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FOUR
THRILLS EVERY MOMENT
OF TRIP, NO GASOLINE
BUT PLENTY OF GRIT
For Three Weeks Dr. Stone a Witness of Armies mobiliza
tion—All Magnificent, He Says, Yet So Different—Within
Lines of Kaiser’s Forces For 250 Miles
London, 1:20 p. m.—Dr. KranU'.ln
Martin, of Chicago, who wrnt to
Munich a week ago to bring out bln
rsnea, a. Mis* Bton*. told a »torv full
of Interesting «xperlem:s* whan he re
turned here wlUi Mlsa Htone today.
fit attempted ftrit to make hla way
to Munich by way of I’arls and Berne,
Switzerland, but was not successful.
He waa unable to proceed beyond
I a rla.
Stories related to him of hardships
endured by American* marooned m
Germatiy Impelled him to niaka a
second attempt, and In company with
John Moran of New York, whose wife
I oat heard from In Munich, Dr.
Martin started again through Holland
There he fell In with 8. Borunmun of
New York, who had Just spent three
riay* la an Kngliah prison at Winches -
ter, owing to Ills Inability lo provy his
American citizenship.
Was Stoppsd.
"We. an Americans," said I)r. Mar
tin, "had little difficulty In pusHlrni
through the (derma n I ores, but Mr.
Hergmann was stopepd until finally
he exhibited bis release from the Kng
llstl prison, upon which hit photo
graph was pnaterl.
“At Crefeld we secured an automo
blls to lake us to Cologne. Through
the effort a of Mr. Hergmann, who,
upon arriving at Cologne learned that
600 of his automobiles In a factory In
Berlin had been comtimnderod by tho
government for war purposes, w« ob
tained the necessary permits to pro
ceed W# covered over 1,100 miles on
Saturday and Sunday and found to
ouf immense relief that Mrs. Moran
and Miss Stone were still In Munich
No Mora Gasoline.
"In the meantime the mtlltftry au
thorities hail ordered that no more
gasoline he sold to noti-comhatnnts.
Several American cars In Munich had
been taken try the nuthorltles when
their owners revealed their existence
by appealing for fuel.
"Mr. and Mrs Moran derided to
remain In Munich, but Miss Stone nmi
1 left on Monday with, ns 1 supposed,
only two gallons of gasoline. We hud
determined to keep going aa long as
possible.
"One safely out of Munich, our en
lerprlalng chauffeur revealed to us,
covered by blank am, several cans of
the precious fluid, i
“During this Jovrbsy we actually
were within the links of the German
nimy At one point we paaaed on
tienchments being rapidly thrown up
b ytbousands of troopa. entrench
ments extended on both sides of our
highway and as far an the eye could
teach there were mngnes of troops
with field guns ant. munitions. Mov
ing In the direction of Belgium, be
tween Cologne and Bingen, was a con
tinuous line of troops, provision
wagons and amlmlnncea.
(,000 Prisoner*.
"At Frankfort «.W*u French prison
ers were pointed out ot us The Jour
ney was a continuous thrill as we mo
mentarily expected to be deprived of
our slender etoek of gasoline When*
over tv* announced ourselves as
Our Entire Stock of Ladies and Men Low-Quarter Shoes
to be Closed Out Regardless of Values or Former Prices.
THE STANDARD SAMPLE SHOE STORE OFFERS THE BEST GRADES
AND BRANDS OF ALL THE LEADING SHOES AT GREAT REDUCED
PRICES SO WHY PAY MORE?
FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 22.
One lot*of Ladies* Low Quarters containing about
300 pairs of Colonial Pumps; values up t055..00, to
be placed on sale, beginning Saturday, $1.95
%
One lot of MenVLow Quarter Shoes, about 250
pairs including all of the leading brands made in
the very latest toes and styles; formerly sold up to
$5.00; on sale, beginning tomorrow 1 QC
morning, at
We Have Already Received Our Stock of Fall Shoes.
For the Season's Best Values always watch the Windows of the
958-60-62-64 Broad Street. Formerly Occupied by S. H. Kress
Americans w* were greeted * with
fttudied. courtesy.
"VVe arrived In Cologne Tuesday
night, after having run 2ib mile* dur
lok the flay. We pushed on to Cro
feld. The highway wan congested
with guns, ambularxee and munltlona
of war of all klrulM. At only one time
did we *e<*m to tic In real danger;
this wae when two noidl*u« pointed
their join* menacingly at. our heads
an our deliberate chauffeur took his
time in stopping on their orders.
Most Difficult of All.
“This last stage of our return Jour
ney was the most difficult of all. As
we were traveling on a war highway
In the immediate rear of a great bat
tlefield we were stopped dozens of
times.
“Among other things which helped
UR was n little German flag the chauf
feur hail placed on the radiator of the
machine, it seems that an order, of
Which we were ignorant, had been is-
Riied that German flags were not to
he used on automobiles except those
Ir. tho service of military officials
and members of the royal family. For
two days w« had been protected by a
flag we had no right to use, by my
rrusftian cap and military coat worn
by my niece.
Worked the Siren.
“Our fearless chauffeur worked his
siren and passed the caravan of war
st the rate of 40 miles an hour.
“It was a constant source of wonder
that wo were uot asked oftener to ex
plain our presence. Only at rare in
tervals were we requested to show
our papers.
“Judging from my trip nnd the ex
perience of Miss Stone »In Munich,
Americans nre as safe In Germany
in Chicago or New York. We did not
parade the American flag because we
knew many persons were seeking the
pfoteetlon of the Stars and Stripes
who were not entitled to It.
“It Is Impossible to make the trip
we did without being profoundly im
pressed with the thoroughness of the
preparations Germany is making fo»*
every contingency that can arise on
land. The morale of the people was
Inspiring. They expect to win übu
they have no thought of turning back
or of failure.
All 80 Different.
“In three weeks I have been an eye
witness to mobilisation in France,
Rngland and Holland. They nil have
beet* so magnificent, yet so different.
Ip Paris it was ‘on to Berlin,*’ in Ger
many, it Is quietly assumed that It Is
‘Tjondon, Faria. Pt. Petersburg.’ Tn
London It is an impressive hut omi
nous silence, ’’
l>r. Martin and Miss Stone are re
turning on the Olympic, sailing to
morrow.
Holeproof Box, 25c; six months
guaranteed. F. G. Msrtins.
Why pay rent when S3OO
cash and $25 per month will
buy a nice 5-room home on
Summerville car line. Phone
75 W tonight.
SWISS TO OUT
SUPPLIES, 0, S.
[
If One Million Bushels Wheat
on Way Reaches Destination
Safely, Other Cargoes to Fol-
J low.
New York,—lf the American wheat
bought by Switzerland reaches itu
destination aaf'ly the Swiss govern
ment, It was learned today, probably
will purchase all its coal and other
supplies In the United States during
the. hostilities in Kurope.
Dr. Hitler, the Swiss minister, who
came to New York from Washington
at the outbreak of the war, today
called a meeting here to arrange an
appeal lo Swiss-born residents of the
l nlted Slates numbering 150,000 to
contribute to the general I ted Cross
fund of Switzerland. The Swiss gov
ernment has practically offered to
turn the country into one great hos
pital to care for the wounded In Ku
rope, regardless of their nationality.
As yet no notice of the attitude of the
Buropean governments toward this
proposal has been received here.
In ease the warring nations refuse
to lake advantage of Switzerland's of
fer, which is doubtful, Dr. Bitetr said
the money raised will he used to pur
chase food in tills country for ship
ment to Kur,Fpe, where It will he dis
tributed in Switzerland and among
the destitute women and children ot
the adjoining countries
Why pay rent when S3OO
cash and $25 per month will
buy a nice 5-room home on
Summerville car line. Phone
75-W tonight.
races for Tabor day to
BE ONE OF BIG FEATURES
_
Ed. Watson Receiving Many j
Entries for Motorcycle Events
--Splendid Horse Racing,
Too.
Mr. Ed Watson, who Ik in charge of
the motorcycle, races-to be put on here
Labor Day in connection with the big
labor celebration, announces that the
entries for this event nre coming in
rapidly nnd that there Is every lndl
(Mtlon that the Labor Day races will I
he the host ever run in this city.
Some specially fust machines, In
fact in a chines probably too fast for
the half mile circular track at the fair
ground*, have been entered, and riders
will come from other cities to compete
with local men
The race* on Labor Day, September
7th, will be one of the biggest features
of the day. As it will 1>« a general hol
iday it Ik expected that thousands of
people will attend.
MR. MGRAGNE FLEMING
IN BUSINESS HERE
Is Ship Broker and Fire In - 1
sura nee Agent at 20 1-2
Eighth Street. Has Moved
Back to This City
The many Augysla friends of Mr
and Mrs. Morsgne Morning will he
pleaaad to learn that they have re
turned to Augusta to live Mr. nam
ing has nn offler at !<U4 Eighth street
wher# he will engage in business as
a shti> hroker and fire Insuranee man.
Mr. Fleming represents the Yorkshire
lire Insuranee Company of York.
England.
Another lot containing
about 50 pairs of Children’s
Low Quarters to be closed
out at
75c
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
TODAY IS A “HOMDINGER”
The whole city is either buying remnants
or talking about it —
at the Wise Store of course.
Now for a Rousing Sat
urday, are You Ready ?
The "Wizard has urged all salespeople to be a little early
in the morning, for there’ll be things doing when the doors open
—if you’re WISE you’ll be at WISE’S in the forenoon, because
it’s Wise to avoid the crush (remember last Saturday.)
Here’s Saturday Program No War Prices Here
Just such bargains as the fol
lowing are making the whole
city sit up and take notice
One table of Embroideries,
worth up to 25c per Ca
yard, at
25c and 35c wide Rib- j A/a
50c 18 inch Shadow
Lace Flouncings at
Regular SI.OO Middy
10c grade wide fLl&o
Bleaching at L
35c All Linen Huck OQf*
Towels at
12J4c Ginghams
12J4c yard wide Percales
The Economical Route Leads to the
WISE DRY GOODS CO.
858 Broadway Where Quality Tells Augusta, Ga.
All Men’s SLOO negligee #| AA
shirts at V ■
Mens 50c Summer open mesh
undershirts all reduced
12k to 15c Printed Lawns and
Batiste all reduced jjg
10c to 12k Val Laces gg
SI.OO Bed Spreads 89c
$1.25 Bed Spreads 98c
SI.OO 72-in. Linen Damask 79c
15c Pillow Cases, all 19-Ln
reduced to 1L 2 U
20c Pillow Cases, all reduced 15c
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21