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WHO GOT TOT
VANISHED N. H.
fl'T MILLIONS?
In Forcing the Examination of
Mcllen. Former Pres’t of the
New Haven, the Inter-State
Commerce Commission Ex
pects to Find Out This Week.
Washington.—-". Just who Rot tho
vanished millions belonging to the
stockholders of the Now Haven Hail
road and how tho deals were carried
out by which these tnililona were di
rected from ttie road's troaanry to tin
tiockota of favored financiers are
questions which the Interstate com
merce commission expects t<> answer
throiißh tho ponding Investigations In
to tho Now Haven's financial af
fairs.”
Tints was stated authoritatively 1o
day tho imrtiose of the commission In
forcing the examination of Charles S
Meilen, former (irnsident of tho New
Haven aid of other witnesses, who
have been nr will be called upon to
testify.
Unloaded Them.
Examination of papers and docu
ments now in iKtssosslon of the com
mission indicate elcarly, Chief Coun
sel Jos. W. Folk pointed ont that it
became really a i ractlce of certain
financial interests to buy up propor
tles, which they had been led to he
lleve the New Haven wanted, and
then unload them onto the New Ha
ven at from two to four times what
they paid for them.
In view of the commission of Mr.
FVtlk. stilt against these interests
would Torre them to restore money
so obtained to the New Haven Block
holders Mr. Folk aTter an examina
tion of the documentary evidence
now In hand, believes the story to tie
toid by Mr Meilen and others before
the commission will lie our of amaz-
Ing financial juggelry and manipula
tion. In his Judgment, the facts do
veloped will show the necessity for
the enactment by congress of legis
lation along those lines.
The Legislation.
To prohibit officials of a railroad
from being financially interested In
any subsidiary of the road with which
they aro connected- to prohibit one
trallroad from owning stork in an
other.
To provide Tor government super
vision of the Issuance of all common
carrier securities; and
To hold common carrier directors
critnlnslly liable for mismanagement
of the triiHts Imposed upon them
Chief Counsel Folk said that neither
lie nor the commission had received
further communication from the de
partment of Justice concerning the
"testimony of Hr Mellon It is the
reiterated position of Mr. Folk and
the commission thal ll is more Im
portant to prevent In the future sucu
abuses as have been s.iown and in
dicated than It la to put anybody In
jail. Mr. Folk says frankly:
Benefits to Public.
"The question of Immunity Is of
little consequence as compared to the
benefits to the public which will
grow out <>T Mr. Medan's testimony.’'
Mr. Folk and his assistants have
not yet finished examination of docu
mentary evidence that has been sub
mitted aud scarcely will he able to do
so before Mr. Mcllen's examination
again is taken up early In the week.
It was predicted today that the for
mer New Haven head would occupy
ihe stand the greater part of the
week.
THE DEFEATS
HARVARD TEAM
Former Was Twice As Strong
Yesterday in 23rd Dual Track
and Field Meet.
I Cambridge. Mata-—Tala was taler a*
'•4tong; hb linrvard in their twenty-third
dual truck »nd field meet today. The
Blue team scored 66 1-2 points to 3? 1-2
for the Crimson. Three meet records
established last year In the half-mile,
mile and two-mile runs, were- broken,
while the hlfh hurdle time of 16 4-6 sec
onds made In 1669, whs equalled for the
slath year.
I*onr-her. of Yale. In the mile-run, was
the first to make new figures, setting a
record of 4 minutes and 2* seconds.
Then Captain Clark, of the Yale team
ran thg 6MV- yards In 1 minute and 51
seconds flat, three-fifths of a second
faster than his time last year. A few
minutes later K. Hi. ]< Boyd, of Harv
ard. clipped three full seconds off of
his time of 9 minutes, 46 seconds In the
two -ns l to event last year.
Cottar of Yale, who ran both the
hurdles equalled the old time In thg
trial heat of the high event.
DAY IN CONGRESS
Washington, May 16 The day In
i 'inures*.
Senate.
Met at 11 a. m.
Pufteed resolution for Inventigation
of relation* lietaeen iran»-continental
railroads and coavtwlae shipping *hl|»-
ping
t'ontinued debate on Panama Canal
toll* exemption
Adjourned at 2:15 p. m.. until 11 a.
in., Monday
House.
Met at 11 a, m.
Detiate on diplomatic appropriation
hill roautned
Damooratlc mem hem of rulen com
mittee conferred over antl-truat pro
cedure next week
Attorney General C J West of Okla
homa, told commerce com
mittee that <-on*re«p should put all
pipe line* under inter**t*te commerce
law a* common carrtera.
Pa*aed diplomatic appropriati<in hill
Adjourned at 2p. m. # until noon
Monday.
Silk Petticoats
Made of good
heavy quality mes
aaltne and taffeta,
full length and width
18 - I n r h ideated
flounce. $2,50 value,
$1.85
NOTE THE WONDERFUL VALUES OFFERED HERE for TOMORROW
Bungalow Aprons
Of good quality percale In various stripes and
checks, bound In contrasting colors; large pockets;
regular 39c, 25c
Bungalow Aprons of superior grade percale;
buttoned front effect; can he slipped on In a jiffy;
dainty light pink and blue checks; trimmed In sol
id colors; 75c values, A Q _
offered at *I , TFC
MILLINERY SPECIALS
Our millinery buy«»r ban JuM from N»*w
York, wlmr* quickly picked up some exceptional
vhluch. We can mention only a few of thorn come
expecting much more. „
Trimmed Hats
A splendid lot of drcHßy trim
med haiH, regular $5 to $7.60
vhluph bought to Hiich good ad
vantage that ws* can nffw them
'Z, $2.45
UNIRIMMED HALS
A splendid display of the latest shapes, in black
and colored hemps; white and burnt chip straws,
not one worth less than SI.9K; some s* |
much more. Only
FLOWERS
A largo assortment of flowers and foliage, In
cdiidlng Roses and Moss Hose Buds. r
Values up to $1 00. Your choice, at ...... 4SOC
Muslin Undergarments
FREBH, DAINTY, AND BNOWY WHITE UNDER
GARMENTS.
Now l» th* time to buy your summer wants. Our
stork 1h complete In every detail. Special price con*
i f-wHlonw on garments listed below:
Nightgowns, of good quality
cambric or crept, trimmed with
embroidery and lace, ribbon run.
Regular SI.OO rk
value OVC
Combinations, of fine cambric
and crepe; trimmed with linen
torchon and vaJ lace, also with
embroidery and ribbon *"9 r\
run. $1.26 value /VC
Underskirts, of fine cambric,
trimmed with 18-inch shadow
lace flounce, ribbon run.
A beautiful garment. Actual
value 96c. A mm
Only 45C
Princess Slips, made of very
fine lingerie and seoo silk, In
white and colors; trimmed with
lace and embroidery; ribbon
run; $1.60
value VSC
Drawers, made of fine nain
sook; Isabella style; also
straight and new bloomer es
fed; open or close; trimmed
with lace embroidery and bead
tng; ribbon run; -»/\
69c value •••■a/VC
Corset Covers, made of fine
onmbrlc end nainsook; trimmed
wTh shadow and val lace; also
♦ mbrohlerfv and heading: satin ribbon -j
run. regular J9t* value
Brassieres, made of very good quality muslin;
perfect fitting; embroidery edged; our ■.
tegular 26c brassiere, at -eJVCI
Knit Underwear
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Union Suit*, of extra fine nau*e Hale, trimmeil
with lain and run with allk tape; smooth, silky fin-
Ish; our R#r leader. J~7 l / ,
Tomorrow at a J J
Ladiat’ Vasta, of fine gauze ribbed, trimmed
with heavy val lace; atlk taped. mm
Worth l*c, at / C
GIRLS' VEBTS. 6 to 12 yetr sixes .51'
Boy, Shirt,, porous knit; a«aa 4 to 14 «-
yeara. J9e value
Boss of Cincinnati Reds Has the
Distinction of Purchasing Most
Expensive Wine in World’s History
New York Garry Herrmann, boss ot
I'inomimtl Kids, ia the owner of ft he
qvicetioiiable distinction of having pur
chased the moat «\penaive wine In the
history »>i the wear d. Tha or ginai oat
lav for the three or four quarts of extra
dry that he bought at the Waldorf on
iV>«Mul*«*r 12th, 1912 was only sls or S2O,
hut since then It has coat Garry an ex
tra $30,060 or ao and cost hi* colleagues
In organised haaohall something like sl.-
I»o0.000 And. as they say in classics
Huston. "The end ain't yet.'*
It seems an ex aggers ton to say that
Ihe success of the Federal l.cague is due
in a ug»‘ measin'* to tlu.se three o? four
quarts of champagne Hut one lias to
go quite a distance sometimes and m tke
some startilng statements when relating
real, unvarnished facts
Puny Upstart
The Federal l eague was a puny up
start organisation around In iVecemher.
1912 No one gave it much thought.
It had only George Stovall and one or
two other play«rs under contract who
were »»f real major bague mil hr*. and
tt itad only a few hackers with real
bankrolls The future looked drab ind
d'ear like and even stout hearted Prex'
Gilmore and Ids few trusty lleutenint*
wYe downcast.
And then Gurry Investisl In wine, and,
while tn wine, he nuM Joe Tinker the
shortstopfUng person, to Oltarl*** llohday
1 Tl«» ets of Hro'tk'ys, using the wine
fomented t.'h'e as the peace f**r "pulling
off' Iht must famous deal ,n baseball.
TURKISH
TOWELS
BLEACHED.
Extra good qual
ity, worth 15c, Mon
dav only,
XO Cents
Wb
\ XI
<3 •» >X Jm
y
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J
•ggr
And then incidents bvgan to happgn. I
Khbets, tlie l*e*t little publicity gatherer
sln» Nero's time at once heg'uu to get
into newspaper debates with Tinker. He
could have s sued up Tinker right away
atni saved htm to (Wganlxed baseball, but
that wasn't Hbhets’ idea. Furthermore,
neither he nor anyone else ever figured
on Joe doing such a tralterous irt as
Jumping to the Feds. The idea was too
absurd, so ridiculous, etc., that It wasn't
even thought of
Publicity,
And so Charley Just went along on his
aerem publicity gathering way. .»nd
leaped reams of press agenting through
Hie feet that he'd ngved to say the thou
unheard of price of $2&,0P0 for one ball
player. Joe wanted to sign up and
gather unto hlmsetf that tIO.OOO Itonus
ltut t’harle* didn't want the signing up
done tight say The longer Joe remain
ed unsigned a?ul the longer he could get
the newspapers to speculate on what
would be the outcome of the little news
paper arugment ho and J'*o were having
on the salary question the better It
would l»e for Charles who figuted that
| Jot would prove a gre.iter drawing curd
for each day that tie Was kept out In the
<h»M I* gg ng for that IM.WO bonu*.
AH of a sudden, Joe started the base
ha i world by lumping to the Federsls.
\wd the Federsls wore made It w*s
tlie turning |H»int. The acquisition of
Tinker gave them the most advertised
man in Imsehntl: it g*v«i them a wonder
ful player, a woiidvriui drawing card-*
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
LOWEST PRICES OCR CHIEF ATTRACTIONS
SCHNEIDER’S
THE PEOPLE'S STORE-A STORE FOR EVERYBODY*
Read carefully the remarkable price offerings quoted below. Nowhere in
Augusta wil you find the equal of these extraordinary values.
2 Specials in Men’s and Boys’
Tomorrow’s Extraordinary Sale of Women’s and Misses’
FINE STYLISH SPRING DRESSES
ST* 78 .$4.50 $r ,10M 56.95 $r 114 ' 76 58.95
These values are so unusual that you can, in many Instances, buy two dresses practlcallr for the price
you would pay elsewhere for one.
Two Straight Tips From Our Busy Shoe Department.
Women’s Classy Colonials
Just a word We place on sale tomorrow a lot of Women's Colonials
of the very latest creations—trimmed with handsome buckles, made
of Patent Colt and Gun-metal, with French, Cuban and Kidney Heels,
Hand-Sewed. Turns and Flexible Welt Soles. 69
Children’s and Misses’
Popular Ankle Strap
and it pave them courage. And. too— !
and most important of all—it influenced I
new capital and influenced other major
league stars to their Yank*.
Fizzing Wine.
All this came about because Garry
Herrmann bought some fizzing wine, and
while Its warming Influence was at work
| under his belt, he sold Tinker to Rbbets
an set that he probably wouldn’t have
committed If it hadn't been for the wine
within his system. For. Garry Just
IT lor to going into the Waldorf bar
toom on the afternoon of December 12th
had said that at that time he couldn't
►el! Tinker to anyone but Charles Webb
Murphy then boss of the Chicago Cubs,
"to whom I have given a verbal op
tion."
"Murphy wants Tinker snd I guess
Tinker wants to play In Chicago." said
Garry in the Wsldrof lobbies. Just before
be bought that fnmous rue "Murphy
left f»w Chics go a half hour ago and I'm
not free to offsr Tinker for sale to
anyone else until l bear from Murphy
which ought to be tomorrow sftsrnon. ns
he's going to confer with Tinker as soon
is be gets to Chicago."
Wins! Wins!! Wlnsll!
And then Garry wandered iftto the
bsVroom. sought out a little table and
ordered wine Just a* the twilight
shadows were gathering outside along
sauntered Charles llolldav Khbets to the
barroom table mhe-e Herrmann sat.
"I'm still anxious to get Tinker." *ald
Kbbeti t" Hairman.
•*so«ry. Charley, but T*vg g'von Mur
phv the exclusive right to deal with
Tinker,*' wild Herrmann to Kb bets, snd
then, to the waiter, he sold:
•* *Notber bottle of win*. "
And s little later be said.
"More wine, ws'ter"
And a little later tb# Tinker deal was
put through
And then somebody said
'"Nother bottle of wine, waiter."
Clothing
Our big sale in our clothing left us
with some broken assortments. Our
policy of quick clearance will not per
mit us to hold these over until sale
time—out they go now at a further
big cut in price. Here are two of the
specials:
46 Men’s Suits, neat pencil stripes
and fancy gray cassimeres; sizes 36
to 42; latest models; reg-Jl| A “f p
ular $17.50 values. To SL.U | K
clear out only, at Wvl I U
at
82 Boys’ Norfolk and Double-breast
ed Suits, In fancy cheviots and cassl
merea In good, sturdy | Q C
fabrics; $3.50 and $4.00 A| f Jjj J
values. On sale at
Tomorrow Morning Wc Begin Our
Spring Clearing of
CLOTH SUITS
AT RADICAL REDUCTIONS
Our Regular CA
$15.00 Suit, .......,.
Our Regular C T
$25.00 Suit ... .... . 1
No one can appreciate the astonishing val
ues in this sale by mere reading. See the*?
Suits, then you will enthuse over their wonderful
qualities. They possess every essential—style,
custom tailoring, silk lining, and perfect fit.
SWAGGER SKIRTS
In Fancy Materials, Worth $6.50, at '
Made with single or double tier, overskirt ef
fect. Some also new Russian style. In serges,
poplins, and fancies. This Is your opportunity
to get a new Spring Skirt —be sure to take It.
Sandals
•
A large shipment arrived of these very popular and practical
pumps for the youngsters—in patent colt and gun-metal. There are
guaranteed strictly solid leather. Made with neat Bedford cord silk
At following prices:
Sizes 5 to 8 1-2 at 9RC
Sizes 9 to 11 12 at *1 19
Sizes 12 to 2 1-2 at #1 39
Sites 3 to 6 at SI 59
Romance Behind Gigantic Failure of Wolf
Werthelm Dep’t Stores Revealed;
Attempted Revenge
Berlin. —The romance behind the g-i
(Turtle failure of the Wolf Werthelm De
partment Store,, 1 .United wai revealed
today It I, the story of the attempted
revenge of a once wealthy and brilliant
ly ambitious woman.
She le Frau Gertrude Finkus-Wer
th'eltn wife of Henry Wolf Werthe m,
founder of the firm and before her mar- I
rhi*e war a novettrt and a ratlrlrt under
the name of '‘Truth."
The stoves have liabilities of $5,250.000
and estimated assets of less than $2,500,-
000.
Herr Wolf Werthelm is one of four ‘
brothers aho Introduced great shop, on
American lines Into Germany fifteen
years ago. The parent establishment,
the A Werthelm Company. In the l.e p
slgerstmsse tn Berlin. is one of the
greatest shops In the world. The broth
ers Werthelm worked together har
moniously until 10"0 when Wolf In the
fare of hitter oppoe’tl 'h on the part of
his brother,, married "Truth.'' a aldnw,
quarrel, ensued Fmu-Plt.ku, Werthelm.
who aspired to be a merchant prince,,,
sauted her husland to become gen,*' it
manager of the business The brother,
opposed tht». I.tflgatlon wa, started,
but a private settlement sots made by
s'hlch Herr Wolf Werthelm withdrew
from the firm, receiving ttJM.ftftO a,
payment for his partnership Interest.
Hevsngs.
I>*u-Plnkus Werthelm now determin
ed t revenge herself on her brothert-
In-law. She Induced her husband to
Invest the 11.J5b.000 In a rival enter
prise. to be conducted under the name
of Werthelm. He bought a gigantic
new emporium In the Frledrlchstrasse.
and, with Ids wife In personal charge of
the "publicity department.’ began opera
tions with an advertising campaign.
Mr. Hubert I.atham, was then, the
most famous airman In Europe. and I
Frau I’lnkus-Werthelm engaged him to j
fly at Tempe hos Feld and Invited Ber-:
liners to be the guests of her firm.
She was the soul of the arrangements i
and wag assisted by her vivacious j
daughter Polly, soon herself to play a ■
conspicuous role In a cause celebre.
Was Against Brother-In-Law.
A few months later, to carry the war j
against her brothcrs-ln-law Into the'r
own field. Frau Flnku,-Werthelm per
suaded her husband to open a second
shop In the Fotsdamerstrssse Novel
advertising met lusts, for which she was
mainly responsible. drew pubic, atteu
[ tlon to the new store,. Then Herr Wolf
Werthelm bought a third store this time
In the t.elnrlcer alrasse. near the stores
of hts brothers.
Hut things d d not go well. IWore
, long dwindling business, heavy rent*,
j and expensive advertising. began to
l to«ke serious Inroad, on the firm's rev
illerr Wellrthe-m effected an alliance
with the "Prloees - Trust"—Prince Fur
stetibvrg and ITnce llohen'ohe. which
SILK
HOSIERY
In black only; high
spliced heel, rein
forced toe, the 50c
kind,
3 Pair for SI.OO
Long: Silk Gloves
Ladles’ full 16-button fine extra heavy pure silk
g'oves double fiinger tips, just the glove so much
in demand, in black, tan, pongee; all sizes and
never sold for less than 75c, m m
while they last jSp
Bargains in Waists
Our waist department has won favor because of
its advance faßhions at big savings. One lot is a
criterion of the exceptional values.
Specials In Dress Goods and Silks
59c SHEPHERD CHECKS.
42 Inches wide; a splendid selection of newest
novelty tango checks and the always desirable
shepherd checks, In various size checks; ....
good 59c value, special, yard
REGUAR 60C BROCADED CREPE SILKS.
A special Thursday Dress Goods bargain; 48
Inch ajl-wool cream storm serge; good, serviceable
crispy quality; our regular 79c grade,
special for tomorrow only, yard
REGULAR 59C BROCADED CREPE SILKS
Full 36 inches wi<ie; beautiful, rich lustrous
dress fabric; in neat brocaded designs; shades are
pink, rose, cadet, wistaria, mais, sky navy blua.
ivory, tan, white and black; actual 50c _ _
value, special, yard 3\rC
REGULAR 25C SILK MIXTURES.
Choice of 10 0 pieces of 24-inch silk mixtures, in
cluding silks, plain and dotted Canton alike and
ptngees; good selections of desirable spring
shades and black; regular 26c values, . _
special, yard ISC
Special Values
Girls’ Dolly Vardon
Dresses, in fine repp,
embroidered fronts;
sizes 6 to 14. Worth
*2.00. Special at 950
Quilt,, 72x84 size,
extra heavy, *1.50
value ... 95C
Sheets, 63x90; good
quality muslin; hem
med; seamless; 75c
value ... 59C
Pillow Cases, 36x45;
very good quality mus
lin; worth 17%.
Only, 12HC
Dresser Soarfi and
Table Covers. One
special lot worth up to
*1; special at,
each ... 390
Tomorrow We Continue That Wonderful Sail
Girls’ New Summer Dresses
69c, 79c 98c
While yesterday’s response was great, we still
tave enough left for tomorrow’s selling. Every kind
of a girl’s wash dress want can be easily supplied
from this great collection of girls’ dresses. Beau
tiTul models of gingham, madras, linen, percale,
etc., that will launder perfectly. All sizes of each
style. Sizes 6 to 14.
Girls' Prettiest White Dresses In Town
$1.98, $2.98, $3.98
We present for your attention tomorrow scores ol
girls' charmingly pretty white dresses, crisp and
fresh from the makers. Dainty styles, made of
fine batiste, lingerie and lawn most elaborately
and tastefully trimmed with all-over embroidery,
laces, ribbons, sashes, etc., showing the new long
waisted effectß. All sizes. 6 to 14.
had an ambitious scheme to dominate
the German money market. The ad
vent of the Princes did not Improve a
had situation, and presently the shore
found themselves face to face with dis
aster.
"Princess Trust.”
Frau I’lnkus-Werthe’m had In the
meantime become involved in the Count-
Wolf Meternlch trial, in which there
were allegations as to the matrimonial
machinations of herself and her daugh
ter Polly with noblemen Rnd military'
officers. After this the family aban
doned their residence In Berlin. The
management of the shops Herr Wer
thelm founded was now transferred to
the "Pr.nceas Trust.” Since that Herr
Wolf Werthelm has been mainly de
pendent on the good will of hie brothers,
who settled an annuity of $35,000 on him
a year. "Truth," a, Frau Plnkus-
Werthelm Is best known, Is still under
fifty. rthe is considered an uncommon
ly beautiful and clever woman. Her
daughter Polly was married tyo years
ago to a hotel proprietor.
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN.
Visitor—l want to aee the automo
bile editor.
Office Boy— He’s tired.
Viajlor— What's he been doing ex
tra-
Office Boy—He ran over a galley
and the managing editor's been crank
ing him up.—Exchange.
HARD LINES.
Mrs. Hnooks—Why was your en
g:igi ment broken off*
Mr. Brooks—Why. after taking ths
girt to theatres and standing her sup
pers and buying her presents, het
father actually accused me of amusing
myself at her expense.
SUNDAY, MAY 17.
TABLE
OILCLOTH
Well known Meri
tas brand, 50 inches
wide, white and col
ors, 25c value,
19 Cents
In a variety of ma
terials and a dozen
different styles, In
cluding the new Sari,
Dolly Varden, Pina
fore, Kitty Mackay,
and Panthea—th,e lat
est styles out. Other
stores sell these
waists at $1.50 and
$2.00. You will find
them on our count
ers. at—
-95c
House Drosses, made
of good quality ging
ham and percales;
trimmed with contrast
ing colored material
or embroidery; ali
sizes; worth *1.19,
at 59c
Curtains, made of fine
quality scrim; 2%
yards long; worth 69c,
at 39c
Petticoats, made of
good quality goods.
Regular price 60c,
at 390
Neckwear, one lot,
qualities worth up to
75c. Only 23 G
Beads, this lot consists
of beads worth up to
26c. Only IQC