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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-11-29
EAnM @ IS

Is the biggest semi-monthly
farm and agricultural paper
published I'm America. 1t is
unQuestionobly the best and
most reliable paper of its
kind publis h e d. FARM
PROGRESS Is Of inestim-
able value to every farmer,
truck gardner. beekeeper,
hog, sheen cattle or poultry
raiser, and in fact, to every
one engaged in agricultural
pursuits,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
McMichael Promises
Immediate Action.

Smoke Inspector McMichael said to-
day:
'Inasmuch as recent expressions
have indicated that there is a wide
spread belief that the board has done
nothing looking toward the abatement
Of the smoke nuisance, it has been de-
cided, in order to disprove this that ac-
ton shall at once be started against all
plants which our records show have
been violating the ordinance.
IF the smoke nuisance is to be abat-
ed within a reasonable length of time.
we must have an appropriation to car
ny on the work Systematically The cit
liens of Atlanta arc losing over a mil
lion dollars year, on account of the
soft coal smoke, and a vast improve
ment In conditions can be made within
year if enough money is appropriated
for the conduct of the department so
that the work can be pushed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
FOREMAN OF SNEAD'S
RANCH CONFESSES HE
HELPED PLAN KILLING

AMARILLO. TEXAS. Sept. BIB. b.
Epping. arrested as the accomplice Of
John B. Snead in the killing Of Al
Boyce here, has confessed to the dis
trict attorney. Epping in his state
ment admitted that he rented the house
in Amarillo where Sneadk. lay in wait
for Boyce and that he helped him carry
out his plans for the assassination
He denies that he saw the shooting
The grand jury will be reconvened to
consider his case. Epping has been
Identified by two Of the men with whom
he had dealings in Amarillo.
Epping was foreman of Snead's
ranch at Paducah Suspicion was di-
rected against him when it became
known that he absented himself from
the place some days before the killing
and reappeared shortly after it had oc-
Cured He was arrested at the ranch.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
MRS. E. III. HARTMAN
SUMMONED BEFORE
CLAPP COMMITTEE

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-Colonel Dan
iel NJ. Ramsdell, sergeant-at-arms of
the United States senate, arrived here
from Washington today armed with
subpenaes for Mrs. e. II. Hartman and
Miss Lizzie p. Bliss. to appear before
the senate committee that is investi-
eating campaign contributions.
The widow of the late railroad mag
nate. it is expected, will be asked to
present letters of her husband in an eff
fort to clear up the allegations made
by Mr.. Hartman that in the campaign
of 1904 he raised $26OOOO at Colonel
Roosevelts request. Miss Bliss, who is
a daughter of the late Cornelius Bliss
treasurer of the Republican national
committee in 1904, viii be asked to ap-
pear before the committee with any
papers left by her father which may
have a bearing upon both the Har1i-
man contribution, and also the alleged
contribution whit~. John D. Archbold
testified he paid to the Roosevelt cam
paign treasurers on behalf of the
Standard Oil Company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
High School Girls Not
Allowed to Practice
Zoo Dances at Recess
Teachers to See That Ban on
Turkey Trot and Bunny
Hug Is Observed.

The ban has been placed on the
Turkey Trot," the Boston Dip the
Bunny Hug" and other freak dances
at the Girls High school and hereafter
the students of that institution will
confine themselves TO the simplest of
two-steps and waltzes when tripping
the light fantastic
According to one young woman who
has spent the last three years at the
Girls High school. the girls there have
used recess as a time for learning all
the fancy figures that they might, or
might not, dance on the ball room floor
and no objection had ever been raised
by the faculty -
Now the edlct has gone forth that
simple dances only will be allowed and
teachers are required at recess time to
scan the dancers and determine wheth-
er they are keeping within the rules
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
FORM ALLY FOR
TOBACCO TRUST
Morgan Group Launches $780,
100000 Company and Buys
Independent Concerns.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-The forma-
ton of a $5O,O00,000 tobacco company
was announced today. The leaders in
the organization are Daniel G. Reid
and prominent members of the Morgan
group of financiers.
The company, which will be known
as the Tobacco Corporation, has been
in process Of formation for some time
and is said to have been conceived as
a result of the supreme courts deci'
sion against the American Tobacco
Company 1t will devote its attention
to the manufacturing end of the bust
ness and will sell to the United Cigar
Stores Company. 1t is understood that
all the organizers of the new company
are friendly" to the American Tobacco
Company.
Many Independent factories have
been acquired by the new concern and
there are rumors in Wall Street that it
has been formed to stife the "competi-
ton" resulting from the decision Of the
supreme court The capital stock of
the company will be divided thus;
Common, $S0,OOO,OOO; preferred $2O,-
600 600.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
TO BE SUBMITTED
AT CITY ELECTION

Equal suffrage for men and women
over II years old and without regard to
property or educational qualifications Is
a plank in the platform adopted by the
Socialists of Atlanta for submission to
the voters DIT the city election Decem-
Der a.
Compulsory education Of children. va
rious improvements in the public
schools. and public ownership Of all
public utilities from light and heating
plants to ice plants also are demanded.
At a mass meeting in the court house
the Socialists also adopted resolutions
denouncing the arrest Of Ettor and
Giovannittj. whom they term the valiant
leaders of the striking textile workers
in Lawrence Mass.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
CONVICT ESCAPES
ON HORSE STOLEN
FROM CAMP GUARD

The county police and a number of
prison officers today are engaged in
search for VIII Brooks, a negro convict,
who broke from the Bellwood camp.
stole a guards horse and made his es-
cape shortly after dark last night
The negro was serving term of
twelve months for burglary. When toe
guards were returning the prisoners to
the quarters for the night he eluded
them made his way to Guard Homer
Robcrtson's horse, hitchcd near by and
rode away Nearly mile from the
camp he tied the horse to a fence and
continued his flight afOot
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Rockefeller Well
Enough Now.

William Rockefeller could not be
served with a subpoena when the COM
Wlttee was holding it's session last
spring At that time it was charged
mat he had suddenly gone to Canada
TO evade service. His health then was
NOV good. 1t is reported that he has
>1'helently recovered to be able to
SAND the ordeal of an examination by
samuel Untermyer, chief counsel of the
.''sressional committee j. P Nor
So" Went to Europe before he could be
we'd with a subpoena and returned
'. a few weeks ago.
MAJOR z. II Farrar leader of the
I'VE" Orleans bar and recently presi-
.'' OF the American Bar association
7ssociated with Nj. Untermyer as
'1aseL Major Farrar has been in
s' York for the last two weeks col
''o'ating with Mr.. Untermyer in the
OH Of preparation for the resumption
inc Investigation after the election
n November.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21

Morse is expected to relate more
sensational story regarding the opera
lions of the alleged money trust than
mas yet been told by witnesses already
examined as to the cause of the failure
Of the Oriental and Morse banks IN
spite Of the absolute solvency Of all Oh
those institutions. Morse has suffered
term in the penitentiary on an in
dictment charging him with criminalIy
mismsnaging his banks.
While undergoing in the Federal
prison at Atlanta q term Of fifteen
wears he stubbornly maintained tnat
silence which characterized his sky
rocket career as a high financier" But
since his restoration to freedom and to
health 1t is stated by several of mis-
friends that he is anxious to be placed
on the witness stand before the coin
gressional probers to tell the story un-
der oath and in detail
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21

Room Shows No
Sign of a Fight.

The room where the quarrel-if there
was quaTel-took place showed no
sign of fight Belongs revolver still
lay in its accustomed place on the
dresser, the furniture was not overturn
ed. and the place seemed fairly well
kept Camp says the shooting took
place inside the room, but those who
were at the scene believe it occurred
in the hall. The trail of blood began
just inside the curtains which cut off
the rear Of the hall. and ran 80 feet or
more to point almost at the head of
thes tairs.
1t is remarkable that Miss Valentine.
who was at work in her office at the
front of the building. did not hear
pistol shot or any disorder She says
she knows nothing except that Camp
came to her office and asked her to
close the door. The first she knew of
the shooting was through the telephone
message from her emDloVer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Many Complaints
Of r. R. Nuisance.

Black, sooty smoke at the Union sta
ton has caused innumerable complaints
and the board Is determined to bring
about a change. If the railroads inter-
ested do not act within the specified
time action will be brought against
them In the recorders court and a host
of Atlantans who suffer from the
nuisance summoned as witnesses.
Mr.. HarWells resolution Monday will
instruct Inspector McMichael to at
once issue notices to those manufac-
turers who are physically able to com
ply with the new law, but are violating
its provisions. Three notices will be
issued at intervals of ten days and If
the ordinance is not then being obeyed
the courts will be appealed to.
Inspector McMichael will be instruct
ed to bring cases in the recorders court
and the city viii fight for convictions.
The Harwell resolution may arouse
some opposition in the board, but in
view of the widespread clamor for ac-
ton it is likely to pass The boards
seeming stand against reform aroused
storm of protest and threats to abol-
ish it have been made if it continues to
stand in the way or action
The first criticism was caused by the
boards move in modifying the ordi-
nance adopted by council. On Monday
Chairman Harwell will move that this
9ctiOO he reSCipded
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Took Charge
During Panic.

William A, Nash and Walter A. FreW.
Who are to be summoned. are subject
10 the jurisdiction of the committee by
reason of their service on the clearing
house committee. Mr.. Nash was
member Of that all powerful organiza-
ton 1907 when the committee took
charge OF the financial situation during
the panic and has been charged by
witnesses heretofore examined in the
money trust investigation with partici-
pating In conferences that preceded the
closing the old Oriental National bank,
which so quickly was followed by the
collapse of what were known as the
Morse banks-the National of North
America. the New Amsterdam and the
Mechanics and Traders. Mr.. Frew is
now a member of the clearing house
committee
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
BROWN WILL LET
CONNOR Go IT
Governor Not Trying to Inter-
fere in Appointments Of the
Soil Commissioner.

The shrewder and more discriminat-
ing political observers in Atlanta seem
to view the allegations of GOODNESS"
between Governor Joseph M. Brown and
Commissioner of Agriculture Conner as
something mildly interesting, rather
than exciting
In the department of agriculture, it
is stated that no known GOODNESS" ex-
lists, and that the relations between the
executive and the department are quite
as cordial as ever.
The governor is not in the city today,
but he seemed not particularly upset
before he left, and only smiled when
asked if there was anything out of
gear inside his official family
The governor has not sought TO in
terfere in the appointments Of the agri-
cultural department Those he has left
to Commissioner Conner as part of
that officials duty and consequent re-
sponsibility.
If the commissioner makes a mess of
his job, it will be his own fault, and
the blame will fall squarely on him. If.
on the contrary. he makes a success of
It, his will be the glory.
Governor Is Ever Mum.
That is the way the governor gener-
ally has looked upon matters Of the
sort. and that is the way he seems to
be viewing the Conner administration
of the agricultural department
The governor realizes that there al
ways are those ready and anxious to
create friction inside the Brown adj
ministration, in so far as it may be
done. He does not seem distressed par
ticularly about that, however, He looks
upon it with philosophical Indifference.
Some of the governors friends be-
lieve Commissioner Conner made a
mistake in distributing as he did the
long time fertilizer inspectors II may
be that the governor thinks so. too.
Nobody has heard him say so. however.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
pardoned Banker, Before y. S.
Probers. viii Tell His Story
of Plot to Ruin Him.
CALLED TO TESTIFY IN
MONEY TRUST HEARING
Expected to Tell Sensational
Story of Workings of Group
of New York FinanClerS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-Charles w.
Morse will go before the house COM
aI,tee On banking and currency which
is INVESTIGATING the money trust when
frs hearings are resumed here in the
,...,a cr November and tell for the
my .t4,c the full story Of what he is
convinced was carefully laid plot by a
nouc,u, group Of hnanciers to ruin
hin. lie i. expected take revenge on
J. Vi rpcat Morgan
p.ultv Sergeant alarms White. Il
tne house cf represe ntatives, is SUP
posed 70 nave served Morse ana Nor
gan with subpenas to appear before the
committee. The house officer is knoWn
IN have come to New York with sub
pegss foe Morgan and Morse, William
Ro,leeefe-. James Stillman, Thomas
F RYAN, George r Baker, president
of The First National bank; Otto T.
Bagpa.E president of the New York
rrus. Company, William A Nash and
Ware- E. F'rev, respectively chairman
OF the hoard and president of the Corn
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
ARE YOU INTERESTED
IN RAISING POULTRY?

Then don't fail to read Judge Mar
shalls articles that appear in The
Georgian each day. They will be
found on the Want Adapages
Judge Marshall is the foremost
expert in the South today. As
fancier and judge he has achieved
a reputation which gives the stamp
Of authority to whatever he writes.
Begin today. for his articles viii be
Of great value and interest from
many standpoints to you.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
This Old Carcass As
Good AS Anybody s.. :"

But was too quick for him. got
mine first and shot him" The prison
er struck himself in the breast, dra-
matically.
This old carcass is as good as any
body's," he declared. boastfully. 81 was
Just trying to save it,"
Then he relapsed into disconnected
declarations that he had TO do IT," He
would not answer further questions
There was not sign to indicate to
any one else that trouble was brewing
between the two officers, if there had
been trouble The police are inclined
to think that it, was a fit Of temper,
brought on by drinking, which caused
the act Of Camp. Belongs police re-
volver, still in it's scabbard, was found
on the dresser. and it is evident that if
Belding reached for 1t he failed to
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Roomed Together
For Five Years.

j. w Camp is 3S years old. and has
been on the police force continuously
since 1904. He is q brother of c. l..
Camp, humane officer Of the city
force. Camp was a vidower, without
children.
Bedding was 81 years old, had Joined
the force in 1895, was dropped in the
famous "shake-up' of 1907, reinstated
in 1909, and had served since He was
was widower and is survived by two
sons in Augusta, Ga, who will arrive
tonight
The two men had occupied the room
on the second floor of the Central ave-
nue. building for about five years. Their
room was on the right at the rear Of
the hall and the bit of hall In front
Of their door had been cut of with
curtains by them and was used as a
wash room.
Old Bedding was busily at work to-
day wifitewashing the walls behind
these curtains. He had DOTTED his coat
and collar, and wore an apron to pro-
tect his clothing. The whitewash brush
and bucket were in the hall when Beld-
ing was shot. Camp was clad In his
undershirt and uniform trousers. He
had been out OF town, it is reported,
for several days. His ten days vaca-
ton had two days remaining before he
was to report for work, and his heavy
drinking had taken place while he was
off dirty on his annual rest
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Calls Up Police
Station Himself.

While Mccullough was running to
aid the dying man, Camp took the re-
ceiver from the hook and called the
police station, as he had called it thou
sands upon thousands of times in the
past. But this time it was to report
the death of brother officer and the
fact that the man at the phone was the
slayer. His report was the first to
reach the police station.
Chief Beavers, Captain Poole and a,
half dozen other officers sprang into
the chiefs automobile and sped TO the
scene. They found Camp waiting for
them, fairly calm by this time. He re-
fused to make a statement then. and
the chief took him back to the room
and permitted him to put on his shirt
and collar. Then he was rushed to the
station and locked inside the barred
corridor leading into the cells, with the
black charge of murder opposite his
name on the docket
Belongs body was examined bv Cor
oner Paul Donehoo. who arrived on the
heels of the police Then it was re-
moved to the undertaking establish
ment of Harry Poole. where an inquest
has been called for $3.50 o'clock this
a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
CHARGES HUSBAND WITH
PROGRESSIVE" CRUELTY

MACON. GA. Sept. 21.-Mrs. Mary
Renfroe has brought suit for divorce in
the Bibb superior court, against Ben
Renfroe, charging him with progress
sive cruelty" Just what kind Of treat
ment this is must be determined by the
court. Mr.. and Mrs. Renfroe have been
married 50 years, have six children, and
did not separate until this week. Each
owns considerable property,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
win Be Given Until October IS
to Eliminate the Nuisance,
According to Plans.
CHAIRMAN HARWELL TO
MOVE FOR STIFF FIGHT
Manufacturers To Be Given
Three Notices, Then Courts
viii Be Appealed To.

The campaign to eliminate the smoke
nuisance in Atlanta will be carried right
TO the big railroads, according to re-
form plans outlined by R. NJ. Hsrwel,
chairman of the smoke board, which
has decided to wage a vigorous fight
after being under criticism for ten
days.
M. Harwell declared today that he
had called a meeting of the commission
for Monday and that he would then in
.troduce a resolution requiring that the
railroads conform with the city regula-
ti1,,c Ia,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Victim Leaves
A trail of Blood.

No weapon was found on his body,
nor was there any evidence to indicate
a struggle The victim had run from
his room down the hall toward the
stairway. leaving a trail Of blood behind
him He never uttered word after ne
was shot. unless 1t was to his slayer
and before any one else arrived
At the police station an hour after
ward Camp was questioned by a GeOr
gian reporter, but the prisoner would
say but little. He was still plainly un-
der the influence of drink.
81 did it in self defense" he said
I'VE were cleaning up the room. I
don't know what Old Man Bedding was
mad about, but after while he made
grab for his gun. Both our pistols
were lying side by side on the dresser.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Killed Best Friend
l Had in World. "

The front room on the second floor is
occupied by w r. Edwards & Co,
watchmakers, and Miss Lena Valentine
is bookkeeper for the company. She
was in her office Just before noon when
Camp appeared at the door Miss VAL
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
BANANAS, ORANGES
RIPENING IN GEORGIA

PERRY, GA, Sept. 2t.-oranges and
bananas that will mature and ripen
are growing in Perry. Mrs. w. n.
Norwood has an orange tree in her
yard which has been frost bitten sew
eral winters, but escaped last winter,
and now has ten large size oranges on
palm in her yard that has a bunch
Of bananas on 1t growing nicely
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
PREACHER AT BURIAL
OF ELF-SLAIN WIFE

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Sept. 2l-Fu-
neral services for Mrs. Henry c. stone
wife of the vicar of Holy Trinity Me-
mortal chapel, who committed suicide,
because of her anxiety over her hus-
bands health. were conducted by the
bereaved clergyman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
S. A. Bedding Shot Dead by ]. w. Camp
in Apartment They Had Occupied
Together For Five Years---Slayer
Calls Up and Surrenders to Chief.
Plea Made by Prisoner, Who Had
Been Drinking Heavily---Victim Dead Be-
fore Aid Arrived-Girl Heard Shot and Tells
of Slayer's Remarkable Goodness After Fight

j. W. Camp. policeman Els locked police station
this afternoon charged with the murder of Bedng his
brother officer and than years admit
ted killing Bedng and himself called the police give
himself up.
The slayer had been drinking freely for the eight
vacation and still intoxicated when arrested but an
mcoherent statement he declared that he shot Bng
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21

;. a. Belongs death was almost
parallel of the end which his brother.
Neal Bedding met - years ago in Ok
White Elephant saloon on Alabama
street and within stones throw Of
todays tragedy
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21

The killing occurred just before
noon today in the hallway on the
second floor of 40 IL Central ave-
nue., where the two policemen had
roomed together for years. Camp
used a heavy police revolver and
sent one bullet into Belongs left
side, just at the waist Bedding
lived perhaps five minutes, but
was dead before the ambulance ar
rived.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21

antine says he was absolutely calm and
she suspected nothing wrong.
Please close your hall door" said
the officer She did so, and returned to
her work
A moment later W. r. Edwards who
had been downstairs, returned to his
office. At the head of the stairs he was
confronted by the body OF Bedding,
whom he knew well. Edwards knew
the old man was not in good health and
feared that he had fallen in fit. He
stopped to examine him, when he heard
a noise, and saw Camp standing be-
tween the curtains about 80 feet away,
Camp still held the revolver
That's all right, Mr. Edwards
called Camp. You needn't go any
further had to do It, I've killed the
best friend I had in the world"
Grabs Revolver
From the Slayer.
Edwards turned and ran down the
stairs. He first telephoned to Miss
Valentine, upstairs to tell her what
had happened, and then called the po-
lice station. In the meantime Camp.
his pistol still in his hand, had run
down out on the street and into Gains
livery stable. at 81 Central avenue.
There he met j. T. Mccullough, the
manager.
Call UP Main 21. I've shot Belding,"
he cried Mccullough says the slayer
was wild with excitement, in contrast
to his reported calmness when he spoke
to Miss Valentine.
Mccullough grabbed the revolevr
from Camps hand and ran to the relief
of Bedding But the old man was dead
when Mccullough arrived.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
Expect Sensa ton
From Morse.

Exchange bank
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-21
THE EATHER

Showers tonight and Sunday. Tenn
peratures: a. m, SO degrees; 10
=. M. "a degrees; IL noon, 70 de-
orees: 2 p. H., 70 degrees.