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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-11
THOMSON, GA, MAY II, 1911.
Peoples MaSS-Meeting, i'm McDuffie
and i'm Lincoln Counties

Almost without advertisement, and with
nothing to call them out, save the principles
at stake, a court house-ful of citizens met in
Thomson In the forenoon of Saturday last the
sixth of May. Never have I seen a better
spirit prevail than at this meeting. Every
boo y was interested, and there was not a dis
cOrdant note
From each militia district, representative
men had come; and in the assemblage' were
men of many different walks Of life. The
merchant and the farmer, the blacksmith and
the carpenter, the contractor and the day
laborer ATTENDED and participated. Men who
had never before spoken at public meeting,
spoke with unembarrassed freedmen. This
is the glory and the hope of these in
formal gatherings. 1t is good for the people
to assemble, and exchange views. They
should do it oftener
On motion of E. A. Wilson, Rev.
James Pennington, a plain, high minded
rural preacher, was made Chairman. James
M. Morgan another plain farmer from Dear
ing district, was made Secretary
Then we mentally abolished the whole ham
pering code of Parliamentary Practice; and
ran the meeting in such free and easy way,
that Old Man Peepul made no bones of rising
on his hind legs and expressing his views.
long talk" was made by II. +. W.: and
"short talks were made by Joseph De Med
icis, Thomas Story, Col. John A. Wilzerson,
S. c. Halves, Rev. jim Pennington, and Rev
Ben amin Wren.
Quite a number of ladies were present; and
they manifested the keenest interest in what
was going on. was rejoiced to see how many
young men were in the audience.
Col. Will1erson made capital suggestion;
towit, that we should hold another county
meeting in June. The day for this will be
Saturday, June seventeenth: the time, 10
o'clock: the place, the courthouse.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously;
and by rising vote.
A Committee of fifteen was appointed, to
wait on the McDufie member of the State
Executive Committee, to request that he sup
port the demand of the people for a white
primary in the matter Of the four year va
cancy in the Z. S. Senate.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-11

Whereas, the Convention did this unwit
tingy, as the result of an artlflce on the part
of certain designing city politicians; and,
Whereas the people had not had the OPP
portllnity to again declare their will upon this
subject,
Resolved, that we hereby petition the Leg
islature of this State to enact a law requiring
that all primary nominations be made accord
ing to the county-unit plan.
(3) Whereas the trend of public opinion
throughout the Union favors the direct cleo
ton of all officers by the people; and
Whereas, shameful corruption has become
a national scandal in elections Of u. S. Sen
ators by legislatures; and
Whereas, there is now in Georgia a four
year term in the U. S. Senate to be filled,
Resolved, that we demand the State Elk
ecutive Committee of the Democratic party Of
Georgia, convene, and set apart day, on
which the white Democrats of this State can
express their preference for a representative
of this commonwealth in the greatest law
making body on earth.
(4) Whereas, the people of this State have
been outrageously pillaged by the School-book
Trust; and
Whereas, we recognize this evil to be one
of the cause of illiteracy in. the South,
Resolved, that it is the sense of this meet
ing that the State should publish the text
books, and furnish them free, to the schools
laugh under the Public School system. Inas-
much as the State practically gives away law
books to the legal profession, we think it an
injurious discrimination to deny to our chill
dren the same generous treatment that is ex-
tended to the lawyers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-11

The ancients used to say that the sublimest
OF spectacles was, that of great man struo
CLING with adversely. There is pathos about
1t which appeals to what is best in humanity:
and the accomplishing heroism of it excites
profound admiration.
Last September, when [ was looking and
searching SO eagerly, among the so-called lead
ers, for 4 Man, it seemed to me that the
whlte-haired occupant of the roller-chair was
he. The time was too short, however, to bring
IN another horse" The only candidate who
could have logically turned to account the out
RACES perpetrated on Joseph NJ Brown. was
Little Joe; and, at that crisis, he was not at
himself. The death of dearly-loved brother
had temporarily foored him.
But after spending an hour in McLendon's
home, and listening to his talk, carried away
with me, the impression that Affection had
made giant of him. His brain acted with
the Vgor and accuracy of a first cass engine.
His mastery of detail and of broad outline
amazed me-. His wonderful cheerfulness, his
bouyancy of spirit, his readiness to faint. were
inspiring. Out of that serene presence
out OF that quiet, beautiful book lined home. 7
took more encouragement for the camnaion
that had determined to make. against tRe
Rule-or-Ruln gang. than I cot anywhere else
in Atlanta.
Consequently am not surprised that Me-
Tendon has boldly announced himself a can
didate for the U. S. Senate I am not sur
prlsed at his terrific arraignment of that
Monumental Humbug and UnpuuisAed Crino-
inaz, Hoke Smith
The dummy candidates have disappointed
the entire State by their failure to annonnce q
platform of principles; and by their timiditv
IN refusing to condemn the great, huzhin0
fraud. '''9
But their time has passed They made no
active campaign; they announced no nrin.
clPles; and they all stood back, waiting to see
what the Monumental Humbug would do
tie was afraid to say Yea or Nav, as to the
oenatorship; and his fear infected them. It
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-11
THE JEFFERSONIAN

Mr.. Scion Reese introduced a resolution,
expressing the sympathy of our neighbors for
us, in the fearful ordeal through which we
have been passing; and rendering any aid that
may be needed
This was unanimously adopted.
We sincerely appreciate this expression of
goodwill. The subject is so painful, that [
will say nothing further about it, until | dis
cover och0 concealed the dynamite in the hol-
low stump, who made those tracks, and who
wrote me the letter that was stamped at eleven
o'clock, p. M, in Atlanta, on the twenty fourth
of February. The letter was written by one
OF the men who lowered about my house and
Waylald my paths; and the reward of $4,000
sh0uzd lead to the discovery Of the writer
When he is found, the whole diaboical plot
will be unearthed
After the Thomson meeting, ran over to
LlncolntOn. Again, the courthouse was full,
although there had been a very limited and
brief notice of it. The meeting had not even
been suggested until several days before.
Most of those present had seen the date in
HE JEFFERsONIAN on Thursday night or
Friday morning preceding the Saturday of
the meeting. Some had only known of it, an
hour or so before we assembled. Under these
circumstances, the size of the crowd was
wonderfully encouraging sign of the general
interest which the people are taking in their
public affairs
Hon. James R. Hogan was elected Chair
man; and James t. Hudson, Secretary. After
my address, the resolutions were separately
voted on, at the instance of Mr. Estes and
each of them was unanimously adopted by
rising vote.
Then a Committee of fifteen was appointed
10
Lincoln member Of the State Executive Com
mlttee, to make of him the same request which
the McDuffie meeting made of Mr.. Jno. T.
West
Many times have been to old Lincoln; and
many time have made speeches, within her
borders; but never have I been more gratifed
than by the spontaneous out-pouring of her
people on last Saturday afternoon
The mass-meetings in McDufie and in. Lin
coin are a magnificent send-off to the Peoples
campaign for Peoples control of Georgia.
Let other counties fall in: the folks are
ready to follow leaders.
LATER: The Monday papers bring the in
formation that Glasscocz County held rous
ing mass-meeting Saturday. Unanimously,
the crowd demanded primary on the vacant
SenatOrship.
In this connection will say that the nom
nation need not cost either the people or the
candidate any money. In every militia dis
trlct, there are men who will hold the election.
without pay.
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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

We had occasion to remark some time
ago that Jack Healy was the gamest
sport in town. That he was not SLAM
dered is proved by the fact that he is
collecting a bunch of professionals
regardless of expense with which he
hopes to humble the Moose next Sun
day. A bumper crowd will be on hand
to see the Moose go up against the stiff
est lineup they have yet met.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22
LOCAL NOTES

Baseball fans are studying the dope
sheet to discore if possible game
played somewhere that contained more
freak angles than that played last Sun
day between the Moose and the Penn
sylvania.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

The Joint committee from the Trades
Council and Label League appointed to
arrange for union label exhibit at the
Snohomish County Grange fair next
week is hard at work and promise to
have an interesting display. The court
esy of the farmers in rendering a free
booth to the unions is appreciated and
everyone who possibly can should at
tend the fair sometime during the week.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

The city council chamber is running
the theaters of the city close second
every Monday evening as a place of
amusement.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

A post card received from Geo. Bourne
announced his arrival at Niagara Falls.
By this time he is in the thick of the
Electrical Workers convention fight at
Rochester
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Why buy a cheap sewing machine
when you can get the everlasting, late
style, automatic lift, New Home sewing
machine reasonable, on easy payments,
at the New Home Store, 2940 Broadway
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Jim Webster is back in the city after
two weeks vacation. And by the way,
don't mention fish" to Jim if you don't
want to start small sized riot.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Rose B. Moore has received an urgent
invitation from Seattle unionists to go
to that city and conduct an organization
campaign for the Label League.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

The Shingleweavers' local union has
contributed $3.50 to the Mcnamara de-
Tense fund and expects to send at least
$50 more.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Political prognosticators are hopeless
ly at sea over the coming municipal
election. The only thing of which they
are at all certain is that the primaries
will be held next month and that they
will be followed by the general city cleo
ton in November
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

For Sale, Cheap for Cash, Quick Sale.
Furniture and household goods. Good
condition. 29l7h Hewitt.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Campbell and Marsh of the Journal
leave tomorrow for North Yakima to at
tend the Progressive conference called to
meet the 25th instant In their absence
John Rourkc will swing the big stick
around the Labor Temple.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

The stationery engineers held a rous
ing social session Wednesday evening
and wound up the evening with cigars
and light refreshments.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

The Blue Cross button, emblem of the
Label League, on sale at the Labor Tenn
pie at five cents each. You are not up
to date unloss you wear one.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22
Labor Council

Labor Temple, Friday, Sept. Is, 1911.
Council was called to order at 8 p. m,
President Olinger presiding.
A communication was read from John
}. Mcnamara in reply to the telegram
sent him Labor Day.
A circular issued from the Starret
Tool company was read and ordered
filed. The circular dwelt at length with
the alleged reasons why the company
had abrogated its agreement with or
ganized labor and established the So
called "open shop" The circular itself
did not bear the Typographical label and
the context bore evident dictation of the
manufacturers association.
The Labor Day committee rendered
detailed financial report of the Labor
Day celebration. The sum of $l3S.73
was turned over to the council as net
proceeds for the day. The report was
accepted and the committee discharged
with a vote of thanks.
The matter was taken up concerning
the advisability of running a union di-
rectory in the Labor Journal, same to
contain list of goods that are union
made, handled by the firms appearing
therein. 1t was voted to take the mat
ter up with the merchants and to APP
point a committee to visit the various
unions in behalf of union labeled goods.
of Rose B. Moore for another months
organizing work.
Report by Unions.
Cigarmakers- meeting; appoint
ed committee to visit the merchants
and request them to display union goods
to better advantage; also reported that
their union was ready to cooperate in
making a union display at the grange
fair.
Laundry Workers-Four limitations.
Lathers-Eected local and interna-
tional officers last Saturday.
Machinists-On initiation; Organizer
Lane present at the last meeting and
encouraging reports given of strike stu
alton.
Retail Clerks-Two limitations; large
class of candidates to be initiated next
meeting and will wind up with social
dance.
Shingleweavers - Nominated interna-
tional officers.
Teamsters-Three limitations; draw
ing wage scale for grocery drivers.
Label League-Held open meeting,
which was largely attended; several able
addresses were delivered.
Committee appointed a week ago to
act in conjunction with a like commit
tee from the Label League will take up
the matter of installing a display of
union goods at the County Grange fair
at once.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Call up 739, both phones, for Bliss
Native Herbs and Balm of Figs.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

After paying taxes for twenty years
residents of Mukilteo find that they
must adopt the popular subscription
method of raising funds to complete a
road between that burg and Everett
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Modern furnished rooms for rent at
26O6 Lombard. Call up 739, both phones.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

1t is an out of-date city in this region
that cannot discover some traces in their
midst of the New Westminster bank
robbers.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

If quality counts, try us. American
Dye Works, 1921 Wetmore.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-22

Naulsby & Sons. New Undertakers.
corner Wall and Wetmore. Private
ambulance service. Phone 800.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
REPRESENTATIVE FINED $500; ES- CAFES PRISON AFTER PROM
 iSlNG CONFESSION.
INVOLVED IN A LOAN LAW
Request for Mercy Comes Ten Min. utes After Man Is Indicted With Eight Other Legislators,
 by Grand Jury.

Columbus, O., June 6.-Representa- tive Owen J. Evans, one of the legisla- tors indicted In the bribery scandal, pleaded guilty to a new indictment returned just 10 minutes previously by the grand jury, in which he was charged with accepting bribe in con nection with a bill to license and reg ulate the business of loan agents
 He asked mercy and announced he would go before the judge and make a full confession.
 Judge Kinkead. however, fined Evans $500 and costs, adding no pris- on sentence. In passing sentence the court said he knew Evans action would 'clear up lot of matters" and he was sure the legislator would keep his word to confess
 Indictments against two other legis. lators also were -fetuned bringing the total number indicted in the bribery scandal up to eight legislators and one senate employe.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
WILL NOT CHANGE REPORT
Statement That Battleship Maine Was Blown Up by Inside Explosion
 Only Individual Belief.

Washington, June 6.-Navy depart ment heads were aware that Admiral Melville entertained the view that the battleship Maine was blown up by an interior explosion. as set forth by him in a current magazine in communi cation which he says he addressed to the late Thomas B. Reed, as speaker of the house at the time of the loss oi the Maine.
 The heads of the navy department long ago knew of the existence of the Melville letter and gave the admiral permission to publish it, with the un derstanding, howver, that no comment was to be made to lead one to believe that the department had changed its views regarding the explosion
 The officers of the department con tinue to maintain that the ship was destroyed by an exterior explosion. They unqualifiedly stand by the board of inquiry which made a report soon after the wrecking of the battleship.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
LETTERS WiN HIM RICHES
Chioan Receives Fortune From Dc.
 ceased Brother Whose Motive , Was to Reward Promptness.

Fremont, O., June 6.-Prompt an. swers to his brothers letters won for George Schoeffel of this city, large share in the estate of Barney Schoef. fel, who died recently in Prairie du Chien, Wis.
 A check for $43,O00 has been re. ceived by Schoeffel with note, writ ten by his deceased brother at the time he made his will, stating that the Fremont brother had been pre-. ferred because he answered letters promptly,
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
LUMBER |NQUIhi a.jW 01
LATEST QUIZ ALONG IT LINE
 TO INCLUDE HIKE
Special Federal Grand Jury De IS h. vestigation of Alleged TrGs.-
 200 Witnesses Called.

Chicago, June GA special fea- al grand jury began it's lnyestigat n to the lumber trust.
 More than 200 lumbermen have been subpoenaed to give testimony as to whether the alleged combine has con- spired to fix prices and to blacklist and boycott certain concerns which sell direct to the consumer, eliminat' ing the retailer.
 A significant phase of the inquiry is the summoning of employees of the WeyerhauserH Hines interests. This combination, the government asserts, acts as barometer of the lumber trade in the country.
 Individual criminal indictments will be sought against members of the companies. and it was reported that the investigation is after Edward Hines in particular
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
EXPERIMENT GUARDS CHARGE ON MoBS, KILLING TWO AND
 ROUNDING FIFTY.
ANARCHY HOLDING SWAY
Ears Demolished and Police Attacked While Famine and Pestllence Add
 Problems for Government.

Mexico City, June 6.-With famine md pestlence adding grim horrors to he reconstruction period of the Mex can government, anarchy is rife throughout this section of Mexico, and even in the capital Itself the govern nent is being hard pressed to pre- Ierye order.
 Two persons are dead and fifty are mferlng from injuries, as a result of pitched battle fought between ru- rales and a mob of 2,50O rioters in the streets of Mexico City
 Among the wounded axe several ru- mles and mounted police who were ragged from their horses while try mg to disperse the populace and were 0adly beaten before being rescued by their companions.
 Cars Are Demolished.
 The rioters seized nine street cars, iemolishng them in the streets. Tie police were powerless and the rurales were summoned to clear the street The rurales fired upon the rioters be- lore they would disperse.
 City Full Of Soldiers.
 The city is now filled with soldiers rf the southern army of liberation, . dressed as civilians and wearing re- solyers under their shirts. The men Ire under the command of Juan Alma tan, whose main force is located at Ajusco Amazan himself Is living at hotel in San Carlos
 Further danger has been added by the report of the Maderist peace com missoners who visited Gen Bernardo Reyes to ask him to withdraw as a candidate for the presidency. Reyes refused to do so and added that his future course of action would be guided by conditions following hls arrival at the capital.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
MONUMENT TO EMMANUEL
"''''on People See Unveilinq Of Shaft 10 Honor King and constitu-
 ton of Italy.

'o'-e' June 6.-More than 100000 rs'soi witnessed the dedication of 8 aaehlhcent donument to King Victor q. hAinaAuel II. Interest was added to .,N ae occasion by reason of the celebra ,io ou or the granting of the constitu- ,h on 1y King Charles Albert in 1s4s, us e same constitution which rules United Italy.
 ua,s nins Victor Emmanuel and Queen v.N .,ena' the Queen Mother Margherita os appeared for the first time in an r, ul'ciai function since the death of ., iiumbert; the Duke of the Abruz- bonA anu other members of the royal mousse were present.
 tbe"e boe only the people of Rome, but <. ,Iuousands from the provinces joined tance. VI h"'iohai inipor
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
FOUR DROWNED IN RIVER
Overloaded Launch Goes Down When Caught in Swell Raised by
 Ferry Boat

st. Louis, June 6.-Four of the sev- eh occupants of an overloaded gas tune launch were drowned in the Mis- assippl, opposite Davis street, Caron- aeiet, Sunday afternoon. when the lauhch sank in 30 feet of water near 'ne Illinois side. One of them was 2 youth of 16. A fifth drowning oc- cured in the Mississippi at the foot Of Fast Prairie avenue None of the 0odies have been recovered.
 Drowned:
 oharles L. Totsch, 43 years old. august Mastebrook, 32.
 irwin Danenbrink. 26.
 John Dietrich, 16.
 unidentified man, about 30.
 Rescued:
 Henry W. Totsch.
 John Moser.
 Mat Irley.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
PIPE LINE FROM CARLYLE
Standard Oil Company Started Work on Seventeen-miIe Line as Feeder
 to Alton Refinery.

Carlyle. H., June Cit has been almost two months since the oil boom started in this city. Now there are 50 drilling outfits in operation within a radius of six miles of Car. lyle. The field is one and onehali miles long, east and west, and halt mile wide. The average daily produc. ton of 12 wells is from 1,500 to 2,00O barrels. Work was started on a pipe line r miles long for the Ohio Oil company, branch of the Standard. The line will run from the oil fields to Sandoval. 14 miles east, where a branch line carries the oil to the main line that runs to the refinery near Alton.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
CLAIMS HE WAS A SPY
Oklahoma Man States That He Was Employed by McNamara to Plan
 Dynamite Explosions.

Muskogee, Okla, June 6.-John De. fancy, quoted in a confession as hay ing said he was employed by John j., McNamara, secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Structural Iron Workers, as spy upon nonunion work and that he located the places where dynamite was to be placed talked with visitors. He still main tained he was paid by John J. Me Namara to spy upon nonunion work. The statement made to a detective from Oklahoma City is locked in the vault of lccal bank.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-06-06
BLACKSMITH AT THE HELM
Now Head of Board of Trade Was Apprentice to Blacksmith 22
 Years Ago.

Chicago. June 6.-From blacksmith s apprentice to president of the stock exchange of the second city In Amer ica in 22 years is the record that will be established by James l.. Townsend, millionaire Chicago broker, who will be elected to the latter position with, out opposition.
 Townsend was born in Lima, Pa, in 1862. When 15 he ran away from home and made his way to Chicago, where he began work in blacksmith shop.