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Ralph De Palma Again Wins
Alito Race; Wishart Killed
The Elgin National Road Contest Developed Into a Tragedy
Yesterday-.-Wealthy Young Philadelphia Racer, a Bride
groom of Only Two Months, Met Death While Driving His
Machine at Rate of Eighty Miles An Hour-.-Sixty Thousand
Persons on Hand
Elgin, lll.l—The Elgin national road
race, which like that of yesterday,
was won by Ralph J>e Palma, today
developed Into a tragedy. Spencer
Wiabart. the wealthy young Philadel
phian racer, a bridegroom of only two
month*, mel death while driving hia
machine at a rate of eighty tnllea an
hour
Hl* mechanician, John O. .Tenter, a
New Jersey hoy, probably was fatal
ly Injured.
Wiahart leading the race and closely
pressed by Burman,tried to pass a
machine on the thirteenth la*). The
huba of the cars came together.
Wiahart'a car crashed Into a fence and
turned over, pinning hltn beneath.
Hie right leg was broken, his skull
fractured and Ilia cheat crushed. He
wa« carried to a hospital where he
died In tha prone rue of his wife, who,
until two months ago was Mias Louise
McGowan, of the wealthy Indianapo
lis family of that name. Jenter was
thrown 100 feet from where the car
overturned. MlUUamen dragged him
from the path of other machine*. It
was said tonight his chance of re
covery wsa slight.
F*ur Spectators Hurt.
Four spectators were bruised when
the car hit the fence.
"PROF BUMFUZZLE.”
Laughable Mutioal Comedy at Lake
View Casino.
Owing to their pitwing qualities.
Manager Beitson has decided to hold
the Bpetlman Musical Uometly Com
pany over for another week, and no
doubt this announcement will he re
ceived with pleasure by their numer
ous frtand* In .Augusta, as the com
pany has more than made good hers
Judging from this large crowds that
have haen out ench night to wltnoea
their performs ure*. Commencing
Monday night they will present tho
merry musical mrlance "Prof. Bum
. fuzzle," a mustcitl comedy that Is
Going t*o Move October First* ?
Why fin* buy now and settle the moving question for good. We
hsv* a complete list of homes ranging from 12,000 up and we shall be
glad to allow them to you.
PLENTY OF MONEY to loan on City Improved real estate at 8 per
cent.
HERE’S A PICK-UP—Three lots aoros* new Medical College. 40x140
feet each. We offer for one week only theae three lots for $600.00. It's
n fine place for hoarding or apartment house. Better see us early
Monday ahrtut this.
Zachary, Osborne & Miller
RENTING INSURANCE REAL ESTATE
Phono 862. 225 Dyer Jlldg.
Hephzibah Farm $1,850
We are going to aell to somebody this week 185 acree of lend
more or lea* and two tenant houses, only 2H miles of Hephzibah and
one-half mile of Elwnod, a shipping point. The puhllo automobile
. road goea through the place; a 'creek Is the boundary line on the west,
plenty of wood and aome tlinler, a good pasture can be made on
the creak. Tha looatlon of this property Is splendid, being so near
Hephzibah and one of the best schools In the state. About a threo
horaa farm open. If you buy thla property you oan make money on
it Price $1,153.06.
Here is Your Chance to Pick
Up a Bargain in Real Estate
We are offering for sale the flrit time No. 544 Kills fit., near
Washington BL A seven-room house. Thla property rente for $22.00
per month. Tht* la a good location for a business stand, being *0
near other stores. The owner la here for a few days, and In order
to make a quick sale will aell for SI.BOO 00 Thla la certainly cheap
W. T. HOUSTON & CO.
Phona 607. REAL ESTATE. Augusta, Ga.
FOR SALE
4
Large splendid lot on Monte Sano Avenue. Good
location at a very reasonable price. Term*.
I have for a nice small farm 9 miles from the
city, about 60 acreg, cheap for cat»h, or party will ex
change fer improved city property.
I am celling "Richmond Terrace" lota right along.
Get in at bottom figures, or they are all gonfe; $15.00
down and six cent* a day buys a lot while they last.
Only 80 more on these terms; 116 bona-fide aold.
J. Hardwick Jackson
Phone 3446. 409 Dyer Building.
A dinner to have been given the
drivers In Chicago tonight was can
celled, and the accident cast a cloud
over Do Palma's remarkable perform
ance.
Yesterday, this driver beat the field
over the 801-mile course at an aver
age speed of 73.0 miles.
Today's race had twenty-four
starters. Only five were figuring In
the race at the close and again De
Palma was ahead, hla average speed
being 78.5 miles, or one-tenth of a
mile slower than his previous per
formance, which was a new course
record.
Wishart’ 111-luck began yesterday.
He was leading for most of the Coho
cup race until a leak in his gas tank
developed and put him out of It.
60,0003 pecta to rt.
Sixty thousand persons witnessed
today's race. The finish was as fol
lows:
Driver. Time. Average.
De Palma 4:08:18 73.5
Pullen 4:07: 28.4 73.0
Oldfield .4:24:02 68.2
Morris 4:31 :0!l 66.7
Hearne 4:85:47 65.6
Chandler was taken sick while at
the wheel and was relieved by Mul
ford.
brim full of laughter and good music.
Percy Hpellman will be seen In his
original black-face character creation
of ftastus, and It la needless to say
that In this line he has few equtv'a
and no superiors. Msyme Hpellman
will he seen ss Madam Hlghsee, a
character comedy role that Is a
scream. A special fenture will be the
Topping Trio, Introducing trick piano
playing, singing and soft-shoedanolng.
The chorus, composed of pretty girls,
will be arrayed In bright new cos
tumes, and these young misses have
already proven that they can sing and
dance far above the average. Taken
as a whole the show promises to ho
the best yet presented by this talented
company.
iIIZATION OF
300.000 SWISS
WAS SPEEDY
German Boundary Level
Sharply Guarded. Special
Trains Being Provided For
Americans to Leave on
Washington.—At the Swiss legation
here the following statement was
made public Saturday:
“The Swiss federal council has mob
ilized the whole military force of
Switzerland, numbering altogether
about 300,000 men. The mobilization
Is not a result of a menace to Switzer
land, hut merely a precautionary mili
tary measure. The efficient training
of the army and careful war prepara
tions enable Switzerland to maintain
the Inviolability of Its territory.
“As eommander-ln-chlef of the
army Colonel Ulrich Wllle was elected,
I rising to the rank of general. Colonel
Hprecher von Bemeck Is chief of staff.
! Both name, are popular and Inspire
the troops with ighest confidence.
Strongly Guarded.
■'The mobilization was completed
quietly and speedily. The frontiers,
the Alpine passes as well as the Gott
hard and Bt. Maurice fortifications
are strongly guarded. The German
railway station at Basle Is barred.
Railroad traffic between Germany and
Baale has ceased, as all trains are
slopped In the German stations out
side Basle. The Swiss-German bound
ary ther Is sharply guarded on both
aides. Borne German patrols which
crossed the boundary line were Im
mediately disarmed and Interned.
"The financial situation la entirely
satisfactory.
15,000 Btranded.
"All foreigners who escaped Into
Hwltacrund are well cared for there.
The authorities are assisting the 15,-
000 stranded Americans by organizing
special trains to portß of embarkation.
Tht supplies of foodstuffs, principally
grain and meat, are satisfactory. In
milk and cheese Switzerland possesses
a formidable food reserve. The city
population and non-moblllzed studen’s
are helping farmers to harvest tht
crops.”
BIG LEAGUERS
io mi biird
Two ex National League Play
ers, Hoblitzel and Mitchell,
Leading American--Former'
is the Top Notcher
.
Chicago.—Two former National
Leaguers arc leading the American
League In hatting, according to aver
ages published today. Hoblitzel, now
with Boston, Is the top-notcher, with
a percentage of .378 for the 20 games |
j he has played, nnd Mltehel, In Ihe 20 j
games he has played with Washing- j
ton, In next, with .372. Then follow
Jarkson, Cleveland, .360, and Cobh. I
Detroit, .341. Philadelphia, with .260,
| and Detroit and Washington, with .247
each, lend .n club hatting. Brooklyn
has five hnttere ranked among tho
first ten of the National League. They
: Include Erwin, who leade, with .318;
Dalton, who Is third, with .845, and
Meyers, fourth, with .888. Graht, New
York, Is second, with .347. Brooklyn
lends In team batting with .273. and
New York la next with .265. In the
Federal league, Kauff, Indianapolis,
still sets the batting pare, having nr,
average of .363. Next Is Kvans, Brook
lyn, .368. Indianapolis Is ahead In club
batting, with .284
No one In the Southern League has
topped Pote Knlsely’s .862, which he
made with Birmingham. Next cornea
Kirby, Mobile, .828 Chattanooga, with
.265, leads the clubs.
WATER SPORTS FOR
Y 1 Cl BOYS ON 28
Prizes, Contributed By Local
Merchants, Be Given in Swim
ming and Diving Events
I I !■«!■ mm mrn
Instead of the usual Aquatlo Meet,
held nt the Lake by the Y. M C. A.
and the Lakeside float Club, Jointly,
there will l>e a swimming end dlvliig
mset for the hoys of the Y. M. C. A.
held at Lankey'a llatlitn* Pond on Fri
day. August ;sth.
The swimming races and divine eihl
bltlons for prlges have been arranged In
splendid order and II U e*peeted that the
contests will draw a good crowd to the
pond. They will ba under the personal
supervision of Meeara. l>an Halford and
Wm Roy land, of the T M. C, A. The
«ate» to the pond will ba thrown open
to the public; there will ba no charge
for admission.
Events.
The Hat of avauta are at foilowe:
Grammar School Boys Diving front I
dive for form—three optlona: dtvee, Sb
ye d awlm; iO-yatd ewlm; relay race
with four bova to a team, each boy re
quired to awlm HO yards.
Mioh School Boye—Dlrtng—front dive
for form- three optional dlvee, HO-yard
awlm. 110-yard swim: relay race with
four boya to a team, each boy required
to ewlm ft) yards
Among the local merchants who have
liberally contributed prltee for the meet
are Swan A Kdwarde. Sylvester's, J W, i
l.evy, McCreary a and Ferrla A Arring
ton, gent * turnlahlng atoraa. Rlch.irda I
Stationery Co., 1,. J. Schaul's Jewelry J
•tore.
Specie, seating arrangemanta. It Is an
nounced, will he made and the apron tort
will have no trouble In witnessing the
wal«w sports There will be testa for
everyone
*I.OO and |li& Work Fant* nt
Martins.
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
Less Consideration Now Assured
German War Prisoners By French
London, 6:25 p. m.—A. dispatch to
the Reuter Telegram Company from
Paris quotes an official statement:
“Owing to strategical considerations
it has been Impossible to co-operate
earlier with the Belgian army in the
defense of their country, but the en
gagements which we have undertukn
are only the more solemn and our
co-operation will be still closer and
will be pursued with extreme energy.
“In contrast with the considerate
treatment accorded German prisoners
it has been established that the enemy
considers as non-existent both inter
national conventions and the most an
cient traditions of right and military
order. We are suffering a veritable
Invasion of barbarism. We wish In
deed to remain civilized and will do
so "till" the end, despite this return to
savagery on the part of a nation
which has pretendtd to be the arbi
ter of civilization. But It Is Impos
sible to preserve towards our present
adversaries the chivalrous generosity
MORE LIBERAL
ON CENSORSHIP
Final Decision by U. S. Will
Probably Favor Less Vig
orous Measures on Wireless
Washington.—Although final decis
ion cannot be announced until word
has been received from the German
government, the administration Satur
day prepared to put lto effect a more
liberal censorship on wireless mes
sages and had abandoned the Idea of
censoring cables.
Haniel von Halmhausen, German
charge d’affaires, has communicated
details of the new plan to hie gov
ernment. Embassies and consulate*
of all belligerents would be permit
ted to use the wireless to send code
messages provided they satisfied the
naval officer In charge at the receiv
ing station of the neutral nature of
dispatches.
The British government, It Is under
stood, favors the plan, so long as it
prevents agents of any belligerent
countries from sending Information di
rect from the shores of the United
States to ships at sea.
EVERY BTATEROOM CROWDED.
New York,—With every stateroom
crowded by home-coming Americans,
the Campania of the Cunard Line Is
•due here tomorrow. Many of her pas
sengers were transferred from the
Aquitanla when the latter was press
ed into service by the British admi
ralty.
The Florlzel of the Red Cross Line
sailed today for Halifax with several
thousand tons of foodstuffs. These.
It Is believed, are Intended for tho
British cruisers In the North Atlantic
which had made Halifax their port
of call.
Residences
A two story 6 room house with all con
veniences and practically new, on lot
80x125. This place is located just one
door from Walton Way, at 916 Moore
Avenue. It is a great bargain at $2,300
Pretty 5 room bungalow, located one
block from Walton Way. Price $2,850.
Terms S3OO cash, $25 per month.
Five room cottage on Avenue C, in per
fect condition. Large lot 90x160. Price
$3,150.. Terms to suit purchaser.
Two story 6 room residence on Wrights
boro Road, beautiful lot 65x175. Place
is worth $4,000, but must be sold, so
make an offer.
Adjoining Country Club, one of the most
desirable residences in Augusta. House
of 9 rooms, in excellent condition; lot
200x845; outhouses and garage; all
kinds of fruits, etc.
Price $10,500 on terms.
IF INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY,
CALL AT MY OFFICE AND I WILL BE GLAD TO SHOW
YOU THE PLACE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.
George A. Briggs
417 Dyer Building.
which until now has been the rule
between soldiers.
"Time for war with gloves on has
passed. The enemies with whom we
exchanged at Fontency courteous
words before opening fire have be
come today our faithful and useful al
lies. We have before us unbridled
savages. We owe to them only the
strict observation of the rules of hu
manity and the laws of war.
"The minister of war has Issued
strict instructions that German pris
oners, officers as well as soldiers, are
not to he treated with the considera
tion and favor which should be re
served for our own men. Life is as
sured, naturally, and that Is all we
owe them."
ON FROM BRUSSELS.
London, 9:55 a. mr-Ai Central News dispatch from Antwerp says It
Is reported from Brussels that assurance haa been given by the Ger
mans that they will not continue to occupy the capital, contenting them
selves with having marched through the town.
AUSTRIAN FOUNDERS.
London, 2:08 p. m.—Official news from Paris gives further details of
the encounter In the Adriatic about a week ago which resulted In the
loss of the Austrian battleship Zrinyi, a vessel of over 14,000 tons, and a
crew of 857 men.
The Zrinyi was struck by a shell from a French warship. This pro
jectile exploded In her magazine and damaged her so badly that she
foundered In a few minutes.
WITH IMIGINARY ENEMY.
London, 6:55 a. m.—A dispatch to the Havas Agency from Rome says
the correspondent of the Giornale d’ltalia at Trieste states that during
Thursday night the Austrian fleet engaged in a violent artillery combat
with an Imaginary fleet. According to the correspondent the mlstako
was discovered only after a six hours’ cannonade.
EXPECT GREAT BATTLE.
Ni»h, Servia.—There has been continuous fighting along the whole
frontier for two days without any change in the respective positions of
the Austrian and Servian armies. It is officially stated that a part of the
Servian army has invaded Bosnia successfully and that a great battle is
expected.
CAPTURE GERMANS.
Brest, via Paris, 5:30 a. m,—The French Liner Flandre, converted
Into an auxiliary cruiser, has captured the German four-master Barm
broc, laden with nitrate.
The French cruiser Desalx took the Austrian steamer Gradac, car
rying flour and sugar.
The two prizes are moored in the outer harbor.
COMMANDE R-IN-CHIEF.
London,—A dispatch to The Exchange Telegraph Company from Rome
ways the Duke of the Abruzzi has been appointed commander-in-chief of
the Italian navy.
DARDANE LLEB OPEN.
Constantinople, (via Amsterdam and London, 7:32 p. m—The porte has
sent a circular telegram to foreign diplomatic representatives here de
claring that the Dardanelles are open to commercial vessels.
OUT GOL DEN GATE.
San Francisco.—The Japanese cruiser Idzumo,'fully stocked and pro
visioned and fresh from the drydoc k passed through the Golden Gate at
12:10 p. m. today. She will clear for action at sea.
COSSACKS ATTACKED.
Amsterdam, Holland, (via London, 7:25 p. m.) —An official dispatch
from Vienna says the vanguard of a Cossack division, reinforced by in
fantry, was attacked yesterday by an Austrian vanguard. No locations
are given.
BARGAINS
WAR BULLETINS
Farms
On the 1500 block of 15th Street, a beautiful little
farm of 7Os acres. Improvements consist of two
nice residences, tenant houses, barns, etc. This
place la right I n town and the ground* are beauti
ful. Can be bought at a reasonable price on terms.
On Georgia Railroad 5% miles from August*, op
posite Dickey's Orchard. I offer 65 acres of good
fertile land, part in cultivation and pari In wood
land. Place has nice residence, tenant houses, etc.
If you want a city farm cheap thTs Is your chance.
Price, 64 200
Right In the town of Blythe, 185 acres of fertile
level land that will produce a bale of cotton per
acre. Pretty residence, tenant house*, etc.
Price, 84500
Farm of 845 acres of fertile land, nice residence,
hern, outhouse*, fruit trees and four houses; locat
ed Ju*t out of Hephzibah. The place alao has a
gin and grist mill In good condition and doing a fine
bußlneaa that will go with It.
The improvements alone are worth SI,OOO, but
owner says eell. So here goes. First offer of
53900 gets place.
Adjoining above property, X offer 810 acres, part
In cultivation and part heavily timbered, with long
leaf pine; land Is level and la exactly same grade
a* above property, with nice residence, barn and
tenant houses. A good paeture and young orchard
are among the Improvements of this valuable farm.
Land a short distance from this place brings SSO
per acre, but I can sell fur a limited time, for
•12 per acr«.
SOMETHING FOR THE
CHILDREN.—HAVE YOU A
BIRTHDAY THAT COMES
IN AUGUST?
Boys and girls, under 73 years
of age, who have a birthday in the
month of August, are requested
to send in their full name, address
and birthdate to the “Childrens
Editor,” Augusta Herald.
The Herald is preparing a sur
prise, a pleasant and enjoyable
surprise, for its boy and girl
readers who are getting ready to
celebrate a birthday in August.
Be sure to give full name, ad
dress and birthdate, and address
your letter to—
CHILDREN’B EDITOR,
THE AUGUSTA HERALD.
ALABAMIANS BILL.
Washington.—A bill to prohibit any
concern or person from diverting to
other uses government funds received
to aid In holding cotton, grain <v oth
er farm products, and from loaning the
funds at a higher rate than 4 per cent
annually, waslntroduced roaay by
Representative Blackmon of Alabama.
Phone 1551
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2s.
Real Eslats
For Sale By
G.P. Talbott
Six room, two story
house on Wrightsboro
Road. Lot 60x200.
This house has both
gas and electric lights.
Terms can be arrang
ed.
Here is another place
on Wrightsboro Road,
5 room house on a lot
100x300. There are
electric lights and
other conveniences in
this house. Terms can
be arranged.
Five room house on
Heckle street, conve
nient to car line. This
lot is 50x150. The
house is in good condi
tion and convenient.
Easy terms.
Seven room house on
Fifteenth street, tile
bath rootfl, electric
lights, and other con
veniences. The back
porch on this house is
enclosed in glass. Rea
sonable terms.
Eight room house on
Central Avenue, Mon
te Sano. The lot is
50x150. The house is
convenient, and will
make a comfortable
home. Terms easy.
Seven room house on
Fifteenth street, near
Wrightsboro Road.
There is room for a
nice garden as the lot
is 300 feet deep. Can
arrange terms,
A small three room
house on Tuttle street,
has bath,electric lights
and other conve
niences. This place
can be bought on easy
terms.
Five room brick house
on Jackson street,
about one block from
the Turpin Hill car
line. Lot 40x154.
Terms can be arrang
ed.
Eight room, two story
house on Whitney St.,
Monte Sano. This
house has all modern
conveniences and a
good size lot. Can ar
range terms.
Here is a lot on Telfair
street, two doors from
car line, and only a
short walk from the
business district of the
city. The lot is 50x
156. This place must
be sold soon, so let me
show it to you and tell
you how easy the
terms can be made.
Twenty-eight acres of
farm land near Bath,
Ga. This place has a
good well, about ten
acres of wood, and an
orchard. There is also
a small house on the
place. If you want a
small farm, this is
Your opportunity.
Terms can be arranged
to suit you.
0. P. Talbott
511 Leonard Building.
Office phone 3057.
Home phone 1391.