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SEE Ordinary 3rd Page FOR FARM NEWS SEE Back Page VOL. 72. FOR SPORT NEWS ESTABLISHED 1842. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 2(5, 1014. NUMBER 53 MR. DUNSQN DECIDES NOT TO MAKE RACE FOR GOVERNOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED Present Duties Inter fere with Race Mr. Dunson Writes His Apprecia tion of the Kind Comment The Suggestion of His Name Has Caused. May Make Deal With Power Co. Mr. John S. Bleeeken, Jr., and Mr, G. K. Hutchens, of Columbus, re presenting the Columbus Power Com pany, were in LaGrange on Wednes day to take up with the city council I the matter of selling current to the! city. So rapid has been the growth; of business of the municipal plant that an enlargement will soon be necessary. The city officials are in vestigating the proposition of the power company to determine wheth er it will be better to buy the extra current needed, or enlarge the present plant. Protracted Services at the New Church Elder M. S. Stubbs, assisted by Rev. A. V. Simms of Valdosta, has been conducting an interesting and inspiring series of protracted servic es at the Primitive Baptist church on South Greenwood, beginning last Tuesday. Much enthusiasm has been evinced in the meetings and every night the new church has been crowded. This church has just been complet ed and this is the first series oi meet ings conducted. Hon. J. E. Dunson, who has been prominently mentioned as a possible candidate for the governorship, has decided not to enter the race at this time. This decision was made pub lic in a statement given to the news papers on Thursday. Mr. Dunson expresses his deep gratitude for the compliment, which came as a surprise to him. He states that owing to his present duties, which cannot be sud denly put aside, and also the fact that the time before the primary is too short for a thorough canvass, he has decided not to run for the office at this time. This decision will be a disappoint ment to the largb number of his friends in this section and throughout the state, who felt confident of his election, despite the late start. It was felt that the people who did not know Mr. Dunson to begin with, could not but be impressed by the practical ly solid support of his home people which would have been forthcoming; and that the idea of a business man for governor would have proven very popular. It will be noted, however, that Mr. Dunson states “at this time.” It may be inferred from this that there is a possibility of his be ing a candidate two years hence, if such should be the will of his friends at that time. Mr. Dunson’s statement follows: The office of governor, is to my mind, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon any citizen, but is one to which I had never aspired, for the reason that up to three weeks ago it had never occurred to me that my friends would think of my name in connection with the office. I will not run for the position at this time, as the duties now engag ing my attention are of such charac ter that they cannot be suddenly put aside without inconvenience and pos- ...... siblv loss to others. Besides, if I Prof. T. G. Polh.ll, pr.nc.pal of the were in position to make the race I LaGrange Public school, was called to feel that the time between now and Hawkinsville, Ga., last Friday on the primary is too short in which to {account of the death of his brother, make such thorough personal canvass Mr. L. E. Polhill, who was a promin- of the state as I would desire. ent business man of that city. Prof. Neither my present connections Polhill will receive the sympathy of Delegates Return From Grand Rapids Chief Todd Reed and Mr. W. A. Holmes returned last week from a delightful trip to Grand Rapids, Cin cinnati and Chicago. At Grand Rap ids they attended the meeting of the national association of Chiefs of Po lice and they report a delightful time, drinking lemonade, seeing the men agerie and other innocent diversions afforded by the big city. Mr. Hatton Lovejoy, who accompanied them, stopped at Cartersville on the return journey to visit relatives there. Prof. T. G. Polhill in Hawkinsville nor private interests however, would deter me for a moment if I felt that any duty to the public, or obligations to my friends called for service on my part. I appreciate to the full extent the kindly comment the suggestion of my name has caused, and the interest manifested by my friends in different parts of the state, and am especially grateful to my home people, and those of this immediate section, for their generous evidences of regard and esteem. Whether I ever run for office in future or not, I trust in any event to be of real service to my section and my state, that I may in some measure justify the confidence of my friends so graciously expressed. his numerous friends in LaGrange up on his sad- bereavement. Buys Automobile for Public Drives Reckless driving of automobiles and the luck of regulations govern ing the movements of other kinds of vehicles in the city’s streets are matters that should receive the immediate and effective attention of the city authorities. Several accidents of late, which providentially were not serious serve to emphasize the need. The gieat increase in the number of automobiles renders 'it im perative that reasonable traffic regulations be consistently enforced. Also, the growth in business of all kinds demands observance of sen sible “rules of the road” by drivers of all kinds of vehicles. It is disgusting to one who has seen how the- enormous traffic of a large city is handled to observe how, for lack of.any rules at all, a compara tively small number of vehicles can confuse and congest the streets of LaGrange. Any time automobiles and teams may he seen traveling on the left side of a street, sometimes turning one way and sometimes another when meeting other vehicles; and there is .v similar lack of system or order with respect to turning corners, For the conservation of time, as well as to avoid accidents, we should have traffic regula tions, and should have them enforced. They should he enforced all the time and upon everybody. There should he no exceptions; no, not even the doctors. Their pleas of “emergency calls” should not be regarded. It is well enough to get to an ailing putient as quickly as possible, but no case can be so urgent as to justify the risk of making another for the undertaker. The speed limit of 15 miles per hour should be enforced. The ordinance against muffler “cut-outs” should be enforced. Exces sive and unnecessary sounding of sirens or other kinds of alarms should he prohibited. They should he used when needed, but there is frequont cause for complaint against motoVists who sound their alarms lute at night, when possibly the street may lie clear of vehicles its en tire length. An ordinance requiring ALL vehicles to “keep to the right” and to turn corners on the long turn, entering the next street on the right hand side, should be adopted and enforced. No vehicle should he allowed to stop in the streets except as close as possible to the curb; and then only when headed in the right direction. No crossing over in between blocks should be permitted. Vehicles meeting should each turn to the right. One vehicle passing a slower moving vehicle should pass on the left. All reasonable people who have occasion to use thw city’s streets for any kind of vehicles will be glad to conform to such sound rules for the protection of the many. We hope the city authorities will take action in this matter before a human life is needlessly sacrificed to the present system—or lack of system. Hogansville People Attend Trial The following Hogansville people attended the Eberhardt trial here yes terday: G. A. Philpot, Sam Reid, Arthur Anderson, Bud Reid, Tom Denny, Ike Woodruff, T. P. Jenkins, C. K. Bass, Sydney Denny, Frank Rosser, John Rosser, J. T. Armstrong, J. M. Hurst, Ector Daniel,W. E. Daniel. Attending Primitive Baptist Services A Mrs. Frank Kla.rrp, of Savannah, is visiting her father, Elder M. S. Stubbs, and attending the meetings at the Primitive Baptist church. Mrs. E. B. Seckinger, of Brunswick, is visiting her father, Elder M. S. Stubbs, and attending the protracted meeting at the Primitive Baptist church. T. V. EBERHARDT DISCHARGED OF MDRDER ACCDSATIONS Mr. C. S. Ward, manager of the Chero-Cola Bottling Works and who is operating the LaGrange city park, has just purchased an automobile for the conveyance of people to and from the park. Passengers will be hauled at the rate' of ten cents a head and no doubt Mr. Ward will largely increase his patronage as this is cheaper than the usual rate for taxi service. After being out for about an hour yesterday afternoon the judges in the case of the state vs. T. V. Eberhardt, in the committal trial on a charge of murder of Charles Partridge, a ver dict of “discharge” was rendered. The trial came about by the peculiar death of young Partridge, who died in warden Eberhardt’s con vict camp about ten days ago. It was charged by the family of the dead man, that death was due to the brutal treatment by Eberhardt. A coroner’s inquest was held over the body and a verdict of “Involun tary manslaughter” was rendered. The Partridge family refused to abide by this verdict and demanded Eber hardt’s arrest on a charge of murder. Trial Yesterday. A warrant was sworn out for Eber hardt on the murder charge and a committal trial was fixed for yester day. The defense was represented by attorneys Mooty and Andrews and New Violin Teacher at LaGrange College Miss Alberta D. McCloud of North Adams, Mass., will teach violin at LaGrange College during the coming session. Miss Mcfefloud spent about five years at the New England Con servatory, and she has had several years’ successful experience in teach ing. Besides being a clever soloist, Miss McCloud has conducted several orchestras. Sjhe comes highly recom mended, and she will doubtless be a valuable addition to the musical fac ulty of LaGrange College. J. L. Bradfield Off On Vacation almost to overflowing and very little surprise was evidenced when it be came known that Eberhardt was a freed man. According to attorneys for the de fense . the verdict of “discharge" in the murder charge exonerates Eber hardt from all charges and he will not be prosecuted on a charge of involun tary manslaughter, which was return ed by the coroner’s jury. DOCTOR LANE’S STATEMENT. In a statement to a representative of The Reporter, Dr. I. H. Lane, phy sician for Troup county, denies the statement that he prescribed 25 lash es for Charles Partridge, the young white man, who died in T. V. Eber hardt’s convict camp near Hogans ville a 3hot't time ago. Dr. Lane declares that he ansVered a call to the camp on Saturday and upon examining Partridge found that his temperature was normal and nothing out of the ordinary could be found the matter with him., He states Vacancies in The Military Academies The Reporter is in receipt of the following letter from Congressman W. C. Adampon, in which he states there is a vacancy in the naval and military academies at Annapolis and at, West Point, which he desires to fill. The following is his letter in full: The Reporter, LaGrange, Ga. My Dear Friends: I will thank you to put a notice in your paper stating that I have a vacancy at the West Point military academy, West Point, New York, and also a vacancy at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Murylund, to fill. I would like to have four candidates for each one so as to have the four stand a Competitive examination , the one making the best mark to secure the place. Yours truly, W. C. ADAMSON. Misses Vaughans Leave for New York Misses Louise and Clara Vaughan, the accomplished daughters of Dr. A. B. Vaughan, left Monday for New York, whore they will spend a month with their sister, Mrs. R. P. Glenn, of Columbus. Dr. and Mrs. Glenn are spending some time in New York while Dr. Glenn is taking a post graduate course. Mr. Philips Has Returned Home There will be services at St. Mark’s Episcopal church Sunday morning at eleven o’clock. Mr. Phillips, who hus been ubsent from the city attend ing the meetings of the board of trus tees of the, University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., has returned and will preach Sunday morning upon the theme “Has the Episcopal church anything to do with Religion or Politics?" Double Page Ad for Maxwell “25” IRON FOUNDRY TAKES ON LIFE Site on the A. B.&. A. Railroad A Purchase* Of The Scrap Metals From The Burned Callaway Building Has Already Shown A Profit. The LaGrange Foundry & Machine Company was formally organized at a meeting of stockholders held last Friday night at the Chamber of Com merce offices. After the preliminar ies of accepting the charter and adop tion of by-laws, the stockholders del egated the responsibility for the management of the enterprise to the following directors: E. B. Clark, I. N. Lozier, C. H. Cox, F. J. Pike and J. D. Hudson. The directors met im mediately following the stockholder’s meeting and elected E. B. Clark president, J. D. Hudson, vice presi dent and I. N. Lozier, secretary- treasurer and general manager. C. H. Cox, formerly with the West Point Iron Works and who has had wide experience, in iron casting and ma chine work, will be superintendent of the plant. While corporate organization had to be deferred until this time on ac count of the legal formalities of se curing the charter, Messrs. Clark, Lozier and Cox have not allowed this to interfere with the construction plans. Their report of progress made WfiS highly gratifying to the stock holders. 4- s ^ e on the A. B. & A. rftih’oud in northeast LaGrange has been secured' on advantageous terms and a very favorable freight rate se cured Which will enable the plant to' compete for business over u wide radius. Similar acumen has been demonstrated in the arrangements for construction., Satisfied that a sub stantial suving could be effected, they Tiave bought the materials 'from lowest bidders and are putting up, the buildings and the cupola by day labor. A pleasing item in the report wa9 the announcement of a purchase of the scrap metals from the burned Callaway building on a basis which has already shown a profit through a careful sorting and marketing of the various kinds. Call Made for 50 Per Cent on Sub scriptions. It was decided to hold down the capitalization for the present to the initial figure of $5,000, this being considered ample until the company is Attention is called 'to the large double page advertisement of Max well cars in thin issue, which strik ingly presents the merits of this ex cellent line'. Messrs. Pharr Bros. & rea dy to install the machine shop de- Childs & Callaway are local agents, and after a careful try-out of the Maxwell, they have become enthus iastic of its many good features. Annua! Meeting at Flat Shoals The annual meeting at Flat Shoals will commence on Friday, July 3rd continuing 4 or 5 days. That veteran of the Cross, Elder M. S. Stubbs is expected to assist d,uring the meeting. Everybody cordially invited to be present. thur Greer. By the request of Judge R. M. Young, justice of the peace, he was assisted in the judgement by the fol lowing men: Hilliard Hightower, of Mountville; R. H. Utfing, of Hogans ville; H. H. Green, of West Point. The trial began at ten o’clock yes terday morning and the following witnesses were introduced: Willie Mr. J. L. Bradfield, principal owner of the Bradfield-Hutchinson Co., of this city, has just left LaGrange, for Dallas, Texas, where he will enjoy a vacation of several days. Upon Mr. Bradfield’s return, the question of the LaGrange midsummer and John Levens, H. G. Hay, Dr. I. jubilee week will be taken up and | H. Lane, Dr. W. E. Morgan, Dr. D. with his assistance this will be one of < E. Morgan, J. M. McMichael, D. A. the biggest events that LaGrange ( Denny, S. N. Reid, Almand Cleave- has known this year. The “Week” i land, B. S. Spinks, will be pulled off in the early part of| When the judges returned their August. verdict the court room was crowded Jones and Meadows, while the prose- that Partridge claimed a,soreness of cution was represented by 'Col. Ar- the throat, but that examination dis closed nothing of this nature. In Dr. Lane’s opinion the principle trouble with Partridge at that time was dejection and sorrow ever his 1 plight. He stated that he told Par tridge that there was nothing else to do hut make the best of it. Upon joining Captain Eberhardt, Dr. Lane stated that he told captain that there was nothing apparently wrong with Partridge and that “it looked like another case for the strap.” “There was no one else around When I was talking to Captain Eber hardt, and the man, who stated I pre scribed '25 lashes’ 3imply lied.” Mr. Hairston Here Thursday Mr. W. M. Hairston of the East Vernon district, motored to LaGrange Thqrsday in his new Ford car, driv en by one of his worthy sons. “Uncle Billie,” as he is pfljectionately known among a wide circle of friends, Is one of Troup county's best citizens. He practices the doctrine of living at home. His smoke house is always well stocked with home raised meat; he always lias a good garden, as well as raising all the food stuffs needed on the farm. Of a genial, kindly dis position, it is not surprising that he numbers his friends by his acquain tances. HOUSE PARTY BREAKS UP. The house party guests of Mrs. Jesse Pike left for their respective homes Wednesday. partment. From expressions of those present, it seems that there will be trouble whatever about securing additional capital whenever the man agement is ready to begin on the ad ditional departments planned. The secretary was instructed to issue a call for payment of fifty per cent on subscriptions on July 1st. Messrs. Clark, Lozier and Cox are receiving warm assurances of ap preciation and support, in their work. It is believed that this plant will not only be profitable to its stockholders, but will blaze the way for extensive development of the iron and steel working industry in LaGrange. Dancing School Makes Progress Mr. Victor Kafka, of New York, who is a pupil of the famous Vernon Castle, has begup a dancing school in LaGrange and so far he has a large number of students. The class is tahght at 1 McLendon’s park. Mr. Edmondson Buys Studebaker Mr. J. H. Edmondson is the latest of LaGrange’s substantial business men to succumb to the pleasures, convenience and health-giving allure ments of motoring. He has recently purchased a new Studebaker six. It is a car of graceful lines and excellent running qualities.