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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
POLICE OF CORDELE
KEEP CLOSE TAB ON
MEN WITHDUCK GAIT

CORDELE, GA, Feb 12.--According to
knowledge gained by the Cordele police
force there are a full score of men in the
United States whose movement in walk
ing is similar to that of duck.
Nearly three years ago w. ]. Hall, a
blacksmith, while under a heavy sentence
for selling liquor, escaped from the city
Jail. Chief Sumner sent out 900 notices
u all parts of the United States, de
scribing the escape as man who walked
like duck
Hall was captured in South Carolina
and returned to Cordele more than two
years ago and served his sentence on the
streets
Letters and kilograms. however, still
come to the police stating that Off
GERS had located men who walked like
ducks and asking if Hall was still
wanted a letter today states that q
man with duck gait has been To-
Gated at Timmonsville. S c.. and let
ter came several weeks ago stating that
such a man had been located at Baton
Rouge, La. Replies to the notices and
descriptions sent out from Cordele came
from far away points in California.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
Nearly $4,000 Registered Readers in Atlanta
LIBRARY. SETS RECORD

Statistics showing the first month of
this year to be the busiest are in the
hands of the Carnegie library trustees
today. The regular monthly meeting
was attended by nearly ali the mem
bers Of the governing body.
The library board is now facing the
serious situation of losing several mem
bers of the library staff These per-
sons have received excellent offers from
other libraries and unless some pro-
vision is made for their retention they
will be lost to Atlanta.
Early Closing Not Voted On.
The matter of closing the library at I
o'clock each evening was also discussed,
but did not reach vote
January was the busiest month that
the library has ever had. A total of
32,2O6 volumes were issued for home
use; 1924 persons visited the reading
room (of whom 617 came on Sunday
afternoons); 1888 persons asked ques-
lions In the reference room. These
questions ranged from when and
where the Merrimac was built" to cot
ton seed oil, naval stores Georgia writ
ers and the celebration of Georgia day.
history of Stone Mountain. events &C.
curing in 1913, festivals of Chinese,
breach OF promise suits, dance halls,
Big Ben" clock tower of Parliament
house, electro plating, chemical anlysis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
PROVISIONS SOLD BY
CHURCH TO VANQUISH
HIGH COST OF LIVING

Members of the First Universalist
church, confident that the high cost of
living" can be vanquished, have estab-
lished grocery in the church building
and for a week will sell provisions at
greatly reduced rates. Any profit accru-
ing will be used for church purposes.
The idea of church grocery store to
knock the high cost OF living in the
head" as announced by church directors
originated with l.. F. Beauvais. With Mr..
Beauvais. P. A. Methvin and Graham
West constitute the committee appointed
to operate the store
The First Universalist church grocery
was opened formally last night and will
continue to operate until Saturday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

of foods. iron ore deposits, pistol tot
ing" and the homicide record, valentine
parties. diseases of potatoes, names for
a new baby and material for the essays
now being prepared by school children
on the resources of Fulton county. and
on the life of General Gordon.
Over 800 New Members.
The story hour was attended by 1,025
children; 10 persons living outside the
city limits paid membership fee of
81 for years membership in the libra
ry; four temporary residents made use
Of the library by depositing fee of SO,
from which Is cents will be deducted
each month they use the library, and
mand; S29 Atlantans who had never
used the library took out membership
cards. making the total registration of
members 44.779.
The largest number of books issued
in one day was on January %, when
2.240 books were taken for home read
ing. The smallest number was on New
Years day, when 5S1 volumes were is
sued.
The library turned into the city treas
ury for fines and membership fees the
sum Of $21216. Atlanta is practically
the only city in the country which uses
it's library as a source of income, as
other libraries allow the moneys taken
for fines to be used to purchase new
books. In the local library the fines
are added TO the City's income.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
SIXTY w. VA. RIOTERS
UNDER ARREST TO GO
TO TRIAL TOMORROW

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Feb. 12.-
The military commission will sit to-
morrow to try the miners charged with
Moting in the Paint and Cabin Creek
coal regions. Sixty strikers are now
under arrest. There is peace through
out the district today, but further out
breaks are momentarily expected.
Estimates of the number killed in
the past two days range from 16 to so.
The exact number may never be known,
az the miners bury their dead in the
mountains where they fall Many of
the wounded are reported dead and
dying.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
SUFFERS BILL, AIMED
AT STOCK EXCHANGE,
NOW INLEGISLATURE

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. IA bill pro-
viding compulsory Incorporation of the
New York Stock exchange, together
with two other measures aimed to pYe-
vent brokers from Shading" customers
orders and to prevent discrimination
against other stock exchanges by the
New York Stock exchange. all of which
were drawn up under the supervision of
Governor SulZer to complete the legis-
latiOn required to cover the recommen-
dations in his recent special message OH
the subject, was introduced in the SEN
ate today by Senator Stillwell and in
the assembly by Assemblyman Levy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
SUGAR FRAUD CONVICT.
ORDERED TO ATLANTA
PRISON, ASKS PARDON

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-Application
for pardon was made today by Charles
r. Heinke, convicted of completely in the
sugar weighing frauds in New York and
sentenced to six months Imprisonment,
The supreme court of the United States
recently upheld the decision Of the lower
court sentencing Heike to the Federal
prison at Atlanta.
Heike is 65 years of age and bases his
application for pardon upon the impaired
condition Of his health and the fact tina
he was a material witness for the govern
ment in the prosecution of the case
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
The Navajo AIRCRAFT Blankets

Made West where Indian Blankets
they
designs that really typfy the toied blankets
them blanket robes
automobile mgsher life is long They through through
strdiy honestly
All reduced The in price
Of Tho
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
ANNUAL INSPECTION OF
FIFTH NOW UNDER WAY

.r,a ne annual inspection of the Fifth regi-
d.,a.y OF state militia is now being con-
sreu by Major f. L. Palmer state in
Srlyor' and Major +. ~ Jones. of the
's.r.tehteenth infantry
baIr inspections of the companies are
sc11 made according to the following
de,. .'"n'a Rifles, last night; Grady Ca
All .ohIsht; Fulton Blues, February IA:
C' ',. Gun battery, February Il; cate
F-t, Nusrd. February Is; Atlanta Greys.
Jury -; Atlanta German American
..S'S February 20: Fulton Fusilicrs.
rf... nary Il; Marist Rifles, March f..
,,''.p1 .'ai corps, March Il. Capita, CITY
sa. May .. Atlanta Iouayas, Ma! ..
'" 'He oand on May :.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
GRAND JURORS PLEASED
THAT JUDGE WON'T QUIT

CORDELE, GA. Feb. 12.-The grand
jury of Crisp county, after being in ad
journed session since Monday, was dis
missed by Judge w. f. George last night
Nothing of Importance has yet developed
to show what action the jury took at
this term in criminal matters.
In their recommendations the jury eX
pressed their sincere appreciation over
the fact that Judge George has concluded
not to resign from the bench. as was con-
sdered by him several weeks ago, the
public getting the impression that he
would shortly announce his resignation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

S $50 Navajo AIRCRAFT Blankets now S 500
$50 Navajo AIRCRAFT Blankets now $50 $50
1000 Navajo AIRCRAFT Blankets now ~ $50
1850 Navajo AIRCRAFT Blankets now " $50
1900 Navajo AIRCRAFT Blankets now ~ 1880
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
STOCK MEETING TO
Be HELD HERE ON
SATURDAY, NOV. Is
ALL INTERESTED IN THE LIVE
! STOCK INDUSTRIES ASKED
TO PARTICIPATE.
COMMISSIONER PECK COMING
Allan B. Harlan Chosen Chairman of
the Meeting and the Board of
Trade and the Banks Lending their
encouragement to Project.

AT the meeting at the court house
Monday afternoon called for the pur.
pose OF considering the proposition
OF general live stock building in Co.
lumbia, Allan B. Harlan was elected
chairman.
After some discussion it was de-
cided to call special meeting for
November Is, which will be on satur
day This date is set for the pur-
pose OF having it on day when the
farmers and stock men of the coun-
ty will likely be in town and at the
same time will have nothing Of a
special nature in the way Of other
business to look after.
The full plans of the proposed
building, together. with the plans of
securing the sight will be set out in
letter that will be sent broad cast
over the county to stock men and
those directly or indirectly interested
and all will be invited to meet and
participate in the proceedings, offer
suggestions and get in the procession.
To hear the talks that have been
made regarding the possibilities at
tached to the project sounds like a
dream, but it is dream that can be
realized If the people will only get
In dead earnest about it. Nothing
would give greater impetus to the
varied industries of the county than
such building secured along the
plans proposed would give. would
enlist the interest of every possible
line of agriculture and would have
every man in the county giving the
matter his encouragement.
Agricultural Commissioner Peck
did not arrive Monday on account Of
being detained in East Tennessee
longer than was anticipated, but he
gives out the information over tele-
phone that he will take pleasure in
coming here at subsequent date If
given notice in advance. This will
now be done, and Assistant Commits
sioner Tomlinson assured the meet
ing that Mr.. Peck would come here
on the 18th.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
U. D. c. DINNER
WAS A SUCCESS
CALLS WERE MADE AFTER THE
GENEROUS SUPPLY HAD
BEEN EXHAUSTED.

The reputation of the U. D. c. for
serving an excellent dinner was such
that on Monday the most generous
supply was exhausted before the de-
mand ceased. From II o'clock until
after the tables were filled and the
large number of ladies was busy sery-
ing the patrons, and handsome sum
was realized for the cause for which
the Daughters were working. They
were very grateful indeed for the
generous patronage they received.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
y
OFFICERS ADD TO
BOOZE STOCK
TWO GALLONS CAPTURED AZ
THE LIVERY STABLE OF /
NEWT JONES. w.

Ofcers lifted another consignment
OF booze Monday afternoon at the
stable of Newt Jones on Eighth
street. There was little moer than
two gallons in the lot in three glass
jars. Each of these were supposed
to hold a gallon, but only one of
hese was untouched. This Jones
stated belonged to another party
who had left it there for safe keep
ing.z
Zack, the porter, who belongs to
race whose propensities for putting
away the joy water, not being allow
ed even one "leetle" taste, dropped
the full bottle in transferring it from
the sheriffs Office to the locker, and
got a second handler by way of his
olfactory organ.
Jones gave bond and waived ex-
animation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
BOND ELECTION FOR
SCHOOL BUILDING TO
Be EARLY IN YEAR
NOTHING DONE UNTIL SUPREME
COURT PASSES ON THE ELEc-
TiON LAW.
CAPITALISTS MAKING INQUIRIES
Report Of the Superintendent As to
the Working of the School Most
Satisfactory-Result Of Truant Of
ficer's Work.

AS is always the case the report O
Supt. Harris of the city schools is one
OF the features of the meeting of tht
city board of education, and it was
none the less so Tuesday night. His
report of the visit of Prof. Clark, o.
the University of Tennessee, and
what the latter had to say of Colum
bia schools, was of particular inter
est to the board. The only feature
of the Columbia schools that was crit
icised by the, Knoxville man was mea
gre rooming facilities the city had
for the taking care of such a large
number of pupils.
The report on the work of the tru
ant officer, who was given the city
list some time ago, was looked for
ward to with some degree of interest
but this showed nothing of start
ling nature. There had been hut lit.
tie or no trouble and the increase
caused by his work was comparative.
ly small. Not that he did not do his
work conscientiously and well, but
because there were in many instances
reasonable excuses for the absence
which will in time be removed.
Those of the board present were
Chairman Salmon, Secretary Yoest,
e. E. Erwin, ]. Dedman, Supt. Har-
ris, G. D. Adkisson, U. H. Foster, w.
S. McFall, F. o. Bennett and w. B.
Greenlaw.
There was more than usual inter-
est, and while the matter of the is
suance of bonds for building purpos-
es was discussed, it was thought best
not to undertake to present this mat
ter to the people until the supreme
court had passed upon the election
laws under which the issuance would
have to be made, as it was specially
desirable that no legal questions
should arise in the matter. 1t was
further stated by members of the
board that 1t was their observation
that residents of the city we're anx-
ious that something be done quickly
as possible to relieve the congested
at the school buildings,
and that the proposition would carry
almost unanimously. 1t was further
stated that local capitalists were
making inquiries about the plans and
the specifications ON which the bonds
are proposed to be issued, and that
these inquiries are being made with
= view to taking them ever at home
as soon as issued.
The visiting committee for the
of November is Judge Erwin,
w. s. NcFsll and F. O. Bennett, and
any other member of the board who
will make the visits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
DAVIS MITCHELL
OUT FOR CLERK
POPULAR FARMER WOuLE
WRITE MINUTES OF CIR
CUT COURT.

Davis Mitchell, Of the old twenty
. first district, today announced his
candidacy for circuit court clerk OF
Maury county. Mr.. Mitchell is a
young man of sterling integrity, a
son of w. H. Mitchell, one Of the
best men of the county. He stands
high in his section for honesty and
fidelity and is popular with all. He
is thoroughly qualified for the dis
charge of the duties of the Office
that he seeks, is gentleman of
pleasing manner and agreeable ad-
dress and it is certain that he will
make formidable candidate for the
place that he seeks. His friends are
numerous and enthusiastic.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
SCHOOL CHILDREN
RECEIVE ADDITION
TO THEIR LIBRARY
PUPILS IN THE PRIMARY GRADES
START A FUND THAT MUL.
TiPLlES.
MANY PERMITS ARE RENEWED
Not Only the Pupils But the Parents
Are Being Furnished Reading Mat.
ter Through the Library Maintain
ed by the School.

One hundred and thirty-six bran
new volumes have been added to the
libray at the Andrews school, all be-
ing the result of the penny contribu-
tions by the pupils in the primary
grades.
Six hundred pennies were given as
a voluntary contribution by these pu-
pills, and the faculty of the Andrews
building encouraged the little ones in
this most laudable movement by
doubling the amount. The city school
board was not asked to contribute
but report of this was made to the
board, and when it was known that
the state would double all the school
would raise the city board doubled
the amount reported by the school,
thus raising the aggregate to $24.
This was reported to the state, and
in keeping with the proposition the
state has standing for all schools,
this $24 was again doubled. Thus
every penny that was raised by the
children grew seven more before it
was ready to be turned into books
it multiplied eight instead of four
fold.
These make a splendid addition to
the library there and the credit of it
all belongs to the children in the
grades, who gave of their pennies as
they were able, and the beauty of it
all was that it was voluntary contri-
button.
These one hundred and thirty-six
new volumes consist of fairy stories,
folk lore, history, biography, nature
stories, geography, industrial matters
and travel.
During the past year the records
show that more volumes have been
read than is in the library. This Pc
suliar record Is made by the fact that
every time a book is read record Is
made, and many Of the children have
asked on numerous occasions to be
allowed to renew their permit in order
that mama, or sister, or some mem
ber Of the family might have the time
to read 1t.
So it will be seen that the, library
is not only furnishing reading matter
for the children, but for the older
members of the family as we'll.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
FIRST JURY UNDER
COMMISSION LAW IS
NOW DOING SERVICE
They COME FROM PRACTICALLY
EVERY SECTION OF THE
COUNTY.
ABATEMENT PLEAS OVERRULEp
Constitutionalty of the Criminal
Court and the Validity of a Pre-
sentiment Attacked by Attorneys
For Alleged BootIeeger.

The flrst jury under the new jur,
commission law was empanelled ans
qualified Tuesday afternoon, and be
gan the hearing of the case of Walter
Walker, colored, charged with sell
ing liquor without license.
This was the case in which the de
fendant through his attorneys
PEBBLES & Forgey, and w. J. Tow
Ter, in plea of abatement attacked
the constitutionality of the county
criminal court. The plea was heard
and argued Friday at last week, and
the decision vas withheld by Judge
Mcknight nntiA Tuesday. He over
ruled the plAad and Immediately the
attorneys field mother plea in abate
ment, this tint attacking the validity
of the presenthent on which the de.
fendant was Deing tried. The basis
of this attack was the manner in
which the names of the jurors were
placed upon the presentment. A
number Of the grand Jurors at the
May term, at which term the present
ment was returned, were examined
and with but little variation stated
that the attorney general had been
authorized to place their names on
the papers, and again the plea was
overruled and the case went to trial
on it's merits.
The new jurors are j. F. Briggs, of
McCains; R. r, Baxter, Of Flys Store;
J. +. Akin, of Hampshire; J. w. Now
lin, OF Columbia, Ross Dodson, Of
Knob Creek; J. C. Ellington, of Co.
lumbia; Homer Brooks, of Hamp-
shire; Walter Haywood, of Knob
Creek; d. c. Gardner, Of Columbia;
]. A. Dugger, of Culleoka Felix Wal
ker, of Goodwin, and J. s. Morris, of
Hardison's Mills.
1t will be seen that these men come
from every section OF the county, and
it is doubtful if any of them have
served on jury within five years.
The consideration of this case in
its various phases has taken up con-
siderable time of the court Begin
ming with last Friday it bids fair to
continue through today. First the
plea in abatement as to the constitu-
Of the court, then the plea
in abatement as to the validity of the
and then the consider
alton of the case on it's merits, has
furnished some interesting features.
The trial of the case on it's merits
today has given some amusement to
the onlookers, as there is determina-
ton on both sides, and the uncover
ing Of the wrong witness by first one
side and then the other in attempts
10 impeach gave the grounds for the
1t is one of the hardest fought mis-
lemeanor cases that has ever been
ought before Judge Mcknight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
OPEN ANOTHER
PICTURE SHOW
q. w. NICHOLS LEASES BUILDING
ON MAIN STREET FOR THAT
PURPOSE.

The building recently vacated by
Watkins & Fariss on South Main
street has been leased by G. w. Mich
OILS, and work began there. this morn
ing arranging for a picture show.
The building is one hundred and ten
feet in length and twenty-five feet in
width, and with high ceiling. 1t is
being planned to put the operator
and the machine in the second story,
which will be perfection against the
danger of fire in the building.
It will require two or three weeks
to get the new theatre in readiness
for the opening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
THROWS ROCK
FRACTURING SKULL

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn, Nov. S.
Monday afternoon John Pack, OF How
ell, was struck on the head with a
rock thrown by Shelley Pigg, color
ed, fracturing his skull and rendering
him unconscious. The trouble was
said to be Pigg's failure to pay an
account which Pack had stood for.
Mr.. Pack bas regained consciousness
and has a slight chance for recovery
Pigg made his escape and has not
yet been apprehended.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
SERIOUSLY HURT
AT ASHWOOD
WILLIAM JOHNSON RECEIVES IN.
JURlES WHICH HE CANNOT
EXPLAIN.

William Johnson was seriously hurt
at Ashwood this morning, but was
unable to tell how it happened He
went to the barn early to look after
the stock, and returned in short
'me barely able to get to the house.
He had a serious bruise on the head
hut was unable to tell how it occur
red, From the appearance of the
wound it was suggested that he might
nave been kicked by mule, but Mr..
johnson could not say.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
SLEUTHS7KEEP
WATCH ON POLLS
TWO ARRESTS At EVANSVILLE
ON CHARGE OF ILLEGAL
REGISTRATION.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov 5.-Burns
detectives were stationed at the va.
rious polling places during the city
election to help unearth registration
frauds. There were two arrests ON
the charge of illegal registering. The
grand jury last week returned forty
seven indictments for Illegal registra-
tion, but few of these men. showed up
at the polls today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
ONE HUNDRED
PER CENT. RAISED
{. c. M'EWEN MAKES A RECORD
IN RAISING TURKEYS tn
SUMMER.

&. c. McEwen, who has recently re-
turned frfom a visit to his brother in
hickman county, where he spent a
good portion of the summer, is the
champion turkey raiser of this Sec
tion. During his stay with his broth
er, Will McEwen, former sheriff of
Hickman, he set 121 turkey eggs un-
der chicken hens. These all hatched
and were raised to maturity, and Mr..
McEwen justly claims the banner for
turkey raising.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
BROKEN NECK
CAUSES DEATH

PHOENIXvILLE, Pa, Nov. s.
Geo. H. Gay, of Blackington, Mass,
former star player of the Ursinus
college team, died in a hospital here
today from broken neck received in
a football game last Saturday. Gay
was playing fullback on the Union
club team against the Pottstown elev-
en-, and was running with the ball
when he was tackled from behind
and thrown.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-11-07
WILL RAISE STOCK
IN THE FAR WEST
G. D. CALDWELL GOING To- THE
LONE STAR STATE NEXT
WEEK.

G. D. Caldwell, one of the most
progressive and successful farmers of
the county, will leave next week for
Texas, where he has acquired large
body Of land. He will engage In the
raising OF beef cattle and hogs in
which he has been quite successful.
Mr.. Caldwell has many friends in this
county whose good wishes follow him
to his new home.