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FOUR TERRIBLE STRAIN IS BONG SHOWN Bl THE GERMANS Effects of Past Month's Plan ders Fight Evident. Taking of Dixmude Due to Mistake. Heroic Work of the French Bluejackets. Paris. —The Germans, in the opinion of officers at the front, nro beginning ' to show signs of the terrific strain they have undergone for h month | past In Flanders and these officers expect that General Joffro'a plan of j holding the line and permitting the German host to wear Itself out In vain I but costly assaults soon will hear ! fruit. A staff officer, writing from tho i battle line, even goes so far as to pre dict that within another month the j allies will be In a position to drive | the enemy from French soil. The w/lter however, admits that he Is by nature ! an optimist. Oua to Mistake. Home details of the taking of Mix- j mode which the Germans still hold hut which thus far has brought them i«y advantage, have reached here. The capture of the town, It appears, was due to a mistake on the part of u French detachment. When the fighting started, the Bel- j gians were entrenched north of the city, protecting the Keyen road. To their right, turned toward the west In ! the direction of Ksscn, were the H»m cgglese riflemen. To the south the bluejarketH occupied the most expos- | ed' position on the Clerken road. At b a. m. The enemy opened a terrific bom bardment at f> a. m. on Tuesday last, during which the admiral who was In C< nmiand of the sailors and who was making a reconnaissance, Just missed being hit by the fragments of a shell. The men walled patiently In tho tranches. Toward 1 p. m. the cannon ading slackened Htid three dense col umns of German Infantry opened fire on tho trenches. One column threat ened In turn the Belgians, who, over powered by numbers, retired on the outskirts of the city. They were fol lowed by the Senegalese who thought an order for a general retreat had had been given. This movement un covered the bluejackets who. however, continued lo hold their ground. At Double Quick. While pari of the enemy advance on ,l>lxniude by the lessen and Keyen roads left open to them, the real came at the double quirk for the sailors. Faced by the Prussian guard they were In danger of being surrounded. Undaunted, they dashed with the bay onet upon the Germs ns but were ov erwhelmed by numbers hikl beaten hack to the trenches. Asked to sur render, they replied In the words ored- Itefito General t'amhronne at Water loo; when, In similar clrcumstanceM he said: “The guard dies hut never surrenders.” For several hours they held off the Germans who were four tltnee na numerous, charging their ranks eVbrytlme they came too near. Avalanche of Bullets. Towards evening they were oblig ed to retire since their only means of retreat, the bridge connecting the etty with the country, was about destroy ed. They crossed the bridge under an nvalsnche of bullets with such magni ficent heroism that the Prussian of ficers Hfterwards freely expressed their admiration. Tire fighting was resumed with ter rific Violence In the streets, the blue jackets defending each heap of rub bish that had been a house, hut final ly retreating scums the Yser. THE PRESIDENT 11 THE 0. S, PUCE EFFORTS Initiative of Belligerents is Es sential. American Gov't by Pressing for Peace Might Impair Its Ultimate Influence. Washington.—Kffnrtu hy the United Sluter to bring peace to Europe *t1l« arc Waiting h lime when one or more of the belligerents indicates a willlug npss tp aocept mediation. This became Known authoritatively to4l«> ■from persons who have lately discussed the Buropean altimtlon with President Wilson. The president * po sition I* that the United States, hav ing already In a formal as well as Informal way shown Its readiness to act as Intermediary, should now await the Initiative of the belligerents, 110 feels that the American government, by presßing for peace, might impair Its ultimate Influence. Discussion Among Nsutrals. The president suld today he had not had the slightest hint, formal or oth erwise, from any of the European bel ligerents that a peace offer would he favorably received. There has been much discussion anions neutral coun tries. such sa Holland and Spain, of the desirability of concerted action. With varying tide of the conflict, the president Is anxious that the attitude of the I’nlted states In making a mo\ s for peace should not be resented. He Is unwilling that the American govern men! should be the means of plating before any of the nations, of It* own accord, an offer of i*eaoe which I: might feel hound, because of a nation al Interest, to reject, hut which might place It Itefore the world ns an ob stacle to peace. Officials on Alart. American ambassadors amt mints!, r.» abroad are familiar with the attllud ■ of the Washington government on this point and are on the alert for am move which could l*e construed as a desire on the part of any of the l»e!U --gerents to accept mediation. »;'• per cent off on suits and over - | coats. 10 per went off on all other roods nuw'c you chance to buy cheap. f. C. Martina i—^ if £' i* •• . “Southern Beauties” at the Bi jou Opening—Monday, Nov. 23 Mary Pickford in “The Eagle’s Mate’ 1 at The Strand Today; “Vendetta” Tomorrow “Tito Eagle’* Mate," Mary Pickford in tho 111 10 role, in Ft ing pr**Rented at Tho Strand continuously today and ti)lH evening. It let u picture In which tho dainty little actress a favorite with AiiKUßtana ha« every opportu nity to display her every histrionic quality. She Ih ro emotional! There probably Ih not another actress In mo tion pictures who can attract the crowds here like Mary Pickford can. She will be seen HKaln ut The Strand this week in one of her late successes, "Behind the Scenes,*’ Thursday. The picture today Is a Paramount production as will be that of Thursday. When it is labeled Paramount, makes no difference what the title may he, 1t Is assured to he the ttreatest pos sible In feature photo-drama. "Vendetta,” a Georg© Klolne photo At The Grand Acma Play Friday, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” The Acme Play to he offered at the ilniiid Friday afternoon and night will he the great unfinished mystery slory In Charles Dickens. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” The play la helug pre sented under the management of the Moists Hhubert and they are present ing Tom Toi l iso, considered the great est living impersonator of Dickens' characters, In the leading rolo of Ed win Drood. Dickons never lived to finish this, which promised to he Ills masterpiece, and It is at the most exciting period of the hook that the story ends. Mr. Terries, along with a lew of the host accepted theories will offer upon the screen his version as to Just how the stot y should end. The matinee prices will he adults ten cents and children five rents to all parts of the house. And ladles will he admitted free at the night perform ance when accompanied'by one paid twenty-five c«nts ticket purchased at any time. The hox office opens one day In advance of the ntlraellon. Otis Skinner in "Ths Silent Voice.” Dne of the htg dramatic plays of this theatrical season Is ntls Skinner's new and successful play. "The Silent Voice." Mr. Skinner who. for the past three years was seen as lfaji, the beg gar. In "Kismet" and who has bepn associated for many years with ro mantic costume drama and the poetry of the stale. Is this season appearing In a work of entirely different type,— a play which w’as dramatlxed from a short story hy (Smiveneur Morris, by Charles Eckert Goodman. "The Silent Voice” Is strictly modern and might logically he said to he the dr/Turn of a single soul's development. The Idea of the play Is certainly novel and the role of Montgomery Starr of fers Mr. Skinner particularly good op portunities. His art. so complete and authoritative 1 . 1* soon to wonderful ad vantage in this complex rolo, and ha* boon described "as a superb piece of characterisation" Cliar'ea FVohman presents Mr. Skinner with a particu larly strong supporting company and has given the pluv a very aVttstlc pro duction. Mr Skinner in "The silent Voice" rentes to the Urand tomorrow cvenlnir only. ' 1 “High Jink*.* The plot of "High Jinks,” which Ar thur Haramersteln will present at the Urand next Tuesday evening concern! a lot of peop o and their wives tan gled up it a nia*e of mistaken Identi ties Paris and a French bathing re s’ rt furnish the background. mar velous invention In the form of a per fume. a more whiff of which makes everybody hilarious, keeps the plot ; moving (tally a lona by getting the peo | t>le concerned Into trouble and out of | it again When troubles act too threat 'Ulna, somebody only line to wave a I handkerchief saturated with the magic let unto, and everybody breaks in* -ninth Into son* and dance amt laugh - tcr. V richly-you ned and pretty cho rus add to the festivities. SOUTHERN DOCTORS MEET. Memphis, Term.—Delegate* from Ar’ kansas Tennessee and Mississippi, composing the Tri State Medical As soclatlon. met here today in annual convention y The ass. elation w ill remain 111 see slop until Thursday when ihe annual election of officers will lake place. •leading and discuss. *n of leehnical I “Opel comprise the greater portion of a lengthy pi.-u.Ain. play, will be the offering at The Strand all day tomorrow. It Is said that “Vendetta" as equally as wonder ful a masterpiece as "The Lion of Venice." which was seen and enjoyed by hundreds of people at The Strand a few days ago. Other Klolne plays which have attracted great attention bore are "Antony and Cleopatra,” “Spartacus," and others of a similar character. For the last two days of this week The Strand will present Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her young son William In "Threads of Destiny,” a picture attrac tion which In larger theatres has shown night after night at a dollar a seat. The Strand Is now offering 13.00 hooks of 5-cent and 10-cent tickets for *2.60. “REEL LIFE” AT THE MODJESKA THEATRE One of the most thrilling and sen sational photo melodramas produced is being shown at the Modjeska theatre this day and evening! The title of the production Is "Justice," and the play is produced In four parts. It portrays a creature of primitive passions liv ing in and struggling against modern civilization. “The Chasm," a Thanhouser master piece, Is also another of the Interest ing subjects being shown. Now, here comes the fun, “Bill Joins the "W. \V. W." We all know Bill’s aptitude for amusing the public, there fore this piece of comedy Is also la beled "aide-splitting." It is presumed ! the above "three w’s” stand for “We I Won't work" (will we?). Very likely| they do for Bill la already famous for his attitude towards work. That gent has been known to hack his way through a thicket, cut a glHnt tree down If It was In Ills way, when trying i lo escape from cutting one small-sized j piece of wood Into kindling. His nerve, Is remarkable. Why, he'd Just as soon I push a big fellow's face "In" as lie! would a smaller one's That’s the stuff Bill is composed of. Just won't do to miss his antics.* The management of the Modjeska' theatre Is doing all In Its power to ] put on flrst-elnss produetlons, the kind that are interesting, amusing and, in cidentally, the variety that raises the cntilualaam of the "reel" fans of Au gusta. So fgr, Judging from the rath er loud voicing of the Modjeska prais es. this said management of this pop ular pleasure house has more than succeeded In their desire to please the I public. However, regardless of the i fset that the public la more than l pleased, which is proven hy the large crowds In attendance each day. the Modjeska wtlj keep up an up-to-date program and Improve from day to day. That sounds good, doesn't it? The prices are as usual. Ten-thirty In the morning until the same hour in the evening are the hours to see the movies How many people do you suppose will be willing to live in an unwired home five years from today! Grand CHARLES FROHMAN Preeente OTIS SKINNER In a new Play The Silent Voice By Jutei Eckert Goodman SEATS NOW SELLING. PRICES; 50 TO *2.00. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. AUBTRIAN WAR LOAN, Vienna, via. Amsterdam and London, 9:19 a. m.—Subscriptions to the Aus trian war loan were opened Monday and the first day’s operations in this respect are considered extremely suc cessful. Besides a number of large subscriptions, several hundred thous and dollars In smaller amounts havo been offered. NORTH ATLANTIC POOL Washington,—The government's ap peal from the derision of the federal district court in New York which w f as generally favorable to the steamship lines in the government's dissolution suit against the so-called North At lantic pool, was filed today In the su preme court. (fiffflo' //uibbSw (Oi/srQfiM I \ TOfIATQ CATSUP J\ \\Bor sir wiiwr/ / l L3pf iTtams Never gay—“ Give me a Bottle of Catsup!” ORDER CATSUP BY NAME. Ask for Gibbs Bull Head Catsup—and you will get a Catsup that will please your Family. Made from red-ripe Tomatoes and Choice Spices! The ‘‘Bull Head” Label GUARANTEES HIGHEST QUALITY! QIBBB TABASCO CATSUP GIBBS APPLE JELLY, made made with a little more sea- from the Jnice of Northern lotting—for those who like Apples. No Preservatives a Hot Catnap 1 8 os. Bottle are used. 8 or. Glass 10 cents. 10 cents. GIBBS PRESERVING COMPANY, Baltimore, Maryland. MY CURES CREATE CONFIDENCE CLIFTON R. GROOVER, M. D. The Nerve, Blood and Skin Disease Specialist Do you ever stop to think what good health means to you in your EARNING POWER? The arteries of commerce are teem* Ing with human energy and force. The man who achioves wealth and position is the one possessed of good health; his facul ties alert, hia brain GRASPS situations and conditions which, backed up by PHYSICAL force, reach the highest goal of hi* ambition. Look around you; see the failures upon ovary hand, and, upon investigation you will find that a majority were caused by reason of the laok of COMMERCIAL HEALTH. Therefore, as a bus'ness proposition, it PAYS to have GOOD HEALTH, leav ing out the question of the PLEASURES associated with its possession. The man who has been positively cured of a special malady peouliar to his sex knows that a great blight has been lifted from his life. He realizes that the stumbling block to his busineee prosperity and social success has at last been forever removed. Having thus regained the great God-given power of COM PLETE VITALITY, he enters the race of life with renewed HOPE, AMBITION and COURAGE, and with that VIM and VIGOR which makes pos sible in every undertaking. This hat been the happy experience of legions of men whom I have cured for life of OBSTRUCTION, BLOOD POISON, NERVO VITAL DEBILITY, DISEASES OF THE BLADDER AND KIDNEYS end other ASSOCIATE and REFLEX DISEASES. In the treatment of caste of this char acter my eucceee has been called “phenomenal,” but ie only natural and what should be expected from a physician who poeseseee SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERT SKILL. VAST EXPERIENCE, THOROUGH SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT, EARNEST DESIR” AND AN INDUSTRIOUS MIND CONSCIENTIOUS LY DEVOTED TO THE WELFARE OF HIS PA TIENTS. Tha wan, pale face end haggard look of the eiokly, unhealthy man appeals to everyone in a most potent language. Yea, it PAYS-- PAYS 810 To have good health and to ba a MAN in tha true sense of tho word. How can you poetess it? I’ll tell you how. Harbor tha remnant you have left; look to the cautoe that hava led up to your present condition; corrtet your•"ort of living and dissipation, and if caused by folly or excess your duty is to abandon them and find some re ueai P HVB,C,AN who wj " *dvise and counsel and halp you to slain possession of ths grsatest blessing on earth GOOD H ci A L» T H • viol.Bon n o°f Excesses ley the foundation for decay. The snares end pitfalls surrounding the youth lead to dissipation and final ruin !« d MAKi'-n*’ TK * . eontr * ct * d d'sordora so frequently neglected and improperly treated are no email items in the impairment of MANS nerve forces. If you will call or write to me, if your case has not progressed beyond a CURE, I offer you, without money or price, a free consultation and examination. y Mo 1 wrnSLt ,U dY.turhlngVh.TtoS bTSSSSSI ™° f Bn ' l ™" * mo<,er " """ ' U ’* CauM of ,h * ,rou * painstaking, searching examination Is required, hut If you can not call now, write a full description of vour case My offices are equipped with the most modern and scientific niechiinlcet devices for the treatment of men tn«l women Hour* 1 a. m. to fr. ra. dally; Burnley 10 to 2 only. Consultation at office or by mail tVee. Call on or addrees- * DR. GROOVER, 504-5-6 & 7 Dyer Building, Augusta, Ga. TENNESSEE ENDS ILL - TREATMENT Paris, 2:15 a. m.—An Athens dis patch to the Havas Agency says: “The American warship Tennessee has arrived at the port of Vurla, Asia Minor, and has put a stop to ill-treat ment of British, French and Russian residents. The authorities of Smyrna, fearing a bombardment, have left for the Interior. “The garrison at Smyrna at present consists of 35,000 Turkish soldiers.” 17 FINE HENS, FOR SALE AT The Herald’s City Market * These liens were received this morn ing from St. Clair. Ga. They were donat ed by the ladies of St. Clair to be sold for the benefit of the public school at that place. 55 Cents Each Enjoy a ’Possum Feast J. D. Fields has written from Blun, Ga., that he has on hand a few fat O’Pos sums. Order direct or through The Herald’s City Market Telephone 3121. 629 Broad Street Advertising in The Herald Sells the Goods .KENNY’S Coffees and Teas are guaranteed to give you satisfaction. Try them., C. D. KENNY CO. 1048 Broad Street. Phone 601 Phone Orders given prompt attention. Clifton R. Groover, M. D., The Nerve, Blood and Skin Disease Specialist. Let Me Offer You the Results I am Giving Others Daily and Leave the Payment End of it in Your Own Hahds. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17.