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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

Geo. pahl and Alvin Caldwell are
Ia Lewiston this week attending The
reunion OF Masonic orders, and
while there will be conducted over
the burning sands Of the thirsy-sec-
degree In Masonry.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

Mrs. III. M. Jones and three child-
rem and her sister, Miss Gertrude
Butler departed yesterday for Frank
lin, North Carolina where they ex-
peos to make their home ID the future.
They we're accompanied by Gilmer
Jones. a brother Of the late Or.
Harry M. Jones, who may return
here inside Of a year.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

The Calico Social which was ad
vcrlised by the Methodist ladies Ia
take place On the evening Of Nov.
"a, has been postponed until Friday
evening, December 4sh.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

II. G. Paige, father OF our sheriff
has secured the corner lot directly
west Of she sherift'a home and Ia
now beginning the erection oE q mod
egn bungalo.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

We are pleased to state thai little
Burton, the four-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs ]. B White who has been
quite seriously III With stomach
troubles the past week ia on she road
10 recovery.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

That The Northwest Live Ssocg
Show will be held at Lewiston Nov
30 10 Dec. 5, as planned, is assured
to the people of the prairie country
by the following message received
by The Herald this morning:
Lewiston. Idaho. Nov 10. 1914.
Editor Nexpefce Herald:
President Flood, Secretary Car
lyle. Superintendent Smith of the
Northwest Live Stock Association
state Show will positively be held
Nov. s0-Dec. 5, unless federal au-
thorities intervene. NO indication of
such Intervention at present. Mon
tana quarantine be raised In seven
days. unless further indications Of
infecl ion. Lewiston ccm'rl Club.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-11-19

Further statement vas received by
phone that the infected herd OF Hol-
stein cas'le shipped from Lake
Mills, Wisconsin, into Spokane last
Friday bad been killed and burned
and ample measures taken against
any possible spread Of the hOof and
mouth disease from them. And all
stock sent for exhibit al the Lewis
ton show will be thoroughly inspect
ed and no chance will be allowed for
appearance of the disease there.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
Cooperative Doctoring

Dr. Richard g. Cabot trying get folks to adopt
the club system doctorng He would families
to $40 $50 each to of heaerone
throat specialist a
doctor.
health insurance.
Then, instead waiting
could no longer hold head would be examined
quentV while WELL and kept VI
wouldn't now come when least able to bear it, and
the club doctors snuff
times efficiency
The suggestion isn't lad
covered slow learnheyre miles behind
their
voluntary club doctoring isn't organize It's good
admit unless somebody
It, you will in the old trying
stable door after the horse Of health
1t would be different
eminent highly organized; IT, public
We think nothing, of putting
doctoring
policemen remen
city hire enough doctors inspect disease
ana there would a furious
Yet II voluntary club
aterward to have
the difficulty DOCTOR
tainy isn't plain
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

Keep quiet everybody while learned
consulting the law books find what decision
OF Mrs. Sarah Houston of w
that
OF her husbands home by
she wasn't wanted, she compelled the kitchen
Bear in mind 1t only ntmaton, expe-
rence OF the cowboy which
speeches. II happened but
The cowboy, recall unlimited
they threw him Thinking there mistake
returned and second time
he Ventured in and this time
before Then that he rubbed
at the jewellers exclaimed
by George believe know what's the matter with them
folks-they don't want me-"
Once however, enough for Sarah, think
ought to be for the judge But justice
justice
Sarahs tells
"COurt reserved decision"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

2S@29c; Oregon, 27Q2Sc; Cali
fornia, Csc. :.
Fresh Meats-Steer, 12k q
1870; cows. 12hc; heifers,
12hc; hogs, trimmed sides, tic;
do, combination, 16hc, whole
hog 13c; small veal, 10011c;
heavy veal. 10@12c; ewes. 10c;
mutton, wethers, IL " @; lamb, IL
013c; Alaska reindeer, tic, ex.
warehouse.
Fruits-Apples: Cooking, Use
@$1; Winesap, $3.50; Yellow
Newtowns, s2@2.50. Oranges:
Naval, $242.5O. Grapes: NAL
aga, imptd.. bbl., 81. Bananas:
4kc lb. Lemons: Extra choice,
$404.25. Pears: $1.75. Grape
Fruit: Florida, $5.50@6; Cal,
$2.a0. Pineapples: &c lb. Straw
berries, retail, 20925c.
Vegetables-Green onions, zoe
dozen. Lettuce: Leaf, 81 box;
head lettuce, S2.35 crate.
Onions: Yellow, $3.50 cwt. !;
Spanish, 4 lbs. 25c. Spinach,
Walla Walla, box, S5c. Tur-
nips, 81; home grown, h., &c.
Carrots. $1.25; retail 8 lb. Use.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

poa disadvantage they demagogues
is
sives parties ought take A
eminent of this the should Wisconsin
investigate
could not such committee,
mind. lived years Wisconsin,
left the with would dollars
the Wisconsin people things
utility wiscon,
university wonderful expert
commissions dollars pay
in the future in addition.
would in would be
purchased with
To appreciate Wisconsin, all progressive
worked into the of things there
else awhile
notice that the banks of Wisconsin s2
they did
efficient
But the road the ruined!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
SEVERAL "IF"S.".

Gentlemen of the jury erupt-
ed the attorney for the plaintiff,
addressing the IL Georgia peers
who were sitting in judgment and
on their respective shoulder
blades, in a damage suit against
a grasping corporation for. killing
a mule, ''if the train had been
running as slow as 1t should have
ran, If the bell had been rung
as 1t ort to have been rang, OF
the whistle had been blown as II
should have been blew, none OF
which was did, the mule would
not have been injured when II
was killed."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
Wholesale
Quotations
(Buying Prices. }

(Buyfng Prices.)
Livestock-Cows, enc; calves
5000; hogs, Sh &c; wethers. &c;
lambs, 7c; ewes, 4kc.
Butter and Eggs-Ranoh but.
ter, 25 % csc: strictly fresh rancn
eggs, $50 19c.
Poultry Hens, 16@17c;
springs. $50 zoe; spring ducks
15c; squads, $3.50; rabbits, so
10c.
Jobbing Quotations.
The following prices are. fur.
nished the Times daily by leading
firms engaged In the various
lines TO fruit. produce, meats. pro-
visions. etc. These prices are paid
by the retailers to the commits.
sion men:
Cheese - WASH, zoe; Tilla.
nook, 21022c.
Fresh ranch eggs, Is q zoe.
Washington creamery
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

Potatoes: Meter Gem, $14 ton;
White River, $13; Florida, new,
retail, lib. 10c; MERGED. $2.75;
Burbank, $40. Cucumbers: ILL.,,
doz, $1.50@2.50. Cabbage: Win
ningstadt, $2.75@3. Cauliflower,
California, $2.35. Parsnips,
$1.25 per sack. Celery: $3.50
per crate. Bell Peppers: loo lb.
Hubbard Squash: az Q3c lib.
Garlic, 12c lib. Lettuce. local
dollhouse. 81 crate. Tomatoes,
Fla, $3.50; Mex, $3.50. Rutaba-
gas, SIX, $1.4O. Hops, 1913 crop,
prime and choice. 17@18c;
Rhubarb, Cal, box, $3.50. Tele.
phone peas, lb., SC. Asparagus,
Pyramid, box, 81; green flat,
SIPS. MINT bu., loo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
} o o . o o o = o . 8 o o 9 8 o
, JOSH WISE SAYS: 8

Q o . o 9 o o o Q o o o o o 8 9
Some bold thief stole Town
Marshal Flinkhammer's gum
shoes off his feet while he slept
an another one came along an
took his socks before he woke
up"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

What happens ii Mexico will neither redeem
enslave the Mexicans But in Wisconsin the
political banditt which have so often been
whipped by the La Toilette forces have rallied
again. and the fight is close, tense and doubtful.
Taxes have increased. Good government
good schools, good education generally, good
health, good corporation management, good terms
to injured workngmen, and the like, not to
be had for nothing. They cost money. Taxes have
risen everywhere else but the rurales heading
the Wisconsin uprising laying every increase
to the cost of "progressivism." The 1913 taxes
were for special reasons two millions higher than
they will be in 1914. The state taxes have in
creased no faster than have those levied upon
themselves by the counties and cities-but when
the corporation lawyers and political managers
essay the role of demagogues and seek to lead
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
A TRUE SPORTSMAN.

The Cop-Resistin' norficer is
the charge, yer Honor. He struck
straight from the shoulder an hit
me on the knee.
The Judge-What have you to
say, my lad?
The Boy-.Well, sir, l fought
fair, anyhow. / might ave hurt
him awful IL I'd ave hit him low.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
And So on!

Commissioner Mills and Mayor Seymour Chief of Police
Looms have been having kettle
"Loomis is unfit for chief" shouts Seymour
The is sneaking Loomis
Let the bring charges
after the does bring charges
1T is to Mills to fire Loomis,"
THE mayor is behind the recall on me-" howls Mills.
II didn't"
"You
And ad infinitum, lbtum
All OF which.
when a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

CAN'T r. A. b. Young awake-he got I'M before
daylight this
a o'clock. "
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

SWAN Samson says It really be trouble fo
Lawson not in office. WE'LL let's all help Swan out
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

AND after Willie bsckng Champ boots
ing hint Willie might on eating
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
CONSISTENCY,
was in the conservatory.

1t was in the conservatory.
Wont you let me hug your"
he murmured ardently.
mot here" she replied. ut
wouldn't be proper"
Going out on the dance floor
they engaged In a hug and tan
COED under the scrutiny of staid
chaperones.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

THE question: "What might well be asked
his Palestine
franchises for street railways electric lights
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
THE GALLERY.

THE GALLERY.
"1'll take you to the theater
If you're willing to sit in the bal
cony."
"Sir, I'll have you to under
stand I'm accustomed to some
thing above that"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

OF course IL
turing from Tacoma high
the pockets defa
do all these things by just voting
mission.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

READ BACKWARD.
Didn't you If girl be wouldn't
you; this read would you knew
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

DOING 1T
Why do you mix with all those
university professors?
My doctor says | must live in
dry atmosphere.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

THE the people
commissioner
did managing snoquamie Power
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY florist awarded
sick by
leaking reported to have received
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

r. A. b. Young has made his
lot the
chance help put this city where belongs progressive GO
ahead municipality?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

ISN'T the limit when preacher political bee
of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

freezing buttng springs territory has
killing spring crop in the east
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
THE SCHOOL KID.
Rv Him Nance.

His hair is hangin' on his ears,
From his shoe there drags a
lace.
The sound of recess always cheers
This lad of dirty face.
On Saturdays he's happy quite,
Hes always on a lark.
Around his neck you'll find, by
heck!
A nice "high-water mark"
p. SHAW, I'm sick. Kin I
stay home from school today?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
PETER p. PIFFNICKLE.
A SOFT SNAP.

Father Dog-Well, my son, are
you enjoying yourself?
The Puppy-Very much. This
is the first human being I've bit
in the leg who hasn't kicked me
galley-west afterward.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
NOT MUCH.

NOT MUCH.
Bess-Do you think much OF
Jimmie?
Tess-No; only about "a hours
a day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

THE schooboy quarrel between Mills Seymour just
what lemon the they
Fawcett and they will probably restore him today
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

WHEN q visits editor France now, the q
doubt likes be able both OF said womans hands,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

The spirit of the cropping unexpected
The other membership automobile club in one
the clubs governing
inner group and had put nsugent ticket the
There followed campaign which for button holing intensity
And when the polls closed 10 and behold the ticket
This
dues could get club route book BUT the few Who thought b
to rule for those and when he to do
they threatened to do him out of his job His reply fit
ride, he said s.ss the
s m route all a same S T Sev don't pay their Dues
But what jolt for privilege pieayune privileged
THE hooboy quarrel and Seymour shows just,
Fawcstt and they will probably him today
ISN'T the limit when preacher poc.
ting the
SWAN really for him if
Lawson was not in office Well. let's all help Swan out
RAB. Young good in and has done
put sEs
people light and water
commissioner he how whip he
did Tacoma when he managing the
the h ana and
mission. " W pvt ''H'
CAN'T b. Young awake-he got up before
and conductors o'clock.
AND after Willie Hearst has bsing boots
daily for Champ praises Woodrow Wilson
ing hint Willie might editorial on eating
NORWOOD. "
THE question, what might be asked
franchises for street railways electric lights
-----------
THAT freezing weather bulng has
proved to be killing frost the spring
WHEN visits editor in editor
O likes able HI
because orchids
OF leaking
have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

. o o Q . o o o o o . o o o o .
o A SQUEAK FROM .
o JOHNNY MOUSE O
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
DANGEROUS.

DANGEROUS.
A Chicago judge holds that
married men must be home by
midnight or take the conse-
quences. Huh, that's not news.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07

PLACED
A bridegroom is a person who
spends a lot of money buying
himself a wedding suit that no.
body notices.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-07
HERBERT QUICK
SAYS TODAY
POLITICAL BANDIrT ARE ATTACKING AMERICAS MOST PRO
GRESSIVE STATE.
BY HERBERT QUICK.

Ship Earth "When Glory Ceased
Political conditions Wisconsin critical than il
Mexico.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
Wife of One Hears
Trio of Pickpockets
Get Limit Penalty

Mrs. Max Fine, who came from
New York to aid her husband after
he had been arrested, together with
William Hoffman and Louis Gozallo,
as a pickpocket, heard him sentenced
to six months in the Fulton Tower
and two years in the chain gang in
Judge Hills division of the Superior
Court Thursday morning. Hoffman
and Gozallo received like sentences.
The trio entered pleas of guilty to
two of the nine cases against them,
and Solicitor General Dorsey dis
missed the remaining seven. The
men were arrested by local detectives
after they had robbed a score OF per
sons on the streets, one of their VIC
Tins being City Detective Hollings-
worth.
There is no doubt that you three
men are professional pickpockets,'
said Judge Hill in passing sentence.
land l am sorry that the crimes to
which you plead guilty are misde,
meanors instead of felonies. ! VIII
give you the limit in each case.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
GIRLS COLLEGE
MORALS LAX,
IS CHARGE
Mississippi Legislature Gets De-
cided Shock by Allegations
Against State School.

JACKSON, MISS, Jan. S.--A cir
cular letter signed by S. T. Payer, OF
Mobile, containing highly sensational
charges against the management OF
the Industrial Institute and College
at Columbus, was placed on he
desks of members of the Legislature
to-day and gave an lneXpreSSlble
shock to that body.
The circular consists of six type
written pages. Among the charges
set forth therein are the following
THAT the girl students at the col
lege leave the grounds at night by
appointment with men and take
horseback rides, automobile and bug
gy drives, etc.
That the descriptions of rides as
given by the men who have taken
part in them are too indecent and
obscene to send through the mails.
THAT the college girls meet men
in the railway stations and in boz
cars at night; that these men are
also familiar with some of the girls
rooms in the college dormitory.
THAT the college is wide open, no
protection afforded the girls and all
discipline has been abandoned.
THAT students are required to ap-
pear before men in short boomers
and tights without skirts.
THAT travelling men refer to the
college as the biggest leg show in
the State
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
Salary Increases
Illegal, Aldermen
Must Meet Again

The proposed increases in the pay
of City Electrician r. C. Turner and
several other city officials were to
some extent threatened when Mayor
Woodward made the point Thursday
that the meeting of the 1912 Alder
manic Board Monday was illegal and
that Its action had no standing.
Mayor Woodward said he did not
call the body into a special session
and it could not meet bv any other
method. except on the regular day.
The board, therefore. Will meet Thurs
day afternoon to repeat its action
The salary of the office of city cleo
trician was increased from $500 to
$1,000, the salary of one tax assessor
increased from $4,000 to $4,000, and
superintendent OF prisons, Thomas
Lanford. had his pay raised from
$500 to $4,000. Mayor Woodward
has signified his intention of approx
ing these increases as soon as they
are passed up properly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
COUPLE GIVE Up
AMBITIONS FOR
WEDDING
Marriage Assemblies Friends at
Hotel, Where Pair Make
"Life Promises"
Continued From Page I.

We both love horses but farewell 10
polo, It's too dangerous,"
Says MIR. Magruder: MY wife will
never sing In public any more! Her
music shall brighten our home and
those of our friends, but the public
never again."
And Cupid grinned, marked two ar
rows, "A Bulls Eye" and put them
in his files
Some two years ago Miss Voorhees,,
having a voice of unusual quality and
power, went TO Rollins College, Win
ter Park, Fla, to study vocal music
Orlando was close by, and likewise
the polo grounds where Mr. Magru-
der was in action much and often.
Miss voorhees, attended polo
match. Mr.. Magruder saw and ad-
mired. Later there was a recital at
the college, and Mr. Magruder came,
saw and was conquered. Later there
were long horseback rides. and pretty
soon Cupid began riding on the POM
mels of their saddles and taking shots
ut them.
proposal by maII.
Last spring Miss Voorhees, went
home with an cnviable reputation as
singer. Letters followed, and one
day there came two letters, both be
ing pretty much based on the ques-
ton "Will your"
One was from Mr. Magruder ana
the other was from a New York grand
opera company, offering her an en-
gagement Miss Voorhees, considered
the matter for so much as a minute
then she wrote q letter in which she
said, 81 Wilt"
And then she and her mother, Mrs.
e. F. voorhees,, came to Atlanta to
meet Mr., Magruder who brought with
him his father and brother, j. 3. and
Clarence Magruder, and his old friend,
NJ. ]. Daetwyler, and Mrs. Daetwyler.
They have left Atlanta for tour
OF the South and will later make their
home in Orlando.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
A Sure-Enough
Kidney Remedy
Stuart's Buohu and Juniper
Compound Acts Like Magic
on Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder.

No more bone pains, aching back,
headache. puffy eyes, swollen legs. Of
fensive urinous odor diabetes, cloudy
urine or frequent desire. Try Stuarts
Buchu and Juniper Compound. the new
and wonderful kidney and bladder rem
edy. We could talk till doomsday
about how good this remedy Is, but the
only sure way is for you to try IL your
self Buy a 81 bottle and take as d.
rected on bottle. Stuart's Buchu and
Juniper Compound has cured thousands
OF sufferers where all other remedies
have failed. Stusrt's Buchu and Juni-
per Compound won't make YOU feel sick
when you take IT, but tones you up.
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound
acts directly on the urine through the
Kidneys. II keeps the blood healthy. II
strengthens the neck of the bladder.
II regulates the kidneys and does away
with hacksche and all disagreeable
symptoms. II discouraged with other
medicines, buy a 81 bottle OF your drug
gist to-day and take IS directed on bot.
tie ---Advt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
Raid Firm;
Mail Fraud Charged

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Jan. s.
Postoffice Inspector Birdseye and
Deputy United States Marshal Gau-
chat o-day raided the offices of the
Central Stock and Grain Company In
the Engineers Building, seized the
books and papers of the company and
arrested Robert Howard Parker,
manager, on a charge of using the
mails TO defraud.
Parker, according to the postal au-
thorities, did a big business in what
he termed a spread auction in grain, "
obtaining sums ranging from $40 to
$50 from investors.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
Cerebral Embolism
Kills Savannah Man

SAVANNAH, Jan. S.-Donaldson
W. Helmy, aged IS, is dead from an
attack of cerebral embolism, one of
the few cases noted in a great many
years, according to the Coroner. The
young man was on car returning
from work when he felt sudden pains
in his head and fell unconscious. The
CIR rushed toward the hospital, but
before It had gone far he recovered
consciousness and was able to go to
his home.
Helmy went to bed. and his wife
went downstairs to call a physician.
when she returned he was dead. The
disease affects the flow of blood to
the brain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-09
SIMS GETS YEAR
Oh A FINE As
EMbEZZLER
Former East Point City Clerk Is
Given Light Sentence-ReIa-
tives Expected to Save Him.

j. r. Sims, former City Clerk OF
East Point was sentenced 10 twelve
months in the changing, with an al
tentative Of a $500 fine, by Judge
Hill. Of the Superior Court, Thursday
morning after a consent verdict OF
guilty, with recommendation Tor
mercy, had been entered to the charge
Of embezzling $1.l02 from the city
funds
II is understood that relatives viii
come to his aid and pay the fine, pre-
venting Sims from going to prison.
Judge Hin passed sentence upon
Sims after John W. Humphreys, city
attorney of East Point. appeared i'll
court to request leniency for Sims.
Mr. Humphreys declared the former
City Clerk had made full settlement
with the town, and that East Point
was not "A financial loser through the
embe7zlements.
The attorney also said that at the
time of the shortage there We're eN
fenuating circumstances. inasmucf as
his wife was i'll. and he had other
things to worry him. Mr.. Humphreys
also declared that previous to the dis
covery of the shortage Sims had a
good reputation and conducted him
self well
As city Clerk it was Sims duty to
collect assessments for street i'm
provements and other special taxes
levied by the city. Last September
he resigned his office and at the time
he was reported short in his ac-
counts No criminal action was taken
until few weeks ago, when auditors
who went over his books appeared
before the Grand Jury, which re-
turned an indictment charging en-
heZZlement.
Sims, while admitting a shortage,
declared 1t was due to faulty book
kee ping and not to criminal intent.