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Show 00 PRAYERS OFFERED OY THE SOLDIERS Berlin, Aug ?. The mobilization of the German army proceeded today with absolute calm There were few signs In Berlin that anything extra ordinary was happening with the ex ception of great crowds at the railroad rail-road stations and the lack of taxicabs. half of which had been requisitioned by the army authorities. An open air religious service at (ended by manv soldiers in marching kit wns held today round the Bis-ruark Bis-ruark monument outside the Imperial 1 parliament house. All joined In the Lord's prayer. A notice was issued by the police stating that the emperor's strength and time were absorbed by the work imposed on him at this serious hour and that it was not proper for him to be disturbed by popular demonstrations. demonstra-tions. In accordance with the Imperial constitution, the kings of Bavaria. Saxony and Wuertemberg have plated plat-ed their armies under the command of Emperor William. The Grand Duke of Mecklonburg Strelitz and the Duke of Brunswick are to take the field The families of all soldiers of the reserve summoned to the colors are to be supported by the state. |