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EIGHT W. H. Fissell & Co. Will Lose Augusta Postoffice Contract if They Don’t Lookout, Says Congressman Hardwick Made Statement Here Yesterday As to Cause of Continued Delay—Says on Account of Differences Between Con tractor and Department, and Augusta Can Do Nothing at Present. Congressman Thos. W. Hardwick, who who In the fity yeaterday to de liver an addresa before the rural free delivery earriera' convention for the 10th congressional district, wee Been hh asked for r statement as to why work on Auguata'a new government building hadn't been begun, Mr. Hardwick stated that It wan because of existing differences between the department and the contractor. In other words, according to the con gressman. the contractor wants to charge an exorbitant price for aome additional work necessitated through a change in the original plana, which the government will not pay. Mr. Hardwick said that there Is nothing Already, New York Smacking It’s Lips Over First Georgia Peaches Atlanta, Ga—Tin* first Georgia pearhe* ff* the nineteen fourteen season were on the New York market today, the fimt car having been handled from By ron, On., to Atlanta over the Central of Georgia Railway from Atlanta to Po tomac Yards across the Potomac ffom Washington, over the Southern Railway, and from Potomac Yarda to New York over the Penn ay Ivan la. This car was delivered to the Southern Railway in 4 Atlanta Wednesday night at 9:40 o’clock and left In a special train at 10:20, Central time. It was given a beautiful run over the Southern, arriving at Po tomac Yards Thursday night at 9:12 o’clock, Baa tern time having covered the six hundred and forty miles In less than 22 hours, Including the time re quired for re-Icing at Spencer, N. C. Two Remarkably Fine Films at Dreamland For This Week THE TRIUMPH OF AN EMPEROR. "In Hoc Bigno Vines*.” (By this sign you Khali conquer.) Ik a stupendous production in five •eta, employing 1.00(1 people and GOO horse, with the Kronen laid at Milan, at Home and in Gaul In the yaar Ills, de pleting clearly the struggles oi the •arly Chris'ian Martyrs during the bloody persecution and before the recognition of Christianity, when la llevers of tho Faith were thrown to the Ilona and dragged through the streets at the rear of chariots. Tly struggle between Constantine and Maximum and the war between Con stantine and Maxentlus la cleat ly shown It la one of the biggest and most Mpe taculnr dramas ever enacted. Lucihs '.ova. "Th# Girl of Mystery." This week's entertainment of this fatuous story la said to be the moat In teresting of any yn shown— Friday Is the day it appears at Dreamland, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS NOTES Fountain City hedge No. 35, Knight of Pythlana. will hold their regular weekly convention Monday night, S3O The lodge will open on time, and Im portant business will come up before the members for aetlon, and a full at tendance Is requested. Two l'laqu'rca will take their Knight ranks. Vigilant l»dge No. 2, Knights of Pythlans, will hold their regulai week ly convention Tuesday night 8:SO. and two Requires will take their Knight rank in this lodge WoodlHWn I.odge No #2 will meet Thursday night and will put on the third rank on four Esqu'rea. Come out and let's have a good time at Woodlnwn next Thursday. 8:30. Remember the time, don't come late, he on time. The three Augusta lodges—Fountain City. Vigilant and Woodlnwn —Jointly gave a very delightful time lo the r sis ter lodges airnss the river last Monday night, Aiken. Oranltevllle. hangley and Thomson, Oh Bvsryhody* had a real ■nod time Two Esquires became tull- Tledged Knights. Cold drinks, cigars, sandwiches and tee cream were served by the refreshment committee llrothr Crew Fleming was presented Commencement Day a Good Time To Commence to Bank Your Money THE GIRL GRADUATE of today is equip ped with far more practical knowledge when she is ready to begin life in earnest than the Girl of yes terday. The Boy who passes out of the public schools knows a good deal more than he ought to remember and a good deal less than he ought to forget than the boy who was graduated a decade and a half ago. There is just one lesson we want to emphasize in extending our congratulations to all folks in our community who are graduating tins spring and that is the importance of a bank account as an aid toward succesi. Money is not everything. But it procures 96 per cent, of the things we long for in this life. Make your COMMENCEMENT PAY mean the DAY you will commence to save up MONEY IN THIS BANK YOUR FATHERS AND MOTHERS HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE YOU. The Augusta Savings Bank 34 Years of Faithful Service. the city of Augusta, the Merchants & Manufacture™ Association of this city, or any other organization or Indi vidual here can do that will facilitate matters any at present. He said that a reasonable length of time will be given the contractor in which to sub mit a price the government can pay for the alterations, and if the depart ment and the contractor can’t then come to terms the bids will be re-ad vertlaed for on the entire Job. The amount of money appropriated for the post office and United States court house at Augusta is $325,000, and according to Mr. Hardwick, is sufficient to pay for the extra cost on for a lower first floor height. After being again re-lced at Potomac Yards thin ear left over the Pennsyl vania Friday morn mg ut 1:05 o’clock in plenty of time oi reach Jersey t'lty in time to be ferried to Pier 29 in New York for the (Saturday market. The Southern Railway today placed In serv ro additional double tra« k between Ar mour and Gross Keys, Just north of A-t lanta, on which work lias been rushed In order that It might be ready to h«*ip In the fast movement of the Georgia peach crop. The second car of peaches fur file season was delivered to the Southern at tlanta by the Central of Georgia Railw y Friday night at 11:02 o’-lock and at 11:30 left n a special train for New York to make the Monday morning market. with /i bountiful K. of P. pon from Fountain Pity Koilrp No. 3f», fofr h h faithful HcrvhfM In trying to bring about a ra w wet of hy-lnwa. The pen wmh de- ; live-red h» Pro. Fleming hy Pro. J. S. ; Huhmi\v, Jr., who made a short addreen ■, to the point. Hro. Fleming returning ’ the talk with a few worda of thunks to Fountain t'lty Kodgu. Hro. F.eining la one of Fountain City'll backbones and ; in always wiling to give a helping hand • when he in needed. Hro. Oeo. Hehaufele of No 2. wan the' renter of attraction I >nt Monday night ! at the union meeting. lie wan eating two nandwlnluM and four nandwichaa were found in liin coat pocket. That man i In nurely Home eater, wiih the talk of nne of our brother Knights What it taken tit eat. Hro. Schaufele han It. The t*hanc» llor Comma ndern «»f Oran- | Itevllh' and I horn non lodged, made abort ; talkn r gilt to the point and they ex- I prenned thernnelven an enjoying the meet ing, and extepdedfto u« a welcome when «*ver In their town. I yn. Ollen, of Aiken, m irte a good tHlk which wan enjoyed by everybody. I Hro. Ollen in a ntrong K. P and han al- 1 wa\H nonmthlng on hand for the good of l the order. The Uniform Hank came up anti an- > Hinted uh in putting the two Ksquires through the Knight rnnkM. They an- j Hinted the two Knijuiren in obeying or dern. Knntigh nald. Hro John Lew », of the Uniform Hank 1h nonie Master at Artun. He has no equal at that ntat on and hhla fair j to lie one of the bright gemn In the chancellor's chair. What in the. matter with Inner-guard West? H» in another Knight who in coming to the front at bin station. Wo J nurely have nonie good men coming up to the chancellor's chair, who will make thi like hum when they arrive at tlu» head of the lodge. Hro. Uosurt of No. 2, in handling his chancellor station with ease nml it is a pity to see him go, hut there are j others who will make good Hro. Cal Holier will shine at that station, and 'bring in the applications on the run. The Uniform Hank brought back lion- I or® from Macon, (In., at the Grand Lodge meeting. They won IlftO.OO in cash for drilling. Fountain City Lodge No. 3ft will give «n old-tlnu* Georgia barbecue at the I>tke View Park on July 4th for the benefit of Pythian Sisters. All tho brother Knights should see Hro. W. H. Holmes <*• Hro. Macmurphey or some of the Pythian B.stern and get two tickets and take n friend. HrotheV J. H. Smith of Fountain City in back In tin* city from his trip to Sandersvllle. UNION TICKET OFFICE OPEN AT 9. CLOSE AT 6 Mr. M. C. Jones, union ticket agent. Announces ttyat hereafter during the summer, his office will open at nine a. m., and ciose at six p. in. Persons pat ronising the office arc asked to govern themselves accordingly. LOWEST PRICES OUR CHIEF ATTRACTIONS SCHNEIDERS THE PEOPLE'S STORE “ A STORE FOR EVERYBODY whole store offers you—it pays you to take the cars to the low-rent district and shop here. Graduation Dresses Women’s $1.50 Parasols 85c We’ve just received a beautiful array of parasols in all eolors; wood handles In dainty designs; 8 to II) ribbed, insuring strength and lasting wear; regular ft.so value for 85c. Children's Parasols, all colors, 50c values for 25c. WAISTS Actual Value sl.so—a ial Lot to Clear at UJL This Is a special lot that we picked up at a very low price. All the latest styles are in this splendid assort ment They come in Voiles, Lawns, Sero SHk and Lingerie, beautifully trimmed with fine laces and em broidery. A complete showing of all sizes and colors. Waists that would regularly sell at $1.50 — eo r our special Piree OUL Special Savings in Summer Skirts WASH SKIRTS, made of good quality ratine and Bed ford cord. In all th© latest styles, Including the Russian ruffled and tier effects Trimmed with removable fresli water pearl buttons. Regular $1.50 and $2.00 values, at (’LOTH SKIRTS- A special lot just received from a manufacturer, all the newest styles, in a great selection or nil-wool fabrics. An opportunity you cannot afford to miss. Regular $5 to $lO values at this j. •, „-. special price of Bargain Monday in Our Piece Goods Department Means Big Savings 8c DRESS CALICOES—Another lot of these unusually high-grade calicoes; all fast colors; firm, close woven soft finish cloth, and many different designs. Suitable lor dresses, waists and childrens dresses, yard .-3%C 6c Li N BLE AC HE D COTTON —Good quality sotnooth even thread unbleached coton 2%C 10c and 12'(.c 36INCH WIDE PERCALES—FuII vard wide; good strong weave, fast color percales in 'big assortment of patterns; light and medium grounds 6%C 8c and 10c COOL DRESS LAWNS—Beautifully designed I'reach figured Organdie Dress Lawns, in choice pat terns. Also plain colors 4%C Epi DEATHS 108 MU. MICHAEL* died yesterday afternoon at hi* home on Camp hell street as the result of suffer ing from Infirmities of old nse. The funeral services will he held m the St. Patrick's church tomor row momlr.lt snd the Interment will follow In the city cemetery lH*ce«*ed Is survived by his wife and two daughters, the Misses Francis and Mary H. lob. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. AT A SPLENDID SAVING You will want some thing particularly nice for your daughter's com mencement. day dress. You will find it here —the exact dress you want at a big saving. Made oT very fine quality voiles, lawns and batiste, trimmed with dainty embroideries, laces and ribbons; 20 dilferent styles to choose from, sizes 6 to 14 and 13 to 17. 1 Lot. $5.00 Value, on Sale Tomorrow at $2.95 GIRLS' MIDDY BLOUSES AND SKIRTS. Extraordinary bargain price. Come early to get your choice. Extra fine material; sizes 6 to 14; white and tan; 50c value to go tomorrow, each OVC MILLINERY Our Entire Stock of Misses' and Women's Trimmed Hals at Less than HALF PRICE Untrimmed Shapes, styles for women and misses in black white, burnt and all the new colors; 20 diiferent stvles. Regular values up _ _ to $2.98. Choice .. .. 55C Children’s Trimmed Hats Our entire stock of children s trimmed and tailored huts at less than cost. st.oo and $l5O values, _ _ »t 75c $2.00 ami $3.00 Cl GO values, at «P*.UU RECEIVER IS ASKED FOR STATE MUTUAL Rome. Ga.—Upon the claim of ced tain policyholders that the company 1a Insolvent. Circuit Judge Fite here today appointed Sproull Fouche, pres ident of the Citizens Hank of Rome, temporary receiver Tor the State Mu tual Life Insurance Company. The petitioners allege they have been re fused payments due upon their con tracts. Officials of the company assert A Manufacturer of National Fame, Whose We Dare Not Tell. Has Sold Us His Entire Stock of MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN’S SPRING SUITS At About Half Price with the understanding that we wouldn’t use their name in advertising. The assortment. Includes Blue Serges, Fancy Worsteds, Chalk Stripes, Shep herd Plaids, Shadow Stripes, Her ringbone Weaves, plain grays, browns and almost any wanted sh. de or pat tern. They come in conservative as well as snappy English models Sizes for stout men are included. We have grouped them at three special prices; $12.50 to $13.50 Values, at $7.35 $15.00 to $16.50 Value?, at $9.50 SIB.OO to $20.00 Values, at ..$10.65 Men’s Odd Trousers Our Trouser special of last week made a decided hit with the men of Augusta who know real values. This week’s offering should prove even more attractive. Trousers regularly jkl f|H sold at $2 to $3.50 yiIWU Specials From All Over the Store 10c Flowered Crepes, per yard 7V&C Long Silk Gloves; SI.OO value 49 f ' Brocaded Silk Petticoats, in all shades, $1.50 value 850 One lot Baby Caps, w orth 50c. Tomorrow, only .. 25C Children's Muslin Bodices, 2 to 8 years. Tomorrow JO ( ' 50c Beach Rompers; in good quality gingham 37V 2 C Little Boys’ and Girls’ Fancy Dresses, sizes 1 to 4,45 C Girls’ Colored Wash Dresses; 2 to 14 years .. .. 39C Special Sale of WhiUe Footwear 300 pairs Women’s sizes White Duck 2-Straps; high and low heels,; SI.OO kind ' 79 c Another Shower of Muslin Underwear Bargains REGULAR 35c VALUES, in Drawers, long and short Underskirts, Corset Covers, Brassieres, t and Boudoir Caps, at JL\C 69c VALUES in Gowns, Princess Slips, Drawers, Corset Covers, long and short Underskirts, with shadow lace flounces; Skirt Combinations, Brassieres, oen fropnt and back, and Camisoles. All these are of fine quality mus lin, nainsook, lingerie, cambric and $1.50 VALUES, a wonderful assortment of Gowns, Prin cess Slips, in white and colors; Cammisoies, Boudoir Caps, made of fine shadow lace, trimmed with crepe de chine and ribbon; Golf Skirts, trimmed with fine em broidery and shadowed-pleated flouncing, ribbon run new Envelope Combinations, Bloomer Drawers, trimmed’, made of extra fine quality nainsooks, soft-finished lin gerie, cambrics, crepe and seco silks. 0 well worth $1.50, for OVC Corsets Here is a special lot of the new model corsets. They come in low. high and medium busts; all sizes; worth front SI.OO to $2.00 —on sale tomorrow at 39c and 991’ Knit Underwear UNION SUITS of fine gauze lisle, taped neck, lace bot tom, in women's and Misses sizes; 35c values for IOC 69c VALUES in fine Gauze Lisle Union Suits, silk taped and fine lace trimmed, at *IQC 10c VALUES in Women's Ribbed Vests, for ..... ,§C that all terms of the contracts held by the letitioners have been met. deny Insolvency and state that they expect the dissolution of the tempo rary receivership when the matter goes before the courts. Ths Big Million Dollar Canadian Com pany With F. Phiniiy A Co. Mr. Louis T. Miller, Agency Sup erintend! nt of the Southeastern de partment (an old Augusta boy, who has made great strides In the Insur ance world) is In the elty at presept, and while here has made a great agen- I i 85c Infants’ sizes, now .. 690 SI.OO Children’s Sizes, now $1.25 Misses’ sizes, now .. 980 $1.50 Ladies’ sizes, now *1 19 Rubber Sole White Duck Outing Oxfords, greatly reduced at the season's start. $1.25 kinds for children at . 98C $1.50 kinds for misses at *ll9 $1.50 kinds for women, at *1 19 $2.00 kinds for men, at . . $1 39 Babies' Sea Isle Duck Cute Ankle Straps, sizes 1 to 5,60 c kinds, now 450 White Rubber Sole $1.25 Tennis oxfords 88^ The Store for Thrifty People The store has caught its stride, and we can promise you brand-new stocks, careful, prompt attention, and a helpful service in every department. These few items merely indicate the savings the $7.50 to SIO.OO Dresses at Special Price of $4.90 Summer dresses for wo men, misses and juniors— a most stunning assort ment of the season's most fashionable models, in crepes, taffetas, foulards, voiles and wash materials. Conservatively valued at from $7.50 to $lO a AA Special $4.90 House and Street Dresses —Made of good quality gingham, chambray and percale, trimmed with contrasting materials and embroidery; sizes 14 to 44. Regular $1.25 values*- Strictly Tailored Suits, in all the new spring shades, peau de cygne lin ed; sizes 14 to 41. These are actual $14.50 suits. An opportunity you shouldn’t miss at this C special price .. We Are Offering the Following Specials in Dress Suit Cases and hand Bags Matting Cabin Bags—lined and strongly made- choice of bags with or wot bout locks; ‘ nt\ reinforced edges; sold elsewhere 69e jUC Dress Cases, of heavy fiber and imported woven cane reinforced edges; lined; snap lock and J. * key; sold elsewhere $2.00 Jj) | t jy SI.OO STYLISH WAISTS Handsome voile and lingerie waists. Small lots and odd sizes left from our very best $1 sellers. Rich lace and embroidery trimmings, 79c $1.69 Flowered Silk Waists New “Dolly Varden” silk waists, made “tango’’ style with cord and tassels and raglan i'WO sleeves -VOC $3.50 Orqandie and Silk Waists E&piisite new Organdies and tub silk waists, in blue, white, maize, flesh and black. Every popular style is represented in this lot Trimmed with finest & t r\r\ of lace and medallions 2)1.V0 A Special in Women's Hosiery A special lot of Women's Hose, in black, white, tan, and colors; reinforced toes and heels, of fine gauze lisle. Actual values 15c and 19c. Our special price, 2 pairs for 25c. boys’ blue Serge Con firmation Suits 2 Lots Specially Priced. Here is a very special saving just when you need it most. Boys’ Suits of pure worsted, guaran teed sunproof serge. Coats, cut in Norfolk style, skirt back, with stitched belt and patch pockets; strong serge body lining; trousers lin ed throughout: full peg effect. Very si ecial value. The kind that regularly sell elsewhere £ -j /. c at $5, h % ere at The kind you cannot equal for les3 than $7.50, with extra pair of trousers. Our special _ price 2*4. V 5 35c Boys’ Khaki Pants Well-made. perfect-Ti tting Bloomer Pants of strong, dur able, army khaki cloth for boys 5 to 15 I Or’ years IVC 25c Boys’ Blouses, \2ic Blue, tan, and fancy striped percale ami corded ging ham blouses, for boys 6 to 16 years, attached soft col lar style, with breast pocket and 1 cuffs y l£tC $5 to $6 Cloth Suites Choice of our best Norfolk cloth suits, In fancy stripe colorings, 0 to 16 years. 95 Monday cy connection with the Insurance Firm of F. Phlnlsy A Co., the largest agency In the South, by placing with them the Western Assurance Company of Canada, one of the largest and most influential companies operating In the United States. Thij connection is looked upon a* one of the best to be had In the South, and Mess. F. Phlnlsy A Co., are to be congratulated. The Western writes tire, tornado, au tomobiles. rents, vise and occupancy. Income, consequential damage, ma rine Insurance, and country risks. I SUNDAY. MAY 31. i MEAN MAN. , Wife—-Do you love me still, dear? Hubby—When I'm trying to read the paper l do.— Boston Trunscripl. The Bay Vale School, with H. B Turner as principal, and Miss Ger trude Buzhardt as assistant, will have their closing exercises on Mon day evening. June 15th. A very en tertaining progrsim Is being arranged This school has the distinction of hav ing maintained the best average dully attendance of any school |n the county, being over HO per cent.