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The Abysmal Brute, by Jack London— A Red Blooded Story of the Prize Ring. The story of young Pat Glendon, with a punch like the kick of a mule. He wins every fight he enters, including one for a girl. Then he goes back to his home in the wilderness with the woman of his heart. This is the Fourth of the Seven Star Serials that The Herald is running. You don't want to miss this story. Phone 2036 and say: Send me The Herald • Read opening chapters in tomorrow's issue x* x* ** THE AUGUSTA DAILY HERALD VOLUME XIX. No. 48. SIMPLE SERVICES AT BACON'S BIER Final Tribute to Dead Georgian Paid bv Senate of the United States. ImDressive Cere monies Conducted With No Speeches of Eulogy, No Music and No Flowers. MANY TURNED AWAY WHO CAME TO PAY HOMAGE TO DEPARTED STATESMAN Body Eorne From the Marble Room to Front of Desk of Vice President. Prayer Said by Chaplain Prettyman, The Funeral Party Accompanied South by Distinguished Del egation. Washington. —The body of Senator Bacon was taken from the Hotel Neth erlands to the capitol early this fore noon and placed in the senate Marble Room, In charge of a detail of capitol police. It was decided not to open the coffin either in the Marble Room oj- in the senate chamber. President Did Not Attend. Waehington. —White House officials stated that the president would not attend Senator Bacon's funeral. While the president has practically recovered from his cold his physician has thought it best not to risk exposuro for the present. • Vet From Each Side. ■Washington. —At tho coffin in the Marble Room from which the general public was excluded was a guard of honor composed o/'S' veteran of the I'nion .''’id a veteran of the Confed erate armies. Senator Bacon was a Southern soldier. The Confederate veteran was J. B. Marshall of Birm ingham, Ala., and the Union soldier was Major James A. Abbott of Provi dence, R. I. Both are members of the capitol police force. In the Marble Room there was only one floral piece. It was the tribute of the senate, a huge wreath of Amer ican Beauties, Easter lilies, sweet peas and violets on a tall standard at the base of which was a bank of lilies, lcurel and palm leaves. When the cof fin was removed to the senate cham ber the flowers were not taken with It. At half past eleven o’clock, the coffin was carried into the senate chamber and placed directly in front of the vice .president’s desk. The senate wreath of flowers, taken off Its standard, was allowed to remain on the coffin. Placed on Coffin. Weshington.—Exception to the rule (Continued on Page Two.) PRESIDENT’S VETO WAITS FOR THE LITERACY TEST Washington, D. C.—President Wil son's veto is waiting for the Burnett immigration bill if it passes congress carrying the literacy test, according to the best information today in circles dose to the White House. Thousands of naturalized citizens have been campaigning against the lest which caused Former President Taft to veto the same bill. President Wilson will give public hearing before be takes action. STRANGLED TO DEATH. Charleston, W. Va.—Hanging by the cord which tied his milk bottle to his high chair, eight-months-old Clarence Hiason, was found dead by his moth er here today. The little fellow had fallen from the chair and the cord, twisting around his neck, had strang led him to’ death. ■■■ ■■ ♦*»'■> - PRINCE WILLIAM OFF. Berlin. —Prince William of left today on the way. to London and Paris topay his respects to King George and President Poincare, before assuming the sovereignty of Albania. The prince will start his reign with only $1,000,000 of the $15,000,000 loan premised him by the powers to fi nance his treasury. FOR GEORGIA BUILDINGS. Washington Appropriations of $75,000 each for public buildings al Brooklet and at Metter. C,a , were propose 1 today in 'bills by Represen tative Edwards. LEST YOU FORGET — ATIAGKGOTHAMS MISS £ SNOW All Approaches to Big City’s Fire Houses Ordered Cleared. $600,000 Cost to Remove the Fall. New York. —With an army of 18,000 men, the New York street cleaning department today continued its at tack on the mass of snow that has blocked the streets since Saturday. Something near normal traffic condi tions were restored early today on the main lines of travel. The total snow fall Saturday and yesterday was 14.9 Inches. Conditions all over the Greater City yesterday caused Robert Adamson, fire commissioner, to order firemen to clear the approaches of all engine houses and assist the street cleaning department in uncovering water plugs. In many parts of the city it was im possible for fire apparatus to go more than a block or two from stations and Commissioner Adamson feared that in tho event of a big fire his department would be helpless. J. T. Featherstone. street cleaning commissioner, estimated the cost to the city to remove the snow would be about $600,000, Was Compromise Between Tillman and Smith in S.C. • Washington.—The action of the ju diciary committee in the Kouth Caro lina appointments was the result of Senator Tillman's withdrawal of oppo sition to the confirmations. The nominations were a compro mise between Senator Tillman and Senator Smith. Although a Tillman follower was se lected for marshal, Tillman also sought to have his candidate named for Judge. The possibility of tho appointment of another federal judge for South Caro lina was said to have Influenced Sen ator Tillman to withdraw his opposi tion to the compromise slate. President Desires to Keep Cabinet Intact Washington.—President Wilson to day set at rest reports that Secre tary Houston would be a member o' the federal reserve board and though he was not asked specifically about Secretary McAdoo and the United States senatorial race in New Tork, the emphasis which the president put <>n his desire to keep his cabinet in tact was interpreted as an intention that his influence would be against drawing Mr. McAdoo into the New York situation. Recently the president asked Secretary Wilson to remain in the cabinet rather than to run for the United States senate in Pennsylva nia. Congressman Bremner Left SIOO,OOO Estate Passaic, N. J.—The will of Repre sentative Robt. G. Bremner, who diel in a sanitarium in Baltimore where he had undergone the radium treat ment for cancer, was made public to day. The estate is valued at about SIOO,OOO. After making a cash bequest of SIO,OOO to Ills mother, Mr. Bremner directed that the residue of his estate he given to his wife, Mrs. Edith L. Bremner, and his brother, Leith S. Bremner, of Richmond, Va. SAVES HIS SIX CHILDREN BY DROPPING THEM INTO SNOW. Jersey City—Snow which Steph en Grob heaped up when cleaning Ills sidr-wulk after the snow storm saved the lives; of his six rhMdren today. With tire raging in the house, he dropped them one at a time from the roof into the snow. None was hurt, although the youngest child is only a year old. Before saving the children, Grob carried his wdfe downstairs to safety. AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. FEBRUARY 17. 1914. NEW York's homeless sheltered from zero weather in ferryboat. The below zero weather which has held New Yrk in its grip during th c last week brought untold suffering to the city's unemployed. The Department of Charities buckled down to its task and the Municipal Lodging House and Department of Corrections’ shelt ers were filled with hungry homeless people. Idle ferryboats were pressed into service to shelter the frozen and starving unfortunates. 4r ' .ana - fi™—lulfifrr'wtHlmHa 1 V * xr : a,. StA-*' s»„* « £ ft. B'ljmc i Hands Down Decision in "Wife Desertion" Cases Benedicts Skipping Out of Washington Can Be Brought Back. Norfolk, Va.—Federal Judge Wad dill today gave decision in two al leged "wife desertion” cases from the District of Columbia which de cision had been awaited with interest at Washington, because upon the same rested the right s>f the Wash ington authorities to go after de fendants in such cases who cross the district line into Virginia. The court held that Harry Mack, a Navy pay clerk, and Joseph F. Henderson, a mechanic, both under Indictment at Washington, should be removed to the District of Cdlumbia for trial there. Mack strongly resisted re moval. He is about 30 years old and his complainant wife 45. He said she was not dependent; that she had bought the wedding ring, paid for tho marriage license and paid the preach er for performing the ceremony all out of her own poefeet. Costs Brewer $25,000 For Telling These Tales New York—For telling tales which cost Charles Tielenius the affection and society of ills wife, a supremo court jury today directed Frederick Hollender, a wealthy Brooklyn brew er, to pay the injured husband $25,000. Tielenius alleged that Hollender, who is 73 years old, slandered him by telling Mrs. Tilenlus of Tilenlus’ al leged attentions to other women. “Chief SanV'Doesn’t Know When Negroes Will Sail New York.—" Chief Sam," leader of the proposed expedition of negroes to the Gold Coast of Africa, was today on board the old steamship Curyltdba, purchased for the voyage, but he said he did not know when the vessel would got under way. It Is planned to make the trip via Galveston, where recruits will Join the party. More than sixty negroes have been quartered on the steamer for several days. Sam refused today to discuss his expedition other than to say that the purchase of the vessel was an earnest of his good faith. During the cold spell the negroes on shipboard have been sticking close to the Holler room. YUMURI STILL AGROUND. New York.—The Cuban freight ship Yumurl which went on the shoals near Sandy Hook during the snowstorm yesterday still was aground today. The vessel is in no danger. NANTUCKET ICE-LOCKED. Nantucket, Mail. —lc e has shut off this island from all physical eomirvu nlcatlon with the mainland since Fri day. Over 200 fishing boats were Im prisoned in the harbor today. SATURDAY’S AND WEDNESDAY’S are the two Big Bargain Days of the week in Augusta. The Herald of Tuesday and Friday alawys carries the “VERY SPECIAL” offerings of Augusta’s leading and most progressive merchants. From a dollar and cents motive it will pay you to read the ad vertisements in today’s Herald. It’s the advertising merchant always who CAN and DOES sell the cheapest. : : : : EXPECTS HOUSE FIGHT ON TOLLS President Turns From Senate to oower Body in His Desire for Repeal ,of Exemption Clause. Washington—Feeling that sentiment in the senate is strong for repeal of the tolls exemption clause of the Pan ama Canal act. President Wilson has turned his attention to the situation in the house where a stiff fight may develop, and will confer tomorrow with Representative Underwood, who has bpen claimed ns a supporter by soma opponents of repeal. Representatives Covington and Do remus, of the house commerce com mittee, have submitted a proposition to confine tile exemption to Amer ican ships engaged "exclusively" In coastwise shipping. They have told the president intimations were con tained in the diplomatic correspond ence that Great Britain might not ob ject to exempting American coastwise vessels, provided a distinction were made betwen coastwise shipping and the carrying of cargoes 1 from foreign ports to the United States In Amer ican ships as coastwise trade. Will Be Retained. Washington.—Senators of the com mittee —Democrats and Republicans alike—declared again today that the literacy test would be retained, not withstanding tile probability of presi dential veto. They expect it to pass by a large majority. Whether any attempt would lie made to re-pass the Hill over a veto none cared to predleet. Some senators declared ('h,airman Smith never tin<l been Informel that President Wilson would not sign their bill It was also declared that the committee would pursue Its work along lines originally contemplated. Two Roads to Homelike Comfort If you are looking for a pleasant lodging, with or without hoard, your search need not. be long. First, read the "Rooms for Rent'’ nnd "Rooms With Board" ads In The Augusta Herald. Ten to one, you'll find several offerings In the locality you prefer and the "right” one among these, after Inspection. But If you are not quite suited In this way, tell the public exactly whnt you want —and see what a wide choice you will have. A small ad will serve. Leave It with Your Druggist or Tell It to Phone 296. Thrown From Horse King of Belgians Breaks Arm Albert I Was Riding Near the Battlefield of Waterloo. Brussels, Belgium—Albert I, Flng of Belgians, broke his left arm to day, when thrown from his horse In the forest of Selgnies, not lar from the battlefield of Waterloo. His Majesty’s escape from more serious injury was a narrow one. Exaggerated reports of the accident caused public concern 1n the capi tal. The king's physician, however, allayed anxiety by a bulletin declar ing that du gravu consequences wen; likely to ensile from the “hs the king's general health Is good and he is a young man.” King Albert lis 38 yesrs old He succeeded his uncle,, la-opold, on December 17, 1909, lie married Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria, Jn 1900 and the rojal couple have threo children. Panic On River Steamer Bound For Mardi Gras The Queen City Almost Swept Over the Ohio Falls. Louisville, Ky.—Passengers on the big river packet Queen City, bound from Pittsburgh for the Mardi Gras at New Orleans were thrown into a panic today when the steamer was whirled Into a pier after a strong current almost had swept Iter over the Ohio Falls. There were 110 passengers aboard with a crew of 75. When life savers reached tii • steamer they found the rails lined with half dressed frightened passeng ers, several of whom threatened to leap Into the Icy water. Ail were taken off and carried to the life sav ing station. The Queen City was caught by the current while trying to land al the wharf here. Efforts of her- crew to swing her nwav from tile pier were ineffectual and a towboat will at torn: t to pull her off today. ENTIRE SPANISH VILLAGE IS DESTROYED BY FIRE t Madrid—File destroyed the village of Espinosa Do Los Caballeros In the province of Avila today anil brief official dispatches received here re fcired Indefinitely to numerous dead and injured The flumes broke out at midnight nnd were fanned by it strong wind until every lioinu In the place was on fire. Espinosa I)e l/is Caballeros Is a small agricultural center with about 300 Inhabitants. MORF SNOvTbRINGS FEAR OF PITTSBURG FLOOD Pittsburgh.—Know began falling here again early today adding to the widespread discomfort occasioned by tlir storm which last week burled this entire section under a foot of snow. Klvermen are watching conditions closely, a :< rtlng that If the snow on ihe Allegheny and Monongahela wa tersheds goes out wllh a sudden thaw or rain a disastrous flood cannot be averted. DAILY AND SUNDAY. $6.00 PER YEAR. THE CONVICTION OF LEO FRANK UPHELD SENATOR CORE'S CASE IS NOW WITH THEM In Charge Judge Clark Says Past Character of Mrs. Bond or Senator Had no Bearing at All. If woman Knew of Con spiracy, no Damage. Defendant, on the Stand, Do nies That he Ever Wanted a Cash Settlement. Denies Ever Having Talked With Vico President Marshall. Oklahoma City, Okla. —Tho caso of Mis. Miunio 15. Bond, who is as long $50,000 damages from Senator Gore for an alleged attack made on her In' a Washington hotel, was givpn to the Jury today. Judge Clark instructed tlio jury to judge the evidence and credibility of the witnesses both for tlio plaintiff and defendant. Judge Clark referred to tho alleged conspir acy against the senator and tho Jury was told that if there /was a con spiracy and it wan known to Mrs. Bond then she was a party to it and was not entitled to recover damages. Ah to character the Instructions said the past character of Mrs. Bond or Gore had no bearing on the case. The court said if the jury believed an assault was attempted, then the verdict should ho for the plaintiff IT there was no attempt to assault or If there was a conspiracy in whicli Mrs. Bond was a party then the ver dict must be for the defendant, the court held. Denies Knowing It. Oklahoma City—Senator Gore de nies In his testimony that he knew Robertson, Jacobs and Kirby Fitz patrick were In the next room while he was talking with Mrs. Bond. Replug to questions, the senator (Continued on Page Two.) Returns True Bill of Murder Against Jetton Druggist Who Killed Promi nent Physician to be Ar raigned. Charlotte, N. C. A grand Jury In su plrior court hero today returned a true Trill for murder ayalriHt R, M. Jetton, tli** Davldnon clrujfKlHt, who *hot and killed I >r. \\\ 11. Wootten, a prominent phyHlelan in Jetton'* horn#- on Kehruary 10th. Jetton in in the county Jail here and will be formally arraigned Oil* afternoon on the charw of murder Attorney* for the defen*e announce that the plea will be not KUlltv, mm rbar«ed In the Indictment. Jetton allege* that Wooten wa* In vading Id* borne. Mr*. Jetton who te*tified Hat unlay afternoon In babea* corpu* proceeding* t‘> obtain her hu*- band’H relefl*e under bond wa* the only eyewitnc.MM to the killing. The *udK« ha* announced that he will ylve a de clhloii on the application for the writ after tlu* formal arralgntrent late to day. 300 POUND EDITOR FOUND DEAD IN A SNOWDRIFT Garden City, L.l. Edward N. Town send, editor of llie Nassau County Re publican, was found dead In a snow drift today In front of his home here, lb- had apparently become exhausted while struggling through the snow drifts last night and had fallen just as he reached his gate. Ills wife re mained up all night anxiously await ing Ills return. Mr. Townsend was 56 years old and weighed nearly 300 pounds Member, of his family think that ills heart fail ed after his battle with the snow. WADDELL BERIOUBLY ILL. Ban Antonio, Texas. Rube Waddell, once a famous baseball pitcher, who Is In a hospital here suffering from a bronchial affection, was reported to day to lx- In a serious condition. Bv Vote of Four to Two Geor gia Supreme Court Hold Trial for Murder of Mary Phagan to Have Been Entirely Regular EXPECT DATE FOR THE EXECUTION BE SET SOON Denial of Motion for Appeal. Chief Justice Fish and As sociate Justice Bcch Dissent. Added Chapter to Most Sen sational Murder Case in An nals of 3tate. Atlanta, Ga. —Tho conviction of I-eo M. Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan, the 14-year-old factory girl, today was affirmed by the Geor gia supreme eourt. The eourt held, four to two. that the conviction iast August of tha young factory superintendent ha.l been In every way regular and according to tile criminal statutes of Georgia, t’hlrf Justice Fish and Associate Jus tice Beck dissented. Dat« of Execution Soon. It Is expected that a date noon will bo set for the execution of the pris oner. postponed Indefinitely on tha filing of a motion for a new trial. It whs on the denial of this motion that an appeal was taken. More than a hundred counts were contained In the appeal. Htress watt laid on allegations of prejudice on th« part of two Jurors und charge* that popular racial feeling against tha young factory superintendent, who ia a Jew. Imd made Itself felt In tha court room and Influenced the verdict Significance was also attached to tha statement of the trial Judge, who. In denying a motion for a new trial, aa.l that although be had heard all the evdencc, he was not convinced either (Continued on Page Two.) FROZEN BODIES IN IRE RIGGING Captain and 3 of Crew Had Lashed Themselves to Avoid Being Washed Overboard. Willllest, Mass.—Four men perished when the Italian bark Uastagna struck: on the oilier liar of Cape Cod, a mil* and a half south of the Cuhoon’s Hol low Life Having Htatlon, today. Seven seamen —all nearly unconsci ous from exposure—wero brought ashore by the life-savers. The frozen bodies of Captfllu Garva and three sailors were left In the rigging where the men had lashed themselves to avoid being carried overboard by the seas that swept the decks last night. The Uuntagna. from Montevideo for Bouton, with phosphate rock, struck the bar early today during a blinding snow storm and «lxty-tnllo northwest gale. The beach patrol sighted her at down 300 yards off shore with the surf breaking over la-r and threatening to pound her to pieces. The combined life saving crews from the Nnuset and Cahoon'g Hollow stations allot three lines across tin- Custagna'e deck but the sailors were so benumbed that they were unable to handle the breech es buoy tackle. The gale had mod erated (o 30 miles an hour but the surf was so high that the life savers had to wait for some time before they could launch thrlr lifeboat. The survivors were so overcome that they could give no coherent account of the disaster. Refuse to Accept the Resignation of Dr. Aked San Francisco.—By a vote of 74 to ID, the Han Frunclsco Church Feder ation refused today to accept the res ignation of Rev. Ghas. F. Aked, pastor of the First Congregational church, aa president of the organization. Dr. Alo-d .had been criticised by members of the federation for saying in a sermon he did not adhere to the orthodox belief regarding the Virgin birth of Christ. Dr. Aked declared there was nothing In the writings of u number of the Apostles to sugport the theory of the Virgin birth.