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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Savannah to Ask
Civil Service Law
Police and Fire Departments To Be
Put Under egulations-EffI-
cheney Tests Are Planned.

SAVANNAH, July 19.-Alderman
George b. Elton's civil service bill
will be introduced in the Legislature
during the present session.
The special committee appointed by
the Mayor to investigate the civil
service regulations in other cities
has completed its work and rec
commended the introduction of the bill
at tho present session. The measure
viii be Immediately advertised for
the specified period.
II the bill passes, the Mayor will be
authorized to appoint a special COM
mittee of three, 10 be known as the
Civil Service Commission, this COM
mission to have entire charge Of the
administration OF the civil service
law in the city. The bill provides that
the police and fire departments be
placed under civil service. the idea
being to divorce these departments
from politics.
The bill provides for efficiency tests
for the members OF the police and fire
departments. The selection Of APP
pointees Will be governed by their
moral, mental and physical fitness,
and their tenure Of office will not de-
pend on the Vagaries of politics They
would not be subject 10 removal I'M
less II Were proved that they had
been guilty of misconduct or that
they We're otherwise unfit for their
positions.
Whether the bill will pass the Leg
islature is a question. Its passage will
be determined largely by the attitude
Of the Chatham County Representa-
ives toward il. If a majority OF the
legislators from this county agree it
is good measure, it probably will go
through, but If there is a difference
OF opinion among the Legislators, its
defeat is pretty well assured
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
g Waycross g
Police Of WayGrOSS
For 'Slashed Skirt
Men, Not Women, To Be Arrested
if Latest Style Causes Too
Much Excitement.

WAYCROSS. July 19.-Wearers of the
new style I''slashed skirt" have nothing
to fear in Waycross. The police will
not arrest wearers of the new skirt, but
will see that men do not let their curl
osity make them obnoxious
The first time a slashed skirt was seen
here the wearer paraded up and down
one of the city's main business streets
and as long as she was on the street
there was an unusual number Of men
found "strOlling none of the strollers
getting very far from the skirt. 1t is
said that number Of women here have
purchased the slashed skirts and after
trying them on at home, have sewn up
most Of the slash or worn the skirt with
petticoat.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Granite Hen House
To Foil Marauders
Flock Reduced to Lone Hen, MoultrIe
Man Lays Plans for Burglar
Proof Building.

MOULTRIE, July 1s.-R B. Wick has
a unique plan for defeating the evil in
tentions of chicken thieves, his once
iourishing flock having fallen into their
hands until now he has but one lone
hen.
Wick is going to lay the cornerstone
Of granite chicken coop in a few DAYS.
He hopes in this manner to foil ma
RAIDERS. He has posted at his front
ga te an invitation to all chicken thieves
TO be present at the ceremony and in
speCt the plans.
Every door and window will be dou-
BILE locked and barred and rugged with
wires in such way that II one is touched
an alarm will be sounded
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
JURY BELIEVES
BULLARD To BE
SPANS SLAYER
Investigation of Death of Eccen-
trio and Wealthy Farmer Ends
in Coroner's Verdict.

WAYCROSS. July 19.-The Clinch
County Coroner's Jury investigating
the mysterious murder of Mack
Spain, an eccentric and wealthy far
mer. has returned a verdict accusing
Tom Billiard, a white man just en-
tering the twenties.
Billiard IS the man who found
SPANS body. or rather informed
searchers Of the place where the body
could be found. His part in the
search for the body is one thing that
has turned suspicion to him, as it is
alleged he told members of the
searching party SPANS body was on
the edge of a pond and could be seen
easily. When found the body was in
a location that made 1t impossible for
any one to see IT from the place Bull
lard said he was when he first dis
covered the farmers remains.
At least one more white man, and
officers are inclined to believe a third,
may become implicated. Billiard has
steadfastly refused to make any
statement beyond saying that he
knows nothing of how Spain was
killed.
Another arrest may be made within
few days. Both men suspected Of
knowing something of the death and
the robbery have been found and it
is declared will not be able to get
away. Sheriff Lee, of Clinch, has
been in Waycross working on a clew
that he found near SPANS home and
this, it is said, will fix the RESPONSE
bility for the murder beyond any
doubt No one has been able to as
certain how much was taken from
Spain. nor where II was put. Billiard
has told officers nothing that will aid
them in this respect.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Indian PapoOse Is
Raised by Soldiers
FuIl-8looded Modoc, Back at Old
Home, Tells Romantic Story
Of Early Life.

KLAMATH FALLS, July 1s.-Kit
Carson, a full-blood Modoc, visited
his native land a few days ago for
the first time since his babyhood.
The story of the life of Carson is
unique In 1852 a detachment of Gov
eminent troops was sent to the Kla-
math country to quiet reported up
risings among the Indians. A large
band of Indians had established a viii
lage on the shore Of the lake. When
the Indians caught sight Of the SOL
Giers they made a hasty departure
Kit Carson, who was then about a
year old, was left behind by his fright
eneG mother. 1t was difficult for the
soldiers TO determine what to do with
the child. Finally a soldier named
Woods asked that he be permitted to
adopt the boy. He gave the little
fellow the name OF Kit Carson and
found him a temporary home with
Spanish family at Yreka
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
SOLDIERS REST
At St. SIMONS
CAMP SUNDAY
Second Regiment Gives Big
Dance on Island Saturday
Night-First Dress Parade.

ST .SIMONS, July 19.-Sunday viii
be a day of rest for the Second Geor-
gia Regiment, and the men will be
given a chance to get acquainted With
the historic island. There will be
nothing to do until the big dress pa
rade ats o'clock in the afternoon.
The first dress parade was held
Saturday afternoon. The regimental
dance was given on Saturday night
the Second Regiment Band furnish
ing the music. The boys turned out
in force with their brass buttons, to
the delight of the girls on the island
So far this has been the big event OF
the encampment. on Saturday the
officer of the day was w. G. Fage,
and officer of guard, J. J. West, both
of Albany.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Storm Does Damage
In MOultrie Section
Naval Stores Operators and Farmers
Suffer Loss From Wind, Rain
and Hail.

MOULTRIE, July 19.-The terrific
wind and electrical storm that swept
over this section last night wrought
considerable damage over a wide area
At Omega, just north of here, several
blown to the ground, the inmates es-
Gaping death in a miraculous manner.
Pine trees boxed for turpentine snapped
in two and the loss to naval stores op-
orators will amount to hundreds of dol
lars. In the eastern part Of the county
a torrential rain, accompanied by hail,
devastated crops. In Moultrie light
ming struck one house The high wind
blew over a church in the suburbs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
CLAIM
OFFICES To De
CONSOLIDATED
Savannah To Be Headquarters Of
Florida, Georgia and South
eastern DivisiOnsOfC Company,

SAVANNAH. July 19.-Consolidat-
ed claim Offices OF three divisions Of
the Southern Express Company win
be located in Savannah after August
!. in pursuance Of an order promul-
gated from the general headquarters
Of the concern several days ago, Off
cial notice of which has just been re-
Ceived here. simultaneously general
claim Offices viii be opened in Rich
mond and Chattanooga
Claim departments distinct and
separate from the other branches Of
the company's business. Will be an en-
tirely new thing with this big cor
poration. W. X. Weaver, OF Savan-
nah. chief clerk In the office Of Divi-
sion Superintendent Q. c. Wolfe will
be in charge Of the consolidated
claims office here.
Heretofore # has been the practice
OF the company TO have small claims
departments in the offices OF each di-
vision superintendent. and with him
as the chief claim agent
The offices In Savannah will bring
about the consolidation OF the claims
department of the Florida, the Geor-
Eia and the Southeastern divisions Of
the company. The headquarters of
the Florida division have been in
Jacksonville, while those of the
Southeastern division have been in
Atlanta. The Georgia division head
quarters have always been in Savan-
nah
The consolidation will bring ~ new
employees Of the company to this
city. About 25 Of these will come
from Atlanta, while the others viii
be transferred from Jacksonville.
The establishment Of the claim Of
fee at Richmond will embrace the Of.
fees now at Wilmington, ". c.; Char
lotte and Norfolk The Chattanooga
office will embrace all OF the Western
division of the company
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Of Men
Drive Girl to Poison
Statesboro Girl Takes Iodine in Front
of Casino at Thunderbolt-Aet
Long Contemplated.

SAVANNAH. GA. July 19.-Drlven
to desperation by temptations put in
her path by men is the reason given
by Miss TYNE Boylston, is years old,
for her attempted suicide by drinking
iodine on the grounds in front Of the
Casino, Thuuderbolt, several nights
ago The girl Is now entirely recov-
cred and repentant. Letters left by
the girl. who came here recently from
Statesboro, indicate that she contem-
plated the deed for days before the
actual attempt was made.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Sweetheart False;
Indian Girl Ends Life
Ute Maid Leaps From Rock Of
Legendary Fame When She
Finds Love Faithless.

MEEKER. COLO, July 1s.-Zanaida,
niece Of Chief whispering Pine. of the
Ute reservation, and a girl of unusual
charm committed suicide by leaping
from Suicide Rock, q stone monument
Of legendary fame which rears its
head at the foot Of ths reservation and
has been the means OF many grim TRACE
dies by heartbroken maidens of the Ute
nation.
canada was courted by many OF the
young braves. She fell in love with
the handsOmest man and the day was
set for the ceremony Elk Tooth sud
denly deserted her for another girl Of
the tribe, and. heartbroken, Zanaida
sought surcease in death
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Savannah to Rush
Work on Incinerator
Oestructor Company Already Has
Force Of Men at Work Laying
Foundation Of Plant.

SAVANNAH, July 19.-No time is
70 be lost in building the refuse in
cinerating plant. Work OF laying the
foundation has already commenced.
The details Of the contract between
the Destructor Comps-.y and the city
have been agreed upon and the con-
tract signed.
a force Of men engaged by thu ne
structor Company has started r. n
on the foundation work rhe -. IN
who is to direct the work for the
company will arrive I'm a fow day T.
Chief Engineer Il. r, Conlntt -. e
general supervision OF the work. The
plant is to cover an area 100 by 60
feet.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Court Calls Both of
Boys Parents Unfit
Serious Charges Are Made Against
Proprietor Of Inlet Hotel at
Tybee and His Wife.

SAVANNAH. July $50 serious are
the charges and counter-c charges in the
Ellmony case OF Mrs. ANNA Jones
against W. A. Jones. proprietor OF the
Inlet Hotel at Tybee. that Judge Wal
ter q Charlton has stated from the
bench In the Superior Court that he
doesn't consider either the father or the
mother III TO have the custody of their
four ycar-OlG son.
Witnesses testified 10 alleged miscon-
5uct of Mrs. Jones curing :he absences
OF her husband, who is an engineer on
the Tybee Branch Of the Central OF
Georgia Railroad and obliged to spend
a portion of his time I'm the city. Other
witnesses testified TO gross neglect and
mis- treatment Of Mrs. Jones on the part
u her husband.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
FIRST DISTRICT DOCTORS
TO MEET IN SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, July 19.-Physicians
from all over the First Congressional
District will assemble in Savannah Mon
day for the midsummer meeting of the
District Medical Society.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged. Mayor Richard ]. Davant will
welcome the physicians TO Savannah.
In the afternoon the doctors will go to
Iybee for dip in the surf and at night
they will enjoy banquet
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Speer Investigator
Again in Savannah
Lewis Arrival Surprise, as II Was
Thought That His Work Had
Been Completed.

SAVANNAH, July 19.--Inspector
Lewis. of tho Department Of Justice.
who has for several weeks been as
signed to the task Of investigating
the record OF Judge Emory Speer, OF
the Southern District Of Georgia, ap-
peared again in Savannah this week.
The temperance of the inspector
was something OF surprise, as Il
was generally understood that he had
completed his work here and had gone
TO his summer quarters on the Great
Lakes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
EARLY REPORT WANTED
ON SAVANNAH AFFAIRS

SAVANNAH. July I9-Mayor Rich
ard j. payant has written TO the gem
eral office In New Orleans, of the audit
ing company which recently checked up
the books and affairs Of the city gov
eminent in Savannah requesting that
a fun and complete report on the result
Of these Investigations be rendered at
the earliest possible moment The
Mayor thinks that the matter OF install
ing a new system 10 keep track Of the
affairs OF the municipal government has
been hanging fire long enough
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
SiWaSh Has First
And Only Car Ride
Chief seattle's Cousin Says He Is
Now Ready to Go to Happy
Hunting Ground.

SEATTLE, July 19.-Chief SeattIe's
first co usin. Port Angeles Bob, o
age unknown, and who has lived in
the outskirts of Port Angeles since
the earliest settlers can remember,
set foot in Seattle the other day, took
his first ride on a street car, saw
some moving pictures. paid homage
TO the statue of Chief Seattle, and de-
clared his resolve to return home and
remain Contented there until he goes
to the happy hunting grounds.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
SAVANNAH Y. NJ. C. A. BOYS
LEAVE on CAMPING TRIP

SAVANNAH, July 19-Fifty boys
from the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation went to Warsaw Island Friday
for two weeks camping trip. The
Girl Scouts, who have been on the island
for the last ten days, returned to Sa-
vannah in the boat that took the boys
down. The trip of the boys is in charge
of A. w S. Chairsen
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
SEVENTEEN HEIRS WILL
DIVIDE LYONS ESTATE

SAVANNAH, July 1g-Au the prop
erty left by the late John Lyons, Sr.,
goes TO his wife during her life and at
her death is TO be divided among his
sons and daughters, OF whom there are
seventeen. according 10 the provisions
OF his viii, petition for probate OF which
in solemn form has been filed in the
Court of Ordinary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
SAVANNAH BANKS IN FINE
SHAPE, SAY INSPECTORS

SAVANNAH, July accomplishing
their second semi-snnual and hnal ex-
animation for the year Of the state
banks in Savannah, inspectors J. l.
Dent, y. J. North a. W. Arnold and
D. F. Mccoy have gone to Atlanta
where they viii examine other states
banks. The examiners stated they had
found the Savannah banks In splendid
condition.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Girl Bride Sees
Husband Convicted
r. L. English Is Found Guilty of
Stealing Wire from Savannah
Electric Company.

SAVANNAH. July 19.-With his pref
ty wife, not yet out of her teens, sitting
in the courtroom, z. L. English has
been tried and convicted in the City
Court of the larceny OF copper wire
from the Savannah Electric COMPANY.
Mrs. English. hardly more than a girl.
clad in a pink summer dress and wear
in a big leghorn hat with a wreath Of
red roses. sat calmly through the trying
ordeal. Mrs. English maintains that her
husband Is innocent of any intentional
wrongdoing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
BABY is STRANGLED TO
DEATH BY GRAIN OF CORN

SAVANNAH, July ia grain OF
corn lodged I'm the lower end OF his
windp'pe, Frederick l. Harrington, the
l4-month-oId son OF Mr., and Mrs.
Thomas J. Harrington, OF Budowici.
straugled TO death after being brought
90 Savannah for treatment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
HAYNES DITCH COMPLETE;
FINE CORN CROP is RESULT

SAVANNAH. July 19.-Just returned
from North Georgia, where he has spent
tract, Engineer J. V. Phillips states that
the big Haynes ditch is now completed,
and FOR the first time in many years
corn is growing on either side Of it,
The crop is now in excellent condition
he said. and the people in that section
are highly pleased.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
LIARS CONTEST ENDS IN TIE,
ANOTHER is TO BE HELD

WAYCROSS. July lq-Because three
well known citizens tied for first place
In the liars convention just held in
Waycross, IL has been decided TO hold
second convention TO break the tie
The Moose Club is responsible for the
Inauguration OF the novel convention
ana has decided 20 present an addition
al prize 10 TIE winner IN the next
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS
REFUSAL OF NEW TRIAL

WAYCROSS. July l9.-Lige Lane.
Clinch County negro now under death
sentence for assaulting a white woman
in Chnch County early this year. Is
being held in Waycross for safe keep
ing and will hear his death sentence
pronounced soon by Judge T. A Par
ker. Of the Waycross circuit. A motion
for a new trial was refused by Judge
Parker, whose decision has received the
backing Of the Georgia Court OF APP
peals,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
CRACKER CLUB TO STAY
OUT OF SHERIFF's RACE

SAVANNAH, July 19.-There will be
no Endorsement Of a candidate for Sher-
if of Chatham County by the Cracker
Club. 1t had been stated that an effort
would be made to have the club indorse
Robert Sausey. The supporters Of
Colonel Merrett W. Dixon expressed
qualification when the announcement
was m2de that the club would not make
an iR/rsement.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
SAVANNAH MILITIA TO HAVE
RIFLE MATCH LABOR DAY

SAVANNAH, July l9-The Savannah
Military Rife Association has selected
September l, Labor Day, as the date
for rhe rifle match on the Rose Dhu
range. The shoot win be for several
very valuable trophies and medals Be
sides members of the association the
First Regiment the Georgia Hussars
bic
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
COMMITTEE is SILENT
ON BARROW MISSION

SAVANNAH. July Is.-with the ex-
ception Of John Rourke. Jr., the COM
mittee that went 90 Washington 10 pro-
test against the appointment OF u. c.
Barrow as Collector OF the Port at Ea-
vannah have returned The members
Will not discuss the result Of their mis-
sion, except TO say thar they saw presl-
dent Wilson and chatted with him for
several minutes They called on Seua-
tors Bacon and Smith and had lunch
with the latter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

active part in a political agitation for a
constitutional form OF government,
Marius DeSopodzko, Of Lithuania, Rus
STA, who exhibits papers and credentials,
which he says are his claims to the
title Of count and the estates Of a rich
and noble family, has been working in
Savannah for the last two weeks, en-
deavoring to learn the trade OF a cob
bier. The man came to Savannah from
Cuba. lie speaks five languages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-11

ANDREW J. MCCORMACK. Aucuonee''
PrGf-TAR AUCTION SALE OF
STOCKS AND BONDS, .o>
n, ADRIAN II. MULLER SUI
% %FniSE tsn 80, . So W.L i2Tm. 1918.
at 1880 o'clock. AZ The
EXCHANGE SAIsESROOM,
NOS II AND Is VESEY STREET,
nv ORDER or EXECUTOR.
$50 shs. Republic Iron a steel Co
81 shs. Kensico Cemetery. - oo,nuon
80 shs marlborough Metropolitan 20
Temporary v. I. G. t
100 shs. Third Avenue II. II. 90. old sIoVH. q
% shs. New York Central * Hudson h''''
40 shs. American Sugar Refining "a. COM
20 shs. Consolidated Gas Co.
80 shs. Utah Copper Go.
10 shs. Nipssing Mines Co.
sh Mage Emulsion co.
shs. The Glrard Company.
100 shs. American Ice Securities 90 20 u.,, ,sh
y Interest In lease OF No $40 Mes' soo9
St. years from May !, 1871 81
per annum. "a
10 shs. United New Jersey II. II. & Cana
FOR ACCOUNT or WHOM 1T MAY W.
Germ. Al
e37 shs. Northern New Jersey trust W.
Edgewater, y. T.
10 shs First Natl. Bank. Brooklyn.
10 shs. Bowery Bank
shs. Lincoln Natl Bank
shs. Bank OF Metropolis. ,..uins
S. 900 Hudson County Consumers b'e"'
Go. lst Mtg. So Bonds 1870.
1909 shs. Brighton Beach Racing Ass IL
80 shs. Key West Realty Co
shs. Columbia -Knickerbocker Trust CO.
shs. First Natl Bank, Jersey city,
. ,shs. Lawyers Title Ins. & Trust CO.
600 shs. kenslco. Cemetery. ,a
50. 600 Muskogee Electric Traction 90
Mtg. So BIDS. 1884
500 shs. Tobacco Products Co prsfd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-11
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Prices on the Consolidated Stock EX-
change rallied toward the end Of the day.
United States Steel i'm particular reCov-
cred more than its previous loss I'm the
face of q monthly statement showing a
decrease OF 400. 0lS tons I'm untitled orders.
Cneasness regarding the Mexican situa 20
tion overhung the market during most OF
the session. Other unfavorable factors
included reports that the award OF the
arbitrator in the Eastern railroad wage
question. to be filed in the United States
Court later In the day. would order an
increase in the compensation OF the men.
a further decline in copper metal az Lon
don and uncertainty as TO the New Haven
dividend. expected to be acted on this
week. The selling was OF heavy volume,
with the uncovering OF commission house
stop loss orders adding to the pressure.
Amalgamated Copper touched a low of
67L in the early afternoon. compared
with a New York Stock Exchange low OF
67as. Some attention was accorded %
Utah Copper, but il did not sell under
47$4 against Az on the other board.
Union Pacific did not get under liGi.
against 1865, while New Ravens low
was IN against 17as. and Southern Pa
cifc's low S3as against So Steel led in
respect 10 activity, accounting for 2f.9l0
shares out of grand total OF 66.541
shares. Reading came next, with $3.50
shares. The last named's highest was
1885. against a high on the other eX-
change OF lj9ss.