Germans to Besiege
Namur to Face Allies.
Several General Engagements
Expected Soon.
A great force of Germans is invest
ing Namur, a strongly fortified city
of Belgium, about thirty-five miles tc
the southwest of Liege.
A report from Brussels puts the
number of men in this force at 80,000, |
but a Central News dispatch to Lon:
don states that the army advancing on
Namur numbers between 400,000 and
600,000 men.
This movement is believed to have
developed the main campaign plan of
the Germans in Belgium. While large
bodies are reported to have moved
north and west of Liege, threatening
Brussels and southwest, coming in
contact with the French at Givet, in
the French department of Ardennes,
the main body of the army of the
Meuse, it is believed, is being hurled
around Liege upon the allies, near
Namur.
The forts around Liege, still said in
Brussels to be intact, are still besieg:.
ed. In a similar manner, it is expected,
Namur will be laid under siege, while
the Germans push their main body
toward the frontier. This is bound, it
is believed, to force a battle of prime
importance on Belgian soil within a
few days.
Allies Preparing For Battle.
The allies are reported to be con
centrated and to have prepared all
their plans for battle, but their posi
tions, their numbers and their plans
for meeting the Germans have been
carefully masked. Only the opening of
a general engagement may reveal
them.
A member of the Belgian general
staff in London expressed the beliet
that a big battle was now in progress
near Liege.
The advance of the Germans to the
north and west of Liege is led by a
cavalry force of 10,000, with machine
guns. They are followed by infantry,
apparently in great force.
Fighting is reported as occurring
at Tirlemont, on the way from Liege
to Brussels, and from Maestricht, the
Netherlands, came reports of a terrific
artillery battle around Tongres, north
of Liege.
One report from Brussels indicated
that one or more of the Liege forts
had been reduced by the Germans, but
officially it is asserted in the Belgian
capital that all are holding out. The
Germans are reported to be bringing
up heavy siege guns. A few hours’
bombardment from them will blow the
forts out of existence.
The fight for the possession of the
Liege forts continues. The Germans
erected a bridge at Lixhe for the
transport of troops and heavy mate-
rial, and it is possible that simulta.
neously an attempt will be made to
cross the river Meuse in front of
Liege, for convoys have been sighted
proceeding toward Engis.
The German cavalry, which Monday
and Tuesday spread itself out over a
front extending from St. Trond to
Hannut, have fallen back, except at
one point, where they are keeping in
contact with the Belgians. A fight of
importance occurred near Tirlemont,
where a thousand German cavalry
with quick firing guns mounted on
horses attacked a regiment of Belgian
lancers. The latter retired, owing to
inferiority numerically. The Belgians
lost two officers and a small number
of men in kinned and wounded.
A regiment of dragoons coming from
the direction of Liege, which attempt.
ed to surprise the Belgians at Aineffs, |
in the province of Liege, was driven |
oft, leaving 153 dead and 102 prisoners. |
Uhlans have taken more than $400,
000 from the bank at Hasselt, capital
of the pravince of Limberg.
It is declared that the German
crown prince is not with the troops in
Belgiuh as has been reported.
French and German forces are in
contact for sixty-five miles along the
Franco-German frontier, and many
sharp engagements are reported.
Sharp Fighting In France.
The lines of the opposing forces
are stretched along a front of 100
miles or more. Both French and Ger-
man war officers assert their forces
have been successful. The one thing
that seems certain in the conflicting
reports and in the official reticence of
the various warring governments is
that the Germans are developing their
main movement against France. This
according to many experts, is the ad
vance through Metz and through the
grand duchy of Luxemburg. Sharp
fighting is reported in that direction
and a battle of some magnitude may
soon be fought.
Such messages as have come
through from Berlin show that in the
kaiser’s capital satisfaction is fell
with regard to the army’s movements
It is declared there that the French
had 55,000 men at Muelhausen and
that they were driven from the town
and completely defeated.
Further news of German victory
comes by way of Rome, where a dis
patch quoted General Von Stein, of
the German general staff, as declaring
that a Belgian force which had attack
ed the Germans around Liege, hac
been nearly annihilated. Only a smal
German force was engaged at Liege
according to Von Stein, so as to mask
the movements of the main army. This
version admits that the Liege forts
were still intact.
Paris Reports Victories.
According to the war office in Paris
the French have been victorious ir
every engagement. German invaders
on the devartments of Meuse an¢
Muerthe-et-Mosselle all were driver
back, according to the French version
At Mangiennes, northeast of Ver
dun, where the main German attack
seems to be developing, Paris reports
that the Germans attacked the Frenct
on Monday evening. The French, rein
forced by reserves, then took the of
fensive and repulsed the Germans
with considerable losses. A Germar
battery was destroyed by the Frenct
artillery fire, and another was cap
tured, with three gatling guns and am
munition.
Near Moncel, according to the Paris
war office, a German battalion with
artillery was repulsed. The German
losses are said to have been heavy
The village of Lagarde, in German ter
ritory, was taken by the French al
the point of the bayonet.
The Fourteenth Austrian army corps
of 30,000 men, commanded by the
Grand Duke of Tuscany, is reoprted tc
‘have entered Alsace from the Swiss
frontier and soon will be in position
to aid the German operations against
France to the south.
In the fighting, mostly of outpost
detachments, along a sixty-five-mile
line from Chambley and Messapre, the
French see an effort at a Germar
flanking movement. This may deter
mine the scene of an important battle
Germans attacked the Freich out
posts at Chateau Selins, eighteen
miles from Nancy. Again the French
version is that the invaders were re
pulsed.
The French also report the capture
of Lagarde, on the Marne canal, in
Lorraine. This is the first town in this
“lost province” to fall into the hands
of the French.
Cossacks Defeat Austrians.
A dispatch to, Rome from Trieste
gays two entire brigades of Austrian
cavalry were destroyed by an over
whelming force of Cossacks and artil
lery after invading Russia near Riet
geral.
Austria has granted Italy’s demand
for reparation for the destruction of
the Puglia company’s buildings in the
bombardment of Antivari, Montene
gro. This is expected to lessen the ten
sio nbetween Italy and the Austro
German allies and may pave the way
for Italy to maintain her neutrality in
the war.
One salient point emerging from
the latest news of the war is what is
described in London as “the silent vic
tory.” This applies to the fact that
the North Sea, over which almost ab
solute silence has brooded so long, is
now open to shipping without serious
danger. The steamship services from
Denmark to Londen and from New
Castle to Norway are resuming, while
the steamship services hetween the
Hook of Holland and Harwich have
suffered no interruption.
These facts, in the opinion of Lon:
don authorities, impjy that the Ger
man fleet, for the time being at least,
is safely held in check.
German Cruisers Safe.
In regard to naval movements there
is little news except a report that the
elusive German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau have reached the Dardanelles
where, in accordance with interna
tional law, they will be dismantled
and interned until the war is ended
Should this news be confirmed it will
be a great step toward the safety ot
British and French shipping in the
Mediterranean.
In the political sphere are two in.
teresting items. According to the Co
logne Gazette, Rumania has joined the
Triple Alliance and will invade Ser
via. It is reported from Settinge that
the Servian and Montenegrin arms
have effected a junction at Plevlje
(Tashlija), 157 miles from Novibazar
The London Times says Japan is
acting on her own initiative and hopes
she will limit her action to Kiao-Chau,
as “seizures of German teritory else
where in the Pacific might lead tc
grave misunderstandings among oui
kinsmen.”
Paris reports Montenegrin troops oc:
cupying Tarabosch, overlooking Scu
tari, Albania, where severe fighting
between Montenegrins and Turks oc
curred in the Balkan war.
A dispatch from Rome states that
the Mortenegrins have captured Scu
tari.
Only a Mask.
Many are not being benefited by the
summer vacation as they should be.
Now, notwithstanding much outdoor life,
they are little if any stronger than they
were. The tan on their facesis darker
and makes them look healthier, but it is
only a mask. They are still nervous,
SHOE REPAIRING.
WAKE UP!
Shoes Repaired
You can get your work done
while you wait.
We have three men working
ail the time. They were
in New York for several years
and came here to make prices
more reasonable than ever.
We also give you better leath-
er. We use -
White Oak Leather.
We also give particular atten-
tion to our
Shoe Shining Parlor
One man devotes his entire
time to Shining Shoes.
Hats Cleaned by Modern Methods.
ATTILIO LATINI,
BUSH ARCADE. 59-321t- BELLEFONTE, Pa.
Tr
easily tired, upset by trifles, and they do
not eat nor sleep well. What they need
is what tones the nerves, perfects diges-
tion, creates appetite, and makes sleep
refreshing,and that is Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Pupils and teachers generally will find
the chief purpose of the vacation best
subserved by this great medicine which,
as we know, “builds up the whole sys-
tem.”
BOOKS, MAGAZINES, Etc.
In every home, where keeping abreast of the
world’s progress day by day is regarded as an
educational duty as well as a pleasure, the Sun-
day newspaper ought to be a welcome visitor. In
discriminating homes, particularly where there
are young people whose tastes and opinions are
largely molded by what they read, as much care
and judgment should be exercised in the selec-
tion of a Sunday newspaper as in the choice of
books. We commend the Philadelphia Sunday
Record to our readers as a paper that is as clean
as it is conscientious in the presentation of the
news; as varied in its appeal to every member of
the family as it is vigorous, and as indispensable
as it is interesting.
New Advertisements.
OBACCO SALESMEN WANTED. — Earn
$100 monthly. Expenses. Experience
unnecessary. Advertise and take orders
from merchants for Smoking and Chewing to-
bacco, Cigarettes, Cigars, Etc. Send a 2c stamp
for full particulars.
HEMET TOBACCO CO.,
59-27-10w New York, N. Y.
OTICE OF MEETING.—Notice is hereby
given that the annual meeting of the
Bellefonte Hospital Corporation will be
held at the Bellefonte hospital on Friday, August
28th, 1914, at 4 o’clock p. m. for the purpose of
the election of officers for the ensuing yeat and
the transaction of such business as may properly
come before it. All persons who have contribut-
ed directly to the support of the hospital during
the year are members of the Corporation.
H. E. FENLON,
59-32-3t Secretary.
ROPOSALS WANTED.—Repairs to Pres:
queisle street Bridge, at Philipsburg,
. Pennsylvania.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be
received by the Commissioners of Clearfield and
Centre counties, in joint_session at the Sheffer
House in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, until 10:30
o'clock, A. M., Friday, August 14th, 1914, for
scraping, cleaning and painting all old and new
iron, tightening bolts and crevices, re-inforcing
all posts in the truss of the bridge, re-enforcing
batter posts, repairing portals, renewing struts,
re-inforcing I-bar diagonals, renewing brackets
under side walk, replacing timber floor joists
with Steel-I.Beams and channels and other re-
pairs including the furnishing and laying of a
creosoted yellow pine block floor etc., on Pres-
queisle street Bridge over Moshannon Creek, at
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, connecting Clearfield
and Centre counties.
Proposals must conform to the plans and speci-
fications on file at the office of the County Com-
missioners of the respective counties. ;
Bidders must deposit with their bid a certified
check in the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dol-
lars, payable to the Commissioners of Clearfield
and Centre counties as a guarantee of good faith.
Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned
to them after award of contract.
Proposals will be publicly opened at 12 o’clock
noon of the same day. The bidder to whom
award is made will be required to execute corpo-
fae bond in the same sum as the amount of his
id.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids. Fo
By order of the County Commissioners of Cen-
tre county.
Wm. H. Noll, Jr.,
D. A. GROVE,
JACOB WOODRING.
Attest:
H. N. MEYER, Clerk.
‘By order of the County Commissioners of
Clearfield county.
W. C. LANGSFORD,
J. S. RICHARDS,
H. L. BOWMAN,
Attest:
L. C. Norris, Clerk. 59-31-1t
HERIFF SALE.—By virtue of a writ of Fieri
facias, issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas of Centre county, to me directed,
there will be exposed to public sale at the Court
House, in the Borough of Bellefonte, Pa., on
MONDAY THE 24TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1914,
at 10 o'clock A. M. the following described real
estate, to wit:
All that certain messuage, tenement and lot of
land situate, lying and being in the Borough of
South Philipsburg (formerly Rush Township)
Centre county, and State of Pennsylvania, bound-
ed and described as follows: Beginning at a post
an the South line of “B” Street in said Borough
which said point is the common corner of the lot
herein described and the lot owned by Christian
Reece, thence along the line of said Reece lot in
a Southerly direction, a distance of one hundred
fifty-five (155) feet, (more or less) to a post in the
line of a twelve feet wide alley; thence along the
line of said alley in a northwesterly direction a
distance of forty (40) feet, (more or less) to a
post corner in line of lot of John Albert; thence
along the line of said Albert lot in a Northeast-
erly direction a distance of one hundred forty-
nine (149) feet, (more or less) to post in line of
said “B” Street and thence in a South * easterly
direction along line of said Street a distance of
forty-four (44) feet, (more or less) to a post in
the corner of lot of Christian Reece the place of
beginning. Being known as lot No. 3 in Shim-
mel Row in the borough of South Philipsburg.
On which is erected a two story frame dwelling
and other neccessary out-buildings.
ALso. All that other lot of land bounded and
described as follows: Beginning ata post in the
line of “B” Street and in line of a sixteen feet
wide alley, two hundred twenty nine (229) feet
from the corner of Walnut and “B” Streets,
thence south 37*.15’ west, one hundred sixty-nine
(169) eet to a twelve feet wide alley; thence
alongs line of said alley, North 68*.31’ west twen-
ty-six (26) feet to a post; thence south 30*-45’
west, one hundred sixty-six (166) feet to “B”
Street and thence along line of said “B” Street
North 67*-30’ west, fifty-two and one half (521%)
feet to a post the place of beginning.
Being part of plot of lots Nos. 115-116-117 and
118 as laid out in said Borough.
Seized, levied upon, taken into execution and to
be sold as the property David Henry Bryant.
TERMS OF SALE, No Deed will be acknowledged
until the purchase money is paid in full
ARTHUR B. LEE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Bellefonte Pa.
July 31st, 1914. 59-31-3t
HERIFF’S SALE.— y virtue of a writ of
Fieri Facias issued out of Court of Com-
mon Pleas of Centre county, Pennsylvania
and to me directed there will be exposed to pub-
lic Sale at the Court House in Bellefonte Bor-
ough on
MONDAY THE 24TH DAY OF ATGUST, 1914,
at 10 o'clock, a. m. the following described real
estate, viz: i
All that certain messuage, tenement and lot of
land situate in Walker Township, Centre county,
Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows,
viz: Beginning at a stone corner on the north
side of public road leading from Bellefonte to
k Haven; thence along same North 13 degrees
East five and eight-tenths (5.8) perches to a
stone, thence North 47 degrees West, twenty
nine (29) perches to stone; thence south 30 de-
grees West, five (5) perches or there-abouts,
thence South 47 degrees East, thirty (30) perches
to the place of beginning. Containing one (1)
acre net.
Thereon erected a two story frame dwelling
house, Stable and out-buildings.
Seized, levied upon, taken into execution and
to be sold as the property of J, L. Walkey.
TERMS OF SALE, No Deed will be acknowledg-
ed until purchase money is paid in full,
ARTHUR B. LEE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office Bellefonte, Pa.
July 31st, 1914. 59-31-3t
Coffee.
E ARE ROASTING COFFEE DAILY.
3 Pounds 35 cent Coffee $1.00
4 “30 ¢ * 1.00
5 AIEEE +“ 1.00
6 020" # 1.00
7 “ 15 ‘“ of 1.00
Send us $1.00, say which kind you want.
We deliver by parcel post pre-paid.
We have been 25 years in business and are
celebrating the event by establishing our
Coffée-Roasting Department. Ask for
our $100.00 Grocery List.
ROTHROCK BROS,
59-31-2m. Lock Haven, Pa.
A
New Advertisements.
that an application will be made to the
Governor of the State of Pennsylvania, on
October 7th, 1914, by Harry P. Kelly, T. B.
Budinger, David Chambers, John Boyce, W. C.
Snyder and others, under the Act of Assembly of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled “An
Act for the Incorporation and Regulation of
Banks ot Discount and Deposit” approved May
13th, 1876, and supplements thereto, for the
Charter of an intended corporation to be_called
Snow Shoe Bank” the character and object of
which is to carry on the business of banking
under the laws relating thereto, and for these
purposes to have and to possess, and enjoy all
the rights, benefits, and privileges of the said
Act of Assemby and its supplements.
Said bank to be located in the Borough of Snow
Shoe, Centre County, Pennsylvania, and to have
a capital stock of $25,000 divided into 500 shases
of the par value of $50.
C. F. EGGLESTON, Solicitor.
59-27-13t 1218 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Excursion.
CoE NOTICE.—Notice is hereby given
Niagara Falls
Personally-Conducted Excursions
August 28,
September 11, 25, October 9, 1914
Round $7.30 Trip
FROM BELLEFONTE
SPECIAL TRAIN of Pullman Parlor Cars
Dining Car, and Coaches through the
Picturesque Susquehanna Valley.
Tickets good going an Special Train and con-
necting trains, and Jsiuming on regular trains
within FIFTEEN DAYS. Stop off at Buffalo
within limit on return trip.
Illustrated Booklet and full information may
be obtained from Ticket Agents.
Pennsylvania R.R.
59-25-16t.
Excursion.
(EAN GROVE
Camp Meeting
Eleven-Day Vacation
Asbury Park
Long Branch
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Tickets good going only on train leaving
BELLEFONTE 6.30 A. M.
t=F Tickets good returning on all regular
trains until August 31, inclusive. Stop-off
allowed at Philadelphia on return trip.
See Flyers Consult Agents
Pennsylvania 23
Railroad Top.
59-31-2t
Hardware.
The 15-Year
Guarantee
of the three biggest mills
in the business is a mighty |
good thing to have behind
the roofing you buy.
We’re mighty glad to have it
behind the roofing we sell. That’s
why we carry
Certain-teed
ROOFING
The guarantee label protects us as
well as our customers.
Whatever building on your place
wants a roof, come here and get
Certain-teed — il..1"s your best insur-
ance. It comes in shingles as well as rolls.
Whatever else you need from a pound
of nails to a cross- ‘ut saw, you'll find the
right quality and right prices, right here.
Dlewine’s Hardware Store
The New Grocery.
Prices Are Soa:
Granulated Sugar
Is Steadily Advancing in Price. Now is
your time to lay in a supply. Other
commodities may be affected owing to
market stringency due to the European
War. Send us an Order for Sugar Now
and Save Money during conning season.
Six Boxes Arrow Gloss Starch for 25c.
We always strive to serve our patrons.
Your interests are our interests. . . .
ROBERT MORRIS,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
59-22.
The “Democratic Watchman” at $1.50 per year is the
best and cheapest paper in Centre county. Try it.
JEWELRY AND WATCHES.
F.D«BlLAIR & SON
Announce Their Annual
Pre- Inventory Sale
FROM...
| Friday, August 21st
TO
September 15th
Everything Included in This Sale
A Big Grab Bag
With a Diamond Ring and a
Gold Watch always in it.
Will give you plenty of excitement.
FPDLAIR & SON.
Jewelers and Opticians,
iit Bellefonte, Penna.
59-10-tf BELLEFONTE, PA. er :
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UNSEATED LAND SALE.
OMMISSIONERS’ SALE OF UNSEATED LAND. Acres.Per. Warrantee Name. Township. Supposed Owner. Taxes& Costs
— » over ere - Melis Burelt fon So 9.32
By virtue of th 1 Acts of Assembly relative to the sale of Unseat- 2Wport james o CNet Lum. Co 25.78
ed Looe ih the ty oo a for the taxes due and unpaid, the Com- - brian Jon Potter Nin Hn Viiies Bu < 05
missioners will offer the following tracts at public sale at the Court House, 400 Harrison Wm “« Wm. C. Heinle y cant. 10.46
at Bellefonte, Pa., Tuesday, August 18th, 1914, at 10 o'clock a. m. 200 Burg John Rush GT Walker... 11.28
The sale will be adjourned from time to time until all the tracts have 400 Copenhaver Jno oe Rosanna C. Rogers. ‘35.03
been sold. Terms of Sale:—The purchase price and costs must be paid| 434 Grant Thomas Ly] G. T. Walker ERIS 20.82
when the land is stricken off, otherwise it will be put up and sold at an ad- 367 190 Irvin Jas. T. « Wm. C. Heinle... 63.31
journed sale. 433 153 McCommond Jno. . Rosanna C. Rog 74.16
Acres.Per. Warrantee Name. Township. Supposed Owner. TaxesaCosts| 80 EO erty * ; hope. oa 95
50 M h B Rockaway Wilson Co..... $ 6.07 ; a Los y
424 78 Ml G. Bogas Chas. A. Confer......... ... 5.90 Pe: Yale William Sonne Sussman Here... : 347
400 Carscadden D. ¢ Wm. C. Heinle..... Na 32.52 dd BOW Shoe Rate A ogers.... : F
15 153 SiscaddenD, G Ter Mara 35°04 3; farsca Sen D * Realty Estats..... . 19.93
433 163 Gray William Realty Estates... 18.62 300 es « fired M, Rogers doe
433 153 Lewis David ” Realty Estates. 15.021 wd Martin Alex. x Fred M. Rogers 34.89
DD 8 WR, aide WE 299) 189 28 Mitchel Wm. P. i Kate M. Long... 28.26
3% Rav oN dr. oti : 400 Martin Alex. :” Wm. C. Heinle.. . 19.44
& A NY ur : 400 Martin Alex. ® Wm. C. Heinle.. . 19.44
ne a 5 66 190 Slack Andrew - as. Lucas Est.. . 14.07
3 om Oigustesse ve 34 Slack Henry = as. Lucas Est.. . 583
ol pod 5 2 40.38] 400 Williams D : m. C. Heinle.. . 35.26
x Long -£Z i 415 Wahn Richard : Realty Estates . 20.06
in Lous -£ : 415 Wahn Richard Realty Estates 20.06
0 Packer Job W &W.C. “ 450 100 Bell J.C. Taylor W. L. Hicks... 38.28
". DW AWC ergiioon 6.53 in feck Daniel o W. D. Stratton 31.27
280 Hubley Bernard Gregg 17381 1% 160 Norsis Marion aE eed
500 Gin Has 9.33 - . D. Stratton............... .19
150 Unknown . 5.44 20 Fox James, * Sockava ison C0... 10%
$ eck Daniel Half Moon 459 100 Unknown 2 Sussman Hertz... .......... © 10.06
on Book Jacob 4 Howard 1583] 2 Wallace Thomas . H. Hertzburg. 7.50
217 Bonham Sarah Fe pel 2 Wabaceloseph So anaes pt
76 111 Kuhn Chas. Huston 62] 5 Tram William = Walker OT. Walker, Lo 108
159 Wilame 1s 15.73 . B. o ockaway Wilson Co..... 20.
400 Leach Martha Liberty 13.83 W. H. NOLL,
50 Harris James Marion 5.74 D. A. GROVE
150 Young Benj. Miles 7. H. N. MEYER, JACOB WOODRING, ]
3% Ellis Williams Patton Co 10.57 Clerk. 59-28-5t. County Commissioners