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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2k War Bulletins JAP ULTIMATUM. Tokio, Japan, 10:40 a. m.)—Con firmatlon has been received here ot the arnval in Berlin of the Japanese ultimatum. h<o hostility is shown to Germans here. for ship neutralization. Washington.—England responded today to Secretary Garrison’s re quest for neutralization of German ships bringing Americans from Eu rope but the reply was not sufficiently explicit and it was decided to make further Inquiries of the British foreign office. DUTCH ARE THINKING. London, (BiSO a. rn.)—A despatch to the Express from The Hague says: • _ Japan a ultimatum to Germany lias been the cause of some crave think ing op the part of n.any IHitchman. who wonder whether there Is likely to he any danger to the Dutoh colonies In tho event of a groat shuffle of Asiatic pos- SAfifliOAS. _ ENGLISH G IRL STOPPED. Dijon, Francs (via Paris.)—French gendarmes today stopped a woman who. disguised as a man, had left with a group of Pau aviators for the war. She was woaring a military aviator's uniform and had cut her hair short. It was found she was an English girl, aged 26. Bhe will be sent back to hsr parents. „„ „„ , BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENT. *• m.)—The communication given out by the French war de partinont this morning was one of the brifest for some days. It announced un/.sVv, fßcts o£ ln 'Portant developments now In progress in Belgium and added that there was nothing new along the front in Alsace-Lorraine. ai.i k. a _ IN EAST AFRICA. Nairobi, Brftlsh East African Protectorate, via London, 11:55 a. m.)—A natives 'aitUe C * croS3ea £ronller into British territory today raiding TODAY’S WAR NEWS CONDENSED Rumors that Brussels has fallen into German hands were persist ently circulated in Paris but no information could be obtained The Bel gian capital was known certainly to be threatened by daring German cavalry who had reached the forest of Soignles. flanking the city. All the approaching roads had been barricaded and entrenched. Four of the Brus sels hospitals are filled with wounded soldiers. Antwerp apparently is 1 the temporary goal of the German troops In Bel gium. They are reported moving slowly but steadily in the direction of the great fortified port on the River Scheldt. The German soldiers have occupied the town of Ttrlemont and their masses pushing in from the frontier are believed to have come into con tact with the allies front. Reports In Brussels asserted a battle had oc eurred near Charleroi in which the Germans were supposed to have suf ferod a lobs of 6,000 killed. This was not confirmed. Reports were current in many European quarters that Germany had decided to comply with Japan’s ultimatum calling for the German ovaeuation of Kiao Chow and the abandonment of the eastern seas by German war vessels. Holland is said to feel uneasiness for her East In dian colonies in view of Japan’s attitude. News of military developments issued by the official bureaus be comes more brief as the great masses of the Germans and Austrians approach the opposing forces of the Belgians, French and British aid In dications of the positions occupied are entirely suppressed. French official advices announced the rapid progress of the French column invading Lorraine In the direction of Metz. A corps of amazons is reported being raised in Berlin. The small German and British forces stationed in Ihe African colo onies are carrying out raids in eath other’s territory. The Germans in East Africa today invaded the British protectorate. La Croix of Paris alleges the blind bishop, Kannengiesser an Alsa tian, was shot by Germans who believed he possessed plans of the strong fortress of Istein-Glotz in Baden. > Fire In Hold Reveals Plan For Coaling the German Cruiser At Sea San Francisco.—Fire In the hold of the German steamer Mazatlan yester day revealed to J. O. Davis, collector of the port, what he believed was a plan for coaling at sea the German Cruiser Nurnberg with the remainder of 1,000 tons of coal purchased by the German government for the bunkers of the cruiser Liepzig. After th'e 575 tons allowed by the government to he loaded on the Llep zig was put aboard a few days ago the remaining 425 tons was loaded aboard the Mazatlan ready to sail mrs. a. h. McDaniel ENTERTAINS. Mrs. A. H. McDaniel entertained very charmingly and beautifully yes terday in compliment to Mrs. Susie Story Savage, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Delph, of Savannah, who have been visiting relatives In North Augusta. is Let Us Help You to Competent Help Every business man in Augusta has his troubles with help. Every business man in Augusta is looking for a man or woman whom he can absolutely depend upon. And there is somewhere in Augusta just the man or woman that every one of these Augusta men need. A Herald WANT AD will put them in touch with each other. Can’t interview the crowd? You needn’t ! Give a box address, number or initial, and select from the replies received those you believe you would like to interview. Let The Herald help you to competent help. Phone your ad to 296 and 297. yesterday for Mexican ports with a cargo of general merchandise. The fire, which was easily put out, was discovered while the Mazatlan was lying at her dock and the fact that the coal was stowed on top of the general cargo, inclosed bags, led authorities to suspect an attempt to replenish the supply of the Nurnberg. That war ship is reported cruising near the coast. Collector Davis ordered the Mazat lan held until a complete examination can be made. WAR SALE—MEN Hanan’s and Walker's $6.00 and $6.00 Shoes at $2.60; a few Crossett’s at $1.60. Great Eastern Shoe Co., 915 Broad Street. A2lc —Mr. Hugh Kinchley has returned from home after spending several weeks on the Chesapeake Bay. JO B[ i LACK FOREIGN SHIPS Washington—White House officials said today there would be no lack of foreign ships offered for purchase by the government under the bill to buy vessels to transport American pro ducts abroad. What companies had already indicated their wish to sell v, as not divulged. It was reported a part of the Hamburg-American fleet was available. The president was as sured today, there would be little opposition to the plan In congress, rdrorts will be made to put it through next week. It haa not been determined whether naval officers wll be placed in com mand of the ships but the president is said to favor that course. MAnFfRIENDS GRIEVE AT PASSING AWAY OF MRS. JAMES R. RANDALL Countless friends throughout Geor gia and South Carolina will bo griev ed to learn of the death of Mrs. Kath erine Hammond Randall, wife of the late James R. Randall, which occur red at an early hour this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel C. Adams, North Augusta. Mrs. Randall is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Harry Wall and Miss Ruth Randall, and one son, Mr. Marcus Randall, of Chattanooga, one sister, Mrs. Annie Hammond Walker of Atlanta, and one brother, Mr. Thomas T. Ham mond of this city. Funeral arrange ments are pending the arrival of Mr. Marcus Randall, who Is Expected to night. The death of Mrs. Randall removes from a circle of admiring friends a Southern gentlewoman of the old type, a woman who found her greatest hap piness and pleasure in contributing to the comfort of her family. Gentle and retiring in her nature and disposition, and yet with a ready sympathy in the affairs of others, she gave her sympa thy and aid wherever it was needed and lived her life as it seemed best ti her. To those who knew her even slightly there will be a void that can not be filled. To those to whom she was near and dear the tenderest sym pathy is extended. HOW THE COUNTIES VOTED AS REPORTED IN OFFICIAL RETURNS Hammond Majority, 293. Waynesboro, Ga. —Official returns in Burke show Harris’ majority for gover nor, 224; Smith's majority, 281; Slaton's majority 79. McLendon beat Trammell 32 votes. Flanders beat Rainey 105. Stevens carried county by 48 votes, all other contests largely In favor of pres ent incumbants. Hammond's official ma jority, 293. Brown Wins Glascock. Gibson, Ga.—Here is the official vote in Glascock: Smith 94; Brown 402; Hard wick 124; Hutchens 261; Cooper 44; Feld er 21; Slaton 42; Anderson 48; Harris 192; Hardman 137; Reynolds 7; Vlnßor. 386; Evans 34; Rawlings 71. In Jefferson Louisville, Ga.—Complete votes of Jef ferson county was ns follows: Full term senator. Brown 581: Smith 685. Short term senator. Cooper 36: Felder 69; Hardwick 690; Hutchens 36»; Slaton 265. Governor, Anderson 255; Hardman 187: HaVrls 869. Judge court of appeals, Broyles 462; Stephens 702; Terrell 160. Attorney general, Grice 237; Walker 1,072. Railroad commissioner, McLendon 920, H Trammell 385. Prison commissioner, short term. Flanders 927; Rainey 301; Tippins 100. Commissioner agriculture, Brown 708; Price 620. Comptroller general, Roberts 871; Wright 949. State treasurer, Park 674; Speer 650. State school superintendent, Bowden 630; Brittain 669. Congressman tenth district, Evans 177; Rawlings 160; Reynolds 103; Vinson 800. Sandersville, G«.—Washington county consolidated officially; Anderson 250; Hardman 560; Nat Harris 1.235; Joe Rrown 912; Hoke Smith 1.158; Jno. Coop er 71; Folder 124; Hardwick 1,187; Hutchens 482; Slaton 220; Roberts 683; Wright 1,454; Grice 604; Walker 1,420; Park 1,354; Speer 718; Bowden 886; Brit tain 1,207: Flanders 1,441; Rainey 397; Tippins 184; J. J. Brown 1,075; Price riM; Broyles 920; Stephens 856; Terrell 2n; McLendon 1,217; Trammell 826. Evans carries county for congress by 252 majority; Htrnnge for Judge, 87 plurality. Vinson safe winner in tenth for con gress. Milien, Ga.—Complete retiwns give An derson 14 majority for governor; 332 ma jority for Hammond; 3 majority for Hardwick; Broyles, Price, McLendon and Flanders In lead. Baldwin Voted for Vinson. Milledgevllle, Ga.—Baldwin gives An derson 62; Ha dman 259; Harris 500; Brown 291; Smith 538; Cooper 10; Felder 148; Hardwick 387; Hucthens 66; Slaton 231: Grice 244; Walker 565; Flanders 216; Rainey 633; Brown 221; lAioe 611; Broy les safemajorlty. For congrese, Evans 90; Rawlings 34; Reynolds 37; Vinson 671. RUTHENIANs"'" OF RUSSIA MAY FIGHT AGAINST RUSSIA Rotterdam (via London.) —It is re ported here that the Ruthenlans of Kunaia may take up arms against Russia. According to another report the German fleet In the Baltic laat Sunday captured 16 Russian sailing ships and one Russian ateamfr. According to information from Berlin the Spanish government has notified Germany of Its strict neutral ity, denying at the same time having any treaty with any power. WAR SALE WOMEN AT GREAT EASTERN BHOE CO. Slaughter started on Slippers, $1.50 to Slippers at 26r pair; Queen Quality, Reed's and Hach’a at 75c pair.—A2lo LIVERPOOL COTTON MEN COME; SETTLE STRADDLES New York.—The president of ths fjv erpool Cotton Association cabled 'he New York Cotton Exchange today that a com mittee of four would leave there Hatur day for New York to confer here on the matter of settling straddle Interests New Orleans cotton men ere asked to meat the delegates In New York. WAR BALE WOMEN AT GREAT EASTERN SHOE CO. Slaughter started on Slippers, $1.50 to Slippers at 25c pair; Queen Quality, Reed'a anil Sach s at 76c pair.—A2lc THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. MOHS OVEH IHE BATTLE Terriffic Engagement at Aer schot Between Belgians and Kaiser’s Troops. London.-—A dispatch to Reuter A .gency from Ghent. Belgium, snvs: Yesterday’s fighting at Aersehot was extremely hot. The appears nee of two German aviators was the first Intimation that the Germans who bad been repulsed on the previous even ing. Intended to renew the attack. Hying low tho tOcnnan aviator surveyed the position and then re turned to port. “Soon afterwards the German in fantry, supported by maohlne guns and artillery, opened a fierce attack. The Belgians wore outnumbered, out put up a desperate resistance. "The troops on both sides fought like, demons, and the battle soon ho c:itno a veritable butchery. “Two Belgian regiments which al ready had distinguished themselves in the forts of Liege held the invaders in check for two hours. “Both sides were losing heavily when the retreat was sounded. “Major Gilson, whose nose had been broken by a bullet, took charge of the Belgian rear guard which fought so stubborly that only seven out of his force of 288 men returned. “When Major Gilson reached Ghent a friend suggested telegraphing to his father. At first he refused, remark ing that his father would learn about his wound from the newspapers. Fi nally he consented, saying: ‘I am at Ghent. No need to worry. Will quickly rejoin my regiment." DEATH OF MRS. BASSFORD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS Mrs. It. K Bassford, formerly of Au gusta, and the mother of Mr. Leonard Bassford, of this city, passed away yesterday afternoon at her home In Austin, Texas, at the age of 79. Many friends of the family In Augusta will regret to hear of Mrs. BHastords death, which was sudden. WAR SALE WOMEN AT GREAT EASTERN SHOE CO. Slaughter started on Slippers, $1.60 to Slippers at 25c pair; Queen Quality, Reed’s and Rach’s at 75c pair.—A2lo LOUISIANA AT NORFOLK. Norfolk, V«. —The battleship Ixniislana reached here today from Mexico with a broken shaft and went to the navy yard for repairs. WAR SALE—MEN Hanan’s and Walker’s $5.00 and $6.00 Shoes at $2.50; a few Crossett’s at $1.50. Great Eastern Shoe Co., 915 Broad Street. A 21c —Mrs. James J. Oliver and Miss Elizabeth Oliver left this morning for Altapass, N. C. Mrs. Emily Ross Perry, Poet Author Received a Medal from Her State in Recognition of Services The South and the West Need a Merchant Marine (Manufacturers' Record). Moreover, as a nation we have been taught as we could not have been taught in any other way the supreme necessity of a great merchant marine. For years men who have foreseen the possibility of this condition have la bored in vain to awaken our country to the Importance of the subject. The jieoesslty for a merchant marine lias never been so clearly recognized as it is now. Indeed, many people have scouted at the need of it, and said that we could more wisely depend upon European ships to carry our stuff abroad, because they could do It at a lower cost than could American ships and that, therefore, we were making a profit by letting them do the carrying trade. In the last two weeks, tho people of thTs country, the farmer who produces the grain and tho cotton, the banker, the manufacturer and the capitalists, have suffered a greater aggregate loss than the amount that would have been needed even under a most liberal subsidy, to have built up a merchant marine equal to present needs. The cotton growers of the South and she grain growers of the West have been told that they were not lnter- /jit "HV rwtfSblll HOW THE VOTING WAS IN RICHMOND COUNTY For Governor — J. R. Anderson 214 251 264 355 210 243 22 22 41 17 32 10 4 1665 L. G. Hardman 59 13 29 93 94 56 16 19 13 12 10 35 5 394 N. E. Harris 269 139 122 205 275 235 29 23 34 21 28 62 22 1464 For U. S. Senate, Long Term— J. M. Brown S 3 69 84 89 104 93 15 36 23 23 18 22 7 665 lloke Smith 471 372 329 566 584 161 57 45 77 29 50 90 33 , 3174 For U. S. Bonate, Short Term— J. R. Cooper 4 4 6 7 18 12 3 5 1 0 3 0 0 63 T. S. Felder II 19 8 16 16 17 0 4 2 4 3 6 I 1.07 T. W. Hardwick 353 234 206 416 415 347 36 18 27 26 32 57 11 2t78 (1. It. Hutchens I 4 19 12 27 11 5 24 14 4 4 6 11 145 John M. Slaton 177 176 163 172 196 152 27 IS 45 20 24 40 11 1222 For Secretary of Btate Philip Cook 573 465 457 817 853 595 74 73 109 56 SO 116 44 4312 For Comptroller General — C. M. Roberts 121 88 84 177 255 152 19 31 21 21 16 24 12 1024 Win. A. Wright 399 308 295 405 365 371 50 36 66 34 49 87 23 2128 For Attorney General— Warren Grice 147 135 13S lin 113 184 17 8 16 11 11 27 10 960 Clifford Walker 366 261 251 441 476 331 51 57 71 41 56 83 26 2217 For Btate Treasurer— Lem M. Park 165 lt« 107 216 285 154 28 26 47 21 24 39 18 1148 W. J. Speer 355 283 278 366 336 366 44 42 42 32 42 72 IS 2276 For State Superintendent of Education — H. S. Bowden 11l 134 127 268 329 182 30 41 41 27 39 44 21 1444 M. L. Brittain 339 26 1 251 322 289 323 39 28 45 28 29 66 15 2088 For Penaion Commissioner— J. W.Lindsey 502 460 457 817 845 595 75 69 109 56 82 117 43 4229 For Prison Commissioner— W. J. Flanders 173 llhl 90 207 235 149 21 36 37 24 16 42 11. 1171 E. L. Rainey 253 197 152 242 243 256 30 20 36 20 33 51 13 1546 G. B. Tlpplns 81 68 68 119 127 89 18 13 14 1U 14 16 7 644 For Commissioner of Agrioulture— J. J. Brown 93 84 92 175 245 104 21 40 23 26 26 31 15 *75 ,T. D. Price 431 380 291 415 401 414 52 29 66 29 41 79 22 2600 For Commissioner Commoroe and Labor— H. M. Stanley 561 452 457 817 846 595 75 70 109 56 85 115 4-4 4283 For Associate Justice, Full Term— B. V. Evans 565 460 457 817 573 570 46 63 84 56 68 79 30 3768 H. W. Hill 566 460 457 817 573 570 46 63 83 56 60 79 30 3869 For Court of Appeals, Full Term— R. H. RubsHl 521 475 457 817 839 695 75 69 109 56 86 116 43 4253 For Court es Appeals, Unexpired Term - Nash R. Broyles 199 .148 120 187 176 192 26 13 19 12 13 87 8 1150 Alox. W. Stephens 206 177 192 239 274 209 15 44 46 32 36 48 19 1637 W. H. Terrell 108 78 54 12 139 116 27 9 20 11 15 29 6 603 For Court of Appeals, Unexpired Term— Peyton L. Wndc 522 471 457 817 837 595 74 68 106 56 83 115 39 4240 For Railroad Commissioner— S. G. rcLendon 306 207 224 319 371 317 36 46 55 41 36 79 17 2054 P. B. Trammell 192 186 136 217 208 175 33 22 33 14 30 34 16 1296 For Repreeentative in Congress, 10th District— J. S. Reynolds 413 831 272 275 267 377 39 14 57 29 37 69 1.6 2141 B. T. Rawlings 10 12 7 18 14 7 0 10 *2ll 76 t’nrl Vinson 76 61 71 218 243 100 10 22 12 14 8 18 7 856 Willis Evans 30 22 31 48 69 35 19 28 8 4 12 14 6 326 For Judge Superior Court— I. S. Peebles, Jr 223 158 153 489 559 215 46 94 42 42 46 58 28 2153 H. C. Hammond 337 308 285 296 307 369 30 23 65 14 37 58 13 2143 For Representative in Legiilature— S. F. Gurllngton 361 261 253 434 455 339 48 67 48 28 52 65 18 2448 S. Xi. Olive 404 287 220 408 432 351 45 63 55 33 50 89 29 2466 J. R. Heal! 252 177 155 340 372 227 44 S 3 46 21 23 71 25 1838 W. W. Clark 147 112 126 299 280 211 40 40 40 49 66 43 18 1389 J. S. Watkins 282 264 209 223 181 332 15 33 35 IS 22 27 9 1650 J. L. Cartledge 101 102 137 161 181 130 13 12 35 16 13 10 15 916 “I have found Peruna to be an Excellent Tonic” Mrs. Perry, of 819 18th Avenue., N. E., Minneapolis, Minn., Is the wife of Commander Freeman G. Perry, well known In G. A. R. and society cir cles. She is the author of "Minne haha Laughing Water.” She says: "I have tried Peruna and found it an excellent tonic and cure for catarrh. It la good for all catarrhal affections of the stomach, and all d Pleases leading to consumption. Also for bronchial troubles. I bellove It to bo one of the best medicines on tho market. Thousands can testify to Its cure with the same pleasure that I can.” Those who object to liquid med icines oan now prooura Peruna Tablets. ested In ocean shipping, and that it did not concern them whether the United States had a merchant marine or not. They have now learned by a sad and costly experience that they need this merchant marine more than the manufacturers and capitalists and far more than tho men who have been tho leaders for 25 years or more In ad vocating the development of our ship ping interests. We should Immediately pass legis lation that would stimulate the build ing In our own ship yards of a mer chant marine In keeping with our needs for in no other way can we ad equately develop our shipbuilding fa cilities and safeguard our future. While we have thus been learning these vital lessons, we have at the same time been suddenly thrust, by all tho powers of Europe Into the center of the stage to do the great work of maintaining the world’s financial equllbrlum and shaping the financial and business affairs of the world. The seat of empire of finance and commerce and lnduatry is already preparing to transfer Its home to this, the most supremely blessed land upon which the sun shines. What mat ters so far as we as a na- Our latest tea triumph — the “Orange Label” Blend—3oc. a half pound— Your Grocer has it ftrt) Ridgioays Tea Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 1269 -list. 121 Dist. Dist. 123 124 Dist. 119 Dist. 1434 Dist. 1660 Dist. -4 O H > r tion nre concerned, the difficulties of tho moment in the light of tho limit less opportunities of tlie coming years. Well rrmy our people of all sections put aside doubts and fears and pes simism and go forward in the broad upbuilding of every business interest. WITHOUT PREJUDICE The American flng never looked quite so good, to ship owners as It does Just now. Birmingham News. I will help some if war interferes with the regular winter production of Vienna waltzes. -Dallas News. At this distance wo do not observe much difference between crowned heads and honnhends.—Galveston LEARNABOUT THE EUROPEAN WAR What chance will 11,0110,000 men have against 17,000,000? Are you posted on the exact situation and conditions in Europe? The HERALD'S latest European Map in five colors gives you the en tire situation at a glance EVER YTHING you want to know about the warring countries, their present armed strength and past suc cesses. Get this Information at once. Tills Is the latest 1914 map of Europe, made by tne most sk lllful European map experts, and showing the recent boundary lin e changes resulting from the war of the Balkan States against Tur key. EUROPEAN WAR MAP This map folds so as to fit the pocket, and is a ready reference for the dally changes as they transpire during the great conflict. It is an absolute necessity if you would follow and understand the latest news in the cable dispatches from abroad. The greatest conflicts ofWn occur at some heretofore obscure town—therefore the neces sity for a recent, reliable, complete map. The terms of Its distribu tion are such us to make It practically FREE What You Get With This Big Map. Portraits of European Rulers Army Strength European Nations. Naval Strength, Men end Vassals. Aerial Fleets, Dirigiblss and Aaroplanss Chronicle of Nations Involv ed. Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. Hague International Peaoa Conference Capitals of Europe Population of European Countrie*. National Debts of Europe European Coin Values Area of European Countries Distance Between Principal Cities Decisive Battles of Past Can tury. Also Bpecial War Charts of feuropean Capitals and Naval Maps of Strategic Coast Lins Points. News. And probably most of those Euro pean fathers would whip their small boys for fighting. Pittsburg Ga zette Times. Those who think they appreciate war's horrors should wait until Rud Kipling and Hub Lagore contribute & poem apiece.—Washington Post. The very least the Kaiser can do over the holding of a German mer chantman at Tampico is to declare war on f'arranza. —Bmlthville Blaet ter. "It would have been better for the world if the neurotic who shot the Austrian heir had shot himself first,” says the Philadelphia Ledger. But we cannot understand how two shots would have helped the world much/ Little Arthur Echo. To HERALD Readers It la worth twenty time* the EXPENSE AMOUNT for which YOU can secure It. Present to The HERALD One War Map Coupon, print ed, dally in another column, together with 10 cents to cover promotion expenses. BY MAIL Will be aent anywhere. In city or out, postpaid for 18 cents. Hand stamps, cash or money order to The HERALD NINE