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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Augusta g
W, A. Clark, at II,
Begins as RefOrmer
Makes Fight for Better AdminIstra-
ton Of county's Funds,
and With Success.

AUGUSTA, July 12.-Joseph w.
Folk began his fight for a State" in
his thirties Walter A. Clark has
begun his fight for a county" in his
seventies. 1t is most unusual for a
man who is a septuagenarian to be-
gin to be a reformer. Reforming
usually is too hard q task for young
and vigorous man, but when a man
of Mr.. Clark's age and physical con-
ditiOn tackles the problem of reform
ing a county. it is remarkable.
The man who has set about to re-
form Richmond County, or at least
help the situation here, is a veteran
and is II years of age. He now is
County Treasurer and has been since
1897. From 1870 to 1875 he repre-
sented this county in the Legislature.
After an interval of a decade, he be-
gan serving the county again, and
from 1856 until the present time he
has been connected with the county
government in one capacity or an
other.
1t was because Mr. Clark paid the
bills of Richmond County that he
came to tackle the job OF lettering
conditions. He saw where thousands
of dollars of the peoples money were
being expended and the county not
getting the proper results. He found
waste and extravaganza in various
places, and in a remarkable series Of
letters published in both of the Au-
gusta papers he made his fight for a
county"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
g Macon
Middle Georgia News
Macon Bar Votes to
Abolish ]. P. Courts
Association Favors Bill Proposed by
Representative Miller-WiII
Elect Judge January /.

MACON, July 1.-THE Macon Bar
Association to-day Endorsed without
change the bill proposed by Repre-
sentative Wallace Miller for the abo-
lition Of the justice of the peace courts
and the creation of a new municipal
court
The fight in the association hinged
on the proposition OF electing the
judge by the people, and those in IA
vor of electing. the Judge finally won
out by a substantial majority. The
Endorsement of the bill will be for
warded to the Bibb delegation in the
Legislature.
The justice courts in the city, not
those in the county, will be abolished
The judge of the new court will be
elected every four years and will re-
ceive a salary of $4,000 a year. The
sheriff, clerk and deputies will be ap-
pointed by the judge.
There has been much interest man.
ifested in the proposition of creating
the new municipal court, especially
on the plan of electing the judge
Public sentiment here 10 opposed to
the appointment of the Judge by the
Governor, and this was reflected in
the action OF the bar association.
The new court will be established
January l.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
NEGRO INJURED
BY TRAIN MAY
DIE Of NEGLECT
Laurens Officials Would Not Take
Burden of Macon, Dublin
and Savannah Road.

DUBLIN, July 12.-The problem of
what to do with a negro who was
hurt by jumping off a moving train on
the Macon, Dublin and Savannah
Railroad near Montrose, Laurens
County, because he was stealing a
ride and was seen by some of the
train crew, developed into an interest
ing situation here this week, in which
the negro, George Farmer is the ulti-
mate sufferer and may not recover
from his injuries.
Farmer jumped from a passenger
train near Montrose several days ago
while stealing a ride, and the train
stopped, nicked him u and carried
him to Danville, the next stop. There
he was left in the care of someone,
who set his arm that was badly frac-
tured, but neglected his broken jaw
bone, large cut on his forehead and
several bruises. There he stayed for
a day or two getting barely enough 10
eat, and his condition growing worse
daily from neglect Then the COM
pany brought him to Dublin ana
turned him over to the county author
tiles as a pauper The Commission
ers ruled that the negro was in no
sense a pauper and refused to take
eharpe OF him. Then the company
endeavored to have him arrested on
warrant charging him with stealing
ride, so as to have him put in Jail
and receive medical treatment. How
ever, no one would serve the warrant.
Finally persons who knew about the
case took the negro in charge and got
him a place to stay and someone to
take care of him. A physician volun-
teered his services free
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
DEPOT DANGERS
AROUSE GRIFFIN
FOLK To ACTION
Congestion of Trains at One
Morning Hour ImperiIs Lives,
Declare Petitioners,

GRIFFIN. July 12.-Grifiin people
are making complaints on the danger
Gus conditions at the passenger depot
Of the Southern and Central Rail-
ways A strong petition has been
circulated among the people, and
long list of names has been affixed,
that 1t may be submitted to the Rail-
road Commission.
The cause of Griffin's complaint is
the fact that at o'clock each morn
ing four trains are at the same time
receiving and discharging passengers
and baggage on parallel tracks at
the depot.
Three of the trains arrive at the
same time, and approach the, depot
and waiting passengers in opposite
directions. Confusion and danger
arise every moment, and 1t is an every
day occurrence for some one to have
to be pulled OFF the track of one train
while he is trying to dodge another.
AS the trains come to stand on
parallel tracks, with only a few feet
Of space between them, It Is neces-
sary for women and children to
trudge back and forth between the
trains and baggage trucks In order
to get aboard the trains they want.
Only a few days ago Miss Bessie
Greer was struck by a Southern train
as she was trying to evade a Central
train. She has just been discharged
from the hospital. Shortly before Miss
Greers life was endangered another
young woman was hurled some dis
lance under similar circumstances
More than once in recent days SINH
lar narrow escapes have been noted.
The matter has been laid before the
Commission with the request that
something be done TO make a visit
to the depot here little more safe.
Chairman Murphey Gambler, of the
Commission, has been in communica-
ton with some OF the signers OF the
petition and gives notice that the
Commission will attend TO the peti-
ton Immediately.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
TWINS TANGLE
PLAN
FOR SUPPORT
Extra Arrival Upsets Financial
Arrangement Made by Couple
Who Separated Quickly.

AUGUSTA, July 12-Can a hus-
band and wife separate and agree
upon the amount the father shall pay
to the mother for the support Of an
unborn child?
Judge Hammond. Of the Richmond
Superior Court, says that they can
not.
F. A. Jones was married to Miss
Margaret Rountree in 1908. Three
months after their marriage they sep
arated and Jones gave his wife $1,000
in settlement of all her claims against
him for the support of her and of her
unborn child. Six months after the
separation twin sons were born to
Mrs. Jones.
The mother through her attorneys,
Isaac S. PEBBLES, Jr., and Il. Foster
Brigham, recently brought action to
compel the father to help support his
children, it being alleged that there
were two children instead of one.
and that the agreement between
Jones and his wife stipulated that the
$1,000 he paid was for the support of
her and Of her unborn child and in
view or the TACT that one OF the twins
was not mentioned, 1t was up to the
father to contribute toward its sup
port,
Jones agreed to support both Of the
children in his answer TO plaintiffs
petition, but stated that If he had to
support them he wanted the custody
of them.
Judge Hammond decided that both
of the children should stay with
their mother, that the father pay $25
per month for their support, and also
the attorneys fees.
The court held that the father and
mother had no right to enter into
an agreement regarding the support
of any unborn child; that the first
rights Of an individual come when
he is actually born into the world.
The Jones twins are handsome lit
tie fellows, four years of age. Their
mother makes a good salary, while
the father is also well to do.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Pastor to Put on Lid
At Big Campmeeting
Soft Drinks and Other Palatables
viii Not Be Sold on Sunday
at Mount Zion.

GRIFFIN, July 1.-THE Rev
Thomas NJ. Elliott, pastor in charge
of the Griffin Circuit of Methodist
churches, in which is located the ia
nous Mount Zion campground, gives
promise that the lid" will be put on
good and tight during the camp
meeting this year. For several years
considerable trouble has been expert
enced on account of the buying and
selling of soft drinks and other pail
atables on Sunday at the camp
meetings.
Mr.. Elliott has given notice that
nothing shall be sold at the camp
ground on Sunday, so long as he is
pastor Of the meeting and that in all
probability the public tent viii not be
run even in the week days. This de-
termination has been reached because
Of the annoyance in years past and
Of the hindrance to the success Of the
spiritual work of the meeting by the
buying and selling at the public tent.
The campmeeting this year gives
promise Of being the best in years.
To cooperate with the pastor in the
meetings, the Revs. w. G. Crawley,
of oxford; ]. NJ. Tumlin, of Thomas
ton, and f. r. Seaborn, OF Stock
bridge, win be present. Charlie D.
Tillman will conduct the singing.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Orders Dividend Paid
To Banks Creditors
Judge Hammond Directs Distribu-
ton of Citizens Trust Funds
at Augusta.

AUGUSTA, July 12,-Laoking about
a week Of one year from the time
the Citizens Trust Company went
into the hands of a receiver, an order
to-day was passed by the Superior
Court for a distribution Of the assets
of the defunct concern. Judge Ham
mond directed that a dividend Of 20
per cent be paid on liabilities amount
ing to approximately $174O00.
The receiver reported that he had
collected approximately $4,000, and
about $500 Of that amount is due for
taxes to city. State and county Also
the receiver and his attorneys must
be paid. The court ordered the 20
per cent dividend paid, even though
the entire amount In the hands Of the
receiver will be exhausted
ceiver, ]. Armstrong. expects TO col
lect some additional money, although
Just how much can not as yet be as
certained.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
New Administration
Now Governs Dublin
Council Elects Complete Corps of
City Officials at First
Session.

DUBLIN, July 12.-The county now
has a new administration, the new
Mayor and Aldermen having been
sworn in this week and are now in
charge. At the first meeting of the
new officials the following city off,
Gals were elected for the year:
Mayor Pro TEN, T. K. Ramsay;
Treasurer, j. S. Simons Clerk of
Council, A. H. Graham Recorder, j.
B. Green; Chief of Police, J. B. High
tower; policemen, d. J. Forehand, ].
w. Thompkins, II. L. Cox, A. w. Nc
Cracker and G. T. Rowe; City Attor-
ney, w. c. Davis; City Engineer, NJ.
j. Guyton; City Physician, T. H.
Hall; superintendent Of streets. S. !.
Hathaway; firemen, w. r. Locke and
r. f. Orr; members of Board of Ed
ucation. q. II, Williams, w. L. Join
er and L. Q. Stubs; trustees of Car
negie Library, H. NJ. Carrerre and r.
D. Flynt; Sexton, E. S. Overstreet.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
BaptistS to Improve
Locust Grove School
Flint River Association to Meet at
Griffin on Monday to Dis
cuss Plans.

GRIFFIN, July ia very impor-
tant meeting to take place here next
Monday is the conference of the pas
tors and laymen Of the Flint River
Association of Georgia Baptists. 1t is
expected that at least 100 of the rep
resentatives of the Baptist denomi-
nation will be on hand. A prominent
phase OF the work they Will give at
tention TO at this meeting will be the
physical improvement Of the Locust
Grove Institute, which is under the
care of the Baptists.
Rev. j. Z. SammOns, pastor of the
Griffin First Baptist Church, will pre-
side at the pastors conference, while
J. p. Nichols, a prominent layman, Of
Griffin, viii be in charge Of the de-
hberations Of the laymen. Rev. J. j.
Bennett, corresponding secretary of
the Georgia Baptist Convention Board
Of Missions, is to be present and de-
Liver an address, "
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Central Is Adjusting
Station Site Claims
All Settlements Must Be Made With
Owners Before Depot Plan
Gets States o. X.

MACON, July 12.-Committees from
Council and the Chamber Of Com
merce are cooperating with the Cen
trail of Georgia Railroad officials in
an effort to arrange settlements with
the property owners on lower Cherry
street who assert that their property
win be damaged by the closing up Of
Cherry street at Fifth, where it is
proposed to build the union station.
The Central has agreed to pay all
reasonable claims, and must report to
the Railroad Commission that all
claims have been settled before the
depot proposition will be sanctioned
bv the commission.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Two Funerals Held
Over Suicides Body
Sister Of Dead Man FaInts at Sec.
ond Service, Year After
Death.

GRIFFIN, July 1.-THE unusual
experience Of burying a mar year
after his death came to Re J. c.
Adams, one of Griffln's minist, ), this
week. And the funeral servit con-
Quoted by Mr.. Adams was II. sec
ond one over this body.
Last August, while living in nil
nois, near East st. Louis. F. ].
Brown committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head. At that
time he was buried in the town where
he died. His wife and motheF~in-
law came to Griffin to reside with his
people, and have been here for eleven
months.
Recently Mrs. Brown and her
mother decided to have the body
exhumed in Illinois and shipped here
for final interment. Upon arrival
here the body was reinterred in the
city cemetery Mrs Staten, sister Of
the dead man, tainted just as the
minister began the second funeral
service.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
$4,000 Yearly for
State Fair Sought
Macon Men to Ask Assembly for
Annual Appropriation for Agri-
cultural Awards.

MACON, July IA committee Of
prominent Macon men will appear
before the Appropriation Committee
Of the House on Tuesday afternoon
and uTsy a favorable report on the
bill providing for ten annual appro-
priations of $4,000 each to the Geor-
gia State Fair.
1t is intended that this money shall
be used as cash awards for the best
results in agriculture. 1t viii be
urged that many other States contrib
ute to the maintenance of their State
fairs, and that Georgia should fall
in line.
Already the fair association gives
$4,000 every year in prizes, this
money being taken form the gate re-
ceipts.
The committee to appear before the
Legislators consists of Julius H. OF
to. w. G. Lee H. 3. Erminger, c. b.
Lewis, w. e. Dunwody, e. w. Stet-
son, J. T. Moore, w. A. Huff, o c..
Gibson and H. c. Robert.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Cordele Women Hurt
In Runaway Accident
Mrs. johnnie Whltsett and Miss Es-
telle Holt Vietims-Wheelbar-
row Frightens Horse.

CORDELE. July 12.-Mrs. Johnnie
Whitsett was seriously injured and
Miss Estelle Holt sustained painful,
though not serious, wounds to-day
when a horse ran away with them,
overturning the buggy in which they
were riding, dashing them violently
against the ground.
The accident took place in front OF
the new postoffice building, the
horses becoming frightened at a negro
pushing a wheelbarrow. For more
than an hour Mrs. Whitsett was IN
conscious. She fell on shoulder and
her head when the buggy overturned.
Physicians do not think that her skull
was fractured or that she is suffering
from conclusion of the brain. Miss
Holt was able to walk within half an
hour after the accident.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
SCHOOL SITE INJUNCTION
SUIT HEARING POSTPONED

permanent injunction in the case of
citizens of Northern Heights, a pop
ular residence section Of Cordele,
the Bond Commission, com
posed of Dr. D. J. Williams, Jerry
Slade and o. s. Bazumore, to restrain
the officials from erecting a ward
school on a site unsatisfactory to the
residents, was postponed by Judge w.
+. George, Of Superior Court, to-day.
A temporary restraining order against
the commission was granted ten days
ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
HER WHITE POODLE MISSING,
WOMAN JAILS YOUNG MAN

AUGUSTA, July 12.-Jailed because
he couldn't produce a dog which it was
alleged he had in his possession, Nose
Levy, a young white man. was released
on habeas corpus proceedings brought
by Isaac S. PEBBLES, Jr., his attorney.
Lillian Woodward alleged that her
white poodle had been taken by Levy
and that ne refused to give II up. Ac-
cordingly she brought action against
him in Magistrate z. T. Benefits
Court.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
JUDGE SPEER G0E; TO
HIS MOUNTAIN RESORT

MACON, JUL 12.--Judge Emory
Speer left to-day for Mount Airy, n.
c.. where he has a summer home. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Speer and
by his private secretary, w. A. Cam
eron. and Mrs. Cameron.
Judge Speer will remain at Mount
Airv until about November 1. He is a
sufferer with hay fever, and it is for
that reason he seeks a cooler climate
every year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
PythianS to Extend
Order to England
T. ]. CARING of Macon, Supreme
Chancellor, Has Ambitious Plans
For FraternaI Organization.

MACON. July 1.-THE knights of
Pythlas are going to establish lodges
in England as soon as they can be
organized r. ]. CARING, of Macon,
supreme chancellor of the Grand
Lodge, has appointed Fred S. Att
wood, Of Minneapolis, deputy supreme
chancellor for England, and Mr.. Att
wood will leave this month to begin
his duties.
Mr.. CARING plans to extend, during
his administration, the scope Of the
Pythian organization to all of the
countries of Europe. The campaigns
in other countries will not be under
taken, however, until lodges are form
ed in England.
Mr.. CARING is now in New York,
visiting the subordinate lodges Of that
State.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
DUBLIN DISTRICT SHOWS
100000 PROPERTY GAIN

DUBLIN, July 1.-THE Tax Re-
ceiver of Laurens County Is now con-
solidating the returns for 1918, and
present indications are that the in
crease in values in Dublin district
alone will run to 100000 The digest
every indication of healthy increase
all over the county.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
COURT WILL CONFIRM SALE
OF BANKRUPT FIRMS GOODS

AUGUSTA, July 12.--At Mount Airy
Monday, Judge Emory Speer viii be
asked to confirm the sale Of the real and
personal property Of the Perkins Manu-
featuring Company, bankrupt. The
realty Including the real estate, build
ings and machinery, brought 1856 900,
the amount Of the first mortgage bonds
with accrued interest, and was bought
by Mrs. Ruth B. Carpenter and other
bondholders. The personal property, in
Guiding the stock Of lumber on hand.
the horses, mules, wagons, etc, was
purchased by Jacob Phinizy, represent
ing the second mortgage bondholders,
for 81, 900. The sale is not a sale, how
ever until confirmed BY the COURT
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Augusta Wiping Out
Contagious Diseases
Typhoid Almost Forgotten Since
Board Of Health lnaugurated
swat the Fly Campaign.

AUGUSTA, July 12.-There is less
malaria and typhoid fever in Augusta
now than in many years. and prob
ably in the history of the city, ac-
cording to DR.. Eugene Z. Murphey,
president Of the Board Of Health.
There has been only one death
from typhoid fever in Augusta this
summer" said DR.. Murphey and
there are comparatively few cases.
Better milk. fewer flies and inocula-
ton have improved conditions Won
derfully
There has not been a single case
of typhoid fever at the camp of the
Georgia Carolina Power Company at
Stevens Creek and with a population
of between 1900 and 1000 It is re-
markable indeed"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Auto Catches Fire,
Women Just Escape
Gasoline In Flooded Carbureter Ig-
mites and Touring Car Is De-
stroyed Quickly.

CORDELE, July 12.-An automobile
party Of Cordele women had a narrow
escape at dusk yesterday when the car
caught fire and was quickly destroyed
In the party were Mrs A G. Frasuer
Mrs. J. S. Conner, Mrs. Hope Roberts
and little daughter, and Mrs. q. e. Mil
Ter.
The carbureter became flooded and the
motor refused to work. While the driver
was trying to make the necessary re-
pairs, the gasoline in the carbureter be-
came ignited and soon the car was en-
veloped in flames, scarcely giving the
occupants time to escape.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
TX CANDIDATES FOR
CITY TREASURY PLACE

MACON, July 12.-There are six
candidates for the office of City
Treasurer which was made vacant
this week by the death OF A. R.
Tinsley, who had been treasurer for
rs years. The applicants are J. H.
Timberlake, J. E. P. Stevens, Steve
NcKenna, J. E. Guilford, Harrison
johnson and Harry Mckay. The new
treasurer viii be elected by the City
Council Tuesday night.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Slashed Skirt Has
All Cordele Looking
Handsome Visitor Walks Right Down
Main Street With an Uncon-
cerned Alr-Town Aehast.

CORDELE, July IA handsome wo-
man wearing one of the new style
slashed skirts created a near sensation
in COrdele yesterday
AS men stared from the stores, the
object of their attention, who was a
visitor in the city for a day, strollcd
down the sidewalk on the main business
street with head high and an uncon-
cerned air.
Such an attraction is rare in Cordele
not the lady, but the skirt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
Refusing to Swear,
Witnesses Useless
saints of Christ and Children of
God" Lose Standing in Court
Because of Scruples.

MACON, July 12.-Three negro women
were arraigned before Recorder DAILY for
trial on the charge of disturbing church
worship. Twenty members of the con-
gregation of Saints of Christ and Chill
dren of God Church stood up as wit
nesses. Swear the Witnesses said the
Recorder. 1--WE don't swear" replied one
of the twenty; sit IS against our re-
ligion'
leases dismissed" announced Judge
DAILY. The three defendants had
brought fifteen witnesses TO court, and
they offered to take the oath.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
DespOndent Girls
Recovery Predicted
Young Woman Who Drank carbollc
Acid Now Wants to Es-
cape Death.

CORDELE, July 12-Miss Georgia
williams, is years Of age. who at
tempted to end her life by drinking car
bolic acid several days ago because she
was Respondent over continued i'll health,
now has an excellent chance to recover
At first little hope was held out for her
recovery.
Though Miss Williams has declared
before taking the poison that life for
her was not worth living" the expe-
rience OF the past few days has COM
pletely reversed her opinion and she is
now anxious to regain her normal health.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
KENTUCKY PASTOR FILLS
DUBLIN BAPTIST PULPIT

DUBLIN. July 1.-THE Rev. J. c.
StilIions, Of Louisville, KY, will All
the pulpit Of the First Baptist Church
here during the remainder Of the
month of July, beginning tomorrow.
The church is without pastor at this
time, and Mr.. Stillions is acting as a
supply.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-13
BIB COUNTY OFFICERS FILE
QUARTERLY STATEMENTS

MACON, July 12.-All Of the Bibb
County officers have filed their state
ments of receipts and disbursements
for the second quarter with the comp
troller general These figures show
that the officers have approximately
the following incomes per year:
Sheriff. $4,000; Clerk Of the Superior
Court, $500; Clerk of the City Court,
$4,000; Tax Collector, $500; Ordi-
nary, $4,000; Solicitor General of the
Macon Circuit, s12, 900.