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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
LOFT S HERE NOT
SAFE EVEN FOR
FAKE FRI"
Chief Wouldn't Attempt lob
iect Lesson" Such as New
York Department Plans.

.r-hare IRE loft buildings in Atlanta
..so,. where even a false alarm of fire
would result in many being mangleo OF
,.u,od " said Fire Chief Cummings TINS
,,,ornlne commenting on the plan OF
,.-o,b Johnson. fire commissioner OF
H.ov York and former Atlanta man. 10
hova big fire prevention" day.
,r would hesitate to have fire alarm
,i,op IN any place in Atlanta, other
,ben the public schools, without nfst
Giving the occupants of the building
~,orring of what was to be done
"There are many loft buildings in
Atlanta where terrible loss Of life would
o,sue II fire should break out during
.ho dav when the occupants are at
work.
ne all matter of education. EVen
the New. York department did not be-
DIN to consider education as hre
aehtfng factor until a few years ago.
and now that is the chief thing they
do IF YOU get the owner of the build
ing 70 thinking, half the battle Is Won
we are taking the educational SIDE
,n and are doing great good with It,
b1t 7 find that city ordinances en-
forced by the building inspector and
chief Of the fire department are doing
more good than anything else, just now.
We can enforce them. and education
lakes such a long time. Improvement
e imperative in Atlanta right now, so
we must take drastic steps first and do
the educating part afterward.
Fire Prevention Day Not Possible.
II would like to see Atlanta have
fire prevention day also, but a lot of
Improvement must be effected before
we can do anything of the kind. We've
got 10 get the owners behind us, and
until we do that we can really do
nothing"
Governor Dix, some time ago. an
nounced that October 9 should be fire
prevention day throughout the state OF
New York. and Joe Johnson immediate
" decided 10 make an example of one
Of the largest factory buildings in the
city-a place where. 3600 persons are
employed The building has its own
fire department and every modern safe
tv accessory. The fake" fire will be
an object lesson, and one which Com
missioner Johnson expects to do much
good
That plan shows Joe Johnson is
sure enough Ievel-headed fire commits
sIoner." said Chief Cummings. "Ob-
ject lessons are worth a lot, and it
should prove to be of a lot of value to
the fire department He's right in
thinking that a fake fire under ideal
conditions would be an object lesson
worth more than placards and legisla
ton"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
FREE NIGHT CLASSES OF
JEWISH ALLIANCE OPEN

The free night classes Of the Jewish
aNance have been opened with a large
attendance. There are four graded
classes, with competent teachers in
,narse, During the last season num-
oef OF persons availed themselves of
the opportunity of receiving thorough
framing in the English language and
IN history, geograp ply, arithmetic and
o'ner branches. The teachers Of the
English classes this season are the fol-
owing: Mrs. s. G. Foote Miss Me-
tole Feibclnan. Miss Bertha Montag,
IS Osna Bernstein and Miss Ruth
Do'lat.
~ new feature of the alliance work
me classes in stenography and book
A'epng, about to be opened. The
raSses VIII be taught by Miss Annie
'ehhenoaum and Henry Koplin, both
eA1perlenced and competent, and large
enrolment is expected
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
TURkO- BALKAN
WAR HAS BEGUN
Troops Clash on Border Bull
garian King in Command of
Allied Armies.

LONDON, Oct. 2.-War has already
begun in the Balkans, according to re-
ports which reached London today from
the continent These stated that the
Bulgarian army had crossed the Turk
ish frontier and that fighting had also
occurred between Turkish and Mon
tenegrin troops.
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has been
chosen commander chief of the
united Balkan armies and the general
belief was that he would not begin
hostilities without giving the powers
full notice of his intention.
England has originated 2 plan by
which to prevent war. 1t is to forbid
loans by any of the powers to the
Balkan Kingdoms. 1t is believd that
without such loans the small kingdoms
would not attempt to wage war.
This plan has been favorably re-
ceived by all except Austria and Rus
STA and the negotiations have reached
a deadlock on account Of the attitude
of those two nations, which might gain
largely from any Balkan war.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
FORMER BUTTS ORDINARY
SUCCUMBS TO AP0PLEXY

JACKSON. GA, oct 2.-Stricken
with apopexy while returning to his
home. after business trip to Atlanta,
Judge J. F. Carmichael, former ordi-
nary OF Butts county, and one of the
best known men in this section, is dead
here. He was found in serious con-
dition on the streets near the Southern
railway depot and died within a few
minutes after being carried to the Office
of the Jackson Oil Mills.
The funeral was at O'Clock this aft
ernoOn, with interment in sthis city.
Judge Carmichael is survived by his
wife. two sons and daughter Mrs. II.
S. Rowland, OF Decatur,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
NEW NORMAL To
OPEN JANUARY Z
Faculty Members for State In
stitution at VaIdoSta Are
Chosen by Trustees.

VALDOSTA GA. Oct. 2.-The board
of trustees Of the South Georgia State
Normal college in this city has de-
cided on Thursday January 2 1918, as
the date for opening the college. The
matriculation fee for Georgia pupils
will be SO. For pupils from other
states there will be a tuition fee of
$50 in addition TO the matriculation fee
Board in the dormitory will be $12 per
month Valdosta pupils for the train
ing school will be charged $3.50 per
term, and classes in the training school
will be limited to fifteen pupils.
The following members of the fac
ulty have just been elected
Pedagogy, J. NJ. Gullams, Ocilla. Ga:
mathematics and science, J r. Wood
graduate of Columbia university, re-
Gently of Nashville, Ga. English and
history, w. J. Bradley. GAINESVILLE. and
Miss Elizabeth McElreath, Atlanta:
English and Latin, F.. L. Brimbcrry, Al
bany; agriculture and manager board
ing department. j. f. Creel, College
Park Ga; art and manual training,
Miss Frances Ruth Carpenter, Elber-
ton. Ga. now of Columbia university;
nature study and geography, Miss Alice
Prickard. of State Normal and Indus
trial college at Columbia, Miss, now at
University of Chicago; school of music
Miss Gladys Norton, Marengo, H.; SUI
perintendent OF the training school,
Miss Lillian Rule, Knoxville. Tenn, for
merly of the Milledgeville Normal coll
lege; matron, Mrs. r. H. Patterson,
Wrens. Ga. The teacher Of domestic
science and art and two training teach
ers are to be elected later.
Professor r. II. Powell is president.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
BEATEN NEARLY TO DEATH
IN FIGHT OVER A WIDOW

WILKEsBARRE. PA, Oct. Fin
fight over a woman's love, John Shuran
was so badly injured last night that he
is expected to die and Martin Marks is
in Jail awaiting the outcome of Shu-
rams injuries. Both Shuran and Marks
were enamored over Mrs. Mary Adams,
a widow.
Shuran called at the house last night
and on his way home was attacked by
three men and beaten with steel knuck-
les. He was left on the road in a dying
condition On his statements Marks
was arrested Marks denies the charge
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
GAME ROOSTER PECKS OUT
EYES OF BOY, AGED THREE

PITTSBURG, PA, Oct 2-The fe-
rocity OF Game rooster here cost lit
tie Johnnie Charles, aged three, the
sight of Ills eyes The boy was playing
I'm the yard at his parents home in Lin
coin avenue when the cock. which had
been fighting in another yard, flew over
the fence and settled on the Charles
family porch. Johnnie rushed for the
rooster and tried to seize IT,
The enraged fowl flew at the boy and
knocked him down. Although the lad
fought to defend himself and cried for
help, the bird pecked out his left eve
and injured the Other so badly that the
attending physician says the vision is
destroyed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
MISS GERTRUDE HOFFMAN.
Recalls Time When Autographs
Looked Like AID for Hosiery
Store Opening.

Actors? Sure, I ought to know
them. Haven't been sticking UP their
paper for 80 years? I've posted them
all from Booth down to vaudeville acts.
But have / seen them act? Foolish
question SON I've seen them all. There
wasn't a show l missed in the old days.
and when | wasn't out in front | was
at the back, standing in the wings.
And I've seen some great people in my
day"
Robert E. Dixon was talking, the
oldest billposter in the South perha ps.
He was sticking bills when PATHS voice
was fresh, when Keene, as the limping
Richard, held thousands under his
SPELL when Booth and Salvini and
Fanny Davenport played at the old De-
Give opera house He Is still posting
portraits of players on the same old
corners, though most of his favorites
have taken their last curtain call.
Dixon was inclined to think the bill
posting business had been uplifted of
recent years.
5iIboards Are Cleaner.
They can talk about the stage being
on the bum with these two-men and "a
woman plays" he remarked. But the
billboards are cleaner than they used
to be. Not so many tights. Why, l re-
member the time when real good cor
ner looked like a spring opening show
window in hosiery store. No, that
wasn't in the real old time, you might
say 1t was after The Black Crook
and that sort of show commenced COM
ing along. Some of the bills in those
days were enough to make a real nice
man duck down side street to get by.
haven't noticed any scarcity of tights
in these musical shows, but there are
not so many on the billboards. l don't
know whether it's because there's no
use for picturese with so much silk
stockings on the sidewalks but it might
be. The fashions these days are some
thing strange to me
It is not as a billboard artist that
Dixon shines, however. He is a critic
with ideas of his own on plays and
players. And contrary TO most veteran
theatergoers, he does not think all the
good acting passed with Florence and
jefferson and their contemporaries. But
he confesses that he doesn't enjoy the
plays of today as he did the famous Old
tragedies Of a few decades ago.
That old Deceive opera house had
the very best" he said, It's the Bijou
now. and considered q little house, but
it was big enough for Atlanta in those
days. though many a time people sat
up all night to buy tickets and thou
sands were turned away
Keene the Greatest Richard.
81 guess Booth and Lawrence Bar
fett. when they were together, was the
greatest one show in my recollection.
But when Joe jefferson and william
Florence played The Rivals with
Mrs. Drew as Mrs. Malaprop. it was a
wonderful cast Keene was the great
est of all the Richards,
It's hard to say who was the great
est actress Of those days. ! believe I'd
say Fanny Davenport. though perhaps
! youldnt Judge Bcrnbandi SO well 70,
sne played i'm FrcprH But Daven-
ports Cleopatra vas wonderful There
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
DEMAND FOR LABORERS
NOW GROWING SERIOUS

PITTSBURG, PA, oct For the
first time in its history. Pittsburg is
paying out Si000OOo a day in wages
This was announced yesterday at the
clearing house. The reason is the pres
ent remarkable activity in industrials
So serious has the labor famine be-
come that employers are stealing men
from business rivals This is a misde-
meanor under the laws of Pennsylvania
and during the week two suits were
flied against employment agents Mho
took Nofkmen from one rival concern
10 another.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
WANT A GOOD GLASS EYE?
OFFICER HAS 1859 TO SELL

CHICAGO. oct Who wants 8
glass eye? United States Marshal Luz
man T. Hoy will dispose of 1850 arti-
fetal eyes at public sale. pursuant to
an order Of United States Judge Car
penter, entered this morning.
The eyes We're seized by customs in
spectors in the Geneva Optical Com
panys store. at 81 South Wabash ave
nue.. b. G. l.. Schulze, whom the Gus
toms authorities alleged smuggled the
eyes through the port of New York,
was prosecuted criminally for failure
10 pay duty on them.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
FINDS THE WOMAN HE is
HOOKING FOR" IN WALES

WILKESBARRE, PA. Oct 2.-After
searching one year for a wife, William
]. Thomas, aged rs years, widower Of
Grand Tunnel has found one of his
liking, but he has to go out OF the
country to get her, He is going just a 5
soon as he can dispose Of his property.
Thomas advertised for a wife be-
cause he said he was lonely and be-
cause he was forced TO eat his holiday
meals at home His ads brought him
replies from all over the country and
from a few foreign chimes as well. None
of the women seemed to meet his re-
quirements. His last mail however,
brought him letter from Cardiff,
Wales, and this woman just suits him,
so he says
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
Kings Confer
On w ar Situation

VIENNA, Oct EMPEROR Francis
Joseph, of Austro- Hungary. and King
George OF Greece held a long confer
enee at the Hotel Bristol this after
noon. 1t is believed TO have related
to the Balkan situation
King George arrived here today Gu
route from northern Europe to Athens
Shortly after his arrival Count Won
Berchthold, the Austrian foreign minis
ter and the Bulgarian minister to
Austro- Hungary called upon him for a
consultation. 1t is believed that the
conference related to the reported prep
arations in Athens for announcement Of
the formal annexation Of Crete. a for
mer Turkish island. by Greece.
With seven separate armies being
modified in the Balkans Turkey,
Greece Russia and Austria the war
situation in southeastern Europe today
reached it's most acute stage. The Sc
riousness Of the situation was reflected
in the continental bourses. which were
feverish and depressed
While the foreign office had no con-
firmation of news reports that fighting
had begun and that joint ultimatum
had been presented by the Balkan
states to Constantinople. nevertheless
the reports We're accepted as true
These were followed by another re-
port that the Turks had seized Greek
merchantmen off Salonika.
Sofia telegram said that the Turk
ish government had Communicated all
trains running on the line between Con
stantlnople and Adrianople for the use
of troops
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
SECOND VENIRE OF
$50 is DRAWN FOR
TRIAL OF ITALIANS

SALEM, MASS. Oct 2-SherlfR John
son today drew the names OF $50 more
Venremen for services in, the trial OF
Joseph j, Ettor, Arturo M. Giovannitti
and Joseph Caruso. Only 115 remained
Tor examination out of the original $50
when Judge Quinn reopened court. and
the second venire will be called as soon
as these are exhausted
1t is believed that third venire will
nave to be drawn before the jury is COM
piste Ten members were still lack
ing when court convened
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
Brilliant Turk
Made Commander

CONsTANTINoPLE. Oct. 2.-AbduI-
Ian Pacha, next TO Envoy Bey, the most
brilliant soldier in Turkey. was today
appointed COMMUNICATIVE chief of the
Turkish forces in the Balkans.
AT the same time it was announced
that after an all-night ses sion the cab
met had decided to refuse to release
shipments Of ammunition to Seryia
which were held up by Turkish au-
thorities
Seizure of the So Greek ships in the
Black sea and the Golden Horn for use
as transports has begun
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
O'Bear Says Augusta
Is Far From Peace

Adjutant General Obear returned
from Augusta today, where he went
Monday night in order to be on hand
when the courtmartial was organized
for the trial Of soldiers implicated in
the killing of three men in line of mill
tury duty last week.
General Obear reports the situation
in Augusta quiet, but far from settled.
He thinks it may be necessary to keep
the militia on guard there several days
vet
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
Troops w armed
Before Shooting

AUGUSTA, GA, oct Witnesses
here in the courtmartial of Captain Thad
c. Jowitt testified at the morning session
of the court today that the troops gave
warning before they shot
Evidence was submitted corrobora ting
statements of witnesses yesterday to the
effect that Captain Jowitt fired the first
shot with his revolver and that then there
came a volley from the men.
The courtmartial is expected to con-
tinue it's sessions during the afternoon and
tonight.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
FOOTPRINTS CONVICT HIM:
THIEF WALKS ON BIBLE

FORT WORTH TEXAS. Oct. His
footprint on the dusty cover OF a Bible
sent William Hargraves to the state
penitentiary for two years al Denton.
He robbed the store OF w w Pruitt. Of
Roanoke, last March.
Mr.. Pruitt discovered the footprint,
which corresponded with the shoe of
Hargraves, who had bought a new pair
at the Prutt store.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
BUTTS COUNTY FARMER
SHOOTS SELF TO DEATH

JACKSON. GA, Oct. "A. II. COL
well, prominent young farmer of Butts
county, was found dead near his home
today He had a pistol in his hand
when found and a coroner's jury re-
turned a verdict of suicide He is sur
vived by vile and three children No
reason is given for the act
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
Turkish Troops
Fire on Servians

BELGRADE, SERVTA. oct. Turk
ish troops have invaded Servian ter
ritory and fred upon unonending Ser
Wan subjects. according 10 the war
minister today. The war minister
made~the public declaration that Turk
ish troops had fired on the town Of
Rashka and the inhabitants are fleeing
in fear of their lives
This announcements created tremen-
dous excitement here
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02

were many splendid women. Did you
ever see Clara Morris? Did you eve
hear Of Patti Rosa, thes Coincidence?
She was a tremendous favorite. We
didn't have vaudeville. OF course, but
we had extravaganzas Ike Rice's
Evangeline, with plenty of what We
called variety in them"
But there is one of the moderns to
whom Dixon gave unstinted praise who
lives in the memory Of even young At
lantans Richard Mansfield, the strange
genius whose Peer Gynt" was his last
Atlanta role.
Remembers Old Irish Comedians.
Mansfield was the greatest of them
all. in repertoire. said the old critic.
81 saw him in everything he ever
played. | think. Do you remember his
Beau Brummcl?' Did you ever see the
role which made him famous in a night
Baron Chevrial in A Partisan Ro-
nance All, he was a wonderful
actor
But when | was a yOunSster it was
the lighter shows that made me hap
piest There was old Scanlon. the Irish
in his footsteps, but ne could never fiji
ScanlOns shoes. And the Ministries,
They were the boys 7 loved There
were Primrose &, West and Thatcher
and old George Wilson. Minstrcls were
bigger things in those days than now.
Primrose is still dancing. and dancing
well, and Wilson was here not long ago
sat and watched him every day. not
because he was so clever now, but be-
cause | loved him There were min
strels in those days who drew great
salaries.
"No, | can't say the really good act
ors of today are not as good as the old
timers but We don't see them in the
great. Old tragic roles and it's hard to
make comparisons. 1t was Richard III
and Richelieu, and Mark Antony then
and the star tragedians played them
one after another and we could choose
between them with better Judgment
They don't seem to care for the old
plays any longer"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
FIELDER CALLS TALLULAH
COUNSEL FOR CONFERENCE

Attorney General Fielder has called a
meeting of the attorneys who will as
sist him in the Tallulah Falls hearing
for Friday Of this week in the capitol.
1t is the purpose of the attorney gem
eral to proceed Immediately to the test
OF the states rights in Tallulsh. as di-
rected under a resolution passed by the
last legislature
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
pEEKAB0O SKIRT COMING:
SHOWS LEGS TO KNEES

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The peekaboo
cart showing the wearer's legs to the
nueea' IS the latest Partisan fashion.
ono VIII soon be seen in this country.
" a,l.og to Lady Duff Gordon, the ia
nous designer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
FOURTH DISASTER DEATH

~. ,sI'W 7ORI,, R. l., Oct. 2-Chief CUM
i tr5rS Mate L. B. Crawford, Who was
b 6a'a5a ~ me explosion yesterday or
Tie me destroyer Walker died on
hospital ship Solace today His
.ea'h made the fourth as a resnIt Of
'He accident. V'u'' u
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
TRIPLETS' WEIGHT LESS
THAN 6 POUNDS. TOTAL

NEW YORK, oct 2-Triplets whose
"sbtegaie weight is less than pounds
W, been born to Mrs Dora Moschen.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
GIRL, 7, KILLED SAVING
LIFE OF HER CHUM. 5

NEW YORK, oct 2-Margaret Turner.
a ged seven, sacrificed her life 10 save a
Eve year-old chum in Eerkimer place.
Brooklyn. when she jumped in front of a
truck to push her companion from danger.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-02
NEW POSTMASTER AT EASTMAN.

EASTMAN. GA. oct &C l.. Ben
this place about two weeks ago. rs now
in charge If the office AIR Bennett viii
be assisted 10y W. :. Waite. assistant
postmaster. Miss Lilly Mae Goolsby,
money order clerk, ana r. g. Waite, gen
ersl delivery and mailing clerk
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-27
AT THE THEATERS.
"TOWN TALK"

Nothing finer in the way of
musical comedy has ever been pre-
sented in this city than Town Talk
which is billed to appear at the I.y-
ceum Theater for three days starting
with matinee Sunday, April 20.
Walter Miller, the middleweight
champion wrestler of the world
travels with the organization, and he
will, at every performance, meeto ne
or more of the city's best wrestlers.
These contests are sure to prove in
teresting for the reason that Miller
is determined to add a few more
scalps to his already large collec-
ton. SO sure is Miller that he can
down Duluth's best wrestlers that he
agrees to forfeit twenty-five dollars
to anyone he fail to throw in fifteen
minute.
Another feature Off this engage
ment is the fight pictures Of the Kill
bane-Attel championship battle, show
ing the entire twenty rounds Of this
wonderful bout, also the boys at
their training quarters.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-27
USE PRISON METHODS
IN TRUST FACTORIES
Women and Girl Cigarette Pack.
ers Fined for Speaking to
Their Companions.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The
story is COINS the round in reference
to the treatment of the women and
girl cigarette packers employed by
the American Tobacco company. It
is stated that a system of fines is in
operation which is practical thievery.
The system is modelled somewhat
on the plan of the Taylor system, in
reference to discipline, in that girls
are fined for speaking to their COM
panions, and numerous other inno-
cent acts. Cigarette are packed ac-
cording to a piece system, and it
usually occurs that employees are re-
CURED to pack more cigarettes than
they get paid for.
The story concludes with the as
sertion that the girls are practically
helpless to redress their grievances.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1912-04-27
union SHOP UPHELD
BY C0DRT DECISION
United Hatters Win Victory II
Which Right Of Contract
Was Involved.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 25.-
The local hatters of Danbury have
won decided and emphatic victory
In the superior court. The union
had a union shop agreement with
one of the local factories, and one
of the Employees cancelled his men,
bership with the organization, and
according to the terms of the agree
ment, he was discharged.
The discharged employee COM
menced suit for $1,000 damages, and
the decision above referred to was
rendered in favor of the local union
of hatters.
1t is sweeping victory for organ
ezed labor and clearly makes legal
the right Of employers to make trade
agreements with labor organizations
to conduct union shop.