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K1 E J™N VOLUME XIX. No. 100. ULTIMATUM BY U. S. ADMIRAL ? /;xXXX X X | X ‘Lefty Louie' W ams All Gangsters GEORGIA PEAGHES SAEE COLD SNAP DAMAGE SMALL Winter's Flareback Has Re sulted in Little Harm By Frosts Excepting in Florida, Where the Hail and Wind Wrouqht Havoc Washington, D. C. —Spring's smiling skies and rising temperatures drove from southeast today weather that wag left of winter’s attempt at an old fashioned flareback, While there were dense frosts in the interior of the East Gulf states and ligut to heavy frosts in the South Atlantic territory except in East and Sout* Florida, yet the cold snap left in its wake comparatively little damage, ac cording to first reports today. News came from Macon and Augusta that the Georgia peach crop had scarcely been damaged—if at all —and in north western Florida —in the melon, cotton, . tobacco and truck belt —croys were not sufficiently matured to sustain harrif. Oranges. Tomatoes. Melons. One distressing accompaniment of w inter's attack was a hail and wind storm which centefed around Ocala, Fla., destroying orange groves and up rooting the tomato and melon crops. Over the eastern section of the country except in the upper lake re gion temperatures were rising today. AAlong the Atlantic oast the general prediction for Saturday was fair and warmer. Tornado. Jacksonville, Fla.—Reports from the interior of the state indicate that considerable damage was done to the vegetable crop by local hail and wind storms, the severest of which was i ear Ocala, where a tornado accom panied by hail destroyed several orange groves by whipping off the fruit and limbs of the trees Vegetable Loss. The vegetables, especially the to matoes were destroyed and must be replanted. The melon crop is said to b a total loss in this section which is me center of the peninsula. Smaller storms are reported in Marion. Volu sia and Sumter Counties but the loss there will be small. The frost was confined to the northwestern portion of the state, where cotton, melons, to bocco and truck are grown and where the crop was not matured sufficiently to be affected The mercury Is rapidly rising now. Little Damage. Columbia, S. C.—Light frosts were reported in this section last night, but weather bureau officials state that little damage if any, was done to fruit, although it would take several days before this could be positively determined. The minimum tempera ture here wag 37 degrees. Middle Georgia Orchards. Macon, Ga.—Advices received in Macon this morning from Fort Valley and Marshallville are to the effect that very little, If any, damagp was .lone to the peach crop last night. The weather was cold and in very low places In the orchards there was a slight frost. Leading orchard owners express the opinion, however, that no damage has been done and that Middle Georgia will produce a record-breaking crop. No Damage By Cold. Tampa, Fla.—The minimum tem perature'in this section this morn ing is 59 degrees. The expected cold wave did not develop. a gentle rain, Ailing throughout the night No ► —mage to fruits or vegetables in ftonth Florida The Ocala-Oainesville section was visited by a hall storm yesterday afternoon with gome dam age to fruits and field crops. TWO 5-YEAR-OLDS STUFF MARBLES IN MOUTHS: BOTH DIE, BUT OF FRIGHT. Sherman arid Very I Russ, brothers, about 5 years old. tried last night to see which could stuff the most mar bles Into his mouth. The result was fatal to both. Choking, the hoy* ran to their mother. She extracted the marbles but the chil dren died a short time later. Phy sicians said they had been fright ened to death. THE AUGUSTA HERALD “A Tempest in a Teapot” -Police Justice Barron Norfolk, Va. —Police Justice Barron testifying today before an investiga tion of the Norfolk police department now in progress before Mayor Mayo said he was unwilling to appear as » witness in a case which he termed "a tempest in a teapot” and not give statement in “a number of other mat ters that have come under my per sonal knowledge which show either absolute incompetency or gross cor ruption on the part of the depart ment.” Justice Barron said further, “when things happen in hell the angels are not witnesses.” * The testimony created a sensation. Million Gallons ot Oil; Isle of Palms Skeeters Columbia, S. C.—Charleston interests have contracted for a million gallons of oil to free the Isle of Palms of mosquitoes during the encampment there, June 1 to August 15, of the Ninth Federal militia division, accord ing to advices received by Adjutant General Moore, of South Carolina. The presence of mosquitoes there was an objection raised by members of the militia against the encampment site. Pablo Beach Hotel and 12 Cottages Are Burned Pablo Baach, Fl«.—Fire M an early k g this moraing destroyed the Pablo Bench Hotel and WWW trame cottages, wjth an estimated loss of *50,000, part ly insured. The hotel was closed an unoccupied as were several of the cot tages. The origin of the fire is un known. Flag to Be Returned at Confederate Reunion Salma. Ala.—The battle flag of the 76th Ohio Regiment, captured by Gen. William Hardee’s corps, will be return ed to Ohio representatives at the Con federate reunion in Jacksonville in May. The flag will be accepted by Gov. Cox of Ohio. Recently It was presented to the Selma camp, Confed erate veterans, by Gen. Hardee’s daughters, who now live in France. Boys Built Fire in Van; Overcome By the Gas New York—Three small boys crawl ed into a deserted movljig van In a vacant lot In Harlem last night, stop ped up cracks to keep out the chill, then squatted around a fire they kin died In a bucket. Patrick Kenny, fa ther of one of the little fellows, searching for him, chanced to look in the van today. He found hi» son Frank unconscious. John Scanlon, a 15-year-old companion, was dead, and the third boy was apparently dying Gas from the bucket Tire had asphyx iated them. 165 of Kelley's “Army" Put in the City Corral Pueblo, Colo.—After breaking from box cars In which they had been lock ed, and overpowering a dozen police men, 165 members of "General" Kel ly’s army of unemployed left a freight tdaln two miles north of Pueblo today and deturned to town, demanding food. The men were placed in the city corral where the police supplied with beans, bread and coffee. It was planned to send the army east as soon as cars could be supplied. Delay Coronation For Rice Seed to Ripen Tokio, Japan.—The coronation of the emperor, which had been fixed for November 10th, has been postpon ed until 1916 owing to the death of the dowager empress. The reason for the prolonged delay of the coronation is that the seed of the rice used in the sacred ceremony must not be ripened during the period of national mourning. WEYERHAEUSER BURIED. Rock Island, lll.—Frederick Weyer haeuser, millionaire timber owner, was burled today in Chippie-ock County beside his wife. Presbyterian funeral services were held at the home of Weyerhaeuser’s daughter, Mrs. S. S I.avis, Weyerhaeuser laid the foundation of bis fortune in Rock Island. THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 10. 1914. 4GDNMEN HOPE FOR REPRIEVE Alleged New Evidence Present ed in Last Appeal. Ask Execution Stay Until Becker Trial. “Lefty Lonie” Warns the Gangsters New York—Counsel for the four gunmen awaiting execution for tho Rosenthal murder announced this af ternoon that they had found two new witnesses whose testimony they be lieved would gain a reprieve for their clienta and might lead to a new trial. These witnesses, they said, had re mained in the back ground for fear of their lives, but they came forward with affidavits today because they believed that unless they told what they knew the gunmen would go to the electric chair. Names Withhold. Lionel Kringie, one of the prisoners’ attorneys, said: "The affidavit of these witnesses will be submitted to a supreme court Justice this afternoon of tonight «nd also laid before Gov. Glynn. Until this happens the witnesses’ names, accord ing to the assurance given them, will not be revealed. "The first w.ltness says that he stood in front of the Garden Restaurant three nights before Herman Rosenthal was murdered and heard Jack Rose say to Harry Vallon as Rosenthal emerged, ‘there he goes now. It’s your chance to get him.’ The Gray Auto. "Coming out of the Elks Club on the night of the murder he saw the gray automobile in which the m-urderers made their escape, fly past with Sam Schepps on the running hoard and Rrldgey Webber and Harry Vallon in the car. "The second witness saw Vallon and Webber Rhoot at Rosenthal during the fusilade in front of the Hotel Metro pole.” Another Appeal. Albany, N. Y . —Another apjthal for a respite of ninety days for the four gunmen was denied today by Gov. Glynn. It was made by Mrs. Wm. Vanamee, of N'ewburg, wife of one of the gunmen's counsel, who was pre vented by illness from being present in person. Mrs. Vanamee was accom panied by the mother of Louis Rosen berg (Lefty l,ouie.) At first the governor declined to see either, hut later lie consented to see Mrs. Vanamee. When she emerged from the private office she said she had told the governor he would live to regret it if a respite was not grant ed. New York. —Friends of the four gunmen condemned to electrocution at Sing Sing Monday morning for the murder of Herman Rosenthal today based hopes for a reprieve for the condemned men on alleged evidence discovered by E. M. Browne, a for mer active rabbi, which he wag pre pared to present to a supreme court Justice together with an application for a new trial. This evidence—a mite or memoran dum—Mr. Browne submitted to Gov ernor Glynn at Albany vesterdav. Its authorship was admitted by Frank Moss, until recently assistant to Ills trict Attorney Whitman, who prose cuted the gunmen. It reads: “Be Careful.” “Be careful of anything from Lillian Continued on Market Pare » King of Sweden Had Good Night After Operation * Stockholm, Sweden. —King Gustave's condition wax "satisfactory" today, ac cording to the surgeons who operated yesterday for the relief of ulceration of the stomach. Their bulletin this morning said: "His majesty passed a quiet nigh':, sleeping three hours. He suffered some pain, which, however, did not Interfere with the cicatrization of the wound. The king was able to take water and tea without any ill effects." MAY NEED WAR MONEY. St. Petersburg.—The Russian min ister of finance at he session of the duma budget committee todav drew the attention of members to the ex pediency of circumstances in disposal of public funds, declaring the money might be required for military pur i oses First Ambassador of Chinese Republic Assumes Duties At Washington iKvtavA.TteiHa- pc— — —~ * aYl4lS<7”r AMBASSADOR SHAH, THE NEW CHINESE ENVOY TO THIS COUNTRY, AND. TWO OF HIS FIVE CHILDREN. AT THE LEFT IS DAISY SHAH AND AT THE RIGHT IS LINCOLN SHAH. Washington—His Excellency K. F Shah, first ambassador to this country from the ( hluese Republic is now comfortably lnatalled at the .Chinese Embassy with Mrs. Shah, their five children and a retinue of six teen retainers. 'Mr. Shah and his family have spent much time in this country He was consul genera at New York from 1903 to 1908. Mr. Shah then found time to pursue several special courses at Columbia Uni versity while his daughter. Miss Lang Shah, acquired an elementary education in American schools. Ambas sador Shah comes from a notable family, his father having been to the late Emperor Kwang Hbiio. U.S. COURT RULES AGAINST‘OUTLAWS’ Judqe Sessions Denies Applica tion of Chicaqo Federals For Injunction to Restrain Killifei* From Plavinq in Philadelphia. Reserve Clause Also Held In valid Chicago.—“ The Federal League re gards the Killifer decision as a vic tory,” said President Gilmore. "In the opinion given on the reserve clause, we won not only in that it allows the new leugoe to keep the major leaguers It hHS signed but that It wil give our organization an opening I'm a bigger raid next year.” Regarding Killifer, President Gil more said the league would carry the case to the highest court. Against the "Feds.” Grand Raptda, Mich. —Judge Ses sions in the federal district, court to day denied the application of the Chi cago Federal League club for an In junction eDjolnlng Catcher Wm. Killl fer from playing with the Philadel phia Nationals. The application was denied upon the grounds that the Chi cago Federal League club did not come into court "with clean hands.’' The decision also holds the reserve clause It not valid. Killifer Scored. The decision holds that the contract of January 8, 1914 by which Killifer agreed to play with the Chicago Fed eral league club and the contract of January 20th which he made upon Jumping back to the Philadelphia Na tional league club are "In form, valid and binding upon the parties there to.” Killifer Is scored for making the contracts, the decision reading: The Record. "This record shows that the de fendant, Killifer. Is a baseball player of unique, exceptional and extraor dinary skill and expertness. Unfor tunately the record also snows that he is a person upon whose pledged word little or no reliance can he plac ed and who far gain to himself, neith er scruples nor hesitates to disre gard and violate his express engage ments and agreements. After conceding the validity of the two 1914 contracts the decision states: The Questions. “The questions here presnted and requiring consideration are these: "First, are the provisions of the 191.1 contract between the defendants relative to the reservation of the (Continued on Market Pag«j. PROTEST!; ON BANK CITIES Sec’y M’Adoo Hears Jerseyites While Pittsburg is Peeved at Cleveland. Washington.—Secretary Mt-Adoo to day told New Jersey representatives who protested against Ih<- inclusion of Hudson county in the Philadelphia regional reaerva hank district. Inatcad of the New York district, that the or ganization committee, of which he V* chairman, has no intention of revising the list of 12 districts and cities re ccntly announced Protests may Is* heard by tie- oom mittPe, hut the only hope to those who asked changes Is in the federal reserve board, vet to he appointed by Presi dent Wilson. Pittsburgh Peeved. Pittsburgh, Pa.—Preliminary st'-y*- toward entering protest against mak ing Pittsburgh part of District No. 4, of the regional hank system, was taken today by the executive committee of Group 9, of the Pennsylvania Hankers’ Association. A committee made up of representatives from Group 9, the Pittsburg Clearing House Association, und the Chamber of Commerce will go to Washington to ask that Pittsburgh be placed in the Philadelphia district and attempt to learn why Cleveland Instead of Pittsburgh was chosen as the center of District No. 4. “Exams” For Engineer Cadetships Announced Washingtn.—Commandant llert holf of the revenue cutter service today announced that examinations for line and engineer cadetships in the service would be held on the five days be ginning June 1. Men between the ages of 19 and 24 arc eligible for ca detships In the line and those between 20 and 25 for the engineer branch. Kxarniriatlons will be conducted in large cities throughout the country Hueeossful candidates will be appoint ed cadets and after three years’ pro bation will be commisaloned in the service. $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. PRESIDENT AT WHITE SURPHUR Wilson Family Arrives at Vir ginia Resort For Easter. Quiet Reception at Hotel. White Sulphur Bprings, W. V«.— President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson and members of their family arrived hero early today to spend Faster. Tho president plans to return to Washing ton Monday. No Ceremony. At the hotel, Mr. Wilson and his family were shown to their apart ments quietly and without ceremony. At the hotel where the president is stopping are Mrs. John W. Gates, Mrs. John Jacob Astor and ber sister, Miss Katherine Force. Horseback riding, driving and golf are the principal diversions here ex tended motoring being Impossible, Official Vote Canvass Alabama Primary Made Montgomery, Ala. An official can vass of the vote In Monday's state wide democratic primary was made la each county of Alabama at noon to day. Results will be announced by the democratic state executive com mittee at Its meeting here April 21. Practically complete unofficial re turns today Indicated no change In the relative vote of lhe various candi date* for United Htates senator, na tional representatives, state legislative and county offices. Masons Leave For Augusta Memorial Washington. Members of Ternple- Noyes Lodge of Masons left Washing ton for Baltimore tills afternoon, whence they will sail on the M. a re) M steamer Merrirnac for Augusta to lake part Tuesday In tl>e dedication of a memorial bridge iri honor of the laic Major Archibald Mutt. The Ma sons, with their families, numbered about 75. They will arrive in .Savan nah .Monday morning where they will tin guests of the local Blue I .ridges un til they leave for Augusta In the after noon. CRUDE OIL REDUCED. Bar.lesvdle, Okl* Announcement wis made here today that the pipe line com panies In the Oklahoma-Kansas fields hud reduced the price of (Tilde oil from ft in :ir, cents per barrel. The reduction Is the second tilts wee*, und Is due, It Is said, to over-production. f|OME EDITIOm AT TAMPICO TWO WOMEN HANGED FOR ATTEMPT RESCUE Fighting Continues Between Opposing Mexican Forces. Grave Fears For Huge Oil Plants. Wholesale Destructidh Probable. American Women and Children Placed in Safety • - Washington—A summary of repucta to the navy department stated that two women were reported to hove been hanged Tor attempting to res cue prisoners from the Cuartel at Tampico. A constitutionalist prisoner was reported to have been executed stir having bullets in his possession. Much Concerned. Washington.—Officials here were concerned today over safety o£ for eign oil plants at Tampico where des ultory firing continues between op posing Mexican forces. Rear Almiral Fletcher reported that Read Admiral Mayo had delivered another letter to General Zaragoza about the shots fired Into the Piercn Oil plant from federal gunboats but he had also heard that an oil tank at Arboi Grande was on fire at. 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning and grave alarm is felt there that there may bn wholesale destruc tiln of tho oil properties. Of Little Avail. When officials here have utmost confidence In Admiral Mayo yet they nvillzo diplomacy will he of little avail If fire from either side of tho combatants comes in contact with the oil. Assurance was received that all American women and children have been gathered into places of safety. Secretary Daniels haid hi had not yet been inhirmed of the issuance by Admiral Mayo of any ultimatum to tile federal commander at Tampico to cense firing from the gunboat into the city. Greater Emphasis. Today’s state department reports laid grenter emphasis on the serious ness of the fighting at Tampico which is described as “heavy with the rebels In possession of Don Ceella and Arboi Grande.” The situation concerning the oil properties is thus described in an of ficial statement: “Several oil tanks have heen struck, one is on fire and oil in running Into the river. A number of refugees are on the wurships.” List of 100. Douglas, Ariz.— A dispatch from Nani snyH the Senora, "expatriation committee,” headed by General Ygna do Posqulera. arrived at Cananea yes terday and made out a list of 100 or more suspected Htnyta sympathizers to be deported. The name of one American, J. M. Glhbs, a commission merchant, now said to be in Jam Angelee, appears on tho list. To Leave Immediately. All the remainder are said to be Mexicans Reports say largo num bers of ‘Mexicans In the towns south of here are preparing to anticipate the committee by leaving the country Immediately on the theory that they will he able to return quietly and without molestation, which would he Impossible once they were officially deported. Pres’t Female College Takes His Own Life Nawport News, Va.—-Prof. Henry IT. Ravage, formerly of Liberty, Mo., head of the Hampton Female Foliage, near thl* city, committed suicide early this morning bv shooting himself through the head with a revolver. Worry over financial troubles Is given as the cause for the act Professor Ravage ended his life whU'- teachers and pupils were going to breakfast. Rev. Charles Friend heard the shot and wns the first to reach the principal. He found Mr. Ravage dead. Law Partner President Arthur Commits Suicide New York.*—Edward J. Kramer a prominent attorney, once associated u law practice with Chester A. Arthur, committed suicide toduy at Ida office In (/mg Island City by shooting himself -with a revolver. A letter oil drcKH to Ills wife aahl lliat financial troubles and falling health lisjl made hs life no longer worth living. Mr. Knauer was DU years old HANDED TODAY. Miami, Fla. Clarence Daly was hanged Imre today for a criminal as sault committed .lunr* 2*i. 101". Her was the first white man to be execut ed in this county Tim supreme court of Florida recently refused hint a new trial. FRENCH LOA*N TO TURKEY Paris. The French government to* day signed an agreement aprovlng of h new French loan to Turkey, In re turn for the loan France Is to be ac corded certain economic advantages. The amount of the loan and the term# , have been kept secret.