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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
CORONER'S JURY SAYS
BAGGAGEMAN KILLED
CONDUCTOR OF S. AL

COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb. 25.-The cor
oner's jury, which investigated the kill
ing of Walter l.. Mcneil, a Seaboard Air
Line conductor, near Swansea last Friday
afternoon, today returned a verdict that
Mcneil came to his death from a pistol
shot fired by A. V. Lee, baggage master
The case will be tried at Lexington in
June.
c. f. Hutto, the only eyewitness to the
shooting, was the chief witness at the
inquest.
Lee says that he shot MCNEIL in a
scufIe over a pistol and claims that it
was accidental and that the scuffle was
friendly.
Hutto testified that Lee was apparently
mad and used oaths, which he thought
were addressed to Mcneil. When he
made an attempt to prevent trouble,
Hutto declared Lee said, 'Tll shoot you,
too, Hutto."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25

troubles. II soaI>~ right I'm and
cleans out the kidneys and makes
them filter out all the poisonous waste
matter and uric acid that lodges in
the joints and muscles. causing rhcu-
nl9jIsm; Soothes and heals the blad-
der and quickly effects a cure.
1t is the most wonderful remedy
ever made for the purpose You viii
find II entirely different from any
thing YOU have ever used. There is
nothing else on earth to compare with
IL. IT matters not how old YOU are or
how long YOU have suffered. the very
principle Of CroXone is such that it is
practically impossible to take it into
the human system without results.
You can secure an original package
OF CroNone from any first-class drug
store such as that Of Jacobs Phar-
macy All druggists are authorized
TO personally return the purchase
price If 'roNone fails to give the de-
sired results tho very first time YOU
use it,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
Grows Excited as
Ordeal Continues.

Noe'' Is my husband She asked
suddenly as t'e police wagon Joited
into Decatur street.
Ih" officers told her that they left
him q, Oh. Aot'.
For moment the woman seemed
Hpoased and then just as suddenly
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p"'lH """ pee" 9Hol I'D '"' arm ana
mao peoh Hurt bauIl' ana had been
taken /" tAe hospital Mrs. Appel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
message
Had Heard Them
Quarreling Often.

only mans voice, saying, oh. oh,
in sort of a groan.' was the reply.
In reply to cross examination. he said
he had heard the Appellants quarrel
ing often. That this morning they
were early up, about 6 o'clock. He gave
testimony that the man was in an ugly
temper last night, refusing to turn off
the electric light in the bath room,
which lies between rooms 211 and 213,
and that he cursed the bell boy who
came up With the request that the light
be cNtiuguished.
Cohen was asked to tell how far
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
Letters Found in
Woman S Hat.

Officer r. L. Wagner was called to
the stand. He presented five letters
which he said he found in the lining of
Mrs. Appelbaum's hat which he found
in her room.
Chief Lanford, of the city detective
department, said Mrs. Appelbaum had
told him where the letters could be
found
Coroner Donehoo said the letters had
a direct bearing on the case as they
were from woman other than Mrs.
Appelbaum.
They were given to the jury. which
retired at O'Clock to decide on its YER
diet
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25

disgrace, and to whom I viii not bring
shame if I can help it,"
As Mrs, Appelbaum talked She broke
in upon the course of her story to reit-
crate that she loved her husband, and
that she did not believe she killed him.
q don't remember anything about it.
l don't know how it happened" she
repeated several times. But I don't
think | killed him"
Mrs. Appelbaum came to Atlanta with
her husband soon after their marriage
in New Orleans. Later she went with
him to Chicago, and returned two or
three months ago, when he came back
and made his residence at the Dakota
hotel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
ATLANTA SOLDIERS
TO BE IN INAUGURAL
PARADE AFTER ALL

Cheer up
Atlanta will be in the inaugural parade
next Tuesday. after all
Battery &, Atlanta artillery, Is going to
the inauguration, and will march in the
parade, using local equipment TO he
loaned it for the occasion BY the First
battery Of the District Of Columbia. The
Atlanta detail will consist OF about "a
men
Besides, Colonel j. c. Woodward is fig
uring on taking the Georgia Military
cadets, and that will add something like
zoo more that Atlanta can call its own.
Then there will be the Red Mems drum
corps - of them. Every little bit helms,
II will be POSSIBLE TO locate Atlanta IN
the big military show. any way. NuG
udt S cheerful after an that distress ot
mind and s., forth
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
SOUABBLED OFTEN, SAYS
STORY FROM CHARLOTTE

CHARLOTTE, y. c., Feb. 25.-J. A.
Appelbaum, who left Charlotte for At
lanta about January IS, had wife
here and it is stated that she accom-
panied him to Atlanta.
That he sometimes treated his wife
harshly is the information gathered
here today.
1t is rumored that his wife, while
they lived here had made some threats
against him, but this can not be veri-
fed. 1t is said that he was usually the
aggreSSOr.
Appelbaum was in Charlotte about
one year He was general manager
of the Dryola Veneering Company, but
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25

his stock was taken over by new pur-
chaser and his methods of managing
the business are said not to have met
with the approval of the concern. His
severance of this business relation was
due to pressure, it is declared.
Appelbaum and his wife lived on
Louise avenue, in the eastern suburbs
of the city, and it appears quarrelled
often, though his wife is declared to
have said that she would not leave him.
When he left Charlotte he had not COM
plcted payment for his home and has
since made no advances to that end,
it is learned here. 1t is not known
where Appelbaum and his wife came
from nor what her maiden name was.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
MRS. APPELBAUM SAYS HUSBAND WASBAD

II don't believe killed him. If shot Iavebe in
defense. He He He crlelv
but because loved he
that did But don't
SHOOTING | begged
and He
nd t me TO give lin diamonds
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25

apart were the first two shots He
clapped his hands twice with an inter
val of four or five seconds between.
Did you hear the sound of silks, as
of a womans dress rustling?" asked a
juror.
Did you hear more than one person
run out of the room?" asked another,
significantly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25
REMARKABLE LOVE
LETTERS PICKED UP
IN VICTIMS ROOM

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-25


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The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06

ounces of cocaine in his possession at one time shall be sent to the penitentiary for one year and fined five thousand dollars. The druggist must keep his five ounces or less all in one place and make a record showing every sale, which record, together with the amount on hand, must exactly tally with his pur- chases from the wholesalers, who also must make a record of every sale Moreover, the druggist can not sell cocaine in the flake or crys- tai form, but only in a solution con- laining not over four per cent of the drug; nor can he refill any physicians prescription calling for the drug Records of both whole saler and retailer must be open to inspection by the state board of health
 That is a tolerably drastic law The present law, which provides years Imprisonment and a fine of five thousand dollars for unlicensed selling of cocaine, could hardly be described as mild; yet it has been effectual. Selling cocaine is very profitable. and wherever there is a profit in preying upon any human vice there seems to be a crew of harpies that gates of adamant can scarcely hold back.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Unconstitutional" 1"

When in doubt decide against the people,
 This was President Tafts motto in signing the tariff bill, in permit ting the sale of adulterated whisky, in dlscharging GlaNis, in busting Pinchot, in Vctoing the woolen and farmers free list bills and in getting rid of Wiley.
 Even in the closing days of his administration he was still true to it when the Webb bill giving fed eral recognition to state prohibition laws, came before him.
 The presidents nclinations ara on the side of the special interests. It is in their favor that he always decides
 In this he directly reverses the policy of Roosevelt, who declared repeatedly that when there was a doubt he always resolved it in fa- vor of the people.
 Of course a failure of the bill at this session would merely mean that it would be passed and signed at the next The delay would sim ply remind the nation that special priVllege is intrenched in the White House until March i, and that it never surrenders until it has to- Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
LIFE'S BEAUTIFUL IDEALS.

With the hills for company, I'm dreaming of my future ne, And wondering how twill 9e. A home on the bank of some river At the foot of some mountain
 grand, Which abounds in beautiful scenery And wastes of sparkling sand. Tn the beautiful rays of sunbeamS' A productive farm in the valley Horses, cattle and sheep; Fowls of every description, And everything good to eat. Plenty of neighbors to be proud of; Everyone noble and good. And we ourseles to be generous
 and kind,
 And do whatever we should Give us grace, dear father in
 Heaven,
 To thank thee for everything. May our hearts be willing to grow
 toward thee, Like the innocent flowers ol
 spring. May our lives be as bright as the
 sunshine; Our words as gentle dew; Our smiles to brighten some weary
 life,
 And make their path seem new. Dear Jesus, lead us and guide us, That our souls may be pure Tn
 thy sight; And give Us a home in thy mansion, Which we know is holy and
 bright. Such are my thoughts of future
 life
 Ideas of a future home. Do all girls think of their future
 like this, And their wonderful home be-
 yond? Written by an Arkansas girl who enjoys the beauties of Nature.
 l.. B.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Better Corn and Pigs and Cattle
 Why Not Better Babies?

In the March Woman's Home Companion appears the first com plete report of a great campaign that is springiDg up with astomsh- 1 ing Virility-a campaign for Bet
 ter Babies" A year or two ago a
 woman in Iowa, Mrs. Mary T.. Watts, conceived the idea that in
 her state the principal enthusiasm among the people was for better cattle, better corn and better hogs. At the county and stale fairs there
 were occasional baby shows" but
 the whole purpose was to pick out and reward babies for their beauty and attractiVeness, rather than for their health and development. In other words, the baby was simply a Side-ShOW for entertainment, and not taken seriously, while in every other exhibit science ruled, and the object was to cultivate knowledge
 of the best ways to produce better products.
 Mrs. Watts saw that Iowa was neglecting her most valuable crop her crop of babies. With the
 cooperation of physician, Dr. NJ. V. Clark, she organized a real baby contest. The object was to award prizes to those children who made the best physical showing. Dr. Clark prepared scorecards, the principal items of which were
 adapted from the cards used in judging cattle and animals of Vari- ouS kinds. These cards formed the
 basis of a scientific inquiry calcu- lated to reveal the physical and mental efficiency of the child eX- amined,
 The results of this first contest were appalling. They showed that Iowa had better corn and cattle and babies and awakened public sentiment to a wide study of all those matters that concern the care .of children-diet, clothes. baths and so on. One child who had re- ceived a low marking in the first contest won a prize at the second because the mother had carried out the suggestions as to the child's diet and care, which she never would have heard of had it not been for the aroused state of the public mind.
 This year B states have already arranged to hold scientific baby shows in connection with livestock shows and state fairs. Women's clubs, newspapers and physicians are awake, and one of the most important world-movements has begun.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
LITTLE STARS.

Only through doubt has the world advanced.
 Tariff legislation cannot affect the wages of sin.
 The wheel of fortune has turned many a mans head.
 It is well to aim high, but be sure your gun is loaded.
 If the world is round how can it ever come to an end?
 Many a mans head is overruled by his heart or stomach.
 Among the other bores there is the fellow who knows it all.
 Common sense is a thing of which Ewe hear much and see little. | .icFeather your nest, but be care ful where you get your feathers.
 It is well enough to hope, but don't loaf on the job while doing it.
 It isn't tha girl with the most "cheek" that does the most blush ing.
 There are many different kinds .of fools. Don't try to be all of them at once.
 Many a man who has more money than brains is on the ragged edge of bankruptcy.
 There's no joy in heaven when a church pillar goes to the sanctuary with long face.
 Noble souls wish not to have any thing for nothing. The world pays you what you earn.
 The man who begins the day with black frown on his face might do less harm with a club.
 If mans coat buttoned down his back a girls hair wouldn't get tangled on his buttons
 Perhaps the man who is looking for trouble is better prepared to dodge it when it comes.
 Mules seldom kick without a cause; but some people kick and knock until they have cause.
 The reason there is plenty of room at the top is because most people who get there fall off.
 The way not to have your friends waste so much of your business time with social calls is to be in financial troubles
 From lying shamelessly to their wives men can become so aban- doned as not 10 be entirely frank with other people.
 Of course, it may be true that in love and war alike, all things are fair, but personally we would rather taste facepowder than smell gunpowder.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
HE LAYS GRAPHING
 TO MEN HIGHER UP.
Mayor Mcclellan Declare New York system Is Firmly
 Entrcnchcd.

New York; Feb. 2S.-Rottenness in New Works police department, de- clared former Mayor Mcclellan tes- tifying yesterday before the legls- lative committee on police remedial legislation, is cenlered in the higher officers. During his administration, six years ago, he declared the sys- tenn was 50 entrenched that on one occasion he found only one police man who would tell him the truth.
 The system fooled even the president of the United States the other day. he said, referring to the time President Taft attended lieu tenants dinner, which developed into a ratification meeting for a "Wretched crook
 Commissioner Waldo, who took the stand after Mr. Mcclellan, asked why Mcclellan had not dismissed some of his corrupt policemen, ad- ding that he convicted and dis missed l6 for grafting last year.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
The 60-Day Session Amendment.

Representative Ragon of Johnson county said in the house on Tues day that he was opposed to CO., day session, but the people thought they wanted it and they would be the ones to suffer for their mis- take.
 The amendment limiting the ses- sion to 60 days did not, however, come from somebody who was a stranger to public affairs and un- acquainted with the work of the legislature; this amendment was the idea of Hal l.. NorwoOd, at the time attorney general of Arkansas, who has had legislative experience as a member of the senate and should have some idea of the length of session required for the transaction of the business of the legislature.-Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
GIRL LOSES BIG CLAIM.
Sought to Establish Rights in
 Louisiana Oil Fields.

Shreveport, La. Feb. 26.-Ad- vices from Washington state that the United States Supreme court reversing the verdict of the District court at Shreveport, which was in favor. of w. II. Watkins and daugh- ter, Miss Fife Belle Watkins, against the Producers Oil Company, and Atlanta Oil and Gas Company, involving land and oil production in the Caddo oil fields worth close to half million dollars. The plain titfs, who are losers under the high tribunals ruling, claimed that Miss Watkins was entitled to half in terest in t60 acres in the Caddo field, also oil production from a giant well thereon.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Pine Grove School Notes.

Phase allow us space lo report our splendid exhibition al Pine Grove last Friday. The children all did well. Some said it was lhe best we ever had. Among those who did eNlra well were: Narlie Irma and Artie NanZandt, Glaud and BiF- ton Bryant, Iene and Jessie Round- Tree, Grover and Jessie Roundiree If we had space w. would mention all, for they all acted well and de- serve mention, We had quiet, orderly, Well-bchaved audience. and good singing. We must maniiOn the play, entitled "A Strategy" acted by Misses Kate and Mamie Grady and Nerhe Vanzandt One man said it was the best he ever heard anywhere.
 Success to The Star.
 J. II. Galloway.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
"Mena Always Will Re Home"

Burt Todd returned Saturday to his home in Jonesboro, after spend ing week visiting friends and look ing after business matters follow ing the burial of his father, Capt. J. F. Todd, which occurred last Sunday. Mir. Todd expressed the deepest appreciation for the thoughtful kindness shown him while here on his sad mission, and says that no matter where he may reside nor how long away, "Mena always will be home" to him. Mrs. Todd and their children will come to Mena immediately following the close of school for a visit of several weeks with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Anderson.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
PRESIDENT WILSON.

A change, probably one of the most momentous in the political history of our nation, took place today in Washington, when Woodrow Wilson took the reins of government from the hands of William~H. Taft. In all the men who have held the Presidency, there has been none to whom the people have looked with more conf dence than in the new executive, and in no change have they eX- pected so great a contrast in gen. eral course of conduct. Ii is not merely the going out of one politi- cal party and the incoming of am other. II is the outgoing of an ad- ministration that has been discredi- ted by the people to a remarkable degree because the trend of it's acts all seem to have been toward favoring the privileged classes, The acts of President Taft himself that have created this belief have been so frequent as to be almost beyond the power of the ordinary memory to enumerate.
 On the other hand. every utter anCe of Woodrow Wilson, and every act as governor of New Jersey, brand him as a broad-minded and a fearless advocate of the welfare of the great majority of the people of the nation. His entrance into the highest office in the gift of the American people is hailed with a delight born of confidence. No man has started out with a more solid backing of good will from the peo- pie than he, and all this ha will need The tasks before him are many and can only be solved by a great mind backed by a brave heart. The people believe the man of the hour is here.
 All hail to President Wilson!
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
K. W. JUSTUS. Principal
 Mena. Arkansas.
PHYSICIANS ORGANIZE.
Elect Officers and Prepare for Fu.
 ture Work.

The physicians of Mena and Polk county met Thursday night in the office of Dr. c. P. Dunman for the purpose of organizing the Polk County Medical Society.
 The organization was perfected with the election of officers and committees as follows
 Dr. P. R. Watkins, chairman; Dr. NJ. A. Bizzell, vice chairman: Dr. w P. Parks, secretary; Dr. G. P. Dun- man, Dr. F. B. Elliott and Dr. NJ. A. Bizzell as committee on censor. committee on by-laws and costitu- ton, Dr w. P. Parks, Dr. c. C. Gun nels and Dr. J. s. Hamm.
 This organization has been per- fected for the purpose of bringing the doctors as close together as pos sible, and is expected to be helpful to the profession.
 The society will meet at the of- flee of Dr. G. P. Dunman on the first "Wednesday in each month. The next meeting, however, will be held on the second "Wednesday in March al ? D. m,, in the office of Dr. Dunman.
 Entrance fees to this society will be S3 per annum to graduates; undergraduates will be admitted for S2.50 per annum.
 At the next meeting Dr. J. s. Hamm will read a paper on Coryza, and Dr. F. B. Elliott will read one on Puerpear Septicema. All mem- berS are requested to be present at I this meeting.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
Pine Grove School

Our school colSed February 2S. The exhibition at night was a sue cess. Notwithstanding the rain. we had full house, and the people enjoyed it. It was the best we ever had at Pine Grove. We thank Bro, Will Meeks for the music fur nished. The children deserve much credit for their faithful work. Those who went the term through made wonderful progress in their studies. We can recommend Bro. J. II. Galloway as a fine teacher for primary work. He is patient and kind to the little ones, and knows how to get them started right.
 "a Geo. K. Sims.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-06
On Their Minds.

Gee, but doesn't Mr. William Jen- nings Bryan worrX the fellows who have had him eliminated an hun dred times since 1896? The English were not more afraid of Napoleon in his day than the plutocracy is afraid of Mir. Bryan. How silly the attempted belittlement of the Ne braskan who dominates the minds not only of his friends, but of his enemies.-The Mirror.