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HOME EDITION VOLUME XIX, No. 354. MANY INSANE FROM LYING IN THE TRENCHES Large Number of English Sol diers in Hospital, Although Never Wounded---Suffer Ab solute Nervous Collapse From Shocks of Weeks By Explod ing Shells Southampton, England--Insanity and nervous prostration are claiming: many of the allies who have lain for weeks nrider German fire in trenches about Ypres. Insanity wards in government hcsiptals at Netley are filled to over flowing, and all hospitals in South England have many patients who suf fered absolute nervous collapse. Most of the cases show decided im provement as soon as the men get into new surroundings and are af forded quiet. Many suffering with nervous afflictions declared when they left Belgium they could never endure further service under the fire of the heavy guns, clamor to return as soon as they get a grasp on their nerves. . Terrible Shocks. J An amazing number of invalid sol jdlers havi never been wounded and ♦show no physical signs of disability. Some of the most desperate cases are men terribly shocked by shells which exploded near them. One sergeant, a boy of 18, who re cently left Netley to visit his rela tives, was hurled 50 feet by the force of an exploding shell, not a fragment of which touched him. He was un conscious several days and his brain was so affected that he was unable to see anything for weeks, if he became ♦he least excited. When he left the Uetley hospital he still walked some what unsteadily and complained that dark spots frequently appeared be fore his eyes. Shot Themselves. Soldiers are on rare occasions found shooting their own hands and feet oi exposing their arms and hands to the enemy's fire that they may get wounded, which will relieve them from trench service. That in many cases Is attributed to shattered nerves, al though there are occasional courtmar tials in cases where there is reason to believe cowardice inspired such action. In engagements where fight ing is at such close range as in the present position in Belgium, it is a simple matter for a soldier to expose hi shand or arm and catch a bullet. Bad Teeth. Bad teeth are affecting the English troops exposed to cold and dampness in the trenches. Many dentists have been sent to treat defective teeth, which have disabled men otherwise sound. Recruiting officers were at first extremely particular about the teeth of applicants, but it soon be came necessary to let down the bars. As the middle and lower class peo ple of England take indifferent care of their mouths and seldom have their teeth treated, dental troubles have been numerous. If recruiting officers in England were to demand the sound teeth re quired for admission to the American navy, they would get few recruits. Public schools in London and other large cities now are having the teeth of pupils examined and encouraging proper care of the mouth. ARROWS SHOT BT TH [ AIRMEN Head and Shaft of Steel With Two Flat Pieces of Metal Set at Eight Angles London.— The arrows which allied aviators are using over the battlefields are in two parts, a head and short flanged shaft, The head measures about two and a quarter inches, and the total length of the arrow is four and a half inches. Both the head and the shaft are of steel, the flange being » formed of two flat pieces of metal set at right angles, the ends of the four flanges thus produced being set into the steel head. The diameter of the whole head Is about 5-16 of an inch, tapering to a fine point and the whole weight is about twenty-one grams. A German doctor gave the following description of the use and effect of the allies' arrows at a meeting of the Stuttgart medical society. Three companies of German soldiers were resting when two aeroplanes cir cled overhead at a height of about 12000 metres. Suddenly one of the sol diers felt a sharp stabbing pain In his right foot, and thought one of his his fellow' soldiers had Inadvertently prick ed it: but the Illusion was soon dis pelled when he heard cries of pain all about him. The horses, too, became restive and two were found to be wounded. Looking at his foot the sol dier found an Iron arrow had penetrat ed It. He Immediately plucked it out. About fifteen others had been hit and the source of the arrows being dis covered the men took cover under wagons. It was subsequently estimat ed that about fifty arrows had been discharged and every third arrow had taken effect. The importance of these weapons, particularly when dropped on resting soldiers is therefore con siderable and the fact that about half the casualties eoslsted of wounds In the lower limbs shows how vulnerable Jhe resting soldier Is to arrows from r "a hove. Evidently the arrows scatter con ■ iderably for In one case four compan ies were simultaneously hit. One case was mentioned of an arrow passing through the scalp without In juring the skull, but another caused death by entering the left temple and pacing out again by the right. THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES THE AUGUSTA HERALD NEAR FISTICUFF IN TUF HOUSE Chairman Moon of the P. 0. i Committee and Heflin of Alabama Advance Towards Each Other. Washington.—A personal encounter between Chairman Moon of the heuso postoffice committee and Representa tive Heflin was narrowly averted on the floor of the house today when the two representatives became involved in an altercation over charges made yesterday by Mr. Moon that “railroad influence." defeated special rule for the consideration of reform postal leg islation. Both representatives were advanc ing toward each other in a threaten ing manner when half a dozen mem bers interfered. “Absolutely Untrue.” “I denounce the statement of the ! gentleman as absolutely untrue,” de clared Representative Heflin, referring Ito Mr. Moon’s statement that demo crats who voted against the rule had | “betrayed the democratic president, the democratis postmaster general, the democratic rules committee and the democratic postoffice committee.” j “You don’t dare say that to me ex | cept on this floor,” shouted Mr. Moon striding toward the Alabama repre sentative. “1 am willing to say anything out side that I would say to you here," retorted Heflin and he started to meet Chairman Moon. No Apoligies. Representative Moon said he had no apologies to make for his speech crit icizing democrats who oppesed the rule. He said he did not charge cor ruption against any one. “But the circumstances of that vote” he said, “left the impression that there was some influence at work that prevented the adoption of this rule, requested by the administration. Was it the influence of the postmasters, or rural carriers or of the railroads?” Representative Heflin declared “that ino railroad had influenced him,” and (declared Representative Moon's criti cism "unjustified and unwarranted." “Profound Ignorance." Representative Ragsdale of South Carolina said that “when the gentle man charges that there is railroad in fluence enough on the democratic side of the house to defeat this legislation, I don’t believe it and I repudiate it." “Weil, the gentleman has his opin ion,” replied Representative Moon. “If the hit clog yelps let him yelp.” Representative Webb of North Caro lina said he “was not influenced by railroads, “but by my own colleagues who I think are high minded, hon est arid conscientious men.” Representative Moon concluded with Ihe statement that the democrats who had voted against the rule had done so because of "profound ignorance.” JOHN D.’S TAXON 51311,040,337 Through Counsel, Oil Multi- Millionaire, Seeks Injunction to Restrain Treasurer of Ohio County. Cleveland, O.—John D. Rockefeller, through counsel today filed in federal court a petition for an injunction to restrain County Treasurer O’Brien from collecting taxes on $311,040,337 assessment placed on Rockefeller’s holdings by the Cuyahoga County tax commission. Mr. Rockefeller declares he is a resident of New York state, that he maintains a residence there and performs all the functions of a citizen of that state. Mr. Rockefeller says he ceased to be a resident of Ohio in 1886. The petition describes the Cleveland I Forest Hill estate of Mr. Rockefeller las a place where he maintains a sum ! mer home and which he occasionally j visits. The petition alleges that on Decem ber 18, 1914, Mr. Rockefeller tendered to Treasurer O'Brien $29.64, his legal tax and that It was refused. This amount 1s all Mr. Rockefeller owes Cuyahoga County, in taxes, the peti tion states. Taxes on his personal holdings are paid regularly in New York, according to the petition. The tnx on more than $311,000,000, | Mr. Rockefeller is asked to pay in .Ohio, was assessed on his Standard Oil and other holdings. Tax officials contended that under the Ohio law by remaining here a greater part of a year, Mr. Rockefeller became a citizen for taxation pur poses. THE 3 KINGS CONFER A9AIN Malmore, Sweden (via. London, 8:10 p. m.) —Kin* Christian of Denmark, King Oustav of Sweden, and King Haakon of Norway, who arrived here Friday to formulate an agreement combining their Interests during the war, held further conference Satur day. after which they conferred with their respective ministers. A Joint final conference will he he'd later In tvhh h the kings, the forelcn ministers and the <J> partrnental offi cers will lukc purl. 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Exquisitely covered in silk or satin, with solid puffed borders. $12.50 Quilts $9.95 $15.00 Quilts $10.95 $19.75 Quilts $15.00 Special Prices on Ladies Bath Robes $5.00 Robes, in lovely soft shades, satin faced around neck, down front and" cuffs, for $3.98 $6.98 and $7.50 Robes $5.98 $8.50 Bath Robes $6.98 The Choicest Furniture on the Easiest Terms OUR HOUSEFURNISHING CLUB PLAN enables you to buy the same as for cash and pay monthly in small payments. )i3ajpji i u— ____, ’■BHE'TIm ir,, imWl / W'. i v£.^^-iWBIhA j # gftfaßijpittyy 4 vi‘‘*Wh /oY> $22.50 Ceilft.'otte, solid mahogany, equipped with metal lined humidor. (t I A O O Price this week.', ihlO^OO $14.00 Ceii.itette, mission design, early Kngllah finish, fully equipped with glissware, revolving bottle-holder, etc. (Tlfk . Price this week $22.00 Celiurette, m'sslon design, early Kmtllsh finish, with revolving bottle-holder, eliding cop per mixing shelf <P •s' e» decanter and glaases JIO.SO SIO.OO Cellarette, mission design, fumed finish, with tobacco drawer and brass-covered top for mixing. Price th ; H V. ' 4s) /. lIU .• . * ,». «♦ « •* V V, i 7 1 iA*9FAI 4 r®? ■*V| tr* • *•• «* *•«* *«*«««' #,* «• V♦. •. “■“ 3 •*■**"* *■ - T * • SAVE YOUR VOTES FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY. WE GIVE PURPLE STAMPS The loss we take is the gain you make. Our stocks must be reduced, so we are giving our patrons the advantage of immense savings just when they need them the most. Read the reductions in this ad, and remember, nothing is exaggerated, no first price inflated. Everything has Andrews’ strict guarantee behind it, everything is high class, in good taste and first clas service is always to be had at Andrews. ANDREWS BROS.CO. 870 BROAD STREET. HALF OFF LADIES’ COATS, LADIES’ WOOL AND SILK DRESSES LADIES’ LONG SUITS, JUNIOR SUITS, CHILDREN’S COLORED COATS, HALF OFF SEPARATE SKIRTS SEPARATED FROM ALL PROFIT Worth $5.00 to $13.95, Now $2.98 to $7.95 Special line of Boxed Xmas Neckwear, 69c and 76c values for 59c Others . . 89c, 98c, $1.50 and $1.98 INFANTS’ KNIT SWEATERS AND CAPS 3 / 4 PRICE All Gloves Put in Holley Boxes Ladies’ Gloves .. .. $1.25 to $3.50 Misses' Gloves, in tan and white $1.25 Children’s Knit Gloves 25c Ladies’ Knit and Jersey Gloves. . 50c Christmas Furniture for Gifts Nothing makes a finer or more useful gift than a piece of good Furniture selected from our floors, either at holiday time or throughout the year, for birthday anniversaries or special occasions. Furni ture lasts longer than other gifts, is used more and is always appropriate and appreciated. Select (Thristmas Gifts now; we’ll storo them and deliver any day desired. For “Her” Book Racks, Colonial Mirrors, Cedar Chests, Vacuum Sweepers, Kitchen Cabinets, Pedestals, Sandwich Trays, Rockers, Rugs, Telephone Stands, Hewing Cabinets, Music Cabinets, Writing Desks, Candle Sticks, Tea Wagons, Muffin Stands, usic Cabinets and Cellaretf $18.50 Mahogany Music Cabinet, C I 1 *7 C Colonial design.. $16.60 Mahogany Music Cabinet, imj Colonial design.. »pl / $15.00 Mahogany Music Cabinet, <C I I ”7 C Colonial design $12,50 Mahogany Music Cabinet, (f/\ Colonial design 4/1/ $30.00 Csll'irette, solid mahogany with remov able glass dned mahogany tray. This trav forms the top of cellarette and 1s very attractive and convenient. Price (jj'jq this week For the Little Folks Baby High Chair* Baby Walkers, Children’s Chairs, Doll Carriages, Doll Beds, Swinging Cradles, Willow Roekers, Willow Doll Cradles. Ml On All $6.00 PER YEAR—FIVE CENTS PER COPY AUGUSTA, GA. Flannelette and Silk Kimonos $1.25 Flannelette Kimonas.. ..95c $1.98 Flannellette Kimonas ...$1.29 $5.00 Silk Kimonas $3.00 $6.95 Silk Kimonas $3.95 17 l-2c Kimona Flannellette, in kin dergarten and floral designs, the yard 12 Vic Men's Bath Robes With full inverted box-plaited back, big and comfortable $3.98 Cord trimmed like a smoking jacket, full, in dark rich coloring, each .. .. .. «• • ■ .. ~ .« .. $5.00 Ladies’ Knitted Vests and Pants, worth 75c and 60c, now 39c Silk Underskirts $3.98 Skirts, for .$2.39 $5.00 Emerald Green Klosfit Skirts, for . $3.75 Opera Fans Half Price Ex For “Him” Arm Chairs, Bath Cabinets, Cellarettes, Chlfforobes, Costumers, Bookcases, Kasy Chulrs, Library Tables, PI reside Chairs, Reading Lamps, Magazine Stands, Morrla Chairs, Smoking Stands, $45.00 Cellarettes, solid mahogany, fully equipped with decanters, wine glasses, playing cards and poker chips also has humidor and sliding copper mixing tray. Price £j J rip this week J Andrews Comfortable Rockers They have the swing and the swing is the thing that makes them comfortable. They lack nothing in Jasign, are wall made and are attrac tive in finiah. Pricrs in the genuine leather upholstered goods ranga from $7 ftO to 840 In tapestry O' Iml front 87 50 $35 In all wood Iron. J»2 50 810 50 Kempie Dolls Less Than Half 50c Dolls 1 9<’ SI.OO Dolls 39C $2.75 Dolls 98C $3.50 Dolls 81 39 HOME EDITION mm • *.*. a <c, • v ‘ v v •;:•*v • ••:. v ;\v: s* * * s' *l2**JL I »*%* mT«| **v***-l-l r;,Vs • • *lsn| • -tvl • •.*4 • iK*| 4 » ■f.l sm .*»• J :**.*• *.V*l . s •. * • j s *s* .t*.■ *>;*:.» m :V*.*‘VA -:-** v *j;*J mk :S« ••***.l*l : ;***‘*t3 .V.$X ( »• / S «YV»| :*.*vj»;J •t 'XKv **« *CTmi Ix-iS . *. r*;*f v i*,Jl ;r ***;•: t-l ♦4<»v|;^ •*^J