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?III? Germans in Possetsion of Town, The Belgians Having Abandoned the Forts at Leige. REPORTER THAT A DIG BATTLE lb HAGING ON THE FRENCH FRONTIER HETWEEN THK FRENCH ANI> GERMAN* TROOPH ? ITALIANS ANGERED WITH Al'STHIANS FOR Ul^TRCCTION Of* ITALIAN PROPERTY IN ROM HARD M 1*1 X T OF AXTIVARI? EXG j LISI! OFFICALS TO GIVE OVT IX FORMATION. Urlcf Wer Ilullcttn*. Special to The Dally Item. London. Aug. 10.?Austrian cruis? ers have bombarded Antlvarl, the only seaport of Montenegro, today and the Marli Ime station, the government warehouses and many other buildings were wrecked. Germau wurshlps off Tsingtao cap? tured the Itusian steumship Hiasan with many llrltlsh passengers today Thirty thowanj Austrluns arrived at Unael. Switzerland, today to re? inforce the Uermuns, already occupy las the place. Many llavarlans are deserting the German army, refusing to light the English It la reported that Germany Is mobilising another million men for the Invasion of France. Gerasann to Invade France. Brussels. Aug. 10.?Forty-six thou? sand German troo|>s buve been con? centrated at Luxemburg for the In? vasion of France toduy. These troops are composed ktrgely of cavalry. Marie Carlo Casino Closed. The casino at Monte Carlo has been closed and vice-director Kots waa shot as a German spy. Russian* Invade Austria, Defeating Army. st. Petersburg, Aug. 10.?It has been officially announced that the Runtans have entered Austria through the Ptyg Valley, defeating a large Austrian urmy. Bonnie* Revolt*. Rome, Aug. 10.?Reports today confirm the previously re ;elved rumor df the revolt of Hosnla ugalnst Aus? tria. Triers have been attempts to aasaninate the Austrluu otllciala In several towns. Germans Claim Victory. Perilu. Aug. 10.?The war otllce to today announced that the German armies have been uniformly success? ful In the opening operations against France and Russia. "All of the pre? liminary alms of the generul staff have been accomplished. The Rus? sians advance posts have been thrown back and the Imperial army is now ready to advance. Though th? Ger? mans were delayed at Liege, the> ha e won a glorious victory, <-up tuiing thousands of prisoners with slight losses." Kronprtiu Wilhelm Captured. New York, Aug. 10.?The wireless operator of a tank steamer reports that he Intercepted a mcsugc ut sea saying that the British cr riser Ks.sex has captured the North German Lloyd liner Kronprinz. Wilhelm and is L?klng her to liermuda. (?rent Rattle Imminent. London. Aug. 10.?Germany Is manning the main urmy above Itasei, Switzerland to strike with all Its \ .ist forces against the French urmh's, which are iul\.nn Ing victorious through Alsa?-e. The French are now 7'? nob i b? > und the frontier. It Is reported that the campaign against Liege has been suspended until this ? mat buttle, which Is expetrd to op?-4i any hour. hiiM been fought. Trying to Sgftf Cbtiia. Washington. A Mg II Secretary BfUM has addrcMNi d a I lr< nl.tr Bjatc to all nations destined to Insure re? spect for tin- neutrality of China. The Flitted States requests there no occopiiiton of ('him sc territory or Invasion of her aduilnlstr.itis? ? entity. Hire*' .lap Hplrs sImiC ?hinghul. Aug. in -Tin- Germans it Tsinu To. -t h ? >t iIhwi Ja pa Meat who were Nketi him; the fortllbatlolls. FLFI T T<? KIM \ I N VI IP?Mi: Secretary Ihiulcl l>?nl?^ Report Thai r. s. Vsaaffg win \mi i nr Mayan Wastim;ton. ug. I ??. -Tin- Palled SIMM butthnhip M?|gx ludaj has been nro. red t.? regftala :it Gibraltar to pffatOf tin I nitr.i rflatei inter? ests When shown ;t SlaAaleh front Tokb stating that the Ann i ? .? (? il, , , Ull \ Mit Aala? s? < ratal | i stnh hi said ? Thf 1'nlted Stairs in t? (>I, paring la go eh) f here w. hoop OttJf Ships mar :;"in< foi i time to vomc." Germans INr^sess Liege. Liege. Aug. 10.?The city proper Is In possession of the Germans and fighting has ceased. although the forts arc still held by the Belgians. Will Strip Germany of Colonies. London, Aug. 10.?The British are planning to strip Germany of her col? onies. In carrying out this plan they have seized Togolund an immensely rich gold country In Africa. lllg Rattle Now Haging. Barls, Aug. 10.?It is reported that a big battle between the Germans and , the French is now raging on the ! French frontier east of Esch. Fleet Movements a Mystery. London, Aug. 10.?The movement of the British licet Is still a mystery to the public. No news has been given out since Thursduy. American Tourist* Sail for Home. Southampton. Aug. la.?The steam? er Virginia sailed today for New York with a large crowd of Ameri? can tourists on board. German* Accused of Mussacre. Brussels, Aug. 10.? The war oilier announces the massiere by Ger? mans of all residents of the village I of Sldron, province of Liege. Montenegro's Navy In Action. Vienna, Aug. 10.?A Montenegrin gunhoot has bomburded the Austrian fortitlcatlon at Cattaro. Canadian Bridge Destroyed. Ottawa, Aug. 10.?The railway bridge at I^ake Bouchcite, North Quebec, was blown up today and three persons killed. The trespasser who 1s believed to have been a German spy was shot and killed. Canada gives a million bags of Hour for the defense of the British empire. Austria Hetiir<trees Germans. Borne. Aug. 10.^-Eight Austrian regiments crossed l^ike Constance to da\ en route to Alsace. Italians arc embittered against Austria because the bombardment of Antivarl destroy? ed much Italian property. French (apt ure Mountain St tony, hold. Baris, Aug. It,?it is officially re? ported that the French have captured the stronghold of Bonhomme and Santa Marie passes, in the Voames mountains, Alsace. The losses were heavy. Fugland Controls North Sea. New York, Aug, 10.?The Belgian consul was officially notified today that England is in complete control of the English Channel and the North sea as far north as Antwerp. Germans Oceupy Liege. Amsterdam, Aug. 10.?Liege has fallen Into the hands of the GermauM, the Belgians leaving the forts which stood us outposts of the defense. HOLD I I' SIIIB Ml.ASl BF. Two Democrats Prevent I'ussage of War Dill. Washington. A UM. *.?Two Oenio crutle senators-1'ornercnc of Ohio and Suulsbury of Delaware?prevent? ed the passage tonight of the cmer i geecy bin to admit to American reg? liter foreign built ?hip* lean than fixc years old to faotlltate American aver* sens Ira lac during the European war. The measure was about to put on its passage when Henntor (saulsbury, whose amendment had boon defeated in committee, again offered it, de? mending u ?"ii call, Hcnutors would not second the request, whereupon Senator Pomerenc made a point of no quorum. When a quorum could not be found I lie senate udjotirued until Tuesday. He mi toff Knulsbtiry's amendment Would haVC reqUlffCd that at bast <M par real of foreign built ships ad? mitted In American register be owned by American clttaene. An amendment by Senator Jones I?. permit the president to remove ro? Ntrliilons ugulnst foreign shl|si which pn ??. through the Panama ?anal, louehlng at points mi the Atlantic snd |*nellk riNist, whs adopted, Another nnendmenl aeeepted would ui\e lh< Am. i fit* lied Croat I he right to char p i uiij ship and Hi t'*? American nag WILSON AND RRYAX CONFER, BUT MAKE xo AXXOCCE MEXT. CMmi*? Request Tiiut Her Neutrality in? uphold Discussed?Number oi* Atun leans Airfreeted as Spies in KMfopa, but Will be Allowed to Leave Soon?More Money for Tour? ists. Washington. Aug. 1?.?Secretary I Bryan conferred with President Wil? son at the White House on the Eu? ropean situation, hut no announce? ment was made. It is believed the situation in the far East was discuss? ed. The Chinese government's ap? peal to the United Stutes to hell? maintain her neutrality has not been acted on. State department officials denied a report that Ambassador Guthrie, at Tokio, had presented a note to the Japanese government dealing with possible developments involving Jap? anese activity in Japan. It was In ! dlcated, however, that Ambassador i Guthrie was making informal inqui ! rles to learn the intentions of the Jap? aneso government with respect to the Kuropean war. It Is considered like? ly that If Japan, on behalf of her al ? ! ly, Great Britain, participates In an I attack on the German colony of Tslng-Tau, a formal effort would be made by the United States to pre? serve China's ucutrality. For several days there has been a disposition In administration circles to regard the situation in the far East as not immediately pressing ns it was considered unlikely that Germany would take the offensive because of the predominance of English, French and Japanese warships In the West? ern Paeillc waters. The reported intention of Japan to attack Tslng-Tau, however, may in? fluence the American government's decision on a plan of action. Secretary Bryan announced today that the American governinet was in eommuiactIon with all its European embassies and legations, and that ev? ery elfort was being made to care for Americana on the continent. Communications with Amhusador Gerard, at Berlin, was established to I day through Copenhagen. Mr. Bryan immediately telegraphed Inquiring about Archer M. Huntington, presi? dent of the American Geographical Society, and other Americans report* ! cd arrested as spies. Official dispatches revealed that many Americans had been arrested or ! temporarily detained in Germany, and that at the llrst outbreak of hostili? ties and during mobilization persons who talked English were under es 1 poinage. One dispatch said many American* were thought to he acting ' suspicious because they took pictures ? of troops or scenes incident to the Assurances that Americans soon could leave Germany were given sev? eral duys ugo and the opening of com? munication today was expected to clear up all doubts within the next twenty-four hours, one of the llrst messages fron? Ambasador Gerard said that most German ports would be mined, and requested that Ameri? can ships be warned. Another report from Ambassador Gerard said he understood the Eng? lish Channel had been mined. The State department announced that an additional $r?0,ooo had been cabled to Minister Stovall, at Switzer? land, and that it was estimuted that I 8.0U0 Americans were in that Country. A dispatch from Carlsbad said three hundred Americans there were well. MAY RFAUIVE MORE PAY. Congressman Fliiley Secures Passage of Rill Benefiting Rural Mull Cur? riers. Washington, Aug. I,?Congressman David K. Finley yesterday secured the paaaagc by the house in commit? tee of the whole, of his bill directing the unqualified payment of the $u>'> a year Incraaae to rural delivery car? riers on standard routes, with a pro? portionately smaller Ineroaae on the ?harter routes. This means that the provision is almost certain to become law. Postmaster General Uurleaon is undertaking to put the l nr reuse into effect to some extent in proportion to tbo a/elght of mail carried by the car? riers. Mi Finley had tin- chairman of the postotttcc co?..mltteo against him in Ihe light, but won it just Iho an me. In The Magistrate's Court. A?la Mark. Anna Htl inter, Eli/a Cheu, Ethel Kelley and Pcurllne Ithllu, colored, were arrested yester dnj b) Ituml Policeman Norrls and tried b> Magistrate Weils on the eharge of disorderly conduct. Each of them was found guilty and glVCIl u line of fr?, except Eliza Chen, who was lined $le. The arrest was made near the elty limits .lohn Douglas, colored, was arrested ;it Wcilgellehl for "hoboing a train" ;iinl sentenced to ., nne of or sei\v ;;(>) du)s, outbreak of the war. O 0 O 0 0 0 (?00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o ABOUT THE CANDIDATES. u o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Clinkscales Losing (?round. The noto of temper w hich has crept into the utterances of the supporter* of Prof. Clinkscales is confirmatory of the reports that he has been losing strength latterly rather than making gains. There will be many to regret J this. It can scarcely bo denied by any one that the influence of Prof. Clinkscales was dominant in mapping out the issue upon which the cam-1 paign has been pitched. Some one re? marked the other day that the news? papers had been particularly kind to the Wofford man. But this was not a just criticism, if Prof. Clinkscales has gotten more space in the press than any of the other gubernatorial candidates, as we think he probably has, it was because he was a new and refreshing llgure in politics and said things that were worth printing and ! worth reading. He has done valuable ser\ice; but we do not believe that ho has made the headway which his friends claim in gaining political sup p< it. The Spartanburg Herald de? clares that in its judgment* 'Clink scales's strength is his platform, and by reason of his honest advocacy of a law that will mark the beginning of a new order of things In South Caro? lina, he is today the strongest of all the candidates offering for the olllce Cf governor.' The Herald has per? mitted its vision to be clouded by Its desires. For ourselves, we think that Prof. Clinkscales has been right In the emphasis which he has laid upon compulsory school attendance, but no? body who is not blind to facts can fail to sec that there are still a great many excellent people in South Car? olina who arc not in sympathy with his views. The very fact that men like Manning and Cooper should take issue with Dr. Clinkscales on a mat? ter of this sort is proof enough as to this. Compulsory school attend? ance is certain to come in South Car? olina very soon, but it is question? able whether it is an issue upon w hich to make votes this summer. It is U pity that this should he true, but Why shut our eyes to the facts? Of course, there will be resentment among the more ardent of Dr. Clink? scales' supporters that we should call attention to them here. There is no questioning the ardor of his friends. They have all the enthusiasm of col? lege men. The only trouble Is that, numerous as they are, it docs not now appear that they would be nu? merous enough or Inlluenlial (enough to insure his election. And j the governor's race has gotten to the ' point where the availability of the : candidate must be the determining factor if the election of a good man i;s to be assured. There Is too much at stake this summer for any voter to throw away his vote in the tirst pri? mary if he knows it.?News and CoU' rier. The Governor's "Secret Service." When Mr. C. D. Fortner, candidate for railroad commissioner, was ar? raigned in the recorder's court the other day on some charge or other, the newspaper reports said that he produced a commission from G.?v. 1 Mease as a member of the State con? stabulary, lg Mr. Portner a member of the dispensary "secret service." and how does his employment as a constable while he is a member of the legislature comport with the consti? tutional provision that prohibits cue person from holding more than one olllce of prollt and emoluments on the State's payroll??Columbia Rec? ord, Cnjust and I malic.1 for Accusation. Because the Columbia Record put at the head of its editorial columns the names of J. G. Clinkscales, Rich? ard 1. Manning and li. A. Cooper as its choice for candidates for gov? ernor, is no reason why .Messrs. C. A. and M. L. Smith and Mr. Brown? ing should jump on them as being candidates of a ring, especially are they hard on Col. Manning. Neither Manning, Clinkscales or Cooper had any more to do with the (all of tllUt conference to eliminate, if possible, some of the anii-lJlease candidates than cither of the other three. But' because Manning and Cooper were in) Columbia the day the conference was held they try tu make it appear they were there to get the conference to boost them and drop the two Smiths and Drowning. No mention was' made, ihut We Know of, to boost liny cundldate or to drop any particular candidate, but evcr> one saw the wis? dom of some of the candidates drop? ping out. or take th?? chances of all six being eliminated from the sccon I primary. The best evidence that Col. Manning is the strongest candidate in the race is, that tin- lire of all three is centered <>n him. It Is unjust and un? called for, because all six were In? vited to that ronferccttr and not one attended The lleeord has a right to hood Us choice ami let others do likewise. UlsllopViUe Leader and Viudicutoi*. 1 Bud for Sonic. Qov. Blease said at Chesterfield yes? terday that when he died he warned to go Where the majority of he; friends were. It was kind of him not to require that they all go there ?Columbia Record. A Bleascitc in Divinise. Suppose Mendel L. Smith should really be a Bleaseitc in disguise and by the help of the antis he should get into the second primary .viih Richarde or Irby, would not the anti Bleaae side be pickled as completely as if Irby and Richards got in the second primary together.?Columbia Record. ( omentr?te on Cooper und Manning. Editor Piedmont: The outlook Son the whole is pessimistic for anti ism. The only flattering sign for this faction is the absence of some ! of the noise at the campaign meet? ings as compared to two iears age. ; While this is a favorable sign and| shows that there is more disposi? tion among the people towards or? derliness, yet this is not conclusive proof that Bleaseism is being con? verted to anti-ism. On the other hand. the things favorable to Bleaseism are the turning of the scalawag Grace to Blease, who will carry over a large rag-tag-and bob-tailed vote of Charleston from the anti-side to Blease. The new rules will stop the anti-towns from cheating for their side. And the biggest thing of all is the large number of candi? dates for governor on the anti-side. Unless this faction can be got to concentrate their votes on one or two candidates there is little or no hope of winning out at this elec? tion. Now the best chance of concen? trating vote is through the Influ? ence of the antt-press of the State. If the press will put the names of Cooper and Mantling at their mast? heads und urge by pithy editorials the necessity of this concentrated vote on these men, who are noii-fac (ti?nal in sentiment and from oppos j ite sides of the State, there may be 'some chance of getting one of them I in the second race. No use to put J Up Clinkscacs, because the senti ) ment of the State is not yet ripe for his idea, and it in doubtful If either one of the Smiths can command us strong a vote as Cooper or Manning. Browning does not seem to be seri? ously in the running. So it be? hooves the press of the State to as? sert its influence and power and come to the rescue of good government. Respectfully, J. W. Stewart. ?Greenville Daily Piedmont. Fortner Arrested. C. D. Fortner, of Spartanburg, can I didate for railroad commissioner, was Friday night arrested by the city po? lice on a charge of drunk and disor? derly conduct and carried to the po? lice station, where he left a bond of $5.75 for his appearance in court this morning. Mr. Fortner failed to ap? pear and his bond was forfeited. According to information contained In the police records Mr. Fortner was found drunk and acting In a disorder? ly manner in the club room of Wil? liam poat, called the Arlington club, ISIS Main street. The arrest was made by Officer F. S. Strickland, as? sisted by Officer S. S. Shorter. It is understood that Mr. Fortner when arrested produced a commission aa constable signed by Gov. Blease and declared to the offlcera that as a constable he could not be arrested. He was carried to the station, however, notwithstanding this protest. Mr. Fortner has been for the past two sessions a member of the house of representatives from Spartanburg. ??Columbia Record. Cooper and Manning. To the Editor of The Columbia Rec? ord: Please publish the following If you will: Within the last few weeks, all vot? ers of the State, who are opposed ts the present administration. ha\e agreed that we have now too many anti-administration men in the race for governor, and without something Is done, will likely sec two Blease men put In the second race. Sow 1 um not, and don't think many citizens of the state are, In favor of any con? certed or conventional action of elim? ination, is was clearly shown by the Columbl convention of Jul> :;ist, but here Is a dea, which is given unaided by unyon and through no personal motive'! a itaocver, but for the good of the St.. as I see it. My oecui Ion carries me over tin* entile State, . ml in making a careful study of the political situation that I have, has shown* that Manning is lead? ing, with Cooper a close second, in the lower part of the State, and that Cooper and Cllnkseales are about fled for Ilrsl place, with Manning running second in the upper part. Therefore, l respectfully beg all citizens, who want good government, based on law and order, one that Is for all the people, ami not a few. to join me ii: supporting one ot these two, Cooper or Manning:. We may have to sacrifice our first choice, ae I have already done, bat who would n??t do that for the good of his State? W. K. Ellis in Columbia Record. TO RESIST CONQUERORS. | Reported That Carhajal Will Leave and Yelaseo Will Oppose Constitu? tionalists?People In Terror. Mexico City, Aug. 10.?The capital is terror stricken today at the an? nouncement that Carha.ial will leave, turning the government over to Min? ister of War Velasco, who is prepar? ing to resist the constitutionalists. J Candidates' Cards. i_? Announcements of candidates will be printed in this column until the close of the campaign for |5. No cards accepted on credit. - ! For Congress. I hereby announce myself as a can? didate for the nomination as Con? gressman from the 7th Congressional District and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri? mary. A. F. LEVER. The Senate. I am a candidate for re-election to the State senate from Sumter Coun? ty in accordance with, and subject to the rules of the Democratic party. JOHN H. CLIFTON. I hereby announce that I am a can? didate for election to the State Sen? ate from Sumter County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. R. D. EPPS. House of Representative*. I am a candidate for the house of representatives subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. C. DUNBAR. I hereby announce myself a can? didate for the House of Representa? tives, subject to the rules of the Dem? ocratic party. D. D. MOISE. Believing that my four years err^ perience and my study of the State's affairs have put me in a position for effective service, I am a candidate for re-election to the Rouse of Repre? sentatives, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. R. B. BELSER. j I am a candidate for the House of Representatives from Sumter Count*, subject: to the rules governing the Democratic primary. A. K. SANDERS. For Auditor. I hereby announce myself a can? didate for re-election as Auditor of Sumter County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. R. E. WILDER. For Treasurer. I hereby announce myself a candi? date for re-election as Treasurer of Sumter county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. B. C. WALLACE. For Supervisor. I hereby announce myself a candi? date for the office of County Super? visor subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. W. S. THOMPSON. I am a candidate for re-election to the ofiice of County Supervisor, sub? ject to the rules of the Democratic party. P. M. PITTS, Supervisor. I hereby announce myself a can? didate for the office of Supervisor for Sumter County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. L. E. WHITE. County Superintendent of Education. 1 hereby announce myself a can? didate for re-e'.eetlon to the office of County Superintendent of Education of Sumter County and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Demo? cratic primary. J. H. HAYNSWORTH. I hereby announce myself a rsndl date for the office of Countv Super? intendent of Education for Sumter County, subject to the rules of the Democratle party. S. D. CAIN. For Con nicr. I hereby announce myself a candi? date for Coinner of Sumter county, subject to the rules of the Democratic 1Mriv B. W RAFF1ELD. 1 hereby announce myself a csndl date for the olllce of Coroner of Sumter County subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. WILLIAM J. SEALK. For Magistrate. I hereby announce myself a < andi* ?late for reelection to the magistrate's office, 4th district, sumter county. J. A. HODGE.