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Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
lord KITCHENER TELLS
Of TERRIFIC FIGHTING

an instance, the German infantry bril-
gade advanced in close order into a
narrow street which they completely
filled. Our machine guns were
brought to bear on this line from this
end Of town. and the head of the col
m was swept away. A frightful
panic ensued. and 1t is estimated that
500 to 800 dead and wounded Ger
mans were left in this street.
Since the 26th, apart from caval-
ry fighting, the British army has not
been molested. 1t rested and refitted
after its extreme energies and glori-
Gus achievements. Re-inforcements
which amount to double the losses
sustained. have already Joined, every
gun has been replaced. and the army
Is now ready to take part in the next
great encounter with undiminished
strength and undaunted spirits.
To-day the news is again favorable.
The British are not engaged. but the
French armies, acting vigorously on
the right and left, have for the time
being brought the German attack to
q standStill."
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

sociology founded by Pope Leo XIII,
an academy Of fine arts, botanical
gardens and an anatomical hall. The
chief industries were brewing and
distilling, tobacco, lace and starch
manufacture.
In describing the destruction Of the
city of the Belgian legation at Lon
don said:
When it came near the city of
Louvain the German garrison posted
their mistook their comrades in arms
of Belgians and fired on them, killing
some and wounding others. The Ger
mans, on realizing their mistake, &C
cused the townspeople of Louvain Of
having fired on them. This was an
impossibility, as the Belgians, even
including the Louvain police. had all
been disarmed by order Of the burgo-
meister when the town was surrender
ed to the Germans, as 1t was hoped
to save the town from war damage.
Despite the protestations of the
Louvain authorities, the Germans d.
rected the townspeople to march out
OF the city to q point officially deisg-
mated. Then as a 'reprisal' for their
own acts, the German commander of
Louvain ordered that the city be given
to the torch. Buildings were fred
with bombs and German artillery was
turned on the city hall and the pub
lie buildings. The city is now report.
ed in ruins
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
.L0UWAN TERROR
SEEN BY REFUGEE
Describes Horrors in City
Destroyed by the German
Forces Using Torch.

Amsterdam, Aug. 31.--(By way Of
London.)-The correspondent at Ros-
endaal of the Hendelsblad. interview
ed a fugitive from Louvain, who gave
his experience in that city.
Monday evening"" he said, gun
firing suddenly resounded in the
streets. l did not know the meaning
of it, but some declared that the Ger
man troops had fired upon each 9TH
err. The Germans, however, insisted
that the shots had been fired by the
inhabitants, and that several soldiers
had been killed.
The fact is hat throughout the
night heavy field guns bombarded the
town. destroying many houses. We
sought shelter in a cellar and at day.
packed out valuables and hurried to
the railway station.
There the refugees were parted,
the men being placed on n side and
women and children on the side Of
the station square. Near the statue
Of General Van De Weyer, which
stands In front Of the station, we
could see the bodies Of six burghers
who had been shot.
The town was now one flaming
mass. AT last. escorted by German
soldiers we walked to Campenhout,
where we witnessed the shooting Of
seven priests in a group.
Our party Of seventy-three men
were h%andcuffed like criminals and
locked in a church with only the cold
floor to lie upon. Additional prison.
ers arrived at intervals. Outside the
cries and lamentations of women and
children arose. Within the church an
imprisoned priest rave absolution.
When we left the building Camp
enhaut was burning %iercely. We were
told that we would be set free, but
nus return to L%ouvain. Returning to
that city. I was once more taken pri-
soner and driven in front of German
soldiers across the country without
rest or food and used with other pri-
soners as a owe for the troops.
when we arrived within a short
distance of the Belgian outposts, I
received permission to go my own
way. I arrived at Malines, proceed
ing on a military train to Antwerp. I
am unaware Of what has become Of
my wife and children. All my valua-
bles were taken from me. was told
though, I did not see 1t myself, that
the burgomaster and a number of
prominent men Of LouvaIn were shot.
The city has been completely cut off
from all communication with the out
side"
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
.AEROPLANE DROPS
BOMBS ON PARIS
New War Menace for the
French Capital Sunday Az
ternoon-Two Injured

Paris. Aug. 31.-A German aero
plane appeared yer Paris this after
noon, and dropped a momb into the
city. No damage was done and
though startled by this threatening
occurrence, the P%arisians remained
tranquil. All have been gradually ac-
customed to consider much more SER
ious events possibilities, equal to Ell
ther fortune-hard won, success In the
north or a temporary reverse.
An official communication issued by
noon. and dropped a bomb into the
the military governor Saturday or
dering the houses within the zone Of
action of the Paris forts to be evacu-
ated and RACED, has been the subject
Of much discussion, upon this order
rumors of various kinds spread
throughout the city.
General La Croix, military editor of
the Temps, takes a hopeful view of
the situation, saying:
The Germans continue their turn
ing movement on their right, We re-
piled by assuming the offensive at
Novion Porcein and at Guise. The
r%ection, but our attack will be re-
sumed."
The territory over which the Ger
man a%eroplane, flew, dropping, bombs,
Is in the northeastern mile Of Paris.
scarcely a mile from the heart of the
city. In this district are the big mill
tary hospitals. the hospitals Of st.
Louis. st. Lazare. the prison for wom-
en-, the Church of st. Laurent, which
dates from the sixteenth century, the
north railroad station. the maenif-
cent Church Of st. Vincent De Paul.
Laribosiere hospital, n Of the larg-
est IN Paris, several colleges and sew
eral theaters.
Two Women Wounded.
London, Aug. 31.-A Paris dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company
says:
"A German aviator few over Paris
Sunday and dropped five bombs
which fell in the most popular quar-
ter of the city. In one case two wom-
en- were wounded.
"One bomb fell in front. of a shop
OF a baker and wine merchant at Rue
Albouy and Rue Des Vinaigriers. two
on Quai De Valmy, one Of which did
explode, while the other struck the
walls of the Night Refuge, behind 81.
Martins hospital. Two others drop
ped in Rue Des R%ecolletes and Rue
Marin. neither Of which exploded.
The aviator, who signed himself
as Lieutenant Won Heidsen, dropped
manifestos. on which we're written:
The German army Is at the gates
OF Paris; you can do nothing but sur
render"
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
The Markets |
LIGHT DELIVERIES.

Herald says: lnQlS
cations IRE that deliveries Of wheat
on September contracts Tuesday will
be light. Elevator people say they
expect them to be small for the first
part Of the month, or until their sales
for the first half of September ship.
ment are cared for. It was notices
able hat elevator interests were the
best buyers of September Saturday
which was largely responsible for the
advance, showing that they wanted
the wheat.
Deliveries Of b are expected to
be fair and Of corn light. Corn spe-
cialists who have been bullish stick
to that side and buy on every break
on the theory that the market is not
ready for the usual fall decline. Oats
bulls are looking for a reduction in
the movement from first hands and
continuation of export demand which
they say should be enough. to make q
buIlish situation Inc offset the effect
Of the carrying charge.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

to France, $1,000 Morgan, Harjes and
Co, $4,000: Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Tuck, formerly of New York, $1,000;
Mrs. Charlotte Greenough. $3.50;
American Ambassador Herrick, 500.
The number of popular restaurants
for victims of the war is increasing.
For 6 cents one may be assured Of q
wholesome meal.
the German emperor, was among the
prisoners sent toward the west from
the zone Of fighting. His hands and
feet were chained because he refused
to give his word that he would not try
to escape. He had with him a sword
given to him by Emperor William.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

Louvain. the most picturesque city
In Belgium, rich in famous buildings,
lies in ashes, burned because, accord
ing to the official German announce
ment, the citizens attacked the Ger
man troops while fghting.''
Louvain was a city Of $4,000 in
habitants and was particularly rich
in buildings erected in the fifteenth
and sixteenth centuries, when it was
the capital of Brabant.
1t was fifteen miles east by north
of Brussels. Its old ramparts had
been leveled and turned into a prom
enade several miles in length.
One Of the most famous Louvain
buildings was the Hotel De Vile, the
city hall, erected in 1447-63. 1t was
one Of the most beautiful gothic
buildings in the world.
There was also the church of st.
Peter. begun in 1923, a FAST edifce
containing many valuable works of
art. There were also the churches of
Notre Dame, st. Joseph, st. Michael
and st. Gertrude, in whose stalls were
remarkable specimens of late gothic
wood carving.
The university Of Louvain, which
was h foremost university of Eu-
rope in the sixteenth century, had a
valuable library Of more than $50. OOo
volumes.
The city also had institutions of
science, philosophy. economics and
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
To Appoint Committee
to Assist Shippers Who
Lose Cargo in War

New York, Aug. 3o.-The National
Association Of Importers has decided
to appoint a committee to assist
members whose consignments have
been seized at sea by belligerents.
The committee. 1t was announced to-
day. will be named within a day or
two.
Morris D. Ferris, secretary Of the
association. said a number of seized
cargoes have been located. The seiz-
ures v points in all parts of the
world.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
Makes REPORT Of
BIG ENGAGEMENT
Battled Far Greater Force
of Germans and gives Good
Account of Selves.

London. Aug. S1.-After four days
of desperate fighting the British army
in France rested, refitted and REIN
forced for the next great battle, &C
Cording to an announcement by LORD
Kitchener. secretary of state for war
The statement is based on reports
from Sir John French. commander OF
the British expeditionary forces. The
secretary save hat the British, after
struggling against tremendous odds,
retired to a new line of defense,
where they have not been molested
since Thursday. Their casualties are
between 500 and 5000. Since this
fighting ceased, the French on the
right and left have brought the
German attack to a standstill, it is
declared.
Secrctary's Report.
Lord Kitchener's statement, which
in part was issued through official in
formation bureau, is as follows:
although the dispatches of Sir
John french as to the recent battle
are not yet received, it is possible nov
to state what has been the British
share in the recent operations.
There has in fact been a four days
battle-on the 23rd, cath, 25th and
26th of August. During the whole Of
this period. the British in conformity
with the general movement of the
resisting and checking the German
advance and in Withdrawing to new
lines Of defense.
THE battle began at Mons on Sun
day. during which day and part Of the
night the German attack, which was
stubbornly pressed and repeated, was
completely checked by the British
front. On Monday, the cath, the Ger
made efforts In superior num-
bers to prevent the safe withdrawal
of the British army and to drive it
into the fortress Of M~aubeauge.
This effort was frustrated by the
steadiness and skill with which the
British retirement was conducted and
as on the previous day, very heavy
losses, far ineXcess of anything suf-
fered by lis. were inflicted on the en-
envy, who in dense formation and in
enormous masses, marched forward
again, n yet again to storm tho
British lines.
British Retired.
1.-The British retirement was pro-
ceeded on the 25th, with continuous
fighting. although not on the scale of
the previous two days, and by the
night Of the 25th the British army
ndu oGCuplSu the lllo Oh Gar oral, Lam
drecies and L~ecateau.
The battle on the 25th was Of Q
most severe and desperate character.
The troops offered a superb and most
stubborn resistance to the tremendous
odds with which they we're confront
ed, and at length extricated them
selves in good order. though with SER
ious loss and under the heaviest ar
tillery fire. Nc guns were taken by
the enemy except those. the horses
Of which were killed or which were
shattered by high explosive shells.
British Lose 5000.
General French estimates that
during the whole Of these operations
from the 23rd to the 26th inclusive,
his losses amounted to five or six
thousand men. On the other hand,
the losses suffered by Germans in
their attacks across the open, and
through their dense formation, were
out Of all proportion to those which
w suffered.
"In IAnderies alone, on the 25th, as
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
ANOTHER LEAP
MADE BY WHEAT
Market Goes up Over -Four
Cents During the Days
Trading.

Minneapolis, Aug. s1.<eptember
wheat closed Also higher, and De-
cember wheat closed ALAG higher.
The wheat market had an upward
tations from 1-2 to 3-4c lower than
the high points Of the day. There was
very little wheat offered at the open
ing and prices advanced very rapid
ly.
More rainfall was reported in the
spring wheat belt which will further
hamper threshinE operations.
The United States visible showed a
decrease Of 1.493.0O bushels for the
past week. Liverpool wheat closed
l I'D to I'd higher.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
French oflicer in charge.

London, Aug. 31.-The official In
formation bureau announces that Vice
Admiral Augustine Boue de La
peyrere, commander in chief Of the
French navy, has assumed command
OF the combined Anglo-French fleet in
the Mediterranean. AS a consequence
Rear Admiral Sir Archibald Berkeley
Milne. who is senior to the French ad-
miral. has given W. his command Of
the British Mediterranean feet.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
BURIED WITH DEAD MAN
Grave Caves in on Undertaken an6
Pailbearers and Diggers Have to
Release Them

grave CaVeS IN on Undertaken and
P~ailbearers and Diggers Have to
Release Them
New York Times.
Jacob Serafin a Passaic undertake
er and six pallbearers at the funeral
OF Thomas Berla were buried with
MS body In a grave in st. Peters
cemetery. Lodi. N. ].
After the funeral services In the
Beria home in Passaic, the corteee
proceeded to the cemetery in Lodi.
while a clergyman was reading a com
initial service to lower the heavy COT
I'm into the grave. with scores Of per
sons standing about with bowed
heads. "
The combined weight Of the coffin
and the pallbearers was to much for
two planks I'M they broke. The cor
fin crashed down into the grave and
the p~allbearers and the undertaken
plunged in on top Of 1t. At the same
time the earth was loosened and the
sides OF the grave caved in upon the
seven living men and the one dead.
Grave diggers were hastily summon
ed and h undertakers and palbear-
ers were released. They were not
severity. hurt. Cemetery attendants
had to quiet several women.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
English Physician
Urges Compulsory
Typhoid Vaccination

London, Aug. 2s.-Dr. William os-
Ter sends a letter to the Times, urging
compulsory typhoid vaccination in
the British army. He says that in war
the microbe kills more than tine bull
let, and adds hat the experience of
the American army shows the re-
markable value Of typhoid vaccina-
ton
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
WINNIPEG CLOSE
LIVERPOOL CABLES.

LVerpool-Broomhall cables:
Wheat values were advanced Id
this morning and following the open
ing there was a further gain in Octo-
Der Of Id with this option held at IS
I'd. Cargoes are in good demand not
w~ithstanding larger arrivals and spot
markets were firm and advancing.
American shipments this week are
heavy but the proportion to the Unit
ed Kingdom was smaller than last
week. Absorption continues on a lib
eral scale and millers are taking free
ly. Reports that, American farmers
holding is causing some apprehension
here.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

1t is a mighty good thing that our
laws are not taken literally in these
days Of See-More skirts or a whole
lot Of Perfectly Innocent Young
Things would be pinched for being
without visible means of support.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

THE RAGTIBfE MUSE.


THE RAGTIsfE MUSE. .
War and the Rulers.
When Smith is moved to sudden heat
At some affront that touched his
clan. HH' ~
He can't lombard the German feet
King George of England can.
Brown. swollen big with pride of birth.
Can't borrow the Almighty's ian
And winnow Austrians of the earth
The car Of Russia can.
When ZONES Jones grows stale at desk or
And needs a thicker coat Of tan,
he ant march out and shoot the
French
Smith. Brown and Jones, aroused to
Can't fabrtea.e. a heart1s. plan
Or set q hundred towns on IRE
But Francis Joseph can.
] thank Thee. Lord. a million times
That / was born a common man
And cannot do the ~na1neless crimes
That thine Anointed can,
A. " sow We shall reap ID particu-
lssay tus ct ths mine ptantsrs.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
With The Doble Co.

Aaker's Business College was re-
queated by the Doble Co. to sup
ply them with 9 stenographer. Miss
Adlyn Hanson was sent into the
position to hefp take care OF the
increasing business of this COM
pany. More students have taken
the 6tenotype-the machine way,
than have taken shorthand the
past year and without exception
are enthusiastic about the steno-,
type. Enter the "A. B. C.. and take,
your choice. New school year be-
gins Septsmber 1st.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

TO1OIzIUN MIA1EnACIS.
Liverpool-Total shipments from
North America this week-wheat
10.017.000 bushels. corr 2 $4,000 bush.
els, oats $4,000 bushels OF this to-
tai for wheat Canada shipped 4.1o4..
900 bushels and oats 24S,O 900 bushels
Germany-Corn trade news saws
consumption Of wheat, corn and rye
last year amounted to 592, 900, 900.
Argentine-Weather fine every.
where. Reports off wheat are gen.
orally favorable,
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
PACIFIC CROPS.

Pacific coast-Harvesting is inish-
ed with a good yield and quality high.
Shipping has recommended. Blue
stem Is selling at $1.15 and club at
96c. per bushel.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

Chicago-Corn opened higher with
commission houses buying and SELLING
on resting orders and local longs
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31
CARS RECEIVED.

winnipeg Cars.
Today. Year Ago.
Wheat %
Duluth Cars.
Today. Year Ago.
Duluth 178
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-31

A. " aow We shall reap ID particu-
.lasay tsus ct taas mine ptantsrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
A Pleasant Surprise Party
Given Miss Ruth Ford. |
-.
Mrs. Jndson Nichols Pleasantly
Entertains al Bridge Whist. .
pittsfieid A. A. Beaten at Basket.
e baIl-.Recepiion to Principal.

, Mrs. Judson Nichols entertained at
Bridge at the Lancey House Satur-
day afternoon, "a ladies being pres
ent. Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed. Mrs, r. M. Griffin was awarded a
prize of hand-paintel china for hav-
ing top score and Mrs. Guimond was
given consolation prize. At the
close of the game Don Morrison, vio-
linist. with piano accompaniment by
Miss Ethel Haskell, delightfully."- enter
tained the company with several Sc
lections.
Mrs Elmer FulleS of Hartland was
guest Saturday of Mrs. Judson
Nichols.
Pittsfield Public library, left Saturday
for visit in Augusta and Falmouth.
The home of Miss Prestina Hersey
was the scene Friday afternoon and
evening of a very pleasant affair, the
occasion being a Surprise party ten
dered Miss Ruth Ford, the daughter
OF Rev. and Mrs. Fl. NJ. Ford. The af
fair was arranged by her friends and
about so were present. During the af-
ternoon she was the recipient OF
large number of gifts. Luncheon was
served at 6, after which program
was given consisting of music and
readings by Mrs. @. III. Drake, Mrs.
B. E. Cornell and Miss Edna Rum
mill.
Mrs. Elsie Hutehins of wellington.
who has been visiting her brother,
Seldom Scribner, has returned home.
Morey Mulliken went to Oakland
Saturday. called by the critical illness
of his brother, G. w. Mulliken, who
has suffered a paralytic shock.
A reception win be rendered Stan
ley Oldham, the new principal at nj.
c. l., at Powers hall thursday evening.
Jan. %, by the students of the school
and under the direction of the mem
bers of the Senior class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the recent real es-
tate transfers as recorded at the Som
erset registry of deeds:
Skowhegan--Ernest C. Butler to Ju-
liza l.. Gilblair, land and buildings; Au-
gustus Gilblair to Ernest G.. Butler
land and buildings; Olive A. Vallier
to Guy E. Waller, one-third of lot on
North street.
Anson-Eli Hoyt to William Hoyt
land on Patterson Bridge road; Frank
H. Holley to Elizabeth Holley, land and
buildings on Main street, North Arson
Athens--Sumner E. Whitman to
John c. Kincaid, on West Athens
road; Ruth Menges to Martha Men
ges, land on Main street.
Madison--Olive Waller ct ais to Guy
z. Waller, land on Russell road.
idgewock-Fred l.. Billings to
Walter c. Perkins, land and buildings
Joseph Taylor place.
Fairfield-Fred Campbell to Cascade
Savings Bank, rs acres of land.
Palmyra--May E. weymouth to Car
roll Weymouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
SOUTH CHINA.
Weber and Sabin.

Daniel Weber and Miss Mabel Sa-
bin wore quietly married at the home
of Mr.. Webbers sister, Mrs. Edward
Lampson. East Vassalboro, at hlgh
noon Wednesday. Jan. IA. Rev. Mr..
March of North Vassalboro performed
the ceremony in the presence or the
family. The bride was becomingly
gowned in blue travelling suit with
hat to match. They were married ana
went right into their new home, whlch
Mr.. Webber has lately bought and fur-
nished ready for housekeeping. the
Young couple have the best wishes or
all for happy life.
Rev. Mr.. March of North Vassalooro
was the guest of w. ]. Thompson
Wednesday night.
Mrs. w. ]. Thompson passed the day
Thursday with her daughter Florence
at Foss hall, Waterville.
Clark g. Morgan are engaged haullns
logs for L. T. Morse, East Vassalooro.
They were purchased of Edward Chad
wick and landed on Albert Jones
shore South China.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Thompson lelt
Saturday for East Auburn. where Mr.
Thompson addressed a Grange meet
ing.
Mrs. e. A. Dudley has been passing
a few days at her old home
Cecil Harrington passed SATURDAY
with his brother Horatio in Falrneid'
Mrs. H. L. Fuller entertained
Whist party Friday evening, all enjoy
ing the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
sanaerville 2s; PittsfieId 40.

The Pittsfield A. A. basketball team
was in Sangerville Friday evening,
when they were defeated in game
with the Sangerville A. A. team by a
score Of % to 40.
A pleasing Mother Goose party was
given Friday evening at the Free Bap-
fist church by members of the Junior
Christian Endeavor Society and the
Bow Scouts. The parts were taken to
represent the different characters in
the Mother Goose stories.