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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
OFFICIALS LAUD
NEW PLAN FOR
NUMBERING
Council Committee Unanimous
That Action Should Be Taken,
but Await Budget,

a number Of members Of the Coun-
ell Streets Committee Saturday hear
lily approved Chief Of Construction
Claytons map outlining the Cente-
nary street numbering plan for Allan
ia Several declared a fight for the
adoption Of the plan would be begun
Immediately after the passage OF the
budget
Captain Clayton presented at the
regular meeting of the Streets Com
mittee Friday afternoon a large map
with every block in the city mum
bered
1t provides for Edgewood avenue
and West Hunter street as the east
and west dividing lines and West
IeaChtree street and Capitol avenue
rs the north and south dividing lines,
these streets being the land lot di-
visions
The members of the committee
studied it intently, and It was the eX-
preston of all of them that ii would
be a big Improvement for the city
II il were adopted.
The Streets Committee was i'm
pressed with the announcement OF
the receipt Of the many coupons sent
10 The Georgian by citizens pledging
themselves to pay for their own num-
bers II Council would prescribe a plan.
Mayor Woodward told the commit
lee that he had had many complaints
about street numbers. Implications in
the names Of streets and the lack Of
street signs, and that he thought
something should be done at once.
Councilmen Claude G. Mason and
George II. Boynton declared that
something should be done. The com
mittee adjourned with the intention Of
taking up the matter again as soon
as the budget Is passed Until the
budget is passed no plans can be
made for the expenditure of money
for new improvements.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

Legislature would seem to be entirely
in order.
He is a well-known business man
of Milledgeville, and has a strong fol.
lowing throughout all that section
Honorable Seaborn Wright went IN
HawkinSville a few days ago 40
clean out the near-beer saloons" but
when he got there the cupboard was
bare-or words to that effect-anv,
way, there are no near beer saloons
in Hawkinsville. and haven't been for
many moons, and so the Roman
statesman had to change his topic Of
conversation for the time being
He was introduced to a large au-
dience by the Honorable Pope Brown
and spoke eloquently on Temperance
legislation and trend in general
throughout the country.
1t appears that Colonel Pope Brown
some time ago took over the job OF
making a near-beerless burg Of Hav.
kinsville, with great and conspicuous
success.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Man Of 50 Refuses
Medicine; Gets Well

DALTON. Feb. 14.-Following a
critical illness, during which he per-
sstently refused to take medicine Of
any kind, A. j. Lormon, a well known
resident of the Beaverdale section,
Whitfield County, was able to leave
his bed and celebrate his eighty fifth
birthday with his children.
Mr.. Lormon claims he doesn't know
what medicine tastes like, never hav-
ing tried any. He insists that he will
go to his grave ignorant of the taste
of drugs of any description.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Wilson Better, but
Doctor Forbids Work

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-President
Wilson to-day kept 10 mis- room on
the orders Of DIR. Grayson His cold.
II was stated is much improved and
he now is kept away from work
merely as precaution.
President Wilson will not attend the
Gridiron Club dinner tonight and
viii not he permitted to leave his
room before Monday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Episcopal.

MI SAINTS CHURCH-Corner Of
North avenue and West Peachtree
street Rev w. w. Memminger, pastor
Holy communion. 1880 a. M: Sunday
school 9;45 a. m; sermon, IL a M:
choral evensong, 4 p. m.
ST. LUKE S-Peachtree between
Currier and Pine streets, Rev. {. B.
Wilmer, ID. D., rector. Service at 7:30
a. m, II a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
CATHEDRAL-W Washington and Hun
ter streets, RI Rev {. X. Nelson
y. p, bishop; Very Rev c. II. A. Pise,
ID, D., dean. 1880 a. m. holy commu-
m. litany, sermon and holy commu-
Mon; 4:30 p. m. evening prayer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
10 of Faculty to Quit
If Leader Is Ousted

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Feb. 14.-The
fight to GUST President Edmund J.
James, president of the University of
Illinois, had become more bitter to-
day and his enemies laid plans to
elect a new president
Announcement also was made to-
day that if President James is forced
to give up his place ten of the leading
members of the faculty also will
resign.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Mrs. Russell Sage
Live in Virginia

WASHINGTON, Feb. Il Mrs Rus
sell sage has decided TO spend her de-
Ginning years on handsome country
residence Al Middle burg. boudon Coun-
~ Virginia. according to report
She Is said To have purchased n tract
Of 100 acres and TO be preparing to
erect Immediately a large house The
ground is said to have cost more than
$40. 600 and the residence viii cost APP
nroNimatelN Slh0 0n0
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Congregational.

EMMANUEL - Stewart avenue and
Lillian street Rev Edward p. Arm
strong, minister. Services at II a. m.
and 7:45 .. m. Sunday school at $3.50
p m, p. r Samuel superintendent.
CENTRAIr-Ellis street and Carne-
gle way. Rev 6 l.. HanscOm, DID,
minister. Services at II a. m and
?. m. Sunday school at 9:4S a. m. J.
Wallace Hoyt superintendent Y. p. S.
c. f. at Z d. m
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Bill Prohibits Gowns
Buttoning Up Back

PROVIDENCE. r. l., Feb IA
bill prohibiting women from wearing
dresses that button up the back has
been introduced in the Legislature
II would make offenders serve six
months at hard labor In the kitchen.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
congressman Lose
Money, Says Clark

WASHINGTON, Feb 14.-Assert-
Ing that 80 per cent of all Congress
men leave Washington poorer than
they came although they could get
rich by dishonesty. Speaker Champ
Clark told a Christian Endeavor mass
meeting that the world was growing
better every day.
The peoples representatives in
Washington" he SAID ARE honest.
conscientious servants"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Lutheran.

ST. JOHNS GERMAN EVANGELI-
CAL-Forsyth and Garrett streets
German service at II a. m. Bible school
al y:45 a. m.
ENGLISH LUTHERAN OF THE RE-
DEEMER Trinity avenue and Capitol
place, Rev w c Schaeffer, Jr, pas
tor. Services at l a. m. and 1880 p, m
Bible school at 9:45 a. m.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
CATHOLIC.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION-E East
Hunter and Central avenue Pastor,
Rev. Robert +. Kennedy Parsonage,
10 East Hunter street Masses on sun
day at Z, $50 and II a. m; Sunday
school at 1915 a. m. Vespers and bene-
diction OF the most blessed sacrament
at p. m.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Gaskill Street

Mrs. Julius Newman, IL Gaskill
street, Atlanta, Ga, says: II have
taken Doan's Kidney Pills off and on
for many years and they have always
helped me. l used to be troubled by
my limbs swelling and / had deep
seated pain in my right hip that ex-
tended across my back. Often l got
so dizzy that | couldn't tell where I
was going and everything seemed
black in front of me. Doan's Kidney
Pills gave me relief as soon as /
started taking them and they have
never failed to help me when l have
used them since
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Christian.

FIRST-Sermons al II and 40 o'clock
by the minister, Dr. l.. O. Bricker. Bible
school at $3.50.
WEST END Gordon and Dunn
streets. William o. Foster, minister,
Preaching AT 1850 a m. and D. m.
Sunday school at 10 a IN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Unitarian.

CHURCH or OUR FATHER Sunday
school at 9.45 a. m Morning service az
II O'clock Preaching by DIR, J Wade
Couking Place Of meeting, Cleveland
Manning Han, SO North Pryor street.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Two Cornell Colds
Qualify as Internes

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-Miss Hs,.,
Paliiser and Miss Anna Tjohnlands
Cornell medical students, have passed
the examination which makes them
fullfiedged interncs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
UniVersalist.

FIRST CHURCH-16 East Harris
street tnear Peachree). Pastor, Rev.
Preaching by the pastor at II a. IN. and
S p. m.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

Gospel services are held every Sunday
at II a IN. and 7 D. m. at No 403 Fraser
street. Bible study, Wednesday after
moons at 2:30 o'clock. Services at I pm.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Sunday IN Atlanta Churches

street. Services Sunday at II a. m.
Sunday school at 8 30 q m.
GOSPEL MEETING.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Rawson Street

C. w. Terrell, 4O4 Rawson street. At
lanta' Ga, says; II suffered off and
on for nearly two years from dis
ordered kidneys. Every time l caught
cold it settled on my kidneys, caus-
ing severe pains in my back. When
l stopped, sharp twinges seized me in
my loins. poans Kidney Pills were
recommended to me and | began talk
ing them. 1t wasn't long before thew
cured me and the cure has been per-
manent for years. I take Doan's Kid
ney Pills occasionally and they keen
my kidneys in good shape"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
ATLANTA PEOPLE TESTIFY:
w. Peachtree St.

H B. Jordan, machinist, 9S West
Peachtree street, Atlanta, Ga, says:
Il had different symptoms of kidney
trouble. the worst one being pain and
lameness in my back. l had suffered
for a long time and tried different
remedies without being benefited. /
saw Doan's Kidney Pills so highly adj
vertised and recommended by people
knew that got supply at the Elkin-
Watson Drug Co. They relieved me
right away. Since then when I have
had any signs of kidney trouble. have
been quickly relieved by Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Josephine Street

Mrs. c. Eberhardt, IS Josephine
street, Atlanta. Ca, says: IT had ter
riole pains in my back and hips and I
was subject to headaches. / felt tired
and nervous and the trouble interfered
with my homework; in fact, had lit
tie ambition to do anything when these
attacks came on. When | was advised
to try Doan's Kidney Pills got sup
ply at Cones Drug Store and they
soon made me feel like different per-
son. After using two boxes, 1 was
cured and have been free from the
trouble ever since"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

Mrs. James W West. 20 Oliver
street, Atlanta, Ga. says: II had a
dull. grinding pain across my back
that kept me in misery. My limbs
sweleld and there were puffy sacs I'M
der my eyes. My kidneys didn't act
right and the trouble interfered with
my housework. My daughter brought
home a box of Doan's Kidney pins
and they helped me right away. one
box cured me. l have frequently told
other kidney sufferers about my ex-
perience."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14

PRYOR STREET Services Sunday
morning and evening conducted BY pr
s. X. Preston. Sabbath school at $50
a. m,
BARNETT Hampton street and
Bradley avenue. Preaching at Z so o.
IN No mounting serNice. SMhhath schnnl
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Orange Street

w E Anderson, retired farmer. "a
Orange street. Atlanta, Ga, says
Kidney complaint chung to me for
quite awhile. Often | was bothered
with severe backaches and I got so
bad at times that was unable TO get
through my ordinary work. The kid
ney secretions were irregular in pass
age, especially II caught cold read
about people who had used Doans
Kidney Pills and 1 was led to try them.
They proved very beneficial in every
way and l am certainly pleased to
recommend them to other kidney suf-
ferers"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20
SAYS U. S. SHOULD ENFORCE
FREEDOM OF COMMERCE

Washington, Dec 10. Willingness
and ability of the United States TO
protect cotton shipments on the seas
is all that must be determined to re-
store at least two thirds of the ex-
port business with Germany, in the
opinion expressed by German spin
ers. Writing in answer to injuries
of Senator Smith of South Carolina
as 10 cotton trade conditions in Ger.
many, AddiX and Cordes of Bremen
said in letter laid before the SEN
ate:
The question of cotton import to
This country remains absolutely with
the American government and wheth-
er it is strong enough or willing 20
protect American citizens crossing
the ocean under American or other
neutral colors from English capture.
Senator Smith wrote to cotton
splnners In many European countries.
In Germany the supply of American
cotton has been reduced nearly two
thirds, the latter stated, although
men, money and orders are available
TO keep the mills at full time. Con-
sumption will be at least two-thirds
OF normal or two million bales an
naally in the opinion of German
spinners, if cotton can be brought
iG them. Banks have excessive cred =
IS and willing to loan funds for cot
ton Importation at Az per cent, it |
is added.
Spot cotton has risen to 1865
cents pound at Bremen because of |
the shortage. it was declared. About |
40 per cent of the mills are working
full time, the letter adds, "and n
general, business is better than be-
fore the war"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20
Bridal Party Entertained.

Misses Regina Blank, Itea VOL
verton. Marjorie Williams and Annie
Thompson entertained Thursday eve
ming at Shuman's with beautiful
seven O'Clock dinner exquisite in
its appointments.
The holidays decorations were
skillfully used in the dining room,
\ canopy of red bells was formed
over the table, with red tulle stream
ers leading to the corners. The ta-
bic was centered with large bowl
of red carnations, the same flower
was given as favors. The place cards
were miniature suitcases on which
were tied bags of rice.
Mr.. j. B. Champion gave clever
toast to the bride and groom. "A
Guide to Honeymoon" one of the
Newly-wed books, was presented the
betrothed couple by the hostesses.
The guest list included the imme-
diate wedding party and the brides
mother, Mrs. Hall of Pittsburg, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20

wash basins have been contributed
and placed in all the buildings.
These mothers clubs have made
possible beautiful May day festivals
and pageants, in which hundreds of
children find great pleasure
The monthly social meetings have
grown to be attractive social events,
interesting literary and musical prob
lens are given, the children assisting
the mothers in receiving and enter
tanning the guests
Ardmore mothers clubs. recon-
mended and assisted in the mainten.
ance of "a visiting teacher last year,
This year, the school board will fur
nish the salary for this important
teacher, whose influence has been
felt in every home. One ward club
is assisting the teachers in placing
a Victrola in the building to be used
in cultivating the best of music.
There is not a phase in child well
fare that these wide awake club
members do not grasp and develop.
They are part of our schools and
their cooperation has been source
of great benefit to systematic school
work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20
IN SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE FIVE

dred club Thursday evening in q
very delightful manner with a seven
o'clock squad dinner.
The home was adorned with holly
and mistletoe. and dainty conceits
of the season. Three tables were
arranged. beautifully laid in white
lace with red and white carnations
for the centers.
After dinner the game was enjoyed,
followed by dancing. Club fayors
were won by Mrs Kruger and Mrs.
Homer Adams.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Kruger. Mr.. and Mrs. T. II.
Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Dyer. Mr..
and Mrs. Rowland, Mr.. and Mrs. X.
A. Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. Gillian, Mrs.
Collier, Mrs. Doyver, Mrs. Butzow,
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Apple, Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. c. Dings Mr. and Mrs. Writ
Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Dolman, and
Messrs. Royce and Everett Kruger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20

The Mothers clubs of Ardmore
Oklahoma, are active, energetic or
ganizations, composed of over three
| hundred alert mothers and teachers.
| There is an organization in each ward
and High school club. Monthly
social and business meetings are held
in their school buildings.
The Ardmore mothers were among
the first school patrons of the new
state to recognize and appreciate
the wondrous workings of these now
necessary educational factors. Seven
years ago, One-half dozen mothers
and several teachers began this work
that has grown and advanced so
rapidly. These clubs have always
been ready to give any financial as
sistance that was needed by the
school board.
They furnished the first art, kim
dergarten and handicraft materials
They have always worked for COM
munity improvement Prizes have
been offered by them for vegetable |
and flower culture. They have Gre
ated in school children the first
ideals of civic Improvement.
Domestic science and manual |
training have been added through /
their efforts. Each building has
been supplied with seventy-two re-
of the worlds master
pieces in art.
They have furnished and equipped
rest rooms for the teach
ers and pupils. Sanitary towels and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20

Heartburn is a symptom of indiges
u'n. Take dose OF HERBINE In
such cases. The pain disappears in.
stantv. The bowels operate speedily
and y vi feel fine, vigorous and cheer.
ful. Price soc. Sold by Bomar Drug
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20

Sunday night.
o'clock.
Hymn
Prayer
And There Were Shepherds" Rogers
Choir
Scripture
Nazareth" Gounod
Misses Mccoy and Pugh,
Mesdames Buchanan and Rutzow
christmas --------------- Shelley
Misses Dean and Mccoy,
Mesdames Foster, Frame and
Choir.
Announcements and Offering
The Message of Christmas"
Mes5rs. Hobbs, Buchanan, Hut
Crimson and Mccain.
Birthday of a King" -Neidlinger
Mr.. Hutchinson and Choir.
THE Angels Song" Fearis
Miss Dean and Mrs. Kyle
SOLO Selected
Mr.. McClintocll
Sing, O Sing This Blessed Morn"
----------------- Rogers
Miss Mccoy and Choir
Sermon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20
MOTHERS CLUBS
OF A r D NJ o r E

I: BY jeanette Hoyle Poland, in .:
{: Mothers Magazine for January .:
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-12-20
Christmas Concert.

AT the Presbyterian church.
Sunday night.
I o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-28
TRUST HEARINGS
BEGIN THIS WEEK
Two House Committees Will
Expedite Consideration OF
Presidents Program.
OTHER MATTERS LAID ASIDE
Adainson Issues Statement Con-
corning Question Of
Jurisdiction.

Washington, January 21-Antitrust
legislation plans crystailized to-day in
the ouse COMMITTEES. Both the Inter
state and Foreign Commerce and the
Judiciary Committees agreed to expe-
dite consideration OF the Presidents
program, and TO start hearings mme-
diately, the judiciary on Thursday and
the Interstate Commerce on Friday OF
this week.
The Interstate Commerce Committee
set aside consideration OF all other gen
eral legisla ton until after the anti
trust measures are out OF tho way
Hearings before this committee on the
cold storage OF food products. and on
pure fabrics legislation, which had
been set for the first week in February,
We're indefinitely postponed TO clear the
way for the administration program.
Chairman AdomSon, Of the Interstate
Commerce Committee. issued n state
ment concerning the much discussed
question of committee Jurisdiction over
the pending measures
Under the House rules" the state
mcnt said, "all bills which seek to reg
nlatc the conditions Of Interstate and
foreign commerce are within the juris-
diction OF the Interstate and Foreign
Commerce Committee.
The antitrust law is primarily n
criminal provision, though Incidentally
and collaterally some civil remedies
are provided by 1t. Under the House
rules, tho Judiciary Committee has ju-
risdiction over judicial procedure and
civil and criminal law generally"
MIR. Adamson said the hearings be-
fore his committee would he on tho
general propositions and not simply on
Individual bills, OF which many are
pending. tie announced his approval.
in the main" or the Interstate trade
bill introduced by Chairman Clayton,
OF the Judiciary Committee.
Both House committees announced
that the sentiment Of tho business in
tcrests OF the country on the measures
pending In the respective committees
would be welcomed. and invited all
persons prepared to furnish any infor-
nation to notify the committees.
Tho Senate Interstate Commerce
Committee VIII meet tomorrow to be-
gin consideration OF interstate commits
sion bills and to discuss the proposal
OF joining with the House Judiciary
Committec in hearings on the bills TO
supplement the Sherman act.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-28
ANOTHER OUTBURST
BY JUDGE SPEER
With Difficulty Accused Man Is
Silcnccd by Chairman
of Committee.
LAWToM GIVES TESTIMONY
Blamcs Jurist for Wrecking Cen
trail OF Georgia Railroad
Banking Company.

Savannah, Ca, January 27.--Niembcrs
of the special congressional COMMITTEES
who are here Investigating charges Of
official misconduct on the part of Fed
cral Judge Emory Specr, OF the South
crn District OF Georgia, to-day wit
messed another dramatic outburst from
the accused judge. Chairman Webb,
of the committee. with difficulty
silenced Judge Specr ana threatened to
eject Offending persons from tho court
room unless moro temperate language
was employed.
The incident occurred surfing tho
testimony OF General Peter W Meldrim,
charged that on one occasion hs had
been 'grievousiy insulted ana outraged
by the cowardly remarks OF Judge
Judge Specr Immediately sprang to
his feet and vehemently exclaimed:
permit a witness in this courtroom
where | presided for twenty eight
Years. to speak of my conduct as COW
man webb made a brief statement, out
lining the objects and aims OF tho
committee.
1--WE desire" he said, ito establish
the facts regarding tho accusations
against this eminent judge. These
hearings are eN partc. Judge Speeer
are allowed to attend these hearings
only by courtesy of the committee. [
warn every one concerned that no wit
ness will be permitted to use offensive
language, and that no demonstrations
viii be tolerated..
Judge Wrecked Hank.
=. Il. Law ton, vice president OF the
Central OF Georgia Railroad. declared
before the committee to-day that Judge
Speer wrecked the Central of Georgia
Railroad Banking Company
Mr. l.lwtpn said judge Sheer had is
sued midnight order" appointing
when the par value of it's stock was
500 per share and its market value
slightly more than Sl10. The witness
said Judge Speer's action was taken on
a bill which had no equity in it," and
that through the appointment OF re-
ceivcrs the credit of the company was
completely destroyed.
Judge Specr's alleged love OF pub
Lefty again was touched upon to-day
when General Meldrim testified that he
had tried cases before Judge Speer on
the porch of the hotel at Mount Airy,
y. c., with an audience of ladies." The
lawyers throughout the State edo not
regard Judge Speer as a tit Judge"
W. NJ. Toomer, formerly an attorney
al Waycross, Ga. said that Judge Spcer
was one or the most humane men he
ever knew. and goes vigorously after
the truth" He denied that Judge Speer
had terrorized clients OF his into plead
Ing guilty TO a charge OF pconaGc. w
Nj. Mackail. an attorney, told tho COM
mittec he considered Judge Speer I'M
fit to be Judge"