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THE WEATHER
Fair tonight with tem
perature between 20 and
25 degrees; Wednesday
fair.
VOLUME XIX No. 349.
STRUGGLE SEEMS
TO FA I /OR RUSSIA
North of the Vistula, Germans
Thought Getting Worst of the
Conflict, But Neither Side
Claims Decisive Victory.
BELGRADE AGAIN IS
OCCUPIED BY SERVIANS
Muscovite Forces in Approach
ing German Frontier Twice
Driven Back by Remarkable
System of R’y Transportment.
Petrograd, (via London, 5:15 p. m.)
i—German frontal attacks on the Rus
sian line to the west of Warsaw under
cover of night, were successfully re
pulsed by the Russians, according to
trustworthy information reaching Pet
rograd from the front today. At many
points along the front the Russians
suceeded in capturing isolated Ger
man positions.
Vienna, (via London, 5:35 p. m.) —
Yhe abandonment of Belgrade by the
Austrians is acknowledged in an of
ficial statement given out at army
headquarters today.
Terrible Bombardment.
London, 12:10 p. m. —Belgrade, un
fortified capital of Servia, which the
Austrians after a long and terrible
bombardment occupied two weeks ago
again is in the possession of the Ser
vians. A dispatch from Nish, early'
today announced Servian troops had
re-entered the city, thus crowning
their recent surprising victory against
the Austrian invaders. The telegram
up to the present time has not been
followed by an admission from any
Austrian source.
By Neither Side.
North of the Vistula, along the
Mlawa front the struggle seems to be
favoring the Russians, but neither
side claims a decisive victory any
where along the western front.
The final engagement still remains
to be fought out between Lodz and
the Vistula.
Military observers in London, com
menting upon Russia’s failure to clear
Poland of German troops emphasize
that e.en Russia's vast resources in
men may continue to prove unavailing
unless existing methods of communi
cation are improved.
Driven Back Twice.
Russian forces approaching the
German frontier twice have been
driven back by reason of the remark
able system of German railroads,
which enables Germany to move her
troops expe.V.iously, and it has been
suggested that Russia should begin
construction of new transverse lines
J In Poland and the improvement of ex
isting lines. Temporary lines, it is
contended, sould be laid at the rate
Of 10 to 12 miles a day.
Clearly Outnumbered.
Germany has shifted so many of her
troops to the eastern arena that the
allies must now clearly outnumber
them in France and Flanders. This
condition, taken together with the fact
of French and British reinforcements,
in leading Berlin, according to report,
to expect pronounced activity by the
allies at any moment.
TO OPERATE ON
KAISER’S THROAT
Doctors Said Waiting for Sub
sidence of Feverish Condi
tions. Not to Front Til After
Christmas.
London, 6:25 p. m.—Telegraphing
from Berne, Switzerland, a correspon
dent of the Central News says:
“A telegram received from Munich
states it has been decided to operate
Von Emperor William’s throat but the
operation is being deferred owing to
the feverish condition of the emperor.'’
Reports more or less alarming of the
illness of Empetor William have been
in circulation for Beveral days. Itis
Majesty returned to Berlin from the
front and It was then variously reported
that he ■was suffering from Influenza,
catarrh of the throat and nervous
breakdown. The latter part of last
week report had a more hopeful tone
and it was said he was recovering and
soon would be ab'e to return to the
front.
Last night a dispatch reached New
Tork from Basel, by way o# London,
saying the emperor might be obliged to
undergo an operation of the throat, and
thta he probably would not be permit
ted by his doctors to return to the field
until after Christmas.
roumania coming with
A $10,000,000 ORDER.
Chicago— Roumania has entered
the American field for purchase of
war supplies, according to Infor
mation raechlng Chicago mer
chants today. It has sent a com
mission here to place orders for
arms, ammunition, cotton and
sanitary supplies to cost $10,000,-
000. The commissioners plan to
reach here this week.
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THE AUGUSTA HERALD
SQUABBLE OVER
SENDING SHIPS
TO GOETHALS
Differences Among Secy’s Gar
rison, Daniels and Bryan
Suggested. Pres't Will De
cide on Measures for Protec
tion of Canal’s Neutrality.
Washington —The oahinet .meet
ing ended without a decision hav
ing been reached because further
advices from Gov. Goetbals had
not arrived.
Await More Information.
Washington.— More information is
awaited before President Wilson de
cides whether the request of Gov.
Goethals for destroyers to enforce
neutrality at Panama shall be grant
ed.
Suggestions of differences among
Secretaries Garrison, Daniels and Bry
an over the question were met by
President Wilson with the statement
that there could he no real differences
since he would finally decide.
The president discussed the situa
tion with the cabinet and generally
considered measures for the protec
tion of the canal's neutrality.
Reports Absurd.
Officials described as absurd reports
that the government would not grant
Col. Goethal's request, stating action
was delayed pending; further discus
sion of the situation's needs, as there
had been some doubt in the minds of
officials as to what sort of patrol
would be necessary.
If belligerent ships were using wire
less within the three mile limit, of
ficials think a be ad
equate. As no’question of clearance
papers arises at the canal, officials do
not see of what use destroyers can he
unless for dispatch purposes. If they
are sent probably they will be in
structed to keep colliers > r warships
from lingering in the three mile limit.
REPORT MUTINY
PRZEMYSL SIEGE
Berlin Declares That Several
Battalions of Opposing Army
Sent Away in Fetters.
Berlin (via wireless to Sayville, N.
Y.) —The official press bureau today
gave out the following:
“The Turkish cruiser Mldirli (form
erly the Breslau) has bombarded Se
bastopol.
“Vienna newspapers report a mu
tiny In the army besieging Przemysl.
Several battalions are said to have
been sent away In fetters.
“The Turkish official bulletin says
that the large cruiser Sultan Selim
(the Goeben) bombarded Batum on
Dec. 10, setting fire to the city. The
Russian batteries returned the fire
without success.
“Constantinople learns authorita
tively that a Mohammedan uprising
has occurred in the Caucasus and that
fifty thousand armed Russian Moslems
went over to fight against the Rus
sians.”
PRESS BELGIANS
TOR 170,000,000
Paris, 4:50 a. m.—A Havre dispatch
to The Matin says:
“According to news which has
reached the Belgian government, the
German governor general of the occu
pied territory in Belgium has ordered
the provincial councils to meet on
Dec. 17 to take the necessary measures
for the payment of the war tax of
350,000,000 francs ($70,000,000).’'
HEROIC DEATHS OF GERMANS IN SEA
FIGHT OFF CHILE BRINGS GRIEF TO THE
KAISER; WIRES PRESIDENT REICHSTAG
Berlin (by wireless to London).—An official statement Riven out at
headquarters today contains copies of telegrams exchanged between Em
peror William and Johannes Kaempf, president of the relchstag, on the
naval battle off the Falkland Islands:
"In answer to the telegram of President Kaempf regarding the Ger
man loss In the battle In which Herr Kaempf said that, the nation was
one with the emperor In grief at the loss and with pride at the heroic
deaths resulting from the fight, the emperor said:
"May the heavy sacrifices we have been forced to make in this battle
for our existence be borne by all and used with a single aim that, sup
ported by an unshaken hope In God, our Lord, from whose gracious hand
we humbly receive fortune, misfortune, Joy and sorrow, will turn this most
difficult hour into a blessing for the fatherland.”
THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 15, 1914.
POSE INVENTION
SAYS GERMAN
mice
Claim That Offensive Con
tinues Around Cracow. Have
Taken 2,000 Prisoners. De
clare French Reports Untrue
of Advances.
Berlin (by wireless to Sayville, N.
Y.) —An official report given out at
headquarters late last night said:
"The French have made weak at
tacks against our positions between
the Meuse and Vosges, but these were
easily repulsed. There were no im
portant events on the west front 'n
East Prussia or in South Poland. Out
operations in north Poland are devel
oping.
"The following remarks are made
regarding Russian and French official
reports.
" ‘Southeast of Cracow we continued
our offensive. We took several Ger
man guns and machine guns and made
about 2,000 prisoners.’
“Not one man, not one gun, nor one
machine gun there has fallen into Rus
sian hands.
“The official Paris bulletin of Dec. 12
states:
“ 'Northeast of Vailly one German
battery was completely annihilated
and at Deuxnouds, to the west of Vig
nuelles-les- Hattonchatel, two German
batteries were destroyed, one of heavy
calibre and one designed to fight aero
planes. In the same region the French
have destroyed a blockhouse and seve
ral trenches.’
“All this is pure invention.”
Goodfellows
Its getting cold, Goodfellows, and
tlie cry is going out for something
to “eat and burn.’’ Don't the Good
fellows of Augusta want to help
this Xmas?
Dozen of letters come in each mail,
telling of cases where a little help
is needed. More and more Good
fellows are wanted for the cause
this Xmas. The call is going out
for recruits for the service. Don’t
you want to enlist? The time Is
short. What must be done, must bo
done quickly.
Mrs. McManus is a Goodfellow and
sends SI.OO for the fund with the
hope that it will make some child
happy this Xmas.
Here are some of the letters that
come to the Goodfellows’ mail:
“ lam a little boy 4 years old and
have no fattier to tell Santa Glaus
to come and see me. Frandfather
and grandmother are both old and
grandmother Is in bed very sick.
Something to eat Is very scarce at
our house. Also wood and coal to
burn to keep grandmother warm. I
am r.ot asking for any toys. All
we want is something to eat and
burn and if you can spare the mon
ey enough, a pair of shoes and
stockings. My number is little
fives.”
Secretary of the Goodfellows Club:
'■We are in a bad fix on account of
sickness this year. We have had a
lot of sickness. There are four
children. We are in need of a
bed stead and mattress and are in
need of bed covering. Also In need
of shoes and clothes.”
And there are dozens and dozens
of these appeals that are coming to
the Goodfeilows Club. What are the
Goodfellows going to do about It?
Dont’ you want to help?
Send a check for a few dollars to
the secretary of the Goodfellows’
Club. Your name will be printed in
The Herald as a Goodfellow.
There are some Goodfellows in
Augusta who will send a lot of dol
lars to help the poor and suffering
on this Christmas. Those who re
ceive the gifts will have a secret
between themselves and the one who
distributes the gifts. The names of
the sufferers, the poor, the ill-treat
ed-by-the-world, will not lie publish
ed.
Onlv those who give will see their
names in The Herald. It’s going to
he a big clnh by Christmas night.
Send something, irromlse something,
sav something, do something. But
above all things, talk Goodfellowshlp
among your friends. Tell them to
lie Goodfellows, too. Get up inde
pendent Goodfellow chapters and
combine your donations.
The Herald will assist the proper
charities In seeing that the distribu
tion is properly made.
Write the secretary of the Good,
fellows’ Club and have your name
enrolled—whether It's a dime or a
dollar It will help the cause. Be a
Goodfellow this Xmas.
THRTE DAYS’ HOLIDAY.
New York.—The New York Cotton
Exchange will have a three-day holi
day Christmas. The governors voted
to remain closed Dec. 26.
Tommy Atkins Happy With a Loaf
CARES FOR OWN LOAF.
These are the loaves handed to tile British soldiers st wnr in France.
Each man cares for his own loaf, and It Is a prized possession on which he
may find it necessary to live several days in trenches when the battle is too
hot for the field kitchens to serve him.
COMBINED ATTACK
OF ALLIES, SUCCESS
London, 1:35 p. m.—The official information bureau today gave out
the following statement:
“After a period of comparative quiet, the fighting in northern Franco
has recommenced.
“A combined attack by the aKlcs was made yesterday on the line
from Hollebek to Wyteschaete, In Belgium. Several German trenches and
a number of prisoners were captured and substantial progress was made.
Wytschaete Is five miles south of Ypres. Belgium l , while Hollebeke
lies about three miles northeast of Wytschaete. Consequently the line re
ferred to in the foregoing dispatch Is about three miles long.
NO DAMAGE TO
FEOOIDA FRUIT
No Frost in Southern Part of
the State. Possibility of
Danger Again Tonight.
Tampa, Fla. —No damage to Florida’s
citrus fruit resulted from the cold
wave during tile past 48 hours, accord
ing to veportß received here today. There
were no frosts reports from the south
ern part of the state.
Heavy clouds obscured the sky
throughout the night and this had a
tendency to prevent a lowering of the
temperature. Clearing today and there
is a possibility of frost tonight.
UNPRECEDENTED
RIG MS MAIL
Washington.—American Christmas
gifts are going to warring countries
of Europe on an unprecedented scale
despite transportation Interruptions.
Reports today to the post office de
partment show the steamer St. T’aul
sailing Saturday, carried three hundred
thousand pounds of Christmas mall —
the largest single ocean .mail shipment
ever made —which included two thous
and sacks containing parcels for Great.
Britain and Ireland. Hy another ship
a thousand sacks were dispatched for
Germany and Austria for which reas
onable assurances of delivery have
been received.
800 BURIED IN
MINE EXPLOSION
Tokio. -An explosion occurred today
In a coal mine at Fukuoka, as a result
of which SCO laborers are Imprisoned
In the mine’s workings. Fukuoka 1m on
the seaeoast, 65 miles north of Na
gasaki.
US GIFT BT
CONVICT 9,706
Letter Received by “Good Fel
low” Editor Contained $2.00
to “Bring Gladness to Some
Little One.”
Detroit, Mich.—That the Christmas
spirit of good will and charity pene
trates even behind prison walls was
made plain today In a letetr received
by the "Good Fellow Editor” of a local
newspaper from a convict. The let
ter follows:
“I don't know whether I would he
considered a Good Fellow or not. Bo
clety has decreed that I was a bad
fellow and has segregated me for a
period. In spite of the fart that I
transgressed the law I am being
clothed and fed and taken care of,
while hundreds of people, especially
children, whose only crime is poverty,
are actually suffering for the hare ne
cessities of life and through no fault
of theirs are facing the Christmas
season with scant hope of happiness.
“I am sending $2 which I hope you
will he able to use In some small
measure to bring gladness to some
little one. You need have no fear of
this money being tainted, for it was
honestly earned at the rate of 15 cents
a <luy.
“I have two little girls of my own
anrl while [ am sending them their
Christmas money, I am sure they will
tie glad that I shared with some others
less fortunate.
"Yours In Christmas spirit,
"INMATE 0756, MICHIGAN
.STATE PRISON,
“Jackson, Mich.”
FRENCH OFFICIAL
Paris, 2:40 p. m. The official state
ment given out by the French war of
fice this afternoon says the French
have retained the territory they won
recently along the Ypres Canal; to
the west of Hollebeke; iri the Argormo
and elsewhere There lias been artil
lery fighting from the Somme to the
Argnnne, and in Alsace. German in
fantry gained a foothold near Hteln
baoh.
GOV. COLORADO AT WHITE HOUSE.
Wazhinaton. Governor Ammons of
Colorado, Is expected at the White
House this week to discuss with Pres
ident Wilson the withdrawal of fed
eral troops from the strike district.
$6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY«
U.S. GIVES GERMAN
24 HOURS AT GUAM
ZERO WEATHER
BRINGS ISEHV
TO THE POOR
Sudden Arrival of Cold Wave
Forces Thousands in Cities to
Seek Succor From Authori
ties. December Records Are
Broken.
New York. —A cold wave, one of the
most sudden experienced in New York
in years, sent the mercury down to
12 degrees early today and the fore
cast indicated it might reach zero
before night. Hundreds of homeless
men were provided for In public and
private shelters last night.
Many steamships and smaller craft
were caught In the gale that brought
the cold wr.ve from the northwest.
Life saving stations along the Long
Island and New Jersey coast were on
the lookout today for vessels in dis
tress.
Apply for Relief.
Pittsburg, Pa.—Cold records for
December 15th were broken here to
day when the mercury at the weather
bureau registred 2.3 degrees below
zero at 8 o’clock and unofficial records
in the suburbs were reported ten de
grees below.
Scores of homeless persons applied
at police stations for food and shel
ter.
First Real Cold.
Philadelphia. —The first real cold
weather of the winter brought zero
temperatures today in the mountain
districts of Pennsylvania. In Phil
adelphia the weather bureau reported
a minimum of 18 degrees above zero
and about the same was reported in
New Jersey and Delaware.
Now Cold Records.
Washington. —A frigid wave that
embraced the northwest and practi
cally all sections east of the Missis
sippi set new cold records today in
many cities, and the forecasters pre
dicted the low temperatures would
continue over the eastern half of the
country for the next 48 hours.
Temperatures below zero were re
corded in West Virginia, Western
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana arid the
northwest, while In the South Atlantic
and East Gulf States -except the Flor
ida peninsula—the mercury went be
low the freezing point.
Generally fair weather was predict
ed, with cold in the east.
Eleven Above.
Atlanta.— Weather Bureau records
showed a temperature of II degrees
here early today. This was the cold
est December day In Atlanta since
1909, when 10 degrees was recorded.
Memphis, Too.
Memphis, Tenn. —Eleven degrees
above zero was recorded by the local
weather bureau today. This Is the
lowest, temperature experienced In this
section during the present winter.
Ten Degree*.
Birmingham, Ala. —Lowest tempera
tures since January, 1912, were felt In
Birmingham today when the thermom
eter registered ten degrees.
One Below on Lookout Mountain.
Chatanooga, Tenn. —The thermome
ter registered six degrees here at 7
o’clock this morning. Lookout moun
tain reported a temperature of one be
low zero.
Coldest of Winter,
Nashville, Tenn. Weather bureau
records here today showed a tempera
ture of 3 1-2 above zero, the coldest of
the winter
KILLED IN 010
ATLANTA HOME
After Terriffic Struggle With
Burglar, Charles B. Reynolds
Shot Dead. Slayer Leaves
His Pistol.
Atlanta, Ga, — Charles B, Reynolds, a
lawyer, was shot and Instantly killed
early this morning In a revolver bat
tle with a burglar In his home. Rey
nolds fired four times before he was
killed. The burglar escaped.
The Reynolds home is In a fashion
able neighborhood The reception hall,
where the shooting occurred, bore
signs of a terrific struggle. The “layer
dropped his revolver In the hall and
this Is the only clue to his Identity.
underwoodT successor.
Washington. President Wilson is
taking no part, he told callers today In
the discussion over the selection of a
majority leader to succeed Henator
elect Underwood He said he had ex
pressed no opinion either for or against
Representative Kitchln of North Car
olina, ranking member of the ways and
means committee.
HOME
EDITION
Presumed That the Converted
Cruiser Cormoran Has Sought
Refuge to Interne During
the War. Short of Provis
ions, Coal and Water.
Washington.—Arrival of the German
converted cruiser Cormoran In the
harbor of Guam, an American posses
sion, was officially reported to the
navy department today.
It was presumed the German vessel
sought lhe Guam harbor to interne
during the war.
The Carmoran has been given 24
hours from 10 a. m. yesterday In which
to leave the port, or interne for the
war. She was short of prolvislons,
coal and water.
Act Is Approved.
Washington. The Cormoran was ta
need of 1.500 tons of coal to reach the
nearest German port, according to
Captain W. J. Maxwell, naval govern
or of Guam. She was allowed 100 tons
of coal and fresh water and her cap
tain was given until 10 today (Guam
time) to decide hts future course. Sec
retary Daniels approved Captain Max
well's action and instructed him not
to allow the vessel more coal and pro
visions than properly could he spared.
Naval observers here believe that
the Cormoran, although desrribed as a
converted cruiser, Is really the unpro
tected cruiser of that name, a sister
ship of the Gieer, interned at Honolulu.
Some mystery has surrounded the
whereabouts of the ship for several
weeks. She was known to have been
before Klaochow when the Japanese
attacked that port and later was re
ported sunk
XMAS RECESS
FOR CONGRESS
From Dec. 23 to Dec. 29
Proposed. Special Rule for
Vote on Prohibition Amend
ment on 23rd.
Washington.—Holiday recess of con
gress from Dec. 22 to Dec. 29 was pro
posed today in a concurrent resolution
passed hy the house. It was communi
cated to the senate for action.
“We have decided to adjourn Wed
nesday," said Majority Leader Under
wood, "because the rules committee
expects to bring In on Tuesday, Dec.
22. a special rule for a vote on the pro
hibition constitutional amendment. A
large number of people desire a vote
on that measure and it has been the
policy of the democratic party never
to suppress a vote on an Important Is
sue wiiere it is apparent that many
people, even though they lie In the mi
nority, desire a vote.”
Representative Underwood said that
although he was opposed to the con
stitutional amendment he would voto
for the rule In order to give oppor
tunity for a record vote on the ques
tion.
SCHAEFER RELEASED.
Washington. Announcement was
made hero today that Herman Scaefer,
who lias filled In aH utility roles for
the Washington American baseball
club since the latter part of 1909, had
been given his unconditional release
by Manager Griffith. Schaefer was one
of the oldest players on the local team
end came here from Detroit.
CONCEDES ELECTION.
Madison, Wit. —With the certifying
of the election by the state canvassing
board of Paul O. Husting, democratic
candidate for United States senator,
Governor Francis E. McGovern, re
publican, concedes Mr. lluHting's elec
tion, according to a statement today
by A. C. Umbrclt, attorney for Got.
McGovern.
MORE DUM-DUM EXHIBITS.
Washington, D. C.—Supplementary to
recent protests which Count von B«ti
storff, German ambassador, filed with
tie state department against alleged uao
by the British of dum-dum bullets and
purchase In the United States of riot
gun h, mushrooom bullets and buckshot
cartridges, the embossv today sent to
Hie department further exhibits in the
way of bullets which -.eere being used,
the cm (cissy conteded in violation of In
ternational laws of warfare.
THERE ARE
8 |
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