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Atlanta's Model Baby.
Atlanta, Jan. 17 Roger, the Codg
er, Petty; or Roger Poger, by each of
which names he is known, is said to
be the only "eugenic baby" in Atlanta.
7 His real name is Roger Hawley Wing,
and he Uf the son of Mr. and Mrs. N.
C. Wing, of b seventh avenue, Inman
park. 7v;-';v,':;.'';:':-;;
Each of Roger's parents was issued
good health certificate before their
marriage in the State of New York
in June, 1911. There is no law in New
York State regarding health certifi -
cates at marriage, but the parents of
thn vnunsr veonle and thev themselves
decided it would be a good thirfg to
be examined by a physician. Each
was given a medical certificate show
ing them to be 100 per cent, healthy.
Young Roger arrived in this world
on July 31, 1913. Soon afterward the
Wing family came to Atlanta to make
this city their home.
Of' course Roger's mother thinks
he is a wonderful child. So does Rog-
er's father, and Roger himself, though
he isn't able to tell about it yet, crows
his jow at being appreciated. But
there are other people who think so,
too, and for these reasons:
1 Roger hasn't had to be "walked"
at night since he was born.
2 He was given a certificate of
100 per cent, at the recent child wel
fare exhibit.
3 He cries on the average of only
once in four days.
4 From a lying position he can
raise himself to a sitting posture with
ease. ;-
5 He never cries to be picked up.
6 He sleeps by himself at night.
7 He weighs 19 pounds at his age
of a little ovei five months, while from
19 to 21 pounds is the average weight
for a baby of one year. Immediately
after his birth he gained at the rate
of a pound a week.
Mrs. Wing explains Roger's precoc
ity with various reasons. For one
thing, he is seldom handled. From
never being picked up when he cries, cmgnam ca,Hls waay were nnea lor
the two things are disassociated in assault ln thT court of a local maSis
his mind, and he never cries to be trte and announcement was made at
picked up. .the school tonight that four students
If he criaV he is given a drink of haubeen exPelled fr hing
water "or his face is washed or the I The cadets who paid fines in court
pin is moved from where it was stick
ing his soft neck. He is fed every
three hours on the dot. He sleps out
doors in the daytime and by an open
window at night, wherefore he has
never had a bad cold or been sick in
the least.
When Ivli-a. Wing wants to she can
tuck Roger in his crib and go into
some other room in the house, leav
ing her young son alone for hours.
He never cries and on her return is
looking dreamingly at the ceiling,
dreaming whatever babies dream of
and making soft noises in his throat.
Mrs. Wing says she has no special
plans for the rearing of the "eugenic
baby," save to make him a normal
American boy, as clean as possible
in soul, mind and body.
"They say a school teacher can not
make a good mother," she says. "But
I used to be one, and I think Roger
can prove that old saying is wrong.
Just look at him now."
Roger was chuckling happily and
lustily kicking the crib-clothes all ov
er the floor.
Clark Cannot Attend Calvert Hall
Dinner.
Washington, D. C, Jan. 20. Speak
er Clark's declination of an inivitation
to attend a Democratic dinner tomor
row evening at Calvert Hall, at which
Secretary Bryan is to be a guest, stir
red up so much commotion that the
Speaker issued a characteristic state
ment.;
Published reports had connected
the Speaker's declination with the
presence of Secretary of State Bry
an, and echoes of the Baltimore Con
vention. The Speaker did not sig
nify this suggestion with a reference.
"I have cut all dinners and func
tions except those If eel under obli
gations to attend in my official ca
pacity," said the Speaker. "I did this
for two reasons: 1 Because I have
not time to attend them. I have too
much to do. 2 Mr. Spofford, so long
librarian of Congress, once told me
that most public men and Army and
Receive Piedmont Interest Checks?
IF NOT , WHY NOT? ITS A SIGN OF PROSPERITY. YOUR NEIGHBORS UNDERSTAND.
Navy Officials who died in Washing
ton, dug their graves with their own
teeth' a saying which I took to heart
"The people of the country are not
interested to any extent in dinners
in Washington, but they are interest
ed, very much as . to what Congress
does, and when it does it, and I am
trying my best to expedite business so
that we can get away from here and
eive the country a rest. That is a
'good policy for both the country and
j the Democratic party."
'
Coast Line Lets Contract for 63 Miles
! Double Track.
Wilmington, Jan. 20. Announce
ment was made today by The Atlantic
Coast Line of the award of contracts
in sections for grading and construct
ion of double track on 63-mile stretch
from Selma to Parkton through Fay
etteville, work to be completed by
Fall. The contracts were let as fol
lows: Sections one and tow each
section about 12 miles long to W.
L. Williams Company, of Macon, Ga.;
section three, C. W. Lane & Co., At
lanta; section four, J J. Sheahan,
Elkton, Tenn.; section five to A. &
C. Wright, Elkton.
No figures were given out, but the
contracts involve an enormous sum.
With the completion of this stretch
the Coast Line will be double track
ed from Richmond to the branching
of the lines at Parkton, a distance of
225 miles.
' A large force has been at work be
tween Selma and Parkton for many
months making preparations for the
' double track, replacing the wooden
bridges with new steel structures and
installing culverts.
Bingham Boys Were Expelled.
Asheville, Jan. 20. Following al
leged pranks in which a new student
at Bingham had his head shaved and
was whippe 1 when he furnished the
authorities of the school with the
names of hW alleged assailants, three
were L.. L. 'laylor. $10 and one-third
of the costs; Nat Grammer and Louis
i Read, $5 and one-third of the costs
each. The magistrate was unable to
give the place of residence of the stu
dents and at the school the informa
tion could not be obtained.
The authorities at Bingham refus
ed to disclose the identity of the four
students who were expelled. At the
beginning of the term each student
signed a pledge to refrain from haz
ing and Colonel Bingham announced
today that all students who were un
willing to Jive up to the pledge could
leave school. None took advantage
of the opportunity to withdraw.
The name of the student who was
the victim of the alleged hazers is
Louis Reed, of Horse Cave, Kentucky.
Congressman in Fist Fight.
Washington, Jan. 29. A brisk fist
fight between Representative Ben
Johnson, of Kentucky, and John R.
Shields, a Washington lawyer, broke
up a meeting today in the House Dis
trict of Columbia committee room.
Committee Clerks separated the men
after both had landed telling blows;
then Representative Johnson broke
away and dashed into his private of
fice, shouting: "Let me get my pistol,
111 kill him."
Before the enraged Congressman
re-appeared, Shields had been hus
tled away and committeemen and spec
tators had made a hasty retreat.
Tonight the incident apparently was
closed. Representative Johnson said
he "had been in the game too long
to keep on when a fight's over." and
Shields issued a statement, declaring
he had acted in self-defense and in
dicated he did not expect any after
math. The trouble started while t
sub-committee of which Represents
tive Johnson is chairman was hearing
Representative Kahn, of California,
argue for a bill to allow Washington
crossing policemen to ride free on the
trolley cars when in uniform. Mr,
bnieids was present to support the
bill.
; toVlfr
he had leameu tnat bhieids had col-
leaeuafeeof four
doliars from crossing pohcemen for
"lobby activities," u connection with
a bill increasing the policemen's sal
aries. Chairman Crosses of the sub
commttee paw trouble impending and
announced a recess.
"I want to be heard," insisted Mr.
Shields; "I want an opportunity to
reply to these unfounded , charges.
They are utterly false.", f
With a bound Representative Jonn
rounded the table and Btriking
son
Shields full in the face sent him to
the floor. He was up in an instant,
retaliating with a blow that started
right cheek bone. The men exchang
the blood from a cut over Johnso"'
ed blows freely for a moment then
Shields clinched and was pounding
. i .
away on the congressman's neaa
when clerks of the committee inter-
- ,
"I always make a practice to take
licking or give a licking without
a
comment," said Johnson tonight.
"There was nothing for me to do
but hit him when he said I told a
falsehood."
Shields said: "I acted
in self -de-1
fense. Johnson struck me when I was
not looking.
The whole thing occur-
.
red without the slightest warning or
foundation."
Later the sub-committee called a
dozen .crossing policemen, who testi
fied that during the last Congress
they had contracted to pay Shields
certain sums in event he devoted his
efforts to obtaining the passage of a
bill increasing their pay and giving
them annual leave. The hearing will
be continued, r
Braithwaile Dies in Richmond Hospi
talAsks Investigation.
Richmond, Va., Jan. 20. Examina
tion of the health department records
today, revealed the fact that Charles
A. Braithwaite, 223 E, Marshall St.,
died at the City Hospital January 17
from the effects of laudanum poison
ing. V-': .
Several days before taking the poi
son, Uaitnwane asKea tne pouce io
investigate a report to the effect that
the husband of one of his relatives
had another wife and several children
at Spray, N. C. He said that the in
formation came from H. Eanes, of
that place.
The police, taking the matter under
consideration, ascertained that the rel
ative in question, though getting he
license here, was married in Peters
burg. A detectice was accordingly dis
patched to tell him that he would
have to consult the authorities of that
city, but was unable to locate him. Al
though it was ascertained later that
he had taken poison the police could
not learn until today that he was
dead.
Braithwaite married a Miss Stone,
of Hendersonville. He was 65 years
old and a carpenter by trade. The
coroner could not determine whether
he took the laudanum accidentally or
not. Why the death was not made
public has not been explained.
We pay the highest market prices
for furs and hides. Levin Bros., Hide
and Fur Dealers, Burlington, N. C.
Five hundred salt sacks for sale at
2c. each. Special price on large
quantities. Levin Bros., Hide, Fur
and Junk Dealers, Burlington, ( N. C
- ATTENTI0N,
Boys wanted for a band in Burl
ington. Boys from 12 to 18 yearr
of age, with musical talent, and with
good moral habits, and with a desire
for a musical . education, wanted for
a band. Those interested in the above
proposition, see me at once or write
V. WILSON.
Father, Wife and Children Found.
Fort Worth, Tex., Jan. 20. F. M
Taylor, his wife and two children
were found dead this afternoon at
their home here. They were last seen
alive December 6, when Taylor quit
work for a packing company here,
saying he was going to Oklahoma
City. A pistol was found by the f ath
er's side. The smaller child had been
burned. The others had been shot.
DO YOU
Young Man Leap, from Train Near
BJILiboro.
HUlsboro, Jan. 20.-At Dimmed
about'OM weBt at-
afternoon.
a well-dressed young man whose name
was unknown to the conductor, jump
ed off train No. 22, due here at 5:38
o'clock. ,
He was seen to roll over andj over
several times, but how badly hurt he
was or whether he was killed or not,
is not known at this hour. The train
as running at a speed of forty miles
an hour ana it is tnougn very proD
ably he is seriously hurt.
On the arrival of the train here the
conductor notified the ticket agent
at this place, and he in turn notified
the local officers. Policeman Crawford
and Constable Cates are now looking
nrnnnri in fno vipinif.v wherA t.ho vmintr
:
man leaped from the train.
According to the conductor, the
yun man a an ewuon over
he fare- conductor passed on
ana " Aew " yow "
alked to Platform and jumped
ue mi a i a. . i
off. The train was not stopped.
.. Newspaper in Bankruptcy.
Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 20. A peti
tion in voluntary bankruptcy was fil
- . 1 1 J J A. fill W 1
ed here today against The Pensocola
News, the oldest newspaper in west
ern Florida. Bankruptcy proceedings
were the outcome of a civil suit for
the recovery of payment on notes
said to amount to approximately
$8,000. V The News was established
more than 30 years ago.
Vice-President Lankford's Will.
New York, Jan. 20. The will of
Richard L. Lankf ord was filed today.
He leaves half of his estate to his
fiance. .
Williams, enrol hcluix,
GRAJL&a, K. C
CHURCH, KHCTCRT
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HOCUTT MEMORIAL BAPTIST
CHURCH,
Adams Avenue and Hall St.
Rev. Jas. W. Rose, Pastor.
Preaching every fourth Sunday at 11
. m. and 7 p. m.
Sunday Schol every Sunday at 9:30
a. m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 7:80 p
Ladies' Aid Society first Sunday af
ternoon.
' ESRBCOTAL
rhe Cfenrefe ef
My CvmtmrMa
The Bov. John Bjuwwi GTbfcla, Hotter
Zvory Sunday, llO a. bl, and 7:H
Baif Cmtmin: flnt fcmday, 11
a. m. Third ludqp, 749 a. m.
Holy and Safatta' Day, 19 . n
3day Softool, :M . tn.
The pabHc ia ) (flafly hwttod ;
All pwa free. Fla rooted ehofr
CHRlSTIAlf CUUBCB.
Oornor Churoh aad Darlo B ia
Bor. A. B. Kondail, Poster.
Troaehing every Soaday, 11HW . au.
ad 1M
Bsadoy School, 0:48 a. m. loka B,
Footer, Sooorintendoni.
Christian Endoavor Sorrboo Momdmy
OTTO KXCBUJDfT
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imibf ilka 4Mla far
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tfcoao ip wfcoaa w wall a
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fafactiM tin the tart mmm
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feat hMMnr m t gxwMy W-
the onagd wtth
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Cmmm Wnm wad Lmiwntm Mm.
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Proaehtev mm tono and Fowrtn
SabUoh, lim a. m., aad T.Sfl p. m.
md-rTook Bukio ovary Thared,
TiM . mu
teoB.
boo Itmh cbureh.
nana mbjblib church.
i Bofror Pootor. . ;
BMtey U:M a. m.
and TM at, .
kel a a, mi. B. R.
BofMrteteMon.
looflnc, Wifawday at 7:86
TU MMt hi iipoIiHt nrvtted to all
BAPTIST CHUBCB.
Bor. Kaitm W. Borir, Parte.
Bonday WorofclB, 11 .-CO a. m., and
Bondoy Bokool o : a, m. J. L.
. BooM, BoBOrteteooVoao.
Prateo tmi Proyor Borrtoos, Wodneo-
p, THN p. m.
GMottwa OeMnoo Cmmb, Saturday at
Oiopoh CoBfiwsiBOO, Wodaooday before
ftrat Staday of oaoa Bvoath, 7:3d
of Looifa tmppi, ftrat
la eaah aaaah.
thdoa, Unk Monday ef each
IM a. ax
vma ttmrmmart pbotebtant
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Savte
Bor. Ooafga L. OanfOi Pastor.
Barrlaaac ' .
UaW arenfag, 7:30
Pm$m Moattag Woananday evenings.
Ait mad Mlotwonary 9oeioties
BxMdav afnaamiitt after first
Briiaot, a a J. G. Rog-
Oood Baaaem aad PhflaCkoa Qasses.
Too aro ferJted attend all these
BL B. CSrnKSZ, BOCTH.
PHOWT BTRZBT.
Dor. T. A. tttoa, Paotot.
amrning anc
9nndr Sohoot, $M a. a W. I
aaaraot Ba,iiatadBit.
Prayor Bmsloa, Wodaooday orenin
at T:M Volook.
rworth LaagBo, 7it9 o'clock ever
Saaiap ov
M. B. CVUBCB. BOUTH.
WXSB ATBNUE.
ker. OMoMa, Paoooi
vrory Brat Baaday at 11:0
; a. aa, aad 7:M p. bl Second Sw.
" day at 7:S p. av
3tmday Behoel orery Sandaji at 1
a. aa. Jeha P. Idol, Baporintenden:
Ereryhody woleoaao.
MACEDONIA LUTHERAN
CHURCH.
Rov. T. S. iirown, Pastor.
tarrioM at 11:00 a. m.
Voapon at t:N a. m.
No aorrieoo on third Sundays.
SaBday School t:4l s. m. Prof. J
B. Boborteon, SHporintendent. -Toaehonr
KCoattag Wednesday, 7:3
b. Bk (Pastor' Btady).
Woaiaa'o Missionary Society, firs
Thursday in orery month at 8:3
p. a. -
L. C B. Sodaty, second Thursday in
I every month at 1:80 p." m.
'Lather League, ooeond sod fourth
J . Saadays at S00 p m.
: A ceoonat awftatiiB mw4m to a.
; A Charon Be too otaBau ami W ,
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Prcf cttHMial Cerds.
Dr. L. H. Allen
iurlinjiton N. C.
irnf-e phonf- 374-J. Res. S74-
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Spcoi; Utrnada)
Veterinarians
Ottli.. nni H,mftn,i IHbtv I'hiwH-
C. A. Anderson M. D.
Office hours 1 to 2 p. m. 7 to 8 p. rr .
First National Bank Building.
Iiveday eaNsat Pradleys Druji
Store.
Damcron & Long
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John li. Vernon,
Attorney aui romiHollor al lw
Burlington, N. C
Office room 7 and 8 Seccr d
ficor First Nat'l bank Buiiding
office 'phone 3 3 7 - J Resident
John R. Hoflmaj ,
Attorney-at-Law
Burlington, !Nc;i., Caiolir. .
Offke. Secwd fbvr First National
ouox Baildinf.
DR. J. It BROOKE
Swgecn Dentiw
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