Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 18, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba free press Winnipeg. Tuesday August is 1914. Lib ran at Itic with Juliu fits 001 Oun Arder completely changed in appearance since leaving Liverpool. New Tork aug. It. When the Laconia of the Cunard line arrived in quarantine today from Liverpool she so disguised that the customs officials mistook her for a Scandin Avian american liner. Her two funnels painted with Black and red stripes and her White superstructure including the sides Ana the fore part of the Bridge was painted Brown. To avoid capture by any stray German Cruiser Captain Irvine took a northerly course and ran without lights through surm and fog until the liner neared lie american coast and then the Sinfie rights Only were lighted to give the impression that so was a sailing ship. The weather was so cold for three or our Days tha the passes ers sat of Fleck Wilh furs and rugs around them. A Nessaee was received from the lunar office that he Atlantic lines Haci been declared Safe by the brits n of Moraity k. 2 25 in., in High Grade a c Odd Arm chair solid mahogany has exceedingly comfortable claw feet and arms in Best Quality tapestry Price Morris chair very Massave solid mahogany Frame Spring upholstered in tapestry. Arm chair Javo Beun Oak Cane leather seat Rocker to match special drop Leaf Tea table in jacobean Oak drop Leaf Tea table solid Dull new Tork aug. At the offices Here of the three great trans Atlantic Cable companies developed the fact that on All of the fifteen sub Marine lines Between North America and Europe traffic was still badly congested today. This congestion it was said was due primarily to the requirements and restrictions of the censors in the european terminals. The Western Union Telegraph com Pany s system of eight cables was in better condition than at any time since the establishment of the censor ship in Europe it was said that at least once in every 24 hours the lines were Clear. The censorship is causing much delay in delivery How Ever. One Day last week the London office of the Western Union reported that cablegram had piled up there awaiting inspection by the Cen sors. The entire system of the West Ern Union cables to the South of eur Ope is similarly affected especially All the terminals which Are in British possessions. The commercial Cable company s system of five cables to Europe was reported today to be working with All the dispatch that could be expected under the circumstances. It was said at the new Tork offices of the French Cable company which operates two cables one to England and Central and Southern Continental Europe and the scandinavian Penin Sula that they although under our correspondent in a cryptic Des Patch Ghent indicates that the germans Are advancing on the historic Battle ground of Waterloo and that events of the greatest importance Are Progress. London aug. Daily mail desk Patch from Copenhagen sundays says the latest news from Berlin admits the loss of two German aeroplanes and their Crews. London aug. British army Council has decided not to allow any War correspondents to accompany the expeditionary forces for the present. Some passes had been issued but these were revoked. In a letter announcing its decision the Council says that the French army officials have also decided not to allow any correspondents to accompany their forces. It is understood that correspondents will be asked to leave Belgium some Are Al ready returning. London aug. 2.50 a Des Patch to the daily Telegraph from pans says the recruiting of a corps of rough riders is proceeding rapidly. Several american cowboys and cavalrymen Are among its members. Be prom we Are overstocked in the persian rugs and Wil make u 7 Foj Borlon Rug 10 5110.00. For. Borlon Rug 6 it. For 7 in. By 7 it. 6 in., Worth in. By 9 it. 5 in., Worth Borlon Rug 10 it. By 13 it. S in., Worth for. Cream p to. Are were uninterrupted a censorship even More severe than that imposed on the lines to North America. The lines through the Mediterranean ports in Asia minor and the far East Are also under strict censorship. The major Ity of these lines Are English owned. The commercial company s trans Pacific Cable to the far East is the Only line not under censorship. Important Peak of Donen in Vosges taken by French three wealthy americans a ised to furnish the Best mounts Money can buy for the entire body. The troops will be self supporting and is expected to Start for the front in ten London aug. 3.20 the daily mail s Copenhagen correspondent says the German general staff has re fused to allow newspaper correspondents with the army. Only the general staff will be permitted to give out news of the operations. Two German Aero planes with their Crews have been lost according to Berlin despatches. Three military chauffeurs and one officer have been shot by sentries at Munich because they failed to Stop when challenged. Paris August it. The War office today announced that the French troops have occupied the important Peak of Donen where they captured 500 germans. The Peak of Dinen is in the Northern Vosges and commands the most North Erly pass into France. Its strategic importance at the present juncture is in estimable. It has never been fortified because of the difficulty of Large bodies of through of pass out now it is in French hands the pass is effectively barred against German assault. Berlin via Copenhagen and London aug. 2.15 German wounded who have arrived Here Tell of the Battle at Lagarde. The fighting lasted seven hours under a burning Sun. The Ger mans were opposed by far Superior forces strongly entrenched. The Ger Man artillery fire was Brilliant two specially dangerous French batteries being quickly taken. Tokio aug. Following a meeting today of the Seiy Akai party considered the strongest political organization in Japan which was called to discuss the any in Panama of sunday Panama aug. Sum of was taken in yesterday in tolls by the Panama which was officially opened saturday aug. 15. Three steamers already today Are going through the waterway and our More probably will Start before Nightfall. The total receipts in canal toys up to the present time amount to of this sum was collected from the which has been using the waterway for some weeks past. The balance has been obtained from the commercial steamers. Situation Between Japan and Germany a member who was present quoted count Okuma the Premier As having said that Japan never would touch German Colony except Kinau Chau. London aug. 12.30 an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Mainz says that the German emperor accompanied by three of his sons including Crown Prince Frederick William has arrived. Rio Janeiro aug. Brazilian minister of foreign affairs or. Lauro Muller has instructed the brazilian minister at Berlin demand from the German government explanations and the punishment of those responsible for the attack by German soldiers on Ber Nardino Campos sex president of the state of Sac Paulo. According to re ports received Hare Senor Campos was assaulted and robbed while making his f Way across the Swiss Frontier. London aug. Boats Are scheduled to leave for America and Canada within the next seven Days and it is estimated by the american transportation committee that these will afford accommodation for persons. There is still some uncertainty however about the amount of space that will be required on the transports As it is unknown yet whether Many on Trie continent reach Here in time to catch i boats foreign ships i Congress passes Bill to neutralize merchantmen president will sign today. Washing ton b.c., aug. Congress today passed Tho emergency shipping Bill which will authorize the presi Dent to admit foreign built ships to the american registry so that com Mercial fleets May sail the seas under Protection of american Flag while belligerents of Europe Are at War and scouring the oceans for prizes. Presi Dent Wilson will sign the Biu Tomor of. Culmination of the Effort to enact his legislation followed repudiation y the Senate of the conference report on the measure which previously had been radically amended in the Senate. As it goes to the president the Bild was he same As it passed the House More than a week ago. V the conference report met defeat in he state by a vote of 40 to 20 be cause of determined of position the Rovi Aion which would have admitted o the american Wise Trade All foreign audit vessels taking. American Regis try within two years. As finally agreed to the Bill besides providing for the registry of foreign built ships authorizes the president n his discretion to suspend provisions of the Law requiring All watch officers report British As sunk German Cruiser. London. Aug. 2 despatch to f the daily Tei Saraph says it is reported Here that an in Gager nent Between a British and a German warship has occurred off the Canary islands. It is stated this a German Cruiser Nas been bunt and Alsol that a British Cruiser has captured a German ship containing munitions of British official news a Juneau has no information concerning these reports. I Phu Tab Iliili austrian Advance into Russia checked f american vessels in Rade to be citizens of states requiring Survey the foreign the. United inspection and measurement of vessels admitted St. Petersburg. Aug. Rius Shari War office issued a communique this afternoon saying that the austrian a a Vanee into Russia had been checked. The austrian i Campaign against Kielce has isaid the statement. Russian cavalry is every where in Contact with Austria along the line. An engagement Wadi fought with sabres by cavalrymen Aiad dragoons near Tomaschoff in the russians won a Brilliant Czar to proclaim Poland s Freedom. St. Petersburg aug. Brit ish and French ambassadors left to Day for Moscow. It is reported the Czar will is sue an important proclamation there. Amazing Story _ of outrage on family hunted around accused of spying. London aug. Is 1 despatch from Rennes mme. Guillen a wealthy a town a Short _ Southeast inf Sumalo. Has and told How her husband Ana were killed toy angry mobs in Germany. The woman who waste Riby grief stricken said we were expelled on Auer. 2 from Kol duty a town of Prussia v and tried to reach through Switzerland but vet turned Iback before we reached German Frontier and co Moeed to r Trace our Steps and go by Holland. On. Arriving ill Hanover Niy band and myself were e spies and stoned by a mob protective efforts of the husband unfortunately lost control and cried Long live his Long live whereupon he at once was shot. Two friends who tried to inter Vene also were killed. Our baby wore a Cap bearing the was torn away from me and dashed to the ground and bleed. My brother in Law was thrown in to prison at Bentheim. I of registry by officers of the United he is expected Toi announce the a after various adventures succeed cheat in states. Onomy of Poland. Reaching Holland n limited 00 blouses for silk Blouse department it _ a recent Urease of travellers Sample blouses will be sold at one third the original prices. Amongst these will be found Beautiful soft silk s and Chiffon taffeta crepe de Chines laces Apa various other Faricy and colors suitable for All an to secure a Good Blouse for the fall suit. Usual Price see window tuesday. Ladies Sale Price among our new arrivals for fall we have an excellent line of ladies suits the Oats Are made. In the smart cutaway style with set in sleeves tailored collars and trimmed wit buttons to match of the same material the skirt is strip by they come in Blue and Black English worsted and Serges children s vests and drawers. We Are showing a. Full Rainge in from. 2 to 14 years in vast and drawers in a. In heavy Cotton White and natural colors. Vests have High neck and Long drawers Are o f an de length. Special Price to o c Sample Satin undershirts. Regular values up to for extra value is in these petticoats of Satin and silk made with splendid upper port Ion with designs of deep or narrow flounces. Colors Navy Brown greens Terra Cotta Orange sky Pink White and Man y ethers also Black. Lengths i37 to 42. Wednesday a specially reduced to l reefers for fall Wear. I these splendid Reefer Coats Are the latest styles , and Norfolk Jeor Boyer of 3. To 9 material is Fawn and Grey. to East patterns. Makes1 a Ivery useful coat Cool will values among these Coats wednesday Queen Quality shoes the shoe Sale of the season. Shoes and All sizes in every line. Ladies this is your one Chance to secure Queen duality shoes at this Price which is hardly the Cost of making to say nothing of the leather. Goods set out in sizes on the bargain tables. See window display. Wednesday women s Sample Fine Lisle Hose Selling at 25c pair regular 50c and 75c. Pairs of women s Sample Lisle Hose to Clear wednesday in an. Extra Fine Quality with Garter tops and double knit feet. All colors and sizes. Regu Lar value to 75c. Robins on s Sale. Clearing Sale of women s Lisle and silk gloves .256. 50c and 75c values. _ four Hundred and fifty pairs of women s Long and Short Lisle and silk gloves Beautiful Fine Quality a Good Range of colors and sizes to choose from Lar 50c and 7-5c. Robinson s Sale women s handkerchiefs 3 for 25c. Regular 25c each. One Hundred dozen women s fancy Swiss Lawn and pure Irish Linen hand kerchiefs to Clear in a Verv Fine sheer Quality. A Dainty lot of Ero Brol dared Pat terns to choose from. Robinson s Sale 3 for _ _ latest in Kimona or dressing gown blankets for for the Early fall nothing is so cosy in the Chilly mornings As a warm Kimona or dressing gown never such a pretty Range in All the newest colors and. Styles suitable for either ladies or gents Bein or a Large size 72x90 inches one Blanket makes the com plete garment. Cords and accompany each Blanket. To introduce them wednesday special each _. In Gigantic shirt movement wednesday for both men Ana Bays in All sizes at i men s work and Outing shirts men s Railroad Blue shirts with soft cuffs and separate soft lounge collars boys school shirts also boys shirtwaist Clearing lines All sizes for both men and boys. To phone orders filled. .7. J hardware specials of attention i Security barn it or latches suitable for in construction and e ask to Fitt 35c. Wednesday weeding spurts Best steels Blades. No Day Resul a 60c Verandah or deck scrubs size 12 in. Best Bass scrub Hardwood of tick. Fitted with rubber squeegees and Aon a handles. Regular 65c. .-----.__.___. 49o one Gross pairs of scissors sizes 6 in in. And in a _ _ _ Hospital rubber sheeting 55c Yard _ a Good heavy English rubber sheeting in White that is Waterproof. Ideal for Ursery sack 37 inches wide. F chamber or Hospital use. Sale Price wednesday per Yard o o c Bird s Eye diaper cloth at Sale prices. An indispensable article in the Nursery soft anti sepic and free from All impurities put up in folds of ten Yards each. Select from these widths 18 inches wide 10 Yard length wednesday for. 90c 20 inches wide 10 Yard length wednesday f or 22 inches tide. 10 Yard length wednesday 24 inches wide id Yard length wednesday Best crib Flannelette blankets made for 75c pair. A Beautiful soft even finish with Pale Blue. Or Pink orders in Fine Large size 33x45 inches sate Price pair a t c silk specials for wednesday s Selling 20. Inch Lamaline Silks All per 20 Inch i Pailette satins All per Yard. 50c 20hnch flu chess satins air per Tard Black dress per 33 Inoh natural Shantung silk per yard____.39o the All special value. High Wraae forged steel Blades. Tem bred and tested. Nickel plated. Regular to 50c pair. Wednesday special pair. Is gasoline cans capacity 5 Gallons made of Stout Metal. Painted red with Strong Bale handles and us break Afore spouts. Regular wednesday Spe dla.1 Nice Cream freezers Clearing at Cost prices. We Are Clearing our Stock of White Mountain freezers on wednesday at prices that you Canco Jafford to miss. These machines Are the quickest freezers made and every household should possess 1 it. Size. .2 it. Size i 3 it. Size 4 it. Size. J 6 . Size. Jio . Regular s2.3d. Regular. Regular regular regular regular no phone orders. Wednesday Sale wednesday Sale wednesday Sale ?2.75 wednesday Sale wednesday Sale wednesday Sale Lams Bacon and lard specially priced wednesday Swift s Silver Leaf lard special per1 5 lib. Pall 70c smoked breakfast Bacon wednesday special flak or whole Side per Ibl _ 20c Dent s Yorkshire a jams wednesday special he cell la 30o sugar cured smoked hams wednesday special or whole hams per la .22c Brand breakfast Bacon wednesday special sliced per in. 30o Sweet Clover Bacon specially mild wednesday special sliced per in. So ;