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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
DIETZ FOUND GUILTY
GETS LIFE SENTENCE

HAYWARD, Wis, May 13.-John Dietz.
of Cameron dam fame. was found guilty
Of murder in the first degree by the jury
in the circuit court here today, and Judge
Reid Immediately sentenced him to life
Imprisonment.
The judge included in the sentence the
additional penalty that on October of
each year, the anniversary of the crime
of which Dietz was convicted the pris-
oner shall suffer solitary confinement to
mediate upon the crime for which he was
sentenced This provision of the law is
rarely enforced.
The jury found that Mrs. Hattie Dietz
and Leslie, her son. were not guilty and
they were Immediately discharged. Three
other complaints pending against them
and the other members of the Dietz fam
lily but it is thought they will not be
prosecuted.
Dietz made a motion for new trial
which was denied but Judge Reid allow
ID him ten days to file a bin of excep-
tons Dietz viii probably be taken to
prison Monday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
OFFICERS ARE NAMED
BY W0MAN'S MISSIONS

LOUISVILLE. KY. May 1S-With the
election OF officers the convention OF the
Woman's Home and Foreign Mission So
ciety OF the Evangelical Luthern church
was brought to close Friday York,
Pa. was chosen as the next meeting
place. The next convention win be held
in the early part of May, 1913. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for two
years:
Mrs. willard Larkin, CobleslxiI, N Y,
president; Mrs. F. c. Harper, Chambers
burg. Pa. vice president; Mrs. A. p
Burge. Iowa City. Iowa, second vice pres
ident: Mrs D.. A. Davy. Chicago, record
ing secretary; Miss Mary II. Morris,
Luthersville. Md, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. z. D. Miller. Kansas City,
Mo-. treasurer, Mrs. e. B. School, Balti-
more, Md, historian.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
CORN CLUB WILL
MEET AT DALTON

DALTON Ca, May 1s-nI order to
spur the boys on to even greater efforts
than they are now expanding in the
school boys corn growing contest, County
School Commissioner Sapp has arranged
for a big meeting of the County Corn
club to be held at the court house Satur-
day, June 8. The club now numbers So
and a special effort to have all here fol-
the meeting win be made.
The main object of the gathering is to
permit the boys to become better ac-
uuainted with the club members. When
here they will talk Of the work already
done, telling how they did their prelim-
mary work for the crop The club is an
unusually enthusiastic one, and fine re-
suits are expected. The annual show viii
be held here during the week of October
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
COAST ARTILLERY SETS
NEW TARGET MARK

TAMPA, Fla. May 1s.-Making SIS fig
ures of merit. the nth company coast
artillery broke all former records in
closing its spring target practice at Fort
Dade today The former record was held
by Fort Rodman, at New Bedford, and
was 1853 figures Of merit. To make this
high score the comapny, commanded by
Capt. Adna @. Clark, made six hits IN /
minute and 20 seconds at a moving tar
get $500 yards away This is 221 hits
per minute per gun, two eight-inch rifles
being used with regular service charges.
The score has been ceruned to the war
department. The record is considered lit
tie short of marvellous by ordnance Of
ficers at Fort Dade.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
MISSION SOCIETIES ARE
CONVEYING IN ROME
Bodies of North Georgia Con-
ference Are Holding Inter-
eSting Sessions

ROME, Ca, May 13.-Four hundred
delegates representing the Home and
Foreign Mission Societies of the North
Georgia conference are now in Rome
and viii remain here until next Thurs
day. attending the sessions of the joint
convention The attention of the Meth
odist church throughout the south is
focused on this gathering, as 1T is the
first time that he two societies of the
conference have met at the same time
and place
The sessions are being held at the
First Methodist church, and the ladies
in attendance are being entertained in
the homes of Rome people. Among the
notable visitors who viii address the
sessions are the Rev DIR. E. II. Rawl-
ings. of Nashville, Tenn, secretary of
the general board: Rev George r. Loehr,
of Elberton, a returned missionary from
China; Mrs. Clarence Johnson. Miss
Daisy Davies, of Atlanta; Mrs. T. r.
Kendall, Sr.. of Augusta; Mrs. T. e.
Patterson. of Grimm; Mrs. j. E. Grubbs,
of Winchester, KY; Mrs. j. w. Perry,
of Knoxville, Tenn; Miss Margaret
Cook. a missionary from Japan.
The first session was held Friday
might. and was addressed by Mrs. Frank
Siler, of Atlanta. and Mrs. w. B. Higgin-
bothann. The convention organized for
business Saturday morning. Reports OF
officers were read, showing that prac-
tically all of the societies had gained In
membership and had given increased
contributions both to home and foreign
work All of the districts Of the con-
ferenceI responded to the call as follows:
Athens, Atlanta. Augusta. Dalton, FL
berton, Gainesville, Griffin, LAGRANGE,
Marietta oxford and Rome.
The committees on extension, finance.
young people, children, social service,
parsonages, city missions, and resolu-
TONS all reported showing that there
was activity in each branch OF the work.
Saturday night was devoted to COM
mittee meetings. The program for SUN
day includes the observance Of Mothers
Day in all of the churches of the city.
DR. E. II. Rawlings. of Nashville, Tenn.
will preach the annual sermon. There
will be young peoples servicesi during
the afternoon, and addresses by Miss
Davies, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Grubbs, Of
Kentucky, at night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
TAFT MAY RECEIVE
PEACE DECORATION

CHICAGO May 1s.-The inseparable
association OF science and world peace
was the theme Of speakers at the pre-
sentation of the first Willard Gibbs
medal to Dr. Svante Arrhentus, the
Swedish scientist, by the Chicago Sec
ton OF the American Chemical society
last night. Professor Arrhenius is a
director of the Nobel foundation and
also professor OF the University of
Stockholm.
BY reason of his executive connection
with the Nobel foundation, DR.. Arrhe-
MUS was asked by Harry Olsen, chief
justice of the Chicago municipal court
in an address to consider President Taft
for q peace decoration provided bis pres
ent treaty negotiations between tho
United States and Great Britain are
successful.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
PISTOL DUEL FOUGHT
I'M REVENUE RAID

GREENSBORO, N. c.. May 1s-Re-
ports OF desperate pistol duel in Wilkes
county between United States revenue
officers and a band of notorious blockad-
was dangerously wounded and two others
slightly hurt. were received here last
night in official reports 10 United States
Marshal Logan.
The report stated that deputy Marshals
Grant. Holland and Harhins. and Posse
man Shaw. while attempting TO arrest
Frank Billings and Joe King, were at
tackled BY relatives and friends of the
accused and that after fierce struggle
both sides brought pistols into play and
that several volleys were exchanged.
None of the officers were wounded.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
ENGLAND 0UTSTRIPPED
IN THE IRON OUTPUT

NEW YORK, May 1S-The extent to
which Germany and the United States
have outstripped England in the output
of iron is indicated I'm statistics compiled
by Sir Charles McLaren of the Iron and
Steel Trade association. Britain's output
of pig iron was 100000 tons ten years
ago. he says. and is now only 100000,
while Germany has Increased from 5000
900 10 100000, and the United States
from 100000 to 27,000.000.
In the same period England's steel out
put has grown from 100000 to 10000
while Germany has increased from $780,
600 to 1s.OOO.00 and American from 1.OOO.-
COO to 26,OO0.000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
HCKE SMITH SOUNDS PRAISES OF
SENATOR BACON AND CONGRESS
Governor Elect Gives Out Interview to Washington Post
Anent Political Problems in General and PartiCuar-Com-
mends Democratic House for Action on Canadian Reel
procitY and Praises Bacon

comes TO the enactment of legislation for
the good OF all the people. Such action
meets with general approval and COM
mendation among all citizens Of all par
ties, who seek for the greatest good re-
CARELESS OF party ties. / refer TO the
passage by a Democratic house Of the
reciprocity measure. the enactment OF
which was asked by a Republican pres
ident. can add that in our state we
approve the course Of Senator Bacon,
who has represented Georgia in the SEN
ate for is years. and has proved himself
a valuable public servant We have no
fear but that he win aim to do his best
not only for Georgia. but for the whole
country The attitude of Seantor Bacon
toward the Mexican situation viii also
receive commentator in our state.
Turning aside from politics and con-
greSs a minute" continued Governor
smith. believe that the federal gov
eminent ought TO give increased appro-
prsations each year to the agricultural
department rather than TO the building
OF warships To my mind, Ii VIII be OF
Infinitely greater value to the nation II
the department OF agriculture aids and
lnstructs the tiIlers OF the soil rather
than that the congress shall spend mil
lions OF dollars on the army and navy.
Down in Georgia we are developing
=
destined 70 be one of the greatest con-
trfbutors TO the prosperity and progress
of the union. Soils once barren have been
made 20 produce abundant harvest Lands
worth 81 an acre ten years ago are now
sold for $50
I'VE are building good roads all over
Georgia and we are doing ii with con-
vfct labor. The use of the prison labor
does not come in conflict with free labor
or the workshop and the mills, and most
OF the convicts in our state are ne
groes 1t is doing them good TO work out
doors, and they are doing the state q
benefit that cannot be estimated In dol
lars and cents When I became governor
the first time the prison labor was ham
died contractors, who made a hard
FIGHT 20 retain their profitable hold upon
the prisoners for hard contract work un-
der cruel masters. I fought to break
nm the contract system of using convict
labor and outside of the benefit derived
Nv the state I'm the building Of roads,
there Is a moral side which must not be
overlooked.
There is general commentator In
Georgia OF our~present humane treatment
Of convicts and naturally the building OF
roads viii be appreciated all the more
as the years go by.
Georgia is prosperous, and we are
proud TO talk about 1t. We raise more
cotton than any other state except Tex
as. and our manufacturers are increas-
ing year by year. We have mines In the
interior: we have the Atlantic seaDoaro
and ships carrying our products TO ev-
cry port on earth, so why should we NOT
be happy and hopeful7"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
HONOR WAS SURPRISED
SAYS WAR SECRETARY

NEW YORK. May 1s.-The appointment Of
Henry l.. stimson as secretary of war by Sec
retray Dickinson, was regarded here today as
shrewd move on the part of Presidentf Taft
to get the progressive element Of the Republic
can party Of the state in line for the 1872
campaign. Mr.. Stmson. of the conspic-
uous leaders of the progressives. has been re-
garied a closer adherent Of Theodore Roose-
Welt than of President Taft. When the sugges-
tlon was made to Mr. stimson that the APP
pointment had political significance the future
secretary Of war waved the remark aside i'm
patiently He said the appointment was en-
tirely unexpected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
NAVAL TRAINING POST
T 00PEN AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO. May fs.-The United states
naval training station on Lake Michigan
at North Chicago will open July /, ac-
cording to announcement made yester-
day. The formal dedication, which is to
be attended by the president, the secre-
tary of the navy and others, will take
place in September There will be is Of
ficers from the rank of rear admiral
down at the station, and all told 100 in
structors and officers for the 1000 to 1000
men in each six months quota.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
BLEW OUT BRAINS 4
WITH BORROWED GUN

AsHEvILLE, N. c.. May Batter
borrowing a shotgun from a merchant
at Mars Hill. Archie Linley "a, of An
derson, S. c., went to his room and blew
out his brains at $50 this afternoon.
Linley arrived at Mars Hill, IS miles
from this city, this morning and told
various people there that he had come
to spend the summer. He engaged a
room at the residence of Mrs. Kate
Woodsaw, who was shopping in the town
at the time of the tragedy.
The deceased was ministerial student
and IL is thought that his mind had been
affected by close study. He is survived
by a mother, a sister and two brothers,
one OF whom is DR. William Linley, now
in the Philippine Islands.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
DALTON BARRACKS TO
HAVE MOTHERS DAY

DALTON, Ca, May 13.-"Mothers day
win be observed by the Baraca class OF
the First Baptist church in q fitting man
ner tomorrow. The class has sent out
the following invitation to large num-
Der of local people:
Mothers Day. Object: To honor 1.-THE
best mother in the work" your mother.
Time: Sunday May IA. $3.50 a. m. Place;
Baraca rooms, First Baptist church. Our
badge: A white flower. Your presence
is requested
"A mothers love-how sweet the name!
What Is a mothers love?
A noble. pure and tender flame
Enkindled ON above
To bless a heart of earthly mold;
The warmest love that neer grows
cold
Thatiis mothers Lowell!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
COULDN'T GET WORK;
SHOT AN EMPL O YER

NEW ORLEANS, May 1s-Joseph Es-
qufre "a former employe, when refused
employment by George Canady, of the
Bancroft and Ross Foundry, yesterday
drew his revolver and fired Ave shots at
Canady, two bullets inflicting flesh
wounds. In his cell Esquire said he had
made but S515 since Mardi Gras. last
February.
II don't know whether I'm an anarch-
list or not" said he. st must be nihi-
list. socialist or something Of the kind.
II almost set me crazy because I have
been out of work for weeks and weeks.
I'm an able bodied man, willing TO work.
but can't get a job
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
PRETTY GIRL WANTS
$4,000 OF CARUS0

/ ROME, May 13.-caruso, the tenor, who Is
suffering from throat affection. is said to be
delaying his return to Italy in the hope that
the breach OF promise suit which has been
instituted against him by a pretty Miianese
sales girl can be amicably settled.
1t is said that the golden-voiced tenor has
offered $4,000 in settlement Of the $4,000 suit
instituted, but that the girl is holding out for
$50. 900, a sum that Caruso refuses to give. She
threatens that If the suit does not come to a
speedy settlement, the public win have an OPP
portunity to read ''the love letters Of tenor
to necktie sales girl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16

WASHINGTON May 1.-THE Wash
ngton Post today publishes column in
terview with Gov. Hoke Smith, who
spent yesterday in Washington. en- route
10 New York. The governor declined TO
express his preference for the Democratic
nomination for president. though he indi-
Gated his belief that the Democrats will
win the next election
He recommended the work OF the Dem
ocratic house or representatives, spoke
In terms Of praise Of Senator Bacon's
stand with reference 70 the Mexican
situation. cieverly avoided illusions TO
Georgia politics and dwelt upon the de-
yelopmenf OF Georgia.
The story in the Post says in parts IT
win Dc time enough TO make committals
as to the Democratic nomination OF
presidential candidate early next year.
That man should be selected as the Dem
ocra3ic nominee for president in 1872 who
can serve his country best and Who Tor
that reason. can lead his party to vic
tory
These quoted words came fro mthe lips
a Hoke smith OF Georgia: Hoke smith
who was secretary OF the interior during
tire second administration OF President
Cleveland: Hoke smith who was elected
governor OF Georgia. defeated for sec
ond term. nominated a third time, and
elected for . term soon 70 begin The
Hoke Smith OF today. despite all the IL
ties and honors that have been handed
him. remains to the south and 10 Dem
ocra<s OF all sections. just the same DIG.
manly Hoke Smith who has had MS
share Of newspaper comment ana pohn-
cal merry making.
1T doesn't seem handy. even IN WASH
lngton. to call him secretary OF govern
or and plain H0ke continues 10 NJ MIN
among his friends. The Hoke Smith OF
today II IS years old. and looks little
more than a0 His stop in Washington
was to confer with President Taft and
20 talk things over with Senator Bacon,
or Georgia for whom the Hon. Hoke mas
q warm admiration
Naturally. ii Is suggested 20 the gov
ernor each time he gladdens the eapitoi
corridors With his breezy, presence that
ha ought to be senator before ne =
much older. but he makes no answer
save TO tell OF what he hopes TO accom-
pliSh as governor
THE real enthusiasm OF Governor
smith gushed forth when he spoke OF
ne present Democratic house OF repre-
sentattves I believe the sentiment OF
me citizens OF Georgia and OF the sotun
generally c0mmends unreserveoly tne
course az the house We feel that those
Who were directly in charge or party
affairs in the popular branch Of congress
are acting wisely and giving the country
proof OF the ability Of the Democratic
party to handle the affairs OF the natlon
wisely and well
:. What Is more. want 70 commend
the course az the majority In the mousse
In putting principle above party "nen =
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
PEABODY TRUSTEES WILL
DISTRIBUTE S2,s00,000
Nashville Normal Will Get
$1,000, 000-- Rest viii Be
Divided in South

NEW YORK. May 1s.-After "A years
the trustees of the Peabody educational
fund are about TO distribute the $3.50 900
balance remaining and close the trustee
ship.
The fund originated two years after
the close of the civil war when George A.
Peabody, the Massachusetts philanthro-
pist, gave sS.5000o0 10 advance eduea-
ton. at least three-quarters of the mon
yto be spent in the south"
OF this fund 81 100000 was in bonds of
the state of Mississippi and Florida, aft
erward repudiated.
One Million dollars of the money in
hand will go to the Peabody Normal
school at Nashville, Tenn, and the rest
will be apportioned among Institutions
in the south devotipg themselves to
training teachers, white and colored.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
CLEARED OF CHARGE
HE KILLS WITNESS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 1S.-A spe-
eial from Tallahassee, Fla. says: After
Mack Norris. a negro. had been acquit-
ted by the justice of the peace at Micco-
sulie. of some minor charge, he shot and
instantly killed B. b. Smith. a white res
ident of this county. who had just testi-
I'D against him.
Going further down the road he met
j. Langston. who had been in company
with Smith, and shot him also. fearing
that he might report or avenge the as
sassination of his companion and friend.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
100000 AUTOMOBILES
REGISTERED IN THE U. S,
New York Leads in Registra-
tons, With Pennsylvania
and California in a Tie

ALBANY. N. Y. May 12-More than
10000 automobile were registered IA the
capitals Of the various states OF the
union on May according to list com
piled here.
New York leads in the number Of reg
istrations with approximately 70.00e
Pennsylvania and California come next
with 10000 each. Other states having
more than 10000 cars are:
Ohio, 32,400: Illinois, 81, GOO; Iowa, p. 300;
Massachusetts, 22.000; Michigan. l6.0sa;
New Jersey. 1900: Missouri. 1900, Ne
braska, Is, 90; Indiana 5000; Wisconsin,.
1900; Kansas. -. 800; Minnesota, 1900.
Connecticut. 11.000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
BaiIey Found Guilty.

THOMASTON, Ca, May 1s.-Thursday
closed a two weeks session of Upson's
superior court. In the case of c. f..
Bailey charged with the murder of r..
II. Raines which was the third trial. was
ended at this court By the jury finding
Bailey guilty of voluntary mansiaughter.
Judge Robert F. Daniel sentenced him
TO a term of 10 years In the penitentiary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
FORTUNE is LOST
WITH SUNKEN SHIP

NEW YORK, May 13.-Sixteen tons Of bar
silver, specie to the amount OF $1,000, 900 ana
jewels and other yaluables valued at 100000
went to the bottom with the steamship Merida
off Cape Charles Friday morning. according to
Third officer Middleton. Of that ship. Senior
Peon and family, en- route from disturbed
Mexico for Paris said her own loss In jewels
and money was 100000 One woman spoke OF
having left $4,000 cash in Der state room. The
Merida itself valued at 81 600 She lies
in 1s6 feet of water, and neither she nor her
treasure win ever be raised
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
900 WHISKY GALLONS
SEIZED IN ASHEVlLLE

AsHEvILLE. N. c.. May l3.-Follow-
ing the seizure of whisky shipped into
this city last night, the police depart
ment tonight made raids on suspected
''blind tigers and more than 1000 gal
Ions OF whisky are now stored In The
city hall. seized under the recent legisla-
tive act known as the search and seize
law.
Three soft drink establishments were
raided. the police in one instance break.
ing down the doors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
BATTLESHIP IDAHO
CHANGES ITINERARY

NEW ORLEANS, May 13.-Because OF the
ever changing stage of the river the battle
ship Idaho, now in port here. has changed its
upriver itinerary and Monday morning viii leave
direct for Natchez. and after a brief visit.
the river stage permitting, will proceed to Vicks-
burg The stops at Patton Rouge. Plaqueminc
and Donaldsonvile will be made on the return
voyage instead OF the up voyage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-16
GRIFFIN WOMEN ARE
CHARGED WITH MURDER

GRIFFIN. Ca, May 13.-Following the find
ing of the dead body Of a little white child in
p well on q plantation in this city city yester-
dsy. warrants were issued this afternoon charg
ing MIS-. N'nrv MePeters. who IL is alleged y
the grandmCtIer 80 the child. and its supposed
omther Eva NcPpterS vifs mHrder. Officers
who went to serve the warTanfs NJ Hampton.
this county. learned that the E'asher died last
"Wednesday. They arrested Mrs. MeePt'rs and
brought her to the Spalding county jail here
The warrants issued after an inrestiga-
ton by eOroner's jury today.