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HOME EDITION VOLUME XIX, No. 243 4 We Dear the Expense of transportation charges on purchases made in this store and consigned to points within 200 miles of Au gusta. That is effective on any or all purchases made by friends in the city, who wish to ship to friends in the country, or out of town customers who order by mail. It is a great convenience and works as well one way as another. A Great, New Shipment of Toilet Sets, Specially Priced 9 piece sets gold line, full size, 9 piece set, tinted pink, green and blue, regular $3.75, (IJO or special .. .. 12 piece sets gold line, with slop jar, 12 piece sets, tinted, pink, green, and black, regular $5.50, $4.75 No Companion Like a Book — These 49c "Eben Holden,” Irving Bachelor. “The Master Christian,” Marie Corelli. "Cy Whitaker’s Place,” J. C. Lincoln. “The Daughter of Anderson Crow,” Georgfe Barr McCutcheon. "Dorothy South,” George Gary Eggle stpri. "The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig,” David Graham Phil lips. “Ben-Hur,” Lew Wallace. "The Prince of India,” Lew Wallace. "The Little Minister," J. M. Barrie. “Five Gallons of Gasoline,” Morris B. Wells. “Janet Ward,” Margaret E. Sangiler. “The Blue Flower,” Henry Van Dyke. “Maggie Hgpper,” Charles Klein. “The Gamblers,” Cecil Thornton. “Peggy at Spinster Farm," Helen M. Winslow. "Rebecca at Sunnybrook Farm,” Kate Douglas Wiggin. 25c Initial Writing Cabinets.. .. IQC 60c Children’s Story 800k5..... ■ 39* 10c Children’s Story Books 5^ OLYMPIC’S PASSENGERS TELL OF HAZARDS RUN LEAVING SCENE OF WAR ! Wife of Senator James Had Hard Time—Guggenheim Had Five Thousand Dollars Cabled Him—Mob at St. Peters burg Used Sledge Hammers on German Statues New York.—Among the passengers on the Olympic home Saturday was Mrs. Ollle James, wife of the Ken tucky senator. She was in Berlin the day before war was declared and was informed by Ambassador Gerard that she might do well to leave the coun try. Accordingly arrangements were made for her party to go t<D St. Peters burg by tail. "Ambassador Gerard secured ac commodations for us on the finest train leaving Berlin for the Russian frontier,” said Mrs. James. “We thought we were well on our way when the train suddenly pulled into Copenhagen None of the passengers had been Informed that the train had been diverted. We never were told why it had been done. Waiting for Chance. “T remained In Copenhagen four day*, awaiting a chance to crosa to London. Finally I managed with 21 other Americans to get aboard a smatl freight steamer that drew but 12 feet of water. But even with that light draft the captain of the freighter was afraid to proceed at more than a snail's pace. He had been Informed that mines had been strewn along the gfrtart and through the English ehan *nel. We managed to get through the 'mine field without mishap, but every one aboard the ship was extremely; nervous." Senator James boarded the Olympic j at quarantine from a revenue cutter.: Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania, an other passenger, was In Swltseriand with his wife and grandchild when < ~ , THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES ===== THE AUGUSTA HEBAT.D 12 piece sets, Colonial patterns, beautiful deco rations. Regular $10.50. Special rr for Bowls and Pitchers, un derglaze decorations and tinted. Special bowl and pitcher, d»| r/\ for Slop Jars, large size, open slop jars, QO special «/OC Combinets, . full size, white jar with cover and heavy wire bail handle and cover. d»| cp Special For the Business Trip or Pleas ure Jaunt Here is a Suit Case Austria declared war on Servia. He and his family hurried to Paris and thence to London, reaching the French coast with much difficulty. Guggenheim Got $5,000. Daniel Guggenheim also wae aboard. He ran out of money while in Paris and his son in the United States cabled him 16,000. Nathan Hisemann of Boston fled from Austria at the outbreak of the war. While crossing from Ostend to London, a French cruiser fired two shots across the bow of the Belgian mall boat he wa straveling on. Offi cers came aboard and smashed the wireless equipment. Then they in formed the captain of the steamer that he might proceed. When the Olympic reached her dock stewards were sat to work to remove hundreds of shee's of heavy black oiled paper that had been placed over all windows, port holes and doors. Not a ray of llgnt was allowed to show during the voy age. Kindling War Fever. Dr. Chas. Ritter of aterson. N. J„ a passenger on the Adriatic, described the kindling of the war fever in St. Petersburg. "When w got there,” he said, "the city was under martial law. Cos sacks were riding up and down the streets as our cowboy# do in the dime novels Every train which arrived poured hordes of soldiers from the country. Although the officials theo retically paid for everything they seised, it amounted to absolute con fiscation in practice. One man there, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 30, 1914. These House furnishings are Always Used , But Seldom So Attractively Priced Step Ladders —made of kiln dried white wood, special, per foot ...21c Step Ladders —full bolt ed, well built, with buck et rest, special per foot 30c Brooms —good quality corn, 5 sew’ed, smooth handle, special .. ,29c Galvanized Pails, regular 25c, special 21c Salt Boxes, made of hard wood, extra special . 19c Iron Dinner Pots— Regular 60c and SI.OO, Special . . 40c and 65c Ranges combination coal or wood. Prices ranging from $35.00 up to $65.00. Ask about our Club Plan on Housefurnishing. $6.00 Black Leather Suit Cases, 24 inches long; leather comers; price Monday $4.98 $3.00 Matting Suit Cases, made on light frame, tie tapes and pouch pocket; price Monday $2.25 New Toys Received Ives Mechanical Train, complete with track, engine, passenger coaches, tender; price $1.25 Celluloid Animal Rattles .. . Folding Doll Beds; trimmed, size 12, 14 and 18 inches; prices for instance, owned a string of race horses valued at SIOO,OOO. They were taken for the army and he received about SIOO. With Sledgehammers. "Two days after the declaration of war a mob, which mußt have num bered many thousands, surged through the streets of St. Petersburg. They finally stopped In front of the Ger<- man embassy. On the top of this building there are two huge iron statues of llhlaqs. About a hundred of the mob climbed up to the roof and broke the statues to pieces with sledge hammers. "This was the sign for the whole mob to get busy. They swarmed through the building, smashing every thing they could. On one of the floors they found a Russian footman. He had been stabbed three times and ap parently had been dead for several hours. "We at least managed to get a train to Wolgda on August 4. So great Wes the mob at the station that six people were pushed under the wheels of the train and killed as the train pulled out.” Health Francis Josef is Most Satisfactory Vienna, (via Rome and Paris, 3:3a p. m.) —It is learned from a reliable source that the health of Emperor Francis Joseph is perfectly satisfac tory and that he has been quite well since the war began. Yesterday he gave a protracted audience to the for eign minister, Count Leopold von Berchtold, and also received Count Forgach Ghymes, formerly minister to Servia, and Count A. Mendorff-Poull | ly-Dietrlchstein. He also exchangee , telegrams with Emperor William. The aged monarch rises at his usual hour and works all day. URGING BENATOR BRYAN. Washington.—A petition urging ap pointment of Senator Nathan P. Bry an, of Florida, Judge of the federal court of appeals of the fifth Judicial cir/ult, was circulated In the senate today and signed by all democratic and republican senators In attend ance, There Is a vacancy In the court caused by the recent death of Judge David D. Shelby of New Orleans. The circuit comprises Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Cardinal Gibbons Choice as New Pope a Possibility V Mu-2 , > New York—The choice of Cardinal Gibbons to succeed Pope Plus Xas the head of theßornan Catholic church Is entirely possible, accord ing to the Rev. John J. Wynne, editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia In an Interview he said: "Htranger things have happened than that we should have an American pope, not perhaps In the first ballot or In the second, but as a compromise. The gentle figure of our Cardinal Gibbons commands the respect of the whole world. He Is aloof from all entangle ment*. He is above all political suspicion. He would have the support of the English speaking world—and the weight of American In the coun cils of the church has never been higher.” A Window Full of Dainty Cottons | q _ Values to 75c a yard, Monday -*• •JC Short ends, but a remarkably attractive lot. Another Special Purchase. 25c white corded Madras for shirts 19c 25c silk finish soisettes . . . ... 19c 50c white corded crepes 19c 50c white Rice Cloths 19c 25c sheer dotted White Crepes . 19c 35c silk striped Poplins 19c 35c dark fancy Poplins ..... 19c 35c colored flake Ratine. . .. 19c OTHER SPECIALS 15c fancy white and colored Cur tain goods 10c Dining Room Chairs at Half Price the best grade of leather. The reduction is effective only for a very short time. Take advantage of if Monday, Specially Priced Bahy Carriages Collapsible Go-Carts, with rubber tires and fabrieoid hood, regu larly s6.so,Monday for $4.98 Carriages with willow hood and body and rubber tires, regularly $20.00, Monday $16.49 These excellent chairs have been left when sets were broken to accommodate customers. Per haps you are one of the customers and would like to enlarge your set. Get them Monday for half what you paid for the others. $35.00 Bed Davenport, $31.25 For the large family in a small house, or for those who have friends dropping in on them at any time, this emergency bed has no equal. By day it is a handsome piece of parlor or sitting room furniture—at night it is a full-sized bed. Here's a S4O Three-Piece Parlor Suite for $34.98 It is finished in mahogany and upholstered in $6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY December 25 th That is Christmas Day, and it is still 116 days off. But you will find that if you shop before noon each day, carefully preserve the Surety Coupons you receive on these purchases, and redeem the books for the books of cash coupons, your Christmas presents will cost you very little. This is also an excellent way to keep down general expenses. 65c hemmed Napkins, dozen t.39c 19c serpentine crepes, solid, all colors . . . . ...... 10c 39c and 50c figured crepes . . . 19c 50c knotted ratine. . ... .19 c 15c white Madras ....... 10c 50c light weight Crepes, Silk Stripes, for waists, for . 19c 25c white and colored plisse, silk finsh . . .. . . . 19c 25c heavy white striped crepes . 19c 25c white Madras, special . 19c Congressman Had Nostalgia; Begin Investigation Washington -When does homesickness become n bonaflde (Mo ment, incapacitating a legislator to a point where he is unable to attend to bis duties, 1» a problem confronting Sergeant at Arms Gordon of the I Inline of Representatives. Repres entatlve Burke of Wisconsin, one of Ihe healthiest looking men In the hoime, was the cause of the agitation. He baa been attending to congressional duties In Washington ior II month without a vacation and he would like to get away. "Are you nick?” be was asked. "Yes,’' he replied, “I have nostalgia. I’m very homesick.- Thereupon, the sergeant-at-arms, fearing an epidemic which would again deplete the legislative forces of the house, began an In vestlgatlon. U. S. MONO 111 LONDON SHORT Funds of the American Com mittee Exhausted-- Gold on Cruiser Tennessee Waß Only For Charitable Use London, 5:03 p. m.—The American money exchange co, imittee has ex hausted the funds at Its disposal, ann It awaiting authority from Washing ton to make further payments on ac count of the money deposited in Washington for Americans In Europe. Waller H. Page, the American am bassador, arranged so that this com - mltlen should pay out SIOO,OOO but this sum Is now exhausted. It Is understood there Is In Wash ington not less than $500,000 deposit ed there by friends of Americans traveling in England and on the con tinent w,lh the Idea that It be remit ted abroad and handed to the persona they designated. Thfs money waa not brought over on the American cruiser Tennessee, which carried only money for charitable uses. The com mittee desires authority temporarily to use the funds sent over for charit able distribution In order to relieve travelers who have deposits in Wash ington, but only pending the arrival of the funds now on deposit at the Atuerlcan capital. HOME EDITION The Voice of the Victor the expense would be enormous. And yet the cost of the Victor, like the scope of Its records, can be male to Hull any purse. From $15.00 to $200.00 they are priced and they may b , bought through White’s Household Club. THE KEPTRMRER LIST C7F REC ORDS HAS ARRIVED INI ARRIVE FROM HOLLAND Large Number of Americans Reach London Today---Ex tortionate Prices Charged- London, 1:50 a. m.—A large num ber of Americans arrived in London on the night boat and train from Falkstone. Most of them are from Munich. Baden-Baden and Frankfort, via Dutch ports. Most of the passengers complained of extortion In Holland, where they were compelled to pay $4 for the privilege of sleeping for one night on a cement floor. Landlords asked as much as S2O for a hotel room with running water while money changers charged outrageous prices for ex change or the cashing of money or ders. Waller H. Hutchins, of Washington, was at innsbruch, Austria, when war was declared He went Immediately to Munich, where he remained three weeks. He said: "I wish to bear witness to the ex treme kindness of the Bavarian au thorities to Americans of whom at the time there were 2,000 at Munich. All hut 600 have now left and these pre fer to stay. "Munich In war times is as quiet as Washington In peace. "Among the Americans In Munich were Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, who left on the second special train with Mrs. Phil Suerldan." Sounds from one end of the earth to the other; there Is not a country where It is not. Few coun tries are not represented on its records. Through ft you command the music to milt the taste of the mo ment. If per sons hod to travel from place to place to secure this,