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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-31
WINS GIRL HE SAVED
IN THE CORONATION
CRUSH IN LONDON

NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.-When the
Minnehaha, of the Atlantic Transport
line, arrived at her pier, a young wom-
an ran down the gang-plank and threw
herself into the arms of a stalwart
young man, while the passengers
Cheered.
Noel DEER. a young English sugar
planter living in Hawaii. went home for
the coronation of King George. He was
standing in a London crowd when a
scaffolding behind him began to give
way. The people swayed and pushed,
He heard scream, and seeing a girl in
the crush lose her footing caught her
up and eXerting all his strength, swung
her to a place of safety. The young
woman thanked her rescuer and asked
his name. A few days later Mr.. DEER
received an invitation to a reception.
where he was formally introduced to
Miss Rhoda Wilson. When DEER re-
turned to Honolulu the couple kept up q
correspondence
Miss Wilson and Mr. DEER will be
married at once and will then leave
for Honolulu.
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men prefer the Southern's students, be-
cause, as they say, the Southern's pu-
pills are more thorough.
The two proprietors of this school,
Messrs A. G. Briscoe and L. w. Ar
mold. not only give their entire time to
teaching, but they have, in addition to
themselves. four other conscientious,
well educated and enthusiastic teach
ers who help them make their institu-
ton a huge success
Thorough prepare ton has popular
lied this school. The best systems,
which are taught there, have made it
possible to please the most eXacting
business men.
Just ask them about the Southern
that's the best way to find out which
school to attend.
Don't delay. Call and arrange early.
y. c. Briscoe, president; l.. w. Arnold
vice presidents Professor Thomas l..
Bryan, Representative and lecturer,
10 II West.Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga
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MANY ARE ENROLLING AT The
SOUTHERN BUSINESS COLLEGE
FOR The FALL SESSION
More Popular Than Ever,
the Big School Is Receiv-
ing Pupils From All Parts
of the Country.

Have you made your arrangements
TO enter the fall session of the Southern
shorthand and Business University?
If not, better call, phone or write at
once, because there's a mighty rush
around at that busy business school
about now, and, of course, you want to
be among those who attend the BUSH
ness mems school.
Some two dozen or more Of the
Southerns students have accepted po-
sitions during the past ten days, and
while this is a good showing, it is moth
ing unusual for this old school, be-
cause the demand upon it for stenog-
raphcrs and hookkeepers is always in
excess of the supply.
1t is a known fact that the business
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gro and his wonderful memory, and en-
tertained the police court audience by
asking the negro numerous questions
concerning men and events in the
United States and even other nations.
History" had a ready response for
every question. and so far as those in
the court room could tell answered
every one correctly.
Il suppose you can also foretell flu
ture events" suggested the recorder. Il
would be glad if you will tell us who
will be the next president of the United
States"
Teddy Roosevelt" came the quick
reply.
Judge Preston then sentenced the ne
gro to serve eleven days in the stock
ade.
Whether History" will repeat him
self is a question.
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ANNUAL LOSS THROUGH
HEN FRUIT is $45,OOO.OOC

WASHINGTON, Aug 3O-Improper
handling of eggs is responsible fer an
annual loss of the huge sum of $45. 600 GOO.
according to department of agriculture
experts who have been investigating the
egg smashing business
rms enormous loss is due to small eggs,
cracked and broken eggs, dirty, stale
and rotten eggs. The improper handline
is loss to farmers middlemen and CON
sumers alike, say the experts and they
urge everybody to get busy and institute
reforms which will do away with il.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-31
TIED UP BY WIFE AND
PUT INTO DUMB WAITER

NEW YORK, Aug 3O.-Frederick Be-
lands wife couldn't get a policeman to
stop her husband breaking the china,
so she tied him up and showed him in
the dumb waiter, where his cries
brought the guardian of the peace.
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RESCUED FROM CAISSON.
DIES FROM GAS FUMES

CHICAGO. Aug 3O.-Thomas Burke, a
caisson worker, died from the effects of
gas fumes after he had been rescued in
a spectacular manner from the bottom of
an So foot well in the excavation of the
New Continental and Commercial Bank
building here
Lieutenant John T. Monahan, of the
Chica go fire department, donned an oxy-
gen helmet, descended into the caisson
and, while more than a thousand persons
looked on, rescued the unconscious man.
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Initials Only" by Anna
Katharine Green, author of The
Leavenworth Case" THE Fill
gree Ball." one of the most en-
thralling mystery stories ever
written, will begin in The Geor-
gian next Tuesday. Be sure to
read it.
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Hea7fEKNNAAgg
IS N q SfE6i&l Ell :

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However much older Republicans may
resent the new order Of things, it may be
set down at the start that Charles Dewey
lillcs will he his own boss on this job.
He has the habit Of doing things that way.
even when he is working for az big man
as the President Of the United States.
But he also has the habit first. of gaining
the complete confidence OF tho men whom,
he serves. 80 that they have been entirely
willing to let him do things In his own
way.
Mr.. Hilles undertakes his new duties
as chairman Of the Republican National
Committee with the complete confidence
Of President Taft in his ability to manage
the delicate situation successfully. With
Hilles this new undertaking may be said
indeed to be service Of love. The new
chairman has no illusions about the
obstacles with which Mr.. Taft's campaign
ma ger will have to contend. Heknowe
too that the chairina nship OF the National
Committee is n thankless Job for the man
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is now discussing perverse politicians and
chairman Of the Republican National Com
mittee. what is the beat way to throw n
life preserver 10 President Taft.
This shifting from the head Of reform
atorv school and a life devoted TO study
ing the habits and thoughts Of wayward
boys 20 the hustle and turmoil Of running
a national campaign Ia no greater illus
tration OF 'ha versatility Of Mr.. Hillas =
accomplishments than IL is Of tho changed
condition that has mad, his select ion pos
sible.
1magin few ot the practical Repub-
liCsn politicians of the old days. say, Lou
Payn. George ". AIdridge and William
l.. Na-d Of " estchester. sitting ton years
ago in that Washington meeting listening
tn the Hilles speech on bad boys and how
% make them better. What would they
have said Of the man who suggested Hilles
then rs tho one best bet for canpaign
manager. even Of a county organi.ati ion
The chances are they would have recon
mended the appointment of q lunacy
commission
But things have changed politically
in the lest ten years. Then only the war
horses, the men who had learned the
ms and outs Of politics from the ground
up and were familiar with all the crooked
ramihcations of the game. were deemed
a. to run n national campaign. Now
both parties are turning from such leaders
and have selected young man whose ex-
perience In the political field Is very
limited. A clean record and freedom from
entangling alliances seem to be more
desirable in campaign manager now than
long experience In practical politics,
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Roosevelt uses EN-. when they're for
him
The old order is changing said sir.
McCombs. mora slowly and thoughtfully
than ever. but even progressives must
| not bc unfair TO the older leaders. Per-
sonally, think that most Of them arc
making an honest endeavor to meet
the situation. Don't you believe In the
effects OF environments asked he. with
the whisper Of smile
Il was taught to believe in original sin )"
] answered
Mr., McConbs laughed one Of his lnusicsl
laughs that held you. and somehow
felt that tho newer diplomacy was
none the less effective when II came to
uncomfortable queries. for that laugh
was somehow wall against further
questioning about either environ!rer.
, or original sin. and 80 I asked what
the change which had come upon Ams..
can public life meant.
.Alen are thinking more broadly to-day
than for the last twenty-five years. he
answered. They are thinking more In
principles and less in mon. They arc be-
ginning to develop public memories
/ "A phenomenon not hitherto observable
IN this country. They are beginning to
remember public records and to fit their
vote TO .helr recollection.
And their representatives in their
turn are commencing 10 he moro respon-
sive to the public wish. That was vividly
illustrated in the late Democratic convsn-
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who fails to elect his candidate. To the
honor and golden opportunity. but he
who loses is a dub The jockey goes
down with tho horse. only morn 30. Mr.
Hilles is one Of the most loyal friends
President Taft over had and ne stepped
forward 10 manage tho campaign just
az he sacrificed bright business oppor-
tunity To- become secretary to the Presi-
dent and look after the Presidents pre-
convention campaign.
There are two or three characteristics
about Mr.. Hillcs that impressed Wash.
ington favorablv az the start and are GER
tain to stand him III good stead in the
fight ahead of him. For one thing hc
never loses his poise; he never gels en-
cited or ratified. For another his judg
ment is good. Soma complaints have
been heard hero that he has sometimes
been n trifle slow in making up his mind
but his decisions are apt To to correct
when h" finally reaches them
/ Hil'es's manner aud appearance alone
will win him frends Ho has seemingly
ineXhaustble store Of patience. and ap-
pears never to utter harsh word no
matter how sorely his good nature is
taxed. In the eighteen months that he
served as secretary TO the President the
men in his Office had come TO he strongly
attached to him. and it is many years
since the departure OF a White House sec
retary has been moro sincerely regretted
In appearance Hillcs is a handsome
man. His eyes are clear. blue and strong
but as tho mood strikes him they some.
times assume dreaminess that might
have made him matinee idol II he had
studied for the stage, He il of about the
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in color than anything else, Then one
osught an awed whisper:

in color than anything else Then one
csught an awed whisper:
'McCombe.'
But Of cour 50 you knew him You knew
that without him Sea Grt would now
1, he among the minor villages instead
~ outranking Beverly or Oyster Bay.
You knew that without his aid Wilson.
the candidate. might not have been
nominated for President ~ the United
states You knew that he was the Young
es' chairman of a National Committee
over 10 direct a Presidential candidacy
lmi knew that he had ushered III a new
system OF campaign management; that
before him older manipulators had taken
their flight. Transporting with them
cruntless bags Of political tricks whose
glory had gone and which were fat and
stale and profitless
Your entry into political asked.
AZ the entry OF the orange Mr.. McCombs
had ordered for breakfast, and the reentry
~ the vaiter and the reentry OF his smile
9your entry under the peculiar circum-
Nancesi"
\ see.' interrupted Mr.. McCombs.
With a widening su,ile which wss reen-
forced by the eyes that seemed to look
through you. you're playing me for an
iusenue part. eh' Why. ! feel like .
veteran
He aasimilated his orange With an air Of
, Amusement.
You know I've read lots Of thines like
that lately he went on. 'It's strange to
imagine oneself q political sucking be-
cause one doesn't happen TO be toothless.
Why. I got beaten for the Assembly "A
fS back a. 1904. and I've been speak ing
in every campaign since. But suppose
politics arc like tho stage. People like a
!. good entrance.
Though there was ono good thing about
e'hAt infsntile campaign continued he.
that ! learned-and the knowledge
formed tho keynote Of this last campaign.
II probably influenced II more than any
other factor except the dominating per-
. sonh''v of that great. impressive fig
IRE -" He pointed vaguely toward tho
Jersey coast and knew he meant the can
dida,e
IA i scc.' hastily interrupted. fearing
that might insidiously be turned into a
'ampaign document by this new manager
who had blazed new paths. And
hat -
is the young man in politics." an
sTered Mr., McCombs. evidently uncon-
sc'ous Of my premonition "rhe young
man in politics was like steam power and
the law Of gravitation and other great dis
coveTas accidental
y was" his tone appeared almost dep
''cating even younger than that ex
rem" irveni!!:y with which the news
Iarers INSIST upon accrediting mo now.
auI NV friends were young men. Then
'as the, ! discovered the young man in
lolrl,s.
! needed Some help in my candidacy
sad eighteen or twenty of him volunteered
~ nryicss. md presently developed
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Yorh people offered him $s.ooo, and he
accepted That was in 1902

York people offered him s.. .ooo, and he
accepted That was in 1902
Tho New York Asylum at tina. time was
On Washington Heights. Hii,es imn,e.
dia'clv ohj"Ct"d ~ tn, way tho hundreds
oi Doy- and g,r,s were crowded under one
roof lie advocated tho separating Of
tho chi!lrrn into small carefully selected
groups. Es his advice the ASYLUM was
moved To Echo Hills, near pchbs Ferry
and located on an csla ate OF ?77 acres
More t'!1n 81 ,ocD "oo was expended in
laying oui u model ,llaee. y was tbs
Hiles idea that these boys and girls.
walls from tho cities. should ba taught
from tn" beginning whst an American
community should he like. Thi,tv -four
buildings were c-"ctod. and the lanc. yvsa
iald "u, with beautiful green lawns and
trees
There Nr iI,IleS remained unit Presi-
don't 'ai' .att"r his election. be gan to look
around ia" young mon. IIillcs had met
both tho Fro idont and his broi hcr Henry
" Taft, N connect ion with dinners givvn
bv the ohi" Society Of New York. He
had also hcci asked 10 do some political
work IN New York for the President. and
Mr. TAFT was -o released with him that no
offered 10 iuako hir, assistant Secrets ary
of the Treasury.
The change meant financial loss rnr
Hiles. but he accepted with the under
standing that he would remain only
two years and that he would then enter
bus n"ss. At the end of tho two wears
Hilles had an attractive business offer and
had partially contracted to leave tho
Treasury Department. when President
Taft called him to the White House 10
serge os SECRETARY of the President.
NJ Hilles married Miss Dollie Bell
Whitley Of Lancaster. They have three
children. daughter and two sons.
The sun., 1912-07-21
Governor Wilson'S Manager Excited
Admiration of Democratic World by
Masterful Control of Convention

into eighteen or twenty organizations.
And th,is IL was tha. discovered that tho
young men in politics was a new and ire
sistible force"
But that was eich. years ago." re-
monstrated. "What has the young man
been doing all this time? Why didn't you
turn the dynamic energy Of the young
man in politics loose before'"
Because" eaid Mr. McCombs, con-
cluding with his orange and commencing
with his egg, nothing conspired 70 bring
him out. felt no particular inspiration
to go more actively into politics. 1t was
only when that great, commanding. con-
structive figure appeared" and Mr..
McCombs again waved TN indicative hand
in the direction Of the Jersey coast.
Il understand ! remarked hastily.
more thai, ever convinced that was to be
the instrument Of Democratic campaign
document in spite Of m self.
That great. big. dominating figure.
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FNsee GePyr1s shtea K>if,. sS,aS

tently the strained faces surrounding n
clalked circle 10 the centre OF which lay
the coveted lot Of marbles.
Hilles comes from Quaker stock. He
was born in Barnesville. Ohio. His mother
was Elizabeth lee OF the old Virginia
family
lie started corresponding FOR newspapers
in Ohio when boy His first political
Office came in his appointment as secre-
tary to the superintendent Of tho Boys
Industrial School. an Ohio rcformat ory
institution near Lancaster.
This Office paid Hilles $500 year He
was appointed under tho Foraker nd
niinistration. Then along came james
+, Campbell. Democrat. and removed
every Republican ofticeholder he could
find 'Hilles went with the others and he
dropped back into journalism. giving the
Lancaster paper the benefit Of his thought
and efforts.
A little later there WAS another revolu-
tion Of tho political wheel and Mckinley
came in MS Governor Young Hi,les was
immediately made financial agent of tho
industrial school, with twice as much
salary as before. He was just comfort
ably settled in the job and again tackling
the work he loved. when some Democrat
discovered a statute which forbade the
appointment Of financial officer from tho
county i'll which tho institution was
located
The matter was carried to Gov McEin-
ley. He liked the looks Of young Hilles
and didn't see why the State should lose
his services on account Of such a law
He pecred over his glasses and suggested
that Iiilles 60 at once to the Ohio town
where he was born and remain there Just
thirty days. That would make him leca!
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tho best way To get acquainted. II to
came question Of fact. fact. fact.

the hest way To get acquainted. II bs-
came Q question Of fact fact, fact.
Here were the candidates. promises
before he was elected to public Office.
Here were his performances after hs vas
elected to II, The one balanced the other.
We published a miniature newspaper
which was devoted to pointing these
things out; and the faithful ll7. 900 dis
tributed IL. We published pamphlets.
but everything we published. whether
newspaper or pamphlets. was devoted
to just one thing. the dissemination Of
facts, facts, facts.
sAnd thnt.- said Mr.. McCombs. Con
stituted what you gentlemen are pleased
to term the new campaigning methods,
They were the simplest methods in the
world, They were both less personal and
more intimate than the old ones They
took into consideration the fact that man
has ideals as we'll as interests"
Mr.. McCombs beamed enthusiasm from
his direct eyes and one became impressed
with the suggested strength in the bat :
talions of youth,
MIR. Mc'onibs finished his breakfast
and looked happy doubtless at the fact
Of having turned me into campaign
document against my will
And the older leadcrs?" I asked.
Tho slightest little shadow in all the
world crcpt into the smiling eyes Of Mr..
McC ombs, He had been speaking quite
rapidly for MIR, McComl's, in his pleasant
drawing. rising and falling voice. bat
now he deliberated over the orange peel
and Immediately poked it about. for the
bosses are problem these days and even
The sun., 1912-07-21

repeated Mr.. McCombs evidently deter
mined to turn me 10 patriotic purposes
that great. imposing figure said he,
varying tho descripf ion. "a man of the
type Of jefferson and Madison" he paused
--he moved my ina gination.
He was equipped for the President ial
Office as few men have heen before He
possessed a broad. scholarly mind: he ia
man Of resource and grasp. Of strong
and we'll poised character He paused
,rumphantly and continued his assisni
lative processes for a moment
Il had known him for eighteen years,
The sun., 1912-07-21
President Taft's New Chairman First
Attracted Public Attention by Ills
Work in Training Wayward Boys

resident Of another county. This Mr..
Hilles did. and q little later he was again
sworn in as financial agent. While young
Hilles was agent more than 81. .Ooo, 900 was
spent in putting up new buieiings for ths
school
Later Mr.. Hilles was made superin-
tendent Of the school. and It was whilc
he was at the head Of this institution in
Ohio that no delivered the speech in
Washington. This speech attracted the
attention Of the trustees OF the New
York Juvenile Asylum. who invited Hilles
20 quit Ohio and come to New York
He was getting 90. 600 in Ohio. but the New
The sun., 1912-07-21

average stature. lie always nattily dressed
and often carries a walking stick.
Although 45 years old he does not look
moro than IS. His every movement be-
speaks the man who has lived temperately
and has seen lots Of sunshine and fresh air
While the new national Chairman has
turned from the work Of redeeming bad
work Bad bays are still his hobby. and
he still serves as director Of the New FORK
Juvenile Asylum. 1t was no uncommon
sight in Washington TO see him in one OF
his hours Of recreation chatting with a
group Of boys in the street or watching in
The sun., 1912-07-21

he continued. 'for over fourteen years
intimately. had studied Jurisprudence
under him. lie had been my teacher
and my friend. knew the nobility Of
his heart and the genius of his mind.
And then ! thought that The young
man would do well to wake up and study
politics
For the progressive heart OF the coun-
try was waiting for it's leader knew
who it's leader was and it was time to
get them both acquainted. And the
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fact tho great difference between the new
campaigning and the old campaigning Ia
that the old campaigning monopolizNs all
the mystery.
"The old campaigning believed in
tunmlling and in extended subway work
The new campaigning is done in the sun
aud in the open air, All We had to do was
to make our candidate known to the
people, II you wanted to he faoctiotls
you could call Us large get acquainted
The sun., 1912-07-21

~ The Sandy HOOK boat there
| stepped a man who owing to a
" disability existing from birtl,
eaued On cane. He was "a youn q
man. a slender man. a college appearing
scr. Of man. with a gray suit. a little
,.nama hat turned over in front and
A vague look Of professional prosperity
about him.
!. porter saw him and dashed for him.
The porter assumed the eratitied smile
tina, porters assume when they serve
a personage. In the dining room the
waiter saw him and the walters face
beamed. He used the smile that walters
Use when walters serve celebrity.
The man sat down and presently men
At other tables began to turn. to whisper
and 70 look. One noticed that he had a
vide. full forehead and a wide mouth
and a wide disarming smile sometimes
and that he bored into your face with
no eyes direct as bullets and more green