WILL BE THE BIGOKT WAf THE fQRUj HAS
EVCR KNOWN
Naval Battles and Big lf|$iting
with Infantry and Arflfery
Now Going Qn \
fyftf .-V'? y
TITANTIC CONFLICT ABOtPf TO BE
W> ?* STAGED TSAT^WILL STARTLE WOULD
Germany's War Lord A.scends the Imperial Throne and Tells
Why He Has Started a Struggle Between the Great Powers
That May Eventually Change the Map of Europe?His Con
science Clear and With Clean Hands He Grasps the Sword?
Italy Remains Neutral; Turkey is Mobilising anct Japan Will
^ Come to Aid of England in an Emergency .
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GERMANY DECLARES WAR ON GREAT BRITAIN.
London, Aug. 4.?Germany has declared war !on' Great Brit
ain, according to the official announcement.
GREAT BRITAIN DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY.
London, Aug. ?Great Britain declares war on Germany at
7 o'clock tonight. *
WAR EXISTS.
London, Aug. 4.?The British Foreign Office has issued the
following statement: "Owing to the summary rejection by thfr
Geminii government of the request made by his Brittainic
majesty's government that the neutrality of Belgium should be
respected, his majesty's ambassador at Berlin has received his
passports, and his majesty's government has declared to the
German government that a state of war exists between Great
Britain and Germany from 11 o'clock p. m., August 4."
NEWS CONFIRMED.
Loadon, Aug. 4.-?11:20.p. m.?Reuter's Telegram Company
announces that?it learns that a state of war exists between
Oreat Britain and Germany. ?
GREAT BRITAIN DECLARX8 WAR.
London, 'Aug.v4.?Great Britain declared war on Germany
tonight. ?'
The mon^ntouB decision of the British government for which
the whole vorld had been waiting, came before the expiration
of the time limited set by Great Britain in her ultimatum to
Germany demanding-a satisfactory reply on the subject of Bel-,
gianneutrality, :7~ ? -
Germany's reply was the summary refusal of the request that
Belgian naiitrpjily should be respected.
The British' ambassador at Berlin thereupon-received his
passports and the British government notified Germany that
a state of war existed between the two countries.
All Europe is' In arms. - ; ~
EMPEROR WILLIAM SPEAKS.
Berlin, Aug. 4.?Emperor William opened the Imperial Palia
ment today with a speech from the throne. He 8jwd in part:
"The world has been a witness of the indefatigable manner
in which we stood the front rank in the endeavor to save Europe
from a war between the great powers. The greatest perils due
to events in the Balkans appeared to have been overcome but
then the assassination of my friend, the Arch Ihike Francis
Ferdinand, opened up a great abyss.
"My ally, Ewperor /Francis Joseph, was compelled to take
up arms to protect.his empire against the dangerous agitation
in a neighboring State.
"In pursuing its interests the Russian Empire stopped in the
way of Austria-Hungary. 1''' .K.
"Not only oul^uty as anaHy eaUedus to the side of Austria
Hungary, but the great task was cast uponjas to protect our
position against unfriendly forces. ~
"It was with a heavy heart I was compelled to mbbilize my
army. The Russian government} giving way to an insaliable
aattoftftllem, h&estopped to the aide of a State which, through
a criminal net, had brough&AbouJt tfcft Calamity of this war.
Th^t France also placed heraaff'on the aide of our opponent was
nqt surprising^o us. V My j ? ^ V .
? JIULOUS OP GERMAN PROSPERITY.
"Tlie procent situation ariose'not from temporary conflicts
of interest,or diplomatic c^ibinationg, but is the result of ill
will existing for years^against the st rength and prosperity ..of
tSS German Empire?*
'' We are nrtt pushed on bytfre desire of conquest. We are
moved by tke tmbeuding dMitV to secure fdr ourselves and
those coming after Uff the place ih which God has put us. *
"My government and, above all, my ehanceller, tried until
tfcb last mofnent to preheat the worst happening.
: "In enforoed self-defense, with clear conscience and clean
hands we grasp the sword. v'
"To the peoples and races of the German Empire my appeal
goes forth to stand fraternally with our allies in de
fense of that whioh we h^ve created in peaceful work. >
"Following tiM example of our forefathers, firm and faith
ffll, earnest and chivalrous, hunable*before our God and reedy
to -fight when in face of the enemy, let us confide ourselves to
,the everlasting Almighty, who will strengthen our defense and
conduct it to a good end."
PUTEBS. v
At the contusion ofrhis Bpeee&ffcGm the throne, the Emperor
addressed tliedetitttm dirq?tiy,,sa$^g:
' Gentlem^hur-Yoii have read what I said to my people the
other day frotri tjie balcony of my castle. I repeat now that I
no longer know, any parties. I know only Germans and in
order to testify that you are firmly resolved without distinction
of party to sfiml by my side through danger and death I call
upon the leaders of the different parties in this House to come
forward and lay their hands in mine as a pledge.."
SERVIA MOBILIZATION COMPLETE.
London, Aug. 4.?Servian mobilization lias been completed,
according to a Nish dispatch to the Exchange- Telegraph Com
pany" \ , ? . .
The Servian governmenFhas prohibited the sending of press
dispatches, which is taken as a prelude to the Servian invasion
of Bosnia.
KING GEORGE APPRECIATIVE.
London, Aug. 4.?King George today addressed a message
to British colonies expressing appreciation of their spontaneous
assurances that they will give the fullest support to the
motherland. < \ :v ' ;
"They recall to me," his majesty said, 'i'the generous self
sacrifice and help given by them in the past to the mother
country. I shall be strengthened in the discharge of the great
responsibility which rests upon me by the confident belief that
in this time of trial my empire, wilj be united, calm and resolute,
and trusting in God."
FRANNCE'S POSITION.
Paris, Aug. 4.?Premier Viviani made the French govern
ment's statement to the War of-Deputies today. His
remarks created the deepest enth?f>l&tei. He detailed events
of the past fortnight, declaringJ'Germwy "irrefutably and
logically justified the acts of the French government."
During his remarks the Premier said: 4
"France has been unjustly pfovoked; she did not seek the
war; she* has done all in her power to avoid it Since it
was forced upon her, she wilt defend ;herself against Germany
and any other power who takes part by the Side of Germany
in the conflict. L
"Against an attact which, violates all the lays of.equity ,?nd
all rights of nations, We have taken all necessary dispositions.'1
The House turned toward ihe Russian Minister, fswol&Jy,
who sat in the diplomatic gallery and cheered RuSi?fc- ; , ]
"Belgium has 50,000- men in aroawprepared to defend the
neutrality and independence of their native lanct-J 5fhe^En
glish fleet is mobilized ^to the smallest vessel and the English
army is mobilized." 'v . .. *
The deputies arose again, turned toward where the British
Ambassador, Sir Francis Bertie^was sitting in the gallery and
cheered wildly. - ~w t,..,-?
CHARGES TREACHERY.
Paris, Aug. 4.?President Poineare, in a message to the Sen
ate and Chamber of Deputies today, declared that Germany
"had tried i treacherously to surprise France,'| and added:
France was ready and otir troops ww allow mobilization to be
methodically carried out." 1
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? JAPAN' S POSEEfGN.
Toklo, Japan, Aug. 4.?A proclamation, issued today by the
government, hopes for the speedy restoration of peace. It
points out Japan's desire, to remain neutral, but says, that
"should England participate in the hostilities and the purposes
of the Anglo-Jaa?Mfe*llianoe be threatened, Japan may be
compelled for the fulfillment at its obligations.
The proota^HiMMfo#issued after an extraordinary session
of the cabin? 1^3"Ir^ftgenerally interpreted as preparing the
lie for i^te?Btion <n t?.e Japanese navy as soon as Great
GERMAN FLEET ACTIVE.
The GernMli^ fleet is very active around Kiao-Chau and has
already captured a Russian cattle steamer.
It is pointed out th^t Kiao-Chau may possiblv be occupied
by the Japanese in t|ie' event ef a defeat of the German squad
ron iii the Far EastTwfus closing the Ptfolfic ocean for the war
vessels of Russia and Great Britain and permitting them to pro
ceed to Europe undisturbed, if they desire to do so. Extraordi
nary excitement prevails in Tokio.
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EFFORTS WERE FRUITLESS. r c
London, Aug. 4.?King;George'i-telegram to the Rusai&it
Emperor, in a final effort to avoid ?war, and the Emperor's reply
have been made public The King Said:
"I make a personal'appeal to you to leave <^m"the^?xnnd
for negotiations for peace." The Russian Eru^tata*
Contlnard on p?(* twelrn ,
COUNTY COHH88IOHEB8 MET
. * " MCIMIAV.
Hopt. E. N. Williams IMnM
g|>uliltitat o( Coutj Hon??
Seteral Report* Received
The Board of County Commissioners
met In regular session on last Monday
with all member? present except
Cooke. After reading and approving
minutes of the previous meeting,
business wan disposed of as follows:
Ts C. Collie and J. H. Uazeil vere
appointed a committee to go to' the
Association at Fayettertlle.
Charlie Floyd, was allowed eight
Joint? of go across
road near
Alfred Fineh ??a allowed to go to
County HOkne. v. * ? :
It was ordered that the property of
M. C. Pleasants, In Loulsburg, be
raised in valuation from ?1500. to
$2,500. ;
Report of E. N. Williams superin
tendent of County Home, was received
and filed. He reports 7 white and 16
colored inmates. . ?
Abshaw Jones was relieved of poll
tax, he being over age. ,
Report of Dr. J. E. Malone, County
Health Officer, was received and filed.
By order of the Board the following
were j relieved of taxes as shown fbl
1 owing their names on account of
same being listed twice. Henrietta
Allen; est., $3.18; H, G. Conyers $3.35;
John Conyers $4.48; Mrs. M. S. Jack
son $3.11; June Jeffreys $4.76; Gilbert
Wilder 8 cents; Marlah Williams
$6.19.
The Commissioners proceeded to
make the following tax levy for
Franklin County-for the year 1914.
State and pension tax?27 2-3 cents
on property, and 12 cents on poll.
School tax?30 cents on property
and $1.50 on poll. ^
General purpose?21 cents on pro
perty and 38 cents on poll.
Bridge?10 cents on property and
30 cents on poll.
Loulsburg graded school?45 cents
on property and $1.35 on poll.
LouLsburg Township Roads?25
cents on property and 75 cents on
polL.
Franklinton graded school?35
cents on property and $1.06 on poll."
Franklinton Township Roads?36
cents on property and $1.05 on poll,
Voungsville Township Roads?80
eepts On property and 90 cents on
iK
'ojfjie following special school taxes
IBM jetted.
j^vlpjot school?20 cents on property
and 60 .cents on poll.
fyiniv school?30 cents on property
and 90 cSjats on poll.
Pine Rldgejschool?30 cents on pro
perty and 90 cents on poll.
New Hope school?20 cents on pro
perty and 60 cents on poll. /
Cedar Rock sc&ool?30 cents on
property and 90 cents on poll.
Justlqe school?30 cents on pro
perty and 90 cents on poll.
? Seven Paths school?IS cents on
property and 46 cents on poll.
Moulton school?30 cents on pro
party and M ceata on polft*
Meptevllle school?10 {MRf* on pro
perty aad M eants.es poflfc..
In?le?ide school?M cetats on pro
perty and <0 cents on iColl. *
A special school election was gran
ted the Roo^SlHlMMjfpkool district
In Harrl|^^?M4w3^MTj' cents
on proP*w'ijiW. j!'on poll.
on Sept
-THC
mber Si
and
tt was irtlared^that the Board of
county ComtQtBafcoers nieet at the
county Home In" a body on Friday,
August 7th $j-li-.oo a. m.
B. N. was re-elected
superlaMMftat, of the county Home
for the neA tjr<> years.
After alyiyilat * number of ac
counts the Board adjourned to meet
on August 7th, at the county
Loalsbnifc Baptist Church (
"The overcoming life" and "Prls
oners of hope" will be the theme fit
the sermon Sunday morping and
waning at the Baptist church. The
iNW? will wwiduct the worship at
birth hours.
? x * \ ? ? A
COL.YARBOROUfiH-l
one of FiUKrtnfi boi
MOST DlSTWGEIsisD SONS.
He WM a Prominent .yttd
Democrat t Obit??g Coa
ate Soldier km a Man of I
Conrtfttloria. r
<5?1- 'W. H. Yarborough, >a
known cltlfan of this county, died ]
day morning shortly before E ttategb,
at the residence of his 8on-tn-l*w,-A?.
torney General T. W. Blckett. wvr.
74 years of age and bad been ta Mehi?
health for seven years' or eight yean.
? Col. Yarborough was one of TrprntV
lia county'? mo?t distinguished
notable, through' his life for -
Intellectual power, great phy%
moral pourage and uncomj)
Integrity, He enlisted nl tfif
-erate army In his youth .
with distinction throughout 1
of the War Between the Stated
down his sword at Appomkftatf; ??';
Colonel of the Fifteenth North *&al^:
Una Regiment.' . .Y . ' ?
Until his health failed, Col. Yar-.
borough was one of the meat active
leaders of the Democratic party In the
State, wielding a wide influence in
political affairs. He was appointed
by President Cleveland in 1885 Col
lector of Interal Revenue for the
Fourth North Carolina District and
he also had high position In the
revenue servce in Mr. Cleveland's
second administration. He was uril
versaly beloved by Franklin county
people among whom he spent his en
tire life, except when engaged in the
public service, and ,his death brings
sorrow to the whole county.; He was
also Indentlfled in the njercantile
business here with W. P. i^pal & Co
for anumber of years
Of his Immediate family there sur
vive one son and one daughter. Dr.
R. F Yarborough and Mrsjfe.W^Blck
ett. of Loutsburg
The funeral was conducted from the
home on Tuesday morning at 10:30
o'clock by Arch DaaeoiHughes
Rector of the Episcopal 'church, ot
Henderson, In the presett^of a large
number of friends. AMto the ser
vices at .the honfe the igftliiii were
borne'to Oak Lawn Cemefiji^ kid'ten
derly laid to rest. The.'lsefvlcws at
the grave was attended ^y a good
number to pay a last sad Mbote. The
pall bearers were: J J Bljfrow, *W it'
Person, D. F. McKlnne, M 8 Clifton,
W H" Allen, John Best,.,G?o CraHe,".
Nick Perry.
The floral tribute wa& one of the
largest and most beautrtfl seen here
in years. , j:,*;. Jk
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Tobacco Markqf irtjl Open
? Contrary to the report that the
Loulsburg tobacco m&ittSt will not
open this season, w? '#&<? Informed
yesterday by the warehousemen of
Loulsburg that they wbnUd open pos
sibly sometime about S?ftembejt flrat
however no date has as yet beep ag
reed upon. Therefore >the,|(J~
may depend upon betttg'/ ab~
their crops In LouUbang
hereafter or more.
*tUU
?' Loilakarg Vir* 1
The members of the 1
Department left Mondayfor,1
Salem to attend the annual
tournment. Among those who. tint'
wprf Messrs J. a. Turner, S. vMm
B N Williamson, P B McKlnn?,' W ?? :
Tucker, O Y Yarborough, M. 8^ " '
J L Palmer, W F.Beasley
D. C High, H E Hlght, Dr. A,
log, Ellis Ramey W N Full
Thomas.
Play, at Cedar Bock. ^ ?
"Those Dreadful Twins" a most in
teresting and amusing play will be
given at Cedar?Bock Academy on
Thursday night, August 13, at 8:00
o'oloc^. yifter the close of .the per
formance refreshments will be served
tad the proceeds fronf bot^ wJU. go
towards building the new Academy,
admission treaty-live and Uteea cents
Everybody is Invited to eome out and
injqy the evening and help to enlarge '
the building fund.4 *?
_ ? /?' *V ' ?- Clea^ ''' ; ' ftj,
"Iant Morton something,-ot a miser."
"I should aay so.. WhjtfiMi too tight
to Hfctffali
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