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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05

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paign contributions measpr. 1n-
manded in our national platsorn
1908 and at that time opposed h. =
Republican party. and We eomm
the Democratic House of Represas.
tives for extending the doc,r,na
publicity to recommendations yau
and written, upon which presidansss.
appointments are made, to tho a
ership and control OF ~newspaper, ~
to the expenditures made by sra
behalf OF those who aspire N =
Dental nominations and we poin, -
additional Justification for fb,s
iation to the enormous expendifnrss !,
money In behalf of the president 81
MS predecessor in the recent Cow.
Tor the Republican nomination =.
president. s"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-07-05
Presidential Primarie.


we favor a single presidents,
TERM and to the end urge the adontian
OF an amendment to the copstitn,ioa
president Of the United
states ineligible to reelection ana w.
pledge the candidate OF this convsr,
ton to this principle. eu.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
BATTLE OF ADRIANOPLE
To DECIDE BALKAN WAR.
Atlanta Greeks Believe Big,
Battle viii Indicate Tur-
keys Future Destiny

News from the Balkan frontier is
eagerly watched by the Atlanta colony
of Greeks and anywhere in the city
where two are found together the APP
preaching battle of Adrianople. in which
a half million troops are slated to take
part, is the subject Of conversation.
1T win be the finish" said one prom-
inent Atlanta Greek Tuesday. That is.
it viii point hoy goes the rest
III Adrianople falls. up goes the Tur-
key. If she no fall-well, she going. to fall
just same, you watch"
Then he explained that he did not
mean that all lighting would end if the
Turkish stronghold fell to the Balkan
allies, but that the future fighting would
be mere skirmishes. He said the next
big fight following Adrianople would be
at Constinople. but ventured his belief
that the Grecian fleet would land
enough men near that point to make
the Turkish capital an easy mark
Twelve Greeks left Atlanta last night.
Five were Atlantians and seven from
Tuscaloosa, Ala. They went to New York
to catch the first steamer across to
Greece. More than one hundred Atlanta
Greeks are now preparing to leave in a
body. The date Of their departure is not
definite as they are awaiting instructions
from New York headquarters.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25

Yesterday ] had a visit 20 what seemed a
veritable "fairy land" The ship had 20 spend
the day at Honolulu. At $50 a. m. l spIed
the top OF one Of the mountains. BY a. m
we were all summoned 20 breakfast at the
dining hall % be inspected by the United State
surgeon. He only gave a keen glance at each
20 be sure that we were not broken out with
smallpox. This before going into port. When
We were about to 20 ashore Mrs. shaw met
ne AMI went with ms In an auto TO see Mt Pal1.
The whole island Is a of mountain peaks
and rich valleys. The mountains covered
with different shades Of green, and many were
capned with clouds from which had gentle
shower. There many millionaire homes
wind IN and ont, now and then unfolding IA
japanese nursery II mean Of flowersl and some
times q little Jap clad IN holiday attire would
peep from among the flowers. The country
club was beautiful with a lawn just ike green
velvet Mrs. shaw explained that a flock OF
mountain tops looked as II a CHIP had neatly
been taken out Of them with a knife, where
me rains had collected and the waterfall wore
A. av the mountain. AS reached Mt. Pail
and rode ont from between the peaks the most
exouisifefy beautiful scene opened 70 our view.
valley Of surprising beauty. the rice fields
with their straight lines Of Irrigation, banana
groves and caladium. or what we call elephant
ears At home. The natives use the caladium
as food. the tops greens and the roots make
: sticky porridge. ike rice ground up. Beyond
this Is the beach. which r. enough 70 occupy
one for hours, and the ocean with the waves
and white caps rolling In with beautiful regu-
larity for miles. and the water which here is
light blue while at the dock II was green.
we passed through the residence por-
ton trees Of mimosa with blossoms OF red.
white aud pink, spread their symmetrical arms
10 take in the sunshine. The pOincetta was
used as hedges and some walls were covered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25

with night blooming eerus The palm trees,
date trees and cocoa nuts lined the streets In
front Of some homes they were In long ave
nues. We also visited the aquarium. IL is
said to be one OF the finest In the world, with
the most gorgeous coloring and peculiar shapes
Of big fishes and little ones
We visited the museum and saw enough there
10 occupy a week. Then we were taken home
10 dine with Mrs Shaw. whose mother, Mrs.
Bishop, Is one OF the pioneer missionaries. She
Us SO years old and almost blind from cataract
tables and fish. There we're two things there
that made IL seem very much like home, Mrs.
lilies about twice the size OF ours at home.
Every nation Of the world Is represented in
Honolulu. many in native costume
Secretary Of state Knox came this far with
rs, and Queen LII gave a reception in the
afternoon but we did not have time to attend.
Mrs. Shaw g8ve each Of us a souvenir necklace
o. golden shower" seed, and when We reached
the dock the natives were there I'm clusters
as busy as flies, trying TO sell their garlands
of flowers. Their dusky faces were in marked
contrast TO their gaily colored flowers, red,
we're gay looking indeed When returned
to the ship everybody hung themselves on the
rail ready TO see the last of Our Country fade
from view. The natives came out with only a
fig leaf girdle and plunged headfirst into the
water. They swan beautifully and some sat
upright and slided along In the water. But all
kept their eyes on the ship. The company
seemed to understand and tossed money into the
water TO see them dive after II. Not a piece
was lost Their mouths were the receptacles
for all. They followed us a long way out
from shore and made quite a show with their
black heads bobbing about above the waves Of
green water. Around the dock the water was
very green and clear. When out some distance
there was distinct line where the dark green
met the blue. The hidden in some
heavy clouds and sending many cOlored rays
across the island. TIE lights were reflected
against the rocks and as the sank out of
sight a deep violet simmer was left about
orr ship. The whole day Will be a beautiful
memory AMI food for thought for many
day TO come Today had a sermon by
Mr.. Preston, very pleasant service Today I
saw some large flying fish skim the blue waves
with their backs shining In the sun. This aft
ernoon IL has been rainy and the sea leadeu
hue that l have not seen before. A whale
raised hts head out Of the water. Guess you
are tired OF this tide-y Cor untidy) letter.
More later. ORA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
This Woman Travels
5000 Miles to Cast
Her Vote For Wilson

SAVANNAH. Ca. Oct. 2S-Miss
Mary r. Meyers, a resident of San
Jose. Cal, who has been visiting
friends and relatives in this city, has
left for the long journey homeward so
that she will get there in time to cast
vote for the Wilson and Marshan
electors Miss Meyers says she is very
sorry for her sisters who live in states
where women cannot vote. She seems
to think it a lot of fun to cast her
ballot.
she has exercised the right of sut-
frage twice, but she has never had a
hand in the making Of a president be-
fore so for that reason she is more
than anxious to vote in California this
time.
To have women visit the polling
places during an election she says has
very refining influence and there is
no disorder any more about the ballot
ing places in California cities "The
first election / ever participated in
she said was a wet an d dry one-for
prohibition or against it
"You voted dryT' the reporter sug-
gested. Indeed didn't was the spir-
tied reply. I voted wet. i would rather
have liquor sold openly and under the
law than to have conditions like you
have in Georgia"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
MUST PAY
TAXES ON Sl2,654,063.
Board of Arbitration Added
$h811,714 to Returns
Made by Road

Shortly after noon Wednesday the board
arbitrating the tax returns of the Sea-
board Air Line railroad made an award
of So, 654, O63. Upon these figures, the tax
able valuation of the Seaboard's property
in Georgia as agreed upon by the board,
the road must pay taxes.
The award raises the returns made by
the Seaboard S1,S11.Sl4. The road returned
its property at s10.s42.S4s. Comptroller
General w. A. Wright declined to accept
the returns and assessed the property at
$t3,140,90S. His assessment is cut s4S5, S45
by the arbitration board.
Last year the Seaboard agreed to a tax
able valuation of s11,s34. 359. and during
the year issued five millions of dollars
In bonds for additions and improvements
to it's property in Georgia. The assess
ment of the comptroller general was
based upon these facts.
The state was represented in the arbi-
tration proceedings by c. Murphey Can
dler, chairman of the railroad commits
sion, and A. T. Woodward, of Valdosta.
Thad Hammond, of Atlanta, represented
the railroad.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
TEN BUFORD BUILDINGS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

BUFoRD, Ca, Oct. 2S-Fire Tuesday
burned ten buildings at an estimated
loss of over $4,000 before it was con-
trolled.
A. nj. Light suffered a heavy loss. Be-
sides his livery buildings, he lost over
thirty buggies. harness, etc, Mr.. Light
carried no insurance. The loss is about
$1,000.
w. e. Sears. also in the livery busi-
ness, and adjoining A. NJ. Lights sta
bles, was completely burned out. The
estimated loss is $780, with no insur-
ance.
w. J. and Harvey Pearce, owners of
a grist mill, suffered a complete loss.
The estimated loss is $1,000. No in
surance.
John M. Deaton, blacksmith, suffered
a complete loss of about $1,000. No
insurance.
J. LOSS Shadburn's storehouse occu-
pied by the Amuse You picture theater.
was a complete loss. The estimated loss
is 5000.
The Buford Grocery company was
badly damaged. The loss Is about $780,
with no insurance.
Minor c. Shadburn, general merchan-
disc. sustained heavy damage. A large
part of the stock was totally ruined.
The estimated loss is $1,000.
T. L. Sudderth, general merchandise,
suffered a loss of about $4,000
Morris Gavoronski, general merchan-
disc, lost about $500; fully covered by
insurance.
Edmondson, Brogdon & Co.. grain
dealers, damaged by fire and water, Loss
unknown. Fully covered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25

Almost before we know Il Halloween
win be here. with its black cats.
witches ami pumpkin faces. The last
day OF October Is now really more a
harvest festival than anything else,
and why should il not be so? All
work and no play" makes dull children
Of Jack and JIM.
Have you made your plans for the
occasion? Don't let a. pass unnOticed,
for these social occasions mean so mucn
70 q community and cost so little in
dollars and cents. This is a good time
10 use the schoolhOuse. What II the
children are let loose an hour earlier
this one time? And the yard can be
illuminated with IRE stands and Ian
terms. unless you live where you can
get electric lights and can put them
where you want them With a bright
yard one has an ideal place to use the
rainbow fortune telling plan and or
course on Halloween these fortunes
play Important parts.
Have several balls OF colored thread.
rather strong cord. for people are apt
% pun. though they shouldn't Have
a. many cords as you expect guests.
wind them in and out for some distance
and at the end OF few have prizes. say
one book. a thimble. a ring, a comic
thing. Those ends are OF course. con-
cealed. All begin at one place and as
each one selects an end they begin to
wind IL up. as that is the better way
10 keep Lntangled. for often three or
four may be wrapped around one tree,
or II in the house chair. or banis-
ter.
The decorations should be autumn
leaves. popcorn. and pumpkins Be sure
and have some black cats cut out OF
paper or cloth and pinned all about,
have some girls dressed as gypsies ana
a tent for a clever one TO pretend 20
tell fortunes. and have jack-o'-lanterns
IN 'front.' OF her tent and the gypsies to
invite the curious 20 enter.
YESTERDAY ] saw a big yellow moon
painted on a piece OF white cloth.
young man OF course. and facing II was
an owl lacked on the wall; il was very
elective. There were also some
witches flying with their brooms- There
were also some leather winged bats
to pin against the wall. All OF yop
know about being blind folded and put
ting your finger in the bowl OF clear
or muddy water 20 tell whether good or
bad luck Is coming your way. For the
comfort Of the superstitious viii say
that one OF the happiest winters ] have
ever had was after i had dipped my
hand IL the muddy water. so 20 ahea1
and Join in the fun. it's just fun, and
nothing more.
There must be a tub OF water and
sone apples swimming in the water.
See who can bring one UP in his teeth.
the girls beat the boys at this last
year. but the boys won on the apples
swinging from strings. only one girl
got = bite from the swinging apples.
BY the time all these games are over
some may be thinking OF supper. And
here Is where one may choose a most
elaborate OF very simple supper. Pump
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
PERKINS SENT $4,000
TO BEVERIDGE IN 1904
But Beveridge Returned the
Checks Unused, Declares
CIapp Witness Wednesday

WASHINGTON, oct. 2S.-Larz A.
Wnitcomb. a law partner of former
Senator Albert J. Beverage, of Indi-
ana, testified to the Clapp committee
late today that George w. Perkins, Ed
ward Mclean and Clifford Pinchot sent
drafts amounting to S57,5O0 to Bever-
idge for his 1904 campaign. Mr.. Per-
kins has testified he sent only $4,000
and that Beverage returned ii.
Whitcomb testified that 100000 came
from Mr.. Perkins. $4,000 from Edward
Mclean, a cousin to Beveridge, and
s25OO from Clifford Pinchot. He then
went on, to explain that Beverage re-
turned the drafts the day after cleo
ton.
Mr.. Beverage asked me to look at
some letters on mis- desk. saw one
addressed to George w. Perkins and to
1t were attached three checks or drafts,
each for $4,000. Another letter was
addressed to Edward Mclean and at
tached was a check for $4,000. The
third letter. to clifford Pinchot. was ac-
companied by a s2.5OO checkI''
WHY HE HELD 1T.
Mr.. Whitcomb said Mr.. Beveridge
held the money until after election be-
fore returning it in order to prevent its
use in the campaign. He thought the
money was sent to Indiana for general
purposes.
my information is" said Senator
Pomerene, that this money was to be
used in the event that the fund to be
sent to Indiana by the national COM
mittee did not reach 100000. If the fund
fell short of that sum, understand these
drafts were to be used in making up
that amount"
do you know that is SOP
mo. I don't believe that is So" re-
piled Whitcomb.
Mr. Whitcomb explained that Perkins
and Beveridge had worked together
when Beverage was a book agent and
Perkins an insurance agent in Indiana.
This friendship. he said. was the cause
of the Perkins contribution.
John f. Hays, Senator Beveridge's.
private secretary In 1904, testified that in
the fall of 1904 Senator Beveridge asked
him to read and witness certain let
tiers.
"One of these was to Edward L. Nc
Lean, of Greenfield, o., Senator Bever-
idges cousin. II stated that Senator
Beveridge returned untouched a draft
for $4,000. Another letter, to George w.
Perkins, inclosed a check for $4,000, say
ing that Senator BeverdSe did not want
TO be elected by the use Of money" said
the witness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
QUAKE CAUSES PANIC
IN GEORGIA TOWNS
Breaks Up Wedding and Dub
lin City Council Flees as
Roar Follows Shock

MACON, Ga, Oct. 23.--An earthquake
lasting for twenty seconds was felt
here at s:14 Tuesday night. Houses
were shaken in all parts Of the city.
The shock was distinctly felt in CEN
trail Georgia. AS far as could be learn
ed from Macon no damage was done to
property or life, although nerves were
badly shattered in some Instances.
In Macon chandeliers ratified and
buildings, especially those of frame con-
struction, quivered slightly. A wedding
was in progress in Macon at the time,
and the shock halted the ceremony I'M
til the bride could be resuscitated.
COUNCIL TAKES FLIGHT
In Dublin. the only other place re-
porting a seismic disturbance, the quake
was quite sharp and felt all over the
city. Dublin is sixty miles due south
east Of Macon. The city council was in
session, but adjourned in a stampede
to the street when the city hall shook
noticeably.
A loud roar accompanied the quake.
The fire department was thrown into a
near-panic and it was thought there
that some great explosion had taken
place.
Albany and Americas and Fort Val
ley. southwest of Macon, report that no
shock was felt in that section, and Sa-
vannah and Augusta did not feel 1t.
Brunswick also reports no tremor in
that section, and it evidently did not be-
come manifest north of Macon.
Macon and Dublin are the only two
points reporting it, and both felt 1T at
the same time. the greater violence be-
ing noted at Dublin.
Sparta, sixty miles east and slightly
north Of Macon, reported that about
o'clock q slight jar" was felt there.
1t was faint but unmistakeable.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
BRITAIN Is COMPILING
STATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY

A comprehensive state school direc-
tory is being compiled by State Su-
perintendent of Schools M. l.. Britt
tain. This work, which will contain
much valuable information and be in
pamphlet form, will be ready for the
press within few days.
Included in it will be the rosters or
the state board of education, the de-
partment of education, with is Off
Gals and supervisors, presidests and
secretaries of the National Education
al association, Southern Educational
association, Georgia State Teachers
County School Officials
a list Of Georgia college,
counties levying local school taxes, a
list of county school superintendent, a
list of city and town school superin-
tendents, a list of the district agri-
cultural schools, a list of the coun-
ties assigned to each of the three in
situtes conductors and copy of the
law on the examination and certifica-
ton of teachers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
SAILING FROM SAN FRArcrsco

tMiSs Lille Ora Lathrop, one OF number
OF Morning Calm. As a graduate nurse she
goes as medical missionary from the South
ern Presbyterian church,
Vow the god ship has weighed anchor and fear
iessiy fOrsakes the land,
Gathered = the precious burden in the hollow
they be kept fnom harm
These His consecrated children, bound for Port
u Morning Calm.
Broken sacred bands Of kinship, Farewell to
friends, the true, the tried.
Ihro' the Golden Gate u Pnomlse drifting
seward with the tide;
Filoted By faith unfaltering, confident without
alarm;
Serene as Jon blue breadth Of ocean that Iaves
the Land Of Morning Calm.
one among them chose is wisdom, early chose
and will leave
Duties done and tasks completed, nobler service
% achieve.
Faithful toiled and accomplishing. rendering
eheerfuly with. love;
Winning souls and soothing suffering, pointing
doubt TO trust above.
Surely, too, her conservation was at birth, since
hearts were moved
To bestow upon her The title OF the flower
Life as blameIess as His lilies, Purity that
\ would disarm!
Spotless white beSpeaks her mission In the
Land Of Morning Calm.
Tho the waves may lose their smoothness, lash
ed 20 fury BY His will
Unafraid her placid spirit hears the accents,
Peace be still. -
Underneath the nights still watchers, sleepless
stars with light 20 charm,
by their steadfast faith as pilots TO the Land
Of Morning Calm.
Not her outward garb or seeming. not Get apart
but simply dressed
In the uniform Of healing that the Great Ply
sieian blessed.
With woman's hands divinely tender. skilled
Of touch, distilling balm,
For the fevered brow Of suffering In the Land
Of Morning Calm.
In Korea. a gentle people, eager, not to be
denied;
Needy. sick, await impatient, to he healed and
satisfied.
May her times be Ike a hymnal and her days
be like a psalm,
In the gates her work praise her, In the
Land o. Morning Calm.
Her sister. "SIEbbENS."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-25
Catching Women RqtJfes
/ n NelO York City Is No
Easy Task for Brodnax

G. H. Brodnax, deputy sheriff Of Full
ton county, who was sent to New York
more than one week ago to bring back
with him two women, Lorraine Belmont
and Annie Davis, charged with stealing
a large amount of diamonds from the
Durham Optical company, is experience
ing a hard time in bringing the women
Raffles back to Georgia jurisdiction.
The two women figured some time ago
in a sensational escape in an automobile
in White Plains N. Y, and the deputy
returned to Atlanta, but more than a
week ago authorities in New York city
wired that the women had been caught
there and Deputy Brodnax left to bring
them back.
Habeas corpus proceedings followed
and for a week he has been in Gotham
waiting on a decision from the court
Wednesday Sheriff c. Wheeler Mangum
received a wire from his deputy telling
him that he expected to leave there on
that night with his prisonrs, but antici-
pated another technical battle before he
could get away with them.