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THE AUGUSTA DAILY HERALD VOLUME XIX. No. 50. VINDICATION OF HE COMPLETE CHOWDS CHEER Verdict of “Not Guilty” Comes After Jury Had Been Out Only Ten Minutes —Court At tendants Unable to Restrain Applause of Throng in Room Only Comment of Senator is: "It Only Confirms My Faith That Truth Will Triumph.” Ho Goes to Hot 3prings Be fore Return to Washington. Oklahoma City.—Notice of appeal from the verdict was Riven today by attorneys for Mrs. Bond. Messages of Congratulations. Oklahoma City.—Many messages congratulating Senator Gore upon his exoneration last night of charges of Improper condui t made l>y Mrs. Min ute ft. Bond in n suit for sr>n,ooo dam ages were reoeived here today. The senator announced he would spend today and tomorrow here, then go to Hot Springs for a vacation be fore he returns to Washington. Senator (tore's only remark when the Jury returned its verdict was: "The verdict confirms m.v faith that truth will triumph. I never for a r.to *ment doubted the outcome.” In Ten Minutes. Oklahoma City, Okla United States Senator Thomas P. Gore was last night exonerated of charges of Improper conduct by a verdict in his favor returned in district court here In the suit for $.">0,000 damages insti tuted by Mrs. Minnie E. Bond, of Ok lahoma City. The verdict was returned ten min utes after the ca?e was Riven to the Jury. Only on-' bal'ot was taken. ‘‘We find.” the Jury stated in tho verdict, “the evidence* s”’'m!tted by the plaintiff entirely im-u ' if"t upon ■wbf'ch to base a stilt- th** •id evi dence wholly exonerates tho defend ant. and had the defendant, at tire conclusion of the plaintiffs evidence, announced that he desired to intro due no evidence and rested his case, our verdict would have been the same in that event as now returned by ns, in favor of the defndant.” Crowd Cheers. Despite the efforts of bailiffs to maintain ord>r when the last words of the verdict, "favor of the defend ant” were read the crowd which tax ed the capacity of the courtroom, turned into a cheering throng, orderly but no less determined to give vent to their feelings. Those displeased by the verdict forced their way to the doorß and left in silence amid the bantering <Jf the senator's friends. Senator Gore heard the Jury's Ue (Contlntied on Page Two.) PRES'T APPROVES DISMISSAL. Washington.—Dismissal of Mid shipman V. I. McClue, of lola, Kas., from the Naval Academy on charges of irregularities in an examination was approved today by President Wilson. The cases of two midship men implicated with him were not acted upon. BOTH LINERS SAIL. New York—Neither the White Star steamer Celtic nor the Fabre Line steamer Madonna, which were reported yesterday in collision in the Bay of Naples, was damaged to tils extent of delaying its sailing, accard iug to advices received here today EVERY CAR LEFT RAIL. Albert Lea, Minn.—Only three pas sengers and the locomotive engineer and Tireman were hurt today, when every car of a Rock Island passenger train left the rails near here. Hardwick To Announce Candidacy For the Unexpired Term of Late Senator bacon; Named in Week Atlanta, Ga^—The first (tun in mixups' Georgia has ever known wil when Congressman T. W. Hardwick his candidacy for the unexpired term Governor Slaton, who will retu fused positively to discuss the matt not his intention to delay naming the surprising if the appointee’s name is early next week. Augusta friends of Congressman announcement for the United States the first intimation, however, that h the Atlanta correspondent of The H that Mr. Hardwick will announce. Mr. Hardwick has served ably In believed that he will make a magnl Great Knights of Pythias Parade at 7 P. M. (Weather Permitting) For Pythian Mews See Page 4 COL ROOSEVELT FOR GOVERNOR OF N. Y. Ii! ® | 111 ' 'yß (Recent Photograph of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.) New York.—Many state committee men of the progressive party are In favor of ttie plan put forth by John S. Van Dusen, of Elmira, to greet Colonel Theodore Roosevelt on his re turn from the South American tour with the news that he Is to be th? party's candidate for governor of New York next November. Ex-State Chair man William H. Hotchkiss put him self on record as being strongly In favor of nominating Colonel Roosevelt Mr. Van Dusen declared that the Colo nel's acceptance of the nomination would mean a sweeping progressive victory of the state us well as a vic tory in the presidential election in me. BOTH BEAMING WITH OPTIMISM Secretaries McAdoo and Hous ton Found Financial Condition of the Country in Best of Shape. Washington.—With the return here of the federal reserve organization commietee after an extended tour, Interest wags revived today in the question of the location of the region al reserve banks. On this point, Sec retaries McAdoo and Houston were emphatic that there would be no de cision until after they had thorough ly studied their data. They were at their desks early to day beaming with optimism regard ing the financial situation of the country. They declared they found on their tour a practically unanimous sentiment among bankers and busi ness men that the new currency law would benefit business conditions and furthermore that the measure was a great step In advance. Secretary McAdoo expressed the hope today that the new system would he in operation before next au tumn, but said that if it (should not be the resources of the treasury would again be placed ae the disposal o fthe business interests of the country. one of the most strenuous political 1 be fired within the next 24 hours of the Tenth district, will announce of Senator A. O. Bacon, rn from Macon tonight, has so far re er. It is understood, however, it is temporary senator and it will not be announced within a week or certainly Hardwick will not be surprised at his senate. The above despatch will be as been given of it. It is assumed that erald knows whereof he speaks and the lower house of congress and it is flcent race for the senate. AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. FEBRUARY 19. 1914. PRES’T WANTS RATE INCREASE CASE HURRIED Importance Very Great to the Country of Determining at Once Whether Proposed Ad vance is Justifiable —Chair- man Harlan Issues Statement Inter-State Commerce Com mission Will Reach Its De cision Probably Within Tnree Months. Certainly Before the Summer Recess on July Ist. Washington.—Decision by tho Inter state commerce commission on the proposed freight rate Increase Is ex pected to be reached probably within three months and certainly before the commission adjourns for Its summer recess, on July 1. This announcement substantially was made by Commis sioner Harlan today. Commissioner Harlnn said: “Recognizing the public importance of ar early disposition of the prob lems before us here, the carriers, ship pers, and the commission are using every effort to bring the inquiry to an early conclusion and there is rea son to think the record on two main Issues tn the case msy be closed and the arguments had In time to enable the commission to dispose of the questions before the summer recess. Two Broad Inquiries. Commissioner Harlan explained that the commission had before it two broad inquiries in respect to the pro posed advance: “Are the present revenues of the carriers adequate?" "If not. how may they be supple mented?” “With respect to the first of these Issues the carriers have already of fered much testimony, hut their wit nesses have not been cross examined; nor have the investigations by the commission on that question been completed. We are also advised that certain shipping interests will submit important testimony touching the quacy of the present revenues of car riers. In aid of an understanding of the first question and of a proper so lution of the second question, the commission, as I explained at a re cent hearing, has also addressed cer tain Inquiries to carriers which they have not yet been able fully to an swer. Pending the preparation by the railroads of their replies we have been hearing the protests of shippers against the proposed increases in the rates on certain particular commodi ties In which they deal or are other wise interested." DAY IN CONGRESS Washington.—Day In congress. Senate. Executive session to consider re newal of eight pending arbitration treaties. Senators went to the White House to confer with President Wilson on the Panama tolls repeal. House. Interstate commerce commission advocated the bill to regulate rail road security issues. Conferees began work on the Alas ka railway bill. ALL FEARS OF FLOODS DISPELLED AT PITTSBURG Pittsburg.—Fears that rivers around Pittsburg would be at flood height before nightfall were dispelled by the weather forecasters today with the announcement that the heavy rain of last night had soaked into the snow and would not be released suddenly Into tributaries of the Monongahela, Alegheny and Ohio rivers. There Is the water equivalent of IV4 Inches of mow over the Monongahela and Al legheny watrrsheds. “BACHELORS ENCUMBER THE EARTH.”—SEC'Y DANIELS. Washington.—" Bachelors en cumber the earth,” remarked Secretary Daniels today when ho ordered Lieutenant Harrison E. Knauss detached from the presi dential yacht Mayflower so he could be married. The May flower Is going to Mexican waters. “I am In favor of matrimony for naval officers.” said the sec retary, “and I shall do all in my power to help such a good cause along.” Has the Fair Lina Married Again ? That \v the Question I l • • V 7 *A' j vTv. * i?b IjkI: oHLYSu vJt'^,i* v X\ LINA CAVALIERI. New York.—Whether Una Cavalier!, moat beautiful of face, voles and figure of all tho world renowned operatic stars, bun boon married to Mhat harTdaome tenor. Luetsn Mura lore, is a quo* lion that is being dis cussed by tho people who count In operatic circle*. Many times has it bed» Reported that Lina had succumbed to the constant wooing of the nilv4r-volced Lucian, and many times has the captivating soprano denied the rumors. But the long expected wedding Is now believed lo have been solemnized. Where anil when, no one seems to know. And tile prin cipals refuse to discuss the matter. VENGEAICE VOW 111 HER COFFIN • _ Father of Girl Clubbed to Death in Cemetery Swears He’ll Kill Daughter’s Mur derer. Aurora, III.—As Iguils Hollander, father of Mies Theresa Hollander, who was found clubbed to death In the cemetery here, stood beside her coffin today, he swore an oath of vengeance. "The murderer shall die," Holland er swore In the presence of friends and relatives who were gathered in the room. "It he escapes the law he will not escape me. All 1 ask Is two minutes slops with him and I will cut him to pieces." Told of Quarrel, Aurora, Ills. Near the Bpot where she was murdered Monday night, the body of 20-yearold Theresa Hollen der was burled today In St. Mi chaels Cemetery. Hater In the day the coroner’s In quest was to bo resumed. The girl's father is expected to testify regard ing a conversation ho had with The resa shortly before she was murder ed. Hollander said she told him she had quarreled that evening with An thony Petrns, a former sweetheart who Is under arrest. Petras, who fa married, attempted to stop Miss Hol lander’s marriage to Nicholas Felt ner, to whom she wus engaged, ac cording to the father’s story. The police hope to fix responsibil ity for the crime today by determin ing the ownership of a penknife found near the murder scene. The knife formerly was the property of Prank Darlmont, who worked In a factory with Petras. The knife was lost three years ago, according to Dari mont, who now lives In Chicago. Darl mont presnted an lllbl, GREAT-GREAT-GRANDNEPHEW. Pau, Francs.-—Georges Deval, i great great-grandnephew of Admiral John Paul Jones, died here today at the age of 12. He was being educated with a view to entering the United States Naval Academy. Claims to Be Only Real "Son of the Revolution" Philadelphia.—John Dennis I.ewls, wh<4 claims to lie the only real "son of the revolution," In the United States, celebrated Ids 73rd birthday at his home here yesterday. Lewis was born In 1841, at which time bo says his father was 82 years old. The lat ter was born In 1759 and was 19 years old when ho enlisted In the eontinental army In 1778, according to lxwls. I.ewls was horn In Accomac county, Va., and Is a veteran of the civil war. 27 of Castillo's Outlaws Are Reported Captured Hachita, N. M.—A report was re ceived here early today that a de tachment of Mexican rebel troops had met the remnant of Castillo's band of outlaws and captured twenty-seven of them. Many Will Hold Sulzer Responsible For Claims Albany, N. Y.—ln settling a hill rendered by a man employed as gate tender ut the executive mansion dur ing the recent Impeachment proceed ing*, William Hulstcr Is believed by attorneys to have made himself liable for many accounts he contracted per sonally during the trial. Ralph It. Tompkins was the gate tender and lie brought suit against the former gov ernor for s9fi. The case was settled for $lO9. Kiilzer maintained the claim was a charge against the state and In set tling he took an assignment of It from Tompkins. It is believed that hold ers of a great number of unpaid claims of a similar nature will seek to hold tlie former governor personally re sponsible. HAMMER FOR U. 8. ATT’Y. Washington. Senators Overman and Simmons announced today that- President Wilson had assured t,h -m he would nominate W. <’. Hammer, of Ashboro, for federal district attorney In Western North Carolina. DAILY AND SUNDAY. $6.00 PER YEAR. BACON’S BODY LAID TO REST IN MACON 00E0EN JUBILEE OF PYTHIANS 6,000 Delegates Gather in Washington. Chief Address Mado By Scc’y of State Bryan. Washington, D. C.—President Wil son today shook hands with sevi-f**) hundred of the delegates. Many of them came to the White House wear ing tho fez. Others wore turbans and oriental costumes. 7,000 Communities. Washington.—Knights of Pythias in 7,000 communities of tho continent were simultaneously celebrating thoi.' Golden Jubilee today white In Wash ington were gathered 6.000 delegate* for tho opening of the annual conven tion of the supreme council of the order. Chief among the events on today’s program was tho address of Secretary Bryan, himself the past chancellor of the Lincoln, Neb., lodge, on "Frater nity as Exemplified by the Order of the Knights of Pythtas." The appearance of Edward S. Klm bnll and Abram P. Van Pcrveer, the two surviving members of Washing ton Isidge, No. 1, was the signal for a demonstration In the convention. Frank Chance Saves the Lives of Three in Flood Glendora, Cal —Frank Chance, base ball manager, saved the lives of his brother-in-law, Karl Pancake, and two other men In the floods caused by tho storm yesterday. Pancake, Charles Gordon and Samuel Riser, were riding In a mo torcar when a retaining wall gave way nnd loosed a wall of water Tlvo feet deep on them. Tho car was overturned and tho men swept through an orchard near Chance’s place. Chance witnessed tho nccldent and, procuring ropes, floated them down to where tho Imperilled men were cilnglng to trees. All managed to grasp tho ropes nnd were dragged to safety. Rain Freezes on Top of Snow Filled N. Y. Streets New York.—A flno rain, which, freezing, covered sidewalks with a slippery sheen that made pedestrians ■ seek tho middle of the road, began fulling early today on top of tho snow that tho recent blizzard piled up, HI root car and elevated traffic was delayed and on streets whore the snow had been removed, draft horses fell continually. Many minor accidents were reported. MISSISSIPPI U. 8. MARSHALS. Washington. Nominations for United States Marshals in Mississippi were prepared at tho White House todaq. W. H. Vardaman would bo named for tho northern district, and j. G. Cashman Tor tho southern terri tory. COTTON EXCHANGE TO CLOSE. Nsw York.—The cotton exchange will ho closed next Hater day out of respect to tho memory of Goo. W. Nov llle, its former president, who died yes terday. MRS. ROB'T LOUIS STEVENSON. Santa Barbara, Cal. Mrs. Robert I/nils Stevenson, widow of the fa mous novelist, died of apoplexy at her homo In Monterlto yesterday. The Abysmal Brute Jack London’s now rod blooded story of tho prize ring starts in today’s issue of The Ib rald. Ho sure to road the opening chapters of this fine serial. Phone 2036 and Say-Send Me The Herald You Don’t Want to Miss This Story. In Heavy Rain. Final Tribute Paid at Burial of Dead Sen ator —Remains Lie Beside Those of His Eldest Boy, Augustus. Jr. GEORGIA’S GOVERNOR AND STAFF HEAD PALLBEARERS Unusual Honors Paid at Fun eral By Homefolks. Every School, the City Hall Closed, All Business Suspended During the Services. Macon, Ga.—-Thousands of his home pooplo paid their final tribute am) honor to Hcnator Augustus O. Bacon. Georgia's senior senator, by attending Ills funeral services this morning, de spite a heavy penetTatlng rain which started early tn the morning and con tinued throughout tho services at tho grave. Tho final tribute to the Georgia sen ator was brief though impressive. Tho services were held at Christ Kpls-* copal church. Rev. John S. Bunting officiated. Headed by a procession more than a mile In length in which were representatives of the nation, state, and those who admired him In Macon, tho body was moved to Rose htll cemetery. Final Resting Place. There by the placid waters of th« Ocmulgeo river and In a grave next t*» where lies the Georgia senator’s eldest hoy, Augustus, Jr., the flower-banked bier was lowered to Us final resting place. Macon I,ndgA of Masons, of which order Senator Bacon had been a mem ber for 40 years, said the last rites. A few minutes later, the procession resumed Its sorrowful Journey back to the city. Macon's tribute to the memory of Senator Racon was unusual. Every school, the city hall, and practically all business establishments suspend ed during the hour of the funeral. Funeral Procession. Heading the funeral procession this morning was a platoon of Macon po lice followed by a military detail com posed of members of tho Hussars. Vol unteers, nnd Floyd Rifles, Macon’s three militia organizations. Mayor Rrldgcs Smith of this city and members of the city council fol lowed in carriages and automobiles. Twenty members of the Macon Bar Association were next in order. Con federate veterans, who had obeyed the commands of the senator in the sectional war, a half hundred In num ber, wore next In line. Ten United States Senators. Ton United States senators and the Georgia delegation in the house ap pointed as a committee from Washing ton to accompany the body on a spe cial train from Washington to Macon, next in line, sat silently with bowed heads. Gov. Slaton, of Georgia, end Ms staff, followed, preceding the pallbear - ors chosen from associates of Senator Bacon in Macon. Tho pallbearers were Roland Ellis, Mlnter Wimberly, R, C. Ji.rdan. Emory yer, John T. flotfeulllet. Custls Not tingham and Wallace Miller, all of Ma con. • Several hundred Masons followed In carriages. Tho hearse preceded the family car riages which concluded the proces sion. , ' ■- i * Flags of 9th Georgia. Atlanta, Ga.—Tho tattered Confed erato battleflag of tho Ninth Georgia regiment, under which Augustus O. Bacon fought, was carried by a spe cial escort, when Georgia’s distin guished United States senator was carried in state to the eapltol yester day, in the most impressive funeral Atlanta hag ever seen.