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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
FATHER BRINGS HIS
MAYNARD SON BACK
TO HOME IN GEORGIA

NEW ORLEANS, la, Dec 5.--John
IT. Fletcher. Jr., the Columbus, Ga.
self confessed check forger. today is en-
route to his home with his aged father.
John r. Fletcher, ST., millionaire man
ufacturer
Young Fletcher is practically recov-
cred from the attack of appendicitis
which caused his removal from cell at
police station to the charity hospital,
where, ii was reported, his death was
but matter of a few hours.
That young Fletcher has escaped
prosecution because his father has
made good several thousand dollars
worth of bad paper is evinced by tele-
grams to the local police from all parts
of the country where he was wanted"
Don't want Fletcher now" was the
gist of all
The elder Fletcher has declared that
he would give his hayward son an
other chance to make good. The bad
checks cashed here, aggregating more
than S20G, have been settled. Charges
still are pending against young Fletcher
in the criminal courts, however, and he
has been released formally under $125O
bond.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05

ship while it lay in the Chicago harbor
All the way across the lake, as we
sailed for our cargo, the old saying had
been ringing in my ears-the rats al
ways desert a sinking ship
Our trip over was in as fair weather
as one could wish to see-just like mid
summer.
when we had filed the hold with
Christmas trees at Manistique we were
ordered to pile up a dockload of the
saplinSs. The load grew and grew and
still they had us piling more and more
trees on deck.
Then l quit. Captain Schuenemann,
the owner of the cargo, told me l
would get no money unless | stuck for
the cruise, but l had some money, and
so l took a train for Chicago Here l
am-and the others?"
Captain Nelson was worried about
the ship before he left Chicago accord
ing to Hoganson. When the rats left
the Rose Simmons the captain told
Captain George Demar, of the Chicago
harbor police. that he feared it was a
bad omen. The old schooner never car
ried such a thing as a lifeboat, Hogan
son said.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
CAPTAIN OF WRECKED
SHIP BRINGS STORY
OF THRILLING ESCAPE

NEW YORK. Dec. "a thrilling
story of their escape from founder
ing steamboat and the capsizing Of the
lifebOats in which they were trying to
reach the nearest land, with the loss
of one of their number was brought to
shore today by Captain John Chambers
and his crew of nine men, who arrived
on the steamer OIinda from Nuevitas
Cuba.
Captain Chambers had charge of the
Commodore, a small harbor steamboat
which left New York November ana
which was wrecked in a northeast gale
off the Cuban coast.
On November Is the seas began run
ming so heavy that they caused the
craft to leak, the water putting the
fires out. .--.,
A half-hour later the water was up
to the decks and the crew took to two
lifeboats, which capsized while cross
ing a reef. All hands were dumped
into the high rolling seas. The cook
was drowned. The other men reached
a small island. For four days the
storm ragged. When it abated, the sur
ViVors roWed to the mainland.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
Superstitious Sailor Alone Left of CreU of IS
RATS QUIT FATEO SHIP

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-How the rats de-
serted the Christmas ship Rose Sim
mons, now given up as lost in Lake
Michigan, with seventeen men, before
she weighed anchor from her last port
and how her crew were weighed down
by superstitious forebodings of death
was told today by Hogan Hoganson,
the only member of the crew who is
believed to have escaped
Hoganson charged that the schooner
was overloaded and carried no life
boats.
Hoganson is alive because he quit his
post before the schooner made her last
voyage, sailing from Manistique, Mich,
for Chicago. November II. She was
due here November 90.
The ship was given up for lost when
Captain Ewald, in charge of the Pent-
water life saving station, found wreck
age, consisting of "booby" hatch, to
which chung fragments of Christmas
trees Christmas trees were picked up
along the beach.
1T was the rats that gave me my
first bunch that trouble was ahead
for the Rose simmons" said Hogan
son today The rats had deserted the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
CAN ONE MARRY HIS
NIECE IN GEORGIA?
COOK POWDERS LAW

Phil Cook, secretary of state today
received an inquiry from James A. St.
Clair, an attorney of York, Pa, asking
if a man can marry his niece in Geor-
gia
The secretary looked into the code
and found that whereas a man in this
state is specifically prohibited from
marrying his mother-in law or his
wifes granddaughter, there is no spe-
cifc prohibition against marrying his
niece.
The code specifies that marriages
within the Levitical degrees Of con-
sanguinity" are illegal and void, but
there is much difference of opinion as
to exactly what that means. The courts
never have passed upon the validity of
a marriage between uncle and niece in
Georgia, although it seems that d mar
riage between a nephew and aunt has
been held to be void First cousins may
marry in Georgia, and frequently do,
and marriages between uncle and niece
are of record.
Secretary Cook will not answer the
Pennsylvania mans letter, however,
until he has run down "a few more sec
tons of the law with respect to marry
ing and giving in marriage in Georgia.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
CALLS CLEARING
HOUSES TRUSTS
Congressman Puio viii Ask
Congress to Adopt Drastic
Laws Against Changes

WASHINGTON, Dec Bills to en-
force drastic changes in stock eX-
changes and clearing house associa-
tions through the country win be in
PRODUCED in congress in January
This announcement was made here
today by Representative Puio. Of Louis
lana chairman of the house commit
tee on banking and currency. whose
investigation of the money trust and its
ramifcations win be resumed on Mon
day
Il believe it has been clearly shown
that the stock and some of the pro-
duce exchange. as well as most of
the clearing house associations, are
conspiracies in restraint Of trade" said
Representative Pujo "As such, their
business ought to be barred from the
mails and ! am sure the committee
will recommend such action. In list
ing securities. by restrictions and by
imposing limitations, the clearing
houses and exchanges become vast
monopolies. The New York stock eX-
change is a striking example of this
business domination.
IF they are not reorganized they will
be treated exactly as the Louisiana lot
terry was treated. ! do not believe Fed
eral Incorporation or stock exchanges
will be attempted, but Federal super
vision VIII be demanded.
Prosecutions both civil and crimi-
nal. may result from our investigation.
We win produce the facts and call at
tention to the reforms we deem neces-
sary. and urge new laws to cope with
the situation
Among the bills to be introduced will
be one prohibiting limitations upon the
listing of securities on stock exchanges,
prohibition of members limitations and
Federal supervision.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
NOT TO
DEPOSIT SURPLUS
IN NATIONAL BANKS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Secretary
MacNeagh let it become known today
that he viii not deposit any of the sur
plus of the United States treasury in
national banks. He does not think that
the conditions at present warrant any
such action by the Federal government,
but believes that to transfer $4,000
600 or $50, 100000 to national banks, as
proposed hv the Levy resolution in the
house of representatives, Tuesday, would
be to disturb public security.
He received dispatch from Assis-
tant Secretary of the Treasury Bailey,
who recently visited Chicago and Kan
sas city and saw banking interests
in that section. saying they do not
need the assistance of the treasury. He
also has been advised by the New York
bankers that a loan by the Federal gov
eminent at this time is not necessary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
GIRLS LEAD FIGHT
FOR NEW SCHOOL
Wee SuffragiStS Exact Promise
of Councilman Greer to
Help. Them.


you?" asked the genial official as he
smiled upon his little callers.
Councilman Is Touched.
"Mr. Greer, we're a committee from
the Davis Street school, and we want
you to build us a new school house"
explained little Miss Marcelle Lyon. as
she laid a tender little hand appeal
ingly on the councilmans arm.
And if you'll just help us, we know
we'll get it, too, spoke up little Miss
Ina Louise Harris
The councilman, affectionately pat
ting one of the little suffragists on the
head, was just about to reply when
little Miss Gladys Hill, catching hold of
his other arm, and in a pleading tone
spoke up:
-"Please do, Mr.. Greer, help us lit
tie girls out. We want new school sa
badly"
"Just Count on Me-"
The councilman placed his arms
about the three little girls and smiled
broadly. The little politicians had won
and they knew it. CHANGING up into
his beaming eyes, they smiled glee-
fully as he remarked:
Where is the man who could resist
such a committee as this?"
And then he added, quickly
Just count on me, my. little girls.
I'm the best friend Davis Street school
has in Atlanta. OF course, you need a
new school, and just put it down that
I'm going to do all Lean to help you
get it Don't fail to call on me. It'll
be one of my greatest pleasures to
place you little girls in a brand new
school building
The councilman was well rewarded
for his pledge by the sensation of JOY
that ran riot in his heart and by the
scene that followed. For he had made
three little girls wonderfully happy.
Clapping their hands and fairly leap
ing and dancing in an ecstacy of de-
light, the girlish committee almost
! smothered the smiling councilman with
thanks, just such profuse thanks as
| only joyful child can give.
Also Win a Treat.
The little girls had played the game
well and had won-today they feel as
| If new school building is a certainty
When the conference was at an end
and the jollifcation had somewhat sub
sided, Councilman Greer seized his hat
| and beckoned to the trio of girls, with
| the invitation: ...
Come with me-"
Into the nearest ice cream parIor the
little party filed and, as guests of the
councilman, the. girls enjoyed a deli
cious treat--ice cream soda.
Their unanimous verdict today is
| that Councilman Greer is the finest
man in town"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
CHAM B e r PLACES
WREATH ABOUT CORN
EXHIBIT OF DEAD ROy

The Chamber of Commerce TO-DAY
sent to the capitol a beautiful wreatb
of white and pink roses, and the floor
management of the show, at the cham
ber's request, had it placed around The
exhibit of little Ralph Whatley. of Fav.
cite county, who died just two weeks
before the show was opened,
This little fellow made a fine cron of
corn on his acre of ground, and was
very proud of it, He had looked for.
ward to the Atlanta show for months
and fully expected to attend
A few weeks ago, however, typhoid
fever seized him and he passed awav At
his home in Fayette.
Just before he died he requested that
his exhibit be taken to the big show
in Atlanta
The Chamber of Commerce, which il
backing the corn show in a way was
deeply touched by this boys enthusi
asm even at the brink of the grave. and
today gave it's official, If MELANCHOLY.
approval of the same in the beautiful
wreath of flowers. with which the ex
hibit will remain surrounded through
out the show.
Hundreds of visitors were attracted
by this exhibit and the pathos Of It,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
WOmen'S Hair
Made Glorious
Partisan Sage Stops Falling Hair
and Dandruff.

Nothing so detraCts from the attract
iveness of woman as dull, faded, luster-
less hair
nowadays. because notice is hereby
given to the readers Of The Georgian
and News that Partisan Sage, the quick
acting hair restOrer, is sold with a
money back guarantee at 80 cents a
large bottle.
Since its Introduction into America,
Partisan Sage has had an immense sale
and here are the reasons:
1t is safe and harmless. Contains no
dye or poisonous lead.
1t cures dandTuff in two weeks, by
killing the dandruff germ.
1t stops falling hair.
1t promptly stops itching of the scalp.
1t makes the hair soft and luxuriant
1t gives life and beauty to the hair.
1t is not sticky or greasy.
II is the daintiest perfumed hair
tonic.
1t is the best, the most pleasant and
lnvigorating hair dressing made.
Fight shy Of the druggist who offers
you a substitute, he is unworthy of
your confidence.
Made only in America by Giroux Mfg.
Co, Buffalo, ~ Y. The girl with the
Auburn hair is on every package.
All reliable druggists department
stores and toilet goods counters have
Partisan Sage Hair Tonic. The girl
with the Auburn hair is on every pack
age. Sold by dealers everywhere
tAdYertisement)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
FIVE MONTHS OF WORK
AHEAD OF u. S. COURT

MACON, GA, Dec. 5.-The United
States court for the southern district
of Georgia will be in active session in
one of its divisions for the next five
months, Starting Monday, court will
convene at Valdosta, for a week; then
at Albany, until January Is; followed
by a two weeks session in Macon. Feb
ruary and part of March will be devoted
to Savannah. Then will another ses-
sion be held in Macon, and in May the
regular term will be convened in Au-
gusta.
The spring terms in Macon and Au-
gusta will be featured by two notable
trials-those of Colonel w A Huff, for
contempt Of court in this city, and Of
Thomas E. Watson, for sending an OBJ
scene magazine article through the
mails, at Augusta
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
OFFICIAL
ACCUSES OWN SON
OF. TAKING BRIDES

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. this
grand jury of this, Duval county. has
returned four indictments against
Charles Ellis, chairman of the board of
county commissioners, in each Of which
he is accused of accepting brides while
in office. Today Ellis gave out a state
ment in which he accused his own son
of being the guilty party.
The grand jury reported to the court
today that it would be impossible to
indiCt Forrest Hyde, one of the COM
missioners, because Of the fact that the
statute of limitations had run in his
favor. However, the grand jury fore
man announced that Governor Gilchrist
would be asked to remove him from Of
fee. Hyde was the former chairman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
WOMAN REALTY SALESMAN
SUES FOR HER COMMISSION

Mrs. T. F, Moore, who told superior
court that she was somewhat Of a real
estate salesman" has filed suit against
Mrs. Pearl Hudson. formerly of 40 We
dado way, for $16S.75 commission
which she says is due her for the sale
of Mrs. Hudson's $4,75O residence.
Mrs Moore told the court that Mrs
Hudson asked her to find a purchaser,
and she found him in the person of
r. p, Cornell, who eventually bought
the house and paid for it, She says
that it was understood that she was to
get a commission for putting through
the deal
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
THIS Is "COLUMBUS DAY"
AT GEORGIA-Al ALBANIA FAIR

COLUMBUS, GA. Dec. 5.--Today is
being observed at the Georgia Alabama
fair as Columbus day. a special pro-
gram was prepared for the occasion
consisting of horse races, arshir
flights, balloon asCensions, fireworks
displays and minor attractions
The day was opened with a parade,
in which the mayor and aldermanic
body members Of the police and fire de-
partments and other representatives of
different departments of the city gov
eminent participated. Two bands fur
nished music,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
BILL FOR PHYSICAL
VALUATION OF R. RS
is PASSED BY HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Adam
son bill for the physical valuation of
railroads passed the house today The
bin imposes a three-year task on the
interstate commerce commission 1t is
estimated that the valuation will cost
100000.
An amendment to the bill, which pro-
vided that the interstate commerce
commission shall certify to stock and
bond issues of railroads, was defeated,
the argument being that it was dis
tinct from the bill directing the COM
mission merely to ascertain the worth
rierS
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
INSURANCE CONCERN TO
RETIRE FROM BUSINESS

ROME. GA, Dec, 5.-Through a big
deal made the affairs of the Cooperative
Agency Company will be liquidated, the
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
giving the agency concern $1,000 900 Of
its income certificates and the latter sur
rendering its contract calling for a COM
mission on renewal premiums These in
come certificates will be distributed by the
COOPERATIVE Agency Company to its
stockholders.
As soon as the income certificates are
distributed and the other assets of the
COOPERATIVE company are realized upon
the concern will wind up its affairs and
go out of business.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
BABY CURED OF SKIN TROUBLE

Decatrville, Tenn" My baby head
broke out In little bliSters when he was
about two weeks old. They burst and then
Just scabbed over with soft spongy crust
and raw under it. He cried and could not
sleep. There didn't anything do him any
good until ] got the Cuucura Soap and
Ointment. In about three weeks after l
began using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
they cured him" tSigned) Mrs. Anna
Goodman. Jan. 81, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are
sold throughout the world Liberal sample Of
each mailed free. with 32-p. skin Book. Adj
dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept T, Boston
RE-Tender-faced men should use Cutcura
Soap Shaving Stick, 25c Sample free.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
SLAYER OF STEPFATHER
TO GO ON TRIAL TODAY

MONTGOMERY, ALA. Dec. 5.-The
trial of William G, Oakley, the Cen
terville young man accused of murder
is expected to begin in city court late
this afternoon. After preliminary
parry the court recessed to permit both
sides to ascertain if their witnesses
were on hand. More than 100 witnesses
have been summoned
Oakley shot and killed P. A. Woods.
of Odenville, his stepfather October 81,
in the convict department at the capt.
toll
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
Girl, 8, Proves She Is Competent Wines,
HELPS PAPA GET DIVORCE

Eight-year- old Annie Myers, re-
spendent in a bright red dress and blue
toque, pulled closely around her ears,
demonstrated to Superior Judge Pen
dleton, in third division, today that she
was as competent as any witness that
has ever faced him.
At least. she satisfied the court in a
unique way that she could go on and
troubles as straight as a string
What would happen to you if you
told story?" asked the judge when
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
GETS WARRANT FOR MAN HE
SAYS TRIED TO HUG WIFE

ROME, GA, Dec. 5.-"He tried to hug
and kiss my wife" said c, Poindexter, a
well known Vans Valley farmer, when
he had a warrant sworn out for James
King, Rome real estate man, charging
him with assault.
Poindexter claims that King came to his
home in Vans Valley partly under the
influence of whisky and tried his best to
embrace Mrs. PoindeXter. King denies
the accusation, but he will have to ex-
plain to judge anyway, as Sheriff Dun
ehoo has served the warrant.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
BREAKING OUT
.ITCHED AND BURNED
On Wrists and Hands. Ears Red
and Swollen. Terrible itching,
Heel Would Crack. Could Not
Sleep. Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment Cured all Troubles.

Bolton, Ga-"Some time ago my feet
and ears were frost bitten. which troubled
me very much every winter. My ears
would turn red and swell with terrible
itching and my heel would crack. | had
9 severe scalp trouble and also a breaking
out on my wrists and hands which would
itch and burn until / could not sleep of
nights There was an eruption on my scalp
with dandruf. / had to keep my hair
clipped close TO keep down the irritation
and itching. ] tried several remedies and
cream and two treatments Of ---- remedies
which did me no good. Then l used Cuu
cura Soap and Ointment and I am now cured
Of all my troubles" (signed) J. s. Echols,
Mar u, 1912.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
RECOGNIZES STOLEN PIN
WORN BY NEGRO BURGLAR

MACON, GA, Dec 5.-When W. f.
GeesIin. a merchant, returned home last
night, his wife informed him that the
house had been burglarized during the
afternoon and jewelry, valued at $3.50,
stolen. He left home to go to police
headquarters to report the robbery, and
on his way met a negro who wore a
stickpin that looked strangely familiar,
He followed the negro to his home, and
then called policeman. A search of the
negros bureau located all of the missing
articles
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
WIFE SLEPT IN STABLE:
AT LEAST SHE SAYS so

MUSKOGEE, OKLA, Dec 5.-Thar
she was compelled TO sleep in the stable
with the horse while her husband cor
responded with a matrimonial school
seeking another wife was the testi-
mony of Mrs Lille c. Foy, given in the
superior court here
Mrs. Foy is suing Adrian Foy for di-
vorce. Toy is well known in Southern
racing circles. His Wife is a society
woman
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05

Myers lawyer, Lamar Hill, had pusb..
her forward Is a witness.
i guess I'd go to torment" Ami.
replied, looking the jurist straiebt ~
the eye. J."
Yes, 1 guess you would" he so,s
But how long do you think Won No.,
be there" 0''1
Forever" said Annie steadily.
Let this girl testify" said the irdu.
She is as competent as anybody"
The child's testimony was usad g..
the case of j. R. Myers against bta
wife. Myers was given a final divoras
decree and permission to remarrv.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
GUARDIAN ANGEL OF
ATLANTIC" is ASHORE

NORFOLK, VA Dec, 5.--The reve-
nue. cutter Onondaga, known as the
guardian angel Of the Atlantic coast
because it has saved more lives than
all the other revenue cutters combined,
went ashore below Bush Bluff today
during a dense fog.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
8 PERSONS POISONED BY
NICKEL'S WORTH OF MEAT

CORDELE, GA, Dec. Eight persons,
members of three families, were affected
with ptomaine poison from eating a
nickeps worth of souce meat, which a
young woman in one of the families had
purchased Mrs. r. C. Poole and two
grown daughters, Mrs. Jake Cullers and
Professor H. F. Atherton, wife and two
children, were those poisoned Several
physicians were summoned. All will re-
pOyar
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
FAD TO SHOW
TEETH IN PICTURES

WASHINGTON. Dec 5.-"Showing
your teeth" in photographs is the latest
fad of the debutantes Just how this
freak of fashion originated is hard to
say, unless it is in imitation of some
photographs Of the Misses Wilson,
daughters of the President elect. which
show Mrs Wilson and Miss Eleanor
Wilson smiling and showing rows Of
beautiful teeth
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
USES A TURKEY AS CLUB,
BEATS THIEF SENSELESS

RICHFIELD, n. j.. Dec. 5.-Beset
by a highwayman, John Moran beat his
assailant into insensibility with a tur-
key and then continued home with the
bird.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
SPOKANE is SHOCKED
BY AN OUTlAWED DANCE

SPOKANE WASH, Dec. 5.-The
outlawed "hootchy- kootchy" Of the Bar
barry coast, that has been under the
ban in Spokane for five years, and
the high play of the almost forgotten
gambling days We're the outstanding
features of a wild night at Spokane
diggins," attended by 5000 as an ad-
junct of the American Mining con-
gress.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05
FIVE GIRLS BEAT AND
CAPTURE H0LO-UP MAN

SPOKANE. WASH, Dec. 5.-Five girls
were saved from robbery az the hands Of
two armed highwsymen while driving in
the suburbs boy katherine Langelohs She
cpt one across the face with a buggy whip
binding him, and then cried for help
The girls captured one Of the hold-up
men.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-05

you?" asked the genial official as he
smiled upon his little callers.
Councilman Is Touched.