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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27. GRAVE CONSIDERATIONS ATTACH TO GERMAN ESPIONAGE IN ENGLAND Since Outbreak of War Severest Restrictions Have Been - Taken to Obviate Leakage of News. Yet, the German Spy—The Widest Spread Form the Evil Existing in Europe—Laughs at Britain’s Primitive Methods and Man ages to Get All the News That Transpires at the Front. London—Very grave considerations attach to the question of German es pionage in this country. All countries spy. It is merely a matter of wheth er it is done well or ill. The German spy is the widest spread form of the evil existing in Europe. All have been aware of the disease in our midst, but none seem to have found the remedy. Since the outbreak of the war the severest restrictions have been taken to obviate the leakage of news, cen sors closely investigate every despatch from whatever source, telephone con versations in foreign languages are in stantly cut off and every possible pre caution is taken. Vet German spies In England—whose name is legion— laugh at British primitive methods and manage to get all that transpires at the front, through to Berlin and else where, as well as a good deal more that is cleverly “collected’ ’of a far more intimate character. How is this done? Much criticism is levelled at military and civil au thorities for the leniency displayed in the civil courts, and elsewhere to wards spies who are caught, more or less “in the apt." The German meth ods of instantly shooting spies, or hanging them are quoted, and Britain is voted the easiest going and least suspicious country in the world. Urgent Demands. Urgent demands are made that all Germans—naturalized or otherwise — bo “chased” from British shores, or enclosed in a compound from w’hich any attempt to escape would at once be followed by a sentry’s bullet. This is no easy matter and cannot be accomplished in a moment, be the authorities ever so eager in its prose cution. That it should be done there is little room to doubt. The fault real ly lies in the system, which has per mitted such shoals of Germans and other "undesirables” to land upon our shores without, until recently, any or ganized system of registration or means of tracing new arrivals, after they have been some little time in the country. When the Aliens Act was passed in 1906 a certain restriction was imposed upon the scum of Europe being "dump ed” upon England's shores, aimed chiefly at persons from southern Eu rope. landing here in a state of penury or disease without relatives or definite means of subsistence later on. This act had taken for its model the Ameri can act passed a few years previously, but was not nearly so drastic or com prehensive in its scope. It made no provision whatever for that more dan gerous and higher class of intruder, from which the higher class of Ger man spy has been taken. Terrible Scourge. Now we have this terrible scourge in our midst, planted firmly in our so cial system. England has proved to the German spy the happiest of hunt ing-grounds. He has been almost free from suspicion, the punishment if caught has been almost a negligible quantity. Thus the fungus has taken root, its tentacles have been spread In all directions and to eradicate the evil with one swoop of the official scythe almost a physical impossibility. As ye sow, so shall ye reap, and Eng land will have to pay the price of her negligence, as others have done before her. Take the case of that master spy Armgaard Karl Graves, whose machi nations, it will be remembered, the New York American made consider able efforts to unmask some months ago without avail, owing to the abso lute refusal on the part of the British government authorities to give any in formation about him. Graves is as well-known in America as he Is here. His skill and Ingenuity at his trade is well set forth in a book he has Just published entiled. "The Secrets of the German War Office.” Whether it be exaggerated, sensational or a distort ed record of facts, It proves beyond doubt the thoroughness of the Ger man spying system,! the utter un scrupulousness of thdle even in high places and the splendid efficiency with which the work allotted them Is carried out by the German professional spy. Real Danger. Here we get the real answer to our question as to how it ts done No Orman spy is sent out on his difficult mission without a complete training in the art of discovering the secrets of the country whose “intelligence" de partment he has to probe. A stern code of “dos” and “don'ts” is thorough ly Instilled into him. He must learn —just like a trained burglar—how to assume disguises and act parts at a moment's notice. Absolute silence in all company as to his missions must be adhered to. Too much association with petticoats, who may be decoy ducks, Is discountenanced. He becomes a number, not a unit, from the day he enters the service seriously. He must avoid the telephone, the telegraph and the cable as much as possible. A pre arranged cipher may only be used In urgent cases He must be an expert In mathematics, trigonometry. sur veying draughtsmanship and all the arts necessary to take quick and ac curate estimates of vessels, forts har bors in the land to which he Is as signed. Thus Earl Graves was trained un der the direct tutelage of the Imperial service and learned all about torpedoes, guns, etc., from scientific and highly qualified military and naval officers. He has proved a past-master In the art of many disguises. At one time we find him a millionaire from South Africa, studying and getting In tow with special “mugs” through the me dium of the green cloth, at another he Is attached to the German hospital In Turkey specializing on Asiatic dis eases as a result of his medical train ing, but really spying; In the Straits settlements he proceeded to get “plans, data and photographs" of the Hrltlsh new naval base there while posing as a tourist Interested In tropical botany. He had some Interesting experiences among the managers of Idpton's tea plantations In Ceylon. When arrest ed at Roayth on the Firth or Forth particulars of every vessel In the Brit- Just turn < switch or press • button and flood tha room with light—if you liva in an eteotric hems. It's very dif ferent if you do not. ish navy, every naval base, fortifica tion and strategic point in Great Bri tain was found upon him. And for this the highest salary he earned in his prime was $2,500 per an num with an unlimited margin for ex penses. the latter being never ques tioned, while bonuses are given for big coups. Question Wisdom of Carrying Big Guns Although Fall of Liege, Namur and Antwerp Are Accredited to Them English Question Wisdom of Transportation. London,—Although the big guns used by the Germans have been the surprise of the war and are accred ited with having caused the fall of Liege, Namur and Antwerp, some mil itary experts in England question the wisdom of carrying such weapons in to the field, regarding them as a bur den which an army cannot afford to transport. Colonel F. N. Maude, discussing the heavy guns, says in the Standard: “It would be interesting to obtain the exact facts and calculate what the policy of taking the 42-centimeter and 28-centimeter howitzers into the field really cost the Germans in loss of transport power for the food of the troops, lam willing to grant that the 42-centimeter weapon was admirably adopted for its purpose of destroying steel and concrete targets presented by the forts of Liege and Namur. But seeing that the weight of one of the shells Is nearly equal to the weight of a whole square meal for one of their battalions, would not the available horsepower, whether mechanical or actual, have been far better employed in hauling food for men to the front in the first instance?" Military experts, writing for the English press say that big guns are not really a novelty. The new feature Is their general use In the recent cam paigns. Heavy guns were tried in the Franco-Prussian war over much the same territory where recent fighting has taken place, but their movement was found too much of a burden. England has constructed a mor» formidable weapon than the German howitzer. It Is Mallet’s mortar, which was built for use in the Crimean War hut not completed in time to go into the siege. The mortar is now at Woolich arsenal. It was built in sec tions for transport and has a thirty six-inch bore and a bursting power charge of 860 pounds of gunpowder. GOLDEN BROS. TEN FIVE FOUR BROAD Sensational Quick Clearance - O F . -■''■v,' SERGE AND SATIN DRESSES At $9.75 and $12.75 Formerly Selling at sls, $17.50 and S2O Satin Dresses, Serge Dresses, Clever Styles combining Satin and Serge, from our regular stock, all NEW and showing the many style features that are so pleasing. These Dresses formerly sold at $15.00, $17.50 and $20.00, and they are now of fered to you at these absurdly low prices. A wide variety of styles and range of col ors to select from. ■ 0 See these Dresses Wednesday, for you’ll surely want one or more of them at these Quick Clearance Reduced Prices— sl2.so to $15.00 <CQ BS $15.00 to $20.00 *"7 CZ Dresses Dresses vl / O The Suit Season's in Full Swing And we have new Suits in latest styles arriving daily. New Coat Suits, person ly selected by Mr. Golden on his recent trip to New York, are arriving constantly. Many of them show the Jaunty Short Coat, and others in handsome Plain Tailored Models with Long Coats. The woman who welcomes clever new models in Suits will give hearty greeting to these chic examples of advanced ideas from leading New York makers—and she will buy for the personal charm they inspire. You dhn now surely find the style and coat length best suited to your individual figure—also reasonably priced—for owing to the present conditions, they are marked to sell at from $5 to $lO less than in previous seasons. You must see these charming Suits in all their delightful individuality and we cor dially invite you to an unsurpassed showing of bewitching New Style Coat Suits fea tured at $19.75, $25.00, $29.75 and Up. PLAID COLLEGE COATS $5.00 TO $7.50 A lot of new college coats in pretty, large plaids, with patch Aj- A A a An -a pockets, for Wednesday's showing. Specially priced vw*UU 10 ’Pi a e)U Always something new and interesting to see in our Millinery Department, so pay it a visit every time you are at the store. New French Model Hats in wonderful variety. “The Dollar Mark,” Another Brady Production, at The Grand Friday "The Dollar Mark,” produced by William A. Brady, will be shown at the Grand under the "Acme” program in three acts, Friday afternoon and night. It is a splendid feature picture and doubtless every "Acme” patron in Augusta will he sure to see this pre sentation at either the matinee or at night. • Seats are reserved for the night exhibition, the box office at the Grand opening Thursday at 10 a. ni. Following is the story, in brief, of "The Dollar Mark”: Jim Gresham, owner " the Nelly Davis Mines, is aproached by a scheming capitalist, Carson Baylis, with his friend Martin, to sell the mines under the pretense that he is taking a great risk due to government regulations. Jim, knowing the courts had decided in his favor, flatly refuses the offer. Baylis, with n party, visits the Co balt district to look over the ground. During the visit one of the party, Al ice Chandler, while sketching, is caught It was tested at Plumstead marshes and a shell sent w r ith a full powder charge penetrated 18 feet and blew out a crater sixty feet in diameter. VIGILANT LODGE TONIGHT. Vigilant Lodge, No. 2, K. of P., will hold a very interesting meeting this evening at Castle Hall for the pur pose of conferring the second rank upon two prominent citizens. A large attendance is expected. “Give Me Another Cup" j Just deliciously wholesome coffee with all the goodness of the coffee bean retained. A real, health-building drink—free from all injurious substances, it’s real coffee—not a j substitute. Jfcw* a "pinch" in a emp add hot water and Nm. SMITH BROS., Jobbers. The Only Exclusive Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Store in Augusta THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. in a terrific storm. Jim offers the hospitality of his little Hut. During tho storm the dam breaks, tearing houses from their foundations and ripping mighty trees from their roots. Breaking down a door, Jim, with Al ice, float down the raging cataract uh til reaching a. large tree. He chains himself to raft and tree. Martin, re alizing the danger, goes to the rescue on horseback. The party once safely on land, Jim is again approached to sell, but still refuses. Several years later Martin has become a friend and partner in Jim’s bank, which Baylis attempts to break. The news reaches Jim while at a party. Seeking a moans to get to New York, Alice's brother offers his yacht. During the voyage Baylis purchases the yacht and forces the captain to put to sea. Jim in desperation compels Baylis to enter a hatch, which he closes on him, while Martin, at tho point of a revolver, directs the yacht. Jim reaches New York in time to save the bank and claims Alice as his prize. PLATTSBURG TO PANAMA. Washington-—The fifth United States Infantry, now' stationed at Plattsburg Barracks, New York, will leave that station about the middle of Novem ber for duty at Empire, Panama Oanul Zone. Officials at the w r ar depart ment said the assignment of this reg iment to Panama Canal duty was In accordance with plans formulated six years ago. GOLDEN BROS. TEN FIVE FOUR BROAD Wise Economy Talk No. 31 IMPORTANT Tomorrow Wednesday COAT SUIT DAY We have been making arrangements for this day for two weeks. No Better News in This Paper Today SPECIAL PRICES—YES For Wednesday Only SEE OUR WINDOWS $17.50 Suits, nice range, $ 12.98 $22.50 Suits, elegant line, 95 $25.00 Suits, the cream of QQ C the season, at $27.50 Suits, fine line of the best colors and materials, $21.75 $30.00 Suits, all reduced J 22 50 $35.00 Suits—they must be seen to be appreciated, $24.75 $37.50 Suits for special O O 7 selling, at J $40.00 Suits all reduced $31.75 to • • $50.00 Suits—see what elegant styles they are—yours 539.75 at. . • ..!!.• . . Ladies’ and misses’ SIO.OO Coats, large range to select from, 0 fj 7 R <lt. j. , .i .| WUI I W Next Saturday 10 P. M. Who Gets Bale of Cotton ? PROFIT SHARING SALE Specials in Every Department THE WISE DRY GOODS CO. “THE SHOP OF QUALITY” Don’t Forget—Try WISE First—lt Pays 858 BROADWAY Tomorrow. 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