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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-07-29
PAGE EIGHT
From the Christian
Minister Who Off
ciated at Mary Pha-
gan'S Funeral.
PACE EIGHT

- EAR SIR: | am a minister Of
the Gospel, and over two years
tNk ago it was my sad duty to con-
duct the funeral services over
the remains of poor little Mary
Phagan. There must have been two
or three thousand people at the
funeral, for it took about an hour
for the crowd to view the remains.
Of perhaps a thousand funerals
conducted by me, that was the sad
dest and longest to be remembered.
| prayed then, and still pray, that
the imp of the devil who committed
that most audacious crime be
brought to Justice, and | believe he
will. II not by the law, then it must
come some other way
The most unheard of thing that
ever happened to besmirch the good
name of Georgia has happened, and
| am made to wonder how long the
people of Georgia will stand for such
things.
I can't add to what you have al
ready said; wish I could. But this
one thing 1 will say, that the most
despicable traitor and hypocrite God
ever let live has recently occupied the
Governors chair in Georgia.
How humiIiating to think of!
The betrayal of Jesus by Judas
Iscarot sinks into insigniflcance in
the light Cor darkness, I should say
of that of John NJ Slaton.
Judas betrayed but one person.
Slaton has betrayed a State. Judas
was brazen with it. Slaton was cow
ardly. Judas did not try to protect
himself Slaton hid behind the po-
licemen, militia and martial law, all
of which showed his guilty con-
science.
Judas repented and brought back
the money, and then, in his remOrse,
hanged himself. If Slaton has re-
pented, it has only been between him
self and his wife, for he has neither
brought the money back nor hanged
himself
On tie ether land, he has ccHtin-
ued to scar his CONSCIENCE, II 8 con
science he has, by saying that he
would do the sam1 thing ever, Gnd
intimat:ng th2t he would even have
granted a pardon.
| wonder how long the people CT
Georgia will bear UP under his in
suits, and these Of Straus and others,
that it was only the scum Of the
State who was against him, and that
all "sane people knew Frank was in
nocent," etc.
There must be lots Of crazy peo-
ple in Georgia, for I am confident
that 90 per cent of the people of
Georgia believe he is guilty; but |
suppose all the brains are in the
heads of the other 10 per cent, such
as Slaton, Patterson, Mccoy, and the
Jews.
Just a few more words about
Mary Phagan and family and / will
stop boring you.
The insinuations against little
Mary, in and out of court, together
with Slaton's actions, have made my
red blood boil until I am almost red
headed. never in my life have
had my righteous indignation so
stirred as of late, and but for the
thoughts of my children and the en-
treaties of my good wife, it is hard
to say just what l might be just now.
If there ever was pure, innocent,
virtuous little girl, it was Mary Pha-
gan. I am quite sure that she died
fighting to defend her virtue. Had
she yielded to the imp Of Satan, she
would be living today; but she
could not yield. The training of her
Christian mother would not let her
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1915-07-29

EAR SIR: | am a minister of
the Gospel, and over two years
ago it was my sad duty to con-
duct the funeral services over
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
TRIED AND CONVICTED.

II is one OF the most cheering signs
OF the times that the cause of tenn
perance is steadily gaining champions
in the United States congress. This
from Representative Clyde Kelly OF
Pennsylvania:
The American saloon has already
been tried and convicted in one-half
the territory of the United States,
and in the remaining territory where
1t still waves the Stars and Stripes
1t will soon be seeing the stars and
wearing the stripes Facing the facts
and knowing the meaning OF the strug-
gle, the liquor interests are forming
battle line of gigantic strength. We
accept its mighty challenge, for we
know that with this giant wrong over
thrown many others which have
marred and SCARED humanity for gen.
erations will go crashing down in one
great heap of wreck and rubbish. And
crediting that, we do not ask how
many the enemies are. we only ask
where the enemies are"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26

IF the new spring styles in gowns
are strictly of American design,
there Is every reason to congratulate
their creators. After study of them
one might be pardoned for quoting
from the song which bids us heartily
rejoice In the strength of our saliva
ton and adding from foreign-made
modes" thereto.
The street costumes are cleverly
shaped. comfortable, and clean cut.
Their tailoring is thing OF faultless
beauty. Skirts are short and just
wide and fiaring enough for comfort
In walking and for style. Jackets and
coats are easy and smart, improving
the figure which wears them properly
One may have choice as to length,
as they are shown in both long and
short models.
Materials are durable, old favorites
being to the fore in the smartest
garments. Decorations are few and
elegant. buttons and straps and the
introduction of outside pockets pro-
viding most of them. But II 10 in
amazing cleverness In cutting both
skirts and coats that this season has
distinguished itself above others.
In party gowns skirts are more am
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Now, Then, Teacher.

Drowsy and warm was the afternoon
and the attention tagged considerably
In the classroom.
Grammar seemed such a dry old
thing after the splendid battle that
the boys had reveled in on the play
ground. The teachers curt voice cut
through these happy meditations, and
the small Iads pulled themselves to-
gether as best they were able.
Two crows is in the field" repeat
ed the teacher, indicating the writing
on the blackboard. Now, that SEN
tence is wrong. Can any boy tell me
why?"
YEARLY she looked over the apa.
thetic little gathering.
Come, comet" she cried encourag-
ingly.
One youngster with a latent spark
of chivalry sought to help her out OF
the difficulty.
"P'r'aps one of them are calf.
Miss" he suggested, innocently. Elk
change.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
f0E3II(
ROADS
ACTUAL COST OF GOOD ROAD
Various Methods Of Financing Road
Building and Retiring Debts Dis
eussed by Experts on subject.

While 1t Is frequently easy for a
county to issue bonds and borrow
money for improving the local high
ways, the raising of the money to re-
tire those bonds at maturity is often
not so simple. Many counties, In Dor
rowing money for bonds, figure that
the amount of money raised repre-
sents the total cost Of the road, for
getting that the road must be main
tanned and repaired IL. at the end of
the term of the bonds, the county is TO
have anything to show for its invest.
ment.
\ The question of financing county
road building is discussed fully in De-
partment of Agriculture Bulletin No.
1856, entitled Highway Bonds" which
Is written by the office of public roads
In collaboration with James w. Glover,
professor of mathematics and insur.
ance. University of Michigan. In this
bulletin the authors discuss fully the
various methods OF financing road
building and retiring debts for road
construction, and also deal frankly
with the actual total cost of road
during the life OF the bonds. On the
total cost Of road. the authors cite
the following two examples as afford
ing at least basis for estimating the
total minimum cost OF mile of road:
Bituminous macadam: Cost of con-
struction ($105O0) under per cent
serial bond with interest for 30 years,
s16,01250. Cost of annual repair and
maintenance $4,000 for 20 years, s12,.
600. Total cost for 20 years, $2S ,012.50.
Brick; Cost of construction ($1S.50O)
unuer per cent serial bond with in
terest for 20 years, $26,42673. Cost of
annual repair and maintenance ($3O0)
for 20 years, $4,000. Total cost for 20
years, 32,426.73.
The authors point out that the ac-
tual cost Of building and maintaining
specific highway can be determined
only after the character and volume
of traffic and actual wear and tear
have been studied for a series of
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26

pie, but made of the ARREST fabrics
over satin foundations. Bodices are
modestly high, and satin bindings are
used to finish the fiounces and over
dresses Of net or crepe or chiffon.
With all this fluffiness there is lit
tie touch of the austere in the bodice
usually.
In the picture given here street
suit OF swell shepherds plaid Is
shown. Plaits at the sides Of both
front and back produce slightly far
ing panels, the skirt being made up
Of four of these.
The jacket opens in a "V" at the
front. with revers terminating at the
bust line and an inlay of velvet which
is carried to the high turnover col
lar.
A strap at each side of the back Is
finished with a simulated buttonhole
and set. with a lone button, to the
narrow, shaped belt which defines the
slightly high waist line. The cuffs
are odd. with the sleeve turned back
from band of velvet and fastened
down with button. The front Of
the jacket is almost straight, and cut
with dip.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
on the Water Wagon Now.

They were gazing out of the win
dow of the Pullman car. The thin
man was rapturously Gdmiring the
sunset.
"Ah, nature is a real artist" ex-
claimed the thin man, addressing the
fat man who sat in the opposite seat.
Have you never gazed' at her won
ders? Have you never watched the
lambent flame of dawn life leaping
across the dome of the world? Have
you never watched the red-stained is
lets floating in lakes of fire? Have
you never been drawn by the ragged,
ravens wing, sky-phantoms as they
blotted out the pale moon? Have you
never felt the amazement of these
things?"
mot since | swore off replied the
fat man, as he prepared to hunt an
other seat.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26

years. The figures quoted above. of
course, will not apply to ordinary mac
adam, gravel or clay roads. but in
all these cases the interest on the
bonds must be met. and there must
be expenditures to maintain them in
condition. The poorer the drainage
and the less permanent the character
of the road foundation, the greater
must be the percentage that repair
costs will bear to the first cost. Sim.
ilarly, the question of whether the
actual surfacing is designed to with.
stand the character of traffic and
weather to which IT is subjected also
has an important bearing on what II
will cost the county to keep the road
In such shape that when the bonds are
paid the locality still will have valu-
able property to show as a result OF
its borrowing and repayment.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
JULIA soTroMLEY
veluets nor LlttIa alrls

Girls from twelve to sixteen are fol.
lowing, the example of their elders for
afternoon in the wearing of velvet
frocks. These usually have over.
blouses or long-waisted effects. with
the top skirt of velvet and the short
underskirt OF satin or plated chiffon,
A collar of real lace and satin belt
or sash completes a very smart little
costume which can be worn without a
coat as warmer weather approaches.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
DESIRE OF WHISKY VICTIM.


Some years ago in q village of west
ern New York on election morning the
recognized village topper went TO the
polls. lie asked for temperance bal
lot, and liquor seller got him one,
supposing joke was at hand. Fold
ing Il as best he could with trembling
hands, the blear-eyed. bloated-faced.
ragged. unkempt man went to the bal
lot box and registered his wish. Then
they began to scoff and sneer at the
drunkard who had cast temperance
vote. "A pretty temperance voter you
are" said one. why, II there was a
bottle of whisky yonder there at the
top of that liberty pole. and II you
could have the whisky by climbing
the pole at the risk of your life, you
know you'd climb" And then the
drunkard Strengthened himself up as
best he might and answered them.
Know i'll" he said. with trembling,
painful emphasis: Know ~ Oh. yes,
! know II. And know another thing,
gentlemen-if the whisky wasn't there
| wouldn't climb"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Her LITTLE LECTURE.

A young man, in company with sew
eral other gentlemen, called upon a
young lady, Her father was present
to assist In entertaining the guests,
and offered wine. but the young lady
asked, did you call upon me or upon
papa?"
Gallantry, II nothing else, compelled
them to answer. I'VE called on YOU
Then you will please not drink
wine. | have lemonade for my Wis
itors." The wine glasses were set
down. with their contents untasted.
After leaving the house one of the
party exclaimed, That was the most
efrectual temperance lecture ever
heard"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26

THE motor bonnet of silk continues
i to stand at the head of the list as
the most practical of things designed
for the headwear OF autoists. From
the standpoint of comfort. service, low
coat, becomlngness, and the ease with
which II can be made, the silk motor
bonnet has no rival possessing all OF
Its advantages.
There are. however, many bonnets
that combine the soft millinery braids.
like those of hemp or silk fiber, with
silk in their construction, that are
just as durable and becoming By
means OF the braid the element of
novelty in design enters into their
composition. but they are less simple
to make than the silk bonnets. The
latter will not tax the ingenuity of
the home milliner at all.
Taffeta silk is the most satisfactory
weave to use. Its body gives the bon
ret chance to remain shapely; IL
sheds the dust easily and II is made
in most appropriate and pleasing col
ors. Patterns by which to cut the
body of bonnets are furnished by any
of the standard pattern companies.
Usually only about a yard of taffeta
and small strip OF crinoline are
needed. except when plaitings OF the
silk are used for trimming. An extra
allowance must be made for this Ma
chine stitching. with silk thread. helps
out In the finish and decoration OF the
allsilk boInets.
The veil OF washable chiffon holds
its own with the silk bonnet as the
best friend Of the motorist. Chiffon
wells are so essential that they form
a part OF the design in most bonnets
and are always reckoned with. either
as a part Of vhe decoration or an ac-
essory
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
His Place Of Worship.

When on his way to evening SER
vice, the new minister of the village
met a rising young business man of
the place, whom he was anxious to
interest in the church.
Good evening. my young friend"
he said, solemnly. do you ever at
tend place of Worship"
Yes, indeed, sir; every Sunday
night" replied the young fellow with
a smile, I'm on my way to see her
National Monthly.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Misplaced Missions.

Wnlis-Is your church going TO
send missionaries to the far east to
teach the heather the Christian re.
ligion?
Gillls-No, we've got to wait till the
heathens get back from this war that
the European nations have called
them to-Puck.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Original Etymoloay.

In her language Nancy Allison was
inclined to be what her brother called
gushing" One summer she took an
automobile trip through New Eng
land. On her return she was giving
an enthusiastic description OF one
fine old town to her family.
1T was perfectly charming! Such
wonderful old doorways and the
quaintest old inn!" She paused,
searching for word. 1T was
unique!"
Brother Ned had been listening
gravely to the rhapsody.
Unique" he said quietly. That's
fine word. Let's see. Unus. one;
'equus," horse. One horse town,
Good!"-Youth's Companion.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Most Helpful Slams.

One Of the most helpful signs of
the present time Is the attitude of the
farmer and the business man towards
greater permanency in building and
improvements. This is seen in road
building, in the very widespread use
OF concrete on the farm and in the
tendency towards fireproof buildings
in all of the small cities. Truly there
are some places where concrete can
be used to good advantage on your
farm.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
POLICEMEN AGAINST SALOONS.

How many of you would like to
see all the saloons closed?" asked
Catch-My-Pal Patterson of 200 po-
licemen who had gathered at the
mounted police headquarters in Chi
cago to hear him speak. All but about
twenty-five men stood up.
Capt. Charles Healey. who intro
duced Mr.. Patterson. took occasion to
say that no man who drank could re-
main on the mounted police force.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26

Rice makes an excellent filling fol-
a pineushion Take yard of FIVE
inch dresden ribbcu, double and sew
into bag, stitching quarter OF hr
inch back from the edge along the
sides. TO leave for a finish. Fill il
snugly with rice grains and you will
find II keeps its place; even heavy
hatpins do not turn II over
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
He knewI

Now, Willie" said the Sunday
school teacher. turning to q small pu-
pill, "can you tell me the difference be-
tween caution and cowardice?"
yes, maam," answered the little
fellow. When you are afraid it's
caution; when the other fellow is
afraid it's cowardice." - Chicago
News
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
CHEERING Nsws FROM TEXAS.

The farmers of Texas are organic
ing to oppose the liquor traffic and
TO assist in all proper ways in driving
liquor out OF the state" Since farm
ers are potent factor in the making
OF dry" states, this is a cheering
sign of the times fCr the Lone Star
State.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Reward Of knowledoe.

ibid You make any money out OF
that .land Developments stock you
bought?'
Not yet, but it looks good. | found
cut SO much about the company that
they took me into the firm"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
coLoRApo BANKS GAIN.

During the six weeks Immediately
following the adoption OF statewide
prohibition the state banks OF Colo
RADIO made gain in resources OF
$1,575,639.s9. The real estate dealers
say that saloonkeepers and bartenders
are buying ranches and truck farms.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
NO FINANCIAL PANIC.

The American Machinist recently
published a chart showing the num-
Der OF workers (wage-earners. proprie-
tors and executives) engaged in twelve
of the manufacturing Industries of this
country. The following are the fig
ures:
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
The stock Gave Out.

Wife-IIow did you get along willis
| was away?
Husband kept house for about
ten days and then moved to hotel.
"A hotel? Why didn't you go on
keeping house?"
Couldn't. All the dishes were
dirty"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
c.ttinq IL straiaht.

Husband-You spend altogether too
much money.
Wife-Not at all The trouble Is
you don't make enough.-Times-Pic
ayune.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
A Wlaa Ruler.

Little Boy Geading aloud And
David said in his haste all men are
liars" Say. father. why didn't he
mention women also?
He didn't consider II necessary, my
scn."--Life.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Profits In Stock FeedIno.

Much of the profits of stock feeding
VIII depend upon the kinds of feed
you have at hand and the quality of
the animals kept through the winter.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
BREWERS, VIEW.

There are even companies and in
dividual employers who threaten to
discharge employees for drinking al
cobol at any time, They do not care
II that is social and economic slavery.
Their main object is to protect their
pocketbooks The Brewers Journal.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
TEMPERANCE REFORM ADVANCE.

"A movement of victorious yester-
days and confident tomorrows." Thus
the Union Signal epitomizes the ad.
"ance Of the temperance reform.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26

Several special kinds of hats appear
among the spring showings of motor
headwear. among them exquisite GRO.
cheted hats of silk fiber braid. and
patent leather hats. The last are
wholly rainproof But the crocheted
hats. and silk bonnets like those pic
tured here, are not much damaged by
rain. When the silk bonnet has
served its day it can be replaced for
so little money and is altogether so at.
tractive that II is likely to remain a
favorite.
IIIIIA RnTTnMI EN
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
solled White .lnexousahl..

Clean white will cover multitude OF
faults In style and material, but soiled
white on a woman 10 quite az irexcus
able as on man
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Foundry and machine shop prod

II all the breweries and distilleries
were to close their plants tomorrow
there would be no panic in the bust
ness world. only little readjustment.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
eenert .f AM Incuhatnr

In handling an incubator tho per
yersity OF a hens nature does moi
have to be reckoned with.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Straw for Reddlnn

Straw for bedding animals should
be safely housed in the barn and not
allowed to go to waste in the stack.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
Good Road Benefits.

Good roads broaden our sympathy
lessen distance and increase our use
fulness.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
RrInas Market Nearsr

The good road brings the market
nearer to you.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-26
IeIliI5ela@liiea
"a SS9BSN

Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union)
Milford chronicle., 1915-03-05
BURRSVILLE

Mrs. Annie Wyatt of Camden and Mrs
James Morris, of FELTON,, visited theii
aunt, Mrs. Lenora Stephens, Friday.
The Mite Society of Central NJ. z
Church met at the parsonage Thursday
evening, with about forty members and
friends present. A very enjoyable even
ing was spent.
c. n. Fountain met with a very serious
and painful accident last week while cut
ting wood in the woods. A limb from a
falling tree struck him breaking his nose.
DR.. +. R. Malone. of Greensboro, dressed
the wound.
Miss Florrie z Dill spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. M. L. Wyatt, OF
Denton.
Mr.. E. H. Sapp and sister, Nora, of
Harrington, were entertained Thursday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Lay
ton.
Miss Edith Simpson and Wallace How
son were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Cahall.
Emory, son of hr. and Mrs. Elias
Pearson, was taken to the Cambridge
Hospital by DR.. W. W. Goldsboro last
week. where he was operated on for ap-
G G-orgiana Bell, highly respected col
ored woman, died at her home near here
a1d was buried Monday after
noon. funeral services at her late home.