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FRIDAY. APRIL 3. NEW HE SIX MOS. U HUT Went Into Operation Oct. 3rd, 1913. Decrease in Customs of $22,500,000. Washington,—The Underwood -Siin moni tariff act went Into effect six months ago today and present Indi cations nro that it will not reduce customs revenue any more thnn was estimated in congress at the time of passage. According to the treasury's March statement, customs revenues amounted to about $2«,000,000, which is about $1,500,*00 less than th-> Pa.vne-Aldrlch law produced in March 1913. Thnt was a marked increase over February, when February reve nue* fell more than $10,000,000 com pared to the same month of 1913. The average decrease in customs revenue for the six months the Under wood-Simmens act tins been In oper ation is placed at about $4,000,000, but officials were confident today that 1 would be reduced In the coming six months. The Hnnual reduction was estimated about $45,000,000 a year. Despite reports of an unexpected failure of income tax returns to prom ise the revenue necessary to offset the difference in customs, officials were inclined to believe that the government would find Its • original expectations realized. FREAK FORTUNE MTSMEDE Crew of Steamer Saved From Ocean Grave. Struck By Schooner in Fog. Newport News, Va.—But for a freak of fortune, in that the Impact shifted the coal in her bunkers so as to give her a list on the side opposite from that in which two holes were opened when she was struck amldshlp early yesterday morning off the Virginia capes by the schooner Augusta W. Snow, the American steamer, Robert M Thompson, Captain Cavlleer, from Philadelphia for New Orleans, prob ably would be at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean now, instead of being safely moored at the shipyard here awaiting survey and repairs. Struck Amidship. According to Captain Cavileer, the Thompson was proceeding cautiously in a fog, with signals sounding, when the Snow, with all sails set and run ning eight knots or more, loomed up out of the gray mist and struck the Thompson amidship. The schooner’s bowsprit hit the steamer’s stack and turned it around, tearing loose the fastening rivets. Two big holes were torn n the steamer’s side and the wa ter poured into one fire hold, run ning the firemen out. However, the fijrce of the collision shifted the coal in the steamer’s bunkers and she listed so that the holes were soon above ’ Vit ter. Two Steel Plates. Captain Cavileer then sent men over the side and had them put on two steel plates to cover the holes. He claims this is the first instance on record where such repairs were made at sea by a steamer. The other hole was covered with canvas and the steamer righted. She then came on to this port, the naval tug Patapsco, at tached to the Atlantic fleet, having in the meantime taken the Snow in tow. The schooner's bow was crushed in and she quickly waterlogged. Her crew was saved. Says Time Has Come For a “Pan-American Policy” Philadelphia.—lnternational rela tions and obligations of the United fc*tates is the general topic under dis cussion at the meeting of the Ameri can Academy of Political and Social Science, which began here today. John Barrett, director general of the Pan-Americon Union, presided at the opening session. He declared the time had come for a "Pan-Ameri can policy as substitute for the Mon roe doctrine. “By that,” he said, "I mean a Pol icy acceptable to and approved by all the American republics belonging to each and all on the same basis of attitude and action.” Order to Hold Up Any Mexico Refugees Released Washington, D. C —lnstructions to hold up under immigration laws any of the Mexican refugees interned at Fort Bliss who may be released under pending habeas corpus proceedings have been sent by Commissioner Cao nilnetti to border inspectors. In case the habeas corpus is granted the ref ugees will be immediately re-arrested and their light to enter the United States tested. FIGHT ON CAMPBELL ST. ENDS IN BROKEN SCALP Two colored boys. Will Williams and ('has. Jackson, got In a fight this aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock in a pool room on Campbell street, Just beyond the Union Station. Jackson iu» playing pool when Williams came In and said somethin? to him which he did not like. This led to further complications, •which cried In Jackson hittlnsr Wil liams across the head with a club am! breaking the skin of the cranium for the space of two inches. Witnesses state that it was a blow that would have felled an ox. appreciation. "Of course you admire Marc An tonv's oration." "Yes,” replied Senator Sorghum, “I admire his originality. He managed to ring in a touch of novelty by start ing ‘Friends Romans, Countrymen,’ Instead of 'Friends and Fellow-Citi zens.’ ” A GENTLE OPTIMIST. “Who Is your favorite poet?” “I don’t know his name He's the weather expert who writes the ‘fair nnd warmer' predictions.” 90c “Stronghold” Seamless Sheets, 81x99 Size Kxtra long—Btid Just a* Important, of extra quality. The well known "Stronghold" Sheets live up to their name ns to strength. Made from the beat sheeting cotton produced; hand torn and Iron ed, and finished with wide hems. $1.50 Bedspreads, (jjjg at Full double-bed size Spreads, with neat pearl hems; attrac tive rnlsed niaraellles pat terns: real SI.OO vnlttea, and all perfect. SI.OO Hemmed 7Qn rln-i Napkins I du Uul. 18x18 size; firm, serviceable napkins, in a num ber oT pretty new patterns; hemmed ready for use. THE EVEINT OR EVENTS lIN SUIT SKULINQ Purchase of Blauner Bros’ Suits With Crepes Leading The Fashion Race We Offer. 25c White Crepe 27 in. 1 "VL ~ wide C It is well to consider quality as well as looks when buying thin fab rics. Here’s a handsome, snow-white crepe that will “Htand up” under severe and continued laundry tests without losing a "bit of its snap and beauty. It is extra width, too. so that a small yard age is required for the dress or waist. Lastly—you can buy it for half price, 12MiC yard. * Purchase of J|p Children’s Dresses %ll SI. OO CA r Sl.soOftr Values •J"*' Values 'O*' AT 50C—' Gingham, Llnene, Percale, and Chambray «|S|ffilg|jl Dresses. Some have white bodice and blue skirt, others are trimmed with bands of material of con- W 7] trasting color; still others have plaid collars, cufls, I / and belts. Sizes 2to 6 and 6to 14 years. I / AT 98 c —Children’s pretty and serviceable Dresses \ of llnene, zephyr gingham, and percale. White irl Dresses have striped collars, cuffs, and bands. I 1 Some of the most attractive models have plain colored bodice and pleated plaid skirt. Sizes C to 14 years. AUGUSTA M. & M. ASSOCIATION ENUORSES GEORGIA R. R. PLANS Letter Sent to Hon. Murnhy Candler, Chairman of the Rail road Commission of Georgia, With Regard to the New Service on the Georgia. The following letter has been sent to the Georgia Railroad Commission: Merchants and Manufacturers' Asso ciation—Augusta, Gtt.. April 3, 1014. Hon. Murphy Candler, Chairman Rail road Commission of Georgia, At lanta, Ga. Dear Sir: A meeting of the trans portation department of this associa tion was held on March 23, 1914, and on that date the following letter war* addressed to Mr W. H Brand, superin tendent, Georgia railroad: “You have railed the attention of the transportation committee of the Mer chants and Manufacturers’ Associa tion to the fact that your road is pre paring to put on two new through trains between Atlanta and Augusta and to make certain changes in the connection of the other trains, as will, in our opinion, be greatly to the ben efit of Augusta, as well as to the con venience of the traveling public. "The only objection we find in the changes submitted is the discontin uance of train No. 12, known as the 75c Table Dam nq« ask, at fil-lnch full bleached Satin Damask of heavy, durable quality; ten new open-border pal terns. Worth $25 and 010 QC $30.00, at - -tPlt.uJ We know, and you know, what to expect when we announce a sale of Suits from Blauner Bros., New York. Ye’re sure of record-break ing crowds and enthusiastic buying, and you’re sure of real wonders in value-giving. This time we were especially fortunate, because we got more suits and greater values than ever before—garments of superb character, known from coast to coast for their excellence and superior style. When scores of stunning models, worth all the way from $25 to S3O, are represented, it is impossible to describe all, Here’s a brief listing: The Styles Eton and Fancy Black Suits, self trimmed jackets. Moire and satin trimmed jackets, lace collars and cuffs. Batiste col lars and cuffs. Satin bows in back. Tunic, tier, pannier, peg top & ruffled skirts. Picayune train, which starts at Oatnak nnd reaches Augusta at 7:4. r > a. m„ and It is our opinion, after considering this disadvantage and comparing it with tile numerous advantages to be gain ed on the through trains and rc-ar rnnging of schedules of other trains, that, taken as a whole, the changes proposed Mill he beneficial to Augusta and contiguous territory. Yours truly, (Signed) PAUL MtTSTIN, Uorri. Trans. Dept. Since the above we have been ad vised by the management of the Geor gia railroad that train No. 12 will not be discontinued and this association now gives Its unqualified endorsement to the changes ami additions in sched ules proposed by the Georgia railroad. In our Judgment, the proposed changes and additions to the Georgia railroad schedules will prove of Im mense value to commercial Augusta, as well as th" general traveling public. Other lines entering Augusta wili put on trains to connect with the fast THE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA. GA. LOWEST PRICES OUR CHIEF ATTRACTIONS SCHNEIDERS THE PEOPLE'S STORE - A STORE FOR EVERYBODY The Cloths Gabardines, French Serges, Diagonal Serges, Wool Pop lins, Silk Poplins, Granite Cloths, Nub Crepes, Honeycomb Cloths, Diagonal Whipcords, and Al ligator Crepes. BIGGEST SILK BARGAIN OF ALL! SI.OO Yard Wide Satin fJI c Messaline ” " ** This is the superb, Roft, firm weave that the majority of women can easily distinguish from the numerous counterfeits. It lias the real satin luster, and never loses it, no matter how long worn. Your first and only chance to buy SI.OO Messaline for trains on the Georgia railroad, which will give the nearby patrons of the Augusta merchants additional trains on which to come to Augusta and do their trading and return home at con venient hours on the same day. The proposed schedules afford the traveling public from and through Au gusta to western points the best and most convenient schedules that have ever been In effect or proposed by the Georgia railroad Should citizens of towns between Augusta nnd Atlanta petition your honorable body to order the fast trains, Nos. 19 and 20, to make stops not now contemplated, we feel that it will be impossible to maintain the proposed fast schedules If additional stops are made and urge that the petition of tho Georgia railroad be granted with out change. We feel a deep interest in this mat ter and believe it of such Importance to the city of Augusta that It is our desire to send a delegation from this association to Atlanta on April 13th to appear before your honorable body in the Interest of these proposed schedules, M, * M. ASSOCIATION. P. H. Rice, President, F. H. Brinson, Sec. THE WHIZZARD. Since a hot wave is known as a "Saz zard,” We might call a snowstorm a "Snlz zard,” But the worst comes along With the blast fierce and strong When a Blizzard,ls turned to a Whiz zard. Stylish Lonjf Kid Gloves $2.50 Gloves. 12 Button length $1.75 In white and block. Fashioned of fine, soft quality kid; perfect in fit mid satisfactory in wear. $3.00 Gloves, 16 button length $1.98 Kxeellent White Glace Kid Gloves, at the zenith of popularity at this time oT year. UUt CKI.KBRATRD SHORT FRKNCH I.AMHSKIN GI.OVKS; sold with an unqualified guarantee for service Fitted nf the counter. Hacks are smartly embroidered. White, blnrk, tan, and gray. The greatest value In Augusta, .t* , v for The Colors Any and all colors —staples and novel ty shades are all here. Included are Navy, Rust, Tango, Mahogany, Reseda, Copenhagen, labra dor, Hairline stripes and Smart Checks. Leaders in Laces, Embroideries and Trimmings 18-inch Shadow Lice Flounc ing, the quality priced at most stores for 50c. Especially wanted for three-ruffle dress es and for two-piece fronts for waists. White only, -■% p yard ZdC 8c and 10c VAL 'fp LACES, Yard .. .. Thousands of yards of exquis ite new patterns in French and German Val. laces, many not to be offered in other stores at all—and those you do find priced at double Saturday's Val. offerings sustain our posi tion as the house of novelties. Corsets, Including: the Famous Crown, SI.OO to $2.00 Stout, average, and Blender figures are provided for, with a thor oughness that means absolute comfort and correct style for every woman. A Bargain Landslide For Easter Shoppers. Purchase of 600 Dozen Untrimmed Hats Fine Hemp and Milan Hemps Every New Shape. Every Color. Saturday's wonderful sale results from one of the biggest and timeliest purchases in our history. We haven't had the good luck to Invite you to such a millinery treat this season, and the thousand* of women seeking Faster hats will need no urging to take advai tage of the amazing values. Choice of sailors, Watteau models, shepherdess effects, the new tame and bandeau hats. In scores of variations. Purple, the new blues, greens, and browns, brass shades, tango, black, atid many other colors. $2 and $2.50 VALUES, 95c Beautiful Trimmed Hats $5.00 and $6.00 $2 95 ° to SIO.OO $4 Q 5 Now, more than ever. Is the superiority of King's Palace Millinery nnd its Incomparably low prices ap nrftci&tpd ' The two prices featured tomorrow for trimmed hats will buy really exquisite ('rations, brimful of style, and fashioned of highest class materials. Many are copied from Imported hats —all are superbly at tractive Hundreds and hundreds of models trimmed with flowers, wreaths, small fruits, ribbons, fancy feathers, wings, and pompoms. 9 Uoscbud Trimming. Those dainty wreath effects are em ployed almost everywhere this season, and are especially fetching on hats and thin dresses. In red, orange, pink and light blue mixed |")|/ ~ with green. Yard . $1 FLOUNCINGS 45 inches wide . Here are the wide, elaborate Financings sought after on every hand for making spring garments. In beautiful qualities of voile, crepe, and swigs, embroider ed, half their depth In largo and small flowers, with scal loped edges. Uses Rolling Carpets to Find Books in Library Paris. —The French National Library has had so many complaints recently about tho Irritating length of time it takes to find a book, that the architect and the director, M, Recourd arid M. Homolle, are experimenting with a system of distribution by means of tolling carpets. Though entirely new to France, tho scheme Is In operation In Berlin and, I believe, has been suc cessfully exploited In several towns In the United States. The Idea here Is to place telephones In the different rooms used by readers. They will ask for the book they want over the wire to the central office. The librarian and Ills assistants will then order It from its place on Ihe shelves and In two or three minutes it will arrive on •t rolling carpet near the seat of the reader who has asked for It. M Recourd is quite proud of “his" idea and he is regarded as something In the. nature of a genius by the hab itues of the National Library. Jellv Gum Drops at Sheron’s. The old sure-to-please kind. MRS. UNDERWOOD’S FATHER ILL Orlando, Fla.—J. H. Woodward, a wealthy resident, of Birmingham, Ala., ill here, is somewhat Improved to day. Ills daughter, Mrs. Oscar Under wood, wife of the democfstic house leader, Is with him. Purchase of 6,000 Yards Imported Novelty Silks and Crepes, I worth 25c and 39c I£2v Hoyond doubt the widest choice of spring novelties offered under price this season. Any color and fancy effect you can think of will be foun<l In this clearance of an importer s overstock. 40-Inch plain and fancy crepe. 27 Inch embroidered crepe, satin stripe voile Shadow striped silk, mercerized chiffon, plain marquisette. 85c 27-inch Colored Ratine 19c The correct weight and weave for stylish coat suits nnd one-piece dresses; light blue, | Ink, Copenhagen, hello, old rose, gray, tan. and white. Ilotli tnbrle and dje are of quality to wtthsluud the hard est test* of the tub, $3.00 VALUES $1.49 Silk Boot Hose 25c Women’s pure thread silk Hose, reinforced with lisle tops and solos; black, tan, navy, bronze, king blue, tango, purple, pink, sky, and white. Our Greatest Offering of Spring Waists, QC $5.00 Values - JO FEATURING SILK BLOUSES. If you have waited for a really big jff waist opportunity, here It Is. No ( end of lovely models, a few of which are briefly described: rjftu /.jdSSi 1 The New Silk Crepe do Chine 1 ESaKaf - ! ■ v -li jf-' fr" jgffljfS/ Blouses, with roll collar and silk cord B rar- \\ s4Siw/ and tassels at neck; hemstitched deep ft aoWf.l fUnM*'/ shoulder and collar; in tango, maize, HVfMK J\FxSt/ flesh, black, and white. v,a] ■ lß> Jjf tyir/ Plenty of Striped Tub Silk Shirts. ‘ Chiltons and shadow laces over net and over crepe do chine are numer- / \ Combination Waists of shadow lace J \ Effectively trimmed Waists of Chlf- If s '“"’vA son taffeta and Jap. Silk, in black fcT\ F Choice, *2 98 : U 3 (EIIS SERVICE EMI I SUCCESS 111 PARIS Its Operations Have Been Considerably Extended; Has Proved An Unqualified Suc cess. Paris. Political events of the past few weeks have temporarily knocked the constitution off Its balance but despite upheavals matters are resum ing the even tenor of their ways With the possible exception of the Social istic party there seems to tie an unan imity of opinion that the working of the three years’ service Isw has been an unqualified success and, encour aged by the evidence, Its operations have been considerably extended. In last year's trill no provision was made for tire, necessary Increase of of ficers or for the organization of tho new (rivalry regiments or for the sup ply of new artillery material. But tills has now been remedied and a scheme Involving tire expenditure of more than $K,500,000 has been ap proved Unequalled War Strength. France today has a war/Urerigth hitherto unequalled In the U rtory of the nation, and the figures are a striking tribute to tho'success achiev- 3 Timely Values in HAIR 600JS $3 Switches, 28 Inches long; three-stem p* pn kind; beautifully waved wliOy $4 Switches, 24 Inches long; large, P 4 an fluffy six-strand stylo V*• 00 $2.50 Transformations, to go entirely Cl JIQ around the head; all shades VI i*f3 $4.00 and $5 VALUES $1.95 ed by the three years’ service law. Had this 'measure not been brought Into operation last yiar France would now have bail an effective foroe of no more than 517,000 men, as opposed to the XNB.OOO of Germany. Compari sons with the fighting strength of Germany tiro Inevitable because the whole system of European armaments Is rogulsted by what Germany Is do ing or has done. Thanks to the new law, however, there arc now 232.530 more men wearing the French colors than there were a year ago. The in crease has enabled 100,000 more men to be placed on the eastern frontier, so that a minimum number of re serves is necessary to bring that sec tion of the army up to full war strength. The Racialist element In the cham ber of deputies have all along been opposed to the "three years’ service." but all other political factions have given their undivided support to the measure. It Is acknowledged that the condition of the army from the sani tary viewpoint is not satisfactory, principally owing to the spread of al coholism and tuberculosis in France. In order to prevent the deterioration of the men’s health It la Intended to bring all the old barracks up to the sanitary level of those recently built FOR CESSATION HOSTILITIES. San Francisco —To arrange Tor a conference at Washington aimed at bringing about a cessation Of hostili ties In Mexico is the mission of Gen. ; G ('. HrezetiH, of Vera Cruz, who ar rived hero today enroute to Washing ton. THIRTEEN