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TWO GAULS CONCLAVE; POPE’S SISTER NOT BEAD Official Denial of Report of Anna Sarto’s Death—Discuss Advisability of Holding Election For Pontiff’s Successor Without the Candinals Shutting Themselves Up in the Vatican | " tom#.—Cardinal Merry Del Val papal secretary of state, today de livered into the hands of Cardinal Della Volp© the whole machinery of the Catholic church, Riving him at the same time a detailed report of all business. With Cardinal Merry Del Val, re tire other high officials and heads of departments at the holy wee, whom the next pope may reappoint if he vo desires. Telegraphic Error. London,— The eroneous statement made public in London late last night and telegraphed to other parts of tho world, that Anna Harto, sister of thu late Pope Pit** X, had died In Home, appears today to have been the result of a telegraphic error in transmission of a despatch from the Italian capi tal. For Buocetsor*hip. Rome.—lt In asserted that the cardinals have discussed the advisability of hold ing the ronrlave for election of a succes sor to Pins X without shutting them selves within the Vatican throughout theh* deli Derations hh has been the trndi tional practice. Heretofore each cardi nal has had on apartment in the palace with accommodations also for his secre tary and servants On the occasion of the last conclave the three days’ ses sion of the sacred college entailed an ex pense of $120,000. Tt has been suggested that the cardi nals meet »i the Vatican twice dally for n ballot until a choice ban heen made, and .it the close of each session return to their homes or wherever they may he stopping These sittings would, of course, he under the seal of absolute se crecy. while permitting greater freedom on the part of members of the college. Not Dead. The assembling cardinals and others of the faithful hero were greatly relieved j today 'by official denial of a generally | accepted report that Anna Harto, sister j nf the late pope, had died during the j night from shock It was said, how ever that she still was postrated with grief over the death of her brother, whose companion she had been for many year;; Among the so-called political cardinals, beaded by f. rdhml Agbardi, u movement is under way to have the sacred college «f cardinals address the rulers of the countries engaged In war. asking them to deplore m truce while the new’ pontiff ia being slotted This plan, as Wf»ll as the proposition to attempt mediation, provides for the asrlstauce of the United States ur the greatest neutral power. To Prevent Schism. Greatest efforts are being made to pre vent the conblaves presenting a spec jsrle of tchism among the foreign car dinals on account of the conflict now waging throughout Europe If such a breach should oecurr, it is expected the foreign cardinals would form groups as follow*. The seven IVom France, five from Ffain, two each from England and Por tugal and one each from Ireland. Hel gium and Canada, form a total of nine teen ; The two Germans and six Austro- Hungarians make up another group of eight; ’Pile neutral group is composed of the three Americans and one each from Bra tnd Holland forming .1 total of five; Separately stnnda the bulk of Italian cardinals, numbering 83, Needs 42 Votes. The whole sacred college numbers sf> cardinals, ao that the next pope needs 42 votes to be elected. The It alia ns alone, or the five neutrals sre therefore Insuf ficient. while any attempt to Join either the German t«r Anglo-French group would cause other splits. Thus It ap pears likely ths choice will fall on an Italian. Nothing la officially known about the late pops s will, but the Utnrual* d'Halia *a>* tt is drawn in humble pious lan guage It recommend* hi* successor to grant Ida slaters a pennon of S4O month ly each but does not mention Ida niece, Hilda Psrolln It also expressen the de sire that a pension of sl2 monthly be granted to his valet] Tha newspaper adds that the late pon tiff asks that his secretaries. Monsiguor Otgvanni iiressan and Monatgnortr Giusep pe J’aeciid. be promoted to canonrles. Th# will contains a recommendation that the burial be a modest one In the crypt of Bt Peters In Concludes by in voking God's forgiveness for the sins which the testator may have committed. DEATHS HUFFMAN, Mils LOUISE—Wife of Mr Frank Huffman, died yester day morning m the residence, 14(1 EHm street, In the 34th year >f her «|r. The funeral services were conducted from the resi dence lhl» afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, the Rev. A. J, Nmlth of ficiating, and the Interment fol lowed In the West View cemetery. Besides her husband. deceased la survived by her father, Mr. Fronk R Anderson. Without Authority to Turn Over the Gold Lender. 1:58 p. m.—Henry Breckin ridge, American aaaiatant secretary of war, ta expected to arrive at the Hague today. He left Falmouth lain night on the American crulaer Ten nessee for Rotterdam and will go Im mediately to the Hague to make ar rangements for getting muftey to Ber lin for the relief of Americana The American embassy here la atilt without authority to turn over to the Americana the money deposited for them tn Washington. LINERS CAPTURED. Washington.—Capture of two tier man Hanau Liners, the Khetnsfela. from New fork and the Warturm. from Antwerp. wa» retportml to the »Uta department today by the Amrr lean txmgul at Bombay. The mm ease did not name the capture The Hamburg-American atcamer Alania whs (elaed By British author- Utee Infhmdlately upon her arrival at Rangoon, the dispatch also said. For Siege Antwerp Prepares All Classes Joininq in Work of Defense—All Foreign Cor respondents Found After To night to Be Shot London, (9:25 a. m.) —The Amsterdam correspondent of The Chronicle, tele graphing yesterday, said that Antwerp was being gut In u state nf defense and being provisioned for siege. He adda that It was stated at the of fice of the general staff Thursday thst ail foreign correspondents You rid In Bel gium after last night would he shot. No Panic. London, (9:20 a. m.j The correspond ent of The Times at The Hague, te.lo gTphing today, says; “The preparations for the defense of Antwerp extend over an enormous area. All classes In the city are Joining In the work day and night, hut there Is no sign of panic or confusion. “The gates dvlvan through the walls by a peace-loving people are closed, while the w«.vk of preparation goes doggedly forward. Antwerp Itself offers o strange contrast At almost every window rp pear English, Belgian and French Jags giving a fenttve air to the city whl'll Is preparing to resist to the last gasp.’’ Society —Among the social events of the week wan n delightful curd party Riv en by Mrs. Dora Hlrlant In honor of the Misses Gillian Silver of Augusta; Etta Donen, of Savannah; Sadye Ro sollo, of Savannah, an;! Bertha Holo tnan. The prises were awarded to Miss Hadye Bosullo and Mr. Jack Tavan.— Charleston I’ost. Mrs. J N. Roberson of VVadlev, Ga., Is visiting Mrs. t'urtls Krntth on Wood lawn avenue. •Miss Eunice Hall of Wadley, Os., Is visiting Mrs. C. S. Brown. -Mr Edward Dabordth, Jr., has returned from Harvard summer school. REGISTER FOR THE Y. W. C. A. Have you registered at the M. A M. office today for the Yeung Women's Christian Association? If you have not go at once, the office on McCar ten street will he open till nine to night and each name registered will be another five hundred votes for tho association. Tho association Is in need of the contest money; they want It to help In the splendid work they are doing. And, by the way, have you over been to tho Y. W. C, A.? If you haven’t drop In some afternoon after business hours and see what an Ideal home It Is for the many young wom en who hoard there, who, If they (ltd not, would have absolutely no home life. The board la moat reasonnb'e. It Is so that the girls with moderate salaries will not he deprived of Ihelr entire xalnrv by their hoard hill. This being the ease It necessarily costs a good deal to keep up expenses which the directors are trying to augment by working In this M. A M. contest. Every name registered, every article of groceries ordered through the con test helps them, so give them a call tills afternopn or evening, order a few pantry supplies and show that you are with the association In a practical way. THE TRAYLOR PARTY SAFE IN DRESDEN Mrs: James Bothwell received * wire from Secretary of State W. J. Rryuti stating that he wa* In receipt of a cable from the comml at Dresden stating that tho Traylor*' party were aafe in Dresden In the Traylor party are Dr. and Sirs George Traylor. Miss Mary T.ott Phlntay and Miss Carolyn Cummlng. s —Mrs. A, W. Calhoun and Mira Harriet Calhoun have landed In New York, having made the trip In tho New Amaterdam. which came in Tuesday morning. They will spend a few day* at the Waldorf before re turning to Atlanta. 1,000.000 Bushels of American Wheat Go Waahinuton.—More than 1,000.000 bushels of American wheat are on the way to Bwttaerland In British bo;- torn*, the shipment of three cargoes having been arranged by Dr. Cht>*. Paul Hubsrher, charge of the legation here Arrangements have been made to allow passage through France and Italy of foodstuffs Intended for Swlr sertand. The legation had little fear that Great Britain would setae the car goes. although she could do so pro vided payment were made. At the British embassy It was said England was in no need of foodstuffs. t AHTHQU AKtT Bom#, (8:10 p m, delayed in tranaml*. slon.)- A strong earthquake shock tit Como today caused great alarm. The people of the city rushed Into the stre.ua The inmates of the Sun lionnluo oris u Usd a bad scar# as the) believed Hist the ancient building might eo lapse The prisoners include Porter Ckaaltvu. German Rapid Fire Gun Ready to Shoot With Aid ot Searchlight RAPID FIRE GUN. The German army Is equipped with many automobiles bearing rapid fire guns and searohlights for use on lb* enemy at night. These indicate, as has already been proved by the night attacks on the Belgians, that the Hermans purpose using more than twelve hours a day for their fighting. The powerful searchlights will locate an enemy’s camp many hundred yards off. The rapid fire gun, which is the best the Krupp factory has turned out, can fire many bullets a minute Into the sleeping troops of the enemy. RAIN OF FIRE AT THE LIU BOMBARDMENT Town Thrown Into Panic at German Shelling of Russian Sea port-Fifteen Women on Lumber Pile Killed By One Shell Stockholm, via London, 7:10 a. m.— The captain of a Swedish steamer whtrh has Just arrived from Libau tells this story of the bombardment of the Russian seaport by the German fleet: "It was on a Sunday evening that the rain of fire began to fall on the elty. The townspeople were thrown Into a panic. They ran Into the streets and other open places because their houses were falling and burning. "Fifteen women, seated on a pile of lumber were killed by the explosion of of a single shell. The bombardment continued for two hours Many build dings and bridges were destroyed.” Destroy Harbor Works. Advices from St. Petersburg Indi cate that life in the Russian captlol luns on In the ordinary way. The streets, cases and amusement places are ns crowded as ever. No additional military precautions have been taken, Germans Passing Over Meuse; Concentration Pari*, 2:55 p. m.— Official news made juhltc in Paris today say* that the German forces continue to pass the Meuse in the vicinity of Huy and an Important concentration is being carried out In Belgium this (Friday) morning. No l'Yench territory Is occupied by the enemy except a piece of enclosed land at Attdun-le Honan, In the Department of Meurthe-el- Moselle. Some Extracts From Judge Ellis' Decision in The Empire Case T have boon greatly impressed with the testi mony giving the attitude of the Augusta stock holders in the defendant Company. If they do, as I believe they will, carry forward their expressed ex pectations and determinations, and if the erection of the building in Augusta is carried to a conclusion, I can sec no reason why this company should not go on and become an institution worthy of itself, and bene ficial to the country in which it operates. I am led to this conclusion to some extent also by the testi mony of the experts who have examined it, and who have testified about it, particularly the testimony of Mr. Buttolph, whose expert opinion in matters of this kind, ought to, and dot's, receive careful atten tion and considerable weight. I think the consensus of opinion of the witnesses Buttolph. Copeland and Barnett lead to the conclusion that the Company, un der good management will accomplish its ends and purposes, xxx This defendant Company has been in existence for some time. The evidence shows that among its stockholders are men of good repute, high standing and property, and a company with such owners and with a large business on its hooks, ought to be worth more than one without experience or business would be, if property organized, x x x x If Augusta friends and stockholders of this Company stand by the contract, live up to the prom ises, help in the management, and complete that handsome sevoteon-story office building, I can see no reason why the Company should not suceeed. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA it Is said. The food supply Is described as plentiful. The destruction of the harbor works at Hango. Finland, by German war ships Is reported by the master of the Swedish steamer Bifost. "We received orders from the port authorities at Hango on Aug. 2 to moor with the Dutch coal steamer Al cor across the entrance to the harbor where our ship was to be dynamited In order to close the channel," he said. “Later the authorities permitted us to anchor outside in security but the Alcor was blown up according to the program, together with three valuable cranes.” Grand Duke Michael, the younger brother of the Russian emperor, has left for St. Petersburg. Steamship freight traffic between Finland and Sweden has been resum ed. U. S. Rough Riders For France Anglo-American Corps Raised in Paris—Fund For Main tainance Publicly Raised. Gold Remains on the Tennes see P»ri», 1:30 a. m. —The ministry of war has definitely accepted the serv ices of an Anglo-American rough riders’ corps formed In Paris. The men will acts as scouts and interpret ers. Most of them speak four and some even seven languages. All have seen actual service and are expert horsemen. They will provide their own uniforms and mounts but a fund for their maintenance in the field has been raised publicly. Five automobiles have been given the corps. One Is fully fitted as a hospital and will carry surgeons and nurses. Major Chas. A. Hedekin, U. S. A., will leave for Genoa with 1100,000 for the relief of Americans there as soon as' he receives instructions from Henry S. Breckinridge, the American assis tant secretary of war, who had been expected in Holland today. It Is said the bulk of the 12,500,000 appropriated for relief work by the American congress will be kept aboard the cruiser Tennessee and be dTawn upon as needed. The American ambasasdor to Spain, JO3. E. Willard, a passenger on the Tennessee, will leave for his post at Madrid as soon as he can get a train. No Trip for President. Washington.—President Wilson de cided definitely today not to take a week-end trip on the Mayflower, feel ing if neeesaary to remain !n Wash ington over Sunday because of the many pressing questions growing out of the European war. urn u. s. DOM THEM? Escaped German Prisoners of War Turned Over to the New York Authorities New York—What should be done with two escaped prisoners of war, Germans, who reached this port as stowaways on the United States Fruit steamre Almirante (British) raised a perplexing problem today. They are now in the custody of the immlgra gratlon officials awaiting instructions from Washington. Formerly members of the Almir ante's crew, the pair were put ashore at Kingston. Jamaica, with other Ger man sailors at the order of British military authorltes there, and impris oned. In some manner they escaped, boarded the Almirante again and stowed away. The Almirante’s cap tain on the ship's arrival today, turned them over to the Immigration Inspec tors as "escaped prisoners." They are named Frederick Affensculler and Frank the. 19 Germans of Crew Seized By British New York—The United Fruit l.lner Almirante (British) put Into New York today from Colon and Kingston without 24 members of the crew. They were German* Five of them deserted at Colon on the way down and return ing nineteen others were selxed by the British authorities at Kingston. The steamer Bermudian From Ber muda. reports the British cruiser Good Hope arriving at Bermuda on Aug. 1* to Join the British ertiser squadron for ratrol along the North Atlantin Distinctively Individual smF*i POPE GRIEVED GREATLY OVER 11 STRUGGLE Reported to Have Said, “How Can I Be Tranquil When Mil lions of Men Are About to Die?” Rome. —ln his interview today Dr. Marchiafava recalled that his holiness had overcome other serious physical crises but collapsed when to the ill ness of his body was added his men tal distress over the horrors of war. The doctor did not say the pontiff’s death was induced by his anguish but he did declare he probably would have resisted longer had he not been sub ject to this mental suffering. A telegram has been received here from Cardinal Farley, archbishop of New York, who is in Switzerland. Ho says ho was awestruck by the sudden and overwhelming news which ho could hardly believe and that liis duty as a cardinal would impel him to come to Rome as quickly as possible, no matter at what risks. Cardinal Della Volpe has received telegrams of condolence from sover eigns and heads of state throughout the world. I In Deep Mourning. Rome today is in deep mourning. Stores remain shut and the churches are crowded with the faithful at prayer. The city flags are at half mast and the municipality has ex pressed the condolence of the popula tion to Be Vatican authorities. The municipal council has been convoked and will decide upon some betfitting way to commemorate the memory of Pius X. The ’quirinal is especially interest, ed in the election of a new pope, par ticularly as Piux X had been more friendly disposed to the new order of things in Italy than any other pope since the fall of the temporal power. “I Could Not.” When the doctors insisted that he should be calm the late pope, says a published account today, replied: “How can $ be tranquil when mil lions of men are about to die? I should have averted this war but I could not. If I, who have the highest ministry of peace, do not protect the safety of so many young lives, who will do so?" To the continued urgings of his doc tors that he be tranquil the pontiff answered: “I cannot help it; I suffer for all those who will die on the field of battle.” REFUSES TO ACCEPT. Lima, Peru.—President Benavides has refused to accept teh tendered resigna tion of the cabinet TODAY’S WAR NEWS CONDENSED “The most formidable battle shock In history” will occur on Bel gian soil, according to French military experts, when the great armies of Germans and Austrians on the one side and the allied troops of Bel gium, France and Great Britain on the other come into close contact No definite information as to the place where the decisive encounter la to occur Is permitted to pass the censor, but the general staff of th< French army declares Itself confident of fighting under the best aus pices for Its own forces. Not a shot was fired by the Belgians when entry into Brussels wal made yesterday by an advance guard of German cavalry. This advance guard, it was reported, was to be followed today by a strong column of German troops encamped In the vicinity. After the departure of the Bel gian troops from the capital communication was cut off between that city and other parts of Belgium and abroad. The temporary capital of the country, Antwerp, whither the Belgians have retired, Is understood to be strongly fortified and military correspondents declare the prepara tions for its defense extend over an enormous area while It has been provisioned for a long siege. British and French warships bombarded and greatly damaged Cat taro, an Austrian seaport, on Wednesday. Llbau. the Russian Baltic seaport, was badly damaged during Its two-hour bombardment by a German fleet, according to the captain of a Swedish steamer. The inhabitants were panic stricken. German warships are reported to have destroyed the harbor work* at Hango, Finland. Japan is making active preparations in view of ths approaching expiration on Sunday of the time limit of her ultimatum to Germany. It is expected she will nt once move on Kiao Chow, the Ger man protectorate in China. A final call to arms, affecting all able-bodied men frofh twenty to forty years of agt. has been issued by the Austrian government. An Anglo-American rough riders' corps has been formed in Paris and it« services have been accepted by the French ministry of war. U. S. Destroyer Takes Station; German Coal San Francisco.—The United States tor pedo boat destroyer Preble took a sta tion today southwest of Alcatra Island to see that the tramp steamer Mazatli.i. n w under the Mexican flag but owned by the German shipping firm of Frederick Jebson A Co., does not put to sea with SC toons of sacked coal which she has on board. The Msxatian made application for FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 FATIMA THE TURKISH BLEND CIGARETTE Men. of the Service tell their comrades everywhere of this distinctive smoke tjKytiu 3s€accc (Jr,. /!*®£PWa /smSifMim 2Qfons* Straighten Gold Fund Muddle Money on Board U. S. Cruisers, Deposited by Friends, Can Now Be Secured Without Delay Washington.— There will he no fur ther delay in disbursing to Americans in Europe the funds deposited by rel atives and friends with the Treasury Department and forwarded aboard tha cruisers Tennessee and North Caro lina. Orders have gone forward, it was announced at the state depart ment today, directing treasury dis bursing officers and consular officials to begin payment in accordance with lists furnished by depositors. Misunderstanding. It was stated a misunderstanding had arisen’ abroad as to the funds aboard the cruisers. It was supposed that the money was intended only for relief of destitute Americans with out credit or private means. This has been cleared up and Secretary MeAdoo has arranged a credit of $500,000 upon which embassies, lega tions and consulates may draw to re lieve destitute Americans. \ Consular reports from Spain today said Americans were receiving cash for checks and letters of credit from the branches of the banking firm of Morgan & Harjes. The steamer In fanta Isabel, the report adds, will be able to take home almost all Ameri cans in Spain who have already gath ered at Barcelona and Cadiz. ENTIRELY INTERRUPTED London. —Telegraphic communica tion between England and Brussels was entirely interrupted today and no despatches were accepted for any place in the Belgian provinces of Dlmbourg, Liege, Namur, Luxemburg, Brabant or Antwerp, except for the city of Antwerp. clearance papers yesterday and was re fused. Evidence before Collector Davis showed the coal was the property of the German government and was for trans fer to the cruiser Leipzig at sea. x Today the Masatlan again applied f<P clearance papers declaring the coal had been resold to F. G. Brule, a Mexican merchant. * Clearance was refused pend ing proof.