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the weather \ forecast for Georgia: Showers in south; in nqrth portion, probably fair Monday and Tuesday. VOL. XL NO. 31. 1.H.M05 MINIMUM KFOU MH Governor Wilson’s Insistence That Such Scheme Is Impos sible Is Folly, He Says. ‘■COMMERCE COMMISSION PROVES ITS FEASIBILITY'’ Present System Morally Haz ardous for Underpaid Work ing Girl, Says Colonel. SPOKANE. WASH., Sept. 9.—Sharp reply to Governor Wilson for his recent criticism of the Progressive platform's advocacy of a Hederai law for a mini mum cage scale for women was made by Colonel Roosevelt»today in a speech here. The ex-president stoutly defend ed his argument that the government could legally take the corporations un der control in regulating' the hours of emp’oyment and fixing the lowest wage The colonel declared that Governor Wi son's insistency that such a evolu tionary scheme could no T be put into -■fTec! is "folly." He pointed out that 'he government had brought the cor porations to bay through the intersta - ' commerce law. in exercising supervi sion in various ways that worked a dis tinct advantage to the public. "It is nonsense to say that the hours of employment of women and lowest wages they are to get can not be regu la:ed in the same way." declared the colonel. The reply to Wilson was made ar a mass meeting during the morning. Roosevelt made the point that it Wil son's argument is to hold, then St must he conceded that the interstate com merce commission has been a failure. "I don’t believe any one doubts the real value of that commission." he added "Through the commission the government has put into effect some substantial reforms. It can. by exer cising that same power, bring about better working conditions for women.” Danger Lurks For Working Girl. The colonel went on to point out the danger confronting underpaid working women. "If we don't grapple with this prob lem." he said, "we will be responsible for keeping in effect a system that, for the moral side, is extremely hazardous to the working girl. Danger lu’ks for the underpaid working woman. We •we it as a social obligation to make her position in life better for her." Later the colonel appeared before an audience of women and explained the reasons why he is out squarely for woman suffrage. ' Not because wealthy women had in tfi Tstcd themselves in it. but because I found, that the earnest, hard-working women were gravely interested in "oman suffrage did I take it up," said the colonel. "I was surprised as I came tn study ’t, to find that a strong sentiment ex isted ail over the country for the move. 'I am for woman suffrage, heart and soul.” Roosevelt was heartily acclaimed at both meetings, in keeping with the "arm welcome extended upon his ar i'al last night. The people of Spo kane turned out in immense numbers to see him as he left his hotel at 1b o clock this morning for an automobile parade He was escorted by 500 Bull Moosers, all wearing bandannas. man carrying child in arms is struck by LIGHTNING; BOTH DIE ' \ I.AVONIA, GA.. Sept. 9.—lra Owens "nd his child were killed by lightning ”' M night while on their wav to the home of j. r. Hloyd. Mr O wens’ fa ther-in-law. Mrs. Owens and another child were about 100 yards ahead of Owens and ">re unhurt. He was carrying the child in his arms. NOBS DENTAL OFFICE OF sls GOLD FILLINGS: SAFES NOT TOUCHED 1 Gol(J filling valued at sls was the I oot a Sunday afternoon prowler < f T° m the XCW V ° rk (,ental Par ■ors, 32 1-2 Peachtree street. Two iron es jammed with valuables were no' j ■ampored with. ■ r thief gained entrance by jimmy. ! 3 door at the rear nf the dental of- I He ransacked drawers and "ver- I f rd cabinets in hi- search foi valu- The Atlanta Georgian Read For Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use For Results. MEXIGOCJN UMIEBB ■, 511 S M*H — ! President of Republic Resents Talk of Intervention by the United States. AMERICAN INTERESTS PROTECTED. HE SAYS i I Plenty of Money and Troops Available, and Rebellion Will Collapse Soon. MEXICO CITY. Sept. S in spite of ■ the activitj of the United States gbv -1 ernment in transporting troops to the international "border. President Mader*' ■ is confident that there will be no in- | 1 tervention. He believes that Mexico | can handle net own domestic troubles, and he would look with intense disfavor f upon such a kindly office as the fur nishing of Yankee troops for police duty south of the Rio Grande. In ar, intervie" with a representative i of The Georgian today. President Ma dero declared that conditions, especial- I ly in the northern states, were fast I improving. "Not only has the government enough I men to put down disorder of a revolu- ■ tionary character, but it has plenty of I ■ money also." said tin Mexican presi- j “ dent. “The balance sheet of the treasure I shoos a balance of $25,500,000. "The government has under arms to- i : day and rendering active service I ■ against all classes of disturbers of pub- I lie peace and order 60.000 men. If nee- | essary. we can add to this number , "American interests are being pro- . > tected. As soon as the government ■ learned that property of United States | ■ citizens in Sonora and elsewhere was i in danger, protection was furnished as ; rapidly as it could have been furnished by any other country facing similar > circumstances. : "When the situation was acute wv heard nothing of intervention. Now that the situation is relieved and the protection asked for has been granted, we hear talk of intervention again and ’ again. What is the reason for it? "In the south disturbances are being ! put down. Americans are not in dan ger. We need no outside help, for our trained troops are equal to any demand ' levied upon them. "In a very short time the troubles from insurrecto bands will be a thing of the past, and peace will reign over all . sections of the republic.” Antonio Zerba and three fellow con spirators who attempted to betray this city into the hands of Zapatista insur rectos were executed today. They were shot to death by a squad of federal soldiers. Whole U. S. Army Ordered To Be Ready WASHINGTON, Sepl. 9.—Orders have been issued to hold the entire 1 United States regular army in readi ness for action. This indicates that government officials expect interven tion in Mexico within a short time. So tense is the situation on the Mex ican border and sO keen the interest felt in every branch of the war depart ment that officials of every bureau ar- ■ rived at their desks even before the usual hour for opening today. i Major General Leonard Wood, chief of staff, today announced that his forces were ready for any presidential order. [t is said that the Twelfth cavalry, now at Presidio, Cal., will be the next regiment to go to the border. 6,000 on Border Duty. According to general opinion here to day, if President Taft concludes to call ■ an extra session of congress to deal ; with the Mexican situation, it will con vene October 4 War department au thorities have made all the prepara tions necessary along the International ■ boundary for the invasion of Mexican soil by American troops and more sol diers are being distributed along . southern Texas. Now Mexico and Ari zona. With the distribution of the Ninth and Thirteenth regiments of cav alry today and tomorrow there will be 6.000 soldiers on bolder duty Officials here say that the president's attitude of hesitancy has been entirely the result of fears so: Americans in Mexico. His concern was ami is tha' Continued on Page Two. 23,000 Boys and Girls Open New Public School Term ROW ON OVER VACCINATION ’■ fa* A w' -'Wr ■c, -1 *« fa r if’Ri SEEIN' THINGS IN SCHOOL TODAY. Slew Husband When He Told Her It Was Time for Her to Die Mrs. Musso, Fifth Chicago Wom an Tried This Year on Charge of Killing Mate. UHIUAGO, Sept. 9.—Confident that she will be acquitted on a plea of self defense, Mr.=. Lena Musso today ap pealed In court to answer the charge of murdering her husband, Peter Musso. Mrs. Musso is the fifth woman placed on trial for murder in Chicago since January 1. Three of the others have been acquitted and the jury disagreed in the fourth case. Mrs. Musso admits she shot her hus band. She says he was jealous, and that he threatened her life. One night, she said, he woke her and asked her what time it was. "It is 2 o'clock." she says she re plied. “Then it is time for you to die." her husband said, and took a razor from a dresser drawer, the woman alleges. Then, she said, she shot him. It is this story that Mrs. Musso's at torneys " ill set forth as her defense. NEGRO SLAYER TRIED AND SENTENCED FOR LIFE IN 45 MINUTES A murder trial completed in 45 min utes, from the time of the opening until the judge sentenced the accused to life imprisonment, was the record made to day in the DeKalb county superior court when Charles Davis, a negro, ap peared before Judge L. S. Roan, on the charge of killing Dick Phillips, a negro. The actual time consumed in the ar gument was 30 minutes, and the jury, after being out 15 minutes, returned a verdict of guilty, with a recommenda tion for a life sentence. According to the evidence, Davis kill ed Phillips last May, when they were both working in the chaingang. A slight quarrel aroused Davis, and, snatching up a shovel, he brained the man who was chained at his side. DROWNS WITHONE SON AFTER SAVING ANOTHER CINCINNATI Sept. 9.—Clayton Smith plunged into the river to rescue bis two sons, aged'nine and six. Aftet -aving the younger boy. Smith returned to save the other, but both ■were drowned. ATLANTA, GA„ MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 1912. Marietta Girls Seek Later “Suitors* Car** to : Lengthen Spoon Time • Beaux Rush Home to Atlanta Too Early They Complain. Transit Company Ungallant. i Marietta girls intend to petition the Atlanta Northern Railway Company for ■ a later car at night from the Cobb f county capital to Atlanta. That is, if . one Marietta young girl, who is recog- I nized as a social leader and is popular ' among Atlanta swains, Is abb- to carry ■ her point. i The trouble lies in the fact that the "Suitors' Car” —that is what ih<- Ma rietta folks call the last <ar for Atlanta 1 —leaves at 10 o’clock. "That is entirely too early for a young • man to have to leave, especially when he has come twenty miles to see you," says the young woman, who is in favor of trying the method of a. signed petl- • tion and a personal appeal to the offl i cials of the road. "Wait until enough Atlanta hoys use that car and we’ll put it on," is the ultimatum of the road. “There are enough right now." says Miss Marietta in reply, "and if you would put that car on and let it be gen erally known, there would be far more." fracture’ Tnskull OF‘BUGS’ RAYMOND: SLAYING SUSPECTED CHICAGO. St pt 9. Hollowing an au ' topsy on the body of Arthur Raymond, known in the baseball world ns "Bugs” ■ Raymond, disclosed a number of inju ries which are believed to have caused his death. The < oronei lias called In the police, and a careful investigation is being made. It is believed Raymond may have been murdered. His skull was frac tured, and other wounds and abrasions were discovered. Raymond was found dead Saturday in a room at the Hole’ Veley. McNEiLmADE $lO ON HIS RACE FOR OFFICE MACON. GA Sept 9.—W. D. McNeil, iI of Macon made a unique and success i ful race for the state senate from tin Twenty-first district His swot n state i ment of campaign expenses shows that SIOO wa" contributed tn Idm by W. I. Massee and another SIOO by It H. i Brown, and that hi"- ra< <■ cn*t only $l9O. i U< therefore made $1" and "on the of fice also. Pupils Received by 560 Teach ers—Many School Yards in Bad Condition. More than 23.000 children, from tod dling tobies to high school belles, gath ered up their books today and began their nine-months g ind of school. There were 560 teachers waiting to receive them, the number of pupils and in structors having been increased con siderably since last year. No real study was taken up today, but the pupils eeeived their certifi <at's and lists of text-books needed. This afternoon lher? will be a jam in the book stores like that in a Christ mas candy store. No .manges, have been made in the books med. but every promotion mean- a f. w purchases for each pupil. Fault Found With Vaccination Papers. Schoitl authorities were aroused to day over die discovery that certain At. lanta physicians were issuing vaccina tion certificates immediately upon vac cination, contrary to law. Superintend ent ot Schools- William M. Slaton in timated that many children would have to be refused admittance temporarily if tile practice continued. Several children seeking admission told the clerks in the superintendents office that tlvy had been vaccinated this morning and exhibited certificates signed by doctor.-. Physicians informed Superintendent Slaton that certain doctors were signing the certificates before the result of the operation was determined. One doctor, so Superintendent Slaton asserted, informed him that his pa tients were demanding their money back because another doctor was issu ing the certificates at once while he, following the rule, had refused to do so. Threat to Bar Many Pupils. The vaccination certificate calls for a successful vaccination, and doctors are authority for the statement that the success of a vaccine operation can not be ascertained before eight days at the least. "AU pupils having certificates issued to them upon vaccination before a doc. tor has ascertained definitely that tiie operation was a success will be barred from the school until they produce properly accredited certificates." said Superintendent Slaton. "Just how many of these certificates have been issued and are being issued today is difficult to say. We, have dis covered some and we are sure that there are others. A sweeping investi gation will be made, for the school au thorities expect to comply with the law if some doctors don't." Despite the fact that the opening at tendance is 1.500 more than last year, the school buildings, except in a few minor instances, proved atnpje to care for the horde of 23.000 children that stormed the doors today. Several school buildings were crowd ed, but this was due to faulty appor tionment, which will be remedied at a meeting of principals to be held in the, superintendent's office tomorrow after noon at 1 o'clock. Official figures on the opening attendance will be avail able at that time. School Yards In Bad Condition. Everything was ready foi the open ing. except that several of the school yards w ere in bad condition. The yards of the Tenth street and North avenue schools will be improved this fall by the expenditure of $1,200 appropriated by council. The George W. Adair school, Catherine and Maryland avenues, was the only new institution opened. The children of Capitol View, the suburb recently annexed, will attend this school. Atlanta has several other educa tional institutions under way, including the new Ansley school now being bui.t and lhe English-Commercial High school budding, to b< erected ai a cost of $65,000. GIRL, 18, THBMT CUT, FOUND UNCONSCIOUS 111 WOODS NEAR GUMMING Georgia Town, Stirred by Threated Lynching, Again Aflame—Daughter of Prominent Planter Found After All Night Hunt and Rushed to Her Home. Searcher Stumbles on Body in Desolated Clump of Woods After Aunt Gives Alarm When \'oung Woman Disappears Sunday Afternoon Another Clash Between Races Now Feared. < I AIMING. GA.. Sept. 9.—With her throat cut and apparently in a living condition. Miss May (’row, 18-year-old daughter of Thomas Crow, one of the most prominent planters in this section, was found today at noon in a secluded spot in the woods one mile from her home and eight miles from ( umining. Miss Crow was unconscious and the crime is shrouded in tlie deepest of mystery. The girl was found by a searching party that had been out all right scouring the woods and nearby country for some trace of her. She had been missing since late Sunday afternoon, when she left her home to go to the home of her aunt, two miles away. The aunt was expecting her. and whi n she failed to arrive sounded an alarm. A searching party was quickly recruited from farmers iu the vicinity of the Crow home, and a tireless hunt commenced. Through the night the search continued, hut without success. Searcher Stumbles Over Girl’s Body. When daylight came, t lie party was increased and the search renewed with increased vigor, the party dividing and going into all of the remote and se cluded spots. At noon several of the searchers were trudging through a des olate lot of undergrowth in a clump of woods alongside an old abandoned path, just one mile from the Crow home, when they stumbled onto the prostrate form of the missing girl Her throat was badly gashed and she lay in a big pool of blood. She had I evidently been there for many hours. A hurried examination showed that I she was still alive, breathing faintly, and as quickly as possible site was placed in a conveyance and carried to her home. Drs. John Hockenhull and G. P. Brice were hurriedly summoned, and .at once began a battle to save the gill’s life. Only meager information as to Miss Crow's condition has been received here. It is understood, however, that it is precarious. Cumming Again Thrown Into Turmoil. Cumming was again thrown into tur moil when news of the crime was brought here shortly after noon, and immediately began preparations to go to the scene in automobiles and bug gies. Hollowing so closely the trouble of last week, when troop- had to be or dered out, it has caused intense excite ment. Sheriff R/ed, of Horsy th county, and Sheriff Crowe of Hall county, have both gone to ihe scene of the crime and are actively at work trying to unearth a clew that might unravel the mys tery. So far as can be learned here, however, nothing has been found that would throw the slightest light on the crime. Further Trouble Feared at Trial CUMMING, GA., Sept. 9.—The six negroes whose arrest here Saturday nearly brought on a riot are held safely in the Cobb county jail at Marietta, where they were taken Saturday nigiit in automobiles, under escort of troops, but they will be brought back to Cum ming for arraignment tomorrow. State troops will guard them, but the people of Cumming anticipate no trouble. The town was placed under martial law front Saturday night until yester day, when everything appeared quiet. All negroes were driven from the streets at the point of the bayonet in order to avoid further trouble. Mayor C H. Hanis is incensed it a published story that hundreds of u< gro families are moving to other commu nities Be says tlie town is perfectly quiet today, and th<- fears of tlie ne groes have been quieted. The mayor -ays The Georgian published the only accurate and fair reports of the affair, SAFE BLOWN: OWNER SLEEPS. BROWNSVILLE. N Y., Sept 9. Burglars blew Dr Lewis Alderman's safe, stole his silverware, clothing and jewel y and ate lunch in his dining room while four servants, the doctor and his wife slept. HOME. IPITION 2 CENTS EVERYWHERE p^ Rfe & EYES OF COUNTRY ON MINE TODAY S : 1 State Election Result Regarded, 1 : Like Vermont, as “Barom eter” of November. f . PORTLAND. ME.. Sept. 9.—lndiea ■ tions from the late balloting through out the state were that a record vote is r being cast in Maine elections today. I With ideal w-eather conditions prevail ing and both parties working with their utmost to get out every voter, the polls this afternoon showed that In every city and town in the state the ballots cast were far more than in any previous state election. It was estimated at noon that three fourths of the vote had been cast in this city. The polls close at 5 p. m. all over the state. Political leaders throughout the na tion are watching today s verdict with tremendous interest, for Maine follows Vermont as a "barometer state.” President Taft, who motored from Beverly to the summer home of his brother. Charles, at Biddeford Pool, will have a number of the G. O. P. leaders of the state about him today when some of the "straws" are re ceived over the telephone, and. the Democrats predict today that the full voting strength of the party would be brought out. Tremendous interest was aroused by the visits of Democratic national leaders during the campaign. The rank and file of the G O. P. has displayed an apathy which has alarmed its state leaders. DE LEON CASE PAPERS BEAR SEAL AND SIGN OF A WOMAN NOTARY A petition for the settlement of rival claims against the estate of Moise De- Leon. the contractor who disappeared several weeks ago. brought to the At lanta superior court today the first court document sworn to before a wom an notary public. It bore the seal of Mrs. M. L. Beattie, of Atlanta, recently created notary under the law enacted at the last session of the legislature. Ronald Ransome and H. L. Frazer, receivers for DeLeon, have a balance due them from the county of $4,027 for work done on the court house in Au gust. This money is claimed by the Fulton National bank, creditors of De- Leon in the sum of $17,500. and also by the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. DeLeon's bondsmen The receivers are willing to pay the sum to either claimant, but ask the court to decide which is entitled to the money. The case is set for September 16. HOTEL KEEPER IS FINED FOR FIGHT WITH GUEST J H Mlles, proprietor of the Ivy hotel. 9S lv\ street, who fought Satur day with K. D. Burgess, a boarder, to day was fined $10.75 by Recorder Pr« Tern Preston. The case of Burgess was dismissed. Burgess said Miles «a: roughly handling a b<»y, and that h merely sought to stop it when Miles at lacked him