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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Would Ask Big
Street Bond Issue.

A number Of members Of the council.
with the system Of making improve
ments revised. viii begin a fight for a
$4,000 GOO bond issue for streets. A
committee OF ten councilmen and ten
citizens has been authorized to make a
detailed report on this plan.
A plan of " H. Kriegshaber and o
number ~ members Of the Chamber OF
Commerce is to have the property own
ers pay all cost Of permanent pave
ments to bear small interest rate,
and provide that the city use It's funds
ana its conyicts in repairing streets.
Both Of these plans viii be thorough
~ considered when the system has been
revised
other important Atlanta charter
amendments to be urged before the
committee Of the Legislature this after
noon are
To increa Sc the authority OF the re-
corder to SO from 3o-day sentences In
the stockade in cases Involving moral
turpitude. The change was recon-
mended by the vice commission.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
To AID
GRACE At TRIAL
Negro and Wife Will Be Mate
rial Witnesses for ProSecu-
ton of Wife.

J 6 Rufin and his wife negro serv-
ants Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Grace when
Grace was shot last March. viii be ma
telial witnesses for the prosecution at
the tria one week from today. city
Detectives Billiard and Doyal have been
in almost constant observation Of the
movements OF the two servants. and
viii see that they appear in court
July %.
Both the prosecution and defense are
ready for the trial They are anxious
TO have it over. For several days La
mar Hill and Reuben Arnold. attorneys
for Grace have been consulting with
Solicitor General Hugh NJ Dorsey. and
announced today that they are ready to
proceed to the end when the case is
called Messrs Moore and Branch. who
Will conduct the defense are also
awaiting the opening of court. and de-
clare they viii make the trial as short
as possible
The case will come before Judge l..
S. Roam in the criminal division of. SUI
perior court. in the Thrower building.
arrangements for the convenience OF
officers, witnesses and others are being
made. A large part Of the court room
is kept available for the general pub
lie
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Two, Missing,
Believed Drowned

WILMINGTON. DEL. July 22-Two
men are missing, believed to be drown
ed, and widespread damage was done
by terrific storm that played havoc
throughout Delaware last night and
early today An empty boat. in which
Frank Incoline, "a years old. and An
drew Conyiti, %, were rowing. has been
found. Neither has been seen since
and they were undoubtedly capsized
and drowned
Several houses We're struck by light
ming, many others were unroofed by
the wind and scores of trees were up
rooted.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
DARING BRITON OFF
IN EFFORT TO SWIM
ENGLISH CHANNEL

DOVER. ENGLAND. july % Jacob
Wolfe the daring Englishman who
has several times attempted to SWIM
the English channel started out on
another attempt today.
Al AIS o'clck this morning Wolfe
left the French shoe starting from
Cape Crisis Nez which Is % miles from
the English shore Conditions were
favorable for Wolfe, he declared.
Wolfe was accompanied for seven
miles by fiotilla Of boats They turn
ed back While the swimmer went on.
He declared he would be able to ac-
complsh the feat without difficulty I'M
less the weather changed.
Wolfe was sighted seven miles off
Folkstone this evening
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
JAKE WELLS NOT
QUITTING SOUTH
Theatrical MagnateS Deny Karl
HobIitzeIIe Has Purchased
Any Atlanta interests.

A signed statement, denying emphati-
cally that Karl Hobitzelle. of Chicago,
had purchased any of the Wells interests
in Atlanta or the South, has been issued
by the United Booking Company, the
Orpheum circuit and the Western vaude-
Vile Managers association. Jake Wells,
who is in Atlanta today made public this
statement
Several papers in the South, according
to Mr. Wells. have published articles to
the effect that Hoblitzelle had purchased
several theaters in the South and was
gradually assuming charge of all the
have the backing of the United Booking
Company.
The statement issued by the above or
CARNATIONS said in part
The undersigned wish it understood
that these published rumors. reports
and statements are absolutely untrue
and without foundation, Mr. Wells is
strongly entrenched in the Southern
field by reason Of his contract with
the United Booking offices of Ameri-
ca and its affiliations including the
Western Vaudeville Managers asso-
citation Mrs. Charles f. Kohl Mr.
Meyerfeld and Mr. Beck Neither of
the said institutions or individuals
nor Mr. b. +. Keith have severed their
business connections with Mr. Wells
nor have they any intention of doing
so, nor have they given, nor do they
intend to give Mr. Hoblitzele any aid
or support in the Southern cities
The statement is signed by B. F. Keith.
Mrs Charles L. Kohl, Charles F. Kohl,
Morris Meyerfeld and Martin Beck.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
ALL JAILERS ON VACATION:
NOTHING FOR THEM TO DO

WASHINGTON, PA. July 22.-With
not single prisoner in the county jail
and with no prospects of any evil
doors being locked up in the immediate,
future, Sheriff James White, of Greene
county. today locked up the. bastile,
hung the key on the door jamb and he
and his deputies betook themselves to
the sheriff's farm, several miles out in
the country, there to take a vacation
until business picks up a bit While
his tecently retitted and newly painted
prison stands tenantless the sheriff an !
his deputies have turned in and helped
the farm hands save the big crops on
the home place
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
EAST IS HARD HIT
by HEAVY STORM
Death and Destruction in the
Wake of High Wind and
Rain.

BALTIMORE, July pa trail of
of terrific windstorm which swept
over Baltimore and suburbs late yes
terday. Roofs were blown from houses.
canoes on the river and bay were cap
sized. Tents at summer camps and at
pleasure resorts were torn from their
fastenings and made the sport of the
tempest. Telegraph wires We're blown
down and considerable damage done to
the crops. The man drowned was AL
vain R. Johnson. who was in a row
boat which overturned
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22

by an hour later was ready to take the
field for their two days stay in the
woods and mountains herea bouts. The
men and officers were in light march.
ing order when they left the camp,
which means that they will sleep to-
night In the open without the protec-
ton of even their pup" tents and with
only their rubber blankets for cover
ing. This win prove no discomfort
however, as the weather is unusually
hot and the rains which appeared daily
a week ago have ceased
During the big maneuvers the Geor-
gia infantry. including Atlanta's crack
regiment. forms the main part of the
Red army. upward Of 5000 strong, Cen
eral Clifford l.. Anderson. who heads
the Georgia brigade is in command OF
this army while it is probable that a
regulay army colonel will command the
Brown forces The Fifth will be called
upon to march probably 40 miles during
the two days but in spite of this thu
men We're more than eager for the big
fight TO get under way
When the Fifth lined up early in the
morning TO take the field it presented
more formidable appearance than at
any time since coming into camp. as no
men who were able to go on the trip
Iwere excused and this gave all of the
companies more men than they have
vet carried on their hikes
Men Cook Own Rations.
The regiment also looked more war;
like, for the men carried with them
Wen filed cartridge belts and haver-
sacks, he latter containing practically
two DAYS rations These rations con-
sist Of tin of, bacon, hard tack, small
packages of coffee and sugar and a lit
Tie salt and pepper. The men are doing
their own cooking while in the field and
this only when they can find time he
tween hikes The battle exercises sim
uiate actual warfare as far as possible
and armies do not usually stop for the
men To cook rations which can possibly
be eaten raw.
1t is expected that the Red army VIII
spend tonight in bivouac twenty miles
from camp There viii probably be
desultory fighting between patrols and
pickets during the afternoon and night.
but according TO the present plan. it is
said. the main attack Of the Red anmy
upon the Brown Will take place early
tomorrow morning probably just about
! daYbreak
The men of the Fifth are ready to
4 wager thai their regiment can out
march. Outright and outgeneral any
other regiment in camp and II tomor-
row the umpires should chance 70 de-
! eide thai the Red army has lost the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
DEBS BRANDS TAFT
AND ROOSEVELT AS
TRUSTS CANDIDATES

MILWAUKEE. WIS. July % De
claring that the plea of Theodore
Roosevelt that he is a progressive is
buncombe Eugene v Debs, socialist
candidate for president, in a political
address here, .assailed the former pres
ident He attacked President Taft also
and asserted that Taft and Roosevelt
are the candidates of the interests and
are reactionaries
Woodrow Wilson, he said. was no
more the candidate of the working
classes than either of the others.
None of them have ever been iden-
tilted with the working classes except
when votes were wanted said Debs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
CHIEF PRAISES
ATLANT APQL|CE.
Back From North, Beavers
Says None of Them Has
Anything on Atlanta.

In comparison with the size Of tba
towns, have no hesitation in declsrio..
that Atlanta has finer police r.r..
than New York. Washington. Buago
Toronto and other big Eastern citi4.
said Police Chief Beavers TO-DAY rb,.t
Beavers and his secretary. w. r. Nor.
ris, are just back from the conyen,f..,
of the International Association nf ~
lice Chiefs in Toronto.
Although pleased with his compan~o,
of Atlanta with other cities rbt.f
Beavers says his inspection ottbe VI
rious departments was highly ben4f-
cial and that he gained m;mv vahabls
pointers on the matter o. dean I'M.
chief is now going over his informartor
thoroughly with the view Of picl,ino
out the best features and introducing
them in Atlanta.
Likes Sub Station Plan.
For one thing. the chief was ereat
ly impressed with the system Of snh.
stations which has been regarded A.
crying need in Atlanta for several
years and it is expected that he Min
urge the Inauguration of such STA
tions at once as means of increasfn,
the efficiency of tn department He
is also favorably impressed with the
plan of some of the big cities Of work
ing an extra squad of men during Mn
night hours This watch goes on AT
O'Clock at night and comes off al :
3 O'Clock in the morning. giving
increased protection in the busy night
hours.
AS to the traffic squad Chief Beav
ers says Atlantas traffic is regulated
and controlled just as well as it is in
larger cities.
Il never saw any point in New York
city that presented more traffic NOR
m re trying congested conditions than
does Five Points in Atlanta" said the
chief
Nothing on Atlanta"
Chief Beavers says he has not de-
cided just what recommendations he
will make to the police commission as
to the adoption of new features for the
Atlanta force.
"Of course, New York and other
Eastern cities are much larger than
Atlanta and have more extensive po-
lice forces" said the chief, but con-
sidering size, don't see that they have
anything on Atlanta
Chief Beavers and Secretary Morris
were in New York at the time Of the
murder of Herman Rosenthal The
gambler, and passed in front OF the Ho-
tel Metropole, the scene of the crime
just a few minutes before the TRAGEDY
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
$4,000 Storm
Loss at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY. July 22.-Storms
sunday did damage of $4,000 OF more
in Louisville and kept thousands Of
Sunday eXcursionists marooned for
hours at the resorts. The heaviest in
dividual loss was to Herman Stlaus
Sons & Co. department store, where
lightning set off the automatic sprink
Ter system and flooded the store, with
$4,000 damage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
POWER COMPANY TAX
RAISED IN BUTTS COUNTY

JACKSON GA. July % The tax
returns Of the Central Georgia Power
Company have been raised on its Butts
county property from s656.0Oo to $3.50
900 The county commissioner object
ed to the first figure and protested to
Comptroller General Wright This is
an increase Of 500 600 over S52S 600
the return for 1911. ana will bring the
county $500 in taxes, al the same rate
as last year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
WAR0LAW SUCCEEDS BRUCE.

ATHENS. GA. July Professor
J. c Wardlaw has been selected as
head Of the department Of pedagogy
and psychology and director of the
training school at the State Normal
school here. 10 succeed Professor c. w.
Bruce, resigned. to accept the super
intendency Of the Bbh county schools.
Professor Wsrdlaw has held a similar
place at the Georgia Normal and In
dustrial college at Milledgeville for sew
eral years
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Soldiers at Camp PettuS Start
Two Days Engagement.
Coming Home Thursday.

CAMP PETTUS, ALA, July %. The
big battle Of the maneuvers camp here
is now on and the members Of not only
the Fifth Georgia. but Of every other
command now in camp viii get their
hardest work today and tomorrow,
which viii be given over entirely to the
big fight in which 5000 men are en-
gagged The entire camp was np and on
the move this morning at 4 O'Clock and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
YOUNG}9R2S
NOTHERlSN

No young woman, IN the JOY OF
coming motherhood, should neglect
to prepare her system for the phySf
cal ordeal she is to undergo. The
health of both herself and the coming
child depends largely upon the care
she bestows upon herself during the
waiting months. Mothers Frien1
prepares the expectant mothers sys
TEN for the coming event, and Its uss
makes her comfortable during all the
term. 1t works with and for nature
and by. gradually expanding all U.s.
sues, muscles and tendons, involved
and keeping the breasts in good con
dition, brings the woman to the crlsH
in splendid physical condition. las
baby, too, is more apt to be perfect am
strong where the mother has mus
prepared herself for natures suprenis
function. No better advice could u
given young expectant mother tnan
that she use Mothers Friend; II IS
medicine that has proven its yalu'
In thousands Of
S Trissd is n s@IS a; MOTHERS
4 %rits i stof ts.s (EFRTEND
book for expect
ant mothers which contains mu'N
valuable information, and many SUB
gestions c: helpful nature.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta "a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
JUDGE NEWMAN GOES TO
MOUNTAINS FOR SUMMER

Judge William r Newman Of the
United states ocurt left today with his
family for the mountains Of North Car
olina. They viii go TO Arden. few
miles from Asheville. where they have
spent the summer months for a number
OF years
Judge Newman usually leaves Allan
la early in July. but the press of extra
work before the court delayed him this
summer He expects to be gone until
September /
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22

engagement there will be many disap-
pointed ones among not only the re-
cruts, but the veterans OF the F'ifth's
enlisted men. For pride in their regi-
ment has proven to be one of the most
noticeable characteristics of the new
F'ifth's personnel during the present
encampment. The men seem to feel
that they have more cause to feel
proud of the regiment, since it is now
an exclusively Atlanta affair, and it is
safe to predict that if the outcome of
the big battle is dependent upon the
efforts of the men who make up At
lanta's regiment the Browns are due d
most inglorious drubbing.
Break Camp Thursday.
On Wednesday there VIII be little
work for the men, asethis day will be
given over to getting things in shape
for a movement homeward early on
Thursday morning and to paying off
the men of the various organizations
who have been on duty here Bright
and early Thursday morning the Fifth
will strike camp and by 10 o'clock it
will he homeward bound 1t is expect
ed that its special train will reach At
lanta in the middle OF the afternoon.
thus allowing ample time for the IN
loading of all property and vet permit
the men to get to their homes for sup
per
Sunday in camp was typical of all
army camps on rest days The men
who have been worked hard and con-
tinuouslY for a week We're content to
spend the entire day lounging about the
camps resting and enjoying the morn
ing and afternoon band concerts given
by the military bands of every organi-
cation encamped here The Fifth's
band came in for more than usual at
tention and is voted one Of the best
National Guard bands which has been
encamped at Admission this year. The
Fifth's camp grounds We're thronged
with visitors all the afternoon and sew
eral hundred Annistonians stood and
sat about the improvised bandstand for
more than an hour while the Fifth's
musicians played everything from
"AleNande : Ragtime Band" and "Ev-
erybodys Doing II" to Nearer My
God to Thee" and Home, Sweet
Home"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Fight Has Been Won,
Declares Chambers

Councilman Aldine Chambers, one oil
the leaders in the movement TO better
Atlantas street Improvement system.
declared today that The Georgian's
campaign for better streets had been
won
u anticipate no trouble in getting the
measures, unanimously adopted by
council and approved by Mayor VIM.
passed by the legislature Then, with
the mayor. the chief Of construction.
the streets committee and Others intef-
ested. we should take UP the details OF
the causes for the trouble and construct
a new and more efficient system, he
said.
From my observations of conditions
in other cities. | have realized that our
permanent pavements have not proved
sas substantial as theirs. We haven't as
many paved streets as other similaH
progressive cities Atlanta stands
ahead in many things but there is no
use denying the fact that we are behind
in streets
Hard to Place Blame.
THE fault is not am With the con-
struction department Untl we have
+horo,obI, como into on Investigation
- ~, ,sar+a,<a a. nloca mo
Nou'N io. 49,,
blame speclneaHN anywhere. hu' WIN
the progressive legislation agreed upon
bv the council Saturday enacted into
Laws and with the authority to make
~, ,,tah, ,ro.a oaoas
othef c'iah ses ''i"' ''"s"' P,0''
sary, we VIII nave paved the way Tor
real street improvements
with the nresent dissatisfaction with
~ .,.sta,, helieve - would he inn
-, - ~
sposslple 10 NolS po"V9 'V' S''ee' ~"
provements. But the council seems to
have the viii TO make the needed cor
rec+ions When thev show the people
-. ~ ...o,,,., ,,4t,,sto,.,t. 49,, ~,
''ia. ''Is P.ope' ,,I
made the time VIII be ape Tor a bono
issue-and the people viii vote bonds
With a 81 600 600 bond issue. the
work the county commissioners Min
agree TO do and the eitv's regular. fo,rs
and appropriations we can pave prac-
ticallv every street i'm Atlanta Nith a
lasting nayement The city forces vii
then be ahle ia keen Them in sond r,.
nair
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. JuIia A. Rearden.

Mrs. Julia A. Bearden. 81 years old,
107 Julian street, died at her residence
early today She is survived by son,
w. P Bearden of Munroe, and three
daughters, Mrs w, L. Baldwin, of At
lanta; Mrs. W b. Whitley. of Social
Circle, and MIS-. Mary A. Edwards, Of
Munroe The remains will be taken 10
Munroe Wednesday for interment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
STREETS PLANS
IN LEGISLATURE
Council Committee Not to Meet
With Opposition to Amend
ments for Reforms.
Continued From, Page One.

heads Of these Departments viii consult
each other once 2 month on proposed
work, that there may be no more such
conflicts as have caused friction be
lween The two departments
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
CORN CLUB BUTTONS.

JACKSON GA. July - Or A NJ.
Soule has sent 60 County School Su-
perintendent G.. $ Maddox a supply of
corn clubs The members Of the club
win have a rally here next Tuesday.
when farmers institute will be held.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Mildred Whltfield.

years old taken from Atlanta 10 Demor,
est. Ga. yesterday, was buried there to-
day. The child. the daughter of Mr. ant
Mrs. j. J. Whitfield, Il Tumin street
died late Saturday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Mrs A q mccarthy.

The funeral of Mrs. a. f Mccarthy
who died late Saturday. will be held at
the Second Baptist church tomorrow
in Westview. She is survived by her
husband. Dr. \. f. Mccarthy, ia Mer-
ritts avenue, and three sons
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Mrs Addie Dick

The funeral of Mrs. Addie Dick 80
years old, who died late Saturday was
held at the residence, COZ Chapel street
today. Interment was in Hollywood Gem
etery Mrs Dick is survived by one
daughter Mrs. W. H. Corey, and one
brother T. y. Gilbert.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22

The remains Of A. A. OFarrell. an Nth
ems Ga. banker who died a. Borden
Wheeler Springs, was buried at his home
city today. The body was brought to
Atlanta from the springs and taken to
Athens late yesterday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Mrs Lillian Bitch

The body of Mrs. Lillian Ritch. 40 years
old. who died late Yesterday, was taken
TO Douglasvlle. Ga. today for funeral
and interment. She is survived by her
husband, J. r. Ritch, and several chill
dren
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
CoNYERs TO ISSUE BONDS.

CONYERS, GA, July D. Bonds for
waterworks and sewers were carried
in the election held here for that pur-
pose. The city viii issue $4,000 for
waterworks and $50. 900 for sewerage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22
Shan, Battle Under Way at Camp Pettus
ATLANTA TROOPS IN THE FIELD

Private Frank Pearson, of the
Fifth Georgia infantry, is shown
in the lower picture posed as a
sharpshooter at the big Admission
army maneuvers. The sharp
shooters are playing a conspicu-
Gus part in today's sham battle.
The upper picture shows crowd
Of veterans tossing rookie, "
Private Johnson, in a blanket.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-22

In thousands OF
cases. Mothers
Friend is sold at
drug s tore s.
Write for free
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-15

The !. I. Skiles lumber COM
pany has closed out its interests,
selling the stock remaining Z"
the Central Lumber company
Mrs. O'Connor and Mrs. Tufts,
of Sacred Heart, MINI the
mother and sister Of Mrs. i o.
Ramsland. are guests at The
Ramsiand home for visit Of
several weeks.
The Noman's S club eft today
noon for a visit with the hetting-
er ladies' club, upon the occasion
of an art showing at Hetbnger,
Mr.. and Mrs. IA. 9. LlVermore
we're remembered by the stork
Monday. with a fine ten pound
bov. Mother and son are re.
ported doing nicely.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-11-15

The Woman : club neld most
interesting meeting asst Nodnes
day with Mrs G. ". Raw as
hostess Aside from literary and
art studies the membership this
wear devote considerable effort
to domestic science, and A most
interesting feature. recently IN
treducad is actual demonstration
Of cookery work A Nedn"@-
days meeting Al's G. D. Smith
demonstrated N cake making,
Mrs. E. } Morris. ~ biscuits,
and Mrs. I. d Potwin exempli-
fed the gentle art of making
salads. Keenest interest 5 taken
IN these manlDulatiOns, especially
as the members are regaIed with
the viands after the completion
Of the program.
DR.. f. r. Mcnamara has been
at | Lenmon the past two weeks.
attending TO his land interests
in this vicinity. Although now
Of Traverse City, Mich Or and
Mrs. Mcnamara have deep anc
abiding interest in the country
in which they spent their honrak
DAYS, and occasional visits here
appear to give their lives keen
er relish.