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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
ARMY SURGEON 5
DAUGHTER AND
WIFE SUICIDES
Sun WorShiperS, Mentally De-
ranged, Drown Themselves
in Lake in England.

LONDON, March 12-That Mrs.
Henry W. Jeffreys and her spinster
daughter, whose bodies were found in a
lake upon the estate OF Percy Graham.
a rich American in Surrey. died yes
terday as the result of a suicide pact
was revealed today to the authorities
investigating the double tragedy.
To the authorities, at the same time
was revealed a most unusual house
hold 80"
The Jeffreys family came from the
United States. DR. Henry w. Jeffreys
having served as a surgeon in the
United States army Dr. Jeffreys told
English acquaintance that he had
fought in three wars in the United
States. The American doctor came to
England to spend his declining years az
a country gentleman. He had ampls
means and took a roomy old fashioned
house at Red Cliffe. Kensington.
Among the mountaineering that
DR.. Jeffreys formed was one with
retired English army surgeon. who had
served in India and Thibet.
Stories Preyed on Minds.
The retired English army surgeon
had seen many strange sights and had
passed through many unusual eXpe-
riences during his long service in the
Orient and had become, through asso-
citation. a sun worshiper ..--.
His queer stories seemed TO prey
upon tho mind of Mrs. Jeffreys, who
surprised the household one day by an
nouncing her intention of becoming an
apostate. Realizing that she was suf-
fering from mental alteration. DR.. JEFF
freys leased a country place in Surrey
and sent his wife there for the restful
quiet of the country. Miss Jeffreys
was sent to act as nurse Mrs. JeffreyS
and her daughter seldom ventured from
the grounds Of their estate, and the vii
layers Of Godalming, near by, saw lit
tie OF them.
They devoted a great deal of atten-
ton to philanthropies and charities.
and the daughter dispatched checks to
various charitable London institutions.
Charity was their dissipation, the rites
OF the sun worshipers their daily obli-
cation.
Doctor Expected Tragedy.
Last Friday DR.. Jefreys called to see
his wife and daughter, and at that time
he noticed that both had become more
respondent than ever and scarcely
spoke word during his visit. That
was the last time the husband and IA
ther saw his family alive.
II realized that some such tragedy
might develop in consequence of the
mental condition OF my wife and
daughter" said DR.. Jefreys today.
Both were very despondent. Last Fri
day my daughter informed me that she
would never marry, knowing that her
mother needed her constant care"
The inquest into the death OF Mrs.
ana MISS Jenreys will be held tomor-
row.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
RODDENBERY HEADS
FIGHT ON SPENDING
MONEY ON BIG FAIR

WASHINGTON March 12.-The fight
over a government appropriation for rep
resentation at the Panama-Pacific expo
sition at San Francisco in 1915 will be
fought all over again when congress re-
Convenes in April.
The house and senate compromised on
an item of $500. 900 for this purpose in the
sundry civil appropriation bill in the clos
ing days of the last congress. Many want
this increased TO S1,50O00O, while the
economy Democrats In the house VIII
start a contest, headed by Representative
Roddenbery, of Georgia, TO have the item
entirely eliminated
Originally the item was carried in a
SEPARATE bill which was talked to death
in the house. 1t was then inserted as
rider" by the senate to the sundry civil
bill and caused long controversy be-
tween the two houses.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
CHARTER FIGHT A CRISIS
FOR CITY, SAYS HOWELL

will realize that it is bad, fearfully bad,
for the people of the city.
During the ten years people have
been clamoring for a new charter, the
personnel of the membership of this
corporation of petty politics has chang
ed somewhat But the type has not
changed one iota,
Its effeteness, its waste, its inefi-
cheney is obvious. Look at our streets.
Thousands of dollars spent on sewers
have failed to give relief We voted
bond money for a sewage disposal sys-
tenn. Every one in Atlanta knows how
the contractor has played with this i'm
portant Improvement. Our schools are
unsatisfactory and insufficient.
No One to Blame.
yet try TO find out who is to blame
for these conditions? There is no au-
thority, no traceable responsibility.
When troubles come. every one stands
from under.
Atlanta is the biggest corporation
in the state. But any corporation of
any size run on a similar system would
be bankrupt in year.
The matter has come to the point
when our private citizens must dis
charge their duty of responsibility.
They alone can settle this matter. Their
failure would mean their suffering.
This is the most important period in
Atlanta's history. We must all act to-
getheT.
"A good new charter has been drawn.
Council can no longer be depended
upon.
by all means, let the mayor call an
indignation meeting at the Auditorium
Let the people show they mean to have
genuine reform"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
HOOD, CLOSEP OF
BRYAN, WANTS TOBE
ALASKA GOVERNOR

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. March r.
Following the resignation of Governor
Clark. F. A. Hood has made application
for the position of governor of Alaska
The resignatin Of Governor Clark is to
become effective at once, and it is ex-
pected that the gubernatorial appoint
ment will be one of the first of the new
administration.
The application was made through
Secretary of State w. j. Bryan, a warm
personal friend OF Mr. Hood, the pre-
mier Tennessee advocate of Bryan doc
trines and principles, who has remained
his staunchest follower since the free
silver days of '96.
The application was sent directly to
Mr.. Bryan with the request that it be
submitted to President Wilson
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
OLDEST UNDERTAKEN IN
GEORGIA PASSES AWAY

Sebastian Shaw, aged IS years. reputed
to be the oldest undertaken in Georgia,
died at his residence. SO Boulevard ter
race, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock
The body was removed to Patterson
undertaking establishment, and will be
sent to Madison tomorrow.
Mr., Shaw was a veteran Of the MeXi-
can and Civil wars. and the last surviv-
ing member of the Macon Guards that
went to Mexico. He was captain Of the
Floyd Rifles in the Civil war He was
born in Germany ana came to America
when 10 years old He lived So years in
Madison, where he was in the. undertake
ing business IS years
Surviving Mr.. Shaw are four sons
Henry Shaw Of Petersburg, Va: F. y.
Shaw. Of Childress, Texas: Victor Shaw.
of Memphis. and " H Shaw, OF Den
Yer; and a daughter, Mrs. F. A. Wright
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13

city is ready to do so. It has over
come greater obstacles in the past,
and it will overcome this one now!
Petitions Being Circulated.
Following The Georgian's editorial
urging a mass meeting of citizens at
the Auditorium to defeat the plans of
the politicians and demand genuine
charter reforms as embodied in the new
charter Of. the committee of 20. petit
tions requesting Mayor Woodward to
call such a meeting are being circu-
lated today.
Mayor Acts.
Later Mayor Woodward announced
that he would issue call for the meet
ing in the auditorium for THURSDAY
night OF next week.
Mayor Woodward declared that he
had been besieged with appeals to pro-
vide for a means of public demonstra-
ton against the action of council Mon
day tending to block popular express
sion on charter reforms.
petitions are being circulated ask
ing me to call such a meeting" he said.
Il am not surprised. Enough people
have stopped me on the street and call
ed me over the telephone urging such
a course to make a good sized registra-
ton list.
Il am calling this meeting to give the
people absolute charge of the charter
reform movement 1t is their business
Now they must take charge of 1t in
mass. They are the bosses of the poll
ticians who have blocked further ac-
ton. They must give these servants
orders"
1T is the one way for the people to
get what they want" said Wilmer L,
Moore
Il think II is time for forcefu action
on the part Of every patriotic citizen OF
Atlanta. A majority of council have
shown they don't intend to act for real
reform unless forced to do So" said
Victor H. Kriegshaber.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
CONDEMNED CONVICT,
ON MARCH TO DEATH
CELL, MAKES BREAK

SAN QUENTIN, CAL, March r.
.Pooles Prantikos, under sentence to be
hanged Friday for the murder of two
policemen, was guarded with double
care today, following his endeavor yes
terday to escape from the prison or be
Killed by the guards. Prantikos made a
dash for liberty while he was being led
TO the death cell He was reca ptured
He said: IT'S too long to wait until
Friday to die, and besides, l can't bear
to be hanged. I'd rather have been
shot by the guards. That's what
wanted if | could not escape
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13

Clark Howell, famous Atlanta editor
sat in his office in The Constitution
building today and told a Georgian
reporter most forceful story of why
he as an Atlanta citizen, is so anxious
for new charter for the city.
4 have lived in Atlanta all my life, -
he began Il know this city, its his
tory and its possibilities. With our
present charter, I feel just like did as
a boy when 1 found that a favorite
suit had been outgrown.
In such cases but one thing is pos
stbe TO avoid terrible embarrassm
That is to get new one"
The smile on Mr.. HowelIs face
banged into stern expression. He
c.inched his fists and declared, with
emphasis:
Atlanta faces a crisis. I have been
fighting to cast off this worm out, out
grown charter for ten years. l have
seen uprising after uprising of the cit
izens. But nothing has been done. If
the politicians should win this time.
tlelr arrogance would be overwhelm-
Ing and Atlanta's progress as a mu-
mcipality would be at an end.
People Must Act.
The time has come when the people
must take their affairs into their own
hands. No better beginning could be
made than a monster mass meeting in
the Auditorium.
Our present charter suits the little
PoAtcians admirably. 1t gives them all
possible latitude to play their little
games. 1t protects them from the peo-
N's- But every man who stops to think
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
LITTLE JEFF" is RUN
DOWN AFTER CHASE
ACROSS CONTINENT

CLEVELAND, OHIO. March ia
suers through all the big cities Of the
country. ended here in the arrest last
night on Euclid avenue of Thomas Jeff
Sharun, alias Little jeff" wanted by
Federal authorities in Chicago. He is
accused of the theft OF postoffice money
orders in Chicago a year ago.
He is accredited as leader of a gang
that has committed wholesale forgeries
of pay checks of large concerns all over
the country, according to Bertillion Ex-
pert Koestle here today. He is being held
pending the arrival of Chicago officers
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
FINED FOR HUGGTNG
WOMAN WHO DIDN'T
DESIRE AN EMBRACE

SAVANNAH, GA, March 12.-For hug
ging a woman who did not want to be
Rugged. John Johnson, white man, was
sentenced to pay 500 or serve 30 days in
jail. The complaining witness was Mrs.
n. F. Davis She claimed that Johnson
called at her house and asked regarding
a room for rent. Mrs. Davis conducted
him to the second floor Of the house ana
showed him the room. This is the room
I have to rent" she said, according to her
statement do you think you want it,
Instead Of answering her, she AYERS
johnson turned about and threw his arms
around her. IT'S not the room l want,
but YOU she claims he said. Mrs Davis
escaped the embrace and had Johnson
arrested.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
TWO MEN WITHDRAW FROM
S. C. CONGRESSIONAL RACE

CHARLESTON, S. c.. March 12-E. J.
Dennis and II. Leon Larisey. candidates
for congress from the First district to fill
the place left vacant by the death of
Congressman C. S. Legare, have with
drawn from the race, leaving three
Charleston men, r. S. Whaley. 6. f. Won
Kolnitz and Z. W. Hughes. and two Col
Teton county men. J. II. Peurifoy and
j. G Padgett. still in the running As
Sessments of $500 each have been levied
for the primary, TO be held on April l.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
SPALDING GRAYS TO
HOLD A CARNIVAL

GRIFFIN, GA. March 12.-The Spald-
ing Grays, a local military company or
ganized before the Civil war, is soon to
have a street carnival Their purpose is
to raise money to install a modern gym
nasium in their armOry, and for this they
have contracted with a well known circus
to give performances.
The Elks club Of Griffin have also ar
ranged with a circus now Wintering at
Macon TO come here April and give two
society performances under the auspices
Of the E,lks. The Elks will build a new
club house on a lot recently purchased,
and hope with the aid Of the circus to
raise the money within a snort time.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13

tire week. As the sessions continue,
it is noted that Atlantans and dele
gates from outside of the city and state
are beginning to express their salts
faction at this years gathering. AS
one man remarked today:
These sessions, | believe, have been
great inspirations. They have been
productive of great good. II a person
comes here and fails to take what he
has learned and apply 1t to his local
conditions, he has attended the con-
ference in vain. However, I have fail
ed as yet to find one who has not alb
sorbed at least half dozen practical
working ideas from the words of the
speakers or the explanations of Holy
Writ"
Resumes Salvation Address.
Beginning at o'clock this morning,
Dr. w. R. Wedderspoon. noted Metho-
dist pastor, of Washington. d. c., de-
livered the second address on SALIVA
ton" today's talk being a continue
ton Of his masterful address of late
yesterday, when DR.. Wedderspoon de-
clared that the mission Of the modern
church was salvation-complete and
unending. DR. We1derspoon made ap-
peal for less theorizing and more true
religion. He also passed caustic com
ment upon the modern fashionable au-
dience in the church. More attention
to the gospel and less to the dress"
summed up his criticism.
Following DR.. WedderspOon today,
DR.. Len G. Broughton occupied an
hour between 10 and II o'clock. His
address was another learned discourse
upon the true Christian faith.
The last speaker of the morning was
DIR. Campbell Morgan. By the time
DR., Morgan arose to speak there was
scarcely vacant seat in the great Tab
ernacle auditorium.
Or. Morgan Speaks Tonight.
This afternoon, beginning at o'clock,
DR.. James Gray and DR. James l. Vance
will occupy the Tabernacle pulpit To-
night Dr. Morgan will again speak.
One OF the most powerful sermons
yet heard by the conference audiences
was that delivered late yesterday by
DR.. John r Sampey, of the Southern
Baptist Theological seminary, Of Louis
Vile. Telling the story Of the Prophet
Hosea. he drew from the prophets life
stern warning against the immor
atty Of men IN the present day.
There IS no double standard in the
ewes of jehovah was Dr.. Sampey's
declaration
1t has Just been announced that Rev
". NJ. Morrison. Of Congo, Africa, and
Rev. Lacy I. Moffett, of China, will ar
rive in Atlanta Friday and address the
conference. The addition Of these two
strong speakers is anticipated with
pleasure by conference audiences.
Sees Christianized Labor.
Last nights session was marked by
the appearance of Dr. James |. Vance.
the Nashville minister. who delivered
stirring message on The Kingdom of
Heaven on Earth"
Everything is gradually being per
meated with the spirit of religion" said
DR.. Vance Even politics has got 10
get into line. Capital shall be Chris
tanned and the ranks Of labor shall
journey to the daily task with d will
ing near; and work to please God. and
not merely 10 earn daily stipend"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
COSMOPOLITAN IS
ASSURED ERA
Of SUCCESS
Order To Be Signed Today for
Sale of Assets to Reorgani-
zation Committee.

An order will be signed this afternoon
by Judge George L. Bell. OF the Fulton
superior court, authorizing the sale OF
the assets of the Cosmopolitan Life
Insurance Company to the reorganiza
tion committee of majority stockhold-
ers at their figure Of s354,000.
The new birth of the Cosmopolitan
was presaged when the members of the
reorganization committee applied 70
charter, That they legally might pur-
chase and conduct the business of an
insurance company, organization with
a capital stock of at least 100000 was
necessary under the law. This amount
was specified in their application for a
charter. which was obtained in the
name Of The Cosmopolitan Life In
surance Company.
The name is different in form from
the old name only in its inclusion OF
the definite article the" in the title
Members of the reorganization COM
mittee Of stockholders, in whose hands
will be the operation of the new COM
pany, are: NJ. NJ. Riley, p. B. Tram
nell, Robert l.. Ship, F. S. Perry, l.
F. Mundy, c. n. King. j. Blasingame,
r. L. Belts, Jeff Davis and L. A. Ed l.
wards
Glowing Promises Of Success.
The new concern is launched with a
glowing promise of success, according
to the members of the reorganization
committee. In the office of Insurance
Commissioner William A. Wright, yes
terday. during the auction sale of as
sets, several individuals in the body
voiced promise to pay so cents on
the dollar to stockholders who desired
not to enter the reorganization.
According to the terms OF sale all
stockholders OF the old company who
care to enter the new company are al
lowed thirty days in which to signify
In writing this intention. After that
the privilege OF entrance will be denied
them, and they will be paid for the
stock at a rate which has not yet been
figured out finally.
The reorganization committee will
pay the 1854 900 which was bid in three
installments. The first will be mad,
in forty days, the second and third IN
thirty and sixty days after the first
payment. The first payment is to be
used for the payment of creditors
Creditors Enter Claims.
Among the first of creditors to enter
claims against the assets were Mrs.
Ruth Claner, G. w. Barnett, Wesl y
Camp, Mrs. r. A. Gaines and l.. II.
Jackson, beneficiaries. who through
their attorneys filed interventions TO-
day, for sums varying from $3.50 20
$1,000.
II. H. Dean, who represented the
minority stockholders Of the company
in their unsuccessful bid for the assets,
was not in Atlanta today, and his in
tentions in behalf of his clients could
not be ascertained. 1t is believed, how
ever, from limitations CLEANED from
speeches at the sale, that the minority
stockholders will be about equally di-
vided on the proposition of selling their
holdings or entering the new company.
J. o. Wynne, an expert will have
charge of the organization.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
TRUSTEES OF STATE
SANITARIUM TO ASK
FOR MORE REVENUE

.'1stees Of the state tuberculosis san
arlm at Alto, Ca, will meet today in
we office of that institution for the
V'A--annual cosideration of their routine.
.."2hg the matters of importance anti
mated IS the discussion of means to OBJ
.'-' an added appropriation from the
a's government toward the support Of
me sanitarium. At present 100000 is sp-
Irorriated
,S'oseph A. McCord. vice president Of the
, ..[o National bank, of Atlanta, will at
SNo today his first meeting of the board,
~ which he recently was appointed by
w. Joseph NJ. Brown to succeed the
ave capt. William G. Raoul. A new ex-
1--we committe must be appointed at
'''aE meeting
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
GREAT MASS MEETING
To PROTEST AGAINST
POLITICIANS CHARTER
Mayor Woodward and "The Constitu-
ton" Indorse Georgian's Stand, and
Indignation Gathering Will Be Held
March 20 to Head Off the Bosses"

great mass meeting of citizens to
nra-est against the Politicians Char
-.r will be held on Thursday of next
week. This suggestion, first made by
The Georgian, is now Endorsed by May
ar Woodward and others who favor
.ha~ter revision. The Georgian said
Yesterday:
Tra Georgian renews, and
strongly emphasizes. the suggestion
made by this newspaper that the
way to defeat the little group of
politicians who are banded together
TO strangle the proposed charter is
hv holding a great mass meeting in
the Auditorium AT ONCE. so that
the politicians may hear the voice
n the people in a united popular
demand for a Peoples Charter, in
stead Of a Politicians Charter.
Get good bands of music, get the
hest speakers. with Atlanta's most
influential men on the platform,
and send out the peoples indignant
message to the bosses that they
can no longer rule. and charter re-
vision is certain. The bosses fear
me people in mass meeting assem-
bled. And they viii do as the peo-
pie wish them TO do if they realize
that our citizens are in deadly
earnest! Turn the bosses out! Do
it now!
The Constitution Endorses Idea.
The Constitution today editorially in
dorses The Georgian's plan for a great
mass meeting. The Constitution says:
By all means let the mayor call
an indignation meeting! Hold It
in the Auditorium! Let it be the
most representative meeting in the
history Of the city. Time is past
for ordinary methods. Let these
politicians know that Atlanta wants
and Will have genuine charter re-
vision, and that if necessary to run
over the politicians to get it, the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
William T. Humphrles.

William T. HUMPHREYS, II years old,
died at the residence, % Franklin
street, early this morning. The body
was removed to Poole's undertaking
establishment The funeral will be held
from the home tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock and the intermeHt will be in
Hollywood cemetery. The deceased is
survived by his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs George W. HUMPHREYS, and
two brothers and three sisters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
MARQUARD MARRIES.
BLOSSOM SEELY; TO
CONTINUE ON STAGE

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a
Nineteen Straight" RUDE Marquard
hold-out pitcher of the New York
Giants, was married today to Blossom
Seely, his vaudeville partner The
pair will continue on the stage.
The ceremony was performed in the
German Lutheran church, Rev. A. II,
Feist officiating
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
SEABOARD AND COAST
LINE TRAINS COLLIDE

WAYCROSS. GA March 12.-An At
lantic Coast Line and a Seaboard Air
Line freight train crashed this morning
at Baden where the Seaboard crosses
the Coast Line, demolishine a number
Of cars aud partially wrecking the Sea
board engine. No serious injuries have
been reported here
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
Mrs. Sarah CampheII.

Mrs. Sarah Campbell. SIS years old,
died at the residence, $40 Crew street,
at , o'clock this morning. The body
was removed TO Poole's undertaking
establishment and funeral arrange
ments will be announced later Mrs
Campbell is survived by six sons. w
NJ. !. B. y. B. G NJ il, j. g. and j
G. Campbell. and three daughters. Mrs
j. r. DeadWN,er Mrs J. y Fostci
and Miss jamie Campbell.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
COUPLE WED TWICE TO
PLEASE SICK MOTHER

ATHENS. GA, March 12.-George
Murra and his bride, formerly Miss Lille
sage. have just been married for the
second time within five months. Their
first marriage-an elopement-was kept a
secret until this week. When the secret
became known the brides father per
suaded them to go through a second cere-
mony a home, her mother, who Is i'll,
being DESTROYS of seeing her daughter
welded
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mamie Phelps.

Funeral services for Mrs Mamie
Phelps. IS years old who died at the
residence. 80 Jones avenue, Monday
night, was held this afternoon from the
Jones Avenue Baptist church, and the
interment was IN Hollywood cemetery.
Members of Silver Cloud Council, No
/. Degree of Pocahontas, conducted
services at the grave