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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13.
Court Reviews Crime oi Selling
Cocaine, ot Which Thos.L Howard,
Former City Detective, Convicted
Judge Said Suspension of Previous Sentence Had No Effect.
Plea of Being Confederate Soldier Did Not Cause Clemency
As Court Held Old Confed Should Be Upholding Law.
In the case of Thomas L. Howard,
convicted, the second time this year,
of selling cocaine, Judge Eve disre
garded the Jury’s recommendation to
extreme mercy and passed sentence in
the following terms:
“The defendant In this case, Thos.
L. Howard, has been arraigned on the
charge of selling cocaine in violation
of what is known as “The Narcotic
Law,” pasced by the legislature. The
Jury after considering the case re
turned a verdict of guilty, recom
mending the defendant to the extreme
mercy of the court.
"I am satisfied that that recom
mendation of the Jury to mercy, or
extreme mercy of the court, was illy
considered and the jurors were labor
ing under a misapprehension. The
crime for which the defendant has
been arraigned and found guilty, in
its wide-spread effects an injury to
society that, is almost unlimited. It
has been the object of this court,
recognizing the great damage done to
members of both races and both sexes,
seeing the number of boys and wo
men, both white and colored, who
have been arraigned on the criminal
side of this cour’ as the result of this
cocaine habit, to suppress it.
Carrying on Traffic Considerable
Time.
“In the case of this defendant it
has been notorious in the community,
that he has been carrying on this
traffic for a considerable time; that
he was convicted last April; he was
then given a sentence, or fine, of S4OO,
and six months imprisonment in the
jail, and was notified that he had to
stop carrying on the business, or he
would finally be placed upon the pub
lic works. This sentence had no ef
fect upon him. Since that' time there
have been any number of cases re
ported, an in addition to that he has
been seen by some of the best and
most prominent people in the town
carrying on this business in the same
neighborhood and very near where he
was arrested the last time. On Tel
fair Street, near the intersection of
Mclntosh Street. He has been seen
frequently delivering to boys of both
colors and others, something which
the parties were not able to say what
it really was, but the circumstances
indicat d what it was, and near a
telegraph pole I understood was found
buried a itn cup, in which money
would be placed, and parties would go
there and get something out of it.
Upon one occasion, I understand, the
defendant was seen going there and
examining this place, and taking
something out of it. Now all of this
is notorious and is known by a great
many.. When he was tried before, his
counsel’s argument to the jury in pal
No Near-Beer Saloon in County Can
Sell on Sunday After January Ist
Mr. H. R. Pund, Who Will Be Chairman of County Commis
sion, Has Made it Plain to Everyone Concerned That He
Will Not Tolerate It.
There is going to be no near-beer
saloons outside of the city limits do
ing business on Sunday after the first
of January and as a result several of
them are threatening to go ut of busi
ness. Mr. R. H. Pund, who is to be
chairman of the board of commiST
sioners of Richmond County, has
made it plain to callers that he ex
pects to break up the Sunday traffic
just outside of the city limits if he
PART OF TUESDAY'S PROCEEDS AT
MODJESKA-BE GIVEN GOODFELLOWS
Mr. A. P. Padgett Charitably States That Twenty Per Cent
of Money Taken in at This Theatre on This Day Will Be
Donated Towards Helping the Poor of Augusta---Has An
Elaborate Program As Well.
Tuesday' is “Goodfellow” day at the
Modjeska Theatre. Mr. A. P. Padgett,
proprietor of this popular movie house
lias charitably agreed to donate twenty
per cent of the proceeds for this day to
the fund for the aid of the poor of Au
gusta. Therefore, besides being pre
sented with an elaborate program, one
that Is Interesting throughout, Modjes
kaites will rest in the knowledge that
they have spent their “bit" not only In
a way to obtain amusement but are
helping the poor as well. Attend this
theatre on this day and extend the
"helping hand” and get the amusement
as well.
A SUGGESTION FOR
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Deciding upon an appropriate gift
for the Yuletide season, is a perplex
ing question and one that is not easily
settled in the donor's mind.
To many It has not occurred that no
more appropriate gift could be made
than a bicycle for the Hoy or girl, or
even a friend. Mr. P. K. Tant, one of
Augusta's old and reliable dealers, has
a large stock which he is offering in
another column until Xmas day at 110
off the regular price. Mr. Tant has
been in this line of business for the
past four and one-half years and is
not a stranger to Augustans, and his
recommendation of a wheel can be de
pended upon. He built up his busi
ness from what he terms “nothing" to
one that is now recognized as an im
portant factor in the city's business
industries. This he attributes to fair
*de,t%sig and courteous treatment to his
customers. In addition to bicycles he
also carries a full line of tires and
sundres.
Mr. Tant gives a great deal of his
time and attention to repair work, and
those in need of his expert services
can reach him by phone 2728 when he
will send for and deliver all work.
liation stated that he was a man of
73 years of age. And I say it was
brought to the attention of the jury,
and probably that was one of the
things that led them to embody in
their verdict a recommendation of ex
treme mercy, that he was 73 years of
age. I have a great respect for a man
of advanced years; I recognize the
truth of what is said in Uroverbs,
“That a hoary head is a crown of
glory, if found in the path of right
eousness,” but a hoary head found In
the way of crimes is rather a badge
of shame. Therefore, these increased
years cannot appeal to the court.
Record of Defendant.
"It was also said that he was a
good Confederate soldier. I am not
questioning that. I believe that he
was a soldier and 1 believe that he
possesses a cross of honor. I do not
know of any record that a man should
be prouder of than that of a gallant
Confederate soldier, and I know of no
greater honor than that of possessing
a cross of honor, but that does not
constitute a license to him to commit
crime. A brave Confederate soldier
should be found upholding and aiding
in upholding the law instead of being
engaged in violating it. Therefore, I
cannot in passing sentence regard
that.
“In addition to all this, this defend
ant was for forty, probably fifty
years, a member of the police force;
i\ was complimented and honored by
being made a sergeant of police; he
was placed at the head of the detec
tive department of the police. There
is no man in this community w r ho
knew, or ought to know, the effect of
cocaine upon the negro, and the poor
unfortunate class of our community,
more than the defendant. I say all
those things which he seemed to re
gard as giving him an immunity from
punishment in the eyes of the court
is an aggravation.
“Now this court is confronted with
this problem. He is recommended by
the jury to the extreme mercy of the
court. I recognize that justice and
mercy should go together; that justice
should be tempered with mercy, but
1 do not think that mercy should do
away with justice. I cannot occupy
the position I do and the responsibility
that rests upon me, and forget my
duty to society; my duty to protect
the unfortunate from this sort of
thing. I shall, therefore, sentence this
defendant to work upon the chaingang
at the state farm at Milledgeville for
the term of ten months.
“Mr. Solicitor, have the sentence so
read and entered.”
A motion for a new trial has been
filed and the defendant is now out on
bond.
has to place a county policeman at
the door of each place. Mr. Pund has
also indicated that he will see to it
that no saloon-Iteeps open after 12
o’clock at night.
There have been eight near-beer
saloons outside of the city limits, but
now that “The Dip" is to go there
fill be only seven and probably less
for it is understood that the “Bucket
of Blood” has prepared to go out of
business also.
The following program of features are
on schedule for this day: “In the Hills
of Kentucky,” a Bubln Rpeclal In two
parts. A synopsis of this story will he
found In another part of this paper.
“The Hot Smugglers.” a Reliable play
Is also another one of the features.
“The Areheolagist," an American mas
terpiece and "Our Mutual Girl” In the
47th series will complete the unusual
program.
Come, and remember that besides get
ting your money’s worth, you are con
tributing to the "Goodfellow" movement,
with the aid of Mr. Padgett—helping
the poor of Augusta.
ORGAN RECITAL AT THE
ST. JOHN CHURCH MONDAY
To Be Given Tomorrow, 8:30
P. M. By Mr. James Robert
Gillette. Public is Invited
An organ recital will be given at the
St. John Methodist church tomorrow
evening at 8:30 o'clock by Mr. James
Robert Gillette, who Is classed among
the finest organists In the country. The
recital is free. The public Is cordially
invited.
The Program,
Following is the program:
Military March Shubert
Meditation Sturges
Toccata and Fugue in d Minor ...Bach
Evensong Johnston
Conata— No. 2 In c Minor.. .Mendelssohn
Grave—adagio
b. Allegro Maestoso e vivace
Intermission.
Largo, from the Symphony
"From the New World” Dvorak
Gavotte Handel
Barcarolle Offenbach
Pastorale. (A Shepherd's Tale)
Gillette
Laudate Dominum Sheldon
County Tax Book* olose this week.
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA. GA.
Here is one of the pictures he paints. It should stir the hearts of those for whom Jack Frost paints only pictures of
bracing Winter days.
Changes to Be Made, So Rumor Says,
Among County Officials January Ist
Mr. H. R. Pund Will Be Chair
man of the New Board, Suc
ceeding Mr. G. H. Nixon,
Whose Term Expires
STRINGER AND HAYNIE
ARE TO BE RETAINED
Schaufele to Succeed Pilcher,
Maloney to Succeed Harde
man, and Drs. Shaw and Lee
to Succeed Dr. Montgomery,
According to Report.
On January first Messrs. G. 11. Nix
on and M. C. B. Holley, who were chosen
county commissioners in tho primary
last summer, will be sworn In. These
gentlemen will succeed Messrs. G. H.
Nixon and E. F. Verdery, whose terms
will expire at that time.
The composition of the new hoard will
be as follows: Messrs. H. ft. Pund, M.
C. B. Holley, R. O. Bombard, A. H.
ltooks and A .1. Twiggs. It is under
stood on reliable author) !y that Mr.
Pund will succeed Mr. Nixon a» chair
man of the board. The selection of Mr.
Pund has been predicted ever since he
was chosen a commissioner.
It is understood also that there win
be a number of changes among the
county officials on January first. Ru
mor says that the following changes will
be made:
Mr. T. H. Stringer, warden and super
intendent of county roads, will he re
tained.
Mr. J. Marvin Haynie, clerk of the
commission, will he retained.
Mr. Walter Murphey, one of the coun
ty policemen, will remain on the force. It
is not known who will he the other po
licemen.
Mr. K. B. Pilcher will tie succeeded
as superintendent of tho County Home
by Mr. George C. Schaufele.
Drs. H. W. Shaw and John Bee will
be coroner's physician and county phy
sician. respectively, succeeding I>r. C. J
Montgomery, who now holds the dual
position.
Mr. T. E, F. Maloney will succeed
Captain B. B. Hardeman *s Janitor of
the court house.
Dr. Montgomery’s salary for the two
offices lias been S2,US) per year. The
two physicians who will taka his place
will receive each.
It has been only comparatively recent
that Dr. Montgomery has held both the
office of the county physician and coro
ner's physician.
However, he has been county physi
cian fdr 18 years.
Mr. J. Marvin Haynie, who will suc
ceed himself as clerk, has made a splen
did record during the two years that
he has been connected with the county.
Hlrve being elected he has done the
work that was before done by two men.
He. is popular with all of tho court
house officials, Is able and alert to the
county Interests in every particular and
Richmond county should be congratulat
ed upon having such an official. Capt.
T. H. Stringer, who lias done excellent
work with the county roads ever since
Jack Freed,
he was chosen to succeed the late
Capt. Dixon, will receive the warmest
congratulations from Ills many friends.
Mr. E. B. Pilcher, the retiring super
intendent of tho County Home, has made
a remarkable record for economy In ope
rating that department of the county. He
will be succeded, as stated, by Mr. Geo.
C. Schaufele, for many years popular
assistant chief of the Augusta fire de
partment. /
mills FOR HELP,
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Holiday From Christmas Eve
Through New Year’s is Much
Better Than Plan Formerly
Considered.
Tho Herald Is in receipt of the fol
lowing:
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 11, 1914.
Editor Herald:
Dear Kir:—We the self-appointed
committee on the Mothers’ l'etition
for a more satisfactory Christmas hol
iday for the school children, desire to
express thanks to all who have been
helpful in bringing about a favorable
consideration of our request.
While the first clause of our petition
asks for the usual holiday of from the
Friday before Christmas through New
Year’s Day, and seems to us the very
best and most satisfactory, giving a
nice big holiday for the most festive
occasion of the year, and allowing a
little time of freedom In which to en
joy anticipation and then a little time
of freedom in which to enjoy realiza
tion, still being of grateful mind we
are grateful for small things and so
are glad, Indeed, that Instead of the
proposed week before Christmas, the
last, half of our petition Is to he fav
orably considered; namely, a holiday
from Christmas Eve through New
Year’s Day.
Therefore, we express thanks to ths
mothers who have taken the trouble
to go apart from their shopping long
enough to sign the petition.
To the merchants who hare given
our petition a place In their stores.
To Messrs. Howe & McGowan for
printing for us the cards for the store
windows.
To those members of tho Board of
Education who gave us so kindly a
hearing. And to Mr. Lawton B. Evans,
who, on finding that the after Christ
mas holiday is really preferable to the
majority of the mothers and children,
has so graciously re-considered his
first recommendation for all tho holi
day before Christmas.
To tho newspapers for their most
helpful assistance.
COMMITTEE.
Sweaters, wool sox, wool gloves, un
derwear, etc., 10 per cent off at Msr
tins-
A PENAL OFFENSE.
Washington, D. C. Promoting or as
sisting revolutions In other nations would
SENSIBLE XMAS GIFTS
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FUR SETS FOR CHRISTMAS
EASY WEEKLY PAYMENTS.
Sets in Iceland Fox, sls to $25; Black Coney,
$5 to 15; Marmot, $lB to $25; Black Possum,
S2O to S3O; Red Fox, S2O to $35; Black Dog,
18 to $25; Pointed Fox, S3O; Racoon, $25;
Blue Goat, $10; Grey Goat, $lO-sl2.
Women’s Coats, Suits and
Dresses
Right from New York—All the latest styles
—Just a very small payment down and take
your choice.
Coats, $8 to $25; Suits, $lO to $25; Dresses,
$7-$lB. For Christmas; Children’s Coats, $3
to $6, Nobby Sweaters, $2.50-$4.50.
/ AggjHfflia
\ / V ‘fllfcßHßta.
1 f
hr* made a penal offense by a bill In
troduced today by Senator Jones of
Washington.
For
Christmas
WAISTS
BKIRTS
PETTICOATS
HATS & SHOES
. »’/ -■* l*9 J > t »' V. -v 1 *: ,V »V , . . « v
CENTER CO.
940 Broad St. j. g. scon Augusta, Ga.
Buy Before Christmas
PAY AFTER IN SMALL PAYMENTS—A
LITTLE EACH PAYDAY
Don’t, please don’t, hesitate to come here
for Christmas Clothing, whether you want it
for yourself or to give to dear ones at
Christmas time. Credit is your privilege
here. All our goods are marked in plain fig
ures. One price to all and that price as low
as any store in the city. A large fresh stock
just received for Christmas. Read Over some
of the suggestions below.
Laweekj
If CHILDREN
IN SCHOOL NOW
Interesting Report Made to
Board of Education Saturday
By Superintendent Evans.
The Interesting announcement was
made by Superintendent of Schools
Lawton R. Evans Saturday morning
before the Board of Education in reg
ular session that at the present time
there are more than two hundred more
children on roll in the city white pub
lic schools of Augusta than at this
time last year.
The following tabulated report, ahow
ing in just what, schools the Increase
lias boon .made, was submitted to the
hoard by the superintendent:
Comparative Enrollment,
1913 1914
Tubman High School .. .. 223 250
Richmond Academy .. a, 197 236
Houghton School 50 5 670
Central School 347 376
Ikivklson School 603 477
Woodlawn School 802 812
John Milledge School .. ..1,026 1,025
Monte Sano School 147 133
Summerville School JO2 119
D'Antlgnao School 163 197
Turpin Hill School 65 42
(Iroggtown School 45
Total 4,075 4,281
Colored Schools.
1913 1914
i-’lrst Ward School 456 423
Mange St. School 768 775
Nellleville School 230 235
Weed Academy 205 210
Fifth Ward Colored School . 104 93
Total 1,7*1 1,73*
BEAUTIFUL SHOWING
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
The showing of Christmas Flower*
at Central Gardens, Is as usual at this
season of the year, particularly at
tractive and beautiful. The assort
ment was never more pleasing nor
extensive. Central Garden Is especial
ly strong at this time on potnsettas,
Ihe beautiful Christmas flowering
plants of the day; also cyclem&n,
primroses, various kinds, azaleas, nar
cissus, hyacinths, araucarias pines,
and lots of lively pot ferns; cut flow
ers, roses, lllies-of-the-valley, carna
tions, violets, etc. You will find Cen
tral Garden’s prices are reasonable.
Prompt ttention given all order*.
Telephone number 5826. Out-of-town
orders are given the same care and
attention i s those in Augusta.
Real Estate Transfers.
Real estate transfers recorded In th*
office of the clerk of the court during
the week December 7-18 are as follow*:
s3,soo—Caroline Hauser to William B.
White, 75 feet on the east side of An
thony road.
ssn D. Holmes to the Augusta
Land Company. 44 feet on the north aid*
of Greene street.
$760- A. W. Parker, by sheriff, to Ju
lia H. Hull, by Irvin Alexander, admin
istrator, 50 feet on the Milledgevili*
road, in the Turpin Hill tract.
SI,2OO—J. E. Tarver to George H.
Gercko. 48 feet on the north side of Cal
houn street.
s3,<H>o W. L. Sherrod to Beulah B.
Gunter, 100 feet on the south side of
Gumming street.
Men’s Overcoats
No store in the City can show a
better variety or tell at lower prioes.
And a very small payment down gets
a dandy.
*lO *l2. *ls. *lB. *2O
Boys’Suits,Overcoats
Warm, stylish and
one little weekly
payment. $4 to $lO.
SI.OO a weak
hfj n» f
nf|
Men’s
I Suits
b to $24
MEN’S
h'ats
AND BHOES
FIVE