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Of 964 Dead, 500 Await Identification; 555 Saved THE WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Sunday. VOLUME XIX. No. 150. DEAD PILED IN TIERS IN TEMPORARY MORGUE; 300 BODIES RECOVERED Women and Children Plentifully Rep resented in Grim Rows of Corpses From the Empress of Ireland—Car penters and Undertakers Work During Night—Stories of the Disaster By Sur vivors Give Vivid Details of the Most Terrible Tragedy in Annals of the St. Lawrence Few of Harvest of the Rescue Ships So Far Recognized. Many Foreigners Among Dead Judging From Passports on Bodies —Vessel, With Deck at Right Angles to Water, Sank With Only Five Life Boats Launched—Captain Re grets He Didn’t Go Down With Ship - V Quebec. —Of the thousand or more persons who went to their death with the sinking of the liner Empress of Ireland, the bodies of more than 300 had been recovered today. The survivors—estimated at 355—were enroute to their homes garbed in garments supplied by the residents of Rimouski. Early today the bulk of the dead then recovered were placed on the government vessel Lady Evelyn at Rimouski to be brought to this port pending identification. QUEBEC IN MOURNING. The whole of Quebec mourned today, awaiting the arrival of the dead from Rimouski. Undertakers from far and near have been sum moned to the city and the government dock, so-called, has been convert ed into a morgue. Huge piles of coffins await the dead. They will be ranged in rows together with any scant belongings they possessed to facilitate the identification. A few were identified at Rimouski today, but it will be long, slow work. WITH ARMS EXTENDED. Some bodies wore life belts when picked up and of these ir nv had died with their arms extended above t'heir heads. The mother, prev iously mentioned, who held the body of her dead child to her breast wore a gold chain bearing a gold cross. Survivors arriving here and at Montreal all agree on outstanding points of the disaster. It was so quick that there was no time for in telligent concerted action. Hundreds of women, it is said, might have been saved had they not stopped to dress. Montreal. —In the latest estimate of figures issued by the Canadian Pa cific Railway the total number who lost their lives in the Empress of Ire land is reduced to 964. Of this num ber 753 were passengers and 211 crew. Of the 403 saved the passen gers numbered 201, crew 202. Grim Rows. Quebec More than 1,000 persons lost their lives when the Canadian Pacific steamship Empress of Ireland sank in the St. Lawrence early Friday after a collision with the Danish col lier Storstad. Figures compiled by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, and made public today indicated that 1,032 persons in all had perished. Their list follows: Saved: First class passengers, 18; second and third class passengers, 131; crew, 206; total, 355. The number of pasengers carried by the Empress of Ireland: First class, 87; second class, 153; third class, 715; crew, 432; total, 1,387. With the survivors in Quebec, where they were being given every possible care, attention again turned today to Rimouski, where efforts to recover the bodies of victims are in progress. Early today the number of bodies landed there passed the 300 mark. For Identification. The dead were plied in tiers, mak ing it possible to closely scrutinize the bodies for Identification. Few have so far been recognized. There appear to be many foreigners among the dead, judging from passports found on the bodies. Women and children are plentifully represented in the grim pile, among them one mother with her child press ed closely to her breast. Those who witnessed the scene at Rimouski, where the sad harvest of the rescue ships was laid on the piers, said the sight was heartrending. Many of them stared Heavenward with wide open eyes; some with horror in them and others with an air of puzzled sur prise. There was Httle attempt to cover the corpses and for the most part they lay practically as they had been taken out of the water, some half dressed and others nearly naked. The Funeral Ship. The tender Lady Grey has been des ignated aB a funeral ship and is ex pected t.o reach Quebec late today with the bodies of the dead so far recover ed. An army Of carpenters and under takers worked all last night and today converting one of the large freight sheds on the harbor front into a tem porary morgue. The collier Storstad. which rammed the ill-fated liner, arrived here short ly after one o'clock this morning ac rompanied by the wrecking steamer Strathcona and anchored in mid stream. A press boat went' out but newspaper men were refused permis sion to board. It was learned, how ever that she had saven many of the Empress passengers. (Continued on Next Page.) Vote For the Bond Issue Early Monday Morning : THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. - THE AUGUSTA HERALD PRAY IN NIGHT BEFORE SAILING Almost Continuous Service Held By U. S. Salvation Army For Comrades Lost in Dis aster. New York.—Nearly 700 delegates to the International Convention of the Salvation Army, to which more than a hundred of the ill-fated passengers of the Empress of Ireland, were bound, sailed today for London on the liner Olympic. A score or more, it was learned, cancelled their passage at the last moment, after hearing of the steam ship disaster. Eight from Village. Houston, Minn —Eight from this lib tie village of 200 people, including its leading business men, were lost on the Empress bf Ireland. They were: Andrew Carlson, Ulf Johnson, John Gustafson, Mrs. Alvin Carlson and four children. For Dead Comrades- New York—At Salvation Army headquarter: here, 700 delegates from all parts of the United States, as sembled to sail today aboard the Olym pic to attend the international conven tion in London, held an almost con tinuous prayer service last night for their comrades who perished In the Empres of Ireland disaster. Messages received by Commander Eva Hoolh, from Lieut. Gov. J. M. Gibson, of the province of Ontario, confirmed reports that few of the Canadian delgates aboard the Empress, probably not more than 20, were rescued. Commander Rooth was overcome by the news of the disater. The loss of Commander Rees leaves the army In Canada without a head. Most of those who perished belonged tp tho preaching staff. Torpedo Flotilla Will Search For Luckenbach Washington—Captain William H. Sims, commanding the Torpedo Flo tilla, returning from Vera Cruz, today was ordered by the navy department to search for the missing steamer F. J. Luckenbach. The nine destroyers and the tenders Birmingham and Dixie will form In an extended line about 70 miles long as theyprocee d north ward to search for the missing ship. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. SATURDAY AFTERNOON. MAY 30. 1914. Tugs and Barges Going Through ihe Panama Canal - • •• ■ ~ r r-= » ■ .iu imt as fflfmMwzZm SSBM ML ' aag.. x ■■ <- • -dl -W w|pH ■ v Jslt* emSfaSSur' . * fMC" »«tMPiI ».i.jPTiiftTipr n n i; i |T m m aSkiiL c.| "lA-rftfgßßP’ ' Ira&s ■« J ‘Jhßk?' M ' • '•* «<? ■’’fc**; •* sMBSSpt Mm WMm-J..--- ■■■"■■s• m ~~L ', ' ~jV -.1. 48MdBd| _ - 1- —.. . This photograph of tugs nama Canal, gives an idea 1 end to end, in the recent of TO VERY LAST THE CAPTAIN IT IS POST Commander of the Empress of Ireland Shouted His Orders Through Megaphone Above the Screaming and Moaning Until the End Montreal—Exhausted survivors of the Empress of Ireland disaster, wear ing misfit clothing supplied by the people of Rimouski, arrived in Mon treal today. In the party was a rem nant of Salvation Army band, moro than a hundred of whom perished. The survivors included: Messrs. Mclntyre, Masures, Green away, Staff Captain McAmmond, Lieut. Keith, James Johnston, Major and Mrs. Atwell, E. Green, Captain Spooner, little Grace Hannagan, Miss Bales, all of Toronto; Miss Cook and Band Sargeant Fowler and Miss Wll mot, of Winnipeg. “I was looking through the porthole in my cabin amidships,” said Band Sargeant Fow ler, "when I saw a big black shape loom up out of the darkness. It seemed only a few feet away. Grinding Sensation. "Then came the Jolt; it could not he called a crash, because it was more of a grinding sensation. Befire I real ized whut had happened, my cabin be gan to fill with water. I rushed up the main companionway. I saw a girl with a baby In her arms and a little child following her. The girl begged me to put a lifebelt on her, so I stopped long enough to do this.” By the time Wowler had reached the deck, he said, the ship was listing badly and the passengers had to cling to the rail to keep from going over the side. Fowler Jumped. “I went down and down until 1 thought my lungs would burst," he said. “Bodies bumped into me. Once a man threw his arms around me and I had to fight to break his grip. I swam several hundred feet and was al most exhausted when a boat picked me up.” The Last Man. Among resident survivors not in the salvation army who arrived here, was Thomas Kmart, who says he believes he was the last man to speak to Captain Kendall before the collision. "I was sitting out on the upper deck,” he said, "and when the raplaln walked past about half past one o'clock, and said: “It Is a nice night, but it looks to me as though a fog Is coming. You never know how soon a fog will drop on you at this part of the river.” Held on To Rail. When the crush came, Hmurt says, he saw C'apfaln Kendall on the bridge. He was holding on to the rail, shout ing orders to the crew, leaning over and waving his hands. Hi: heard him say: "Keep your heads there, and don't get excited.” When a boat dropped sideways Into the water the captain srerned to realize that the llneer was lost, for he shouted: "Hur ry up, there, everybody. There is not a minute to lose. Get the steward* through the corridors. If there are doors looked, break them In. Get the people out and don't forget that the (Continued on Next Page.) and barges in one of the chain of locks at Gatun Dam, Pa )f how the barges appeared in going through the canal, from 'icial test. 30 SPEED KINGS OFF Auto Drivers of Six Nations Contesting For $50,000 Prizes in Annual 500 Mile Motor Race at Indianapolis Speedwav Indianapolis.—At the half way dis tance Hoillet was pressing Thomas hard for the lead, with Christiaens trailing in third position. The time was 3:58:45, or at the rate of 82.85 miles an hour. Nineteen cars are still in the race. Indianapolis.—Thomas had regain ed his lead at the end of 200 miles and was nearly a lap ahead of his team mate, Guyot, while Boillet had edged up into third place. Thomas’ time was 2.25:59, two minutes ahead oT the time for the same distance last year. It was officially announced that. Dawson's only injury was a broken collarbone. A number of cars dropped out in the last few laps, among those being driven by Burman, Wilcox and Chandler. For First Place. Indianapolis.—Guyot and Duray were lighting for first place when the 150-mile mark was reached with the latter in the lead at that time. Bragg was in third place. The time was 1:45:27. On Time. Indianapolis. —The race was started promptly at 10 o’clock. Oldfield had trouble with Ills car when it was brought out to be lined up and it was announced that oil had been poured in the engine. He man aged to get it in working order in time to make the start. Ralph I)e Palma, who withdrew yes terday, was an Interested npeetator from the press stand. First 100 Miles. Indianapolis.—The first hundred miles of the annual 1,500 mile auto mobile race here today was complet ed by the leader, Thomas, in 1:09:35, or at. the rate of more than 87 miles an hour. Thomas was closely follow ed by Duray and Bragg In the order named. To Hospital. Indlznapolis. Gllhooley’s car, 49, overturned on the southwest turn and both the driver and the mnchanl can were taken to the hospital Both were thought to hove been seriously Injured. 30 Drivers. Indianapolis, Ind,—Thirty cars, rep resenting six nations—United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Belgium today battled for cash prizes totalling $60,000 at the Indlan (Contlnued on Next Page.) OFFICES ARE BESIEGED BY GREATCROWOS British Public Stunned at Awful Sea Disaster —It Was Thought Last Night That Greater Part of Passengers of the Empress of Ireland Had Been Saved K 'London.—A number of passengers who had hooked berths on trans-At lantic steamers Bailing today concell ed (heir trips at the last moment as tho result of the accident to the Em press of Ireland. * Stunned by News. London.—The British public, which went home last night believing the greater part of the passengers on hoard the Empress of Ireland had sur vived was shocked this morning to learn that the loss of life exceeded 1,000 and that many of the victims were from the United Kingdom. Great crowds besieged the lajhdon and Liverpool offices of the company and anxiously scanned the lists of rescued. There were many pitiable scenes when women and men who had wait ed many hours In the hope of hearing that, friends or relatives were safe finally turned away In despair. Message from King. King George early In the morning sent a messenger to the European manager of the Canadian Pacific, ex pressing his sodrow and regret at the disaster. Later he cabled to the Duke of Connaught, governor general of Canada, ' i am deeply grieved over the awful disaster to the Empress of Ireland in which so many Canadians lost their lives. Queen Mary and I both assure you of our hearfelt syi.i I athy with those who mourn for the loss oT relatives and friends. To Sir Thomas Hhaughnessy, presi dent of tho Canadian Pacific Hallway, his majesty called: In the appalling disaster which has befallen your company by the loss of the Emiress of Ireland, In which so many perished, I offer you my sincere sympathy.” From ’"rench President. Tho king received this morning the following telegram from Raymond Poincare, president of France: "It Is with profound emotion that I learn of tho terrible catastrophe In connection with tho Empress of Ire land which will plunge so many fam ilies Into mourning. From my heart I tender to your majesty the sincere regret and keen sympathy 'of the French people.” The Irish Nationalist convention at a meeting today In Ixndon passed a resolution o' sympathy with tho rel atives and friends of those wh% died on the Empress. The lord mayor of Linden, upon learning of the extent of the disas ter, decided to open a fund toward relief of the widows and orphans of those who had been lost. $6.00 PER YEAR —5 CENTS PER COPY. MEDIATORS ON NEW ISSUE Send Word That the Carranza Communication Won’t “Dis turb Course of the Peace Negotiations.” Washington Most Hopeful Niagara Falls, Ont.—Mr. Uriquidi called on the American delegates this forenoon and discussed with Mr. Leh mann the constitutionalists’ attitude toward mediation. The inference v s that the American delegates would champion the cause of the constitu tionalists until it had been determin ed whether the Cararn/.a faction would have personal representation here during the continuance of the nego tiations. The Carranza Issue. Washington. The mediators' state ment that the receipt of the Carranza communication “did not disturb tho course of the negotiations" was receiv ed here In an optimistic vein and ad ministration leaders were more hope* lul than ever that mediation ultimate* lj would lie directed to a solution ot all of Mexico’s ills. Vexing Problem. Niagara Falls, Ont. -The South American mediators were confronted witli the vexing problem of whether or not they will permit constitutionalist representatives to enter the confer ences here. On the subject of constltutionalint representation, the Huerta delegates have decided among themselves that they will abide by any decision the mediators may make. The mediators today reiterated that the course of the mediation proceed ings would not he disturbed by the new representations. American Delegates. There watr every reason to believe, however, that the American delegates who are thought to have Interceded to obtain an audience for ITniuidi yester day, might pursue the matter further so as to bring about constitutionalist representation In the conferences. The view of tin? American delegates is that it. would be far more satisfactory to deal with the various factions before any agreement is signed. Meantime the Huerta and American delegates to day still were waiting word from their respective governments before giving final approval to the tentative plan before them. FOR THE SAKE OF HUMAN LIVES DR. J. R. LITTLETON PLEADED FOR THE BOND ISSUE TO BE VOTED Most Able and Earnest Address By Gentleman Whom Mr. Pope Introduced As the Next Mayor of Augusta—Probably 3,000 People Attended Enthusiastic Bond Meeting Last Night in Allen Park. A most enthusiastic meeting In the Interest of the bond Issue was held last night in Allen Bark. Probably 3,000 people, principally from the fourth and fl.fth wards, gathered in the vicinity of the speakers' stand and for nearly two hours listened with great Interest while various gentlemen spoke In fa vor of the bond Issue of $750,000 to finish the levee, which will be decided on Monday. The principal speaker of the evening was Dr. James R. Littleton, whom Mr, Frederick B. Pope, chairman of the special bond committee of the River and Canal Commission, Introduced as the next mayor of Augusta. The men tion of Dr. Littleton In connection wllli ttie mayoralty, brought forth loud and prolonged cheering and the sentiment in favor of the suggestion seemed unanimous. The meeting was called lo order by Mr. Pope who stated Ub ob ject At 8:30 o'clock, when the meeting began, there was a large crowd pres ent, many having come frotn the upper section of the city when the brass bund of 15 pieces that gave a concert at Broad mid Crawford Avenue from 7:45 to 8:16, marched down to Allen Park. There were a large number of ladies in the assemblage also, and they listened to the speakers with equally as much Interest as the men. On tho platform with Dr. Littleton and Mr. Pope were probably a hundred people, Ineluding Hon. Charles Estes, nonogenarlan and several times mayor of Augusta, ex-Congressman Wil liam II Fleming; Councilman Julian M. Smith, of the fifth ward; Mr. A. J. Allen, former president of the Au gusta federation of Trades, and others. The hand played Insplrng music and the evening, whllo warm, was nut un comfortable. Dr, Littleton’s Speech, Dr. Littleton Immediately launched into his subject as soon as he was In troduced Hnd for over half an hour he pleaded with the people to vote for the bond Issue Monday. Dr. Littleton's manner showed his great earnest ness and It was conceded that he made one of the strongest speeches that he HOME EDITION A UNITED AMERICA READY’ War a Terrible Thing, Says Senator Smoot. But if Needed in Mexico a United People Prepared to Enforce Respect For Flag Washington. Senator Smoot in his Memorial Day address referred to tlie Mexican situation today. He said: Not. many days since there were brought home the bodies of our men at-arms slain at the taking of Vera Uniz. The entire nation mourned the nohip dead. To maintain the na tion s liono,- these men died and to day a million men, if necessary, are ready to finish the task which they began. These men gave their lives that brutal murders of American citi zens and bloody anarchy should cease arid that our flag should lie respected In the republic to the south of uh. in Every Call. "We find the same spirit of patriot ism, the same loyalty to our country ut Vera Cruz today as has been man ifested by the defenders of our flag in every call for national defense. We do honor to ourselves in honoring tills day to the men who died at Vera Cruz. The Vera Cruz ‘invasion’ has proven to the world, as did our war with Spain, that this country is the United States of America, filled witu brave, generous, patriotic and God fearing citizens. “If conditions develop In Mexico requiring our army to enter the cap ital city of that unhappy and distract ed republic, if we should become in volved in real war with all factions, or any faction in Mexico, there will be no brothers arrayed against brothers, no Americans against Americans. It will be a united American seek ing to enforce respect for the ordi nary obligations of civilization. Wrongs must be righted beTore our restraining band can be withdrawn. “War is a terrible thing and should he shunned and avoided as far as possible Rut when the nation's 'honor is Involved, when our liberty ts threatened, when humanity demands It, war, In my opinion, is Justifiable.” has ever delivered nt any time during hls career. Dr. Littleton said that It Ihe herein were net voted, work would atop for the present on the new city hospitals and might not start again for many, many months. He said that wdt-k would have to stop on the levee and that that great protection to Au gusta would he left In an Ineompleted atate It' money was not provided for the work to be continued. "I am unwilling,” shouted Dr. Lit tleton, "to take the responsibility of letting (mother person In Augusta he drowned by floods, to have property de (Contlnued on Neat Page.) colbmeTsls FOR WEDDING Off on the Olympic Accom panied By Mrs. Longworth. Kermit Marries on June 10th. New York—Theodore Roosevelt, ac companied by Philip Roosevlt, a cousin, and hls eldest daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, sailed for Spain today on the steamship Olympic to at tend the wedding of hls son Kermit in Madrid, on June 10, to Miss Belle Wil lard, daughter of the American ambas sador to S| iln. The colonel said he had Issued an Important political statement for pub lication In tomorrow's papers. He added that most of hls time while awny will be devoted to wrltng an ac count of hls Mouth American travels. On the steamer. Colonel Roosevelt had a meeting with 000. W. Perkins, Alexander P. Core of Pittsburg, Medlll McCormick of Chicago and several other progressive leaders.