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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-15
NORTH MADISON

Mrs. Emma Newell of Lewiston, is
spending a few days at the home of
her father. }. l.. Spaulding
Dominic O'Crilley. an aged man,
stopping at the home of Carol Ad-
ans. has died very suddenly of indi-
gestion.
Mrs. Eliza Robbins is confined at
her home with bad cold
Mrs. Ansel Salley. who has been
very sick with bronchitis. is improv-
ing slowly.
Dr.. Piper of Scion. was in town
Sunday to see Mrs. Ansel Salley.
Mrs. Robert Green is at Scion stop
ping with her daughter. Mrs. Rose
Chase. who is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Dorm berger OF
Skowhegan. passed through town
Saturday on their way to their farm
in Solon-
Herbert Adams has bought farm
in Scion and intends moving soon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-15

Additional County News Will Be
Found on Page Nine
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
Sailing of Relief
Ship is Delayed
T,Oenty-Four Hours

Washington, Aug. Sit was an
nounced at the navy department today
that the sailing Of the armed cruiser
Tennessee for Europe with gold for the
relief of Americans had been postponed
until tomorrow morning In order to
complete all the necessary arrange
ments.
The armored cruiser North Carolina
probably will accompany the Tennes-
see.
The North Carolina will carry tddi-
tional gold, probably to Mediterran-
can ports, leaving the Tennessee free
to supply need in the north.
Bill Speedily Passed.
A bill approprlating $2,5O0,00o for
which President Wilson asked in a
special message, was brought into the
house for passage under suspension of
the rules and exclusion of all other
business 1t contained authority for
use OF army and navy facilities and
chartering Of ships. Secretaries Bryan
and McAdoo told the appropriation
committee it was the plan to first util-
lie neutral lines then charter ships and
last resort.
The house promptly passed the S2,-
SEQ 400 appropriation and within a few
minutes the scliate passed 1t also and
it went to the White House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
JAPAN DESIRES PEACE.
Expresses Regret That United States
Has Not Been Able to Mediate.

TOXIC. Japan. Aug 5.-The Japanese
premier. Count Okuma, in an interview
today expressed his regret that the
United States had not been able to
mediate In the European conflict,
which. II 1t continues. he said, means
the destruction OF western civilization.
Japan. he continued, would have been
happy to join the United States In me-
diation but her possible participation
in the war as an ally OF Great Britain
made her an interested party.
The premier said that Japan, II She
were compelled reluctantly to inter-;
vene. would protect the British col.
onies, but under no circumstances
would she send fleet or any army to.
Europe.
Considerable activity among the ves-s
sells OF the Japanese navy followed the
announcement OF the declaration OF,
war hetween Germany and Great Bril-
tain.
The light houses along the Siberian.
coast have been extinguished.
A number of German, Austrian and
French reserve officers sailed today -
board the Korea for San Francisco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIesraphic News:
British. Aggressive When War II
Declared.
Cuts Cable Between Germany &.
United States.
kaiser's Empire Isolated.
Naval Battle on u. s. Coast Likely.
Germany Defeated in First Sea Bat
tie.
Invasion of French Territory Con.
tinues
Wilson Offers to Mediate.
Relief Ship Delayed In Sailing.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa and General News:
Financial Crisis Passed
Kaiser Defends Action.
Grain Dealers Warned.
Proof of Iowas Prosperity.
F'airport Laboratory Dedicated.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Declare Individual Neutrality.
War News
Freemen Arise!
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Iowa News:
PAGE FIVE.
Webb Kenyon Law an Issue.
Man Shot by Son in Law.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
Wallirgford in His Prime.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
New Teachers Elected: Others Re-
sign.
Janitors For New School Year
Chosen.
State Tax Levy Remains Unchanged
Ansons Drop Opener to Muskies.
September Jury Drawn.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Wheat Sells Lower. Then Advances.
Corn Market Strong.
Cattle Slow But Steady.
Hogs Up Cents.
War May Change Map OF World.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
GERMANS INVADE FRANCE.
Cavalry and infantry Gross Frontier
Meet With Resistance.

Cavalry and Infantry Cross Frontier
Meet With Resistance.
Paris. via London. Aug, 5.-The
French ministry Of war today issued q
communication stating that German
cavalry ana infantry were crossing the
French frons,sr iH recounois eFtnx par
: "A tquadfon Of German dragons
bore down on villers-la Montagne, in
tho department Of Meurth- ct Moselle,
but was repnlsed by French rifemen.
A regiment OF German cavalry ad-
vancsd AZ far as Morfontaine. In the
same department, but fell back be-
fore body of French infantry.
"The French mobilization Is pro-
ceeding with the greatest order. Most
Of the reservists already have joined
IAN excellent spirit prevails in
Alsace."
Santos Dumont. the famous aviator,
offered his services today to the French
government.
Tho one-armed French general Paul
Pau. who fought in the war Of 1870. has
been placed in command Of ono Of the
French armies.
Paris. Aug. 5.-The French customs
and telegraph offices at Home Court.
Joeuf. Murthe & Moselle. have been
sacked by German infantry. At Nor
fontaine. German officer was taken
prisoner when French infantry repulsed
q party Of German cavalry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
EIGHT FOREIGN CRUISERS IN
AMERICAN WATERS ACCORD.
ING TO MESSAGES.
GERMAN, FRENCH AND
ENGLISH VESSELS NEAR
Reported Firing of Coast Of Maine
May Have Marked Great Naval En-
sasemens Of international War
War Vessels Concerned in Attempt,
to Intercept Liners.

/ New York, Aug. 5.-Eight cruisers
! three German, three British and two
! French are lowering somewhere off
this coast. For days incu:nng steam
ships have reported news Of fragment
ary wireless indicating that these ves-
sells were in American waters but no
shippers was able to fix their position.
The firing heard off the coast of
Maine today may have marked tho
first engagement between either the
German and English or the German
and French ships. The British cruisers
known to be in American waters are
German cruisers are the Dresden.
Strassburg and Karlsruhe. The French
cruisers are the Conde and Descartes.
Try to Intercept Liners.
concerned of late in attempts to inter-
cept merchant vessels. Of the enemy
and several big liners, notably the
Kronprinzessin Cecilie, which sailed
into Bar Harbor, Maine. yesterday,
after abandoning her trip to Europe.
have had narrow escapes. Captain Po-
lack, of the Cecilie. believed that at one
time she was in imminent danger Of
capture by one Of the French veasels.
The White Star liner Olympic man-
aged to creep safely into New York
harbor today as did the North German
Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm II. All have
been running with only masthead
flights burning. Tho Lusitania OF the
Cunard line, British boat, slipped out
Of the harbor after midnight. similar
ly darkened, hoping to be conveyed by
some Of the British cruisers as far al
Newfoundland. and from there by some
other British ship until the other side
was reached.
Picks Up Bits Of Wireless.
The French steamer venezia. in port
today from Marseilles. Naples and
Palermo, reported that yesterday she
overhead both German and British
cruisers talking with the wireless sta
ton at Saeyville, L. l. The text of the
messages was not obtaineble.
The Venezia steamed ten miles south
Of her uusual course in order to avoid
capture by any German warships. Her
operator was warned not to send any
wireless messages.
The Uranium line steamer Uranium
arrived to.lay from Rotterdam via Hall
fax.
vaterIand 40 Provision Transport.
Rumors that the great Hamburg
American liner vaterland, now in port,
was being made ready for sailing as a
provision transport were given cred-
ence today when an additional guard
was placed around the dock and in
formation as to plans for her depart
ure were refused. 1t was reported that
not only the Vaterland hut ships Of
other German lines berthed here, were
being secretly provisioned and coaled
for the same purpose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
REGULATE FOOD SUPPLY.
Austro Hungarian Government Take.
Steps to Prevent Excessive Prices

Austro- Hungarian Government Takes
Steps to Prevent Excessive Prices.
Vienna, Aug. 5.-The Austro- Hun
garian government today took drastic
measures to protect the public against
dealers charging exorbitant prices for
food. A decree was issued calling on
producers. warehouse men, and deal
ers to inform the local authorities as to
the stocks In their possession. Any at
tempt TO keep secret the extent of the
stocks or to raise prices is to be pun
.ished by imprisonment ranging from
one month to one year.
The church authorities have decided
to permit the performance of marriages
without the usual publication OF bans
the only demand made being an oath
that there Is no legal hinderance. Hun
dreds of couples are taking advantage
OF these regulations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
Seek Available Refus. Ships.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Sccretary Gar
rison was scanning the Pacific coast
today for ships to bring American
refugees out Of Europe. If suitable
vessels can be found there they will be
brought thru the Panama canal. In
quiry als/ was made for available ships
ON the great lakes.
Mr.. Garrison said no attempt would
be made to start passenger vessels to
Europe until 1t has been determined
Just what needs OF Americans were.
II neutral commercial lines continue to
run they may be employed.
The cutter Androscoggin was ordered
to Bar Harbor today to bring the Ce-
Giles treasure to New York under an
escort Of naval vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
LINER NOT HEARD FROM.

German Ship Which Made Dash For
Home Not Sighted on Atlantic.
New York, Aug. 6.-Nothing has
been heard OF the North German line
Kronprinz wilhelm since the steamer
slipped out OF New York l,arbor Mon
day night. The agents OF the lire said
that 30 far as they know the steamer
was bound for Bremen.
The 5000 tons OF coal taken along,
which Is 1000 tons more than the
steamer usually carries. was to use In
an emergency, II was explained, asthe
steamer may have to make q dash for
Q neutral port. q
The French liner Lorraine expects TO
make dash for home today. She IL
70 take 1900 reservists who hops q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
WHEAT PRICES SLUMP
EnsIand's Entrance Into European
War Starts Selling Campaign by
Large Houses-sIisht Reaction After
Opening Drop Of 214 Cents.

Chicago, Aug. 5-Englands actuai
entrance into the war was signalized
today by drop of prices in wheat.
Opening prices were u to 1ss cents
under last night. with the market tend
ing downward.
After the fall in values had reached
2A cents. reaction began and the
market rallied more than n cent a
bushel. The nearby options in wheat
We're the weakest. Some of the largest
houses in the trade were conspicuous
on the selling side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
DESTROY GERMAN EMBASSY.
Russian Mob Wrecks Building and Kills
One German Empioye.

y Washing ton. Aug. 5.-The German
embassy In ST. Petersburg has been
destroyed by mob infiamed W re-
port that the Russian embassy in Ber-
lin had been attacked. One German
ernploye was killed.
The state department does not credi!
the report of an attack on the Russian
embassy in Berlin. Its information
comes from St. Petersburg in diplo-
matte dispatches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
MRS. WILSON STILL Ill

President Has Been at Wife's Bedside
Constantly For Several Days-con-
t;nusd illness Causes Worry in Of
fetal Circles.
washington, Aug. 5.-President VIII
son has been at the bedside Of Mrs.
Wilson almost constantly for several
days and her protracted illness OF sew
eral months is causing worry In official
circles. It was while sitting beside his
wife that the president wrote his mes
sage to the European crowned heads.
appealing to them to stay their conflict
and discuss peace. Only those in
closest touch with the president have
known Of the severe strain under which
lie has been during the last fortnight.
No announcement has been made
about Mrs. Wilson'S illness and per-
sons at the White House were disposed
TO believe that she had slightly inn
proved today. She first took sick last
March and 1t is understood has been
suifering from a complication of ner-
vous ailments, 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
Germans Defeated
In First Sea Battle
Of European War

Algiers, via London. Aug. 5.-Authen-
tic confirmation Of the report of the de
struction Of the German cruiser Pan
Their and Of the capture of the German
cruisers Goeben and Breslau. reached
here today.
Paris. Aug. 5.-France has won the
first great naval fight Of the war, ac-
cording to advices received here from
Algiers.
The French fleet sank the German
cruiser Panther and captured two Ger
man cruisers. the Goeben and the Bres-
lau.
The governor Of Algeria, in an earlier
telegram received by the French gov
ernment, says that the German cruiser
Breslau fred eight broadsides-some
sixty shells-into the French fortified
town Of Bona. Algeria, yesterday morn
ing. The Breslau then steamed west.
One man was killed and some build
ings were damaged.
Two German steamers in the port OF
Bordeaux have been seized.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
oerman shin. rrapped.

London. Aug. 5-A dispatch to the
Chronicle from Paris says that after
bombarding the Algerian town of Bona,
the German cruisers. Goeben. Breslau
and Panther were caught by British
and French squadrons. which had been
in waiting. The French warships cap
tured the Goeben and Bresnau and
sunk the Panther
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
Portland Rumore piseredited.

Portsmouth. N. H. Aug. g. - The
heavy firing OF the Maine coast re-
ported from Portland TODAY could not
have been caused by sea fight be-
tween foreign warships. Il was stated
by officert at the navy yard here. The
officers say they were absolutely GER
tain that no foreign naval vessels
were in the vicinity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
while maize rose from 81 to $3.50 per
Many spie. Arrested.

Reginald McKenna. the home secre-
tary, announced today that twenty one
spies had been arrested in the British
Isles during the last twenty four hours,
chiefly in important naval centers.
Chancellor Of the ExcheQuer Lloyd
George announced in the house Of COM
mons today that the Bank of England
rate was to be reduced to per cent
either tomorrow or Friday. The gov
ernment. he said. had not yet decided
to suspend specie payments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
John Sharp WiIIiams MifPed.

Senator John Sharp Williams re-
signed today as a member OF the for.
eign relations COMMITTEES because he
declared the committee had hesitated
to support the Administrations policy
as to mediation and because Of "its
equally disgusting attitude" regarding
the purchases Of ships to carry cotton
and other goods abroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
MORGAN q Co. SECURE Funds.

New York; Aug. 5.--J. p. Morgan &
Co. are understood to have obtained
from the Bank Of france on the credit
of their Paris branch. Morgan, Harges
I & Co., 35,o0o,o0o In gold, to be placed
Immediately at the disposal Of the
Americans abroad who lack funds. 1t
was said that more gold would be
Forthcoming In the same manner If
necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
PRESIDENT TENDERS SERVICES
TO GREAT POWERS ENGAGED
IN WAR.
OFFER FORWARDED TO
RULERS OF FIVE NATIONS
Diplomatic Representatives Called in
Washington and May Urge Accept.
ance-Would Not Bring About I'm.
mediate Cessation Of Hostilities-
Hass Treaty Quoted.

Washington, Aug. 5-President Will
son has offered his good Offices to all
European powers involved in the war,
Tho presndent has sent the follow
ing message to Emperor William, En-
peror Nicholas, Emperor Francis JOS
seph, President Poincare and King
George:
"As official head Of one of the pow
ers signatory to The Hague con-
venton, feel it to be my privilege
and my duty under article 3, OF
that convention, to say to you in
spirit Of most earnest friendship
that ! should welcome an oppertun-
ity to act in the interest of Euro
pean peace, either now or at any
other time as may be thought
moro suitable, TO serve you and all
concerned in way that would af
ford me lasting cause for gratitude
and happiness.
(siened) WOODROW WILSON.
Offer Is Transmitted.
The proffer of good offices was for
warded by Secretary Bryan to the
American embassies in the nations in
volved and thru them transmitted to
the governments.
It was said at the White House that
no information had been received that
such an offer would be acceptable.
President Wilson took the position that
the war was so stupendous that Its ef-
feet on the entire world was liable to
be so lasting that the United States. as
0f ha neutral
could not do otherwise than at least
offer to be the means for bringing about
peace.
The proffer Of good offices was not
sent to the government of Servia and
Montenegro because those countries are
not parties to The Hague convention.
Wouldn't Halt HostiIities.
A hope that the presidents offer
might be accepted was prevalent in Of
fetal circles because it is not necessary
the present military status If they ac-
vention provides:
The acceptance of mediation can
not, unless there be an agreement to the
ing, delaying or hindering mobilization
VI oti1OA hASao0i CD VI PASPdAe eitiOIlS AoT
war.
III it takes place after the commence
ment OF hostllities. the military opera
tions in progress are not interrupted
in the absence Of an agreement to the
contrary"
To Urge Acceptance.
Secretary Bryan has called a confer
ence Of representatives of all the
European powers, when it is believed
messages will be delivered supplement-
ary to those Of President Wilson urging
an acceptance of the tender of good Of
fees.
Most of the diplomats are away at
summer embassies but all are expected
back soon. Some are in Washington
and others are expected to return in
response to call.
AS an influence for peace in such a
time as war in Europe. the senate for
eign relations committee today ordered
favorably> reported Secretary Bryan's
twenty peace treaties with foreign ma
tions, urged for ratification by Presi-
dent Wilson before congress adjourns.
Another Neutrality Proclamation.
Another neutrality proclamation, in
cluding Great Britain and Germany. not
included in yesterdays pronouncement,
was prepared for issue today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
TOWN, IOWA. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST S, 1914.
SHIPS MAY CLASH OFF /. S. COAST
Latest Bulletins
From Scene Of War

Portland, Maine, Aug. 5.-Firing Of
hsavy guns on the Maine coast was
heard early today. Eight or ten shots
within two minutes were heard short
Iy before o'eolck by tho keeper Of tho
Portland observatory. The sound
seemed to como from point twenty
five or thirty miles southeast Of Port
land, probably in the vicinity Of sesuin
island. The shots also were heard at
the harbor forts and points between
here and bath.
At Popham beaeh, which is near
seguin Island, tho life savers were eer-
tain they would have heard the re-
ported firing If there had been a naval
engagement off sequin.. In this city
the reports continued to come in from
all sources that there had been heavy
firing. Newspaper offices Received
many inquiries about it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
Tho Weather.

Sun rises Aug. at 4:5s. sets at
7:12.
1owa-Unsettled weather tonight and
Thursday; probably local showers or
thunder storms tonight cooler In the
west portion tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

fight for France Lorraine is to be
converted into an auxiliary cruiser and
will join the French naval forces if she
gets thru safely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

London, Aug 5.-The Germans have
violated Dutch territory at Tilburg. II
is reported that German troops met
with resistance after crossing the river
Meuse at Eysden, Belgium.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

London, Aug. 5.-Deteetives during a
raid on houses occupied by Germans in
London in one place discovered a large
number Of bombs and rifles. Several
arrests were made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

San Francisco, Aug. 81. c. Davis
collector Of the port, received an order
from Washington today to compile ton
mage lists Of all American vessels il
the coastwse service Of the Pacific
ocean for possible emergency service il
the trans Atlantic trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

Washington, Aug. 5.-The army gen.
eraI staff is investigating the neutrality
Of the German-owned wireless stations
at Tuekerton, N. J. and SayviIle, /. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

Paris, Aug. 5.-offieiaI announcement
says seventeen AIsatians, while at
tempting to cross into France, were
captured by Germans and summarily
shot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

constantinepIe, Aug. 5.-The Dar-
daneiIes and the Bosphorus were closed
today in order to prsserve the neutral
ity Of Turkey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05
SWARM INTO BELGIUM.
German Army Bembards and Captures
Several Towns.

German Army 1embards and Captures
Several Towns.
Brussels, Aug. 5.-The Belgian Of
flcial Gazette announces today that the
entire Seventh and Tenth German army
corps have invaded the Belgian prov
ince Of Liege and have reached the vi
cinity Of Herve. Repinster and Ber-
ouchamps. The German artillery bonn
barded some small forts in their ad-
vance.
The Belgian minister Of war in an
official statement today said:
"The Belgians are successfully COM
batting the German invasion. The Bel
gian losses are triAing compared with
those Of tho Germans"
German troops have crossed the
Belgian frontier at three points-at
Dalham. seven miles north OF Lisge.
and Francorchamps and Stavelot, both
about twenty Ave miles to the south
east Of Liege. "A fight IL believed to be
In progress between the Belsians and
Germans for the possession Of F1eron.
six miles from Liegs.
The Belgian minfster Of war an
nounces that the forticafitifion Of Liese
and vicinity ara Aring vigorously at the
Bsleian Towns Burned.
Laege. Belgium, Aug. S.-The capture
% "a ss..c ss.:.c ae!S!nsn, frontier town Of Wise
was effected BY German troops after
an engagement lAStjng several hours. It
10 stated that the vtctors' set .fire to the
town. killing those ef the population
who resistsd them. The town Of Argsn-
teau 10 also In flames. One hundred
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

Dover, England, Aug. 5The German
steamer Franz Horn, from Curacao
July II, for Stottin, on entering port
here this afternoon, reported that fir.
ing was audible in many directions, but
could give no definite inform alton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-05

Washington, Aug 5.-Arransements
arc being made to return tho $1o.6o0,-
600 gold aboard the steamer kron-
prinxessin ceeiIis At bar harbor to tho
eonsisnor bankers in New York by
revenue cutters.