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is Cook with the GAS STOVE =Grlffon C A. rtlmayl* VOL. 72 ESTABLISHED 1842. FRIDAY MORNING FEB. 20. 1914. FIVE CENTS A COPY. NUMBER 18 PASSES INTO GREAT BEYOND SERVED IN SENATE FOR 19 YEARS The Death of No Other Senator Could Have Caused the Democratic Party so Great a Loss.”—Hoke Smith. Washington, Feb. 19.—Senator Au gustus Octavius Bacon, of Georgia, chairman of the Committee on For eign Relations, died at 2 o’clock last Saturday afternoon at Garfield Hos pital, after two weeks’ illness. Three weeks ago Mr. Bacon slipped against the side of his bathtub and fractured a rib. He did not discover the in jury for several days, but even there after went about his duties, discount ing the hurt. He had suffered from kidney trouble. Death was due to blood clot on the heart. Mr. Bacon was 75 years old and served in the Senate for 19 years. He was the first Senator chosen by popular election under provisions of the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution and was the first, to die since its proclamation. ■j* Funeral in Senate. The Senate was in executive session wheljwtews of Mr. Bacon’s death was Ammons&Hanson Open New Garage Messrs. Robert Ammons and Joe Hanson have rented the handsome new garage built by Mr. J. G. Truitt on Bull street, and announce their intention of supplying to autoists as satisfactory and dependable garage service as can be had. The new building is admirably adapted for the purpose, and the repair work will be handled by Mg. Marion Howard, bet ter known to LaGrange folks as “Kid," who is competent and ex perienced in this line of work. No doubt the new firm will enjoy a growing share of local patronage. Low Rates for Mardi Gras SENATOR A.O.BACON WHOSE DEATH OGCURED SATURDAY J V ) Adjournment was taken at |a mark of respect for the ven- lember. It was decided to lublic funeral in the Senate The exercises were held morning. of the Senate read service over the body, taken to the Union transportation to Georgia. a bet ^’ent Marshall appointed an ioihmittee to accompany the reA»_ —lito/Georgia, composed of HoW^^th, of Georgia; Benjamin R. Tillman, of South Carolina; Lee S. Overman, of North Carolina; Dun can U., Fletcher, of Florida; Atlee Pomerene, of Ohio; Charles S. Thomas, of Colorado; James A. O'Gprmhn, of New York; James K. Vardanian, of Mississippi; Jacob H. Gallinger, of New Hampshire; Knute Nelson, of Minnessota; Frank B. Brandegee, of Connecticut; and Car roll S. Page, of Vermont. • Mr. Bacon distinguished himself as president pro-tempore of the Senate in the 62nd Congress and by his fair rulings when he presided over the Senate, sitting as a high court of impeachment in the Archbald case. He had long been recognized as a profound student of foreign relations. Supporter of President, The Georgia Senator was against all imperialistic tendencies. Often he denounced on the floor of the Senate the acts of President Roosevelt and President Taft as consigning the United States to a policy of expan sion and conquest. He opposed send ing expeditions into Nicaragus, sharp ly criticised recognition of the in dependence of Panama an| expressed keenest regret for the second occupa tion of Cuba. Without deviation he publicly upheld President Wilson’s policies in regard to Mexico, although in particular instances he was known to differ sharply in opinion Senator Bacon’s only surviving daughter, went to Washington a week ago and she was at his bedside when the end came. His wife has been an invalid for several years; she was at Baconfield, near Macon. The Sena tor left six grandchildren: Augustus "Willis Cheatham, Miss Lamar Cheat "ham, Mrs. Walter Cheatham and Walter and Miss Louise Cherry, lie was related to the most distinguished families in Georgia. His wife was Miss Lamar, a relative of Associate Justice Lamar, of the Supreme court of the United States. Probable Successor. The Legislature of Georgia, at its last session, authorized the Governor to fill Senatorial vacancies by ap pointment until the January 1 fol lowing the creation of the vacancy. Governor Slaton is expected to name • ■either Joseph M. Brown, who was twice Governor of the State, or Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Con stitution. The appointee is expected to bind himself not to be a candidate to succeed himself at the general election in October, when Governor Slaton himself expects to run. The term of tlie victor of the genei-al elec- The Atlanta & West Point Railroad has announced the low rate of $12.90 round trip from LaGrange to New Orleans on account of Mardi Gras. The tickets are on sale from Febru ary 17th to 23rd inclusive, with final limit of March (5th unless extended at destination. An extension to March 23rd may be had under pres cribed conditions. A number of LaGrange people will no doubt take advantage of the op portunity to visit this delightful and interesting city at the best of all times. tion will begin as soon as his certifi cate of election ie-MMtued- ■ The President’s Tribute. When President Wilson heard of Senator Bacon’s death he issued this statement: “All who knew Senator Bacon will sincerely deplore his death. It de prives the Senate of one of its oldest and most experienced members. A man who held with something like reverence to the traditions of the great body of which he was so long a part* and who sought in all that he did to maintain its standards of statesmanship and service. The great State of Georgia will greatly misB her distinguished son and servant. My own association with him had by his experience in foreign affairs Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia, said of his colleague: “The death of no other Senator could have caused the Democratic party so great a loss. The place he occupied in the Senate cannot be fill ed.” Politics Will Wax Warm In Future JUDGE LONGLEY NOMINATES DR. FRANK RIDLEY. Editor The Reporter: I thank you for t‘ie kind things you said of me in last week’s Reporter. The people of the county have already honored me beyond my deserts, for which tney huve my sincerest thanks. Now allow me to put in nomination for Senator of the 37th District a man who for the last forty years, in all sorts of weather, night and day, has been going in and out of our homes, ministering to the sick—the beloved physician, Dr. F. M. Fidley, Sr., who at'tho earnest solicitation of his friends has expressed a willing ness to serve the District if it is the wish of the people of the county. For years he has given much study to the unfortunate Inmates (nearly 4,000) of the State Sanitorium, and is prepared to render a needed Service to this institution. I know of no man in the county or State who would reflect more honor or render better service than the distinguished gentle man mentioned. I shall take great pleasure in giving Dr. Ridley my sup port for the Senate. F. M. LONGLEY. COORT CLOSED ON SATORDAY THREE MEN GET LIFE SENTENCE Extrn Heavy Criminal Docket Dis posed of; Solicitor Render Terrell Does Splendid Work. Only Small Number Acquitted. The Directors of The Chamber of Commerce Meet Just as the Reporter Is going to press there comes the news that the Board of Directors of the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce were com pleting one of the most enthusiastic sessions ever held by that body, and in a spirit of perfect harmony money was raised to finance the work and to begin at once the liquidation of the indebtedness of the organization. Secretary Clarke read a farewell message to the body urging in the strongest terms of which ne was cap able that the organization prepare to do the best years work in its history, been of the most cordial, and, to me, I an( j pleaded for harmony and self helpful sort. 1 particularly profited sacr ifice on the part of all members HudsonHardware Company Install A New Oil Tank Augustus Octavius Bacon was born in Bryan County, Georgia, October 20, 1839, and for many years made his home in Macon. On being graduated from the University of Georgia law department in 1860, he entered the Confederate army and served during the campaigns of 1861 and 1862 as adjutant of the Ninth Georgia regi ment in the army of Northern Vir ginia. Subsequently he was com missioned as captain in the provis ional army of the Confederate States and was assigned to general staff duty. After the war Senator Bacon re sumed the practice of law and took an active part in politics. He was president of the State Democratic convention in 1880, and was a dele gate from Georgia to the Democratic national convention in Chicago 1884. In 1871 he was elected to the Geor gia House of Representatives, serv ing in the Legislature for 14 years and for eight years was speaker of the House. He was first elected to the United States Senate in 1894, re-elected in 1900 and again in 1307 by the Legis lature. In 1913 he was unanimously re-elected in- a general popular elec tion, being the first Senator chosen by popular vote. Senator Bacon serv ed as president pro tempore of the Senate during a portion of the 63rd Congress and presided over the Sen ate during the impeachment of Judge Robert W. Archbold, in 1913, having been chosen for that duty by special order of the Senate. of the organization, towards the ac complishment of this purpose. His suggestion that an Executive Committee be appointed to have charge of the. active work of the or ganization under the supervision of the board was heartily accepted and a committee composed of J. A. Perry as chairman with Mr. H. H. Childs and Col. A. H. Thompson as members was elected This committee will take charge of the office on next Monday. By a rising vote all thoso present pledged their full and permanent sup port of the work. Those who attended the meet E. B. Clark, chair- Evpr alert to the convenience of thoir patrons, the Hudson Hardware Company has recently made an ad dition to their facilities for serving autoists "that cannot fail to be ap preciated) This new feature is a lubricating oil tunk mounted on wheels which stands in front of the building during the day, and from which any desired quantity of oil can be drawn in an instant. This firm was one of the first to install.a.sidewalk distributing service for gasolene, and also a free air ser vice. The addition of the sidewalk oil tank makes it so that one can get the quickest possible service, and Messrs. J. D. Hudson, Bennett Hud son and J. W. Peach constitute about as clever and accommodating trio that any store could have. mg were: man, W. A. Reeves, president, W. S. Davis, J. A. Perry, John D. Favor, Ely R. Callaway, H. H. Childs, A. H. Thompson and S. Y. Austin LOW RATE FOR CONFEDERATE REUNION. Only $6.40 Round Trip LaGrange to Jacksonville. Will Be Held May 6th, 7th and 8th. ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SENATE. 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the State Senate from the Thirty- Seventh senatorial district subject to the Democratic primary. If elect ed I promise to faithfully represent the people of my district. E. T. MOON. FOR SHERIFF. To the Voters of Troup County: I hereby announce myself a didate for Sheriff of Troup county, Troiip County Superior court ad journed last Saturday after having been in strenuous session for two weeks. An extra large number of criminal qases were on Idocket at this term and many interesting ^egal battles were fought. The following cases were decided last week: The state vs. William Ridley, charged with burglary, verdict not guilty. State vs. Will Trice, charged with burglary, verdict guilty, sentenced to 12 months in pen for $150 fine. State vs. John Henry Williams, charged with simple largecy, plead guilty, sentenced to 5 years in pen. State vs. Will Magby, charged with carrying pistol without license, plead guilty, sentence 6 months on road. State vs. Ernest Pinckard, charged with simple larceny, verdict guilty, sentenced to six months on road or $75 fine. State vs. Dan Setter white, charg- d with assault and attempt to murd er, verdict guilty, sentenced to eight months on road. State vs. Felix Burton, charged with murder, verdict guilty, sentenced to life imprisonment. Stijte VS. J. W. Truitt, charged with assuqJt and intent to murder, ver dict gdilty, sentenced to six months in pen or $100 fjpe. State vs. John Brown, charged with murder, verdict guilty, sentenced to life imprisonment. subject to the acttWTtrf the Demo- -.State vs. John Hill, charged with cratic primary, I will appreciate your support, and if elect? 1 I promise to perform the duties of the office to the bust of my ability. C. B. JOHNSON. FOR TAX RECEIVER. To the Voters of Troup County: I take this method of,informing my friends and fellow citizens that I am a candidate for the office of Tax Re ceiver for Troup county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary I will greatly appreciate your support and promise if I am elected to fill the office the best of my-ability. Respectfully, pd SAMUEL A. SMITH. WILL RAISE FUNDS rose Club, LaGrange; J. E. Traylor FOR BASE BALL CLUB Bros. Company, Gabbettville; La- n n ... p c Poi. manager with the others in the Messrs. S. . . unson, . league, and the prospect of players it is believed that LaGrange will pres ent a winning team from the very While in LaGrange on Monday, Mr. W. W. Croxton, the genial General Passenger Agent of the A. B. & A. railroad, announced that the exceed ingly low rate of $6.40 round trip from LaGrange would be made for the Confederate Reunion at Jack sonville, Fla., May 6th, 7th and 8th. Mr. Croxton is planning to run spec ial trains' to Jacksonville and is look ing forward to handling large crowds from the various points on his line. The fact that the Reunion will be held at a time of the year when the climate is delightful in North Florida, coupled with the very low rate, will no doubt induce a large attendance. rell and W. J. Albright will make a hot canvass this week for funds to finance the LaGrange Baseball Club this season. It will take about $1,000 to defray the expenses of the club before the season opens as it is de sired to make many improvements at the grounds and a very expensive manager hias been engaged for the season, who is to report considerably ahead of the time to play ball. As the club must have the money in a short time it has been decided to issue about $1,000 to $1,600 of ad ditional stock in the proganization. It is believed that with the manager selected the club this year will make good money and be able to pay a good dividend on all outstanding stock and the money subscribed for stock will also insure the highest grade ball LaGrange has ever had in the town. A comparison of the LaGrange start, and it is hoped the people of LaGrange will respond quickly and liberally to the call for funds for the year 1915. A Demonstration Next Wednesday On next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Phari Bros. & 'Childs murder, verdict voluntary manMaugit' ter, sentenced to eight years in pen. State vs. Jeff Heard, charged with selling liquor, plead guilty, sentenced to eight, months on road or $300 fine. State vs. Singfield Harris, charged with murder, verdict gtfilty, sentenc ed to pen for life. Solicitor Render Terrell again gave evidence of his splendid ability at this term of court. It will be seen that out of the numerous cases there was only one verdict of not guilty. Three prisoners wore sentenced to life imprisonment on a charge or murder. Charters were granted to several corporations at this term of court. The following aro some of the newly styled firms: LaGrange Supply Company, La Grange; Hogansvijle Drug Company, Hogansville; LaGrange Hardware Company, LaGrange; Killingsworth- Brittain Company, LaGrange; Elm- Grange Athletic Club, LaGrange. Jas. E. M'Comack Buried Wednesday The funeral of Mr. James E. Mc- Comaek, who died Tuesday afternoon at his home, 775 Marietta street, will be held at 3:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from Greenberg & Bond’s chapel. Rev. W. W. Brinsfield will conduct the services, and interment will be in West View cemetery. Mr. Mc'Jon uck was a member of the Atlanta lypograpticu! union, and The Jot.rul find Geo van chapels Hard to Suit. The warden was sympathetic. “If you wish,” he said to the new convict, “you may choose your own occupation while here.” No. 777 grinned. “I ain’t particular,” he replied, “a3 long as it’s 3ome kind of outside worfy”—Youngstown Telegram. “It is easier to take things philo sophically than it is to part with them philosophically.”—Puck. Company, will hold a demonstration wil , attenil ,. )ie funer?)! in a bl)0y< of their line of Jewel Gas stoves and ranges at their store, under the dir ection of Mr. Whitted, representative of the Detroit Stove Company. In our advertising columns this week this firm extends a cordial in vitation to the ladies of LaGirange to come and see the merits of the Jewel demonstrated. Mr. Mr, . i'..aek was a mo'rtbqr of T he Jo a i-.is force in cue composing room for oral years, an 1 nan many 11 lends ■ u 'he Journal ind on oilier papers i.i i,h.' city. Mr. McComack was thirty-two years old. He is survived by his wife, three children, James, Helen and Wil- „ , „„ 1 an ,, liain D. McComack; his mother, Mrs. On Tuesday, February 24, an 1,800, . ' . , ’ , . , L. L. McComack three brothers, foot reel will be shown at the Grand .. _. , _. . . ... lu Walter McComack, of Birmingham; Theater showing the various stages ’ . . T r .. i * Charlie McComack and I)r. R. F. Me in the construction of the Jewel gas I , stove, which is one of the best on' Womack, of Atlanta and one sister, This is one of the best Mr8 ' Claud Asbui Y. ot Atlanta. the market, industrial pictures ever shown in La Grange and quite a large crowd is expected out to see It. Pharr Bros. & Childs is one of the The above announcement from the Atlanta Journal of Wednesday of the death of Mr. James E. McCcomack will be received with deep regret by progressive firms of this city, who Ids old friends in LaGrange, where by their instructive advertising will he resided during his childhood He do much toward placing our new gas! was the son of the late Mr. L. D. plant on a paying basis in a short McComack and a nephew of Mr. J. ti rtie _ * E. Warlick of this city,