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Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
FRANCE IN STATE OF WAR
Diplomatic Relations Between Paris
and Berlin Broken of and Ambassa-
dors Receive Their Passports.

Paris.-The French Minister of War
Tuesday issued the following note:
"The German Ambassador has de-
manded his passports and diplomatic
relations between France and Ger.
many have been broken off.
War is declared.
'"The first act of the Germans, ac-
cording to information from a positive
source to the Minister of War, was to
execute NJ. Samain, former president
of the French War Society, who lived
in Metz, and to imprison all the mem
bers Of that society,""
The French Government sent mes
sage to Jules Cam5on, French Ambas-
sador to Berlin, telling him to ask for
his passports and to leave the French
Embassy and consulate in the care Of
the United States.
Diplomatic relations had already
been severed between Germany and
France and the German Ambassador
in leaving Paris informed the French
Premier that Germany regarded her
self as in a state of war with France.
Charges Treaehery.
President Poincare in a message to
the Senate and Chamber declared that
Germany has tried treacherously to
surprise France" and added:
France is vigilant, as well as
peaceful She was ready, and our
covering troops will allow mobilization
to be methodically carried out"
The French Government declares
that Baron Won Schoen in his note
made several incorrect statements
among them the German assertion that
French Army aviators had entered Bel
gium, had surveyed Nuremberg and
had thrown bombs, and, furthermore,
that French troops had invaded Ger.
man territory at several points.
The French War Office declares that
rigorous inquiries into the allegations
contained in Baron Won Schoen's note
show that every one of them was
wholly unfounded. The only instances
within a week of French soldier
having been on German soil was, it
says, in the case of a military aviator,
who descended at Muehlhausen and
resumed his flight without reporting
to the local authorities.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
Nicholas, In Manifesto, Declares
Austria Addressed To servia
Claims Unacceptable For
Independent State,

st. Petersburg. Emperor Nicholas
issued a manifesto, in which His Ma
jesty outlines the events leading up to
the declaration of war by Germany,
and then says that Russia will rise
like one man and will repulse the in
solent attack Of the enemy"
The text follows:
by the grace of God, we, Nicholas
H., Emperor and Autocrat of all the
Russians, King of Poland and Grand
Duke of Finland, etc, to all our faith
full subjects make known that Russia,
related by faith and blood to the HSlav
peoples and faithful to her historical
traditions, has never regarded her
fates with indifference.
But the fraternal sentiments of the
Russian people for the Slavs have been
awakened with perfect unanimity and
extraordinary force in these last few
days when Austria-Hungary knowing
ly addressed to Servia claims mac
ceptable for an independent state.
Having paid no attention to the
pacific and consiliatory reply Of the
Servian government and having reject
ed the benevolent Intervention of Rus
sia, Austria-Hungary made haste to
proceed to an armed attack and began
to lombard Belgrade, an open place.
Peaceful Moves In Vain.
Forced by the situation thus created
to take necessary measures of pre-
caution, we ordered the army and the
navy put on war footing, at the same
time using every endeavor to obtain a
peaceful solution Pourparlers were
began amid friendly relations with
Germany and her ally, Austria, for the
blood and the property Of our subjects
were dear to US.
Contrary to our hopes in our good
neighborly relations of long date, and
disregarding our assurances that the
mobilization measures taken were in
pursuance of no object hostile to her,
Germany demanded their immediate
cessation. Being rebuffed in the de-
mand, Germany suddenly declared war
on Russia.
To-day it is not only the protection
of a country related to US and unjustly
attacked that must be accorded, but
we must safeguard the honor, the
dignity and the integrity of Russia and
her position among the great powers.
I'VE believe unshakably that all our
faithful subjects will rise with unan-
unity and devotion for the defense
on Russian soil; that internal discord
will be forgotten in this threatening
hour; that the unity of the Emperor
with his people will become still more
close and that Russia, rising like one
man, will repulse the insolent attack
of the enemy.
with a profound faith in the JUS
tice of our work and with humble
hope in Omnopitent Providence. in
prayer we call Gods blessing on Holy
Russia and her valiant troops.
(Signed) NICHOLAS"
cheered At Service.
The capital spent a historic day on
Sunday. When it become known that
a special service of prayer was to be
celebrated at the Winter Palace, where
the Emperor was to show himself to
the people, an extraordinary wave of
exultation passed over the city. testify
ing to a desire of the public to show
their loyalty and patriotism.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
BRITAIN'S NEUTRALITY
STILL LEFT IN DOUBT

London. Great Britain has
modified her forces and awaits
events. Today she is not a belliger-
ent power, nor is she a neutral one.
The Government has given France
assurance that the British feet will
not permit the German feet to attack
the French coast. It has not yet
pledged itself to contribute an army
to the continental war.
The British Government regards
with the deepest distrust Germany's
violation of Belgium's neutrality, but
makes no declaration as to whether it
considers that measure provocation for
war.
This pronouncement of Govern
ment policy-the result of two days
almost continuous deliberation-was
made to the House of Commons by Sir
Edward Grey, Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs Therefore the trying
hour of suspense for the British peo-
pie is prolonged indefinitely.
Meanwhile the German Embassy in
London is exerting every effort of dip
lomacy to induce Great Britain to hold
aIoof from the conflict and to bring
public opinion to Germany's side. The
counselor of the Germany Embassy
issued strong appeal for the neutral
ity Of Great Britain, asserting that
Germany would agree to keep her feet
from attacking the northern and west
ern coasts of France if England would
pledge neutrality and argued that Eng
land would gain more in the end by
standing outside the European war and
using her influence as mediator when
the moment was ripe
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
THREE POLISH CITIES TAKEN
Emperor Nicholas Issues Manifesto In
Which He Charges That Austria and
Her Ally Provoked the War and
That He Made Every Effort For
Peace.

Berlin.-The invasion of Russia by
the German troops began Monday,
when the First Battalion of the One
Hundred and Fifty-fifth Infantry, with
a machine gun company, occupied Ka.
lisz, in Russian Poland.
The German border troops from Lub-
Iinitz, Silesia, after a short skirmish
with Russians, took possession also Of
Cjenstochowa, Russian Poland.
Bendzin, Russian Poland, has like
wise been occupied by the Germans.
Cars Regiment In Advance.
The German infantry, which had
made rapid advance from Ostrowo,
in Prussian Poland, was accompanied
by the First Regiment of German
Uhlans, known as the Emperor Alex
ander III of Russia's Uhlans.
The fighting on the Russian frontier
was confined to small engagements be-
tween cavalry outposts until o'clock,
but an attack was then made by the
Russian invaders on Johannesburg,
which is occupied by a squadron Of
the Eleventh Pomeranian Dragons.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
KAISER, GREAT BRITAIN,
ES INTO EUROPEAN CONFLICT
Flat Refusal to Respect Neutrality
gium Brings EngIand's Declaration
len Before Expiration of Time
Named in UItimatunl.
treat Britain declared war

II6dI bTILdlu u6CIdH Gu " al
Tuesday night.
nentous decision of the
yernment, for which the
d has been waiting, came
expiration of the time limit
1t Britain in her ultimatum
y demanding a satisfactory
he subject of Belgian neu-
rs reply was the summary
Of the request that Belgian
should be respected.
4 tish Ambassador at Berlin
received his passports and
h Government notified Ger
a state of war existed be-
two countries.
.tish Foreign Office has issued
King statement:
Ito the summary rejection by
han Government of the re-
de by his Britannia Majesty's
ent that the neutrality OF
should be respected, his Ma
AMBASSADOR at Berlin has re-
5 passports, and his Majesty's
ent has declared to the Ger
ernment that a state of war
ween Great Britain and Ger
IN II o'clock P. NJ, August 4"
lAII Europe In Arms.
ope is now in arms. On the
!, Austria-Hungary and Ger
opposed by Russia, France
L Britain, Servia and Monte
las declared her neutrality,
obilizing. Belgium, Holland
|zerland have modified.
'rman demand that the Bel
Iarnment should permit the
Page Of German troops
elgium was answered by
arations to resist such an
ross Belgian territory.
sas made no answer to in
Russia and Germany re-
attitude, but is preparing
ar neutrality.
aking ready to live up to
with Great Britain in case
tend to the Far East.
sported to be preparing a
of neutrality.
ngary for the moment
ON her campaign against
; purpose of holding back
modified with the re-
on of invading Bosnia.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
BALLOON RACE OFF.

international Contest Will Probably
Be Prevented BY War.
Kansas City, Mo-The war in Eu-
rope probably will prevent this years
international balloon race for the
James Gordon Bennett trophy, sched-
uIed to start from here October 6.
The Kansas City Aero Club telegraph
ed the Aero Club of America, suggest
ing the war would prevent foreign
balloonists from participating and
recommending the race be postponed
lone year.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
CAR DECLARES IT
AN INS0LENT ATTACK
Asks Russians to Rise as One Man to RepuIse
Germany international Discord
Will Be Forgotten

Hours before the appointed time for
the service crowd of 100000 gathered
at the scene bearing flags, banners,
portraits of His Majesty and placards
with patriotic inscriptions.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
TURKEY MODELLING.

Notifies Great Britain and ProcIaims
Neutrality.
London. = Turkey has informed
Great Britain that the forces of the
Ottoman Empire are being mobilized.
The mobilization, she says, is a pre-
cautionary measure and Turkey will
remain absolutely neutral. In some
quarters, however, it is believed this
step is being taken by Turkey in the
fear that the Russian hotilla will at
tempt to force the Bosphorus and that
Russia may even land troops on the
Turkish shores of the Black Sea and
seize Constantinople.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
MANILA GERMANS VOLUNTEER.
French Follow suit-Merchant Vessels
Concentrate.

Manila.-The men of the entire Ger.
man community who are of military
age have volunteered their services to
the Fatherland Thirty were chosen
by lot to proceed to Tsing-Tan, forti,
fed German port in China The
Frenchmen here have followed suit and
have also volunteered their services.
German merchant vessels are concern
trating in Manila harbor
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
NILS HOW He
TO PREVENT WAR
.am To ST. Petersburg
y Effort To Bring
licabIe Settlement.

'am To St. Petersburg
Effort To Bring
icabIe Settlement.
had fought against
Is honor demanded
against Russian
the Reichstag by
opened the ses-
Parliament at l
tinary departure
members met
the palace in
ag building.
eech standing
The members
white book"
exchanged
lany before
The CORE
the first
nbroglio,
ted with
an ef-
lie ad-
icated
4 not
pgly
ing
le
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
rs Up Mheat.

daily newspaper
: the government
wheat supply in
chg to holders
seized if they
governments
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
FAMINE spEcTER APPEARS.

Food Prices Are Already Soaring In
Europe.
London.-Famine will stalk through
cope in the van of war.
ices in London for food staples
already scared skyward. In Ger
Austria and Russia, where the
.ent has requisitioned enor
plies of food for provisioning
Ips, the situation is acute.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
Authority Challenged.

~. Challenged, w. 27-SS. Upon
again entering the city and the tenn
pie, there came to Jesus the chiet
priests, scribes and elders who chap
lenged the authority by which he
wrought these things, undoubtedly re-
ferring to his triumphal entry and to
his, cleansing of the temple. His
reply is a counter challenge concern.
ing the baptism of John. For at least
two years John had been dead and
his voice silent with a probable for.
getfulness on the part of these men,
and a decreasing influence of his mes
sage upon their lives. Yet the ques-
ton of Jesus had projected power as
he brought John back to them with
this question as to his authority, was
it from heaven, or of men?" That
there was keen sarcasm and cold logic
embodied in his question is revealed
by the recorded dilemma of his enc
mics, w. 81, 80. Their answer was
one Of indecision and a desire to par
ley, I'VE know not" BY this Jesus
had revealed their dishonesty and at
the same time their inability to re-
ceive any statement he might give
them as to his authority. Their day
was past, their authority lost, and
their opportunity was gone. We must
beware Of seeking't to hinder those who
are bringing things to pass" because
they do not have our official stamp Of
approval Jesus convinced these men
out Of their own mouths Of their un-
fitness to deal with vital questions.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNGYSGOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR AUGUST 9
THE BARREN FIG TREE AND THE
DEFILED TEMPLE.
By E. o. SELLERS, Director of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago)
TamnaraDcal

N1eAlpeEdnCeJ
LESSON TExT-Mark 11:12-s3
GOLDEN TEXT-'By their fruits ye
shall know them" Matt 7:20.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
soNApARrE oEFERs To FIeHr.
Prince Roland Also Puts Homes At
Service OF France.

Service OF france.
Paris.-Prince Roland Bonaparte, a
former lieutenant of infantry in the
French Army and member Of the
French Institute, who is 56 years of.
age, offered in letter sent to Presi-
dent Poincare to serve in the army, al
though he said he realizes that the
Q.w prohibits princes of family once
gning in France from enlisting The
ice also puts his several homes at
disposition Of the government.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
Linq In Far East.

The British Far Eaa fern
zing at Wei-Hai-W eieson
of Shantu0 : prQgIRee.
eet is .mOffsz,gsp at
+ 200 miles -tt5 the
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
Ell MONUMENTO EN- Ell CANAL.

Paris. III. Louis .jaray. secretar1o
de Ia comisi0n franco-amel1cana, ma
expresado 4 Mr. Myron I. Hernck EN-
baiador de los Estados CnidoS, el de-
SEQ de yer edifcarse un monumento en-
Panama para conmemorar la mlclatl-
va de Francia en- la construction deI
canal. Este prop6sito ha reclbldo Ia
anrobaci6n de N. Doumergue, mlnistro
de Relaciones EXteriOreS. La comlslon
espera q. los Estados UnidoS aceptaran
esta idea { indicarln el sitio para cl mo
numento dentro de la zona del canal.
Es probable que una comlSlon Saiga
para los Estados Cnidos y Panama
fin de dis utir el proyecto. Mr.. lie
rrick dee arc que encontraba la propo-
sici6n adnsibla en- su principle y que
daria cucnta al departamento de ESta-
do en- Washington NJ HanotauX ha
organzado un banquete en- el curse del
cual los pianos prehminares Sc haran
p6blicos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
-oOO-
Fl HUERTA Sc HACE FUERTE.

Nfjico, 17.-Cincuenta mil hombre>
n@s ban tornado las armas 4 favor dc
'ucita Y on contra de los rebeldes. Fl
'J5re'to federal ha recibido TN gran
'ar2amento de ca1ones autom5ticos Y
Wuncioncs de Alcmania y rifles del
ap6n. Los poderes Sc preparan a en-
IL" una nota a Huerta pidendo una
icc'2raci6n defnitiva sobre las condi-
'iones actualcs en- M6iico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
EJERCICIo DE Trio AL BLANCO

Berlin, 17-Fueron practicados eyer
oicios de tiro al banco, con ametrala-
3oras. bordo del dirigible Zeppelin
ana altura de - metros encima de
'cs torrcncs &c maniobras de Doeberits
Fl blanco que media i por metros
a5ta5a colgado de I'M volantin enorme
los tiros Sc efectuaron 4 1900 1900
metros y los resultados fueron bastan.
tie satis!actorios
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
~ - =
CAPTAIN SENTENCIADO

Boston, l7.-El captain John A
N>A, dc New York, ha Sido condena
10 4 cinco amos en- la prisi6n fedora
de Atlanta por haber incendiado st
Yacht en- Il puerto de Edgartown. e
23 d Octubre. 1910, para poder reali
iar $4,000 de aseguros.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
Ell, FFRROCARRIL DE
TANCER A FEz.

Madrid. lillian quedado tirmados
los convenios acordados entire Francla
v Espana para la construction del fe.
rrocarril de Tanger a Fez, que habra
de ser propiedad de empresas franco
espanolas. Scgdn los contratoS tirma-
dos estas obras empezardn a la mayor
brevedad por ambos extremes de la VIA
i la veZ.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17

Mejico, 17-El general Florencio
Alariste, al mando de mil hombres en-
Jojutla, estado de Morelos, fue asesi-
nado por sus propios soldados quienes
Sc amotinaron. La sublevacion fu6 di-
rigida por cuatro tenientes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
COMBATE EN- TRIPOLI.

Bengasi, TripoI, 17-En un encuen-
.ro entire tropas italianas arabcs en-
! oasis de Seftina, los arabes sufrieron
ma 5aja dc 263 hombres. Los italia
:os r'rdieron , ofcialeS y - soldados
2atiyos y yarios ofciaIes 500 soIda
los ealicron heridos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
-TTS
LA ILUMINACION DEL CANAL.

Panama, l7.-Se han hccho las prue-
bas de la Illumination del canal de Pa
mama por la electricidad con todas las
boyas Y luccs de faroS cncendidas. Es-
ia prueba constitute la Ultima opera
ci5n en- la preparation del canal para
el trafico comercial.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
LA ESCUADRA JAPONESA.

Toxic, l7.-El preSupuesto para la
construction de nucvos buques de la
marina iaponesa ha sido reducido por
IA Cimara de los Pares en- $l5000.000.
Esto rebaia la cifra $45,00000O. La
reduction fue acordada por votaci6n
de $40 contra A.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
PCLITICA ITALIANA.

Rona. 17.-Ei rcy Victor Manuel h3
ancargado al senor Salandra. antes mi
listro del tesoro, la tarea de forma1
an nuevo ga5inete para suceder al de
senior GioIiti que dimiti6 la semans
pasada
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
TRASNlTIDOS P0R LA COMPAN a
FRANCEsA DE CABLES.
TEMPORAL EN- MELILLA.

Meh!la, l7-El crucero lnfanta lSa-
bel Sc vi6 obligado a zarpar apresnra-
damente 4 fin de capcar en- alta mar
81 furioso temporal que azoto eStas cos
tas porque de haber pcrmanecldo en- e'
pucrto hubiera rotibido averlas de
consideration.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17

Paris, IN Deschanel ha sido
nombrado socio de la Academia de
Ciencias Morales y Politicas. para su-
ceder NJ. Babeau
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
~EaEa& -
LA REVOLUTION EN- Ell ECUADOR,

Panama, 17.--Los rebeldes ecuatoria-
nos han sido echados fuera de Esmeral-
das hacia el interior. Con este Sc pue-
de considerar terminada la revo1uci6n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17

sente estara en- puerto procedente de
Sanchez seguira vlaje directo a Co
rui1a.
Consig J. T. Silva Co. succs
Vapor frances Puerto Rico Hacia
el 2 entrante Abril Sc aguarda proce-
dente de Coruna, y terminadas sus ope-
raciones de descarga Y trasbordo con-
tinuar1 viaje para Sanchez y Puerto
Plata.
Consig. j T. Silva CO. Succs.
Vapor americana Borinquen Ell IA
actual sali6 de New York para 6sta
Consignatarios, Insular Line.
Vapor americana Coamo Saldra pa
ra New York ell Is del actual
Congs., The N. Y P R. S. S. Co
Vapor espanol Conde Wifredo Sc
aguarda hacia ell 26 del corriente pro-
cedente de Barcelona escalas, rotor
nara en la Ia decena de Mayo proxi-
mo para los puertos de Santander, Co
r'l1a, Vigo, Cddiz y Barcelona.
Consignatarios, s. Izquierdo Co
Vapor americana Carolyn. FL IS del
corriente saldra de New York para
esta.
Consignatarios, A. H. Bull Co.
Vapor espanol Antonio Lopez Salio
el Is del corriente de Cadiz Y Sc
aguarda aqui el %
Consignatarios, S. Ezquiaga
Napor americana Maracaibo Saldra
ell Is del corriente de New York para
MayagGez
Con2ignatarios, ViIar Co.
Fapor americana Brazos Ell q del
actual saldrd de New York para 6sta.
Congs,, The n Y. P. R. s. s. Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
RIO DESBORDADO.

Sedan, 17-Lluvias copiosas han
causado el desbordamiento del rio
Meuse Y varias aldeas de la region han
lido inundadas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
OTRA HIJA DE WILSON
QUE Sc CASA

Washington, 17-IIa sido formal
monte anunciado el compromise dc
Miss Eleanor, hiia del Presidente vii
son con William G. McAdoo, secreta
rio Gle marina.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17
BUQUES ANUNCIADOS.

Vapor americana Ponce Saldra de
New Orleans para San Juan ell Is del
que cursa.
Congs., The N. Y. Pr. S. S. Co.
Eapor espanol Manuel Calvo Del =
al % del corriente estara aqu1 proce-
dente del Centre America para seguir
YiaJe con destino q Espana
Consignatarios, S. Esquiaga
Vapor americana President Ell "A
de- que cursa regresara de Santo Do
ningo.
Consignatarios, Korber Co.
|apor cubano Julia Seg6n itinera-
10 rccalar1 ell = dol cor1iente proce-
dente de Habana y escalas
Consignatarios, Villar Co.
Vapor americana Carolina Ell Il
del presente sali6 de New York para
este
Congs., The n Y P r. s. S. Co.
Vapor frances Abd-el Kader Sc
.guarda el 10 corriente procedente de
Santo Domingo VIC Ponce, Mayagdez
Y Saldra directamente para Saint Tho
mas
Consig. J. 7. Silva y CO. Succs,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17

Vapor frances Haiti. Ell 19 del pre-
sente estara en- puerto procedente de
Sanchez y seguira vlaje directo CO.
runa.
Consig. j. T. Silva y Co. Succs
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17

Vapor americana Borinquen. Ell IA
actual sali6 de New York para esta
Consignatarios, Insular Line
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-03-17

Vapor americana Coamo. Saldra pa
ra New York el Is del actual
Congs., The n Y. 2. r. S. S. Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-09-29
Seattle to Buy Old Road.

SEATTLE. Wash, Sept. 2e.-Thc
city council in committee OF the whole
agreed with the receivers of the Sc
attic. Renton & southern Railroad to
buy the road for $1,000, 600. the trans
fer to be made October l. The line
will be made part OF the municipal
system already in operation.
The Seattle, Renton x Southern
Railroad is IL miles long and extends
from the business center OF Seattle
to the coal mining and manufactfur-
ing town of Renton, IL miles. Pur-
chase OF the Renton line would per-
NIT the city to connect the northern
and southern divisions OF it's munich
pal system, which do not now reach
the business district The Renton
line has been in litigation for many
years. A court decision last month
affirmed the validity OF its franchise,
which the city officials had ques-
toned.