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n I TT? —- ri ?. - LOCAL COTTON COTTON 12% 1 n H E A1 r: e El r S 3 DAI LY HERALD. THE WEATHER Fair and warmer VOL. 2. NO. 13. ATHENS. GA„ THURSDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 11, 1913. dIily EXCEPT SUNDAY, <5.00 PER YEAR NORMAL SCHOOL BEGAN SESSION AT TEH O’CLOCK THIS EXPECTED THAT THIS YEAR WILL BE MOST PROS PEROUS IN HISTORY MAYOR GAYNOR BEA© ON BOARD STEAMER SN MIDDLE OF ATLANTIC STUDENTS ENJOY RIDE OVER CITY President Jere M. Pound Open ed the Exercises by Welcom ing the Students—Rev. C. C. Jarrell Followed W 7 ith Prayers. Chancellor I). C- Barrow and Miss Miliie Rutherford Also Address Studepts—Announce ment Made That Oratory De partment Will Be Added to Culliculum—Students to Take Car Ride Over the City and Visit Other Institutions. The- State Normal College threw •pen its doors this morning to abou’ 600 students. Mr. Jere M. Pound welcomed the students and spoke most encourag ingly of this, the new scholastic year. He then introduced Rev. Dr. Jarrell of the First Methodist church, who read the scripture lesson and led prayer: President Pound then introduced Chancellor Barrow, who made a most instructive and enjoyable talk, charged the students to "get on best side of your teachers, an^ don’t make them mad.” lie also told them "that none can be truly great unless he is truly good.” Miss Mildred Rutherford followed Chancellor Barrow’s admonition to be good, with “Be Bright.” In her inimitable cheery manner she spoke to the girls of how they could help one another and truly follow th< calling. Miss Rutherford extended a special invitation to the ladies of the student body to attend the Y. W. C. A. reception tonight in the new athletic building. President Pound closed the rxer- (Continued on Page 8.) The Home Paper Do you appre ciate what The Home Paper is doing for you and the town in which you live? The Herald is the Home Paper of Athens. It gives you the news of your (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 11.—MAYOR GAY NOR DIED YESTERDAY ON BOARD THE STEAM ER BALTIC IN MID-ATLANTIC. THE NEWS OF HIS DEATH REACHED HERE TODAY IN A CABLE GRAM FROM KIS SON, RUFUS W. GAYNOR, TO THE MAYOR’S SECRETARY. IT SAID: “FATHER DIED WEDNESDAY AT 1 O’CLOCK, DUE TO HEART FAILURE. NOTIFY MOTHER.” THE MAYOR SAILED FOR EUROPE SEVERAL DAYS AGO, INTENDING TO SPEND A SHORT TIME RECUPERATING. THE MAYOR SAILED SEPTEMBER 4. HE AN NOUNCED IT HIS PURPOSE TO ENJOY A BRIEF VACATION ON THE OCEAN. HE THOUGHT THE SALT AIR WOULD RESTORE HIS HEALTH. A STATEMENT BY HIS SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HIS DEPARTURE DENIED RUMORS THAT THE MAYOR WAS SERIOUSLY ILL. A RECUR RENCE OF THE THROAT TROUBLE HAS PRACTI CALLY DISAPPEARED, IT WAS SAID. THIS TROUBLE WAS BROUGHT ON BY BULLET WOUNDS INFLICTED BY JAMES J. GALLAGHER IN 1910. THE MAYOR SAID OF HIS CONDITION: “I HAVE BEEN NEARLY FOUR YEARS MAYOR AND HAVE NOT AS YET HAD A VACATION. I HAVE BEEN LAID UP A FEW DAYS WITH ONE SHARP ATTACK OCCASIONALLY I HAVE FROM A MISHAP A FEW YEARS AGO. AM NOW OVER IT AND HOPE NEVER TO HAVE ANOTHER.” THE BALTIC IS DUE AT QUEENSTOWN TO DAY. ‘ THE NEWS OF HIS DEATH WAS BY WIRE LESS TO CROOK-HAVEN AND CABLED TO ROBT. ADAMSON, HIS SECRETARY HERE. HE HAD EX PECTED TO SAIL FROM LIVERPOOL ON HIS RE TURN SEPTEMBER 18. HE INTENDED TO REENTER THE MAYORAL TY CAMPAIGN WITH HIS OLD-TIME VIGOR ON HIS RETURN. THE DAY BEFORE HE SAILED HE HAD BEEN NOTIFIED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF IN DEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS THAT THEY WOULD SUPPORT HIM FOR REELECTION. HE WAS TOO WEAK TO RESPOND AND HIS SECRE TARY READ HIS SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE. HE WAS PLACED AT THE HEAD OF THE INDEPEN DENT TICKET AFTER TAMMANY REFUSED HIS RENOMINATION. HIS SELECTION WAS DUE MAINLY TO HIS PERSONAL POPULARITY. LACKING OTHER DETAILS SUPPLEMENTING THE CABLE MESSAGE RELAYED FROM CROOK- HAVEN, FRIENDS ARE INCLINED TO BELIEVE THAT MAYOR GAYNOR’S HEART FAILURE WAS BROUGHT ON BY A FIT OF COUGHING. AT U A. M., GREENWICH TIME, THE BALTIC WAS REPORTED 250 MILES OFF QUEENSLAND. SHE IS DUE THERE AT 2 A. M. FRIDAY. ADOLPH H. KLINE, WHO NOW BECOMES MAYOR OF NEW YORK, IS A REPUBLICAN. HE IS ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AL DERMEN. German Grand Duke Wins Heart of Princess Pat Princess Patricia of Connaught, the most popular young member of Eng lish royalty, whose engagement to the Grand Duke Adolf, of Meklenburg- Strelitz has been formally announced. The wedding, which is certain to be a gorgeous affair, will take place Octo ber 15 at St. James Chapel, in Lon don. When the Duke of Connaught, as the governor general of Canada, paid an official visit to Washington and New York, a year ago last win ter, Princess Patricia was idolized by all. Her love' affairs have since been followed with interest by the Ameri- public. Since the fusion forces in New York’s mayoralty capmaign began their bickerings, Wall street has shifted its betting favors to Edward E. McCall the Tammany candidate. WIFE DIDN’T TESTIFY, THO’ HUSBAND BEAT HER The case of Chas. Eaton, who was yesterday arrested by the police af ter a charge had been made against Jiim by his wife, to the effect tuat he had beaten her unmercifully, was called this morning in the mayor’s office. When the case was called Mr. Eaton pleaded not guilty. His wife, Mrs. Anna Eaton, who was the prin ciple witness was then called but she declined to swear against her hus- OWT1 city Oil ih0 hand. She stated to' the mayor that , • * i she would not testify. As it was she day it happens, and which you will not find in any other paper printed outside of Athens and circulating here. Phone 1216 and say: Send Me The Herald who, had made the case and as a wo man cannot be compelled to testify against her husband, the case was dis missed. Before doing so, however, the may or made a short talk to the couple along the lines of living together in peace. He said that this was not the first time that a case had been made out by Mrs. Eaton against her bua- band and that then, after doing so she Had refused to testify. He stated that the next time trouble occurred and the police were called in he was going to fine Mr. Eaton regardless of wheth er she testified against him or not. Mr. Eaton is a well known carpen ter living iir East Athens and it is alleged that he has several times beaten his wife. When the police were called- yesterday Mrs. Eaton stated that she had stood ilf as long as she could and that she^vas going to take the matter to the state courts. WITNESS SENT TO JAIL. Macon, Ga., September 11.—Mur ray McLain, a witness in a prohibi tion case in the city court yesterday was sent to jail for five days by Judge Hodges on the charge of per jury. McLaijv told the grand jury that he had seen whiskey sold at the sa loon operated by J. B. Devlin. To day when the case was called he testi- n«*w tnat He thought it was a bottle of vinegar. —* m-i SECRETARY LANE BETTER. Berkeley, Cal., September 11.—Sec retary of the. Interior Franldin K. Lane, who collapsed Tuesday while viewing the Admission day parade, passed a comfortable night St the home of- his brother, Dr. Frederick Lane. The secretary was said to be much improved and may be permit ted to leave his bed later today. NO KIN WHATEVER. y Thaw and the law sound somewhat alike, but are not related.—Nashville OF CIU FATHERS SUIFO TONIGHT - / W-. > • The regular monthly meeting of the mayor and council will be held tonight at the city hall. Besides the regular routine business several mat ters of importance, are t<f come before the city father*. The election of Mr. Myer Stern to the bond commission Is to be rati fied. Mr. Stern was elected on last Monday night at the preliminary meeting to fill the place which was at one time offered to Mr. .Charley Phinizy but which he declined to cept. The name of Mr. Stern was selected from a list submitted by the bond commission and the council has received many,-congratulations upon its choice. The proposition of Mr. W. J. Ru^ sell for the city to take over certain streets beyong University Drive will also come up tonight. The matter was postponed Monday night so that certain aldermen could visit the prop erty. It is understood that most of them have now done so. Just what action will be taken at the meeting is not known. The ordinance providing for the paving of the sidewalks from Ruth erford street to Milledge avenue will be introduced at this meeting. It is understood that the citizens in that section will get the desired improve ments. ELECTION OF ALDERMEN GAINS ADDED INTEREST MRS. EDI GHEE PLACED OH TRIAL FOR MURDER OF THE SHE KILLED (By Associated Press.) Millen, Ga., September 11.—Mrs* Edna Godbee was placed on trial to day for the murder of Mrs. Florence Godbee, the wife of her divorced hus band. A motion was madefy the defense to continue the case-on account of the short time available for the collec tion of evidence. It was al§o con tended that all of the lawyers for the defense were not present. The motion overruled. TABLE BEGINS FRIDAY The training table for the Univer sity football men will open tomorrow f#r dinner. Mr. McGowan, who is in charge of the table and training quarters has announced that he is ready for business and the coaches have declared that training shall be gin at once. Only those men will be permitted to eat at the table whose names have been handed to Professor Sanford by Coach Cunningham. This is done to facilitate matters in the matter of selecting those who shall have a place at the table. A request has been issued by the coach asking all of the men who are uncertain as to whether they have been placed, to see him at once. MR. H. P. HINTON HAS AN- .NOUNCED TO SUCCEED MR. FOSTER IN THIRD MR. W. H. SHELTON URGED TO ENTER The Many Friends of the Presi dent Urge Him to Make Race From S econd Ward—He Will Make Definite Decision in a Few Days—Messrs. Woods and Gordon Will Hold For Reelec tion From Their Respective Wards—Four of the Council- men Hold Over Until Next Year—No Opposition to Mr. Dorsey For Mayor is Expected. Election Promises to Be a 1 Quiet One. perity of Athens is one of his chief interests. There are four aldermen to be elected at the coming election and four to hqW, ever until next year* l.The' four to hold over are as Al lows: 1st ward—R. T. Wright. 2nd ward—H. R. Palmer. 3rd ward—L. N. Betts. 4th ward—J. A. Pitner. Those 1 tion are: 1st ward—B. F. Woods. 2nd ward—W: H. Shelton, not yet announced but being urged to do so. 3rd ward—H. P. Hinton. 4th ward—JIugh Gordon. No opposition to Mr. W. F. Dor- sty for mayor is expected and so far there has been no talk of any. Ath ens may look for a quiet election for the municipal officers this fall. Interest in the coming aldermanic race is now beginning to be mani fest. Mr. H. P .Hinton announced this morning as a candidate from the 3rd ward to succeed Mr. Foster who it is understood will not make the race thi^ time. Frorr the 1st ward Mr. B. F. Woods will bold for re-elec tion and as yet no opposition has an nounced. From the 4th ward Mr Hqgh Gordon will be a candidate to succeed himself and in this ward also LADIES THE GREAT SALE IS NOW ON. The entire stock of import ed. ingrain and embossed papers that heretofore .sold from $10 to $19 per roll is now being sacrificed at prices that will amaze you. We also have borders, varnishSs, enamels, stains, waxes, veneersT. paints and hmcliPQ Call at the store of C. W. Parr, 225 Lumpkin street, and let us convince you that I this is your chance to make the home beautifuL JOS. H. LUMPKIN. Jr. I Trustee. OF SULZER IS LEGAL (By Associated Press.) Kingston, N. Y., September 11.— Supreme Court Justice Hasbrouck to day decided that Sulzer has been le gally impeached and that he cannot exercise the powers of governor pend- '} 10 have announced for elec- J his trial. His decision in the ha beas corpus case of Joseph G. Robin, convict banker pardoned by Sul- is held invalid. L TO BE PUBLISHED BY OIIITEB STATE' Advertising Fays (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., September ' A magazine to be known as ‘\ t * Agricultural Outlook” will be p_. lished by the United Stales govern ment for farmers. The first issue, no opposition has as yet announced.. j t wa5 announced today, will appear In the 2nd it is understood that Judge j this month. It will be a monthly, de- (Jhas. T. Young will not be a candi- jI voted to crop conditions, methods of date for re-election and as yet no «production and marketing. The in- one has announced for the place. i formation will be presented in popu- Mr. W. H. Shelton is being strong- ly urged to make the race and though he has not yet announced many of his friends believe tha; he will soon do so. Mr. Shelton is the president of the Citizens Bank and Trust Co., and is recognized by a.l as a man of keen perception and irodd business ability. He has been approached by many representative citizens of his own ward and of ether wards as well and is being strongly urged to enter the race from the seco\d. Mr. Shel ton when seen this n oming stated that as yet he had male no decision and that it would be se veral days be fore he would be in a position to do so. He stated that on account of bus iness reasons his candidacy was very doubtful. H. P.^ Hinton who has an nounced from the third is one of the best known young business men and has hundreds of friends here, all of whom are urging his election. Mr. Hinton has always actively support ed all movements for the welfare of the city and the progress and pros- lar form. Each number will contain about twenty page3. °L GO TO JEFFERSOI Several Athens lawyers were over Jefferson this morning attending the city court of that place. Among those who were there were, Messrs. W. L. Erwin; Joe L. Deadwyler, T. J. Shackelford, P. E. Brock, and W. M. Smith. At the last session of the legislature the terms of the Jeffer son city court were changed and now begin oh the second Mondays in March; June, September and Decem ber. SENT TO CONFERENCE. Washington, D. C-, September II.— The tariff bill was sent to the con ference by the house today. This is not a de batable question; it has long been a proven fact. If you place your ad in the leading paper in your home town, and your ad has THE PUNCH, good results are sure to follow. The Herald Is the Leading Paper of Athens. The Herald goes into the homes at a time when every member of the family has the leisure to read with profit to themselves and to the advertiser. Phone - 1216