North Carolina Newspapers

EMails)' 8U1 UbiT VOL. XIV. J B. S HER RILL. Editor and Publisher CONCORD, N. C, MONDAY, AUGUST 31. 1914 40 Caati MoBtfc-l Cati Copy. NO 313 n mmi road 11MER SETTLED?. - .' -, . - .-l. LOOKS LIKE IT AFTER MOUTHS or litigation. - Agreement Bifnad by Land Owmera b Endomd by Road Superintendent Birnii Road Kina Through - Leads ef Johnson and Davis in . front af tta Chore at Harrisburg. 1-Chairman Weddinfton Says That Work Will Begin at One en tfcs ' New Road, And That It ' Will B . Bathed to Completion. - ; After numerous hearing and sur veys and litigation in court it looks as" if the settlement of the route of - the National Highway near Harris burg has Jjeen reaehed. - When the 'ease was ealled at court last week at torneys for landowner along the v route, who had seeased an injunction against building the road at the route previously adopted by the - eommis- stoners, announeed that they thought an agreement could be reached if they ' were given time to ee the landown ' erg. ..' 3s:; - s -.; - !': - ": : Messsrs. M. H. Caldwell and l t. Ilurtsell, representing J. W. Davis and C. E. Johnson, drew an agreement in which it was agreed that Messrs. Johnson and Davi give the right of way for the road to the county. The - agreement was signed by the" land, owners and'aeepted by Superintend- . ent of Roads Burrage and .three mem bers of the board of county commis sioners. When the agreement "was - presented to the court Judge Adams announced that the trial of the ease would be continued and that the work on the proposed route a set forth in . the agreement would be allowed to continue. : The road as described in the petition runs through the lands '.' of Messrs. Johnson and Davis from McClure'a crossing and in front of the church at Harrisburg instead of r behind the church as the road that - was enjoined. ' -,- ii;.t-.v Mr. Caldwell stated . (his morning i that if the road, as described in the j petition, was built tbat at the ext term of court, he would move for non-suit in the suit now - pending ; which enjoins the commissioners from - building the road first proposed. . Mr. L. A. Weddington, chairman of the board of county commission-1 era, stated this morning that -i the county would begin work on tlie new i road at once and rush it to comple tion. . L ' ' Churchill Says Burden May Fall on - - - America. . - The following are excerpts from in- terviewwith Winston Churchill, First Lord of the British Admiralty: ' "The British democracy is engaged in death grapple with the. Prussian autocratic rule." -, : .''-...-'... ..- "It is our life or theirs." '' . - ., "This war is for us a war of bon ' or; it has become a war of self-pre- servation." -V.t--v;:f It is the old struggle of 100 yean i- ago against Napoleon; we are at grips with Prussian militarism." ' ? '. "If Germany wins it will -ta the , victory of the blood-ond-iron milita ry school, whose doctrines and prin ciples will then have received a su preme and terrible vindication." - "The French, English and Ameri- - ran systems of government by popu lar election and parliamentary de bate, -with . the kind of civilization ; ,, which flows from such institutions, ar! brought into direct conflict with . the - highly efficient imperialist tie bureaue- raoy and military organization of Prussia." i "If we go down and are swept in ruin into tlw past, you are the nest in line." ' We recognize the consequences and, the issue being joined, England must go forwnrd to the very end." -'. Th Spears OraTsyard, Vo all whose Ancestors are Buried in - Spears Graveyard: On Tuesday, September 8, 1914 all persons whose ancestors are buried n the Spears Graveyard, near Rocky R iver Church,- are requested to aa sist in cleaning up this historic spot. We wish to rebuild the broken places - in the rock wall, to cut out the large dead trees, and to cut out the thick undergrowth, and make it a place of beauty. - Two descendants of Capt. Oliver Wilev, who are burled tber?, have donated 17 for the purpose of purchasing an iron gate.. Persons -desiring to .contribute or hiring a hand will please hand contribution to Mr. J. Harvey Dorton at White-Mon-i-son-Flowe Co. ' " - - .' " MORRISON CALDWELL GO TO TEE PA-TITrs TODAY - .. , T'VmTW tzrJstfJtL-Z ai a, lc: : iT Ajrcu rcrj) rs CHAC3 CrATD. TIVB RI-LS rc3 6 a: d io C2::T3. rr Co". e for Women IX I of t on V '. f r f i. v ' . ' r !) 1 he '1 I. ivc in W llri'f .a f HXW 8T. JAMES OPENS. rink Unit Sine Chare Ww R- Modeled Wu Held TeeUrtUy, A Urge congregation assembled id tb auditorium of St. Jame Lutheran Chairs to enjoy tb service in the midat et many improvement rliat k,r( nu)r. Th, lut ,,rrirt ! that war held hi th old auditorium lira the flrxt Sunday in May, after , wbie h Hit old pew were removed, the carpet raised and the work begin., The improvement may be mentionrd a follows: The loration of the or gan wa changed from the south tide of the room to th north, and built into an alcove and this made a part ot toe ennrrn. .The wall wt re re paired and re-decorated. .The fresco design that has greeted the worshipp er for many years wa done win the church was Imilt more than thir ty years ago. This hss been replaced by a simple combination of colors that are restful to the eyes, and harmonv 011s with one's conception of the beau tiful. The wood-work has been re painted and grained, to correspon l with all the furniture. New pens, of cathedral deein. constructed of split oak, framed finish, have been install ed.; A new lighting system of Brasco lite fixture contribute much to the whole : appearam e. A brass, . altar trow, ami brass choir rail are among the little touches that add charm and b.auty to the whole. A new altar, with high Oothic reredos han been ordered, which will not. however, be ready for delivery before the first of October. - Th? whole presents complete -ehansre. ' There is little re maining to remind one of the old an 1 the new may truly be said to be beautiful. It is und rst"ocl that most of the money has been provided for the cost of the improvements. The Ladies' Aid Society presented th? pews; friends of (be ehurch privately provided the lights, the altar cross and the choir rail.' It is expected that the whole cost will be provided next Sun day, when a free-will offering will be made. .. -. rThe sermon yesterday morning was preached by. the 'Rev. Go. II. Cox, D. Dm of Spencer. His text was tak en from 2 Kings, 2: Elisha's re quest of -Elijah : "I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit "be upon 1 me." 1 Dr. Cox made" a strong pier for Cbrisian people to riete the op portunity of . Christian service, faitb-1 fiiihr -wateWne-for the appearance of the Lord, guidrd bv a full portion of the Spirit of the Lord. . ' The able discourse was listened to bv many members of St. James and their friends -who joinfd witf them on the glad ocasion. - The formal , services of re-opening will besin net Sunday and continue during the following w;ek, when pas tors from neighboring cities wil be pres"nt to address the congregation. GERMANS CLAIM VICTORY. Ray They Were Victorions In Wr And East Advance i Continue' Throngh France. Berlin, Aug. 31.-Offlcial statements nport that (iermans were victorious in the west and east: Their advances continue, through France. The Brit ish troops are cut off from their baso. A etrong German column, it is declare ed, interposed between, the British field army ; operations and the sea coast cities ' Where re-inforcem'ents. vere landed.' It is stated that an in vasion of Russian Poland is about to lx begun.'. The issues in the Vosges mountains arestill in doubt. ; j War Summary. That the French lines are still fall ing back before the German advance is indicaed in an official statement is sued by (he French war office which says the progress of the German right wing has obliged the French to yield j ,V-. , " ... . -T " I " '" Earl Kitehener, British Secretary of War, gives in detail the part play ed by the British troops in the oper- ations in Belgium and France, These operations extended from August 23 to August 26, and the British loss? numbered about 6,000. f yf The conditions and spirits of the British troops at the; front are de scribed as excellent : and reinforce ments ro'-e been sent up to more than fill the created by (be casualties. . A British official statment says that of the 1,200 men comprising the crews of the five German warships sunk off Helgoland only 330 were saved. Claims Civilians Destroyed Lonvain. Washington, 4 Aug. 31. The Ger man embassy wireless declare thxt civilian aniners with . machine awn caused Ihe distmctioh of Lonvain. -North Carolina .82. 'oV.'':;':': ' Washington, Aug. 31. Monthly crop report shows North ' .Carolina eighty-two.,; , 'K o. iC ir The motion picture negatives made Jn the United States in the last 12 would reach from New York to Kansas, while the film for exhi bition would encircle the world more than three time. - ' A ' Texas -'treet car company re- ,ir, cently propelled a car with current s'irr,'pd by a battery of primary eel i-ai i fret -1 m not n, .million " -"!'!r nseq m ine cons. J. I). I U f, i t Fatiirdny in EREKCH TROOPS . ! B10W IIP HOUSES m like or ms or the de- rEHDIKO FORTS. j uaia vaiarnunaooa u ETWant on Every Band in Paris. French Mass m Lorrain Frontier and Attack th Oat-man Left. Simnltaneonsly Battle is Renewed in th Vof e. Bridg Destroyed by Masked Bat teries and German Regiment of In fsntry Wiped Out Paris, Aug. 31. Calm determinat- tion i evident on every hand - in Paris. From the valley of the Oise is heard the sound of explosion. Troops blew up houses and factories in the line of the Ore of the defend ing forts. - At dawn the Freuch massed on the Ixirraine frontier and attacked the German left. Simultaneously the bat tle was renewed in the Vosges region in the hope to compel the Germans to withdraw some men from the right which is pressing the Allies. It is de clared that the Germans were unable tu force a passage over the Memo within French. teritory in attempting pontoons to replace the bridge de stroyed by tjie French blockade. A regiment of German infantry was permitted to push a bridge across and was then wiped out. The bridge was destroyed by masked batteries. Eat Weed the Cry if Meat's Too High. Chicago. Aug. 31. -If porterhouse steak at .4.") cents a pound hurts your pocketbook go out in the alley and eat a few weeds., Mrs. W. K. Jacqnes does it, likes it. and advises all others who are haunted by the H. C. of L. ghost to follow suit, . "There are ten weeds, all edible. that can be used for food," volunteer ed Mrs. Jacques, when the protest against the "war measures" taken by the packers in the shape of ad vancing meat . prices ., reached its hpifht "Thooa ant the, ilnilr nottl sorrel 1 purslane,- milkweeL dandelion, piflweedV lajftb V-wXiivajiflli- nar. Isold and brake fern.. '. ' "They all make .excelledt greens and they are rvery nourishing. The Chinese are so fond of purslane that they plant it in their gardens. At my own farm near South Haven, Mich., I encourage all the weeds to grow. They are not only good to eat but they produce a most artistic effect. Improvement associations make a great mistake when they attack weeds just because they are weeds. German, Aeroplane Flies Over Paris -y Dropping Bombs. Paris. Aug. 30. A German aero plane, flying at the height of 6,000 ten over Pans, dropped a bomb into the city at 1 :30 o'clock this aftrenoon. The bomb struck near L Est rail- day station not far from the military hospital, out did, no damage. ' A dispatch to the Exchange Tele graph Company t rom Paris says that about 2:30 o'clock this afternoon an aeroplane appeared : over Paris and dropped three bombs near Qui de Jem- mapes Due Kicollet and Place de La Republic. No damage was done. Though startled bv this threatening occurence Parisians remained .tran quil. All have been gradually accustomed to consider much serious events as possiblities and the people of the capital are equal to either fortune- hard won success in the north or a temporary reverse. ! Four Generations of i Family To- j, .si t- : .mMhr gather. -Quite an ' interesting event ' took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. II. Ritchie, 92 Georgia avenue, on Sunday, August 30, when .four generatons of the family were pres ent. ; All of the children and grand children, together with Mrs. Ritchie V father and mother, the Rev. Dr, Geo. H. Cox and wife, of Spencer, had as sembled for a family reunion, , Dur ing the day the grandfather ad minis tercd Holy Baptism to- four of his great-grandchildren. They were: Ruby Cox. and GUlie. Wilson, children of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Tredemck: Sarah Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ritchie; Margaret-Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Eagle. Quite a nnmber of relatives and friends called to exnrra cnntn-atula- -Uions and witness the solemn, eertv European War May Cause Chinese . ; - ' Rerolt, - . San Francisco, Aug. 29. The Chi nese revolutionists will' take advan tage of the war in Europe to attempt President Yuan Shi Kai's overthrow, according to Pacific Coast agents of the revolutionary party. The time is deemed opportune, they explained, in that the powers will be too much absorbed with the struggle . among themselves to undertake grab of Chi nese territory under cover of the eon- nt .,.: ,v.,.. Anmn Coll i'" "" Us will involve for a time. They predict- o geuerai irprising in m luun mu. Mrs. n. S. Wi"lams and children lift t'.'a mnrriln? for Courtney to visit HOW TO SOW OXOjVER. County Demonstraslom Axtnt Advise Farmers to Excrcia Car la Pre- parinf Seed for Flaotini. Any farmer wishing to sow crim son clover, red tlover, vetch or alfal fa on soil where it ha aot Wen grown before would find it more profitable to inoculate bis eed with the nitro gen fixing bacteria eharatteristie f the legume sown or eatier 3 or 4 bushels of soil per acre over the ground sown or drill it 'in with a grain driU. The D. 6. Department of Agricul ture, will furnish inoculatikg material for 2 bushels of seed for imv legume by writing for same.. Iflank cards can be had for ardication- by calling at (he County Superintendent's of fice or seeing me. "Tbisi should be ordered a soon a possible. K. D. UUGTjMAN, . - , Connry Agent. GERMANS TRYING TO GET TURKET TO JOW THEM In That Case Bngarians pledged to Join Balkans Against JTnrkey. Sofia, Aug. 31. The Constantinople reports that German diplomatic repre sentatives are trying to get Turkey to take an .active part ik l lie war created a sensation here. - It is of ficially stated that the Bulgarian gov ernment is now pledged fin join the Balkans against Turkev. , The Bul garian army is partly mobilized and could put to field knmedinlly. It is reported that a -Turkish ship with strong contingents of German (tailors and officers aboard will aid the fight ing. . Revival at Friendship Church. The revival at Friendship Metho dist Church closed J-esterdiiy with all day services. The meetings were largely attended, , and tlii was one of the best revivals the church ha- ever had. The church was much helped and quite a number were added tn the membership. Tins church is beautifully situated in a large grove, and it has just been , put in excellent condition,' new pews hiing put in and the chun-li newly painted. This meeting makes the ninth revival the pastor has held since! he has been on the worlf, doing all the preaching at every sen-ice. One hundred have J)een received into the chttreh during these meetitsavi The next quarterly meeting of the Mount Pleasant charges will be held at Friendship Church, September 20-21. The WidenhooM Reunion. Rev. Harold Turner, of Concord. and (Rev. C. F. Sberill. of Mt. Pleas ant, will make addresses at the Wid enhouse reunion, which yill take place at Centre Grove Methodist church next Friday, September 4. There will be special songs in this occasion. - All persons related to the Widenhouse family by blood or mar riage are cordially invited to attend the reunion and to bring : dinner. Remember the time and place, Centre Grove Methodist Church, Friday, September 4. Clande Allen's Fiancee Weds J. Vic- ' tor Bowman. ' Richmond Times-Despatch.. Love levels all things, and pretty brown-eyed little Nellie Wisaler, be trothed ; of the ill-starred Claude Swanaon Allen, has forgotten her cup of sorrow in the happiness of one who has capitulated to the barbed shafts of the wiley Cupid. Last night she, who seventeen months ago was widowed before wed by the stern nec essities . of law, became the wife of J. Victor Bowman, of Coalwood, W. Virginia.-' - Returns From the Philippine. Mr. Lv M.. Bernhardt, aon of Mr. Joe M. Barnhardt, of No. 5 township, returned last Saturday night from the Philippines, where' he has been for three years a soldier in Co. I. Eighth Infantry, He left Manila oh the 15th of July, and left ban Francisco on Monday morning, August 24. He was 31 days making the voyage from Ma- nut to San Francisco. He does not know yet whet''"- t not he will re turn to the Philipines. j. Marriaga at Mount Pleasant Mr. John Joyner and Miss Lula Layton were united in marriage at the Methodist ' parsonage Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. C, F, Sherrill performed the ceremony in the presence of a few invited friends, Mr. Joyner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. v, doyoer, m o. iu lowuonip, una airs, joyuer is me aangnier oi ur, and Mr.' William Layton, who live three miles from Mount Pleasant. - . . n Refuses Request for Troops. ; Washington, Aug. 31, General Witberspoon has refused the. request of ' the Governor of Montana for troops, following the dynamiting of the employment r office yesterday at , tiful surroundings of the Chateau of Butte. He said the .State should ex-1 Bagatelle have been given over en haust every effort to preserve order tirely to sheep. The number of sheep nrsp. - - - ... Switzerland utilizes a greater pro- portion of her available water power . -,i 1;- k. i..,.. limn own nivii uo-uiji ii.Minr sed . about 700.000 of the 1500.009 norscpower provioea oy ner sireams. A Mieliij -an woman lias patented I fluirrt r ft it opcratcl by one foot with lllilo eT.'.trt. EUSS1S S!!ASH AUSTRIA'S Iff! AND ROUTED IT WITH ENORM OUS LOSS. Thousands of Prisoners War Takta, With Machine Onus and Monitions, A cor ding to Official Statement at War Office. Russians Art in Full Pursuit. fresh Austrian Columns Sent Against Faaic-Stricken Aus trian. Montenegrins Smash Through Austrian Line. St. Petersburg, Aug. 31. The Rus sian troops smashed through the Au strain left near Samose, in northern Qalicia, and routed them with enorm ous loss. Thousands of prisoners were taken, with machine guns and muni tions, acording to an olticial state ment from the war office. The Rus sian Cossack division is declared to be in full pursuit of the retreating army. It is reported that they suc ceeded in decimating the rear xuard. Fresh Russian columns were sent against the "panic stricken" Aus- trains. The Russians turned to the Austrian right with hand fighting at the point of the bayonet. Montenegrins Smash Through Aus trian Lines. Cettinje, Aug. 31. A Sunday force of ten thousand Austrians. heavily supported by artillery, assaulted Mount Lowcen. They put two of the Montenegrin batteries out of commis sion, when the English and French fleets arrived. Disregarding the chances of floating mines they moved close to the shore and shelled the Au strians. Prince Peter, of Montene gro, headed a counter charge, smash ing through the Austrian lines, billing many and taking several hundred prisoners. He drove the remnants al most to Cuttaro. Austrians Claim Sweeping Victory. Berlin, Aug. 31. The Austrian em bassy has announced a sweeping vic tory in northern Gnlicia, a direct eoi tradiction of the Russian nnviuiits. Germans Sweep Toward France. - Londou-.-Auir. 31. A Dfsttimistic view of the situation of the Allies is taken by the Amiens correspondent of the Weekly Dispatch. Telegraph ing under yesterday s date, -re says: 'This is a pitiful story which I have to write. The time for secrecj is past. What you know in England may be something like the truth, but I write with the Germans advancing incessantly while all the rest of France believes they still are held near the frontier. "The best hope of holding them lies in the hourly expectd arival of an army from Alsace under General Pan, who so billiantly retrieved the blunders at Mnelhaiisen. So far th Germans have carried all befoe them, partly by sheer weight of numbers and partly by a deadly hail of bul gnns. "The tidav wave of German troops which has swept over northeastern France will spread still further un Ipss a miracle happens. Our British force could not stand before a vol ume so powerful and immense. Our force has been too scattered all over the country. So I learned from offi cers and men. "The headquarters staff has been moved hastily along way back from - - (deleted) and cannot stay long where it is. Some army men haer been hard put to it for food in the last few days. "The retreat of the British aero planes made a wonderful sight. Be t ween 30 and 40 passed over (deleted) Wednesday morning. Paris Made Ready for a Long Sige . by the Enemy. Paris, Aug, 30. The decree issued by the military governor ordering all residents of the district within action of the city' defending forts to evac uate and destroy their houses within four days from today was formal no tice to inhabitants of the military zone, although army engineers recent ly made a tour of the environs of the forts and explained tenants might be ealled on to destroy property that was dcomed an obstruction. Many houses in the line of fire are occupied by poor people. Many of these fami- lio. ta-k resources and will ho with. 'out refuge,.; Nevertheless they took . the situation without complaint. Preparation for an entrenched camps also took another form yester day. .Enormous socks of wood wer placed in the State warehouses for provisioning Pans. The Bois de Boulogne . has ' been transformed into a vast pasture, filled ! with cows and sheen. The animals are guarded by reserve. The beau jpaaiurea in me paras exceed xw,vuu Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones Yorke, Mis Rhirlv Mnntmim-rr ul Mr. wJ ., . . , "K " . iorreu spent yesternay evening click,, .ii. ; u. v. in forte's automobile. A new bracket to hold a broom clear (of a floor i provided with a lock td prevent theft. "'" rUTOI AND EQUIPMENT Secarad for Carrying a Drainage , Work at Coddle Creek Draiaagt District Thompson A Moeely, of Norfolk, drainage contractors who were recent ly awarded the contract fur draining Coddle creek, shipped their equip ment from Norfolk- yesterday. As soon as it arrive work will begin on draining the creek. Mr. M. H. Caldwell, attorney for the district, stated this morning that arrangement had been made with the Concord National Bank for neces sary funds to carry on the work. Mr. Caldwell also stated that he expected the work to be earned on smoothly and the creek to be drained without a hitch. Mrs. Stonewall Jackson Til in Phila- dephia. Charlotte News. Mrs. Stonewall Jackson while spending several weeks at Walter's Park, Philadelphia, was taken very sick last Sunday. She sent for Dr. Paul Barringer, at Charlottesville, Va., and wiied Mr. and Mr. E. R. Preston, of this city, the latter her granddaughter, and her sister, Mrs. Laura M. Brown. Mrs. Preston left at ence for her bedside. Mr. Preston remaining with the children. Dr. Barringer also has tened to Walter's Park expecting to take Mrs. Jackson to his home at Charlottesville, but he found her too weak to travel. She was taken into the city, to the Kensington Hospital, and is there under the care of Dr. Barringer and prominent ph.vgician of Philadelphia. . A card received bv Mrs. Brown todav brought more en couraging news from 'Mrs. Jackson. it stating that she was resting more comfortably. Not only Charlotte, but the whole South will await news dailv, from Mrs. Jackson's tedside. Kitchener Admits British Loss of 6 - 000 Men. London, Aug. 30. After four days of desperate fighting the British army in france is rested, fitted and reinforc ed -for the near great battle, accord ing to an announcement today by I.ord Kitchener, Secretary of State for war. In the statement based on reports from Sir John French, commander f the British expeditionary forces, the selielry jave ihat -the British, sitei. struggling against tremendous odds. retired to a new line of defense here they have not been molested since Thursday. Their casualties ar between 5,000 and 6,000. Since this htiiiff ceased the French on the right and left have broiurht the Ger man attack to a standstill, it is de clared. Misses Gillon Entertain. Misses Laura and Willie Gillon gave a party Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock in honor of Misses Mary Johnson and Johnsie Rankin, f Mooresville. Hearts dice was play ed and after the game a salad course was served. Misses Gillon s guests were : Misses Mary Johnson, Johnsie Ran- in, of Mooresville, Kathryn Crowell, Estelle Dick, Annie and Ruby Cline, Louise Coffey, Mary and Adeline Morrison, Geneva Parks, Zeta Cald- ell, Sue Caldwell, Frances Riden- honr, Lena Hall Fisher, Mary and Ida Porter, Marv Fisher, Irene Mc- Connell, Jessie Willeford and Mrs. T. N. Spencer. Two Women Burt By Aviator's Bomb London, Aug. 30. A Paris dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company says: "A German aviator flew over Paris this afternoon and dropped five bombs, which fell in the most popu lar "quarter of the city. In one case two women were wounded. "The aviator, who signed himself Lieutenant Von Heissen, dropped manifestos on which was written: The German army is at the gates of Paris', you can do nothing but sur render.' " Work Began on New Church at Mt. Olivet. 'wV.-.; Work was begun last week on the new Methodist Churelt at Mt, Olivet, iu No. 4 township, and the founda tions are now underway. The church will be entirely of brick and will cost about $8,000?' The Methodists of this congregation are determined to have one of the very best county churches in the Stale. We learn also that the Methodist congregation at Rocky River will soon begin the erection of a handsome new brick ehurch to cost 5,000 or fo,000. THE PASTIME'S PROGRAMME TODAY: THE ELEVENTH EPI SODE OF "THE PERILS OF PAU LINE," "THE MAD MAN'S WARD," FEATURING FLORENCE LAWRENCE, AND LOOKI LU CIU.F, LOVE AND HUGO LORQUE OR GRACE CTJNARD AND FRAN CIS FORD, IN "THE TANGLE.' SOME SHOW TODAY. FIVE REELS FOR 5 AND 10 CENTS. Servians Plan Invasion of Austria - Nish, Aug. 31. The Servian amy is massed along the Drina between Losnitza and Sdornik. General Stoff plans an invasion of Austria in force. Mrs. 3. II. Ritchie is confined to her room today on aennnt of sickness. POUSH SOLDIERS 11 OfflCERS SIXTH POLISH CORPS AGAJJTST ALLIES XTJTTRT8. It is Reported That One Entire Regi ment of Slavs in the Austria Army Deserted Iu Colon and Join ed the Snssian Army. The An nouncement Causes Satisfaction 1 Official Circles. Russian Ary Con tinues on the Defensive. ; St. Petersburg, Aug. 31. Th Polish soldiers of the sixth Breslan corps service against the allies on the western frontier mutinied and killed their officers. Advices telline of the oulbnak caused satisfaction in official circles, following the procla mation issued by the Csar to Poles shortly after the war broke out. It is i-ejiorted that one entire regiment of Slavs in the Austrian army desert-' ed its colors and joined the Russian army. The Rusian army continues on the offensive. It is officially report ed that the fortresses of Thorn and Gramlenz. on the Vistula river are invested. Carranza's Attitude Gives Grave Con cern. Washington, Aug. 30. Fears that General t'arranza. who became provis ional president of Mexico with the aid ami consent of the United States Government, may prove as great a ' trouble maker as his predecessor, Gi-neral Huerta. were expressed today by an army ofliced of high rank. Since assuming (the presidency of the repub lic Carranza's attitude is aid to have been anything but pleasing to the of ficials ot the Government here. Presi dent Wilson has not lost patience with Carranza, however. He is await ing the outcome of the mission of his personal representative, Paul Fuller, who is in the city of Mexico. In army circles, there appears to be an ' opinion that this country may yet face serious difficulties in Mexico, This -view doubtless is based on the fact that General Funs ton has cabled from Vera Cruz for more troops. Action on bis request, will depend on -develop.,,, ments, it is-said. Transports are in readiness if needed. They will not be sfnt to Kiirope as intended a few das aso. Britain Tells the World of German "Stupid Invention." New York World, 30th. After receipt on Friday of the of ficial war reiHirts from Berlin head quarters by wireless the Associated Press, via Savville, L. I., the World cabled the war office in London as fol lows: "Official wireless from Berlin ti Savville, L. I., reports allies in full retreat alter nine days' fighting. Eng lish ileteated at Mauheuge, French and Kuglish divided and surrounded. - 1 his news being displayed heavily. -Does British war office wish to com ment f '' This reply came yesterday : The nature of our position in the : vicinity of Charleroi and concentra tion of the enemy caused a strategical retirement of the allies after several : days of heavy fighting, in which the enemy suffered severely. A' rerjort that the allies are divided and sur rounded is a stupid invention, wholly . void of truth. Cardinals Begin Conclave. - Rome, Aug. 31. The funeral rite c( Pope Pius finished, the cardinals entered the conclave. Fifty-seven as sembled. Carriages bearing the car dinals began ariving at nine o'clock. 1 Mossignor Galli delivered the election exhortation. , ' To Spend No Honey On Celebration. . The Hague, Aug. 31. Queen Wil hclniiui! in connection with the cele bration of her birthday Called upon the Dutch to refrain from spending money on the celebration. "Utilise it in aiding the Red Cross, which is so heavily over -taxed," she. said. . ' ' Abandons Crown and Flees. . Durazzo, Aug. 31. -Prince William Wied, of Albania, has abandoned the crown and fled. He boarded an Ial ian yacht an sailed from Italian port. : The insurgent forces immediat ly took posession of Durazso. . . ':'','. The second installment of the great . serial story is printed in The Tribune today. The picture covering the two installments printed will be shown at the Pastime .Wednesday.' The Trey of Hearts is one of the best stones we have ever printed. ;