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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Fails to Prove Love
Of Liquor Hereditary

PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 20.-There
is no proof that the taste of alcohol
is passed along from generation to
generation according to Dr. Alfonso
+. Taylor professor of medicine at
the University OF Pennsylvania
lie said that mental degeneration
and effectiveness are primary causes
of alcoholism.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Autos To Be Used In
Collection of Mail

Motor cars win be used in gather
.ng mail in the outlying districts of
Atlanta Two machines have arrived
from Detroit and probably will be
put into operation soon.
Requisition for the cars was made
oy Postmaster Jones two months ago,
He believes the work of the Atlanta
Office will be greatly facilitated by
their use
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Milwaukee l0-Cent
Symphony Success

MILWAUKEE, WIS, Nov. 20
Aijlwaukee's municipal symphony or
"aestra appeared for the first time in
10-cent concert, the proceeds of
which win go for a fund to start a
'.ry orchestra on a firm footing like
mat at Cincinnati.
There were 5000 persons at the
.sHCert
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Boy of Three Smokes
Three Cigars a Day

WINSTED, CONN, Nov. 2O.-The
son of John Lippke, of Waterbury
now three years old, has been smok-
ing three cigars a day for the last
two years without visible effect on
his constitution
He also smokes cigarettes and a
pipe
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Loses His Pal Old Man Alligator but Gains New
Frolicsome Companions.

1t was mighty lonesome in the al
ligator pond at Grant Park after
Keeper Edward Boyd dragged Old
Man Pete Alligator and his family
out and put them in their winter
quarters. The water was drained
out of the pool and the only things
left in the enclosure were a patch of
the stickiest mud in the world and
four members of the House of Tur-
tie. And they form a highly inter-
esting family
There's old Peter the Hermit, the
head of the house; his adopted daugh-
ter. Emmeline Hardshell, so-called
because she is possessed of the spirit
of militancy; his cousin. young Henry
Snapper, who spends most of his
time gallivanting about the pool and
flirting with Emmeline. and old Pet
er's stepson. little Johnny Terrapln,
who is a lineal descendant of old
Adam Diamond Back.
Old Peter the Hermit felt the pangs
of lonesomeness more than any of
the rest of the family, because they
had large social obligations that con-
sumed much of their time, while Peter
was pretty much of a recluse and
had a profound contempt for the So
cial set of Alligator Pond.
Swapped Thrilling Yarns.
old Peter never had but one pal
and that was Old Man Pete Alligator.
The two old patriarchs of the pool
used to cuddle up alongside one an
other and for stories of the MissiS-
sippi River bayous Peter the Her
NIT would swap yarns OF his Voy-
aqes along the Atlantic Coast, years
and wears before Queen Isabella Wis
tied Uncle Isaac and the tango and
turkey trot invaded the land, So
when Old Man Pete left the soul of
Peter the Hermit was torn with all
guish.
But that was YESTERDAY
To-day old Peter has a new inter
est in life. He has done a lot of
thinking in the AS hours that have
ELAPSED since his pal was taken from
him. and he decided to get new pal
pending the release of the big alliga-
tor.
So now Peter the Hermit has be-
come a sort of tallyho for the juve-
nile portion of Atlanta's population
who 20 to Grant Park for recreation
and excitement. He has developed
q liking for children, and his winter
season bids fair TO be glorious sue
cess His DEBUT as a medium through
which local children blossomed forth
as rivals to Alfred q. Vanderbilt as
whips was made Thursday.
Peter Joins in Sport.
Three little children leaned on the
fence, watching old Peter crawling
slowly hither and yon and back again
ploomiIy kicking up the mud with his
BANNERS and wearing an expression
Of utter despair. The kids watched
him with interest, and then one of
them had an idea.
"Gee!" he said, I'D like to ride
that thing"
And Peter the Hermit heard them,
and he had an idea, too. Here, he
thought, was chance to get some
new pals, and some mighty good pals,
at that They might even bring him
some choice green onions and other
things much priced by turtle epi-
cures So the old boy hustled over
TO the edge of the pool where ne
crawled upon the bank and awaited
his riders
Now it's against the rules to play
with the turtles these were kids.
What cared they for rules? There
was much craninS of neck and in
vestiga ting to determine the where
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
/ II ANTI WINS

The most coveted prize among musical
Instrument dealers is exclusive repre-
~ Sons Boston. makers of the worlds
Standard pianofortes This honor ia
'eld by Ludden & Bates, 63 Peachtree
street, sole distributors for the entire
state of Georgia. The designs for this
asOn are the most beautiful ever
brought TO a Southern market The
public is cordially invited to inspect the
pecial holiday display of Grands, Semi
Frands, Quarter Grands and Uprights
0oW on exhibition. Catalogues and
prices on request Convenient terms
and attractive exchange privileges are
provided --Advt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
tn. FATN s. r H Attn

Sdfnose 49,. curves anu
Makes r.. ~opIe Fat.
If you are thin, your health is not
what it should be If you are losing
weight steadily, there is something
wrong that should be attended TO at
once. You can not be healthy and
strong II you are thin.
Perfect health and good, solid beau
.ful flesh can only come through the
use Of Samose, the remarkable flesh
l1rming food.
Samose is not drug or a stimu-
ant; it is q scientific flesh forming
.ood that restores thin people to
normal condition of good healthy
tesu
hese statements are confirmed by
tscobs' offer to refund the money 10
ny one buying and using Samose who
"'0s not gain in weight S promised;
Ge risk IS all Jacobs The thin anC
-eraWny car buy SamOse at Jacobs
rug stores with the knowledge that
IF 't is not successful it will cost an-
.'r'r'N nothing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
TO BUY NEGRO CEMETERY.

COLUMBUS, Nov. 2O.-After discuss
ing the matter for several months, the
Flrard, Ala, City Council has decided
10 purchase land for q negro cemetery,
and then sell lots to the negroes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Acquitted of Staying
Wife With Her Teeth

l.. Beers, Methodist, of Wakarusa,
Kans., has been acquitted Of a charge
of the murder of his wife. He was &C
cused of having forced her false teeth
down her throat.
She was a Catholic and religious diff
ferences caused the quarrel which re-
suited in Mrs Beers death
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

at mealtime for few days. 1t
tones, strengthens and invig-
crates the entire digestive sys-
TEN. Start to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20

QUITS DALTON OFFICE.
DALTON, Nov. 20.-Declarmg that
his work as secretary of the City Board
OF Education conficted with his bust
ness, H. L. Smith has rendered his res
ignation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
| | l ] ] |
Get I'm touch"

with keen appetite, perfect di-
gestion, liver and bowel regular
ity and notice the improvement
in your general health. The way
to do this is to take
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
IN JUSTICE TO MISS BREcKINRIDGE

Recently the attention of The Ftrginidn was
called to an article or series of articles in the
New York Evening Post, In review OF what might
be called negro problem" number Of the Sur
pey, In which appeared several statements, con-
spicrous more for the ignorance displayed and
the prejudice which permeated them all than
for any other quality.
In common with most other journals OF the
South The VsrGintam does not usually pay at
tention to screeds of this kind, written by prob
ably well-rneaning. but ill-informed, people, who
feel called upon to set right the world. start
ing the work In the South. where barbarfty pre-
walls and members of noble, but defenseless,
race live in hourly fear of death by violence.
On this occasion, however, the names or the au-
thors of the various articles reviewed attracted
us to read and the wide scope of the misinforna-
ton OF the writers impelled us to express our
feelings on the subject.
Unfortunately. however. mistake made
m to the author of certain quotations, these
being ascrtbed to Miss S. P. Breckenridge, whose
name, we stated at the time, sounded Rs II owned
by Kentuckian. who would not be ex'
pected to fall into many errors OF Southern
II turns out that Miss Breckenridge is Ken
tuckian and that she did not write the article
In question. The copy OF the clipping from the
New York Epening Post from which we gained
the information, or rather misinformation, that
Miss Breckenridge the author. has been mis-
laid but The Virptntdn is confident that II
ascribes TO Miss Breckenridge the authorship OF
the quotation upon which we based criti-
cisms.
The Virgiaidn regrets exceedingly the error
into which it fell and takes this opportunity to
make correction in response to requests maze
by Miss Breckenridge. through the secretary of
the Chicago School OF Civics and Philanthropy,
and by her brother, MIR. Desha Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky. If permitted to do so, ii will also
state that while sorry it made an erroneous
statement il II with pleasure that II learns that
fhe 4etatenssnft w'as :vrroneousau 4rfshis1n that
explains itself on second reading.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
TO THE MEMORY OF IAN1ER,

Related honor will be paid to Sidney Lanierr
the poes-musician OF the South, and. next to
Poe, perhaps the greatest poet of the Western
Hemisphere. when a monument Is erected In
Macon, Ga, his home city
The Macon History Club is planning this mon
uuent. and subscriptions for the purpose are
invited from ali parts of the country. No can
vass viii be made. but all who know and ad-
mlre the works of the sweet singer of Georgia
can help in honoring his memory II they so
choose A letter from the committee in charge
ia printed herewith.
The Tiroiniam feels sure that there are some
people in this State who would be glad to &C
cent the opportunity to contribute toward the
monument to the author of 1.-The Master" 1.-THE
CRYSTAL Christ" Corn" 1.-THE Song Of the Chat
,tahooche," 1.-THE Psalm of the West" and other
verses of delicacy, yet strength, beauty and pu
rity Laner and Poe. two sons OF the South
have furnished the world such poetry as was
impossible OF conception by the New England
poets, and which only needs to be read and
known to be loved
Those lovers of Lanier In Virginia who wish
to help rear monument to his meory can send
their contributions to Mrs. Edwin S. Davis
chairman OF the Macon History club
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18

years in agriculture, based ultimately upon
full four-year high school course, and Iead'ng
TO the degree OF bachelor of science in aEri-
culture.
"tb) Thoroughly elaborated and differentiat-
g d short courses covering one, two or three
years, winter courses, etc, In agriculture ana
in the mechanic arts. requiring less than the
full high school course for admission. a..
"tc) The expansion of its extension ana IN
stitute work for both farmers and mechanics
There can be no question in the mind OF ,ne
unpre JUDGED reader who studies carefully this
report that IL is the opinion of this commission
that the future field Of activity for the Virginia
Polytechnic institute should lie along the lines
of an agricultural college pure and simple
Mr.. Eggieston is a of strong opinions,
and / am sure that this document, to whicn
his name is attached, is an honest expression SION
OF his opinion. 1t is true that there are those
who maintain that Mr. EggiestoH mas exper-
fenced Change of opinion in regard to the
future of the institute since this publication was
printed There are still others who maintain
that even IL 1t represents his opinion now, ne
win, after he becomes president OF the.anstitu-
ton and become familiar with its work. alter
his opinion to .-yor the polytechnic policy BUT
with these unfiattering opinions of Mr. Eggies-
ton cannot agree. for their truth would tndi-
cate a willingness his part to shape his
opinions to suit the breath OF public opinion in
order to secure the appointment.
Alumni Are Opposed
In an article that appeared in number of the
Virginia papers under date of February LIST,
the statement is made that the Alumni do not
oppose the election of Mr.. Eggleston. This
statement emanated from, IL indeed 1t was not
prepared by, member of the board, who is com
mitted to his election. 1t is absurd to make
such a statement when nearly every local chap
ter of the association has prepared and for
warded to the board resolutions opposing his
election. The resolution forwarded by the New
York city chapter WAS couched in language that
could not be misconstrued. The New York city
chapter. without single exception--so far
I KNOWS bitterly opposed to his election.
and we cannot believe that the board of visitors
will elect to the presidency of our alma mater
a man to whom the alumni are so bitterly OPP
posed.
LAWRENCE PRIDDY (Class of 's7),
President n. 7. City Chapter,
V. p /. Alumni Association
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
With the State Press


II is altogether matter of speculation as to
what interested Mr. Robert Doremus. of New
York, to bequeath his apparently very large
estate to Washington and Lee. His very name
was unknown here. He evidently knew very
little of Washington and Lee. His provision
that In case the institution not existing
when the money became available, by reason
of the death of those holding the life estate,
his beQuest should go to the University of Nir-
ginia. indicates little acquaintance by him with
Washington and Lee. For there few insti-
buttons that in the elements of vitality so
assured of unbroken years of usefulness The
shows him to have been long important fac
tor the New York Stock exchange. with its
vast financial transactions. The estimate of
his wealth in press dispatches shows that when
far under the allotted age of man, he had ac-
cumuiated larges estate Without direct de-
scendants it is to be presumed he wished his
money to be devoted to human welfare: the
work OF education evidently appealed to him
as a means OF doing this. Fer some. reason
he sought Virginia as the field of his benefac-
ton. The names OF Washington or Lee, pos
sbly both, attracted his interest to the institu-
ton here. His will gives whatever
for his action and in this respect differs from
that of citizen of Brookline, Mass, also a
pectedly, in will made August 10, 1909. made
Washington and Lee an ultimate benefactor in
trust fund to the amount of $4,000. This
was Mr.. George H. Mann. In his will Mr. Mann
said: This sum / bequeath in honor of the
memory OF the late General Robert E. Lee
and other eminent Virginia generals and
statesmen. whose loyal adherance to states
rights sustained them in the War Between the
States Rock bridge County News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
The Alumni and the v.
P. |. Presidency

Editor The Virginan:
Sir,--Much publicity has been given in your
paper for some time past to the type of man
that should be elected to the presidency OF the
Virginia Polytechnic institute.
The alumni, so far as | know, have no AXE
to grind" and have candidate in the field
but anxious to the best man
that can pc secured. If he does not happen
to be resident of Virginia, seek him elsewhere.
In view OF the importance OF this matter and
to my relations with the, whole subject for the
past fifteen to eighteen years. shall be grateful
to you IL you will give prominent space in your
paper on Sunday, next to the article which
am enclosing. / hoping that this article
will result in a more freely expressed opinion
by the alumni residing in Virginia
Very truly yours.
LAWRENCE PRIDDY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18

Colonel SAINT kirkpatrick, revenue
agent for years under Colonel w. H.
Chapman. left the service last
August for his old home in Iowa. To-
day he is back, en- route to Washing
ton to attend the inauguration. and,
incidentally, to take his seat as Demo-
cratic member of the house of repre-
sentatives from the Sixth district OF
Iowa.
Colonel kirkpatrick was in the
federal building yesterday renewing
acquAsniances. After chat with his
old chief he visited the Offices OF Col
lector of Internal Revenue Lowry.
where he was the center of old
friends, while he told of his political
experiences back home.
Original Wilson Man.
He claims to be down in the re-
cords as the original Woodrow Will
son man. at was while I was In
North Carolina years ago. he said.
when Woodrow Wilson made a
speech in my neck OF the woods. /
went to hear him. and was so i'm
pressed that / wrote a communica
ton to one of the newspapers stating
that here was the man destined to be
president of these United States.
am no politician. but this once. at
least. I beat the grounding as a
prophet
Congressman elect Kirkpatrick dis
claims any knowledge of the political
game, although he led his ticket in
the election. and drew good crowds
wherever ne spoke. He is a first
class story teller. and listening TO him
one understands why he got the
votes. II made only one political
speech" he said 1T was short and
went something like this.
Colonel Roosevelt tells Mr.. Taft
Thou shalt not steal and Mr.. Taft
retorts Thou shalt not bear false witt
ness Comes Mr.. Wilson to say BY
their fruits We shall know them And
that was the speech.
The new congressman Ia a native
Iowan, although he spent many years
in Virginia and North Carolina He
looks TO be about sixty years OF age.
but tells OF what happened that many
years ago as IL he had been there.
How old he is he did not say. but he
was young enough last fall to make
an active campaign and to win out
He served in the Union army for four
years and half, and never missed
a fight or foot race" He has lived
in Virginia and North Carolina and
has travelled through forty-one
States, but he is as staunch an Towan
as he is a Democrat. Everywhere
have gone he said, II have climb
ed as II were to the top of the high
est crag and cliff. and there inscribed
in burning capitals the name Of
Iowa, and then pointing with pride
said. There IN tbs brightest gem in
the galaxy OF all the States
Iowa is the land of fair women
and brave men. always leading in
thought and sometimes straddling In
politics. 1t has more lifelong Demo-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
The Most Prominent Man
In the United States

has thus expressed himself on the eve of
taking up his great duties of official life:
If MIN does not provide for his chill
dren, IL he does not provide for all who
are dependent upon him, and If Re has not
that vision of conditions to come and that
care for the days that have not yet dawned
which we sum up In the whole idea of thrift
and saving, then he has not opened his eyes
to any adequate conception of human life.
We are in this world to provide not for our
selves alone. but for others, and that is
the basis OF economy. So that economy and
everything which ministers to economy
supplies the foundations Of national Iifc'
-President-eiect Woodrow Wilson
These are the same sentiments which
the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
LUMBER PLANT Is
BURNED AT NORTON

Especial to The Richmond virginian.b
NORTON. VA, Feb. I7.---Ffrc broke
out this afternoon In the plant of the
Currier Lumber corporation. at Ola
morgan, eight miles north OF here, ana
destroyed $4,000 worth OF machinery.
besides the loss In lumber, which has
not yet been estimated.
Both the stave and saw mills were
burned. The equipment Ii said to have
been the largest and most costly in this
part of the State. The loss of lumber
will likely run up into the thousands
of dollars Tho plant was covered BY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
Why Not Improve the Plan.

Since the Virginia primary plan has been
tried and found wanting. it may be well to try
the time convention again. Both faulty,
but man is human.--Farmvie Herald
The far better plan would be to improve the
Virginia primary plan =, When the people re-
turn to the convention method of nominating
public officers, they playing into the hands
of the politicians The politicians want to re-
turn to that method because under 1t they can
rule with ease, and that explains the faults OF
the Virginia primary plan and the failure of
the politicians to have it improved in response
to the general public demand OF the past few
years.--Newport News Press,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
MR.. HENDRICKS IS
ACQUITTED By JURY.
TRIAL LASTS -FOUR DAYS AND
THE VERDICT COMES WITH
IN TWENTY MINUTES.

Especial to The Richmond yirEinian.)
BRISTOL, VA, Feb. i7.--Ealis M.
Hendricks. of Meadow View, Va,
prominent citizen OF Washington
county. and brother OF e. s. Ken,
bricks. wealthy citizen of Bristol.
was today acquitted of the charge Of
arson brought against him some time
ago in connection with the burning Of
his mill, on which he carried $te.-
600 policy of insurance.
The jury at the former trial dis
agreed 1t was shown that he had
been offered more for the place than
the amount of the insurance. The
trial lasted four days. the jury was
out less than twenty minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18

a welt attended. enthusfast1e meet-
Ing of the Richmond Assembly. Broth
erhood Of ST. Andrew. was held this
evening in the 1ectureroom OF Grace
church. The Rev. e. 4. osgood, rector
OF Emmanuel church, Brook Hill. Va.
being. by Their Fruits Ye Shall Know
Them. "a. Mr. John A. MsnaF, OF Hpsyr
Trinity chapter. made stirring appeal
for larger conviction on the part Of
are and do, while Mr.. w. r. Reithard,
OF ST. Paurs chapter. spoke on the
value of familiarity with the Bible
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
American National Bank
OF RICHMOND. VIRGINIA,

OF RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.
puts before you continually in the endeavor
to impress you with YOUR personal re-
sponsibility reflected In the life OF the ma
ton. Let this realization, rightly developed,
mean for YOU and those dependent on your
efforts
SECURITY AND SERVICE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
FOR SALE

MODERN upto-date residence, in WOODLAND
IEIGHTS eight large rooms reception hail. BATH pantry
closets cabinet mantels finished in mahogany and white
enamel throughout Slate roof, large veranda, high ee
vaton close to line Large lot fronting 200 feet
granolthic walks, shade trees and hedge Garage in
An ideal suburban home and bargain for 100000
Attractive terms.
T. A. CONNOLLY & CO..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
FOR RENT

22h Seven Pines line at Stop 32 with good
house, all necessary outbudings plenty Of fine fruit
land in highest state Of cultivation. Possession March
1st Rent, $4,000 per annum.
IA CONNELLY s co.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
LEAVES AS REVENUE AGENT
RETURNS AS CONGRESSMAN
Hon SAINT kirkpatrick Went Iowa Seven Months Ago After
Resigning From Colonel Chapmans Force and Is
Back Now on His Way to Washington

Gratis and original Wilson men than
any ether State In the Union
Congressman-eiect kirkpatrick
leaves for Washington In q few days.