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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
Portuguese Marathon
Runner Succumbs.

Lazara. Portuguese entrant In yes
| terday's marathon race OF the Olympic
games. died today from the effect of his
long run Lazaro did not finish the
race. but dropped out seven miles from
the finish after having run over seven
teen miles
Following an official investigation to :
day. his death was attributed to heart
failure induced by over exertion and
sunstroke He had not trained proper
ly for the race Lazaro along with
the other runners. was examined by a
physician before the contest began and
was passed.
Adler, of Sweden took the high div
ing event with 500 points: Turner, of
Germany. was second with 1858, and
Bloogren. of Sweden, third. with S47
points. America failed to show
In the 400 meter swimming relay race
for women England was first Germany
second and Austria third.
At the beginning of todays contests
the United States total points for track
and field sports were more than those
of all the other nations combined. The
iov of the United States athletes was
tempered somewhat by losing the elias :
sic marathon to South Africa yes
terday. although the Yankees had the
satisfaction of having one of their run
ners come in third.
One of the most interesting among
the athletes today was CASTOR Strobino
the young Paterson, n. j.. runner, who
landed third place in the marathon
after calling run Strobino ran the
"a miles. 1.722 yards in , hours, 3S min
utes. AZ 2-5 seconds. which was is min
utes better than the time made. by
Johnny Hayes in London, in 1908, al
though it did not break the worlds
record which was ,: 80 AZ. set by S.
Johnson. in Sweden. last July
Like the other American heroes. Stro-
bine bore his honOrs lightly.
"Of course I'm sorry | did not get in
first. but | have the satisfaction of DO
ing the best ! could under the cir
cumstances," said Strobino. From the
thirteenth mile to the end left blood
behind for my running shoes We're too
light for the rocky course and were
soon worn out. About half Of the dis
lance / ran virtually in my bare fet.
I'm not making any complaint because
| had the same chance as the other fell
lows. NV hat is off to Macarthur, the
South African runner He surely ran
a beautiful race
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
BUSINESS MEN IN BIB
FIGHTING FEE SYSTEM

MACON. GA, July l5.-The death
kneH for the fee system for county Of
ficers in Bib county seems to have
been sounded The county commits
sioners have declared against the sys-
TEN. the Chamber OF Commerce direc-
tors meet this afternoon to petition the
legislature for a change and mass
meeting will be called for one night
this week for an open discussion Of the
matter
The present county officers. some of
whom enjoy annual incomes in excess
of 10000 are fighting the salary
movement. The county commissioners
have estimated that the abolition of the
fee system will mean an annual saving
of S75 900 a year to Bibb county.
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rippins Bill Leader Says the
Ex.Mayor "Butted in" and
Must Take Consequences.
CLUBS ARE ALL SIMILAR
UNDER PROHIBITION LAW
There's No Legal Difference
Between Capital City Club
and Animals" He Says.

Benresentatve Hooper Alexander
has issued a card in reply to the card
# FORMER Mayor Robert F. Maddox in
,,bic, the ex-mayor warmly scored
the proposed Tippins law and Incl
dertalv took few side swipes at
ydemagogues" and fanatics.
ur >lexander handles Mr. Maddox
without gloves. and proposes a number
Of .airv questions for the former may
or. consideration
is fl lawful" asks Mr.. Alexander
for the Capital City club. or the Uni
ye.sitv club. to sell whisky?'
IF it is lawful for these clubs, is 1t
lawful or unlawful for the Bees and
the Beavers and other animals to SELF
rs there one law FOR the swell clubs
and another for the common or garden
variety of clubs?'
In this vein Mr.. Alexander seeks to
make the controversy interesting and
enya ginc for the the former mayor,
claiming that MI Maddox has "butted
i'm on the discussion. and must stand
the GAIT
Mr.. Alexander says in part:
Bob saws that all the time that
he vas mayor there wasn't a sa-
loon in Atlanta where you could
buv drink of whisky. and then
he bethinks himself and adds that
CORTLAND VIM is just as good as
he ever was. and that you can't get
ore nov. ! wonder If Bob really
believes that | have observed that
the liquor people boast nightly at
ali ordinary times about how they
DEFY the laws of Georgia but that
when the representatives of the
people begin to call them to &C
count they sing very different
tune
Maybe he hides the bold and no.
torious falsity of the statement be
hind some mental reservation in
the way of limited meaning to
the word saloon" What do you
mean by a saloon Robert? What
do YOU call that place in your club
and in the eight or ten other clubs
that call themselves Legitimate.
where they sell whisky by the
drink? Is that saloon9 II not
Is there any legal or moral differ
ence in selling liquor in saloon
to a niger and selling it in that
place to Judge of the supreme
court or of the court of appeals
Again, is there any difference
between the selling Of liquor in
violation of law in a Legitimate
club. as YOU cali them and in what
YOU call an '1llegitimate' club?
Take that barroom down on Ala
5ama street that hangs out sign
calling itself a Bee Hive" like
the old tavern signs of the Blue
Lion or the Essex Boar" the
Place where anybody can go and
buy drink of liquor that wants
to- is that a "saloon?" If it is not
What difference does it make TO a
aV-abiding people whether the
criminals who defy the sovereign
authority of their state call them
selves by one name Or the other?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
RACING AUTO SKIDS
INTO CROWD AT 60
MILE SPEED; 2 DEAD

ST. PETERSBURG July l5.-An au-
tomobile being driven in the circuit
race for the cars prize skidded from
the road near Moscow today while go
ing so miles an hour. crashed into a
crowd of spectators and killed two of
them. The chauffeur and his mechani-
clan escaped death. although both were
injured
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
NO OPPOSITION TO TREBLE.

ELBERTON. GA. July l5.-Sam J.
Tribble, incumbent, who has announced
for congress from the Eighth district,
who is serving his first term. will prob
ably have no opposition for re- election.
Thomas J Brown also announces for
reelection TO the Office of solicitor gen
eral Of the northern circuit. He has no
opposition.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
polsoN ln MACON WELL.

MACON. GA, July 15.-The timely
discovery that poison had been put in
the well Of E. D Flowers, OF Chappell
street. undoubtedly saved members of
more than score Of families who pro-
cure their Watsr Tram this source
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
BATH HOUSE JOHN" LEFT
MILLION BY TWO COUSINS

CHICAGO. July l5.-Alderman John
j. Coughlin. Bath House John" is nov
a millionaire. having inherited that sum
from two wealthy cousins who were re-
Gently killed in an automobile accident
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
STEAM PIPE BURSTS ON LINER.

SEVILLE. SPAIN, July 15-One
nan mas killed and the captain and
en others were injured on board the
ei. steamer Caboroca today by the
1plosIon Of a steam nlnA
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
SOUND STEAMERS FOR THE NAVY

a Ia h
r r me o peace
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-15
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia;
tooaI showers today end probably to
morrow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-19
At Extremely LOw Prices fer Friday and SaturdaI
Old Crow Whisky

Kentucky's finest dlsuAatlon;
sold nearly everywhere Of
$3.50 . gallon and 81 q
quart; special for this sale,
gallon oa,. 80 81, &c
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-19
American Whistles
BY the Quart Bottle.

YALE COCKTAILS Manhattan
and Martini made OF the
finest old liquors, QSc
sl25 quart bottle oo'
IMAM Bulliin
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16

questions solved. That thought will
have to serve you for consolation"
That was hardly the consolation
that would satisfy impetuous YOUTH
and zeal in accomplishment.
But Harlan had been learning les
sons in consolation.
The thought of Glare Kavanagh was
with him night and day. In spite or
all his searching she remained hidden.
He did not confde his grief to any
one. 1t brought pallor to his face ana
listlessness in the daily duties that
bore upon him. Governor Weymouth
took note at last. And when the young
man asked for permission to go home
to the north country for time he re-
luctantly sent him away.
On the eve of his departure, which
had been announced by a press that
now followed his movements with the
attention accorded to man or impor-
lance in state affairs, he obeyed
summons from Madeleine Presson.
She put letter into his hands. 1t was
addressed to Glare Kavanagh.
"You will find her, Harlan" she
said comfortingly. Love Will search
her out. And when you find her give
her this letter. There are words from
woman to woman that woman under
stands"
Harlan found his grandfather sitting
on the broad porch of the barracks
smoking and looking out across the
| river valley.
The spirit in which he had left that
| hateful legislature seemed to have de-
parted from the duke. The old quiz
| zical CLINT was in his eyes as he grasp
| ed IIarlan's hand. After their greet
! ing they sat together in silence.
ITS beautiful game, hey, my boy?'
remarked the duke at last. II see that
some of the country papers have al
ready begun to ,alk OF you for COVER
nor of the state The editors haven't
seen you. but from what they've heard
1 they probably think you're hundred
years old and have grown to enor-
nous size"
Don't make game of me, GRANDPA.
Their" said Harlan, colorlng.
"Oh, I'm only expressing a wicked
| hope. There are some men In this
state that I'd like to see punished to
that extent" He chuckled. Put me
down for $4,000, hrsf subscriber to
Your campaign fund
81 can appreciate the humor Of that
Joke" said Harlan. "for I've had
liberal education in the past year. I've
found out just how little know" He
added YEARLY, And I've found out
how hard it is to be what you want
to be-"
His grandfather tipped his head back
into his clasped hands, his Characters
tic attitude. He squinted out across
the hills.
"Bub," he said, ~ had the first real
blow of my life the other day. A man
pointed me out on the train and told
another man, loud enough so that
overheard him, that l was Harlan
Thornton's grandfather. And I for
get his first name,' he said. 1T begins
with T."
ITO be concluded
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Thelismer Thornton, locally known
IS "Duke Of Canibas," for fifty years
boss of his district, plans to retire and
send his grandson, Harlan, to the leg
stature as his successor. The reform
ers in his district, who are called
@Ramrodders," endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
led by Ivus Niles, Evangelist Dudley
and others. Harlan is unwilling to be
candidate, but his grandfather in
sists. Harlan and Miss Clare Kava-
nagh are very much interested in each
other, and Thornton and Clare's IA
Their try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are in control of the
caucus, but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting forest fire and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire, learns Of his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline it because It was dishonesty
procured.
However, the duke gets him to run
for the office. settles with farmers who
lost by the forest fire and practically
assumes management Of the whole
state campaign. Harlan meets Clare,
who, gowned and gloved. looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor In order TO beat Arba
Spinney. Harlan meets pretty Made
leine Presson. Weymouth startles
Thornton and other leaders by insist
Ing upon writing his own platform
and upon n rigid enforcement OF the
prohlbitory law. They refuse to nom
mate him. Harlan deserts his grand
father and supports Weymouth, who
learns that Spinney has been bribed TO
retire by Thornton, Presson and 9TH
ers. Weymouth compels them to nom
mate him, and Harlan shares in his
victory. Weymouth declares he Will
enforce the prohibitory law. but he
rebuffs the "Ramrodders.' He makes
Harlan his chief Of stan for the cam
paign. Glare reveals her love for liar'
Ian, then goes away to be EDUCATED
Weymouth compels his party leaders
to more actively support him, ana
Madeleine Presson tells Harlan he's
foolish to have such high political
ideals. Weymouth Is elected. Harlan
proposes marriage to Madeleine, pu'
gets no reply. Governor Waymoutu
makes Harlan sponsor for Il drastic
prohibition law. Linton, one OF Made
leine's suitors, insists that Harlan cease
being her escort because Spinney has
circulated n scandalous story aDou'
Harlan and Glare. Harlan thrashes
Linton in Clare's presence ana declares
that he will marry Clare.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16

evade. He promptly issued statements
to the press, holding those men up to
the people Of their state as traders and
tricksters. Voters had always under
stood that trades and tricks were in
progress In the legislature and had
never bothered their heads much about
the matter. But this incisive showing
up of individuals was new and star
thing and effective. 1t afforded no OPP
portunity for the specious reasoning
along mere political lines which had
excused dishonesty in the past
Protests poured in on the would be
rebels. Their experience warned the
others. The state was in mood to
try reform. The reform was promised
OH the usual broad lines. Individuals
did not stop to reflect what effect the
suggested legislation would. have on
their own interests. Every man was
after 1.-The other fellow"
"I'll keep you here until you pass
these laws" stated the grim old man
in the executive chamber, "even If you
stay here till snow flies again"
not by the week. The prospect of
spending the summer fighting an OBJ
stinate old man, with the people be-
hind him, was not alluring when per-
sona expenses were considered. Even
lobbyists and corporations and polit'
ical considerations fail to hold sway
under such conditions.
Tha 0nyarpnr'c hills won't THROUGH
Harlan made speech in their favor
urging his associates to pass them MS
| a means of regenerating the Repub
leans.
When the legislature finally adjourn
ed the protestations that had beer
wrung out of 1t promised much in the
way Of honest reorganization.
Harlan Thornton remained with Gov
ernor Weymouth for time. His ex
celency found him indispensable.
The commissions were at work.
Taxpayers squirmed; ofliceholderS
whined. Honesty was greeted every
where by wry faces.
But the Thornton law" its deputies
superseding county and city authority
was the bitterest political pill Of all
The results discouraged the righteous
Governor Weymouth predicted then
accurately with the old age cynicsn
of one who understood human nature
The fagrantly open places were closed
But innumerable dives thereby secured
the business which had gone to tn,
open places in the days of federation
An army could not have closed tn
dives, the proprietors of which, il
most cases, carried their villanou
connections on their persons. The pee
pie themselves began to complain o
the cost of the new system Of enforce
ment--the money paid to make ther
obey their own laws. When their CON
plants were loudest the governor a
lowed himself the luxury Of smile.
Reform for the mass. Admirable!
Reform for the individual. Atrociou
infringement Of personal liberty!
II cannot make them good he sal
to Harlan. "But can give them sue
picture Of their own iniquity tha
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16

perhaps they'll realize It and make
themselves good. You can't reform
folks in this world on much OF any
basis except that!"
=. 1t was late summer. and they were
in the garden of the brick house at
Burnside.
Harlan had been ut his chiefs side
day after day, shielding him as much
as possible from those who came to
solicit, to threaten, to complain. In
the opportunity given him to meet ev-
cry man Of importance In the state he
had won respect, even regard. His
personality removed him from the
ranks Of the radicals and relieved him
from the imputation that attached to
them. His sincerity was evident. He
was frank to express his disappoint-
ment Mt the results of the legislation
he had assisted In procuring. He lis
tened attentively to the suggestions OF
others. He made it plain that he was
not unalterably welded to law be-
cause he had been instrumental in
adding it to the code. lie made known
| to all his willingness to compromise on
everything except honesty, and day by
| day he made men understand better
the basis Of the system advocated by
his chief and himself.
They had FURNISHED the mirror Of
politics. They held its new and bright
er surface up to the people that they
might gaze on themselves. And In
time the people came to realize what
service had been done. And as they
realized it the name of young Thorn
ton went abroad in the state from
mouth to mouth, men speaking Of him
rs one who was entitled to the praise
that attaches to honesty unsmirched
by bigotry.
His optimism softened the asperities
which men found in the character OF
the governor. He attracted to the grin
old man the loyalty of the youth OF
the state and at the same time won
that loyalty for himself. lie had come
forward at time when men were
ready to accept new ideals. even II
they were obliged to wade to then
through such mire as now solled the
execution of the new laws.
proposed convention for the un
prejudiced consideration Of the liquor
laws was taking form, and politicians
of the old school were pointing to 18th,
wreck Of the party"
"And III be passed down to histor.
as the wrecker," said the governor
talking to Harlan under the big elm
"But you've got strong arms my boy
can see that you'll have much to d.
in building anew out of the wreck
you and those who are beginning L
appreciate you. l can see future o
much promise for you, Harlan"
"I'll be politely but firmly invited t
go back to the woods" protested tn
young man.
you'll not be allowed to do It," re
piled the governor quietly. "You hav
! been tested for your honesty. Thes
newer times have eyes to recogniz
| that quality. And the rogues are be
! ing smoked out. But remember tina
t even the end of time will not find a
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16

VARLAN swept the lnorhloh
IHI bill out of Chairman I'res-
61U4A sons grasp before he could
Q&68U prevent and buttoned 1t III
his breast pocket
''That Is mine." he stated, not finch
ing under the indignant protest.
IF it's yours will you inform me
what you intend to do with it!'
II intend to introduce it in the house
at tomorrow's session and work for its
passage"
Hes got bill there roared the
chairman, turning to the duke, THAT'S
written by the devil himself! 1t makes
old Weymouth arch fend Of all the
ramrodders in this state! Our sherifs
are made his deputies, and the Russian
car becomes a hog reeve beside him"
He blurted out the purport of the
measure, garnishing the recital with
good round oaths.
$50 you're loaded with that, are
you" inquired the elder Thornton. lie
was as careless of the presence OF the
listeners as the chairman had been.
He began invective, but the young
man broke in.
Grandfather" he said firmly, i've
listened long enough to that kind OF
talk from you and Mr.. Presson. I've
listened to all kinds of reasons why a
man should come here and sell his soul
for the sake Of getting ahead In poll
ucs." He was thinking Of the tempta-
ton that had come to him In the form
of Madeleine Presson. Il don't want
any more Of 1t. l don't know OF any
reason why this state shouldn't obey
its laws so long as they remain laws.
As TO nv private business ! suggest
that the two of you keep STILL"
They had no appetite for further dis
cohrse with this young mailman Just
1.-The duke turned on his heel ana
walked out. Presson followed.
'-Gentlemen," said the young man 70
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16
The Everlasting Problem.

~1AY after day during that ses-
ID sion an old man sat In the ex-
@ ecutive chamber Of the state
lSf&ES house. His face grew as
white MS his hair. There were deeper
lines In his countenance than mere old
age had fooled across the skin. One
after the other the men Of the two
branches of the legislature came be-
fore him at his summons. He did not
entreat Of them. There was no more
of that suave political diplomacy in
the executive chamber, after the fash
ion of the old days Of easy rule. This
governor declared himself to be the
mouthpiece Of the people Of his state.
He showed to the legislators their path
toward absolute honesty. He ordered
them to follow It. One or two OF the
first ones who were called upon the
carpet dared to refuse-attempted to
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-03-16
Clare and Madeleine.

swept the Thornton
I bill out of Chairman Tres
Nu4A sons grasp before he could
fE6tfJ prevent and buttoned 1t in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
Fire Departments of Three
Cities POwerIess to Save.
FOUR HUNDRED men idle
Gas AccumuIating in Fire Box
Starts the Blaze.
Many WOrkmen Hurt Trying to
Save Their Tools.

Moline, Ill, Feb. 6.-The Barnard *
Leas Manufacturing Co.'S plant fol
the construction of flour milling ma
chinery was destroyed by fire early to-
day. The loss is estimated at $500, 1000.
After it was evident that the four fire
companies here could not check the
flames, assistance was called from
Rock Island. Ill, Davenport, Iowa,
and from the Rock Island arsenal. The
efforts of all of them were futile.
Firemen Anderson and Pollock of
the Moline fire department were in
Jured by being hit by a falling smoke
stack. Both will recover.
Four hundred men are out of en-
ployment as a result of the fire. Many
of the workmen tried to enter the
burning building to save tools and
were injured.
The fire was caused by gas accumu-
lating in a firebox in the boiler room,
blowing open a door and setting fire T.
shavings. The fire spread rapidly due
to a brisk north wind that famed the
flames. At first it was feared the
blaze could not be confined to the
manufacturing plant ard many fami-
lies in the neighborhood began packing
their household effects in preparation
for fleeing.
Three hours before the fire started
Fire Chief John Q. Hawk, Mayor NJ.
r. Carlson and Commissioner z. l..
Wastman left for Chicago to purchase
some modern fire fighting apparatus
One order of mill equipment which
had just been boxed for shipping
caused loss of $756, 900.