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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
BENZ. FRANKLIN WAS
THE INVENTOR OF
THE BIF0CAL LENSES

Years ago the idea of a two-vfsiop mr.
bifocal lens was conceived by Renia-
min Franklin. Two-pair of glasses was
very annoying to him, and in mis- own
words he wrote to Dr. WhateIy: Find
this change troublesome and not Al
ways sufficiently ready; | had the glass
cut and half Of each lens associated
in the same circle BY this means as
| wear my spectacles constantly. have
only to move my eyes up or down to see
tar or near This was indicative Of
the genius of Franklin. which was aft
erWaTd known as the split bffOcal
Years later the cement bifocaI was in
troduced; it is made by cementing two
lenses together and is still in common
use. Then came the idea of using two
pieces of glass of different indice and
fusing. them together, making a one
piece lens of two focal movers which
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
ONLY ONE CONTEST FOR
OFFICES IN MCINTOSH

DARlEN, GA, Aug. 12-Until few
days ago there were no announced can
didates in Mcintosh county for county
ofhces F. II. Mcfarland. the present
representative from Mcintosh COUNTY,
VIII not be candidate to succeed him
self, and d. R. Mcintosh and George E.
Atwood are both asking for the place.
charles NJ, Tyson, the present county
school superintendent is a candidate
Tor state senator, this being McIntosh's
year to furnish the senator. He has no
opposition. Professor William A. Bran
son, principal of the school at Ridge
vile, is the only candidate for county
school superintendent The other coun-
~ officers are seeking reelection with
out opposition.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
TEACHERS PALLBEARERS

Miss Belle Kennedy, assistant princi-
pal OF the Girls High school, who dice
Yesterday morning at her home, loo
Park avenue, will be buried at Oak
land cemetery Tuesday morning. For
several years she had been a teacher in
Atlanta schools and recently was elect
ed assistant principal of the Girls High
school, from which she graduated a
number of years ago.
Rev. Dunbar ogden will conduct the
funeral services at the home Tuesday
Messrs, j. J Eagan, Frank Hill. A. b.
Gabrielle, Robinson. Or. w $. Ken
drick and Dr. Toepej OF the schoo!
board, will bear the casket
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
FORGER TRIES TO SAW OUT
OF JAIL WITH KNIFE BLADE

VALDOSTA. GA, Aug. I'm. l..
Young. a CIinch county young man who
was convicted of forgery at the last
term Of the superior court here. was
prevented by Jailer Lotion from saw
ing his way out of his cell. Young had
obtained capped knife blade which he
stuck into an improvised handle and
used as a saw With this he had sawed
nearly half through the bar that held
the cell door when the jailer discov-
cred it, For two weeks Young had
been feigning insanity The sheriff and
jailer thought for several days that he
was really crazy, but they became con-
WINGED that he was shamming when he
attempted to escape. Young was con-
victed Of forging checks on local
bank.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
death SENTENCE FOR
STUDENT WHO SHOT AT
GOVERNOR OF CROATIA

AGRAM, HUNGARY, Aug. Zone
man was sentenced to death today and
seven were sent to prison for the at
tempt to assassinate the governor OF
Croatia in the streets of Agram last
June. The prisoner condemned to death
is Loka Jokitch, a young law student.
OF his accomplices. five were sentenced
TO five years Imprisonment each, one
other got six years and the last got six
months.
Four other prisoners who had been
held in connection with the plot were
discharged, no evidence being found
against them. Several shots were fired
at the governor while he was riding in
his carriage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
DON'T MISS THE BIG
M u SICAL COMEDY
AT BONITA THEATER

The King Murray Jones Musical
Company, playing an extended engage
ment at the Bonita Theater. 80 Peach
tree street offers for this week one of
the most attractive bills of their entire
repertoire. The company is indeed a
capable one. The comedians are the
best seen here this season. and The
Pretty Girl Chorus" is worth the price
of admission alone. Motion pictures be-
fore and after every performance. Full
and complete continuous performances
afternoons and evenings. Children So.
adults Zoe. as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
WITH HER FOOT BROKEN,
GIRL IN ST. LOUIS ELOPES

ST. LOUIS. Aug 12.-The pain of a
broken foot did not deter Miss Evelyn
Burns and Patrick Grace from clipping
to Beleville.
1t was the first time Miss Burns had
been out of the house since the swing
at her home fell with her and broke
her foot two weeks ago.
The couple informed her sisters and
brothers that they were going to a
summer garden in ST Louis. The sis
tiers protested vigorously, declaring
that they feared If she ventured out
she would injure her foot again.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
FUNERAL OF JAMES MILLER
HELD AT WEST END HOME

The funeral of James Miller. mem
Der of the United Commercial Travel
ers, who died Yesterday, will be held at
the residence. ga Gordon street, at 4
O'Clock this afternoon. Interment VIII
be in Westview cemetery Mr.. Miller
was taken Ill t Winston Salem y. G.,
about three months ago when on a
business trip. He is survived by. three
children, John c. Miller. James r Mil
Ter and Miss Lillian Miller, all of At
lanta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
JUDGE DELL RESIGNS.

bKUNSWTIh, GA, Aug 12.-Thdt
he may have more time to devote to
his campaign for solicitor of the Bruins
wick judicial circuit Judge S. D. Dell,
Of the city court Of Hazlehurst. has re-
signed that position effective today.
Opposing Mr.. Dell are f. Dart. of this
city and f. H. Thomas, of Baxley, the
incumbent.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
HE SEARCHES BOSTON IN
VAIN TO MAKE SKETCH

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 12.-Joseph
Pennell, the artist after three days in
Boston, has been unable to find anv-
thlng worth sketching. SO Boston will
not be represented in the Pencil gal,
IerN Of photographic fame He went t.
Boston to make series of "old Boston
sketches and he has come back With
out scratch on his paper
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
Indian Killed On Track.

NeaT HOVNeIIe, III, an Indian went In
sleep on a railroad track and was killed
by the fast express. He paid for his
carelessness with his life. Often if's
that way when people neglect coughs
and colds. Don't risk your life when
prompt use of Dr. Kings New Discoy-
cry Will cure them and so prevent a
dangerous throat or lung trouhIa IF
completely cured me. in a short time
of . terrible cough that followed a Sc
we're a'cuck of Grip" writes J. r. Watts.
Floydada, Tex. and | regained rs
pounds in weight that | had lost"
Quick safe, reliable and guaranteed.
soc and $l00 Trial bottle free at ali
druggists. $40
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12

vast amount OF i'll health is due IN
impaired digestion. When the stom-
ach fails to perform it's functions pron-
erlN the whole system becomes de-
ranged, A few doses of ChamberIain's
Tablets is all YOU need. They viii
strengthen Your digestion, invigorate
your liver and regulate your bnvnIe
entirely doing away with that miser-
able feeling due to faulty digestion
Try it, Many others have been per-
manently cured why not YOU? For
sale by all dealers. asa
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12

u was cured Of disuhoea by one
dose of Chamheriain's collie. Cholera
and DisIrhOea Remedy" writes NJ f..
Gebhardt. Oriole. Pa There Is moth
ing better. For sale by an dealers ss*
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
Are Ever At War.

There are two things eVerlastingIy at
war JOY and piles. But Bucklen'S Ar
lica Salve viii Danish piles IN any form.
1t soon subdueS the itching. irritation.
or rwelling 1t gives com
fort invites JOY. Greatest healer of
burns. boiIs. ulcers, cuts bruises. ecze-
ma, syaldS. pimples. skin eruptions.
Only - cts at all druggists SO
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12
THE REPORT

THE Finance Committee pays close attention o the In
VeSment OF the CompanyS funds and be heartily
commended tor resolution has adopted for its guidance
provided by this resolution that member of The CON
muee shall either directly indirectly borrow any of the
COMPANY tundS nor shall member directly or ind,
recy receive take for loans made or
upon securities purchased for the Company"
lie also says: THE Companys minutes are well Ion,
ana set out in detail the action of Directors and various
Committees" N'0+' anu EaliouS
ana IN ms final comment he further States: 1.-THE off.
GERS OF Inc company must be Complmented for their admin.
Stahon which without reproach for the earnast
the polcyhoderS" 'O '"e in'ele'"o vi
Al, enc, JOHN F. ROCHE, Of New York Civ
1fpi' 4'I| 10 the Insurance Dept of Ala
II with pdrdonable Pride The Southern, States Life
insurance Company presents the above renort iron, tho
neH known New York dcudry. This report confirms
nose a2lch have been made by other actuarial ves
gators VINO have preceded The investigation w0s thor
ouS'l and the report speaks for itself
General Agents wanted for untitled territory
Local agents 7oanted in all territories
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12

There are two errors. common
enough. but utterly unjustifable, new
ertheless. in which members of the leg
islature continually indulge, and con-
corning which they ought to know bet
ter
Never "a day passes that some mem
Der does not refer 10 his eXceliency'
the governor. or the upper" Or lower
house Of the general assembly.
There is no warrant whatever for the
use Of the term his excellency" in
Georgia. in connection with the gov
ernor. neither is there any such thing
as the lower" or upper" house Of the
legislature.
In one state -Massachusetts?-
is the use Of the term his excellency
authorized in reference to the governor
The use Of it elsewhere is pure bun
combe. o. worse.
As for the terms lower and upper
house. both houses should be ashamed
to use them-the house because II
lovers its dignity; the senate, because
il is presumptuous.
Neither house is higher or lower than
the other and there is nothing in the
constitution that warrants distinc-
ton o. a difference in dignity between
them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12

lndors"u by more Pure Food autborI-
ties, expert chemists. chefs and bousa-
keepers than any other EXTRACT in
The u. s. A "SAUEP'S"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12

James d Price. Of Oconee, attended
the big iolihcation in Cochran Satur-
day and was right there with the glad
hand an around.
jim Prices campaign for commits
sioner Of agriculture has demonstral ted
that he Is one OF The best mixers" in
the state They do say that he can
shake more hands and smile more
smiles to the square minute than any
one Of the host Of candidates now
abroad in the land
Price IS practical farmer and knows
how to talk to farmers-and since the
job he is after is one peculiarly affect
ing the farmers interests Price is
making great Roadway with his vote
getting.
Representative Adams, Of Hall has
recently acquired the proud title Of
watch dog of the treasury"
The gentleman from Hall believes
the state should live rigidly within its
income and hence he objects to every
appropriation that is not absolutely
necessary and clearly indicated.
He played a conspicuous part in XII.
ing number of appropriations last
week, and he says he is not through
vet!
In the absence Of Speaker John y
Holder, Can Ninson. of Baldwin. held
down things Of a parliamentary per-
suasion In the house or representatives
Saturday
The gentleman from Baldwin makes
Is most effective and satisfactory pre-
siding officer in any and all circum-
stances, and Saturday he more than
had his capable hands full
The house was in a bad humor Sat
u DAY There was a bare quorum pres
emit and that quorum was there under
mental If not recorded protest
The house wanted to go home Satur-
day, as it is accustomed to going home
every Saturday. Then, too, in addition
to the fact that it wanted to go home,
il was sore on itself because it HAD
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-12

Wheeler county to- be Is in the nam
ing thereof a personal victory for Sen
ator Harris
OF course. i, was all well enough to
name a county in honor Of General Joe
Wheeler. tor he was a gallant Confed-
crate and his name is held in very
high esteem in Georgia, out this county
was not named Wheeler merely be-
cause OF that
1t was named Wheeler because the
late general was the father-in -law Of
Senator Harris and the senator saw
his opportunity to honor both the hero
ana the family name-and he got busy
and did both.
It was apparent early in the game
that the name the house proposed
Kent--wouId be rejected, Right there
Is where Senator Harris saw his open
ing. and into 1t he went
Hence, Wheeler county, and q, e. d.,
Alexander w stephens, candidate for
the superior court judgeship of the At
lanta circuit feels much encoul aged
over the progress OF his campaign
Nj Stephens believes that he will
win. and while he is conducting a dig
nfed contest as becomes such race
he. nevertheless, believes that the
status Of things is entirely satisfactory
Mr. Stephens enjoys an enviable rep
utatIon as lawyer He is known as
close student, and has written for
numerous law magazines a ticles that
have won him high praise and COM
mendation from authorities
He is. although he makes no partiCu-
lar point Of that nephew Of the great
commoner Alexander II Stephens, vice
president Of the Confederacy and gov
egnor of Georgia,
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
No Indigestion, Gas
or a Sour Stomac(,
"Pape's Diapepsin" stops fermenta.
tion and makes your upset stom.
ach feel fine in FIVE minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion OF the food did the dam.
age-do you? Well. don't bother. II
your stomach 10 in q revolt: II sour.
Gassy and upset. and what you Just ate
has fermented into stubborn Jumps;
your head dis5y and aches: beich Rases
and acids and eructate undiGested food:
breath foul. tongue coated--just take. q
little Diapepsin and In five minutes
you truly will wonder what became Of
the Indigestion and distress.
Millions Of men and women today
know that It is needless to have q bad
stomach. A little 'Diapepsin 0cca .! onaIly
keeps this delicate organ regulated and
they eat their favorite foods without
fear.
II your stomach doesn't take care Of
your liberal limit without rebellion: II
your food 10 q damage instead OF q
help, remember the quickest. surest,
most harmless relief IL Pape's Diape pstn
which costs only fifty cents for q large
case at drug stores. IT'S truly wonder
ful-it digests food and sets things
straight. 80 gently and easily that ii 10
really astonishing. Please. for your
sake. don't go on and on with q weak,
disordered stomach: rs so unnec zee ssary.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
HUGE CATHEDRAL
BUILDING FUND IS
PLAN OF BISHOP
Every Episcopal Church in
Country To Be Asked
To Contribute.

Each Protestant Episcopal church in
America IL TO be asked to set aside
one Sunday In the year for a collec I.
tion for the building fund Of the gi-
gsntic Cathedral Of IS. Peter and
Paul. which is being erected in the
Cathedral Close on Wisconsin avenue.
With such contributions, the cathe-
oral will become national in charac-
ter, and the building fund will be
benefited materially. The main
building will be begun as soon as the
Kt. Rev. Alfred Harding, Bishop Of
Washington. has fund OF $5OO.00O
With which to begin the work on this
building.
Bishop Explains Plan.
The plan Of having one annual COL
lection In the churches OF the United
states. for the cathedral fund was
advanced and explained by Bishop
Harding at meeting yesterday in
she home Of Admiral John McGovern,
where about forty Of the most prom
inent Episcopalians in Washington
gathered to discuss plans and to Of
ganixe q campaign for the building
fund.
Tho cathedral, when completed, will
have cost 5000. 900, It is estimated.
The realty holdings in the Cathedral
Close, one OF the most desirable Sec
tons Of Washington, are valued at
100000.
Others Make Addresses.
There are forty acres within tho
close. between Massac chusctts avenue,
Wisconsin avenue. woodley lane, ana
Thirty-hfth street.
Following Bishop Harding. short
addresses were made by Miss Mabel
Boardman. Henry White, former am
bassador to France. and Thomas Nell
son Page. the nov elist.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
WARRINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


The work Of Improving LaGon
Park has advanced cons ns.derably with.
In the past few weeks. The fountain
which 10 being built at one end Of the
park 10 rapidly nearing completion.
while the sodd!ng Of the park and lay
ing out of the walks has already been
completed. A large sum Of money has
been expended putting this park into
condition, and when II is finished It
will be a credit to the neighborhood.
The women's Home Missionary 3d.
ciety met ut the home Of the president,
Mrs. Samuel II. Campbell. on last Tues
day evening. After the regular routine
Of business Mrs. Roache. of Washing
ton. was introduced. and addressed the
meeting. During the evening Mrs.
Graffiin presented to Mrs. Campbell q
handsome Bible. bound In olive wood
from Jerusalem, as q token Of love and
appreciation the ladies Of the society.
The regular monthly business meet
ing Of the King Bible class Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church will be held in
the class room at the church. Sunday
evening. December 8.
Methodist Episcopal Church met last
evening in the Brotherhood Hall Of that
church. Plans were outlined for the
athletic work among the boys and
winter season. The amount Of dues TO-
be paid and the general financial con.
dition OF the gymnasium was also dis
cussed.
William A. Quaid, Of Nichols avenue.
has gone to Philadelphia for two weeks.
He will also stop at Atlantic City.
Gilbert c. Osterman will return short
ly from wiimington', y. C.: G.: to % his home home
some contracting work In that city for
the past few months. ....
c. r. Brown, who has been on leave
for the past few days. will resume his
duties tomorrow morning.
Lieut.. c. l.. Plemmons. who has been
Ill for past few weeks, has recovered
and resumed his duties today.
Officer John Reagan and Patrol Driver
A. J. Jackson have gone on leave for
two weeks.
George Edelin and family spent Sun
day at the family reunion at the old
homestead now occupied by James Ede-
lin. in Prince George county. Among
wife. Mrs. Walter Hutchinson. Miss May
I.atchford. and James Edelin, and fam
ily.
The Catholic Knights OF America will
hold their annual meeting for the elec-
tion Of officers this evening in the con-
ference room OF st. Teresa's Church.
The present officers OF the Knights are
J. +. Reagan. president for the past
eighteen years: F. +. Finnotti. treasurer
for the past seventeen years: william
r, MONTGOMERY. recording secretary,
and I. T. Edwards, financial secretary.
This Is one Of the oldest organizations
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, THURSDAY DECEMBER s. 1912
Charity Bazaar Ends;
Was Financial Success

The country store. the postofnce. and
many gayly bedecked booths, that form.
ed the setting for the charity BAZAAR OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Washing.
ton Hebrew Congregation. disappeared
- magicaily today a. they had been
brought into existence at the Arcado
but Q few days aso. A. ..,
Tho basaar was . success in every
way. Though all the reports OF nnences
afe not in, Il ID known that 5000 .um
wac realised. Last night va sns c'oo1 u
any M of its predecessors in attendance
and na1en
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
Jealous of Own Father,
Chinaman Stays Wife

SHANGHAI, Dec. 6.-Believing his
beautiful young wife WAS too friendly
with his father. young Chinese Of the
wayside district shot and killed her and
then turned th6 pistol upon himself, II
was learned today that he had chance
to recover.
Tho young husband confessed he laid
trap for his wife and father, euG-
pecting they were too friendly, he left
home ostensibly to be gone several
Finding his father and the girl to.
Eether. he shot her three times, The
elder Chinese ran away.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
Congressman to Speak
To Democratic Club

"A meeting Of the East Washington
Democratic Club tonight at Donohoe's
hail, 314 Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
will be addressed by Congressman Scott
Ferris. M. J. Donohoe. and ]. Thomas
Hefiin. and by Carl b. Price. of Ala
bama. and John F. Costello. national
committeeman from the District. Plans
are being made to have the club march
In the inaugural parade.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
Cook Enters Prize Dogs.

Charles Cook will have number OF
prise dogs at the exhibition OF the
opens tomorrow. The dogs, which
have already taken several prizes In
different cities will be in competition
with the two prize collies from the
kennels OF J. Pieruont Morgan.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05

The Randle Highland Citisens' Asso.
ciation. which meets the second Tues.
day Of every month, has been postponed
owing, TO services being held III. the
church where the meetings are held.
be decided upon next saturday at the
meeting Of the. executive committee.
which holds q. short session before the
beginning Of the house warming Of the
school. which starts at 9 o'clock.
william Perry has returned from q
trip with his relatives In Baltimore.
The willing Workers Society will
give Q supper this evening at the Ma.
sonic Hall for the benefit Of the Garden
Memorial Church.
The marriage Of Eimor Thorn. Of
Twining City. and Miss q. Minor will
take place this evening at the homo Of
Rev. George II. Cummings on w street.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
Funeral Tomorrow.

POTTSvILLE. Pa. Dec. 6-David
Williams. aged fifteen. amused himself
BY tickling the heels Of q mule. The
boys funeral will be held tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1912-12-05
LOGAN PARK WORK
MUCH IMPROVED
Considerable Money Being Spent in Changes on Place in
Anacostia-Women's Missionary Society Holds
Meeting, Honoring Mrs. Campbell.

in this section. every member belonging
to II at least fifteen years.