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VOLUME XIX, No. 144.
Ordinary Acts of Piracy Eclipsed
Recently When Steamship Was
Plundered on High Seas
Canton, China. —Ordinary acts of
piracy, which occur frequently in the
rivers and canals in this section —
were completely eclipsed recently
when the Norwegian steamship Chtld
ar was plundered on the high seas.
It was bold enough to recall to the
western world the days of Captain
Kidd, 200 years ago, and it was a rare
case even for these waters.
The number of foreign warships
constantly cruising up and down the
China coast and the fact that many of
the merchant ships carry rifles and
ammunition generally deter the Chi
nese from such acts of boldness, for
they are given short shrift when
caught. In the early days of the
British settlement at Hong Kong
scores of pirate junks were captured
and sunk, there are records of forty
and fifty being sent to the bottom in
a day.
The Childar was captured in a very
simple way. About fifty pirates went
aboard the ship at Hong Kong as or
dinary steerage or "deck” passengers,
bound for places up the coast. There
being altogether 200 Chinese making
the journey, no notice was taken of
them.
They were evidently a little nervous
over the enterprise, and soon roused
the suspicions of the bonafide Chinese
passengers by their restlessness and
earnest conversations in little groups.
Seeing that they were being watched
they put their plans into execution
sooner, evidently, than they had in
tended, but with complete success.
About forty miles out of Hong Kong
they wipped out their revolvers ahd
rushed the officers. There were six
white officers, and none of them were
armed or within the reach of weap
ons. The second officer, who was on
the bridge, tried to give the alarm to
the others below and wms promptly
laid senseless with the butt of a pis
toV Otherwise no bodily injury was
done.
White Bands on Arms.
On their arms, so that they should
know one another, the pirates wore
white bands similar to those worn by
the Chinese revolutionists two years
ago. There w ere characters on the
bands, the translation of which is said
to be "Money comes easy.”
Four of the officers were tightly
bound and placed in the auxiliary
wheelhouse at the stern of the ship,
while the second and third engineers
were left free to work the engines un
der the direction of the pirates. Pi
rate navigators assumed control of the
bridge and gave the proper signals to
the engine room. A very careful course
though dangerous shoals were steer
ed until the ship put into a little bay
known as Bias Bay. There, two junks,
which had evidently been awaiting tlje
arrival of the Childar. received the col
lected money and valuables which had
heen taken from the ship, the officers,
and the passengers. Even the uni
forms of the officers and the good
clothes of the Chinese passengers were
taken, and almost all the brass fittings
of the ship. In all, the ship lost over
SIO,OOO, in cargo, valuables, and dam
ages.
The pirates were, no doubt, much
disappointed, for on two previous voy
ages the Childar had carried about
$30,000 worth of treasures of one sort
and another, valuables that were ne
gotiable ashore without serious dan
ger of discovery. The pirates seemed
to be angered by their failure to make
the big haul they expected, for, after
looting the ship and passengers, they
How the Kaiser 9 s Breakfast Was
Spoilt , or the Tragedy of the
Undelivered Sausage;
Comedy Title
Berlin.—How the ‘Kaiser’s break
fast was spoiled, or the tragedy of the
undelivered sausage, is the title of a
comedy, lor which the stringency of
the German law is responsible. It
occurred a week omtwo ago, but the
full details have only just come to
light. They go to show that even his
august majesty, or rather his ser
vants, in providing for his daily needs
cannot override the law. The replen
ishment of the Imperial table in the
hours when trade and commerce are
forbidden cannot be excused on the
ground of public utility. This dictum
was emphasized by the judge in an ob
scure Berlin court in a case in which
the meagre reports of the trial have
since been supplemented by some in
teresting details.
Ordinary Ca«e.
What was apparently a very ordi
nary case of prosecution on account
of a breach of the law restricting
trade on Sunday in certain specified
hours, was died, and the judge and
prosecution counsel soon pricked up
their ears when they heard that the
defendant was employed by a butcher
who is one of the chief purveyors of
the Emperor's table, and also that
when pulled off his bicycle by a burly
policeman, the man explained that he
was hurrying on in order to despatch
an assorted package of several kinds
of sausage and piece of prime Prague
ham direct for the empror’s prsonal
consumption at Potsdam.
This surprising arrest was made at
tO o'clock on a Sunday morning. The
case was too flagrant for the police
man to' overlook. He accordingly
made a full report of the full details,
omitting one which has Just come to
light, namely, that the police action
almost upset the menu which the em
peror had chosen for himself and a
few friends.
Violated Law.
The employment of a servant on
this errand at this time of day was
palpably against the law. The de
fendant admitted as much, but plead
ed that the matter wag really an af
fair as state and therefore, privileg
ed. The court drafted a lengthy and
sonorous judgment, wherein it refus
ed to allow the Justice of this plea.
Dignitaries of state could live on
other food than -sausage and ham, was
the trai lied Judgment of the court
It was important that the law should
be respected, and it must be respect
ed even when the order come- from
the Kaiser, for the question of who
THE AUGUSTA HERALD
went through the cabins and engine
rooms destroying wilfully doors, fit
tings, and furniture.
Humorous.
But the exploit was not without its
humorous side. An English speaking
buccaneer, for instance, sympathizing
with the thirsty engineer whom ne
was controlling revolver in hand, ask
ed the engineer if he would like a
whiskey soda; and, leaving a fellow
priate in charge of the engine room,
went to the pantry and brought back
a whiskey bottle and one of beer, ex
plaining that he could not find soda
water.
Among the pirates were some who
understood the naviagtion steamships
and others who knew how to run the
engines. One, indeed, told the engi
neers in English that he knew more
about a marine engine than they did.
When the ship reached Bias Bay
and the collections made by the pi
rates were being put aboard the
junks, the English speaking engineer
among the robbers ordered the Nor
wegians to draw the fires and remove
certain necessary valves, thereby
making it impossible to restart the
ship for several hours. It was some
hours after the junks sailed away that
the Chinese passengers ventured up on
deck and unbound the officers, and
some hours more before the vessel was
in condition to proceed at slow speed
back to Hong Kong.
A reward was offered for informa
tion leading to arrests, but it seems,
unlikely, owing to the disordered state
of the province .that the robbers, will
allow themselves to be trapped. Pi
racy has such a hold in these waters
that the Chinese government is pow
erless to exterminate it.
Funds Low.
The governor is hard pressed for
funds to pay a sufficient number of
troops to prevent another rebellion
against the authority of the Pekin
government. Over $15,000,000 of pa
llet’ money has been issued, wdth no
reserve of bullion behind it. This pa
per no wstands at less than half its
nominal value, as a result there are
serious prospects of trouble on this
account. There is also danger to be
guarded against in the so-called mod
ern students, most of whom have been
turned out of office because by Lung
Chi-Kwang and Li Kai-Shen, the mili
tary and civil governors, who are loyal
to Yuan Shi-Kai; for it was found
that the Chinese of modern education,
who came into office during the antl-
Manchu revolution, had other ideas of
government than that which Presi
dent Yuan has put into operation in
this and other provinces.
Americans have been involved in
two cases of river piracy recently. In
the case of the Standard Oil Company
misfortunes befell the pirates. They
boarded an oil junk bound for an in
terior town, and overpowered the
crew, but a Chinese river gunboat
happened upon the scene and in turn
took the pirates by surprise. As is
the custom in such cases, the pirates
were put to death without trial on the
scene of their exploit.
Less lucky were a party of mission
aries who were proceeding from Can
ton, after a holiday, back to their mis
sion in the interior. The native sail
boat in which they traveled was
boarded one ‘ night and everything
taken from them but sufficient
clothes to cover their bodies. Even
the shoes of the ladies were taken,
though old Chinese shoes were given
one who asked for a pair.
gives the order is a matter of minor
importance. Here, the emperor pos
sessed no special privilege. Like the
typical housewife the Kaiser’s ser
vants could take precautions and pur
chase goods beforehand.
It is announced that the case will
go to appeal. This modern reminder
of the classic case of the miller of
Potsdam, leading to the famous say
ing "II y a jukes a Berlin,” amused
the bench no less than the reports of
the affair are amusing Berliners.
England’s Waking Up to
Advantages of Time and
Labor-Saving Mechanics
London.—England is at last begin
ning to wake up to the advantages of
time and labor-saving mechanic*.
Moving staircases are being attached
to all the Metropolitan sub-stations
and soon London will be a rolling ball
upon which the busy clerk and the
myriads of visitors will be conveyed
from one point to another with almost
lightning rapidity.
In another and even more practical
direction labor is being economized by
the erection of electric houses for do
mestic purposes. Hard-working house
wives are revelling in this innovation
and talk easily about hot Paths and ;
other luxuries which have hitherto
been unknown in the poorest centers
of London.
Thus, for instance, a hot bath can
Pe obtained in the district of Maryle
■ West End ward, at the modest
price of one cent per unit and can be
cut off when not wanted, the consumer
only paying for the current he uses.
A big saving is also effected by the
use of electric ovens over coal and
gas stoves and thrifty wive* are smil
ing at the discovery that they can
bake their household bread at home
once more.
"It looks like a fairy tale,” said one
busy dame. I used to keep three serv
ants. who wasted more than they
profited me. Now I live in an elec
tric house two are more than suffi
cient. So rapidly ha* the electric
house demand spread in this district
that there are now over 250 electric
house* In Marylebone and over 4000
heating systems. What better proof
can you have that a big want is be
ing filled In this direction?’ 1 /
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AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 24. 1914.
ANDREWS BROS. COMPANY
870 BkOAD STREET
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$19.95 Dresses, waists and pep
lum embroidered in green, Copen,
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girdles to match
WOVEN STRIPED VOILE DRESSES for $ 12.50
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White Crepe Dresses, Nub Flecker Crepe Dresses, in a variety of the newest
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$5.00 $5.9 5 and $6.50 Crepe
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dressy models, necessary and comfortable for
travel and other usages where a suit is
needed.
SUITING NOW LESS THAN HALF PRICE
SPRING WOOL SUITS SELLING
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$25.00 Suits for sll Aft
$27.50 Suits for sl2 95
$29.75 Suits for sl3 95
$32.50 Suits for sls Oft
$35.00 Suits for sls 95
$37.50 Suits for.. sl7 50
$40.00 Suits .or sis 95
$42.50 Suits for sl9 95
SILK POPLIN, SILK MOIRE AND TAF
FETA SILK SUITS GREATLY REDUCED
$25.00 Silk Suits sl3 95
$32.50 Silk Suits sl6 95
$35.00 Silk Suits.. sl7 50
Taffeta, Silk Crepe Charmeuse
and Combination Silk Dresses
worth $25.00, QC
Monday for J
This is a marvelous opportunity. A Silk Dress in anyone’s wardrobe at all seasons of the year It
almost indispensable. There is a feeling of immense satisfaction in being well dressed, and the woman
of limited means can enjoy this feeling and not test the capacity of her allowance, by attending this
ireat Dress Sale.
All Stock Silk Dresses Half Price. Black Jap Silk Dresses Not Included
A Showing and Sale of WOMEN'S WASH SKIRTS
By placing very large orders we were able to get such beautifully made skirts a* these to sell at
the present low prices. When they are gone, we cannot promise that such values will be duplicated
bo It will phy a woman to select her summer sklrtH now, at the very edge of the white skirt season. In
pique and ratine crepe. Prices arc $1.50, $2.00, $2.75.
We are not quoting comparative values—preferring the women who buy to place their own valu
ation on these. ‘
NOVELTY WASH GOODS
SI.OO Colored Ratines.. 39''
75c and 60c Colored Ratines 29''
45c Woven Striped Crepe, In lavender and
copen, now i 29 <:
45c Blue or lavender figured, woven striped
Crepe, the yard.. 25 <;
29c Rosebud Voiles, green, rose, blue and laven
der grounds with rosebud diudgns, the
yard 100
Waists of Unusual Attractiveness-Appearances & Prices
Crepe de Chine Blouses, in pink with white or
gandie collar and vest.. .. $3 98
White Crepe de Chine, black hemstitching, out
line large armhole, collar and cuffs,
each $3 98
Waists for SI.OO, Worth $1.25
Of voile with large armholes outlined with
seam, embroidered In dainty colors, or trimmed
In bunds of striped ratine; another style Is of
voile embroidered all over In bow-knot designs,
kimono styie, trimmed In embroidery seaming.
The neck has cord that draws up and tasseled
ends.
Handsome Sum
mer Dresses
Greatly Reduced
One of a kind— Irish Point
Embroidery, Colored Embroid
ered Crepe'Cream Nets, braid
appliqued with touches of rieli
coloring. Hand embroidered and
appliqued Crepe with tunics or
draped effects. Sashes and gir
dles of velvet ribbon, soft satins
and dresden effects, light blue,
tan, green, tango and white.
$32.50, $35.00, S4O
and $45 Dresses
$25.00
$18.50 White Crepe D r esse s,
beautifully draped colored dresden
embroidery on collars, QC
cuffs and sash, for iplJio d
HOUSE DRESSES
In sizes 34 and 38; made of good quality per
cale, perfect fitting; SI.OO Dresses for...AOC
$1.50 Dresses for.. 98*1
Children's Short Sleeve Middies
fAges « yrs. to 10 yrs.)
SI.OO Middles for 50''
$1.60 Middles for sfgC
Waists for 75c, Worth $1.25
Tailored Check Klaxon, with low collar or
*he*r, xoft voile blouaieM with cord«*d yoke and
drop Hhoulder, trimmed with clotted footing
around nock and «U*cvch.
Black Chiffon Taffeta, Walrus Silk
Crepe, Chiffon Over White
or Black.
18.50 Waists $3 95
$3.9k Waists $2 98
Dresden Figured Voile Waists, large armhole,
white, organdie collar and ruffs $1 OO
$6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY.
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Is a dignified and convenient one.
It enables you to buy the same as for cash and pay monthly jn
small payments. The small fee for carrying is almost entirely offset
by the Purple Stamps which wo give on monthly payments. Every,
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The buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum furnished inspi
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picture but come and see these authoritative examples in person.
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This Circassian Walnut, Suite in the Adam style as
illustrated in the accompanying cut, OIOQ Cf)
including the twin beds, only ol4ZsuU
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Attractive , Good , Inexpensive.
We have an unuaually fine showing of oomfortable and durable
Rockers for porch uat. Soma are elaborate and handsome; aome are
quite Simple but right. All are of tha highest grade and finiah.
$2.25 Porch RocVere, with high bark* and double rattan seals, $1 74
$2.50 Porch Rockers, with low backs and double rattan segtH, Jftl
$3.00 Porch Rockera, with double rattan seats and barks.. $2 40
$4.50 Porch Rockers, with double cane seats #2 OR
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Extra Heavy Wide, Slat Porch Shades, (Ixß All OR
We show different qualities of shades, up to sfl.oo.
Couch Hammock, made of heavy awning dunk with soft reversible
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convention at Denver, Aug. 24, 1939, eaid: "The average ice box ia a
chamal house of death which not only breeda dieeaee but epreada it,"
When such an authority apeake in eo emphatic a manner, it ia high
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