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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25

Gov. Joseph M. Brown was in
augurated as Governor for the sec
ond time or the 26th inst. The
Legislature convened on the 24th
for the Inauguration, under a call
from Governor Slaton. We think
Georgia fortunate in having such a
Chief Executive as now occupies
the chair Of state.
Goveror Slaton in his brief tenure
Of the Office has commended him,
self to his thousands Of friends. and
in the coming primary it is beliey-
ed that he win Be called back t.
the Office for q full term. It is re.
ported that Governor Brown vii,
not be candidate in the next pr.
mary,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25
ns s...l T.rla BIN

Has been passed by the House Of
Representatives, IN the U. s. Con-
gress. and. the Bill has gone to the
Senate.
The Bill makes reduction Of
about 80 per cent. What a bless
ing to the toiling millions Of this
tariff-cursed land.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25
GENERAL NEWS
Ths Old Soldiers Psasisns.

II seems that this year the Pen
sion Commissioner is paying of
counties BY lot. He has already
drawn the first lot Of about sixty
counties, and they are being paid.
Soon the rest will be paid. Lee
was not in the first lot.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25

mary,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25
5or CLOSES 1866 win cure any cas
Of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.

| = A14A& sA3A~44e AL = N.sAsa
To the voters Of the Third Con.
gressional District: I have the
ambition to represent the third
district in congress. AS to my fit
ness, and worthiness. I promise I
submit that to the voters Of the dis
trict. along with other gentlemen
who may aspire to the honor in q
democratic primary. i am d
farmer and have contributed all
that + possibly could to the adj
vancement Of the farming interests
of my section Of the county. AS a
member Of congress I would be con-
trolled largely BIZ the same desires
and purposes that have actuated me
as d private citizen in advancing the
farming interests Of the country,
which ultimately is the interest OF
every person. whether merchant.
lawyer, doctor. banker, mechanic
Or citizens following other callinga.
! shall be glad to meet the voters
face to face in every county Of the
district before the daY Of the cleo
don JOIN q MEBcER.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25
To The Democratic Voters Of the Bid
Congressional District:

T hereby formally announce my
candidacy for the Office Of congress.
man from said district to the 63re
Congress, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held next summer
Owing to my familiarity with condi.
tons il Washington (being the con
fdential clerk to the speaker Of the
House, I believe if the people viii
honor me with the great Office that
I can be Of service to them and ]
viii certainly strive to faithfully and
intelligentIy represent all the people
of the district. Their interest and
welfare shall regulate. control and
influence my every vote and act and
at all times I viii be true to the
masses Of our people. Before the
primary / viii announce 9 form
platform Of principles, address to
voters on the public questions Of the
day, presenting my views fully te
them and endeavor to see as may
Of them in person as possible. y
you can give me your support and
influence / shall always be most
profoundly grateful.
Very resnectfnllv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25

VIII hold a Get together meet.
ing February 14th. The Albany
Herald in announcing it says;
Five representatives from the
leading cities and counties Of South
west Georgia will be invited and
it is thought that the meeting will
be one Of largest and most enthusi-
astic eyeE held il this section Of the
state.
The general purpose Of the meet
ing is to get the representative bust
ness men closer together, possibly
into an organization, for TIE gener-
al purpose Of advancing the inter-
ests Of Southwest Georgia. Z
A very attractive program is Civ
en-, and we are disposed to ask if
Leesburg and smithYille will be
represented.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25
Very respectfully.
CHARLES R. CRIsF

The hunting season for squirrel
is out Jan LIST and it is therefore
unlawful tn hunt any until Oct LIST
again comes around.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-25
n Os.Fgia cIalauq.a Alsocialial

- 49,
Has elected new officers for the
year 1919.
The Chatauqua win be held the
week commencing April 14th and
ending April 21st.
We often wonder why the mana
gers don't advertise their CHATEAU
gus generally in the papers near
Albany. 1t is fact that half Of
the people in counties adjoining
Dougherty are not aware Of these
Chautauquas until after they arr
over, and many perhaps not at all
Tbs sea-Going Railroad connect
ling Key West Florida with tn
main land has been completed an,
Knight well be considered one Of th
wonders Of the age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
OCCUPY NEW CITY
JAIL THURSDAY
Claimed New Place Is a
Model Sanitary
Prison

After months of labor the city jail Is
ready for occupancy and will be occupied
by the city prisoners next Thursday, ac-
cordlng to a report made to the city
commission yesterday by Capt. Frank H.
Gafford, who has been in immediate
charge of the construction.
With the opening Of the jail battle
which has been waged here by many
well known citizens will have been won.
There has been continual agitation and
portest against the howell now occupied
by the prisoners at Avenue d and Nine
teentli street That prison will be en-
tirely abandoned next week. What will
eventually become Of the lot is not known
at this time
The new JAIL 1t is stated, Is fine piece
shine will be three features that will
make living there more satisfactory and
decidedly more healthy. Shower baths
have been provided. Wide windows have
beer arranged and, although grated, Will
admit OF much fresh air and sunshine.
Attached to the jail is city garden plot
operated by Captain Gafford. which has
not only provided good food for the prls-
oners this year, but has saved the city
considerable money. This garden forms
an attractive setting for the jail. Harry
b. Wheelock was the designing architect.
and to get up the plans he visited many
cities and made inspections.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
.DENEGRE RESTING
WELL AT TER injury
Well Known Automobile
Man Makes Statement
About His Accident

1T will be a source of qualification to
the many friends of Charles Denegre.
the well known automobile dealer, to
learn that he is resting as well as could
be expected at Robinson's innrmary,
where he was carried following his ac-
cident near the country home of A. Fl.
Woodward Friday. Although the pa
tient has not entirely passed point
to insure that no further compiled
lions Will ensue, his condition is some
better In reference to the acciden.
Mr.. Denegre caused to be prepared
this statement yesterday:
II went TO the roadway near the
home of Mr. Rick Woodward for the
purpose of trying out my 1913 Packard
six demonstration We were within 100
I heard wagon coming behind us.
and not being there in the ordinary
course of business turned out to al
low the wagon to pass. After the de-
livery wagon had passed us and we
started up the hill again, the roadway,
which had been softened by the con-
tinued rains we have had lately. gave
way and the car turned over twice.
Mr.. Dickinson, my manager. jumped
and saved any injury and | could have
done so. but thinking the car would
ind firm soil. remained too long before
Jumping. Ny leg was broken just
above The ankle by my weight and not
by the car. After the car had been
pulled to the roadway, the damage was
found to be very light. and the car
came to the city as easily as though no
accident had happened. There was alb
solutely no defect in any part of tho
car. the roadway was too soft to hold us
being the sole cause OF the accident"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
MUST GIVE 50 DAY
ELECTION NOTICE
Believed Mr.. Ullman's Adj
vice on Election Will
Be Followed

Although there has been considerable
discussion about the legality of the ref
erendum election on the water contract
being held August u, it is said to be i'm
probable that the date, August 10th, as
announced yesterday morning. will be
changed.
The city commission asked for the opln-
ion of NJ. NJ. U1lman, assistant city at
torney, before deciding what was to be
done. That was read to the citizens COM
mittee and agreed upon. Although the
commission has not finally acted 1t is be-
lieved that the advice of Mr.. Uliman will
prevail.
His opinion follows:
Hon. James weatherly. commissioner.
city.
Dear Subsection s47 provides for ap-
pointment of election officers not less
than fifteen nor more than twenty days
before holding of an election, appointment
to be made by sheriff. probate judge and
clerk. circuit court.
Section 3O5, Municipal Elections. pro-
vides that duties of Judge of probate with
respect to receiving nomination, printing
and distributing ballots and cards of In
structions, shall be discharged under the
same sanctions by the mayor or other
chief executive.
Section 1164 provides for municipal cleo
| tions-appointment Of officers and notice
by publication at least ten days before
election.
In Niszell VS.. State ex rel Gresham, 55
Sou. Rep ss4, the court says in speaking
of the election officers:
"of course the law contemplates they
shall be selected ten days in advance of
the election
| Section 357 provides the sheriff must
give notice at least thirty days before
| each election, by publication in some
newspaper In the county. etc, of the time
| of holding and the offices to be filled al
such election. Such notice shall consist
only of the date OF the election and the
| officers to be voted for or the subjects To
be voted on.
| "Section 1864 provides that elections In
cities and towns of this state shall be
| conducted according to the general cleo
ton laws except as otherwise provided
| in this chapter
1.-THE 10 days notice provided for In
| this section shall contain the names of the
| election officers at each polling place
and the location of the polling place.
| Section % of the act creating the COM
| mission provides: All general laws of
this state regulating and prescribing the
conduct of municipal elections and the
qualifications and registration of voters
thereat, shall apply to elections here
under, except so far as expressly modt-
| fled herein
! IT am therefore of the opinion:
| 81. That election cannot take place I'M
til 80 days notice thereof has been given
| by publication.
| 40 Ten days notice by publication shall
be given of the names of the officers OF
the election and the voting precincts
| Respectfully. M. NJ. uLLMAN,
| Assistant City Attorney"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
DIR. w. T. BERRY
WILL SPEAK TODAY

With one of the coolest and most mod
ern auditoriuns in the city. the mems
meetings at the Young Mems Christian
Association new building on Sunday af-
ternoons are drawing larger crowds OF
earnest men than ever before. The meet
ing this afternoon will be addressed by
DR.. W. T. Berry, prominent physician
and surgeon Of the city. who is aready
close to the hearts of many young men
in Birmingham. His subject win be THE
Power of Habit"
DR.. Perry has served as teacher of
anatomy and surgery for seven years in
the faculty of the Birmingham Medical
college. This experience together With an
active practice. especially fits him for
handling this subject. The programme
VIII be varied by special songs and or
chestra selections. The meeting lasts
only one hour Every man in Blrmins-
ham Is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
ERROR IN BLACH'S AID
REVEALS IMPORTANT
REASON FOR SUCCESS

Blacf.s wlndup sale ad Saturday morn
ing Inadvertently Offered Palm Beach SIS
linen suits for s., while 1t should have
said palm Beach" and IS linen suits s..
The concern would like to have had an
extra issued calling attention to this
type error, but we do the next best thing
by following with the explanation today.
You don't grasp the full meaning okthis
error to u.s." said Mr.. Sam Blach, even
though you have the selling price right.
They're S. now Look about you at the
crowds Yesterday we turned Friday
into Saturday. too. in point OF sales, and
We attribute much of this success to our
careful advertising of the truth. Ex-
trayaCant claims have no place in Blach' s
announcements. and the public knows it..
This IL the twenty-sixth semi-annual
.windup' sale. and IL has landed the per-
nant we went arter-so,' but the rest be-
came mingled wit an apologize excuse
me-" az Mr.. Blach fastened to supply the
incessant requests for salesman, sales
man. that even their big force could not
begin to meet adequately.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
J. 0. THOMPSON
VACATES OFFICE
The Deposed Internal Reve-
nue. Collector Officially
"MOves Out"

Two large boxes filled with books, pic
lures and other things, one desk, one
table and large portrait of His Excel
iency President William Howard Taft,
were loaded onto a dray in front of the
federal building yesterday. few min
utes later a gentleman carrying walk
ing stick passed, with his usual urbanty,
out the front entrance, and thus con-
cluded the federal service of Joseph o.
Thompson, deposed collector Of internal
revenue
Mr. Thompson reached his offices-that
is his former offices-yesterday morning
after being at his plantation for several
days He knew that the 'lightning had
struck but his only official word was a
message from Secretary Franklin Mac
yeagh that he had been removed. No
reason was given for the removal. Mr..
Thompson authorized only the following
for publication:
II am looking to the rising OF the sun.
I am undismayed by the sinking of the
administration sun"
The friends OF Mr.. Thompson here I'M
derstand that he looks upon his removal
more in the light of a compliment than
anything else.
With his leaving there has occurred
another event In the career of one of the
most picturesque republican characters In
this state Separating from the demo-
cratic party on account of local issues
in his old home town, brother of a
democratic gressman-Charles Thomp-
son-and now one of the closest men In
the south to Roosevelt, his political life
has been an eventful one. He has been
internal revenue collector for over 10
years His final goodbye yesterday was
not without a touch of pathos among
the employees. Captain Hooper, the acting
collector. considers Mr.. Thompson one
of hfa hest fTieula
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
LOCKS ACCUSERS
IN AND ESCAPES

police of many cities as English
Johnny" Ernest Gill was recognized
on the street by detectives here yes
terday and was arrested on charge of
being IA pickpocket. Judge McGannon
in municipal court acquitted him and
a procession. led by Prosecutor Mckay.
started for McKay's office to make out
another warrant on the charge of be-
Ing a suspicious person.
AS they entered the clerks office
Gill, the last of the line. jerked the door
shut, locking the officers in. PATROL
man Brady jerked the door open but
before he could explain TO Clerk Nc
Namara he was not the fugitive Gill
had fed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
MASONIC HOME IS
NOW COMPLETED
Opening Will Be Held on
Next Thursday at
Montgomery

That the Masonic Widows and Orphans
home at Montgomery was completed and
would be turned over TO the board of
governors. who were appointed yester-
day, was the announcement of Judge Dan
A Greene yesterday. The board as ap-
pointed consists of Ben M. Jacobs, DR..
Russell NJ. Cunningham. George p. Nc
Cormack, and Coleman Blach of Bir-
mingham; w. #. Aldrich of Aldrich, Ala.
Judge ]. A. Bibro of Gadsden, Law
renee H. Lee of Montgomery, Albert
Bloch of Mobile, and d. c. Abercromble
of Dothan.
Tho home has been under construction
for some little time, and as It stands now
has involved cost of about 100000, ac-
cording to Judge Greene. However. the
final cost will be about $4,000, according
to outlined plans
The home is situated few miles from
Alabama had been canvassed carefully
for the best location Judge Greene an6
his fellow Masons who are interested ir
the work believe that the new homo II
destined to be OF great material service
to the order.
The home is modern in every detail and
has been constructed under the careful
observation of the original home commit
tee, consisting of several well known Ma
sons. some of whom have been appointed
on the above committee.
Judge Greene announced that the home
would be opened next Thursday at Mont
gomery. 1t Is probable that large num-
Der of prominent Masons will attend from
Birmingham. Judge Greene will attend,
as he plans to leave here on the early
morning train Thursday. DR.. Cunning
ham, Mr.. Jacobs, Mr.. Blach and other
local Masons will also attend the exer-
cises.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
AT THE HOTELS

A. S. Ford of Wetumpka. H. D. Rob-
erts of Atlanta and W. II. Ayres of
Montgomery are among the arrivals at
the Morris
j. H. Rogers Of Talladega, NJ Warner
of Blossburg and ]. H. Edwards OF De-
catur are registered at the Metropolitan.
j. NJ. Redding of Memphis. r. L. Hart
of Roxana, Ala, and C. NJ. Brown of
New Orleans are among those stopping
at the Florence.
NJ. w. Smith of Atlanta, C. II. King
of Memphis and R B. Clark of Chicago
are stopping at the Birmingham.
j. McGuirk of Admission, ]. T. Rowls of
Mobile and w. B. Ahlgren of Atlanta are
among the arrivals at the IIillman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the pro-
bate clerk:
Lewis w. Russell of Maleen. Ala. and
Miss Annie Whitley.
w. H. Beardon of Shadis. Miss. and
Miss May Jones.
A. M. Mitchell of Ensiey and Miss Lille
Lowe.
F. NJ. Ellis of Birmingham and Miss
Jeanette E. Caldwell.
ALIVE A. Quinn of Pratt City and Miss
Helen F. Hamilton.
Claude Hargett of Birmingham and
Miss Ethel Moon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
REALTY COMPANY
RAISED $4,000
Settled After Long Legal
Battle-Other Raises
Yesterday

After a day and half battle between
the Birmingham Realty company and
Capt, J. V. Allen, the board of revenue set
aside the raised valuation of s2,5000o0 as
proposed by Captain Allen and raised the
company's tax assessment from s1,711.s3
to $l,s000oo, or raise of their property
valuation of $4,000.
The proposed raise was contested by
the Realty company, and several lengthy
arguments were entered into by Attorney
Fits for the Realty company and Forney
Johnston, attorney for Captain Allen. The
adjustment of the matter was reached by
the board of revenue on the statement -
l. c. Beatty. who stated the company was
willing to sell their property for 100000.
The board fixed the assessment on 60
per cent valuation, the $4,000 raise being
based on the difference between the orig
NAL assessment and the property valua-
ton as proved by Mr.. Beatty.
The following cases We're disposed OF
by the board yesterday:
RAISES -
, r. d. Peddinghaus. $500.
| Birmingham Realty company, $4,000.
Mrs. M f. Peek, $1,000.
Mrs. John W. Patton, 1880.
Mrs. w. l.. PEBBLES, $1,000.
Mrs. Kate Penny and Paul Speak, $1,000.
The Peoples Homestead company. $4,000
Perigene ~ Rieta, $500.
DR.. r. E. Perkins, $3.50.
Peter F. Pescrid, 1900
Mrs. McPiseul. 500.
Anna l.. Powell, 1890
DISMISSALS.
Mrs. I. d. Preckard
A. D. Peck.
j. E. Penny.
Mrs. Kate Pengler.
Walker Percy. agent.
Mrs. Bessie T. Perry.a
Mrs l. r. Pickard
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
SUES FOR HALF
OF EWALD ESTATE

Louisville, KY, July 27-Claiming
that under the laws of Missouri no
ceremony is necessary to make a mar
riage valid. Ellen J. Ewald today
brought suit here for half the personal
property left by the late Bouis +.
Ewald, an iron magnate of this city.
His estate Is valued at upwards of s2,-
100000. Plaintiff AYERS that she and
Ewald entered into a contract in st.
Louis in 1889 by which they agreed to
iste together as man and Wife. Six
children were BORN. three of them sur
viving To them and various relatives
OF Mr.. Ewald the bulk of the estate
was transferred.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
BIG RAILWAY COAL
ORDERS PLACED

The Southern Railway company has
placed it's customary midsummer Goa,
order for 10000 tons of coal for the
season beginning July l. The Alabama
Great Southern is in the market for
100. 900 tons, which will be let soon. 1t
IS understood. The corps of Frank H.
order secured the Southern railway
purchase.
The coal situation Just at this timo
SIS quiet, 1t is understood, but the sea-
son as whole has been good and the
outlook is very flattering. according
to optimists.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28


servatory of Naples. He was concert
meister in one Of the prominent orchestras
of Naples. From Italy he went to South
America, where he filed an important or
chestral engagement as primo violino So
1ista.
D'Agostino came to the United States in
1902, and has had successful appearances
as concert soloist in eastern cities. Dur
ing the past few years he has been teach
er of violin and ensemble. playing in edu-
cational institutions. :. Musical papers
speak in the very highest terms of him.
Mr.. Memoli. who knows him personally.
says that D'Agostino is a scholarly mu-
stefan and great artist. His work in
Birmingham win be confined to teaching
and to concert playing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Charged With Murder

Charles Lewis, colored. was arrested
yesterday morning at Bessemer by
Deputy Sheriff M. t. Parker and lodged
in the county Jail charged with the
murder of negro woman last Wednes-
day evening at the corner of Sixth
avenue and Nineteenth street. Bessemer.
lie Will not be allowed bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Memorial Services

Fairview Lodge No. 24a. knights of
Pythias will hold their memorial SER
vices at Fairview Methodist church at
eleven o'clock this morning. All mem
ber5 are urged TO be present at a spec
ial meeting at the lodge hall at ten
o'clock and march from there to the
church to attend the services in Q body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Building Permits

The following building permits were Is
sued yesterday in the office of the build
ing inspector at the city hall:
s350C-C s. Blair Summett avenue.
Graymont two story brick veneer; con-
tract awarded to the Joy CONSTRUCTION
company
and Thirteenth avenue, two story frame
building contract awarded to the Joy
Construction company.
s65Oo-R. H. Carter, South Fifteenth
avenue and Euclid avenue. two story
frame building; contract awarded to the
Joy Construction company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28

Deeds were placed on record yesterday
in the office of the probate clerk. showing
the following transfers of real estate. the
consideration being $1,000 or more:
1905. L. Cheek to AMI Golden Seed
company. the northwest quarter of the
southeast quarter of section o. township
Il, range east. situated partly in Jeffer-
sau county and st. Clair county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Watson Arrested

John Watson. colored. was arrested
yesterday morning by Deputy Sheriff
]. q. Greener on a warrant sworn out
by Judge Abernethy charging him With
murder OF negro man some time ago
at Jonesboro. The negro will not be
allowed bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-28
Hornady to Speak in New Orleans

John r.. Hornady has been invited to de-
liver an address in New Orleans on the
commission form of government in the
near future. New orleans is just inaugu-
rating a spirited campaign to place that
city in the hands of commission instead
of q board of councilmen.