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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
DARING BOY P. D.
THIEF CONF ESSES
Tells of 80 Robberies in Re.
markable Statement Wins
Suspension of Sentence.

A remarkable confession is or
file with Governor Brown to-
day. submitted by Postoffice In
spector Gregory in an attempt
to secure Communication of sentence fol-
former yeggman," who is now be-
ing used by the Federal government in
an effort to break up an organized gang
that has blown postoffice safes In the
South for years
The youthful ''yegg.' who sailed I'M
der the name of Red Harrington dur
Ing his career of crime, but whose real
name is withheld, unblushingly pleaded
guilty to at least 80 robberies in Geor-
gia and the Caroinas extending over a
period of twelve years. He gave his
age as 20 and asserted he became q
full-f1edged safe blower in good stand
ing with the Southern gang when but
seventeen years or age.
Harrington served two penitentiary
sentences, one in a turpentine camp il
Sylvester from which he esca ped be-
fore completion of his term, and an
other in the Federal prison He was
pardoned by President Taft to be useG
by the postoffce department in prose.
cutting his former pals.
It was the Georgia sentence still
hanging over the boys head thai
caused the postof1ice authorities to ap.
peal to Governor Brown. The governor
suspended Harringtcns remaining si,
months sentence.
Harrington began his criminal expe.
riences in South Carolina in 1900, com
hitting burglaries and blowing safes
uninterrupted. for four years.
He was captured near Carl, Ga. il
1904, and threatened with lynching il
he did not betray his pals. The mol
that assembled tied him to stake anC
threatened to burn him and later bea
him with a buggy whip, but he re.
NAMED loyal.
The postoff1ce authorities told the
governor that Harrington is now in {
little South Carolina town. where he is
living a life of rectitude. His testi-
mony alone, they said, had secured tht
conviction of at least six desperate
yeggnen.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
Up and Down
Peachtree
Real Mint Juleps
Recalled by Graves.

Howard Horace Graves, Colonel Kim
bah House Ed Browns best bet be
hind the tavern counter" was referred
to in a newspaper recently as Bar
keep Horace"
Howard Horace didn't throw any fits
about that, particularly, although he
isn't a "barkeep' and never has been,
being nothing more nor less than q
modest hotel clerk, but it started him
to Illuminating" as the late Bill Arp
used to put it,
Il recall some of the barkeeps that
used to be on the job in this hosiery
long ago. and think now and then of
the glorious connections they used to
frame up along about this time of the
year
we had one here once who could
make the finest mint juieps in the
world-all frosty with sugar, and great
punches of green stuff sticking out of
the glass. and-you know, don't you?
You can not get a genuine mint
julep nowadays, unless maybe you run
afoul of an old time Georgia colonel
somewhere who hasn't forgotten how
they really should be made!
you see" continued Howard Hor-
ace. after an impressive pause. the
modern mixologist doesn't know the
difference between a mint julep and a
whisky smash The former is drink
fashioned originally for the Olympian
gods, when they had tired of ambro-
siaal nectars and required something
really fine and appertizing. The other
thing-the man who drinks it is fit for
treasons, stratagems and spois, and
hath no music in his soul or apprecia-
ton in his palate.
TN mint julep the mint is never
bruised, and it must be watered in the
melting of its own ice; in a whisky
smash the mint is bruised. crushed
and otherwise maltreated, and the re-
suit is drink fit for no gentleman,
anyway.
Our good old fashioned barkeep
was wonder of the old persuasion
He came down to us, gently and sweet
ly. from 'befo' de wah' days-bless him!
He has gone to his high reward, | sus-
pect. He was not altogether of this
earth, perhaps He was a rare mixer
of mint juleps-take him for all in all,
suppose we shall not look upon his
like again, concluded Howard Horace.
And as he dismissed the subject, low
ingly and caressingly, Howard Horace's
voice softened to melancholy cadence
of resignation and noble despair.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
SUCCEED IN OUSTING
ALL CIRCUMLOCUTION
American Directness and
Brevity at Last Applied
To All Lines.

Ear back before the day when Chris
topher Columbus succeeded in persuad =
Ing Queen Isabella that the world was
really round and then set out and dis
covered this section of the globe the
original Americans had a way of talk
ing through their hats" as the slang
list says If the red man wanted to ask
a neighbor for the loan of few pota-
toes and an onion for the dog soup he
was preparing, he was likely to COM
mence with a few desultory remarks
about the stars in the heavens. his mis-
taken ideas about the moon throw in a
few paragraphs about the happy hunt
ing grounds of the future and the nice
winter weather of the present, and then
slide in that modest request for a dona-
ton so that if neighbor was not fol-
lowing his line of conversation closely,
the potatoes and onion would be en-
tirely obscured in the verbiage.
30 matter what he had to say, the
Indian would beat about the bush in
making talk, and that is possibly one
reason why he never got anywhere and
was badly trampled on in the march Of
progress. because it took him such a
long time to let anyone know that he
was being hurt
Now. the people who helped push
poor Lo" off the earth, as it We're
were more forceful in their utterances
and their descendants are even more so
The modern American has no time
TO circumlocute and wants everything
oref and to the point
TO fill this need, the Standard Atlas
and Chronological History of the World
was designed and that is why il is now
in great demand at The Georgian's Of
fee. 1t SAYS what it has to say briefly
and to the point Waste space has
been eliminated
Clip six head gs and present them
today.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
Through Sleeping Car At
lanta to Lake Toxoway,
N. G..

Effective first car leaving Atlanta
Sunday. June %, Southern Railway will
operate through sleeping car service
between Atlanta and Lake Toxoway
n. c.. on the following schedule: Leave
Atlanta S:45 p. M; arrive Henderson
VILE. n. g.. 500 a. M; arrive Lake
Toxoway $40 a m. Returning. leave
Lake TOxoway 1920 p. m, arrive At
lanta 5:25 a. m.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
ALBANY NEGROES ADD TO
STRING OF DRUG STORES

SAVANNAH. GA June 1.-THE
Lee Chemical Company, corporation
of Albany negroes. of which Deal Jack
son, Of first-cotton- bale of the season
fame, is a moving spirit, has acquired
property in Savannah, paying $4,000
therefor, which will be converted into
drug store. The company operates
a string of drug stores in various cities.
The corporation is capitalized at $780,
600
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
ESCAPED CONVICT GOES
rs MILES IN IL HOURS

DALTON. GA, June 14-Guard George
Lowe, of the Whitfield county changing,
and Deputy Sheriff Clarence Fraker
caught Park Birch a misdemeanor con-
Wet, who escaped from the gang at
Phelps, and walked to Gregory, in Muir
ray county, 20 miles, in less than twelve
hours He had loaded shotgun, but did
not attempt to use it on the officers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
rAr IAx.EoS MAY.

II YOU had a medicine that would
strengthen the liver. the stomach, the
kidneys and the bowels and at the same
time make you strong with systemic
tonic. don't you believe you would soon
be we'll?
That's THE Lax Eos Way"
We ask you to buy the first bottle on
the money back plan, and you will ask
your druggist to sell you the second.
1t keeps your whole nsides right.
There is nothing else made like Lax
Eos
Remember the name-LAX- Eos. -"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
QzQtttg.M
91lOthVoD s

Health is the foundation of all good
looks. The wise woman realizes this
and takes precautions to preserve her
health and strength through the Pc
riod of child bearing. She remains a
pretty mother by avoiding as far as
possible the suffering and dangers OF
such occasions. This every woman
may do through the use of Mothers
Friend, a remedy that has been so long
in use, and accomplished so much
ment, but a preparation which always
produces the best results. 1t is for
external application and so penetrating
In its nature as to thoroughly Intricate
every muscle, nerve and tendon in
volved during the period before baby
comes. It aids nature by expanding
the skin and tissues, relieves tender
ness and soreness, and perfectly pre-
pares the system for natural and safe
motherhood. Mothers Friend has been
used and endorsed by thousands Of
mothers, and Its use will prove COM
TO-! g any ~ So MAJ. @s1SH IN 011ot6eA
remedy. Mothers [EHXOn0
Friend is sold at
drug stores. Write for free book for
expectant mothers, which contains
much valuable information.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR co., Atlanta. Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
JUDGE Lewis Davis.

The remains Of Judge Lewis DAVIS, 81
Years old who died at a private santa
ijum last night, are awaiting funeral ar
at the chapel of Patterson &:
Son He is survived by five sisters, of
Atlanta. They are Mrs Mary Lawson,
Mrs. + h. Lewis, Mrs c. j. Blackner,
Mrs. r. C. Monach and Miss Emma Davis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
WORLD WIDE BARACA-PHI-
LATHEA UNION, NORFOLK,
VA, JUNE 22-27.

Very low rates via SEABOARD, At
lanta delegation leaves 1:15 D. m. Fri
day. June 81 Make Pullman reserva-
tons now. City Ticket Office SO Peach
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
M MltcheLl. Ir.

The funeral of r. w. Mitchell, Jr., one
year old, who died al the family home in
Hill Park early today, was held this aft
ernoon at O'clock Interment was in
WestVieW cemetery.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14
$40 TICKETS TO
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

And return, sold every Thursday. Sea-
son tickets sold daily Through sleep
ers Full information at Sea board City
Ticket once, SO Peachtree.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14

The remains of John r. Price, Jr 81
years old, who died early today, will be
taken to FIippen, Ca, for interment this
afternoon He is survived by a brother,
w. A. Price, of Atlanta, and a number
of relatives at Flippen.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-14

Mrs Mary Glover Everitt, SO years old,
wife of H. O. Everitt. died at the resi-
dence, 70 West End avenue, early today.
Funeral arrangements have not been com
pleted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
JUROR TAKEN ILL
IN COURTROOM
TRIAL OF FAMOUS HAWKINS
CASE is HALTED FOR HOURS
] AT HENoERsoNvlLLE.
ARE HEARD
STRONGEST EVIDENCE AGAINST
SEVEN ACCUSED IS THEIR
uTTERANcEs AFTER COMO
NER'S INQUEST.
ARE HEARD

Especial to The Richmond Virginiau.)
HENDEgsoNvilLE. y. G, June
il.---At the notorious Hawkins muir
der trial today great fear seized the
court officers lest the last three long
weeks Of hearing evidence I'm this ia
prisoners awaiting the verdict, should
GO for naught,
One Of the Jurors, j. r.. West, was
suddenly seized with an attack Of i'll
ness and for short time he vas in
"a serious condition. Court adjourned
while phNsiciaaa- tEeatea- laina---Ah hen
he resumed the jury box. Hon. Thomas
Settle, the most eloquent lawyer IN
North Carolina sinca the death OF Az
cock, delivered his address TO the jury
In behalf of the prisoners he was
engaged to defend The courtroom
was packed as at no other time since
the long trial began.
r. s, Mccall attorney for two of
the prisoners. spoke next. defending
Mesdames Shaft and Britt. the women
arrested last in the case, charged with
having oonspired with the McCails.
where Myrtle Hawkins was traced the
night of her death and George Brad
ley, charged with responsibility for
the girls condition. In accomplishing
the death OF the girl The evidence
strongest against them was their own
alleged utterances in gossip talk long
after the coroner's jury last fall failed
to AK the crime on any one.
Lawyer Mccall asserted that he had
proved that Mesdames Britt and
Shaft were not acquaineances OF the
~ ~exf
and therefore not possible conspira-
tors with them. The jury will hardly
get the case tomorrow as was expect
ed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
BRING IN EARS
Of REBELS AS
WAR TROPHIES
Gomez Troops Are Censured
When They Exhibit
Gruesome Prizes
BLACKS ARE REFUSED
IN BURNING ATTEMPT
Are Prevented From Applying
Torch to Guantanamo
Interior Is Being
Depopulated
Are Prevented From Applying
BY III, Ill. STANSBIRY.

SANTIAGO, DE CUBA. June IL
The Gomez troops repulsed the rebels
Ia their attempt 10 burn Guantanamo
last night, but the good showing
made by them has been oXershAdoWed
by verified reports OF barbarous prac-
tees of the volunteer gueriilas who
represent the majority of the gov
erament forces In the field Captain
Ramon Garriga. who left Santiago
last Thursday with 100 guerrillas,
returned today, his men bringing as
trophies of their conflict with the
rebels the right ears Of eight black
men and exhibited the gruesome
prizes seemingly with as much pride
as though they were well earned OBJ
.jects of war. Public opinion grew
so intense that II forced General
aionfe1ag tfle government leader,
10 make a statement. His reply to the
protests against the fnhumanity of
his men was simply this:
IAN the guilty will be puriai1eG."
Soldier Tells Untruth.
Captain Garriga, who was asked for
an explana ton, said:
Only one soldkr is guilty and he
has been shot
This II k#e~n to ht. untrue. r nc
one man mentioned is now In jail
In Santiago. The uncivilized war
fare practiced by the few soldiers in
the field leaves them few sympa-
thizers among their own people.
The purpose Of both rebels and
the government is causing rapid de-
population Of the interior. Ali the
residents of those sections are flock
ing to the larger centers The homes
of many have already been burned.
Tbs train leaving Qua ntanamo this
morning was packed and before San
tiago wac reached women and chill
dren VI re lighting for foothold on
the steps OF the cars. The majority
Of these people become public charges
as soon as they reach their destina-
tions Several hundred Porto Ricans,
who were imported to work on the
sugar plantations here, are without
funds and are clamoring for return
transportation. Consul Holiday has
asked Washington for advices on the
matter.
Foreign Property Burning.
General Yvonet, the rebel leader, Is
now supposed to be retreatlng to-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
One Roosevelt Delegate Is
Accorded a Seat by Ma
tional Committee
KENTUCKY CONTESTS
ARE UP FOR ACTION
Night Shift Is to be Put on
in Order to Hasten
Slow Procedure of
Committee
by RAY T.. HALL.

CHICAGO, Juno 1t.-One Roose-
Welt delegate was seated Ivy the Re-
publican national committee late to-
day In the contest hearings. The
action WAS the nearest the Roosevelt
men have come to victory--but it
was in reality a victory for Taft. The
Taft forces had brought the contest.
The Roosevelt mon were the regu-
lars and the committee voted the first
compromise 1t has 80 far consented
to consider one Roosevelt man was
endorsed and one Taft man put In
his place.
Throughout the rest OF the Taft's
contests that took up the entire
days hearings the Taft steam roller
worked with precision. When ad-
journment was taken tonight the
score stood;
Seated for Taft t0t.
Seated Tor Roosevelt, /.
The contest. that of the Eleventh
Kentucky district, Is the first of those
filed by Taft that the committee so
far has heard L. g.. Esds ard and
r. J. Bethlehem were the Roosevelt
men The evidence fled by their
attorneys showed that they belonged
to the regular Republican Organiza-
ton. The Taft contestants were o,
-Natit4ie and E@t44A sieF.-----
Reduces Taft Showing.
The vote for the first tine broke
the Taft solid front. His showing
was reduced from ss to SO. while 10
men voted against seating the Taft
nIan and one member of the commit
tee, Chairman Rosewater, did not
vote.
7 he evidence for the deiegates-at-
iarfe contest and in the First. Second
and Fourth districts was punched
and was heard at the same time.
The committee session started
shortly after 10 o'clock, and 1t was
almost / o'clock before a vote In
the case had been reached. Before
1t came, the Taft men on the COM
mittee permitted the Roosevelt men
TO fIe a bale of affidavits. After
they were filed they refused to take
time to read them or permit them
to be read, and with Borah. Heney
and others protesting forced a vote
The usual Taft majority obtained
although three memb rs of the Roose-
welt minority refused TO vote, saying
the committees action in forcing q
vote under the circumstances was
outrageous.
Work of Pie Brigade,
The contest was based on allega-
items of interference ny federal office
holders and OF gavei methods by their
cha,rmea. The Roosevelt men claIin-
Ell or. overwhelmInE vote for the col
Irortgrued mr. Third pagal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
COLLIER HECTOR is
DAMAGED BY STORM

Especial to sThe Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK. VA, June 1l.--With all
pumps at work. In order 10 prevent the
flooding of her matches, the naval col
iier Hector late this afternoon made
the Virginia capes, and later reached
the Roads.
Reports received ashore tonight IN
thar Saturday night. while coming UP
the coast the Hector ran into tho
severe gale that has been sweeping the
South Atlantic coast. and under the
strain OF combating the high seas
running, rwenty-tiy rivets In her
shell. were strained, causing great
cracks to appear In several seams.
A trying experience beating UP the
coast In the teeth OF the gall under
the handicap. The crew tonight 10
completely exhausted by tho hours OF
almost continuous dnsy, Fortunately
not a life was lost Tonight the Hec-
tors pumps are stiii ousiIy at work. to
prevent the flooding of the vessel. and
as soon rs daylight arrives che Mill
he locked at the Newport News ship.
building yard for repairs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
MISSING ACTRESS
IS NOT A SUICIDE
MAY foHE TURNS UP ALIVE AND
WELL. IN RESTAURANT AT
ATLANTIC CITY.
THOUGHT TO BE DEAD
YOUNG WOMAN DECLARES SHE
JUST WANTED TO TAKE A
rRrP AND THOUGHT NONE
WOULD DE DISTURBED
THOUGHT TO BE DEAD

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.. June IL
May yohe Is not suicide. far from
H. This afternoon the former Lady
Hope. whose mysterious disappear
ance from New York had enlisted the
attention Of the police of several
cities, ste pped from station huss and
walked into the Wiltshire cafe, where
w. .. Gladnsy. Jr.. an old friend,
greeted her with surprise.
why. you're supposed to Re dead,"
exclaimed Gladney, "whN re under he
heavens did you come from p
Miss yohe seemed to be non
plussed r. The tumuituousness OF the
welcome.
.Afe-aea Il 2..- s14e-exel claimed NM
by, a .tugful, Whx / haye, just been
or or q little auto trip with sotae
friends"
Miss Yohe explained further trat
she did not know OF the loss OF her
handbag. whicn was found In New
York. and that the farewell" note
which she left and which was be-
lieved to point to her having been
pursued by the Nemsis of the Hope
diamond was merely a notification TO
h.r maid that she was going away
because she had no oItlvos fer work
during the summer.
- did net lock 70. the bag whom
I missed IL. because / always carry
my money in my stocking and the
bog wasn't worth wasting time for"
declared the actress.
Despite her explanation that she
was merely on an auto trip with
friends, Miss Yohe appeared some
what hazy about where she had been
and her friends here believe that her
recent Ill health was responsible for
her 4 isa rnearance.
Miss Yohe started at once to get
her mother on the telephone 70 as
sure her of her safety.
My mother must be about ready
to die. II she really believes I'm
dead" she said. When wrote that
note + had no idea OF saying more
than woman would who was dis
couraged about having no job for
the summer, and when ! started out
] decided to look over lot OF little
jay towns where / could put on a
two or three net show and a couple
OF reels and clean up a few hum
dred week. Sort OF business and
pleasure. you know"
Miss Yohe held an impromptu re-
ception when her presence here be-
came known In theatrical circles. and
was forced to retail her story OF
being alive a score times during the
evening. She refused TO give the
name OF tho friends" with whom
she made the trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
SEEKS RECOVERY
IN LEGAL FIGHT
ANCIENT sDEB0ARD OF JOHN
RANDOLPH FIGURES IN GEoR-
GA SUPERIOR COURT.
n--s~-.-spsea-a~-,--
PROCEEDING BROUGHT
SCION OF DISTINGUISHED yIR-
GINA FAMILY BRINGS SUIT
FOR FURNITURE AGAINST
ATLANTA MAN.
PROCEEDING BROUGHT

fsnec,al 70 The Richmond Tirginfan)
ATLANTA, GA, June 11.-Mrs-
Mitchell Allen, scion of a distinguish
ed Virginia family. is seeking through
bal, trover proceedings in the Su-
perior court OF Fulton county TO re-
cover beautiful mahogany side
board. which once held fine wines tor
Jchn Randolph, signer Of the Fec
Iartion of Independence. The pro-
roedings are brought againss ].
Clements Shafer. OF Atlanta. The
original transfer OF the property wts
made in Richmond. Va. but the ltd
CATION comes I'm Fulton county be-
cause the sideboard Is now In this
county. The original suit In the case,
which was filed number of years
ago, describes the sideboard as being
OF old mahogany and having as dis
tinctive features CLAW feet, three Sc
cret panel doors and columns and
lines OF unusual style"
According to this paper. the side
board. whose actual value Ii given
at 5000 was pledged TO Mr.. Shafer
by Mrs. Allen In January. 1898. for
the sum OF sis. Six years later. ac-
cording to the paper, Mrs. Allen
sought to recover the article and de-
manded 1t OF Mr.. Shafer. Offering 70
return the SIS. The latter refused
to part with tho valuable and still
useful relic and the iitiga ton is ths
result.
When the eese was first heard in
the Superior court. mlstrial re-
suited. and now the suit has been
commenced again. with both sides
determined To have and hold the
Piece OF furniture. which once adorE-
ed the home of the famous patriot.
In her original bin, Mrs. Alien
states that the sdeboard was wtlled
her by Mrs. DoggstfI Wtfow or
Major Doggett. whose initials are not
wi,T>-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

NEW MEMBERS NAMED

ASHLAND. VA, June r1.-whils
Charles NJ. Armstrong, OF Baltimore,
was in Richmond qualifying In Judge
r. Carter Scott's court preparatory to
securing an Injunction In Hanover
county restraining the board OF trus-
tees OF Randoiph-MAcon college from
carrying out the plan giving the
Methodist conferences OF Baltimore
and Virginia voice in the election
OF trustees OF the college, the board
OF trustees was In session here hear
ing reports and considering other
business incident to the close of one
Of the best sessions in the history Of
this great system Of Methodist Epis-
copal schools.
There was a full attendance and