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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
TELLSST0RY
Of JUDGE To
PRObERS
Aged Nemesis" Goes Into Re-
citaI Of His Fifteen-Year-0Id
Bankruptcy Case.

MACON, Jan. 21.-Colonel william
A. Huff. the s0-year-oId ex- Mayor of
Macon. who has been called Judge
Speer's nemesis, was the first wit
ness to-day before the committee Of
Congressman probing the record Of
the Federal jurist.
1t was Colonel Huff who seventeen
months ago wrote open letters to
Judge Speer. attacking him both as
a judge and a private citizen, and
for which he was tried and found
guilty OF contempt of court. Thus
far. however, sentence in this con-
tempt case has never been passed.
Colonel Huff's attack was inspired by
Judge Speer's course in the bank
ruptcy proceedings that have tied up
his $4,000 estate since 1899.
Colonel Huff began his testimony
with detailed recital Of this cele-
brated bankruptcy case, reiterating
many Of the charges contained in his
sensational letters Of August, 1912.
Speer's Counsel Confident.
If no stronger evidence than that
already adduced is presented to tue
Investigating committee in support Of
the charges against Judge Speer. the
overwhelming vindication OF the jur-
list is a matter OF course" declared
his counsel to-day when the sub COM
mittee Of the House Judiciary Com
mittee began its third day Of .he
probe.
So far 1t has been shown that Judge
Speer waited seven months before
making a Supreme Court mandate
the judgment of his court. However.
Judge Speer's counsel declare that
this Is a mere technicaHty, as the
Judge was prompted by Sufficient le-
gal reasons"
Two witnesses have testified that
Judge Speer. while on the bench is
arbitrary, oppressive, quick to take
sides, nagging and disagreeabIe. One
has sworn that hts administra ton CT
the court has given dissatisfaction TO
the people of the district. who have
lost confidence in the court.
Druggist Tells of Cocaine.
Louis Pellew, a druggist, swore
Tuesday afternoon that twice each
summer he sold Judge Speer one
ounce Of three per cent solution OF
cocaine ostensibly for use as a hay
fever remedy. A physician has tes-
titled that the judges mentality is
very normal
Examiner r. c. Lewis, who made
the preliminary investigation, and
who is assisting the committee in
the hearing. states that the more i'm
portant witnesses will go on the stand
from now on. Among these are ex-
pected to be Attorney General T. s.
Fielder. W. E. Simmons. Of Lawrence
Vile, District Attorney Alexander
Akermar, and John VI. Barnes, post
master at Thomson.
There still remains more than 40
specific charges yet TO be sifted, and
nearly all Of them are OF very seri-
GUS nature.
The opinion OF the lawyers in at
tendance on the Investigation Is that
so far the evidence has shown. for
the most part, that Judge Speer
abused his power. but stayed within
the law"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
Turks to Attack
Greeks on Islands

Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
PARIS, Jan. 21-Turkey is making
extensive preparations to attack the
Greek forces on the islands Of Chios
and Mytelene.
A Constantinople dispatch to The
Petit Parisien to-day said that troops
and war munitions are being massed
at Smyrna, which will be used as a
naval base Il hostillties are opened.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21

Arrested following the acct
dental finding Of letter in
taxicab. r. S. Freeman, who gave
his address as No. 26 Pavilion
street, was put through a severe
grilling at police headquarters
Tuesday on suspicion of having
had hand in the holdup of the
\. c. & St. l.. train at Winnings
Station, if he was not the actual
bandit.
Freeman is also suspected Of having
had a part in other robberies and
Jewels which he tried to pawn are
said to have played a part in en-
taugIing him in the police net.
Freeman's arrest was shrouded in
mystery and orders were issued to
all concerned in II TO keep IL a Sc
cret. His apprehension followed the
finding Of a note by Fred Ball a
driver in the employ Of Belle Isle.
who turned II over to the police.
Freeman was captured by Plain
clothesman Green and the net was
Immediately spread for confederates
who are said to have helped in the
train robbery and other burglaries
about the city.
New arrests were expected at any
moment and it was said that one
pal had already been taken, but
that his capture was being kept quiet
so as not to alarm others being
sought.
A. L. Belle Isle, head Of the auto
rent company. Ball. Chief OF Detec-
tives Lanford and Chief Beavers all
had a hand in the questioning Of
Freeman at the police station Tues
day. but they seemed 10 have accom-
pished little in the way Of getting
any thing discriminating out cc tbs
suspect
Freeman IS said 10 nave tried 30
pawn three diamonds. which the 20
lice say were stolen from a Walton
street shop. "
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
London Asks Boston
Help Solve Murder
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-Scotland Yard
will ask the aid Of the Boston po-
lice in attempting 70 solve the muir
der Of q man found shot TO death In
a pl. shaft at Elllngsnall The only
clav tina, the English police have to
his identity Is a letter found on the
body addressed 70 Mr.. Kent Recks,
General Delivery Boston. L. s. A."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
Wants Man to Shovel
Off Wife's Grave

BRIDGEPORT. CONN. Jan. I'll
'Wanted-A good looking. sober in
teiligent Young man 70 shovel snow
off my wife's grave, colored man pre-
ferred on account Of deep mourn
ing This "ad" appeared In a local
newspaper
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
Year Without Sleep
From Drink Of Liquor

uUQUESNE. PA. Ian 2L-Mich-
ael Youh9use, "a mill worker, who has
not slept since he took drink Of
queer liquor a year ago, enjoys good
health and works every day Physi-
clans are puzzled.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-21
Sneezes 1000 Times;
Stops as Vein Bursts

MIDDLETOWN. \. Y, Jan. I'll
John Miller a farmer. sneezed 1000
times in five hours after taking a
pinch of snuff The exertion broke a
blood vessel causing his nose TO
bleed, which stopped the sneezing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
The Interstate Commerce Decisions

The Supreme Courts decisions yester-
day in interstate commerce cases pending
before it have the important effect of
greatly Strengthening the jurisdiction of
the interstate commerce commission in
all matters affecting strictly interstate
traffic as against state jurisdiction Jus
tice Hughes. in enunciating the opinion
of the court, cited the prior decisions in
the safety appliance and federal liability
laws. which bore upon the matter of Sc
curly and safety. The principle upon
which those rulings were based is applied
now to the end of keeping clear the chan
nels of traffic in the interest of business
equity and for the sake of the public
welfare.
Obviously. there could be no effective
regulation of interstate commerce if the
federal authority were weakened through
recognition of superior state rights in
the government of interstate lines. This is
the day of long transportation lines. and
in all but very few instances the rail
routes in this country pass across state
boundaries. To subject the railroads to
the almost surely varying regulation Of
states in such instances would be obvi-
ouSiy 10 tHeIu anu DH no means
in the interest of the public. Federal
regulation means uniform treatment. and
these decisions now recorded. giving the
interstate commerce commission unques-
toned jurisdiction as against the state in
all cases of interstate traffic. are to be
welcomed as an assurance of an eauitab Bile
adjustment of the railway traffic of this
country to the public requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
A Welcome Break.

There will be no disposition to cavil at
the weather bureau because it did no,
foresee the thunderstorm that visited
Washington last evening and broke the
heat from which the capital has beer
suffering for the past two days. Many
an amateur forecaster predicted such q
storm. but this is fairly safe expecta-
ton on fiercely hot day. which is often
followed by a sudden downpour. But
after all, the weather bureau cannot be
blamed for its conservative announce
ment that there was no relief immediate
~ in sight. Many hot day comes and
goes without a break. and it was much
better that the bureau should err on the
side of negation than that it should have
promised relief, which did not come. So
long as the heat was broken nobody is
inclined to object.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Mr.. Britten's Suggestion.

Mr. Britten of Illinois should be salts
Ned with the introduction of his bill and
his speech in support of il in the House
Yesterday on the subject of statesmen in
office and chautauqua engagements. To
press the measure in committee. or fur
ther in open debate. would spoil the
point
For the improperly mentioned-evil is
too strong word-pubic sentiment ex
pressed at the polls is the remedy. And
public sentiment. in time, will do the
business
Mr.. Clark is properly praised for his
renunciations. which show the high value
he places upon his office. and the true
conception of his duty while filling it.
But he is not in the class with Mr..
Bryan. Even his opponents concede Mr..
Clarks thorough equipment for the
Speakership: and it is the plainest of
propositions that frequent absences from
his post by him would work harm to the
public interests
In Mr.. Bryan's case his opponents in
both parties do not consider him the
ideal man in the Secretaryship of State.
In fact. while conceding his unusual
gifts. they regard him out of place
there. So they rather contradict them
selves in trying to chain him to his chair
Then MIR. Britten says nothing about
members of Congress who spend weeks
and even months away from their duties
canvassng for reelection. or to strength
en- themselves politically for other places.
Nor does he propose any punishment for
lawyer-statesmen who keep up their ac-
tiviiies at the bar while in congressional
commission. Some of them offend more
seriously than ever Mr.. Bryan or any
other chautauaua star has done.
II is true. of course. that when man
accepts public office its duties have the
hrst claim on his attention. He should
not neglect them at any time for his
private affairs. He is artcled to the
state. or the nation. for the period COW
cred by his commission. But the ideal
public servant. nice in all distinctions
and unselfish in all matters. is rare. The
average man when he gets into the game
finds its rules liberal not to say lax and
he adopts them in order to get along
II was the late David B. Hill who
when a senator from New York, sug-
gested in jocular humor in private con-
versation the life of barracks for ma
tional legislators during the sittings of
Congress Members should be consider
ed as having 'enlisted''-senators for
six and representatives for two years
and upon arriving in Washington be re-
ouired TO don uniform. and be marched
from and TO their quarters every day
of the session. Lights out at or 10
o'clock. and bugle call or cannon fire
At daylight That. he asserted. would
not only shorten session by half. but
improve the work done.
The Hill plan would do more than that
1t would cut out the chautauqua and
the pink teas and many other things.
But it is humorous as is Mr.. Brittens
plan The only difference is that Mr.
Hill was in confessedy humorous mood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
The New Chief Justice.

Representative Covington's nomina-
ton to be chief justice of the District
Supreme Court follows precedent in
the placing of a Maryland man at the
head of that branch. 1t was quite ap-
propriate that the late Chief Justice
Clabaugh should have been succeeded
by man from his own state, and so
long as the District was not to be
favored in the filling of this vacancy
directly by local man the choice of
Mr.. Covington is altogether agreeable
As TO his legal ability there can be no
question. He is rated high as member
OF the bar and has served for two terms
as states attorney for Talbot county
His several terms as a member of Con-
gress from the first Maryland district
nave brought him into close touch
with local matters. and it is believed
that he will bring to the bench an
understanding of the peculiar situation
existing here. Marylanders have a
special aptitude for local court work in
asmuch as the substantive District law
Is based upon the old law of that state.
Although the court is now entering upon
the summer term, it is desirable that the
new chief justice should take his sea,
as quickly possible. for. owing to the
long delay involved in his selection, the
court is behind its schedule and the re
tirement OF Justice Barnard will further
deplete the ranks Ii is to be hoped that
there will be no long lapse of time before
Justice Barnards successor is named
although the task of filling the vacan-
cy caused by his retirement is not an
easy one. Following the precedent also
in this instance. it is to be expected that
a District man will be named to fill this
vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Straus and Roosevelt.

Oscar Straus is with Mr.. Roosevelt at
present. and will be a guest at the we'd
ding in Madrid. He is one of Mr. Roose-
velt's closest friends They have been
IN agreement on political questions for
some years. II was Mr.. Roosevelt's in
fuence that carried Mr.. Straus from the
democratic 10 the republican party and
then from the republican to the bull
moose party. where. if anywhere, he
now is.
Two years ago Mr.. Straus was the bull
moose candidate for Governor of New
York. with no hope of election. but as an
expression of Mr.. Roosevelt's condem-
nation of the republican party. He does
not want to repeat tho performance this
year. and there is no demand for him
Still his interest in politics continues
lively. and he continues to have the ear
Of his chief.
What will Mr.. Straus advise as to Mr.
Rooseyelts course this year? Will he
join Mr.xPerkins and other bull moosers
= the @Svement to draft Mr.. Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09

for the New York campaign? Or will he
hold. as Mr.. Roosevelt himself is said to
do, that he. Roosevelt, can perform his
responding to bull moose calls wherever
they appear to be most urgent and jus
titled?
AS a rover Mr.. Roosevelt could. and
would be urged to- tour the country. He
could go as far west as California. as far
south as Louisiana. and as far north as
Marie. There is a bit of bull moosery in
all those directions.
But if he runs for Governor of New
York he will have to stay close home
and attend to his knitting There is
business afoot in the Empire state. The
republicans are full of hope and fight,
and the democrats. for all their misfor-
tunes. are not in despair. Mr.. Wilson is
keeping advised of developments. and
wants to help his party.
There are divisions and divisions over
there. The republicans, though in much
improved situation. are yet troubled. In
the bull moose party are men who favor
and others who oppose the proposition
that Mr.. Roosevelt be a candidate this
year In the democratic party are ad-
ADMINISTRATION and anti-admnistration men.
the former willing to have Mr. Wilson
name the candidate for governor and
the candidate for senator. and the lat
ter insisting that il is not Mr. Wilson S
put in. And there is Mr.. Hearst re-
sourceful and in dead earnest. who may
organize and lead party independent of
the other parties.
ME- Straus. who was at home during
Mr.. Roosevelt's absence in South America
has much information of value to Mr.
Roosevelt. He is still Roosevelt man.
although on the question of canal tolls he
has gone over to the Wilson side of the
contention. After the wedding. when Dan
Cupid must give way to politics. what
form will the conversation between Mr.
Stratus and Mr.. Roosevelt take?,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
The Plaza Award Resolution.

The House committee on public build
ings and grounds is manifesting a graft
flying disposition to hasten the enact
ment designed to afford relief to the
small property owners involved in the
Capitol plaza condemnation tangle. 1t
yesterday agreed to report the Post reso-
luton recognizing the condemnation
commission and authorizing that body to
pay Immediately the owners in whose
cases there is no dispute regarding the
propriety of the awards After brief de-
lay necessary to perfect the wording of the
resolution it will be laid before the House
and its prompt passage is expected. This
is a matter of urgency, although many
months have passed without action. In
deed, tkz very delays that have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Dainty PWoacs
For Summer Use.

Porches. Hammocks. Swings,
Yachts. Canoes, Easy Chairs.
Summer Out Houses can be made
much more comfortable for loung-
ing and resting with the use OF
plenty OF Cushions; they need not
be expensive.
Pillows, covered in cretonne,
crash and colored rag effects: an
extensive showing in many col
ors. $I.oo to SI75 each.
Cretonne-covered Stoop Cush.
ions. 25c and 35c each. These are
covered with cretonne and filled
with cotton felt; about IS inches
round. ...-.
Fourth floor. G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09

already caused by the administrative
failure to approve the commission
findings and order the payments make
this case of emergency which calls Tor
the utmost speed in corrective enact
ment Actual suffering has been occa-
stoned by the hardness of the govern
ment in completing its self-assumed obi
cations and. as The Star suggested the
other day. the United States has incurred
equitable responsibilities beyond the
terms of actual condemnation, which II
will be only fair to express in the form
of supplementary award reimbursing
the innocent victims of delay for their
actual losses, which in some cases have
been well-nigh ruinous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Philadelphia's Insane Fourth
From The Philadelphla Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Director Harte's reminder of the perls
of the old ia shioned Fourth Is timely
and ought to lead to immediate action
to protect our boys from their annual
sport with dangerous explosives which
sends a large percentage of them to the
hospital According to Director Harte' s
statistics, it appears that Philadelphia
has 0hade less progress than any other
large city toward the much desired safe
and sane Fourth of July. Over ~ pc,
cent of all the casualties in the United
States from Fourth of July explosives
last year occurred in Pennsylvania and
ofthem 30 per cent were in Philadelphia
There were three deaths and $40 acct
dents due to fireworks and noise-makins
explosives. This is fearful record and
calls for a radical reform in our reck-
less federation of this dangerous form Of
sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Nation and Interstate Rates.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
In the Shreveport railroad rate cases
decided yesterday. the Supreme Court re
asserted unequivocally the prlnclple tna'
II any conflict arises between state juris-
diction and federal jurisdiction in the reg
ulatiop of railroad rates state rights mus
give way to the rights OF the nation
The court has been working steadily
toward that conclusion. which is, indeed
the only logical one, If the authority OF
the federal government over interstate
commerce in all it's forms is to be sus
tanned and indicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
The Closed Ear.

From the Chicago Tribune.
An ancient human right is that of petit
tion-a simple right conveying no guar
anty of benefit to the petitioner and
fastening no obligation upon the grantor.
1t merely relieves an otherwise choked
geyser British off1cialdom has denied 1t
to the mad ladies of Mrs. Pankhursts
tuition and has increased their madness.
We cannot stand aghast at the moduIated
and decorous outrage upon King George s
ears. Even peasant women in feudal
days have had their say in the king
lug Timidity or distaste has been bar
to the fury ladies. and breach OF the
royal proprieties results. Indignation
starts sluggishly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
June.

Oh. the roses bloom so sweetly
And the song birds are in tune
And the blossoms charm completely
In the gentle month of June.
But the summer always offers
To the cynics and the scoffers
Certain very grave temptations
Unto hostile demonstrations.
And you hear dull threats ascending
Near the fences that need mending.
Various epithets come rafting
Like the contents of a gatling
And the talk. once somewhat fluffy.
Gets more serious and huffy
AS We hear of lethal cargoes
Barbados and strict embargoes
Men with mild and moral missions
Lose their lovely dispositions
AS the warmth gets too Internal
To be mentioned in the journal.
Though We sing in strains prophetic
OF sweet perfumes meath the moon
There is much that's unpoetic
In the mystic month Of June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Fierce Phrases.

How did that argument you were
having with your neighbor come out?'
'Tain't finished yet replied Farmer
Corntossel. But I'm gettin the best of
it.
/ al relations"
Yes. But I'm gradually workin' it
around to geometry. He doesn't know
anything bout geometry"
DO YOU"
No But I found one O my boys
school books. an I reckon I can pick
Iup enough language out of it to hold
the debate jes about where I want it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Our German Critics.
From the Chicago Journal

From the Chicago JournaI
The curious, unreasoning hostility which
German newspapers display toward the
United States Is increasing, rather tnd Ia
diminishing 1t seems quite impossible
for this country to do anything in Mexi.
can AFFAIRS that meets the approval OF
our Teutonic critics. They denounced
watchful waiting. they spluttered with
fury over the seizure OF Vera Cruz, they
even defect some deep. dark wickedness
in mediation. Most of the German papers
agree that Americans are ''hypocrites' In
foreign affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
Bedroom Hangings and
Bed Sets TO Correspond.


This is delightful idea, to
have the Window Hangings and
the Bed Set of the same fabric.
design and color. Wolfe and
Scrim Curtains with Bed Sets
to match are particularly pretty ;
Curtains, SAYS pair; Bed Sets,
$500 each.
Colored Bordered Muslin Bed Sets and
Curtains: Curtains. s1.35 to 500; Bed
Sets, So. 70 and $500.
Scrim Curtains. with cluny lace edge,
s15O pair. Value, $3.50.
Real Scotch Madras Curtains. $10O to
$500 pair.
Figured Scotch Madras Curtains, 500,
$3.50 and $500 pair
Cross-stripe Summer Curtains. 800 and
| 1.5O pair.
| Fourth floor, G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09

Socialism according to Mr.. Taft could
succeed only in "A civilization composed
of ideally unselhsh men. His experiences
in politics are calculated to convince him
that such a condition has not yet
arrived
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Desperate Expedient.

How are you going to explain your
vote to the folks out home?"
I'm not going to explain" replied
Senator Sorghum. The people out my
way are all fond of music. I'm going to
have ii rally and announce myself for
a big speech. Then I'll hire a band to
drown me out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09

The proposition to compel men of
wealth associated with the New Haven
to make restitution to stockholders
suggests a precedent that will cause
complications in the finance Of the flu
Fture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-09

The /. W. ". may yet discover that
the cherished principle of free speech
does not prevent auditors from having
some rights in connection with the Ian
guage to be employed. ..