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THE ATLANTA SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL, ATLANTA, GA.. FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1913.
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PROTEST PITER CLAIMS
Companies Claim That Painter
-. Committed Suicide in Order
to Increase Capital Stock
(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.. June 5.—Cor
oner Abbott this afternoon announced
that so soon as he received from Dr.
Glaser the report of his chemical test
of vitals he will convene the coroner’s
jury and probe the death of aPinter to
the bottom. The theory advanced to
day that the possible motive for the
alleged suicide is the fact that the in
surance company shut down on more
insurance, preventing E. O. Painter
company doubling its capital stock by
lack of sufficient security f<»r new
stocks!
Circuit Attorney Hallowes’ attention
has been called to the Painter body mu
tilation prior to the family being noti
fied and saild there was no law to
prevent or punish such action bv sur
geons or their employers. He will take
no action in the case. The whole sim
mers into contest for millions under the
year suicide clause in civil courts.
Promises to be the biggest insurance
suit in the south. Family has engaged
attorneys and medical men to uphold
natural death accidental theory. Insur
ance men claim slow poison by means
of chloral ending in final big dose taken
in glass of Coca Cola just before going
aboard the ferry and deliberate suicide
when Painter stepped over guard chain
on boat and tumbled into river.
Painter's Organs Examined
By Chemist In Baltimore
BALTIMORE. Md.. June 5.—To deter
mine the cause of his death the vital
organs of E. O. Painter, millionaire fer
tilizer manufacturer or Florida, are be
ing examined by a chemist connected
with Johns Hopkins hospital. On the
result of the investigation, it is said,
will depend the payment of about $1,-
178.000 in life insurance.
Painter met his death when he fell
overboard from a ferry boat on the St.
Lawrence 5,se—a ubforeer SH SH H
Johns river, about two weeks ago.
Whether Painter was drowned or died
from poison is the question at issue.
IN CHARLESTON JUNE II
Despite Suggestions of Re
newed Trouble in W, Va.,
Senators Will Investigate
WASHINGTON. June 5.—Despite sug
gestions from coal operators that a visit
of the senate committee investigating
the West Virginia coal strike condi
tions might “undo all the work of the
state authorities in suppressing disor
der,” the committee today determined
to adhere to its original program to be-
5 in hearings at Charleston Tuesday,
une 10.
MACON WOMAN ENDS LIFE
BY JUMPING INTO WELL
Miss Kittie Tyner Stops Clock
at 3 in Morning and Then
Kills Self
'Special Dispatch to The Journal.)
MACON, Ga.. June 5.—Miss Kittie
Tyner, of Cross Keys, a suburb on the
north side of Macon, committed suicide
this morning at 3 o’clock b> jumping
in a well next door to her home. The
discovery of a note in her room this
morning, which stated that*, her body
would be found in the well next door,
was the first news of her suicide.
The clock in her room stopped exactly
at 3 o’clock, which time she stated in
her notes to relatives that she went
to the well and jumped in. Her body
was found Submerged in the well. Ill
health is said to be responsible for her
‘ act.
She was a sister to Ben Tyner, a store
keeper at Cross Keys, and a sister-in-
law of Mrs. Kate King, who is now in
the county jail, charged with murder of
her husband, Jim King.
HUNGARIAN PRFMIER
FORMALLY RESIGNS
(By Associated Press.)
VIENNA, June 5.—Dr. Ladislas Von
Lukacs. the Hungarian premier, to
day came to the Austrian capital and
handed in the resignation of the Hun
garian cabinet to Emperor Francis
Joseph as king of Hungary
PUT AWAY PICKLES
Mathematician Figures Out
the Food Question
If anyone requires a clear head it is
, a teacher of mathematics. He must
reason in the abstract as it were, and
” full concentration of mind is necessary
~ if correct results are to be forthcom-
, ln&-
r An Ohio rnan writes:
“I am a teacher of mathematics and
^for 15 years prior to four years ago, I
either took a lunch composed of cold
sandwiches, pickles, etc., to school or
'* hurried home and quickly ate a hot
dinner.
“The result was that I went to my
* afternoon work feeling heavy, dull of
brain and generally out of sorts. Finally
I ^learned about Grape-Nuts food and
p V .began to use it for my noon-day lunch.
“From the first I experienced a great
*.change for the better. The heavy, an-
^pleasant feeling and sour stomach
caused by the former diet disappeared.
The drowsy languor and disinclination
: to work soon gave way to a brightness
*?and vim in my afternoon work, a feeling
’. entirely new to me.
“My brain responds promptly to the
requirements put upon it, and what is of
•7 more importance, the results have been
/ lasting and more satisfactory, the longer
.£1 have used Grape-Nuts as a food.
“My wife had been suffering from
weak stomach accompanied by sick
headaches nearly all her life. She is
invariably relieved of these when she
’ sticks to Grape-Nuts, either eaten dry
or with milk. Her stomach has gradu
ally grown stronger and her headaches
less frequent since she began to eat
Grape-Nuts.” “There’s a Reason.” Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. Read the booklet, “The Road to
Wellville,” in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter?
A new one appears from time
to time. They are genuine,
true, and full of human inter
est.
PROMINENT MAN IS ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER
Scuth Carolina Legislator on
Trial for Murdering Man
Who Threatened Him
AIKEN, S. C., June 5.—Witnesses for
Hugh Long, representative from Aiken
county in the South Carolina legisla
ture, who is on trial here charged with
the murder of Pickens H. Gunter, a
banker, at Wagner, last fall, testified to
day that during the campaign Gunter
had threatened the life of Long, if the
latter were elected to the legislature.
Long was informed of these alleged
threats, witnesses stated, by a minister
of Wagner, and by mutual friends of
Long and Gunter, who claimed they in
terposed as peacemakers to prevent
bloodshed between the two men.
The defense also introduced witnesses
who testified that during the political
campaign last summer, Gunter followed
Long over the county and on one occa
sion attempted to gather a crowd to in
terrupt Long when he should make his
speech.
Physicians who examined Long after
he was brought to the Aiken county
jail, following the killing of Gunter,
testified that Long bore several wounds
on the head ond throat. Dr. W. P.
Houston, of Monroe, N. C.. where Long
formerly resided, a brother of Secretary
of Agriculture Houston, and several
other citizens of North Carolina, testi
fied that long had borne a good a good
reputation for peace and order in his
home county.
M'ADOO BEGINS TO
GLEAN OUT CUSTOMS
He Requests Resignation From
Officials in Charge of Fris
co Customs Service
(By Aaaooiared Pres*.)
WASHINGTON, June 5.—Secretary
McAdoo’s clean out of Republlca i cus
toms officials at San Francisco is ta
ken to be the forerunner of other
sweeping changes in a reorganization
plan to be worked out one part at a
time.
It was learned today, though treas
ury officials tried to keep It secret,
that at San Francisco Mr. McAcloo had
demanded not only the resignation of
Coollector Stratton, but also those of
the naval office, surveyor and appraiser.
Poet Laureate’s
Body Is Cremated
Without Ceremony
(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, June 5.—The body of Al
fred Austin, the late poet laureate, who
died on Monday, was cremated at Gold-
er's Green today without any cere
mony.
By permission of King George a me
morial service was held in. the Chapel
Royal, St. James palace, at the same
hour, and was attended by the mem
bers of the Austin family.
U. S. SUBMARINE TENDER
TO BE UNIQUE WAR CRAFT
The Bushnell Will Be Mother
of Fleet of Submarines-To
Cost $1,000,000
'By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, June' 5.—Plans for
the submarine tender Bushnell, made
public at the navy department today,
disclose the fact that the vessel will
be altogether unique as a war craft.
The contract for the construction of
the Bushnell was awarded to a ship
building concern in Seattle, Wash. Her
cost will be close to $1,000,000, and she
is to be completed within twenty-one
months. j
The Bushnell is designed as a “moth
er ship” for a squadron of submarines,
and many roomy staterooms will be pro
dded for the officers and crews of the
submarines when they are not actually
cruising. Powerful hoisting apparatus
will be installed, where with a subma
rine damaged or sunk can speedily be
lifted to the surface of the sea and a
towing machine will enable the “moth
er boat” to tow five of her breed at one
time.
The little fleet will be independent of
a home station, for a well equipped
machine shop will be installed aboard
the Bushnell. Capacious tanks are to be
installed to carry sufficient oil and gas
oline to supply the submarines for many
weeks. t
The Bushnell herself will be driven
by a single screw turned by turbine
engines. Her displacement will be 2,500
tons and with a battery of four five-
inch rapid fire guns and a torpedo tube
she will be able to protect her charges
from torpedo boats and destroyers.
ARMOUR LOSES LEAD
TO PACKER ED. MORRIS
(By Associated Press.)
CHICAGO, June 5.—Edward Morris,
the meat packer, has replaced J. Ogden
Armour as the largest individual owner
of Chicago bank stocks, it was learned
today from the county tax lists.
Mr. Armour has held the position for
several years and continues to lead In
the actual number of shares, but in the
aggregate market value Mr. Morris,
with $3,796,000, leads him by nearly
$150,000. A third packer, Edwin Tilden,
holds bank stock amounting to $2,902,-
4ou in market value.
ESCAPED LUNATIC SAYS
NEW YORK IS DANGEROUS
NEW YORK, June 5.—Thomas She-
han, of Albany, who escaped yesterday
from the state insane asylum at Pough
keepsie, surrendered to the New York
police today.
“I think you had better send me back
to the asylum.” he said. “I believe New
York is a dangerous place to live in.”
ONE POLICEMAN FIRED;
ANOTHER SUSPENDED
MACON, Ga., -June 5.—Patrolman Tom
Middleton, a new member of the Macon
police force, was arrested near his
home last night by Officers Pierce and
McLendon on a charge of drunkenness
and sent to the city barracks where he
remained until this morning. After his
release, he was given a suspension of
thirty days by Police Chief Chapman.
Patrolman W. M. Shinholser was
found drunk on his beat last night
about 8 o’clock by Lieutenant John Da
vis. He was relieved of his club and
badge and sent home in a hack. This
morning the chief released him from
the department.
HE PUSHES WHEEL
FROM PERRY TO
George B, Wells Wins $40,
Though, From His Twelve-
Hour Tramp
(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)
MACON, Ga.. .Tune 5.—Tired and
dusty from a tramp of twenty-nine
miles, George B. Wells, a prominent cit
izens and hotel man of Perry. Ga., won
a $40 wager yesterday afternoon when
he arrived at the court house with a
wheelbarrow he had been pushing from
Perry. He made the trip on foot in
less than twelve hours.
Recently a bet was made Mr. Wells
that he would not don a pair of overalls
and roll a wheelbarrow to Macon. He
took the bet when the wager was made
for $40. At 5 o’clock yesterday morn
ing he left his hotel in Perry with a
light lunch and a basket of peaches.
While the journey was long, Mr. Wells
explained upon his arrival that he had
no punctures or mishaps of any kind
that brought on a delay.
Immediately upon his arrival he was
awarded his prize by the sheriff, who
issued him a certificate to show that
he arrived in Macon pushing the same
wheelbarrow that he left Perry with
that morning. He explained the adven
tures of his trip to a party of friends
from Perry, who had arrived here at
noon to see him come in, and after par
taking of a few refreshments he joined
the party from his home and returned
last night in an automobile.
BLACKMAIL IS DEFENSE
OF A WOOL MILE HEAD
Atteaux, Charged With Plant
ing Dynamite at Lawrence,
Says Breen Tried Blackmail
BOSTON. June 5.—The defense of
Frederick E. Atteaux in the dynamite
conspiracy trial alleges that the dye
manufacturer was the victim of at
tempted blackmail by John J. Breen,
who has confessed to “planting” dyna
mite at Lawrence to throw suspicion
of contemplated violence upon the tex
tile strikers.
Atteax took the stand in his own de
fense today.
Daniel H. Coakeley, counsel for At
teaux, said it would be shown that on
the night of January 16, 1912, Atteaux
was called on the telephone by Asa
Korbey, a Syrian of Lawrence, whom
Atteaux asked to report on strike con
ditions in this city.
Korbey said that a man nameo
Breen, who had done splendid work in
advising the strikers to refrain from
violence, was in his place and would
like, .to talk with Atteaux.
The next day Breen came to Bos
ton, met Atteaux for the first time
and asked him to have the American
Woolen company officials telephone to
the mayor of Lawrence advising that
dynamite stored in the city yard be re
moved to a place of safety. Atteaux
did so and the next day Breen again
called on the defendant 1 and thanked
him.
The following day Breen came to At-
teaux’s office and at Breen’s request
Atteaux summoned the late Ernest W.
Pittman, who according to witnesses
for the state, furnished the dynamite
’from the Woolen company offices.
Waited in Vain for
Fifty Years for Her
Sweetheart’s Return
(By Associated Press.)
AMSTERDAM, N. Y., June 5.—Miss
Julia Frank, seventy-two, better known
as “Mother Frank,” is dead at her
home ifi West Stony Creek. She
adopted and reared ten children, and
for forty years had attended Memorial
day services in this village, when she
decorated the graves of every soldier
buried here.
Miss Frank's sweetheart, a soldier in
the Union army, was killed at the bat
tle of Bull Run, and for more than fifty
years she has kept a light burning in
her window in anticipation of his re
turn. She never accepted as authority
the report of his death.
The farm where she has spent her
life is bequeathed to an unmarried sis
ter, on condition that the light be kept
burning for the soldier.
M’ADOO ASKS CONGRESS TO
CHECK CUSTOMS CHANGE
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, June 5.—Secretary
McAdoo has recommended to congress
a postponement of the customs reor
ganization plan until January 1, 1914,
because of sentiment against it and be
cause he believes it contains imperfec
tions. The secretary, however, ap
proves the principle of the reorganiza
tion. Practically every customs port in
the United States Is affected by this de
cision.
The secretary’s recommendation was
sent to Senator Clarke, chairman of the
ccmmerce committee. Mr. McAdoo be
lieves, it is said, that the plan con
tains many things which should be
omitted, and is devoid of other re
forms he is anxious to make in the
customs service.
In suggesting a postponement of six
months he recommends that congress
amend the law so that the plan of re
organization must result In a saving
of $500,000 based upon the expenses of
the customs service for the current
finance year.
The president, secretary of the treas
ury and congress have been bombarded
with protests against the reorganiza
tion, which would revolutionize the cus
toms service and reduce the number of
districts and collectors of customs
from 156 to forty-nine.
CHARLES S. KOHLER
DIES IN
PARIS
*2
NEW YORK, June 5.—The death of
Charles S. Kohler, the wealthy piano
manufacturer and sportsman of this
city, yesterday in Paris, France, re
moves a figure which has been promi
nent for several years in the turf
world.
Mr. Kohler purchased Samuel C. Hil
dreth's stable of famous race horses in
the fall of 1911, after horse racing
had been stopped In New York, and add
ing these to his own string of thorough
breds, he took them all abroad to con
tinue racing in France and England. A
few weeks ago he wadded to his stables
by the purchase of a dozen yearlings
from August Belmont.
He maintained in this country a
breeding farm in the Ramapo valley and
raced under the name of the Ramapo
stables.
L. M. FRANK’S TRIAL WILL
OCCUR WEEK OF JUNE 30
Although no definite decision has been
arrived at by Solicitor General Hugh
M. Dorsey, the indications are that Leo
M. Frank, the pencil factory superin
tendent, who is under indictment for the
murder of Mary Phagan, will be put
on trial during the week beginning June
30, instead of the week of June 23, as
had been expected.
It is understood that the solicitor will
be ready with the prosecution for the
later date, and that if the defense does
not ask a delay the trial will begin at;
that time.
For several days Solicitor Dorsey, as- 1
sisted by City Detectives Campbell and
Starnes, has been preparing the case
against Frank. In addition to the nu- ‘
merous affidavits obtained from pros
pective witnesses, the solicitor has had
prepared a very large diagram of the;
pencil factory interior upon which he
has indicated everything which he
thinks will be of importance to the pros
ecution. j
One rather mistifying entry on this;
diagram is the sketch of a^ shelf which ;
Is supposed to be in the private office •
of Superintendent Frank. This sketch;
is explained on the diagram as fol-.
lows: “Shelf on which notes were!
found.” 1
Just what notes are referred to can
not be learned. It has been understood
that the only notes written about' the
murder were those two which James
Conley, the negro sweeper, claims to
have written at the dictation of Frank.
If any other notes were found this
fact has not been made public. Solici
tor Dorsey refuses to explain the en
try.
WON’T QUESTION CONLEY.
Before leaving police headquarters
Wednesday morning to appear before
the Fulton county grand jury in con
nection with the vice probe Detective
Chief N. A Lanford announced that
if there was to be any further quizzing
of James Conley, the negro sweeper at
the National pencil factory, it would
occur at the negro’s suggestion.
“1 am satisfied with what Conley has
sworn to concerning his part in the
murder of Mary Phagan,” declared
Chief Lanford. “When he was returned
to police headquarters from the jail
last Saturday I told him that« if he
thought of anything else in connection
with the murder that he wished to tell
to have the turnkey notify me, and I
would bring him to my office. I have
not seen Conley since that time and
have not hoard from him.
■” m
S TARIFF BILL KEEPS
SENATORS VERY BUSY
Program of Speeches, Corner
stone Laying, Tribute to Jef
ferson Davis and Smoker
Leading citizens of DeKalb county
and many citizens of Atlanta attended
'homecoming day in Decatur Tuesday.
The event was celebrated jointly witn
the birthday of Jefferson Davis, pres
ident of the Confederacy, adding a pa
triotic touch to the impressive exer-
pises.
The day’s program was opened witn
an address by Dr. A. M. Soule, president
of the State Agricultural college. He
was followed by Chairman C. Murphy
Candler, of the state railroad commis
sion, who spoke on the life and wont
of Jefferson Davis. Representative-elect
R. F. Smith urged reasons why the
Fifth District Agricultural school
should be re-established in DeKalb
county.
The event of the day was the laying
of the cornerstone of the new $25,OUo
school building under the auspices of
the Decatur Masons. Past Grand Mas
ter ^.eorge M. Napier, of the Georgia
Masons, presided over the ceremonies.
J. Howell Green, Hooper Alexander and
John A. Montgomery were tne speakers.
A smoker in the court house at 6:30
o’clock brought the exercises of the
day to a close. Speeches were made
by Wilmer L. Moore, Charles J. Haden,
Walter G. Cooper, Forrest Adair, May
or John A. Montgomery, Alonzo M.
Field, R. F v Gilliam and R. W. Wal
ker.
JUDGE SPEER DELIVERS
ADDRESS AT GORDON
BARNESVILLE, Ga., June 5.—Judge
Emory Speer, of Macon, delivered his
address on Abraham Lincoln at the com
mencement exercises of Gordon Wednes
day, and was heard by a large audience.
Judge Speer was introduced by Dr. A.
J. Moncrief.
Club Standing
SOUTHERN
SOUTH ATLANTIC
Clubs.
w.
L.
Pet.
Clubs.
W.
L.
Pet.
Mobile
37
19
.661
Savannah
34
7
.821]
Atlanta
26
24
.520
Columbus
21
39
.523
Nashville
26
24
.520
J’sonville
20
21
• 48S
C’tanooga
23
24
.510
MacOn
19
20
.487
Memphis
24
20
.480
Ch’leston
14
26
.35(1
M’gomery
24
26
.480
Albany
12
27
.308
B’ham
22
25
.468
N. Orl'ns
17
33
.340
EMPIRE STATE
GEORGIA-ALABAMA.
Clubs.
W.
L.
Pet.
Clubs.
W.
L.
Pet.
Valdosta
20
10
.667
Gadsden
16
10
.615
Cordele
17
12
.586
Opelika
14
11
.560
Way cross
15
14
.517
T’ladega
14
12
.52C
Th’ville
33
15
.464
Anniston
14
12
.52(1
B’nswick
32
18
.400
Newnan
12
13
.44 4
Americus
11
19
.367
LaGrange
8
18
.308
NATIONAL
AMERICAN
Clubs.
W.
L.
Pet.
Clubs.
VV.
L.
Pet.
Phi la
24
11
.680
I’hila
32
10
.762
N. York
22
17
.564
Cleveland
32
13
.711
Brooklyn
21
18
.538
W’ington
24
19
.558
Chicago
22
20
.524
Chicago
25
21
.543
Pittsburg
21
21
.500
Boston
19
21
.475
St. Louis
20
24
.455
Detroit
18
29
.3S1
Cinc-nati
17
27
.386
St. Louis
19
31
.380
Boston
14
23
.378
N. York
9
32
.219
Baseball Scores
RESULTS MONDAY
Southern
Atlanta-NasbvUle; off day.
Chattanooga-Blrinlngham; rain.
Mobile 9, Memphis 1.
New Orleans 7, Montgomery 2.
South Atlantio
Columbus 2, Charleston 2.
Macon 3, Jacksonville 2.
Savannah 6, Albany 0.
National
Philadelphia 6. Brooklyn 2.
Pittsburg 7, Boston 4.
Others not scheduled.
American
Boston 4, New York 3.
Boston 8, New York 0.
Philadelphia 9, Washington 4.
Philadelphia 4, Washigton 3.
Others not scheduled.
RESULTS TUESDAY
Southern
Atlanta 8, Nashville 3.
Mobile 10, Memphis 4.
Chattanooga 6, Birmingham 3.
Chattanooga 3, Birmingham 3.
Montgomery 4, New Orleans 3.
South Atlantic
Savannah 6. Albany 4.
Jacksonville 4. Macon 0.
Columbus 2, Charleston 2.
National
New York 5, St. Louis 3.
Pittsburg 7, Boston 2.
Cincinnati 1. Brooklyn 0.
Chicago-Philndelphia; off day.
American
Cleveland 8, New York 2.
Philadelphia 7. Detroit 3.
Boston 3, Chicago 2.
Washington 3, St. Louis 2.
RESULTS WEDNESDAY
Southern
Atlanta 2, Montgomery 2.
Mobile 7. Memphis 4.
Chattanooga 9, Birmingham 7.
Nashville claims other game by forfeit, 9 to 0.
South Atlantic
Savannah 3, Albany 0.
Savannah 0. Albany 0.
Charleston 1, Columbus 0.
Columbus 3, Charlestcjn 1.
Jacksonville 5, Macon 3.
National
Chicago 3, Boston 0. '
Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 3.
St. I.ouis 6. New York 4.
Philadelphia 4, Pittsburg 0.
American
Cbtcago 4. Boston 1.
Cleveland 9, New Yor 5.
Washington 6, St. Louis 2.
Philadelphia 14, Detroit 6.
Senator Hoke Smith and
Others Unable to Answer Let
ters on Account of Work
BY RALPH SMITH.
WASHINGTON. June 5.—The work
of preparing the tariff bill for report
to the Democratic caucus has been so
engrossing that the members of the
finance committee are unable to 'give
attention to their mail or other office
affairs. Senator Hoke Smith said:
“I feel that I should ask the indul
gence of my friends in Georgia, both
as regards their correspondence and
matters before the department in which
they are interested. The Democrats
upon the finance committee hope to
conclude their work on the tariff bill
within about two weeks and to report
the measure to the Democratic caucus
at that time. Our labors will then be
lightened and we can again take up
matters in which our constituents are
personally interested. At present all
my time is demanded bj r the tariff bill,
but I believe that in this work, which
we are seeking to hurry forward, I am
serving the people of Georgia better
than I could in any other way. It is
of greatest importance to the country
that the tariff bill be disposed of at
the earliest date at whic ha well-con
sidered measure can be passed.”
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR
BROOKS COUNTY FARMERS
QUITMAN, Ga.. June 5.— 1 The first
crop of 1913, the oat crop, is being har
vested in Brooks county, and it is the
most phenomenal yield ever known In
a county where good crops are the
rule and not the exception. One farmer
estimates that the crop will be twice
the volume of the average oat crop in
this county.
The bumper crop is due to several
reasons; first the crops in the county
geenrally had better preparation this
year than ever before, and the season
as to weather has been ideal in every
particular. The bad crop year of 1912
made every farmer work harder to make
a good crop this year, and the weather
has been right in line with these efforts.
Owing to the * partial failure of last
year's oat crop and the fact that many
farmers had to buy oats this spring a
larger acreage of oats was planted also.
The average yield of oats in the county
has been about fifteen bushels to the
acre; this average will be exceeded this
year undoubtedly. D. C. Denmark, of
Hickory Head, has sixty-five acres from
which he harvested forty-five bushels
per acre. He has threshed out 4,000
bushels of oats so far and has not fin
ished. A great many farmers are mak
ing fifty bushels to the acre.
Prospects for other staple crops indi
cate a yield equally phenomenal. The
good crop conditions which have prevail
ed are making a great corn crop and
cotton is unusually fine. Cotton blooms
appeared In the field last week and the
plants are two feet high. The water
melon crop is another very promising
one, which will be ready for market in
a few weeks.
Taken altogether, this promises to be
the best crop year in every particular
the county has ever had. Farm labor
has been plentiful, owing to the high
price of meat and other staples this
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MINISTER SAYS MARRIAGE
FEES ARE ONLY GRAFT
(By Associated Piers.)
CHICAGO, June 5.—The Rev. Ai
mer Pennewell solemnized the first
“anti-graft” marriage yesterday since
his recent announcement that he be
lieved fees accepted by ministers for
officiating at weddings were nothing
less than a graft, and that In the fu
ture he would make no charge for this
service. He also asserted that couples
must “present clean bills of health
from reputable physicians.”
Clifton Walker Hunt, of Cleveland,
and Miss Dorothy Maize, of Oakpark, a
suburb, were the principals at the wed
ding. The father of the brid£ attempt
ed to force a fee upon the clergyman
but was unsuccessful.
“I get a salary for my services, and
couples should not feel that they are
receiving charity,” said the preacher.
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This Declaration Made by
General R, K, Evans-He
Gives Reasons Why
That the entire standing army of the
United States if scattered strategetical-
ly along the Pacific coast would be un
able to cope with an invasion by the
Japanese and prevent them from taking
the principal cities of the ft*r west, is
the startling announcement made to The
Journal Wednesday morning by Briga
dier General Robert K. Evans, command
er of the second brigade of the first
division.
General Evans has just returned from
an extended tour which included Wash
ington, D. C., and army posts in the
middle west where portions of the sec
ond brigade are stationed. He pointed
out the fact that the entire American
fleet of twenty-six battleships were on
the Atlantic coast with no defenses on
the Pacific save the forts and a maxi
mum of 5,000 trained soldiers at the
present time.
In keeping tne entire fleet of ships
together, General Evans points out that
this country Is doing the only logical
thing. He points to the Russo-Japanese
war when the Russians divided their
fleet only to have it destroyped piece
meal by the little yellow men. Such
a policy on the part of the United
States would be folly, he says.
WEAKNESS IN DIVISION.
"Our naval fleet on the Atlantic
coast,” said the general, “could and
would successfully withstand any at
tack, but once we divided it, keeping
thirteen of the ships on this coast and
the other half on the Pacific, we would
suffer the same inevitable sea defeat
of the Russians. For that reason the
entire fleet is being kept together.
“On the Pacific coast, as has been
said, there are no ships, and only the
forts that are able to shoot twelve
miles. Of course an invading fleet of
battleships and transports would not
get within range, but effect a landing
behind some cliff safely out of their«
range and with their infantry attack
the coast defenses from the rear. All
of our forts are open, except from the
front, and their capture would
easy matter unless we had
fantry there to drive the invaders back.
This, as I have said, we have not,
such is the condition at present. DrexeU
JAP PROCEDURE.
“It is natural to suppose that the*
Japanese would first take up their
abode in the Pliilipppines and the island
of Hawaii. Both would be easy mat
ters with our present fighting force in
both places and the next point of at
tack would naturally be the Pacific
coast.
“That they could gain a foothold
there and remain for some time no one
who is acquainted with the conditions
of affairs can deny. And they would
take our principal cities on the coast
from north to south. There would be
no depredations, however, nor any pil
laging. The Japanese are well disci
plined soldiers and no harm would
come to the non-combatants. Just the
same the spoils of war belong to the*
victor and thefe would be nothing tc
prevent a country from demandin/
$50,000,000 from the citizens of <San
Francisco for protection.
“The day of formally declaring war
months ahead has passed into history
War is war and it is commenced and
carried on as such. It is true that we
gave England notice in 1812 and wen
just as courteous to Spain, but it iy :
mistaken idea that such a practice is
considered essential between two world
powers.
NINETY PAYS FROM COAST.
“A.a was the case in the Russo-Japa
nese war, the Japs could recall theii
ambassado- have him demand his pass
ports, which is virtually a declaration
of the severance of diplomatic rela
tions, and have their fleet within five
days of striking. Bear in mind the
fact that our fleet is fully ninety days
from the Pacific coast.
“The invasion of the west would be
well under way before we could be able
to muster enough troops to even stop
them and even the army under colors
row is inadequate to go forth and suc
cessfully combat with the army Japan
is able to and would send over should
ti.ey decide on such a policy.
“It is a pitiable fact that the Amer
ican people are in such Ignorance oi
the needs of the army, which is in
reality the backbone of defense to any
country. The navy and the coast de
fenses might be overcome, but with
trained men In the Interior to back
them up, no force could ever gain a
foothold on American soil v
“Give us a mobile army of 1 per
cent of the entire population of the
country or a soldier to every 100 in
habitants and there need never be any
fear of a foreign invasion. Armies
are not made overnight, nor in a month
jr months, but after long service. Yet
the people of the United States and the
silver tongued orators would have you
believe that thousands of men are to
day ready to go to battle.
“Just what the real attitude of the
Japanese is, no one knows. They are a
secret people and keep their plans wen
guarded. In Washington where I have
been for some time making final ar
rangements for the International shoot
ing tournament, to be held at Camp
Perry, Ohio, commencing August 15,
nothing definite is known in official cy
cles as to what may come out of th*
Jap controversy.
“They are a people who would war
with another country rather than be
split with internal dissension, as was
the case of Napoleon III. He saw his
empire tottering and accordingly pick
ed a fuss with Germany. France was
defeated, but the dissension was ’for
gotten.
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