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GERMANS PLAN
NEW MOVEMENT
AGAINST LIEGE
(Continued from Van. One)
War Theater iu Belgium and Alsace
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Our final and decisive clean-up
SAL
OF
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SUMMER SUITS
detachment of 400 Germans, who re
tired hastily.
LONDON, Aug. 14 (5:30 a. ra.)
A dispatch to the Reuter Telegraph
company from Brussels sayt that a
rumor Is in circulation there that
General Von Knimlch, general of the
German Tenth army corps, before
Liege, ia dead.
Victor ii. D'iraa quoted in the follow
ing" dispatches claims V liber, Neb.,
Ml home when he la not representing the
I'nlted States government abroad.
LONDON, Aug. 14-(5:13 a. m.)-The
German army Investing Llego underesti
mated the fighting qualities of the Bel
gians and paid a terrible penalty for
their daring. In the opinion of Victor It.
Dufas, American vice consul at Liege,
8 quoted by the Brussels correspondent
of the Times.
The correspondent says that Mr. Duras
was an eye wlthness of the flint two
days of the siege, which he describes.
The Belgians permitted the forces of Qen
rra.1 von Emmlch actually to pass the
forts In their march on the town and
tf)n attacked them In the rear from the
forts and on their front with Infantry,
i to estimated the German casualties as
from five to ten times as great a those
of the defenders.
"Hpeaklng as a neutral," aaya Mr.
lfuras, according to the Times correspond
ent, "It seeing to be a part of the new
military tactics of the Germans to tight
much as possible In the night time.
Comparatively little fighting occurred at
Liege during the day.
Germane Caught In Trap.
"The scheme of tne Belgian defense'
aeeincd to be not to make any serious
resistance to the attack until the German
troops were actually past the forts. Then
when they were close up to the town and
their several bodies trying to effect a
Juncture, fire was opened on thein from
the foita" tohlnd and from rifles and ma
chine guns In front, so they were caught
in; a trap and retreat was cut off. There
VM nothing for them to do but to be shot
ddwn or surrender.
."The amount ot auftenng on both sides,
owing to . an -inability to deal promptly
with fhe wounded was very great,. but es
pecially to the Germans, whose casualties
were from five to ten times as numerous
a those among the Bolgians.
"The Germans paid a terrible penalty
for-the balance of their soheme of at
tack. ' which, from a military point of
view, could be Justified only by a convic
tion on the part of the German officers
that they would meet with only the feeb
lest resistance. The mistake they made
was In under-rating the fighting qualities
of the peaceful' Belgians."
, ttermaa Laaa at Haelen Heavy.
BRUSESEUS, Via London. Aug. It
til: a. m.) German . casualties In the
trUament at Ilaelem Wednesday were
S.WO dead and wounded. The Germans ap
pkrently sacrificed their men without
scruples. During the fight the Germans
were obliged to pass two bridges over the
tlethe and Velpa rivers, where they were
exposed to. a heavy fire. The retiring
Germans left piles of dead and wounded
at these bridges.
The name carnage occurred on the road
from Threck to Haelen, where the Gar
nish cavalry, exposed to the gatllng guns
of the'Belglans, fell In droves- The Ger
man Infantry and cavalry had a similar
reception near 'Coif sekln.
The success ef the Belgian arms is
considered particularly brilliant as most
of - the Belgian troops participating had
n6t been under fire before.1
The Belgian casualties at Haelen were
light in dead, as the troops were well en
trenched, but -many were wounded. The
eltuatlon, which was somewhat critical
Tuesday morning, when the German
patrols had arrived close to Brussels, was
hejd to be rapidly improving .from the
standpoint of the Belgians twenty-four
hours later.
The victory described above was fol
lowed by new and successful engagements
nesr Kovllle-Taviers and Eg he see. about
nine miles north of Namur on Wednes
day and Thursday.
These operations proved that the Ger
mans are retreating further and that the
allies, being steadily reinforced are reso
lutely pushing ahead.
: Brussels Is no longer In danger, but the
situation a few days ago was such that
the eventuality of Its occupation by the
Germans was considered.
' French Take lfeeay Prlseaera.
LONDON. Aug., 13. (6:67 p. m.) A
despatch from Paris to Reuters agency
t-iys that during the fight of August 11
aha August 13 In Belgium, the French
ttoops forced the Germans to retreat
ahd took many of them prisoners.
A number of wounded troops arrived
at Southampton today from Belgium.
The report did not say to which army
they belonged. , .
Over 100 German prisoners of war taken
from trawlers In the North sea were
landed today at Fort George, Scotland,
by ' British cruisers. -
The ' Austrian . steamship Ixrada has
been captured off Land's End by a Bri
tish gunboat and brought to Mounts' Bay.
to far as ia publicly known this la the
first Austrian ..prise captured by Great
Britain sine the declaration of war on
the ' dual monarchy.
The -Prince of Wales relief fund for
sufferers from the war totalled today
4,SSS.(J0O.
Will Not 8arreadrr Korta.
BRUSSELS. Aug. 14 (Via Paris, 16
p. m- It was officially announced here
today that none of the Liege forts bad
capitulated, as had been atated in Ger
man reports. It was declared that the
defenders had been instructed to blow up
the forts rather than surrender.
A rumor that an attempt had been made
on the life or King Albert was based on a
slight accident to the royal automobile.
Oeraaaa Troops Rarrradrr.
LONDON, Aug. 14 (12:16 p. ro.) The
llavas news agency's version of the of
ficial statement issued by the French
minister of war in Paris at midnight in
reference to the fight on the Vosges
mountains between the French depart
ment Of the Ueurthe-et-Moaelle and Ger
, man Lorraine differs In some respects
from that given by the Exchange Tele
graph compiuy. It says:
"An entire section, and not a division,
of the German troops surrendered, with
their machine guns."
The Havas version adds:
"In the course ot recent operations a
-number of plea have been court-martialed
and shot, including the mayor and
postmaster of Thann. In lower Alsace.
"Two French battalions which had
seised the village of Lagarde, In German
Lorraine above Avrirourt, were dislodged j
by a superior force of German troops and
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HV FROWTICRS
driven back to Xures. In the Department
of Mucrthe-et-Mosellfl, on the road to
the -fortress bf Lunevllle.
"The Belgians In the operations around
Liege took more than 2,000 German pris
oners and In, consequence of Its restricted
territory the Belgian government has
asked France to arrange for their con
finement elsewhere.
"At various points along French fron
tier the French troops have taken more
than 1.5no prisoners." -
Fierce Klubt at Ethrirr,
1ONDON. Aug. It (13:45 p. m.-A dis
patch from Brussels to Reuter's agency
says that a battle near Eghexee, north of,
Namur, which occurred yesterday atl
ioviue mvieie, en ine nsmup i u "lemoni
railroad line, was keenly contested.
The Germans, according to the dis
patch, were mostly cavalrymen. They
were surprised by the Belgians and sus
tained severe casualties. Eventually they
fell back hurriedly on Huy, between Na
mur and Liege. J
The dispatch adds that three German
aeroplanes flying over Dlest were
brought down by the Belgian artillery.
Two of the aviators were killed by be
ing dashed to earth and the third was
terribly Injured.
BUSSIA HAS TWO
MILLION MEN ON
TEUT0NB0EDERS
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cruisers Breelau and Ooebeu has
made an unpleasant impression here.
Italy probably will demand an ex
planation a to the future use of
these ships and also warn Turkey
that it will not allow the equilibrium
of the lower Mediterranean to he
threatened, as Italy is determined to
prevent complications."
TarUejr- Oettlna; Into Game.
ROME, Via Paris. Aug.. u.(t:M a. m.)
The newa that Turkey had purchased
the German cruisers Goeben and Breslap
reached here - only - tonight. This new
development in the war wat dUcussed
with Intense interest in political circles,
where it was held that It was fraught
with the possibility of grave results.
It was stated In semi-official quarters
that- vessels would become a strong
weapon In the hands of Turkey If
(Constantinople abandoned its attitude
of neutrality. The belief was expressed
that the purchase preludes a new. posi
tion cn'fhe part-of Turkey and in favor
of Germany and Austria-Hungary whtctt
Is especially important as bearing on the
interests of the Balkan states.
The Tribune saya that the preparations
made at Messina for "a noble death ' by
the officers of the German cruisers, who
before sailing from that port made their
wills, left the publlo "unprepared for this
farce."
"Seeing the Impossibility - of escape
from the Anglo-French fleet if they fol
lowed their original ida of molesting
the transports movlyg Frcnih-Af rtcan
troop, the German cruisers nougiu
refuge . in the Aegean sea, whete with
the complicity of Turkey, which con
tinues to make love to Germany, the two
!!s-ls contemplated how they ntight
paralyse British commerce In the Medlt
terancan and interrupt traffic with
India.
"but, closely pursued, they had no al-j
in native 10 lahing reiuge in me uaraan
elles and disarming. Instead Turkey pur
chased them. This is not considered per
missible according to the law of nations.
Never bat a nation at war sold its ships
which already had been used against an
enemy. During the Russo-Japanese con
flict, many Russian ships entered Chinese
and American neutral ports, but they
were disarmed and there awaited the end
of the war."
liar WiU Protet-t Poles.
ST. PETERSBURG. Via London. Aug.
14. 1 : p. m.) With the view of fremov
Ing the apprehensions .of the Poles In
Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary
and of gaining their friendship in the two
last mentioned countries, the Grand
Duke Nlcholalvltch. commander-in-chief
of the Russlsn army. Issued an order to
day to the effect that all Poles showing
loyalty to the Slav cause will be spe
cially protected by the Russian army and
government. Any attempt to Interlera
with the personal and material right of
those Poles not guilty of hostility to
Russia will, according to the order, be
punished with alt the severityof martial
law.
jAaatrlan Police Opes Letters.
ROME. Aug. 13, 11:40 p. m.-(Via Paris,
12:35 p. m., Aug. 14.) News received here
from Vienna says that letters addressed
to foreigners in the Austrian capital are
opened by the police, who either retain
or deliver them with a yellow band on
which Is printed, "opened by the state
police."
Newspapers throughout Austria-Hungary
print scarcely Anything except offi
cial news. "
Vienna its. If is half deserted. The
worst feature of tho war to those In the
capital Is the lack of money and the fact
that prices of food have risen enormously.
The public services ere paralysed and
women are 'taking ove. the tork.
Canadian Wireless
Station is Wrecked
PORT ARTHUR, Ontario. Aug. 14
The Canadian government wireless sta
tion near here was wrecked early this
morning. When the crssh.of cables snd
supports was heard the staff Inside the
station and In an adjoining building
rushed out, but shots fired by two men
running from the station halted them.
, The damage was serious, but a large
staff, supported by a military repair
corps. Immediately began rushing repair
work on the station.
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Starts Saturday Bringing with it the most extraor
dinary clothing values ever attempted in Omaha .
This unique sale of more than 550 superly
Tailored Suits emphasizes our thorough deter
mination to effect a positive and complete
clearance of every spring and summer suit in stock
$30, $25. $20, $18, $15
TWO & THREE PIECE SUITS FOR MEN & YOUNG
MEN GO IN SALE AT ONE PRICE SATURDAY
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Kvn y tiny iuMs to tho arrival of now Fall Clothes at this
storo It's urtfont that evory foot of spare bo froo to tho
display of thoso now arrivals all Summer Suits must go
md. go quickly thus this seemingly Impossibl low price. It's
surely an opportunity for saving, the likes of which one seldom sees
Alterations charged for or garments may be taken to your own tailors.
14 SUITS thit sold at $30.
138 SUITS that sold at $25.
218 SUITS that sold at $20.
Ill PUITS that sold at $18.
92 SUITS that sold at $15.
573 Suits in all.
SEMI-ANNUAL, SALE OF TROUSERS SBSBay
This event has developed season hy seaeon luto the sale of unusual maRnllude Hundred of men await Its coming. Only
regular stock trousers are involved and the savings warrant you choosing two or three pairs be here early Saturday,
$1 50 TROUSERS
$2.C0 TROUSERS
$2 50 TROUSERS
$3.00 TROUSERS
$3 .50 TROUSERS
$100 TROUSERS
$5.00 TROUSERS
$6.00 TROUSERS
$7.50 TROUSERS
now $1:15
NOW $1.50
NOW $1.75
NOW $2.25
NOW $2.50
NOW $3.00
NOW $3.75
NOW $4.50
NOW $5.00
WORTHY FURNISHINGS WERE NEVER SOLD FOR LESS M3NEY
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TrouRers of every description are effected by these great re
ductions. Worsteds Blue Serges Novelty Tweeds White Serge and Flannels
Linen, In fact every pair In stock wlih the exception ot white Duck Trousers.
A GREAT SALE OF
SHIRTS
values the best
$1.00 Shirts now G5c
$1.50 Shirts now.. $1.05
$2.00 Shirts now.. $1.35
$2.jf'0 Shirts now.. $1.75
$.150 Shirts now.. $2.45
NECKWEAR
50c Tics now. . ,25c
75c Ties now. . .45c
$1.00 Ties now.. 65c
$1.50 Ties now .05c
$2 Ties now. .$1.25
Exceptional Values in
PAJAMAS
Entire Stock in Sale
$1.00 Pajamas now .G5c
$1.50 Pajamas now. $1.05
$2.00 Pajamas now $1.35
$2.50 Pajamas now. ...... .$1.75
$3.00 Pajamas now $2.00
Poros Mesh and Bal-
briggan UNION
SUITS; extra special
at, suit
50c
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Unrestricted choice
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Sale of Ostermoor Felt Mattresses
vOR a number of years we have been distributing agents here for the Ostermoor
Mattress Compiny, both "Wholesale and Retail. Their prices are established the
same in all parts of the United States.
45 Pound Ivlattrcsses are $15.00,
$16.50 and $18.00. depending
upon tick used.
They also manufacture a CO-lb. mattress,
made especially for heavy people, with fine art
ticking and French edge which is sold for $30.
We have an accumulation of something like
fifty of these extra heavy mattresses in one
piece and two parts, for regular size beds, and
as they have not proven readily salable at the
price of $30 we have decided to take the conse
quence of our mistake in ordering them and
offer them to our customers to close out at $15
each. These will be on sale Saturday and Moil
day, at least as much of this time C
as there are any left, priced at tp X O
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Special Offering of Fine Bungalow Nets
A full table of patterns that have sold
at 50c, for 39c, and 75c for 57Hl
35c Swiss, 36-in. wide, in colors, 19c.
70c Imported Swiss, 45-in. wide, in col
ors, at 29c.
Good Window Shades, 6-ft., 25c; 7-ft. 30c
Oil Painted Opaque, mounted on high
class rollers G-ft. 40c; 7-ft. 45c.
All 3G-in. wide and in very best shades
of dark green. These are made up ready to
lurnish in any quantity.
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Offered in the
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Stock Sales
Beginning Monday,
August 17th.
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Bargains in practically new articles
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