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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-03
Stomach Trouble Cured

MTs, II, G. Cleveland Arnold.
Pa, writes, For sometime suffer.
ed from stomach trouble. | would
have sour stomach and feel bloated
after eating. Nothing benefited
me until ! got Chamberlain's Tab
lets, After taking two bottles OF
them / was cured" For sale by
all dealers. ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-03

When you have a cold you want
the best medicine obtainsble so ss
to get rid Of 1t with the least posi-.
bic delay. There are many who
consider Chamberlain Is Cough REM
edy unsurpassed. Mrs. J. Boroif.
Eliia. Ohio, says: "Erer since my
daughter Ruth was CURED OF a
severe cold ana cough by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy two years
ago, | have telt kindly disposed
toward the manufactures OF that
-areparahon. ] know OF nothing 20
quick 10 relieve a cough or cure a
cold For sale by all dealers
ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-03

Did You know that Calomel is
Mercury. and that its irsrcuriCuE
effects will ruin the system, while
Grigsby's LIv.VER-LAX 10 purely
vegetable and can be used with
perfect safety? Ask W. A. Clement
G Co.--Adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-03

A Cure for Sour Stomach.

Mrs. VIM. NJ Thompson. 81 Bat
ile Creek. Mich. writes: Il hsve
been troubled with. indigestion.
sour stomach and bad breath,
After taking tgc bottles Of Cham.
berlain's Tablets ! am well. These
tablets are splendid--nons better, =
For sale by all dealers. ADV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-03

SATURDAY.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. c. Gray are
visiting relatives at Vanleer thi:
week.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-03

Let thei''UW do your printing
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
FRANCE EXCITED
OVER VICTORIES
NO NEWSPAPER EXTRAS,
Continued from page /.

PARIS, Aug. 5.-The newspapers
protest against the ambiguous posi-
ton occupied by Austria. There has
been no declaration of war between
France and Austria and the Austrian
ambassador remains at his post here.
The newspapers are now under strict
supervision. The minister Of war to-
day issued an order forbidding extra
editions.
An appeal has been made by the
government to all men exempted from
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
Chicago Cash Grain.

CHICAGO. Aug. 5.-Wheat-No. 2
red. s7@Sskc; No. red, S5h@S7hc;
No. 2 hard, s7@sshc; No. 3 hard,
S5M@s7kc; No. 3 spring, 9oc.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, 79k @79Ac;
No. yellow, 79Ac; No. yellow. 70
@79,k,c; No. yellow, 77@7shc: No.
yellow, 77@7sc; No. 2 white, 1870
7shc; No. white, 77@771sc; No. 4
white. 76k @77c; No. 5 white, 75h@
76hc; No. white. $50 76c; No 2
mixed, 76@771sc; No. 8 mixed, 76c;
NO. A mixed, 75k@76c; No. mixed,
75c; No. 6 mixed, 74hc; spring, 800
74c.
Oats-No. white, 34h @35Ac; No.
4 white, 34k @35c; standard. $50
sSKc.
Peoria Grain.
PEORIA, Ill, Aug. 4.-Corn-Mar-
ket NC higher. No. 1 yellow. No. 8
yellow, 7shc; No. 4 yellow, 7sc; No. l
mixed, No. 8 mixed, 7S1xc; No.
mixed, 7sc.
Oats-Market k@Ac higher No.
2 white. s5c; No. 3 white, 341k @34Ac;
standard, 34Ac.
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, August 5-Hog receipts
5000; market dull, &c higher Mixed
and butchers, $7.75@S.60; good heavy
s7.706S.4O; rough heavy, $3.50
ITO; light, $s.25@s.s5; pigs, $1,000
$50.
Cattle receipts 1880; market
slow, steady. Beeves. $7.10@9.90;
cows and heifers, s3.60@9.1G; stock
ers and feeders, s5.50@79O; Texans,
s6.4017.75; calves, $7.50@11.00.
Sheep receipts 10000; market
steady, 1oc higher. Native, $3.50
$50; western, s5.25G5.9o; lambs,
se.oo@S.15; western, S6.40GS.15.
st. Louis Live Stock.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-Cattle receipts
1000; natives 1O015c higher. Texas:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05

bunions all can find instant re-
lief in TONGO, the greatest, of all
foot remedies. It soothes and allay )
the pain and burning at once. Don't
think for q minute because you hay
tried powders and ointments and tab
lets that dissolve in hot water, with
no great relief, that all hope Is gone.
Go to your nearest druggist and get
TONGO-your relief will be instant
and your comfort perpetual, and you
will bless the day you read this pa
per. iONGO is for sal by all drug
gists. % cents. or sent by mail pre-
paid by Denntson Pharmacol o., Chicago
You will always find TONGO at WiIkin-
son & Co.'S. Keol,uks biggest, busiest and
best drug store, ARR Main St
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
Weather Conditions.

With advancing high pressure from
the northwest it is cooler in the north
ern plains and mountain region, while
the temperature has not changed ma
terially in other districts.
A depression, which is passing
through the Dakotas this morning, has
been attended by light local thunder.
showers In portions Of the plains
states, and there have been showers
along the gulf from Texas to Florida
CondfZ lis indicate generally fair
weather, with slight change in tenn.
perature for this section tonight and
Thursday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
Kansas Primaries.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
TOPEKA, Kans., Aug. 5.-Former
United States Senator Charles Curtis
is leading Senator Bristow today Tor
the republican nomination In the pri-
mary returns today.
Congressman Medley is leading
Hugh Farrelly for the democratic SEN
atorial place. Congressman Victor
Murdoch was unopposed for the pro-
gressive nomination for senator.
Women cast approximately one
third Of the total vote, which was
light.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
army service to volunteer 40 farm Ia.
borers TO save the crops.
DUKE JOINS ARMY,

LONDON, Aug. 5.-The duke OF
Westminster has joined the French
army as volunteer with the permits
sion of the war office and will be at
tached to the French general staff. A
desire to get into action Immediately
was responsible for his action but the
announcements was expected 20 have
good effect In Increasing the friend
Iy feeling between the French and the
British.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05

out Of Europe contemplates an en-
deavor to obtain naturalization Of one
port Of exit or plan Of sending the
excited Americans into such neutral
territory as Spain or italy.
WILL RESCUE ALL.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-After a
conference at the white house, Sec
rotary Garrison said all Americans
will be brought homo safely. Should
the food situation become critical for
them, he expects to dispatch army
transports with supplies.
RELIEF BILL PASSED.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Sin record
breaking time the senate this after
noon passed the special relief measure.
appropriatlng $2,5oo, 900 relief for ref
ugees in Europe.
UNANIMOUS VOTE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-ey unan-
imous vote the house today passed the
bill approprlating $2,5o00oo for relief
and transportation back homo for
Americana now stranded In the Eur
opean war xone.
AMERICANS IN PARIS.
PARIS, Aug. 5.-Americans were
able TO cash checks and obtain funds
today for tho first time since war was
declared and the country put under
martial law. Through special ar
ransements made by Ambassador Her
lex several million dollars were avail
able today and all bona fide checks
were honored. Ambassador Herrick is
now negotiating for a port from which
Americans may embark on vessels to
be sent by the United States govern
ment. The American counsel is aid
ing all tourists In obtaining money
and passage from Europe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
THE WEATHER

For Keokuk and vicinity: General
ly fair tonight and Thursday. Not
much change in temperature.
For Iowa: Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday. Probably local show.
ers tonight. Cooler in the west por.
ton.
For Missouri: Generally fair to-
night and Thursday. Not much change
in temperature.
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Took an overdose.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
BELvIDERE, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-Mrs.
Robt w. Wright, widow OF former
Illinois circuit Judge, was found dying
in her paIatial home here today. An
overdose of sleeping medicine
caused her death, according to three
physicians who attended her. Mrs
Wright was born in Champaign, III.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
Local Observations

River above low Watef OF Iob4'
feet, tenths.
Change in "a hours, fall 2 tenths.
Mean temperature. Aug. 4, II.
Highest temperature, SO.
Lowest temperature, 65.
: Lowest temperature last night, 65.
FRED q. GOSEW1SCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
Oh! My Feet
My Feet Hurt
They Ache and Burn and Pain he Sc
Can't Stand It.
Get TONGO-Iustant Relief.

For tired aching,
burning, swollen
feet there's moth
ing like TONGO.
You may think
you've tried them
all, but If your
feet h urt you
n ave MT used
TCNGO. For the
policeman. the
barber, the tired
shop girl, the
woman with the
tight shoes, the
man with the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
United prsss Mast Report Over osts CIV


Receipts 1900; native beef steer
$7.5O@9.75; COWS and heifers, 5000
9.25: stockers and feeders, 5000
7.50; calves, $6.00@10.50: Texal
steers, $6.O0@s.25; cows and heitets
4.5O@6.50.
Hog receipts $500; market ss
higher. Mixed and butchers, $S.25aI
s.75; good to heavy. $s.25@s's5; rough
$7.25@.75; light, $S.40@S.75; bulk.
ss.25@s.7O; pigs. $6.5o@s.5o.
Sheep receipts 10000; market
steady. Sheep and mutton, AooaI
4.50; lambs, $7009s.25.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, Aug. 5.-Cattle rel
ceipts 4,0oI market 10@15c higher
Steers, $5.25@9.s5; COWS and heifers,
s425@9.25; stockers and feeders
$6.0oQs.O0; calves. $6.5o@1o.oo.
Hog receipts 1900; market steady
Bulk, $7.s5@s05: heavy, s7,so6s.le;|
medium, $7.s59s.2o; light, S.so9s.@|
Sheep receipts $500; market strong
15c higher. Lambs, $7.50@S.1o; ewes
$4.50@5.25; wethers, s3.50@7.oo.
Omaha Live Stock.
OMAHA, Aug. 5.-Cattle receipts
500; market strong, 1oc higher
Steers, s9.00@9.75; cows and heifers
s6.0o@s.75; stockers and feeders,
s7.50@S.00; calves. s70o@1o'oo; buns
and stays. $4.75@7.25.
Hog receipts 1900; market STEADY
100 20c higher. Bulk. s7.55ds.oo.
Sheep receipts 5000: marker
steady higher Yearlings, s5.7596.15
wethers, s5.60@5.s5: lambs, S.1eq
SIS; ewes, s4.75@5.0o.
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Butter-Extras'
2skc; frsts, 24@2S1sc; dairy extras
22k@25hc; dairy firsts, 21@22hc'
Eggs-Firsts, 19k@2oAc; orolnaf'
firsts. 1s@19c.
Cheese-Twins, 13k @13%c; Young
Americas, 14A 915c.
Potatoes-New, receipts 40 cars
Virginia, $2.4o@2.sO; jersey coooleFs'
90@92c; home grown Ohio Mime
sofas, 65@sOc. =.
Live poultry-Fowls, 15@1ec' uu. n.
12@14hc: geese. s@1oc; spTins
chickens, 15c: turkeys, 16c.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, August 5.-Flour mar
ket unsettled, nominal. oa
Pork market firm. Mess, sZ4"V
24.50. :.
Lard market unsettled. Middle west
spot. $9.00@9.1o.
Sugar, raw, market firner. oenu.
fugal test, $3.50; Muscavado ~ 'ess
s2.s71s. ~.
Sugar, refined, market firmer' w
loaf, $3.50; crushed, $500; poWae,'''
s4.5o@47o; graduated. s4.4oga%'
Coffee Rio No. on spot, sp' ~.
Tallow market firm. City, oA''
country, 5A@6Hc; special, ehc'
Hay market quiet. Prime, sl.a 10y
30; No. 8. s5@s1.oo; clover ''s
$1.12h. . r,,.
Dressed poultry marked 5000.
keys, 15@26c; chickens, lsV'
fowls, 11019hc; ducks, 1z@l0c, ,o..
Live poultry market easier s ser,.
13@14c; ducks, 15@17Rc' .,e,
17A @1sc; turkeys, 15@15hc; ~ lv0
ers, 12A@12hc; broilers, lSa w III,
Cheese market firmer. state i1 ,,n
common to special, 10@1ehc, ~. ~,
skins, 1h@4c; skins common u Or
Gals, 5@12c. RI
Butter market quiet, fir"ei oona
ceipts, 9,511. Creamery extras, n.
soc: dairy tubs, 21@29c; in'i'
creamery firsts, 22k @2sc. Re
Egg market strong, hienel. 3,
ceipts, 1873. Nearby white fa aS.7c
@s2c; nearby mixed fancy zSV-'
fresh, 23@2sc.
THE HAY MARKET. ;. ma,
ST. LOUIS, Aug 4.-The nay .,To
ket was strong. Timothy, No. l. Ever
m21.oo; No. 2, SIG 600 1e. %; W.
mixed. No. /, $17.oo91s. so; NJ
SIS. 0oQ16 so.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
STEAMER CAPTURED,
GERMAN SPIES,
BELGIANS ARE
HOLDING GERMANS
ENGLAND TO THE RESCUE.
Continued from page ~

ENGLAND TO THE RESCUE.
LONDON, Aug. 5.-British troops
will probably be sent to the assistance
Of Belgium. 1t is understood that the
war office believes this Is the best
way to use the army. The 6eIsians
are holding the Germans In checks
but are likely to be overwhelmed by
the enormous Germany army. Eng
land, however, can rush troops across
the channel in very short time and
it is believed orders to do this have
already been prepared. II the troops
go, Earl Kitchener will very likely go
in supreme command.
BELGIUM INVITES AID.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 5.-sritish and
French troops were invited to come
to the aid Of Belgium in driving back
the German army in an order issued
by King Albert today. The order per-
mits operations of armies Of France
and England on Belgian soil.
WINGED AVIATOR.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 5.-A German
aviator fteW across the Belgian de-
lenses outside of Liege today. He
was greeted with storm of bullets
from the forces and literally shot to
pieces, falling to the ground in the
middle Of the Belgian force. As re-
suit of this, other German airmen who
had been seen in the distance, flew
back to the German lines.
GERMANS CHECKED.
BRUSSELS, Aug. Sit was official
Iy announced today that Belgian
forces have effectively checked the
German advance. The attacking
forces have suffered heavy loss, while
the Belgian casualties were trif'ine.
The country is aflame with the war
spirit and even the women are de-
handing that they be enrolled in de-
Tense of the nation. 1t Is announced
that King Albert will take the field in
person as soon as the war measures
are complete.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
STAGGERING NEWS
FROM THE NORTH SEA
CONTINUED from page IL

quence been exposed to ma
chine gun fire.
To date, however, there has
been no general pitched battle.
The fighting, although extend
ing over a long line Of frontier,
has been skirmishing child's
play, to what is to come. De-
tails are withheld by the war
office for obvious reasons.
Belgium has repealed the
German invasion to such an
extent that the seventh and
tenth army corps which seized
Belgium's railways have
moved from it and are now
moving toward the French
frontier along the river Meuse.
General Paul Pau, who lost his
arm in the war of 1870 has re-
ported for duty and is at the
front.
An official statement from
the war office tonight in re-
viewing the developments said
that the entire French German
boundary is the subject Of
German attack. The statement
then says:
A regiment Of German cav
airy advanced as far as Nor
fontaine but was driven back
by French infantry. German
dragons VIII o attacked al
Meurthe Eft Moselle were trap
ped by French infantry and
defeated, losing fifty killed
and wounded. Most of the
men have left Paris for the
front. Society women are act
ing as shop clerks, girls as
ticket collectors and snail
boys as bus conductors.
FIRST SEA BATTLE.
ToULoN, France, Aug. 5.-Franee
has won the first important sea battle.
Trapped by French and British squad
rons in the Mediterranean, the Ger
man squadron comprising the scout
cruiser Panther, the dreadnousht Goe-
ben and the cruiser 1resiau, fought
vainIy to escape. The Panther was
sunk and the other two war crafts
were captured.
After bombarding the French forti
fed towns along the Algerian coast
the Germans steamed toward GibraI.
tar. A British fleet which had put
out from Malta headed them off and
they doubled back toward Algeria.
The French battle squadron which
had been sent to protect Algeria in
tercepted them and the battle follow
ed.
The Panther, a small cruiser with
minor armament was riddIed by the
French fire and she'll exploded In
her magazine, practically blowing her
to pieces with the loss Of most Of her
crew.
The Goeben fought for some time,
but her machinery was finally dis
abIed and she struck her flag. The
BresIau attempted to escape, but was
overhauIed by two French cruisers
and after a short sharp engagement
also surrendered.
German casualties are reported
heavy, but the French losses are
withheld.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05

Had dyspepsia or Indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured mel H. Walk
er, Sanbury, Ohio.-Advertisemen
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05

panied BY British or French cruisers
all the way across, according to her
officers.
From wireless signals picked up
here, 1t Is believed that at the pres
ent time there are three German
cruisers and the converted liner kron.
prinz Wilhelm; three British cruisers
and three French cruisers patrolIing
the high seas just off the entrance
to New York harbor. It Is not be-
Iieved the Germans will risk the
chance Of an encounter with the
French and British vessels.
White Star liner Olympic and Ham,
burg liner President Lincoln arrived
today. The Olympic came from
Southampton and on the last stage Of
her voyage was in constant wir>Iess
touch with one Of the British eruis-
ers which steamed within a short dis
lance Of her during the last stages Of
the trip. Tho President Lincoln came
from Hamburg. She was In touch by
wireless with German cruisers.
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OFFERED
BY THE PRESIDENT
CONTINUED from page ~

Americans are still pouring into
London and report that the French
government Is doing everything pos
sibIe to get foreigners out OF the
country. Two trains were to leave
Paris for Bouiogne and two for Dieppe
this afternoon. Arrangements have
been made for boats to meet the
trains and bring tn. Americans to
FoIkstone, Southampton and New
Haven. Few Of the Americans arriv-
Ina here have anything more than the
clothes they are wearing. A vast ma
jority are without funds.
Mrs. James T. Harahan, widow Of
the former president Of the Illinois
Central railway and her niece, Miss
Martha Harris Of Memphis, Tenn,
arrived without baggage. They had
been In st, Petersburg and reached
London by way Of Denmark. Their
baggage went through Germany and
was lost.
When the liner Philadelphia sailed
today she had 24o cabin and 1000
steerage passengers. Many Of the
steerage passengers are wealthy
Americans who were unable to obtain
any other accommodations. Charles
Aidrich Of Cleveland was offered ST.
600 for the stateroom he had reserved
for his family. President Wilson's
cousin John A. Wilson, was a pas
scnger on the Philadelphia.
Ambassador Page Is arranging for
other Americans who will arrive hero
within few days from Cope nhagen.
Hundreds are stranded in the Danish
capital, he was informed today, and
have swamped the American legation,
with appeals for aid.
SITUATION SERIOUS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Seeretary
Of State Bryan and Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo personally urged
congress today, appearing before the
appropriations committee, to inmed-
lately appropriate the $2,5oo, 900 for
relief Of Americans abroad requested
In the presidents message. They said
the plight Of Americans was "serious"
and that Il is desired TO send the ooIo
on the cruiser Tennessee.
RELIEF CRUISER.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The sail
ing hour of the relief cruiser Ten
nessee may be changed from o'clock
tonight to 8 o'clock tomorrow morn
Ing, Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
Roosevelt announced today. Her des-
tination Is being kept secret by Of
ficiaIs until they learn from the state
department at what port she will be
| received.
ANOTHER ONE GOING.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The armor-
ed cruiser, North Carolina, will prob
ably follow the Tennessee to Europe
within two more days, Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Navy Roosevelt said TO-
day. She will probably have aboard
extra coal and some gold supplies.
MORE SHIPS.
| WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-seeretary
, Of War Garrison said today that in
CURRY Is being made as to the avail
ability Of vessels on the great lakes
and Pacific ocean for service for re.
turning stranded Americans from Eur.
ope. Vessels from the Pacific will be
brought through the Panama canal.
PLANS FOR RESCUE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5-secretary
Of War Garrison announced today tina,
his present plan for getting Emerleans
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
Grain Review.


UNITED Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Wheat had q
sharp up turn today after starting
lower in the belief that EnglanTs en-
trance into the European war wouio
bring about a blockade that would
further limit the American market.
Heavy buying on the dip sent prices
"a to III above last nights closing
figures.
Corn started a shade to n higher
and had sharp advance on a report
by a crop publication that heat ana
dry weather had so affected the corn
crop that the yield might not even
equal the ten year average.
Oats was " higher at the start IN
a very nervous market and had furth-
err advance OF y to * on account OF
the upward movement in wheat an0
corn.
Provisions were Arm and sharply
higher today Buying was heavy on
account of light hog receipts. Pork
advanced So cents over yesterday s
close and lard and short ribs showed
substantial gains.
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ordinary preparations at the vessePs
dock the installation Of special guards
to prevent visitors on the dock, the
knowledge that Germany needs the
1000 reservists now waiting in New
York for transportation back home.
The Hamburg-American line fiatry
denied that the vessel would sail.
The liner kept steam up all day to-
day. She 10 on the German navy re-
serve list and is needed in the serv-
ice az supply and transport auxii-
larry. It was believed that the Ham,
burg-Ameriean line was purposely
denying that the vessel would sail,
hoping that she could hurry out Of the
harbor before vessels Of a hostile
nation could be appraised Of her in
tention to leave.
PERHAPS RECALLED.
NEW YORK, Aug: 5.-Mystery this
afternoon surrounds the whereabouts
of the cunard liner Lusitania. She
cleared early today and was believed
to be we'll out at sea, but shipping
circles had a cIrcumstantlal report
this afternoon that she had been re-
called by wireless because Of the
presence Of German cruisers in the
Atlantic. The line officials professed
to have no knowledge Of any such
orders.
FRIGHTENED BY FLASH.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Passensers
Of the President Lincoln told Of a
thrilling story Of flight Of the liner
before what was believed to be hos
tile warship last night. Believing
danger was passed, officers Of tho
ship announced that the ballroom
might be lighted last night. just az
dancing was at its height tho watch
sighted a long streak Of light sweep
ina the southern horizon. Il swept
across the sky and then the water.
Immediately stewards ran throuh
the vessel again ordering lights out
and the President Lincoln plunged
forward, her engines under Increased
pressure. Even mast and all sailing
lights was extinguIshed and the big
ship steamed along In total darkness.
Not until the three mile limit was
reached, were lights again turned on.
The President Lincoln saw the dark
form Of the Lusitania heading out to
sea at top speed about 2 a. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-05
FRENCH SHIP SAILS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-The French
liner Lorraine sailed today on a tide
Of tears. Aboard her were 1000 French
reservists. They answered the call to
the trI-coIor. They sailed away, per-
haps to death, following a pathetic
Ieave-takIne of their friends and dear
ones. SpIendidly dressed women who
had come to bid saloon passe myers
God-speed broke down, embraced the
sturdy private soldiers of the reser-
Visit corps and comforted the sobbins
of the men with their kisses.
Above all the sounds Of loading OF
the ship, the hustle and confusion on
the docks, could be heard the low
moaning and weeping of those who
were departing and those who were
left behind.
Strong men crouched on the deck,
their heads In their hands as they
were bowed in prayer and tears.
Groups comforted one another. Be.
side a group of men with streaming