice OF the un-
known girl Willard assures Tom that
his mission IL honorable and intlmates
that great wrong Is about 10 be righted.
He gives orders that no one IL TO leave
or board the yacht without his parmis-
sion. With Wizards consent Della goes
ashore to telephone. and returns 10 the
yacht In great agitation. II develops that
Willard has recently invented a powerful
axplosive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

at me-" She complied with each re-
quest as quickly as II was made. Tell
me-. he went on. ''is that promise a
part of your poor. misguided, self-im-
posed penancew
Don't ask ne whst urges II" she
replied In a shaking voice.
Il shan't accept 1t in any such
warped and distorted spirit OF self-sac.
rtfce." he pursued, still speaking very
gently, but none the less earnestly. at
is too much to expect that you can en-.
tertain sentiment toward me that
anywhere near approaches mine-not
now. But can teach you--girl, can
teach you! ! give you as genuine a
love as any man can offer a woman
Can't you acknowledge some kindly
feeling for me in return?"
Let me so. she begged in an agi-
tated whisper God knows, | antici.
pated nothing like thisl"
lis the idea SO repugnant to your"
you are killing me with kindness,"
The quivering rise and fall OF her
bosom betrayed how profoundly she
was disturbed, and the light in her
handsome dark eyes signifed a melt
ing mood. Even the bruises on Van
vechten's face could not disguise the
fondness with which he regarded her
AT least you do not deny It.
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80 determined To humble herself. the
idea was so repugnant to his nice
sense OF fitness. and his attempts to
influence her were 20 Ineffective. that
he despaired OF relieving the situation
She seemed unconscious OF the fact
that he still held her hand. and sat
with head bowed. Individually very mis-
cradle and unhappy.
Listen TO me-" he resumed afte, a
pause. Il can show you that your
whole conception of the matter is NOR
id-false-inexcusable. This is not
the time and place to make. this con
fession-not the occasion ] should
have chosen-but--are you listeningg
there has not been one minute since
last Sunday afternoon that you have
been out Of my thoughts"
She looked at him IN wonder.
Sunday" she echoed. What do
you meanT"
THAT love you"
She tried to withdraw her hand, but
his closed upon it tightly.
Ouch! That hurts." he exclaimed.
She Immediately desisted while q
rich tide OF color suffused her cheeks.
Mr.. Van Vechten." she said nerv-
ously, this Is absurd Still. II it is
your method Of revenge. 1t is not for
me to show resentment. You do not
even know my name"
II do" he quietly contradicted. ut
Is Jessie"
She uttered surprised little cry.
why"
Wait, please he checked her. Il
want TO add that IL you believe the
pure. high attributes you ascribe TO
me, you must know that could not
take such method OF revenge--as-
Stunning that / am seeking revenge, or
even that any grounds exist to justify
revenge, which | deny. II remains,
therefore, that must be sincere.
You surely know, Jessie. that love
laughs at conventionaiities as well as
at obdurate parents and locksmiths.
happen---I'll even admit that But the
fact RENAME that it has happened.
love you; and IL you continue in the
belief that you owe me some amends.
why, we can square matters by you
promising to marry me. shall accept
your culpability upon that basis and
no other"
For long time she sat looking into
his eyes. Then
DO you mean that?" she asked very
soberly.
Il was never more earnest in my
life" he assured her.
Then" she said rising and gently
disengaging her hand, Il shall promise
this: One week from today--if your
feelings have not changed in the mean
time--if you can make the request
with as much sincerity as you do now
II will marry you any time you say.
Good-by"
She moved toward the reception
hail. and his feelings were too over
towering for speech. IL all seemed like
a joyous dream coming true-or. per
haps, he was still dreaming. II so.
the dream was about to end. and he
found utterance.
Jessie" he said.
She paused.
Come back here a moment. please.
TT >re Give me your
hand again--both of them. Now look
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
CHAPTER VII.
The cotHn-shaped Box.

VIC SVbfffOUdPGd o0As
After Capt Tom Phinney rejoined
the two girls, he was not long In com
pretending that his and their moods
had become reversed, In some unac-
countable way. during the few hours
Of their separation. Where he had
been weighted down by no very press
ing anxiety, and they Enthusiastically
had been. he was now taciturn under
stress of an acute and growing mem
tai perturbation, while his companions
apparently were care-free and happy.
The change was most noticeable in
Jessie Willard, for beneath Delia's gay
humor there still ran an undercurrent
of gravity.
However, even Jessie remained more
or less distract: but that her thoughts
were not unpleasant her glowing coun-
tenance and an uhfathomable light In
her eyes attested
AS the car drew up at the piazza
where Tom was waiting. Jessie clapped
her hands and cried enthusiastically:
Lets combine breakfast and lunch
con herei We shall have the place all
to ourselves. There is nothing so tire
some as being cooped up in yacht
that doesn't go anywhere"
The Others agreed; but in spite of
the light-hearted chatter of the two
girls. Tom was constantly relapsing
inio a state OF gloomy. preoccupied Sd
lence.
On one occasion he detected Della
regarding him with curious look.
Did you see your friend?" she in
quired, catching his glance
HE is out of town." Tom answered
shortly
IL didn't know but that you had
heard some bad news" the girl muir
INJURED; 1T seems strange that we can't
all be gay at the same time"
IF you'll tell me where you went
to shed your troubles, I'd like to go
myself" said Tom, ard wondered why
Jessie Willard blush II SO furiously.
(To BE coNTINUED.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
DUELING DONE AWAY WITH
'onee Considered an Art, and Preva-
lent Everywhere, Legislation
Has Abolished II

"Dueling IN this country is almost
"a iost art. and once 1t was an art, Z"
remarked Henry ]. Weaver Of Rich
lmond. Va, at the Shoreham. Yet
every little while we hear OF men
engaging in this method of settling
their differences, Only a few weeks
ago tive men in Mississippi. rivals in
business and politics, fought to the
death. II was not an unusual thing
in this enlightened capital for men
ito fight duels before and Immediately
after the war.
Il was a resident here in the seven
ties, when John p. Young. then the
editor Of a morning newspaper here
and prominent lawyer, made all ar
Tangements for a duel on ths historic
Bladensburg dueling grounds The
principals had gone so far as to APP
point their seconds, and It is interest
Eng to note that the second OF one
OF the men was then an assistant
secretary Of state. which shows that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

Orders are frequently sent to Brit
ish and French label makers Tor labels
bearing fancy descriptioas, constitut-
ing false description of origin. for
the South American trade. These
makers are requested to execute or.
ders for labels bearing such indica.
tons as Smith. Regent street; Brown,
Piccadilly; Gabrielle or Suzanne, Rue
de la Paix. Paris. when there is every
reason to believe that the goods to
which the labels are destined are
neither English in the Gne case nor
FrencfIsin the other.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

Mr.. Cory is greatly given to study.
His wife. ou the contrary. never reads
at all She does, however, occasion
ally take down volume In order to
show some sympathetic interest in
her husbands favorite pursuit
One morning. during breakfast, Mrs.
Cory remarked:
Il took down a book yesterday by
an author named voiiv. Is be consid.
cred good Writer?-'
"Voliv. my desrg'' gueried the hns-
band. in perplexity. ~vol,v. did you
say -
Yes" she replied. I'm get tt and
show you"
Leaving the table. she soon return
ed. bringing book which she handed
MN II was a volume OF Rrovning's
poetry and had been bound with no
name on the back. simply bearing the
legs@G. Vol w.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
WILL Be HARD TASK
Democratic SpeIIbinders Must
Answer Many Questions.
From Present Outlook, Much "con.
yineine" viii Have to Be Done If
Party in Power is to Retain
Its Majority.

The campaign for the election OF
members Of congress is beginning,
and within a few days will be in full
swing. Attention is to be paid at first
to Maine, where the election is to be
held In September. There is one Dem
ocrat in congress from Maine. 1t is
reported that the Democratic con-
gressional committee does not hope to
gain any additional districts, and that
it will be satisfied If it can hold its
solitary district.
The Republican campaign commit
tee is enthusiastic and aggressive,
while the Democratic committee is on
the defensive The record Of the party
since March 4. 1913. forms the obiec-
tive of attack and defense.
When voters ask Democratic speak
ers whether platform plank is an
honest promise or ''molasses to catch
fiies." what win the answer be?
When farmers ask Democratic
speakers about the rapidly increasing
imports of foodstuffs, amounting at
present to 100000 a month more
than under a Republican tariff. what
will the Democratic explanation be?
When merchants ask Democratic
speakers why the Democratic party
enacts a law creating commission to
spy out the private business of every
firm in the country. on the presump-
ton that they are lawbreakers, what
will The spellbinders say?
When idle laborers ask Democratic
speakers to furnish them work will it
be furnished, or viii the laborers get
an explanation of the reason why fac
tories have shut down?
II the Democratic spellbinders can
convince the farmers that free farm
stun from abroad is a fine thing for
the home producer; If they can con-
vince the sailor and shipping man that
the taxing of American shipping at
Panama is help to them; If they can
convince the laborer that idleness is
better than work; IL they can con-
vince the merchant that he must have
harsh and inquisltorial laws in order
to keep him honest then there will
be a chance to elect a Democratic
house of representatives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
BOOK III.
cAAPrER vll.--contInned.

CHAPTER Vil.--contlnued
The girl gave not the slightest heed
20 his departure: to tell the truth. It
seemed more than likely that, with at
best only hazy impression OF him In
her memory, he had passed utterly
from her mind and from the room at
one and the same time. Her left hand
Jay palm down upon her throat, as II
something hurt her there The right
was half-raised. the fist tightly
clenched, in an excess OF tumultuous
feeling
The sleeper stirred. and with sud
den movement. whipped the bandags
from his eyes. He stared blankly up
mt the girl She gasped and recoIled
from the sight of him
II was patent that Van yechten
doubted the evidence of his senses. or
else he concluded that his dreams had
taken pleasanter bent: at any rate,
he lay motionless. staring at the vision
of her who had occupied SO much of
his thoughts OF late. until IL dawned
upon him that she was crying. Then
with an inarticulate exclamation that
iended in grcan. he tried to rise. in.
stantly she extended her right band
and gently pressed him back.
mo, MOI" she protested choklngly.
Don't move. God forbid that should
cause you another second of suffer
ing!"
!p fash he was wholly awake. all
his faculties alert.
But, my dear young LADY," he ex-
postulated What is the meaning of
this? How did you get here? Where
liz Barnicle?"
Again he tried to rise, this time de-
terring her attempt to stop him. It
was slow and painful operation for
him 10 assume 4 sitting posture. With
an impulsiye ovement. she passed
one arm around his shoulders.
Then ! can help you," she said.
Thank you," said Van Vechten at
last. rather breathlessly. for movement
was still torture for him.
lie was quick to perceive that her
visit was matter OF no light portent
and in relation to II his appearances
was of slight moment. and any excuses
he might make would be banal. Sc
be uttered none Il is doubtless un
necessary to add that he was both
amazed ami profoundly curious.
The girl rose to her feet and moved
q bit away rom him.
VIII you not be seated?" he In
Tfted She shook her head. He went
cp' Il realize that some curious pur.
pose has brought you to see me. and
that you are agitated. Take your
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19
CHASED AWAY THE INTRUDERs
Clever Device Of Young Art Student
Savea Her From Probable Long
Period Of Boredom.

The little art student set up her
easel before Manet's Girl With Par
rot in the Metropolitan-her adored
and worked away industriously in
absorbed quiet Presently two young
girls, about high school ags. entered
the gallery, giggling.
"Oh. there is a studes" said One.
They drew near. The artist was
busy with the head. which inclines
slightly TO the left.
Gee" whispered Two. 'ain't she the
giddy thing
See the bold. Madge.s giggled One.
"Ain't that a pitcher for a boodwar.
thought"
Say. Madge." shrilled Two. "the
stude might sell that pitcher Il she
could make the bold talk"
Through all this and mo the copy
list worked on. The annoyers had kept
behind her. and she had not intiinsted
that she was aware OF their presence.
Suddenly she turned. faced them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-08-19

God!- he broke on IN an accessiss ~
irritation. 1T IL intolerable TO be at
such tremendous disadvantage at
this supreme moment What sorry
ogure Of lover | am! WIZ you not
seal the bargain"
Il do not understand" she mur
INJURED
kiss me-"
Without a seconds hesitation. she
bent down and pressed her lips upon
his. His heart leaped up to meet II
Then chill fell upon him; there was
a total lack Of warmth in the salute
= Il see" he said humbly, that the
foolish notion OF requital is not yet
banished from your poor head. How
seriously you are taking it. From
your viewpoint ] must seem beast
But. Jessie. this hour has been the
most genuine and sincere OF my life
wish / could make you believe that
q believe you" she said Please
let me COL can bear no more"
He released her hands, and she re-
turned to the door, where abe stopped
and faced him again.
All at once she was TRANSPORTED;
the lovely face was giorifed by shy.
half-timid light, inexpressibly alluring.
that wrung a groan from the man at
his inability to rush over and gather
her In his arms.
How am to find you sgain ?" he
asked anxiously.
q shall not hide from you" she re-
piled.
You fly from me-" he lamented,
leaving me more wretched than was
before, although you have promised to
marry me-
There are conditions, don't forget
she reminded him.
Il would have imposed them myself,
and gladly lie retorted
The dark eyes met his in a long.
maddenIng look, while the color rose
in her cheeks.
II could learn to love you very
easily" she said. and was gone.
Fully ten minutes Van Vecnten sat
like man in trance: then rousing
abruptly. he called Barnicle.
Get me cigar" he commanded.
Barnicle tried to oppose an objec-
ton. mr. Rudolph. your nerves. you
know-Doctor Pottle--"
Damn Doctor Pottle! Fetch me q
cigar!"
Barnicle fed.