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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
FED WILL NOT SEE
"OLE MARSER" TILL
THAT LAST REUNION
BY THOMAS B.. SHERMAN.

MACON. GA. May S.-One of the
first reunion visitors is zed Thomp-
son. an aged negro, who came from
Birmingham to see his ole Marser'
the late NJ S Thompson one time
mayor Of Macon. When he found that
his master had died many years ago.
he sat down and wept like child
zed dressed in gray from top to
toe. came as mascot for Camp Hsrdee
In his campaign hat is yellow ham
mer feather, the sign Of Alabama
"Whar nah boss ?" be asked po-
liceman. when he arrived.
Who is your bose" inquired the Of
dcer
"Marse Thompson--sholy you knows
Marse Thompson"
Whats his first name"
A look Of perplexity came into the
eyes of the old darkey He stopped
and thought hard moment and still
being unable to attain mental grasp
of the situation he repeated:
"Sholy you knows Marse Thompson
After seriously considering the Of
ficer decided that he did not. where
upon old Zed went his way down the
street. shaking his head from side 10
ide Several hours later he found out
that "Msrse Thompson WAS gone.
"AV, God" he said between his sebs.
things do change don't dey2"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
These Little "Rebs''
Went 0ut TO Battle
Under Wrong Banner
BY THOMAS 3. SHERMAN.

MA@ON. GA. May s.-Four little
Macon rebels, hearing all about the
beat Of drums and the call of bugle,
decided this morning that they would
60 TO battle like grandpa did in the
Silver war" The four little rebels were
Valeria, Lena, Julia and Annie Ca
mile Lamar, daughters Of II. ]. La
mar, Jr.. one of Macons most promi-
nent citizens
Accordingly. they armed themselves
with sticks and a huge flag and
marched triumphantly from their home
on College street 10 conquer where
they might They had gone about half
block when the discovery was made
that their flag bearer was carving q
Union standard and not the Stars and
Bars.
consultation of war was held.
Should they proceed under false coll
ors? Annie Camille at this iuncture as
sumed the leadership and decided that
they should keep their faces TO the
front. To 90 back would probably
mean that some outside power would
interfere with legitimate hostilities.
Besides carrying the wrong flag was
a fine way to fool the enemy, was
stratagem Of war that was practiced
by the best of soldiers
So they went forward
Another block. though, and a friend
of the family popped UP. He asked
them what they were going to do ITO
night" answered Annie Camille with
soldierlike promptness. Nor would
they listen to persuasion. They were
going to "so to war They were all
fixed and ready for the enemy.
II was not until attention had been
called to the fact that they We're going
TO war without their boots that the lit
lie rebs" decided to retrace their steps.
Once home A plate of cakes was suffi-
cient to quel for the while their mill
tant tempers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
North Invites South
To Joint Reunion at
Gettysburg in 1913

MACON. GA. May s.-The Grand
ARMY of the Republic, comprising the
veterans Of the North. has invited the
veterans of the South to join with them
on the battlefield of Gettysburg next
July and together celebrate the semi
CENTENNIAL of that great battle. IN or
der that the event may mark the final
reconciliation between those of the OPP
posing armies Of 80 years ago"
A letter from Commander-in-C Chief
H. H Trimbe, of Chicago officially in
viting the United Confederate Veterans
to attend the celebration in body as
official guests of the Grand Army of the
Republic was read today at the session
of the veterans. and was received with
loud and prolonged applause The in
vitation was unanimously accepted
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
MRS. P. c. KNOX
ROBBED ON SHIP
Jewels Worth $4,000 Stolen
During Trip With Secretary
to South America.

Los ANGELES. May s.-That Mrs.
Philander c. Knox. wife of the secre-
tarv of state. was robbed of jewels val
ued at $4,000 while aboard the cruiser
MARYLAND during the recent trip of the
secretary to South American republics,
became known here TO-DAY The story
was given out following the arrest in
San Diego of marine aboard the
Maryland. who papned diamonds in the
coast city
The diamonds are asserted TO be
those formerly set in a marquise ring
which belonged to Mrs. Knox. The
marine is kept In confinement in the
ships brig and will be transferred to
the navy yard prison at Mare Island
when the cruiser reaches San Francisco
within the next few days
Captain NJ j Elicott. OF the Mary
land. now in Santa Monica bay admit
ted that the theft had occurred and the
arrest had been made The diamonds
recovered from tho pawn shop have
been sent to Washington for identifi-
cation and will be returned to the coast
for evidence at the trial Secretary
Knox Is nov on the coast
The theft occurred two months ago
while the cruiser was en- route from
Punta Arenas to San Jose De Guate-
mala The thief entered Mrs Knox S
cabin while she was in another part OF
the ship. The loss was discovered and
reported a once to the ship's officers.
They have since been keeping a lookout
for the thief
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
SUPPRESS
INFLAMMATORY SONG
OF OLDCONFEDERATE

MACON GA May s-The circula
ton here of thousands Of copies of an
inflammatory song called y Am Good
Old Rebel has aroused much indigna-
ton among the more conservative vet
Watson, Of Cape Fear camp Whining
ton, n. G.. who is the sponsor for the
production, has been quietly requested
to suppress all other copies now in his
possession.
Mr. Watson is a veteran 6S years old,
who served throughout the war and
who in his own language, is Still un-
reconstructed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
CHILDREN OF SOUTH
TO GIVE DIMES FOR
STATUE OF JACKSON

RICHMOND, VA, May s.-Sohool
children throughout the South are
urged to contribute ten cents each on
May 10 toward the fund for the erec-
ton Of an equestrian statue Of Cen
eral Stonewall Jackson in Richmond.
This date is the forty ninth anniver-
sary Of the death of the famous Con-
federate commander. who was fatally
shot by mistake at Charlottesville by
one of his own men,
The plea for funds comes from the
Stonewal jackson Monument associa-
ton. Of which DR.. James Power Smith.
member Of Jackson's STAFF. is president.
Pr Smith is among the leading Pres
bNierian diyines of the South.
The only Jackson monument in Rich
mond is the pedestrian statue IN Capt
tol square, erected solely by admirang
i is proposed to raise st
least $4,000 for the equestrian statue.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08

WELLESLEY GIRLS
PLAN TO STOP USE
OF SLANG BY FINES

'--7V ELLESLEY. MASS, May s.-Slang
has made such inroads into the English
Of the college girl that drastic mea sures
TO prevent its employment are about 10
be naugurated at Wellesley college.
To put stop to the custom a fine of
a nominal sum is to be levied on all
who are caught using Objectionable
CALCULATIONS the sum obtained to go to
the student government building fund
My dear is slang a Wellesley. Some
might not object to that but then there
are "celebs "dewdabs, "piffle,' bats
straight credit. cuts the chunks, ="
peanut" brushes. IT NJ" AZ LIS"
"kimmie" and so on
Caleb" means a person YOU admire
for her Achievements "Dewdabs" is
another word for masculine kisses. A
crush is person } girl may fall back
upon when her gentleman friend is out
ofetown. 4 pill and peanut" have
the same meaning persoh who is not
on the square a scream" stands for
anything that is farcical. one is "lah
de dab" when she is dressed or "dolled"
II
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
CONFEDERATES LAY
CORNER STONE FOR
MEMORIAL MAY 20

RICHMOND, VA, MAY General
Robert White. of Wheeling, " Va,
will deliver the address when The cor
ner stone Of the Confederate Memorial
institute in this city is laid on May 20.
Work on the structure was begun sew
eral weeks go by the Philadelphia con-
Germ that was awarded the contract
The institute will cost upward Of
5000 900 half Of which was donated by
the late Charles Broadway Rouss. mil
lonaire merchant OF New York. who
was native of Virginia
II is expected the building will be
completed by next spring. II will be
located in the fashionable West End on
q site adjoining the Soldiers home.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
REUNION 5 FIRST
Bic BALL TONIGHT
Macon Sons of Veterans Host
of Big Social Affair CompIi-
menting Visitors. p

MACON, GA, May s.-The first Of
the reunion balls will take place tonight
in the auditorium Of Camp Gordon. Ar
engagements have been made to have the
hall cleared after o'clock AS it is ex
pected that the dance will last until
after midnight, three brass bands will
be in attendance. playing alternately.
The bail is rendered to the visiting
young women by the Thomas Harde-
man camp of Sons of Veterans For
it the invitation committee has already
issued 1,200 admission cards. Veterans
and Sons of Veterans. as we'll as Wis
iting young ladies' holding appoint
ments will he admitted without the
cards All others will be denied adj
mission, and detail Of police and mi
litiamen will be stationed at the door
ways to secure the enforcement of this
regulation.
New Commander to Lead.
The first dance tonight will be led
by J. NJ Norfeet. of Memphis the new.
ly elected commander in chief Of the
Sons of Veterans. and Mrs. Nettie Dun
lap Workman, Of Macon, matron Of
honor for the South.
The concluding event of the reunion
will be the veterans ball Thursday
night. This will be led by the newly
chosen commander in chief of this
United Confederate Veterans and Miss
Cora S, Mallory, the sponsor for the
South. Preceding the opening of the
ball the famous Southern Cross drill
will be executed by sixteen pretty girls
from Memphis. They comprise the
Southern Cross society. whose object is
to perpetuate this drill which was de-
vised so years ago by Captain ". l..
Mclean, of Memphis, to relieve the
tedium OF imprisonment
The girls are Misses Lucille Smith,
Lucille left, Hazel Harper. Blanche
Evans Lucille Holland. Ruth Milling
ton, Marie Moriarity, Blossom Jackson,
Lucille Simmons. Coripne simmons.
Grace Lewis, Mamie Josey and Halle
Wilcox and Mesdames Mclaughlin,
Campbell and Weisiger
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
MACON MOURNS
HEROESO 1851
Veterans Pay Tribute to De-
parted Comrades in impress
sive Memorial Services.
Continued From Page ona.

choir and audience then sang When
the. Roll Is Called Up Yondsr" The
memorial address on the part of the
Confederate Memorial association was
eloquentlv spoken by DR. Dunbar H.
Ogden, of Atlanta. and this was fol-
lowed by the doxology Az the inn
mense audience filed out Of the exits.
taps we're sounded by the buglers of the
junior Memorial association of Mem
phis, Tenn.
Following the adjournment. discus
sion as to the business to come before
the session this afternoon became per
tinena The strenuous fight being
waged by three Southern cities for the
1913 reunion has stirred the veterans,
--snd this interest has been intensified
by the feeling over the disclosure of the
part Secretary Z. II. Hyman is playing
IN seeking to throw the reunion to the
city who will bid the highest for his
services.
san Antonio is in the lead for the
next reunion having the undivided
support Of the Trans Mississippi de
partment which embraces seven states.
and with nearly all of Georgia's
strength and half Of Tennessee prom
Used
The Tennessee division in Z lively
meeting last night divided over the
question of supporting Chattanooga and
the western half decided to vote for
the Texas city. jacksonville is an ear
nest competitor. and will undoubtedly
receive NAM votes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
CHANCELLOR BARROW
TO ADDRESS "OLD BOYS"

The Atlanta Alumni association Will
have prominent men from all over
Georgia as guests of honor ait its first
annual dinner to be given a the Capt.
tai City club May 3. II will he meet
ing Of old college friends and each one
present will he made to feel that he IS
gain student Of the University Of
Georgia Chancellor David G Barrow
~ the university and Judge Enoch c.
Galloway Of Augusta head Of the
alumni association, will be among the
guests
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
Temperance Question
Storm Threatens.

Another question soon to come before
the church body is that of temperance.
George NJ. Reed, member of the COM
mittee on temperance. has said there is
a strong indication OF gathering storm
between the Anti Saloon league and
the church temperance society. Many
delegates predict it win find its way to
the convention floor
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
Miss Elizabeth Judith Hale.

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Judith
Hale. aged 80, who died yesterday at
the residence Of her nieces. Misses
Bessie Daviddie and Eloise Mobley, lSe
Gordon street, viii be held al the resi-
dence this afternoon and interment will
be in Westvier Miss Hale was a
daughter of Eliphalet Hale, Of New
burvport, Mass
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
SAVANNAH'S WOMEN
TO PRESERVE SHAFT
TO CONFEDERACY

SAVANNAH. GA May S-The Con-
federate monument in the park exten-
sion will not be torn down. Instead an
effort will be made to preserve it, Ac-
ton was decided upon AT a meeting of
the United Daughters Of the Confeder-
acy after report had been read by
Mrs L. r. Raines from Colonel Dan G.
Kingmsn, United States army engineer
in charge ~ the Savannah district.
showing that it IS possible 10 preserve
the monument.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
j. S. Downinq.

The funeral of j. $ Downing. presi-
dent of the Downing Locomotive APP
pliance Company Of this city. who was
killed in the wreck Of the reunion spe-
cia near Hsttiesburg Miss, Monday
was held from Patterson chapel to-
day. with interment in Westview The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Columbia, S. C., was in charge Of the
funeral
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
Big Parade
Tomorrow.

Arrangements have been completed
for he grand parade tomorrow after
noon which will move from Camp
GORDON through the principal streets of
the city starting at , o'clock con
selNatiNe estimate is that there will he
ao,ooe in line, besides the thousands of
horses carriages and automobiles
The unique spectacle was presented
last night Of thousands of visitors
sleeping in the parks on the dewey
grass. on the steps Of public buildings
and homes and on benches in the parks
in preference to paying s. night for a
cot They are loud in their indigna-
stlon at'this excessive charge for accom-
modations
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
Louisville Enters
Fight for Reunion.

Louisville, KY, today enterd the race
following the announcement from Gen
eral " B. Halderman that he would
nominate his home city in the hope
tnat in the event of deadlock Louis
Vile would receive the honor Voting
on the selection of the next meeting
place will take UP the entire after
noon.
Following tn adjournment. the vet
Grams will assemble on Colemans Hill
to witness the GROWING of Miss Mary
S-candrett as queen. for which elaborate
ceremonies have been arranged. Then
tonight the ball given by the Sons of
Veterans viii be the predominating fea-
ture.
IN an effort to provide escorts for the
hundreds of visiting girls, the young
men Of Macon have been invited to at
tend the reception TO be given at the
homo Il Mrs Marsh Johnston at 6
clock The Young women are largely
T~1ithout escorts despite the almost
frantic efforts Of the reunion commit
Tee to secure desirs BILE Young men to
act in this capacity.
The contest for the next reunion has
so ppeiudiced the candidates. of Gen
eral Bennett H Young, of Louisville
and General X NJ VanZandt, of Texas
Tor the office of communicative chief
that the outcome Of this election has
become very uncertain and there is
NOW strong likelihood hat General
Walker will be NEGLECTED He is not an
active candidate. however taking the
H.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-08
COULD
NOT MAKE BOWS
Reunion Throng Wouldn't Be
Quiet, and Opening Exer-
ciseS Were Cut Short.

MACON. GA. May s-The first night
session of the United Confederate Vet
Grams last night would have been fea-
tured by the formal introduction of
the official sponsors maids. matrons
and chsperons. all OF whom were pres
ent in gorgeous costumes. but the ex-
ercises were brought to an abrupt con
clusion by the tumult OF an enormous
and very enthusiastic audience So
great and persistent was the noise. in
spite of the appeals of Commander
Chief c. l. Walker and the protests
of Mrs W. D. Lamar. that the pro
gram was only half finished
Thus it was a disappointed group OF
young lady ,sppointees that left the au-
ditorium at Camp Gordon. hundred
costly and beautiful bouquets sent to
the hall to be presented to them were
never delivered. and are today wilted
without having reposed on the bosoms
OF the representatives of the South's
beauty.
Procession by States.
BY s o'clock the auditorium was so
packed that the sponsors and their es-
corts could hardly force their way UP
the sises to the stage Their pro-
cession was finally. however an inn
posing event. The delegations lined up
by states. and carrying banners and
flags marched to the rostrum and &C
cupied more than 500 seats
Miss Mildred Rutherford. of Athens.
hicf0riaS4 -t,f+ od
Daughters of the Confederacv began
pretty speech, but was obliged to cease
because of the connection Colonel
Wallace ". Screws. of Montgomery,
several times sought to make himself
heard in delivering the annual grafton,
but without success. while the presid
ing officer hammered in vain for quiet.
General Griffin of Virginia. attempt
ed to introduce the Young ladies. and
found it A hopeless task
Only Two introduced
But al last Mrs. Drury G. Ludlow,
first vice president Of the United
Daughters Of the Confederscy. and ma
iron of honor for the South for the
veterans. was presented Likewise Miss
Cora 5. Mallory. of Pensacola. Fla.
sponsor for the South. the mention Of
whose name reused the audience TO
great applause Her grandfather was
secretary Of the Confederate cabinet
And there the exercises stopped.
General Walker said afterwards: Il
would never have thought that such a
thing could have occurred in the South
in the home of chivalry and rever-
ence"
The Bottineau courant., 1912-09-13

expenses ok ADM intstratton. description
Of ali the real estate OF which said decessed
died seized, and the condition and YAlno Of
the respectiye portion thereof; and PRAYING
that license be 70 him granted 70 sell the
following Deserted land y q h belongins to tho
The southeast. quarter OF the northeast
quarter (seL neA) and the east half OF the,
southeast quarter (e35 seL and the south
west auarter q the southeast III auartss tsw1
hundred sixty-two (i62) north of range
seventy-five (75) west Of Fifth Principal
Meridian. s35 E5gsS FgElg
And IL appearing by said petition, that
there is not sufficient money or personal
pay said debts and expenses Of administra-
ton and that 1t Is necessary, In order TO
pay the same, to sell said real estate: ey q II
It In therefore ordered. That the said peti-
tiOn be heard and considered by the Judge
Of the county court Of the said county Of
Bottineau at the court rooms OF said court.
In the county court house, In the city Of
Bottineau In said Co.nty, on SATURDAY. the
l9th day Of October A.. D. 1912. at 2 O'Clock
In the afternoon Of said day. Sg
terested In said estate. appear before the
Judge OF thisscourt at said time and place.
and then and there show cause, IL any there
be, why said pc tition should not be grant
ed BY the Court:
4A{ #} s481ffl &Ef John III. Kirk, 81 s5e9$
Judge Of the County Court
(Seal OF the county coui u ..
Dated the 18th day Of September a. u. 1912.
Let the service OF the above order be
made by publication in the R0ttineau
Gonrsnt for four issues prior
, IN. John II Kirk.
(sept sept 1907 Oct. y 'uass'
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Order s.a.ias P.h,isn fsr al, Il Lara

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