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WEATHER: Clearing THE ATHENS BANNER COTTON: Quiet 12 3-8 ESTABLISHED 1832. ATHENS, GA., SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 12, 1913. ESTABLISHED 1SSZ. Despite Inclement Weather Enthusiastic Crowd Was Out. Baracas', Will Re ceive the Support of Body. Other I^BusinessIDiscussed. Athens is proud of her Chamber of Commerce and President Erwin vhould be proud of the enthusiastic support he is receiving from the bus* (ness men of this city. Every meeting night of that organization, the council chamber is filled with business men from all lines of business in the city. Last night, notwithstanding the in clemency of the weather, a large crowd was present and many matters of importance were discussed by those present. Among those who attended the meeting last night, were: Messrs. A C. Erwin, H. H. Gordon, C. H. Phin Ity, B. F. Hardeman. C. C. Callaway, H. J. Rowe. R. T. Wright, A. W. Brooks, A. M. Soule, E. J. Bondurant, W. H. Shelton. J. D Moss. W. G. Grlf fetb, D. 1*. Haselton, C. D. Flanigen, M. J. Abney, B. F. Woods, J. H. Doz ier, F. J. Carlthers, D. L Peacock, C. D. Heidler, J. J. Strickland, Young Davis, H. P. lllnton, A. Rhodes, D. G Anderson, Kant, W. L. Erwin, Up son Harper, A. J. Cobb. Edgar Levy. A. L. DeadwylerJEieU. McIntyre, J. L. Pendley, L. E. Brooks. L. E. Cooper. A. G. Dudley, T. W. Brobston. A. M | Burch, A. S. Rowland. Baracas Asked for Appropriation. j Judge A. J. Cobh stated that tho ’ state convention of the Baracas j would be held in this city next month. That the organization represented the lerest in the proposed system and much interesting discussion has been carried on over the proposition. Mr. W. H. Shelton, president of the Citi zens Bank & Trust Co., has compiled some interesting figures on tax values of the state and last night he made a most interesting talk on the subject Taking the report of the comptroller general of the state, the following conditions were shown: In Georgia there are .11.642.313 acres of improved land: the total tax value being 3192 419.500. or 36.08 per acre. Wild lands in the state. 4.337,864 acres :tax val uo 35.354.474 or 31.23 per acre. Town and city property 321a.649.410. Fulton county returns its farm lands the highest of any county it the state. 351.11 p- r aero while Echo! county's returns shows it to be tli lowest in the state, fl.29 per acre. Clarke county leads in value over all surrounding counties by a consid erable margin. The farm lands ill ibis county average 317.87 per acre, while Jackson county averages 38.54: Oconee county 37.06: Madison comi ty. 35.64; Oglethorpe county. 34.33, and Rabun county on the side of mountains average 33.39. tli * ehiet product in that county being "corn.” Tile following figures will be of in ter. st: All farm lands and improve ments in the state. 3192,419.500. All city property and improvements in lh-- state. 3215.649.000. All merchandise State Board of Educa tion Had a Lively Session in At lanta, Ga. young business men of this state and making r total of 3447.- that at least four hundred delegates j 6:I „ M!) Tll( . amoullt of tin , illsllra nco would be present. He told of the im-; rcrripd jn „, p state iP 3U5.974.670. portance of the organization and the great good which was being brought about by their work. He felt that Athens should entertain thoso visit ors In keeping with the Athens plan and that the committee bad provided entertainment and a program for the occasion. It was necessary to raise a certain amount of funds for this purpose and be asked that an appro priation of fifty dollars be made by tho chamber of commerce. On motion the amount asked for was appropri ated. Coal Rates. Chairman Bonduzant, of the rail road committee, reported that tho matter of rates on coal is now beforo the officials and that some encourage ment had been received by the com mittee from those in authority. Mr. Capps, of the S. A. U, had notified the committee that a meeting of the rate committee of the various roads will meet in Hot Springs next month and that at that time the matter will be determined. It Is believed that the officials will grant the desired rate and that before the close of tbe yeai Athens will enjoy a lower rate on coal, one in keeping with the rate of other cities in tbe state. The railroad committee 'has been very active in its work and so fat the matter has progressed very satis factorlly. It was thought wise to appoint a committee from the cham her of commerce to attend the meet lng in Hot Springs and on motion, the president was authorized to ap point a committee to appear before the rate committee of the railroads while in session and urge the reduc tlon on coal. Dr. R. E. Curtis. Dr. R. E. Utirtis. .-lead of the school of commerce of the University of Georgia, was Invited to address the members of the organization at the next regular meeting on the subject of "Scientific Taxation." Dr. Curtus has delivered this lecture in Atlanta and other places and wherever he hat delivered the lecture it has been re ceived with much interest. Just now the chamber of commetce members are very much interested in the tax proposition and at tho March meet ing of the body, a resolution was pass ed providing for the appointment of a committee to investigate the tax system of this state for the purpose of urging the members of tho legisla ture to pass a measure providing for the creation of a board of tax equaliz ers. Tho matter Is a live one and Biuce the Athens commercial body has taken hold of the proposition Atlanta and many other trade organizations have followed the lead set by this city and It Is to be hoped that at the coming session of the general assem h!y that a measure providing for an Improved tax system will b? passed. The members have shown much in- I'niess the people of Giorgia come forward and give in their property at reasonable values, the state can never hope to advance and keep its obliga- t 'ons. Th,* school teachers are forced to wait for their salaries: the old sol- d‘« is are forced to wait for their pen- s'ons and the educational institutions suffer ofr lack of a sufficient amount to maintain and keep going institu tions in keeping with the gnatest state in the south. If the lands of Georgia averaged ten dollars per acre in lax values 3632.000 more would be laid into the treasury which would he sufficient to pay the school ttachers and old soldiers promptly when due. New Street Car Line. Alderman B. F. Woods and Mr. Young Davis appeaerd before tha meeting and presented petitions sign ed by several hundred citizens which represented a population of several thousand asking that tbe chamber of commerce become interested in the proposition of securing street ca/ service through East Athens and Bar berville. A number of citizens from that section of the city were present and members of the chamber of com merce discussed the petition. On mo tion a committee was appointed for the purpose of investigating the pro posed new- line and to confer with tha officials of the Athens Bailway & Electric Co., and to report back to tha next regular meeting. The organlza lion is heartily in favor of tbe exten sion of street car service through that section of the city which would de velop a splendid territory and prov# a great convenience to the people liv ing In that section of the city as well as to the public generally. The matter will be gone into at once and a meeting of the committee, to be appointed, will be called at onca and with the officials of tbe com pany undertake to devise plans where l by the service may bo established. Dr. A, M. Soule. Dr. A. M. Soule, president of the State Agricultural College, was called upon to address the meeting. He re sponded In a most happy manner and told of the great work which Is now being accomplished by the -State Col lege of Agriculture and the bright prospects for the future. He told of the corn clubs In Georgia and how chc young boys had revolutionized the corn raising in this state. The need of increased appropriations was shown and the valuo of the collego to the whole people of the stato was shown. For Ren*—My house corner Han cock and Pulaski: 5 rooms, bath and kitchen. Sidney Bolr-y. Snaps—Fresh Florida cabbage, new Irish potatoes. Anderson Bros. Phone 476. Dr. T. J. Woofter lias returned to Athens from the sessions of the board of education of the - late which held a most interesting and important meet lng. The Atlanta paperr had something about the work of the board at its meeting. On Certification. The state board of education de cided at a meeting yesterday upon rules and r-gulations governing tho certification of teachers.' The system adopted was prepared after much study and thought and will, it is be lieved, give high standing to the pub lie school^ of the shite. Some of the chief provisions are: Tli- primary license will be for the teachers doing work in the first foul classes. A license of the first grade shall be valid for three years, of sec mu! grade for two years and of first grade for one year. There is a spe cial < xamination for applicants for H.e general elementary license. Those teachers who attain first grade, either primary it general elementary, may lenew tlicir licenses on condition of three years' successful experience teaching and completion of the read ing course. Professional examinations, profes sional license, professional elemen tary certificates and special certifi cates for teachers now in service are provided for. Book Adoption Not Up. The members of the state hoard of location were "polled' at a meeting esterday morning by Governor Jo- eph M. Brown to refute what lie de- ouneed as an unfounded and untruth ful published report in regard to the ntract for the school books for next session. What the governor had to and the unhesitating replies that ante from the other members caused ■teething of a sensational turn to the •ssion of the board. No One Had Heard of It. The members of the board, one at a me. stated emphatically that h- had never heard of or been spoken to bout any contract for the school books, and that the statement that tin- board had any intention to let a live- •ar contract for books was utterly w ithout foundation. A report had been circulated to the eFect that the state board of of edu cation was contemplating letting at Thursday's meeting a five-year school book contract. There were present T. J. Woofter. Clarke county; Walter E. Steed, of Taylor county; A. H. Moon, of Ap pling county; J. R. Glenn, of Lump kin county; Governor Brown and Su perintendent M. L. Brittain, ox-offleio. Governor Brown asked each com missioner the question: "Did you ever hear anything about ny five-year or any other contract to be let at this meeting for school books?” And the reply In each Instance was: "No, I have not.” What the Governor Said. Governor Brown stated that he him self had not thought of such a thing ar he would be out of office, and no longer a member of the board, when th" contract was let for books next fall. As the board has until next fall before any new books are bought, there was no reason for the matter being brought up at this time. When the contract is let it will be after bids have been asked for from all publish ers wishing to bid. After the meeting. Superintendent Brittain, said: "With reference to several publi cations and reports recently printed, I wish to state that not only was noth ing done about adopting state school books, but the subject - would not have been mentioned If Governor Brown had not asked if any member n! the board knew anything of a plan to adopt school books at this time.” Thoso who have read tho report t bout a cont-mplatcd premature five- year contract are probably recalling Ihe little history concerning the ap pointment of the present members of tile board. Just before Governor Hoke Smith retired lie nominated the four members ad interim and the senate failed to confirm. When Governor Brown came into office he nominated Ihe four members who now serve and they failed to be confirmed owing to r rush of business at the close of the session of the senate, and also be- Neither Tulane nor Georgia won out yesterday on the literally "flod- den field"—but J. Pluv. did. The game was nowhere in sight yesterday—from early morning till the hour for the engagement there was never a time when the weather was in danger of losing out. There will be a double header this afternoon, however. The weatherman promised lair weather and it is probable that the grounds at Sanford Field will be in better con dition than the rains yesterday would have suggested. The game will be called at 2:30 promptly—the first game. The visit ing team is obliged to catch the train going to Atlanta at 6:18 and to play two games the festivities or hostili ties. whichever they may be, must be gin on time. The double bill will have one ad mission attached however, and here Is need to have twice as many fans present as usual to make up for wbat the rain liquidated of the expected receipts yesterday. The Tulattu bunch is brought all the way from Louisiana at a great guarantee. It will take a big bunch of fans to pay the team out of the hole. The game will be among the best 6een on the local grounds anil for all these reasons It Is hoped that a big crowd will turn out this afternoon Vandiver, the best Tulane has. will open up for the visitors as their twirl- er this afternoon. He gave up only three hits in the game with Alabama and has allowed only five hits in all since he left the collego with the bunch on the trip. Against him will be pitted Morris, the best Georgia has to offer as a pitcher. There ought to be something doing this aft! Go and see it going on!.' Debate Between De- mosthenians and Phi Kappas to be Held Tonight. Tonight in the University chapel at S'30 will be held the annual sopho more debate between the Phi Kappa and Demosthtnioti societies. The question at issue is. "Resolved: That Georgia should adopt a gradu ated inheritance tax on property val ued at or above 350,000." Demosthenion. represented by T. N. Hendricks, of Nashville, Ga.. W. R. Fort, of Morrow: and A. G. Crafts, of Dublin, will champion the affirmative, while the negative will be upheld for Phi Kappa by Henry H. West, of Ath ens: L. A. Pinkussohn. of Atlanta, and K. J. Hardin, of Gainesville. Much interest is being manifested It tnese class debates and a large crowd is expected, including the stu dent body of the Normal School and Lucy Cobb. , Tilt* committee of judges selected are: Dr. J. P. Campbell, Col. Dupree Hunnicutt and State Senator R. T. [tu Bose. The public is cordially invited. Thoroughly P1 e ased a Good Audience at the Colonial Last Night. Two New Titles to Two Papers Already Established in Athens Athens has two new newspapers in name this week—“The Home and Farmstead” being one of them, suc cessor to the old "Clarke County Cou rier." and the "Athens Industrial Re view” instead of the "I-abor Review.” Improvement even greater than in eb-- mere name is noted iin the ap pearance and the matter of both pub lications, which are printed at the Banner Printery, Mr. J. C. O'Farrell, manager. Tite Home and Farmstead is seven cciumns, eight pages in size and has oteeu good matter which Is suggested by the title; the Industrial Review has four pages of six long columns each—matter Interesting to all and caret ially the “Industrious." Won't Demand Requisition if His Wife's Fare Is Paid Back to Athens Bailiff Frank Wood left yesterday morning for Danville. Va., to bring cue, IL L. Turner, back to Athens to answer to a charge of leaving tho Etowah house in this city without Itaying his board bill—it being alleged that with his wife Turner escapfd fu.m the boarding house in the weo l ours of the morning with two big trunks and never woke up a soul. It is said that he agrees to come back to Athens to stand trial without tho formality of a requisition from Gov. Brown upon the Virginia governor— if the fare of his wife is also paid so that she can return with him. Of course, till the case is tried, the ex penses of bringing them hack will bo guaranteed by the prosecution. Tho railroad fare will amount to more than the board bill, it is said. Warrant Failed to Get Him and “Habeas" Failed to Hold Children Heard by a medium-sized house the Tltalians gave one of the most enjoy able, If not the best, performances in their twenty years of playing, at the Colonial Theater last nighL Every character of Bernard Shaw’s splendid play "Tbe Devil’s Disciple" was splen didly represented by the efficient members of the Thalian cast Mr. James M. Lynch took the lead ing male role as the "Disciple" and his playing was of the highest ama teur class while Miss Mary Lyndon as Mrs. Judith Anderson carried a diffi cult role with ease. Mr. Henry How ard, Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss Mae Smith were seen in different roles than heretofore and were splen did. The play as a whole was a grand success. Yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Zilla Tolbert at Oconee Heights, not far from Athens, occurred the death of Mrs. Rachael Anglin, who had reached her eighty- third birthday and was nearly to the eighty-fourth mile post on the journey of life. Tho funeral arrangements bavo been mado for this afternoon at two o'clock at tho old Mizpah church. Rev. Mr. Copeland will conduct the services and the following will bo the pall-bearers: Messrs. John Witcher, Charles Daniel, Ernest Spencer, and Robert Spencer. Mrs. Anglin loft one son, Mr. W. M. Spencer, well known here. She was an exemplary Christian woman and though she lived to an unusual age her mind was bright far beyond the time when the mental faculties of most persons begin to fall. She was loved by all who knew her. A ft w days ago a negro woman it: nied Annie llawkes, so she stated to officers in giving her name, came to Athens ami located a colored man r.atmd Tube Johnson, had him arrest • d on a criminal warrant charging misdemeanor and then when he wa rt leased—it being discovered that the offense was committed if at all in an adjoining county—put up the costs and attempted to have him served for kidnaping. % The woman wanted the matt brought before the ordinary on a writ of habeas corpus to show cause why he should not turn over to her—An- toe llawkes—two children, a girl of 11 anti a boy of nine—the names of tho children being, strangely enough. .Vanlie Lou Johnson and ilarrel John son. Sin* declared that the children, arc her own by birth and that Tobe Johnson took them away from her and lias been keeping them in his possession and under his power. The sheriff found when he went to have the papers served that Johnson had gone to Atlanta with the children. It happens after the case thus turn9 to a fisaco that the ntan is a former husband of Annie llawkes and tho children are his as well as hers. L OF ML S. NATIONAL BANKS MAKE QARTERLY STATEMENTS The two national banks of Athens are today making statements of their condition—the regular stati ment which is required four times a year by the government. The National Bank ot Athens and the Georgia National are the two banks of this class in Athens. The aggregate of the two totals in the statements submitted by these two banks alone runs to about tt-ree million dollars, and the showing made is a splendid one—especially at this time of the year. Ferndell Oat Meal, 3 pkgs for 25c FEARS GROCERY CO. Ferndell Oat Meal, 3 pkgs for 25c FEARS GROCERY CO. Plenty of fresh Strawberries this afternoon at— FEARS GROCERY CO. Yellow squash. Fresh beets. Fresh snap beans. Fresh tomatoes. Spring onions. Bunch turnips. Headed lettuce. Turnip salad. Fresh asparagus. New Irish potatoes. Vegetables, oysters. Egg plants. Bttnoh radishes. Fresh cucumbers. Bell peppers. Fresh fruits. Rome beauty apples. Baldwin apples. Indian River oranges and grape fruit. FEARS GROCERY CO. The funeral of the late Mr. Sylvanus Jones will be hold tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon at half after two o'clock, ftom the First Baptist church of this city, the pastor. Dr. Lynch to conduct the services. The death of this popular young man occurred yesterday morning at the home of his father. Mr. \V. H. Jones, on the Lexington road not far from the city. He was twenty-foot* years of age. a bright and genial young man, having a large c'rcle of friends. He is survived by his par ents and six brothers and two sisters The following are asked to act as pall bearers at the funeral exercises tomorrow: Messrs. M. G. Nicholson. W. Henry Smith. M. L. Manne, J. J. O'Kelley. Bury Bishop. Charles Gra ham, \V. L. Hancock and Frank Thorn ten. Wanted Local Agents to represent the Alabama Fidelity & Casualty Co. Perpetual contract, best commission to the right party. No better policies w ritten by any company. Prompt set tlement of claims. Issues all forms of casualty Insurance. Industrial, or monthly pay accident and health, policies, commercial, policies, plate glass, burglar, and bonds. For ex elusive territory and full particulars, address with reference. John R. Thornton. No. 405 Peters Building. At lanta. Ga. It Plenty of fresh Strawberries this afternoon at— FEARS GROCERY CO. cause. It Is said, ot seme dilatory tac tics on the part of those who wanted Ihe Smith nominations confirmed. The nominees of Governor Brown will be confirmed when the senate con venes In June. MR. HERBERT MILLER LEAVES FOR BRUNSWICK Mr. Herbert Miller leaves tonigh ur tomorrow for Brunswick, and will probably make that city his home in- future—having lived there for a itunt her of years before coming to Athens His broth-r. Mr. Constance Miller, went down same time ago and Mrs. C. Miller and family will leave some time later. Athens regrets exceeding ly to give up this exceUeut family of folks. .HE. I-.rs. N. E. Moris died Wednesday of pneumonia at the residence of Mr. vV. A. Manley not far from Carnes- t >i|e in Franklin county Wednesday. The deceased was the widow of the late Judge A. J. Morris, of Carnesville. the mother of Dr. L. K. Burress of that place and of Mr. T. H. Mor ris of this city. The funeral and burial occurred at the Cross Creek church on Thursday afternoon and many sorrowing frleuds attended the obsequies. Jossey’s Cut Cut Prices for Saturday lbs. (THE PURE-FOOD STORE ) ller\are the figures: Fresh snap beans, 10c qt. New Irish potatoes, 10c qt. Fresh tomatoes. 25c a doz. Bell peppers, 3 for ’ic. Cornfield picinc hams. ; at 16 l-2c a lb. Van Camp's pork and beans 10c a can. C i.oice Calif, dried peaches 10c. Sweet Sleepy-eyed corn 10; a can. Choice rice. 3 lbs. fo» 25s. llaiid-canne 1 tomato.M, 3 cans for 25 cuts. Extra fine oranges. 45c a dozen. Best pink Salmon, 3 for 25c. 25c size stuffed olives 20c a Jar. A few fat hens, 50c each—quantity limit-«!. PHONE 11-6 Baptist Baracas Elected Officers Last night at their regular meeting the Baraca class of the First Baptist church, one ot the largest and best In the state, elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Judge Andrew J. Cobb, teacher; Col. C. M. Snelling, assistant teacher —both re-elected unanimously; Mr. S. W. Jackson, president of the class; Mr. J. R. Brooks, vice president; Mr. Wilson Lanier, secretary and treas urer; Mr. H. P. Lawrence, standard bearer; Mr. J. L. Morris, press report- judge Cobb has been teacher of tho class for four or five years and ihaa been one of the best teachers any class ever had. EDITOR OF COMMERCE NEWS HERE YESTERDAY. Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Norris and cltll tlrcn, of Kansas City, Mo., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bird. We can supply your wants today. Home grown asparagus. String beans, new Irish potatoes. A nice bunch, of boots for 10c. Spring salad, spring onions. Yellow squash, white squash. Indian River oranges, direct front the grower. Grape fruit, eating apples. Strawberries. Old fashion pound cake. Sponge cake, angel food cake. Lady fingers, almond macaroons. Fresh country eggs at 20c the doz. ARNOLD & ABNEY. The editor of the Commerce News, known by name and sight and habits in every newspaper convention and Methodist conference lte is In reach of. was a visitor in Athens yesterday. There wa3 neither a journalistic meet e.or a Methodist gathering here yes terday—but ‘‘Brother Shannon" was cn hand if anything had happened. Wanted for Cash—Will buy Satur day and Monday your old book paper ledgers and magazines; empty your old letter files and we will haul It. Phone 607. Mixed nuts, 10 pounds for 31.00; 5 pounds for 50c. Only a limited sill* ply. Arnold & Abney. 20c the dozen. Plenty of fre3h eggs just from the country. Arnold & Abney. / Matinee at Colonial today, 3:45. A