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TWO 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.