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TWICE-A WEEK VOLUME S 3. ILLUMINATED WINDOW M. E. CHURCHSUNDAY A most Unique feature of the next Sunday night services at the Methodist church will be the illumi nation of the beautiful memorial window, “The Rock of Ages,” by an electrical device especially arranged for this service. This inspiring spec tacle has been used in many church es over the country a<nd has been en joyed by crowded congregations. This is the first time Lawrenceville people have had the opportunity of witnessing it and doubtless a capac ity congregation will avail them selves of the privilege. During the time of the ilhimination, the great hymn, “The OW Rugged Cross,” will be rendered by Mrs. Sam G. Brown. “From Galley Slave to Redeemed Manhood”, will be the subject of the evening sermon. This is the heart gripping story of Jean Valjean, tak en from Victor Hugo’s “Les Mise rables.” Come early Sunday night. ENTERTAIN B. Y. P. U. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Cash enter tained the Intermediate B Y. P. U. at a party at their home on Jackson street, on Friday evening, February 8, at 7:30 o’clock. Many enjoyable games were played, after which de licious refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Cash, Rev. L. E. Smith, Misses Flora Cash, Julia Green, Monica Holt, Frances Smith, eßatrice Big gers, Elise Green, Mary Phillips, Cleo Smith, Annie Lou Biggers, Mar jorie Benson, Messrs. Harry Sam mon, D. C. Kelley, Ambrose Green, Elery Cash, Richard Holt, A. T. Green, Pierce Chapman, Billy Mc- Gee, Gower Smith, Emory Toler, Rufus Smith;- 1 T MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF W. M. U. GF LAWRENCEVILLE ASS’N. A most interesting meeting of the Executive Committee of the V.\ M. IJ. of Lawrenceville Association met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. H. McGee. Mrs. T. D. McDaniel, of Narcross, Superintendent of Woman’s Work in the association, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Tuck, of Loganville, led the least one before our annual meet ing in August. Plans were discussed for the next executive meeting, which is to be devotional, reading Matt. 24 chap ter followed by prayer. Minutes of last meeting were read by the Secretary, Mrs. A. S. John ston, of No: cross. Mrs. E. S. Brooks, Chairman of Mision Studg,', urged ail of the so cieties to begin as early as possible a Mission Study class, having at held in May, aso the district meet ings. Some splendid reports of person alse rvice work were given by the different; societies represented. After the business meeting de lightful refreshments were served, consisting of sandwiches and coffee. Those present were Mesdames T. D. McDaniel and A. S. ohnson, of Norcross; JV. T. Tuck, E. M. Brooks, J. B. Gurley, of Loganviile; E. M. Smith, J L. Exum aod J. H. McGee, j of Lawrsncawille. DR. WIGGHLS PREACHED AT M. 35. CHURCH SUNDAY Dr. Wiggins, of Atlanta, centenary secretary, filled the Methodist pulpit Sunday morning, using as his text Matthew 16:18, “‘And I eay also unto thee, Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” He dwelt upon the visible and invisible church, stressing what churches mean to any community. He said in times of war any nation ■wifi give its sons, its wealth, its ajl to help win the victory. We do more in the Christian warfare. The greater the sacrifice we make for a cause the closer we feel to it and those of us who stand shoulder to shoulder in the conflict are the ones /ho reap the rich rewards. Dr. Wiggins is a magnetic speak er with a winning personality, and he made a profound impression on his large audience. At the evening service, the pastor, Rev. M. A. Franklin, presented in picture sermon Henry Van Dyke’s “The Other Wise Man," which throughout teaches a beautiful lesson of unselfish service. For Cloven Hoofs A sign in the window of a Dubuque (la.) shop reads: “Ladies let us co ,F 'r your satan heels.” The News-Herald WOMEN ESCAPE BACK POLL TAX Atlanta, Ga. —Ir. response to an inquiry from Judge James B. Park, of cir.uit, Attorney Gen eral George M. Nap : er Tuesday js-* sued a state..'cnt in which he holds that eGorgia women who have not previously regi-s erod, may register and vote in the county primaries and the preferential presidential prima ry on March 19, without paying poll tax for l't'JC 'l 1 1 '.1.'.1i. Judge Park, in his letter seeking an opinion on this point, declares the act of the state legislature at the special session in the fall of 1023 changing registration rules for wom en voters has caused considerable confusion throughout the state. In his reply, the atomey general quotes extracts from Judge Park’s letter and also the latest amend ments to the registration law. He then says: “My conclusion is, that awoman who has not heretofore registered to vote, can now register for any approaching election without paying any poll tax for either 1922 or 1923, and the law allows her until Decem ber to pay her poll tax for the cur rent year. “A woman would need to pay ad valorem taxes accruing prior to Jan uary 1, 1923, just as men are re quired to pay such taxes. “And if a woman had registered to vote for the year 1922 or the year 1923, she would need pay her poll taxes for that year or years in which she registered to vote. She could not legally vote this year without paying such taxes. “However, she can register off as a voter and he relieved of the taxes but she would then be a non-voter. “It may be posible that the pro vision that women can register off and avoid the payment of taxes is an unconstitutional provision, as you -uggest, because of the Tack of uni formity in its operation; but, inas much as the law says these women rosy be relieved of payment of poll tar who have heretofore registered for voting the opportunity* i; uni form as to women; and blind persons and others are exempted. This ex cmpticH wiil not be allowed, appar ently, to those women who reg:stered for voting hereafter. -In other words, it would seem that this privilege is to be exhausted upon such women, as have heretofore registered for vot ing who should now wish to register off and thus avoid the payment of poll tax. “As I see it, the payment of poll taxes by all etizrens who are allowed the exercise of the elective franchise is an obligation, and not an option. “Our law makers, however, seem to £ave beep inclined to encourage only those women to register for voting who are able and willing to pay the poll tax.'” HANCOCK GROWERS UNABLE TO SUPPLY PEACAN DEMANDS Sparta, Ga.—Peacan growers of this county are receiving many orders and inquiries now from all parts of the county from people who wish to buy nuts or young trees. Growers have sold their last year’s crops- Hundreds of small trees, which will begin to bear this fall, will increase the yield this season. PUBLIC SALE. Will sell at auction on Thursday, February 21, at 2 p. itu, my house hold and kitchen furniture; also some farming tools. MRS. J. W. BOSS. GWINNETT BOY GRADUATES FROM ELBCERICAL SCHOOL Hampton Roads, Va., Jan. IS, 1924. Mrs. Elizabeth Woodruff, Grayson, Ga. Dear Mrs. Woodruff: I take great pleasure in informing you that your son, James Tensley Woodruff, has completed the course of instruction in the electrical school and graduated “With Credit.” This is a very great honor and I congrat-! ulate you and your son on the record he has made and the progress hq is making in the navy. He is now qualified and has been recommended for, the rating of elec trician’s mate, third class, and will be rated as soon as there is a vacancy; in that rating. He has shown by his work in this school that he is energetic, willing and worthy and I trust that you will encourage him to continue his successful career in the navy. Very truly yours, F. A. TRAUT, Captain U. S, Navy, Commanding Officer. LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1924. ThbJVeek inn/1 & 4llintSf By Arthur Brisbane WOODROW WILSON. THE UNANIMOUS SENATE. DID FORD TALK TOO SOON? W. J. BRYAN PLEASE. GREAT IS IOWAY. Woodrow Wilson’s body rests in the crypt of the great Episcopal Cathedral at Mt. St. Albans ir. the northwest section of Washington. Woodrow Wilson’s real funeral, the tribute paid to the spirit that is not dead, spreads actually over the whole world, and his was “a pubic funeral” in the real sense of the word. The moment they are dead, men begin to settle into the place that history reserves for them. Today with radio, telegraph, newspapers, history works rapidly. Its judg ments are as erroneous as in the past, probably, but they are more quickly rendered. It is to be remembered that Mr. Wilson’s public services were not war time services only. Before the war was thought of he had been at work'on public problems. The Fed eral reserve bank, that carried this country through theTinancial strain of war, was part of his work. The land credits for farmers, freeing the farmer from “respect able” usury, in many directions, had his intense care and devotion In many directions he worked for the public welfare, efficently, be fore the devastating war broke upon the world. You come to the end of the book, read the word finis and know all that the book has to say. t is not ■o with the life of active man. His lalt day comes, yet for ihm yop cam not write finis, not after a year, or the next; perhaps not for a thousand years. Woodrow Wilson, who held in his hand more material power than any individual has ever held on this earth, went back into the ground again. But how long the effects of his active life will be felt on this planet no man can say. President Coolidge will observe that tfyp Senate is in no doubt as to public opinion on the oil scandal. Some Senators would lose no sleep over such a little thing as selling the navy’s oil supply to private indiv iduals, or paying a little cash (not checks) to public officials, if the thing could be put over quietly. But the country is awake, and not one Senator voted against Walsh’s resolution calling on the President t > cancel the oil leases. > One wise man last week said, “Full'd talked just sisty days too soon.' If he had kept quit, this old affair would have given him the* Presidency. Perhaps he’d rather have Muscle Shoals. His chancds are good for that now. Any plans that official gentlemen may have had for turning that over to Insiders on a “Teapot basis” will be kept quit for a while, at least. Secretary Denby, of the Navy, says: I would do it all over again tomorrow.” Of course that does not mean that the Secretary approves all the financial trimmings that went with the deal, the Government bonds handed over, checks that were given and not cashed, the valise full of cath handed to a member of the Cabinet of the United States. Some of that, undoubtedly, Mr. Denby would change. What is more important, how ever, than Secretary Denby’s opin ion, is what Congress and the peo ple will do. They will see that is is not “done all over again.” One hundred and ten little Pom eranians—very small fluffy pet odgs—were exibited in New "''ork City last week. Kach dog had a nicely dressed lady, nurse or owner, watching the dear little creature, affectionately and faithfully. Those dogs are worth more than SIOO,OOO. Not far away, in an institutional ward, you can find one hundred and ten human babies, three or four nurses taking care of the whole lot. And all the babies put together are hardly worth ten cents; in fact, they ORDAIN ERNEST KILGORE TO PREACH MARCH 8 Ernest A. Kilgore will be ordained to preach at Union Grove church in Rockbridge district, on Saturday, March Bth, at 10 o’clock in the morn ing. Ernest is twenty years old and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Kid gore. At present he is teaching at Hog Mountain, but expects to enter Mercer University this fall. The presbytery will be composed of Rev. S. P. Higgins, Rev. J. R. Burel, Pastor Robert L. Lawson and others. This young man starts out with bright prospects as he enters the Baptist ministry, and the many friends of Ernest are cordially in vited to be present on Saturday be fore the second Sunday in March and witness the ordination service. DE MOLAY CHAPTER INITIATES CLASS ON THIRD BIRTHDAY Ameth chapter, Order of De Mo lay, celebrated its third anniversary yesterday afternoon by taking in a class of candidates and giving them the initiatory and De Molay degrees. At 3 p. m. the candidates reported to Leßoy Gatchel and were regis tered. At 4 p. m. Caster Councilor W\ E. McLoughlin opened the chap ter and the initiatory degree was conferred in full form and ceremony upon the following candidates: Ralph M. Spencer, Arthur S. Allen, L. Guerry, James H. Pruett, Wade B. Cox, M. Robert Bridges, James Hep burn, Edward R. Brown, John W. Storm, Quanah F. Parker. At 6 ,p. m. the Eastern Star served “birthday dinner” to about 200 De Molays and their guests. Each guest had an individual birthday cake at hs place, with three candles, showing the number of years of the chapter’s existence. After the banquet the chapter members met the many Masons who had come to witness the conferring of the degrees. At 8 o’clock the De Molay degree was conferred in the best fashion ever witnessed by Ameth chapter. Much credit is due to Henry B. Rob erts, master of ceremonies, for get ting tegethe* and putting into sm:pe the teams. Those receiving the T)e Molay de gree were Ralph Spencer, Arthur Allen, Edgar Guerry, Jr., James Pruett, Wade Cox, Robert Bridges, James Hepburn, Edward Brown, John Storm, Quanah Parker, John Adams, Oscar Crowson, Archie Franklin, Edward Gemoetts, Mac Hutchins, Jr., Robert Lane, Drew Outlaw, Allen Swindler, Hugh M. Walk*. Ameth chapter had for its guests from out of town representatives of Silver City chapter, Deming chapter and Albuquerque chapter.—El Paso (Texas) News. Edward R. Brown is a former Law renceville boy, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. S, C. Brown. He has been in El Paso only a few months, and is doing well in his new home. He is a member of the De Molay basket ball team and is one of the star players. BLAIR-WILLARD. Frank N. Blair and Miss Magnolia Willard were happily married Sat urday night by J*. A. Brown, Esq., at the home of the bride’s parents ir. North Lawrenceville. AT THE STRAND THEATER. SATURDAY —Herbert Rawiinson in “Railroaded” and a two-reel com edy. are a liability. Moral: Be born a Pomeranian if you want to go through life comfortably, in this civilizati on. Wise citizens of Florida won’t hesitate any longer about sending William J. Bryan to represent them as delegate in the Democratic Con vention. Judging by news from Washington. Mr. Bryan may have to overcome his reluctance and take the Democratic nomination him self. First, he will go around like Diogenes for awhile, with a lan tern, and then say:: “I guess you will have to take me.” lowo’3 newspapers start a cam paign of advertising, bragging about that fine State. No wonder for they have things to brag about. The corn fields of lowa aone pro duce more wealth than all the gold mines of the United States. The State knows no iliteracy or, at least, less than any other State in the Union. Its crops are worth a billion a year; the entire popula tion, including all hired men grandmothers and babies could ride at the same time in lowa’s automo biles. It’s really a marvelous State. California and Florida rejoice, say ing: “More power. Get in those cars, drive here and spend it.” ■ Br m ■mm bSI BHH j® PROF. J. J. BROCK Principal Lawrenceville High School Candidate For County School Superintendent Prof. Brock is asking the people of the county to entrust him with the office of Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Brock is a college grad uate ad has been a student at the University of Georgia Summer School for several summers. He is a teacher of about twelve years experience, a part of which was in the rural schools. He is now principal of Lawrenceville High School. Mr. Brock is a Christian gentle man and a good church worker. He is president of Gwinnett County Sunday School Association and also Stewardship Leader for the Law renceville Association. His friends feel sure that he will make a most capable officer. Adve rtisement. SHERIFF DLAU, WIDOW TAKES UP HIS DUIIES Balton Rougo, La.—Governor John M. Parker has appointed Mr.; El'S McCoy Gilbert as sheriff of Franklin parish to fill tin- unexpired term of her husband, Je.s: e Gilbert, who died la;t week. She i, tho first woman in Louisiana to serve as sheriff. Whether Mrs. Gilbert v. I, be a. candidate for the nomination to fill the office fer the past four years has not been definitely stated. The unfinished term of Gilbert exp.re.; i.i April. CERTAIN INCOME SOURCES ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION frequently taxpayers include in their income tax returns items that are specifically exempt from taxation. Among these are the following: Proceeds of life insurance policies paid upon the death cf the insured. The value of property acquired by gift, bequest, devise or descent. The income from such property, however, is taxable. Returns of premiums on life insur ance, endowment, or annuity con tracts. Amounts received through accident or health insurance, or un der workmen’s compensation acts for personal injuries or sickness, plus the amount of damages received, whether by suit or agreement, on ac count of such injuries or sickness. Amounts received as compensation, family allotments and allowances un der the provisions of the war risk insurance and the vocational rehabi litation acts. Pensions from the United States for the servees of the beneficiary or another in the military or naval ser vice in time of war. A bonus paid by a state to its resi dents who served in the military or naval services during- the war with Germany. Allowances, whether paid by the government or a person to one who' performed no duties, as, for example, to a widow in recognition of the ser vices rendered by her husband, are considered gratuities, or gifts, and are not taxable. The rental value of a dwelling and appurtenances thereof furnished a minister of the gospel as part of his compensation is exempt from taxation. Dividends or interest, not in excess of S3OO received by individuals during the years 1922 to 1926 inclusive, from domestic building and loan associa tions, operated exclusively for the purpose of making loans to its mem bers, are exempt from tax. Salaries paid by a state to its of ficers or employees. Tax free income need not be in cluded in gross income, nor need it be mentioned in an income tax return. Taxpayers who prepare and file their income tax returns for the year 1923 early have a decided advantage over procrastinators. A little time and thought now in the preparation of a return is excellent insurance against errors, which result to the detriment of taxpayer and govern ment alike. The filing peiod ends at midnight, March 15, 1924. SEND US YOUR JOB WORK. SIMMONS AND EVANS SETTLE DIFFERENCES Atlanta, Ga.—A settlement of all differences between William Joseph Simmons, emperor and founder of the Ku Ivlux Klan and Dr. Hiram W. Evans, Imperial Wizzard of the order, for a consideration of £146,- 000, paid to Colonel Simmons, is reported by close both parties involved. It was was reported that the terms of the compromise were: Colonel Simmons sold the contract with the Klan for $96,000, constituting eight years income at the rate of SI,OOO a month under the terms of his per manent agreement with the order. He also received $60,000 for his rights in the Knights of Kamelia, a similar order to the Klan which he founded recently. Jt Plans Are Being Perfected to Make Its Celebration Eight Years Hence a Notable Event. Washington, D. C., February 7. That the tvo hundredth anniversary if the birth of George Washington, which will occur February 22, 1932,/ ; h< uld be especially celebrated by the nation, is contended by officials of the Sulgrave Institute, which is al ready arranging details of what is hoped will be the most observed pa triotic day America has ever cele brated. The governors of the institution, of which President Coolidge is hono rary chancellor, maintain that “no event in all the history of the Amer ican colonies and republic possess the significance of good for all lovers of liberty that was and is and always will be found in the life and work of Washington.” Starting the work so far in ad vance, according to officials, is neces sary by ieo.3on of the magniture of the plans being made and the neces sity of having plenty of time to work up public sentiment and perfect lo cal arrangements. No town, hairdo, or village is to be omitted from the organization and no school, college or institute of government, whether national, state, county or town, bid what will be asked to contribute its part towards a huge glorification of the natal day of the man who, more than any other, has been responsible for the growth of this nation, and the ideals on which it is founded and by which it lives. Congress will be asked to estab lish an academy of diplomacy for the training of youth as statesmen, as a memorial to George Washington Pupils would be appointed as they are to the army and navy academies. Takes Precedence Over All Others. The birthday of George Washing ton takes precedence over all others. His relationship to the craft is weil known and his services to the fra ternity wddely recognized. George Washington became a member of Fredericksburg Masonic lodge No. 4, Fredericksburg, Va., in 1752; be came first master of Alexandria lodge in 1788, and was made an hon orary member of Holland lodge Mo. 8 of New York City. He was born February 22, 1732, and 153 years later, on February 21, 1852, an im posing monument consisting of a white marble shaft 555 feet high, was dedicated to his memory in Washington, D. C. Elisha Kent Kane, the famous arc tic explorer, was made a Mason in Franklin lodge No. 134, Philadelphia, in 1853. He was born February 20. 1820, and died February 16, 1857. His father, Dr. John K. Kane, war master of Franklin lodge in 1825. One of the best known of Washing ton’s generals was John Sullivan, who was born February 17, 1740* General Sullivan was an active Ma son, having been raised in St. John’s lodge, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1767. He was master of his lodge in 1789 and was elected grand master of New Hampshire in ■.he following year. General Lew Wallace, famous as soldier, author, and statesman, was a member of Montgomery Masonic lodge No. 50 of Crawfordsville, In diana. His dashing bravery on the battlefield of the civil war attracted national attention to his vivid per sonality. Later his novel Ben Hur, “A Tale of the Christ,” for a long time occupied a place among the best sellers. As governor of New Mexico he impressed himself very strongly upon the young territory. His death occurred on February 15, 1905. A name forever honored among Freemasons is that of DeWitt Clin ton, who served as grand master of Masons of New York from 1800 so 1819. He rendered conspicuous ser vice to popular education and estab lish!' 1 the first public schools in New York state. He was a member c! TWICE-A-WEEK BEAVER’S ILLNESS DELAYS HEARING MRS. CANDLER Atlanta, Ga.—Until Chief James L. Beaveres, principal witness for the prosecution, recovers sufficiently from illness to permit his appearance in court, there will be no court action in cases now on docket against Mrs. Asa G. Candler, Sr.., W. J. Stoddard and G. W. “Keeling, following the arrest of those three in an auartment at 48 Juniper street Saturday after noon. The case was checked by Recorder George E. Johnson Tuesday morning when Chief Beavers failed to put on his appearance, despite protests of Ben Conyers, representing Mr. Stod dard and Mr. Keeling, who insisted on immediate trial. When Jess M. Wood, assistant city attorney opposed such a move, As sistant Chief E. L. Jett explained Chief Beavers’ absence as due to ill nesss. Mr. Wood insisted that the po lice head’s testimony was highly im portant and Jadge Johnson postpon ed the case. Mrs. Cand'.er, Mr. Stoddard and Mr. Keeling are charged with viola tion of section 1768 of the city code, which refers to the arrest of persons . takekn in places where intoxicants are found. The charge is the result of the arrest of the three Saturday afternoon in the Juniper street apart ment by Chief Beavers and Captain Holcombe, and the charge by Chief Beavers that there was a partially consumed bottle of whiskey on a table in the room at the time of the arrest. BROOK.S NEGRO RAISES LABOR«©N HIS FARM AND IS BIG SUCCSS Quitman, Ga.—Dempsey Wooten, well-known negro farmer of Brooks county, is one of the few farmers of this section who is not worried by 'abor problems. He says he* raises everything on his farm that he needs, including iabor and that 68 decen dants answer the rolf call last sum mer at the last reunion/ They all cluster around the home place, l)em p. y says, because they know ra tions are plentiful and they have no "raving to go north. Dempsey owns his farm. Last year he had 40 acres of cot ton and made 14 baes. He made all the syrup his family needed and sold 46 barrels at $lB a barrel, 100 bu shels of peanuts at $1.40 a bushel; 400 bushels of sweet potatoes at 60 cents a bushel; several hundred bushels of corn and 100 hogs for slaughter, Dempsey says that none of his: suc cess is due to luck buti s the result of hard work. 40,0C0 CITIZENS DEMAND RETURN OF STREET CARS Akron, Ohio.—Discontinuance of’ the street railway service here, brought about when the city refused to renew the franchise of the North ern Ohio Traction company and grant a six cent fare insted of five cents as formerly, was marked to day by renewed demands by the Merchants’ association for a quick settlement of the transportation problem. The demands of the business inter ests will be presented to city council, together with a petition signed by more than 40,000 citizens calling for a return of street cars with the six cent fare. In addition to the action of the merchants and citizens, the chamber of commerce also is planning agita tion to bring about a solution of the street car situation, derating that motor transportation is inadequate to move the msses of the city’s population. W . L. NIX, Attorney at Law, Office in New Tanner Ruitding- LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Holland Masonic lodge of New York city. DeWitt Clinton died February 11, 1825. General John A. Logan, whose birthday occurred February 9, be came a Mason in Benton lodge No.. 64, Benton, Illinois, in 1851. Later he became a Knight Templar and a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was bora in 1826. James Otis, the American states man and patriot, who was made a Mason in St. John’s lodge, Boston, in 1752, was born February 5, 1725. William F. Cody, the famous In dian fighter and scout, better known as “Buffalo Bill,” was a member of Platte Valley Masonic lodge, North Platte, Nebraska. Colonel Cody was born February 26, 1845. NUMBER 26.