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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Mystery Surrounds Death of
Teacher.

Collins, Miss, March o.
Miss Remer Speed, a beautiful
young womas, whose family is
prominent in Covington County,
committed suicide this morning
at the home of her father, Jas.
Speed, eight miles from Collins.
The parents of the young Wo-
man were unable to assign any
cause for the young Woman's
act. She was twenty years old.
Miss Speed spent Saturday in
Collins, where she attended the
field day exercises OF the county
schools. Following the eXer
cises she went to the, home of
her uncle, Joseph Speed, where
she spent the night. Miss
Speed left her uncle's home ear
ly this morning for her own
home and shortly after her al
rival drained small bottle of
carbolic acid. She expired be-
fore medical attention reached
her.
The young woman was uncon-
scious when found by her father,
and though every effort was
made to uncover some clue that
might lead to an explanation of
her death, nothing was found.
The friends with whom she spent
tie day at Collins assert she left
them in an apparent happy frame
of mind. and that while at her
uncle's home she gave no indlca-
ton of contemplating self-de-
struction.
Miss Speed at one time was
in the employ of Holloway and
Mckinney, general merchants at
Collins. She was a graduate OF
the Industrial College and In
stitute and at the time of bel
death was teacher in one OF the
county schools. Her funera
will take place tomorrow after
noon.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
An UncrOWdcd Profession.

From the west comes the wall
of the unemployed workmen. In
eastern centers, thousands of
able bodied men are constantly
on the verge of starvation. In
our own towns and cities, many
intelligent young men and wo-
men exc out a bare living. The
telephone girl earns her pittance
of about II cents an hour. Yet,
round about US everywhere,
there is an excellent field of en-
ployment overlooked by thous-
ands of intelligent boys, young
men and women; and this is the
teaching profession. In order
to train young, Lodisianians pro
fessionally for this business, the
State maintains magnificent
institution. The State Norma
School at Natchitoches repre-
sents an investment of S500,00(
in land, buildings, and equip
ment; it has an excellent faculty
of nearly fifty teachers, and ir
its summer school opening June
t, 1914, it will offer instruction
in every subject needed by any
Louisiana teacher. Those Wht
are looking for a good business
to engage in should send for thu
Normal catalog.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Part of Mountain Slides Into
Valley.

Brive, France, March ga
large section of a mountain near
, here has become detached by
seismic disturbances and is slid
ing down into a valley, sweeping
over everything in its path. Al
ready a number of farms and
cottages have been blOtted out.
Heavy rumblings indicate
that the mass is gaining impetus
and inhabitants are fleeing from
their homes. Government en-
gineers are seeking a means tt
limit the extent OF the disaster
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Stops Pain, Heals Wounds.

Royaline Oil is STRONGER THAN
THE OTHER ANTICEPT1CS. That
gives it GREATER POWER TO EASE
PAIN, inside or outside, man or beast
Also makes it go further and give
LARGER VALUE FOR THE MONEY
That's why it wins everywhere over
everything, when people try it. 1t is
praised loudest by people who have
used it longest. It's different. your
like it better. Try it now. loc, s5c
a05. Money back plan.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Will Consider Rural School
Work.

Baton Rouge, La, March o.
Chapel R. Reagan, president of
the Rural School Department,
State Teachers Association has
issued the official program for the
rural school conference assemh-
ling in Shreveport April l6. The
meeting will consider questions
bearing upon ali educated rural
population for Louisiana.
Mr.. Reagan's letter to the rural
teachers of the State, calling their
attention to the Importance of
the meeting follows:
"Your special attention is call
ed to the session of the Rural
School Department at the State
Teachers Association, to be held
in Shreveport. La, April 1917.
''Perhaps the biggest problem
before Louisiana today is the
rural school problem. Farm life
in this State must become both
pleasurable and profitable and
must be made appealing to the
best blood Of the State. Before
this can be done rural population
of the entire State-must be edu-
Gated to know and to love the
open country and tos realize its
unlimited possibilities. Our ru.
raj people must be educated in
| terms of rural life. Moreover,
we must blot out our lamentable
illiteracy record and not have to
face the world with the lowest il
literacy record in America.
st is the purpose of this meet
ing to direct and inspire the
teachers of the State who ART
trying to help our country folk
solve their problems. Some o
the State leaders in rural educa
, ton will address the NEE ting
, Mr.. Harold W. Foght, author o
"The American Rural School,
one Of the best books in print OF
the rural school problem, AM
now rural specialist in the Blu
reau Of Education at Washington
will address the rural teachers
Mr.. Foght has studied the ad
\ mirable rural schools of severa
+ European countries, and is con
Y sidered one of the best authori
: ties on rural schools in tn,
2 country.
l. "The Rural School Departmer
d will also have an exhibit, show
b. ing the best that is being don
@ in rural Improvement Throughout
s the State and country.
n "Every rural teacher in tn
J. State is urged to be present.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Save Half Your Money

by using ORC for Chills and Fever,
Bilious Fever, Malaria, Colds and
Grippe. A 25c bottle contains exactly
as many doses as the usual SOC bottle
which is twice as large. Does quicker
and better work. 1t acts on liver and
bowels. Cleans out the system, stops
Chills and Fever. Builds up strength.
No pills or calomel needed with it.
Contains no poisons. Csc. Money
back plan.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
FRANKLNTON, La" THURSDAY, APRIL q 1914
Three Great Americans Al
Play In Florida.

The skies smiled when three
makers of MIRACLES gathered for
a vacation in Florida-a rehec-
ton of the smiles of the hun
dreds of thousands of men and
women who will look southwark
to the waving palms, the sunny
skies, the blossoming magnolias,
with no haunting thoughts of
envy but with only pleasant
wishes.
Thomas Edison, John Bur
roughs, Henry Ford-a wonder
full group, wonderful in success,
but more wonderful because
they reached the summit by
serving others, not by climbing
upon the frailties of the weak.
Edison drove darkness from
dingy homes and blackness from
the streets. He sent music to
homes that would be songless
without his photograph. tie
brought education, entertain
ment, development to the masses
with his moving pictures. He
revolutionized all modern life
and made it easier and broader.
Burroughs gave to the world a
new translation of nature. He
lived close to Gods creatures
and from them learned a new
poetry, a new meaning to ALL
life, a new message for man.
Venerable in years, his heart is
still verdant with sr.ring.
Ford raised th3 >urtain which
held the secret c. Industrial in
justice-and a WOrlQ of workers
is getting glimpse of what Wis
tas of content may yet be theirs
when those whoApll share equi'
tably in the pr.lncts of their
labor. He thrB the bulk of
millions bacE TO IN ideal-and
perjury, stin5a1 Is and hope.
'lessness we've reR4 iced with con.
tentment, plenty new cour.
age. They stanA1en no emin'
ence of money t|E.SZ down up
on the "'so1e IF sr'"p'sd
Out in Gods s"llight even as
they play, their eyes look leve]
into those of their fellows-and
their big reward is knowing that
the world is g better place fol
all because they lived-and
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Phone No. AZ for Cheap Feed
for Cash.

F. M. Browns Feed Store at
the Farmers Union Ware House
will sell you all kinds of feed
stuff at rock bottom prices.
Come and see for yourself.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02

WANTED-One good young
mich COW with first or second
calf. Prefer to pay for same
with dental services.
DR.. O. D. Varnado.
Franklinton, La.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02
Best and Cheapest.

For Constipation, Biliousness, Head
ache, RoyaIine Liver Regulator is best
and cheapest. 15c. Money back plan
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-04-02

I hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and cor
rect list Of Grand Jurors drawn
for service at the. May term 1914.
of the 26th judicial District
Court of Louisiana, for Washing
ton Parish, and according to law.
This March 18th, 1914.
M. A. Thigpen,. .
Clerk of Court.
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Wanted Color and Plenty of Blacks
Per Piece, lOc, 15c, 25c

Black and Celored Chiffon and
Paon velvets, in lengths y to S
yards; useful for hat trimming
and general millinery. IT,
Regularly $3.50 to $500. IOC
Sale price, per yard. .....
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
Mrs. Woodall Again
Heads Sufragists;
League Is GROWING

Mrs. Amelia Woodall was re-eleo.os
president of the Atlanta EQUAL suf
frage Association at the annual mo-.
ing at the Hotel Ansley Wednesd.,.
afternoon. Other officers chosen wer.
First vice president, aMrs Rar,t,
Harwood Arrowood: second vic,
president DR.. Brannon; recordir,,
secretary. Miss Eugenia Flstiu. cor
responding secretary, Mrs. NJ. C. Har-
din; treasurer. Miss Ray Klein, m
ditor, Mrs. Hugh IIokey.
Wednesdays meeting was entbrsi
asti2 and largely attended. Sever
new members were admitted. anorg
them George Muse, Mrs. Muse and
their daughters. Among the sneat
ers were DR.. Florence Truax. who 70
cited THE Strike of the Women NJ
Millsville;" Miss Margaret Lang as
sist&nt to Judge sTyndall, of the In
venile Court; Louie P. Marquett or
ganizer of the State Federation a.
Labor, and Mrs. Mary l.. McJendor
president of the State Suffrage ASS
citation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
4 TENNESSEE
BANKS To HELP
ATLANTA

The Joint committee Of the Allan
ia Clearing House Association and the
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
charged with looking after the con
test for a regional bank in Atlanta
has received from NJ c. King, presi-
dent OF the First National Bank OF
Copper Hill, Tenn, the following let
ter:
Il beg to advise you that the four
banks of which | am president are
expecting to join the new Federal
bank system, and / also wish to as
sure you that anything we can do to-
ward locating a regional bank in At
lanta will have our best efforts, We
believe Atlanta to be the logical point
for such bank"
The assurance from Tennessee is
taken as a particularly welcome ex-
preston.
1T indicates that the States which
are Georgia's neighbors now are be
ginning to take a deep interest in
Georgia's fight fer a regional bank, Z
said J. X. Orr, chairman of the joint
committee,
First, Florida banks and towns be-
gan TO send In their assurances OF
support Now they are coming In
from Tennessee. have no doubt that
by the time the National Organization
Board reaches Atlanta next month we
win have a fine showing from all the
States that might properly be ex-
peCted To be made into the South
eastern district"
Plans now are being worked out
pointing to the hearing of the Ma
tional Board here. II is expected tC
begin February 1S-the famous thir-
teenth being one of Atlanta's particu
larly lucky days That fact is hav-
ing its effect on the more supersti-
tious workers for the cause, who are
thoroughly familiar with the fact that
the presumably unlucky number has
proved regularly to be a fortunate
figure for Atlanta.
Still. this isn't a matter for su'
perStition," said one member of thu
committee Thursday. We've go
something a lot better than lucky
dates and numbers TO show the com
mittee. We've got the goods"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
SULzER CALLED
IN 7 AMMANY
GRAF 7 WAR

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The politi-
cal war which broke out. between
William Suzer and Tammany Hall
when Sulzer was impeached as Gov
ernor will be fought out to a bitter
finish, according to to-day's indica-
tions and developments.
District Attorney Whitman invited
Suzer to go before the New York
County Grand Jury to-day and place
upon the official records the story he
told at the John Doe investigation of
State graft before Chief Magistrate
McAdoo yesterday, when the ex-
Governor implicated several we'll
known politicians. Mr.. Whitman be-
lleved that indictments could be Sc
cured upon the Sulzer testimony.
Sulzer told what he knew of an al
legged attempt by James E. Gaffney to
hold up for s150,000 James c. Stew
art, a wealthy contractor, who, when
he declined to be "sandbagged" for
political contributions, found his
barge canal contracts blocked and
lost.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
1900 JOIN MOVE
FOR LIBERAL
POLICY
Prominent Business Men Of City
Are Said To Be Among
the Leaders.

give any inkling Of what is said 10
be the real object Of the organization.
First. it sets forth that all persons
of the lawful age to vote and Of good
characte are invited to join without
regard TO party or sect affiliations
"Government by People
II states that the State County and
: municipal affairs shall be conducted
by the people and not by politicians
with the end in view of wisdom,
Justice, moderation
1t is claimed for this organization
that several recent private meetings
were well attended by representative
citizens who made enthusiastic
speeches and pledged financial sup
port. Who the officers and leaders
are is gossipped around, but several
of those mentioned were seen Thurs
day and they denied having any part
in the leadership but asserted that
thew knew of the organization and us
plans and that its success as the most
powerful political organization ever
launched in Atlanta was assured.
one man said first admonishing that
his name not be used:
Most organizations begin by de-
claring that they are not political and
then plunge pell-mell into politics.
This one begins as purely political No
members are wanted who don't join
with a political intent and who are
not eligible to vote.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
Southern Veterans
To Ask Congress to
Return Cotton Tax

GRIFFIN, Jan. 22.-The Spalding
County Camp of Confederate Veter-
ans has just started movement in
which the cooperation of all other
camps of veterans in the State is
sought to secure the return of taxes
levied on cotton in the Southern
States from July, 1852, to March.
1868
The veterans declare the tax levied
was held unconstitutional by the
United States Supreme Court and its
collection stopped. Now they say
justice demands that the taxes, with
a fair rate of interest, be returned to
the several States. Petitions will be
sent to Congress to pass laws to this
effect. The sum of taxes collected as
declared by the veterans is $6S,072,-
$3.50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
A HAPPY CHILD
IN A FEW HOURS
When Cross, Constipated, Fever
ish. Give california Syrup
Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup OF Figs" because In
a few hours all the clogged-up waste.
sour bile and fermentng food gently
moves out Of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again Children
simply will not take the time from plav
10 empty their bowels, and they become
tightly packed, liver gets sluggish and
stomach disordered.
When cross, feverish. restless. sec II
tongue is coated. then give this deli
cious fruit laxative Children love II.
and il can not cause injury. No differ
ence what ails your little one-if fun OF
cold, or a sore throat, disrrhoea. stom-
aehache. bad breath, remember. a gem
tie INSIDE cleansing should always be
The FIRST treatment given. Full direc-
lions for babies. children OF all ages and
grown-ups are printed on each bottle
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups ASK
YOUR druggist for a 0-cent bottle of
California Syrup Of Figs" then look
carefully and see that II is made 10y the
California Fig Syrup Company" We
make no smaller size. Hand back with
contempt any other hg syrup. -Advt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
400 B0TTLERS Of
COCA-COLA MEET

Four hundred members Of the Ma
tional Coca Cola Bottlers' Associa-
tion from all parts of the United
States were gathered at the Pied
mont Hotel Thursday for the sixth
annual convention of the organiza-
ton. The convention will be in ses
sion through Friday, under the direc-
ton of the advisory board, composed
Crawford Johnson. of Birmingham
John K. Crosswell, of Sumter, S. c.;
Columbus Roberts, of Columbus, Ca,
and w. A. Bellingrath, of Montgom-
cry, Ala
ON the program for the Thursday
meeting, which opened at 10 o'clock
and will continue through until the
afternoon, with a half hour for lunch
con, were Charles Howard Gambler,
of Atlanta, vice president Of the Co
ca Cola Company: R. l. Stephens, of
Quincy, Fla, and w P Heath. of At
lanta. Members Of the various sec
lions of the country discussed How
to Improve the Methods and Condi :
tons in a Coca Cola Bottling Plant
A theater party will be given al
the Forsyth Thursday night Harold
Hirsch, general counsel Of the Coca =
Cola Company, will be the principal
speaker at the Fridays session. He
will speak on The Success of Law
Suits Dependent on the Bother
Other speakers Friday will be G. A
Simms and members of the Blue
Ribbon Cabinet" The convention will
close with a smoker in the main din
ing room of the Piedmont Friday
night, at which A. B. Freeman OF
| New Orleans, will be POSTMASTER.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed With Sulphur 1t Dark
ems So Naturally Nobody
Can Tell.

The old time mixture OF Sage Tea and
sulphur for darkening gray, streaked
and faded hair is grandmothers treat
ment, and folks are again using II to
keep their hair a good. even color, which
is quite sensible as we are living in an
age when youthful appearance is OF the
greatest advantage.
Nowadays, though we don't have the
troublesome task OF gathering the sage
and the mussy mixing at home. All
drug stores sell the ready-to- prod
uct called "Wyeth's Sage and sulphur
Hair Remedy for about so cents bot
tie. II is very popular because nobody
can discover II has been applied Sim
ply moisten your comb or soft brush
with II and draw this through your hair,
taking one small strand at time; by
morning the gray hair disappears. but
what delights the ladies with Wyeth's
Sage and sulphur is that, besides beau
tifully darkening the hair after a few
applications IL also produces that soft
lustre and appearance OF abundance
which is so attractive: besides. prevents
dandruff. itching scalp and falling hair
-AdVt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
Annual Meeting of Famed BattaI-
ion Brilliant Affair-Capt. Ma
pier Made Commander.

At the annual meeting of the Old
Guard Battalion of the Gate City
Guard at Hotel Ansley "Wednesday
night Major r. f. Burke, who re-
Gently resigned from the active com
mand of the battalion, was elected
colonel of an honorary staff created
at the meeting. Major Burke will
select the other members of the hon
orary staff.
Two interesting features Of the an
nual gathering were the presentation
of a beautiful loving cup to Major
Burke, who was in command of the
battalion for nearly half century,
and the delightfully."- entertaining por-
trayals of old-time negro characters
by Miss Louise A. Williams, whose
talent as an impersonator is well
known.
Joseph A. McCord, who long has
been an officer of the Old Guard, pre-
scented the loving cup to Major Burke.
He spoke eloquently of the patriotic
service the major had rendered the
South, first as a soldier of the Con-
federacy and after the war at the
head OF the Old Guard in its mission
of peace to the North.
Historic Deeds Recalled.
two historic journeys into the coun-
try north of the Mason and Dixon
line and their splendid results. The
unwilling of the peace monument at
Piedmont Park; the unveiling of the
peace tablet to Alexander H Steph-
ems at Charlottesville and many 9TH
er plishments of the Old Guard
under the leadership of Major Burke
were recalled.
Major Burke briefly but feelingly
responded to Mr.. McCord's address.
Captain George NJ. Napier, former
~ senior captain of the battalion.
was selected to succeed Major Burke
as major and commandment.
First Lieutenant John w. Murrell
was elected senior captain and bat
talon adJutant.
Adjutant e. j. Spratling was cho-
sen battalion sergeant with the rank
of captain.
Hold Closing Reception.
w. o. Wilson was elected quarter
master to succeed Boiling II. Jones,
who has been selected for a place on
the honorary staff.
Captain A. Med. Wilson was re-
elected commissary, and Captain Pc
ter F. Clark. of the Second Company
, was named captain of the First Com
pany. Colonel +. l.. Wright sue
ceeds Captain Wilson in the Second
Company.
After the business meeting the
members of the Old Guard in full
| uniform, accompanied by their la
dies, gathered in The ballroom. where
an informal reception was held. The
reception was followed by a dance
| Major Burke and the staff officers
with their wives. made up the re-
| Ception committee.