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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
New Lights in Jasper

Jasper, July 17.-(Special)-A great i'm
provement TO the lighting effect of JaS-
public square. -Four large arc lights have
been installed by the Jasper Natural Gas
company on the block facing the court
house, which make brilliant light. The
lights We're installed at the expense of
the business houses on this block and
others are wanting lights in front of their
places of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
New Buildings in Greenville

Greenville, July Especial 1.-Two
new business houses are under the
cours of construction in uptown Sec
ton of Greenville The buildings are
being erected for Tom Lewis. They will
be thoroughly modern and will be an
addition to the number of pretty bust
ness houses in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
MISS KATHERINE CAREY
TO GIVE A DANCE

Miss Rhetta Loke of Eufaula and Miss
Dorothy Gardner-Cole, the guests of Miss
Allce Bowie and of Miss Emily Dixon will
be the honorees at a dance given by Miss
Katherine Carey at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Carey, the
evening of July "a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
MRS. JOHN TO WED
MIR. CANNON OF ST. IOIIIS

Mrs. Anna Openshaw announces the en-
gasement of her daughter, Rose Open
shaw John, to Mr.. Thomas L. Cannon of
ST Louis, the date of the wedding to be
announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
MISS NOLA BURGIN
DANCE HOSTESS

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs James
b. Burgin in Norwood Miss Burgin will
entertain number of her young friends
this evening with a dance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

OF sore throat as the reason Tor their
eleventh hour refusal. The very next aft
ernoon we saw them at the matinee.
thought it was positively insulting"
II think the men are worse than the
women Aunt Lucretia suggested both
about rofusals and / may add eonceit.
Why. l can't understand their language
even, which is one all OF It's own these
days; they seem to be harping on their
own charms most of the time
But Aunt Luaretla," chimed in Sally,
the youngest of the neces, who stoutly
defended the boys" as she called them.
you know nearly all of them and they
certainly come from the best families
80 much the worse If they've been bred
properly" snapped the spinster. Pm only
an old woman, but 1 must say deserve
some consideration, and when they come
TO this house, why they never know I'm
living. They are positively rude"
II felt so grateful for the fellows who
did come to our party" Anne interrupted,
that | can't criticise them. Just think
how many of them didn't come"
But just think, also, how many there
we're who didn't even have manners
enough to acknowledge our invitations
either one way or the other, and the sand-
wiches we made up that were never
stated" put in Aunt Lucretia. And I'll
be willing to say that not one out or every
10 of them will ever think of paying a
party call. Why, that custom has gone
out along with hoop skirts and bustles.
well, for my part, I'm decidedly glad,
said Anne in defense, because it bores a
girl more than it does a man, to think
he's doing anything for mere dutys sake
| I think it's a decided improvement for the
men not to pay party calls
| ..As for that matter" Aunt Lucretia
said, conversation is a lost art and
very few of the younger people can dc
anything now when they call but get one
of the crowd to play the piano and the
rest turkey trot or do some, equally silly
thing. / scarcely know any young peo-
pie who can converse over five minutes or
any subject with intelligence except about
the theatres, dress or sports
Nov, Aunt Lucretia, If Is is the young
| er generation, at whom are you hurting
such invectives?" protested Sally. I'm OF
| it. and | think you are very unfair.
! well, you are bit different" said
Aunt Lucretia, affectionately, looking al
her niece. you've been brought up by
hand, you know, and you've had the ad-
vantage of my censorship, as we'll as your
matters"
| what are you talking about?" asked
Mrs Mater as she entered the room
| Just then. "You look as solemn as owls
Has your Aunt Lucretia been lecturine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
By MARION HARLAND

a crock, cover closely with two thick
nesses of cheesecloth, and let the wine
ferment for month. When the fermen-
tation has ceased, rack off ara bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Hit means CAPITAL
PUNISHMENT ter Break
er Mans Neck, but hits
CAPITAL SPORT to Break
his Heart. Yassum.

said Aunt Iucretia. Now, there was pos
itively no excuse for the Perkins girls
last week." said Anne deiantly. 1T just
happened 1t was bad evening, else they
would have appeared in all their regalia.
1t was preciselyy6 o'clock when one OF
thera rang up and gave a severe attack
of sore throat as the reason for their
eleventh hour refusal. The very next aft
ernoon we saw them at the matinee.
thought it was positively insulting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

what are you talking about?'' asked
Mrs Mater as she entered the room
Just then. "You look as solemn as owls.
Has your Aunt Lucretia been lecturing
your?
.'Worse than that" said Sally. 'She's
been raking us over the Goals for our lack
of manners and the general condition of
this generation of boys and girls She's
been telling us how much more manners
her generation had than ours.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Larkins and Miss
Louise Larxins of Norwood will sail
Thursday for Boston and New York.
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. StolenwerclS will
leave for a visit to Staunton. Va, Mrs
Stollenwercks former home, on Saturday,
July 10.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
PROBE
IN AMERICUS To
START MONDAY.
Sumter Grand Jury to Investigate
ARair-Chief Barrow Dies Of
Wound.

AMERICUS. June 2S.-Interest is
intense in the special session of Sum
ter Superior Court. which viii con-
vene here Monday morning at 9
o'clock to investigate the recent
lynching Of win Redding. the negro
who fatally wounded Chief Of Police
W. G. Barrow last Saturday night.
The people of Americas and Sumter
County are eager to know what eff
forts the Grand Jury will make to in
vestigate the affair and TO prosecute
the members of the mob.
1t is generally recognized that the
Grand Jury which is the same one
that served at the recent spring term
Of the court, is a fearless body, as the
indictments returned at that session
showed
In anticipation of the action Of the
Grand Jury talk concerning the
lynching has appreciably diminished.
Many who talked freely last Sunday
when they thought there would be no
Grand Jury investigation have since
closed up like clans. Indications are
that the investigation may disclose
sensational revelations relative to the
prominent people who took part in II
unless the witnesses summoned fail
TO tell what they know.
Chief Barrow died at his home here
last night at IL o'clock after having
made a brave fight for life since he
was shot down with his own revolver
by Redding. The funeral took place
this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Oak
Grove Cemetery, being attended by
one of the largest crowds that has
ever witnessed a funeral here. The
"a "a 90 ri
Der Of that order and also OF the odd
Fellows
Chief Barrow took a turn for the
worse yesterday morning and II be-
came apparent that unless pro-
nounced rally was made death must
follow within a day His wife, Mrs.
Rebecca Barrow. and a number OF
other relatives were at his bedside
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Trustee Is Named
By Quitman Mills
Internal Dissension Said to Have
Caused Failure Of Atlantic and
Gulf Concern.

VALDOSTA. June 2S.-The first
meeting of creditors of the Atlantic
and Gulf Mills was held this after
noon before Referee in Bankruptcy J
F. McCrackin. A number Of the cred
itors from Quitman were present. The
mill was organized by the late Frank
which manufactured products from
sea island cotton and did a very prof
liable business until internal dissen-
sions arose between stockholders and
manager. Lack of cooperation among
the owners of the properly injured its
credit ard is said to be responsible
for it being placed in bankruptcy.
AT the meeting to-day Lane Young.
of Quitman, was appointed trustee to
dispose Of the property. Liabilities
are put down at $4,000, while as
sets are approximately $325,OO0. The
mill was roganized By the late Frank
Spain and members Of his family are
among the large stockholders and
creditors.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Indian Girl GrieVes
For Dead Affinity
Annie OceoIa Swallows Poison at
Annie osceoIa Swallows Poison at
Her Life.

SAVANNAH, June 2S.-Grief- stricken
over the death of the man with whom
she was infatuated, Annie Oseeola,
known also as Annie Winona, an Indian
girl, is at the point of death in local
hospital from the effects of perman-
ganate Of potassium, taken with suicidal
intent The woman was found stretched
on the floor Of her room in a semi-con-
scious condition.
While waiting for assistance, officers
and the girls friends tried TO give her
temporary relief Repeated attempts
were made to give her water, but each
time she crushed the glass between her
teeth. The drug had horribly burned
her mouth and throat and she was IN
able TO swallow
The woman had grieved constantly
since the drowning Of John Matthews,
a chauffeur, in the Ogeechee River, a
month ago, when party of men and
women were sucked into a whirlpool.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
OPPOSITION To
Commission
FOR WAYCROSS
Charter Changes, However, Will
Be Sought for Metropolis
of South Georgia.

WAYCROSS, June 28.-Determined
opposition has developed here to any
change in the present form Of city
government that leans toward COM
mission government. The revision of
the charter is favored partially be
cause it is recognized that some
changes must be made, but when
here is any talk of getting an all
line Mayor or giving any one man a
lot Of power right there kicks begin
to appear.
The proposition to get a charter
that would give Waycross a combina-
zion commission aldermanic form Of
government will hardly be approved,
although an election may be held to
lind out just what the majority of
people here want
1t IS thought that the only changes
that will be finally approved will be
the creation of a Recorders Court
the changing in the time for the city
election from January to December.
and a provision calling for the expsn-
diture Of a fixed sum annually in per-
manent improvements, as well as an
increased appropriation for city
schools
The bill calling for these changes
Will be submitted to an open meeting
at the Board of Trade next week by
charter committee of thirty. How
ever if City Council at Tuesday
nights meeting calls an election to
pass on the commission government
plan it is probable that no bill will be
perfected until after the election is
held,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
ThOmasVille After
Empire League Flag
Second Half of Season Opens Mon
day With 5runswiok-Fans
Support Team.

TOWNSVILLE, June IS The
second half of the Empire State
League season opens here Monday
afternoon with Brunswick and there
will be a big crowd out to see the
game. Townsville goes into the sec
ond half with the determination to
win, and with the great Improvement
made of late in the team everybody
here is banking largely upon coming
out with the pennant this time. The
boys are playing fine ball now and
the team is being strengthened.
Nowhere in the league has better
support been given than here, and
win or lose, everybody goes to the
games. Even when the bad losing
streak struck the team for a while
the fans stood by it and feel now
that they are being repaid for their
confidence
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
At War on Minors
Playing Billiards
Cordele Police Chief Probing Al
legged Violations of New City
Ordinance.

CORDELE June 2s.-Chief Sum
ner. of the Cordele police force, has
begun a thorough probe into the al
legged violation of an ordinance re-
Gently passed by the City Council reg
ulating pool and billiard par1ors. The
officer has been informed that not
withstanding the ordinance making it
unlawful the persons In charge Of
such places have been allowing
minors not only to enter their par
Tors, but to engage in games there
without the written permission of
their parents.
Visiting these parlors, the Police
chief demanded the managers pro-
duce all permissions from parents
they had received since the ordinance
was passed. 1t developed that several
boys, who, it is claimed, have par
ticipated in such games, had not se-
cured permission from their parents.
The law makes the managers respon-
sible
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Cordele Citizens
Fight School Site
Secure Temporary Injunction Against
Bond Commission to Prevent
Purchase of Property.

CORDELE, June 2S-Citizens of
Northern Heights have risen up TO
war upon the Bond Commission OF
Cordele in opposition to the site pur-
chased for a ward school for that
section of the city.
Injunction proceedings have been
filed against the commissioners and
also against parties owning the site,
preventing them from making over
deeds TO the commission. Judge w.
f. George, of the Superior Court, has
granted temporary restraining or
ders.
The officials claim that they have
already given checks for 81, 500 for the
property. in which case. claim the
citizens. they are personally response
ble. no deeds having been given. 1t is
alleged that desirable sites have been
offered at much less cost and that
politics has governed the commits
-siGns actions.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
COURTS DEATH TO
ESCAPE LYNCHING
Slayer of Albany Policeman Shot
by Officer While Trying to
Break Away,

ALBANY, June 2S.-John Land.
who killed Policeman E. P. Harris
here Thursday and who was himself
slain after being arrested yesterday,
virtually committed suicide to escape
lynching, according to DIR. W. l.. Da-
Wis. County Physician, who to-day
told an eyewitness story of Land s
death.
Land was shot by Assistant Chief
Conaghan as he attacked Robert Pal
mer and Boyd Barber in desperate
effort to escape, after having been
captured at Walters Crossing. near
here. DR.. Davis was in the automo-
bile in which Land was being con-
veyed and attempted to grab him as
COnaghan fred e.. . ..-
1t is doubtful if Land would have
reached Albany alive, had he peace
ably submitted, according to the ply
stefan, who said:
by the time we started with Land
there were four automobiles at Wal
ters' Crossing, all loaded down with
men, and other automobiles kept
coming. Things looked squally We
understood that there was little
chance of getting the man to town
alive, as we knew almost TO a Ger
tainty that arrangements were all
perfected to take the prisoner from
US, if possible, and hang him. | I'M
derstood that the very tree, even the
limb had been selected by the crowd
for the hanging. Automobiles loaded
with men were constantly being met
by us until there were something like
twenty OF them, all loaded as full as
they would hold"
Land killed Policeman Harris when
the officer attempted to arrest him al
the instance Of Conductor Morrow, Of
the Atlantic Coast Line, on whose
train he came to Albany from Ty Ty.
He was an escaped murderer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

way in this section just now. Hun
dre6s of carloads of this luscious
product of South Georgia have been
rushed to the markets in the North
and West this week to satisfy the
warnings of residents of those sec
lions.
The melon crop of South Florida is
said to be short this season, which
accounts for the fact that such good
prices have been received by the
shippers from this section
The watermelon plays a prominent
part in the celebration of the Clio
rious Fourth" also, and the supply
from the South this year viii be bf
the best, as seldom haYe the melons
been finer or sWeeter
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Meat Inspections in
Savannah To BeRigid
Butchers Promise to Cooperate With
City Health Authorities in
Enforcing Ordinance.

SAVANNAH, June 27.-An ordinance
is TO be prepared by the health commit
tee Of City Council providing for a more
rigid inspection Of meat in Savannah.
~. w. Daniel chairman Of the health
committee has made this promise to
twenty-five butchers and meat dealers.
who met in response to his invitation.
The meeting was called 10 discuss the
situation whereby the people Of Savan-
nah can get more protection along this
line. All agreed that a stricter regula-
ton of the meat business is needed and
the most Of them pledged their hearty
cooperation in an effort to bring about
the desired reform
II was asserted that cows killed on
railroads are frequently brought to Sa-
vannah and sold as fresh meat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
VALD0STA BANK NAMED
AS FEDERAL DEPOSITORY

VALDOSTA, June 2S.-Under re-
cent ruling of the Treasury Depart
ment to distribute s1O,OOO,OOO Gov
eminent funds among the national
banks, the First National Bank Of
this city was selected as one Of these
repositories. This means that all
Government funds arising in this ter
ritory will be deposited here and the
Treasury Department will check
against them from time to time
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Wild Bill Clark to
Run Waycross Team
Former Columbia Sally League Man.
ager Slated to Direct Empire
Organization.

WAYCROSS. June 28.-That wild
BIZ Clark will be made manager of
the Waycross team Of the Empire
League next week is reported here
to-day. He was at one time manager
for the Columbia South Atlantic
team, and is regarded as a very capa-
bic man. There has been much dis
satisfaction here since the change in
managers two weeks ago, fans feeling
that they were not getting what they
were entitled to-
With the second half of the EN-
pire season opening Monday, Way
cross wants to start off in the very
best shape possible, and it is be-
lieved with wild Bill" at the helm
the pennant winner in the Empire will
have to get around Waycross. Haw-
hns. formerly of Jacksonville, is now
manager.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
GEORGIA MELON PRICES
DROP 500 A CAR IN EAST

VALDOSTA, June 2S.-The melon
and cantaloupe growers of Iowndes
County will get from $4,000 to $780,
600 for the 1918 crop despite the
slump in the market to-day. Reports
from New York to-day indicate that
prices are off about 500 a car for
watermelons. This will give the 10
cal growers from SIS to $3.50 a car.
The prices have ranged from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Shipments from here have been IN
preCedented. The Cantaloupe men
have received from $500 to $1,000 a
car for their Cantaloupes, but can
taloupe prices have also slumped
to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
BITTEN BY PET DOG;
FEARS HYDR0PH0BIA

WAYCROSS. June 28.-After hav-
ing been bitten on the foot by a pei
dog. Mrs. ]. c. Robertson, formerly
of Macon, has gone TO Atlanta for
Pasteur treatment, because the pet,
when killed. showed siGns of hydro
phobia. The wound inflicted on Mrs,
Robertson was slight and no i'll eff
fects are anticipated She is the
fourth white person that has been
bitten by a mad dog here in recent
months More than a dozen negroes
have been bitten, two with fatal re-
suits.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
EMPIRE LEAGUE HEAD
REFUTES mNTERVIEW

WAYCROSS, June. 28.-Oscar
Grower president of the Empire
League. denies that he gave out IN
Valdosta an interview that Waycross
had thrown TO GOrdele the three
games played there this week. He
declares that the purported interview
was in print before he knew anything
of it, and that ne saw no newspaper
to discuss the alleged
charge in Valdosta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
THOMASVILLE'S MAYOR
AFTER AUTO SPEEDERS

BROWNSVILLE June 2s-Mayor
Roscoe Luke is after owners Of au-
tonobilas who fail to observe the
speed law regulations, and he is de-
termined that it shall be enforced TO
the letter or the owners will have to
pay fines of $25.
Twelve miles an hour is the limit OF
speed permitted upon the main streets
Of the city, with six miles the limit
in turning corners.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
WAYCROSS POSTOFFICE
TO BE READY AUGUST

WAYCROSS, June 28.-Contractors
who have charge Of work on the new
Government building here announced
o-day that the ostoffice will be
ready for occupancy not later than
August I. All material is here to
complete the structure and a force
Of men win be kept busy rushing IN
finished parts to an early compile
ton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
CHECK PASSER RETURNS
TO WAYCR0SS MONDAY

WAYCROSS, June 28.-Sheriff Z.
w Pittman is expected to return to
WaycrOss Monday with Frank Rodg-
ers. a young white man who sur
rendered to the New Orleans police
Thursday and asked that he be sent
back here for trial Rodgers secured
$3.50 on three checks drawn on a
local concern
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Fined $50 Because
He Left Blinds Open
Cordele Man Arrested When Women
Neighbors Object to Public
Disrobing.

CORDELE. June 28.-On the accu-
satfon Of several prominent women
who lived near his boarding place
hat c. w Fuller, a well-known trav-
ding man. threw open the blinds to
me windows of his room and com
pletely disrobed in view of the public!
ne has been placed under arrest.
When arraigned before Mayor Hard
.er on the charge of disorderly con-
duet. Fuller pleaded guilty, a hne or
$50 being imposed upon him How
.aver Fuller asserted that he neglected
to close the blinds when he began 20
.urfress. and that he had no intention
whatever of offending his neighbors.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
NEW SHERIFF NECESSARY

SAVANNAH, June ga Sheriff for
Chatham County can not be elected at
the same time the election for United
States Senator is held Senator Bacon
election is to be held July 10. It had
been expected the date would be about a
month later. The County Commission
ers have ordered an election for Sheriff,
hut they are required by law TO give
twenty days notice, and the time is too
short for that to be done between now
and July IS.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
$4,000 AMUSEMENT PARK
T0BE BUILT IN WAYCR0SS

WAYCROSS, June 2S.-Contracts
were signed to-day for five-year
lease Of Winona Park, just on the
edge of Waycross, to be used as an
amusement resort. It is planned to
spend 10000 in making improvements
and adding amusementg
The street railway proposes to in
augurate a better schedule for the
park by the time the Improvements
are made. .a--s $500
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
MORE MAIL CARRIERS
FOR WAYCR0SS JULY

WAYCROSS, June 2S.-Notice has
been received here that the additional
city mail carriers requested for Way
cross have been authorized and will
be put to work July l. Postmaster
Murphy has announced that the bust
ness districts of the city will be
given an extra delivery.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
GEORGIA WATERMEL0NS
ON SAVANNAH'S MARKET

SAVANNAH. June 2S.-Several car
loads Of Georgia watermelons have ap-
peared on the Savannah market. These
melons, the first Of the season. came in
raised by C. f. Kassler. Of Blanf0rd and
X ] Helmy. Of ColdbroOk The melons
were Of good quality and the demand
was brisk. Dr..
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
SLOT MACHINE OPERATORS
MUST FACE HIGHER COURT

SAVANNAH, June 2S.-E. \. and J.
II. Radenhoop, given hearing in police
court for keeping slot machines in their
places of business for the hazarding Of
money in direct violation Of the State
law were remanded to the City Court
by Recorder ohD Schwarz. .ar ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
WatermelonS From
Georgia Going North
Hundreds of Carloads Being Shipped
From Southern Part of
State.

BROWNSVILLE, June 2S.-The
Georgia watermelon has the right of