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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28

through store can spot shoplift-
err" he answered. 81 believe there's
something psychological about it.
It's not the shoplifter's hands SO
much as her eyes that betrfay her.
Suppose she's about to steal silk
stockings. She isn't looking at the
stockings at all, she's looking all
Another woman, honest in her inten-
tions, would be looking only at the
stockings, not caring who was near.
every often babies are used as a
blind" he continued mot long ago
one woman had baby in a carriage.
She would take goods and stuff
them under blanket thrown over
the baby's feet. But the baby got
interested and began to pull the
things out. When the woman was
caught she was doing her best to
conceal the goods, while the baby
was doing all it could to get them
out from under the blanket.
"a woman was arrested here re-
Pagan. She had a little girl years
old with her and a boy who was II.
They were her own children. She
had the boy trained to steal things
and bring them to her.
what stores would you think we
have to guard most carefully" he
would think the shoplifters would
frequent only the high-priced estab-
lishments. But the ten-cent stores
seem to have a great attraction for
them.
Tell him about the woman with
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
Poison Gas Planned by Huns
Long Before World War Began

LONDON.-The Importance Of the
dyestuff industry as a factor of mil
ttary unpreparedness is discussed in
the Times by special correspondent,
who writes:
The critical factor of surprise in
war was never nearer decisive sue
cess than on April %, 1915, the occa-
sion of the first German gas attack
at Ypres. The enemy just missed co.
losSal success rendered possible by
the use of an entirely new war meth
Cd, one contrary to enga gements en-
tered into by them at the Hague con-
vention.
There were elements in this first
attack which were absent even from
the situation created by our first use
of tanks Unfamiliarity among the
troops-or the staff, for that matter
with the conception of this intangi-
bic weapon created an atmosphere
of unparalleled confsion Theu enc
my had but to exploit it fully, but
failed to do so.
It was argued by many generous
and fair-1nfnded people in April,
1915. that this German use of gas
was the result of sudden decision,
only arrived at in a desperate effort
to terminate the war. This point of
view. would give us maximum hope
for the future. But what was the
actual truth? What do we know
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
WOMAN SHOOTS
RIVAL TWICE ON
STREET IN ATHENS

ATHENS, Ga, Oct. ga sensa-
tional shooting occurred Monday
morning, about II o'clock. in frortt
of the 20" room, on College avenue,
this city, when Mrs. Hugh Weatherly
shot and probably seriously wounded
Mrs: AWE Moon, two bullets being
fired into the body of the latter. The
first bullet struck the stay Of Mrs.
Moons corset and bounded back, not
injur1ng the woman. The second bull
let entered the woman's breast and
may prove serious.
The first shot struck the finger of
Mrs. Weatherly. 1t is said that she
held out her hand to hold off the
other and in shooting struck her own
hand. She was taken to a doctor
and her hand dressed. A case was
entered against her.
The shooting followed an argu-
ment between the two women when
they met on the street. A crowd col
lected at once. One Of the university
students grabbed the pistol from the
hands of the enraged woman. Police
an ambulance was called for Mrs.
Moon. She was taken to a down.
town doctor for an X-ray examina-
ton. Later, she was taken to the
Athens general hospital for medical
attention. A S2-calibre pistol was
Mr.. Weatherly is in Jail awaiting
trial on charges of violating the
Mann act, it being alleged that he
and Mrs. Moon made trip to South
Carolina, where they liSed as man
and wife. 1t is said that Mrs. Wealth
erly paid the cost of bringing the
| couple back to Athens, later with
drawing the suit. Mrs. Moon Is said
to have declared that she would have
weatherly still, and the case charg-
| ing Weatherly and Mrs. Moon with
violation of the Mann act then was
made. Mrs. Moon was out on bond
| Mrs. ,Weatherly is the mother of
nine children. She lives on Lumpkin
street, and is well-knoWn In the city
She is about fifty-five years old. Mrs
Moon has two children and is about
| thirty years old. She lives in Bishop
| Ga, but has spent great part OF
her time in Athens.
The shooting attracted thousands
to the scene. Students from the uni
versity t1ocked to the place. 1t was
| in the center Of the business and uni
versity district. A number of people
| were near and saw the shooting.
| When Mrs. Moon was taken to the
Tdoctor she was conscious and was
still smiling. She seemed to be TN
conscious of the. notoriety and inter
est that had been aroused, and in
which she was a prominent figure
She appeared as we'll as usual
although bullet was lodged in her
she appeared as we'll as usual
Attorneys for both women have
been engaged.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
By ANGUS PEEEERsoN
are stealing 100000 tc
1000. a year from Atlanta stores.

Shoplifters are stealing 100000 to
$4,000 year from Atlanta stores.
That estimate is made by Vic
ment employed by the Atlanta Retail
Merchants, association, to hunt the
thieves whose fingers itch at the
sight of silk stockings, furs and
lingerie.
Il am assuming" he said, that
we get back 40 per cent of the stolen
stuff That's a high average when
you take into consideration the sue
cess of the police the country over
in recovering goods from thieves.
1t as a basis, T say that the shop
litter stuffs 100000 to $4,000 a year
into her handbag, under her cloak or
into the baby carriage she sometimes
has along"
Why Herr" he was asked.
S"Because," he said, ninety per
Scarcely one out Of hundred" he
continued, ''is actuated by need. They
all want something and they take it;
then, after they've got 1T, lot Of
times they don't know what to do
with 1t. I've searched houses and
found stolen goods packed away at
the bottom of a. trunk, which had
been there as long as three years.
After stealing 1t the shoplifter was
either afraid to wear it or didn't
want it any more"
Hoy many offenders do you
"About 300 a year." he answered.
"They are of all ages and all classes.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28

MINI. WEIGEL, of Seattle
Wv who says he had M
idea anything on earth coull
do for him what T'anlac ha
done. Declares he has gain
ed 80 pounds and that hi,
health has been completely
restored.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
Surgeons Missed,
Six Shrapnel Slugs

PHILADELPHIA. Six pieces
of shrapnel, overlooked by the
surgeons overseas, were taken
from the body of Joseph Gryer
at the Pennsylvania hospital.
Gryer, who is tWenty-one years
old, served in France, with the
Three Hundred and Fifteenth in
fantry, and was wounded severely
by shrapnel. He was in a hospi-
tai there for a long time, but the
physicians evidently failed to
complete their task.
For some time past Gryer had
been complaining of pains in his
chest and arms, and he was
rushed to the hospital when these
pains became aggravated and ply
sicians said he was dying. Now
it is believed he will recover.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
For Sale, Cheap;
Secondhand Navy

wASHINGTON.-Five old style
warships and twenty-five miscel-
laneous vessels are to be offered
for sale by the navy department
by competitive bidding. Tenders
will be opened October %.
The five warships' include the
cruisers Raleigh and Cincinnati
and the gunboats Machias, Cas-
tine and Petrol. The largest YES
sci is the Supply, used during the
war as a supply ship for the
naval shore stations.
"All money received from the
sale of these vessels" said the
departments announcement re-
Gently, lis to be turned over by
the navy department to the treas
ury department as q refund for
war expenditures. 1t is expected
that over a million dollars will be
realized"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
Linotype Operator
Sets Worlds Record

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 20.
Alder Hewitt, linotype operator on
the Tribune, on Sunday night estab-
lished what is said to be the worlds
record for linotype composition, set
ting $4,000 ems in six hours and
thirty-five minutes, an average of 49,
$40 ems an hour.
Hewitt's setting was entirely in
nonpareil. The setting was in
straightaway composition and not in
competition
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
They Were Tagged
But Drew No Fines

SAN FRANCISCO.-seve auto
owners appeared in police. court and
explained they had been tagged" by
the cops for some traffic law viola
ton. Les see your tags" said the
Judge. And the tags read: "Rep6rt
Nov 2 and vote yes for amend
ment 80" Said amendment pro-
vided a jump in pay for police de-
Dartment members
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
Chattanooga Killed
By Prohibition Agent

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. 20
Buford LESLEY, of Chattanooga, died
here Monday night as the result of
a shot fired by Cleggett Townsend,
a prohibition enforcement agent.
Townsend said LESLEY refused to
halt when ordered. The shooting took
place near Wildwood, Ga.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28

NEW YORK-Madame Marguerite
Sylvia, international operate prima
donna. is devoting her funds and her
time to developing American grand
opera. She hopes to have an opera
house in every American city of
more than 100000 population and
while she says she doesn't expect to
live to see the fulfllment of her
dream. she does hope that the next
generation will have opera in
America as the present generation
has it in Europe. Madame Sylvia,
men. has swelled the fund of her
enterprise several times with the
proceeds from this onera
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
Father of e Draws
Light Fine From Judge

HOUSTON.-A negro appeared be-
fore Judge Hutchinson charged with
possessing whisky. How much did
you have?" the Judge asked. "Only
half a pint, youah honah," the negro
replied. Then he said he also had
2S' children and the judge only fined
him S25.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28
Warehouse and Cotton
In Arkansas Burned

WARREN, Ark. Oct. 26.-The
warehouse of the Warren Cotton
Warehouse company and $50 bales
of cotton stored in the building were
destroyed by fire early today. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-28

WASHINGTON - Manuel c. Tel
led will represent the Mexican gov
ernment here, following the depart
ure of High Commissioner Fernan-
do Calderon. Calderon and his
whole staff are leaving. He was un-
able to settle oil controversies be-
tween his government and the Unit
ed States because of a lack OF CO.
operation by Mexico.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22
THE VERY BEST LOCATION

FOR SALE-10 acre grove, fronting
on asphalt road and beautiful lake.
On this 10 acres there are 494 Va
lencia orange and 1873 grapefruit
trees, from 3 to 6 years old. This
property is near Lake Wales and is
good value for the price asked.
Also we have for sale 20 acres land,
10 acres in grove, 5 acres Of which
has 1858 Valencia orange, ga pineap-
pie orange. and 116 grapefruit trees
s years old. acres just set to 12S
Valencia orange trees. This property
Is well located in one Of the best fruit
sections Of Poly county.
Come and see these groves and get
prices. We have other good selections
In groves and unimproved citrus
lands, some with beautiful lake fronts.
FLORIDA REALTY CO.,
Barlow, Florida l15l
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22
KEEP In TOUCH WITH LAKELAND
WHILE IN YOUR NORTHERN HOME

Lakeland's many winter visitors
have an interest in the town and the
state, and they will be interested to
know that though they may be many
miles away, they can keep in direct
touch with the local happenings here,
the development in this section and
the State at large, as well as to eli
matte conditions. crops, etc., through
the medium Of the Lakeland News, the
weekly paper issued from the Tele-
gram office. It Is brim full Of inter-
esting local and State information
each week. It is only 81. so year or
81. 90 for six months. Before going
north, drop into the Telegram office
and arrange to keep in touch with the
Southland and Lakeland until your
return next winter by having the
News weekly visitor in your home.
5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22

In THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN Ann
FOR POLK COUNTY. IN CHANCERY.-A
A. KEITH AND WIFE, ANNIE A KEITH
COMPLAINANTS, VS.. HAYNES NEWMAN
BEuLAH NEWMAN. LILLIAN NEWMAN
HARDING NEWMAN. LUTHER NEWMAN
PRICE HAYNES, RENA HAYNES AND
and devlsees Of J. W. HAYNES. deceased
ana the unknown heirs Of A. s. HAYNES.
deceased. DEFENDANTS
appearing by afldavit Of the complainant
MED herein, that the defendants, HAYNES
N .r. BEULAH NEWMAN. LILLIAN
Nr,EIWMAN, HARDING NEWMAN, LUTHER
NEWMAN, PRICE HAYNES, RENA HAYNES
and ADDIE LEE HAYNES, reslduary ieostsss
and devsees Of J. W. HAYNES, deceased. are
non residents Of the States Of Florida. but
mat their respective places Of residence are
unknown. and that there is no one in the
state OF Florida, service Of a subpoena up ,t,n
wnom would bind any Of the said defendants.
a nnu t!at eacn OF the said defendants are over
inc age OF twenty-one years.
It Is thereupon ordered that the said ia.
4, PENDANTS be and appear in the said cause at
the office Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court in
ana Tor Polk County. Florida, on or before
Ihe 7tr day Of June. A. D., 1920: othsr-
wise, the allegations Of the said Bill-of. Com
pant lai VIII be taken as confessed against The
:, 1t further appearing by said afadavit that
ne heirs Of A. s. HAYNES, deceased nave
y claim some interest in the following d.
'crlbed property:
Inc southwest quarter Of the southwast
!!uuarter section Is, township 81 south. range
q, containing SO acres, more or less in Poll
'ounty, Florida; and that the names And
es,dehces OF al parties claiming an interast
l . A. 5. HAYNDS, deceased, as heirs Or
u Ms are unknown to the complainant
~ dtnereupon Il ordered that all parties
eceased. as heirs or otherwise, be and appear
Z, inc SAID cause at the Office Of the CLERK Of
ne Circuit Court at Barlow, Polk COUNTY
,a1o or, on or before the 5th day Of Juiy'
, Ivy; otnerwlse, the allegations OF the ssit
'lli OF Complaint will be taken as confessed
gainst AZ parties claiming an interest under
a. o HAYNES, deceased. az heirs or other
4 t Is further ordered that this order be uub.
g s"eu once week Tor eight consecutive weeks
IAYNEs NEWMAN, BEUIAH I NEWMhS
I I,m1I4.N NEWMAN. HARDING NEWMAN NEWMAN
uTHER NEWMAN. PRICE HAYNES REM
'AfNEs AND ADDIE LEE HAYNES. residm.
~ legatees and devisees Of ] w. HAYNES
g prior to the It'll day Of June 4 n
wv and once week for twelve consecntivs
,esSs as to all parties claiming an intersst
y, iuer A. .. HAYNES. deceased. as heIrs ar
,ie ~. prior to the 5th day Of July, 1890.
anen o LakeianI evening Telegram a news
ont, VI generai circulation, published In Polk
DONE AND ORDERED this 3otb dav ;,
larch. A. D. 1920. way "
,.. j. A. JOHNSON tseaD
'efA Oh 'he circuit Court, Polk County Florida
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22

she makes hit, and it is inevitable
that her sweetheart should be in the
audience. This time she does not es.
cape him and after having the ex-
treme pleasure of routing a too per-
sistent manager, the lovers are at
last reunited.
Miss Binney's supporting cast lives
up to every moment in the story.
Rodney La Rogue, one of screendoms
most popular leading men, does ex.
ceptional justice to the role of Dudley
Hamilt, the tempestuous lover. 9th
ers whose work stands out are Frank
Losee, George Backus, Robert
Schable, Bradley Barker, Agnes Ev-
erett, Ada Nevil and Edyna Davies.
Kennel Webb directed the production
with a full regard for it's immense
possibilities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22
MADLAlNE TRAVERSE
IN TENSE SEA STORY

A new William Fox photopiay star
ring Madame Traverse tells an un.
usual and thrilling story of the sea,
OF a fair girl who can master mutt.
nous men but not her own heart. This
picture, THE He'll Ship" will appear
on tomorrow at the Casino Theater.
and from advance indications will
give some unusually beautiful sea
scenes, having been filmed on a shin
on the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Is
land and in San Francisco Bay.
The work of the star is said to con
firm her right to the title compress
OF stormy emotion"
The cast includes Albert Roscoe
Betty Bouton, Dick La Reno. Jack
Curtis, Fred Bond and William Ryno
Denison Cliff wrote the story. Scott
Dunlay directed the play.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22

It appearing by affidavit attached to the
bill OF complaint In the case Of N E. Thorn
hill against the following defendants, said
suit being in the Circuit Court Of Polk Coun
ty. Florida, in Chancery, that the defendants.
Allen s. Blanchard, Ellsworth Trust Company.
Christopher Dyer, Jr.. and william Cain, are
unknown to the complainant, and that their
residences are unknown but that they are
residents OF the United States, and that they
are over the age Of twenty-one years, and
that there Is no one In the State Of Florida,
service upon whom would bind the defendants.
It Is ordered that the said defendants Allsa
s. Blanchard, Ellsworth Trust Company,
Christopher Dyer, Jr, and william Cain, be
and appear to the said bill Of complaint on
the rule day in May. 1920. being the Srd day
Of May, 1920. at the ONCE Of the Clerk Of the
Circuit Court, In Barlow, Polk County, Flor.
Ida: otherwise the said bill will be taken a.
confessed against you
II Is further ordered that this order be pub
lished once q week for eight consecutive weeks
In the Lakeland Evening Telegram, 4 news.
paper published at Lakeland, Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED at Barlow. Polk
County, Florida, this 3rd day Of March. A. n
1920. J. A. J0HNS0N
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, Polk County.
Florida. IA
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22
utaI WIN MN anu SIMPLY -delfvered

utai Win MIN anu Simply -delfverpu
the goods on the 100 per cent basis.
There Is no division of opinion on
that one subject. There could have
been no greater test for the Salvation
Army than the test II received In the
war. So after all | am merely adding
my voice to the mighty chorus have
referred to when say that the Saliva
ton Army has long since won the right
TO make an appeal to the rest of us
for its maintenance, and | am sure II
will not make that appeal in vain.
'Thc Salvation Army one year ago
abandoned its old custom Of begging
in the streets the year around so that
its workers could devote all Of their
time and attention to the poor. II
makes an annual appeal each Nav.
Personally know Of no greater bull
Wark that could be raised against the
rising tide of human unrest than to
strengthen the hands of this band of
self sacrificing Christian toilers who
have the confidence of all men and wo-
men, regardless of race creed, color or
position in life. think 1t is impor-
TAM for the interests of our advancing
civilization that such a practical and
wholesome work be stimulated and
maintained to the utmost.
"They say there are no down and
cutters any more. Personally | do NOT
believe it, or if did believe It would
know that the abnormal times have
swung the pendulum back too far on
one side-and that 1t will swing far
to the other side directly. There will
always be bottom TO society. The
poor will always be with us. We owe
1t to our fellow men to know our neigh
Dor and share his troubles and prob
lens, and only by that method can we.
in all fairness and righteousness, keep
he scales even in this life
II am proud to face the problems of
the poor with the Salvation Army in
such trying hour, and | hope that
American men and women will stand
with me in the work ahead of us. But
they must be workers. | shall have no
time to entertain mere observers"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22
A M L S E M E N T S
CONSTANCE RiNNEY A
PROvOKER OF LAUGHS
AND TEARS

Constance Binney, Americas most
representative girl, appears at the
Auditorium Theater today and tomor.
row in her second starring vehicle,
"The Stolen Kiss" based on Little
Miss By-the-Day'. In this delightful
Characterization of Lucille Van Sykes
popular novel, she entrenches herself
still further as one of the most ap.
pealing Of the younger film lumi.
naries
Miss Binney is not content to just
pose before the camera-she acts.
And so skillful is the manner in
which she depicts the adventures of
Felicia Day that it does not resemble
acting at all, but impresses the spec
tator as portrayal of actual life.
The debutante star of screen and
stage is equally at home in the comic
and tragic moments of the story,
which is plentifulyy besprinkled with
both
1.-THE Stolen Kiss revolves about
the lif eof Felicia Day, a little girl
brought up in restricted atmosphere
by her misguided grandfather. Fell.
cia's invalid mother (also imperson.
ated by Constance Biney,) had the
temerity to marry against her fathers
wishes, and the latter, Major Trenton
by name, is firmly resolved to keep
Felicia out of the company of men
| and consequent temptation. The girl
eludes him, however, and is caught
in the company of manly young
chap. For this breach she is sent to
Canada, where she remains for sever.
| al years without word from Dudley
Hamilt. her boy lover.
When Felicia learns at last that her
home is in foreign hands, through
the crookedness of the family lawyer.
she determines to go to BROOKLYN
alone to try to retrieve her property
and also to find Dudley Hamilt. The
CARL arrives in the city, pathetically
whimsical figure in her old-fashioned
clothes. She succeeds in getting bud.
ley on telephone and is about to in.
form him as to her whereabouts when
she sees her reflection in mirror,
and her outlandishness and drawn
face are wildly portrayed to her. She
drops the receiver and wanders out.
Then follow series of adventures
exciting and pathetic in turn. Forced
to earn money in order to lift the
legal encumbranees on her home,
Felicia works as a seamstress '.by
the day. and is known as Little Miss
By-the-Day." 1t is while thus engaged
that she finds Dudley Hamilt, but she
is still convinced that her beauty is
gone and continues to evade him.
In a unique manner Felicia's child
hood talent as an entertainer is dis.
covered, and she is pursuaded to take
part in a charity concert. OF course.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22
ToDAY's BIRTHDAYS

General Sir Archibald Murray, who
commanded the British expedition in
Palestine, born 60 years ago today.
DR.. Clarence A. Barbour, president
of Rochester Theological Seminary,
born Hartford, Conn, SO years ago
today.
Gilbert N. Haugen, representative
in Congress of the Fourth Iowa dis
trict, born in Rock County, Wis, 81
years ago today.
Former Princess August Wilhelm,
wife of the fourth son of the ex-Ger-
man Emperor born SO years ago to-
day.
Joseph Mccarthy, manager of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-22

Both for the organization that gives
aid and relief to the poor and for thr
poor themselves, the high cost of living
has been troublesome factor in re-.
cent months Money does not 90 Ear
these days, but there's no one in TIA
world who can get more worthwhile
work out Of a dollar than can the Sal
vationistS. In this country they gave
away 3HW,167 meals in the twelve.
month ending last September 30. and
provided 81 1874 meals besides Mt an.
proxlmate cost They supplied free
beds for l,lsl,547 night lodgings and
l'4"S 50 at merely nominal charge
Ana in addition to all this and TO all
mat was done for thousands in the
Army institutions they gave temporary
rr'i"l to IOo,3ll pei sons