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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-17
CHARTERCHANGE
FACES DOOM IN
LEGISLATURE
Fulton Representatives Decide
Against RecaII-PIan to Curb
Recorders Power.

Fulton County's representatives in
the Assembly have agreed to oppose
the initiative. referendum and recall
provisions Of the amendment to A.
lanta's charter and to offer a new.
amendment curbing the power of
Recorder Nash r. Broyles by reduc-
ing the maximum fine OF his court
from $500 to 5000
The Legislative precedent in Geor-
gia is to adopt whatever local legisla-
ton is agreed upon by local Repre-
sentatives. The agreement Of Flu
toms Representatives. therefore, al
most amounts to final action.
The representatives, John Y.
Smith, r. 0. Cochran and R. q.
Blackburn, Wednesday notified Coun-
ell that the proposed charter amend
ments would be considered at the
meeting Of the General judiciary
! Committee No. l at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon The councilmen re-
/ piled that they would attend and
urge the passage Of the charter
amendments without change.
Council Learns Of Decision.
Then, for the first time was learn
ed the attitude of the Fulton deleg4-
ton.
Mr. Blackburn was the nrst to OPP
pose the initiative. referendum and
recall clause. He said he would no:
| recognize it as principle OF govern
ment in Georgia. The others have
agreed to stand with him in oppos
ing II.
The clause. as passed by the city
council provides that an election u
recall any city official can be had IN
the signed petition Of % per cent of
the registered voters Board mem
hers and Police Chief Beavers are
included The initiative can be ir-
voked on a petition Of 10 per cent Of
the registered voters and the refer
endum on Is per cent.
Curb Power Of Recorder
Reviewing the fact that Recorder
Broyles frequently arolies the fine
limit Of $500 to persons appearing
before him. the Representatives de-
clare that this should be reduced =
5000 Recorder Broyles' $500 fines
mostly are imposed in blind tiger
cases. But the Legislators declare
that it is too much power for a city
recorder.
The remainder Of the charter
amendments they are willing to go
on to the people. But the remainder
amount to but little providing for a
board to supervise the construction
department and repeating the SO
sanitary tax which is imposed on eV-
cry house in the city. The $4,000 an
nually secured from this source
would have to be secured from some
other source, say the CounCilmen.
Mayor Woodward and the others
who led the fight for more radical
charter reforms in the spring say
the people will repudiate the whole
thing if il is submitted to them. They
are hoping to elect members Of Coun-
ell in the fall who will favor genuine
reforms.
Candidates Evade Issue.
Though councilmanic races are al
ready in progress in all parts of the
city no out-and out advocates Of
charter reforms yet have appeared.
All are evading positive positions on
this issue
The contest between w. A. Han
cock and John s. Owens for the al
dermanic board from the Eeighth
Ward is the nearest approach. The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-17
j. 8. RAILROADS
WORTH IS IL
BILLIONS
Dividends Paid in 1912 TotaIed
$40O,432,752, Commerce
Commission Reports.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-An abstract
Of the report of the Interstate Commerce
Commission for the year ended June 80
1912. showing the condition OF railroads
in the United States having gross OPP
Grating revenues of more than 100000 a
year. fixes the par value Of the amount
of railroad stock outstanding at 1888.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-17

fractional lines in the reform fight of
last spring are evident in the race.
Mayor Woodward is outspoken for
Mr.. Hancock and the men in Council
who lean toward him are inclined
that way. Most of the members of
the old crowd in Council sympathize
with Mr.. owens candidacy.
1t promises to he a hot fight.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-17
Second West Virginia
Legislator Convicted

WEBSTER SPRINGS. W. VA, July
16.-Rath Duff, the second legislator
on trial for bribery, was convicted this
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
Rapid Masterpieces

One of the most famous books of recent
years is "The Roadmender." by Michael
Fairless. 1t has gone into edition after
edition, and was the first and last work
of quiet little girl, the niece of the
present archdeacon of Chester, DR.. Ed
ward Barber This book is one of the
most rapidly written masterpieces in liz
erature, for. it was written on the young
authoress death bed in the short space
of nine days, and during this time she
took no nourishment of any kind save
little iced water.
Bishop Heber. while on a visit to his
father-in-lew, Dean Stanley, wrote Prom
Greenland's Icy Mountains in Is minutes,
making but one correction, the change or
savage for heather in the second
verse.
The present Lord Tennyson tells in his
charming biography of his father, tle late
poet laureate, that he wrote crossing
the Bar" in a few minutes. He had been
down to Salcombe. near Bolt Head, wnere
there is a bar which makes curious
moaning. He sat on the cliffs listening 70
it, but it was not until long afterward
that the great lyric came IKE hasn oi
inspiration"
DR.. John Brown wrote his famous Rap
and His Friends in an evening. Dr'
Johnson finished 'Rasselas' in a week,
and Lord Byron wrote the prisoner ol
Chillon''' at sitting.
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A Benefactor of Mankind

From the ChurCnmlan.
Among all the great scientific men
whom the nineteenth century produced
Pasteur ranks supreme as benefactor
of mankind. He played the original and
creative part in the movement for the
prevention and relief of human suf-
fering which Sir William Osler has
aptly termed MANS Redemption of
Man" 1t is far under the truth to say
that he has saved more lives than Ma
pollen destroyed. In nature he found
the causes of a very large part of hu-
man suffering; in nature he also found
the means of controlling or averting
suffering. His attitude toward, his fell
lowmen was one of noble compassion
His first trial of the hydrophobia serum
with a young sufferer brought to him
his agony of mind lest the remedy it
self might be the means of causing
death; his joy as the child was re-
stored in perfect health to its parents
is one of the most beautiful episodes
in human history. AS recited by Radot:
"Pasteur was going through a Sue
cession of hopes, fears, anguish and an
ardent yearning to snatch little Meister
from death; he could no longer work.
At nights, feverish visions came to him
of this child whom he had seen playing
in the garden suffering in the mad
struggles of hydrophobia, like the dying
child he had seen at the Hospital
Tousseau in 1880. Nainly his expert
mental genius assured him that the
virus of that most terrible disease was
about to be vanquished, that humanity
was about to be delivered from this
dread horror--his human tenderness
was stronger than all, his accustomed
ready sympathy for the sufferings and
anxieties of others was for then once
centered in the dear lad -. :"
Cured from his wounds. delighted
with all he saw, gaily running about
as il he had been in his own Alsatian
farm, little Meister,t whose blue eyes
now showed neither fear nor shyness,
merrily received the last inoculation;
in the evening, after claiming kiss
from Dear Monsieur Pasteur,' as he
called him, he went to bed and slept
peacefully" t
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is usually considered rather thankless
job Mrs Murray said laushingly but
1t is not so in Mr.. Murray's case 1t also
proves that the old idea of a woman not
being happy tho married, when she has
oareer-is not sure. At least 1t proves
IL in my case"
And your engagements with the Frank
Croxton quartet questioned.
rs perfectly lovely" said Mrs. Murray
enthusiastically. II have known Mr.
Croxton long, long time and admire mis-
musical ability very much. We have
some delightful engagements with the
large orchestras, and our tour will include
very wide range. In the mean time Won
see | am going to be very busy woman
with my church engagements in Pitts
burg, my own concerts and the oratorio
work that | have ahead"
do you enjoy church and oratorio
work." I asked.
Very much indeed said Mrs. Muir
ray although | prefer dramatic work
dislike lyric work So far | have never
been asked to sing The Creation and
hope l shant. l have done some lyric
work and have been erroneonsly called a
lyric soprano, but l do not care to go ont
of regular dramatic work, which is really
my talent, and for which my voice is
suited"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
ALABAMA DIVIDES
GAMES WITH VANDY

Tuscaloosa, May 27.-(spocial.)-Ala-
bama nailed down her claim TO the S. /.
A. A. championship by winning the series
from Vanderbilt, although double head
er tcday was split, Vanderbilt winning
the first, to 0, and Alabama easily tax,
ing the second, 5 to /.
Luck was against Alabama throughout
the first. Vanderbilt's runs resulted from
a ball hit to the pitchers box, and boune-
ing out of the diamond. In the third. with
two men ON bases, Vandegraaff hit onp
over third, scoring two, but Boyd called
him back claiming foul. In the eighth
with two on bases PEBBLES hit line over
short. Davidson rorling him with a WON
deriul one handed catch and making a
double. In addition three Alabama men
were out at home on close decisions.
Alabama had an easy time with the sec5
ond game and scored at will. Score:
FIRST GAME
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Miniature Articles Needed

Ihe modern spirit of social helpfulness
displayed III your Corner is so admirable
that 1t inspires me to ask your co-opera-
tion in giving publicity to the needs of a
small social center which am establish
ing in quarter OF Chicago called Little
He'll
For some time ! have been conducting
in this district a kindergarten, which.
with boys, girls and mothers clubs has
an aggregate monthly attendance of over
800 The sale of the hall loaned us for a
clubroom has necessitated the renting of
a cottage. Personally, my means are
limited and ! am only able to give my
services and meet the current expenses
consequently | must depend upon the
generosity of friends to furnish the cot
tage. Friends have responded nobly but
we still need very much--two cribs, bed
ding, dishes, especially soup platters,
cups, and spoons, kitchen utensils cur
ta1ns and toys, washboards, wringers
brooms, unbreakable dolls ETC. person
al investigation shows that the extreme
wretchedness Of this district is due not
only to poverty, but largely to the lack
of housekeeping and homemaking ideals
To remedy this evil school on the mon
tessori methods sor young children will
be our principal activity With a supply
of miniature household articles on hand
these little ones will be taught the niceties
of properly kept house. Some 40 chill
dren have already been presented for en-
rollment.
IF any of your Cornerites can and will
help us in this matter we shall be i'm
mensely grateful The smallest article,
used or unused. will be welcome.
'I give address of persons whom you
can consult as to the value of the work.
also address of person to whom any ar
ticle may be sent. L. B. T."
This letter needs no Endorsement of
mine. The writer presents the case more
clearly and more satisfactorily than
could possibly do. Will those wishing to
help on her good work write to me at
once for her address? This IS not only
duty, but an opportunity to keep the
young people from the evils of big city
end to train their thoughts toward things
that are 'sof good report
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f, "Worse even than that" she laughing
dreamed about being a great singer
and singing night after night before thou
| sands of people" t.
| .tAnd now the dreams have come true
1 observe.
''Only partially she replied with
great modesty, which is one of her chief
J charms. I may say again en- passant II
have SO much more to learn. When one
learns even ever SO much there is al
ways so much more left to learn
Il couldn't have been anything but
musical Mrs, Murray continued "All
my family is musical. have one brother
who has the most beautiful tenor voice.
He is doing evangeistic work now, which
is rather far cry from the concert stage
is it not?''
And will your ambition be limited to
the concert PLATFORM" l asked.
"Oh, mercy no." said Mrs Murray. "Of
course, / have an ideal It's Madame
Gadski. 1 want to be great Wagnerian
singer. l hold Madame Gadsli supreme
in this respect. l have heard her so often
and admire her so much. She is a won
derful singer. She possesses all the at
tributes that go toward making perfeo-
tion in the ideal Drima donna-good looks
magnificent physique. intellect. voice and
poi GU H1OW really personal IL
ty counts for almost as much as all the
rest put together. in this day and time
Take Mary Garden, Tor instance; also
Luc Rezia Bori and Frieda HempeI
Those singers have beauty and charm and
personality, and it's almost half the bat
tie"
How did you happen to decide upon
Pittsburg as place to study?" I asked
presently. 1T is rather unusual, since
Nayy York M (shipa So -
81 first studied in New York. said Mrs
Murray, "and then went to Pittsburg be
cause Carlo Minetti was there. / had
been advised to study with him and as
he was teaching in Pittsburg, l located
there He is the greatest teacher in the
world, I think. Were I to go abroad TO-
morrow I would want him to be on the
other side, so I could study with him. In
fact, I haven't been abroad because he
is in this country and there was no need
for me to go. Besides being a great teach
er he is composer of renown He has
two operas nearly completed and the song
which is included on my programme while
l am here. The Rose and the Lily is his,
and was dedicated to me In his song clcle
eontaininging two other of his compost
tions.
'Pittsburg has meant far more to me
than merely my musical studies, for il
was there that found the greatest in
spiriation that I've ever had-my hus-
band" said Mrs. Murray.
That's rather odd, because husbands Ct
rrima donnas are not always considered
an inspiration" ! suggested facetlously,
"hut generally an objection.
my husband is my best friend and my
greatest critic" Mrs. Murray said proud
". II could never have ACCOMPLISHED
what 7 have without MIN. He thoror-
oughly approves of my musical career,
and. like myself, Will never be satlshed
until I have reached the heights. He is
my manager and my inspiration
Both of which occupations are an ar''i
suggested.
"Reing the husband OF prina ooiiha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28

In a dispatch to this city Frank i.
bus, Ga, Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, states that he will enter three men
in the Southern Amateur Athletic union
meet to be held in Birmingham on June
and { Harvin, Patterson and Daley
are the three who will compete under the
colors of the Columbus Young Mems
Christian association.
Harvin while competing for Georgia
Tech last year won the 220 yard low hur-
die race In the Southern Intercollegiate
Athletic association meet. He will be ell
tered in the 120 yard high hurdles and 20
yard low hurdles in the A. A. U. meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
THE G. A. L. RESULTS
Plaved. Won. Lost. Pct
LAGRANGE DROPS Another

Talladega, May 21-(Special )-Talladega
took the second game of the series from
LaGrange Tuesday by the score of to /.
Cantley was on the mound for the Indians
and pitched fine ball, allowing four hits
and walking one man. Schuessler also
pitched we'll The Indians scored one in
the second on two errors and hit by
Cantley. Another was scored in the
sixth on hit, a sacrifice and an error.
IaGranges put one over in the fourth on
an error and two hits. The game was
fast and interesting throughout. Clark
was put out of the game in the second In
ming for arguing with Umpire Stephens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
Admission Takes Opelika

Admission, May 27.--t Especial )-Annis-
ton came back with a vcngence this
afternoon and BANKED Opelka by the
very sided score of to 0.
The majority of those at the park
gave Young credit for a no-hit game,
although the official scorer allowed
Fry a scratch. Manager Harmon of the
Admission club thinks he should have
been credited with an error on this
play which would have given Young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
Three Ten Second Stars
Will Enter Field Trials
Upton and Coleman New Orleans Athletic Club and Daby of
Columbus Club-Latter Institution Will Send
Three All Round Good Men

Patterson Is another former Georgia
Tech star. Last year he won the ham
mer throw in the S. o. A. A. meet. lie
was captain of the 1911 football team and
last year played on the Columbus bas-
l<et ball team. He will enter the hammer
throw, discus AMI shot put.
Dalby, who will enter the 100 yard dash,
22O yard dash and quarter mile run. has a
record of 10 seconds fiat for the century
dash.
This makes three 10 second men who
will enter the leo yard DASH They are
Upton of the New Orleans Gymnastic club,
Coleman of the ST. Paul Athletic associa-
ton of Covington, and Daley of the Co
lun.bus Y. NJ. c. A. Without doubt they
will be the fastest trio of runners ever
assembled in A. y. [. 100 yard dash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
Offers Shirt Waist Patterns

'I have marty shirt waist patterns (all
3S bust, one whole piece dress. and some
skirts. Any one wanting them may have
them. MRS. b. j.
They will be applied for, and soon. ]
hold your address and will give it to would
be owners of the patterns you offer |
thank you for your kindness, and | hope
that the recipients of your gifts will do
the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28

Once upon a time, as the story books
say not 1000 years ago, Mrs. Marie Staple
ton Murray of Pittsburg was just plain
little Marie Stapleton of Birmingham,
who practiced scales" on the piano daily
and ira a-la-la-ed' from morn until eve,
simply because she couldn't help it.
Plain, did say?
Well
No!
Never-that!
Rather
Just about the handsomest thing you
ever set eyes onl
Plain?
/ should say not
But
Modest to a degree without an idea
that there was anything wonderful about
her little old voice-y voice
which,
Introduces the lady as she was!
Now, then
To introduce her as she is!
She told me over the phone that could
see her almost any time Monday morn
ing except for an hour, which she was
going to use up In taking iner daily con-
stitutiona1, then
Well
said II O'Clock II couldn't come in the
afternoon.
II always sleep and rest in the after
noon, when have an evening perform
ance,' said Mrs Murray, so suppose we
say 12!"
When sent in my card I was rather
curious to know just how Mrs. Murray
would look, and so when she appeared,
a perfectly stunning, dashing woman in
a simple little morning frock, barring her
pretty white throat, her blonde hair part
ed in the middle, and brought down in
soft waves over her pink little ears,
thought hadn't seen any one quite so
lovely in many moons.
She was as radiant as the day itself,
and what more radiant than a day in the
glorious month of May?
1t was thigh noon," remember, and as
we chatted the sun poured in the draw
ing room upon us, and Mrs. Murray was
presented absolutely "au naturel' with
out make up" and with scenic effects,
only just her own prettiness and charm.
which after all are better than any stage
effect could possibly give.
"Of course there's an awful lot for YOU
tell" began, for you have accomplished
so much musically since you left Bir-
mingham."
II really never studied voice in Brming-
ham," Mrs. Murray told me, "although I
have sung all my life. 1 can remember
as child how I used to pretend that
was a great opera singer"
Dressing up in stage Clothes" I inter-
rupted, and making an opera house out
of the attic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
Asks for a Couple of Rugs

1--WE are very poor and living on bare
floors. If you do not consider my request
an unrea sonable one. / would like to ask
for a couple of rugs some one has dis
carded, or that she does not care for. Il
they are, but I do need them so badly.
they are, but l do not them so badly.
Our rooms are very large. | will pay
freight r. w. H.
Instead of throwing away the bits of
worn carpet that seem too old to carry
over the summer will our readers send
the INTO this poor woman? Her home is
in Kansas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
High Chair Wanted

II have a little baby of I months ani
should like to get d high chair for him.
That is, If any one has one to spare.
will gladly call for it. MY husband does
not make enough money so that we could
buy one at present, and the little fellow
is strong and likes to sit up. IF only I
could get a chair for himl NJ. r."
I hope that som eresident Of your city
will see this request and supply your
want. The mother needing chair for her
baby lives in Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Gentle Doves Aroused

Boston, May 27.-Boston won both games
of doubleheader from New York today
forcing the Giants into fifth place. The
scores were | to- 0, and to.2.
Mathewson and Tyler had a pitchers
battle in the first game. Fine pitching
of Rudolph, who went in as relief pitcher
after New York had two runs off Perdue
in the second inning and timely hitting
by Boston gave the locals the second
game. Scores:
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At Jacksonville: Jacksonville I.
Macon @ Batteries, Horten and Haw-
kins, Moses and Reynolds.
AT Charleston: Charleston 0, Savan-
nah l. Batteries. Foster and White,
Robertson and Geibel.
At Columbus: Columbus H. Albany G.
Batteries, Baker and Krebs, McManus
and Wells.
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Gadsden Trims Newman

Gadsden, May 27.-tSpecial ~ 1ieiding
only three hits, Sigmon. the Steelmaker
southpaw, won his game with ease today
5 to 2. The game was fast and snappy.
Hawkins also was in good form. The
fielding of Williams and Gutierrez were
features. The game was one of the fast-
est seen here this year. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
ANOTHER BEAN ARTIST co

Chicago, May 81. Manager
John Evers of the Chicago Ma
tionals today accused Pitcher
Howard Camnitz of deliberately
hitting Pitcher Larry Cheney
and Catcher Archer during the
game at Pittsburg last saturday
and of trying to hit Heine Zim-
norman. Evers declared he
would begin crusade to do
away with the practice of cer-
tain pitchers who aim at bat
ters' heads.
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Summary: Two base hits Reese. sac
rifice hit, Chambers. Stolen bases Cnam-
bers. Waldron, Newkirk. Lett ON pases'
LAGRANGE s. Talladega 8, Struck OUT,
Schuessler S., Cantley g. Base on oalis'
Schuessler l. Cantiey /. Wild pitch,
Schuessler. Passed balls. Magee, Bill
Kingsley Umpire, Stephens. Tlme' LOU
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HELPING HAND HINTS
CONTINUED Fgom Page Sir

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initial efforts. But any one who loves
the boy will endure the beginnings for
the sake OF what the music win mean to
him later. A gift of an alto horn or cor
ret will bring mucn satisfaction to our a.
Year-old correspondent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28
Foxy Dad
From Judge.

From Judge.
"Son, why don't you play circus? It's
great fun. First. you make a sawdust
ring"
.'Wherell l get any sawdust dad?'
Here's the saw. Just saw some of
that cordwood into stove lengths. You
can have all the sawdust you make"
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Totals -. .2s "a Is 8

Summary: Two base MT Antley.
Three base hit Pocaz. Stolen bases,
Ragsdale, Harmon. Sacrifice hit. Kin
SER Bose on balls, Copeland 3. Young L.
Hit by pitched ball, Donaldson, Kinser
2. Struck out. Young Z. Hawkins 2. UNI
pire, Burke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-28

Moody out by batted ball.
Score by innings:
Vanderbilt ........ 200 900 0o0---2
Alabama ......... 600 900 0o0--0
summary: Two-base hits Morgan
Lyle. Robins, Gosa. Three-base hIt
Morgan. Stolen bases, p. Turner, Lylc
Double plays. Davidson unassisted
Turner to Morgan to Brown Bases on
balls, off Mcclure 3. off Vandegraaf g.
Left on bases Vanderbilt g. Yabama g.
Hit by pitcher, Wells. Struck out, by
Mcclure 4. by Vandegraan /. Time
/ 40. Umpire. Boyd.