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German Mobilization Completed No Surrender Liege Forts,
Panama Canal Opened;
Traffic of Nations is
Begun With Celebration
Aflutter With Flags, Band Playing the Star
Spangled Banner and Builder Goethals on
the Bridge, the Steamship Ancon Starts Trip
From Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
Panama The Ancon pass
ed through the Gatun Locks
without a hitch in seventy min
ute*. The total lift of these
locks Is eighty five feet.
Panama.— -The canal zona cclohrat*
♦MI today tlies opening of the canal.
The festivities, however, wera but lo
cal and mukkciited little of the inter
national significance of the event.
With the official Panama celebration
net for next spring even the United
Htatee was not officially represented
today except by the men who have
long been in the canal zone.
At 7 P. M.
The steamship Ancon, owned by the
United tftactM war department and
leased to the Panama Railroad for
service in the New York-Colon trade,
wu chosen hh the first big boat to be
put through, (signalizing the opening
of the canal to all whips up to 10,000
lone register. Hhortly before seven
o'clock this morning the Ancon was
drawn away from her berth at f’ris
tobal and anchored at the end of the
d«ep water channel from the Atlantic
t »< ean to the (latun Locks, where she
remained until the start through the
locks at 9 o'clock. She whs to ar
rive at the end of the deep water
channel In the Pacific at 6 o'clock
this evening.
Flags of All Nations.
All the seventy-four regular offi
cers and men on board the Ancon ap
peared in spotlessly white uniforma
find the ship Itself fastened with now'
point, over which fluttered signal
flags and the flags of all nations.
At the forepeak was the ensign of
the Panama republic while at the
mainmast head fluttered the house
pennant of the Pan area Steamship
fleet. On the Jackstaff was the flag
i)f the United States
Goethal* on Bridge.
Invitations to be guests on this first
5,500 Americans Are
Homeward Bound Today
Leave on Steamers From Liverpool and Glasgow. Carrying
Capacity ot Vessels in Next Twenty-Five Days Estimated
at Sixty Thousand Passengers
London. (12:10 p. m.)- Tim
of 4,600 Arn*rl<'an* from Liverpool today
*«(• followed by that of another thou
fcand from Olaicov.
The carry In* capacity of tha vaaaalii
falling for trana-Atlantic porta during
he next 26 daya la eadmated at 10,000
or threa time* the number of Americana
In the Brlil*h lalea. While the number
on the continent 1* not known It la be
lleved not to McaadSO.OOO. A large num
ber of these are returning by I>utch,
Danish and ttallan lines
Many American tourists In Ixmdon
who had taken ateertiKe berths nre of
fering: to sell their tickets ns they pre
OFFENSIVE ALSACE MOVE
IS CHECKED BY FRENCH
London. (1 p. m.) The British of
ficial prom iniromu In Itb communica
tion today aaya:
”Th» German offonalvo la for the
mom out ar mood In upper Almk-o and
thoro aro Indication* that tho French
have made prop rod* on that aide."
The communication contlnuea:
"The French troop* nre advanctna
Into the high Alaatlan valley* of the
Vosges Mountain*. Since their occu
pation of the Saale* replan In Her
man territory on the frontier of Al
aac*. which we* announced yeater
day, the French troopa have entered
the town of Sanle* tteelf. driving out
Young Herald Readers
Celebrate Birthday Today
Jokeph Auatln Ruck, 1921 Watktn* SSt . horn Aup 16, 1604.
Apnea Marie folding, 1744 Broad St . horn Aup 16. IM>!>
Nancy lawan Wright, 1006 Green* SI , horn Aup. 16. 1606.
Cora Martin, No. t. Ilephtlhnh. Cl*., horn Aup. 16, 1601,
John R. D**ey, .Vacate*. Fla., horn Aug. 16. 1 K<rg.
Hornl* I.e* H.-wetl, 1044 Bt. I.uke S t„ horn Aug. 16. IMS.
Myra Dunlap Youngblood, P. O. Bo* 6*4 City, horn Aug 16. 1»0T.
Mim Plate Davie, H F I*. No. 1. Matthew*. t!*„ bom Aug. 15, I*PJ.
Katherine Green. Elko, S. C„ horn Aug. 16.
The Herald congratulate* them on their
bithday, and invite* each of them to entertain five
friend* at a birthday picture party at the Dreamland
Theatre. Ticket* have been mailed.
Boy* and girl* under 16 year* of age are re
syf*t»d to *end their full name, addre** and birthday
fjrf the year of birth, to “Children’* Editor,” Augusta
I trip had been much coveted and the
I rails were lined with local officers
j J '.nd those of the Panama republic.
| Colonel (Joethals, builder of the canal
and governor of the zone, was on the
bridge beside Captain Sukeforth of
the steamer, together with Captain
Hugh Rodman, U. 8. N„ superinten
dent of transportation, who has over
seen the plans for putting the first
ship through.
Star Spangled Banner.
The Panama national hand and the
, regimental band of the Tenth United
! States infantry played the fcitar Span
gled Banner as the* ship pulled away,
but the music was almost drowned by
the whistles of the steamers in the
harbor.
To assure unimpeded passage for
the Ancon all traffic. Including the
working boats in Culebra Cut was
brought to a standstill.
Holiday.
The several thousand canal workers
enjoyed a lid) Id ay. Together with vil
lagers of all types from the surround
ing territory they lined the banks at
various vantage points. The Ancon
was fully loaded with the regular
' argo that she had brought from New
York, the freight having been pur
posely left on board to give the canal
a full test with the ship drawing Its
full depth of water.
Without Incident.
Panama.—The Ancon then contin
ued through the waterway from deep
water on the Atlantic to deep water
on the Pacific without lpcldent.
Leaving Cristobal the Ancon pass*
ed several vessels at anchor In the
harbor waiting to follow her through
the canal and thus make the first
commercial use of the waterway.
In conformity with a promise made
by Colonel Ooethnls the peace flag of
the American Peace Society fluttered
from the foremast of the Ancon. Be
neath her decks, however, were two
huge pieces of artillery, which are
destined to form an Important part In
the defenses of the waterway.
ft*r to make a latar and more comfort -
al ls paasage.
Think No Necessity.
Msmhsra of tli© Americana committee
na> they full t«» ffp the necessity for the
despatch of transports to take strand
ed Americans back to the United States
In view of new sailings which have been
announced.
The Grampian will* tomorrow, the Ar
cadian, ihe Andanls and the A neon la Au
gust ISt it. the Olympic August 19th and
the Adriatic August 20th. The British
steamer buffalo, which left New York,
July 26th. has arrived at I lull.
th* German troop*. Today they col
lected the kite abandoned i>y the Ger
man fugitives.
"In th* Woevre dlatrlct in the De
partment of the Meuie the French
troop* today fired al and brought
down a hostile aeroplane which was
flying al a height of over 1.000 yard*.
The two German officer* carrying the
flying machine were tnken prlaoner*.
“In the earn* dlatrlct a battalion of
French light Infantry put to flight
a battalion of German landwehr, tak
ing forty prlaoner*.
“The Belgian cavalry continue* auc
ceaaful In the neighborhood of Haa
aelt."
7HE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA. GA.
Knonprinzessin Cccelie An Honorary Colonel
of a Regiment in German Army
Wff, iV iliiimi I'iWliiii'jiw m. i. rntra
"'•■‘l Ok-^
, V ' • ’ • ’ '
KRONPRINZESSIN CECILIE.
The war fever has permeated the women of Germany as well as
the men. Kronprlnzessln CeclUe, who Is an honoray colonel of a regi
ment In the German army Is here shown at the head of her regiment
marching through the streets of Berlin. The Kronprlnzessln Is one of
the most popular women of Germany. In the several rows the crown
prince, ’.tor husband, has had with the kaißcr, she has stood with the man
she loved. When she and the crown prince rode down to Unter den Lin
den Saturday night after the declaration of war against Russia she was
cheered to the echo. .
RUSSIAN GRAND DUKE'S
MANIFESTO TO POLAND
Solemn Promise of Autonomy if Loyal—“ Russia From Shores
of the Pacific to the North Sea, marches in Arms”
London, (8 a. m.) —A dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from St.
I’eteraburg nays that Grand Duke
Nicholas, commander-In-chlef of the
Russian army, has addressed a mani
festo to Poland, appealing for the
loyalty of the Poles and promising
them autonomy in return. The man
ifesto reads:
“The hour has sounded when the
sacred dream of your fathers may be
realized. A hundred and fifty years
ago the living body of Poland was
torn to pieces but her soul survived
and she lived In hope that for the
Polish people would come an hour of
regeneration and reconciliation with
Russia.
Reconciliation.
“The Russian army brings you the
solemn news of this reconciliation,
German Cyclists Ambushed By
Belgians; 50 Dead
Paris (3:40 a. m.) —The Brussels correspondent of the Havas Agen
cy telegraphs that a company of Belgian Infantry ambushed two compa
nies of German cyclists at Veasenach, northwest of Cumtlch, at 10:30
o'clock Friday morning. According to this dispatch the Germans broke
and fled, leaving 60 dead. The Belgian* suffered no casualties.
Train service haa been suspended between Tlrlemont and Landen, as
German forces are reported to be In that region.
MYERS LEADING
THE NATIONAL
Brooklyn Player Has Batting
Average of 371-- other Aver
ages of Big League Sluggers
Chics**. —HI Meyers, wearing
Brooklyn's uniform In *0 games, leads
i the hatters of the National League
with an average of .371, according to
flkurea published her* today, then
come Krwln, Brooklyn, .348: Grant.
New Yorw. .342 and Becker. Phila
delphia .334. Brooklyn leads In club
hatting with 2611 and New York Is
next with .266.
Joe Jackson tops th# American
1-eaguera. The Cleveland slugger has
an average of 3.66. Next Is Cobb,
Detroit, 350. then E. Collins. Phila
delphia. 345 and Baker. Philadelphia.
385. Philadelphia with 267 and
Washington .24* lead the cluha.
Bt#v* Kvana, Brooklyn, topi th*
Federal leaguers with .362 and
Kauff, Indianapolis Is second with
166. Indianapolis leads In club hat
ting with .260.
l>te Knlseley's departure from the
Southern I-segue, where he hit .352
j for Birmingham, leave* Brl* Lord.
Mobile, and LetbhardL Memphis, the
leader* with 33d each. Mobile lead*
In team hitting with .267.
MINNESOTA A R RIVES.
New York.—The battleehlp Mtnne
. sot a arrived at New York today after
her long stay In Mexican water*. The
| .Minnesota sailed from Tampico on
' August 7th. All are well on hoard.
which effaces the frontiers severing
the Polish people whom it united con
jointly under the sceptre of the czar
of Russia. Under this sceptre Po
land will be born again, free In her
religion, her language and autono
mous.
“Russia exfieets from you only the
loyalty to which history has bound
you. With open heart and a brother
ly hand extended great Russia comes
to meet you. She believes that the
sword which struck her enemies at
Greunewald Is not yet rusted.
Dswn of New Life.
"Russia from the shores of the Pa
cific Ocean to the North Sea marches
In arms. The dawn of a new life
commences for you. In this glorious
dawn Is seen the sign of the cross—
the symbol of suffering and the res
urrection of a people."
LIGHTNING HIT STORE;
LADIES WERE STUNNED
Culpepper Bros. Furniture
Builidng, 1019 Broad, Suf
fered Some Damage Yester
day
Yesterday afternoon during a brief but
severe electric storm, lightning struck
the furniture etore of Culpepper Broth
ers. 1019 Broad street, damaging it to
the extent of several hundred dollars,
slightly Injuring two ladles In the build
ing and making It necessary to call out
the fire department The accident oc
curred in the presence of scores of peo
ple who were standing in the doorway*
of the atorea on the opposite aide of the
street, and it la also understood that
the crash came Just as a street car was
in front of tns Culpepper building
Miss Oaie Kennett. who Is a visitor In
the city from Asheville. **. C., and Miss
Annie Eubank* were standing on the
fourth floor of the building looking out
one of the front windows. They were
both shocked so that for a short while
they could not see or apenk Miss Ken
nett w«a cut on her head by a piece of
failing glass The cut was not serious.
The bolt seemed to hit the building In
two places— first on the fifth floor, the
top floor, and then on the third floor. In
the front of the building A few brick
fell and the large window panes crash
ed to the sidewalk. It waa lucky that
no one happened to be passing at the
time.
Some smoke was emitted from the fifth
floor. The fire apparatus were soon on
the scene only to discover that there was
no fire but that several pieces of furni
ture had been splintered by the light
ning. The phone e'era tor service, elec
tric lights, etc., ware all put out of
commission, _
ITALY NOT
OBLIGED TO
ASSIST
Excitement in Rome is Acute
Over War Situation—Reasons
For Not Aiding Austria-Hun
gary
Rome, 946 p. m., via Paris 7:30 a. m.
—Excitement In the Italian capital
has become very acute. Trlbuna In an
article, evidently Inspired In official
quarter*, emphasizes the fact that
Great Britain and France did not real
ly declare war on Austria but simply
announced that a state of war existed
by reason of Austria’s own acta and
that therefore Italy is not obliged to
assist Austro-Hungary.
The most active work la now going
on among the governments of the
various Balan states to bring about a
reconstruction of the the former Bal
kan league which defeated Turkey in
the recent war. The object of the
movement is to assist Russia against
Austria-Hungary and to keep Turkey
inactive.
LORRAINE
CHASED BY
GERMAN
Big French Liner Managed to
Get Away From Cruisers
Dresden, Strassburg and
Karlrruhe
Paris. (4:55 a. m.) —The French
liner Lorraine had a narrow escape
from capture by German cruisers
during her voyage from New York
to Havre, where she arrived Wednes
day, according to Rene Desevaux, one
of her officers.
Soon after leaving port the ship was
chased by the Dresden, Degevaux, but
she soon distanced this cruiser. Later
the Lorraine intercepted wireless
messages between the Strassburg and
Karlsruhe from which the officers
gathered that the warships had been
ordered to capture the Lorraine. The
last day out the Germans nearly
caught the liner which only escaped
through the favor of the fog.
Rejoicing
Tourists
of U.S.
Rome, (via London, 7:30 a. m.)—The
American ambassador, Thomas Nelson
Page, has issued a notice that the Am
erican government is sending to Europe
transports capable of taking home 8,000
Americans. The announcement has
caused great rejoicing among tourists.
It is thought possible that further
means of transportation will be provided.
There are aOut 6,000 Americans in Italy
and probably 11,000 In Switzerland. Some
Americans sought to charter an Italian
steamer but they asked a guarantee for
the trip of $40,000. This would make the
most expensive cabins $1,400 each and
the ordinary cabins S2OO.
It is believed re-establishment of the
service of the British liners will relieve
the situation.
At Genoa.
Rome, (8:46 p.m., via Paris, 7:30 a.m.)
—Dr. John Edward Jones, American con
sul general at Genoa, is endeavoring to
secure the steamship Re dTtalia for
transportation of stranded Americans to
the United States.
i Spanish-Amerlcans.
Paris, (10:32 s. m.) —Francisco de la
Barra and the Argentine. Brasilian and
Chilean ministers here have co-operated
in sending 1,000 Spanish-Amerlcans to
Spain where they will stay if they desire
to do so until the war Is over. Senor
de la Barra, as president of the commit
tee also arranged to cash checks and
letters of credit in order to relieve the
necessities of L&tln-Americans here.
REV. W. B. DILLARD TO
PREACH ANNUAL SERMON
TO J. 0. OF A. M.
Sunday morning at 11 o’clock the
Junior Order of American Mechanics
will march In a body to Bt. James
Church at which time their annual
sermon will be delivered by Rev. Wal
ter B. Dillard.
It has been about elx year, since
this order haa met at St. Jamea, and
It U well remembered at that time Dr.
Richard Wilkinaon delivered a mas
terful address to the largest body of
men that had ever gathered at’ St.
Jamea Church. There Is no doubt
but that Dr. Walter Dillard will have
many Interesting and helpful thing*
to aay to the Junior Order. Special
mualc haa been prepared by Organist
Rob Irvin. Bt. James’ own congrega
tion is urged to be on hand early and
to give the men a cordial welcome.
St. Jamea congregation extends to
the congregations of all Augusta
churches, whoa* pastors are away,
and who are holding no night service*
a cordial Invitation to worship at St.
Jamea *t the evening hour. Dr. Dil
lard will no doubt make this a help
ful hour to all who will attend.
St. James Church la cooled by many
electric fan*. _____
4001111 AUSTRIANS ON
ENTIRE SERVIAN FRONT
REPULSED; HEAVY LOSS
Through Force of Numbers, However, Succeed in Crossing
the River Save—lncessant Bombardment Along Danube to
West of Belgrade
London. (9:15 a. m.) —A despatch to
the Reuter Telegram Company from
Nish, Servia, says that after incessant
bombardment along the entire frontier
line of the Rivers Save and Danube the
Austrians have succeeded in forcing an
entry Into Sabac on “he Save, 37 miles
west of Belgrade and into Losnitza on
the River Drina.
The Austrians renewed their attempt
to cross the Danube at Belgrade and at
other points but were repulsed.
, The correspondent of The Exchange
Telegraph Company at Nish, describing
the same fighting, says 400,000 Austrians
made a concerted attack along the en
tire Servian frontier but were repulsed
with heavy casualties.
Along Entire Line.
London, (9:20 a. m.) —A despatch to
700 Americans Arrive in
Amsterdam in Night
Warm Praise For Their Treatment in Berlin—Station and
Railway Cars Decorated With Flowers—Estimated Twen
ty-Five Thousand to Leave Germany
London, 10:45 a. m. —A dispatch to Reuters Telegraph Company
from Amsterdam says 700 Americans from Berlin arrived at the station
at Amsterdam during the night. Some hundreds were sheltered at the
hotels there while others proceeded to The Hague and Rotterdam, where
arrangements are being made for ships.
Many warmly praised the treatment they had in Berlin. When they
were leaving the German capital the American consulate, the railway
station and the carriages which carried them to the railway station were
decorated with flowers. The dining cars of their trains were abundant
ly stored with food. Many of the refugees had lived in Germany for
years. It Is expected about 25,000 Americans will leave that country.
Last Minute Bulletins
SAILS WITH 749.
Rotterdam, via London, 2:20 p. m.—The Noordam sails for New
York this afternoon carrying 344 first class passengers and 405 second
class passengers. No passenger list was obtainable.
RUSSIAN REFUGEES.
Copenhagen, via London, 7:00 a m—Russian rfugees from Germany
deny a report that Germany is imprisoning Russians because of a threat
alleged to have been made by the emperor of Russia to send ail Ger
mans in Russia to Siberia.
“WARNING TO CIVILIANS.
Brussels, via Paris, 1:35 s. m.-AU the newspapers print in large
type on their front pages a “warning to civilians” to keep their doors and
windows closed and in the event that a hamlet Is occupied by German
troops to evacuate it in order to give the Germans no oportunity to ac
cuse non-combatants of firing on them.
CAPTURE BIG LINER.
Alexandria, Egypt, via London, 12:50 p. mv. —The big new Austrian
Lloyd Liner Marienbad was capturd today by a British warship near here
while on the voyage from Bombay to Trieste She was brought into port.
EXTEND MORATORIUM.
Berlin, via London, 7:30 a. m.—The government has extended the
moratorium to the end of September.
Rome, (via Paris, 12:30 a. m.) —The Giornale D’ltalla, commenting on
the news that the United States is being urged to intervent in the Euro
pean conflict in favor of peace, praises the movement but thinks any in
itiative by President Wilson will be possible only after a decisive battle
has shown to which side victory inclines.
AMBASSADOR AND PREMIER.
San Sebastian, Spain, (via London, 1:20 p. m.) —Some significance Is
attached to a prolonged conference today between the British ambassa
dor and the Spanish premier whip c ame here especially to see him.
WATCHING FOR GERMANS.
Seattle, Wn The Canadian converted yacht, Acquillo, fitted
with small guns, and the Canadian fisheries cruiser Galano, are off Capo
Flattery watching for German merchant vessels, according to reports
brought by Incoming steamers.
DUE SUNDAY.
Falmouth, England, (via London, 4:38 p. m.)—The United States ar
mored cruiser Tennessee which left New York August 6th, with 65,867,000
In gold for the relief of American tourists Is expected to reach Falmouth
late Sunday.
WANT “DANGER” MONEY.
London, (4:05 p. m.) —The sailors, firemen and stewards of the At
lantic Transport Line steamer Minnowaska when about to leave London
today with 250 passengers for New York went on strike and demanded
“danger” money on account of the risk they were taking In crossing the
Atlantic. The trouble was arranged and the boat sailed.
DENY DIRECT OCCUPATION.
Brussels (vis London. 4:38 p. m.)— The Belgian ministry of war to
day officially denied a rumor that the Germans had occupied the fortified
town of Diest, to the northeast of Louivain.
CRUISERS SALE A
TRAP BY GERMANY
The Goeben and Breslau Rechristened With Turkish Names.
Will Be Placed Under Command of Rear Admiral Limpus
of British Navy
London, 3:05 a. m.—The Daily Mall states that the cruisers Goeben
and Breslau, reported to have been purchased from Germany by ’’’urkev
have received Turkish names and will be placed under the command of
Rear Admiral Arthur H. Limpus, of the British navy, who was lent to
The Turkish government.
The Mall says Turkey does not Intend to employ the warships against
Russia and adds:
"There appears to be no doubt that their purchase Is a direct con
travention of international law but the opinion Is gaining ground in
diplomatic circles that Turkey Is the victim of a German trap to embroil
her with the triple entente.’’
Rear Admiral Limpus has been naval adviser to the Turkish gov
ernment sines 1913.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
the Reuter Telegram Company from
Nish, dated August 13, and sent by way
of Athens, gives the Servian official ac
count of recent fighting on the frontier:
“Four hundred thousand Austrians,”
says the war office, “attacked the Serv
ians last night. A fierce battle extend
ed* all along the line. Finally the Aus
trians were repulsed with heavy casual
ties towards Tekla, on the Rumanian
frontier, and also repulsed from Bel
grade, where they had attempted to
cross the Danube but through numeri
cal superiority the enemy succeeded in
crossing the Save."
The Servians are concentrating for a
big engagement which is expected this
evening. The chief of the Servian gn
eral staff considers the fall of Sabac of
no serious importance.