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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
An MEMBERS Of
CONGRESS BACK
PRISON PROBE
Representative Howard Prepared
u Take Investigation Direct to
Floor of House.

.,,I,,-,.rD% Ian. l6.-Fifty
"NSill''' ,,,,.o nron,ise1
members ot 'oH-'e''
F., snrrorU Congressman ho"aro VI
..,.. A., his frht for an investiga-
a.. t,,5oraI Prison admins
t'on "' ."'
rratlau 70 AiaHl'.
The probe is expected 10 come up at
..,-n nm the floor Of the House, as
.-,,..u Howard does not appear
lon-f .'>''''' r,.,,,..,,,o,,+ 90 ms
TO thGn mar '.' 49, ,Ir,LyaI,,,o,, 20
tee CONSIDERING ne go AZ ;,I1.o st,s t;a,
port viii REQUIRE q 49, ,,,,' ~ N''> >
,ha Sind ne is NIeNli,S' j.. - ro ,.a,.
congressman 70" a. 10 ~ e. e., ~,
inclined to doah moon i.!S tla+' - no
restSatHe ~ r,,.,ico sbo,,Id nrofess
Department Of Justice SIoulG ;a p prote =,
Itself St.I[aeu- iI"Il rs 80 60,
Of the NrheI"al ieIoI :, 'ia' ho -, -
ther probe IS IeqtliIeu, ~ I,,e
washing by tle Depdi 'i,i1i'' VI '"'
tICe IS seo'Id"o ~ IN ,c;JoJ
Report ON oo"s 80 .I.o Dar,
Mr. Howard FeGuo's le9 wy f 80
ment of Jusu,e lit'i ouaH :" ~, ,' ~ IT,.
10 return 10 MN 'lle "a 800
filed win me department. colI tdil'lils
charges against me prison. iitd'IaSe-
menl He was informed tnat tne ~
psrtm'nt Nas hoT Ii'ro'Rn WIN .He
papers ""ch lha,caies lliat ne Al
toraey General ana ms assistants sun
are considering the mater, ,.s
This circumstance, ioNeE9l, uI1
not appear 10 assure Nli. move u
that p 'u.I lnNeS est was COZ
Jempateu ny 'le Dep"i ''iiei'' VI "'
lice.
Il can NOT maze any siliot 5a teitelit
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Wilson Submits His
Message on Trusts
To Cabinet Meeting

WASHINGTON, Jan 16-President
Wilson'S trust message to Congress was
read in its completed form at the Cab-
net meeting to-day and was discussed
by the members. Secretary of War
Garrison's plan for the permanent gov
eminent Of the Panama Canal zone also
was presented.
The message probably will be deliv-
cred to a joint session of Congress next
Tuesday It contains not more than
1000 words It will deal in principles
only, not indorsing any specific meas
ures, nor pointing the way to the maze
of details that surround the subject.
1t emphasizes the necessity of Great
ing a Federal trade commission, which
will not have any Of the powers of a
court, No corporation which receives
information from this board will be
able to make the plea that it has been
given an immunity bath"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Reception Dancers
Flutter From Cages

NEW YORK, Jan. 16-At a recep-
ton given by Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish
four huge birdcages were brought in
and out of them fiuttered four bal
let dancers who entertained the guests
with their fancy steps.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Hurt on Hunter st.,
Sues Car Company
Instead of County

Dsregarding the suggestion II
Mayor Woodward that he sue the
County Commissioners for damages,
William Morale, who was injured
Wednesday by a street car at the
intersection of East Hunter and
Pryor streets, has entered suit against
the Georgia Railway and Power
Company for $1,000, alleging personal
injuries.
At the time of the accident Mayer
Woodward declared that it wouldn't
have occurred if his orders with ref
erenCe to tearing down the fence
around the new courthouse had been
carried out by the Commissioners.
Morale declares in his bill that he
was starting across East Hunter
street and the motorman neglected TO
ring his gong. 1t is alleged the car
was going % miles an hour.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16

! be made up of secretaries of boards
of trade and chambers of commerce;
also a department of railroad adver-
Using, which would offerva wide field
hitherto overlooked by the association
The visitor spoke of Atlanta as the
San Francisco of the South and said
he hoped to welcome the other BAN
quet guests to a convention in the
California metropolis in 1915.
The club will give a luncheon at
the Ansley next Thursday. Cover
nor Slaton will address the organ
ization on The Doctrine of Publicity"
On the evening of January 81 James
Schermerhorn, editor of The Detroit
Times, will deliver an address to the
club
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
AID MEMS LEADER URGES TRUTH
AND COOPERATION IN PUBL|C|TYI

William Woodhead on left, president of AS
ISOLATED AID Men of America, and s. C. Dobbs,
former president, who given banquet by
Atlanta Club
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Theatrical Paper
Has First Birthday

Brimful of news and pictures of inter-
est to members Of the theatrical profess
sion and theatergoers in general, the
first anniversary number of The Foot
light, AtlanIa's theatrical weekly, ap-
peared Friday.
The number consists of twenty-four
pages. Earle e Griggs is editor and
Frank Hammond publisher The spe-
cial articles and personal paragraphs
with which the issue abounds make II
exceptionally entertaining for those who
are interested in or connected with
things theatrical in Atlanta and the
South.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Here's Great News
For All Women
Coats, Suits, Dresses, Waists,
Skirts and Furs all at rs per
cent. off and on Easy Terms.

Don't wait another day. Go to The
Menter Co store to-day and choose
whatever you want and make the %
per cent reduction yourself
Every garment is marked In plain fig
ures and you can take off $50 yourself
$500 Coats and Suits, now $1s.75
so'o0 1900
That is Just an example OF what a -
per cent saving means to you. Make your
own reduction the same way on Silk and
Cloth Dresses, Waists, Furs, Skirts, Pet
ticoats, etc.
Millinery goes at half price, and your
credit is always good at The Menter Co,
71a Whitehall street
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Drs. Kelly and Able
In RadiumPlea to us,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Dr. How
sI .Q,, A; Kelly and DR. Robert Able
VIII advocate before the House Com
,n.tlee on Mines and Mining Govern
,ueht ownership OF all public lands
93eearing ores that might contain ra-
Ilun' that hospitals and scientists
nay treat cancer without paying ex-
-orIonate charges for radium,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Poor Yale Student
Quits Rich Society

NEW HAVEN. Jan. 16.--In resign
ing from the exclusive Yale senior
society known as the Elihu Club,
Robert German Walker of Wesson,
Miss. established record. No mem
Der of such an organization ever quit
before.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Olga Nethersole Sued
By Photographer

KANSAS CITY, MO. Jan. 16.-An
attachment suit to hold the weeks
salary Of Olga Nethersole was filed in
Justice Ciark's court by a photo com
pany that asserts Miss Nethersole
owes $3.50 for photographs of her
SELF and her private car, taken in
1910
1t Is said the case will be settled out
Of court
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Officers Cleared of
VOlturnO Disaster

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON, Jan. 16-Officers of the
liner Volturno were cleared of all
blame for the destruction Of that yes
sci by fire and the resultant heavy
loss of life by verdict returned to-
day at the Board of Trade inquiry
into the disaster. held that the fire
originated in the cargo.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Pair Steal Bread for
Movie Tickets; Jailed

NEW ALBANY, IND, Jan. 16.-
John Olnlck and his wife hitherto
respected couple, pleaded guilty to
breaking into grocery bread box
and stealing loaves of bread.
The Olinicks were not starving,
however They are moving picture
fends" and each loaf had a coupon
to a moving picture show. Sixty
days in jail each
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
No FavOrItes Here.

This is Cash Store-there no chosen few with
the privilege OF having it charged. The marvellous
power of cash herethc extraordinary values
abed offer because buy and sell for cash--has
the wise shoppers talking OF this II there the
slightest doubt III your mind the savings
make you the credit stores prices. lust here
what cash will do for YOU
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
Exactly as Advertised.

This frank avowal that be made only when liter
alnesS governs and controls With every item we ad-
vert1se is this decaratoin 1t admits substitution
overstatement conjecture. You always have and
always will find dealing in facts and guaranteeing
complete satisfaction. Our merchandise dependable
our methods modern and Our prices right. We seek
serve you with that fidelity and enterprise which
strengthens confidence with every purchase.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18

A most fortunate trade happen
ing took place last week at which we
secured several thousand yards of
White Goods in the wanted kinds at
prices considerably less than the
usual wholesale cost.
The lot consists of dainty sheer
fabrics including Dinity, Swiss,
Madras, Lawns, and great variety
of checks, lace stripes, dots, etc.
This bargain news should bring
rousing crowds of eager shoppers to
our White Goods department today
for the values are indeed sensational.
25c value White Goods, H.
special a yard ............ "
zoe value White Goods, DE-
special yard ............. -
15c value White Goods, IN
special yard ............ W.
1870 value White Goods, g.
special yard .............. W
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
SHIRTWAISTS.
$3.50 Shirt Waists, Special 90
Sale price w

$3.50 Shirt Waists, Special 90
Sale price .............. Wv
A great assortment of fine Lawn,
Wolfe and China Silk Shirtwaists,
made in the very latest styles. Some
lace trimmed with ruffling, in collars
and cuffs, lace yoke; fine motif en-
broidery; lace collar, long and elbow
length sleeves; cluster tucks. Some
trimmed in different colors which
gives them that most neat effect de-
sired by all women. A full line of
sizes from "a to A. $1.25 and $3.50
values. Special, CSC.
$500 value Shirt Waists,
Embroidered Wolfe, d 20
Special Sale price. -. ~ )'O/
$3.50 value China Silk Shirtwaists,
all sizes, Special Sale Ct %
price
$500 value Brocaded and Printed
Silk Crepe Shirt Waists, all sizes,
in a full line Of colors, including
Copenhagen, brown, gray, navy
and Alice. Special Sale % 30
price p-"-/
$500 value Mikado Crepe SHIRT
Waists, in all the popular shades
and black and white; extra quality
pure silk. Special Sale 80 %
price .......-.-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
SPECIAL OFFERING CHOICE
WHITE GOODS.

At Prices That Establish a New
Record for Low Selling.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
CHILDREN'S GOWNS.
SOC value Children's Gowns 0oc
Special sale price -.-........- Wv
5oe sn value C sbjn ems. Gowns, 39c
PRINCESS SLIPS.

$1.oo value Princess Slips, Special 69c
Made of long cloth. trimmed with lace
and ribbon-some with embroidered tops.
1926 value Prin~cs5 Slips, Special 9qc
sale price ........,.....-. =
$3.50 value Princess Slips Clio
sale price -...---...-.-.,.....
sale price -...-....-... "A'S"0
$500 value Princess Slips. Special 81 AZ
sale price ......--.. .--......- p@' ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18

This Great Sale of Ondermusn them all for Sensational
u t quck d u lips C CP t D
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
PETTICOATS.

a0c value Muslin Petticoats, 2QC
Special sale price ........-...-
Made of a good grade of muslin trim
med with small tucks., lace and en-
broidery. deep dust rufles.
75c value Muslin Petticoats. Special &c
sale price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. wv
81 90 value Muslin Petticoats zoe
Special sale price ......-.-...
s1.25 value Muslin Petticoats Qoc
Special Sale price.......-........ Wv
So; S@e1 Ts5"s SAN M"7 64oo Petiooa's S1.19
81 % value Muslin Petticoats. Ct AZ
sale price ...-.-.--...--...--. y = -
$3.o0 value Muslin Petticoats, 90 90
sale price ........,...'.'....--.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-18
GOWNS.

GOWNS.
5ec value Night Gowns, Special 2oc
sale price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Made OF long cloth, trimmed with good
quality lace. ribbon run; low neck and
short sleeves.
75c value Night Gowns. Special 63c
safe price ---.-..---- ...-..-.-.
500 value Night Gowns, Special 7oc
sale price .--.....-.....
Sl.25 value Night Gowns, Special 2oc
sale price ..-.-.--.-. ....--.--...
' ale v@ n25ss Night Gowns, Special S1.19
.. 90 value Night Gowns Special S1.48
sale price .---..-.-- -
80 value Night Gowns Special G. 70
sale price .......................~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04

to the floor and began to bitch the chair to-
ward the table. lialf W. across the inter.
yening space he crumpled IN the chair. almost
completely exhausted lie let quarter Of an
hour pass, then made the final attack upon
the remaining distance, lie succeeded IN
reaching the desk, but he eoull not have stirred
an inch farther. The hair on his head was
damp with swat and his hands were clnmmy.
When he felt strength returning, he lifted
the telephone of the hoo, with his teeth.
Central Central! Call the police TO come
to this number at once; IIargreave's house,
Riverdale. Tell them to break in"
where's your gag?"
"There wasn't any"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04
meMlLlON lDLlAp MYSTIpYByflaod Mac Gntf

When Norton awoke, Re naturally went to
the door for the morning papers which were
always placed in neat pile before the sill
lie yaNncd, gathered up the bundle, was about
u climb buck into bed, when a headline caught
his dull eye Twenty-one minutes later, to
bp precise he ran up the steps OF the llar-
greare home and rang the bell. lie was adj
mitted by the taciturn Jones, to whom the
reporter had never paid any particular atten-
ton. Somehow Jones always managed to
stand in shadows.
=" can add nothing to what has already
appeared in the newspapers" replied Jones, as
Norton opened his batteries of Inquiries
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04

father but fourteen year.. ] know but little
Of his life prior to that"
Why did lie leave me all these years with
out ever coming to see me Why
1t is not for me, Miss Florence, to in.
quire into your fathers act But DO know
that whatever he did was meant for the best.
Your welfare was everything to him"
1T is all very strange said the girl be-
wildcrcdly. Why lidn't he come to meet me
instead Of you:"
Jones stared at his hands, miserably.
WHY" she demanded. have thought
OF him. thought of hin tie has hurt me with
sll this neglect ! expected to see him at the
station. To throw my arms around his neck
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04

several years, MS you VIII recollect. There
never was woman in this house, rot even
among the servants. There are two in the
other room. Who are they? And what are
tlcy doing here?"
Jones shook his head
We'll, can ,nsiy find out"
Jones barred his path and for the first
time Norton gael into the eyes of the man
servant They were as Lard as gun metal.
My dear Mr.. Jones, you ought to know
that sooner or later we reporters find out
what we seek"
Jones appeared to reflect Mr.. Norton,
you claim to be friend of Mr.. Hargrcave."
Il do not claim 1 am. More than that
do not believe he is dead. lie was deep.
lie had some relentless enemies-I don't know
wherefrom or what kind-and he is pretending
he's dead till this blows over and IL forgot
ten"
You are not going to say that in your
newspaper" Jones was visibly agitated.
Not till / can prove it."
"If | tell you who those young ladies' are,
will you give me your word of honor not to
write about them till give my permissiOn?"
Norton, having in mind the big story at
the end of this mysterious tnngle, agreed
80 The elder is teacher from a private
daughter"
Good Lord!" gasped the astonished re-
porter. =" He never mentioned the fact TO me,
and we've been together in some tight places"
He never mentioned it to any one but
me-" Jones again seemed to reflect AT last
be raised his glance to the reporter. Are
you willing to wait for great story, the real
storyf"
his usual caution.
"On my word of honor you shall have
such story as you never dreamt Of, II you
will promise not to divulge II till the ap-
pointed time"
al agree"
The peace and happiness of that child de.
pend upon how you keep your word"
That was sufficient for Norton "Your
master knew me. He knew also that | am
not man who promises lightly. Now intro
duce me to the daughter"
With plain reluctance Jones went about
the affair. Norton put dozen perfunctory
questions to the girl What he was ia search
Of was not news but the sound OF her voice.
In that quarter Of an hour he felt his heart
disturbed as it had never before been dis
turbed.
Now, Mr.. Norton" said Jones gloomily,
will you be so kind as 10 follow me?"
Norton was led to Jones bedroom The
butler-valet closed the door and drew the win.
dow shade Always seeking shadows. This
did not impress the reporter at the time he
had no other thought but the story. Jones
then sat down beside the reporter and talked
In an undertone. When he had done he toos
Norton by the elbow and gently but forcibly
led him down to the front door aud ushertj
him forth. Norton jumped into his taxicab and
returned to his rooms. which were at the top
Of the huge apartment hotel. He Immediately
called up his managing editor
"Hcllol This is Norton. Put Griffin ON
the Hargreave yarn. I'm of on another DEAL
But HarSrear was friend of yours,
protested the managing Sditor
81 know it. But you know me well enough.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04
8. .Y..SH:


and forgive Lin Tears swan in
her eyes as she spoke.
Everything will be explained to yoh when
we reach the house But always remember
this, Miss Florence; You were everything III
this wide world to your father. You will
never know the misery and loneliness he suf-
icrel that you might not have one hour Of
unrest Whit are your plans?" he SSedd'
abruptly OF the teacher from Miss FarleT's.
That depends" she answered, laynS4hcr
hand protectingly over the girls
You could leave Miss Farlows on the mo-
meuti"
Yes"
Then you will stay and be Miss Florence's
companion?"
Gladly"
What is my fathers name"
lIargreave Stanley Hargreave"
The girls eyes widened in terror. Suddenly
she burst into wild frenzy Of sobbing, her
head against the shoulder Of her erstwhile
teacher.
Jones appeared visbly shocked. What is
it,"
We read the story in the newspaper"
said the elder woman, her own eyes filling
with tears. The poor child To have all
her castles-n-ar tumble down like this But
what authority bave you to engage me?.
sensiby
Jones produced a document, duly signed
kr uarb,aova and xsftnaoaad nd aaolad hv
a notary, In which it was set forth that Henry
Jones, butler and valet to Stanley Hargreave,
had full powers of attorney in the event Of
his (IIargreeve's) disappearance; in the event
Of his death, till Florence became Of legal
age.
Said Jones as he put the document back
10 his pocket; What j. your name?"
Susan Wane."
"Do you love this child?"
with all my heart, the poor unhappy
babel"
"Thank you'll"
Inside the home he conducted them through
the various rooms, at the same time telling
them what had taken place during the pre-
ceding night.
"They have not found his bOdy1" asked
Florence. "My poor, poor father"
"No."
"Then he may be allve!"
please God that he may said the butler,
with genuine piety, for he had loved the man
who had gone forth into the night so bravely
and so strangely. This Is your room. Your
father spent many happy hours here prepar-
ing it for you"
Tears came into the girls eyes again, and
discreetly Jones left the two alone.
"whOt shall | do, Susanl Whatever shah
l dol"
BE brave as you always are. viii never
leave you till you find your father"
Florence kissed her feryently. "What 10
your opinion of the buter1"
~ think We may both trust him absolute
ly."
Then Florence began exploring the house.
Susan followed her CLOSELY. Florence peered
behind the mirrors. the pictures, in the draw
ers Of the desk, in the bookcases.
"What are you hunting for, childS"
"A photograph OF my father" But she
found none. More there were no photographs
Of any kind to be found in Stanley Har-
greave's hom@
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-04
tcosrlsht: 1914; By Harold Maeqrath.l
CHAPTER II.


TT ROOM faced HargreaVes butler so1.
NJ berly The one reason why Braine
made this man his lieutenant was be.
cause VrOon always followed the letter
st his instructions to tie 6nal period; he
never sAestepped or added any frills or inno-
Vations OF his own and because O: this very
autonatsm he rarely blundcred into trap.
II he failed. It was for the simple fact that
the master tsind had overlooked some essential
detail The organization ot the Black Hun
drcd was almost totally unknown to either
the public or the police. 1t Is only when you
fail that you are found out.
The patrolmuu has been trussed up like
you" began Vroon, II they finl him they
will probably find you. Tut before that you
will grow thirsty and hungry, Where did your
master put that money!"
He carried It with him"
Why don't you call for help?"
The houses on either side are too far
away. might yell till doomsday without
being heard. They will have heard the pistol
shots; but Mr.. Hargreave wus always prac-
tcing in the backyard.
The people in those two houses have been
called out OF town. The servants are of for
the night"
Very interesting" repliei Jones, staring
at the rug
Your master Is dead"
Jones chin sunk upon his breast His
heart was heavy, heavier than It had ever
been before.
Your master left will3"
Indeed could not say"
We can say, Ho has still three or four
millions in stocks and bonds. What he took
to the bottom OF the sea with him was his
available cash"
:" | know nothing about his finances. |
was his butler and valet"
vroon nodded, Come, men; II Is time
we took ourselves OF. Put things In order /;
close the safe. You poor jacksls, always
have TO watch you for outbreaks Of vandalism.
0H with you'll"
He was the last to leave. He stared long
and searchingly at Jones, who felt the burn
ing gare but refused to meet II lest the plotter
see the Gre In his. The door closed For
fully an hour Jones listened but did not stir.
They were really gone. lie pressed his feet