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I 1 HI', A'l LjAJNTA WEOKUJLAN AM) NEWS. KISSERS' RIGHTS FIGHT IS LED If 7 he Kissing Bug in Atlanta ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Spooners See Ray of Hope in Police Commission’s Action Ordering Inquiry. Friend* of Cupid s victims saw a ray of hope for freedom from police interference Wednesday in the action of the Police Commission in ordering a thorough investigation of the whole klaslngr problem that recently has be come so pressing. Since Mayor James G. Woodward assumed the role of chief defender of the spooners at the meeting of the Police Commission Tuesday night, it is expected that he will continue to be the leader of the fight for liberal ity at the special meeting of the Commission next Wednesday night when the investigation will be made. Trial Postponed. A large crowd that gathered at the police station Tuesday night to hear the trial of former Captain J. W. Nor man. charged with kissing a young woman while on duty in Grant Park, and a discussion of kissing in gen eral, were much disappointed when the whole matter was postponed for a week. But there was some zest in the discussions necessary to bring about a postponement. The charges of “neglect of duty, hugging and kissing a woman .n Grant Park while on duty” were read. **To some of these charges 1 plead guilty and to others not guilty,” said Policeman Norman. With that Lewis Thomas, attorney for Policeman Norman, Jumped up. Demands Name. •'Gentlemen.” he began, “the charges are indefinite. No woman is named. I demand that Policeman Norman be informed whom he is charged with kissing.*’ Mayor Woodward showed his colors when he remarked: "There might be liabtHty for dam ages if the charges were not upheld. But if the Chief knows It he should name the woman.” Chief Beavers admitted he could not swear to the name of the wo man. but he said he could prove her Identity by witnesses Although Commissioner McEachern insisted that it made no difference who the woman was. the investigation was postponed on the motion of Com missioner Vernoy that the name might be included in the charge. The investigation was given the broader scope of investigating kiss* lug and spooning in general by the appearance of W. C. Williams, a well- dressed young man. who was given an opportunity to protest against his recent arrest for spooning on the Capitol steps. Hadn’t Even Embraced. Williams stated that he did not even have his arm around the girl, and that he did not kins her. but thlt he was arrested by two plainclothes officers and taken to police headquar ters, where both of them had to spend the night. The next day. he said, they were released by putting up $31.75. When he explained that this money had been forfeited to wive the girl from the notoriety of appearing in court. Mayor Woodward spoke again: •'Is ‘hat money in the city treas ury? If it is, I move it be returned to the young man. We don’t want that kind of money. It’s poisoned." Chief Beavers offered a defense of the officers, Clack and Welchel, by reading a report of the arrest of an other couple for spooning on the Cap itol steps. It was shown by this re port that the couple were kissing and that Recorder Broyles dismissed the case with a mere admonition. Commissioner W. P. Fain moved that as the Norman cose had been postponed that this matter also b« Who says Romance is deadt Read the exclusive feature in The Sunday American how a Southern beauty swam the tor rent to get to the minister before her pursuing father. THREE A CROWD? Not when the third party is an Eastman Kodak. Brings as many heads together as Cupid. Jno. L. Moore & Sons are Kodak Head quarters, at 42 North Broad street. Expert film finishing. REWARD! COLORED people. Fourth Ward: Have you seen or do you house Lula Hooks, alias Lula Robinson. Lula Jackson. Heavily built Mulatto woman, straight hair, soft voice. Was seen on Auburn avenue last week with white poodle dog Ran away three weeks to-day. $50 reward for her address. Address 16 Urliiee street, city. Adv. postponed that Officers Clack and Welchel may be called before the commission to explnin their side. On the complexities of the present situation J. O Cochran, president of the Park Board, who extended a gen eral Invitation to spooners to use the parks, has withdrawn the privilege. v[ am very hopeful that a day of sanity soon will dawn.” he said. “But with the police department In Its present state of anarchy, I would aJ- vlse spooners to beware.” After deciding on postponement. the Police Commission went into ex ecutive session. It Us said that the consensus of opinion was that the of ficers have gone too far in arresting spooners and that something must be done to check their zeal. ENTER INI RACE NO! WIN EXTRA VOTES Great Opportunity Not Likely To Be Offered Again During Big Contest. Are you thinking of entering The American and Georgian Want Ad Contest? If so, there is no time like the present. During the days of the triple votes is the ideal time to start your campaign. A little effort spent in getting ads to The American and Georgian now would place your name among the leaders in the first list of contestants which will be published soon. Any one entering now. during the period of the big vote offer, will re ceive the usual 1,000 votes on the nomination, the regular votes of 4.000 and 10,000, respectively, for each book sold, and an additional 8,000 and 20,- 000 votes, respectively, besides the 100,000 extra votes allowed for your first $60. Can anything be more op portune than this offer of extra votes? 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Special train .leaves Old; Depot September 22. Re turn on regular trains. SEABOARD. -EISEMAN BROS., Inc- BOVS’ SCHOOL CLOTHES! Strongly Sewed for Sturdy Boys Serviceability as well as style is an incorpo rated feature of our Boys’ CLOTHES. Suits for Service Made of super selected material, and jauntily fashioned—• made by skilled tailors of Boys’ Wear. Boys’ Norfolk Suits With Two Pairs of Pants $5.00 to $8.50 Boys’ Norfolk and Double-Breasted Suits $5 to $ 15 Eiseman Bros., Inc. •11-1.3-15-17 Whitehall Street MEN AND RELIGION BULLETIN No. 77 PARKS, POLICEMEN, PURITY *1 Atlanta is not sex-mad. Your daughters are safe in the city parks. Proper Police protection will be given girls and children. Of certain men, Peter said: “These, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of things that they understand not— “Spots they are and blemishes— “Having eyes full of adultery, and that can not cease from sin— “Which have forsaken the right way— “While they promise liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption.” [ Such men are still here. But—God be praised! The growth of knowledge among all classes is making it harder for this type of men to live. A short while, and they will have disappeared; for men are thinking; and, where men think, the man who favors moral corruption has to go. Watching makes life impossible for him. Hence, he always favors a corrupt police force. An honest policeman, LIKE CHIEF BEAVERS, backed by an incorruptible police court judge, LIKE RECORDER BROYLES, means the undoing of such a man. Therefore a fight to control the police force and limit the power of honest officials is inevitable in every city. Cities of America and the world are to- day looking to Atlanta. For here our police force is controlled by its Chief. And he has put an end to protected vie e. Men under him are safeguarding the public. For over a year they have kept vice on the run. Further, they are protecting girls from beasts that prey. They will continue this. For Atlanta is too small and YET TOO BIG to shelter men of that type. You understand. To publish the girl’s name in the newspapers to the world was cruelty, but to arrest her when found late at night in a compromis ing position with a man in the Capitol en trance was merciful. What might have happened? Had it been your sister—if it were you r daughter, you would have thanked God for the arrest and have acknowledged your eter nal obligation to the officer who made it. People think. THEY SEE THE TRAGEDIES which lie beyond these supposed kisses. In “UNMARRIED MOTHERS,” an article recently published in Harper’s Weekly, Edith Livingston Smith says: “A girl stays innocent until she is awakened. “ It is the kiss, the touch, the sense stir red that make her, in the glory of her wom anhood or in her shame, acknowledge her sex. “Our cities are full of mere children who have felt the glow of freedom and the necessity of toil. “Our factories and shops are run by them. “It is but natural that they should obey the call of the times; but they leave their toys and their spelling books to go into wage -earning competition, where life crowds and entices, enchants, dominates AND SOMETIMES KILLS. ‘ ‘ Whose faule is this? ’ ’ Nicholas Vachel Lindsay sings: “She was taught desire in the street, Not at the angels’ feet. By the good no word was said Of the worth of a bridal bed. The secret was learned from the vile, Not from her mother’s smile. Home spoke not. And the girl Wax caught in the public whirl. “In Liberty’s name we cry For these women about to die. “What shall be said of a State Where traps for the while bride wait? Of sellers of drink who play The game for extra pay? Of statesmen in league with all Who hope for the girl-child’s fall? Of banks where hell’s money is paid And Pharisees all afraid Of panders that help them sin? When will our wrath begin?” Thank God, IT HAS BEGUN in Georgia! Our Legislature, just adjourned, in no uncertain terms gave notice to the world that our representatives have regard for the welfare of the girl. But there are those who would stand idly by while girls were being destroyed in the very shadow of the capital's dome. Again we thank God, for these are in the minority! And they do not, can not control Atlanta’s police force. The city is awake. Another effort to undermine Chief Beavers— Another attempt to fly-blow a policy of decency and public purity has failed. Again to-day Jesus is saying: “Blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.” Policemen will continue doing their duty in Atlanta. And YOU will uphold them in it. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT