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WEDNESDAY. MARCH 18. DR. JAS. SMITH LI TO REST Funeral Was Held at 4 O'Olock From Residence on Monte Sano. Secret Orders in At tendance. The funeral of Dr. Janie* r*rrln Smith wliiim* death occurred >eater day afternoon at 2: IS o'clock at the elt\ hospital, wan conducted from hi* retudrnc* on Monte Hnnn at 4 o'clock thin afternoon, the Kev. Wm. Johnson, rector of the t’hurch of the Hood Shep herd. officiating. The burial took place In the Mill cemetery, secret or ganization* participating. The de ceased wa* a popular member of the prominent order*. The Yaltbearr. * were Messrs. W. J. Holiinr*worth, H. R. Fund, B. P. Ma then.v? Dr. W. D. Jennings. Jr., O. W. Marshall, E. F. tlreneker, Charles Halite t.nd S. P. I.ewls. Most of whom are Knights Templar. In the demise of Dr. Smith the city ha* lost on: of It* truest friend*. The deceased was horn In Augusta, Ga.. January *, 1562. and had lived here all of his life Early In hi* life he studied medicine and graduated from the Au gusta Medical College. He hegnn hi* practice in West End, where at the time of his death he was proprietor of the drug store which bears his name. Dr. Smith, as a representative of the fifth ward, was a member of city council under Mayor Young and also under Mayor Allen. He was a member of the Richmond county board of education from this ward for about seventeen years. At the time of his death he was a member of the city white primary committee and also a member of the city hoard of personal ity assessors. Dr. Smith was a mem ber of the Mawm!. belonging to the Knights Templar and Shriners also, the Odd Fellows. Red Men, and Knights of Pythias. It was expected that these organizations would be largely represented at the funeral and that the ritualistic services would be deeply impressive. MRS. JOEI Slum IS TAKEN TO THE BEYOND Mother of ex-Superinte«dent ■Langley Mills Passed Away Last Night. Funeral Thursday A large number of people In this community mourn the death of Mrs. Luiretla Ellen Smith, wife of Mr. Joel Smith and mother of Mr. Arthur Smith, former superintendent of the Langley Manufacturing Company, which occur red at the residence, 1311 Fifteenth street, at 8:45 o’clock last night, after an Alness of several,,weeks. The funeral services will be held front the First Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, the pastor, Rev. Joseph R. Sevier, offici ating. The body will be shipped to Whltinsvllle, Mass., where the Inter ment will be made in the Pine Tree cemetery. ; Mrs. Smith was 77 years old. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. O. Henderson of Rockhill, S. C., and Mrs. W. T. Fields Of Sanford, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Oscar F. Taft of Whltinsvllle, besides her husband and son. Mr. Arthur Smith Is now In Woodson, Mass. While a native of Providence. R. L the deceased had been a resident of Augusta for the past thirty-nine years and was one of the most highly es teemed women in the city. The an nouncement of her death, although not entirely unexpected, causes grief and sorrow to many friends who offer ev ery condolence to the bereaved fam ily. Following are the pall-bearers: Messrs. Alfred T. Davis P. E. Pearce, W, H. T. Walker, Chas Whitney, John Phlnizy, F. F. Powers and Joe S. Rey nolds, The deceased was a member of the W. C. T. IT. and the Womens’ Auxil iary to the Y. M. C. A. » Aiken Polo Team Whips Tigers; Score 7 to 6 Aiken, S. C.—Monday afternoon there was a good polo game between the Aikren leant and the Tigers, the former winning by a score of 7 to 6. The line up was as follows—Aiken: Martin, Wilson, Brown, Flelschman; Tigers; Post, Hopping. Fleischman, Phelps. With the weather Ideal, the ponies In good trim, and a large, crowd of spectators, the players did well and the game was very exciting. On Thursday the Aiken team, com posed of Brown, Paul, M. C. Flelsch matt and E. W. Hopping, will go to Camden to play for the southern cir cuit cups. The team Is expected to win and If they do the cups will be played for here next year. American Telephone and Telegraph Co. Against Government Ownership ‘New York. The rapid growth of the Bell system and Its attitude to ward government ownership are set forth today in the annual report of the American Telephone and Tele graph Co. President Theo N. Vail says the company Is opposed to gov ernment ownership because it is In terested in the upbuilding of a great public ultility and does not believe a government-owned telephone system would give as cheap and efficient ser vice. During the year the number of sub scribers' telephones increased to 8,- 133 017. The total wire mileage at the end of the year was 13.111,011 miles. The gross revenue in 1913. not includ ing connected independent companies was *215,600.00, an Increase of more than >16,000,000. REV. P. J. BAME ILL. Owing to the illness of Rev. P J Rame, pastor of St. Matehew’s Luth eran Church, the Wednesday evening service will be conducted bv Rev. J. R Derrick, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. FIRES BROADSIDE AGAINST PRESIDENT (Continued from page one.) Tore no question of national It mor was Involved. Why Fortifying To follow the president's advice and rt teise the toll policy, Senator .lone* »sked what excuse could be offered |Oi fortifying the canal If object lon were made on what ground could the government prevent warships of an I 25c OIICHOIM 17c Sanitas Table Oilcloth, in white and tile pat ■ terns, f>-4 width, extra heavy. *? cßirdeye 69c 10-yard piece. 22-inch, heavy ab sorbent Birdeye Diaper Cloth, in sealed package. SI.OO House 7Qr Dresses ■ 2fC In dots, cheeks and stripes. Roll collars, long sleeves. Tucked to waistline. A Bedwear Bargain Without Precedent! 85c 81x99 Seamless CQ* Sheets Note the remarkable length—all of 99 inches; the quality is equal ly remarkable—heavy, round thread bleached sheeting, with no trace oT filling; every sheet has wide, fast hems, and is hand torn and ironed; two cases of them in tomorrow's sale, and no limit to the quantity you CO - 59c Table Damask, 64 Inches 7 Q - Wide JsC Higff-grade bleached damask, in block, striped, or floral designs; double borders or open borders; heavy weave, with high luster. SI.OO Bedspreads, Double Size 69C Heavy crocheted spreads, in at tractive Marseille patterns, with pearl hgm; firm, close and ser viceable in weave. The Best Boys’ Suit in Town. Our “Boys’Shop” (j>r nn Special at Ju.uU The kind ot workmanship and material put into a boy’s suit is the deciding factor of its value. Our "Boys’ Shop Special’’ are manly, dressy suits of all-wool serge and fancy cheviots; Nor folk style, with patch pockets, and Two Pairs of Pants. Sizes 7 to 17 years. Boys’ Wash Suits (M yjn Regular Price $3 U) ,4u A special purchase of 500 Wash Suits Tor boys trom 2% to It) years, in the Russian, kimono, military, and sailor styles. Materials are fine quality ebambray, English reps, and galatea. GOOD NEWS FOR MOTHERS! Children’s SI.OO Dresses 50c The factory purchase Includes all sizes from 2 to 6, and 6 to 14 years. Excellently made dresses of ging ham. percale, chambray, and linene. Some have white bodice and blue skirt. Some are trimmed with fancy colored bands. Others have plaid collars, cuffs and belts. enemy passing through the canal. "A hint i* declared to have been | taken from the historical fact that the Monroe doctrine wa* originally Inspir ed by England," said Senator .lone* i "The president Is *ald to realize that the Mexican tangle ha* brought about almost a parallel situation with tulit which existed when President Monroe announced Ills policy. As a result an agreement Is said to have been reach ed with Great Britain under which the iwo countries will stand together against ant European attenpt lo test out the Monroe doctrine In Mexico. Blocked by Hoke Smith. Senator Jones asked Immediate LOWEST PRICES OUR CHIEF ATTRACTIONS SCHNEIDER’S THE PEOPLE'S STORE-A STORE FOR EVERYBODY Our Second Millinery Opening A style exposition planned especially to feature the ideas in head wear that have been originated since the season opened. An event that celebrates the completion of spring fashion tendencies —and at the same time offers souvenir values in hats and trimmings of every description. 500 Models-« Every One a Masterpiece—ln Our Exclusive Hats at $4.95 "Exclusive” Is not merely a high-sounding adjective when applied to these Superb Trimmed Hats. Every one is an exclusive model—has no duplicate—and represents au authentic style idea. You can pay from a third more to twice as much elsewhere and not obtain the measure of quality and style shown In our creations at these prices. Choice of sailor, Watteau, sliep herdesa, plateau models, in black and all colors. $4 Semi-Trim- AC med Hats JM.VO In hemp brails or hemp combined with silk moire crowns. Sailors, side rolls, turbans and other new shapes. Trimmed with ribbon bows, stick-ups and pompons. These hats possess all the style fea tures of more expensive trimmed hats, aud are ideal for street wear. $2.00 Untrimmed Q Hemp Hats Everybody wants a hemp hat. Here they are at a price every body can pay. Excellent quality hemp braid in black, white, burnt' new blues, green* and browns. Dozens of shapes—sailors, high side models, wide and narrow brims. Make the most oT this big millinery opportunity. Attractive New Styles in NIGHT GOWNS AND COMBINATIONS, Rflp 75c Values JUli 12 Styles of Gowns that rival the dollar kinds In trimmings and workmanship: made of soft nain sook; one model has square yoke with 10 rows of val insertion be tween bands, lace, beading, and ribbon at neck, and lace-trlmrned sleeves Another has deep em broidered yoke run through with ribbon. Others have V and high necks of embroidery and ruflle on neck and Combinations consist of Corset Cover and Drawers. One style has rows of lace and ribbon at yoke, embroidery and ribbo nat waist, and lace at bottom, Others are trimmed with embroidery and lace comblna- eA. tions DUC THE AUCUSTA HERALC, AUGUSTA. GA= consideration and passage of Ihe res olution but was blocked by Senator Smith of Georgia who moved that it be referred to the foreign relations committee. Asking why It should n it lie refer red to tne committee on Inter-oceanic canals, Senator Bristow announced a desire to debate the motion and action on the resolution wa* deferred until tomorrow FOR KEYSVILLE ACADEMY. Keysvllle, Ga. A box supper for the henflt of t'he school, to be Riven at the academy In Keysvllle on next Unexpected Good Fortune For Us and You Purchase of 260 Suits, up to $25 Values Weather hold up shipments—heavy cancellation* resulted. Our buyer was on the spot with a cash offer. Manufacturer got his money, minus profit, and we the garments. ““$11.65 Full of style and character Elegant Spring Suits, in serge, granite Cloth, Alligator Crepe, Gabardine, Checked .and (Striped Novelties. Short coats, plain or smartly trimmed, and lined with pean de cygne. Draped, ruffled, and fold-trimmed skirts. Black and best colors. The season has seen no values to approach these in Washington or anywhere else. $11.65 Newest Fashion Ideas in Ch!ice WA ! STS ' $2.98 Thursday night, March 19th. Friends, of course, are invited lo attend. “White Wolf” Defeats Chinese Govn’t Troops Peking, Chins.—■ Government troop nt King Tse-Kwan. In the province of I In-Nan. wer defeated today by brig and* under "White Wolf." These same brigand* recently looted ££:.s 1.45 A piquant and hemming Spring model made of silk braid and faille Milk. Smart miough for any occa sion, and brimful of snap and style. Black, solid colors, and color combi nations. $3.50 Milan Hemp QET and Hemp Hats %Pl. Vt-7 A host of the most fashionable untrlmmed shapes not a correct idea Is lacking; new sailor etfeets. Watteau, shepherdess, and high bandeau models, including cable and flange brims. Illsck. purple, green, brown, tango, new blue, mahogany, and gold shades. 100 Dresses $5.75 Beautiful creations In chiffon, taffeta and messa- Une Silk Dresses, with the new blouse effect. Many have net vests Some of the prettiest have shadow lace vest, collar, and cuffs, with the popu lar drop shoulder Skirts are designed with deep double ruffley in tunic effects. These are dresses of really superb styling the limit of value at *12.50. In black, navy, Copenhagen, brown, and reseda. Values such as these have made us leaders In Waist selling. Especially worthy of mention arc: China 811 k Waists. In blue, white, flesh, and malse. Ruffled fronts, some with frill collars and fronts combine with lace "Sunk Ist’’ Taffeta Waists In aerni-tailored and fancy styles Colored Lace Waists of rare beauty, exquisitely trimmed. Chiffon Waists, with lace collar and vest and lace bands down sleeves. Messallne and Jap Silk Waists, with drop shoul ders or regular sleeves, #298 and burned l.no Hu-Kow In the prov ince of llu IVh, killing Dr. T. Froy land, a Norwegian missionary, and wounding llcv. O, M. Salim, another Norwegian. Fifteen hundred of the Chinese Inlmldlanl* of l.no 110-Kow were killed and four hundred nlhers Were tortured In an effort to force I them to disclose hidden treasures. The brigands now are threatening Klan-Fu, nipltal of the slate of Slien-| SI. READ HERALD WANT ADS 29c Window Shades 19c Excellent quality Opa que Window Shades, with best rollers, white, tan and green. -jfll ~ggj| j" Style, Fit, Comfort, Wear —All These Cost Only SI.OO to $2.50 When You Buy the ROYAL WORCESTER CORSET Many corsets are Just as stylish as Royal Worcesters, but they sell for many times as much. During fifty years the output of Royal Worcesters has grown to such proportions that the makers are able to produce the World's Best Cors-ts selling at moderate prices. Ist ua fit you with one' of the spring models. Philadelphia. Jay Gould, American ami British amateur court lennl champion, non th* open professional championship of the world here toua from Geo, F. Covey, of England, the professional title holder, seven sals to one. The American expert won four sets ono Monday In such easy fashion that the result was virtually a foregone conclusion. The British champion fought hard to the end. taking the 3rd set of the day and seventh of the watch In fine style The winner Is exempt from playing for the world's championship for one year. Everybody’s Seeking Lace Flouncings Here’s How We’re Selling Them Tomorrow 50c Lace Flouncings, 18 Inches Wide Scores of artistic patterns, in shadow laces most of them nov elties not to be found elsewhere; white, cream and ecru. 75c and SI.OO Lace Floun cings, 25 and 27 4.Qp inches wide For making tho new tier and tunic drosses Isively design*, of finest workmanship. White, creatu and ecru; 18-luch All-Over Shadow l.aces, in an array of the most atttrac tlve designs shown this season SKr?. 49c 11.00 45-lnch Voile, Cnape, and Swiss Flouncing*, with scalloped edges or plain hems. Embroid ered half their depth in openwork 49c 50c Shadow Lace Camisoles Strapping to Match. 5c yard. These new and fashionable cor net cover laces have heading at tup and bottom. Fresh Importation 8c and 10c Val K YA Laces ... 1 Nearly everybody cornea here for val*. Our novelties at 5c are the best known lares In Augusta. Hundreds of new patterns on sale tomorrow many worth double. French and German kinds, In matched edges and Insertions; all widths, for all purposes. Don’t Miss This Chance to Buy $1.50 House and Porch Dresses 97c In llgtit, dark, or medium color per cale and gingham in checked or strip ed patterns: some have white em broidery or pique collar and cuff trimmings; side effect or front fas tenlngs. l/>w necks and big'll necks and three - quarter sleeves. 25c Imported Heatings, Yd. 15c Thousands of yards of dainty pleating*, for neckwear and frilled waists and dresses; In lace and net, of all the jmpular widths, white, cream black. 39C RlßßONS—Allsilk Satin and Moire Rib bons, 5Ms inches wide. Heavy quality g- In the lead In 1 colors. Yard A SURPRISE $2.50 Lonjj; Cl 7C; Kid Cloves 12-BUTTON LENOTH Gloves that every woman needs to complete the spring wardrobe; fashioned of soft, fine skins, tn black anil white; superior In workmanship, tit, and durability; save 75c on spring gloves tomorrow. A WHITE NOVELTY AT HALF PRICE 25c White Crepe Voile 40 inches wide 121 c You'll bo charmed with the crlap, soft, clinging quality of this snowy spring fabric; It looks, feels, and wears like its high priced slsterH; waahes splendidly, und never loses Its delicate finish, adapted for waists, dresses and fine undergarments, yard 12V6C SEVEN