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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06

that the bank can find a home IN that
structure, If desired, but both declare
that no overtures have been made
toward effecting a lease
There is equal uncertainty as to the
local bankers who win have member
ship on the governing board OF the
bank
Robert +, Maddox, Colonel Robert
j. Lowry, Joseph A. McCord, w j,
Blalock. Captain James w. English,
Asa c. Gambler and others have been
mentioned but II is understood that
there will be no scramble for the
places. For one thing, the provisions
of the banking act necessitate all
members OF the governing board sew
erins their connection with other
banking Institutions, and that would
mean a big sacrifice to most OF the
men prominent in Atlanta banking
circles
The organization OF the institution,
which viii be known as the Federal
Reserve Bank of Atlanta" is rather
complex. Each member bank in the
Sixth District win he entitled TO one
elector, chosen FROM It's directorate.
The district will be subdivided into
three parts. the elecbrs in each group
electing three men as It's representa-
tiVes in the active conduct OF the re-
serve bank
Then the Federal Reserve Board IN
Washington will elect certain diree-
tors 10 act with those elected IN the
district, and known ms class CO. d.
reCtors. These must have been ciu-
zens In the district at least two years
and they may not have any connec-
ton whatsoever with any individual
hank. though they must be men OF
banking experience.
Thus the Federal reserve bank VIII
be operated by officials representing
all parts Of the district, and also by
men representing the Government.
To Issue National Notes.
one Of the class G directors shall
he chairman Of the governing board
and will act as the fiscal agent Of the
Government II shall he part Of his
official duty to pay TO the Govern
ment 40 per cent in gold and 60 per
cent ia commercial paper duly APP
proved against all ordinary reserves,
and per cent In gold for all other
credits
When IN operation, the function Of
the bank will be to do a general bank
ing business with the member banks
issuing national bank notes, discount
ing paper and buying and selling bills
or exchange
AS to the membership Joseph A.
McCord has stated that in his opinion
all the national banks and o majority
Of the State banks Of Georgia viii
ioin the reserve bank. Under the act
state banks Of $25000 capital and
over are eligible to membership.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Lad Who Dragged Playmate From
Icy Pond Puzzled at Praise
as Hero.

You know the usual way of the
small boy in dealing with the deadly
peril of playmate seized with
the cramps while in swimming. Or
dinarily, he runs about wildly, Shrek
ing for help.
Ordinarily Ctoo) the help doesn't
come untl the only thing left to do
is TO stand around on the bank and
debate who shall go ana break the
dreadful news.
But Roy Holbrook is not the usual
kind Of a small boy
Roy is 10 years old lie and Ru-
pert Speaks, g. went to swim in the
rock quarry pond The water was
cold, and when Speaks, who was ready
first. plunged into the pond he
promptly succumbed to cramps.
Not Usual Kind of Boy.
with the screams of his little friend
in his ears. il became time for Roy
either to be the usual kind of boy
and run for help--or to be hero
Roy probably wasn't conscious of any
argument In the matter. He simply
wasn't the usual kind of a boy, and
the only thing that occurred to him
was to jump into the icy water ana
hght.it out with the cold danger there
Aud that is exactly what Roy ala.
Rupert was overcome with pain and
stEanglng by the time Roy got to
him. His arms were beating the wa
ter futilely, So Roy took hold of the
next most convenient handle which
CHANGED to be Ruperts long tiaNen
hair.
About that time the water in Ru-
pert's lungs took away his conscious
ness and h. the chill of the icy wa
ter was added a dreadful fear I'm Roys
heart that he was too late.
Drags Companion to Safety.
But Gas has been intimeted) Roy
was no gutter He fought his way to
the bank, and dragged his uncon-
scious friend from the water.
Then he began TO call for help.
The help came. and carried Rupert
to his home at No. 5l7 Simpson street
and a doctor came and worked over
him for hours. and finally he came
around all right.
- After which Roy Holbrook went TO
his own home at No. 270 Sunset ave-
rue, aud spent the rest of the day
trying to figure out why everybody
was taking on so over him. The
way Roy saw il. the taking on should
have been exclusively devoted to Ru-
pert, who had had an amazingly
rough time OF it, Roy thought
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Rich Julia Morosini's
Romance With Man
Who Saved Her Ends

NEW YORK, April 4.-The ro-
nance that was heralded from New
York to the Pacific Ocean when Miss
Julia Morosini, neiress of the Moro
SIM millions, married Arthur n. Wer-
ner. a mounted policeman who hero
ically saved her life several years agd,
has been wrecked, according to
story printed in an evening paper to-
day.
1t says that the young couple have
separated and that armed detectives
have been placed ABOUT Elmhurst. the
beautiful palace built at Riverd8le, TO
prevent Werner entering. The de-
tectives were engaged by Mrs. Wer-
ner.
1t is said that if this suit is brought
the name of Werner's first wife viii
be mentioned in the bill The differ
ences between the couple are under
stood to hay arisen from visits tina
the former policeman paid to the first
Mrs. Werner
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
German Attache
Leaves Mexico City.

WASHTNGTON, April 4-The ma
val hospital ship Solaee left Vera Cruz
for New Orleans carrying as a pas
senger the German military attache
at Mexico City. No reason has been
assigned for the officials sudden trip
to the United States.
The Yacht Mayflower, carrying
John Lind. viii sail from Vera Cruz
to- morrow. She will come directly
to Washington, Mr.. Lind probably
arriving here about April 10.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
500 Seek Votes for
Offices in Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. April A.
This state to-day is the scene Of po-
litical activity Of the whirlwind va
riety, nearly 500 candidates making
final appeals to the voters who will
cast their ballots in Mondays Demo-
cratic primary.
Two United States Senators, a Gov
ernor ten Congressman, a new Leg
islature. Supreme Court and Appellate
Judges, Lieutenant Governor Secre-
taries of State and Agriculture. Rail-
road Commissioner and various other
State officers and many county Off
GERS will be nominated.
Candidates Storm Birmingham.
A majority of candidates for the
more important officers concentrated
their attacks upon the Birmingham
district to-day. this being the most
populous county in the State. and
four Gubernatorial. three Senatorial,
four Congressional and numerous
other aspirants were busy trying to
corral the voters of jefferson County.
Approximately 5000 voters were reg
isterea in this city to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Rosenthal Slayers
Must Die in Chair

ALBANY. n. Y. April 4.-covernor
Glynr, after consulting with District
Attorney Whitman and supreme Court
sentences OF the four gunner con-
victed of the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai. ,. -,
after the second trial of Police Lieuten-
ant Becker.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Congratulations Deluge
Senator Hoke Smith.

WASHINGTON, .. G.. April a
Senator Hoke Smith has been de-
luged with kilograms OF congratula-
tions from the bankers and business
men OF Georgia over his efforts in
behalf Of the selection of Atlanta as
the home Of a regional bank.
The Senator is highly gratifled over
the result and feels that Atlanta has
won chiefly because that city had
good case.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Sufragists Had No
Questions This Time

NEW YORK. April 4--Dr, oscar Rid
die. Of the Cold Harbor Experimental
station stunned an audience Of suf-
fragists al the Feminine Forum In Earl
Han By his discussion OF his expert
ments In sex control
lie said he had learned 10 achieve
partial control OF the sex OF doves,
pigeons, cattle, sheep and frogs. At
the conclusion Of his address he asked
for questions, but. there were none.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Bank Clearings for
Week Show Big Gain

Atlanta Clearing House returns for
April a showed an increase of $169,
67S.59 over the same date Of last year.
The figures for April this year are
81, 1874, 1888, 10, against $2,164, 704.51 as
compared with April 4, 1918. Returns
for the week ending April 4 this year
are $14,S93. 431.65, against S12,732,-
297,37 for the same period of last
year, an increase of more than two
millions.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Bigers Peonage Case
Results in MiStrial

The jury, after hearing the evil
dence and argument in the trial Of
r. p Bigers. a planter of Rockdale
County. charged with peonage. adj
vised Judge Newman in the United
States Court that it had been unable
to reach a verdict. A mistrial was di-
rected by the judge The jury stood
eight for acQuittal and four for con-
viction.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
HANDSOME HOME BURNS.

FLORENCE S c., April 4-Th,
$4,000 home OF NJ. ). Haynsworth.
three miles from this city, with most
Of the contents, including family
heirlooms and ante bellum furniture,
was destroyed by fire that originated
from a kitchen nue
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Hoke Smith Would
Stop Random Talk

WASHINGTON, April An order
to prevent members of the Senate
speaking on irrelevant subjects, SEN
ator Hoke Smith to-day introduced
an amendment to the rules that SEN
ators can only discuss the measure
under consideration. and when called
upon must state in good faith that
they are discussing the question AT
the time before the Senate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Edwards Asks for
War Claims Report

WASHINGTON. D. c., April A.
Representative Edwards, Of Georgia
has introduced a resolution in che
House calling upon the Court of
Claims to report TO Congress war
claims pending for which payment
las not thus far been provided.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
LYMAN HOOD ON eIRps

Lyman Hood president Of the Bur
roughs Nature club. gave an inter
esting talk on tho habits of migra b.
tory birds their food, nests. etc. az
the regular meeting OF the society
Friday at the Nnecon Hotel About
30 members attended
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
RN NAMES 3. NEVlN.

Sam Rutherford, of Forsyth. for
merly a member of the State Senate,
will be candidate for the Senate
from the Twenty second District this
year He is not expected to have any
opposition. This is Monroe County's
time to name the Senator under the
rotation plan employed in the dis
trict. Bibb now has the Senator in
the person of w. D. Mcneil.
SPaul r. Turner, twice member OF
the House from Jones County, and a
banker at Haddock. has announced
his candidacy for the Senate from the
Twenty-frst District, this being
Jones County's time to name the Sem
ator.
Thomas 6. Fielder will be one of
the two principal speakers at the an
nual convention of the Georgia Fed
Grafton OF Labor in Macon this month
The dates for the gathering are
April 15-17, and Samuel Gompers,
president of the national federation,
will be the other speaker of note.
Representative P. c. Parks. present
member from Upson, Familiarity known
as Uncle Bose" is in the fight for
reelection and to the finish, SO he
states.
Mr.. Parks ran strong race two
years ago and no doubt his strength
has increased. He is opposed by the
Rev. W. w. Childs, of Yatesville, a
forceful speaker and a minister of
the gospel, who has served many
years on the Upson County Board of
Education, and by G, A. Weaver, a
we'll known stock dealer, s4ormerly
president of the Upson County Rail-
road This is Mr. Viewers first VEN
ture in politics.
r. Frank Smith, who is serving his
first term in the House of Represen-
tatives from DeKalb County, has
made formal announcement for re-
election.
1t is understood that Alonzo Fields,
the other DeKalb County Represen-
tative, will offer for reelection also,
but he has not announced.
In connection with this Legislative
race the names of Dr. j. H. Coos, ST.
and Paul Lindsay are also mentioned
A. NJ Wier, better known as Sarge
Plunkett," already has announced
and has been actively at work among
the voters
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
PREPAREs BUSINESS INDEX.

H. O, Martin. for many years con-
nected with prominent Chicago and
Boston newspapers, is preparing an
attractive classified index and write
up Of business houses in Atlanta. This
soon win appear in Hearsts sunday
American
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Just Tried HypnOtism
Washers Plea; Fined

CHICAGO. April Arthur Schal
when arraigned for flirting, pleaded
he was only trying to make use Of his
hypnotic powers. The court failed to
accept his plea and fined him S25.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
CHILDREN S PICTURES.

ming expression Of your child. We do
fine developing. Out-of-town orders a
speciality. John l.. Moore \ sons. a
North Broad street Grant Building -
ADVERTISEMENT.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
BUSINESS NOTICE.

Prevents Grip-cures Grip.
LAXATIVE BROMD on mime removes
The cause There Is only one "BROMO
QUININE' Look for signature 81 +.
". GROVE 25c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-06
Skyseraper Spaee Reserved.

William =. 6ealey. owner OF the
Healey Building. and A r. Lehman.
agent leasing its space have stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
WAsH1NGT0N1ANs TO SPEAK.
About Thirty Altogether Will At
tend Conference at lake Mohonk

About thirty men and women who are
or formerly were residents of the Ma
tional Capital in an official or private
capacity are among the delegates: to
the th1rty-second annual conference on
the Indian and other dependent peo-
pies at Lake Mohonk, N. z, which be-
gan today. The conference ends Fri
day. Several of these are on the pro-
gram for addresses on some of the sub
topics that the gathering will discuss
William s. Washburn, formerly a
member of the United States civil serv-
ice commission, is one of the speakers
before the members of the conference,
and will take as his topic Civil Serv-
ice in Its Relation to Indian Admins
tration." Manuel L. Quezon, resident
commissioner in Congress from the
Philippine Islands, Is to discuss the
future relations between the United
States and those islands. w. Morgan
struction in the archipelago and a ma
tive of Washington, will talk on 1.-The
New Policy in the Philippines" THE
Moros Under Spanish and American
Sovereignty" is the title of an address
to be delivered by Maj. I. L. Hunt, as
sistant to the chief Of the bureau of
insular affairs.
Washtngtonians. or former Washing
tonians who have so far indicated that
they will attend the sessions of the
conference include Cato Sells, commits
sioner of Indian affairs, and Francis E.
Leupp. former commissioner; Franklin
P. Adams. Mrs. Marie L. Baldwin.
George N. Briggs. S. N. Brosius. Victor
s. Clark. Philander P. Claxton, COM
missioner of education; Charles E.
Dagenett, Rev. E. C.. Dinwiddie. Will
liam H. Donovan. Capt. E. j. Dorm, U.
s. NJ; Mrs. Mary s. Ferguson. Miss
e. B. Merritt. DR.. Lawrence F. Michael,
Clark J. Milliron, H. B. PEARS. Brig.
Gen. r. H Pratt George Reed, Rear
Admiral George c. Remey. Wickliffe
Rose, James F. Smith, Capt. A. N.
Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
CABLES PEACE RESOLUTION.
Secretary Bryan Notifies European
Nations of Pan-American Union Act

Secretary Bryan has cabled to the
belligerent nations of Europe a peace
resolution adopted last week by the
governing board Of the Pan-American
Union, which comprises the United
States and the twenty other American
republics. The resolution. presented by
tho Chilean minister on instructions from
his government. follows:
''In view Of the awful strife now dew
astatins continental Europe and arousing
universal sympathy. while profoundly dis
turbing the industrial and commercial in
terests Of the world. the governing board
Of the Pan-American Union hereby re-
solves to convey to the governments saf
the belligerent countries an earnest eX-
preston OF its hope for peace. as a tribute
to the sentiments Of fraternity which
have inspired the meeting Of the pan
American conferences"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
Active Cooperation Expected.

| 1t is expected the local organization
of the w. c. T. U. will, in the imme-
date future, formulate plans for ac-
lively aiding in the work of collecting
the Christmas ships cargo, and definite
announcement to this effect. it is be-
lieved, will be made before the close of
the convention now in session.
Arrangements have been made for a
display Of the six dozen complete out
fits for orphaned boys and girls of Eu-
rope purchased with the money raised
by Santa Claus Ship Club, No. 1, of
Northeast Washington. The display is
to be made in one of the big windows
of O'Donnelrs drug store, near the cor
ner of 9th and F streets northwest.
Mr.. ODonnell having offered the use of
window for the purpose.
AS planned the display Is to consist
of two forms. one boy, the other a
girl. clothed in sample outfits. Boxes
or bundles of the various garments
composing the outfits are to be shown
in the window with the two completely
dressed forms. the display being de-
signed to exhibit in concrete form just
what can be bought for some European
orphan boy or girl with a very small
the display in O'Donnelps window for
several days, so that thousands of
residents of Washington, by seeing an
actual demonstration Of what may be
accomplished at d SIudA lOtdl COSts ildy
contribute their mites to be used in
adding to the cargo Of the Christmas
ship.
Offers to dress dolls for little or
phaned girls OF the war-torn nations Of
Europe continue to come to the Christ
mas ship editor of The Star. These
offers far exceed the number of dolls
available. and the editor again asks
that those who are willing to help by
dressing dolls be given the opportunity
to do so by others who will buy the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
Conference Of State Commits.
sioners Gathers to Frame
Uniform Acts.
BUREAU OF RESEARCH, s
ONE IDEA ADVOCATED
Workmen's Compensation, Divorce,
Partnership, Incorporation and
Other Problems Coming Up.

Conspicuous members of the judiciary
lecturers and other scholars OF promi-
hence in the law schools Of leading
universities, as well as active and dis
tinguished practitioners at law from
all over the United States assembled
in the small ballroom Of the New Willard
Hotel today for the twenty-fourth an
nual conference Of commissioners on
uniform state laws. =
They were welcomed to Warrington
by a former fellow-member, Frederick
L. Siddons. Commissioner OF the DIS
trict of Columbia, and their numbers
included three delegates froll each
state, territory and federal district OF
the United States, including the Dis
trict of Columbia, which is represented
by Walter c. Clephane, william H
Baldwin and e. H. Thomas, members OF
the bar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
MADE
FROM WAR EMBLEMS
Swords Beaten Into Miniature plow.
shares Are Peace Mementoes
From Bryan.

Realism has been given by Secretary
Bryan Of the State Department to the
prophecy Of Isaiah. They shall beat
their swords into plowshares" The
United States Army furnished the
swords, and between times of signing
peace and arbitration treaties Secre-
tary Bryan had them beat into plow-
shares, and when an ambassador or
a minister signs one Of these treaties
he carries away q plowshare to re-
mind him Of its meaning. It was made
from real swords, too--swords that
have seen service.
But as for the plowshare, readers
and followers Of arbitration treaties,
it isn't real big plowshare. such as
you would hitch three or four horses
to in blowing up a field to furnish
wheat crops which the democrats are
Of campaign speeches.
It's just miniature steel plowshare.
nickel plated. intended to grace the
desks of foreign potentates to remind
them that they must look over ancient
was and what II IL used for, or maybe,
in its smallness and usefulness as a
paperweight az intended, It can be
used to pillow across the desk of q
prime minister. turning under white
papers," "ultimatums." threats of all
kinds, having for their ultimate end
bloodshed. produced by the sword
which no nation will have, except prob
ably in its museum, II the present
ulan for peace treaties move forward.
Recipients Of Mementoes.
And the Secretary Of State is using
all by-products. The ministers and
ambassadors are getting the blades OF
the sword and the handles are being
finished into paperweights for presen-
tation to the Senate foreign relations
committee by Secretary Bryan. And
even the scabbards will hold down
naners. for they are being filled with
lead and are to be presented to-wen
the Secretary will find subjects some
what later to present them to. And
filled with lead, they will furnish a
first-class implement for pounding into
sub omission some one who opposes ar
bitration treaties.
AS all Of the army officers are not yet
the Secretary just got enough to beat
!! plowshares enough for the foreign am
bassadors and ministers. And he just
had to remember the newspaper men,
who have put in long hours writing
columns and pages of copy both for
and against arbitration treaties. Sc
he had brass replicas made and nickel
plated. When the newsgatherers called
Yesterday afternoon the Secretary, be-
sides handing out news. gave some OF
the newsgatherers who are regularly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
Copenhaeen Cleared Of Americans

COPENHAGEN, October IS. via Lon
don. October IA. 1890 a.m.-The steamer
Frederick VIII sailed today for New
York, taking the last party of Ameri-
cans who had been stranded here. The
vessel was crowded. The American
consul general made it known today
that IL any more needy Americans de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14
CompIimented by Siddons.

Following Mr.. Siddons' address. which
consisted of informal remarks express
ing his pleasure that the conference Is
being held in Washington and complt-
menting it's members upon their long,
patient and careful work. which, he
said, will have it's eventual effect upon
the social, economic and industrial LIE
of the nation, the conference began its
first session with an address by Charles
Thaddeus Terry of New York, the pres
ident, and with the presentation OF the
report of the executive committee OF
the organization at the hands OF Judge
William H. Stake of the Pennsylvania
bench, chairman.
Abiding to the progress that has
been made by the organization. the OBJ
ject of which is indicated by It's name,
Mr. Terry said that such progress is
to be found not only in the fact that
every state, territory, federal district
and possession of the United States has
appointed and sent to this conferences
its official representatives to take part
in this movement, but has. by so doing.
and by the recognition of the work Of
the conference, by the expression OF
chief executives, by the practical sup
port rendered by legislatures in appro-
priating adequate funds for the ex-
penses of commissioners, and by sane
ton of courts, set the stamp OF ap-
prevail upon processes here pursued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-14

assigned to the State Department q
glimpse of the real usefulness of
swords by presenting them each with
q plowshare paperweight.