,1 i.-i,N t - . i < Kg> . * ' flf^&llUiri*&ti i'#> ;?w??| j , *i > , , " I V?l > u. s. f f Reported Nort Ter K j , r j GERMAN WIRE] STS I &QT ' 4 (By the United Press.) Lxiixhon, Aug. 24.?Reports here as yet have not confirmed the statement thflfcOM United States cruisers North Carolina and Tennessee carrying gold Irom the United States to?the relict of Americans tfeve been blown up off the Rotterdam canal. The war office announces that a| British expeditionary force have been! engaged with the enemy In the neigh-; ^ ?w?wu Ui rauuBp Xiwigiuill, BlUC'J >f early Sunday and that the British were holding their lines. There his .boon no statement Issued as to cos^ ALL ALLIES Mil UI 1 if * FfOHTWO vmA: I.AST KOR DAYS YET?GREATEST DEATH ?. ; , LIST IK HISTORY' OK < \ *' ? ' THE WORLD. ' * . . (By the United Frees.) Paris, Aug. 14.?An offensive movement Is now feeing taken by tbe allies, and It 1b determined that the entire strength will attack the Germans. It la determined now that If the result ot the attack la not satts/ factory that the allies will fall back to their first line and trenches where ? the battle will doubtless continue tr ? rage- If the Germans retreat, in til v probability, their, column will .4)6 * split. * If the allies do decide to fall bark * to thslr trenches which they have al? ready prepared tho fighting in all . probability will laat for days. The war office thlhks that there /"* will be the greatest death Hat in the J v* history of wars. The battle now* extends from Audenda east to Brussels. The middle lines are southwest of Brussels to Modb east to Charleioi. The medical corps are now fitting up # hospitals. The hospital trains aro m ' equipped with engines attached anJ1 , they are so located at points where can rushed to junctions near t^*^he flghttag. (f 1* > ?, \"ajail. the rolling stock has bedh ,5 , takeh out of Belgium eo as to uteri % capture.' . . ' I} i? |r mm * ALTrtoroH TUB OfrVEIt NM jcNT ' HAS PROMIHEb TO DO-1?(AK\ ?*--* * THINO DEFINITE 18 EXi " PKCTfell ftodx." [<. m WN-fV ?j * (By Hw thltfea Press.) ; Tokk). Aug. 24- -The government * tioiay promlsed' to publish 'all'sows from _the^front but as yet no aews has been received. It la believed that the reduction of the Fortifications at ,*Klq ?hau have already be"g*?nv * T%e German Governor at* Klsa . * Ohau has Issued a proclamatlonwiiich I uayd:'i^lf ^he enemy wlehea <*>b s ''?$? '*S4i'fW<1 ? i They will And us a;. our pqpt.'l V a v n'u v . , [ V Let's ImlM In Washington Park, HUB? I.AKT ^IflHT. D*. l?ck Nicholson and daughter, Mia*. Blanc n, ?y? VJ(?shlnctop | rttii* a dorp last night, the guests of Qri and Mrs. IV 41, Nyjhnls^n, V s STATION i MAS ftfiEN OPMftTKD CON'. Cq] XK\nV TO itfft'tfAYH 1 Th 8ecya3E^;*" (By the Utot3^re9k.) , Secretary of dogoKfrol Redfield ft.( has notified official*1 the German -wlrcleso utat^on at iflkkertown. Neuc Jersey, thai it la Dt^Vperatlng con.| trarf to la|g, Thepttjattybelng for- / J felture the ^pparat^phas been or- F1 dered removed and fwppffitlott closed. wh Ii^'rertitfrit announced in| that Japan hai -furhflfad. the United to IStatCB with no poaltlv^Usufanco that Tr, the war aonfe la the w'.East will be r? confined to the thClnidr^ltTCar Chan 27 mm "WBATl , WASHINGTON N. C BLOW isers ' i And j stroyed L said, there was no Intontlon ot >ping plans for the government chant marine Inasmuch as private lands are for the government to rantee its bonds. -'.i .. "j 'resident Wilson further stated diligent effort was being le principally outside of Mexico make trouble between Carranza Villa. The President doclared * the trouble makeraTwould profit nterventton. elgium has filed a counter protest _ :he German protest againBt Bel- 1 violating the rules of civilized r fare. It is said that Belgium A ?d for an International investlga- t as to the alleged cruelty of the mans. ilii STUDENT PLIES TO THE PROTEST OF GERMANY AS TO VIOLAT7 INQ NEUTRALITY u LAWS. p o (By the United Press.) cj 'eking, Aug. 24.?Germany has c tested to China that the republic 4, >d Japan In violating the ralen v loutrality. China has replied to t< many to the effect that the war- ^ 1 naval operations of Germany in j Orient was'calculated for her to. ate the principles of the agreeit wheroby the Chinese govern- t, it leased Kioc Chau to - the c, sor. t Mill ; REPORTED ILL; 1 IS INFORMATION HAS NOT t M S'KT 1IBEN CONFIRMED. PRINCE WILLIAM FLEES ! hum \ r;.Mt p. (By the United Press.) ^ondon, Aug. 24.?It Is reported I 0 from several points Chat the peror of Austria Is seriously 111. far It has been lmposemle to firm the news. t is also reported that Albania ow in a stage of anarchy. 3rinco William and family have ;ady fled from Venice. wen To Sept. 5 th to Unload IIMANS GIVEN ABOVE TIME IV THE JAPANESE?MMKKICAN CONSUL STILL AT KIAC CHAU. 1By the United Press.) roklo, Ang. 24.?The government t announced that it will not begin offensive operation at Klac Chau til the note sent to the German rernment urging its surrender has ?n received. it la learned that the American naul at Kiac Chau still remains, e government wiH allow all Ger,n ships in Japanese waters un\il ptember 5 to unload their cargwej. 1 restful In Washington Park. < SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL. . W i We will have a car. placed In sshlngton for the benefit of the , lite people that sire Intending go- | I on A. L. Potter A Co,'s excursion ftorfolk Tuesday, August 26th aln leaves Washington disc's, m ('.turning leaves Norfolk Thursday, ' th. 10:20 a. m. Good order guar- i I MM). .i > = KR?Qc^knllr f*Ir and Ti y : MONDAY --AFTERNOON I fN U) WAR EXCITEMENT ! 10QTS fflSELF WITH in TR COIIIT - SUICIDE ! Mr. William Arcnoeii. who for ears was a resident *of this county, i fact a native, but who lor the ast several years lias been residing ut West, attempted to commit suiide near the home of fcis sister, Mrs. . M. Little, Bunyan, N. C., yesteray morning about 9 o'clock. The weapon used was a pistol. The at>mpt was made near one of the to aeco barns not very far from Mr. .ittie's home. , - * llr. Arch bell-trloil t*w*lioot hlm)lf In the head and placod the pistol o his ear, but the ball Instead or nteriug the spot intended it glanced tp wards and thus he Is living, today. Dr. Joshua Tayloc, of this eitv as called dnd rendered surgical aid' lr. Archbell's condition today. 1. bought to be favorable for recovery, ic has only bden back to North Carolina for a few days. Why h-*1 hould have decided upon (his course antiot be explained. He Is a man if Hhout sixty y?ars cf age and well tnown both In Washington and hroughout the county. The Tango Craze New Theatre i rri i ci \ i- 1'irri'iiv i>inw:if\\i is idled for thk entire week?two-heel feature tonight. The New Theatre opens tonlghi with an exclusive picture program 'or the entiro week. Tonight they will exhibit a two-reel Pathe feature entitled "The Tango Craze," a rol icking feature all the way through. All of the dancing set in the city ihould avail themselves of this opportunity of seeing the "Tango" on ;he screen. For you will laugh yourself hoarse. Thore will also be a >nc-reel picture presented by the Olograph Company, entltlod "Whoc i Woman Guldos." This Is one of the >est dramas Uiat we have yet presented. EverjNperson in the citv ihould not fail to attend this plalouse Thursday. September 3rd, In prder to see the flrst .installment of "The Perils of Pauline." This Is u Ifty-two reel feature, which will be presented by two-reels a week. Every one should follow this splendid story every week In order to enjoy the whole play. condition precarious. The many friends of Mrs. Joseph T. Ross will regret to learn of her critical Illness. Yesterday and last night hor life wan despaired of, but today her condition is thonght by ter physician to be morl? favorable. The entire city wishes her a speedy recovery to her accustomed health. VISITOR TODAY. Among the weloome visitors to Washington today is Mr. D. O. Latham, of R. F. D. No. 4,. He was here on bueineas. . MajhTiimi 'f1i'iiinnir'>iii"if' ' iiri'vii Hly esdar. Cooler. ? iUGUST 24 1914 3 NOr N AUSTRIAN CAPITAL BISHOP^STRfli WILMINGTON mi / T Funeral Will Take Place nr . e n* i ? luca. veil my U.OU VJ ClOCH Conducted By Bishop Cheshire Rev. Nathaniel Harding- Rev. C. B. Malone. Mr. T. llarvey Myers, and Mr. Edmund 11. Harding will attend the funeral Bishop Strange, which is to take place in St. James Episocapl cliurch, Wilmington, N. C., tomorrow .afternoon at 5:20 o'clock, conducted by Itt. Rev. Joseph Cheshire. Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina. \n all probability there will be bishops trim other dioceses * I present. The vestry of St. I'eter's Episcopal church, this city, will send a handsome floral offering. The Diocese of East Carolina will meet in this city on October next for the purpose of electing a successor to Bishop strange. Ut. Rev. Robert Strange. Bishop o< the Diocese of East Carolina, died at his home in Wilmington Sunday afternoon at 12:45 o'clock after an illness of nearly a year. His condition did not become critical until lasi weaneeaay vvnen ne oecarue unco use to us and began to sink. Bisb'op Strange has been 111 since be attended the General Convention of his church which convened in New York last October. After spending a few weeks in St. Luke's Hospital there under the care of eminent specialist his condition improved to the extent that he was able to go to a northern resort where he spent a short time and then went to yirginia. Ho has been In Wilmington .for the past few months. At the la9t meeting of the Council of F.ast Carolina in that city, while unable tc take an active part, ho was present and hopes were entertained that he would soon be able to resume hit episcopal duties. He saw born In Wilmington. De ceniber 6, 1857, being a son of Hon Robert Strange and Mrs. Carotin; Wright Strange. He was a worthy de scendant of a distinguished family He was a graduate ot.the I'piversit; of North Carolina and wan cducatcc for the ministry at the University c Virginia and Connecticut. His flrs parish of coimeiingnce wan 4 !i Church of the Good Shepherd. Ral eigh, N. C. While rector of St. Paul' church, Richmond, he was electci coadjutor of the Diocese of Eas Carolina to assist Bishop A. A. Wa* aon, who waa In feeble health, an. who reached the age of 86 years. 1 was on May 26. 1904, that Bisho] Strange was elected by the Counci to this important office of hi church. The work of Bishop Strange li the office of bishop has proved th< wisdom of the council In* chooslnj him <0 this important officeAwarn hearted and genial, he madCTrlenri everywhere he went" and was unl versa I! y popular He was a man ol ' .v ;- i j : jfcjjfji.'"' *" * "r I Bi m/ r VER BOLD ATTEMP1 TO ROB W LAST SA culture and fine scholarship. He was a missionary In every sense of the word. He was a man who loved his fellowman and spent Ills life In laboring for all good things. He was a man of wonderful personal magnetism and as a preacher stood in the forefront of his church. His coming to Washington was always hailed with pleasure by the entire city and S; Peter's churchf was always packed to. hear his eloquent words. His I great mission in life was to uplift ! humanity. Surviving him are his wife anil two children. Fell From Chair Dead FENNER II. 8ATTKRTHW.UTE DIED SUDDENLY AT I1IK HOME SUNDAY MORNING. Mr. Fenner B. Satterthwalte died very suddenly at his residence, corner of Harvey and Second streets, yesterday morning between 10 and 11 o'clock. The doceasod was be' tween 60 and 61 years of age. Yesterday morning Mr. Satterthwalte gathered some figs from his took them across the street to a neighbor's end on returning to his home took a seat on his front porch. Within a few iqjnutee thereafter he' fell from his chair and when found was dead. Although he had been In feeble* health for years, his death yesterday came as a great surprise to his friends. Mr. Satterthwaite was a son of the late Fennor 13. Satterthwaite. who years ago was one iof the most noted lawyers in Beaufort county who was reputed to be one of the most eloquent advocates at the bar this county possessed at that time. The deceaaod for years followed the business as a photographer anc successfully proeecuted It up to the lime failing health compelled him tc , retire. Mr. Satterthwaite was bore at Chocowinlty and moved to Wash ington shortly after the Civil War with his parents. As a young mar he was popular and during the latter years of his life held the esteem and friendship of a large number. 41; 1 was generous In disposition, freehearted and thoughtful. He leaves several nUces and nephews to mourn their loss, none of whom are residents of this city. The funeral 'was conducted thismorning from the residence, corner of Second Harvey streets by Rev. Nathaniel Harding. rector of B'.. Peter's Episcopal church, and the interment was in Trinity Church cemetery at Chocowlnlty. Miss AdaRhodes , Married Sunday t WEDDED TO WILLIAM KLEY. Or WILSON, AT WINTON YESTERDAY AT SIX O'CLOCK. 1 Mr. W. J. Rhodes received a tole gram this morning from his daugh ter. Miss Ada Rhodes, from Winton. ' N. C., stating that 6he was married ^ yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock to T Mr. William Eley. of Wilson. N. 1 The wedding took place at the home of Mrs. C. F. Griffin, the aunt of the - bride, and was a quiet home wedding s The new8 o#me as quite a surprise 1 to the numerous friends of Miss 1 Rhodes in this city. For the past - two weeks she has been visiting her 1 aunt at Winton and no one here knew 1 of her Intent'on until the telegram !> was received by her father this morn1 ing. a She is one of Washington's moal popular and attractive young ladiei i and her friends are legion. The en 0 tire city wloheg her every happiness 1 The groom is In the employ of th? a Dennis Simmons Lumber Com pan 3 s at Wilson, N. C., and la a young mat - of promise. The Dally News Jolni ! in congratulations. M?? ' -M 1 No. MS 1FIED r MADE HUE MAN TURDAY NIGHT T. SILVERTHORN A WHITE MAN WAS j BADLY BEATEN William Everett Arrested and Tried For The Crime This Morning; Bound Over To Court Without Ball. Saturday algbt abou* 1 o'cloak one of the boldeat attempts at highway robbefy wai committed on Brown etreet In the east end of the city to happen here In iom? tftne. Saturday night Thus. Sllvertbor and Mr. Claries Peed went to tho Norfolk Southern railroad statftak for the purpoae of taking a abort trip. At the station Mr. Sllverthorn was seen by two uegrroes showing hia money to his companion. A few .uinu.vj ..ic.whl.or Mr. Sllrerthorn started In the direction of Brown street and when near the end of the street be was stopped by a negro who afterwards proved to be Willlsar Everett, who ftanhed a nktnl In HI* face with the command to hand ever hia money. 6ilverlhern implied that he had no money aa he had left it with Mr. Peed at the Norfolk Southern depot. This atatement was not believed by the negro and Mr. SllverLhorn wm then ordered at fhe point of a gun to remove his clothes. 611vertborn complied, and after searebhlm the negro still doubted his claim that he had no money and proceeded to assault Silverthorn. He was knocked down and severely beaten on the face, arm and back. Finally Silverthorn told the negro that he had as much aa 12.00 secreted in his sock and when the negro attempted to secured it ftlverthorn succeded In turning him over hl? head and before he could recever brokejind ran down the street. Tho aegrewflred at him, but fortunately 9 the ball went wild. Mr. Silverthorn was chased up MaJn street as far as the home of Mr. Damon O'Neal where he sought refuge.