YEAR 81 "NO, 195 RUSSIANS TRIUMPH IN EAST PRUSSIA The Czar's s Amis he Si Simply Overwhelming the Forces of the Kaiser and May Reach Berlin. The German Defeat is Really a Rout---The Russians. Are Hotly Pursuing the Fleeing Teuton, | and at Soldau Command the Rail- way Bridge to Danzig. London, Ang. 24.--The Russian army, gaining | strength as it moves forward, is overwhelming the Ger- mans in Bastern Prussia. Even though Germany is able | . to win a notable success and to push on to the French frontier, military experts here. say will be forced soon to detach part of her vast army now operating against the allies in Belgiuni and on Freneh Lorpaine frontier, and send it east to cope with the Russians. The belief is declared to be certain that the Russian arm) will get to Berlin. | A despatch to the Times from St. Petersburg, which followed the first reports of Russian success in east Prus- sia, says: "It is not a defeat but a rout. Continuing their pursuit of the Germans, the Russians occupied Soldau, thirteen miles southward of Ildenburg, whence they command the railway at Danzig." she Break Expected This Week. Paris, Aug. 24.--There are indications lomati¢ tension between Vienna and Rome. is declared, has reproached Italy for according to the-allied fleets in the Adriatic and it is possible declaration of war between Italy and Austria will nounced early this week. "The newspaper Eelair s it has learned Aug- ust 27th has been fixed as the date upon which the gener- al Italian mobilization will be ordered. The Plan Is Unfolded. Paris, Aug. 24--The following official announces ment was made here to-day: The mission of the English and the French is to hold virtually the entire German army in Belgium while our Russian allies purse their successes in the east. The Russians occupy nearly fifty miles wide on the (German fripfier 2 of acute dip- Austria, it facilities that a an-! he SaVS thai British Troops ps Hold Germans. London, Aug. 24.--Tlie location of the British seas expedition was revealed by the war office which ad- mitted that these troops have been in battle since Sun- dav. The official announcement said: " «The British expeditionary forees have hee z engag- ed with the enemy in the neighborhood of Nons, Be igi. since early on Sunday. The British lines are holding. No statement of casualties was given, but is hourly expected. Paris, Aug. 24.--The fort, which commands the railroad to Aix-La- Chapelle by Verviers, and the tun- nel of Chaudefontaine, was subject- ed to a continued bombardment. When it was reduced to a mere heap of ruins and Major Nameche, the commanding officer, judged that further resistance was impossible, he blocked up the tunnel by running several locomotives into each oth- er and set fire to the fuse leading to the mines surrounding the forts. His mission then accomplished, Major Nameche determined that the German flag should not fly over the remaihs of his fort, blew up the powder magazine and perished. ---- over order before the Servian pursuit. A big battle now in progress in the neighborhood of Charleroi Belg um The Germans are rush ing troops In that direction. Only 8.000 troops are left in Brussels, which more completely isolated than Liege. The Germans have the villages -helween Alost, in order that their main army across Belgi not be interrupted There are no Germans, excepl scouting parols, around Ghent Luneville is occupied by the Ger mans and at Namur the Germans are making great efforts against the forts, which resist energetically. The forts at Liege still hold. Fort Chaudefontaine has been the scene of an act of heroism which aflirms once more the brilliant valor of the Belgian army. German reports claim that the (German army under the crown prince has + pursued the Fremch troops {ar into their own country, mear Long- wey. It says several French generals have been taken and more than two thousand French troops ~ killed, wounded or taken piisoners uring the last two days. How To Address Mail. The post office inspeetor has Leen! advised by the post office depart-/ ment that all mail matter intended for the men in the Concentration Valeartier Camp, Quebec, should be is ocenpied all Louvain and the passage of um may Germans Claim' Victories, New York, Aug. 24.--A wireless mes- sage received from 1Germany, via Long Island, says that Germans have had several victories in the last few days, including one in which a brigade of British cavalry was routed with heavy loss. Late War Notes, { The Rome Avanti says that there his been another naval engagement fi. the Adriatic in-which some Aus- trian ships were sunk. The same paper says that Greece has dis- patched troops to the aid of Servia in her fight against Austria. Zeppelin airship No. 8, according to official announcement has been de- stroyed by French sells at a point hetween Celle and Badonville. The|addressed as' follows: airship was coming from the direc. Valcartier Camp Company, tion of Strassburg. | Que France has replied unfavorably to If letters, etc., are 80 addressed it the propogal of the United States will greatly facilitate the handing that ships owned by belligerent | of the mail. countries, but chartered by this gov- | ernment for the sole purpose of "'re- | patriation' of Americans-be regard- | ed as geutral. Great Britain's response was that it ships were manned by American officers and flew the American flag, | she would have no objection. many was willing. Seventeen Austrian craft hav been sunk by the Servian artillery. { After the great vieto oe | Austrians fled in complete of aime -------- Gone To The Front. Rev. G. I. Campbell 'told his gregation in Queen street Methodist church that nine of its young men had left for the front and one young' lady bad volunteered for a nurse. Me! Ger" | nsked that frequent prayers he offered o | for the Soldiers. Prison Horse Found. The horse on which the peniten- tiary desperado,> Szymondski, away last Thuriday, was found on; Monday morning in Ferguson's swamp, Glenburnie, and was bro Hoaded. {or about 110,000 hushels. "con- { mer Calgarian will likely take about rode, KINGSTON ONTARLO. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1914 French Soldiers Marching Past "German Spy" "Sign * A remarkable series of posters spotting the countryside of France, advertising a German soup, were so cleverly printed that they acted as signals to German officers leading forces through France. of the interior got wind of the system and they were destroyed. The above picture shows one of these signs posted on the wall of the arch. The minister GERMANS ASTONISHED T0 SEE BRITISH SOLDIERS Crossed," Writes a Private at the Front. Aug. 24 While the the British soldier are enveloped in secrecy, napers publish extracts . from written by some of them at which throw an interest- | yn the situation. For ant wriles seem troops move on the f.ondon ment continent the letters the front, ing side-light instance, a s¢ "The Germans pushed their worst slring line. in Belgium, pression ough to beat of have Lae to on the Belgians." hat anything was good en- | I b | he A private writes: | "Our great trouble is to get away | rom the fer us wine said, most of us ers and will rem French villagers, who of- After what Kitchener re strict teetotal- in =0 until the war | risoners were as our uniforms They nev imagined that we had crossed." ACT GO ERNMENT r-2 it Is Hoped Something Will Be Done Soon. Aug. 24 vields being prominent seriously WILL Ontario } PressuK to of -1f the to th brought wen Jes gives atten problem of unemploy ment, action will be welcomed, and will get the support of all, in dependen politics. Kven those who ask 'why did not tl n ment initiative already o urged Toronto, government that now on irom parties and ion to the its take the its sten by condition having will be willing to accep tion now under any con ditions and will cease to complain. At this time, however, i fair to point out that the ment lost a opportunity t begin grappling with the unemploy ment last winter The government majority in the house not only voted down Mr. R motion that department of labour should be for med to deal, among other problem with that- ef unemployment and that a tematic investigation question should be undertaken, but they also joked and made of the whole affair Unemployment was prevalent Cutario, elsewhere, last Even without the war it would have heen prevalent again this winter The war of course will make condi tions we If the government had hegun its activities last winter problem -by this time would been carefully considered, valuable, data hand, and province at present been that much lighter. to be definite ac is onl ern golden ywell's SVS the in as have would Still Carvying Bagge 3 Grain, The steamer Calgarian arrived | from Montreal at Richardson's ele- vator on Monday morning t(o be loaded with bagged grain. mers lonic apd Acadian have Thee are about 150 men | at this work now and between 14. light | winter. | the | much | would have been on | the task confronting the | have | i | 11 | Folque ji ju 1 FRENC H COLONEL'S SON GOES BRAVELY TO DEATH "They Never imagined That We Kad | Polytechnic Student Volunteers For | Germans Checked, But Not efeat- raris, n at mel "Thos will sald, he 'Q on will Fr under the fm- | Way." Valunteers | young gradudte of asked for the those school on 10t com No Washin mated | mantle 1 vi } bie French Maintain Paris operating | foothold the et | occupied I mor | prince | sen, | hero, | 'have sa Fight sace a cot bee st of from ea | present, of | | | | { | { | The stea- | { Iy maintaining the advantage previous gaines Russia delightec Fhey Germ another as the a | his forces in eastern Prussiag, I Some Ac san b ho : Fie bust of Kaiser Withelm 1 at Vie i toria De vandals Bertra Leslie KE been fat the foot of leech avenue, for Moselle. is in personal command. Abe Germans are hurling ires Gre ans near the present vaiser angerous Mission at Father's Call. Aug. 24... Colontl Folque | der of a division of artil- the front, recently needed a | 1 for a perilous mission and volunteers © who undertake perhaps never co "and he who commands oue of the first sons of to die for his country' in this 1is mis e back," Wale numerous. A a Pelstachnte honor of Ie who would underiake the | He was the son of Colonel! | The latter paled, but did e back, Messages, Pre More German 24 at sage ccetved over the Clerman it Long Island sorship He government it ton, Aug ident ordered 1 station if 1s Their Previous Advantage Aug. 24.--The German in lorraine, has g in the department oi Luneville has endangered. German arm ained 4 Muer been | Nancy" 1s that the Ia ys crown ng continued in upper Al Mulhau one-armed | it 'the French army at nmanded by the n. Paul Pau. French troops | 'n rushed from Strassburg and | the Rhine. Up to the however, the French army is d. 's speedy eoncerted attack has | | the French military, chiefs v that if they can hold the | pogition for wk the wokst will be must withdraw part to save his harried amy over of ITH OF THE NEWS. eiegraphic Tidings Given Brief Form. lam Beck is buying two regs in Ontario for the in tho Briti i ark, Berlin, was removed hy and thrown into the lake nd GG. Dve, an engineer, and de lost their hives in the lake Toronto. {'rincess Patricia presented camp col - lors worked by her own hands, 10 the 606 and 16,000 bushels are bagged | princess Patricia's Canadian Light In of thirteen took 35,- loaded every day The st eamer Tonic and hours 000 bags or about steamer Acadian took The stea- | This busheis 55,0000 bags. learry 130.600 wher! in bulk steamer of Coming On Friday. St. Denis, supported by | entire company of { will appear at the Grand | House Friday night, Aug. 25th. complete equipment of special ween. ery, costumes, | Miss Prescuation ! 75,00 busels. The | | 55,000 bags | | Sin { i gorgeous unusual | - ighining effects and properties ave | ish. garlic, for the proper ni cauliflower, fantri ho tle, 1 are | the cabi Great Can {control of the grain, | I per cent. their ha A tea famine in America has been | averted Pheophile Delcasses and Count epresenting France und Rus in Rowe in conference with | net, Britain and France are now in | high seas, and seven | of Germany's shipping 18 in | nes, | { hy the British government | rie her | litting the embargo placed on ex-! assisting artists, | popie from ports fu India and Cey- Opera | { lon. i Fifty Bashels of Tomatoes. White pickling onions, horse r cele TY, peppers, Sherkins, | ii at Car- | battle | ures they | bulw | than a | vance | they | on | to-day | present | they { that '| inforcing | Trogaois ALLIES STILL HOLD ; CARNAGE FEARFUL ed --Battle Tide Has Not Reached Flood. 24 --Ariing purely on the defensive the French and British allied army continued to-day to hold back the enormous German war ma For three days the tide of has steadily risen, but to- day it is still far from reaching the flood In some uoints the defence wall has been partly wbecked, only to be restored by rushing reinforce: ments in desperate haste. At others the German infantry, un- able to penetrate the withering hail "of shells and fire of thou- sands of machine guns already in ac tion fallen back, but not de feated The hiefy in terse Paris, Aug chine has Fhe say, has been fearful. war office calmly that the dead and wounded already outnumber those of battle in modern times. The fig- admit are so stupendous ms » mean very little Three great German armies, the rk of kaiser's war machine, are advancing steadily in a determined tempt to break the allied line, and to penetrate French territory. Behind them are reserves totalling more million additional men ut up to the present time the lied lines have held, and the war official bulletin this acterizes the general situation a camage at the language, any al oi fice evening ¢ 8 "sa tisfactory." Situation Sevious. HN. the So serious 18 the lines held by the the war oftice re information about made public, Only London, Aug. along armies that tos permit any rhting to be | a brief statement was forthcoming to- { day. | gulars | stated to be It declared that the British re- were in action. 'They were holding the (ierman ad' in xcheck at Mons, and that had been in action Sun- But no comment is forthcoming what transpiring in the entire terpitory where the greatest armies of modern times are locked a titanie struggle f The British public was again warned that it must not expect too much fromm the allies Military ex- perts have insisted that it will be an almost task to hold the lines, and to-day ing to the public allies fall back to their se- along the French forti- purely a strategic an admission of since day in iripossi ble adv: Were il the line will be and not cendary cations it movement defeat. Meanwhile, of preparing the work | further troops tor foreign service is be ing rushed with great speed High military authorities make no secret of the great negpsgity of re- the French now in the field. They say the \German ad- vance must be held at ahy cost, un- til the armies of the czar have struck all along the Austrian-German lines. Paris, Aug. 24.--This evening the war office gave out this statement: "General engagement is continuing with desperation. Both rides have suffered heavy losses." Stole Suit Of Clothes, Complaint was made on Monday af- ternoon to the police about a young maw' stealing a suit of clothes from a member of the 5th battery. The voung man came here from Smith's Falls to enlist but he could not be taken on owing to illhealth. He staved a couple of nights and then disnppeared with the suit of clothes. Make Cheese, He Says. Publow, speaking at cheese board, advised patrons to make choese t the cream. Ha said the a. GO. the the of Port and disarm Whi ig -- LAST EDITI ON APN WS DECLARED WAR UPON G Japanese Thrilled by Mikado' Noe Order to Attack Germany. OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS TO BEGIN WHEN THE TIME LIM- IT IS OVER. The Attack on Kiao Chau Will Be Made Both by Land and Water-- Austria Will Keep Out--The De- claration is Approved by England. Tokio, Aug. 24 Japan on Sun ~The emperor of declared war upon Germany This action was taken at the expiration of the time-limit of Japan's ultimatum to Germany demanding the surrender of Kiao- Chau. The Japanese government has ordered the beginning of opera- tions on land and sea The imper- dal rescript declaring war upon Ger- many was issued last evening. It officially inaugurates hostilities in the far east as a result of Germany's failure to reply to the Japanese ulti- matum. The proclamation of the emperor sent a thrill through the country. Japan's entrance upon the fulfillment of her obligations to her ally, Great Britain, responds to the popular will from one end of the land to the other Cheering crowds assembled before the buildings occupied by the de- partment of foreign affairs and the administration of the navy. In the evening there were lantern proces- sions through the street: Count Von Rex, the bassador in Tokio, has been handed his passports He probably will leave here for America, either on the Minnesota, sailing August 27th or the Manchuria which departs on the 29th George W Guthrie, the American ambassador, will Tepre- sent Germany Austria May The Austrian Elizabeth, which Tsing-Tau, the Chau, is reported She, perhaps will Keep Out. cruiser latterly seaport of to have £0 to a neutral It is believed this action will keep Austria out of the war in the Orient, although un- forseen circumstances may force Japan to change her policy this regard. No action yet has been taken rela- tive to Austria and the foreign office has explained that Japan will re- main friendy to Austria unless Aus- tria adopts an attitude which it re- gards as offensive It is reported here that Germany has been trying to transfer the Ger- man railroad in Shantung, China, to America Tokio believes, however, that the United States, pursuing the policy of neutrality outlined ny President, Wilson, will not accept the ofrer. : The ne WSpAPers express surprise the extent of American suspicions re gurding Japan's motives in issuing the ultimatum, but leading writers express a firm confidence that a bet Kaiserin was at Kiao- sailed. in at German am- | "CANADIAN ARTILLERY Will Be Well Equipped and Ready Very Soon. Ottawa, Aug. 24.--It was stated, thid morning at the militia that organization of the field section of the Uanadian overseas peditionary force is proceeding ly and without a hitch. The will go to Valcartier 3» to war strength, fully equipped amp d ready tor embark. -It is expected that the batter< ies will commence to moye x headquarters in the direction of Vals cartier by Friday next. The | branch of the department is alo 'ore ganizing a big ammunition which will carry ammunition for artillery and infantry divisions, WATCHFUL WAITING " | WINS SAYS BRYAN Expects Peace and Prosperity in Mexico Since Carranza Has Won. Washington, Aug. 24.--Secretary of State Bryan announced the formal transier of government power in Mex~ ico to the constitutionalists in the fols lowing statement : "Watchful waiting = wins. 'The in look in Mexico is very encor The peaceful transfer i 'Rowe wore Bs of heen made and we are now an era of peace, prosperity and pro- gress in Mexico. The question of recognition of the Carranza government has not yet been taken up, Bryan said. Detained In Berlin. United States Ambassador Gerard reports from Berlin to U, 8. bassador Page in Rome that Dr.' ward J. Williamson, of Hobart Col« lege, Geneva, N.Y., brother of De A. R. B. Willianison and G. H. Wil liamson, Kingston, is detained ipde- finitely in Berlin. Dr. Williamson was touring in Germany throughout the summer, and it is suppol he Rot back in Berlin too late to got - train out of the country when vite ! was declared. The A nited I? CN SALE AT THE FOLLOW ING CITY STORES Buckaell's Newa Depot ,. 208 King » Clarke, J. W, & Co... College Book Store Coulter's Grocery ........008 Cullen's Grocery, Cor, Princess & Alfred Frontenac Hotel ..........Onthvie Bb . Market Square Gihsou's Drug Store McAuley's Hook Nt veo 88 Princess MeGali's Cigar Store Cor. Prin. & King McLeod's Grocery ....51 Union 8S. W, Mediey's Drug Stare 260 University Ave , Paul's Cigar Store ... Prouse's Drug Sto ; Vallenu's Grecery Lowe's Grecery ter understanding will be had with the people of America. Premier Ok uma states that documentary evi dence will show that England not only requested Japan's assistance but approved her entire programme A despatch from Pekin says that the German Juinister and Chinese for- eign office were about to sign an agreement regarding Tsing-Tau, when Japan's decision was announced, whereupon the Chinese foreign office decided not to proceed. Other des- patches state that President Shikai BORN, In Kingst and Mrs, Es J a son. » papers please copy.) (8--At Napanee, on Augu 18, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Brooks, " ghiter. ANS---At Napanee, on August 16th, and Mrs, wn kam vans a® FAN Mr. T wiibert Aug. 20th, 1814, Burke, 20 Earl ond, Mrs. a son daughter. IE MARRIED is satisfied with Japan's attitude and pledges. A despatch from Herbin, | Manchuria, says that railway pas- | senger communication is open be- | tween Siberia and European Russia. | Germans Reported Arrested. It is reported that a number (lerman reservists were arrested --and imprisoned .at Irkutzk, Siberia, and | that others fled into the Chinese ter- | ritory disguised as Chinamen. Speaking'; at Karuizawa, Kyu, Sa- buro Shimada, a member of the op- | position in parliament, said he believ- ed the Japanese had no desire to keep | Kiao-Chau. He asserted that it was | Japanese policy to prevent a stir-up | in China. : { "The retaining of Kiao-Chaun," he! said, "would mean the danger of «| revolution in China and incurring the ill-will of America. Japan is appre of | | SNIDER- | TERRILL--In Picton, COBB--KENNEDY At ueen Methodist parsonage, Ren Rev. G. I Campbell, BR. on 17th, 1914, Sarah Jane K John Elginburg, to Ernest WUNTERS--At Rich 14th, to Mr. an Streat) 3% ug of of Kingston . n Winters ARD---BABCOCK---At Napanee, on August 19th, Archie Card, Carhde to Bernice Baboock, Brnesttown, | LOVELACE--VANLUVEN -- At i: anee, on Aug. 10th, Frederick --_ Jim) Lovelace, Camden, to 'earl VanLuven, Morven Snider, aged $2 yea re W on To 158 Sarah Maria Ellsworth, rolict 5 the late John Terrill, aged 72 years. ROBERT J. REID, Wat the Undertaker = 'Phone B77 80 Privooss streeq JAMES Ola Firm of PRIN DIED, In Picton, Aug. Ltn, H ciative of Germany's contribution to 254 and 256 Japanese divilization, but it is resent- ful because the kaiser first realized | the ery of 'yellow peril," and Germany directed a combination to oust Ja- pan from Port Arthur in 1895." Pre. | mier Okuma has requested the Japan ese people to be especially ate of German residents. no hatred against these % whose lives and property .are protect. ed by law. An imperial ordinance gives German merchantmen until Sept. 5th to dis- | charge their cargoes and sail away | safely under the protection of pass- | ports. } Germany is ready to defend its Chinest territory. ! Six Americans have elected to re-| main and undergo the siege at | Tsing-Tau. Japan's activity will be contined | to the China seas and eastern Asia. Germany preferred that Japan take the inftatsve, a cirenmstanece which often has much weight in the conferences reckon at th