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CONLEY INSISTS ON FACING FRANK EXTRA The Ati , anta Georgian South Georgia Read for Profit—-GEORGIAN WANT ADS---Use for Results VOL. XI. NO. 258. ATLANTA, GA., MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1913. Copyright, 1906, By Th* Georgian Co. 2 CENTS FAT N0 MORE Alfred Austin, the Poet, Dies in England Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, June 2.—Alfred Austin, poet laureate of England, died hero to-day. Mr. Austin, who was born In 1835, became poet laureate In 1896, at a time when every one thought that this honor was about to go to Rudyard Kipling. In thl« connection the death of Mr. Austin caused recurrence of reports that Mr. Kipling will become the of ficial national bard of the empire. If he refuses, the office will probably never again be filled. f-r- Gttrbb Rul«s Against the Former Macon Mayor in the Speer Controversy. Charge Husbands and Their Sects Colonel W. A. Huff, former mayor M Macon, has been found guilty of eontempt of court for writing cer tain pointed letters to Judge Emory Speer in the famous Macon contro versy. In the letters Colonel Huff ex pressed unfavorable opinion of the way Judge Speer had conducted a bankruptcy case In which Colonel Huff was interested. Following receipt of the letters, Judge Speer filed charges, and Judge W. I. Grubb announced a decision to day, holding Colonel Huff in con tempt. Colonel Huff will take the case to a higher court. Colonel Huff was formerly mayor of Macon. He Is 82 years old. At his home In Macon this morning, after receiving notice fro mhls lawyer. At torney General T. S. Felder, that he had been held guilty of contempt. Colonel Huff made the following statement: "It Is what I expected, at the time I wrote Judge Speer those letters last summer I had a vague notion that perhaps I was committing oontempt of court. However, I was not as fa miliar then with the law on contempt as I am now. I wrote the letters simply and solely to let Judge Speer know what I thought about, him and about the way he had handled my bankruptcy case. He knows and the public knows, and on that score I am satisfied. There was never any Intention on my part to attack the judiciary. I was aiming exclusively at Judge Speer. But if another court, which I consider an absolutely fair and Impartial tribunal, holds that I am guilty, then that settles It, and I have no protest to make. I shall take whatever punishment Is meted out to me without a murmur.” Judge Grubb will be in Atlanta to morrow for the purpose of conferring with Mr. Felder In regard to passing the order of sentence. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. FLORENCE, ITALY, June 2.— While Mrs. Huger Pratt of New York, is changing from Protestantism to the Greek Orthodox Church in order to become the wife of Prince Alexis Karageorgevitch, her daughter. Is leaving the Greek Orthodox Church to become a Protestant. The latter was a Protestant, but joined the Greek Church when an Athenian named Mercauto married her. She now seeks a divorce from Mercauto, so she has to go back to her original religious faith to estab lish her suit. Her plan, is to accept In marriage an Austrian. That alliance will nec essitate her becoming a Catholic. Former Anna Gould Fights Court Decree Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, June 2.—The Duchess De- Talleyrand-Perigord, who was Miss Anna Gould, has appealed against the decision of the Rota Tribunal, declar ing invalid her religious marriage with Count Bonl DeCastellane. The Tribunal which, in December, 1912, declared against DeCastellane, reheard the case last March and de cided In his favor. The annulment of the marriage would allow him to marry again with the consent of the church. Tillman Is Still After the Smokers Germany Wins Big Order From America Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. BERLIN, June 2 —Newspapers an nounce that the Siemens-Schuckert Electric Works of Berlin have beaten their powerful American competitors and obtained contracts for gigantic power plants In Chile. The first order represents $3,000,000, and others of equal magnitude are to follow. They come from the Chile Exploration Company, which plans extensive exploitation of Chilean cop per ore after the opening of the Pan ama Canal. The exploration com pany Is said to consist of North American capitalists. Weston, Now 75, Off On 1,500-Mile Hike NEW YORK, June 2.—Cheered by a large crowd of enthusiastic admirers, Edward Payson Weston, the veteran pedestrian, to-day started on his 1,500-mile walk to Minneapolis from New York. Weston wishes to demonstrate that, although 75 years old, he still Is in fit condition. He will make about 26 1-2 miles a day. Pigs Won War for The Balkan Allies WASHINGTON, June 2.—Pigs and preparedness were the main factors in the suocess of the Balkan allies, according to official reports received here. The armies went through regions where pigs were abundant and the soldiers subsisted largely on pork. Building Collapse Kills Score. SARGOSSA, SPAIN, June 2—A score or more workmen were buried here to-day in the collapse of a build- in* that had been struck by light ning. A number of bodies were re covered. Lawyers See No Need For New Constitution The Georgia Bar Association, at its annual meeting, declined to ask that a constitutional convention be called. It was decided if changes are needed amendments alone are necessary. Officers named for the ensuing year were Robert C. Alston, Atlanta, pres ident; G. E. Maddox, Rome; J. R. Phillips, Louisville; Frank U. Gar- nard, Columbus, and E. T. Moon, La- Grange, vice presidents. Alex W. Smith, of Atlanta, succeeds the late Judge John L. Hopkins as a member of the permanent commission, which is headed by Judge Andrew J, Cobb, former Supreme Court Justice. Wilkes and Maynard Taken to Scene of the Crime for ‘Third-Degree’ Ordeal. WASHINGTON, June 2.—Senator Tillman, who wants to abolish smok ing In the Senate to protect his health, has sent a letter to members of the cabinet, asking them to pro hibit smoking in their respective de partments to protect women em ployees. One of the latter wrote: “When ever protest is made by any of the women we are told to get out, or learn to smoke yourself and then smoking will not trouble you.” Plans Besting Place For Migratory Birds EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK., June 2. Ernest V. Visart, secretary of the Arkansas Game and Fish Protective Association, is in the city with a view of establishing in this vicinity a resting place for birds on their mi gratory trips. E. A. Mcllhenny, of Avery Island, La., is willing to donate $200,000 to this cause if the Arkansas Legislature can be induced to aid. Mcllhenny is associated with Mrs. Russell Sage in this work. Walter Wilkes and Ernest May nard, the suspects in the Stevens mur der, were taken to the office of Chief Lanford Monday to be questioned in regarde to their whereabouts the night the Stevens home was burned to the ground and Mrs. Stevens and her foster daughter were slain and left in the building. Sheriff McCurdy came from DeKalb County and prepared to take the two negroes back to the scene of the crime, to put them through the third degree. Both of the suspects, who w-ere picked up Saturday afternoon on the Identification of Wade Stevens, son of the murdered woman, have denied any knowledge of the crime. If there is any hope of breaking them down, the officers believe it will come when the two men are taken to the burned building in which the charred bodies of the two women were found. Wilkes and Maynard were kept in solitary confinement over Sunday. No one went near them to question them. It was thought that a day of almost absolute isolation would put them In a frame of mind where they would be the more easily worked upon Monday. After they have been taken to the scene of the murder, it is probable that they will be removed to the De- Kalb County jail in Decatur. Caught in Lies, Says Sheriff. “The prisoners have said that they didn’t have anything to do with the killing of Mrs. Stevens and the girl,” said Sheriff McCurdy, “but they al ready have been trapped in several misstatements or lies. “It looks suspicious that they were together when captured. They were in a hurry to say that they had just happened to meet a few minutes be fore. Wilkes, when he was first taken, denied for a time that he was seen by young Stevens Tuesday night, as Stevens had claimed, but after ward admitted that this was true. “Young Stevens said that Wilkes asked whether anyone was with Mrs. Stevens and, finding that Mr. Stevens was in Chattanooga at the Confed erates reunion, said that he guessed he would go and see if he could get his old job back. This is a circum stance that strengthens our belief in Wilkes guilt, although we expect to get much more positive evidence.” Princeton Degree Costs $1,000 a Year PRINCETON, N. J„ June 2.—Ac cording to statistics of the Princeton senior class, the average cost of the four years in college has been $4,216, the maximum being $10,000 and the minimum $800. Twelve of the 300 have supported themselves entirely throughout the four years and 58 more have partly supported them selves. The number of smokers is 184, 76 of whom began in college. Eats 10 Pounds of Eels in Hour on Bet NEW YORK, June 2.—Simon Stein- gut, “Mayor of Second Avenue,” bet a friend $25 that he could eat ten pounds of eels in one hour. At the end of an hour the “Mayor” had eaten ten pounds of eels, two pounds of bread and a quantity of beer. Dozen Nurse Girls Escort Newlyweds PITTSBURG, June 2 —When Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hogran returned from honeymoon trip, they were met at the depot by a dozen pretty young nurse girls, each pushing a baby car riage. The nurse girls with their baby carriages insisted on acting as an escort for the newlyweds, much to their discomfort. An Immense crowd also accompanied the young couple and "their nursing outfit” to their home. Gloveless, Shoeless, Beltless Love Cult BOSTON, June 2.—To wear no kid gloves, no leather shoes or slippers or belts—nothing, in fact, that is pro duced by torture or death of a living thing—these are the fundamental principles of the Mellineum Guild, a new organization here devoted to spreading the principles of "universal love." Book Tells How to See Europe From Sky Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, June 2.—The first aerial Baedeker giving a birdseye view of the district around Frankfort has been published in that city. Other volumes are In course of preparation. They will give similar descriptions of the territory around Berlin, Leipsic, Baden-Baden, Ham- bung and Dusseldorf for the benefit of aeroplanists and balloonists . Vice Board Inquires Into Wages of Men CHICAGO, June 2.—The Illinois white slave commission this week will concern itself with the wages of men and the cost of living in Chicago. Heretofore the committee has in vestigated women’s and girls’ wages. Now the committee will determine whether the average workman’s pay is sufficient to permit him to marry and support a family properly. Carnegie Builds a Ballroom +•4* +•+ Daughter’s Debut in Fall *!*••*• Society’s Grandest. Affair Explorers Stranded Off Georgia Coast PHILADELPHIA, June 2—The University of Pennsylvania expedi tion to South America, which left here two months ago on a trip which was to last two years, has become stranded off the coast of Georgia and the yacht Pennsylvania, which was outfitted at a cost $110,000, has been abandoned. It Is tied up at Brunswick. Negroes Refuse to Kill Boll Weevil WAYNESBORO, MISS., June 2. Negroes hereabouts are superstitious as regards the boll weevil, refusing to destroy the Insect when they find it on the cotton stalks. One old black who died here some time ago said In a sort of ante-mor tem statement that "the only thing between him and his God was that he killed too many boll weevils.” M ISS MARGARET CARNEGIE, elaborate preparations for whose debut next season are already under wav! Two Widows Killed As They Go to Mourn CHICAGO, June 2.—For several hours yesterday two aged widows wept at the graves of departed loved ones in a Chicago cemetery. As they left the cemetery Mrs. Marie Blau- rock, aged 68 years, whispered to Mrs. Johanna Shalk, aged 76: “It can’t be much longer.” To-day the bodies of the two wom en were removed to their homes. The automobile in which they were riding home was hit by a street car. Peace in Balkans Assured by Pact Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. SOFIA, June 2.—Definite ground now exists for belief that war be tween the States of the Balkan League has been avoided. Premier Guechoff to-day announced that a common agreement had been reached whereby the prerf.iers of all the Balkan League States soon will meet and renew the agreement by which the confederation is held to gether. f" <S V m x ! S <¥ ■ Wvi 1 &! j Declares U. S. Can Rule World's Trade PITTSFIELD, MASS., June 2.- “With proper systematic management, America may attain the highest conk- mercial position in the world,” said Secretary Redfield, of the Department of Commerce and Labor, in a speech here. Secretary Redfield denied the as sertion that American manufacturers could not compete successfully abroad, and declared that they were doing so with increasing success. Grapejuice Shower For Secretary Bryan WASHINGTON, June 2.—For more than an hour this morning messen gers were busy storing cases of sub stantial appearance in the “wine cel lar” of the State Department. Following Mr. Bryan’s declaration in favor of grapejuice as a beverage practically every manufacturer of grapejuice in the country sent a case of his product to the Secretary. -0x0* Elaborate Improvements Begun in Steel Man's Mansion as Miss Margaret and Parents Sail. NEW YORK, June 2—Immediate- ly following the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie and their daughter, Miss Margaret Carnegie, on the Olympia, preparations were made at the Carnegie mansion, No. 2 East Ninety-first Street, for trans formation of the music room and art gallery into a large ballroom. The alterations, it was learned, are necessary for the proper setting to one of the grandest balls ever given in New York. It will be a ball in honor of the coming out of Miss Carnegie, who will be the leading debutante next season. Born on March 30, 1897, Miss Carnegie this year will be at the ideal age for young women to enter upon their social careers—sweet sixteen. Henry D. Whitfield, an uncle of Miss Margaret Carnegie, is architect in charge of the improvements. It was his sister, Miss Louise Whitfield, who in 1887 became Andrew Carne gie’s wife. Miss Carnegie will remain abroad with her parents until October. Upon their return the announcement of the details of the debutante ball will be given. STIRSUP Chicago Germans Declare Chan cellor Was Not Bowlegged nor Cross-eyed. F. Townsend Martin to Publish Memoirs Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, June 2. — Frederick Townsend Martin has signed a con tract lor the publication of his mem oirs, which will be the seventh of a series of memoirs of notable per sons published by Eveleigh Nash. THE WEATHER. , Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia—Generally fair Mon day and Tuesday. CHICAGO, June 2.—Was Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor of Germany, bow- legged? Was he pigeon-toed, and did his mouth try to effect a Junction with his ears'- Those momentous questions are agitating hundreds of thousands of German residents of Chicago, and have brought woe and consternation to the managers of the biggest amuse ment park in the West. Some time ago they conceived the idea of erecting a statue to Bismarck. The statue was erected, and un veiled with great ceremony, but the awakening name when the park man agers received a peremptory demand from Alderman Schaeffer that the statue must oe immediately torn down and another one erected. He accompanied his demand with the threat that every German in Chi cago would boycott the park unless the present likeness of Bismarck was removed. He declared that the Iron Chancellor was not bowlegged. That he was not cross-eyed. That he stood erect on legs straight and muscular. The alderman declared the statue of Bismarck as put up was a Joke. The press agent of the park placed before the board of directors what he says in indisputable proof that Bismarck had all of the character istics as shown in the statue. On cross-examination he admitted, how ever, that the great work of art was erected by a concrete company. BEGGAR WORTH $50,000. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., June 2.— E. L. Jones, a beggar arrested here, told the police that he estimates his wealth at $50,000, 10 LEI HI REPEAT Negro Declares He Could Make Ac cused Slayer of Mary Phagan Tell All—Meeting Between Two De pends Upon Advice of Attorney. James Conley, accuser of Leo Frank in the murder of Mary Phagan, made a personal request of Chief of Detectives Lanford Monday morning to be taken to confront the factory super intendent. “I think I could make him tell everything if I could just gd there to his cell and tell my story again,” said the negro. Conley repeatedly urged upon Chief Lanford that he be allowed to face Frank. He declared he thought his presence would break Frank down. The chief regarded Conley aa sincere in his request, but said that he would make no further effort to bring the negro and the factory superintendent together. All rested in the hands of Luth er Z. Rosser, Frank’s attorney, Lanford announced. “I have made several attempt* trt take Conley to Frank’s cell since the negro began making hie disclosures,’’ explained Chief Lanford. "All effort* have been unavailing. Frank stead fastly has refused to talk with the detectives or with anyone whom the detectives may bring to see him. At torney Rosser may arrange for a, meeting of this sort, but the detective department has given It up. Conley Not To Be Indicted Now. "If Rosser Is confident that Frank Is nlnocent, he may think it will help his client’s case to give him a chance to see the negro and deny his tale.” Chief Lanford saJd that there would be no bar to Conley’s testimony at the trial of Frank. Conley, he said, would not be indicted as an accessory after the fact at th e present time, but more likely would be indicted after Frank’s fate was determined In pne way or another. In the meantime he will be held as a material witness like Newt Lee, the negro night watchman at the factory. Prisoner Cen Shield Himself, Sheriff Mangum, in replying to Lan- ford's attack of his attitude in pre venting detectives from confronting Frank with his accuser, declared Monday morning the power to do this Is not dlescretionary. "If Lanford knew anything about the law," said the Sheriff, "he would know that the law allows che prison er in the county jail to say whom he will see and whom he will not see. If Frank does not want to see the negro, he doesn't have to. If a prisoner ask* the taller to keep everyone out except his friends, his request is granted. That was the case when Mrs. Appel- baum was in Jail, and all others a* well. ”1 don’t see why Lanford doesn’t try the Phagan case In court. He says he has the evidence to convict Frank. Why doesn’t he take ftMntd" court instead of trying to bring the matter into the Jail?” Beavers to Talk Over the Felder Row With Dorsey Dictograph conversations and al leged bribery charges will be dis cussed by Chief of Police Beavers and Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey at a conference to be held to-day. Chief Beavers is ready to have ev ery one who had anything to do with the graft charges called before the Grand Jury, and if conspiracy can be proven it is very probable there will be indictments. However, it Is all up to Solicitor General Dorsey Just what will be done. It Is thought that, owing to the present state of the Phagan case, the dlctographers will not be subpenaed for some time. Want Fine Home for U. S. Vice Presidents WASHINGTON, June 2.—-l/an ef fort now being made by Mrs. John A. Logan and a number of other prom inent Washingtonians succeeds, “Bel mont," the historic home of Mrs. A. L. Barber, will be the future home of Vice Presidents of the United States. "Belmont" was built by the late Alonzo L. Barber, the asphalt king, and Is designed after an old English castle. Grounded Warship’s Heavy Guns Removed Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. KIEL, GERMANY, June 2.—The German cruiser Bleucher, which went ashore in Great Belt Friday, was floated to-day after her ammunition and heavy guns had been removed to lighten the ship. A hole waa torn in the ship’s hull and she will have to be taken out of commission for repairs. Vanderbilt Thief Held in Chattanooga CINCINNATI, June 2.—Nick Mo ran, of Cincinnati, a notorious hotel thief, said to have befn the man who robbed Mrs. VV. K. Vanderbilt In a New York hotel of $65,000 some time ago, is under arrest in Chattanooga, Tenn. After his arrest he said he had robbed guests at four hotels in Chat tanooga. T. R. Told Ryan to Drink Buttermilk NEW YORK, June 2.—Before Thomas F. Ryan sailed for Europe, a reporter discovered thirty-five cases of buttermilk In his stateroom. When Mr. Ryan was asked for an explana tion, he said: "Colonel Roosevelt prescribed the buttermilk diet for me. I expect to drink all of It during the trip.” France to "Put Turkey on Feet.” PARIS, June 2.—France has been commissioned by the powers to reor ganize the domestic affairs of Turkey and "put the Government on its feet" so that It will be able to pay the enor mous debts contracted during the Bal kan war. Every Shot Fired In Duel Effective DALTON, GA., June 2.—Dr. L. C. Furr, fatally wounded In a pistol duel with “Whack” Rlorden at Crandall, Murray County, Saturday, died Sun day. Rlorden continues to improve, though he has five wounds. Beth arms were broken, one of the shoul der blades was smashed and slight wounds were received in the head and stomach. Every' shot fired by the two men found Its mark. Rlorden'* pistol failed to work after he fired one shtr 300-Pound Man Fast In Telephone Booth NEW YORK, June 2.—Dr. Isado* Zlppert, who weighs S00 pounds, squeezed into a telephone booth &n<i reoeived a hurry call from a patient, "Be right over,” he called. But he was unable to get DUt. HIS friends were compelled to tA:e dow4 the booth in order to releas^®\im.