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o, Til Monmouth Vol. VI Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, Aug. 21, 1914 No. 50 LATE WAR NEWS FROM EUROPE The Forts of Liege Still Hold Kiser's Men in Check POPE PIUS DIED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON The Emperor of Germany is Directing in Campaign in Belgium London. Aug. 19. -The British official press bureau announces that Home desultory fighting op cured Tuesday between the Brit ish patrolling squadrons and 'flo tillas and German cruisers, which were rcconnoitcring. No losses are reported. London, Auk. IS. A Heuter dispatch from Brussels says that Germans made another attempt to cross the Meuse today by a bridge not far from Dinant, where cannonading was resumed. The French artillery repelled the attack with much loss. . l'aris, Auk. 18. A German monoplane which had hoisted the French flaK today dropped three bombs on Luneville, 10 miles east of Nancy, from a heiKht of 4500 feet, accordinK to an official an nouncement issued toniKht. The missiles exploded in a public garden. No one was hurt and only slight damage was done to property. Ixmdon, Aug. 18. The Servian Legation has received the follow ing telegram from the Servian Premier, N. P. Pachitch: "The Austrian. were completely rout ed in the mountains near Sabac and 15,000 annihilated. Four teen guns were captured. The Austrians are fleeing in great disorder to recross the rivers Save and Drina, hotly pursued by our troops. London, Aug. 18. A dispatch to the Central News from Rome says the Austrian torpedoboat No. 19 stuck a mine at the en trance of the harbor at Pola, the Austrian naval base in the Adri atic, and went down. Only one member of the crew was saved. London, Aug. 18, 11 :40 P. M. An official statement issued by the French Embassy in London tonight says: "The Liege forts are still holding out. Not one of them has been taken. London, Aug. 19. An official dispatch to the French Embassy says: "The Germans have abandoned Saarebourg, where they were strongly established with heavy artillery. London, Aug. 19. -An official message received in Rome from Vienna says that the Austrian cruiser Zenta was sunk in a na val battle off Antivari last Sun day, according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Com pany. London, Aug. 19. -(2:30 P. M.) The curt announcement in a telegram from Brussels, dated last night, of fierce fighting be tween Belgian and German troops along an extended front is generally accepted in London today as indicating the real be ginning of the first great battle of the war. The German attack is today again reported made on the di rect orders of Emperor William himself to the generals in the field. The exact extent of the line of fighting' has not yet been re vealed but presumably it stretch es in a north and south line. Be yond this, its definite location is virtually guess work. Refugees from Diest, Tirle mont, and other towns in that section of Belgium, who fled as the Germans appeared, are com ing into Brussels in great num bers. They declare that since the inhabitants vacated Tirle mont, German shells have been dropping in the town and that subsequently the Belgians broke the German advance there at the point of the bayonet. Paris. Aug. 19, 1:09 P. M. Careful study of the military situation on the northern frontier leads French military observers to the conclusion that the events taking place in Belgium today are the beginning of operations on an immense scale. Germany, it is declared, is making a fresh and mightier elTort to break into France through the comparatively open Belgium country. General opinion in Paris, how ever, is confident that the allies will be able to meet this shock successfully and reply toitcrush ingly. Paris, Aug. 19 (12:2(5 P. M.) A dispatch to the Paris Midi from Brussels, dated today, says cannonading was distinctly heard in Brussels at 6 o'clock this morn ing. The correspondent adds it is understood that a German army is marching on Brussels by way of Iluy and Jodoigne. An official announcement this morning says the retirement of Belgian troops toward Antwerp is rumored, hut not confirmed. It is officially stated that even if this report were true, it would neither be a grave symptom nor unexpected. The defensive oi ganization of Belgium, as con ceived by General Brialmont, and presented in technical works, provides that Antwerp be con sidered as a last defense. It has been fortified with care and is today a vast entrenched camp on the flank of the enemy. London.JAug. 19. (10:20 A. M.) A dispatch to Reuter's Tele gram Company from Brussels, sent at 7 o'clock last night, says: "A fierce battle is in progress between the Belgians and Ger mans along an extended front. Large numbers of refugees are arriving from Tirlemont." Another Reuter dispatch from Brussels says the German ad vance posts covering the regi'ons between Gembloux and Jodoigne are being gradually pushed back before the advance of Belgian and French forces. The Belgians and French are now in close junction and contact with the advance lines of the German army. Rome, Aug. 19 Pope Pius X died late this asternoon from the illness that overtook him a few days ago and rapidly bore him down. Regret over the great European war contributed to his death. REGULAR PORTLAND LETTER Buyers Week was a Great Success LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION PAY BIG PREMIUMS The Wheat Yield of Wallowa County the Greatest in its History Portland, Ore. Aug. 18. Buy er's week is a thing of the past, but it is a week that will be viv idly remembered for a long time, probably until next year's "Week" which from all indica tions will be attended by a greater number of buyers than the one just past. The registra tion at the Portland Commercial Ciub reached nearly GOO and the visitors represented practically every town of any importance in the Pacific Northwest. It is es timated that goods purchased from Portland manufacturers and jobbers during the week amount ed to approximately $1,000,000. The visitors were hardely al lowed sufficient time to do their buying, certainly no time to get homesick or lonesome, for enter tainment of some kind was on tap nearly every minute. Re ceptions, smokers, theatres, ban quets, luncheons and automobile trips followed each other in rapid succession during the entire week. ' If any one had a com- I plaint to make he did not make it public, and mcst of the visitors I departed with a hearty: "See you I again next year," and expres- ions of deep satisfaction with the business and social events of their short vacation. A statement just received from O. M. Plummer, general manager of the Pacific International Live stock Exposition will be of in terest to every farmer and stock breeder in the state. After cal ling attention to the date of this year's show at the Union Stock Yards at North Portland, Decem ber 712, he says: "The Exposition is purely ed ucational along live stock lines, there being no 'Wild West' or other amusement features and is unique, in that it will pay over $15,000 in cash premiums and makes no charge for entry fee, stall room or admission. Like the International of Chicago, the Pacific International of Portland is recognized as the court of last resort on the Pacific Coast. "Premium lists will be mailed to all breeders who belong to the different breed associations; others who desire a copy may se cure same by applying to the general manager. Early reports indicate 50 per cent larger entries than last year, and commercial organizations all over the country will be asked to co-operate with the railroads in forming special parties to attend the "show. Bankers, as well as breeders, are taking a keen interest in the Exposition and are lending their very active support." From the latest returns it is evident that the wheat yield in the Wallowa country is the largest in its history. Several thousand acres are producing their first crop and the yield on both old and new land is phenom inal, the results being directly proportionate to the amount of work put on the land last Fall and this Spring. A plant for distilling oil of peppermint is being constructed near Springfield. O. H. Todd, and associates, of Eugene, have planted 40 acres to peppermint and will work up the product in their own factory. If the yield of oil meets their expectations, the 40 acres should give gross re turns of about $0,000. The in dustry is likely to become im portant in Lane County. SMITH-HEFFLEY A pretty home wedding oc curred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Ileffley of East Monmouth, last Wednesday at nine o'clock A. M., when their daughter, Velma, was united in marriage to Mr. Alfred Smith of this place, Rev. F. M. Fisher of the Evangelical church officiating. As Miss Gertrude Heffley, sister of the bride, played the wedding march the bridal party entered led by little Marcella Smith, sister of the groom, who carried the wedding ring in the heart of a rose. The ceremony was performed under a wedding bell in an archway of asparagus and hydrangea. The reception room was taste fully decorated in pink and green while the living room and dining room were in green and white. The bride was gowned in cream French serge and chiffon and carried a boquet of China asters. After congratulations refresh ments were served. Only im mediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. A number of the guests es corted the happy couple to Inde pendence where they took the train, mid showers of rice, for a few days stay at Newport, after which they will be at home to their friends in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are well known in Monmouth and have many friends here with whom the Herald joins in extending congratulations and best wishes. FREUDENTHAL-BENNETT At the home of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ben nett, near Monmouth, on Sunday, August 16, 1914, their daughter, Flora, was married to Fred M. Freudenthal of Fremont County, Wyoming, Elder Irving Duprey officiating. The happy couple go to Wyo ming, where the groom is en gaged in the sheep industry, to reside. They carry the best wish es of a host of friends with them. EVA SCOTT IN HOSPITAL Mrs. J. L. Murdock received a letter this week from her sister, Miss Eva Scott, of Auburn, New York, to the effect that she would enter a hospital there for the purpose of having a cancer re moved from her breast. Miss Scott has many friends here who are interested in her wellfare, but who will be sorry to learn she has not been in good health since returning east, and that the proposed operation will be a severe one. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES Death of Miss Edna Phillips Mourned at Normal PARTIES RETURN FROM PLEASURE TRIPS Mr. Gentie and Miss Arbuthnot Will Attend Institute In Coos County The school was indeed shocked to learn of the death by fire of Miss Edna Phillips at Morgan on the night of Aug 14. Her death is mourned, not only by the school, but by the people of Monmouth as well. Miss Phillips was a member of the June (last) graduating class, and may be re membered as being May Queen at the last May Day exercises. Miss Phillips attended this school for three years and made a very enviable record. She was so lady-like and refined, and dearly loved by all who knew her. The Normal School will never forget her gentle influence. With her natural talent, disposition and Normal training she was a most desirable teacher. We know that the State has lost a rare spirit from the teaching ranks. Things have been very quiet about the Normal during the week, nobody being on duty ex cept the President and Mr. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Ostien returned Tuesday evening from an auto trip to the Sound, and report a most pleasant trip. Miss Butler, Miss West and Miss Dunsmore returned last Wednesday evening from Crater Lake. They returned via Klamath Falls, Bend and Hood River. They report everything having gone smoothly through out the trip, and the scenery to be all that could be desired. President Ackermanis at Gladstone Park today where he will deliver an address before the Clackamas county Teachers' Institute now in session at that place. Mr. Gentle and Miss Arbuth not have accepted invitations to lecture at the Coos County insti tute to be held at Myrtle Point during the coming week. The demand for members of the faculty to do institute work dur ing the coming year is great. Mr. Pitman will be in the field from September until the close of the institute season about December 1st. Grand Canyon A panoramic reproduction of the Grand Canyon of Arazona is being built at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at a cost of over $300,000; over fifty thou sand square yards of linen can vas, imported from Scotland, are being used for the set pieces. Visitors in this concession will view the panorama from obser vation parlor cars, moved by elec tricity on an elevated trestle, seemingly along the rim of the canyon. The observer will be enabled to see eight of the most distinctive points of the canyon and the ride will last over half an hour, including, apparently, a journey of more than one hundred miles of the great gorge. ' Every resource of modern science is em ployed in the work of reproduction.
