Monday, 22nd December 1913: No Beer On Christmas Chief To Enforce Law, The Atlanta Journal

NO BEER ON CHRISTMAS.

CHIEF TO ENFORCE LAW

Section 1651 of the city code, forbidding near-beer saloons to open on Christmas day, must be strictly adhered to on Thursday, according to an order issued Monday by Chief of Police James L. Beavers.

The chief stated that there were some who were in doubt as to whether or not the law would be enforced this year and he wants it distinctly understood that saloons closing Wednesday night must remain so until the following the Friday morning.

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Egglar All Stirred Up Over

Scanty

Attire of Tech Track

Sprinter

Complaint was registered at police headquarters for the consideration of Chief Beavers, Monday morning, by J. A. Egglar, of 262 West Fourteenth street, against the athletic young men who run around the streets in his part of the city, as he said, clad in abbreviated costumes suitable only for enclosed gymnasiums.

"The Tech boys train in the open street in next to nothing," said he, with indignation.

"They shock and embarrass young women. My own daughters cannot help seeing them every now and then. I want it stopped."

"I'm going to take measures of my own to keep them away from my place, even if the police do let them go on like this. I've got the hose ready for the next bunch of them that come past. They'll get a shower of cold water that will make them glow with something more than robust health."

Mr. Egglar departed without having seen the chief, who was out at the time.

Later, when Chief Beavers was informed of the complaint, the police head said it was the first that had been made to him by anybody about the matter.

"Of course, the privilege may have been abused," said the chief, "but the school athletes around here have been doing this for years, and nobody has complained of it.

Personally, I can't see any harm in letting them do their running in running suits."

Before his departure, Mr. Egglar promised to return and take up the matter fully with the chief himself.

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THREE LAWYERS IN VIEW FOR APPELLATE VACANCY

Justice Pottle Confirms Journal's Story That He Is to Resign Early in Year

Judge J. R. Pottle, of the court of appeals, has confirmed The Journal's exclusive publication of Sunday that he intends to resign from the appellate court bench about February 1.

He will enter into a law partnership with I. J. Hofmayer, of Albany, one of the leading attorneys of South Georgia.

It was stated in Sunday's Journal that Governor Slaton was expected to appoint Attorney Sam S. Bennet, of Albany, to succeed Judge Pottle.

The governor says that he has not yet received Judge Pottle's resignation, and therefore, has not decided whom he will appoint to the appellate court.

Rumor has it that Governor Slaton has known for several weeks of Judge Pottle's intention to resign, and has had under consideration three well-known Georgia lawyers for appointment as his successor.

These lawyers are S. S. Bennet, of Albany; Peyton Wade, of Dublin, and Warren Grice, of Hawkinsville.

The rumor, however, says that the governor has about decided to tender the place to Mr. Bennet, and it is known that Mr. Bennet, and it is known that Mr. Bennet came to Atlanta several days ago to confer with the governor about the matter.

The resignation of Judge Pottle will necessitate all three judges of the court of appeals going before the people in next summer's primary.

The term of Judge R. B. Russell expires, on January 1, 1915, so he must stand for re-election, and under the law judges who are appointed to this court hold office only until the next succeeding general election.

Judge L. S. Roan, who was appointed to succeed Judge B. H. Hill, will be opposed by Judge N. R. Broyles, of Atlanta.

If Mr. Bennet is appointed to succeed Judge Pottle, as indications now point, he must also participate in the primary next summer if he wishes to hold the place, and it is quite likely that several South Georgia attorneys will enter the lists against him.