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The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
Gertrude Atherton's First Attempt.

Gertrude athertOns FIRST Attempt.
Not long ago Gertrude Atherton.
whose california: An Intimate His
tory" is quite as fascinating in its
way as her novels. was asked how
she first branched out into literature.
She replied that she took for her
plot a real drama that had been en-
acted in the vicinity of San Fran
cisco and spared neither details nor
people. She did not reveal the
authorship till later. Never before
nor since" she replied, has any
thing written created such a hula
baIoo in San Francisco as that wild
est of all maiden efforts. With the
ignorance and audacity of youth I
had put in nearly every man and
woman of note Of an earlier gene
ration, under disguise as transpar-
ent as moonshine. and made them
do and say things that caused their
respectable gray hairs to stand
straight up. When the authorship
came out l doubt IL any one ever
forgave me, but I had had an i'm
mense time and was willing to stand
the consequence In California: {:
An Intimate History" published by
the Harpers. she has given the pic
turesQue story of the California
of today and yesterday. covering the
history of the State, from its begin
ming, touching on social life. and
personal "reminiscences.
TheCentury Comany announces the
eighth edition of Theodore Roose-
velt's Stories of the Great West"
written when Roosevelt was a young
man living on Western cattle
ranch.
Harper is taking subscription or
ders for the documentary edition
of woodrow Wilson's History of
the American People" to be issued
in ten volumes with twenty fac
simile inserts as well as the 1900 IL
lustratione. each set containing an
autograph of the President. There
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
home from a {

home from fishing trip la pckeled herring. He'll have
content himself with being nearbeer bluehsh With the
attraction OF fishing oud the majority of erstwhe anglers will HE
themselves to the fish markets
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
France to Get Larre Spit.

London, April 5-Frsnce will receiv,
80 per cent OF the indemnity eTActet
from Germany, according 20 an eX
change Telegraph dispatch fron
PSrs
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
AMT NATURE WONDERFUL
Poor Fish Season After July /.

The fishing about ready to Cast
accompanying sketch and you viii observe member
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

The Poles have outlet because they the
The Serbs have because
might become Italy And that is the difference
between craftsmanship and honest thinking.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

There are those who think the
league of nations will be like a
mo smoking" sign in a garage
New York Tribune.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

theory is discussion will prevent in
membership the council of league
increased More minds, talk
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

Only Belgian civilians died of Hun abuse, and consider
do poor showing eiicen
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

OF course there will be no more
war when the present wars in Eu-
rope end, but when will the pres
ent wars end?-Philadelphia Press.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

After July 1 there won't be even
2.75 per cent strength in the Bar
tenders Union.-Philadelp In
Quirer.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

Always observing the slightest
changes in Naval Uniforms, |
am in a position to make the
latest Double breasted Naval
Blouse up to the exact naval
specifications.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

At the present rate OF westward progress, maybe tn
will get to the Peace Conference after all
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
MILLION
STOCK U. S. FOOD
ATLANTA STOCK OF GOVERN
MENT GROCERIES COST STAG
cERINe TOTAL.
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST
Condensed Statement OF Interesting
Events And Happening Through
out The State

Atlanta When plans are compiet
ed for the government TO open stores
In the various cities comprising head
quarters for the zone supply officers
of the army, Atlanta's store will have
a stock of groceries which cost the
government $l2,OOO,O00, and addition
al supplies are, or will be, en- route
here which will double this amount.
AT prices which prevail at Atlanta
retail stores, for goods bought in the
omen market, the value Of these goods
viii amount to more than forty mil
lion dollars, according to estimates
placed by government officials. The
goods now on hand are held at the
Gambler warehouse. They consist OF
1900 carloads, which requires the 40
acres of the Gambler warehouse to
house them. Besides this, approx
mately 500 carloads additional are
now en- route to Atlanta, and Col. NJ
G. ZaIinske, zone supply officer, has
received notice that ten million dol
lar in additional food supplies will
be sent here.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Cavalry Horses For The Veterans


Administration by congress 10
sought in a joint resolution introduc-
ed in the senate by Senator w. j.
Harris Of Georgia to provide the Con-
federate veterans at their reunion IN
Atlanta from October z to 10 with gov
eminent property which would enable
the veterans more appropriately TO
cary out their program. Senator Har'
ris' resolution would authorize and d.
rect the secretary of war to permit
the use of such horses and saddle
equipment as he thinks necessary.
The use of tents and cots is also au'
thorized at the discretion OF the war
department. 1t developed that Sec
rotary Baker had no authority to per
init the use of the property by the
veterans when Senator Harris TOOK
the matter up further with him. mus
Joint resolution was necessary, II the
Confederate veterans of the famous
cavalry corps are to have horses
The usual procedure in that case IS
for the mayor to give bond for the
property which is used in the name
of the city, and this has been proyld-
ed for in the resolution Of Senator
Harris.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

The cc4l mine labor troubles now
fomenting all over the world led Sam
uel Gompers TO say at a Pittsburgh
dinner:
Nobody would deny justice to the
coal miner, for what life Is so labor
lous, irksome and dirty as his?
II heard a story the other day about
a Pennsylvania woman who complain
ed because her cook put seven white
shirt waists in the wash every week
"Why, Emma the woman said, my
own daughter doesn't dream of put
ting seven shirt waists a week in the
wash y
"'Maybe she don't, ma'am,' said EN-
ma, and maybe she amt engaged,
neither, to a coal miner what insists
on hard spOonin' every blessed night F"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Rewards Offered For Three Fugitive

Rewards Offered For Three Fu9ltINes
Atlanta Rewards for fugitiyes IN
three cases of shooting or murder
were authorized by Governor Dorsey
announcement being made through the
secretary of state. Three hundred dol
lars is offered for the apprehension
of the party or parties responsible Tor
the shooting of S. L. King and Z. q.
Sutton on July 9, 1919, while travel
ing on the public road from Forsyth
to Indian Springs at Wilson bridge. 1t
is stated that on July Is, in Bacon
county, Will Hayes murdered his wife,
Lucy Hayes, and is now a fugitive
from justice. The reward placed on
his capture is $3.50. An award OF
$500 VIII be made for the capture OF
the murderers of Mrs. Rosie Gunter,
killed in Loncoln county, June G.
1919.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
state Merchants EIect officers

The Georgia Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION closed its session after the
election of officers, as follows: Ely r.
Galloway of. LAGRANGE, president; w.
H. Britain, of Atlanta first vice pres
ident: w. E. Carter, OF Albany, Sec
ond vice president; A. j. Baskin, OF
Carrollton, third vice president; r.
c. Nicely, OF Waynesboro, fourth vice
president. John bratton OF At
lanta. secretary and treasurer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Georgia To Boom, Says Expert

Georgia To Boom, Says Expert
Atlanta an extended trip
through the southern states, chiefly
in Georgia, Clarence j. Blanchard, sta
tistician of the United States recla-
nation service, declared that the
Southern. states offer excellent oppor-
tunities for the establishment of SOL
diers' colonies and for the develop
ment of agriculture along various
lines. Mr. Blanchard investigated ag-
ricultural possibilities in connection
with the possible establishment of
community settlements for world war
veterans, as proposed under the Mon
dell bill, which seems not unlikely to
be taken up in the house of repre-
sentatives for consideration soon.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Farmers To Witness Fight On weeviI

Farmers To Witness Fi9nt Oh Wee'"
Macon.-To see for themselves
whether or not the boil weevil can
be exterminated economically, par
ty of Bibb county farmers, headed by
w. G. Middlebrooks, county farm dem
onstrator, will go to Cordele, Valdos-
ia, Moultrie, Albany and Americas. AT
Cordele the party will witness the
land clearing demonstration to be
staged there, and will go from there
to Valdosta to witness the expert
ments in exterminating the boil wee
vii by poisoning him. There is much
difference of opinion as to whether
the expense of fighting the pest JUS
titles the means, and the Valdosta
demonstration will give the farmers
good chance to see for themselves
Just what system the experts have
worked out.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Short and Sharp.

"Your vitality is low"
''But DOCTOR" ! danced the shin
me- nearly all last night!'
"Also your morals. Here's a pre-
scription for debility. l can't under
take to cure depravity. Five dollars
please"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Market For Tobacco Held Open

Ashbufn.-The Ashburn tobacco
market will remain open another
week, it is announced. This is due
to the fact that more tobacco has
come in than could possibly be sold,
the warehouse and every available
storage place in Ashburn being loaded
to their capacity and several wagons
having been here as long as two days
waiting to take advantage of the high
prices prevailing on this market. Five
carlots arrived. but only three could
be unloaded, as there was no availa
BILE space fer the other two
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Rrlef Prepared In Case OF W. Q. Swift

Macon.-The brief of evidence in
the case of w. o. Swift, city detec-
tive, under life sentence for the kill
ing of Philip Lamar, during an alleg-
ed framed-up hold-up, is now being
prepared for presentation to Judge
Mathews when the hearing of the mo-
ton for new trial comes on. The
hearing is to be held soon. The brief
comprises 176 pages of evidence, the
case having required five days for
trial, and is next to the longest writ
ten to cover any murder case in Bib
county, with the exception of the fam
GUS Voolfolk case.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Secs No Conflict In Time Laws

Atlanta there is no conflict
between the federal act giving the
interstate commerce commission au-
thority to designate time zones and
the new state time law is the con-
clusion reached by Assistant Attor-
new General M. c. Bennett in an opin-
ion rendered Commissioner of Labor
H. M. Stanley. While there is no
conflict, however, Mr.. Bennett says
that there will be two times in the
portion Of the state now in the cen
trail time zone, the legal state time
and the standard time regulating the
running of trains and all federal ac-
tivities.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Agricultural Meeting Held In Miller

Agricultural Meeting Held In Mtilen
Millen.-A large body of farmers
and business men of jenkins and sur
rounding counties assembled in the
court house in Millen at a big agrl-
cultural rally. The principal speakers
were Hon. Charles S. Barrett, presi-
dent of the Farmers Union of Amer
lea; Hon. A. A. Elmore, president OF
the Washington-Idah Farmers I'm
ion; Hon. j. H. Mills of Atlanta, pres
ident of the Georgia state division;
Senator H. H. Elders of Reidsville,
and others. Representative A. S. An
derson of Millen was in charge OF
the meeting. The speeches were well
received and were interesting and en-
couraging.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
For Sale. One obeIisk.

The obellsk at Oldbridge, near Grog-
heda, which was erected in 1876 to
mark the spot where King Williams
troops crossed the river at the battle
of the Boyne, is for sale.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Win Try Eighteen on Murder chara'

Win Try Eighteen On Murder Charge
Atlanta.-One of the largest dockets
for any one term will face the Grim
inal division of the superior court
when court opens for the September
term. With five new indictments re-
turned by the grand jury there is
now a total of eighteen murder cases
on the calender, it was said at the OF
flee of the solicitor general.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
New Masonic Temple For chambIee

New Masonic Temple For Chamblee
Chamblee. One of the newest addi-
lions to this place is the Masonic
temple to be erected this fall on
Main street near the railroad crossing,
at a cost of ten to twelve thousand dol
lars. The lot has been purchased
from j. w. Purcell, plans are being
drawn, the contract will be let soon
and the building rushed to compile
ton,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

cutIeura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Aueoed Robbers OF Bank Arrested

Alleged Robbers OF Bank Arrested
Atlanta.-After following clue for
three weeks, Atlanta detectives with
north Georgia officials made the first
arrests Tuesday in the Duluth bank
robbery mystery. with e. F. New,
676 South Boulevard and w. Webb,
II McAfee street, were placed un-
der arrest by Detectives Arthur and
Chaffin. Webb was carried to Law
renceville, where another man, Glen
New, a cousin of E. F. New, is being
held. The robbery occurred three
weeks ago, and was the cause of much
excitement in that section. Immedi-
ately after the affair the bandits es-
capped, taking with them $1,000 of the
banks funds. secured after the cash
Ter, ]. w. Jordan, was locked in the
vault.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Negroes Attempt To Wreck Train

Mckinney and Robert
Sutton, negro brothers, following
their arrest by special agent OF
the Seaboard Air Line railway, sign
ed a statement, it is announced, adj
hitting that they attempted to wreck
train No. IS west bound, for the pur-
pose of killing the passengers and
robbing them.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
nne Dead. one Hurt in duel

Waycross.-As the result of shoot
ing scrape that took place at Sore
ven, Ga. w. NJ Johns is dead and
]. c. Highsmith is il critical con-
dition at the King Daughters hospi-
tai. where he was brought for treat
ment.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Dorsey Commissions New comps

Dorsey Commissions New COMPANY
acknowledgements Dorsey has is
sued commissions to the first Ma
tional Guard company to be organic
ed in Georgia since the old guard
was merged into the federal army by
the war. II is a company organized
in Dublin, and is reported TO have
been recruited TO the minimum
strength Of 100 prescribed by the war
department. The officers to receive
commissions were l.. c. Pope, cap
tain; E. R. Jordan. first lieutenant.
and W. Nj. Breedlove, second ieuten-
ant.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
His Translation.

"a husband and father should never
speak cross word in his home" a
trine severely said the presiding elder
"He--"
Great guns eff ironw interrupted
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge "You
can't expect She poor cuss 10 hop up
and tear outdoors in all kinds Of
weather, can you, parson?" -kansas
City Star,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
Marietta To Vote On Amendment

Marietta.-T mayor and city coun-
Gil of Marietta have called an election
Sept. 10 for ratification of the change
in an amendment of the city's char
ter passed by the last session OF the
legislature. The new legislation pro-
vides that any incumbent mayor may
succeed himself in office for as many
terms as the voters of the city see fit.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
The Way of 1t.

"In the passage of the feet through
the Panama canal they had to key ex-
pectation up, didn't they?"
81 suppose they did to negotiate the
locks"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

With your fingers! You can lit OIL
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
YOU lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off, root and all, without one bit
of pain or soreness. Truly! No hum
bug ADV.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

stomach liver and bowels. Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills restore regularity without
gripping. Adv.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

There are lots of things that man
can't afford to do and he can afford
not to-so they keep him doing.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

1t takes a woman to conceal what
she does not know.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05
To Drive Out Malaria

And Build Up The System
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS chill TONIC. You know what you
are taking. as the formula is printed on
every label, showing it is QUININE ana
IRON in tasteless form. The Quinlne orives
out the malaria the Iron builds up Inc
system. Price 60c
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1919-09-05

Silence sometimes gives consent and
sometimes it gives oftense.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-30
COMMISSION MEANS AN
ELEVATION OF BOXING.
SAYS GOV. CAMPBELL

number Of bouts 10 keep the champion
busy Is arranged.
One other plan Of this veteran Is
to stage n finish fight between Ralph
Lincoln and Bobby Burns in NoEaIes,
sonora. on September I0. which Is n
Mtxiean national holiday Inasmuch
rs the fans OF the Arizona district
have expressed n desire to see the
two men in action in n longer fight
IL could be held on Mexican territory
and would draw largely from the
American side
Gov. CampbeII's most recent letter
to Mr.. Kelly IN connection with the
state communication matter follows
'sMy Dear Mr.. kelly
Il notice from various state papers
that you have given out n portion OF
the letter recently written you con-
corning boxing exhibitions In which
I vOuchSafed the opinion that unless
something was done to Improve con-
ditions, the sport would soon be n
thing Of the past.
Il have no objection to the action
taken rs am always willing TO de-
clare myself on any matter affecting
the public.
asTour suggestion OF boxing CON-
mission Is n very excellent one, but
~ I pointed out before, there is no
authority Of law for IL.
IF the fight fans and the promoters
could get together and by mutual con-
sent agree to such a proposition, l
feel that IL would result in the elera-
ton OF the sport, and assure those
who are interested in the game a
square run for their money.
Thanking you for your expressions
Of good will. I remain
~Sineerely yours,
@GovernOr Thomas z. Campbell"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-30

sions" that were themselves probably
fakes. There was an old grudge be-
tween Corbett and Mccoy and both
were out for victory. blo-o-od and
r-r-revenge. Both claimed 10 be the
real master OF scientific fistcuffs, and
they were intensely jealous Of each
other. Suspicious circumstances sur
rounded many Of McCoy's battles. but
in meeting Corbett the Kid was GER
tainly bent on winning II possible.
over two years before Corbett-Mc-
Coy match had been arranged to take
place in Buffalo. but IL was called off
owing to threats OF official interior
ence. Each Of the fighters accused
the other Of Crawling" a wOrdy war
fare followed until Sept 30, 1900,
when the enemies climbed into the
ring TO fight it out. The battle lasted
but five rounds, but those five in
nings were worth to the spectator
more than a hundred rounds Of ordi-
nary fighting. Lighting had little in
the way OF speed to teach the two
men. and the quickest eye could hard
" follow their movements For five
rounds the ring was a Kaleidoscope Of
flashing white bodies and smacklng
gloves The fighters were as light on
their feet as pair Of cats That two
big mentor Mccoy had built himself
up TO 10 pounds-could be so quick
tators. In the fifth round Mccoy vert
down and out. but. though vanQuished
he was not dishouored.
What and by which club was the
highest seasons percentage eve
NADER
Answer tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-30
Billy Smith VIII Referee
Wallace : belmont Battle

OILY S8uTH-"Australia Bii1y''-
u the Grand Old Man" OF the squared
circle, viii be the third man in the
ring when Otto Wallace and Gene
belmont climb through the ropes into
the Studorium arena Monday night to
settle the much discussed question OF
fistic supremacy between the two.
Has Unique Method.
Unlike most referees who follow
the old beaten paths OF deciding a
ring contest Billy has a method all
his own. whereby battlers are guar
auteed the highest degree Of. justice.
Fans remember the plan recently in
stltuted by the United States army
officials rereree and two judges
This plan is the most just and most
successful ever devised. taken year in
and year out
@Australian Billy Inns n system
that Is very familiar TO the s.ref-
cree and two judges plan. Ere
quenfly fans have asked the
questions HWhy does Billy Smith
always look down into the audi
ence before he gives n decision -
The answer is fhiss aBilIy1 has
often said to representatives Of
the presss at Is my Intention
TO let the sport editors decide IN
way
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-30
RALPH LINCOLN
READY FOR PAYO
Los Angeles Bantam Really
An Ell Pasoan; Would
Meet Anyone in District.

Ralph Lincoln, holder Of the bantam
and featherweight titles Of the Pa
cific coast IS really an Ell Pasoan.
Very few people knew this until Fri
day afternoon when the little fellow
grew reminiscent as he was being
motored over the city by a party Of
friends and said that he was born
here. He is now visiting his sister
and brother, residing IN FL Paso and
Will remain for several days longer.
during which time he viii doubtless
be Joined by his manager. Earl NOLAN.
well known Pacific coast handler Of
boxers who IS at present in Tucson.
NOLAN recently notified friends IN
Fl Paso that he Intended 70 come here