davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
FLOYD ALIENS THREATS
TOLD OF, IN COURT
~ Assooiated press. }

WYTHEVIIaLE, Va, May 4.-'Ill stand
for any fine. but If they try to put me
in the penitentiary III make the biggest
hole in that court any man ever did, and
if Judge Bolen don't do his duty I'll
leave him there with them" This threat
was made by Floyd Allen previous to
the Hillsville courthouse murders, ae-
cording to one witness today. Judge Bo-
len was Aliens counsel
Nine witnesses for the commonwealth
against Floyd Allen had testified when
court adjourned early this afternoon to
permit Judge Staples and four of the
attorneys for the defense to go to Roa-
noke to vote in a municipal primary.
witnesses testified that Victor and
Friel Allen participated IL the shoot
ing and that Floyd Allen shot at VIII
liam NJ. Foster, the dead commonwealth
attorney. one said Sidna Allen and not
Claud, fired the first Shot.
Jack Allen, brother of Floyd. and sew
eral other members of the Allen clan who
have been here attending the trial, left
for their homes today. The trial will
be resumed Monday
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
CHILD LABOR IS CONDEMNED
IN METHODIST CONFERENCE


MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, May 4.-Em-
ployment Of children under l6 years old
in factories and textile mills was de-
nounced at the general conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal church today.
To Investigate charges that '1n the
textile mills alone, one hundred baby
hands are yearly lbst as a sacrifice to
the greed for wealth" and to formulate
an appeal to all churches to fight for
national legislation against child labor,
a commission Of IS ministers was or
dered appointed whose duty il will be to
go thoroughly into the subject. 1t was
announced that the $4,000 ministers or the
church would institute vigorous war
fare against what was asserted to be
one of the greatest of modern evils.
Bringing the matter before the con-
ference in the form of resolution, Hen
nv ]. Colxer, of Denver, Colo, asked for
adoption of the following:
THE RESOLUTION.
THAT we, representatives from the
whole earth, declare our utter condemna-
ton and most determined hostility to
this shameful custom in our own fair
America and respectfully urge our
churches, officials In state and nation,
both executive, judicial and legislative.
to do their utmost to abolish this great
evil from our national domain. and the
whole earth.
"In their greed for gain. children en-
ployers have in this country put about
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
NEW OFFICIALS CHOSEN
AT PRIMARY IN POLK

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
CEDARTOwN, Ca. May S.-The Of
fetal Polk count voting is: For orr
binary, w. G. NJ. Simmons defeated A.
ID. Hogg. 1875 to 971; majority. los;
for sheriff, J. E. Dempsey defeated 7.
p. Lyon, i,419 to s2s; majority ~
for tax collector, W. A. Cal
houn, 1855, defeated g. C.
Kingsbery. III. by AIS majority; for
treasurer, w. d. Lee defeated Jesse
w. Smith. Liza to SEA; majority. e50.
d. L. Roberts was reelected clerk,
I,947: NJ F. Mccormick. for tax re-
ceiver, 1910: w. e. Chandler, for sur
vsyor, 1875; ]. o. Crabb. for coroner.
! 1856 None OF the above named gen
tlemen had opposition.
Messrs. J. A. Thompson, d. T. Col
auitt. r. II. Adams were electde road
commissioners. Those in the race were
J. A. Thompson, 1913; d. T. Colauitt,
S4s; T. H. Adams. 1913; L. j. Edwards.
sos; j. L. Moore, 54S: Joe Hopper, $685.
d. L. Maret. SIS; W. w. Cone. s2s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
POLICE GUARD DELIVERY
OF CHICAGO newspapers
Sunday Morning Editions Were
Printed Despite the Serious
PBSSnen'S Strike

CHICAGO, Nav ALTHOUGH consid-
erably1 handicapped, chicago mornlns
newspapers tonight succeeded in get
ting out Sunday editions of about tie
usual size, and it was said that an
regular city and mail subscribers wo ID
be supplied Each newspaper however'
limited itself to one edition OF the
Sunday paper.
OFFICERS of the Publishers association
announced that the places vacated py
the striking pressmen and stereotypsss
had been filled by other workmen, ana
that It was expected each Office would
have a full complement Of men before
the middle of me week.
The denvery service was maintained
under police guard. ali Of the newspd-
pers joining in a combined temporary
service. During the night there were
a number Of reports of disorder %
strikers in various quarters OF the city
A number OF arrests were made. Those
arrested were charged with violations
of injunctions secured by the publishers
to prevent interference with the dis
tribntion and sale of the rapers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07

100000 children under 16 years of age
in mills, mines, factories and messenger
service" Mr.. Coker declared. "Of the
80, 900 children in the textile mills we are
Informed that 10000 are under 10 years
Of age, and in those mills yearly about
100 baby hands are cut off by machine
cry. In the glass factories there are
900 children; in saw mills 5000 and In
cigar factories 12,0O0 children handle
cigars at the rate of cents per 1000.
This els an appalling commentary on
modern civilization. Who is it we hear
crying in the street corners, Suffer
the little children to come unto me?" Is
it Jesus Christ, or the greed for gain?
1t is about time we realize the suffer-
ing and calamity which modern civillza-
ton is Imposing upon the children"
MORE AGE LIMITS
Henry wade Rogers, of New Haven,
Conn, had offered a resolution which
provides an age limit for bishops and
for their retirement from active Service,
when they have reached the age of 20.
The resolution also provides that the
bishops may be relieved from travel
when they reach the age of 90, if the
board of bishops so desires: In either
case they are permitted to choose their
own place of residence after retirement.
Dean Rogers declared that the system
of retirement by the conference is wrong;
that an age limit should be established as
in the United States army
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
ALIENS CONsPIRED TO
KNOCK HOLE IN COURT?
Witness Declares That Aliens
Planned Shooting Days
in Advance
~ As.ociated Press.l

WYTHEVILIE. Va. May s,-The COM
monwealth today, in the trial of Floyd
Allen, charged specifically with the muir
der of Prosecutor William NJ. Foster in
the Carroll county court at. Hillsville,
last March, attempted to prove that con-
spiracy existed between the Aliens to
shoot up the court If Floyd Allen, then
on trial, was convicted.
Evidence was given that Sidna Allen,
brother of Floyd, and Victor Allen, son
of Floyd, were preparing the day before
the tragedy to- carry this plot into effect.
and only the report of a disagreement
of the jury on that day prevented the
Allen clansmen from starting the shoot
ing at that time
Cyrus Phibbs, civil engineer. tes-
titled that Sidna and Victor Allen had
made preparations to begin the shooting
on March 10.
He said that while the jury was fling
into their places that day to make their
sentence after celebrating on Floyd AL
lens case, he saw Sidna and Victor AL
len walk to the rear OF the bar and reach
for their revolvers When the foreman
reported that the jury had failed to
reach an agreement the two men went
back to their seats. The day after, the
jury after further elaboration. returned
verdict of guilty and the shooting be-
gan.
George w. Edwards testified that he
had heard Floyd Allen threaten to
knock a hole" in the Carroll court. On
cross-eNamination he said he was not on
friendly terms with Floyd Allen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
EDMONDSON REELECTED
MAYOR OF LAGRANGE
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
LAGRANGE, Ca, May 3-Mayor
John b. Edmondson was reelected
Wednesday at the regular city cleo
tion held during the presidential and
county primaries. Messrs. f. J. Pike,
]. d. Hudson and Roy Dallis were elect
ed to the city council to succeed Messrs.
Wade McCaine, A. II. Thompson and II.
d. Phillips. The hold-over members of
city council are Frank Ridley, Jr., c. ".
Truitt and w. S. Davis
In the county primaries there is quite
likely to be a contest over the sheriffs
office, as the present incumbent, oscar
Florence, only won in the primary with
two votes. There were 1S ballots cast
in the LAGRANGE district which are al
legged to have been voted by persons
whose names had not been transferred
to the registrars list of eligibles, al
though they appeared upon the list OF
voters as submitted by the tax coll
lector.,
Henry woodward, for ordinary; Scar
cy B. Slack, county surveyor; w. L.
Cleaveiard, for clerk of the superior
court; Frank Harwell, for city court
Judge, and Henry Reeves, for city court
solicitor, were elected unanimously
having no opposition. w. II. Timmons,
tax receiver; ID. H. Williams, treasurer;
B. S. gpinks, coroner; c. e. Poythress,
tax receiver, and Commissioners ]. w.
T. Glass, c. H Grimm, T. B. Jones, @.
W. Poer and c. w Smith, were other
officers elected. OF the commissioners
Messrs. Jones and Poer are new mem
bers OF the board The total number
of votes cast in the county was 1884,
while LAGRANGE cast total vote OF
s5T.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
NO SUCCESSOR NAMED
TO w. JORDAN MASSEE

Especial Dispatch to The JournalD
MACON, Ca, May 3.-The resigna-
of President W. Jordan Massey, Of the
Macon Railway and Light company,
Macon Gas company and Central Geor-
gia Power company. rendered last week
has been accepted by each of the three
corporations. but his successor has not
yet been named.
The board OF directors OF the three
companies say that the proposition of
naming anew president will not be
taken up until several weeks to come.
The directors say that the matter is of
such Importance that II will be thor
ougiiIy discussed among the board
members before definite action is
taken
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
BIDDLE BIBLE CLASS
NOW NUMBERS 3,400
Nv Assooiated Preas.

PHILADELPHIA. May s-Anthony J.
Drexel- Biddle hopes by January J, 1913,
10 have the largest Bible class In the
world. The membership of his class is
now 3. 100 and he plans by an aggressive
campaign to increase II to 10000 In the
next eight months. .s.
The chief summer activity Of the Biddle
Bible class viii be the establishment Of
a weekend vacation home on the estate
OF A J. DrexeL Jr.. at Lansdowne, which
is now being remodelled for the purpose.
Mr. Biddle has installed tennis courts, a
gym and a baseball field and will have
dormitories TO accommodate 90 men and
10 women Ten cents a night viii be
charged for lodging and the price OF
meals win be correspondingly low. No
persons will be allowed 10 sleep on the
estate more than two nights in one
week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
COMMISSIONERS PLACE
TO BE SOUGHT By BROWN

His appointment as assistant commits
sioner of agriculture under ]. ]. Conner,
the new commissioner, will not deter j.
J. Brown. Of slbert county, from maxi
ing the race to succeed Mr.. Conner as
commissioner. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Conner will not be a candidate for
reelection.
Relative to his plans Mr. Brown says:
"My recent appointment does not in
any way change my plans to enter the
race for commissioner. / have no state
ment to make at present, but l will be
in the race as 1 announced some time
ago, and feel confident of the support
of the people"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
N0MAD HORSE TRADERS
GATHER FOR BURIALS

NASHVILLE. Tenn, May 2.-Nomads
from over the south to the number Of
a hundred. representing large num-
Der OF families headed by the Sher-
locks and CAROLS are here for the an
nual burial OF their dead. Two OF the
band dying during the past year were
buried today after services at st. Pat
rfck's Catholic church.
AS the various families of the band
are widely scattered at other times, en-
gagged in horse trading. their dead are
shipped here and held until the annual
burial day, about May 1. when the clan
gathers for the ceremony.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
FEW CHANGES MADE
IN BIBB OFFICIALS

MACON Ca, May B. Practically
but few changes were made in the Off
cial family OF Bibb county as result
OF the election. c. NJ. Wiley was re-
elected ordinary. Clerk of Superior
Court r. Z. Nisbet, reelected, Tax Re
ceiver j. r. Anderson, reelected. Tax
collector ]. ID. Crump, reelected,
Treasurer NJ. Lettuce. reelected. Coro-
ner T. E. Young, reelected, County
Surveyor B. B. Mccowen, reelected and
Sheriff J. r. Hicks, reelected,
The only change In the county Off
GERS was the election OF Charles Stro-
berg of the county commissioners In
the place OF B. S. Bolten.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
EGGS AND BUTTER
WILL GO STILL HIGHER

NEW YORK, May 3.-T1e next y
months will see some new records in high
prices for meats, eggs and butter, in
the belief of II. l.. Preston, editor of
the Produce News. The cold season has
put the hens far behind in their work
the expert declares and the supply of
butter in sight is not likely to balance
with the public demand,
The price for potatoes would go to s.
a barrel he adds. IL It were not for
Irish and Belgian fmportations. The cab
bage crop Is short and cabbage like ar
tchokes, are becoming luxuries. Poul7
try is the one product. he declares. that
has not risen in price by leaps and
bounds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
TURK BOAT WAS SUNK
AFTER A FAIR WARNING

CoNsTANTINOPLE, Turkey, May a.
A telegram from Smyrna today says the
steaannre Texas, which went down In the
gulf Of Smyrna with 40 persons Monday
night. was sunk by a shell fired from
the military fort and not by mime as
at FIRST reported.
The dispatches say two blank shots
were first fired by the Turkish fortifi-
cation. warning the vessel that she had
5eviated from the proper channel. When
no notice was taken a shell sent the ship
10 the bottom.
The new version is regarded as quite
probable, for the authorities had re-
peatedly warned shipping companies that
their vessels would risk becoming tar
gets for the fort II they strayed from the
proper channel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
CBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. May 4.-Funeral serv-
ices over the body Of John Jacob As
tor. one OF the victims Of the Titanic
disaster. took place today in the Epis-
copal church OF the Messiah at Rhine
liff-on-the-Hudson Mrs. Madeline
Force-Astor. the young widoy, rela-
lives and friends Of Colonel Astor. res
idents Of Rhinecllff and employees of
Colonel Astor at Rhinecliff and New
port. attended.
Mrs. Ava Willing Aston, Colonel As
tors hrst wife. did not 90 to Rhine
cliff, but her young daughter. Muriel,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
COUNTY PEOPLE
PLAN "H0ME-C0MlN G.

Tro0p county people are planning a
big homecoming" at LAGRANGE, ac-
cording to report in LAGRANGE pa
per The announcement has Interested
a number Of Troup county people in
Atlanta, and it is potable that many
will want to attend +
Gen. A. J. West is Interested in ten
news and states that rs wants the
names of all who think they can. go.
General west can be reached at 2i8
Atlanta National Bank building.
AS soon as more definite arrange
ments are made, announcement of the
same will be forthcoming in the local
press,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
CONGRESS TO DISCARD
CHROMOS OF SPEAKERS
fRY Associated Press.

(By Associated Eress.)
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Crayon por-
traits of former speakers of the house,
which adorned the speakers lobby in the
capitol, are to be given to the various
states from which the former rulers
of the house hailed under a resolution
adopted by the house yesterday. The
crayons have been replaced with oil paint
ings. Minority Leader Mann facetiously
suggested that the resolution should be
amended by compelling the states to ae-
eept the pictures.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
THIS UNIVERSITY WILL
TEACH CHICKEN RAISING

LEXINGTON, KY, May S.-The Ken
lucky State university has announced
that chicken breeding will be added to
its curriculum. This will be a decided
feature for a university to undertake,
the state university being probably the
hrst in the country to adopt such a
course.
A farm near here has been purchased,
where the science of the hen win be
studied by the students OF the school
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
FOUND BOX WITH $25, 900;
AND GOT ST REWARD
CBy Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. May Edward Stone. a
brakeman on a local train running be-
tween Chicago and Libertyville last
night held in his hands an old shoe box
containing $4,000 without being aware
of its contents.
The box had been left on the train at
Motion Grove by Herbert Schoenberg
Before the train departed Schoenberg
dashed into a car and asked stone If he
had seen the box. 1t was handed to
schoenberg who explained to the brake
man that It contained money for start
ing a new bank.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
TRAMPLING U. S. FLAG
NOT A CRIME AT LAW

NEW YORK, May Ss--In response to
numerous demands for the prosecution
of the anarchists who tore an American
nag from its pole and trampled it under
foot at the May day celebration here,
United States District Attorney Henry A.
Wise has been making an investigation.
After spending several hours looking up
the law on the subject, Mr. Wise was
disappointed in being unable to find a
federal statute which made such an act
an offense. 1t is declared, thefore
that no steps can be taken against the
Offenders
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
BODY OF ASTOR is BURIED
IN NEW YORK CEMETERY

arrived at Rhineclifr. the Aston home
yesterday
The body of Colonel Aston was
brought to his city, where the inter
ment took place IN Trinity cemetery on
Washington Heights.
The coffin of the dead millionaire was
itself covered with a pail of orchids.
In the carriages were Vincent AstoT
and his sister. Muriel; Col. Astor's
children, Mrs. Madeline Force-Astor, his
widow: her sister, Katherine Force, ana
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Force, her
father and mother.
Mrs. Ava Willing Aston, the colonels
former wife, did not attend the ceTe-
monies, but sent a wreath.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Havana Paralyzed

(By AsBoclateu Ffess.)
HAVANA, May 4-The strike of the
lightermen and longshoremen has par
aiyzed the business of this port. All
the customs wharves are deserted. Ships
have been unable to leave or discharge.
The Key West mail boat was compelled
to sail with her cargo uhdischarged.
The latest indications point to the early
settlement of the troubles on account of
the stoppage OF the customs receipts,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Mrs Wallace Dead

Especial Dispatch 20 The JournaI.)
RUTLEDGE. Ca, May Mrs. r. r.
wallace died at her home on Main
street. Wednesday afternoon She had
been III for several weeks. The funeral
was held at the Methodist church
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Wallace was
the only daughter OF Mrs. Mat. Nunnal-
~ and was very popular in Rutledge
She leaves q young husband and an in
FAINT OF two months, besides a host Of
relatives and friends, who mourn her
untfmelv death
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Mormons ATTACKED.
(By Associated Press.

Ell PASO, Texas, May 4.-Mormons
colonized at Colohia Diaz, seventy-f1ve
miles south Of Columbus, N. NJ. but
who are American citizens. were az
tackled by rebels this morning and re-
pulsed them, according to a telegram
received tonight by o. P. Brown, Nor
mon business agent here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
NE WYORK POLICEMAN
DIED ON TITANIC
tBy Associated Press

NEW YORK, May 3.-One OF the cabin
passengers who died on the Titanic was
Daniel Moran, a New York policeman,
who had gone to Ireland to claim an
Inheritance and was returning with his
sister. The money, $4,000 in all, was
last with him. 1t was willed to him by
his father, Patrick Moran, of Limerick,
who had been lighthouse keeper on the
Irish coast for many years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Fourteen Candidates

Especial Dispatch 90 The Journal)
DALTON, Ga, May 3.-It seems that
there are yet candidates TO announce
for county trea J. NJ Cash, an
nouncing this week. brings the number
OF those who want to have charge OF
the county's money up 10 IL. Sheriff J.
H Gilbert announces for reelection,
bringing four into the race for sheriff.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Freight Handlers Strike.
nv Assooiated Press.

CHICAGO. May Silk thousand
freight handlers on twenty-four rail-
roads struck today, after havingA re-
jected the railroads ofer or part qx
the advance in wages insisted upon
The walkout, ii is declared. viii NJ
feet the roads centering in Chicago.
with tue. exception or the Pennsylvania
and the Chicago and Alton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
His Memory Returns
(By Associated Press. }

CHICAGO, May 4-Memory today re-
turned to the man who claims to be
George Kimmel. according to surgeons
who operated on the mans head a few
days ago. e
The surgeons tonight said the man who
claimed to be Kimmell had told them his
life story and had related startling incl
dents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Dead In Box Car

CENTRAL CITY, KY, May s.-when
the door OF box car, thrown on the
siding here yesterday was opened the
body of dead man was found. 1t was
still warm and the only evidence OF
violence was a confusion on the fore-
head. In a pocket of the dead mans
clothing was a letter addressed to wal
ter Swain, of Paducah, KY, and writ
ten by Thomas c, Swain, of Miami, Fla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Amounted CHAPLAIN

DALTON. Ca, May 3.--Rev. J. r
Russell has received from headquarters
OF the United Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams notification of his appointment
as chaplain Of the Georgia division. Mr.
Russell is a member of the local camp
and pastor of Hamilton Street Metho-
dist church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
Crusade on Gambling

ANNISTON, Ala, May 3.-Tinhorn
cordlng to an ukase issued by Mayor
Wikle and Chief Glosson, as a result of
which. several raids have been made re-
Gently and a number of young gamesters
brought before the city recorder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-08
MORE TROOPS
TO THERnR1ER
President Taft to Give Ma
&#-
dero Hand.


washington, March s.-Preaidsnt
matt has decided to send two more reg
lunents Of troops to the Mexican Dor
&er. This decision WAS reached after a
c~onferencs with Secretary Htimson and
other members Of the cabinet.
s.Sxv issued Iouay Tor THESE
4,7o0 msn To proceed at once for III
pasos
The two additional regiments are to
relieve troops stationed at El Paso,
which VIII be Immediately hurried out
tor patrol duty on the border. Presi-
dent Taft and his war department ad-
visers have finally decided to establish
q chain guard along the border almost
as strong as the one established In the
recent revolution against Diaz. 1t Il
expected that the ordering OF he two
! new regiments to the border Is only
Is the ~forerunner OF the movement 0!
eadurIher troops. 1t Is likely. however
eashat the movement OF troops win b.
livery gradual.
The decision represents an effort *
lend Madero a helping hand In pre-
venting the carrying OF firearms aut
ammunition into Mexico from the Unit
ed States for the rebel forces.