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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
WEALTHY AMERICANS
TRAVELLED IN STEERAGE

NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Several wealthy
Americans Travelled across the Atlantic
ocean in the steerage Of the Lusitania,
which locked here today so axious were
they to get home. With more than 300
passengers in the cabins, the staterooms
were all taken.
In the steerage of the Lusitania, which
came in today. was well-known 9urlst
ana his family Of six They offered any
nrice for staterooms, but could not get
them. A director of a local trust com
pany and a public service corporation Of
ficial also came over in the steerage be-
cause all the cabins were filled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
WEEKLY CENSUS RECORD
OF ALL LARGE CITIES
Philadelphia and Rochester
With Seven Exceptions
Show Greatest Growth

WASHINGTON, Sept 3-Henceforth
! the census bureau will publish, for the
benefit Of the press, a weekly statement
giving the population Of cities as shown
by the recent census, combining 1t to
places which in 1900 contained more than
q, 900 people
The first Of these bulletins was issued
/ today, and excluding Philadelphia and
Rochester, showed results in Is cities
of more than 100000 each.
Commenting upon the figures present.
ed, the bulletin says:
Excepting seven, these cities made a
! greater absolute increase in population
for the decade 1900 to 1910 than in the
preceding decade, 1890 to 1907 The sew
en- exceptions comprise Buffalo, Grand
Rapids, New Haven, Patterson, Pitts
burg, st. Louis and Toledo. In the case
of II cities the percentage Of increase as
we'll as the absolute increase was great
er between 1900 and 1910 than between
1890 and 1900.
In the aggregate the population of
the Is cities is 11,O42.5O0. In 1900 they
had an aggregate population Of s2734S2;
in 1880 6,213,5sS This represents an in
crease OF 2O59,Sss between 1890 and 1900,
and of 2,769,O1S between 1900 and 1919.
The percentage of increase for these
cities, taken in the aggregate, shows lit
tie change In the rate Of growth, the
percentage from 1890 to 1900 being 32.2,
and from 1900 to 1910 1876. For the "a
. cities. exclusive of New York city, the
corresponding percentage Of increase are
sos and 2.S.
THE total number of cities that had
a population of more than 100000 at the
census of 1900 was third. The number
win be considerably larger at the pres
ent census because some of the cities
below that limit ten years ago have now
exceeded It. OF the cities whose popu-
lation has alrady been announced, At
lanta, Grand Rapids, Bridgeport and AL
bany have passed the 100000 limit since
ION
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
CHICAGO COLLECTIONS
SHOW BIG INCREASE

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-Duties paid into
the custom collectors office in Chicago
during August amounted to 81, zoo, 1870.
This ia the largest monthly collection
in the history OF the ONCE. exceeding by
500 900 any similar period @
The increase of receipts is attributed
by Collector Ames to the rush Of liquor
importers to pay duties before the ex-
piration Of treaties with foreign coun-
tries Chief among these nations are
France, Spain and Italy. These treaties
expired August Z, after which the tariff
with it's higher rates went into eff
feet. .t...-.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
TRAIN KILLED TWO
IN NORTH CAROLINA

CHARLOTTE. n. c., Sept 3.-No. 81,
the southern's fast New York and New
Orleans limited. claimed two victims In
it's run through the state this morning.
Near Lexington Frank Billings, proni-
nent farmer. in stepping to the other
track to avoid north bound train No. "a.
was struck by 81 and ground to death I'M
der the wheels.
Near Concord Mrs. Eli Hatley, 50 years
of age, was dragged upon the track in
front of the approaching train by an I'M
ruly COW which she was attempting to
lead with rope. She was instantly kill
ed and so was the COW.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
BODY OF MISS MILLER
RECOVERED FROM RIVER

TALLULAH FALLS, Ga, Sept. g.
The body of Miss Marjorie Miller, the
pletty New Orleans girl, who was drown
ed in the Tallulah river while in SWIM
ming the first of the week, was recov-
cred late Thursday afternoon.
The body was found at witch's Head,
a bend In the river about one mile from
where the young lady was drowned. The
young lady was in swimming in the Tai
iulah river when she suddenly went
down and failed to again rise to the sur
face. She was accompanied by a num-
Der of friends. ...
Miss Miller was one o fthe most pop
ular young ladies of New Orleans. and
her death cast a gloom over the summer
boarders at Tallulah as well as her
many friends in New Orleans,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
G0V.-ELECT SMITH GOES
TO WASHINGTON FOR VISIT

Governor ELECT Hoke Smith left Atlanta
last night for Washington, D. c., where
he expects to be Joined by Mrs. Smith
and his daughter. Mrs. Ransom, who
have been at Atlantic City since the pri-
mary of August %. Mr.. Smith will
spend several days in Washigton, and
may run over to New York before he re-
turns to Atlanta during the latter part
of next week.
Upon his return to Atlanta, the COVER
nor-elect will resume his law practice,
and give his attention to his personal
business affairs until his inauguration
as governor next June.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
Not An Independent,
Saws S. ]. Tribble

The Journal yesterday afternoon wired
S. ]. Tribble, who is q candidate for
congress in the Eighth district, asking IL
he intended running on until the general
election, regardless Of the action of the
Eighth district congressional convention
or executive committee, on the pending
contest in Ebert county between Mr..
Tribble and Congressman William NJ.
Howard. The telegram to Mr.. Tribble
was prompted by the statement of
Thomas e. Watson in yesterdays Jour-
nal, to the effect that Tribble would run
on to the general election, regardless OF
any action OF the executive committee
concerning the Ebert county dispute OF
the candidates.
Replying to the Journals telegram, Mr..
Tribble insists that he is the regular
nominee of the party, and If there is an
independent candidate in the Eighth dts
trict II will be Congressman Howard.
not himself. He takes the position that
the congressional executive committee is
powerless to pass upon the Ebert coun-
ty contest. He says it is a matter for
the congressional convention. and he
claims that Elbert's four votes give
him 16 to Towards II votes in the con-
vention.@
Mr.. Tribbles telegram to the Journal
follows:
ATHENS. Ca, Sept. 81 have Is dele
gates in the convention. Howard has
12 have 66S majority popular votes
The people have selected me and the
congressional convention will abide the
will Of the people. Towards executive
committee Of partisan supporters has no
right TO try Towards contest. 1t be-
longs to thu .S1vention. +.'
1.-The HOke Smith convention this week
settled that question by trying the Gill
mer county contest. This contest wac
not referred to an old executive commit
tee as is proposed in this district. but
the convention rightly tried the quail
ficstion OF its representation from
Gilmer. r--''
mo. I shall be no independent I am
the rightful and legal nominee of the
party. If there Is an iudependent in the
eighth 1t will be W. NJ. Howard.
's. J. TRIBBLR"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
H. C. DEWITT is NOW D..
ALMOST ENTIRELY WELL

SAVANNAH. Ca. Sept. HI. c. De-
witt, of Eflngham county, who was
shot by Judge ]. Hartridge Smith In
Eden a few days ago and brought to
Savannah for treatment, is rapidly re-
covering. He will be able to leave the
hospital soon.
Mr.. DeWitt's story of the shooting diff
fers from that given by. Judge Smith.
He says he was not shot in self-defense,
but was shot when he turned away from
Judge Smith. AFTER he shot me once, !"
he says, II begged him not to shoot me
again, but he did 1t anyway"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
EXPENSES WERE SMALL
IN SAVANNAH ELECTIONS

SAVANNAH. Ga, Sept. I'm accord
ance with the law regulating the holding
of primary elections. many of the can
didates for Office in Chatham county who
were in the primary of last week have
filed their reports with the clerk of the
superior court. None Of them show very
excessive campaign expenses and accord
ing to this record the election was one
of the least costly that has been held
in this section of the state in many
wears.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
HUDDLEST0N'S BIG FEET
LED TO HIS ARREST

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Sept. 2.-His extra
large feet led to the arrest here yes
terday Of ]. A Huddleston, wanted in
Birdsville, Tenn. on a charge OF at
tempting to murder a constable. Huddle-
ston came to Springfield to visit at the
home Of a friend. When detectives en-
tered the residence they espied a large
pair Of feet extending from pile of cast
of clothes in the attic. The owner Of
the feet was dragged out and admitted
he was the man wanted
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
NOMINATE DR.. BEAUCHAMP
FOR SENATOR SEPT. g

JULIETTE, Ca, Sept. ga meeting OF
the 22d senatorial district was held in
FORSYTH Tuesday. DR.. ]. F. Lancaster
chairman, presided. The convention
named Friday, September 9Th. as the day
for the convention to be held in Macon,
at which time DR.. J. o. Beauchamp, Of
Pike county. will be formally nominated
as state senator from the 22d district.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
TIM M'BRIDE NAMED
ON SHERIFF'S FORCE

SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept. 2.-Tim Nc
Bride has been appointed a deputy sheri
of the city court by Mr.. Julian Supple,
the new nominee for the office OF sherin
of that court Mcbride is a well known
Savannah policeman. He succeeds Mr..
Fahey. an attache of the office, who
worked against Mr.. Sipple in the pri-
mary.
Fahey will probably be retained In
some other capacity, but will be re-
duced in ranks from the station he held
before. ITO the victors belong the
spoils."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
NEGRO KILLS DEPUTY;
POSSE IN PURSUIT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept "A special
from Roano re says Will Boyd, negro,
shot and -istantly killed c A. Tucker a
deputy while Tucker was trying to ar
rest he man this morning. Boyd made
hi d, escape and is being followed by
posses.
Citizens Of Roanoke have offered q re-
ward for the capture OF Boyd
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
SMITH LEMON INSTITUTE
OPENED WEDNESDAY

ACWORTH, Ga, Sept. THE Sm'th-
Lemon institute and the Arwortn public
schools opened here Wednesday, With a
large enrolment. The entire force OF in
structors OF last season have charge
this term. The Acworth schools are
state accredited institutions and the
student body is made up from a num-
Der of counties of the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
WATSON ADlNDONS
Speech IN MIDST
OF GREAT UPROAR
ne Stepped on Everybody'S
Toes and the Crowd Drown
ed Our Speaker in Shouts
for Their FaVoriteS

Hon. Thomas z. Watson. who came "a
Atlsnta to address the people on political
subjects at the audiforIun-armory Fri
day night. and who faced an audience OF
about 5000. was forced TO abandon his
speech before II was half through. be-
cause OF the tIsnuItuous and angry up
roar that arose when he launched into
q bitter attack upon the men and prin-
ciples to which the majority OF the white
voters OF Georgia pledged their support
IN the primary OF August I'd
IN the midst OF a pandemonium Of hur-
rahs Of the Smith supporters, mingled
with cheers for Tom Hardvick and
shouts for the present governor, Mr..
Watson turned his back on the vast au-
dience. and talking with face flushed and
clenched hands right into the teeth OF a
small crowd who had been yelling at him
from gallery behind the stage, scream
ed out:
The tyranny Of your convention yes
terday destroyed half your chances. and
your infamous treatment Of me tonight
has wrecked the balance utterly
Then he turned TO the audience with a
hopeless gesture. and gave up. lmmedi-
ately a score or more OF his personal
friends. from among those seated on the
stage rushed to Mr.. Watson. lifted him
on their shoulders and marched with him
toward the front Of the platform. while
cheers for the former Populist leader
rang loud above the other shouts. The
crowd pressed on the stage. There was
q crush In the midst OF IL the speaker.
who had been under terrific strain.
gaxped for air and fell exhausted into
the arms Of his friends. Notable among
those who crowded around Mr.. Watson
TO render him assistance was B. NJ.
Blackburn. executive secretary 10 Cover
nor Brown. The people pressed upon
him. and there were desperate cries Of,
AIR air give him airi''
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28
INTERESTING TOPIC
TO Be DISCUSSED
BY LLOYD
MISSOURI CONGRESSMAN
SPEAKS HERE TONIGHT
Direct Legislation viii Be
Theme of Address to Be De-
liyered at Elks' Theater I'm
der Auspices Of Club.

Alhnquerqueans viii have an op-
portuni,y tonight 10 near one Of the
lest posted men m the United States
talk on Direct Legislation, the
speaker bein- Congressman james 7.
Lloyd OF Missouri chairman OF the
democratic congressional campaign
committee. ranking minority member
al the house committee on territories
Mr.. Lloyd via arrive from the west
this morning. accompanied by MIS-.
lloyd. their son. Thomas. and daugh-
ter. Miss Ethel Nj. Lloyd has been
touring the Patific coast speaking
upon the outlook for q democratic
majority In h next house direct
legislation and other equally interest
ing subjects
The Congressman will speak tonight
under the auspices of the Democratic
CLUB II Albuquerque and will doubt
less be greeted by a large audience.
Il is seldom that such speakers as
Mr.. Lloyd include Albuquerque in
their itinerary. and the local members
OF the reception committee win exert
themselves 70 extend every courtesy
20 himself and family.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28

u. Members Of congress from the
state o. Ioaa voted 10 sustain the
cOntention 81 the president. and H
remains with the electorate OF the
state whether or not these men. thus
acting. did so in the interest Of Iowa
homes. or in The Interests OF those
" no Cypress and destroy labor.
Democracy will not suffer BY any
thing Theodore does He has many
eiemenfs that are admirable. but he
stands today the foremost imperiaiist
in the world and wishes TO guide men
the sword. not from the heart;
believes more Ia a standing army Of
guns tnam "A standing army of inde-
pendent men; believes thai "a mighty
that mas almost bankrupted the
nation. Is OF more utility for civihza-
ton han peace Of an mankind. We
may well meet william and Theodore
on these propositions. resting assured
1he American people will not place
peace beneath war. win not place
labor beneath the trust, Will not place
tne American home within the
clutches ~ the protective Industries
of the United states.
AAF AAAA va pass FNAA - - KNfH@
used 0y the president to adopt leg
islarion and spoils j. made the criter-
ion OF parry loyalty. Iowa is placed
in the class Of democratic states and
an appointments are referred 10 ref
erees. The insurgent republican look
ing with longing eye on the emolu-
ments that he thinks necessarily fol-
success. is denied the emporium
lty 81 enjoying the pleasure ~ office
holding. unless he is approved by a
committee Of three.
What an edifying spectacle II Is
that three distinguished standpatters
two Oh them ex-congressmen, in whom
IN. people lacked confidence, and the
taird unable to obtain the endorse
ment OF his party for the governor
ship are the referees OF an Organiza-
ti0n where party regularity il the sole
merit Tor holding federal office.
Against such a system as this
thinking citizen should rebel
Legislation should De- based on merit
an administration that secures its
endorsement by the spoils system
should he driven from power at the
first 0pportunlty-"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28
AN AMAZING
STORY OF GRAFT
Illinois Central Car Ih-
spectOr Reveals Elaborate
System of Padding Bills for
Repairs,

tBy Morning a. Esi Special Leased WIrel
Chicago. July 27.-Harold A. Sims
told a striking story OF wholesale
graft before Master In Chancery Ros-
well y. Mason here today in connec-
ton with the Investigation being made
into the alleged Sl.5O0.000 car repair
fraud IN the Illinois Genial railroad.
sims former car inspector for the
railroad and later in the employ of
one Of the five car repair companies
charged with the fraud. declared that
the Illinois Central Was made 10 fur
n.sh not only materials but also labor
Tor repairs and then VAS charged
from one tp three prices for the
work through an elaborate system OF
padded bills.
sims said that the greater part Of
the wood work supposed 20 ave pee
done in the independent shops and
for which the railroad company paid
la round figure. was really done at the
Illinois Central shous at Memphis
He said the company was practically
paying handsomely Tor doing work
for itself. The witness also testified
that Illinois Central cars were dis
mantled To- procure material to he
used in the plant % the Memphis
Car company
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28
JERRY SULLIVAN HANDS OFT
nor ONTS TO RIPJBIIoANS

otenm"hs Iowa dnts
hour mes never more propli'on7 A"'
the Application "i aennp'f"'H'
pies th8n the present declared 'e''
n sullivan 81 Des MONIES ~ ms "'
dress es temporary chairman OF lh'
temoefat4c state convention '"''
ON nH side Ne eehoia unrest Nnn
the feeling ti5at q government 81 '"'
country ia NOT satisfactorily adIhihls
tered The elements contendins l"'
supremacy Ie uRaght w'ih lnl1s'i''
and WRONG tho e"neentrats'h
power the exaetins oi tribute th'
wealth oi The nation 20 conti"4 ~ '"'
fe0-are all calculated GO cAns" the
citizen % stop aHa ask hifnsrN th'i'
meaning
Tho continued eNisienee oi q Fo-
iitital party can only pe l'-tliis"
nere principle Is the basis :" ~
Is For morc than twelve Ne'Fs
the republican party has or"n 10 CON
trnl of every branch of the govern
meuL During this period 81 fs So
pr maey it mas enacted t"o tAfNt
laws tatt in each instance increases
me eosl OF hviug without a cores
bonding Increase IN the price Of amor
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28
NEW THREE STORY
HOTEL IN SOCORRO
Hotel Man win Replace
Present Structure With Fine
Modern Building in Near Fu-
ture.

Especial dispatch 10 the Morning Jeurnall
Socorro. y. 81. July 2G.-Auguat
winkler. proBrietor Of the 'Winkler
Hotel. has announced his intention
Of tearing down the present bulldins
and erecting 4 modern three story no.
tel in its stead. This will be good
news to the travelling public. For
thirty years Mr.. whittier has resided
here and during that time by his en-
terprise has accumulated considerable
property. A new hotel on the plaza
viii add greatly To the appearance
Of the town. 1t is Mr.. Winkler's In,
tention to have it made after the mis-
sion style with a cement finish.
District Attorney John f. Griffith
has been arranging eases for trial a
the next term Of court There are
seven prisoners in the county Jail,
three Of whom are awaiting the ac-
ton OF the grand jury and there are a
few defendants whose cases will be
called in September. at present out
on bond. Mr.. Griffith has had a very
busy time with back tax suits and his
sucsess means several thousand dol
lars increase to the county funds.
Socorro will join hands with Mag
dalena on that silver cup for the coun-
ty dog al the kennel show at Albu-
querque. Owners of fox terriers will
be surprised when DIR. Parvis' Max
is exhibited. without doubt he is n
Of the finest dogs of his breed in New
Mexico. Hon. w. r. Martin has some
French poodles worthy of considera-
ton.
on Thursday the baseball team will
have q match with some local boys at
the bah park. The interest in the
county baseball league has not abated
Sheriff Sanchez gave undesir-
able lady citizens "a hours to get out,
side the city limits today, and they
are on their way. They were inhab-
lting o house situated on n of the
main streets.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28
FR0ST-BlTTEN TOURISTS
SPEND IL HOURS IN ICE
BEFORE RESCUE COMES

Seattle. Wash. July 2T.-The
steamship Maokinaw. from Kotzebue
sound. reported speaking the wooden
schooner -Nolante In the sound July 9.
Captain Beckland of The Nolante.
which Is carrying food stores and
mail 10 Point barrow, SAYS the ice
in the Arctic is the worst he has
known in Twenty-Five years.
The passensers and ere Of the
power vessel Joe Mathews which was
crushed in the Ice az Chinik. near
Golovin Bay. We're twelve hours on
the Ice before being rescued hy the
United states revenue cutter Bear
Two Of the passengers were severely
frost bitten.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28
TO LAY MASONIC
CORNER STONE
AUGUST z
SECRETARY INSTRUCTED TO.
ASSEMBLE GRAND LODGE
Ceremony at Beautiful New
Building IN This City Promises
To Be One Of Most Impressive
IN Annals.

A A. Keen Of Albuquerque.
grand secretary Of the grand lodge Of
New Mexico. A. r. and A. NJ. has re-
ceived "a letter from Grand Master
Frank Johnson al San MarciaL with
Instructions 20 assemble the grand
lodge in this CITY on August 8. FOR the
nurpose OF laying the cornerstone Of
the handsome new Masonic temple at
the corner OF Central avenue and
Seventh street the foundations and
basement Of which have been COM
pletei. The ceremony of laying the
cornerstone Of this building. which
VIII De- n OF h finest frafernal edi-
fees Boz the southwest. will De most
impressive The letter from the grand
master is as follows.
san MarCial y H.. JULY g.
A a keen. Grand Secretary.
Dear Slr and Brother Puruuauf
- request 81 Temple lodge No g. 4
= and A. N. 81 your city. you KIN as
semble the grand lodge In special
communication on the second dag o.
August A. D. 1919. az Temple lodge
No. 8 az = O'Clock On the afternoon.
Tor the purpose % laying the orner
stone FOR their new Ma-ouic temple
10 De hult az Albuquerque. y. -.
Truly and f~r1tsrnalT.
FRANK JOHNSON.
Grand Master.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-07-28

James s. Duncan ..-.- les
c. Taos. Rio Arriba. san Juan.
Malaqnias Marbles Yes
!. Taos. Rio ArfiDa. san Juan.
vencpsiA0 Jaramillo Yes
Z santa Re county.
Am4do rhases les
s. Rernaiilio county.
George r Albright Yes
6 Bernalillo. McKiNieY.
Thomas Hugnes Yes
s Valencia.
j. Francisco Chaves tpYesi-
dentl fes
? Eocorro sierra.
w. ~ Andrews Aes
4. Doua Ana. Grant. Luna Dtefos
W. A. Hawkins Yes
q Dona Ans. Grant, Lincoln.
Luna. Chares. Eddy Otera,
Judge 4. y Fall ffs
Tofai YES ia No 4