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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-13

the allies are concentrating there. Nine
forts of a character similar to those at
Liege surround Namur. which Is only
about one-fifth the size OF Liege. The
forts at Namur are closer together. how
ever, and the ground about the city is
much better for defensive purposes than
at Liege-
Belgian aviators made flights today as
far as the German frontier.
Baron VanZuilende Ivyelt was shot by
a sentry today while riding in an auto
mobile along the Namur-Liege road.
A report is received that the Germans
yesterday succeeded in constructing a
pontoon bridge over the Mouse near
Herstal. by which a number Of heavy
siege guns were brought across the river.
Some Of these are being put In position
in front Of Llege. but the majority OF
them have been sent along to Namur,
where the big fight is expected to occur.
Dispatches from Rotterdam say Ger
man officers at Wise declare the regiment
of the crown prince of Germany crossed
the Mouse some days ago, but without
the prince.
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Abstain frontier, and border Of Lor-
rsine. The Alsatian border Il formed by
the vosgss Mountain range. nfty miles
Of these passes makes their defense COM
paratively easy.
To the west OF the valley OF the Moselle
and separated from II by the massive
mountain formation of the Eiffel IL the
River Meuse. coming from France and
entering Belgian territory At Sedan.
Thus there are three natural lines for
any advancing army from Germany into
France. or from France into Germany,
through the Troue de Bsifort. the Mo-
selle Valley, near Metz. or the valley Of
the Meuss through Holland and Belgium.
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CONGRESS IN BRIEF.
SENATE.

Senate spent day discussing in execu-
tive session peace and arbitration treaties
negotiated by the administration with
twenty foreign nations.
Conferees on shipping bill admitting
to American registry foreign built ships
met
Clayton antitrust bill was laid aside.
Preliminary meeting OF conferees on
Federal trade commission bill was held.
Senate orderd made public testimony
Of Paul NJ. Warburg, Of New York. be-
fore Banking and Currency Committee.
Recessed until II o'clock today.
HOUSE.
House sent to conference administration
bill to liberalize registration laws and
admit to American registry foreign built
ships.
Bill was passed authorizing transfer
OF Botanic Garden TO Rock Creek Park
Committee on agriculture continued
hearings on Lever bill to standarize cot
ton grades.
oldfieId patents bill was reported from
committee on patents.
Representative Howard, Of Georgia, in
PRODUCED resolution asking Departments
of Justice and Commerce to report on
cause OF increasing prices Of foodstuffs.
/ Representative Moss, OF West Virginia,
introduced bill to upbuild merchant ma
rine by authorizing construction and use
Of naval vessels for freight carrying and
passenger purposes. Bill along similar
lines was introduced by Representatives
Edmonds, Of Pennsylvania.
Representative Lewis, Of Maryland, IN
troduced bill to establish Bureau Of Ma
rfne Insurance in Department Of Com
merce to insure vessels carrying exports
OF United States IN time Of war.
Adjourned until noon today.
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TWO GERMAN REGIMENTS
ANNIHlATED, IS REPORT

Rome, Aug. ia Basel dispatch to the
MeSsagero. the official Italian newspaper.
states that the German army suffered a
tremendous loss in its attempt to re-
take Muelhausen from the French.
It declares that the 18th and 169th
regiments of the German army were an
initiated and that many officers of other
regiments were killed, including the COM
mander Of the famous Freiburg Corps.
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SEND FINLEY TO GERMANY
WITH AID FOR AMERICANS

London, Aug. Inactive steps for the
release of Americans detained in Ger
many were taken today. when a COM
mittee of Americans. headed by DR.. John
II. Finley. commissioner of education in
New York State, left London for Berlin.
They expect to bring SUFFICIENT diplomatic
pressure to bear on the German govern
ment to make It possible for all Ameri-
cans in Germany to leave at once for
their destination. The government had
ruled that all foreigners within the en-
pire would have to remain until mobiliza-
tloh was complete.
DIR. Finley has sufficient funds to pro-
vide transportation for any pennlless
Americans
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HEAVY SIEGE GUNS POUR
SHELLS INTO LIEGE FORTS

London. Aug. IA special dispatch
from Rotterdam this evening said that
D terrific artillery duel between Germans
and Belgians had been in progress all day
Et LieEe
So heavy was the cannonade that the
conclusion was felt in Holland, twenty
miles away
Heavy German siege guns arrived be-
fore Liege throughout the night and were
placed in position along the German lines.
AT dawn the Germans began a mighty
cannonade with all their heavy guns
trained upon the Belgian forts Buildings
in the Dutch city of Maestricht were
shaken by earth tremors caused by the
bombardment
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Belgian War Office Admits
German Advance to Interior

Brussels, Aug. IL (censored).-The off,
cial Gazette today admitted that the
German army was advancing in force
into the interior of Belgium. 1t says:
The situation is slowly becoming
clearer. The German armies are being
detached from Liege and are advancing
into the heart OF the country, but it is
difficult to indicate in what direction.
THE main body Of the hostile cavalry
Is advancing all along the front of the
allied armies. French cavalry have now
entered seriously into action, and a rather
hot engagement is proceeding at the
present moment"
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the guards protected their charge effect
ually.
to be a male German agent possessed OF
apparatus for cutting telegraph wires. He
also carried compromising documents.
The American minister. who has been
charged with the task OF protecting Ger
mans. was astonished by the many
touches of good nature. nay tenderness,
displayed by the Belgian soldiers, police,
and people toward the subjects Of a state
which is waging cruel war against this
country.
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MOVEMENTS OF GERMAN FORCES
PRESAGE APPROACHING BATTLE

cellent There Is no information as 10
the movements or the disposition OF the
troops of the allies. The Germans are
intrenching themselves in every direction.
A German aeroplane few over Brussels
today at a great height. The civic guard
fired upon II. but II was useless.
The ministry OF war assures the public
that there is no fear Of the shortage Of
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McEeynoIdA VIndIrnIed.

Attorney General McReynolds was ON
cialIy informed yesterday afternoon OF
the decision Of the United States Circuit
Court at st. Paul, Mimi, dissolving the
International Harvester Company as
combination In restraint of trade. The
Attorney General personally argued the
case for the government at hearing
in st. Paul last fall. and he was espe-
cially pleased by the result.
The order is a complete recognition Of
Mr.. McReynolds' views on the Sherman
law dissolutions, which were first set
forth in his arguments before the Su-
preme Court on the Tobacco Trust case.
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U. S. GOLD TO CANADA.

Now York. Aug. I2-Alexander J.
Trust Company. declared today that the
100000 In gold. which wa consigned
70 the Cln:c 81 I-srgiInd and whirh was
brought back TO the United Suites by
the liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie. would
be sent to the treasurer Of Canada ana
deposited with him to be credited to the
Bank Of England.
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WANTS CHA MONSTER
TO BITE LONG-WINDED
DEBATERS IN SENATE
Lane Suggests Need of Reptile Whose
Sting Benumbs Vocal Cords as
Means to Limit Speeches.

At an Informal conference Of SEN
ators yesterday. which met to con-
slider a form OF cloture to limit
Senate debate. Senator Harry Lane.
Of Oregon. suggested the use iof the
s"gila monster"
The Senator explained that the
"gila monster" which frequeuts Ari-
Eona. fastens itself upon the human
being and injects a poison into the
system. which results in paralysis OF
the vocal organs for a period OF two
years.
Senator Lane IL physician who
enjoyed some prominence as a prac-
titioner before he espoused politics.
The sting of the -gila monster does
not kill: il simply benumbs or
paralyZes. said Senator Lane. MY
plan is to get one of these and at
tach II T. IA Senator and the result
would be that We could reach a vote
on a pending measure within a rea-
sOnable time"
The conference took place in the
Democratic cloak room.
New York City has over 1900 boot ant
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ALICE ATTEMPT TO STAY
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE

London, Aug. IA Central News dis
patch from Rotterdam says q newspaper
there quoted German officers as declar-
ing that an attempt was made to assas-
sinate Crown Prince Frederick William
at Aix-la-Chapelle.
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GERMANS CUT LIEGE ROAD.

PsSis. Aug. 12.-The French war office
announced today that the German troops
in Belgium had blown up the road from
Ereee~<o Louvain. The Belgian army
has BEEN mobilizing at Louvain.
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PRINCE HURT BY SHE'LL.

London, Aug. IA Central News dis
Patch saws that Prince George, Of
Servia. was slightly hurt by an Austrian
shell during Tuesdays bombardment OF
Belgrade.
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food. The government has purchased a
great quantity, and the military authori-
ties are selling supplies to merchants at
cost.
Many representations have been made
to the government urging 1t TO issue l.
franc notes. The mint is striking OF
10000 l-franc pieces and 10000 h-franc
pieces daily.
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New York City has over 1000 boot and
shoe workers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
Between
Ourselves

Extra, Extra, Extra!!
This is st. swithin's Day, and as the
legend has 1t, II 1t rains even LIT
TIE BIT it will continue to sprinkle
for FORTY DAYS
Great prospects for a pleasant Sum-
NERVES?
St Swithin was a godly man who
lived in the ninth century. He was
chaplain to King Egbert and tutor to
his gay young blade of a son. Ethel
wuIf. The young prince finally over
came his gayness and it is said that
after Egbert passed on his way he
made good king. St. Swthn was
Ethelwuf's chief councillor.
In $50 st. swithin was eonsecrated
Bishop Of winchester, The origin of
the tribute called Peters Pence has
been often assigned TO him. and he Is
said to have procured an act OF the
Witenagemot enforcing for the frst
time the universal obligation Of paying
tithes. SwithIn was buried. according
To his own desire. IN a place outside OF
his church at Winchester, where pas
sershy might tread upon his grave and
the rain drop on it from the caves. A
century later he was canonized and his
body exhumed and buried inside the
church. According to the gossip of the
time this transference. which was to
have taken place on July 18th, was de-
layed in consequence Of violent rains,
which continued without internission
for forty days Out of this circum-
II rain falls on July 18th II viii con-
tinue to rain for forty days.
Cheer up. good folks, we have had
our st. Swithin's showers for the past
forty days, hence we may look Tor
clear skies from now on.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
CITY ADvERrIsEMENrs
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
STREET PAVING WORK.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
STREET PAVING WORK.
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER COM
MIssIoNERs.
Public notice is hereby given that the
preliminary schedules prepared by the
Board of Commissioners of Assessments for
Local improvements, and showing the prob
able amounts to be assessed on properties
benefited by the following Improvements. to
wit:
Grading. curbing, Tagging and paving of
DELAVAN AVENUE,
from Summer avenue to the west side of
woodside avenue. with obong granite block
pavement on six ts) inch concrete foqnda-
tion.
RepavIng of
ORANGE STREET.
from High street to % feet west of the vest
curb of North Fourteenth street. on bothe
sides of the street railway tracks with the
exception OF one ID foot on each side of
said tracks with oblong granite block pave
ment six (6) inch concrete foundation.
Repaving Of
BROAD STREET,
from the south side of South street to the
south side of Pointer street on both sides of
the street railway tracks with the exception
of one ~ foot on each side of said tracks
inch concrete foundation.
Have this day been filed with the clerk OF
this board. and In accordance with the
visions of Chapter 217 of the State laws of
1895. public hearing will be given by said
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
to all parties interested in said improve
ments on Thursday. July l6. 1914, at the
office of said board on the second floor of
the City Hall, Newark, NJ. j. at 1880
o'clock p. M. at which time and place the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
shall proceed to hear and adjudicate upon
any objections which may be presented to
said board by persons representing proper
ties liable to assessments for the above
named Improvements.
Said tentative assessments comprise all
lots. tracts and parcels OF land and real J
tate liable to be assessed as aforesaid Ayingi
on both sides of
DELAvAN AVENUE,
from Summer avenue to the west side OF
Woodside avenue;
ORANGE STREET
from High street to 20 feet west OF the west
curb of North Fourteenth street;
BROAD STREET,
from the south side of South street to the
south side of Pointer street
A lot represents an entire plot OF land
whether large small.
Such property owners as may object to the
above Improvement are required to present
their objections In writing to the clerk of
the board at the office of the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners, City Hail. on
before Thursday July 18th, 1914, at 1880
o'clock p. m.
BY direction of the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners of the City of Newark.
Dated July 9th. 1914.
july10-5t City Engineer
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
Women's LOO Nainsook Gowns, SIC

WOmen's LOO NainsOOk Gowns, SIC
Many trimmed with dainty laces and en-
broideries, others in Empire style with eyelet
embroidery; sleeves TO match regular S 90
gowns; special at SIC.
WOmen's Soc and 59c Drawers, 39c
Made of good grade of muslin or nainsook,
with ruffles of lace or embroidery; finished
with veining and ribbon; also some kncker-
booker drawers in the lot; regularly SOC and
soc, at 39c.
NainsOOk Corset Covers, 39c
Full French style corset covers, made of
fine grade of nainsook, trimmed with pretty
laces, nicely finished garments; regularly SOC
each; special 39c.
LOO Combination Garments, SIC
Combination corset cover and drawers of
good nainsook. Corset cover trimmed with
embroidery insertion and lace front and
back trimmed alike; regular ST. 90, at &c.
aALsEY STREET
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15

Newest Russian 7 ic-Exclusive
Fabrics-Drastic Underpricing

Two thousand gorgeous Russian tunic frocks third to
than values! Where indeed is the equal OF TINS
dresses have been held elsewhere out the
Bamberger has literally despoed the market of its choicest
very pearls of the Russian modes Europe has said
this has obeyed the very last letter we
have been month gathering these exclusive frock unlike
thing presented Newark this We know the response VIII De
overwhelming brilliant models cannot be duplicated at
the sale figures The quality something to be marveed
at The embroderes entirely different from the enlarge
mens past seasons-qute like delicate convent needWoK
sale of roks selected with Bamberge judgment and mercha
Bamberger daring The most important sale OF Strictly e
elusive white dresses undeaken Sizes "a to 40 NO
mail, phone c. O. D. orders filled.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
july11-5t
ORANGE STREET SEWER. PLYMOUTH
STREET PAVING, SCHLEY STREET

ORANGE STREET SEWER PLYMOUTH
STREET PAVING, scHLEY STREET
Notice Is hereby given that the co,rsr's
sioners heretofore appointed by the Sef'os
OF the City of Newark to make an esthnH
and assessment upon all the owners OF T..
the land and real estate in the city OF Men
ark peculiarly benefited by any local Inn
provement in the said city In proportion as
nearly as may be to the advantage each was
deemed to have acquired have made an esti-
mate and assessment OF dement's conferred
real estate in the city Of Newark peculiarly
benefited by each of the following improve
ments In said city, namely;
The construction of a sewer In
ORANGE STREET,
between Jay street and Hudson street, ap-
proved September II, 1913
PLYMOUTH STREET.
from West End avenue to Mum avenue, APP
proved September 10. 1913
-i'e scHLEY STREET
from Hawthorne avenue to Lyons avenue,
approved August 20, 1913.
Said assessment comprises all lots. tracts
and parcels of land and real estate liable to
be assessed as aforesaid lying on both
7'D's ORANGE STREET,
between Jay street and Hudson street; on
PLYMOUTH STREET,
from West End avenue to Mum avenue; on
~" S'' scHLEY STREET.
from Hawthorne avenue to Lyons avenue.
And have filed their reports Of said as
sessments for benefits in the Office of the
clerk of the Supreme Court of the County OF
Essex. and that the judge Of said court has
fixed Monday, the twentieth day of July.
1914. at $50 o'clock in The forenoon, in the
House in the city of Newark as the time
and place of hearing any objections that
may be made to the said assessments
FRANK b. BRADNER
juiyl4-5t City Attornsy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
Mattresses

These excellent mattresses
weigh so lbs. They are made of
pure cotton felt, with roll edges,
and covered with good grade of
ticking. Regular $1,000, special
at S.75. (50c extra in two parts.)
1000 WHITE ENAMEL
BEDS, 6.00-Made of all-steel
tubing, finished with 5 coats of
pure white enamel, baked sepa-
rately; Pinch continuous posts.
Regular $1,000; special at 500.
STREET.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
Piano Sale

Player Pianos at as
low as $3.50 and up.
Pianos as low as $50
and up.
Terms as low as SIS
a month, according to
the i n S t r Il m ent Sc
lected.
This is twice-a-year op-
portunity. 1t is too impor-
tant for prospective piano
purchasers TO pass by un-
noticed.
In the sale are pianos that
have seen very little use,
pianos, player pianos and
grand pianos that have been
used for demonstration pur-
poses only in the Bamberger
warerooms, and grand pianos
used solely for concerts in
the Bamberger auditorium.
Yet aS LITTLE used aS MANY of
these instruments are, the
prices are reduced sharply, in
conformity with the Bamber-
ger policy.
We know of no better piano
values ever offered in Newark
than those now to be had
here.
Full information upon re-
quest.
SIXTH FLOOR
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
Steel Springs

$1,000 All-Steel Springs, at 800
$1,000 All-Steel Springs, at 500
$500 All-Steel Springs, at 700
5000 All-Steel Springs, at 500
$500 All-Steel Springs, at 400
$3.50 All-Steel Springs, at $50
$500 All-Steel Springs, at 3.25
$3.50 All-Steel Springs, at 2.75
$500 All-Steel Springs, at 1.6O
FIFTH FLOOR.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
$500 to 1000 Dresses. S.9S

Novelty crepes and voiles mostly imported
cloths. Bodices of lavish embroideries TUNES
and Hounces of marvellous richness, draped over
net foundations Beautiful detail. Dainty new
vests. Vivid MORE girdes Grace in every line
of these exquisite frocks. Jaded women will find
their tender styles wonderfully refreshing.
THIRD FLOOR, MARKET STREET
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER COM
a =

MISSIONERS.
Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
of the City of Newark, at a meeting held the
9th day of July. 1914. and approved by the
Mayor of the City Of Newark on the 10th
day of July, 1915
Public notice is hereby given that 1t Is
the intention of the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners of the City of New
ark under and by virtue of provisions of the
act entitled AN Act to Revise and Amend
the Charter of the city of Newark" APP
proved March 11th. 1857 and the supple
ments thereto. and the act creating the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners Of
the city of Newark approved March 2sth:
1891, and other public laws of the State OF
New Jersey to order and cause
The construction of an eight ts) inch pipe
sewer to be used for house sewage only in
ABINGER PLACE,
between Brookdale avenue and Boylan street.
with branches in Boylan street from the ter
south of South Orange avenue to the SOUTH
erly end of Boylan street. This sewer to be
constructed with house connections to the
curb lines in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 107 of the State laws of 1896.
Also the construction OF fifteen 15) inch
pipe sewer, to be used for storm water
LINDsLEY AVENUE.
from Brookdale avenue to stuyvesant avs
'eS' sTuYvEsANT AVENUE,
from Lindsey avenue for distance Of about
as feet northerly. This sewer to be part
Of the Vailsburg Drainage System.
Together with all the appurtenances neces-
sary to complete the same.
Such persons as may object thereto are
to Of hsT ao objections M ba IN
office of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners, City Hall, Newark, on or
before the expiration of six days from date
BY direction of the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners of the City of Newark.
Newark N j., July 1lth' ls54;
iuly11-5t Chief Engineer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
EXTRA !!
200 to 400
Sample Blouses
at l.5O \
at l.5O

Who wouldn't pay $500 to
$500 for these charming crea-
tions of crepe de chine, or
candle, Jap silk and kerchief
linen! Hundreds like them
have sold at these prices, but
now the price drops to $l.59,
because we secured a sample
lot-l65 in all. Every size,
but mostly SO, 38 and 40.
The most engaging styles,
the most representative quail
ity of crepe de chine, Jap silk,
organdie and kerchief linen
that ever went into $500 to
$500 blouses are here for
$l.59. None sent c. o. D. or
on approval. Make haste!
THIRD FL, WASHINGTON ST.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
22.0S to 1000 Dresses, 1898

The gems of the SALE Beautiful voiles and bro
caded crepes; organde and shadow lace models.
Poetic tier-nounced silk lace frocks, draped over
foundation of flesh chiffon. Embroidered batiste
of fragile sheerness combined with lace and tender
embroideries Handsome shadow checks Cape
effect bodices
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-07-15
79c ''Modesty" Petticoats for soc


79c "MOdesty" PetticOats for soc
Dainty pique petticoats to wear with trans
parent dresses. Heavily embroidered seal
loped edges of nice quality; regularly 7ec
each; specially priced at SOC.
SOC Muslin PetticOats at 69c
Prettily made pctticoats of good quality
muslin, finished with deep hounce of eyelet
embroidery; underlay of muslin; regular soc
skirts; special at 69c.
LOO Muslin PetticOats, SOC
These petticoats arc fashioned with
Hounces of dainty embroidery; they're of fine
muslin, finished with muslin underlay; reg
ular 100 each; special, 89c.
Women's 69c Crepe Gowns, soc
Dainty pink and white crepe nightgowns,
made in surplice style; neck and sleeves
edged with linen lace; sell regularly for 69c
each; special at SOC.
SECOND FLOOR