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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-02
Exhibit G..


Georgia, Crisp County.
We, the committee appointed from
the Grand Jury, for the May term,
1919 to inspect the C0urt House, Jail
and Grounds, find:
That there are several leaks in the
ccNrt house roof aad The water IS
damaging the walls and ceilings.
We further find that there is nc
separate Toilet in the court house for
colored people We, also find that the
court house has not been properly
kept and is not in good sanitary con
dition and that the court house
grounds are not as clean as should be
We recommend that the leaks in the
court house roof have attention and
be substantially repaired without de.
lay
We, also, recommend that separ-
ate toilet for colored people be built
in the court house, IN the most suit
able place, on cellar floor.
We further find that the plumbing
connected with the Jail cells is in bad
condition and that the cement floor
in the corridors are in bad condition
and will not drain off the water when
they are washed which is very neces-
sary to The health Of the inmates.
We, also, find that the plastering on
the walls of the lower floor is in bad
condition, that there is one leak in
the Jail roof that needs to be repair
ed at once.
We recommend that this plumbing
be repaired and put in good order
also, that the cement floors be re
paired and put in such condition az
will Drain off the water when the
floors are washed.
We, also, recommend that the plas
tering en- walls of the lower floor OF
the Jail be repaired and that the leak
in the Jail roof be repaired at once
as it is causing damage.
Respectfully submitted,
adopted. G. L. DEKLE, Chairman.
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Adopted.
Exhibit f.

Exhibit f.
To the Grand Jury assembled:
We, the committee appointed to IN
vestigate conditions of roads and con-
vict camp, beg to report as follows;
The Camp seems to be well Kept,
and in good condition. We found
mules in splendid shape; however
some of them having been in service
long while, could not be considered
first class.
We found about twenty-eight con
victs who had the appearance OF good
treatment, and being we'll fed.
The roads are bad in some sections,
but considering the small number OF
men and winter rains, we regard them
y g; good shape as could be expected
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. WILLIAMS,
L. II. ADKINS,
]. r. JOHNSON,
NJ. ID. MIKEL.
d. w. SPIRES, Committee.
Adopted.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-02
Grand Jury Presentments

Officer authorized 10 administer oaths,
w. A. Morris. Clerk OF the Superior
Court, vLo on oath says that no
moneys belonging to the State or
County has come into his hands since
April 18th, 1919 up to date
w. A. MORRIS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of May, 1919.
o. T. COVER,
j. S. C. C. c..
Adopted.
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Adopted.
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Exhibit d.

We your committee on examining
the county's books find said books has
just been audited by Neville, McIver,
Barnes & Co, Certified Public Ac'
countants, of Savannah. Ga. and beg
to submit their audit herewith as part
OF our examination.
We recommend that all deeds for
property bought at sheriff's sale for
taxes, be recorded with fl fa's attach
ed in the Clerks office the same as
warrantee deeds, to protect the Coun-
ty from loss.
Respectfully submitted,
W.F.MARKERT, Chairman
AdODta1
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Exhibit II.
Georgia. Crisn County.

GeOrgla, VrlSp County.
The foregoing presents being receiy
ed in open court it is ordered that the
same be spread upon the minutes of
the Court and published and paid for
as prayed in open Court, this June
30. 1918. o. T. COVER,
j. BsWALL, j. S. c. C. C.
Sol Gen
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-02
Exhibit c.


Georgia, Crisp County
Personally appeared before me an
officer authorized to administer oaths,
W. A. Morris, Clerk Of the Court who
on oath says that at the time and be-
fore the death OF J. A. Littlejohn, that
he was acting as Deputy Clerk to ].
A. Littleiohn and that j. A. Littleiohn
did not have any moneys belonging
to the State of County at the time of
his death. w. A. MORRIS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10Th day of May, 1919.
O. T. COVER,
]. S. C. C. c.
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Exhibit 3.

Exhibit s.
To the Grand Jury, May Term. 1919,
Crisp Superior Court.
Gentlemen:
| have received no Money belonging
tc the County since datdsof my last re-
port. Respectfully,
w. P. FLEMING, Ordinary.
Adopted 5I29I19. =
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-02

The so-called cork legs do not owe
their name to their composition, but
to the fact that their inventor was a
Dr. Cork
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Adopte,
Exhibit E.


Georgia, Crisp County
The Honorable Grand Jury May
Term, 1919.
We the committee appointed by
your honorable body to examine tne
several ]. P.'s and the Elk. OF }. rs
books Of the several District peg
leave to make the following report
We find the books generally correct
except a few minor errors which we
noted on such books.
We also find that The EX. OF j.. f. Oh
the 1897 District time Will expire be-
fore another Grand Jury and we
recommend that E. Segrest be reap
pointed in this District.
Respectfully submitted,
]. R. SMITH,
c. l.. LIFSEY,
N. D.. LEWIS,
F.. j. PERRY,
c. w. SOUTHWELL.
AdODted
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-07-02

Exhibit A.
Georgia. Crisp County
Personally appeared before me an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
FARM MEMBERS
IN BIG INCREASE
Eighty Counties Have Now
0rganized-PrediCt Large
Enrolment.

Since the recent organization OF
the Indiana Federation OF Farmers
associations in the state. over eighty
counties have completed organization
and the convention recently held in
indianapolis was one Of the largest
gatherings OF farmers ever held in
the state.
Slowly but surely the membership
Of each county is growing and withl
in the next six months. large in
creases in the county associations
are expected. Membership work
during the past few months has been
delayed because Of the busy season
for the farmers but with the arrival
OF winter and more idle time. more
action is expected 10 be taken.
500 Members.
St Joseph county has now about
500 members and this number is ex-
pected to be more than doubled be-
fore the winter is over. Very little
work has been done in several Of the
townships but now that work IS de-
Creasing on the farms. these town
ships are preparing for an active
mem bership campaign.
In other states the federation is
receiving as well If not better sup
port from the farmers. In one coun-
" in Michigan 1,725 members were
secured with an expected member
ship roll OF $500 by the first Of the
states I'm the farmers organization
movement and Iowa, recently taking
il up. is showing that the movement
IS being received with favor through
out the state. An organization has
been completed n each OF the 80
counties Of the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
Christmas Trees
Scarce; Higher
Too, This Year

By United Press:
CHICAGO. Nov. 29.-The country
faces a Christmas tree famine. &C
cording TO John Hartman, Chica-
COS Christmas tree man.
The railroads may be unable to
handle the trees because Of the fuel
situation" Hartman said.
Then we are unable 20 get trees
from the northern Wisconsin and
Michigan forests. The trees in that
country have all been cut and there
are none but the scrubs left. =, This
country has furnished the middle
west trees for the last 2 years and
now We are compelled 20 turn 10
Vermont for a supply The question
is how many trees can this state fur
nish2
II have a large order in for two
weeks and SO far as I know. there
has been no attempt TO fiji It.
Christmas trees this year will be
at least 50 per cent. higher than
last year and If they are scarce as
think they will be they will be even
higher"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
DRIVE ON DODGERS
TO NET 500 MILLIONS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-At least
$500,000,000 will be forced from in
come tax dodgers in 1920 by the
federal governm ent, according to an
official statement issued today by
Daniel Roper, commissioner OF in
ternal revenue.
This is the first official accounting
from Roper on the drive against
tax dodgers which he undertook Jan.
1 under a special appropriation
granted by congress.
The drive so far has netted about
$500. 100000 the statement said. A
like amount viii be forced into the
treasury by the close OF the govern
ments fiscal year, June 30. it is
promised.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
HE'D RATHER BE IN
JAIL THAN HIDING, HE
TELLS FEDERAL JUDGE
BY United Press

BY United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. %
I'D rather spend that four months
in jail than spend another month
hiding" declared John Corey, 1921
Wilson av. Chicago. Judge Ander-
son had just sentenced him to serve
four months in the Marion county
jail and pay a fine OF $500 for COM
plicity in the Muncie fake night
swindle.
When the government began
rounding up the swindlers, Corey
fled TO Canada Learning that Ar
thur Betz Of Decatur, H.. who OPP
Grated with him as a steerer for the
sang. had been Jailed for only three
months and fined only $500, Corey
surrendered himself.
Corey is the 25th member Of the
gang 10 be brought TO justice
Twelve are still at liberty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
NATIONAL DEFENSE MEN
SUBMIT REPORT OF WAR

Isy Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Nov 29.-DeCIar-
ing there has come into being a
new vital thread running through
the social fabric OF the country as
the result OF an emergency effort
horn OF the war" the third annual
report Of the council OF national de-
Tense made public Saturday. out
lined the diverse activities of the
council during the war and describ-
I'd the organization perfected 20 aid
i'm the work OF re-esta blishing the
nation on a peace basis. The report
estimated the total cost of the coun-
ell from its inception in the winter
Of 1916 20 date at $500. 000. an ex-
ample Of economical administration.
BE- says. "for which 10 is extremely
difficult 20 find a parallel either in
governmental or civil life consider
ing the councils achievements"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
SHERIFF HOGUE
DISCHARGES TWO
Berrien County Official Angry
at Men Who Testified
Against Him.
pecial to The News-Times

Special to The News-Times:
BENTON 1ARBOR, Mich, Nov.
2s.-The axe fell In the Berrien
county sherifrs office Saturday
when Delwin Fisher and William
Rowland. chief deputy and court
officer. respectively. were discharg-
ed by Sheriff Hogue. following their
testimony in the investigation Of
alleged misconduct Of the sheriff's
department.
The two men are characterized
as traitors" by the sheriff's friends,
also leading republicans OF the
county for the action in the alleged
exposure.
In office Is Years.
Rowland has been court officer
for Is years and Fisher has long
been Hogue's right hand man in
office.
Rowland limited today that he had
not told all he knew concerning
the conduct OF the sheriff and fur
Their exposure is expected to follow.
1t was stated that Hogue kept the
men in office because he was afraid
to fire them.
Deputy Peapples. OF Benton Har-
Dor. was appointed TO succeed Fish
er and Deputy ]. w. Bookwalter
succeeds Rowland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30

To assist you in your shop
ping for Christmas gifts, we Of
fer you the suggestions and
knowledge of professional buy
erS. Any flOorman can give YOU
full information regarding this
service, or a letter will bring YOU
our suggestions.
NOTE-When writing, an
Swer the following questions re-
garding the recipient of the gift
desired:
/. What is his Cor herr ap-
prOXimate age?
,. What is his (or herr occu-
patton?
3. What is his (of herr pas
time?
4. What approximate amount
IS to be inveSted3
A letter enclosing the above
information will bring to you a
list of our suggestions for Christ
mas gifts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
STEAMSHIP ADRIATlC
C0lllDES IN HARB0R

NEW YORK. Nov. 90 - The
steamship Adriatic which sailed late
Saturday for Cherbourg and South
ampton with a long list Of disringu-
ished passengers. coUided with the
steamship 81. Michael. of the statue
a. Liberty while moving down the
harbor. The ST MichaeIs stern was
badly damaged under the water line
and the ship IS leaking badly but
apparently in no serious danger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30

Miss Marie O'Brien, 1872 w. Wash
ington av., who for the past %
months has been employed as a
stenographer in the supply division
OF the war department at Washing
ton, d. c., has been transferred 10
the international revenue Office of
this city and will assume her new
duties Dec. l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
Coats of Leather

Delightfully."- to resist the cold when motoring
and stylish when walking Priced moderate from
$3.50 to $85 90.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
Holiday Ideas in
WOnen'S Dresses

The majority of women seem. to prefer the full
length dresses, and upon them the manufacturers
have lavished utmost care. We are showing the
best of the styles, including many that have
just been produced. 1t has been years since such
lovely dresses have been shown, and you will enjoy
seeing them. NOW is the time to buy-whle
stocks are complete and selection easy
Special Values-S29.75
Plain Satin with Bead Embroidery. also Satin and
Georgette Combination with Embroidery. Tunic
effects and plain styles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30

De Luxe No. 2. chestnut hard coal
for base burners, SO per ton. Coal
Service, Main 351. Lincoln 1852.
Advt.-4293-30
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
Waists andSkirtS
for Christmas

We have done all progress
i've merchants can to make
present holiday stock of Skirts
and Waists better than ever
beforehand better than you
will find elsewhere in a long
days shopping.
Tailored Waists at $1,000
The high neck modes are
smartly tailored. with plain or
tucked fronts and turn-back
cuffs. Prices $1,000 to SIS.
French Wolfe Waists at $685.
Are hand made, with drawn
work down fronts; turnover
collar and cuffs; high neck.
Waists Of Georgette Crepe
Frilled fronts, edged with
real hlet laces; rolling collars.
Priced $3.50 to $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30
Short Coats of Plush

Are very popular. We have shipment of
Beaver Plush Coats that stunning in style Priced
from sos up to $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-30

Madeleine Of
Ter OF France has arrived in the ned States and it is
French life
ers dgreble impression gu red by American soldiers
OF necessity, OF
George
in
o New leans
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
Government NET
Catches FIVE AS
LIQUOR SELLERS
Three Saloonkeepers Among
Those Accused of Vio-
lating Dry Law.
BARTENDER ALSO IS
AMONG Those CAUGHT

Three saloon keepers, one bartender
and another man have been arrested by
Federal agents here in the past twenty
four hours on charges OF selling whls-
key or intoxicating wines. Only one
man plead guilty TO tho charge. he be-
ing Joseph Cheeseman, who was fined
500 and costs on a like charge. in City
Court several days ago. United States
Commissioner w. @. Mahafry held
Cheeseman under $1,000 bail for the next
term Of the Federal Court.
The saloon keepers who an entered
pleas OF not gully were held under a
like bail for a further hearing next
Tuesday. They are John j. McMonlgle,
OF Fifth and Tatnall streets: John A.
Davis, OF No. 100 Walnut street. and
John J. Henry. OF Second and Madison
streets. Michael Riley. bartender for
Henry. was also arrested and held in
like bail on a like charge
Cheeseman and the last twO men
were given hearings yesterday. while
McMbnigle and Davis were given hear
ings today. Davis was arrested by
United states Marshal Fairy after he
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
TOGET
100000 BUILDING
FOR ENGINEERS
Will Provide Temporary
Structure to Relieve
Congestion.
AFTER ENDOWMENT
FUND OF S1,5OO,OOO

The Delaware College Review. the
student body publication, In the cur
rnt issue. out October 70, tells Of the
means that are being made at Delaware
TO properly take care OF the unusual
large number OF engineering students,
which Will include a temporary build
ing. The Review article follows:
To meet the need for an immediate
Increase In the space devoted TO the
engineering department, the committee
on engineering appointed by the board
OF trustees is considering the erection
OF temporary buildings upon the new
campus 10 serve the department until
such time as a permanent building can
be constructed. Such was the an
nouncement made by Dean Cullimore
on Monday evening before the special
OF the engineering society.
This meeting held as a supplement
10 the regular meeting Of the Society
last Thursday, was arranged 10 dis
cuss more fully the needs OF the Engl-
1eering Department and 90 decide upon
what action the society might take 10
further plans FOR satisfying the needs. At
he opening OF the meeting report was
given by Boggs. chairman OF com
CONTINUED on Page Eleven.l
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
OLD SOL OFF JOB
FOR SEVERAL DAYS

Due TO a stagnant atmospheric con-
dition that covers practically the whole
OF the country, the Weather Man did
not today hold out any hope for an
early "break" IN the cloud banks.
Cloudy. showery weather tonight
and Friday; much cooler Friday" is the
forecast today. and the Weather Man
declared that 70 may be two full days,
possibly three, before we get another
good long look at the sun.
To the southeast OF us over the Gulf
and South Atlantic States a slow-mov-
ing high" has virtually cast anchor.
That is giving us warm winds and
causing the rise in temperature. To the
northwest another sluggish high is
lowering over the Dakotas and Montana.
and between the two is an area Of low
pressure, technically known as a
trough Wilmington and this section
happens TO be in the through" hence
the gloomy skies and showers.
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
THEY CAME BACK
TO GET BUILDING

Having had a brick chimney stolen
from a dwelling owned by them adj
joining the Brandywine power plant,
The Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
tion Company detailed William Weldin.
Of The company's police department.
10 work on the theft While waiting
at the building today for the person
who took tile chimney 10 return for
the steps or windows Of the building
Weldin arrested Joseph Publikowskl,
Of No. 1908 Claym0nt street. and Robert
Liggins, OF No. 1910 East Thirteenth
street. on charges Of trespass. Accord
ing TO Weldin, when the men arrived
at the dwelling, which is a two-siory
frame structure, they proceeded TO
tear it down for the wood 10 contained.
The men were taken 10 the Office Of
Magistrate ellis, where they were
given hearings. Liggins was dismissed
on payment Of costs, while Publikow-
ski was fined 80 and costs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-16

Industries paraIyzed month
after the bumnous strike
estimated
Most the
Of
weeks public the strike
Leshner,
production Of
There hand about 3OO0O probably
a month
Railroad
the recently
the latter
an
o.
would be hit by strike within week. declared
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
SAYS OPERATION
Of Schools IS
UP To PEOPLE
John B. Hutton, Dover At
torney, Points Out Bene-
fits of New Code.
SELECT COMMISSIONS
At annual ELECTIONS
speclal lo The Evenlne Ionrnal.

DOVER, Del, oct. i6.-John B. Hut
ton, a prominent attorney Of Dover
and close student OF educational ar
fairs, pronounces the new School Code
"a piece Of splendid legislation which.
II given fair chance, will not only
prove IFS worth, but viii become popu-
lar
One Of the strongest arguments in
favor OF the new school law, IN Mr..
Hutton's opinion, is its democracy, its
being answerable 60 the will and the
vote Of the people 'Mr Hutton chal-
lenges the accusations by enemies Of
The law that ii depriyes people Of self
government in their school affairs and
taxes them for schools without giving
them representation in school matters.
zone Of the strongest features Of the
new law" said Mr. Hutton, lis the
voice it gives the people in school af-
fairs. Notwithstanding a lot OF talk
20 the contrary, more school officials
-irc elected by the people under the
new School Code than were elected
under the old law, and the manage
nent Of schools is more directly in the
lands Of local people under the new
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
T00MUCH WATER
FOR THESE BAPTISTS

In the neighborlng town OF Penns-
grove, an African Church dedicated to
ST. John the Baptist is in course OF
erection. Quite appropriately the
building is near a river, the Delaware
instead Of the Jordan. Persons were
invited TO go by boat from Wilmington
last Sunday 70 attend the CONVERSIONS
laying. The weatherman thought he
would supply fitting weather under the
and sent rain last sun
day. However. this was too much wet
ness for even the followers OF st. John
the Baptist, and they will lay the cor
ncrstone next Sunday at 230 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
DEAN CULLIM0RE
TO ADDRESS MEN

The mems class OF the West Presby.
terian Church Will hold lis first bust.
ness and social meeting tomorrow
night. Plans FOR the winters work
which have been formulated will be
discussed. The speaker Of The evening
VIII be Prof Allan r. Cullimore, dean
OF the engineering department Of Del.
aware College. Dean Cullimore is a
radio expert and has just returned from
the L. 5. Radio Service.
Refreshments will be served. The
meeting starts at g O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
EXPEL RADICALS
CAUGHT Ar GARY

CLEVELAND, Oct. f6 Omitted Press).
The whole army Is prepared 10 crush
disorder in the United States, Newton
NJ. Baker, Secretary OF War. told the
convention OF the Ohio federation OF
WOmen's Clubs here last night Baker
said the aid OF troops had been pledged
10 every community at the first out
break OF civil disorder.
Governors OF ali States have been as
surcd that Il Is not necessary 10 90
through the formality OF applying to
Washington for aid. Baker said. All
department commanders have been noti-
fled TO reply instantly with troops TO
all requests for assistansce. he said.
"The army is on the side Of order as
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
WEATHER

Cloudy showery weather TO-
night and Friday; much cool
er Friday,
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
TEACH SAFETY IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Precautionary Rules To Be
Impressed Upon City
Pupils Tomorrow.
FIND ACCIDENTS DUE
TO CARELESSNESS

Tomorrow will be observed as safety
Day in the public schools Of Whining
ion. The school authorities in con-
junction with a committee Of the Del
iware Safety Council have worked out
program by means Of which safety
precepls and safety rules viii be in
'0rpOrated for the day into the work Of
zach class. These lessons are aimed TO
1ring home 90 the children-lhe Ordin-
lry dangers which they encounter in
heir play or in going from place to
place about the cily. Besides the in
corporation Of the thought Of safety in
CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-16
American LEGION
CHIEFS KEEP TAB
On LOCAL REDS
One Group of Radicals Said
to Have Headquarters
in Wilmington.
FEARED ATTACK ON
Presidents TRAIN

Although no action has as yet been
taken by Federal, State or city author
tiles against advocates OF the sovleis OF
Russia who reside In Wilmington, 10 Is
known that among one class OF aliens
this city Is considered the headquarters
for 40 least one group Of radicals. This
fact Is known 10 Others in addition TO
representatives. OF the government.
officials OF the local branch Of the
American Legion are keeping a strict
watch on one group OF aliens who are
planning 20 have their leader make this
city his headquarters This individual
Continued on Page Nine