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0N1VERSITT OF S. fW outl)roii. mm? WATCHMAN, Established April, ISM. 'Be Just and Fear not?Let all the ends Thon Alms't at be thy Country's, Thy God's and Truth's." TILL' TRUE SOCTIUION, Established June, ISM Consolidated Aug. 3,1881. SUMTER. S. C, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1914. Vol. XXXVIII. No. 48. BELMS FICHT BRAVELY. Great Battle is Now in Progress at Liege. germ\ns having been heavily IMIHWlll renew AT TEMIT TO OCCUPY hem. I AN TERRITORY ? REIjGIAN army l|EINrORCEI> BY |FHMXClf TROOPS? ENGLISH ARE sweep? ING GERMAN MERCHANT MARINE I rom THE SEA?FOHTY HEVEN st EM E rs with $70,000,000 WORTH OF CARGOES CAP? TURED. London. Aug 6.?The first naval battle between English and Gtrman ships In the North ?ea raged for five hour* last night off the Dutch coast. Heven) English were wounded. It Is re port e^ that on* hundred Germans wer* killed. The mine ship Koenl grn Lulso was sunk. Two Merman boats surrendered. A German aeroplane circling over Lieg* fortifications was riddled by Belgian aerial guns today and the six occupants killed. Tho Belgians repelled the Germans atacklng Liege and Spa. the enemy losing- sight thousand wounded, killed and prisoners. It Is reported that the Austrlans have captured the Montenegrin stronghold on Mount Lovchen. The Austrlans lost two thousand killed and wounded. The Montenegrin loses are estimated at five thousand. Another Tsuhlma Battle. Tslng Tao. China, Aug. 6.?The entire German squadron sailed from he*s today to attack the Russian rieet. A naval battle is Imminent in Txuhlma straits. ITALY REBLftt* GL KM ANY. to rttrmatom Informs K*t*\ er That Germany Bring Aggressor I Italy Im Not Called ou to AM I Ilm In War. Paris. Aug. ?.?Italy replying to ! Germany's ultimatum stated that as Germany was the aggressor In the eonMlet with England and France, Daly sees no necessity for altering the decision to remain neutral, ac? cording to Home dispatches today.. . New York Foreigners Lullst. New York. Aug. ?.?Over forty-one thousand foreigners have been en? rolled In New York city to fight abroad. There aro 19,000 Austrians, 10,000 Germans. 4.000 French, 3.000 each. British and Servians. 1.000 Russians. i<"> each Belgians and I'ol anders. It now seems unlikely that Austrlans and Germans will bo able to sail. German-Turkish Steamer Captured. Marseilles. Aug. 6.?A Hrltlsh war? ship captured a German-Turkish steamer In the Mediterranean tins af? ternoon. Germans Reinforce Army. Brussels. Aug. ?.?Fierce fighting continues in northeastern Belgium. The Belgians destroyed the German pontoon bridge across the river Meuse with artillery. Forty thous? and Germans are coming to reinforce the army east of Liege. DeHtn?>jUg German Commerce. London. \ug. 6.?Forty-seven Oer? man ship*, with cargoes valued at f?e,e*0(a*e have been captured since Tuesday night. Fin Mi Town Bombarded. Ht. Petersburg. Aue. ?;. German warships are liomharding Svahorg. an Important Finnish port The town is In flames and large Pudding* have bf?n wrecked. GU Steamer KscHpcs. Key West. Aug. 6.?The Standard Oil strainer i ii.nx. (lying the German Wag. put In Key West today to es? cape rapture by a British warship that Is patrolling the Gulf of Mexico. A Wireless Hoax. New York, Aug. 6.?A wild report picked up hy wireless In curici t thai the Emperor of Germany hafl been a?-.rt<iMln..t. d ,\H , ;,|,p.s tn , . manv ha'e too cut there Is m. way of confirmation It |M . ,,1, nwgfSjd wireless ho;?x Belgium llrnrhig llrnnt of *.Vnr. Brussels. Aug. r?.?The low? or Argents was shell'd n\ the Urrman t. >d ?\ i m U In Hit nn m Belgium has notified Frame U|,| England that ihrir troops will i.< u\ hewed to traverse Belgium. ***** Denmark Mobilising Army. Copenhagen, Aug. ?Though it ia believed that Denmark will be able to remain neutral, partial mobiliza? tion of the army Is proceeding. Food exports have been prohibited. American Nncy Active. Boston, Aug. t>.?The United States torpedo boat Amendkamen left Charlesto - n today under sealed ei? ders. All naval men ashore have been ordered to report to the battle? ship Nebraska. Dreadnought Guard* Sandy !!ook. New York, Aug. 6.?The dread naught Florida was sent to Sandy Hook this morning to "await orders from Washington." Servians Invade Austria. Paris, Aug. 6.?The Servians have invaded Austria. The Austrians are again bombarding Uelgrude. The losses arc heavy. A German cruiser which was rush? ed from Messina to bombard eastern French towns met French warships and a battle is proceeding now. Lusltunh* hi Danger. Halifax, Aug. 6.?The Cunarder Maurctaniu was convoyed by the British drulscr Essex into this 'port for safety today. There are four? teen hundred passengers aboa.d for Liverpool. The Essex Is now rushing to the aid of the Lusltania, which ?s threatened by German cruisers. War-hips Sunk, Lusltania Safe. New York, Aug. tl.?The liner Cranium reported on her arrival to? day that she intercepted a wireless nunsage from a British cruiser to the liner Lusltania saying that the two German warships that had been pur? suing the Lusltania had been sunk by a British warship. French Captured Oil Steamer. Calais, Aug. 6.?A French torpedo, boat captured the German tank steamer Czar Nicholas, with a large cargo of coal, off Calais today. Wireless Censorship Ordered. Special to The Dally Item. Washington. Aug. 6.?A strict cen? sorship on all wireless messag* i has been ordered by President Wilson French Hattle Kngcs. Brussels, Aug. 6.? Tbe battle at Liege Is raging fiercely this afternoon. The OernUlM have been reinforced ami are making a desperate attack on the forts. The French army Is re? inforcing the Belgians. A fearful slaughter Is reported. I Combating Oulscrs Rc|M>rtcd Sunk. Paris. Aug. t>.?The German ??ruis . er Emdenand and the Russian rruis ' er Askohl were reported Blink in a Ibattle off Wcihaivei. China today, Shell St riles Airship. Pari:?. Aug. ?I.?A Zcppliu airship iM struck by a Belgian shell today While attcmpli.ig to drop bombs on Fort Barchon. Twenty-live were re? ported killed. TIH Mips ENTER CAPITA!*, < oiidltutlonnlMK Take Possession of City of Mexico Without Strife. Washington, Aug. The g? vcrn mcnt was notified to.lay that the vanguard of the Constitutionalist Army had arrived at tin- city of Mexico and a peaceful occupation was now taking plac e. Gel-minis Outdo Sherman. >t. Petersburg Aus? I.?The Oer? in in troops Invading Russian Poland are homing small towns ;tn?l villages over an enormous stretch of lerrltoi i a Herman Heel of nineteen warhlps \ i ? Inhted In t he I laltle yesterdn \ nlllni toward Llhau, CZAR ISSUES MANIFESTO. statement OF Hi ssi.vs posi? tion ix Till: WAIL - outlines Events Landing ap to Dodit iatIon of War by Germany Wbk'll] Nation by Overbearing Conduct Plunged Europe Into War. - st. Petersburg, Aug. ?Emperor Nicholas today issued a manifesto outlining the events leading up to, the declaration of war by Germany and saying that "Russians will rise; like one man and repulse the Insolent attack of the enemy." The text fol? lows: I MBy the grace of God, we, Nicholas 11, emperor and autocrat of all the | Russians, king of Poland and grand! dttke <>f Finland, to our faithful sub-I jects make known that Russia, re? lated by faith and blood to the Slav, people, has never regarded their fate with indifference. j "Rut the fraternal sentiments of the Ruaalan people for the Slavs have been i 'awakened with perfect unanimity J and extraordinary force In these last; few days when Austria-Hungary knowingly addressed to Servia claims j I InaceeptablC for an independent state, j j "Having paid no attention to paeilic and conciliatory reply of the Servian 'government and having rejected the benevolent intervention of Russia,! Austria-Hungary made haste to pro-1 . cccd to an armed attack and began jto bombard Belgrade, an open place. "Forced by the situation thus crcat i I ed to take necessary measures of pre? caution we order the army and thq , navy put on a war footing, at the same time usitig every endeavor to obtain a peaceful solution, our parleys were begun amid friendly relations with j Germany and her ally, Austria, for j the blood and the property of our subjects were dear to us. I "Cotrary to our hopes in our good neighborly relations of long date and disregradim; out assurances that th* moblliKutlon measures taken were in pursuance of no object hostile to her, Germany demanded their immediate cassation. Being rebutted In this de? mand, Germany suddenly declared war on Russia. "Today it If not only the protection of a country related to us and un? justly attacked that must be accorded but we must safeguard the honor, the dignity and the Integrity of Russia and her position among the great powers. "We believe unshakably that all our faithful subjects will r>sc with una? nimity and devotion for the defense of Russian soil; that the unity of the j empire w ith his people will become still more oloM and that Russia, ris? ing like one man, will repulse the insolent attack of the enemy. "With a profound faith in the jus i tlee of our work and with an humble hope in Omnipotent providence in I prayer, we ?'all God's pleasing on holy Russia and her valiant troops. j (Signed) "Nicholas." KRONPRINZ, WILHELM SAILS. With War Paint on O 'mim Liner Leaves New V?rie New York. Aug. ;:.?The North Ger? man Lloyd liner Kronprinz Wilhelm, her bunkers and holds Idled with coal, her structure painted gray and car? rying no passengers, slipped quietly OUt of her pier tonight and put to sea, ' passing quarantine on her way at MS o'clock. mm FORGED WAR. EHANFE ISKl'ES STATEMENT DE NOl M INO RAD FAITH OF GERMANS. Ponce Could Have Been Preserved But for Implacable Attitude of Em peme William Who Was Bent on War?Neutrality Laws Broken. London, Aug. %,?pau| Camboil, French ambassador at London, tonight IIssued an official declaration throwing on Germany sole responsibility for the present war situation and anything which may ensue, lie says Germany has not declared war and that tin German ambassador has not loft Paris, yet the j German troops are Invading Fra nee. "? hir paelllc Inti ntions." he added "nmj be judged from I he fact t hal. al though we knew \\ h d was goln? on, we w Ithdrew the French troops ten kilometres from the frontier to prevent a uoittllct." The niiihusFfirior recounts Ihe gen eral facts In Ihe situation and t on eludes: "It Is Well that al ||ic \,< InnltlB lh? world should know these facts." Continuing the statement of th< embassy says: j "The British ambassador at Berlin asked the German .secretary for for-1 sign affairs whether Germany was prepared to respect the neutrality ot' Belgium, lie declared he was not able to answer. "The German ambassador at St.1 Petersburg notified Bussia of the i declaration of war by his govern-j ment when negotiations were pending! between Austria-Hungary and Russia! and when Austria-Hungary had do Glared she was prepared to consider the matter of the Austro-Serb con? flict with Bervia, or with a neutral' pow er. "The German ambassador at Paris] yesterday morning had an Interview with the French prime minister con? cerning the Austro-Serb conflict and; especially about the decision reported by Austria-Hungary, in spite of this on the afternoon of the same day war was declared by Germany on Russia. "France was asked to tell what she Would do in case of war between Rus? sia ami Germany and the German am? bassador at Baris began to prepare everything for his departure. "July oi Germany called to the flag the last live classes of her reservists. IConsequently, on July 31, mobilisation| j was going on in Germany. I "In spite of this Frame waited un? til August I, at 6 o'clock In tho After? noon, to order a general mobilization. The lirst mobilisation to be on Au? gust 2 at midnight. This was done to ! make it clear she was not the ag? gressive power, and also that she might be able to claim British SUp ; port." The deep indignation caused in France by Germany's methods in be? ginning the war is voiced by the ; Temps, which says: "Bp to the last moment the French 'and Russian governments had given .Germany credit for acting in good ' faith. There is now* no longer doubt j that it is an ambush. Russians, j French a nd Englishmen must stand united against the powers of brigand? age, who have just been unmasked. "The British government yesterday informed the German ambassador that England could not remain neu , trat. We did not desire this war. I but since it was forced upon us, with good heart we will wage it. For forty years Germany has prowled around us, but by prolonging the menace she has taught US our lesson. 1 "Germany attacks Us now at an [hour when all our material and moral forces stand In united array against her. The war thrust upon us is a I war of piracy." ANTI-TRUST LEGISLATION. I _ Wilson Refuses to Delay Programme? No Reason to Postpone Action Be? cause Of War. Washington, Aug. ?President Wilson tonight flatly turned down s request of Senate Republican leaders ! that in view of the ?langer to business in the United States growing out of the European war tin; pending trust legislation programme be postponed until the next session of congress, 'Senators Gallinger, Smoot and Bran? dete discussed the situation with I Mr Wilson and told him that In their opinion the anti-trust bills would lead to further business troubles. President Wilson advised his callers that in his opinion business would be ' hurt more If left uncertain as to what the anti-trust bills were to be. He de? clared he was determined that final action on the bills should bo taken during the present session, and asked the senators whether the Republicans would conduct a filibuster against them. He was told that nothing of this kind was to be expected. FARMERS' REUNION. _ Annual Picnic and Barbecue at Rig Springs, Friday, August 21M. Everybody invited to come and bring a busket, with some extra, plain corn breat and pickle to ^o along with I the barbecue, which will be furnished by the Itesorl Co. Among the noted speakers Dial have accepted Invita? tions to speak are Hon. K, J, Watson of Columbia .nid Hon. Havid II, Coke.* of llnrtsville, Music l?> brass band throughout Ihc day. Come and bring nil the family. AMI .Bit \ WOULD Ml .1)1 M L. President Wilson Tender* G?hmI Of lhi?* of l idled stales, Washington, Aus-.iint it was tut announced at the- White House lodaj Ihn I President Wilson Ick tendered Ihe good otllccs of the Fulled States In the boo i !' restorlne peace between Hermnny, Bussia, Austria, France find England. Nu rcpi\ has been received Crowd of Two Hundred Voters Attend Opening Meeting, Pays Strict Atten? tion to Speakers. dispute between Messrs. clifton and epps feature of first campaign meeting?attack bach other's record with chapge8 and denials on fach side?scant ap? plause for speakers and audience seems to have no special favorites. The Sumter County calm*. * * C sj ed at Privateer station on Tuesu. . There, were between two and three hundred voters of Suintcr county pres? ent to hear Ihe candidates make their initial how in the campaign of lull and this crowd paid strict attention for three hours white the candidates ?were stating their platforms, hut there 'was little applause tor any of the can? didates. Judging by the applause, | 1 which was given in a grudging way to i most of the speakers, there were no. particular favorites. The first meeting of the campaign was featured by attacks of the record of Senator t'lifton by Representative lEpps and on Mr. Eppe' record by Mr. Clifton. Charges and counter charges J were made and denials of these charges were made by each of t he Candidates. An argument between these gentlemen as to whether Mr. ISpps should be allowed to reply Lo Mr. Clifton's charges was settled by the chairman granting the reply to Mr. Hpps and later a further statement by Mr. Clifton in answer. Mr. \V. J. Ardis presided over the meeting and introduced the candi? dates, as their turns came. The sena? torial candidates were allowed thirtv minutes each and the candidates fos the house tw enty minutes each. Other candidates were allowed less time, but few of. them used up their full time. Auditor U. B. Wilder, a candidate for re-election without opposition, was the first candidate called on. He stal? ed tii.'.t he regretted bis inability to [attend the campaign meeting at this place two years ago, when he was prevented by sickness. However, he now wished to thank the people for their support In the past. He bad en? deavored during the four years he had held the office to give faithful and efficient service in the office In or? der to deserve the support whb a he had been given and he felt that In must i?e deserving of this as ho was now unopposed fcr the office, fie stat? ed that he would In future continue to work for tho be3t interest of the county, treating all In an equal man? ner, and he asked that the people co? operate with him to accomplish this t ml. Mr. B. C. Wallace, who is a candi? date for re-election treasurer with? out apportion, was; not present when called up , but came in later. He thanked t? people of Privateer fori [their suppo in the past. He had en? deavored t lo the duties of his of lice in an tltelligcnl and accurate manner and continue to deserve the support of tin voters in the future. Mr. Wallace received applause. Judge of Probate T. K. Itlchardson, an unopposed candidate for re-elec? tion, thunked the public for the con he hoped that he would always be de fldcucc reposed In him und stated that Borving of it. Supervisor P. M. Pitts seeking re election to the office told the people of Privateer that it was always a pleasure for him to be here. He had, served six years and considered him? self better qualified to serve the coun? ty now than ever before because of the experience gained during that lime. He asked thai the voters cast their ballots from a business stand A . . . point, voting t'-r the man who in their opinion was the best qualified for the office. lie did not want any per? son's vote who considered either of the other candidates better lilted for the office, lie had always endeavored to expend the county's money In economical way, so that all the coun? ty could gel benefll from t ho monov and he had always tried lo do his dutv b> the a hide c< unty, as lie saw his duty, as ihe money came from overs taxpayer In the county, M r. Pitts pointed out t h 11 other counties: might have hell. T roads, hul was: because they had more money fo spend on them and more convicts to work, bill he was now get lim; ihe roads In shape, working them* a>: they m ed-.1 Working and accord? ing to the henefll 111?- iieople of the county would derive from the work, j U?s was applauded as he took his scat. >v' *e"?ep/r Thompson, who is also seeiw,.tJ ?hc otlice of supervisor, read a statement of his platform. He is of? fering his services for the first time Vor public office. He believed that he could give the county efficient service in tlu> building and maintaining of the roads and in the expenditure of all funds, matters of great importance. The expenditure of money required close attention, which he would al? ways give, if elected. He would give his undivided attention to the duties of the office, would personally investi? gate the justice of all claims and keep a ? lose observation on the ehaingang land alms house. He stated that the roads of Sumter county were not as good as those of Clarendon or Lee, two adjoining counties which did not have as much money to spend on them 'as did Sumter county. If he were ( lee ted, he would build roads with a view to permanence. He promised, if ' elected, to give the matter of erec? tion of a new jail and the sale of the I city hall lot his attention and would jact for the best interest of the coun? ty. He would appreciate any support given him. Mr. L. K. "While promised to make a record which the people would be proud of, if elected. He would not make a speech, but would appreciate the suffrage of the people of Privateer. He was applauded when he conclud? ed speaking. j Mr. S. D. Cain, candidate for tho I office of superintendent of education, I thanked the people of Privateer for Ha ir unfailing support in the past. He had shown his appreciation by his work while in office. He had served In the schools for ten years and ba.l 1 ccn made t ? feel that his work was appreciated and at least partly suc? cessful. He asked for a continuance of tin support which had been given him in the past, saying that he would ( ndeavor to show by Iiis work, if elect t d that he was deserting of it. He had no ill will against his opponent and i hoped that his opponent would not bear any against him. He was ap I pluuded. Dr. .1. H. Hayn a worth is seeking re? flection as superintendent of cduca I lion. He commenced by say Inf that j he was optimistic for the cause which he was espousing and he was proud of what had been accomplished during the past four years in which he bad jlecn in office. The ptocess of educa? tion was necessarily a slow one, but a move had been :eadc in the light di? rection and it wouid continue. He had tried to do his luty and the county was now on a solid financial basis. No district was now allowed to overdraw. It was true that some had to borrow, but this was dote in a business-like manner, the money being loaned from the dispensary f m l which had bee.i turned over to this county for ths use of schools which needed assist? ance. In putting the schools on a business basis he had been assisted by the treasurer an?! auditor, by the trus? tees and others. He admitted mak? ing mistakes, but thought that by them hi' had gained experience ami was better iiualitied for the duties of the office now than ever before. Ho was proud of bringing the school children together it Field Day, which had a* complishcd great good. Ho referred to the formation of the Trustees' Association, which had ac? complished -..oil !?> Increasing the In? terest of the trustees in the schools, lb had not .lone all himself, but had bet a helped bj all. lie stated in clos? ing ilia: he now thought himself hei? ler a'dc t.. serve than ever before. There was applause when be stopped s; ea k in :. ? The candidates for the office of cor? oner were next called on. Mr. T. M. Jones stated that he was n can li Ute and n*ould thank the people of Pri? vate! r if thej \ oted for him. M r. I v W . < ?w ( ns stab .1 thai this was the second lime he had come he fore ihr people ?.f Privateer asking tor C ontinued on page 3.)