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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09

wy HAT is there to do for a poor
Nv old man who cares for nobody.
and for whom nobody cares,
but to die?
For days-nay. perhaps for months,
slowly. laboriously. falteringiy along the
walls Of the Partisan suburb.
Whenever he reached a factory or
workshop, he Strengthened himself up,
squeezed himself into the corner OF the
doorway and rang the bell. the sound of
which made him shudder and tremble.
His old voice trembled with fear as he
asked:
Couldn't I get a job hereT' But a
naughty porter always turned him away
with rough words and suspecting eyes
His daily experiences-child who
yelled at him because he disturbed their
play, angry remarks about the foolish
leniency Of the police toward tramps or
barking dogs which hate the smell Of
poverty. With shaking head, mumbling
and struggling against the cold north
ern wind ne walked slowly on, without
the slightest glimpse Of hope to cheer
him up.
The street ended in a bridge across a
canal The Door old fellow leaned heav-
lily against the ratings. On both sides
he saw the gloomy suburb. with the
cherries streets hanked by ugly tene-
ments and in front of him a road ran
along the canal with deep ruts made by
the wheels Of heavy carts. Here and
there few trees looking as II they
we're suffering with the cold weather
and everything was covered with thin
layer Of snow like a mold But from
behind the high walls came the thump-
ing noise of machinery and occasionally
the sound Of a bell and a shrin steam
whistle
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
Not a Man.
He Knew All Right.

Young Jack found himself alone
with the newly arrived visitor For
few minutes he eyed her critically
then:
so you're my grandmother. are
you p" he asked.
The old lady smiled at the lad be
ueVuleutly
Yes, dear" she answered "Ou
your fathers side"
Hum" said young Jack. Then
you're on the wrong side. YOU can
take my word for that. II not. You'll
soon find 1t out yourself"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
The Modern Costume

The modern costume that half
reveals and half CouCeals" IS the
object Of much criticism, some Of
Il adverse and some Of IL on the
lines of argument that "to the
pure all things are pure" TO me
clothing is immodest whenever it
is suggestive i'm shamed faced
way that seems TO hint; here is q
little glimpse OF ankle or rounded
arm-just hint. for more would
be improper. Now, on the other
hand, consider the Greek tunic, a
soft drapery of Clinging material,
that clothes the body in a little
cloud of mystery, but yet is all
revealing and So makes beauty
an absolute essential
our bodies to-day are defective
because We know how easy 1t is
20 hide defects, The anCients, on
the other hand. had TO overcome
defects and make for beauty SO
great that 10 could De uusclf con
sCiOusly revealed.
This is the whole secret Of i'm
modesty, to have the mind dwell
ing on the BODY in an apologize
way. Nov let us enter upon the
study OF how to make the body so
beautiful in line and contour that
we may accept II as simply as we
do a beautiful lily or rose.
After a fairly exhaustive study
OF the subject, ! am practically
convinced that nothing so surely
gives bodily beauty combined
with purity of mind as do the
ideal movements Of the revival of
classical dancing.
To day I wish to illustrate my
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
That Settled I'll

While eXpounding to his wife the
alleged fact that men can control
their tempers better than women can.
Mr.. Kinks fell over the cat and near
ly broke his nose.
THAT settles it," he Kissed. I've
often threatened. but now I'll drown
the brute"
His wife begged him to be merci-
full, but his mind was made up.
Accordingly he placed the offending
feline, along with two large bricks.
in an old -four sack and fastened
upon his murderous errand. On
reaching the canal, he threw in the
bag with such vigor that he overbal-
anced and fell into the muddy water.
After struggling for half an hour
and incidentally drinking half the wa
ter in the canal, he returned home,
wet and weary.
At the door sat the cat.
We'll, of all -" exclaimed
Kinks. why, I drowned the brute!"
Il don't think So" said his wife. as
she let him in. You didn't give me
time to tell you that there was a hole
in that bag.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
A Wreck
A Tragedy of Paris

old man walked painfully and slowly
toward the city.
On my way had met this old,
hungry-looking fellow, and though
had only glanced at him. 1 remembered
distinctly his face and figure and rec
Organized him Immediately when l met
him again.
This time IT was at the end Of st.
Louis Island, in a little hall belong
ing to La Morgue, whose windows were
only a few meters above the waters os
the Seine. which made you imagine
you were on board a boat manned by
the dead.
In this dirty little hall, filled with
the stencil Of tobacco, carbolic acid
and dead bodies, I saw between the
benches, upon which we're sitting about
a score of medical students, the poor
fellow lying stiff. naked and emaciated
on the marble slab
Next to the slab stood the prosecu-
tor, certain Simon. who looked like
an executioner, calculating, as was his
habit, how long since death had &C.
CURED; the causes were never in doubt
rupture Of a blood vessel, deIirium
tremens or perhaps
Our professor. the famous DR.. Brou.
ardel, came in, received by applause.
for which he thanked us, raising his
black velvet skull cap the smallest frac-
ton of an inch
After a short theoretical explanation,
given in clear voice, he put on his
big apron and went closer TO the OBJ
tect of his examination, whom he look
ed over carefully, inserted a spatula
into the mouth OF the dead body and
ordered the chest out open.
When the prosecutor had opened the
emaciated chest the professor exam
ined the heart and lungs and said:
Just as l thought. gentlemen. An
other case of death from starvation"
Then he turned to Simon and said:
Get that body out of the way and
try to find US a more interesting one"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09

sway of the body the flexible
wrist and the simple readiness Of
the whole body to leap from this
position OF life and light into the
next movement of the dance.
If these exercises are faithfully
practiced the limbs will soon come
to have a fexibility and lightness
that are the first essentials Of
grace. That unpleasant conscious
ness known as the sensation of
being all arms and legs are
trained into ways of muscular
control and liEhtness. But what
is easy for the very young is a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
VUyILIIAM writes me;
M 81 am in love with blue eyed
w blonde. She Is twenty, and ann

WI YILIIAM writes me;
M 81 am in love with blue eyed
w blonde. She Is twenty, and am
twenty-five We earn IS a week
each. but do not work all the time, and
she does DO you think II advisable to
get married on such prospects, or had
we better wait awhile
Blue eyes and blonde hair sound en-
tranciug, but ! am afraid, my dear WI
liam. II YOU marry with no other
thought than the possession Of this fair
creature you will find lie Of a much
darker complexion.
II mans a man at 25. and knows
anything Of rents. the price Of beefsteaS
and potatoes, and the advancing ten
dency OF the cost OF clothing, he knows
that SIG "a week isn't enough these days
to supply two with all their wants.
He knows that mamma Is no longer
dropped from heaven for material sus-
tenance. and that the day when the
robins supplied the babes in the woods
with covering is long since past.
He knows also that when blonde
with blue eyes finds il is her IS a week
which is caring for two. her husband
not working all the time. her hair loses
its gold and her pretty eyes fade. This
is serious enough tfor men demand that
the perishahle qualities that attracted
them be imperishablel, but what is more
serious. no girl. blonde or brunette, ever
became the main support OF an able
bodied man and retained any love or
respect for him
If one ever did. then l am ashamed
OF her. for to give a good woman's
love to such a man is greater folly
than casting pearls before swine.
You d Get Tired.
Were YOU 10 marry this girl, I viii
grant that you would have perhaps a
whole month Of happiness. Then the
bills will begin to come in. You be-
gin 10 grow tired Of making loving eyes
al each other. and crave some outside
amusement, lacking the sense Of humor
with which you should view your own
folly and which is enough TO make the
gods laugh.
You want 70 20 to the theater. to an
amusement park. TO a moving picture
show You count the cost, and find
that TO take both Of you to the cheapest
Amusement means the price Of to-mor-
rows meat
You give up the amusement and de
eide to stay at home and make loving
eyes at each other, but the eyes are
! not so loving as they were. and you
n gin 10 taste while the honeymoon Is
q
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
Only One Way.


Defend ourselves? with what7
There is nobody in the house but our
selves"
Then we must try TO burst the
shutters to get away"
He threw his whole weight against
the heavy shutters, but in vain.
you or / ." said Marina,
IT" he cried furiously. You, you
alone are to blame for this. You
knew tho risks you exposed me TO
when you asked me 10 come here.
You enticed me into this trap"
AS n you had not begged me
thousand times. Then you do not love
me You love only my riches
And YOU What do you love- My
youth. my passionate temperament"
Il set everything aside because |
loved you"
And you expect me TO believe you.
am probably not the first one"
She sat on the divan looking at
him with an expression Of the deep
est contempt, while he ran around
looking for a hiding place.
The door was opened once more
and Sergejen entered with a revolver
in his hand.
who is it to be7" he said quietly.
Charles hid himself behind Marina,
spare me-" ne cried. II am inno-
cent | did not know she had a hus-
band Your Hlghness, ] shall never
look at her again"
At this moment the Princess arose
and raised her hand,
THAT is enough" she said.
The man Immediately lowered the
revolver and walked TO the door,
humhly howing his head.
What does this mean cried
Charles.
1T means that you have proved
yourself n hypocrite and coward.
You swore you loved me more than
anything I'm the world, and / wanted
to test you ! have been widow for
nearly year and ! ordered my
servant to disguise himself as my late
husband who was the best and kind
est OF men Now | know the quality
Of your love, YOU despicable coward,
Leave this room Immediately"
He tried TO explain. but she cut him
short. pointing TO the door which |
opened showing two Muscular ser
wants standing like statues.
Without another word Charles De |
Melville sncaked cat,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
The Green Water.

The old man stood motionless, lean
ing against the railing. His mind, which
had been excited, was now at rest for
moment while he stood thoughtlessly
and gazed half unconsciously at the
greenish water which rushed silently by,
filled with foes of ice.
His thoughts seemed TO glide with the
stream toward a vague, dim, restful par
adise--or was It perhaps the absolute
oblivion which stared at him from the
green water?
Then the thoughts came back one
by one, and soon made his poor brain
forget the desire to fall into the water.
Memories from his childhood came to
him-a childhood OF endless drudgery.
life in unwholesome air, work. enforced
idleness. then work again. thrown aside
for vagrancy, vices, immortality, brutal
ity, drink, quarrels and fights, prison
and misery.
He suddenly remembered sentences
he had heard at meetings and which
aroused him from his usual stupor-"the
great social wrong" Some people, who
are neither better nor more deserving
than the rest, find It easy to feel salts
fed. easy TO be at peace with all the
world, easy to be good. For others-the
mob, the rabble-there is nothing but
degrading. eternal slavery-and vice.
Are not all people born into this world
equally naked?
Oh. the accursed capitalists
In every great city there are great
benefactors OF the poor, whom the au-
thorities justly honor and respect. They
are rich, possess much property, worth
millions perhaps
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09

The cold grew more intense. His
poor emaciated body shook pitifully.
He ceased his monologue and looked
around. II was growing dusk, and end
less rows of street lamps were be-
ing lighted, one after the other. The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
page.
lie sTATE NORMAL SCHOOL. ATHENS. eA.

Of
in
Tic Sciences Manual
license Practice Schools
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09

task In later years. Little chill
dren should be taught to adjust
themselves readily to motions of
grace. In later life patience will
work wonders. and the woman
who will faithfully study these
general movements will soon have
her reward in a certain flexibility
that will make her feel as if she
were renew Ing her precious youth.
The simple practice of dancing
as they danced in those Elysian
days when all the world was
young" is indeed the secret of re-
newing youth to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
Of Darker Complexion
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

still full all the bitter boredom that at
tends matrimony
The day comes. william, when you
can not contribute your IS a week. Your
wife can not afford the innocent little
outings and foihles Of fashion her mates
enjoy. for she is supporting "A MAN, A
great hig hungry man. who eats all she
can earn, wears out his clothes, must be
cooked for, mended for. washed for; ali,
William, the day comes only too soon
when she begins to feel as IL she were
pouring her heart and soul and body
into d great big hopper, with no more
feeling for her than if YOU were really
made Of steel and iron.
Love is fragile thing It is a
tragedy to treat II as II II were dou-
ble-seamed steel with copper rivets. 1t
may endure so little, and then it per
ishes, You are asking that 1t endure
40 much! You are not making Of love
something TO hold deep in ones heart,
to cherish and protect You are max
and shelter you.
Not a Man.
Instead OF becoming its protector you
would make it protect YOU.
William. l am ashamed OF YOU, You
would plan your future so that your
wife could support you. Don't YOU know
that MAN plans TO support his wife?
/ wish l could talk TO your blue eyed
blonde l am sure l could omen her
eyes 10 the tragedy that comes TO every
woman who gives her love and gets In
return a sentiment similar TO that in
spired by a meal ticket
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09

body has locked US up here on pur-
pose"
Who"
silence" she whispered. Perhaps
somebody lis listening outside the
door"
She drew him away from the door
and after moment OF dreadful sus-
pense. the key was turned quickly, the
door was opened and tall man en-
tered At the first glance Charles
recognized the Prince.
The Prince. however. did not seem
to notice him al all. but stared at his
wife and spoke a few sentences IN
Russian. Marina threw herself down
before him and uttered % few broken
words. but he turned on his heels ana
left the room, locking the door behind
him
what did he say? What does ne
intend 20 do'" cried Charles in an
agony Of suspense.
He says he must have either your
life or mine. We are to decide our
selves. In i've minutes he win return
10 kin one Of US. You understand
either you or l."
Charles heart seemed 10 stop beat
ing, but he made an effort 70 appear
calm.
But we are not IN Russia" he said;
I'VE are not at hls mercy here IN
France. whose laws protect us. He
will not dare kill either Of US. He
only wants 10 scare u.s.
you do not know him" she said.
He will dare anything In his present
mood. He once had one OF his serY-
ants knouted TO death because he
dared contradict him"
Charles tore up and down the floor
like a Gagged beast
Then we must defend ourselves.
We must cry for help"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09

BHMG HAM SCH0nk &c
world ren9wRed Organization Military
A NJ College Bingham
GaIery practice
Address N.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
ATHENS COLLEGE. ATHENS. ALABAMA

ATHENS COLLEGE,
Tor and Women.
Of
entrance unit
aOSCe
School OF
NeierehCes-Dur patrons and the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
Article No. 2:
Flexibility and Poise

Figure /. Teaching the body
muscular control.
Figure 2. To acquire HghtNess
Of pOjse.
This ICiU build up the arch of
the foot and make the Iorist light
and graceful.
Figure B. StCGying the body
into this graceful increment Of
the dance lciU train it to combine
HghtHess Of pOise and case of
motion.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-09
Figures 2 and 8.

Figure shows lightness of
polse. 1t will help arch the instep
and tiex the wrist into graceful
lighness. Finally, figure 3 COM
binas lightness Of poise with ease
OF motion. Notice the graceful
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
DIR. BROOKS SHIPP WILL
UNDERGO an OPERATION
Apprehension Expressed As
to Results

The result of an operation which
will be performed tomorrow at Johns
Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, upon
DR.. Brooks Shipp, is awaited with IN
terest, not unmi4ed with apprehension
among his relatives and friends II
Americus. DIR. Shipp has been in de-
clining health for some time and IS
now suffering from splenetic anaemia
i. is stated, and it is for this trouble
that the operation will be performed.
His mother, Mrs. J. E. D. Shipp,. LEFT
yesterday morning for Baltimore and
will be with him during the operation
tomorrow. The many friends of thu
family here will trust that it will bring
relief OF this popular and well known
young physician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
FAVORABLE change In
CONDITION. OF Mr.. SIEG
Friends Hope For Speedy
Recovery

Friends of Mr.. Eugene Sieg, Wa
as been seriously I'll during the past
few days, following an operation for
appendicitis Wednesday, were pleased
10 learn of some improvement in his
condition yesterday. Friday it was
feared that Mr.. Sieg's condition was
critical, and that he might not survive,
but a favorable change came about
yt tsterday and strong hope of recovery
Is now expressed. Mr.. Sieg is a well
known young engineer here in the
eml 10y of the Seaboard, and his very
serious condition during the past two
or three days has been subject OF
ccep concern among his large number
OF friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
CHEAP PLACE TO DIE;
is CAIRO, ILLINOIS
Cost of Funerals as Low as Fifty Cents
There, According to T.. ).
Health Service.

Washington, D. c., June 28.-The
cheapest place in the world for sea
man to die is in Cairo, ILL.,, where his
funeral will cost his relatives only 81
cents, according to contracts recently
let by the U. S. public health service
covering the entire country and serv-
ing as an index to the high or low cost
of illness or death. The cheapest place
for a seaman to be sick is Bridgeport
Conn, where the government has OBJ
tanned a contract for medical atten-
ton and nursing at 72c per day. In
other parts OF the country the cost
ranges from to SO per day
The cost of funerals varies from 81
cents in Cairo to 1866 in Philadelphia
and $50 in Ketchikan, Alaska, officials
explain that the low cost in many cit
les Is due TO the fact that seamen's ro'
lief stations are located there and tn;
only service .he contract undertaken
performs is TO turn the body over &
the relief organization for burial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
MUST HAVE
FUNDS FOR
BASE BALL
IF GAME is To CONTINUE
Directors Call on Fans For
Generous Support

A lusty distress call has been sent
out by the directors of the local base
ball club, as they are in need OF
funds for the club. Unless the fans
respond at once, according to the re-
port issued yesterday, the team can
not continue in the league for the Sec
ond half of the season.
Subscribers to the baseball fund are
more than $1,000 in arrears, accord
ing to the statement made yesterday
Il is imperative that this deficit be
made up as soon as possible in order
that the future of the team may be as
sured. The directors and officials OF
the club call on the subscribers to
the fund to respond as generously as
possible as early as they can.
The payrolls of the club must lie
met, and unless these are met the
team must disband. The deficit of the
first half of the season is also to be
met. When the collector comes to ask
for the remainder of the sums pied :
e6, it is urged that the subscribers. Of
the fund pay all of it Immediately, as
all is badly needed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
A STRONG MAN TO ENFORCE THE LAW
(EDITORIAL.)

the people of Amercus for them select
of possible fill of
clearly and perform it without fear
municipality the leader its
task In electng chief of police
fontrol who
strength charac
who able
bring should
and against
give Ameri
a effcieat police administration
for the law
every every efficient police
Respect for
gained only police
citizenship for the
the deals that nsepab from the life
ordinances who maintains the purity
uphod the of the common
imperative the leader of the
police served plainly than
the city 1t that element
every the maintenance Of police
chief needed who will stand out boldly and
hinchng the law This argument
considered for the position
merely plea will uphold the OF
city order that
every citizen will be proud of IT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
FUNERAL DF
Chief BARROW
ON YESTERDAY
VERY LARGELY ATTENDED
Slain Police Officer Laid al
Rest

The funeral of Chief of Police VIII
liam C. Barrow was conducted at 4
o'clock Saturday afternoon from thc
First Methodist church, of which he
Was for so many years consistent
member, and hundreds of friends
joined in paying final sorrowful trib-
ute to his memory. The services a.
the church were conducted by the pas.
tor, Rev. J. A. Thomas, who had lons
been a friend of the deceased.
In the large assemblage at the
church were representatives of the ju-
dietary and the bar association; coun-
ty officers, the several municipal de-
partments and representatives of both
the Masonic lodges and of Camp Sum-
;cr. 642, United Confederate Veterans,
Of which he was an honored member.
AS mark of respect to the deceas
Gu. whose best years had been spent
r the service of the city of Americus
as head of the police department, all
tie municipal offices were closed dur
h.g the funeral hour, as was the coun-
+! courthouse, while emblems OF
mourning were draped over the citv
hail entrance.
The casket was covered with beau
tirul floral designs, some of them hav-
u been sent by friends in other cit
rs. The services at the cemetery were
concluded with the Masonic ritual, con-
Quoted by officers of Americus Lodge.
No 13, F. and A. M.
The pallbearers were Messrs. NJ. NJ
Lowrey, George Oliver, E. D. Sheffield,
John Worthy, S. L. sills, q. S. Child
ers, w. H. Baker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-29
TO COLLECT
FUNDS Due
BALL CLUB
SECRETARY GARDNER ON JOB
Citizens Urged to Respond TO
the Call

Secretary G. S. Gardner, of the Board
OF Trade, has been named to collect
the past due subscriptions to the local
ball club. He has already commenced
his work and he viii. make a Wig
orous canvass
Every loyal fan who has subscribed
to the fund and has failed to pay is
urged to respond to the call made By
Secretary Gardner who will see every
one who has not paid All of the,
money pledged to the club should have
been paid earlier in the season, ac-
cording to the promises made by eash
subscriber.
AS the money has not been paid ar
the stipulated time, it will be the duty
of Secretary Gardner to do all posi-
BILE to collect it and turn it in to ths
officials of the club. There is a vital
need for every cent that is due the
club, and all the officers of the club
will appreciate generous and prompt
response to the call for funds.