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The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-01

war have prohibited the export of many products. All the stock ex. changes in England and Scotland are closed, European state banks nave raised their rates and the ank of Eng land rate has been doubled
 Facing the most perilous epoch in their history since they shivered be loFe the spectre of a Napoleonic in, yasion' the English people are the ealmest nation of Europe. Yesterday they fe,t the decision whether Great Britain was 10 be drawn into a gen eral European war was hanging in the balance: today they see before if probability, rather than possi. bility.e
 There is no mistaking the fact that. with the exception of minority of peace advocates whose voice is hardly, heard and seems to carry little weight the nations mind is recon ciled to war.
 There have been no "demonstra. tions,' no flag waving, no music hall patriotism, but there is apparent anon gall classes a sober and grim determination if the government de
 lares the nations interests and obli 'ations require her to take up arms
 tde by side with Russia and France see the business through to the bitter end the belief of the average nan is that the existence of the whole Of Europe is as an armed amp nervous and jealous. could nave but one culmination, and if the lour for a general settlement has truck there will he no f'inching.
 The change that has swept over the emper of the country within a week s marvellous. A week ago the people were wrapped mp ia prize fights. t1e ioodWood races the Cowes regatta vacations on the continent: tonight hey are asking only Gan the British feet play it's part in protecting the sland from isolation, which means n the first instance can it destroy he German aavy?' They are con cerned also as to whether the fooC 'upplies can be maintained and t what extent private fortunes vii be impaired by the financial upheaval of he war
 The military situation stands where did last night. The mobilization of
 he naval forces has been completed and the army is on a war footing ex- eept for the calling out of the terri orials. The movement for their mo- bilization requires only Word to be set in motion.
 The request of the war office that he English newspapers refrain from pubi~ling army and navy movements has met with a patriotic response. The London evening papers publish news concerning almost all the ar. mics of Europe except that of Great Britain.
 There is deep belief that the British fleet is in the neighborhood of Flushing in the North Sea, but the truth is known only to the members of the government.
 Dover and Sherness are virtually on war basis and protective booms are ready to be draw naround at a moments notice. These and other harbors have been mined.
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Europe cIinas to a Straw.

London, August 1.--An extraordl- nary conncil of ministers held at Peterhof, according to a St. Peters burg dispatch 10 the Times. was con frontcd last night with a modified sit uation, resulting from assurances by the German ambassador fohowine messages exchanged between the Rus. sian emperor the German emperor and King George.
 The impression among the minis tcrs, adds the dispatch, is that Ger. many is disposed to bring influence to bear upon Austria to resume dipl0- matte conversations on grounds qc- ceptable to the other European pow CTS and there seems some hope Of a compromises
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Prohibit Grain shlpments

Paris, Jury 31.-The French minis try of finance issued the following notice tonight:
 The rise in the price of wheat in all the markets of the world, the probabilities that the harvests of France will be below the average, and the prospect of seeing this commodi- ty go into hiding as gold does on .ae eve of grave eventualities, have caused the government to prohibit tae export of grains and farinacaous foods of all kinds. This measure was taken by Belgium and Germany today and is supplemented by the prohibit tion of the export of various products which are considered contraband of war.
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Russia's Great Army.

London. Aug. 1-The correspond ent of the Times telegraphing from St. Petersburg, says
 "A general mobilization has been ordered. Never within living mem ory has Russia lived through a day of such emotion. The government decided on mobilization late Thurs day.
 This step was forced when it be- came apparent that the Germans were purposely delaying their official notice of mobilization in order to place Russia in a position of inferi- ority"
 Curt notice .signifying the emperor has decided to mobilize in the em- pire about 100000 men and order ing the reservists, without distinction to report at the nearest police sta tion by 6 o'clock Saturday morning,
 CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
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Last Appeal For Peace.

London, July 3t.-Taere are only two factors tonight giving faintest hope of averting a general European war First Russia and Austria are ensaged again in direct negotiations.
 seeond, both Great Britain and France are using their utmost en- deayors il favor of peace.
 On the other hand Russia has or dered a genera mobilization and Ger many has declared a state of siege which is undoubtedly a prelude to- if it does not cover mobilization.
 France has not mobillzed, but cabi net councils which sat until late to- night. issued decrees establishing a moratorium and taking other action which could only be determined upon the eve of war Unofficially the French army is being virtually mo blized.
 "A circumstantial, though as vet un- confirmed report published in Rome says Germany is about to demand from both Russia and France the i'm mediate cessation of mobilization Yet another rumor is that the Ger man ambassador has notified the French government of his early de parture
 Great Britain is practically, though not officially, mobilized and the smaller European states, Belgium IIo land and Switzerland, as pre- caution have ordered the mobiliza tion of their armies to protect their territory sfrom being used as high way for the belligerents, and Norway, Sweden and Denmark to guard them selves on general principles. Italy makes no announcement and although a rumor credits her with the decision not to participate in the struggle there is little doubt that she is mak- ing ready for mobilization.
 Communication across Europe has been cut off and there is universal app cation of the censorship with the result that it is impossible to obtain any accurate knowledge of what military operations are going ol In Servia. All code telegrams are re. fused. Many American travellers have been held up by the suspension of international trains.
 The withdrawal of three famous German yachts from the Cowes re- eatta is significant They include the emperors Meteor and Krupp's Germanla.
 All the countries involved in the
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NEW YORK STOCKS MARKET IS CLOSED
 AND SPECULATIVE BUSINESS SPILLED;
 ARMOUR SAVES CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

took on new phase when 1t became known that ships of tae English, Ger man and French lines would be pressed into the service of their re- spective governments in case of hos. tilities.
 Al problems arising from ths status of call loans were solved when it became known that loans of that character made before the closing of the Stock Exchange hold over auto matically until operations there are resumed
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FINAL PEACE EFFORTS.

Paris, July l.-Germany and Great Britain are making final ef- fort to find way out compatible with the dignity and interests of both Russia and Austria. This is why Premier Asquith today proposed making further declaration in the British parliament.
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|. 5. IS NOT
 WORRYING
WITH $78o,0o0,Oo0 GOLD AND CUR RENCY IN RESERVE WE ARE
 RESTING EASY.
GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION

To Measure Country and to Safe guard Business Interests in Case of General European War-Approve Closing of Exchanges.
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MIR. MERCHANT

Most people do more shopping on Saturday than any other two days in the week excepting Monday. To reach the Saturday shopper THE SENTI- NBLrRECoRO is the only Saturday paper published in Hot Springs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-23
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY.
Twice year Is not too often tG
Whitewash the stable. -

I -
Twice year Is not too often to
whitewash the stable. -
Cream kept too long has sharp acid
taste that works against the making Of
the best butter Old buttermakers no
tice It quickly If the streaks are not all
worked out, and they know the butter
was not made by careful person.
On every farm there should be AZ
least one good brood mare rearing
good colt year. A yearling colt car.
be grown as cheaply as a yearlinu
steer and II a good one will be worth
several times more money. Breed up
the horses ON the farms as you do your
cattle. It will pay. It should be your
aim to possess pure bred draft marc
and then two and finally enough to do
al the farm work Pure bred brood
mares will' more than pay their w1y
with their work In the field
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-23

BLACK IRON HEATING PLANT WITH MA.
sONRY FIREBOx.
$25 to $780, With such tank and
chimney there is little danger from
fire.
When running treating plant in
connection with thrashing engine the
heating is done by steam from the en-
gine. The tanks used in such a plant.
with the necessary piping, would cost
about $50. The cold bath with such
an outfit may be horizontal trough
large enough to permit soaking the en-
tire post
In using the open tank treatment the
posts are set in the upright tank. in
which they are given the hot bath.
Crude petroleum or any heavy oil 'but
not tar may be used in this tank and
a temperature Of about 900 degrees F
maintained by either building a fire
under it or by steam. The hot bath
is run on an average for two hours. and
the cold bath lasts about one hour
The time will vary and must be de-
termined by trial for each case. The
is that the hot bath expands the air
and moisture in the wood: then by
placing the posts in the cold bath a
contraction takes place. drawing or
pressing the preservative into the
wood
The best treatment is that which will
give the deepest penetration in the
shortest time with Il reasonable alb
sOrpti0n. An economical treatment for
a post five inches In diameter would
be an absorption Of not over four
tenths of a gallon If only the butt Is
treated and six-tenths Of gallon if
the whole post is treated. The amount
absorbed by a well seasoned post can
be determined by weighing the post
before and after treatment 1t is not
advisa bic to treat such woods as cedar.
locust. white oak and black walnut be-
cause they are very hard to treat and
are naturally durable. SO that treat
ment does not greatly lengthen their,
life and does not justify the expense
Posts should be peeled and seasoned
before treatment Under favorable
conditions the average period required
to season posts Is five weeks. although
this varies with the species and the
season Of the year. The tops of the
posts should be beveled, so that the
moisture will run OF and not penetrate
the post
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-23
Scientific
Farming
PRESERVATION OF TIMBER.

Some Simple Forms of Treating Plants
Moderate In Cost.
Prepared by United States department
of agricultural
In many localities the need for the
preservative treatment of farm tim
bers is imperative. Especially is the
advisability of using creosoted posts
indisputable If it is difficult for a
farmer to treat his own material with
preservatives. this can be overcome by
some individual undertaken the work
for the neighborhood. small wood
preserving plant could be proftably op-
Grated in connection with thrashing
outfit, feed mill or sawmill. An
other plan is for several farmers to CO
operate in establishing and operating
q plant Every agricultural district
should possess the facilities for increas:;
ing by preservative treatment the du-
rability Of farm timbers locally used.
The process best adapted to this pur-
pose is the ''open tank" process. q,
A simple form Of treating plant con-
sists of black iron tank with FIRE
box under it. The firebox and hot air
chamber are constructed with brick.
and a sheet iron collar caps the ma
sonry. The tank is supported by a
strong foundation. Such an outfit, with
a tank three feet in diameter and four
feet high. made of three-Sixteenth inch
black iron. would probably cost from
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-23

peace Of Europe will be secured for an
other long period PERCY S. BuLLEN.
New YORK, August 10.
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CAUSES OF THE WAR AS VIEWED BY SUN" READERS

and the consequent efforts OF our fellov
citizens of German origin to irfluenss
our foreign policy in the shape OF I'm.
Johnson OF California, would 1t MOI \.
far more admirable to further the peace
mediation efforts of the President rather
than the war plans of Germany?
What a tremendous step toward ths
stoppage OF tho carnage and Destruction
now going on all over Europe II on,
German American citizens would hun.
mass meetings all over the country ana
Join In monster petition of protest
against the war and plead for peace n,ti.
alton as proposed by our humane aud via,
President What an example this Womb
be to other nationals domicilcd or mai.
uralized here!
The difficulty with our German Nw.ri.
can friends is that they are far NOR.
concerned with the success of the latre
plans of the military stan at B,!In
rather than with the humanitariau en-.
deavors at Washington.
Is It possible that our pro-Ge.man
citizens are also under the mystic spei
OF the Mailed Fist?
Let such petitions be drawn and signed
by the several groups OF naturalzed eth.
gems here, and each one be carried over
and presented by the Red Cross con.
tingent delegation from this side for the
work OF mercy and relief to the unhappy
victims OF this lapse into the Stone Age.
That would be real Americanism and real
neutrality DAVID GORDON.
NEW York, August 20.
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editorial should not pass unchallenged,
since II implies an attack, perhaps unn-
tended. upon all Americans OF German
descent
We. the undersigned. consider ourselves
Americans and nothing else. We are cit
liens of the United Statss and fully APP
preciate the opportunities which our great
nation Is extending to us. We cannot
understand by what process OF reasoning
we should imagine ourselves bound by any
other allegiance except to the Stars and
Stripes.
We believe we express the sentiments OF
a greater proportion OF Americans OF Ger
man extraction than did the undetermined
clique which tried to SOW dissension In
California by writing an uncalled for note
to the Governor Of one State instead of ad-
| dressing tho Chief Executive Of n united
nation--a reasonable act which should
| be punished as such.
Thousands OF us Americans 1--WE VIII
not allow ourselves to be called anything
| else) have enjoyed the liberty and pros
perity of the United States for many
years and we know no loyalty save to ouI
| own Government and recognize no inter
| ests save those OF this our country
A GROUP or AMERICANS
OF GERMAN DESCENT.
NEW YoRK, August 81.
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ENGLAND'S SINCERITY
IN WAR ATTACKED

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Str: Some
, of our newspapers seem to have taken
the position that England's war upon
Germany was caused solely by the fact
that German troops entered Belgium with
out the consent OF the Belgian Govern
ment. Is 1t really any editors opinion
which he desires to convey to his read
ers, that England would have RETAINED
from striking at Germany at this APP
parently favorable opportunity II Ger
many had moved its forces into France
directly rather than by way OF Belgium?
Do the disposition OF the French fleet,
plainly showing reliance upon England
to protect France In the Channel, and the
speeches OF Sir Edward Grey seem con-
sistent with such a view? Furthermore.
what possible Justification could there bs
for the British Government before the
British people, II II caused such a sac
rifce of men and treasure, merely 10
punish Germany for passing over Belgian
ground?
1t is difficult for me to understand how
any one can seriously argue that Eng
lands attack was caused by the invasion
OF Belgium and not by the same greed
which caused her in Ireland. in French
and Dutch India. In French Canada, In
Dutch Africa, IN Hongkong. in Dutch
and Spanish West indies and South Amer
lea. in Dutch Australasia and, in fact all
over the world. to take what she wanted
and TO injure and destroy her competi-
tons whenever possible.
The apologists who advance the in
adequate and improbable Belgian excuse
| seem to me 10 be the accusers rather
than the defenders Of Britain. unless we
are to assume that war Is desirable
merely as war. Furthermore, II might
be noted that England already, befor,
doing anything to aid Belgium, has seized
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PLEADS FAIR PLAY FOR
GERMANYS CAUSE

To THE EDITOR OF THE SCS-Sr: THE
SUNDAY SUN of the 18th brings letter
from Stewart Browne viewing and criti-
cising the Germans and the descendants
OF Germans on account OF Directing to
the altitude OF the American press toward
the Germans, yes, toward Germany and
the Kaiser.
II news items were only published
there could be no objections TO them,
but Il is not that. II Is the comments
thereon and the editorials. marked by
an!mosity contempt aye. even hatred
that have called out every man who
wants fair play and has spark OF Ger
man manhood left in his breast, be he
German or American born,
am an American. born OF German
parents. who came here In 1852. I never
saw Germany but I admire II for Its
greatness. its art. culture. science, re-
search and learning. ! admire the Kali
ser, the professor. the soldier, the peas
ant and workman, all of whom have
made Germany great and glorious. and
these men and these qualities belittled
by people l refraln 10 speak
OF their records.
The German born and American born
OF German descent would be cads and
poltroons unworthy of their manhood did
they not vigorously resent Would Ar
Irishman, an Englishman, a Frenchman
or any other man with any spark or right
or respect left tolerate 1t?
Reverting again to the letter compl'-
mentary. we are told the Germans, 7C
per cent. of them. left their country &c
escape military service. We have in this
country an organization of many thou
sands the German Kriegerbund. com
posed of men who fought and bled In
German wars. Did they escape military
service? Again, did the 100000 German:
who fought in the war between the NORTH
and South for their adopted country es
cape military service?
Slurs like these are uncalled for they
are resented. The Germans from the yer,
beginning had to fight to make thell
presence felt In this country. They Otter
received any but scant recognition, al
though OF all the immigrants who came
| TO this land they were the most orderl,
and law abiding. They brought NOR
learning. more money, more qualities thar
| any OF the others.
II is true OF late the American paper
have receded somewhat. but the harm ha
ten.
How can the American feel kind,
toward England? She is great. true
but only Englands friend, Shall w
Americans apologize for the America,
| Revolution and the war OF 1872? Tn
| English navy rules the sea the Ameri
cans were informed OF that the other day
1.-THE Atlantic Is clear OF the enemy
| Wait till American ships are searched
| In this war for contraband then we will
hear a howl go up, which at the presen
time is qM!Secent, although Japan, Eng
| lands ally. is taking the first steps no
only inimical 10 Germany but 10 America.
Perhaps in time we will be friendl
with Germany with the Kaiser when ou
eyes are opened and our minds are clea
by acknowledging the fact that Englan
, Ia not and never was our friend tina
France and Russia, although they hav
done us a few favors, are not with u
In the hour of our troubles and the
who will be our friend?
JOHN BROWN.
NEW YORK, August 20.
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TIE SuN has indeed, as one corre-
spondent expresses it, been inundated
with views of letter writer's regarding
the European war. AS much OF the
dcluge as space will permit is herewith
printed. THE SUN, 1t may be pertinent
to remark. assumes no responsibility
either for any opinions expressed or
any preponderance of opinion upon one
side or the other. Its sole endeavor is
to present such letters as may be in
teresting to its readers Of all shades OF
opinion and without regard to nation
ality. Its regret is that the exigencies Of
space prevent the publication Of all the
letters 1t has received.
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PUTS SOLE BURDEN OF
BLAME ON THE KAISER

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir. Will
you permit me TO give expression to
n small portion OF that opinion OF the
American people on Germanys present
conflict invited by her Chancellor in his
remarkable statement recently published
In New York papers?
The responsibility for the present war
lies at Germany's door and upon the
Kaiser as the head OF her military party.
Without her backing Austria would never
have dreamed OF engaging Russia over
Servia. And as between Austria and
Servia, while tho assassination OF the
Austrian Archduke is to be regretted. II
was but Servia's attempt to be rid of
tho oppressor. Of the one who nigh. have
become her arch oppressor.
But the latter event was but a mere
pretext for the acts OF Austria and Ger
many. The truth Is Germany wanted
war. Her enormous war machine of so
many years building must be tried out.
Her naughty military spirit must be
satisfied. The insolence and arrogance
OF nation mad with pride must be
wreaked upon any who dared TO oppose
her will. Germanys mask Is off. She is
now showing openly for what she has been
preparing for years-utterly ruthless.
knowing no law but the sword. an outlaw
among the nations her hand against the
world. Is II any wonder that her appeals
for American sympathy must fall upon
deaf ears?
And what we do not give freely we
cannot be scared into by the threat OF
pan-Slavic domination and barbarism-a
bogy man materis liked over night to give
semblance OF Justice to Germany's am
bition TO dominate Europe and through
Europe the world. True. the last hour.
OF Germany's victims may be eased by
their gratitude to the Kaiser for having
rescued them from Russian barbarism. bu,
we doubt II their extremity would well
come more the keen edged sword OF civil
tied Germany than barbaric Russia's.
With all sympathy for the German peo-
pie as such. simple. kindly, home loving
folk plunged into misery and suffering
by the madness OF their masters. perhaps
the greatest comfort which can be Of
fered them Ii that with Germany's in
evitable defeat in this world struggle will
come the end of militarism In Europe
JOHN RIpGwAY.
NEW YORK, August 81
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ASKS WHY mo PRUSSIAN
VILLAGE MOURNS'

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: The
Army Of tho Mouse Is burning Its Saxon
"cnu The Swiss in Basel are tending
Wurtt'mbergors. a single hamlet In the
Schleswig duchy lost five boys on Wednes-
day and the petty district of which II Is
a part lost eighty in all on that day.
AT Longwy the Hanoverian and Ba-
varian dead and wounded cumber the
earth. 1t was thus also In 1901.
We nave many thoughtful German
American fellow citizens they know the
reason. But also we have many unthink-
ing German American fellow citizens,
Will you not for their advantage detail
the reason of state which results in
the fact that no Prussian village mourns
New YORK, August 21. c. S. d.