Grave Situation Confronts
Allies in the Balkan States
Serbia Attacked on Two Sides by Central Powers and
Bulgaria. Quarter of a Million Troops Battling
With Three Times That Number.
Yesterday's review of the war
situation says: Serbia is being
attacked from the north and the
east. Tne Austro-Germans, after
their capture of Belgrade and
Semendria, are advancing south
ward, while the Bulgarians have
sent forces to endeavor to inter
rupt communications north and
south of Nisb, the war time cap
ital of Serbia, and attack the
Serbs on the flank if they are
driven back by the German Field
Marshal von Mackensen.
The situation is admitted to be
a very serious one, not only for
Serbia, but for the whole allied
cause.
It is asserted that the Serbians
are inflicting very heavy losses,
both on the Austro-Germans and
Bulgarians, but with their army
of about a quarter of a million
men they are believed to have
little chance of making any pro
longed resistance against 300,000
or 400,000 Austro-Germans and
probably 200.000 Bulgarians.
They are arranging for the trans
fer of the capital to Monastir in
the extreme southwestern corner
of the kingdom.
Greece apparently has decided
to ignore the treaty under which
she is supposed to go to the as
sistance of her Serbian ally in
case of an attack. Premier Zai
mis having said when officially
notified of the Bulgarian attack
that Greece ' 'remains in a posi
tion of armed neutrality."
The followers of the quadruple
entente, however, have decided
to takelenergetic action. As soon
as the news of the Bulgarian at
tack on Serbia w|£ received in
London the Bulgarian minister
was handed his passports and M.
Viviani, the French prime minis
ter, in the chamber of deputies
declared that France, Great Bri
tain and Russia had decided to
take joint action and that "Rus
sian troops will be fighting by the
side of ours."
An Anglo-French force is
known to be landing in Saloniki,
but there is considerabls specula
tion as to where Russia will en
ter the Balkan conflict. It is re
ported that Grand Duke Nicholas
is to command the Russian Balk
an army, which it is believed in
military circles at London would
make the Bulgarian people less
willing to fight against Russia,
there being a deep veneration
among the Bulgarian peasants
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It is understood that Italy has
decided not to cooperate with the
allies in the Balkans, the Italian
govei nment being of the opinion
that troops cannot be spared for
any campaign other than that in
Trentino and Triest.
New that Austria and Germany
have entered on their Balkan en
terprise, which is interpreted as
the first step towardjan endeavor
to secure a German empire in the
near east, there can be no draw
ing back, but the allies hope that
with a vigorous offensive both on
the east and the west they will
be able at least to prevent the
sending of any large reinforce
ments to Field Marshal von Mack
ensen.
The French in both the Cham
pagne and Artois regions of
France continue their offensive,
but not on the scale of the recent
attacks. The British after their
success in repelling the big Ger
man attack are preparing for an
other move, but at what point
only the commanding generals
know. Now that they have start
ed. it is believed in London that
the British and French on the
western line will give the Ger
mans no rest.
It is much the same on the
eastern front. The Austro-Ger
mans having brought their offen
sive to an end, except in the re
gion of Dvinsk, the Russians
have recuperated wonderfully
and are striking back in their
familiar way. The Germans
claim another success west of
Dvinsk, but they are still fight
ing to the west of Illoukst.
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TIMELY RESCUE 0F WELL
KNOWN CHARLOHE MAN
Says Tanlac Has Done Wonders
Acts More Like Magic
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THREE WEEKS.
I have suffered from stomach
and bowel trouble for twenty
years and in that time have tried
all kinds of remedies said to be
good for that trouble. Five weeks
ago last Monday I started to take
the one medicine that has been
every thing to me (Tanlac).
Since that time I have srained in
weight thirteen and half pounds.
And I want to cay right now that
I have never in my life to my
knowledge felt so well. lam not
sulfering in any way and have a
splendid appetite and enjoy my
food. Nothing seems to hurt me
and for the first time in years I
can eat fruit and vegetables in
fact most anythinc.
I am also enjoying my rest at
night sleeping sound and resting.
My strength is completely re
stored. When I becan taking
this wonderful medicine my head
was stopped up and my nose was
crusted and full of scabs. I had
drippings in my throat and I suf
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head is clear and there is no
droppings and lam not having
any nausea from catarrhal effects
from which I have suffered for
years.
I have been greatly benefited
by this wonderful medicine. And
take great pleasure in recommen
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L. T. ROBINSON.
Charlotte, N. C.
1704 Cleveland Avenue.
Tanlac the "Master Medicine"
that is accomplishing such re
markable results in Charlotte
and surrounding towns is sold in
Hickory exclusively by the Men
zies Drug Company. Price SI.OO
a bottle or six for $5.00. adv't
Ivev Dots.
West Hickory, Oct. 12.—The West
Hickory school boys and the Ivey Mill
beys played a ball game here Saturday
evening on the Graded School grounds.
The score was 9 ;o 12 in favor of the
school.
The Graded School opened Monday
morning with Prof. J. C. Sherrill as
nrincipal. About 200 scholars were
enrolled the first day and the number
is still increasing.
Mr. Gentry Lawter of New York,
is visiting his sisters, Mrs. G. W.
Branch and Miss Ola lawter.
Rev. W. R. Bradshaw preached an
interesting sermon at the West Hicko
ry Baptist Chu.-ch Sunday night.
Rev. W. N. Cook will spend this
week and next preaching in Tennes
see.
Mr. Sidney Spencer has returned
from Canton.
Mr Eli Chiiders has returned from
Danville, Va. »
Prof. G. C. Cook spent last week
with his parents at Mortimer.
Mr. Dock Spencer has returned
from West Virginia where he has been
at work for some time.
Mr. G. C. Miller has leturned
after spending several weeks in
Fiorida.
Misses Fannie and Myrtle Smith
spent Saturday and Sunday at Rhod
hiss.
Mr. Hampton Chester and family
visited relatives here Sunday.
Mr, and Mrs. Roy Lowman spent
Sunday at Brookford.
Mr. Hyatt and family of Rhodhiss,
moved here one day last week,
Mr. H. P. Hayes of Granite Falls,
was a West Hickory visitor Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr; A. P. Heavener and family and
Miss Minnie Berry motored to Granite
Falls Sunday.
Rev. Heller to Preach.
Rev. C. B. Heller of Spencer, Will
fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
Sunday, Rev. J. G. Garth, who is in
Spencer aiding Mr. Jieller in a meet
ing. will remain and preach there Sun
day.
AGED TAX COLLECTOR
Bestored To Health By Vinol
Corinth, Miss. —"I am a city tax col
lector and seventy-four years of age.
I was in a weak, run-down condition.
My druggist told me about Vinol. I
tried it and in a week noticed consider
able improvement; I continued its use
and now I have gained twenty pounds in
weight, and feel much stronger. I con
sider Vinol afine tonic to create strength
for old people."— J. A. PRICE.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, for all run-down,
weak and debilitated conditions.
—Lutz's Drug Store, Hickory, N. C.
Southern and C. &N. W. Make Im
provements Here.
Two pleasant calleis at The Demo
crat office Monday were Messrs. F. S.
Collins and C- E. Crosby, superintend
ents of the Southern and C. &. N. W.,
railways respectively. While here
these gentlemen informed us that the
two roads jointly had placed a shifting
crew on the local yards to look after
placing cars, etc., the work heretofore
done by the crew of the local freight
between Connelly Springs and Ashe
ville. A road engine is here now and
will do the work until the regular
shifter comes out of the Spencer
shops.
Mr. Collins also said that the com
pany was thinkihg of building a con
crete sidewalk from the west end of
the passenger station to Fourteenth
street, with conciete steps leading
down the embankment to the park and
walk.
In view of the fact that all trains
clear the passenger depot crossing
now it was not thought that at present
it was necessary to place a watchman
or gates at the crossing.
Messrs. Collins and Crosby are
cleyer gentlemen and Hickory people
can rest assured that they will do all
for our town that they can do consis
tent with the policies of the roads
they represent.
New Law Office.
Mr. Thomas Pruitt has opened a
law office up in the Bank block, over
Miss Fosebrough's Millinery Store.
We welcome Mr. Pruitt to our city
and wish him much success. He has
had considerable practice in his pro
fession in the state of Florida and im
presses all as being a gentleman of
pleasant address.
Long Steps in Right Direction.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct. 10.
—The opinion is expressed by La
Nacion that recognition of General
Carranza's government will not bring
about a final solution of the Mexican
question, but that it will be a long
step in that direction.
When Croup
Treat
The old method of dosing delicate little
stomachs with nauseous drugs is wrong
and harmful. Try the external treatment
—Vick's "Vap-O-Rub" Salve. Just rub a
little over the throat and chest. The va
pors, released by the body heat, loosen the
choking phlegm and ease the difficult
breathing. A bedtime application insures
sound sleep. 25c, 50c, or SI.OO.
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VICK'S SSM! SALVE
LUTZ'S
Peroxide Cream
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REFRESHING
SOOTHING
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Great N. C, State Fair, Ra
leigh, N. C. Odober 18th
to 23rd Special Round
Trip Rates via Seaboard
Air Line Railway.
Special trains from Laurinburg to
Raleigh, and Louisburg to Raleigh,
Wednesday and Thursday, October
20th and 21st, extra coaches on all
regular trains. Bigger and better
than ever before. See your local
Agent as to rates, etc. Tickets on
sale October 19th to 23rd inclusive.
Final return limit October 25th
JOHN T, WEST, D. P. A.,
Raleigh, N. C.
| FALL SEASON SHOE SAL
| Beginning Saturday A. M. Oct 1|
8 we will put oiir $5000.00 stock of Selz Shoes o
Q sale at prices never before heard of in Hickory ,
© this season of the year.
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$3.50 Royal 81ue.... $2.65 ands2.B
$2.50 Selz $1,85 and $2.0
V - $1.75 Selz
5 $1.50 Selz sl.' 3
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Boys' Misses' and Children's $3.00 Shoes at : $2.15 and $2.2
Q " " $2.50 Shoes at $1.85 and $2.1
n " •• 41 $2.00 Shoes at sl.l
Q - " 44 $1.75 Shoes at sl,-
U " " 44 $1.50 Shoes at sl.
Q 44 44 *• $1.25 Shoes at $L
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October 13th. These features are among the very ll
to be secured in motion pictures. I
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1 2000 Yds. Yard Wide Bleach Domestic at . . '. 4c j®
1000 Yds. Yard Wide Sheeting, worth 7c, at . . 5c
1000 Yds. 10c Outing at .8c
2000 Yds, Blue Chambray at . . ... .5c
1000 Yds. Apron Ginghams . . . . .5c
(Men's fir& quality double sole Bregan shoes, any size 51.75 B
2 cases Women's Patent Leather Shoes, worth $2.00, while
they la£t for , . . . $1.48 I
2 [cases Women's Gunmetal Button Shoes, worth $2.00, I
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2 cases Women's Button Patent Leather cloth top, medium
heel shoes, worth $2.50, yours for . . $1.98
A large lot of odds and ends and sample shoes in men's,
women's and children's sizes at price.
8 Only Ladies' Shepherd Check Rain Coats, worth SB.OO,
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