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Funston Cables Dictator Not Aboard As Steamer Sails THE WEATHER F’atry cloudy tonight and Wednesday; local thunderstorms. VOLUME XIX No. 196. RUSH R’Y WORK FOR HUERTA TO FLEE OVER Dictator and Family Ex pected to Leave Capital For Vera Cruz Today. Resignation Momentarily Looked for. Steamer Es pagna Ready. Mexico City. —Provisional Pres ident Huerta’s family, according to reports prevalent in the capi tal, is expected to leave for Vera Cruz some time today and prob ably will embark on the steamer Espagne. The Espagne which which plies between Vera Cruz, Havana and several Spanish ports already has a number of promi nent Huerta officials aboards. Not on Board. Washington—Huerta was not among the high official Mexican refugees sailing from Vera Cruz on the liner Espagne, according to despatched to day from General Funston. The hold ing of the liner and the hurried re pair of the railrigvl to Mexico City had been taken a* an indication tSat the dictator was ready to flee with Adolfo De Hama, Esteva Ruiz, Que rido Moheno and the Generals Maas, all of his official family who sailed on the Espagne. Rushing Repairs. Vera Cruz. —Four hundred laborers acting under orders from Mexico City started work yesterday repairing the two-mile gap in the Mexican Railv.ay connecting Vera Cruz with the capi tal. The rushing of the work is be lieved here to indicate a possibility that the first train to pass over the repaired road may be a special con veying General Huerta and his family to the coast. The gap, without rails since April 21st, will be restored to working order by tonight. Momentarily Expected. Washington.—Huerta's resignation (Continued on Next Page.) U. S. Warships Off Tor Guantanamo Washington.—The gunboat Sacra mento is steaming across the Gulf of Mexico today for Guantanamo. Rear Admiral Badger today reported that she left Puerto Mexico last night. The transport Hancock with 300 marines, also was under orders to sail today for the same destination, to await de velopments in the revolutions in tho Dominican republic and Haiti, Britons to Boston for the Tennis Championship Wimbledon, Eng.—Great Britain to day won the third of the singles matches in the preliminary round against France In the Dwight P. Dav is international lawn vennis trophy tournament. The British team con sequently will meet at Boston the winning team of the Australasian- Canadian-German matches. New World’s Record, Up 2*4,606 Ft. in Air Leipsic-—A new world's record for altitude for an aeroplane was estab lished here today by Heinrich Oelricit. a German aviator, who rose In his biplane 7.500 metres, or approximately 24,606 set, nearly four and three quar ter miles. The official world's rneord 6,600 me ters. or approximately 21.654 feet, had been established only os July 9 n.t Johannisthal by Otto Llnnekegal, an other German airman. “THE ADVENTURES OF RATHEYN" Starts in Today's Herald. Read the Opening Chapters. You’ve Seen the Pictures--Now Read the Story. THE AUGUSTA HERALD M MW HAVE! GUEfiMAL ACTS* EVIDENCE ON WAY Two Years ofConsiani Activity Alters Appealance of the Colonel iffßk WMkJU -C ; illPrm<::;. Ihk r . ' ''.*•' • .4, Jr> 181 >Utisrj'&£> *& - ‘E ? to4' *•♦•£ J1.<a,3881 ■ '■ • i>s» % E-L A|j||*t3Hft it <£*S*V 1 **E> r■ w» TlitfwMKßi VJ ’P ■ rt |.[->-jsh •' «wH pHR#* « ><cW»- { iy jrfBHHL 4> ?v** M ' Y - yj afa.„ JBlfflfe, Tc<sfilKlifeufeafcKl ' mUctEw Syg I ■*< ffift ■ tre ' ■ 'J**vr* t/ J j 'll| wlPtliPP^ vi4«»*k*’♦•'*** S.AfeMßjpßgwjgg^TOK&jg,^s V r X '- ffo A *T ftrV : **& jP^3^^^3Ec / / ( \ w, V^rW‘ ; , - ik\ : * vsweWHß^^^P*^v / ' FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: COLONEL ROOSEVELT, SHOWING HOW HE LOOKED IN 1912 AND NOW. The photograph to the right was talon while the Progressive lewder was seated at his desk at Progres sive headquarters in New York. July 8, 191 11. The poor health, or the -v eight that he has lost in the last few months are easily discernible in comparing the two pictures. Note the loss of hair, the wrinkled forehead, drawn neck and small chest. INTERRUPTS THE RESt CURE TODAY. Oyster Bay.— Theodore Roosevelt interrupted his rest cure for several hours today to arrange a celebra tion in honor of the arrival at Sagamore Hill of his son, Kermit, recently married In Madrid and his bride. They are expected here within a day or two. Old friends of the Roosevelt family, among the Oyster flay vll lagers will be bidden to meet his bride. CELEBRATE FILL OF THEBISTILE Paris en fete for Occasion. 30,000 Troops Parade. 20 Army Airplanes Fly Past Re viewing Stand. Paris—Half a million Parisians, celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Bastile, today saw twenty mili tary aeroplanes rise over the Long champs race course and In perfect alignment, fly at full speed past the presidential reviewing stand. Thirty thousand troops, comprising the Paris garrison, marched In close order be fore the stand, und 2,000 cuirassiers, In bright steel breast plates and brass helmets, charged, swords In air, to within thirty [aces of the president. The troops of all the garrisons in France also paraded today and mili tary authorities calculated that over 400 army aeroplanes were on the wing at one time in various parts of the country. Fireworks displays, military bands, public dancing, free performances at theatres In Paris and all the other cities, towns and villages of France were provided at the expense of the government. Adviser of the Czar Not Dead From His Wounds Bt. Petersburg.—A report that Greg ory Rasputin, mystic lay monk and adviser of the emperor, had died from the wound Inflicted on him recently by a woman In Pokrovsky, was found today to he untrue. The monk was oonveyed by steamer to Tyumen. SENATE CONFIRMS MORRIS. Washington. The senate late Mon day confirmed the nomination of Ira Nelson Morris of Chicago, to he min ister to Hweden. : THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. = AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 14, 1914. U. S. WARSHIPS OFF GRAVESEID Practice Squadron, With Mid dies Aboard, to Have Round of Gayety During Week. London.—The American battleships Missouri and Illinois arrived from Gi braltar today and anchored In the Thames off Gravesend where they will remain about a week. On board is a large party of cadets from Anna polis who have been making their an nual cruise. Captain William F. FuUam, super intendent of the Naval Academy, who commands the J’ractice Squadron, found many invitations awaiting him, his officers and the cadets here. They came from British naval men and from various Amcriian societies In Ixindon who have aranged entertainments for the American visitors. The officers of the American oat tlcships will reciprocate by throwing the vessels open to visitors. July 20 the American officers will participate in the dedication to Pocanhontas of two memorial windows In St. George's chqrch, Gravesend, which Ambassa dor Walter Mines Page will formally present on behalf of the Jjarnes of Virginia. Luncheon by Lord Mayor. London.—The lord mayor or London will tomorrow entertain the American amhasasdor and officers of the war ships at luncheon. DRIVEN 100 FEET ON SHORE. Calumet, Mich.—After many weeks of effort, Captain Alexander Cunning and his crew of wreckers have suc ceeded In releasing the Canadian steamer Turret Chief, driven on the rooks six miles east of Copper Harbor, Lake Superior, In the great storm of last November, Except for the dam age to the bull, the vessel la said to he in good condition. The ship had ben driven nearly one hundred feet out on shore und was almost high and dry. To release he,', hydraulic Jacks were used. GRAND LODGE OF ELKS MEET Hear Charges of Development of “Club” Feature. Ask Con tinuation of “Big Brother” Feature. Denver, Colo.—Raymond Benjamin, of Napa, Calif., was elected grand ex ulted ruler of the P.enevolent and Protective Order of Elkß today by ac clamation. 50th Session. Denver, Colo.—The .Iftieth session of the grand lodge. Benevolent and Pro tective Order of Elks, began Its three day secret session here today. Among other things It will consider charges made by Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Leach that some lodges develop the social or "club” feature to the extent, m prohibition localities, of becoming subterfuges for selling liquors. Five thousand child delinquents have come under the guardianship of Elks In 48 states and Guam, Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Jtlco since the inaugura tion of the Elks’ "big brother" move ment In 1913. An appropriation at 110,000 to continue this work was urged in a committee report. Mrs. Wakefield on Trial 2d Time, Husband Murder New Haven, Conn Bessie J Wake field today was placed on trial for « second time for the murder of her husband, William O. Wakefield, at Cheshire June 23. 1913. The woman was found guilty Oct. 3i and sentenc ed to he hanged March 4. The su preme court of errors grunted a new trial. James Blew, who actually killed Wakefield, was convicted In a. sepa rate trial anil paid the death penalty. The state charges that Mrs. Wake field was the master mind In the mur der plot. WOULD RE GUV’NERS AT AIKEN Undemonstrative Crowd Hears the South Carolina Cam paigners Today. Compulsory Education, Prohibition and “The System,” Themes. Aiken, S. C. —The campaign meet ing for the candidates for state of fices was held here today in Cleddinga Park wit h about 4(10 voters and a number of ladies present. The chowd was undemonstrative and the candi dates received little applause. There were no leatui>.j to the meeting. The candidates for railroad com missioner were lirst speakers of the (lay and all spoke of things they could do and would do if elected to this office. The candidates for the office of Lieutenant Governor were next on the program. Their speaking was lively and all seemed to make a favorable Impression. They wero followed by the candidates for attor ney general. The Smiths. Ghas. A. Smith was the first can didate for governor to speak. He outlined his platform as did Mendel I/. Smith who followed him. The lat ter reviewed his record in the stato legislature and the movements ho stood for. London .1. Browning was next lie spoke of his constructive legislative platform and said that ho was for the farmer. John U. Cllnk •cnles followed hint and made him self clear on the prohibition Issue. For Law as It Is. Tie stated that he was for the en forcement of the law as It now Is and not. statewide prohibition. He also spoke of tne compulsory education. He was followed by R. A. Cooper, w ho gave an outline of his career and the planks of his platform. He made a strong pica for educational faeili ties. John (5. Richards expressed himself as opposed to compulsory edu cation. John T. Duncan told of "the System." Wm. C. Irby outlined his platform. Charles Carrol Sims ex ! ressrd himself as opposed to com pulsory education and outlined his platform Fine Business Speech. Richard I. Manning made a splendid business speech and stated that he was for local option, compulsory edu cation. Mullaly outlined his platform. Rome of the candidates leave here for Bam berg tonight while others will be here till morning. Exonerate Senators in the Gold Mine Washington. Exoneration of all senators concerned In the charge of misuse of official letter paper for pro motion of a North Carolina gold mine Is contained in the findings of an In vestigating committee which today completed Its report. John Hkelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, who figured In the Investigation as having sent a government expert to examine the mine was also exonerated of any reprehensible conduct. Claflin Report to 1,500 Creditors on July 24th New York. -Announcements were being circulated today for a meting of the creditors of the II It. Claflin Company, to he held here July 24, A statement of thfc assets and liabilities fur as ascertained will he presented, together with all available Informa tion to the 1,600 mercant'le credi tors. drouth*’broken. Charleston, W. Va. —Heavy rains throughout West Virginia last night and early today ended the drouth that for three months wrought havoc t > growing crops. Agriculturalists said the downpour had saved the corn crop and added many thousands of dollars to the value of orchards. HEIR TO MILLIONB DROWNB. Philadelphia. Two-year-old Nancy Carpenter, heiress to trillions anil niece of United States Senator Henry A. DuPont of Delaware, was drowned Monday In a shallow pool on the es tate near here or her uncle, Pierre H duPont. The child was the daughter It. It Me. Carpenter, a hanker of Wil ling! on, Del. 56.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. Wins SIO,OOO Prize in Gyroscope for Airplanes LAWRENCE D. SPERRY Lawrence D. Sperry, sun of Miner A. Sperry, the Inventor of a gyroscope, which Is believed will prevent many aeroplane accidents, anil with which he won the 110,110(1 prize offered by the Aoro Club of France, photographed on Pis arrival In New York, July 8. J.aw rem-e Sperry operated Ills father's mn chlne during the exhibition tests In France, and will give further tests «t Mlneola, Ij. X., In the next few days. Mrs. Nelms Thinks Both Girls Dead Atlanta, Ga.—lnterest In the nanion wide search for Mrs. Klolse Dennis and Miss Beatrice Nelms today cen tered about the sirrlval here of Mar shall Nelms, who hastened home Trotn San Francisco to aid und comfort his mother, Mrrt. J W. Nelms of this city. Young Nelms left the train at East Point, a suburb, and so success fully concealed ills movements that efforts to locate him so Tar have failed. Mrs. Nelms today reiterated her conviction that both Mrs. Dennis and Beatrice Nelms are dead. Carranza Moves Capital Saltillo to Monterey Washington. Reports from Consu lar Agent CarotherH suy Carrunza has moved his provisional capital from HaltllW» to Monterey. Didn’t Ask Dr. Carman To Waive Immunity Mineola, L. I.—The grand Jury to day took up the case of Mrs. Florence Carman, charged with the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey, one of her hus band's patients, who was shot In his fflce on the night of June SOth. ”117""Carman was the first witness railed. He was on the stand nearly two hours. As he left the grand jury room he refused to say anything shout the nature of his testimony, but stated that he had hot been asked to waive immunity, as had been ex pected. HOME EDITION UP TU THE DEPT OF JUSTICE Discussing Criminal Acts Fol lowing Sensational Report on Financial Affairs of the New Haven Road. J. P. Morgan & Company Mum. New York—District Attorney Whit man today Issued this statement: "When these papers (relative to the New Haven) reach this office they will he closely scrutinized and If we have any reason to believe that any crime of any kind has been com mitted by any person connected with the New Haven Railroad or Its man agement in this county, an Indictment will follow no matter who the person may be.” Evidence on Way. Washington.—Evidence gathered by the commission was on Its way by registered mail today to various dis trict attorneys in New York, Connec ticut?! and Rhode island, where the New Haven transactions were carried out. The evidence relates to alleged unlawful acts upon which state offi cers, If any, must act. Leaves Commission's Hants. WashlnVon, D. C.—With Its unmeas ured denunciation of the “maladmlnls tratlon" of New llnven flnaclal affairs and “criminal negligence," of directors, the Inter-state commerce commission's sensational report on Its Investigation of Hie New lOnlund railroad dnes was to day before the senate committee forking to frame legislation for control of rall rorid financing Interlocking directorates ami oilier subjects concerned In the In vestigation. Agree With President’s View*. Administration supporters declared many of the commission’s recommenda tions agreed perfectly with President Wilson’s trust legislation program. The next step In New Haven affairs whs expected fYom the department of Justice. Apart from alleged violations of state laws the department was con cerned chiefly In the commission's find ings that all the acta characterised as "corrupt anil unlawful" were for tha purpose of setting up a monopoly In vio lation of the federal statutes. Criminal Acta. The department has tnken that view In Its dissolution suit against the New Haven system which probably will h« fllciT within the next few days unless tha (Continued on Next Page.) ‘Mileage Reform’ Defeated in House Washington.—By a vote of 132 to 122 the house today abandoned its pro gram of "mileage reform” and agreed with the senate to retain the present mileage allowance of 20 cents a mile. The vote followed spirited debate in which charges of "mileage graft” were freely used. Democratic Leader Un derwood and Republican Leader Mann both voted for the higher rate. Say Confirmation By 5-10 Majority Washington.—Admlnltsratlon sena tors, after a ennvus stoday, reported to the White House that President Wilson's nomination of Thomas D Jones of ChlcHgo to the federal re serve hoard would be confirmed by a majority ranging from five to ten. There were no developments In ths nomination of Paul M. Worburg ol New York. Indications were that the White House would not begin the fight fur his confirmation until after Mr. Jones had been placed. NEGRO DESPERADO KILLED. Palstka, Tla. Aaron Carroll, a ;i*. gru desperado, Is dead and Jim Car roll, his brother, la desperately wound ed, the result of a battle last night near here with Sheriff Kennerly and n posse The blacks had taken refuge In a hut, which the posse entered. Aaron was Instantly killed. Ths re mainder of the hand Is being pursued CAR INSPECTOR DIES Jaekosnvills, Fla.—C. P. Carroll, cai Inspector for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, who was shot by a negro last night, died In a local hospital today Carroll’s assailant escaped. The rail road man was shot while attempting to save the life of a rural grocer whom the negro hod threatened.