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|jCME EOlTlOfl 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 / THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 24. 1914. ANDREWS BROS. COMPANY 870 BkOAD STREET DOUBLE PURPLE STAMPS GIVEN BEFORE NOON $19.95 Dresses, waists and pep lum embroidered in green, Copen, rose, etc., with silk girdles 01 c nn girdles to match WOVEN STRIPED VOILE DRESSES for $ 12.50 With Double or Single Long Plaited Peplum. With tan, pink, blue and black triple bunch stripes. One style has shadow lace vest, embroidered organdy collar and cuffs, edged with color of stripe, satin girdles to match. White Crepe Dresses, Nub Flecker Crepe Dresses, in a variety of the newest models, long peplums, organdie collar, etc $12.50 $5.00 $5.9 5 and $6.50 Crepe Ratine Dresses $3.98 SUIT AND DRESS NEWS OF, INTEREST TO BRIDES AND OTHER WOMEN GOINQ AWAY. Light weight wool in natty, useful but 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 NOW LESS THAN HALF PRICE. *19.95, $21.95, and $23.95 Suit* for <(10 95 $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. Our Housefurnishing Club Plan 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, thing is marked in plain figures. One price to all. THE CLASSIC ANTIQUE DETAIL OF THE ADAM STYLE The buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum furnished inspi ration to the designers for the classic style of furniture of the Adam period. Thus does history repeat itself in mute testimonials from voices of the past. That the classic antique details were worthy is shown by the high favor that Adam furniture still enjoys. You must not judge wholly of its grace and beauty by the pieces shown in the picture but come and see these authoritative examples in person. They are Decorative to a high degree. gtaftij i This Circassian Walnut, Suite in the Adam style as illustrated in the accompanying cut, OIOQ Cf) including the twin beds, only ol4ZsuU PORCH FURNITURE 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 The above Hookers can he had In tho natural or green finish. 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 cushion supported with the genuine National Springs *0 08 S2:^rjTr|fl| PI -JL >| [J[l Dr. H. M. Wiley, the eminent pure food expert, at the pure food 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 time to drop the average kind and buy the Leonard Cleanable. We are aole agents for the Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator and firmly believe that it ia the beat in the world. Prices Range From $16.50 to $65.00 Protect Yourself From the Deadly Fly and the Poisonous Mosquito With One of Our Large and Airy Mosquito Nets. SO-Inrh Not with turnover canopy.. .. ~ .. . 98^ 90-Inch Not with turnover canopy 1149 10 -Inch Not with turnover canopy #1 98 Kly flack Canopy and Not complete 02 flfi This is fine weather for baby to In- out in the open air. Your baby can’t get too much out floor air, for that is what will make him grow up a sturdy, healthy little youngster. We have (10-Carts and Carriages to suit every taste and purse. Prices from $1.98 to $35 Cedar Cheats and Matting Covered Boxes greatly reduced this week. Come and make your selection before they are all gone. jjQME EOlTlOfl The Old Motto: “The Best Is the Cheapest " IS ESPECIALLY AP PLIABLE TO RE FRIGERATORS. A Poor One Is a Dis appointment in Many Ways, Put the Leonard Clean able Gives Satis faction in Every Par ticular.