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The Washington herald., 1913-03-21
Mott Offered Post to China.

President Wilson has offered the post
of American Minister to China to John
R. Mott, OF Montclair, n. j.. secretary
of the international committee of the
Young Mems Christian Association. Mr.
Mott has declined the offer. but, at the
Presidents request will consider it fur
ther before announcing his final decision.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-21

The Women's National Press Associa-
ton will hold its monthly meeting at
the Raleigh Friday night. Miss Mabel
Boardman and Gen: George NJ. Sternberg
will be the principal speakers of the even
ing. Members and friends Of the associa-
ton are cordially invited
The Washington herald., 1913-03-21

Order Easter Flowers Early.
The finest specimens of home grown flow
ers and blooming plants at GUIDES, l21i z.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
FRAUD IS LAID To
BIRMINGHAM
JEWELLERS
New York Diamond Merchants
Throw Business Of Joseph Rich
& Son Into Bankruptcy.

NEW YORK, Sept 2s-Joseph
Rich. proprietor of jewelry store in
Birmingham, but a resident of this
city. was charged with obtaining
thousands Of dollars worth OF dia-
monds on false pretenses in a petition
in bankruptcy filed against him to-
day in the United States District
Court
Rich and his son Abraham, who
acts as buyer for the Southern store,
bought diamonds on credit from
prominent dealers in this city, ac-
cording to the petition, and instead of
shipping them to Birmingham resold
the stones to New York dealers at
prices Is per cent less than their real
value.
Attorneys for the petitioning cred
jtors say practically every dealer in
the Maiden Lane district extended
credit to the Arm and a 100000
failure was only averted by the acct
dental discovery Of its Illegal deal
ings.
Judge Charles NJ. Hough appointed
Matthew a. Henkel receiver for the
Rich firm and the latter left for Bir-
mingham to take charge Of the assets
there.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29

VOWED. II is a penetrating application
after the formula of a noted family doc
tor. and lubricates every muscle, nerve
tissue OF tendon affected. 1t goes direct
~ to the strained portions and gently
but surely relieves all tendency to sore
ness or strain.
By its daily use there will be no pain.
no distress, no nausea, no danger OF
laceration or other accident and the
period viii be one OF supreme comfort
and joyful anticipation
To all young women Mothers Friend
Is one of the greatest OF all helpful IN.
nuences, for II robs childbirth OF ali its
agonies and dangers, dispels ali the
doubt and dread all sense Of fear, and
thus enables the mind and body to await
the greatest event in a woman's life with
untrammeled gladness.
Mothers Friend Is a most Cherished
remedy In thousands OF homes, and IA
Of such peculiar merit and value as ID
make II essentially one to be recon-
mended by all women
You will find II on sale at all drua
stores at 81 bottle. or the druggist win
gladly get IT for you II you insist upon
L. Mothers Friend is prepared only by
the Bradheld Regulator Company. 1871
Lamar Building. Atlanta, Ga, who will
send you by mall sealed. a very instruo-
tive book to expectant mothers. Write
for II to-day
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Ball Players Knew
Of Rich Bargains.

BIRMINGHAM, Sept pa. "
Abbott. as resident receiver is in
charge OF the business Of Joseph Rich,
of New York, operating here under
the name of the Colorado Loan Com
pany, the business being managed by
his son, Abraham Rich. The business
was thrown into involuntary bank
ruptcy here and Abbott was placed in
charge. Efforts have been made to
bring about a settlement of the in
debtedness, but so far the creditors
have refused to accept the amount Of
fered
1t is said that the diamonds pur-
chased in New York we're ostensibly
bought for sale to baseball players OF
the Southern League. That the Biz
mingham players knew OF bargains a
the Colorado Loan Company is not
denied, but whether or not deals were
carried out is not stated. Consider
able business was transacted here by
the loan company and regular auc-
tions were held.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
CONTEST BEGINS
FOR SEAT IN
CONGRESS-
E. E. Cox, Of Camilla, First to An
nounce to Succeed the Late
S. A. Roddenbery.

Following the funeral at Thomas
vile Of Congressman S. A. Rodden-
berry, Of the Second Georgia District,
the fight for the seat in Congress
made vacant by his death began
Monday.
Colonel f. e. Cox. a lawyer of Ca
milla, is the first to announce. He
has been active in politics for a num-
Der OF years and has been mentioned
as congressional timber before.
1t is certain that others will enter
the race in short time. The special
election for the unexpired term Will
be called at an early date. The cleo
ton for the full term will take place
next year
w. W. Banks. Mayor OF Triton, is
a strong probability, his friends urg-
ing him to enter the contest. Mr..
Banks has also been active in polf-
tics for many years.
Another probability is j. L. Hand, OF
Pelham, ex-State Senator and a man
well qualified In every particular TO
MI the place. He is one of the rich
est men in Southwest Georgia.
Roscoe Luke, Mayor Of Thomas
Vile, is being urged to enter the race.
and has the matter under ADJUSTMENT
He Is well known throughout the dis
trict. He VIII probably enter
Judge J. X. Pottle, of Blakely. Judge
of the Court Of Appeals, is another
who may enter the fight The race
he won for the Court of Appeals Is
an indication of his popularity. He
will make a strong candidate II he
decides to enter.
Jesse Perry, Of Camilla, secretary
to Governor Slaton, is another posi-
bility. He has shown his strength in
politics for a number of years, and
is very popular in the district. He
was secretary to the late Congress-
man James NJ. GriRgs.
II. Y. Mcintosh. editor Of The AL
bany Herald, is another strong pos
sibility he has been urged by his
friends for a number Of years to
make the race for Congress from the
Second District, and at one time en-
tered the contest, but withdrew be-
fore the election
The Second District embraces the
counties of Thomas, Grady, Decatur.
Colquitt, Mitchell. Baker, Miller,
Early Tiff, Worth. Dougherty and
Calhoun.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
China Buys Less U. S..
Cotton by S24,9O4,0

WASHINGTON, Sept. ga de-
crease of s24,3O4.OOO in the value Of
American cotton goods sold in China
in the fiscal year ended June 30. 1918.
compared with the goods sold in 1906,
which led the United States 10 IN
dertake an investigation, has result
ed In the discovery that the Chinese
are making 80 much OF their own
cloth that his nation will have 10 find
some substitute for cotton. if II wishes
TO stimulate a new trade. There are
many cotton mills in Japan, which
used $4,000. 900 worth OF American
cotton last year These facts are
contained in statement issued to-
day by the Department of Commerce.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Monument Planned
For Roddenbery.

CAIRO, Sept. 29.-The executive Of
ficers OF the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union of Cairo has decided
to erect a monument here to the mem
DRY Of Congressman Roddenbery.
This place was his boyhood home.
Immediate steps will be taken to
secure funds for this purpose and the
matter will be presented to all the
unions in the other districts, as well
uals.
Mr.. Rodenbery's stand for prohibit
tion was well known, not only in the
Second District but in the State and
Nation. The local union leaders feel
that the sympathizers of the prohibi-
tion movement will rally in this
cause.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Congressman Buried
At Thomasville.

BROWNSVILLE. Sept 29.-More
than 1900 friends attended the flu
neral Of Congressman S. A. Rodden~
berry Sunday morning at IL o'clock
1t was the largest funeral ever con-
Quoted in Thomasville. AS a token
of respect for the dead statesman, no
services were held in any church in
the city on account of the express
ed desire of the dead Congressman,
the funeral services were held at his
home on Hansell street,
The Congressional delegation from
Washington arrived at 9:15 O'Clock,
being met by a special committee APP
pointed by Mayor Luke. After break
fast at a hotel the delegation went
to the residence of their late coll
league, where they remained until
after the funeral services, and then
accompanied the body to the ceme-
terry.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by the Rev. j. w. Rushin, OF Bos-
ton, Ga, friend of Mr.. Roddenbery,
who paid a short but touching trib-
ute to the dead statesman. Flowers
were massed around the casket and
about the room. A scene that touch
ed the hearts of those present was
when the friends from the rural dis
tricts, many of whom had ridden or
driven several miles to be present and
take last look at their leader, enter
ed the room and passed in file before
the casket.
When the funeral services were
over the cortege, more than a mile
long, moved to Laurel Hill Cemetery
for interment
Mrs. Roddenbery and two daughters
leave to-day for Sylvester. where
they will visit Mrs. Gardner Noting
ham for a time. John and Yates Rod
denbery, sons, return to Athens and
Danville, Va, where they are in
school
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Big Steel Plant
For Dauphin Island

MOBILE, Sept. 29.-That several
million dollars has recently been in
vested in and near Mobile by the
United States Steel Corporation and
that many more millions will be spent
is the report here.
The report says that the Dauphin
Island project. which has been long
rumored, is to become a reality, and
that mammoth iron and steel mills,
blast furnaces, converters and sub
sidiary mills necessary to turn out
the finished iron and steel products
will soon be erected there.
The project includes the building
of a railway from Mobile to Dauphin
Island, crossing the water on a great
concrete arch bridge.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
ATLANTA DAY At.
KNOXVILLE WILL
Be BIC EVENT
Colonel Lowry Helps Appalachian
Exposition Prepare for Large
Delegation Of Boosters.

Arrangements are being made for
a large crowd of Atlantans to go to
Knoxville October Z. which will be
Atlanta Day at the Appalachian Ex-
position.
Colonel Robert J. Lowry, chairman
of the Chamber Of Commerce trans
portation committee, has just re-
turned from Knoxville, where he
made preparations for entertaining
a large delegation of Atlantans. He
praises the exposition highly.
The exposition is a most wonder
full one" said he TT is attracting
a large number Of visitors and indi-
cations are that we will take an I'M
usually large number OF Atlantans
there. The exposition shows the re-
sources of the Appalachian range and
the agricultural products Of the
Southern States
Knoxville has been looking for
ward to Atlanta Day at the EXPOSE
ton and is planning to receive us
with true Knoxville hospitality.
think every member Of the Chamber
of Commerce should make the trip to
Knoxville If possible. We have al
ways been supported in everything
we went after by Knoxville and we
should show our appreciation by
sending large delegation to the ex-
position"
A large number OF Chamber Of
Commerce members have already
signified their intention Of making the
trip, and IL is quite possible that
special train will be necessary to
handle the crowd. In addition to the
features Of the exposition, the Knox
vile Chamber OF Commerce has
planned a special celebration in honor
Of the Atlanta visitors.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
RENFROE MAKES
EMP Hattie DENIAL
To the Voters of the First Ward

During the last hours of the pri-
mary some of my opponents are
charging that | am gambler and a
drunkard.
This report has l understand, been
circulated by John w. Phillips, king
of blind tigers who has just been re-
leased from the changing, where he
served a twelve months sentence.
never saw this man in my life
and would not know him if saw
him.
My life record is an open book. The
voters have ample opportunity to in
vestigate these charges.
have never gambled and do not
drink. l am successful business
man, interested in the advancement
of my ward and the entire city.
If elected, I shall serve efficiently
and actively. J. \. RENFROE.
Advt,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Troops Stop Race
Riot;.l0 Are Dead

HARRISTON. MISS, Sept 29.-With
State troops camped in the streets,
this town was quiet to-day after being
stirred by the worst race riot in its
history. Ten persons were dead, two
of them mulatto boys brothers. who
were lynched after they had felled rs
persons.
The boys, crazed by drugs, ran
amuck, shooting wildly as they ran
through the negro quarter. The arri-
val OF the miliulamen prevented fur
Their bloodshed in an open clash be-
tween whites and negroes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Cuts Off Feather
Which Tickles Chin

CINCINNATI, Sept 29-Annoyed
when the feather in Miss Elsie
Holmes hat tickled him under the
chin. an unidentified passenger in a
local street car opened a penknife and
cut off the offending feather.
He then leaped from the car pur-
sued by an angry mob. He elude1
them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Laughter Lured Her
To Death in Darkness

WHEATON. ILL, Sept 29.-The
pretty. handsomely gowned woman
whose mangled body was found on a
railroad track near Wayne, Ill, was
lured to her death with humorous sto-
ries and the light laugh Of the man
who took her into the darkness. shot
her and left her body to be ground
beneath the wheels of a train
Witnesses were found who saw the
pair leave a trolley car laughing over
funny story the man told. A block
away, one said, the laughter ended
abruptly and single shot rang out.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Mr.. Hancock's Record in the
City Council
Voted Several Times Against EIecting City
Officials by the People

letter been sent to the Voters of the City by
W. A. Hancock candidate for Alderman from the Eighth
Ward in which he takes credit for many things done the
General Council during his extended service in that body
The record of public official is always a legitimate
subject of discussion when the official offers for reelection
Therefore call attention to specific votes by Mr.
Hancock which not mentioned in his letter
The City Executive Committee ordered vote on the
question of eCtng the Recorder General Manager Water
works City Comptroller City Marshal City Electrician,
City Clerk City Building Inspector City Warden by the
people Mr. John s Owens was member of this Commit
tee and voted FOR it.
In this election the people 5000 to 900 that
these officials should be elected by popular vote.
resolution introduced in Council to amend the
Charter and carry the the people motion
made to lay it on the table Mr.. Hancock voted YES
(inutes of Council No 81, Page 699) Various motions
made strike from the list several officials named by
the people Mr. Hancock voted TO STRIKE each one pro
posed minutes of Council No. 81 Page 1857 Afterwards
resolution was introduced to Garry out the will of the
people Mr. Hancock voted NO" (Minutes of Council
No. % Page 15)
Throughout the whole fight Mr.. Hancock johnnie
on the Spot and hand in glove with the City Ring to
defeat the will of the people and voted in favor of all
lions to delay to defeat the expressed decision the
pie in the election held the subject minutes of Council
No. % Pages So, &c and 427)
The people finally their fight and these officials are
elected by popular vote but it OVER the vote of
Mr.. Hancock.
Now Mr.. Voter if Mr. Hancock when last in Council
refused to carry out your will expressed at the ballot
box you expect him to carry your will he put
back in Council, whether you hold election the sub
ect or simply to him in person? He has shown
contempt for the people when they
together almost unanimously How he the same
people to re-elect him as their REPRESENTATIVE?
representative is who represents. He did do it.
You can not expect him to do it. by their fruits We
shall know them
MIR. John s. Owens has been in politics. He
lined up with any faction. He will put blood
into City Government He an active successful bust
He the kind of the people always say
ing they want in Council Now the chance get SUCH
A MAN!
John S. Owens Campaign Committee
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Though Legally Dead
Man Cashes Legacy

POTTSVILLE, PA, Sept. 2e.-Dead
by law. William Thomas. of Marshal
town. Iowa. came here to claim
bequest and so successfully establish
ed his identity that the court or
dered that $475 left to him by John
Jankins. of st. Clair, this county.
in 1871, be paid.
Thomas, a war veteran, had long
been buried from the world in a SOL
dier's home.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Postmaster Jones
Inspects SubStations

Postmaster Boiling H. Jones said
Monday that he had finished inspect
ing the 80 postoffice substations To-
Gated in different sections of the city.
The postmaster said he found them
all in excellent condition, and COM
plimented Postmaster Hugh L.
Mckee on his administration, declar-
ing that everything he had inspected
since assuming the postma stership he
had found eminently satisfactory.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
JACKSON SCHOOLS Full.

JACKSON, GA, Sept. ga larger
registration in the Jackson public
schools has been made up 10 the pres
ent time than was ever known before.
The total last week reached S65. Many
are out-of-town pupils. The matter
of a new school building is being ag-
itated
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Mrs, Marshall 0pposes
Extremes in Styles

WASHINGTON. Sept 29.-"Unless
women correct their present form of
dress they can not sensibly ask for
the ballot" said Mrs. Thomas r. Mar
snail, wife Of the Vice President. Il
think the styles are being carried to
the extreme and the women appear to
have lost their sense OF propriety."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Girl Tries to Join
Navy to See Fiance

AKRON. OHIO, Sept. 2s.-An 49,
year old girl, who gave the name of
Cora Williams, tried to join the navy
at a recruiting station here, but told
of her sex rather than undergo tha
physical examination.
She said she wanted to join her
sweetheart, who is in the navy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Gen. Edward MOale,
Civil War Hero, Dies

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 29.-Brigadier
General Edward Moale. aged IS, died
of pneumonia at the Hotel Stewart,
where he has been since his retire
ment from the army. He was one of
the leading military men Of the United
States.
It was his unique distinction to have
been one OF TWO men who heard the first
gun of the Civil War fired at Fort Sum-
ter and the last one fired at Appomat-
tox
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Sl,270,OOO in Bonds
In Ill Mans Pocket

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.-Ed
ward Mcdonald, a plainly dressed,
middle-aged man, was found III in a
cheap lodging house here last night.
with 5 cents in his purse, but with
$1.270,00 In negotiable, bonds and Sc
curities sewed in an inside pocket.
The papers are said to be securities
of AZ bona fide companies and all
drawing interest. The man is in a
state of coma.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
CycliSt Hurts Self
To Save Little Girl

wAYCROSS, Sept. 29.-Rather than
take the risk Of running down little
Alice Jones on Plant avenue to-day.
Osborn Watson, secretary to Mayor
Harry Reed, drove his automobile into
pile Of paving material and was
painfully injured.
The girl was In the middle OF the
street and was apparently so badly
frightened that she could not move.
The motorcycle was not damaged.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
POISONED BY SNAKE IN BOTTLE

X. Overall, aged rs, farmer. is dy-
ing from poison in a soft drink bot
tie. After Overall became violently
i'll, the bottle was examined and a
small snake was found coiled in the
bottom.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
LIEUT.. CARMICHAEL RESIGNS.

JACKSON, GA, Sept. 2s.-First
Lieutenant A. Homer Carmichael, of
the Jackson Rifles, Second Infantry.
has resigned. He has been with the
company several years.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Greeks Involved in
Fighting in Albania

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian,
PARIS, Sept. 2s.-Greece has be-
come involved in the Albanian war.
according to a telegram received here
to-day from Athens.
This message stated that COM
hined force of Albanians and Turks
attacked the Greek position at Kavaia
and that fighting is going on there at
present.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
The Joy of
Coming Motherhood
A Wonderful Remedy That is a
Natural Aid and Relieves
the Tension.

Mothers Friend, q famous external
remedy Is the only one known that 10
able to reach all the different marta In
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-29
Finds $3.50 Diamond
In Chickens Crop

WEST ORANGE. y. J., Sept. 20
In preparing a chicken for dinner
James G. Mclaughlin, Of this town,
found a diamond valued at $3.50 in its
crop.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-21
ONE DOSE MAKES
INDIGESTION GO
All Stomach Distress Quickly
Ended with 'Pape'S
DiapepS;n"

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach Is tad-or an uncertain
one-or a harmful one-your storaci
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It's millions Of cures In Indigestion.
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Keep this perfect stomach doctor In
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store and then II anyone should eat
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them; il what they eat lays like lead,
ferments and sours and forms sas;
causes headache, dizziness and nau-
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-21
FORMER QUEEN ENJOYS
VISIT TO HAWAII

rendered a luau last Saturday by
her hostess, Mrs. Nawahi, to meet
more informally the officers of the va
rious Hawaiian societies who have en-
tertained her, Queen Lfliuckalani, ac-
cording to dispatches from Hilo, is
thoroughly enjoying her visit Sunday
the queen and her suite went to Hama
kua in private car, which was placed
at her disposal by Superintendent
FILLER. The queen may return to Hon
o.ulu next Friday on the Mauna kca,
but her plans are not as yet definitely
made.