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LANFORD EXONERATES GOBER ' W DESPERATE EFFORT TO BEAT BILLS ALPERMAN SHAKES UP BATTING ORDER The Atlanta Georgian LATE SPORTS Read For Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use For Results A.M ** Vi VOL. XI. NO, 2, ROOSEVELT’S RECEPTION BREAKS RECORD Moose Convention in Pandemo nium for Fifty-five Minutes When Chief Arrives. COLONEL SOUNDS HIS “KEYNOTE” IN DETAIL Tells Just What New Party Stands for and What It Hopes to Do. CHICAGO, Aug. (>. —All busi ness was halted at the National Progressive convention today while 10,000 delegates and spec tators cheered Roosevelt. The demonstration was the longest and most remarkable ever seen at a convention in the United States. It was remarkable not only for the • enthusiasm displayed but foi* the prominent part taken by women. It was a demonstration for wom an’s suffrage as well as for the Progressive leader. Mrs. Ferdinand White, of Chicago, was carried by the speakers stand be fore the ex-president crying “We want Tfeddy," and various women’s suffrage » leaders, including Miss Jane Addatns, \ of Chllcago. and Mrs. Beatrice Saun derland. of Los Angeles, were lifted to the platform and there welcomed by the colonel. Other women delegates fol lowed these and received the same hearty greeting. The demonstration for Colonel Roose velt broke all records for duration, last ing 55 minutes, or ten minutes longer than that for W. J. Bryan at Denver. t When the demonstration ended, the former president at once delivered his speech, christening the new organiza tion the “National Progressive party.” It was the first time the name of the organization was spoken, and it was greeted with cheers. Beveridge Gets a Big Ovation. Thirty-nine minutes after the Na tional Progressive convention was scheduled to meet today ex-Senator Beveridge called the gathering to or -1 der. A demonstration greeted the Hoosier chairman as he took the gavel. For several minutes he stood bowing and smiling, while the cheering continued. Rev. Mr. Spetz, of St. Stanislaus church, Chicago, was introduced by the chairman to deliver the invocation. Im ploring divine guidance for the con vention very briefly, Mr. Spetz led the convention in the Lord’s prayer in clos ing the invocation. Mrs. Roosevelt and her daughter Ethel were interested observers of the convention proceedings. In spite of the enthusiasm that ♦ marked the convention’s opening, it was evident that the delegates were wailing for another attraction. It was Roosevelt day. The vast audience, 10,000 people, joined in singing ■‘America.’’ The song rolled out tn a vast volume of sound that seemed to give vent to. the pent up enthusiasm of the people in the hall. After the singing, a shrill shout, “Hurrah for Teddy!” went up. While the convention still waited for Roose velt the crowd sang "Dixie” and as the • great volume of sound went up Colo nel Roosevelt arrived at the door of th* hall. "Gentlemen of the convention.” said Continued on Page Two. THE WEATHER Forecast: Cloudy tonight and Wed nesday. Temperatures. 8 a. m., 68; 10 a. m„ 72; 12 m„ 76; 2 p. m., 78. •••••••••••••••••••••••••a :* Rolla Wells to Hold *• • Democratic Purse • • • • TRENTON, N. J., Aug 6. • • Rolla Wells, former mayor of St. * • Louis, today was chosen treas- • • urer of the Wilson campaign com- • • mittee, and Charles R. Crane, of ® • Chicago, vice chairman of the c • finance committee. These an- • • nouneements were made by Gov- • • ernor Wilson this afternoon. * • • Pius, in Tenth Year, Outlives the Prophecy That He + d Die in Nine Pontiff Breaks the Sequence of Nine-Year Periods Into Which Life Has Been Divided. LONDON, Aug. 6.—Pope Pius has entered his tenth year as pontiff, and the prophecy that he would sit in the chair of St. Peter only nine years from the date of his accession, August 4, 1903, is proved without foundation. Last year, when seriously ill, he said: “It is no use, I want to die now. My nine years are up.” Before he left Venice to take part in the conclave from which he came forth pope, he said to his friends: "It is curious what influence the number nine has on my life. Nine years a school boy at Riese; nine years a student at Padua; nine years a curate at Tomolo; nine years a priest at Sal sano; nine years a canon; nine years a bishop; nine years a cardinal and pa triarch of Venice.” But the charlatans who foretold only nine years as pope are unabashed. They say that ns lie has risen to the highest position In the church it !<r only right he should rule longer, and therefore lie will now rule a number of years; a multiple of nine. RACES ENTRIES. AT TORONTO. FIRST—Four and one-half furlongs: Hollybrook 87, Court Belle 99. Miss Marguerite 99, Outclassed 104, Longus 109. Pearl Fisher 113, Satin Bower 119. SECOND—-Selling. 5 furlongs: Se crete 93. ‘Henols 93. ‘Gertrude Malone 98. ‘Ah Moon 103, Lady Etna 104. Miss Dulin 104, Abdul 105, Rodman 106. THIRD —About 5 furlongs, selling: The. Dutch Kitten 105. Kartre 103. La rin Hindoo 104, Fleming 106, Ozey 109, Sagaresy 109, Sugar Loaf 109, Hay market 111, Ruble 114. FOURTH Five furlongs: !.:nb:"ok 100, Prodgoris 100, Frances 100, John nie Harris 103, George Ka.iiie lu3, Poijkatasset 105, Lady Robbins 105, Sandman 108. Mattie L. 115. Don’t For get 118. FlFTH—Selling. 6 1-2 furlongs: Ig loo 107, Nada 107, Dahomey ijo.. Joy, Expatriate 112. Little Erne 112. John Roberts 112, Tommie Thompson 112, Jim O. 112, SIXTH—Six and one-half furlongs: Kaufman 104, Chess 107, Rusticanna 107, Planutess 107. Dust 109, Curious 109, Mapleton 109, Tiger Jim 109, J 11. Barr 109, Oracle 112. AT BUTTE. FIRST—Six furlongs, selling, 4 year olds and up: Voting 109, Lee Harri son Il 109, Abe Sipsky 109. Lord Clin ton 109, Brilon 109. Fancy 106, Tippy 106. Dotty B. 10G. SECOND—Selling, 5 furlongs, 3 year olds and up: Amargos 109, Lescar 109, Originator 109, Quick Trip 106. Tube Rose 104, Zia 104. Vivian Van 106, Ba nonlca 104, Geneva 104. Cavorter 101, Orimar Lad 100, Queen Ruth 98. THIRD—MiIe, selling. 4 year olds and up: Miss Picnic 109. Littleton log. Icarian 108, Great Jubilee 108, Lew Hili 106, Merman 10'., Charetta 103, Royal River 103, Banthel 103, Kogo 103. FOURTH —Selling. 3 furlongs. 3 year olds and up: Oxer 112. Napaniek 110. Fern L. 107. Valhal 104. Absurd 104. Mr. Bob 102, Russell McGill 100, ‘This tle Belle 96. FlFTH—Selling. 5 furlongs, ye. it olds and up: Tremargo 112, Ben Greenleaf 109. Pajuroita 109, Descond ant 109. Miss Sly 1.07. Letitia 107. Pas senger 107, Sixteen 106, Ramsey 196. SIXTH —Mile, selling, 3 year olds and up: Ben l!n<- 111, ,■. . 111, Gretchen <l. 111. Ja.k S' ' I Edwin T. Fryer 111, C. W. Kennon 111, i Arbutus 109, Caliin 108, Sleep..,n,. 9a. SEVENTH—MiIe and a sixteenth, selling: Rinda 102, ‘Sallan 102, Doro thy Webb 102, Grenesque 107, McAn drews 109, Duke of Bridge water 109, Tackle 109, Scarlet Plmpetnell 112; Profile 112. ElGHTH—Selling, 7 furlong-: In ferno Queen 104. ‘Fort Wm il. I ■ ‘Golden Rubs 109, Westei’i B> , »•■><> Doll Baby 109, Evelyn Dorris 109, Gre cian Bend 109, Chilton Frog 111, Volsel 111. NINTH —About 5 furlongs, selling: Chilton Trance 103. Eva Padwick 109, May Bride 109, Tonlata 111, Jack Nun nally 111. Doll Bov 111, Gliplan 111. Faneuil Hall 111, Blagg 111. Chippe wayan 114. ‘Apprentice allowance claimed Weather fine; track fast. ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1912. IHN HIDNOTHING TO HO WITH THE CASE —W. D. ELLIS, JR. Assistant City Attorney De clares City Has No Com plaint Against Him. JEWEL CASE WILL BE HEARD NEXT WEEK Safe From Which Stolen Gems Were Recovered Was in R. R. Jackson’s Office. Judge George F. Gober, of the law firm of Gober & Jackson, was declared by N. A. Lanford, chief of detectives, and by W. D. Ellis, Jr.' attorney for the detective department, to be abso lutely clear of any charges in connec tion with the case brought by detec lives against Robert R. Jackson, in connection with the retention and con cealing of certain jewels said to have been stolen from Solomon Gllsey and recovered from one of the thieves by Jackson. The ease came up this afternoon for hearing before Justice Ridley, but at the request of the detectives was con tinued until Wednesday. August 14, |in order that a witness might be I brought from Philadelphia. John Tye. counsel for Judge Gober, declared that It was his client’s desire that the case be taken up at once, that he might be exonerated of the charges, in view of sensational publications, and particularly an unfounded reflec tion on a member of his family. He maintained that Judge Gober had no connection with the case. John D. Kilpatrick, attorney for Mr. Jackson, said that Judge Gober had no connection with the case. W. D. Ellis, Jr., acting for the city, insisted on con tinuing the case, but announced in open court that no charge lay against Judge Gober. Chief Lanford stated also that it was not at his Instance that the name of Judge Gober had appeared in the public prints. The Jewels were not taken from Judge Gober's office. They were in a safe in the office of Mr. Jackson. Judge Gober’s Friends Indignant. The statement published this morn ing and credited to Chief Lanford of the detective department, that two jew eled earrings from the loot taken from the thieves had been presented to Judge Gober’s daughter, is absolutely untrue. Friends of Judge Gober cite his long record on the bench and at the bar in Georgia and attach little importance to the charges made against him. They are extremely bitter against the At lanta detectives and the Pinkerton men who have brought the charges against his law /partner and incidentally against him. George F. Gober had for many years bebn solicitor general and then supe rior court judge of the Blue Ridge cir cuit. A few months ago he opened a law office in Atlanta, and was asso ciated with Robert R. Jackson, a former justice of the peace. PRESIDENT AND MRS. TAFT AT FUNERAL OF PARENT <'lN<'l NX ATI, OHIO. Aug 6.—Presi dent and Mis. Taft arrived here at 11 a. m. from Washington to attend th« jfuneral of Mrs. Taft’s father, John W ; tie. roti, who died Monday. The funeral : took place a few hours later. Accompanying the president and his wife were Charles Taft, their younger sou. and William C Herron. Mrs. Taft’s brother, an assistant United States at torney general. SMITH NOT IN GOBER FIRM. Attorney William M. Smith, who for merly was connected with the firm of Gober & Jackson, desires to state that his connection was severed with the firm some months ago. By Inadver tence the name of tin- firm was given as Gober, Jackson & Smith. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION At Newark (first game): R. H.E. BUFFALO. 120 300 000—6 13 6 NEWARK .112 001 011—7 18 0 Holmes. Leon, Dent and Mitchell: Bell and Smith. Umpires, Murray and Mat thews. R. H. E. Billikens... .0 0 2 1 Crackers. . 0 1 0 BUCK BECKER WORKS | AGAINST AITCHISON THE’LINE-UP. ATLANTA- MONTGOMERY— Agler, 1b Hallman, If. Bailey, If Elberfeld, ss. Alperman, 2b.. .. Johnson, rs. Harbison, ss Elwert, 3b. Reynolds, c Stingle, cf. McElveen, 3b.. Wares, 2b. Callahan, cf.. .. Danzig, Ib. Lyons, rs McAlister, c. Becker, p Altchison, p. Umpires. Fitzsimmons and Stockdale. By W. S. Farnsworth. pgnce de udon ball park, Aug. 6. —The Crackers and the Billikens met here this afternoon in the last gamp of the last series between the two teams at Poncey. Manager Alperman changed his hatting order a bit, placing Reynolds fifth and Lyons down in the catcher's usual place. Ruck Becker and Pugilist Altchison were the opposing hu tiers. The (.’packers tallied the first run of the game. Tn the second inning, with two down. Callahan and Lyons doubled In succession, which is a good way to score. The Bills came back in the next in ning with a pair. On a walk, a sacrifice, an error, a single and some sleepy work on Agler’s part, McAlister ami Elberfeld were shoved over the plate. THE GA M X FIRST INNING. Hallman, first man to face Becker, dropped a. lucky short single down the third base line and easily beat McEl veen's throw; Reynolds pegged to Alper man, turning Hallman back on his pil fer trip. Elberfeld raised a long fly to Lyons. Agler played a lone hand with 801100 ■NJRIIG Terry Cates. 16 years old, was hurt by an automobile driven by Mrs. E. C. Thrash, wife of a well known physi cian. thhs afternoon at Peachtree and Walton streets. A big crowd saw the accident. The lad, who is a son of J. Frank Cates, 16 Queen street, was riding a bicycle at the time, and Mrs. Thrash, who lives on North Boulevard, says the boy actually ran into her machine, a five-passenger touring car. Young Cates was rushed to the Grady hospital, where It was said lie was in ternally injured. CLYDE DEWALD WINS IN PROGRESS CLUB TOURNEY The championship of the Progress club tennis courts was won by Clyde Dewaid, after an interesting tournament. The champion for 1911, Leonard Haas, de faulted. The finals were contested be tween Dewaid Cohen and Clyde Dewaid, and resulted in an easy victory for the latter, who showed superior placing and ground-covering ability. The consolation cup was won by Milton Klein. The dou bles, ladles’ singles and mixed doubles will be played off Saturday. The following are the scores. Championship Contest. Dewaid Cohen vs. Guy Goldsmith. 6-1, 6-0; Clyde Dewaid vs. Joseph Shroder, 6-1, 6-0; Leo Straus vs. Morris Stern heimer. 6-0, 6-0; Malvern Benjamin vs. Herbert Dittler. 3-6, 6-0. 6-1; Sam Cron helm vs. Ed Simons, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3; Law rence Kaufman vs. M. Klein, 6-3, 6-4; Cerf Kahn vs. Julian Loeb, 6-1. 6-0; Bert Kaufman vs Eugene Stahl. 6-0. 6-0; Law rence Kaufman vs. Malvern Benjamin, 6-1, 6-1; Dcwald Cohen vs. Joseph Schles inger, 6-3, 6-0; Clyde Dewaid vs. Cerf Kahn. 6-1. 6-1. Dewaid Cohen vs. Law rence Kaufman. 6-4. 4-6. 11-9; Clyde !>■■- wald vs. Morris Adler, 6-1. 6-0; Dewaid Cohen vs. Bert Kaufman, 6-1, 6-4; Clyde Dewaid vs. Dewaid Cohen. 6-0, 6-1, 6-2. Consolation Contest. M Klein vs. Joseph Schlesinger, 8-6, 6-?; M. Klein vs. Joseph Shroder. 7-5. 6-3; Morris Steinheimer vs. Eugene Stahl, 6-0, 6-10; M. Klein vs. M Steinheimer, 6-4, 6-0; M. Klein vs. M. Adler, 7-5, 6-0. KNIFE FOR KLEPTOMANIA; SURGERY TO CURE BURGLAR MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 6 in an oper ation today on th< skull of John How ard. aged 21. the confessed burglar, who his urged surgeon- to operate In order that he may become an honest citizen, two local doctors removed a tumor which was pressing upon his brain, be sides lifting a depression of the bone over the. right temple. They believe Howard will be cured of kleptomania. Howard, who has been in the reform school, was paroled to two physicians here on the motion of the county attor ney. in order that the operation might be performed. Johnson's roller down first base line. NO RUNS. Altchison could not locate the plate, and Agler drew transportation, a thing not unusual with the Cracker lead-off man. Bailey did the proper stunt by sacrific ing Xgler to the midway. It was a pret ty hunt that Elwert tossed to Danzig. Alperman hoist to Stingle in short center. Danzig ran nearly down to second and smothered Harbison’s pop-up. NO RUNS. SECOND INNING. Bailey made a sweet running catch of Elwert’s dine drive to deep left. Stingle was patient and drew a walking ticket. Callahan was under Wares ballooner to center. Danzig took three mighty swings and did the Casey. NO RUNS. McAlister pulled down Reynolds’ puz zling foul close to the stands. Elberfeld threw out McElveen on a fast and snappy play. Callahan poked a double down the right field foul line. Lyons jammed the ball nearly to the scoreboard for a two-bagger that sent Callahan home wdth the first run of the game. Becker died on strikes. ONE RUN. THIRD INNING. Becker failed to put a single hall over the base for McAlister, who took the easy route to first. Altchison dropped a sacri fice. and Becker tossed it to Alperman, who covered first. Alperman backed out into right field and grabbed Hallman's lift. Elberfeld laced a single over second, and McAlister cashed a run. Elberfeld started to steal second, but Becker saw him going down. Xgler, however, was asleep, and didn’t see Becker’s peg, and when 11.e ball rolled to the right field bleachers the kid tore all around the bases and across the plate it w*a s fine “dopy” work on Agler’s part. Johnson went to first «o r the four-bail route. Callahan did not have to move a step for Elwert’s drive to center. TWO RUNS. MADDOX SAYS ROME INSURANCE CO. SUIT STINKS WITH FRAUD ROME. GA.. July 6.—"By your own admission, this affair fairly stinks with fraud.” declared Judge Maddox from the bench today, addressing Attorney Dean, representing the defendants In a receivership suit pending against the Rome Insurance Company. "You claim your company is solvent," continued Judge Maddox, "but only 25 per cent of your ?apltal stock has been paid In and no effort has been made to collect the rent. I can not do anything else but appoint a receiver. Attorney Dean demanded a hearing, so he could make a showing before a jury. "You can go on with the case, but you will have to do a lot to convince me," said the judge. The taking of testimony began this afternoon. John M. Mlles, of Baxter, Ga., brought the receivership action to recover $3,000, which he claims to have paid for stock in the company. TECHNICAL FLAW IN INDICTMENT IGNORED BY COURT OF APPEALS The state court of appeals in decid ing the case of William Harrell, con victed in Berrien county of assault with intent to murder, gave notice today that the courts of Georgia would not be influenced by mere technicalities. Harrell’s attorneys had filed a plea of abatement during his trial on the grounds that the Indictment had been signed improperly. The evidence showed that he foreman’s signature on the true bill appeared as "A. W. Pat ter,” whereas the foreman's name was A. W. Patterson. However, the trial court denied the plea and the case went' up on exception to this jurgment. The court of appeals said that the plea was trivial and immaterial and should not affect the case. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE At Providence: R. H.E. MONTREAL 100 100 420 8 11 2 PROVIDENCE 200 3’4 00'-—lO 17 2 Carrol! and Burns; Lafitte and Street. I mplies, Guthrie and Mullen. Charlie White, the Chicago feather weight. is back in the Windy City from Muskegon, Mleh.. where he declares he obtained the mayor’s permission to stage a boxing show August 12. Billy Wagner vs. Eddie Nelson and Clarence Forbes vs. "Special Delivery" Hirsch is the card White has selected for his August show. MERCHANT GOES STRONG. BRISTOL. VA , tug 6. Rube Mer chant, of the Johnson City team of the Appalachian league, who a few weeks ago, established a record in a game against Knoxville by allowing only 27 men to face him in a nine-inning game today, pitched a no-hit game against Bristol. It was the first in the history of the local league. He won his game sto 1 CHAMP CLARK RENOMINATED. MONTGOMERY, ’ MO., Aug. 6.—For the ninth time Speaker Chirk was nomi nated for congress by the Democrats In this district today. All ,*he other candidates withdrew I j SOUTHERN LEAGUE AT CHATTANOOGA: R, H. K. CHATTANOOGA 2 - . . . BIRMINGHAM 2 - . . . AT NASHVILLE: RH E, NASHVILLE 0 . . . NEW ORLEANS 0 - . . . Fleharty and Elliott: Swindell and Nagelson. Umpires. Kellum and Breitenstein* | NATIONAL LEAGUE AT BOSTON: R. H. E. CINCINNATI 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 -6 13 0 BOSTON 010200000-3 8 2 Suggs and McLean: Brown and Rarlden. Umpires, Orth and Klem. AT BROOKLYN: ~ R. H. g. ST. LOUIS 0400000 0 0- 4 13 4 BROOKLYN 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 x -7 9 0 Harmon and Wingo; Yingling and Miller. Umpires, Rigler and Finneran AT PHILADELPHIA: R. H. E. CHICAGO 000 0 0000 1- 17 L PHILADELPHIA 03 0 11 0 0 1 x - 6 10 1 Cheney and Archer: Seaton and Kllltfer. Umpires, Johnstone ami Eason. AT NEW YORK: R. H. K* PITTSBURG 03010 0 0..-. . . NEW YORK 00 1 10 0 0.... . . Camnitz and Gibson; Tcsreau and Meyers. Umpires, Owen and Brennan. | AMERICAN LEAGUE AT CHICAGO: R. H. E. WASHINGTON 0000000..-. . . CHICAGO 20 0 0000..-. . . Groome and Williams; White and Kuhn. Umpires. O'Brien and Dineen. AT ST. LOUIS: R. H. E. PHILADELPHIA 100000...-. . . ST. LOUIS 000001...- . . Bender and Thomas; Allison and Stephens. Umpires, Hart and Connolly. AT DETROIT: R. H. E. NEW YORK 00 0 1 0...... . . DETROIT 00 0 1 0...... . . Caldwell and Sweeney; Willetts and Stanage Umpires, O’Loughlin and Wes tervelt. AT CLEVELAND: R. H. E. BOSTON >..0 00 2 0...... . . CLEVELAND 00000...... . J Wood and Cady; Blanding and O Nell Umpires, Egan and Sheridan j SO. ATLANTIC LEAGUE AT MACON: R. H. C. MACON 10 0 - . . .; ALBANY 02 0 - . . .J O’Brien and Kahlkoff; Hamilton and K imbaii. Umpire, Kelly AT COLUMBIA: R, H. K, COLUMBUS 00 0 - . . . ! SAVANNAH 00 0 - . . J Morrow and Krebs; Robertson and Qelbel. Umpire, Fender. Columbia-Jacksonville game off; rain. ALDERMAN CANDLER CALLS MEMBERS OF COUNCIL “SHIRKERS” Aiderman John S. Candler declared on the floor of council yesterday that the trouble with Atlanta’s city govern ment was that councilmen shirked their duties, intrusting them to boards and commissions. The declaration followed some sharp repartee between Aiderman Candler and Aiderman F. J. Spratling. Aider man Spratling, who is chairman of the council committee on hospitals, wanted to take $3,000 and begin the construc tion of a $25,000 nurses dormitory for | the city tuberculosis sanitarium. When he was ready to let the contract he found that the $3,000 item in the budget could not be spent until February, 1913, when the entire amount would be pro vided. As Aiderman Candler is chair man of the finance committee. Aider man Spratling wanted to know from him why "such strings were tied to the apportionment." The whole matter was referred to the finance committee. BILL TO RECALL JUDGES INTRODUCED IN SENATE WASHINGTON. Aug 5.—A resolution to amend the constitution so as to permit the recall of any judge in any court infe rior to'the supreme court of the United Stales was introduced in the senate today by Senator Ashurst, of Arizona. 2 LENTS EVERYWHERE v re no MAYOR WINN TO GET INTO THE RACE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY Out of the race for re-election, Mayor Courtland S. Winn will seek the offlcn of county attorney. An authentic re port of his intention was given general ' credence in political circles today. The salary of this office Is to be in- | creased from $1,200 to $3,000 on Jan- i uary 1. on account of the readjustments in county offices to be brought about by the abolishment of the fee system. It is generally understood that L. Z. Rosser, the present county attorney, wilt withdraw from the office on account of the increased duties. Councilman Al dine Chambers, slated for the place by the county commissioners, will enter the race for mayor. Mr. Rosser is friendly to Mayor Winn. Mayor Winn has offered his support to Mr. Chambers for mayor. It Is said that Mayor Winn expects the support of both of these officials in his new’ en deavor. SOUTHERN RAILWAY BOOSTS ITS 1912 TAX RETURNS BY $600,000 The Southern Railroad Company today made a voluntary increase of $600,000 in tax returns for 1912. The increase camo after a conference between Comptroller General Wright and the railroad com pany. Returns of $17,343,000, an increase of but $23,000 over the 1911 figures, were made to the state some time ago. The increase of $600,000 over the figures of 1911 brings the returns for 1912 up to $17,910,000.