Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 15, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba free press Winnipeg. Wednesday july 15, 1911. _ and foreign news the skies a effect of heat wave 1j forests and crops ablaze for Miles. Action faces whole sections Ottry and broken communications leave part untold. Canada s place in Imperial defence press special Cable service july 14, offering from most severe Vave which has visited the in half a Century. Reports City from Many quarters brought news of extensive it fires and death. V smoke from the fires is a this City obscuring the at midday and giving a Sharp Jato the hot lifeless air. Whole Are aflame. The peat Beds moors Are burning and la villages have been wiped at enormous damage is done to f drops and the suffering of the Sople is intense. Fire near dynamite factory. Fire is burning around the great Milues Selburg dynamite factory Aich covers several acres near and it is in danger of being tet toyed five thousand soldiers so fighting fires around Neva in As Effort to prevent the destruction of the factory. A whole army of peasants is at ctr throughout Russia digging trenches and blasting lanes to pre vat the spread of the flames. Bridges Are burned and railway Cut off. Communication is Cut of from Many sections of the Empire by the burning of Tele graph and Telephone poles and melting of wires. Famine threatens country. Famine threatens from annihilation of the crops. It is impossible to estimate the Money damage but it will be Manj millions. Hamlets and Small towns in the path of the flames Are deserted by in people who Hare taken Refuge shores of the lakes and lifers or in the cities. The thermometer Here Register id 100 fahrenheit at Midnight and temperatures at midday to ragout the Empire Range from 110 to 125. What is behind Sale of the Aston papers Long bid for Dukedom Given up in order to revenge spiteful re Mark in family. London july the announcement of yesterday morning of William Waldorf Astor s intention to Mil the pall mall Gazette and the observer lies an extraordinary Story of i family quarrel which May affect the eventual disposition of his immense other words May bring about the Dis inheritance of Waldorf. Tie eldest son by his father William Waldorf Astor. The trouble originated in a Chance remark by mrs. Waldorf Astor who sfas mrs. Nanny Langhorne Shaw be fore her second marriage in 1906. Soung mrs. Astor is celebrated for her of witticisms which often carry a barbed Shaft one of these shafts is rank King in the breast of her father in Law. Exactly what it was that mrs. Astor said it is unable to ascertain Tut on excellent authority ii. Is stated Liat it referred to her father in Law s control of his Money it so happened that William Waldorf Over heard the stinging phrase and the out come is a Complete breach Between father and son the latter talking his Side in the Domestic quarrel that followed. The proposed Sale of the Pau mall Gazette and the observer was. The Fost move in the open War which is Bow declared Between father and son. The original Purchase of these two papers was designed in one Case to Advance the son s political , Ana m the other the father s area of founding a family which should rank among the titled nobility. Have been sought in re cent years. Ever since William Wald Orf used the Pali mall Magazine which of bought for the purpose to give Canadian associated press Lon Don july meeting of the Imperial defence committee held Ait Whitehall gardens today was a notable one in that for the first time a High commissioner of an overseas Dominion attended in the person of Hon. George h. Per Ley acting commissioner for can Ada. This carries into effect the suggestion made some time ago by the Imperial government that the sell governing sections of the Empire should be directly and. Permanently represented a Sugges Tion which has already been approved of by sir Robert Borden the Telegraph commenting on the fact says that the High com missioner for Canada will in. Future occupy a position of great import Ance in the councils of the Empire ind the development is cordially welcomed. Australia wants Harvard and Winnipeg Crews at regatta in october. Free press special Cable Melbourne Australia july Henley regatta committee Tokla a cabled invitations to the rowing Crew of Harvard University and the Winnipeg rowing club to take part in. The october rowing Here. Owine to bad organization in the army. End he charged that the armaments Partlou Terly the artillery were inefficient accepting the assurances of Premier Viva and and to air minister Mes Simi that everything Jone to maintain the military French budget is not yet passed attempt to Gat it through before president Poincare leaves for Russia. Paris july Senate and Mhairi Jer of deputies were in session the Day tout in spite of All endeavours Trio Senate failed to the budget of 1914 before adjournment at 11 o clock tonight. The two houses will meet Early tomorrow morning for the purpose of taking1 a in time for president Bol care to sign the de crees before leaving for Hussla at noon. Of the differences which existed Between the Senate and chamber have been and the delay in the today was due to a heated debate on the clue stick raised yester Day by and Clemenceau respecting alleged military Dis organization. Senator Humbert s charges were specific and made a Strong impression on the House. He declared that millions had been wasted on National defence one 10 duo forces at the highest state efficiency the Senate ratified cur ring expenditure of francs already noted by the cram ber. The Senate at the same time ordered the army committee to a search Ine investigation of the do pages preferred by senator Humbert and sub Mit its report after vacation. Suffragists Given Tea on the Terrace admission made that subject must be dealt with by next parliament. In Inion july the next government whatever it Imfelt toe would be obliged to Deal with the to ism suf Raee question As a party sub in some shape or Arrn of thl International woman suf was the storm Centre of Tae vim be Ere enter talked at Tea on the Terrace. Publicity to his belief that the first Astor millionaire was a direct de Pendant of a Spanish grandee who migrated to Holland his greatest de re in life has been to see the name f Astor emblazoned in the almanac he e Gotha. The acquisition of a title came almost a Mono mania. Wanted a Dukedom. Some titles can be obtained cheaply. V Imam Waldorf could1 buy half a Ozen Continental titles with an expenditure of Money that would hardly o missed from his annual income. It Vas however an English title on which he had set his mind. In those Days As Cecil Chesterton said the ther Day the traffic in honors was i. Regular business and one had Only o pay to the political parties in Power an amount graduated according to fixed scale in order to obtain a barony a Baron Etcy or a Knighthood. It might have for or. Astor to realize his ambition but he looked higher than a barony or even an earldom. He wanted a Dukedom. 3e relinquished his ship and became a , As he first step. Unfortunately he not the gift of making friends and even had the habit of making enemies. The incident in which he refused to admit sir Berkeley Sheffield to his House is a matter of history. Sir Berkeley was a Friend of King Edward and the Monarch who was naturally in a position to know How or. Astor was pulling wires to obtain a title said emphatically that he would be dashed before he would sign any Honor list no matter what ministry presented it on which the name of or Astor appeared. This completely ended William Waldorf s ambitions for a title during King Edward s reign. He was considerably out of pocket also owing to his contributions to the unionist party Chest. Best Hope of Home Rule settlement lies in plan for Irish convention Wesleyan pay m Kinley tribute ambassador Page officiates at unveiling of portrait at Westminster Central London july portrait of the ate president William Mckinley pre enter to the Wesleyan methodist ventral Hall in Westminster Iby Joseph Butler jr., of Youngst Cran Ohio was unveiled today by Walter nines Page United states ambassador. I sir Robert William Perks son of the Rev. G. T. Perks former president of the Wesleyan and in his speech referred to the wonderful influence for Good exercised by methodists in the United or. Butler received an oration when he Rose to speak and he was also cheered for the tribute he paid to the career of president Mckinley. Cheaper telegraphs. London july urge that the postal authorities and the various Bod ies interested should not rest Gnu. Week messages of moderate length say from ten to twelve Wonis can b e transmitted through a nit you majesty s Dom Mont for an inclusive charge More than five shilling per this important proposal for cheaper week cables is made l in the third interim report of the Dominion s Roya commission. The volume deals with South Africa. Commissioners porn out that it will be Only when the Price has been reduced to this level hat any idea can do formed of the 1 country and in. Amount Fly social and non urgent trades Joy those Means of who Chi can toe and that and National relations to which t majesty s subjects in the Are legitimately entitled. Clean quicker Beiter old dutch quickly removes All cum and sediment Horn Bath tub Sand was bowls. Stains and tarnish on Metal fixtures Swap Pew vat and to half the time. Sayes Youree Ereyi july Ulster unionists have overplayed of Ulster of surrender of the entire counties of Fermanagh Hope of settlement. If the ballot is not to be held the geographical delimitation must its place and a commission appointed by both sides should have in Areat difficulty in arriving at a solution. It would be almost Coss Bill task to decide the areas by common for would be hopelessly involved in party politics. The r says the Best Hope of settlement lies in the plan of an f a convey on to decide the question of areas failing this the if there s any Chance of ultimate settlement must take t9h7 task hand and hold the balance evenly Between the two parties in while the labor party has not decided its policy on the Amend ing Bill its members Are generally opposed to the exclusion of Ulster i f on l en., in any shape or form the Opportunity you have waited for ten Days Only--High-6rade american shoes sacrificed there have been shoe sales and shoe sales held in Winnipeg but this Clear away Sale will go on record As the greatest Price slashing Sale held in this City. The season has left us with an enormous Overstock of summer shoes which must be cleared out at once As we need space for our fall and Winter goods. To do this we Are prepared to take a loss on Many lines. The reductions on this Sale Are bound to cause the greatest Rush of economical buyers Ever witnessed in Winnipeg. Just a few hints of the Way prices will run. Exactly As advertised. Fit s our policy. Sale starts thursday july 16. At 9 . 500 pairs women s shoos and pumps and White Canvas and Tan shoes and in All styles in leathers. Regularly sold and Clear away Price a Leaf from a woman s diary tuesday june a very Day but. A. Pleasant one for me. Scarcely stirred. From the Cool Shady porch All toy. Was to have gone principally to get Marie a new dress Lor her school dosing happened to see an in the newspaper of the Smith store wet la a Pic Ture of the Dearest Little Brock that lust looked like Marie. Instead of going Down to Brown s As i had intended i just phoned Smith s and had them Send up one of those dresses on approval. And while i had them on the phone i thought of their and about Winston Churchill s the inside of the so i a a it seat in. Too fid spent the Olio e Day enjoy tas it too. Thanks to. The new porch shades and electric fan John Home week the dress came in the after. Ontl tried it on torte in the even she looks Sweet a it and said won t Jou a phoning. Just a few Days previous Brown had said to his business manager of his local paper you can t get people to pay attention to ads. M such hot More Adver Tising for me until it gets cooler. About the same time Smith was arranging a splendid new series of ads. F or Alt. Very designed to Appeal specially to the women who it too hot to shop in the Ordinary Way but who will phone their orders. Brown does t know yet that he has lost a customer. Smith knows he s gained the lady on the Cool Shady porch has some mention of a Purchase at Smith s store in her Little Book almost every does it pay to advertise in t he warm weather ask Smith. The advertising department of the free press will be pleased to place at to air disposal without your incur ring any obligation their experience and advice on advertising and merchandising problems. 98c ladies Tan boots Button or lace All sizes. Clear away Brice ladies White Canvas boots All sizes. Clear away Price ladies gun Metal Patent velvet and suede american styles. Clear away Price women s Leath ers. Clear away Price. Ladies boots oxfords pumps and up to Date american creations Clear away Price ladies Patent Button boots with White kid tops. Regular values. Clear away Price men s american made boots and All leathers newest styles All sizes. Clear away m in s Tan rubber sole boots american styles Clear away Price men s boots and leathers All sizes. Clear away Price w. L. Douglass boots and oxfords Button and lace. Clear away Price boys boy proof 1 to 5. Clear away Price boys scout sizes 1 to 5. 75o infants soft sole Clear away Price 15c children s and Tan 1 strap ankle 98c the famous Rice hut-4 chins educator children s shoes Clear away Price children s White Bucks Catt Barefoot Price 25c 2-in-1 shoo polish Nugget Shoa Palish and Lily White shoe polish Lear away Price 5c 239 Portage Avenue opposite Post office citizens Day All the big Day of the exhibition extraordinary announcement Beachey will attempt today to lower the world s mile flying record on monday he. Circled the exhibition track twice flying the mile in 49 seconds. The world s record is 46 seconds. He will attempt to beat this. _ All Winnipeg will be there to see this notable performance. A special features r was engine demonstration. Judging horses cattle and dogs. Baking competitions. The siege of the racing and the rest of the unequalled Bill of attractions secure your reserved seats Early and avoid disappointment m House ote Asir this mahogany this or mahogany the great exhibition furniture Sale Over Worth of. Worthy furniture and furnishings has been reduced. The reductions Are from 10 to 50 per cent from our already Low regular prices. We illustrating but a few of the bargains but there Are hundreds of extraordinary values that Are not advertised to be found in this wonderful Sale. This brass bed m sizes at f brass Beds As Low in Price As Cobbler _ Rooker solid quartered Oak at upholstered Oak Rooker at _ this leather prior suits this Wmk parlor suite Maho Gany at circassian Walnut Dresser circassian Walnut Dresser at this Plain Back Davenport leather Davenport Slot ;