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HEARRT’R RT T NT)AY AMERICAN', ATLANTA, OA., SUNDAY, .TTTLY 27, 1013. MM 8 A Savannah 5TJT[SCHOOL Superintendent of Education of Chatham County Declares Plan Is Entirely Impracticable. SAVANNAH, July 26.—OtiB Aah- more. Superintendent of Schools in Chatham County, is opposed to the plan of having textbooks published by the State. Ashmore says that the talk of high price of school books is buncombe, and thinks that the re sults, if the State undertook to pub lish its own textbooks, would not only be unsatisfactory, but would ehow little if any difference in cost. “I have followed pretty closely the discussion about cheaper school books, and the publication of these books by the State,” said Ashmore. “The publication of school books by the State is an old and threadbare story that is periodically dug up and thrashed over. The plan has been tried in several States and proves a failure. It is unwise, expensive and impracticable. "A recent investigation by the State Superintendent of Schools shows that he would save only a ‘cent or two' on books printed by contract, even if we owned the copy right. To purchase a large and ex pensive printing plant to be operated by the State is a very doubtful ex pedient. The equipment necessary to print modern school books is quite extensive. “But the cost of printing is not the only consideration. The quality of the books themselves is of far more consequence than their cost. A good textbook is cheap at any price; a poor one is dear at any price. Those who know little about school books are inclined to regard them all alike. They think one read er or arithmetic is as good as another provided both have the same number of pages. I believe the greatest dan ger under the plan would He in the limitation placed on securing good books. There are thousands of books, but only a few are good. The copy rights on the best books are owned by the publishers, and they will not eell them.” in Waycross Auto Tourists Near Death in Accident •ud-lncased Car Running From At lanta to Savannah Skids Into Deep Ditch. SAVANNAH, July 26.—Incased In ■mud and drenched to the skin, Mr. ind Mrs. Harry K. Lucas, of Atlanta, are telling about their trip from the capital in an automobile. The entrance into Savannah was #rmde during a driving storm, and followed a narrow escape from serious injury of the occupants about fifteen miles from the city. At that point the car skidded and went into a ditch, all but turning over. For three hours Lucas worked hard to get the car out. It was raining at the time. A farmer was finally aroused and Induced to aid in the work of rescue. With shovels, planks and a mulo the automobile was Anally righted and pulled back Into the road. Supreme Court Lets Lynn Sentence Stand Slayer of Hightower Refused Relief by Georgia Tribunal—Appeal to Washington Likely. DUBLIN, July °6.—The Supreme Court of Georgia has denied a rehear ing in the Lynn cast*, which was heard by it a few weeks ago. and the Judgment of the lower court is af firmed. Lynn’s attorneys now are preparing to take the case to the Supreme Court of the United Stutes. Lynn was convicted of killing F. Hightower at his home jus: a short time before Christmas of last year, and was tried, with his wife, who claimed to have abetted the killing because Hightower insulted her. Ilia wife was freed by the jury, but ne ■was found guilty of murder with rec ommendation to life imprisonment. TO TRY FOUR NEGROES AT DUBLIN FOR KILLINGS DUBLIN. July 26.—Superior Court will begin in this city Monday next for its regular midsummer term. The Grand Jury will convene, and in addition to a thorough investigation of the county's affairs a great deal of criminal busi ness will be transacted The four negroes held for the killing of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. llewell a few weeks ago will be tried at this term of the court. YOUTH TO BE TRIED FOR SLAYING AND ROBBERY WAYCROSS. July 26 Attorneys for the State and the defense to-day fixed August 6 as the date for the preliminary trial of Tom Bullard. 19 years old. charged with the murder and robbery of Mack Spain, an eccentric bachelor farmer, whose home was ntiar Mexico, on the Waycross and Western Railroad. Bullard is being kept here for safety. He disclaims any knowledge of the robbery and murder. The Copeland Sisters eiety girls, who have as their guests Mis Montgomery, and Miss Jeanette Wallace, of Butler. Popular Sa vannah so- Sally Blount Holt, of Miss Fletcher Copeland. ¥ TITLE IF ONCE A STREET Investment Company Has Right to Property Which? Was Claimed by Savannah Council. Waycross Improves Fire Fighting Means Inspectors Say Georgia Cities Are Making Most Rapid Strides in Southeast. SAVANNAH, July 26.—A decision by Judge Walter G. Charlton in the Superior Court clears title to land that had once been streets across the large Bartow Investment Company's holding* on Bull street opposite Afds- ley Park, and by so doing enforced a contract of sale between W. M. Da vidson and the Bartow Investment Company for this property. The tract Is a valuable one in the southern portion of the city. David son declined to purchase the land un der the contract, on the ground that title to lands over which cross streets had once passed was now' doubtful, as the city still claimed title to the land for street purposes. The investment company brought suit to enforce the contract. On the strength of this claim the city undertook to open up the former streets. The investment company ob- WAYCROSS, July 26.—That Geor gia cities are making more rapid strides In improvement of fire de partments than any State of the Southeast is one of the statements made in Waycross last week by in spectors making a thorough test of the Waycross department There is hardly any city in Geor gia, according to the inspectors, that has not adopted auto apparatus ‘n place of horse-drawn equipment. Smaller towns are using autos and as a consequence It Is said Georgia’s fire loss this year ig going to be cut down considerably. Progressive towns in South Geor gia, as well as In North Georgia, ire making Improvements with the view of getting lower fire Insurance rates Waycross has spent a large sum dur ing the past year to comply with conditions Imposed by the Southeast ern Underwriters’ Association, and expects to get a reduction that will save the property owners thousands of dollars annually. CUTTER YAMACRAW BACK FROM FLORIDA CRUISE SAVANNAH, July 26.—The United States revenue cutter Yamacraw has re turned to port after cruising in Florida waters since May. The Yamacraw was ordered South to take the place of the cutter Miami, which was sent to the ice patrol In Northern waters the absence of the Yamacraw the cutter j Seminole has been doing duty along the Georgia coast The Yamacraw' will probably remain in Savannah for sev eral weeks. Farmers Will Hold Picnic to Celebrate Success in Divorce From Cotton. SAVANNAH, July 26.—For the purpose of bringing together all farm ers in that section interested in the growing of watermelons, prepara tions are being made for holding a mammoth picnic next w'cek at Stilson, in Bulloch County. Experts in the knowledge of crops suitable to the kind of soil found there will address the meeting. The principal topic to be discussed, how ever. will be the growing of water melons. The remarkable success that the farmers of Bulloch County have made this year with the watermelon crop Is attracting the attention of agri culturists throughout South Georgia. Owing to the failure of the melon crop in North and South Carolina this year due to drouth the growers of Bulloch have been unable to supply the demands of the buyers, who have flocked there by the score. The farm ers are being paid on an average of $90 a carload fqr their melons. In the territory between Brooklet and Blitchton 250 carloads have been sold at $90 a car. It is estimated that the farmers of Bulloch this year will receive $20,000 in the aggregate for their crops of melons, most of which have been shipped to the Middle West, the North and Canada. It has recently been demonstrated that the watermelon crop will prove far more profitable to Bulloch than cotton. When they have finished working the melons they are “laid by” with peas, which shade the melons as they ripen. After the melons are shipped crab grass comes in with the peas. This grass makes fine hay, from which the farmers can realize enough to pay for their fertilizer. Thus they have an income from three crops. The picnic at Stilson will be the means of bringing together a very I large percentage of the melon grow - I ers, and those who will be growers of the fruit next year. Those who have not yet attempted the crop as a staple will be given the benefit of the knowledge gained by the experience of those who have made it a success. Conductors Name Adjustment Board Any Differences With Central of Georgia Management To Be Amicably Settled. During j CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKING FOR BOND ISSUE For social news of the South see page 6 of this section and the So ciety Section. SAVANNAH, July 26 —For the next six wt*eks th«* Savannah Chamber of Commerce will be engaged in active work in arousing interest in the audi- / j torium bond election, which w’ill be held < September 15. ' The proposed issue of give Savannah a rlum. $200,000 will much-needed audito- SAVANNAH. July 26.—To appoint a committee which will take up w’ith the management of the Central of Georgia Railroad any matters w'hich they believe need adjustment, a dele gation of officials of the Order of Railway Conductors of America held a meeting in this city. M. C. Carey, of Port Huron. Mich., vice president of the order, presided. W. M. Hamilton, H. W. Washburn and J. W. Hall, of Macon, and two other delegates were present. Carey said that so far as he knew' there are no serious differences between the conductors and the railway company, and that there is no friction whatever between them. Jected on the ground that the city had long since lost title by abandoning Jho streeta The company pleaded for an injunction to prevent the city cut ting the proposed streets, which the court granted. The case then went to the Supreme Court, a decision of which upholds the decision of Judge Charlton. In the suit to enforce the contract of sale ten members of the investment company and 110 defendants besides Davidson were brought in. The ob ject in bringing them in was to force them to either assent to or object to the relinquishment of the title to the land in question for street purposes. These persons owned land In the subdivision of Kingsville other than the Bartow property. These persona as property owners In the vicinity might have had some claim upon these former streets for the purpose of getting to their own property. It was only by settling their claims one way or the other that the status of the title could be determined. Judge Charlton in hie decision de clared that the land In question is the property of the Bartow Investment Company, and decreed that Davidson must now purchase the land under his contract. This Davidson is glad enough to do, now' that the title has been cleared. Stovall Departs for Post in Switzerland New United States Minister Enroute to New York From Savannah. Sails July 29. SAVANNAH, July 26.-—Colonel and Mrs. Pleasant A. Stovall, their daugh ter, Mrs. Burton L. Mason, and their son, Master Joe Stovall, are now upon the high seas, en route to New York, from which port they will embark on July 29 for Switzerland, w'here Colo nel Stovall goes to take charge of his post as United States Minister to that country. The party will be joined in Europe by Miss Pleasant Stovall, an other daughter, who is already there. The son, Joe, was taken ill about a week ago. and it was thought at that time that arrangements for the trip w-ould have to be changed, but a rap- id recovery made it possible for the entire party to leave on schedule time. Bill To Be Offered in Legislature This Week Provides for New Systems. Waves Spanish Sword Over Heads of Jurors Dramatic Incident Features Trial of Ishmael 3arter In Superior Court at Savannah. SAVANNAH, July 26.—Found guilty of stabbing D. S. Manning, Ishmael Carter has been sentenced to serve one year in the penitentiary by Judge Walter G. Charlton in Su perior Court. The conviction followed a dramatic court session. At one stage the pro ceedings 'were enlivened by the wav ing of a Spanish sword over the head* of the jury. The weapon was in the hands of Judge H. D. D. Twiggs, of counsel for the defendant. The plea of Carter was self-defense. It was this weapon with which the cutting was done. 11-YEAR-0LD BOY LANDS 23-POUND DRUM FISH SAVANNAH, July 26 — Master Harry D’Oiley, while fishing at Isle of Hope, landed something pretty close to a whale. Harry is only 11 years old and none too big for his age. and when he hooked something that appeared to be bigger than himself he created excite ment all along the river. He managed to hang on to what had come his way, however, and finally succeeded in land ing a 23 pound drum. Now all the boys at Isle of Hope have gone drum fishing. WAYCROSS, July 26.—If the Georgia Legislature does what the Ware delegation in it will ask next week, it will pass what will be known as a conditional charter for the city of Waycross. The charter bill that will be offered in the Legislature will contain a provision that until the people of Waycross approve the char ter by a majority vote it shall not be come effective. And this charter bill is something new. It contains what is commonly known as the “city manager” plan of government, which, If adopted, will give Waycross a manager, subject to the orders of a council of twelve men. The manager will have charge of the execution of all city orders and may be removed by the Council it found to be incompetent. In the event the city manager plan is not desired, the charter contains a provision for radical changes over the present aldermanic form. A mayor is to be employed, under this section, at a salary of $100 a month, giving as much time to the office as may be necessary. He is to appoint, with the approval of the Council, the heads of five city departments, and will see that all work of the respective de partments is properly done. The Board of Aldermen is increased un der this section from six to twelve, and instead of receiving $200 a year the Aldermen will serve without pay. City Council has not passed upon the proposed charter, but the bill as outlined was prepared by a commit tee from the Board of Trade. The election to settle what, if any, changes w'ill be made will be called as soon as the Legislature passes the bill. That the election will be a warm one is certain, as many citizens oppose the change. Sermon Saves Woman From Suicide's Grave Pastor’s Discourse on ‘Scandal Mon gers’ Stays Hand of Despond ent Savannahan. SAVANNAH, July 26.—The Rev. John S. Wilder, pastor of the South Side Baptist Church, who delivered a sermon on “Scandal Mongers” last Sunday, Is In receipt of an unsigned letter from a woman, who confesses that her troubles had driven her to determine upon suicide when his mes sage restored her faith in God and de termined her to abandon her rash in tention. The woman says she had the poison bottle In her hand when the printed sermon came under her eye. She says she had been wronged by malicious tales, and that she was alone in a friendless city. Rapid Strides Made On W, & W. Railroad Extension of G. S. and F. Feeder To Be Pushed With All Pos sible Haste. WAYCROSS, July 26.—Despite the recent period of wet weather, satis factory progress has been made on the construction of the Waycross and Western Railroad, and arrangements are now being made to extend the passenger and freight service over the recently completed link beyond Mexico. It has not been decided what point on the Georgia Southern and Flor ida will be touched by the new road, but as soon as the line is operating trains to Sirmans, in Clinch County, a survey of two probable routes will be considered and the extension contin ued without delay. President Alex K. Sessoms is pleased with the work accomplished to date. First Georgia Has 585 in Regiment Quarterly Returns Show Brunswick With Largest Company—Force’s Officers Practically Complete. SAVANNAH, July 26.—Quarterly returns to the Adjutant General of the State from the P'irst Regiment show that organization to have 49 officers and 585 men. This Is regarded in military circles as a splendid show'- ing. The report includes the twelve com panies, field, staff and band. Of the companies eight have their full com plement of three officers. The Savan nah companies, with one exception, have their full complement of officers. The largest enlistment of men in any single company is shown by Com pany G, of Brunswick, which has 60 names on its roll. This company has three officers. Company H, the Ger man Volunteers, has the largest en listment of any Savannah company. 56 men being shown. This company also has three officers. Regiment Starts Home After Eight Days on Island—Colonel Thomas Pleased. Postoffice Shows Increase of $16,043 Contrary to Expectations, Parcel Post Fails to Add to Savan nah's Revenue. BRUNSWICK, July 26.—The Sec ond Regiment of the Georgia Na tional Guard broke camp on St. Si mons Island at non to-day and ar rived In Brunswick shortly after noon. The soldiers immediately boarded Coast Line and Southern trains and left during the afternoon for their home cities. The boys have enjoyed camp life for eight days. Colonel Thomas, who was in com mand, Joined the officers who were here with the Fifth Regiment In their recommendation that the island be made a permanent camp for the militia. The United States army offi cers who have been detailed to train the Georgia troops are loud In their praise of the militia of this State. COUNTY FAIR PLANNED BY GAINESVILLE’S BOOSTERS GAINESVILLE, July 26.—While the plans are not yet matured, the Cham ber of Commerce has taken up the question of a fair to be held in the fall, at which farmers, stock raisers, manufacturers, etc., together with a woman’s department, will have ex hibits. It has been four years since a fair was held In Hall County, and It is believed this plan of the Cham ber of Commerce will meet the ap proval of all and result In enlivening the business Interests of this entire section. << ATLANTAN IS ARRESTED FOR BEATING BOARD BILL FIREMAN IS FINED FOR Giving IN FALSE ALARM SAVANNAH.. July 26.—Fines aggre gating $150, witn an alternative of DO days on the county farm, in addition to being remanded to the City Court, was the sentence imposed upon J. C. Paul, a former policeman and former member of the fire department, by Recorder John LO. -Schwarz, when arraigned in Police Court for sending in a false lire alarm and being guilty of malicious mischief. RAILROAD MEN ATTEND IMPORTANT CONFERENCE WAYCROSS, July 26.—An impjrturt conference between General Superin tendent J. W. Brand, Division Counsel W. K. Kay, of Jacksonville, and District Counsel Joseph W. Bennett, of Bruns wick, was held in Waycross to-day. The meeting was called for the purpose of going over legal *ma.tters in which the Atlantic Coast Line is involved. SAVANNAH, July 26.—J. E. Cotton, of Atlanta, has been remanded to the City Court by Recorder John E. Schwarz, charged with violating the State law by beating a board bill. Cotton registered at a hotel, where he remained several days, running up a bill amounting to $15. He then dis appeared. He was arrested in a pool room. Cotton asserts that he squandered his money here, and, rather than make his hotel bill any larger, left. It was his in tention to pay the bill as soon as he could obtain sufficient money. SPALDING COUNTY HOLDS SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE GRIFFIN, July 26.—The first Sunday School convention ever held in Spalding County, which occurred this week, was a big success from the start. Of the thirty Sunday schools in the county, rep resentatives from fifteen of them were present at the institute. PUfcis were adopted for the entire county to be can vassed in the work of the Sunday school and to carry the benefits of the new organization to each school of all denominations. Principal speakers in the convention here were D. W. Sims, of Atlanta, gen eral secretary of the Georgia Sunday School Association, and Miss Daisy Ma- Gee, of Columbia, Miss., superintendent of elementary work. NEW CROP TURNIP SEEDS And Other Seasonable Vegetable Seeds The steady increase which we have experienced in. our business since we opened is the best of evidence as to the high quality of the seeds supplied by u». Our knowledge of the seed business and facilities for growing and securing the very best stocks, enable us to supply the very best seeds at as reasonable prices as It is possible for first-class seeds to be sold. “Arch" McMILLAN BROS, SEED CO. "Boh” 12 SOUTH BROAD STREET. (Note Our Number—The Bridge Block.) BELL PHONE 3076. ATLANTA PHONE 593. THIS WEEK Gives you a chance at 500 Ladies’ Hand Bags in the new Modes and Leathers at 1-2 PRICE You’ll see them in our Window LIEBERMAN’S The Trunk Store 92 Whitehall SAVANNAH, July 86.—Showing a total increase of $16,043 for the year ended June 30 over the receipts of last year, the annual report of the Savannah postoffice has been made public by Assistant Postmaster Wil liam M. Greene. The total receipts for the year amounted to $280,029.55. Contrary to expectations, the par cel post, which became effective Jan uary 1, 1913, did not increase the revenue of the postoffice. The total expenses for the year just ended amounted to $118,690.32, mak ing a net profit, as the department figures it, of $184,077.79, or 42 per cent of the receipts. This is an increase of $8,852.30 over the profits of last year. GETS-IT” the ONLY Thing for Corns! The Corn Cure on a New Plan— Gets Every Corn Quick and Sure, j You’ve tried a lot of things for i corns, but you’ve still got them, j Try the new, sure, quick, easy, ) LIGHTNING PLAYS PRANKS IN STORM AT AWYCR0SS WAYCROSS, July 26.—During a se vere lightning and rainstorm, Edgar Griffin, whose home is west of Way- cross, was knocked from a wagon when lightning hit the vehicle. Except for a severe shock he was uninjured. The seat of the wagon was splintered. Another freak of the storm is reported from Waresboro. Eleven successive tel ephone poles of a private line running out of Waycross were splintered when lightning struck the wires. OIL STOVE BURNS MAY PROVE FATAL TO WOMAN WAYCROSS, July 26.—As she lit an oil stove this morning preparatory to baking a cake, Mrs. J. D. Ridley caught fire and before the flames could be ex tinguished was so badly burned about the body and face that her recovery is doubtful. She ran into the street, where neighbors tore the flaming clothing from her. "Ta-da-da—da-da! Every Corn’s Gone—‘GETS-IT’ Did ft!” painless way—the new-plan corn cure, “GETS-IT.” Watch It get rid of that corn, wart, callous or bunion in a hurry. “GETS-IT” Is aa sure as time. It takes two sec onds to apply—that’s all. No band ages to stick and fuss over, no selves to make oorns sore and turn true flesh raw and red, no plasters, no more knives and razors that may cause blood poison, no more digging at corns. Just the easiest thing in the world to uae. Your corn days are over “GETS-IT” is guaranteed. It is safe, never hurts ( healthy flesh. j Your druggist sells “GETS-IT," > 25 oents per battle, or direct If j you wish, from E. Lawrence & Co., > Chicago. Sold in Atlanta by Jacobs’ Phar macy Company Elkin Drug Company, Coursey & Mann, Gunter-Watkins Drug Company, E. H. Cone, Inc., Tip- ton 8c. Company. GET YOUR EYE- GLASSES NOW Our special sale of eyeglasses will con tinue for several days. You have a splen did opportunity to get your eyes fitted with first-class glasses at prices never be fore offered. We are thoroughly equipped to fit you with any kind of glasses necessary for your eyes. $2.50 Glasses Now $1.00 $5.00 Glasses Now $2.50 We have an experienced oculist in charge who will thoroughly examine your eyes and prescribe what is best for them. L. N. HUFF OPTICAL CO. 70 Whitehall St. 52 W. Mitchell St. h j,.