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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 aj l ■ ■ . ! mm ,psjws so©® // vB 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