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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
BANKERS OFFICIAL
. PRAISES ATLANTA

Fred r, Farnsworth. secretary Of
the American Bankers Association,
during an inspection Of Atlanta's no
tel facilities Tuesday declared this
city was fully capable OF entertaining
the 1914 convention of the assocla-
ton.
Mr.. Farnsworth was given a din
ner at Hotel Ansley Monday night by
the convention committee Of the Ho-
tel Mems Association. Mr.. Farms
worth was optimistic over the prob
ability Of Atlanta getting the conven-
ton. Tuesday Fred Hauser. secrs-
tary Of the Chamber Of Commerce
Convention Bureau, continued to con-
duct him through a personal eNami-
nation Of the hotels.
Mr. Farnsworth said there would
be 1900 bankers attending the con
vention. He already has been guar
anteed 1871 rooms, and the hotel men
have promised to make the number
1000
Atlantic City IS the only other city
that has announced to make an open
fight for the 1914 meeting when the
bankers assemble in their 1918 con
VentiOn in Boston
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
LOST ESSIE NIX IS
SEEN IN COUNTRY

Disquieting information as to the
whereabouts of Essie Nix, the pretty
16-year- old daughter of Mrs. G. NJ.
Nix, of No. 626 Chestnut street, who
has been lost since last Saturday, was
received by Chief of Police James L.
Beavers Tuesday morning.
Robert Cain and ]. Harm. of Buck
head, visited the Chief and said they
had seen the missing girl Monday
afternoon walking aimlessly along a
lonely country road some two miles
north of Roswell.
The two men We're in an automO-
bile when they came upon the girl
who was walking with her head
bowed. The men said that as they
had known the girl for some time
they had no hesitancy in accosting
her. According to the men, she said
she was on her way to the home of
relative not far distant.
1t is feared by the police that the
girl may have lost her mind. Imme-
diately following the receipt OF this
Information the Chief notified the
girls mother. Every effort will be
made to locate the child Men in
automobiles have started in search Of
her.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
CONLEY TOFIGHT
FELON CHARGE
BITTERLY
Attorney Will Permit Him to Plead
Guilty Only to Misdemeanor.
Judge Sought.

Jim Con!ey's trial on a felony
charge as accessory after the fact in
the murder Of Mary Phagan will be
strongly comhated by his attorney.
". NJ. Smith, according to announce
mcnt made Tuesday.
It is the contention that Conley. on
the states own theory Of the crime,
Is guilty Of nothing more than a mis-
demeanor and that he can not be
tried for a crime of which he is not
accused
Two Indictments were drawn
against the negro at the last session
Of the Grand Jury. One charged him
with a misdemeanor and the other
with a felony. y nice point Of law
has arisen on the felony Indictment
the Georgia statutes providing that an
accessory after the fact, to be liable
to punishment as felon. must have
hidden, harbored or concealed" the
person guilty Of the capital crime. as
we'll as to have withheld the infor-
nation of the crime from the officers
Fight Centers on One Word.
If an attempt is made to try Con-
ley on the felony charge, a legal fight
win ensue on the Interpretation Of
the word conceal" The State will
contend that 1t has a broad meaning,
which includes assisting the culprtt to
escape and concealing his Identity
from the authorities. This. the Pros
ecutor will contend. admittedly was
done by Conley when he shielded
Frank for several weeks
Conleys attorney, on the other
hand, will insist that the law be in
terpreted with the strictest literal
ness, Legal citations will be made
to show that conceal" in the statutes
means nothing else than hiding or
harboring the person OF the guilty
man. This, the negro's lawyers will
insist, ConIey did not do
Case May Come Up September %.
Conley will be allowed to plead
guilty to the misdemeanor charge and
nothing more. The carrying OF the
~ift , ''NN ~ AAlt htAobiltlN W as a
part Of the Negroes action in with
holding knowledge Of the crime from
the officers, and did not IN itself con-
stitute a felony Il is held
The negro's case probably viii come
up the week OF September 20 So
liCitor Dorsey has abandoned his at
tempt to hold court before this time
He hopes TO be able TO get a Judge
either from the Fulton Superior Court
or an outside circuit 10 preside. Judge
Rem II. Hill, the newly appointed
Judge to the Atlanta Circuit. will not
take up his duties before October s,
and it may be a week or two later
than this.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Convention Bureau
Boosts Atlanta in
Booklet, Just Out

A book containing photographs Of
interesting places in and about At
lanta, and filled with facts and figures
that show why life is worth living In
Atlanta was issued from the office OF
the Atlanta Convention Bureau Mon
day. 1t was compiled by Fred Houser
On the cover are photographs of
the Battle Of Atlanta reproduced from
the cyClorama at Grant Park. and
below them are pictures OF Atlanta
as 1: is to-day, with factories and
skyscrapers taking the place OF
smoking ruins and marching SOL
diers.
Il illustrates strikingly the strides
of the Gate City since the war The
As pages Of the boon are brim full of
valuable information concerning At
lanta.
The book will he circulated freely
throughout the North. and is expected
to be great aid in bringing conven-
tions to Atlanta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
HABBED 4TH TIME
ON FRAUD CHARGE
Kirkwood Man Is Accused of
SwindIing Lumber Firm in
Several Transactions.

B. F Mitchell. Of Kirkwood, was
arrested Tuesday on a warrant sworn
out by Robert Anderson, a lumber
man of WarreRton. charging fraud In
lumber deals Mitchell was taken TO
Warrenton by Sheriff w. O. Brinkley,
of Warren County
This is the fourth time Mitchell has
been taken into custody. II is said
on August - Mitchell was arrested
and taken TO Roberta. Ga. Later he
was taken 10 Somervile, and finally
he was arrested but relea sed upon
the failure of the Sheriff Of Chattoo-
ga County 10 come for him
According 10 the charges filed by
Anderson. Mitchell has represented
himself as the W H. Mitchell Lum-
her Company Under that name, IL Is
alleged, Mitchell has received large
conisgnments Of lumber from Ander-
son
When arrested by Detective J. w.
HollingswOrt at his home in Kirk
wood, Mitchell inquired, pleasantly
where he was 60 be taken this time
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
c. ]. HADEN, ATLANTA,
ELECTED HEAD Of STATE
CHAMBEROF COMMERCE
By JAMES E. NEVIN.

MACON, Sept. 16.-Charles J. Ha-
Den, Of Atlanta, was elected president
Of the new State Chamber of Com
merce to-day in an enthusiastic meet
ing of leading representatives of the
progressive business world of Geor-
gia.
The meeting was generally &C
claimed as marking a new era in the
States progress.
Macon was the Mecca Of nearly
one-half the counties in Georgia. and
an active and effective State Cham
Der Of Commerce was organized.
More than 800 delegates were here,
besides various organizations of Boy
Scouts, brass bands, marching clubs
and other booming and boosting ag
gTegations.
The visitors were the guests of the
Macon Chamber Of Commerce, where,
in the beautiful new Hotel Dempsey.
everything from a fine meeting hall
TO all things imaginable by way of
good eatables and drinkables had
been provided.
The purpose of the State Chamber
of Commerce is to bring the various
counties and municipalities. large and
small, into closer relationship, par
ticularly in the matter of bringing
about mutual efforts toward progress
in Georgia between the urban and the
rural populations.
North Meets the South.
The Atlanta and Decatur delega-
tons, representing Fulton and DeKaib
Counties, were the last to reach Ma
con, preceded by only a few minutes
however, by the WayCross delegation,
representing Ware County, thus
bringing together in the central Geor-
gia city almost simultaneously the
extreme northern and southern ends
Of the State, making the sectional
representative for organization pur-
poses complete upon the oCCa sion Of
the State Chambers initial gather-
ms.
The enthusiasm Of the visitors was
unmistakable. From the beginning it
was apparent that those coCnties par
ticipating to-day look upon the or
ganiZdfiOn of the State Chamber rs
highly important and promising work.
auC besides the sixty odd counties d.
reCty represented some thirty-oid
sent written assurances to the gath
,r.ng of their cordial sympathy and
future cooperation in the work Of the
state Chamber
The Atlanta delegation, headed by
Secretary Fehy Of the Chamber -
Commerce, Wilmer Moore, Mr. Ha-
den and others, Immediately assumed
leading part in perfecting the State
org niZa'iOn, inasmuCh as it was in
Atlanta that the idea Of a State
Chamber organization was conceived
and where, in its preliminary details,
il was worked out. Notwithstanding
this primary of the Atlanta boone 5
fer the State Chamber, however, the
matter of effeCting permanent organ
iza.ion was participated in by all the
sections of the State generally, and no
one county or section IN any way
dominated the proceedings.
Expect 10000 Members in Year.
The State Chamber expects to run
its membership well over 5000 from
the beginning and to double that or
more within the next twelve months.
1t also proposes to work through TIA
county and municipal commercial
bodies in working inside Georgia. and
to work within itself and by itself
outside the State, so far as boosting
and pushing the State abroad is COT
cerned.
The first session Of to-day's meet
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
TWO SOUTH SEA
ISLES DISAPPEAR
Several Hundred Natives and
White Men Lost as Part Of
Tonga Group Sinks. |

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 16.-FaI>
con and Hope Islands, OF the Friendly
OF Tonga group in the South Pacific,
have disappeared from view. With
them, several hundred natives and a
few white men also have disappeared.
This news was brought to San
Francisco by Capt. J. T. Trask. Of the
steamship Sonoma, which arrived
from Sydney, via Page Page and
Honolulu. Captain Trask said:
one of the regular trading steam
ships. between Sydney and the Tonga
group, reported the sinking Of the
islands. The vessel steamed to where
Falcon Island should have been, but
It was no where in sight.
Just prior to this the instruments
at the Sydney Naval station showed
that several violent earthquake
shocks had taken place about 1000
miles northeast Of Sydney"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Choir Singers Quit
Vanderbilt Church

ASHEVILLE. Sept. 16-Wholesale
designations due to friction have
about disrupted the famous choir of
All Souls Church, at Biltmore, sup
ported by Millionaire George w. Van
derbilt.
Members Of the choir object to the
instructor having a music school for
financial gain, saying that his pupils
are favored when solo work is re-
quired. The attention of Mr.. Wander
bilt has been called to the trouble,
and he likely will take a hand in the
matter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Woman Disappears
At G.. A. R, Reunion

CHATTANOOGA, Sept. 1e.-Mrs
Ida Saylor, Of Dayton, Ohio, aged rs
years. who came here to attend the
G, A. r. encampment and disappear
ed from the union station yesterday.
is still missing, although the police.
directed by her brother s. Rowe, who
accompanied her, have searched the
entire city.
The aged woman being left in the
station by her brother was seen to
enter cab few minutes later and
drive away. No trace of her has been
discovered since.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17

ing was given over almost entirely to
speech making by gentlemen from
various points throughout the State.
while the executive committee was
working out the problems Of a con-
stitution and bylaws and nominal
/ tons for officers of the permanent
organization.
Friendly but acute rivalry soon de-
Veluped on the floor in the matter of
/ a president Of the State Chamber of
Commerce and the location Of its per
manent headquarters Prominent bid
| derS for the headquarters are Atlanta
Macon, Albany, Americas and Griffin,
While numerous places had favOrite
sons who wished TO serve as presi-
dent
1t has been particularly noticeable,
however, that none of this rivalry
was tinged in any manner by bitter
ness or harshness. If ever before in
Georgia an organization Of this sort
was perfected amid more genuine
harmony and real good fellowship, no
one here seems to know where and
when it was.
Many Subjects Discussed.
Every topic Of interest conceivable
in the business world Of Georgia was
discussed. All the way from bank
ing and school to blowing and hog
culture 1t is the purpose of the State
Chamber of Commerce to touch ev-
cry note in the keyboard Of industrial
progress in Georgia to the genuine
good Of the State in all directions.
After much discussion the State
| Chamber of Commerce named Mr..
Haden president. The place of per
manent headquarters will be decided
| later by the executive committee of
tn chamber.
Mr.. Haden acted as temporary
chairman Of tO-day's meeting. and his
nomination to the permanent presi-
denCy gave unanimous satisfaction.
Constitution and bylaws providing
for a great and catholic organiza-
ton were adopted
The greatest and most impressive
showing made by any visiting delega-
ton was that Of the DeKalb County
organization. Headed by a score or
more members of the Decatur Board
of Trade, a dozen prosperous and pro-
gressive farmers and a cracker jack
drum corps of Boy Scouts, this dele
| cation paraded the streets and the
convention hall and everywhere 1t
went 1t was received with loud and
prolonged applause, while Wilmer
Moore, Of Atlanta, probably made the
very best speech of the many really
good speeches.
Other Officers Named.
Comparisons are out Of order per-
| haps, as all of the visitors were full
Of enthusiasm, and the State chair
man adjourned in the afternoon more
than well pleased with the work ac-
Complished.
Besides the president Of the cham
Der the following officers were named:
First vice president, r. w. Stetson,
Macon; second vice president, ]. A
Bush, Camilla; third vice president,
R. f. Maddox, Atlanta, fourth vice
president, p. J. Reid, of WayCross.
The only salaried member of the
state Chamber is the secretary,
whose compensation is yet to be fixed.
For this place NJ. b. Powell, Of Co
lumbus. was named. At one time the
race question was interiected into the
proceedings by a member from South
Georgia, who moved that the organ
ization be restricted to whites after
some debate, a little sharp at times.
the motion was adopted
The chamber then adjourned to
meet at o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Chief Speeds to Fire
After Auto Kills Man

SAVANNAH, Sept. 16.-The Coro-
ner is investigating the death Of Miles
B. Overcast, killed when the Fire
Chiefs automobile, driven by Assist
ant Chief Joe Fogarty at terrific
speed, dashed him against the side of
a building
The machine, after striking the
man, did not stop until it crashed into
the Curbing and was wrecked, when
its driver caught a cab and proceeded
to a small fire.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Cordele Sends 90 to
State Chamber Meet

CORDELE. Sept. 16.-Cordele was
strongly represented at the gathering
Of business men at Macon to organ
ize the Georgia Chamber of Com
merce. over so citizens, including
Mayor Fred Harder, attended the
meeting, Joining the Albany delega-
ton here and going to Macon in ape-
Cisl coaches
The local chamber expects to take
en- active interest in the undertakings
Of the State commercial body.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Cures Reported at
Shrine at Lourdes
Special Cable to The Atlanta eeoraIan.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LOURDES, Sept. 1.-two more
partial cures are reported among the
pilgrims to the shrine here. Fathers
Lynch and Herman, from County
Meath, Ireland, who had been consid-
cred permanently deaf, partly recov-
cred their hearing
Cases Of grievously afflicted pa
tients who have convinced their doc
tors of improvement since their ar
rival at LOurdes, are too numerous to
mention
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Burns Clan Called
To Feast and Talk

\. Cruickshank, chief Of the Burns
clan, has called a special meeting to
be held at the Burns Clubhouse at s
o'clock Friday night The invitation
is couched in characteristic dialect, as
follows:
TAX Soldiers Home car to end o.
line Business O. great importance to
YOU is to be thoCht and talked ABBOTT
Bring anither Scot Wi ye to help eat
up the HaSgis!"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Water Wagon Puts
Jail Out Of Business

KINGSTON. MO, Sept. 16.-Fol-
lowing the installation OF the prohi-
bitiOn law here the town became SO
good that the Marshal quit i'm dis
gust and the cooler" was sold to a
poultry raiser
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Reno's Passenger
Traffic Cut One-Half

OMAHA, Sept. 16.-Passenger serv-
ice to and from Reno, New. has fallen
almost one-half since the reformed
divorce laws went into effect, accord
ing to the figures Of the railway lines
running through Nevada.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
75c Pure Rubber Gloves 39c

For certain kinds of housework rubber gloves are
indispensable to keep the hands from getting chapped
rough and
These rubber OF pure rubber
characteristic pebble grain Perfect quality fresh stock,
sale for the first time All sizes. 75c quality for 39c
(Main Floor, center)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Oriental Rugs
in a Big Sale

Certain trade eXigencies
make for a sale Of Oriental
rugs surprising in magni-
tude and selections Of va
rieties anything hereto
fore attempted. The sale
starts Thursday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
"Sautorie" Ribbons
Set With Cameo SOC

The biggest selling novelty this season
A Il -inch black ribbon to hang about the
neck. Swivel at end, to which one can at
tach a vanity, bit of jewelry or a monocle
Cameo slide on ribbon. SOC Monocles with
imitation tortoise shell rim. 25c.
(Main Floor-Center AIsle)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Csc & SOC Stamped Waists

A little price for such pretty ~
waists. Made Of white lawns NC
and crepe voiles, with high or
round necls and long or short sleeves.
Stamped for French cyelet and punch work
embroidery.
art Observation-Disclosures Aisle)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17
Cool Nights Call
for Blankets

AssOrtmonts here to meet the
dictates of any taste or purse:
Cotton $3.50 to So.
Wool s. to $40.
Comforts 81 to 81.
(Main Floor, Left)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17

Fine round thread pillow eases, made of
the wear-resisting Atlantic tubing. Stamped
for French, eyelet and the new punch work
Many designs some with place
for monogram. Priced not singly, but the
pair FOR 39c
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-17

Not 500 suits. nor H1E
even extraordinary e" 1 -
$3.50 suits. but absolutely
the best all-wOOl suits you'll
find anywhere at S16. SILK
lined, finished with silk
shields. Serges, I'm black or
blue and shepherd checks.
(Ready-to-Wear-2d Floor
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-25
TELEGRAPHIc MEMS FLASHES

London, June 25.-Rudolph Spreck
les, California sugar king, sailing for
New York, says he has no fear Of a
panic in the United States. He blame,'
uncertainty of the time the tariff bill
will be passed for bad conditions
Los Angeles, Cal, June 25.-This
city promises to be the scene Of a
meat war between big and little pack
ers whose trade territory conflicts in
the western and southern parts of the
United States. Packing plants aggre-
eating 100000 in cost are being
planned.
Chicago. June 25.-Chicago women
on verge of receiving the ballot, are
planning a war on "Hinky Dink
Kenna and bath House John"
Coughlin in the aldermanic campaign.
Washington, June 25-Senate votes
confirmation of W. ~. Harris. of
Georgia, to be director of the census.
succeeding E. Dana Durand.
London, June 25.-The American
Luncheon Club entertained Amhassa
dor Page as special guest
Denver, Colo, June 25.-Athletes
representing turn vereins of all parts
of the country are here TO participate
in the national funniest, lasting two
weeks. The events include all
branches Of athletics.
Boston, June 25.-Champion Red
Sox raised the worlds pennant at Fen
way Park, with the New York High
landers as opponents.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-25
Gnral Nrus

Rufus Mead of Edge was visitor
10 the city today.
Willie Medland of Keith spent the
day In the city.
Jack Crenshaw of Reliance spent the
day in the city on business.
A. A. Dean of Tabor mingled with
friends in the city today.
J. r. Smith of Reliance was a Wis
itor in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Francis Of Tabor
were visitors in the city today.
See prince and Gray Cat" at the
Colonial tomorrow Thursday night.
J. w. Peteet of Independence min
gled with friends in the city today.
Mrs. d. M. Dansby wept>t6 Wellborn
today to visit the family of DR.. G. F.
Lee.
Mrs. s. L. Gregory went to Wellborn
today for a short visit to relatives and
friends.
Ripe peaches horticultural depart
ment A. and NJ. College. Phone 63-
3 rings
Pope Ponder OF Mart returned home
today after visiting the family of AL
bert May.
We have car new crop oats on
track. Will make special price on
N ~ toknn IIanco ri I'M
Nero. Co
Help the Civic League by attending
prince and Gray Cat" at the Colonial
Thursday night
Special sale on sheet music all this
week at Caldwell's. All Csc music 15c
two for a quarter: all soc music, 35c.
Swat IS" is the title of new,
catchy and popular song. Hear it at
the Colonial Thursday night
Don't fail to hear the latest musi-
cal hit Swat 49," in the entertain.
ment at the Colonial this wAoE
Miss Weltha Smith, after a pleasant
visit to Mrs. Wynn Newton returned
home TO Fountain today.
l.. Goodman OF Wheelock spent the
day in our city and went to Houston
on the afternoon train for short visit.
Don't miss our special sale on sheet
music this week. All soc music 35c,
all 25c music 15c, two for 25c. Sale
closes Saturday night. ]. NJ. Caldwell
Miss Frankie Armstrong, who has
been visiting relatives and friends in
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-06-25
RAIN REPORTS.

Mail Carrier Claud Moore reports a
good shower about half way between
Bryan and Tabor yesterday.
A good rain was reported on lower
Thompson creek yesterday afternoon.
That community got rain last week
and the corn has not suffered at all
Showers were reported at Steep Hol-
low and several other points in the
county yesterday.
A good rain was reported from Cart
wheel Prairie and Sulphur Springs
which extended to Martins Prairie in
Grimes county.
Carlo Salvato reported heavy
shower at Mudville yesterday.