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The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Asks Santa for Coal.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 23.-"Please. I
am cold-dear Santa Claus. won't you
bring US some coal to keep Us warn?'
This was one of the many touching ap-
peals for aid received by the Santa
Claus" Club. A ton Of coal Ii On its
way to the little poor girls home today.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Twins Her, Xmas Gift.

; NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 2s.-Santa
Claus was forehanded here in the Homie
of Mrs. January Hart this year, bring
late. last year, not arriving with twins
until January Is. Four babies In one
year is a record in this city.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Stamps Furnish Xmas Fund.

MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. 2a-A Maiden
boy has a "a Christmas fund through q
flyer In stamps. He sold stamps at =
penny premium to people who were
waiting in the Christmas rush line at
the postoffice.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Special Music Arranged.

]. s. Thiemeyer. organist and director
Of music at Trinity German Lutheran
Church. has arranged a special pro-
gram of music at the church Christmas
morning. assisted by H, Stevens, yio-
linist, and Fritz Mueller, 'cellist.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17
CHAPTER XVIII.
6etty Leaves Belle Plain


HANNIBAL had devoted himself 10y.
any 10 the judges glorification. and
Detty heard all about the letter. the
shuilng OF the candles and the re-
"ard OF hve thousand dollars. II vast.
~ increased the child's sense of i'm.
portance and satisfaction when he
discovered she had known nothing OF
these matters until he told her OF
them.
why. where would Judge Price
get so much money, HannibalY she
asked, greatly astonished.
lie won't have to get il Miss Bet.
"; Mr.. Mahaffy says he don't reckon
no one will ever tell who wrote the
letter-he lows the man who done
mat Will keep pretty mum-he Just
dassent tell" the boy explained.
No. suppose not" and Betty
saw that perhaps. after all, the Judge
had not assumed any very great finan-
cial responsibility.
He can't be coward. though, Han.
nibal!" she added, for she under
stood that the risk of personal VIC
lence which he ran was genuine. She
had formed her own unsympathetic
estimate OF him that day at Boggs.
race.track; Mahafry in his blacklist
hour could have added nothing to IT.
Twice since then she had met him I'm
Raleigh. which had only served to fin
that first impression.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17
SYNOPSIS.

toid ne scene &C the opening of the story is
,a,u IN the library OF an old WORKOUT
on1 IN plantation. known as the Bar
b piEy.. The place is to be Sold and its
history and that OF the owners the
9uln,aIus. is the subject OF discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw business man, a
Vanser known as Bladen. and Bob
Ihyancy. farmer. when Hannibal Wayne
rla1aru. a mysterious child of the old
9%outnern family. makes his appearance.
fancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
Quintards deny any knowledge of the
nooy Yancy to keep Hannibal Captain
Murrell. a friend of the Quintards, APP
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony. trouble at Scratch Hill. when Han
nipai is kidnapped by Dave Blount. Cap
IAN Murrells agent Yancy overtakes
Biount. gives him thrashing and secures
the boy. Yancy appears before Squire
Balaam and is discharged with costs for
me plaintif. Betty Malroy. a friend OF
me ferrises. has an encounter with Cap
IAN Murrell. who forces his attentions on
ner ana Is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee home
Darlington takes the same stage. Yancy
ana Hannibal disappear. with Murrell on
.heir tran. Hannibal arrives at the home
OF Judge Slocum Price. The Judge recog-
rizes IN the boy. the grandson of an old
time friend. Murrell arrives at Judges
nome Cavendish family on raft rescue
ancy. who Is apparently dead Price
breaks Jail. Betty and Darlington arrive
at Belle Plain. Hannbaps rifle dscloses
some startling things to the judge. Han
nlbal and Betty meet again. Murrell ar
rive In Belle Plain. Is playing for big
stakes Yancy awakes from long dream
less sleep on board the raft Judge Price
makes startling discoveries in looking up
land titles Charley Norton, young
planter, who assists the Judge, is mys-
teriously assaulted Norton informs Car
rington that Betty has promised to marry
MIN Norton is mysteriously shot. More |
light on Murrell's plots. He plans uprls-
Ing of negroes
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17
CTo BE CONTINUED3
Bank of ENGLAND EmnIoues

There are about LOGO persons on
the staff OF the Bank Of England Of
whom $40 are at the head Office in
London and the remainder in tho
branches throughout the country
Five hundred porters and mechanics
are also employed. The bank prints
Its own notes and Indian rupee notes
together with all postal orders and
old'age pension orders; this work 10
done at the head Office
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17
yXAUCHANkESTER

9 Bowen, who has been here-since-
her voice broke suddenly.
3 Il understand, maam." said tn,
? judge soothingly. He gave her ,
glance OF great concern and turned
to Hannibal. Dear lad, you'll be very
quiet and obedient. and do exactly
as Miss Malroy says? When shall
come for him. ma ann"
I'll send him to you when he is
ready to go home. am thinking OF
visiting my friends In North Caro-
lima, and | should like to have him
spend as much time as possible with
me before start for the east"
1t had occurred to Betty that she
had done little or nothing for the
child; probably this would be her last
opportunity.
The state OF the judges feelings
was such that with elaborate alb
sence of mind he poured himself a
second drink OF whisky, and that
there should be no doubt the act was
one of inadvertence, said again. My
best respects. ma am" and bowed as
before. Putting down the glass, he
backed toward the door.
Il trust you will not hesitate to
call upon me If can be OF any use
to you, MAMA message Will bring
me here without moments delay.
He was rather disappointed that no
allusion had been made to his recent |
activities. He reasoned correctly that |
Betty was as yet in ignorance OF the
somewhat dangerous eminence he
had achieved as the champion OF law
and order However. he reflected
with satisfaction that Hannibal, in re-
naming, would admirably serve his
ends
Betty insisted that he should he
driven home, and after family protest.
ing, the judge gracefully yielded the
point, and few moments later rolled
away from Belle Plain behind a pair
OF sleek-coated bays. with a negro in
livery on the box. He was conscious
OF great sense of exaltation. He
felt that he should paralyze Mahafy
lie even temporarily forgot the blow
Af~ HcPSo hRN WQen BETTY
spoke of returning to North Carolina
This was life-broad acres and mig.
GEOGRAPHICALLY to trot after Won r
-oting liquor-and such Iiquor,-he I
oiled back luxuriantly with half. a
'losed eyes. n
Twenty years in the wood II an b
Iour. he muttered. I'D like TO have il
ust such a taste in my mouth when Il
come to die and probably she has a
arrels of it," he sighed deeply and o
earched his soul for words with
'hich adequately to describe that it
'hisky to Mahany. NJ
But why not do more than pararvza a
olomon-that would be pleasant hr, C;
OF especially profitable. The tudgo ri
anne back quickly to the vexed nroh. al
I'M OF his future. He desired 70 81
lake some striking display of M,sv sh
alroy's courtesy. He knew that hi.
edit was experiencing the hangs n,
early mortality; he was nor sene,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17

|
heart TO forbid it. II can be OF an,
service to you, maam either in tn,
capacity OF a friend-or professional
ly-l trust you will not hesitate tc
command me-" The Judge backed
toward the door
Did you walk out, Judge Price,
asked Betty kindly.
Nothing more than a healthful ex.
erclse-but we will not detain YOU,
ma am; the pleasure OF seeing you is
something we had not reckoned on
Inc Judges speech was thick and
unctuous with good feeling. He wished
That Mahaffy might have been there
10 note the reserve and dignity OF
his department.
But you must let me order lunch
con for you" said Betty. At least
this questionable old man was good
to Hannibal.
L couldn't think OF It, ma'am-"
you'll have glass OF wine. then"
urged Betty Hospitality. For the mo-
ment she had lost sight OF what was
clearly the judges besetting sin.
The judge paused abruptly. He en-
dured moment OF agonizing irreso,
luton.
"On the advice of my physician
care not touch wine-gout. ma'am.
ana nVer-but this restriction does
not apply to corn whisky-in modera.
uon' and as a tonic-either before
meals, Immediately after meals or ar
any time between meals-alwavs
keeping In mind the idea of its tonic
properties" The judge seemed TO
mellow and ripen. This was much
better than having the dogs sicked on
you, His manner toward Betty no.
came almost fatherly. Poor Young
thlng, so lonely and desolate in the
midst of all this splendor-he surrep-
lltiously wiped away a tear. and when
little Steve presented himself and
was told to bring whisky. audibIv
his lips-a whole lot better
surely,
1 am sorry you think you mus,
hurry away. Judge Price," said Betty
ohe still retained the small brown
land Hannibal had thrust into hers
The eastern mail gets in TODAY
ma ram. and ! have reason to think
ny share of it will be especially ,
eavy, for 1t brings the bulk of NV ,
PROFESSIONAL correspondence" In ton =
ears the judge had received inst
ne communication by mail-a hin
mich had followed him through four :.
tates and seven counties. 81 ex. :
ect my secretary" boldly flying :
olomon Mahaffy's status, rs already y
lpping Into It; an excellent assist. .
nt' ma'am, but literary rather than "
gal"
Little Steve reappeared bearing c
iver tray on which was a decanter -
I'D glass. II
Since you insist, ma am" the indigo i, IL
'ured himself a drink, my best re- n,
'ects-' he bowed profoundly NJ
III you are quite willing. Judge =,
Ink | will keep Hannibal. Miss a,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17

tive. yet for some days he had been
sensible OF the fact that what he
called the commercial class was view
ing him with open disfavor; but he
must hang on in Raleigh little long
er-for him 1t had become the abode
of hope. The judge considered the
matter. At least he could let people
see something OF that decent respect
with which Miss Malroy treated him.
They We're entering Raleigh now,
and he ordered the coachman to pull
his horses down TO walk. He had
decided to make use OF the Belle
, Plain turnout in creating an atmos-
phere OF confidence and trust-espe-
cially trust. To this end he spent
the best part OF an hour interviewing
his creditors. 1t amounted almost to
a mass-meeting OF the adult male pop
uation. for he had no favorites
When he invaded virgin territory he
believed in starting the largest pos
sible number OF accounts without de. |
lay. The advantage OF his system. as |
he explained its workings TO Mahany. /
was that it bred noble spirit OF emu !
lation.
He let 1t be known in general way
that things were looking up with him:
just in what quarter he did not
specify. but there he was, seated In
the Belle Plain carriage. and the in
ference was unavoidable that Miss
Malroy was to recognize his activities
in a substantial manner.
Mahaffy. loating away the after
noon In the county clerks office.
heard OF the judges return He heard
that Charley Norton had left a will.
mat Thicket Point went TO Miss Nal.
roy; that the Norton cousins in MID.
lie Tennessee were going to put up
Tight that Judge Price had been >
'etained as counsel by Miss Malroy; ;
nat he was authorized TO begin an
Independent search for Charley Nor.
ons murderer. and was TO spare no =
Expense; that Judge Price was going -
o pay his debts. Mahany grinned at h
mis- and hurried home. He could be h
leve all but the last that was the
ROWING touch OF unhealthy. o
The judge explained the situation -
I wouldn't withhold hope from any :,
ian. Solomon; It's the cheapest thing -,
the world and the one thing We :,
re most misery about extending to =,
IT Fellows These people all feel. in
etter-and what did It cost me- in
Isl little decent consideration: iust IN
le knowledge OF what the unavoid. ,o
'ie associations OF ideas in their 90
'n minds would do for them" in
What had seemed the corpse OF cred. 20
oreathed again. and the Judge and 70
ahany immediately embarked upon n,
characteristic celebration Earlv no
ndle-light found them making a he. m
ming midnight came-the gray 40
d purple OF dawn-and they were IN
II at 1t. back OF closed doors and ST,
uttered windows.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-04-17

A woman In Vienna has been ron,
TO prison for three months for sneaL
ing unexpectedly OF Maria Theresa
VINO has been dead. for 1871 years IN
austrian law royalty is protected fror
criticism. written or spoken. for %
years after death.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
UNTERMYERS SEES
MONEY ACT FLAW
Tells Senators Bill Is So Gen.
erous to Banks u. S. Can't
Control Discount Rate.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.-The ad-
ministrauon currency bill is TOO gen
erous to banks in freeing them from
competition and giving them repre-
sen,ation on regional reserve boards.
according 10 Samuel Uutermyer.
who appeared before the Senate
Banking ana Currenc, Committee to-
day.
The bill is 50 generous. said Mr..
Cntermyer as to destroy the abil-
ity Of the reserve bank or the GOV
ernmenl 10 control the rate of dis
count. The Government can not so
into the market 10 buy domestic bills
20 control The rate OF discount under
this measure II can buy only from
and through banks
Mr. Uutermyer said he appeared
as an unqualified champion Of the
fundamental principle Of the bill
which he understood to he the issu-
ance Of an asset currency by the
Government as Government obi
cation and under The control Of the
Government
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
; SAVES BABY IN FLAMES.
u. S. Funds Here to Help Move Crops
Louis B, Magid and
Driver Near Death
In Burning Auto

With his automobile enveloped in
flames, Louis. b. Magid. the banker.
with offices in the Gambler Building,
and his chauffeur narrowly escaped
being burned while motoring in
PeacFree street late sunday after
noon. The men capped from the ma
chine just i'm time.
Mr. Magid ran into the home Of
Robert l.. Foreman. No. 93S Peach
tree street in front of which the ma
chine caught fire. and tc'ephoned to
the hre department Firen1en extin-
guished the blaze with chemical The
damage to the car amounted to sew
eral hundred dollars.
The fire was caused by faulty in
stallation and broke out as Mr. Magic
was en- route home The chauffeur
failed to notice it until the flames
sprang up an around the car. He
shouted to Mr.. Magid. ana they
jumped out
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
House Committee
To Come to Georgia
For Speer Evidence

WASHINGTON. Sept. Proceed
ings looking to the impeachment OF
TWO Fedora judges are now before
the House Committee on judiciary
The committee soon will dispatch i
subcommittee to Georgia to take tes-
umony in the case of Judge Emory
Speer. OF the Southern District or
Georgia. who IS under fire. Members
Of the committee are. authority for
the statement that the charges ar5
not backed strongly.
The House Committee on EXpendi-
lures in the Department OF Justice
to-day transmitted TO the Judiciary
Committee charges against Judge Ru-
fus F. Thayer Of the United State
Court at Shanghai, made by James F.
Curtis. a lawyer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
NJ NAUG On
NOW NEAR
COLLAPSE
~ Feel Depressed for the First
lime" Says Physician in
Chatham Cell.

With Governor Slatons verdict ex-
pected at any time, DR.. W j. Me
Naughton. under sentence TO hang for
the murder Of Fred Flanders, broke
down for the first time in his cell in
the Chatham County Jail Monday.
The spirit which has held the physi-
clan a. one Of the most cheerful men
who has ever stood trial for his life,
disappeared completely and Nc
Naughton gave way to his feelings
Bitterly denouncing his personal
enemies. yet declaring his belief that
Governor Slaton would pardon him,
Dr. McNaughton paced his cell as the
pent-up feelings of three years
loosened. The new fight which sud
denly developed by the prosecution
after tine Prison Commission had rec
commended the granting of a full par
don. proved too great strain upon
the doctor and MCNaughton was COM
pletely broken. haggard and dis
traught from what he declares is per
secution on the part of a number Of
Emanuel County residents.
Il am disappointed that this new
fight has been made to send me to
the sallows for a crime. or alleged
crime, Of which am wholly limo
cent he said Il feel depressed for
the first time since [ have been here
but | have an unshakable confidence
in the judgment of Governor Slaton,
and believe that Justice and truth
will triumph in the end had no
idea my personal enemies would carry
their fight TO the Governor when the
Prison Commission recommended
pardon. | can't understand why they
have been so bitter denouncing me"
Governor Slaton was still consid-
ering the evidence in the McNaugh-
ton case Monday He IS going careful
ly into each part Of ii and will make a
complete review Of the case before
making his decision. The Governor
informed the lawyers that ne would
make his decision in writing, explain
ing his reasons for making il.
His decision is not expected to be
rendered until the latter part of the
week
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
RISKS LIFE
To SAVE
vvON IN
FIRE
Boy Burned Badly in Fall Into
Grate-Parent Injured Res
Cuing Child From Death,

Falling head foremost into an open
crate, with his clothing ana hair on
fire, Charles Battle the 2-year-oId son
Of c, G. Battle, Of No. 2O6 Rawson
street, was saved from death early
Monday morning by his mother. VINO
dragged the little boy from the flames.
With her own clothing ablaze. the
frantic mother beat out the flames
with her bare hands. She then called
the Grady Hospital ambulance and
the child was taken TO the hospital,
where his injuries were dressed. The
boy was severely burned about the
head and face. and most OF his hair
had been destroyed, but surgeons de-
clared that he probably will live. The
efforts Of the doctors will be conferred
on saving his eyesight.
Mrs. Battle was burned slightly
about the hands. but she refused to
have her wounds attended to until
she had heard that the little boys life
could be saved.
The accident followed the first IRE
Mrs. Battle had kindled in the open
CRATE this season. shortly after STAR
ing the blaze she left the room on
some household crrand. leaving The
little boy playing with his toys on the
floor. The fire had a fascination COR
little Charles. He pitched one of his
TOYS into the flames and then. in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
Slayer Schmidt Is
Put Under Watch
To Prevent Suicide

NEW YORK, Sept 22.-Upon the
advice Of DR.. Gustave Schoocr one Of
the board of managers OF the State
Hospital for the Insane on Wards
Island a special watch to-day was
placed over Hans :, hmidt. seif-con-
fessed slayer of Anna Aunulier in
the belief that he viii attempt sui
eide.
The CuIoners jury which is 70 con
duct an inquest into the death OF
Anna Aumulier is 10 be selected by
Coroner FeiEbrrs from panel of
81 prominent New Workers. among
whom are Cornelius Vanderbilt
Theodore r Chontz and otto Kahn
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
HIGH COTTON
BRINGS JOY
IN GEORGIA
Season of Prosperity Forecast in
Good Yield and Prices
of Staple,

Vita cotton bringing from II to II
cents pound i'm Georgia a season OF
prosperity for farmers and merchants
Of This state is forecast this fall and
winter Reports from over the state
also indicate that larger crops OF
grains ana food supplies have been
grown this year than in past seasons
The movement Of cotton through the
Georgia ports and interior markets
is we'll under way and ginnerics are
running on fun time.
Banks Get Federal Fund.
Atlanta banks have received the
$1,000. 600 allotted them by the United
States Treasury to aid in moving the
cotton crop.
The cash is being used to supply
country banks with the currency
needed for cotton marketing.
1t is estimated that when cotton is
moving actively 100000 always is
atloat. From the time the buyer goes
into the market TO purchase cotton
is aperiod Of about three days. on
the average Enough cotton is bought
and sold in Atlanta territory so that
the three-day transactions i'm an
active market require about 81 900. geo
in actual currency OF course on the
fourth day the first days transac-
lions are rounded out, but. on the
other han. a new days business is
added. keeping the total the same
The Governmental deposits Of 81
100000 are being used to supply this
demand for real money
There are five national banks in
Atlanta Each received its proper
tionate share of the 81 1000, 900 This
money is not loaned. but is deposited.
Securities have been put up as col
lateral, 10 per cent in Government
bonds, the rest either in municipal
and State bonds at IS per cent val
uation. or prime commercial paper.
approved by the Clearing House As
ISOLATION committee headed ny i. Is.
Orr. at SO per cent valuation.
The distinction between a loan and
a deposit of this kind is that the
deposit is not entered in the bills
payable" The deposit draws per
cent Just as do all other Government
deposits The money must be re-
paid in four installments in Deem
Der January. February and March
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
Wife Jailed After
Reconciliation Fete

- joyful celebration over her rec
oncfllation with her husband after a
misunderstanding Of several months.
ended disastrously for Mrs. Allie Rob
erts, 81 Poplar street, Sunday after
noon The celebration was staged in
hotel At IS - Peachtree street,
and became so boisterous that the
hotel proprietor called the police
Mrs. Roberts was arrested on a
charge o. being drunk. but her hus-
band escaped by way of the back
door.
The husband came to headquarters
Monday morning and got her out ON
bail
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
Tariff Bill Likely To
Be Signed This Week

WASHINGTON. Sept. 22-At a
conference to-day between President
Wilson and Senator Simmons, chair
man Of the Senate Finance Commit
Tee. an agreement was reached on "a
number of disputed items in ne tariff
bill and il is expected the bin will
be ready {" 90 to the President b,
next Thursday.
It is the hope OF the President laat
he will able to sign the measure he
fore the week IS out
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
ALDERMAN
DECLARES
CHARGES
ABSURD
WoOdward's Card Attacking the
Charter Is Called a Canard
by Nutting,

Mayor James G. woodosr1.s ,t,..r
attack on ,,o r.,.. ..t,,,,..,...
VI '"' supporters OF me
document u" H'S.'iN call meeting
for Monday afternoon 10 prepare a re-
ply The Mayors charges have arous-
odd tho f,.l;ra.
~ '''.' at ''',''N''" gwen "u. hE
Alderman James r Nuttng ope ~
their number. Monday morning. ind
Gates that tho .ourt.,.. .,,.,.,. ..,,.,
'''' ''''' mayor w ''"'-
ward 8
The card signed by Alayor Vnos-
ward il a ridiculous r,lf,f,.,i ..-,.......r
,.i5 ,t.,-..- So.
ne 90" '''''
mere was ring IN charge Of the
city government when he ran for
Mayor and fl seemed o., .,l.a 10,
""'N'"E 'i''
'"''S" T." uta
practically the Who'll. city govern
ment organization is opposed In
Mayor Woodward's policies Naarr,
every member Of Council who sun
ported him at the first Of the wear
has been forced 10 turn against him
Calls Him Hard Headed"
For him to charge thai tb.re ie
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
Injunction Allows
Circus to Parade

MEMPHlS. Sept p The city ~
Memphis and the police departmen.
in particular. were enjoined Monat,
oy Chancellor He.Shrl. from inter-
ferng with the circus OF parade ot
Barnum x Bai,ey.
The trouble orig matted 10 ta" cir .u-
showing tu-daN. on th- op.uiu2 OF .H.
Tri- state Fair
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
STOLE TRAlNLoAo OF GRAIN.

JACKSON. TENN. Sept. EVIL
liam Brelsford, alias Green. alias j.
NJ. Evans. who stole a trainload Of
grain. and who conducted his own
defense. was given eighteen wears in
the State penitentiary when found
guilty here