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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
G. S. Kennard Leaves Car
terSViIIe for Atlanta After
Threats Are Made.
YOUNG WON EN- TOOK
EXCEPTION TO CRITICISM
Manager Says Lettering Youths
About Office Caused Trouble.
Meant No 0ffenSe.

Because he was said to have criticised
the actions Of two young women tele-
phone operators. daughters of Sheriff G.
\. Smith Of Barlow county. and War
rem Donahoo. prominent Gainesville
citizen, G. S. Kennard, manager of the
Gainesville Bell Telephone Company
was forced to Quit the Barlow county
metropolis last night 70 escape bodily
harm at the hands Of mob of forty
enraged men and is in Atlanta today.
Only the quick action of c. E. Wood
ruff, district manager of the Bell com
pany, who hurried from Rome at Ken
nard's urgent call saved the young
manager from harm. Woodruff pre-
vailed upon Sheriff Smith and bona
hoo to hear Remarks version at an
impromptu trial called by Mayor
Young, of Gainesville.
Although Hsnnard asserted that his
criticism Of young women had been
solely because of infractions Of the
companys rules and Was nerelN,a bust
ness criticism, Smith and Donahoo both
demanded that Kennard leave town at
once, and Kennard left for Atlanta,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Cut Through Bar
With Meat Saw.

Last night the two men prevailed on
the prisoner turnkey on their floor 70
let them go to the kitchen after hours.
making the plea that they wanted to
prepare for breakfast. They locked
themselves in, took the meat saw used
in the kitchen and sawed through ba r
Of the small window. Then they took
from a place of concealment a big coil
Of slender rope. bed cord used in the
jail and which they had stolen some
time In the past month. Down this
slender cord Forrest slid, past the win
dows on the floors below. and reached
the ground in safety, with his pal close
behind.
They had only a wall to scale ana
this would have been easy. Within q
stones throw Of the Jail lay the railroad
tracks and open freight cars. Offering
quick transportation from the city. But
their plans were frustrated by discov-
cry and they went back to imprison-
ment.
In the Tower at the time OF the at
tempt to escape were the five negroes
brought from the Marietta tail Ia Of
night to avoid a possible attempt at
lynching by the same mob which slew
a negro at Cumming yesterday after
noon. The men were sent to Marietta
for safe-keeping last Saturday, but the
ferocity Of yesterdays mob made the
authorities fear an attempt to storm
the Cobb county jail. The prisoners
We're brought to Atlanta by automobile
a st night and locked in the Tower.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Democratic Nominee AbandonS
Plan to Remain at Home
During Campaign.
TO MAKE TOURS" INTO
DOUBTFUL TERRITORY
Will Make a Trip Each Week
Until November, Missing
Only Pacific Country.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1l.-An eX-
tensive series OF stumping trips is to be
made by Governor Woodrow Wilson,
Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency. This was announced by the
governor today while he was travelling
from Atlantic City to Jersey City to be
the guest of a Democratic club.
He stated that he will make trip
similar to the Western trip planned for
next week every week hereafter until
the campaign is over. The trips are
now being arranged by the Democratic
campaign committee and viii embrace
practically every doubtful state in the
union. exclusive of the Pacific coast
states. The governor viii not be able
to go to the coast
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Two Prisoners at Tower in Slide for Liberty
DOWN A ROPE 8 STORIES

Photodiagram showing how
two prisoners tried to escape
from fifth floor of Tower by rope
and were recaptured. One is
shown stalled on ledge of third
floor window. The prisoners cut
through a bar with meat saw
and one slid safely down the five
floors to the yard. The other was
" covered as he reached the
third floor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Said Young Men
Held Up Service.

According to the story as related by
Bell Telephone officials. complaints had
been made on the night service in Car
tersvllle. Kennard told Mayor Young
at the trial that he had discovered
that young men had been hanging
around the Gainesville exchange in tht
evening talking to the operators and in
terfering with good service.
He took the information to Miss Don
ahoo. the chief operator with the re-
quest that the conversations be brough
to an end, as they were a direct VIC
lation of the Companys rules. Accord
ing to Kennard, the young women mis-
took his meaning and complained
Sheriff Smith and Donahoo. enragcd
over Remarks actions. went to the
telephone exchange last night and or
dered him to leave town. They were
backed up by forty Gainesville citizens.
When G. E. Woodruff arrived on the
scene. Mayor Young was called into
conference, and Sheriff Smith and Mr..
Donahoo agreed to hear kennard's side
OF the affair. Both left the trial not
satisfied with the explanation
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Blind Senator to
Succeed MCCOmb

CHICAGO. Sept. Ex-senator Thorn
As p Gore is to become chairman of
the Democratic national committee ac-
cordng to reports about national head
quarters here today. Chairman Me
Combs has been forced to retire because
Of bad health and William f. McAdoo,
NJ New York acting chairman. has also
found it impossible to continue with
the work. Under the circumstances
Governor Wilson has expressed a pref
orcnce for Senator Gore. who has de-
voted much time and energy to the
campaig
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
CASHIERS
FRIENDS SEEK
HIM HERE
Fear Expressed That Herbert
MCViCker, of Fleetwood, Ca,
Has Been Slain.

Believing that /. Herbert McVicker
cashier of the Bank of Ellenwood, Ell
lenwood, Ga. who has been strangely
missing since Monday night. has met
With foul play, several friends of the
young man came to Atlanta today from
Fleetwood to aid the police in sYs-
tematic search for him.
So far, however, not the slightest
trace of the young cashier has been
found and every effort to unearth a
solution of the disappearance has prov
ed futile. Police, bank officials and
friends of the missing man are baffled
by the mystery.
McNcker left his home in Fleetwood
ModaY night to come TO Atlanta, but
whether he ever arrived has not been
ascertaned He was to return to Ell
lenwood Tuesday morning and open the
bank. An all day search Tuesday fol-
lowed his failure to show up and then,
when this brought no results, an appeal
to the Atlanta police was made Tuesday
night.
Banks Affairs All Right.
A. NJ. Stewart, of McDonough, pres
ident of the Bank of Fleetwood, today
opened it's doors and took personal
charge of it's affairs. The bank had re-
NAMED closed all of Tuesday as u re-
suit of the failure of the young cashier
to return to Fleetwood.
President Stewart told The Georgian
today that a hurried examination show
ed the books and accounts of the
bank to be perfectly straight, He said
that a thorough investigation would be
made at once.
con the surface, everything appears
to be all right. and there is no reason
apparent why McNicker should volun-
tarily disa ppear," he said.
McVicker has always been regarded
as a straightforward exemplary young
fellow and was held in high esteem by
the officials of the bank and the people
generally in Fleetwood.
Think He Has Been Slain.
The prevailing sentiment there today
is that he has been murdered, or that
harm Of some kind has befallen him
The whole town is stirred.
McVicker is single and lived with his
sister. Miss Katie Lou McVicker. When
he started for Atlanta Monday night
he left the bank keys with his sister.
but as she is not acquainted with the
banks business. made no attempt to
open the doors yesterday. 1t was Miss
McNicker who reported the disappear
ance to the police.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
SPENCER
MUST DIE IN CHAIR
FOR STAYING GIRL

BOSTON. Sept. 11.-Bertram G.
Spencer under sentence of death at the
harlestown state penitentiary for the
Killing on Miss Martha 3. Blackstone, a
Springfield school teacher, must die in
'le electric chair Governor Foss re-
FUSED To refer 10 the executive council
AL l'day's meeting the petition for the
Communication Of Spencer's death to that
" Ile Imprisonment. Spencer prob
"'N viii oe electrocutrd shortly after
midnight Sunday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Few Rule u. S.,
Says Gov. Wilson

JERSEY CITY, Sept 1l.-That a
small group of persons dictate the gov
eminent Of the United states was the
declaration made here today by Gov
ernor Woodrow Wilson. He made a
campaign speech before thousands Of
enthusiastic Democrats while the guest
II the Hudson County Democratic
club. In the course of his speech he
predicted the success of the national
Democratic ticket in this falls election.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Negroes Reported To Be Pre-.
pairing for UpriSing-BIaze
InfIameS Whites.
ANOTHER NEGRO RUSHED
IN AN AUTO TO ATLANTA
Fire Raises Pas
SionS to the Danger Mark.
Many Arm Themselves.

CUMMING GA, Sept. 11.-Rumors
that the negroes two miles south Of
Cumming are rising and arming them
selves has led almost to a panic among
the women of the little town. and even
the conservative men fear that the
lynchins of yesterday and the burn
lng OF store today are merely the irsA
movements in race war which NAV
sweep the county and bring death IN
many. Citizens are arming for trouble
Old squirrel rifles. shotguns. ancient
and modern, and every variety of pjS-
tol possible are being loaded and held in
readiness The report of the rising has
not been confirmed, but the terror
among the negroes has made them des-
perate, and a meeting with armed white
men might bring almost any result.
1t was reported at the court house
that troops will be sent to the scene.
but there are no soldiers nearer than
Gainesville and Marietta. and so far no
official appeal has been made to ths
governor for assistance. The troops
which were here last Saturday were or
dered back to their homes next dav
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11

not be wanted by the people Of the
county, the state legislature puts about
$4,000 year increased expenses on the
county.
The new building will be completed
within about one year The point was
made that if the county borrowed the
money instead of increa sing the tax
rate it would take the county until 1915
to pay of the Indebtedness
Friends of the county commissioners
are Joking them today because they
boosted that they would build a $1,000
600 court house without issuing bonds
or raising the tax rate They blame
the weather the increased cost Of
maintenance Of the county government
and unexpected delays as the causes
for the shortage of funds.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
TO FINE POWER COMPANY
WHEN SERVICE is POOR

MACON GA, Sept IA resolution
entailing a pecuniary forfeiture on the
Macon Railway and Light Company every
time the city lights do not shine or street
cars do not run because Of lack of cur
rent has been passed by the city council
The resolution provides the fine shall
be deducted from the amount due from
the city for its light bill
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Another Negro
Rushed to Atlanta.

A third negro implicated in the as
sault and murder of a girl near the
town last Sunday was discovered TODAY
arrested and sent flying toward Atlanta
In an automobile with Sheriff Reid as
his escort He will arrive late this aft
ernoon and be placed in the Jail for
safe keeping. The negro's name is Ed,
Collins, and he confessed.
Bioodhounts are still on the trail Of
the men, believed to be negroes, who
burned the store of w. J. Duice at an
early hour today. The posse has not
been heard from since 1t began its
chase. The trail led into a remote psr+
of the county, far from telephones.
The burning Of the store was plainly,
tncendiary, and it is believed to be the
work of negroes. in retaliation for the
lynching of Rob. Edwards Yesterday
afternoon. The posse in chase is COM
posed of private citizens from the coun-
tryside, and should they catch their
prey there is little likelihood of a trial
save that before Judge Lynch
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
ATLANTA To BEAR
BRUNT Of TAX
INCREASE
City Now Pays Unjust Share
of County and State LevieS,
Declares Nutting.

Following the declaration of John s.
Gambler, acting mayor, that the city tax
rate should be increa sed five mills and
the action of the county commission in
increasing the county rate one-half of
one mill, city and county officials are
wrestling with the need of general tax
reforms
Alderman James X. Nutting. chair
man of the council tax committee, said
the city is badly in need of more
money. but that an even worse cond-
ton was the fact that Atlanta was pay
ing far too large share of the taxes
of Fulton and DeKalb counties and of
the state of Georgia.
He said Atlanta's proportion of the
states taxes had increased this year
from one seventh to one sixth of the
entire amount. Atlanta pays practical
Iy all the taxes of Fulton county and
good portion of DeKalb county.
The increase in the county tax rate
means that the property owners of At
lanta must pay the bill
Other Cities Suffer
Alderman John S Gambler today ex-
planned the cause for the discrimination
against Atlanta by the state and coun-
ty tax systems. He said that Atlanta
was not alone. but that every city in
the state suffered for the same reason.
In the cities property is taxed on as
sessments fixed by city officials. In the
country the county tax receiver re-
ceives property at the assessment Of
the owner.
Property in Atlanta is assessed at so
per cent Of its real value. The county
tax receiver then takes -fourths
of 70 city assessment for the state
ii lnty taxes. or at - per cent of
its al value.
The returns to the state comptroller
show that while Atlanta contains only
about one-twentieth of the states
property value. this year the city win
paw approximately one-siXth of the en-
tire state taxes The city rate IS 1.25
per cent, the county rate now 90 per
cent and the state rate 80 per cent
At the meeting of the county com
missioners Yesterday afternoon the
problem was to get more money for the
Fulton county court uOuSe' ne puIlu-
ing will cost more than 100000 The
commissioners already have provided
S45O. 600 of this amount.
County Owes No Money.
H + w. Palmer. 5. b. thurman and
Tuu G. Waters were much opposed to
the increase at first, but finally voted
for it. The county owes no money, e&-
cent a few incidental amounts 1t was
urged that what was needed more than
could be provided from the regular in
come should be borrowed, 1t could be
secured at four per cent interest.
The increase provided will mean an
increase of ~ cents per $1,000 Of as
sessment. It is figured that il Will
bring an additional income Of about
$50. 600 into the county. and Increase
the county's income to about 100000,
The commissioners provided that $3.50
600 should be set aside for the new
building from next years income.
Commissioner G.. l.. Anderson said
that by passing LAWS that may or may
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
M'ADOO DENIES CHANGE.

NEW YORK. Sept. l1.-Actiug
Chairman McAdoo of the national Dem
ocratic committee denied in the most
positive terms here today that William
F. McCombs was to resign as chair
man "f the committee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
Cumming Still
Filled With Hillmen.

Cumming is far from quiet today.
The men of the mountains are still in
town. armed and sullen. They are NOT
satisfied with having dragged Ed COL
ms, slayer of a young girl, from the
jail and hanged him to a telephone
post. The burning of the store has led
them to believe that the negroes are
in sympathy with the assailants of
women. 1t will take but a little more
to fan their fury into an attack on the
blacks, which will mean a race war.
There is no love lost between the
mountatneer and the negro at the best.
and their hatred has grown even more
violent in the past week.
Rob Edwards. confessed accomplice Of
the slayer of an 1S-year-old girl last
Sunday was the only victim the mob
was able to reach, all other prisoners
arrested in the recent troubles having
been sent to Jail in Atlanta or Mariet-
Ia. Edwards was brought to the Cum
ming Jail yesterday afternoon and lock-
ed In a cell.
An hour later a mob of 1000 men. in
broad daylight and without effort to-
ward concealment. marched on the JAIL
battered down the door with sledge-
hammers and crowbars tore the negro
out of his cell and hanged him to
telephone post before the courthouse
door His body swung there until it
was cut down by the county authorities
a few hours later. 1t is said that the
negro was dead from the rain of bull.
lets poured into his cell before his body
was hung from the pole as lesson to
other negroes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11

excitement subsidies. Kennard will re-
main away from Eartersviile temporari-
ly az least
1t is understood that Mayor Young
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11

All the men accused of crimes against
white women are now in the Atlanta
Tower building too strong and too
well guarded by city police for it's
jailer to fear the attack of a country
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
THE GATHER

Forecast: Intermittent showers to.
dav and probably tomorrow. Temper
stures: a. m., "a degrees; 10 a. m,
70 degrees; II noon, "a degrees; 2
0. M. 76 degrees.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
C. SCHOOL
WILL HAVE TEAM

The members of the Iowa Success
short hand school have decided by a
unanimous vote that the school, be
represented on the gridiron this sea
son by a football eleven. Although
a little late in the eason to launch a
team the boys r taking much inter-
est in the work and expect to have the
team in shape to play its first game in
the near future. Thomas Tate was
elected captain of the squad n Prof.
Hyatt Of the faculty was made man.
ager.
Those in charge expect a success
full team and have such mel as Cap,
tain Tate, Rollison, Doran and Spiwak
all gridiron veterans to form a nu
cleus with Parks, Shocks, Henderson
and a number of other huskies for raw
material. The prospects for a good
fast team are very bright at present
and the students think that they Will
turn out a winning squad.
Negotiations are now under way TOT
a game with the O. H. S. reserves and
it might be possible that he first
squad Of the high school will be taken
on during one of their open dates.
Other schools such as Abba, Bloom
field and Fairfield will be on the
schedule.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
BELkNAP.

Mrs. Alice Dennis and daughter Mrs
Daisy Surbaugh and son Kenneth OF
Humeston were the guests last week
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Myers AM
daughters and Mrs. Maggie McMalns
and other relatives and friends.
A. Kneedler who had spent the pas
year in Ohio with friends, returned
here last week to spend some time with
his sons, r.. w, l.. E.. and R. H. kneed-
Ter.
Mary Hull of Ottumwa who had
spent the past week with her grandpar-
ents Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Cree, returned
home Thursday.
Mrs. M. E. Carter returned Tuesday
evening to her home at Mt. Pleasant
Master Burton Painter accompanied
her home for a two weeks visit.
Mrs. Sarah MCGEE received the news
last week Of the death Of George McGee
Sept. % at his home at Starbuck1
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. G.. Myers entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Buchanan of t1oris
and Mrs. Margaret Myers of BLOOMFIELD
and Mrs. Maggie McMain of this place
at dinner Sunday in honor OF their
guests, Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Surbaugh'
Mr.. and Mrs. Will NJ. Lockman enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Hamble-
ton and son Hans and daughter Helen!
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Vest and sons Pau
and Cecil of Drakesville and Miss Allie
Hawkins of this place at dinner Sun
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03

ISSUED TODAY
F. T. LYNCH, MAYOR PRO TEN,
URGES OBSERVANCE or FIRE
PREVENTION DAY.

In response to the request OF the
directors OF the Commercial associa.
ton made at the weekly luncheon yes
terday where he was a guest, Presi.
dent of the Council Frank T. Lynch,
who is mayor pro tenn during the alb.
sence of Mayor Gordon from the city,
has Issued a proclamation calling at.
tention Of Ottumwans to dirty alleys,
yards, stairways, etc. He urges that
all the people of Ottumwa observe
Wednesday, October 9, IS fire pre-
, yention day by making a cleanup Of
their premises and making way with
all waste, refuse, ETC., that may cause
fire. The proclamation follows:
In view OF the recent proclamation
OF Gov. B. r. Carroll that calls atten-
ton to the great fire waste of the
United States and reminds the public
that much of this destruction might
be avoided by the use of greater care
by the people, l wish to call attention
to the alleys, backwards, stairways,
and premises generally about Ottum-
wa that need this attention recon-
mended by Gov. Carroll. Wednesday,
| October s, the anniversary of the great
Chicago fire has been set aside by the
executive OF Iowa as a fire prevention
day, and I would urge that this day be
observed in Ottumwa by exercising Of
care about the premises, cleaning up
all waste. refuse, debris and especially
infiammables that have always been a
fire menace.
l would urge that all the citizens of
Ottumwa cooperate in keeping Ottum-
wa clean on this. occasion and make a
cleanup of all waste and unsightly
matter about their premises whether
stores or homes throughout the entire
city, and thus reduce to a minimum
fire danger. %
Done this second day Of October,
1912.
F. T. Lynch,
,. Mayor Pro TEN.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03

have returned home after a few days
visit with the formers sister Mrs. 8. M.
Boiling and old friends. They resided
here several years ago.
MI. and Mrs. e. j.. Benway Of Otter
creek township, have returned from q
two weeks visit with relatives IN Tai
lula and other points In illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleo. Barnes are spend
ing q few days in Lovilia with his par
ents and other relatives.
A large number from this place went
to Russell to attend the fall festival
The exhibits were fine and the program
was splendid. United States Senator
Kenyon delivered an able address. The
home talen play HAt the End OF tne
Rainbow was a pleasing feature. ~
acquitted themselves with great credit
two weeks visit in Rawlins. Wyoming
with her father q. W.{Scott n with
her brather Carl Scott n wife. &
Mrs. GuyNLawson Of Waseca, Mimi.
and Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Shenehon OF
Minneapolis, have returned home after
a visit with their mother Mrs. A.. u
Owens and other relatives.
Sergeant Jas. Hayes of the United
States army has gone to Des Molnes TO
attend a rifle shoot.
Mrs. VIII Jackson and little daugh-
ter Virginia Of Chicago are visiting in
this city with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
r. G. Stuart.
MI. and Mrs. Perry Vickroy and son
have gone to Stockton, Calf, where
they will probably make their future
home. ..
Miss Ingburr Johnson is spending a
few days with relatives and friends In
Des Moines.
Mrs. Luther Harper has returned
fron, a yisit in Rocky Mount. n, c.,
with her parents.