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The Armies of Europe Are Massing in Strategic Positions THE WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. VOLUME XIX, No. 211. PARTIAL MOBILIZATION OF RUSSIAN TROOPS IS ORDER; OUTLOOK GRAVE While Action Dangerously Diminishes Chances of Maintaining European Peace, It Does Not Neces sarily Imply Rupture of Relations Between Austria and the Czar. British Fleet Sails From Port • land Today for an Unknown Destination. Germany Un easy at Frontier Prepara tions. Has Advantage Over Russia in Ability for Quicker Mobilization. Portland Eng—The British fleet failed frott: here today for an unknown destination. No information could be obtained from naval officials as to the movements of the war vessels. As Prisoners of War. V enna.—All Servians liable to mil itary service residing in Austria- Hungary are being arrested and are being handed over to the military aa prisoners of war. Russian Order. London—Partial mobilization of tre Russian troops in the southern and southwestern districts was or dered by tre Russian war office last night, according to dispatches receiv ed here. It is argued in official circles that . ajthough this action dangerously di m nished the chances of maintaining European peace, it does not neces sarily imply a rupture of relations Letween'Austria-Hungary and Russia. Making Ready. London.—While Austria-Hungary •was preparing today to strike at Spr via, against whonh she yesterday de clared war, the rest of Europe, al though still hoping that the conflict would be localized were making ready for the greater war that must ensue if Russia should intervene on behalf of Servia. The state of the stock market in Eondon showed today that the sit uation was considered grave and anx iety was increased by the issue of orders to the British fleet at Port land to sail tor a destination which was not. reveaTed to the public. Proceeding Steadily. Meantime dispatches from Vienna showed that the movement of the Austrian forces toward the Servian frontiers was proceeding steadily but a ■strict censorship prevented the exact destination of the troops from becoming known to the outside world. All the Austrian and Hunga rian railways were taken over yes terday for military traffic. Servia, it, was known, was just as active In moving her troops. Strong forces were dispatched to the fron tier towns of Valvevo and Uzhitza on the Bosnian frontier, and to Svilaj ratz on the eastern part of the country, while strong divisoins of volunteers are reinforced by regulars who are gathering along the River Drina. near Uosnitz on the Bosnian frontier. ' Montenegro, Too- The Montnegrins also were making preparations and had stationed a brigade with a mountain battery near Prijol, where women were busy building earthworks. Servian and Austrian aviators at the same time were flying along the frontiers trying to locate the posi tions of the opposing forces As far as a general European war Is concerned, diplomats In London, while they copfess the situation to be most grave, consider there is hope of averting a conflict so long as the Austro-Rusßian “conversations" con tinue at St. Petersburg. Another Danger. Another danger has arisen owing to the uneasiness in Germany at the preparations being made by Russia along her frontier. Ordinarily, it is pointed, out, Germany and Austria have tee advantage over Russia In being to mobilize more quickly and the) JO not wish to lose this ad vantage. A telegram from Premier Pachith, of Servia, to the Servian legation In I.ondon registers a formal complaint In regard to the Austrian attacks on Pervlan merchant vessels on the Danube- It says: "The Austro-Hungarian military and < Ivll authorities fired throughout the dav on July 26th without the slightest provocation from our side . and damaged three or four trading vessels at Kestolatz on the Danube. The Servian flags were down and replaced by the Austrian colors. 'l ./ere were however no casualties.’’ UNCLE JOE ANNOUNCES. Danville, Ills. —Joseph G Cannon, former speaker of the natolnal house today formally announced his candi dacy for congress. : , THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. - - - THE AUGUSTA HERALD COUNCIL OF WAR HELD BERLIN Intense Activity in Diplomatic Circles Also. Moderate and Quiet Attitude Asked of Pub lic. Fully Advised of Rus sian Moves on Frontier. - Berlin—The North German Gazette the official organ of the German gov ernment. will publish this evening this comment on the international situation: "The peaceful tone of the official Russian communication issued yes terday finds a lively echo here. ’Hie Itnperlal government shares the wish of Russia for the maintenance of peaceful relations and It hopes the German people will support it by maintaining a moderate and quiet at titude.” Activity Confermed. Military activity on the Russian side of the frontier is confirmed by many advice's which have reached the ears of German officials, but it was stated here today that no mobili zation order had been issued by the Russian war office- The Russian regiments which have been moving forward to occupy strategic points on the frontier have been served out with 350 rounds of ammunition per man, while hasty purchases of forage have been made for the cavalry. A number of Ger man regiments have been moved for ward to the frontier as a precau tionary measure. The men are equp. ped for service. Family Council. There was the most intense activ ity in diplomatic circles here today, but no tangible developments were reported. A French diplomat said he saw some ground for optimism, but the German foreign office declar ed there was nothing on which to base a judgment one way or the other. The German crown prince ar rived at Potsdam today and a family council was held in the new palace. The emperor and empress, the crown prince and the other princes of the imperial family were present They conferred for an hour. QUICKLY ACQUIT HUE CAILLAUX Scene of Wild Demonstrations in Paris Court When Verdict Returned in 50 Minutes by Jury. Paris.—The Figaro comments bit terly on the acquittal of Mme. Call laux, calling it “The verdict of shame and the greatest scandal of our epoch.” Wild Tumult Paris.—Mme. Henrietta Calllaux was acquitted last night by a jury In the court of assize of the wilful mur der on March 16th last of Gaston Calmette, editor of The Figaro. The verdict was returned after fifty min utes of deliberation. The announce ment was followed by the wildest tu mult- Mme. Calllaux staggered and then threw her arms about the neck of her counsel, Fernand I-aborl. Her hair fell over her shoulders and her hat fell to the floor. The spectators stood upon desks and chairs. Cries of "Calllaux! kaborl!” and "CaiUaux, assassin!” mingled. Shaken with emotion. Mme. Call laux departed by the witnesses’ door. She covered her face with her bands »s if to shield herself from tue In rlous cries o' "Murderess!” By way of several narrow corridors and back staircases, she reached a small side door In the Palace of Justice, and drove away in an automobile unob served- AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. JULY 29. 1914. T© BKSIi ©i ATOUSTA P. 0. SERVIAN FIGHTING MEN AND HEADS OF THE WARRING NATIONS “ T~ ... iSTS ■ \ ‘| "J f RIOTS IN U. S. OVER WAR Intense Feeling Displayed in Cities Where Servians and Austrians Reside. Many Are Liable for Military Duty. Los Angeles, Cal. —Rioting: broke out here early today In the portion of the < Ity where Servians and Austrians re side. There was Home shooting but no one was fouiitl io hale bees seriously hurt. Police reserves suppressed the disturb ance. Several Austrians were arrested. War Fund. Chicago.—Wur funds raised at anti- Austrian meetings here last night were counted today and held in readiness to he used for the transportation of Ser vians, Crotlans, Bohemians and other Slavs, who wish to fight for Servia, Cur ;ency and pledges said to total more than SIO,OOO were raised at one meeting for the benefit of the Servian military hospital service. Intense feeling was shown. The Austrian double-headed eagle emblem was torn from the walls and trampled. The Slavic colony here is estimated at mere than 50,000. Shortage of Labor. Pittsburgh.—Heads of manufacturing an draining companies fear a shortage oi labor if the Austro-Servian war is pro longed. It is estimated that there are 500,000 Austro-Hungarian subjects In Western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia, one fifth of whom are liable for military duty. Consulates Crowded. New York.—The consulates of Austria- Hungary and Hervia in this city were busy places again today. At an early hour crowds of men capable of bearing arms filed their names with the consu.a and "promised to hold themselves in read iness to return to their native coun tries for military servdee. At the Austro-Hungarian consulate It was stated that in the event of a large number of reserves in this country be ing called upon, steamships would be chartere dby the government to trans port them to Austria. How the Servian reservists woulu get back for military duty was a problem that It was said at the Servian consulate would be solved quickly whe nthe time for action ar rived. Coal Orders. A rumor that the principal European powers likely to he involved in the Aus tro-Servian war had placed orders In tills country for large quantities of coal ior their navies was confirmed by lead ing coal exporters today. The possibility of Germany, Austria, Italy and France being shut off from the Welsh coal sup ply by England being drawn into the controversy is held responsible for the orders placed here. Official Notices. Washington. —Official notice calling to the colors ail Austro-Hungarians in the United States subject to mili tary service In their native country was being sent out today by the Aus tro-Hungarian ambassador. The call announces that the emper or has ordered “a partial mobilization” and ressrvislsts belonging to eight army corps must Immediately make arrangements to go home and take up arms. Decide to Let The Colonel Tell Them Washington.—The senate commit tee on foreign relations today de cided to grant Colonel Roosevelt’s request to appear before it In opposi tion to the Colombian treaty and the payment of *25,000,000. Members *a d, however, It was not probable there would be any further hearings at this session of congress BTEAMER IN TOW. Washington.-- Captain Johnston, of the revenue cutter Seneca, reported today that he was towing Into Halifax tne new British steamer Sable I, from Glasgow for Halifax, picked up ton miles off Cape Race N. E, totally disabled by the bursting of a high pressure cylinder. ' AGREE ON BASIS PEACE IN MEXICO WAR Bombard Capital St. Petersburg—A despatch from Belgrade says the Servian capital has been bombarded and the bridge over the River Save blown up. Quiet Preparations. Paris. —France continues quietly to prepare for war. The troops of the active army are gradually concen trating near the frontier. A -military guard has been plated in the great mills at Corbell, near Daria. The ba kers in Paris Rre laying in large stocks and the city authorities started form ing today a reserve store of 15,000 tons ut flour. The police department is exercising a general surveillance over Austrians and Germans in Paris where many thousands of them reside. The government made an appeal to the press to keep calm and carefully to verify its news concerning the cri sis before publishing. Adolphe Mes simy, minister of war, today visited the military wireless station on the Eiffel Tower and ordered the staff to he doubled, the officers to remain on duty night and day. Long lines of depositors waited out side the savings hanks today to with draw their money, as all payments will be suspended In case of war Order Out 1,280,000 Men. London.—The present Russian mob ilization ordor affects only the Jfun- Sian frontier contiguous to Austria, and not the German frontier. It Is confined to the military districts of Kiev, Odessa, Moscow and The peace footing of each of these districts Is four army corps, each numbering 40,00# men, or a total of 640,000 men. The command to mobilize doubles this total, so that 1,260,000 men are affect ed by the order. Light Overcoats in Demand in Gotham New York. Light overcoats, sweat ers and even furs were muc h in evt denco on the streets and trains In New York last night and early today. The temperature dropped as low ns 61 de grees, which, according to the weather bureau fore* aster, was a record for July 28 since 1884. f'aptalns of incoming steamships said that tlie weather ori the ocean was cooler during the past few days than they had known lt at the end of July for the last 25 years. Jjßm piM / mmAt&w '* *!l ' vpjpE; .. i M i ' yWEBBM SERB CAVALRY, EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEF AND KING PETER Troop-s of Servian cavalry, the de partment of the army In which that country puts its greatest dependence. Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria (left) and King Deter oT Servia (right). Sec’v Bryan Shown Arrange ment Between Carranza and Carbajal. Immunity for All Save the Guilty in Madero Assassination. Villa Only Doubtful Factor. Washington.—General Carranza and Provisional President Carbajal have agreed on a ha sis for the arrangement of peace in Mexico, according to a message received here today by Jose Uastellot personal representative here of Carbajal. Mr. Castellot showed Secretary Bryan his latest advices from Presi dent Carbajal. Amnesty Guarantees. With respect to amenesty and guar antees Carranza, It is understood, will promise Immunity to all except those directly responsible for the overthrow of Madero. As practically all of tlie guilty have fled Mexico, this excep tion will not. be opposed by the Carba jal government. Prompt Recognition. Approval of the Niagara Kalis pro tocols by the constitutionalists would mean prompt recognition by the Unit j ed States, Argentine, Brazil and Chile of the new government in Mexico, Villa Alone. The only doubtful factor In the sit uation was Villa. As yet only vague advices have come to officials as to Villa’s Intentions. Home definite ex pression Is expected soon. Orders Deportation War Correspondent Washington. Secretary Garrison announced today he would direct Brig adier General Funston at Vera Cruz to deport from Mexico Fred Is. Boalt, correspondent for the newspaper En terprise Association, who sent out a sensational story that an American naval officer applied the "law of flights” to Mexican prisoners. A court of inquiry pronounced tlie story false. “There was absolutely no truth In his story,” said Hecretary Garrison to day, “and he had no reagon to think it was true. It was a pure, sheer, reck less publication and Boalt is not en titled to he considered a reputable correspondent." MIDDIES OFF FOR HOME. Gravesend, Eng. -The American battleships Missouri and Illinois with a large number of cadets from the naval acaderr y at Annapolis on board, sailed from here today for Hampton Hoads after a fortnight’s stay. $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. BATTLE ROYAL IS ON; REDS VS. BLUES COMMENCE WORK ON THE P.O. Begin to Excavate for Augus ta’s New Government Build ing bv Monday Say Fissell & Co.. Contractors. Govern ment Construction Superin tendent Perry, Here Today, Explains Cause of Delay. That, work will commence on Au gusta's new postoffice and federal court building within one week was Hie official statement made today by Mr. Nathaniel V. Derry, superinten dent of construction. United States I üblic buildings, Atlanta, who Is in tlie city. When naked tile cause of the de lay, Mr. Derry stated that it has been simply the awaiting of the pass ing of the sundry civil hill at Wash Ington which contained an item of $25,000 for Augusta, Ga. Tile addi tional appropriation was needed, ho said, on account of a change that had to be made In the plans for the foun dation. Tile original appropriation for 'lie Augusta postoffice, as passed by con gress, wus *250,000. Later another appropriation of *75,000 was added, and it was then believed that this would be ample to curry out the work. On December 30, 10103, test bor lugs were made on the section of Barrett Plaza, opposite the Union Station, which was designated for the site for th? new building, and Lt was found that under the top layer of earth sub terranean cuiiuls and quick eand existed. This of course made the soil unstable. Mr. Derry says that shotild a build ing the size and weight of the new Augusta pystoflice lie put oil such a lot without the proper foundation, n wouldn't be long before the walls would be crumbling from beneath it- Mr. Arnold 11. Dyson, structural pnglneer-druftsmun, Washington, D. C., who wae sent here by the govern ment to make the tests of the soli last December, was told by citizens that tlie site of the new building and practically that whole part of Au gusta wtiH probably situated on an alluvial flat formed from river de posits and raised by later artificial fill. Beaver Dam Creek used to flow through the city and It I* said that the new postofflce site is near where tills stream used to flow Tlie por toin of the city west of the postofflce lot, It Is understood, was once a cy press swamp. On account of the condition of (lie soil, It was decided that a pile foun dation would lie necessary, which made tlie cost rim higher than wiu at first calculated. The addltolna! cx (Contlnued on Page Nine). President is Kept Informed on War Washington, D. C.—President Wll son kept closely Informed of tlie war situation In F.urnpe today through reports from American diplomats abroad but there was no change in the attitude of mere observation. Secretary Redfleld Indicated to tlie White House today he had no fear that a war in Europe would have any eerlous effect on eondJoins in tlie United States. It was the belief of officials Ljmt although prices of foodstu'fs might go up In this court try, general business conditions re sulting from the demand for Ameri can products abroad would offset it M’Reynoids For The U. S. Supreme Court Atlanta, Ga. The Atlanta Journal will print today a special dispatch from Its Wnshlngffin correspondent, stating authoritatively that President Wilson has decided to appoint Attor ney General Mcltevnolds to tin- mh preme bench to succeed the late Jus tice Lurton and will name Thomas W Gregory, of Texas, for the attor ney generalship. HOME EDITION Blue Commander Detached One Regiment and One Battalion of Infantry and 2 Troops of Cavalry to “Protect” Water works of City. INTERCEPT FORCE OF TROOPS GOING FROM WEST First Firing Was Heard Com ing From Southwesterly Di rection at 10:24 O'clock This Morning. Tho “battle” between the two ar mies, into which the brigade had been divided, was the feature of the day's work. The nature of the war problem to be worked out la Indicated In the following statement Issued from bri gade headquarters early thin morning; to tho various commanding officers: Camp Wheeler, Near Augusta, Georgln. July 29, 1914. Problem. General Situation. The Blues and Hade are at war. This territory Is friendly to the Blues. The Hods detachment has been moving to wards Augusta from Waynesboro. The Rlue base is about 20 miles north of Augusta. Special Situation, Blue. The Blue commander has detached a force consisting of one regiment and one separate battalion of lnfantr? and two troops of' cavalry to hasten towards the city of Augusta for the purpose of protecting tlie city water works by Intercepting a force of in fantry arid cavalry reported to bo moving from the west ulong Walton Way. Note: -Cultivated fields will be carefully avloded. Inspector-Instruc tors will accompany their respective organizations and in addition act as umpires, wearing a white handkerchief on tho left arm. Members of tlie Blues will, if prac ticable, wear a white band on the hat. At least ail members of patrols will bs so marked. Armies in the Field. Early In the morning the “Red" army left camp, proceeding to the point assigned to them. Have for the sending out of scouts, the “Blue” army remained in camp, subject to orders to go to tho assistance of their ad vance guard. The advance guard of Infantry was under tho command of Major Hunter, of the Third Separate Battalion, tlie main body was com manded by Brigadier General Harris, while Captain Fort, Company I, 2nd Infantry, commanded the rear guard. The cavalry squadron was divided in to two sections, one going with each army. It is very essential to an army that a cavalry division he attached to it, the cavalry being indispensable for for reconnoiterlng. The first firing was heard, coming from a southwesterly direction, at 10:24. Tin? firing was very sharp, in dicating that the fighting must be general. All the Blues still In camp were hurried to the scene of action. At tlie time of going to press, fighting wai still going on. Immediately after the completion of the problem, the two armies will return to camp, the regular routine being followed this af ternoon and tonight. Cavalry ”Bham Battle" Yesterday. The cavalry squadron put in a most strenuous day yesterday, working out a war problem unaided by the infant ry. The problem consisting in cap turing the United States Arsenal. The five troops were divided into an at tasking party and a defending party, i The defending party, consisting of Troops A and F, were commanded by Captain Mclntyre; the attacking par ly, Troops B, K, and L, were under the command of Captain Waite. After about three hours of maneuvering and fighting, the attacking army succeed ed in capturing the commander of the defenders. Cavalry Inspection. Immediately after the troopers had returned from the battle and had un saddled their horses, expecting no further orders, the call “To Arms! To Arms!” was Mounded, followed im rnedlatedly by “Boots and Saddles.” This recant that the men must fully equip themselves for a war match and In the shortest possible time. 27 min utes from the time the call was sound ed, K. A. Grice, Troop L, reported him self ready and in 45 minutes, Major Beamans reported to the Inspector—- that the squadron was ready for a march. When the innumerable things that a cavalryman must do to equip himself for a war march are considered, the time is most remark able. An inspection of each man and his equipment was made by the instruc tors, after which there was a short drill in putting up shelter tents, more commonly known as “dog tents." The cavalry officers have every rea son to be proud of the showing made by the > iimdron —so far as can be learned, It is considered the best or ganized battalion in camp. 12 BLOWN TO PIECEB. Caste!, Germany -Twelve potash miners were blown to pieces today by the explosion of 80 pounds of dyna mite while they were sinking a shall in the Krujali mine near here.