Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

Miss Grace Hix, National Pencil plant employee. f AYFORCON ALWAYS FIRST # # The SUNDA Y AMERICAN Order it NOWses====== Both Phone* Mein 100 The Atlanta Georgian Read for Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use for Results South Georgia VOL. XI. NO. 310. 4TLANTA, GA„ FRIDAY, AUGUST 1,1913. Copyrlgltt. lift. The Oe© • iVfftan Co. 2 CENTS. r ^° FACTORY GIRL CALLED TO STAND BY STATEj Mitchell Named by Anti-Tammany Men For New York Mayor NEW YORK, Aug. 1.—After a stormy ill nigtlt session of the anti-Tammany allies, John Purroy Mitchell, collector of the port of New York, was named as the fusion candidate for Mayor of Great er New York. Mitchell was named on the ninth ballot, with 46 votes, to 43 for pletrlct Attorney Whitman. ’ The rest of the ticket follows: Comptroller, William A. Prendergast; President Board of Aldermen, George McAneny; President Borough of Man hattan, Marcus M. Marks; President Borough of Brooklyn, Lewis H. Pounds; President Borough of Queens, Robert W. Hlgbie; president Borough of the Bronx, Cyrus C. Miller; President Borough of Richmond, George Cromwell; District Attorney New York County, Charles S. Whitman. Vote Buttons Sold By Suffrage League Atlanta suffragists busied them selves Thursday in the sale of suf frage buttons and distribution of suf frage literature just to be doing some thing while their suffrage sisters were parading in Washington. The button sale was held at the entrance of Mrs. Milian Smith’s millinery store, Ns. 116 Peachtree street, and a neat sum Secured. This fund will be expended the holding of meetings to further ie cause. The sale was held under the aus pices of the Woman- Suffrage League uf Atlanta, which was the Woman’s Livic League until two weeks ago. Society Women in Pajamas Dance at Narraganset Ball NARRAOANSETT PIER, R. I., Aug. 1,—Stories of a gay party at the Point Judith Country Club, at which several of the women guests are de clared to have danced In pajamas un til sunrise, are being circulated here and are almost as much of a sensa tion as the hunt for the Jewel thieves Some of the best known young ma trons and maids of New York and New England society were among the guests. Turkish costumes are said to have vied with the pajamas. . One observer says fifteen of the women wore ankle watches. Detet tlveg guarding the country club, it is said, to learn something of the Jewel thefts, were ordered off bv Malcolm Stevenson, who was giving the party. SEES IDEAL Noted Author-Convict Pictures in Strange Allegory What Penal Reforms Would Bo. Puts Steam Shovel Above Court; Jailed PITTSBURG. August 1.—When Judge R. A. Kennedy, in Common Pleas Court. wa« annoyed by the puff ing of a steafti shovel excavating a street near the courthouse, he ordered the shovel stopped. When the noise continued, he issued a warrant and had the crew brought into court. The superintendent tfas asked whetner it would be better to stop the fhovel or stop the court. The super intendent replied that the court should stop, and was promptly sentenced to Jail for contemDt. Four men sat round a table at one of the western windows of the great din ing hall; one of them was a recent ar rival at the prison. . . . The last course of dinner had been served, And the 400 friends were enjoying their cof fee; a few were smoking cigarettes, lor this was Sunday and tobacco was allowed to all those who cared for it, on that day The band was playing Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata;’’ the music vibrated softly and remotely on the air. T^e hall bad marked archi- •ral beauty, and the colors and decorations Were qi*fet but effective. The tables were arranged with aisles between, at the intersection of which stood immense orange trees and stand ard roses alternately. That is the setting that Julian Haw thorne, in what is probably his last article for “Good 'Words,” the maga zine of the Atlanta Federal prlao.i, provides for a remarkable dialogue between the four men on “Jails of the Future,” forecasting prison reforms. It appears in the August number, and is without doubt one of the best that the noted writer has produced since his incarceration in prison. One of the four men is a newcomer, both to the prison and to the country, and to him is explained the workings of a system that has revolutionized the treatment of crime and changed jails from “hells to a kind of ante chamber to Paradise-” The dialogue is fanciful, but It un doubtedly depicts conditions th'.t Hawthorne believes must exist when humanity has come to recognize crime as a disease and treat it as such. That portion of the article that de scribes the workings of the Jails of the future is as follow's: “No More Lawyers.” “When we found we were jailing about a million men a year, and that the faster the lawyers made laws, the greater was the number of law breakers, some of the sane ones got together to talk It over. “They fixed it so that there snould be no more lawyers admitted to the bar for 50 years, and those already practicing should be Charged 75 per cent of their incomes in taxes. No lawyer was eligible for election to any Legislature or office of public trust. “A body of 500 experts was set to work revising the statutes, and they reduced the number of them 90 per cent. All artificial crimes—those cre ated by laws—were cut out; only kill ing, stealing and lying were left in. “If these were committed owing to congenial defects, or under abnormal conditions, the perpetrators were nut under medical care; if otherwise, th* culprits were tried and sentenced, but were given their choice of going to Jail, or carryine round their necks, by a small steel chain, a pewetr disk, on which was engraved the crime and the penalty. At first, nearly everybody took the disk, but after a few years the majority preferred the Jail. The jails, meanwhile, had been undergoing strange transformations, both actual and theoretical. “It began to be realized that the handling of crime was the most im portant function of the State and problem of society. If even justice were done, everybody would be prison, and so-called officers of Jus tice were often the worst of the lot. B' Men as Wardens. “Accordingly, the very best men of the community were appointed war dens and guards of jails. Upon elec tion, these men were given a free hand and all the funds they wanted to carry out their plans. All the old Jails were torn down and new one? built upon different principles, both of construction and administration. “In a few years jt.ils had become a kind of universities for training men who were found to be below the aver aee in Intelligence, character or hab its in the obligations and responsibil ltles of the best citizenship. All kinds of trades and nrofesslons were taught theoretically and practically, and the men were put to work as soon as possible at such employment as they selected or as were chosen as most suitable for them. “Along with all this was established Continued on Page 2, Column 7. What’s T. R, Up To? Hist! Enlisting Men To Conquer Mexico Editor’s Note.—The riddle Is solv ed. “What is Roosevelt doing?” the public has asked. Here Is an an swer by an ingenious and enter prising Texas correspondent. - What ever its merits or demerits, it is worth reading. AUSTIN, TEXAS, August 1—Gov ernor O. B. Colquitt was to-day pro vided with what purports to be re liable and inside Information to the effect that Colonel Theodore Roose velt has quietly organized four regi ments of volunteer cavalry of the Rough Rider type, composed of train ed riders and marksmen of Arizona, New Mexico and Western Texas. It is alleged that the real purpose of Colonel Roosevelt’s present visit to the Southwest is to direct the selec tion of men for the military division and that he will soon have it in readi ness to enter Mexico in event of hos tilities with that country. The circumstantial report says* fur ther that Colonel Roosevelt is carry ing on this work with the knowledge and sanction of the United States War Department. He will be placed in command of the brigade if war should come, it is said. Weds Fiance, Georgia Man, on His Deathbed LEBANON, PA., August 1.—The death of Wallace Van Sickle, of Ma con, Ga., in a ho*»pltal here to-day revealed the devotion of a young woman member of a prominent Lebanon family. Miss Miriam Bow man, to whom Van Sickle became en gaged. Shortly after the announce ment was made he was stricken with typhoid fever. The date of the wedding had been fixed, but it was postponed in the hope of Van Sickle’s speedy recovery. There was ho change in his condition, however, so it was decided that the marriage ceremony should be per formed in the hospital. The cere mony was performed, and the bride remained at the bedside of her hue- band Until he died. Girl Fights Turks as Man; Weds In U. S, PITTSBURG. PA., August 1.—A ro mance that began in the Balkans re sulted in the marriage of Vida Radak and Barbara Coganic, Bulgarians, in Farrell, Pa. When Radak w r as obliged to join the army and go to the front, Barbara dressed as a man and entered the fighting against Turkey. After many hardships, she found her lover and fought by his side. In a battle, she wa? slightly wound ed, her sex was discovered and she was sent back home. Later Radak left the army and came to this coun try. He sent for his sweetheart. $900 Tip by Gates Is Returned by Waiter MINNEAPOLIS, August 1.—Charles G. Gates, son of the late John W. Gates, nearly caused the collapse of a negro waiter in a hotel cafe here. His dinner check amounted to al most $100, it is said. Gates called the waiter to him, pulled out a roll of $1,000 bills, slipped off the top one and said: “Here, boy, keep the change.” Gates then left. The waiter turned the $900 over to the manager of the cafe, who mailed Mr. Gates a check for the amount f IN DIXIE Government to Minimize Money Stringency During Crop Moving. WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.—To faclll- tate the movement of crops, the Ad ministration, through Secretary Mr* Adoo, announces that $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 of Government funds will be deposited In the national banks of the South and West at once. Federal, State and municipal bonds and prime commercial paper will be accepted na security for the money, upon which the banks will pay 2 per cent interest. Unusual Amount Needed. The motive of the Administration in establishing this new policy is to an ticipate the money stringency in the late summer and fall, which accom panies the marketing and movement of crops, especially when the crops are unusually large, as the harvest now beginning forecasts. He intends to prevent or minimize the usual tightness of money. The Secretary announces that Gov ernment bond* will be accepted at par as security for the new’ deposits, and that the additional money would be placed only with banks widen have taken out at least 40 per cent of their authorized circulation. United States 2 per cent bonds, serving as security for most of the national bank circulation, have been depressed recently to new low market records, dropping to 95 3-4 during the past few days. The Secretary’* will ingness to accept these bonds at par as security for the $26,000,000 to $50,« 000,000 of promised deposits and the inducement to the national banks to increase their circulation up to the 40 per cent limit are expected to help in restoring the parity of the depressed 2s by creating a new market for them. To Accept Commercial Paper. For the first time in history the Government will accept prime com mercial paper as security for depos its. This privilege will be granted, announced the Secretary, in order t) make these special deposits available to the banks on securities readily within their reach. “The commercial paper submitted,” added Mr. McAdoo, “shall first bs passed upon and artproved by the clearing house committees of the cities in which the banks offering such pa per may be located. All commercial paper and bonds must finally be passed upon and accepted by the Sec retary.” Dies Trying to Save Chicken From Storm NORTH FIELD. MASS.. August l.«- Riehard Stratton, 11 years old, was killed instantly In an electrical storm to-day while attempting to release a chicken which w’as caught in a wire fence. Lightning struck the fence 100 yards distant from the boy and. fol lowing the w'ire, pasged through his body. Mystery in Blaze That Does $2,000 Damage to Store Fire of mysterious origin early Fri day morning damaged the building occupied by the G. A. and F. Grocery Company, at 23 Piedmont avenue. The loss is $2,000. Firemen conquered the blaze in a hard fight. The fire was discovered soon after 3 o’clock by Call Officers McHugh, Arnold and McWilliams, who thought they heard a pistol shot in the neigh borhood of the stopu. They found the second floor of the store in flames. They think now w’hat they supposed was a shot was an explosion. ‘Walk With My Wife, Then Buy Her Shoes' SACO, ME.. August 1.—Irving L. Meserve, an expressman, attempted to take a new pair of tan shoes from the feet of his young wife when he met her w’alklng in Main street with a young man he did not know. “You’re not goin'- to parade in my shoes.” he cried. “I bought these and paid for them. If that man is going to w’alk wdth you, he can buy your shoes.” With that he pulled off one of the shoes and was about to take off the other when the young man attacked him. They were fighting, it is alleged, when Special Officer Whltewortn placed them under arrest. Try a 3-Year Egg; Ten Tons on Sale TRENTON, N. J.. August 1.—The State Board of Health has released ten tons of cold storage egge, worth $4,000. which had been held by the Government for the last three and a half years in a warehouse in Jersey City. Doctors and reporters had eaten cake, custards and ice cream made from the eggs, and not one of those daring persons had died, so the board decided the eggs were fit for other stomachs. Peace Near in Mine War in Transvaal Special Cable to The Georgian. JOHANNESBURG. Aug. 1.—A peaceful solution of the demands-ef the railroad men and miners seems assured to-day. Both sides are adopt ing a conciliatory attitude. Troops which were called in n guard property in case violence was resorted to will be withdrawn by the Government. Widow Will Inspect Harriman Railways NEW YORK, August 1.—Mrs. L. H. Harriman, acompanied by her daugh ter, Miss Carol Harriman, will leave early in August to visit her ranch in Idaho. There was a report which C. C. TegethofT, of the Harriman estate, re fused to deny or confirm, that Mrs. Harriman will be accompanied by railroad officials and engineers for the purpose of making an official in spection of the Harriman railroad properties in the West. Wife’s Lips Too Red; Won’t Pay Alimony NEW YORK, August 1.—Emil Kop- stein, a wine salesman, told Supreme Court Justice Donnelly yesterday that his wife. Mrs. Elizabeth Kopstein, is not entitled to alimony pending the trial of her suit for separation be cause she painted her lips and pen ciled her eyebrows. He said that on July 4. when they were at Arverne, L. I., his wife's cheek* were so red that he wouldn’t be seen on the street with her. and he told her that if any other man had been her husband he “would have broken her bones long ago.” Fire Alarm System Nearing Completion Work on the new fire and police alarm signal system is being rushed by the Okenite Company, despite the fact that an Injunction restraining the city from paying for the work has been sought on the ground that the contract is a moral obligation, ami therefore not le gal. Fire Chief Cummings speaks favorably of the new system, believing it will mean the saving of many thousands of dollars. The total cost of the new sys tem will be $106,000. THE WEAKER. Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia—Occasional thunder showers Friday and probably Saturday. Fines Both Twins To Get Right One PHILADELPHIA, August l.— It rnnke* $8.50 difference to-day to either Frank or Harry Swartz, 19 years old, because the are twins. Magistrate Morris fined them both that amount because he couldn’t tell which had been guilty of flirting in the park. Tlhe only difference between th6 pair was that -one of them wore white socks and the other lavender. Vincent Astor Bitten By Monkey on Yacht NEW YORK. August 1.—Vincent Astor has sailed on the Noma to meet the Olympic, aboard of which is his mother, Mrs. John As»tor. He wli! probably pick up the Olympic about 100 miles out. Mr. Astor's friends to-day learned for the first time of an encounter he had last week with his pet monkey. Jocko, on the Noma. In his attempt to return him to his cage, Mr. Astor Was severe^' bitten on the hand. Massacre and Pillage Continued by Turks Special C«fole to The Georgian. SOFIA, Aug. 1.—The Turks an con- tinging their campaign of massacre and pillage in the country near De- deagatch. All the men in the village* of Tartarlire, Seiilu, Saryta and La' hman. were killed when the Turk ish troops entered tho^e places. GIRL KILLED AFTER FRANK LEFI PLANT, Mrs. Arthur White, wife of one of the employees of the National Pencil Factory, who declared she saw a negro hiding be hind some boxes on the first floor of the plant on the day Mary Phagan was killed, was the first witness called Friday in the trial of Leo M. Frank. The State with her testimony began to pave the way for the appearance of Conley, who, it is believed, would be the last witness to be called by Solicitor Dorsey, as he would be the most spectac ular. The first witness said her husband had been working at the National Pencil Plant about two years. She said she went to the factory about 11 o'clock. She saw Frank in his office, and told him she would like to see her husband. Frank sent for White. The witness said she returned about 12:30. On the return trip she saw Mr. Frank standing at his safe in his office. In reply to the question as to what happened then, she said she asked Frank if she could see her husband again, and that Frank jumped as she spoke. She then went upstairs to see her husband. Was Mary Phagan killed at or very near the time she entered the Sational Pencil Factory April 26 to get her pay envelope or was she merely attacked at this time and murdered later? The line of questioning pursued by Luther Rosser in his cross- examination of two of the State’s witnesses Thursday afternoon indicated this will be one of the questions the jurors will have to settle before they will be able to determine the innocence or guilt of Lo M. Frank. Rosser was most persistent in his interrogation both of William A. Gheeslin, embalmer, and Dr. Claude A. Smith, physician and bacteriologist. Gheesling went to the pencil factory at about 4 o’clock the morning of the crime and took charge of the Phagan girl’s body. He told Solicitor Dorsey in the direct examination Thursday that the girl had been dead 10 or 15 hours and that rigor mortis was well established. Get* Admission Before Jury. Rosser at once began an attempt to brettk down this portion of the ern- balmer's testimony, and succeeded in getting before the jury the witness' admisaiou that rigor mortis is ex tremely variable in the time it takes to set in and become well established In a body. Gheesling admitted that the surroundings in respect to damp ness and temperature had their ef fect, an did the cause of the person’s death, and that the degree of rigor mortis could not be taken as an Inva riable indication of the time that a person had been dead. Frank’s attorney made similar in quiries of Dr. Smith and from him obtained similar statements. The sumption is that he will use the tes timony of the State’s witnesses to supplement that of the defense, com bining them to support the theory that the Phagan girl was attacked on the first floor by Conley and by him was thrown down the elevator shaft or carried down the ladder into the basement, but was not actually slain until after Frank had left the factory in the evening. Two other points will be estab- the conversation between Lee and takable Intention of making the de tectives and officers admit that Frank was under virtual arrest when he w r as questioned Monday by the authorities, and that there was no reason why he should not have been aw’are of his status. He succeeded in getting B. B. Has- lett to make just this admission and undoubtedly will use it to explain the measures that were taken at once for the protection of Frank’s interests, measures on which the State has looked with suspicion because, the attorneys state, Frank was not placed under arrest until 11:30 the Thursday forenoon after the crime. State Fare* Better Thursday. The State fared better Thursday than any other day during the trial. Harry Scott, Pinkerton detective, submitted considerable damaging ev-. idence in respect to Frank’s appear ance and actions during the first days of the investigation, although nothing that was startling or direct or even new. He told that Frank was extremely nervous when the superintendent and Newt Lee were placed in the same room at the police station and that Frank squirmed about in hifl chair, rubbed his chin and lips in agitated manner, grew pale and trembling and in every way Comported himself as one might who was guilty of a crime. Scott said that he and John Black entered the room as Frank and Lee were finishing their conversation and that he overheard the latter part of Frank's remarks. Rosser immediately caught the de tective upon this statement, referring him to his testimony before the Cor oner’s Jury, where he testified that he had not entered the room until llshed by the defense before the State rests if Rosser is able to wring the information he wants from the wit nesses called by Dorsey. Say* Frank Returned Alon®. One of them is that Jim Conley did not walk to the factory with or just behind Leo Frank Saturday morning. April 36, as Conley swore in his last affidavit that he did. E. F. Hollo way, one of the State’s witnesses, testified Thursday afternoon that no one was with Frank when he re turned from Montag Brothers that morning. Rosser also displayed an unmls- r. Frank was completed and that he overheard nothing. Scott explained that he must have been mistaken when he testified before the Coroner. Denies Attempt to Suppress. Scott testified that Herbert Haas, one of Frank’s attorneys, early in the case had tried to persuade him to turn his evidence over to the defense before submitting it to the police, but this already had been aired at the in quest and was without particular ef fect, as Scott added, under the cross- examination of Rosser, that there was no attempt to have it suppressed or kept from the police authorities, but >