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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
TO BE THE RICHsET CHURCH

imum of 100000. at No. IVES: Forty
sixth street
The joint committees also took up
the question of transferring the mem
bership of the Fifth Avenue church
bodily to the Calvary church. which
has one of the largest and most COM
plete edifices in the city on Fifty-sev-
enth street. near Sixth avenue The
Calvary church is valued at more than
che million dollars.
A year ago when the Rev DR..
Charles F. Aked threatened TO resign
unless an adequate church edifice
were provided. it took the Fifth Ave
nue. Baptist congregation Just TWEEN
weight minutes to raise $4,000 for
the new building then talked Of The
total was later increased TO 1922 600
within a few days
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Pardoned BY Taft.

Washington-A miscarriage Of jus
tice caused President Taft to grant
a full and unconditional pardon to
oscar Kruger, OF New York, who has
served nearly one year of an 1Smonth
sentence in the Atlanta Penitentiary
for a crime he did not commit. Elk
pert handwriting testimony, it was
said. was responsible for his convic-
ton on a charge of mailing an obscene
letter. An exhaustive investigation by
the Department of Justice established
Kruegers complete innocence.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Hioh Price For Butter.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Agricul-
ture Wilson. commenting on the
declaration of New York wholesalers
that the price of butter would soon be
so cents a pound, because of the short
ness of supply, said that if the cold
storage dealers were required to make
monthly reports TO the Department of
Agriculture as 10 how much butter,
eggs. mutton. fish, etc, they had on
hand it would be possible to ascertain
whether there really was scarcity
and whether there was a good reason
for advanced prices
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Silver Dollar Worth $500.

Washington \ worn silver dollar
dated 1904, which Joseph Ralston, Of
Defiance. o. bought for $50 from a
tramp nearly a score of years ago,
may give Mrs. Ralston, his widow,
comfort in her declining years. Treas
ury officials who tested the coin on
request of Representative Ansberry
(Dem.. Ohio. said they believed it
was a genuine 1904 dollar appraised
by coin collectors at S2.S00. II will be
sent TO Philadelphia for examination
by the governments expert numis-
matist.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
TRIBE WANTS PAY FOR SQUAW
Indians Insist Upon Payment Of Ten
Ponies for Woman Put
70 Death.

Lake view. Ore.-Bige Archie, who
was accused of killing his squaw at
Plush. on the klamath Indian reser.
walton few months ago, and who was
found not guilty by a jury in the cir
cult court, viii yet have to pay pen
atty for the deed. according TO ru-
mors from the Warner valley. Bige
is Piute Indian. and his squaw was
of the Pit River tribe The latter tribe
is not satisfied with the result of the
circuit court trial.
The Pit River Indians are now de-
handing that Bige and his friends
pay over a suitable amount in pay
ment for tie wife, and in case they
refuse to do so it is said that 1. will
be a case of lite for life and war, with
Bige in the leading role.
1t Is UNDERWOOD that Bige and his
tribesmen are endeavoring 10 raise the
money and valuables 10 quiet the
wrath of the Pit Rivers. and hope for
an early settlement
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
soIlee Must Go wIthout PISTOLS.

Washington.-The use of firearms
by municipal police throughout the
country was condemned in the House
while an appropriation for the Dis
trict Of Columbia police authorizing
the purchase OF modern revolvers
was under discussion. Representa-
tive Sherley. of Kentucky. declared
that American cities would remove a
menace to public safety by prohibit
ing the use of any firearms by the
police The House eoncurred in this
view, declining to make any appropria-
ton.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
SAYS DON'T WE'D ORIENTAL

in the blood. They can never under
stand each otter and the woman will
be the one who suffers"
The princess was wonderfully at
tired in a new Partisan frock and er
mine toque trimmed with sweeping
aigrettes.
The skirt of the frock. by the way.
was made simply of wide border OF
lace over nothing but chiffon. No pet
Iicoats were worn underneath.
"All the frocks are made in that
fashion in Paris and London now,
and no petticoats are worn" she
added
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
VIII Market Cats

mails will certainly investigate such
an institution if it becomes effective"
The use of common. ordinary domes-
tic catskins in the fur business, al
though not common. has been heard
of in this city. The fur sometimes
appears on the market under various
trade names. and select lot of skins,
it is said can be utilized to such ad-
vantage as TO make fine appearance.
! rreundlich of l. Freundlich &
Sons furriers, said that in his opin-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
FORTUNE FOR McNAMARAs.
viii Be Gwen Pardon In TWO Yearcr
Says Hicks.

Ottawa, Ont.-A dispatch received
here from Gait. Ont. quotes W. Madi-
son Hicks, of the Independent Labor
League. as saying:
Il hold absolute proofs that the Nc
Namaras are guaranteed pardon, to
take place within two years from the
date of their sentence, and they will
have over s250,O6O in cash when re
leased
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Masonic Temple Burned.

Grand Forks, n. D.-Fire destroyer
the Masonic Temple and the Rheinar'
hardware and Eisman dry goods
stores. The entire business section
was in danger. The loss is estimate,
at s1oo. 900.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Castro Planning a Revolt.

Washington.-According to dis
patch received at the State Depart
ment. former President Castro. of
Venezuela, is in Colombia. where he
seeks to stir up a revolution which
will permit him TO use Colombia as a
base for his campaign against the
present regime in Venezuela.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Flies 1e Miles with 5 Men.

New York.-The lull in aviation
activities around New York was
broken by a remarkable fight by
George w. Beatty on Long Island
Carrying three men, Beatty few more
than Is miles. from Nassau Boule-
ward to Belmont Park and back. The
combined weight Of the four men was
544 pounds.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

ion there would be big market for
catskin industry. so large, in fact,
that enough cats to furnish the de-
mand could never be raised.
II would not be surprised at all to
see such industries flourish in the u
tire"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Nose May Grow On Again.

Albany. y. Y.-Michael Bellos nose
was cut off with a razor; eight hours
later the member was found in
doorway where the fight occurred. and
lust before sunset surgeons grated ii
back In position They believe that
the operation will be successful.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

New York; Arthur Hinckley,
aged just five, could not possibly
struggle along on $4,000 a year, so
Supreme Court Justice Davis has rails
ed his allowance to $4,000. He is
worth 100000
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Persia 10 Paw Americans.

Washington.-F. s. Cairns. Shusters
first assistant in Persia, advised the
State Department that an amicable
adjustment of the claims Of the
Americans against the Persian govern
ment was about 10 be made
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

New York.-Because he bribed a
policeman in connection with theft Of
100000 pounds of meat from the in
sane asylum, Simon Katzonstein was
branded from the bench as the mean
est CRATER and sent to prison.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Passaic, y. when her husband,
Rev. A. ]. Vondenheuvel, suspended by
his church because his name was men
toned in a divorce suit, was exon
Grated and reinstated, his wife dieS
of the strain of joy, doctors say.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Appeal To the Powers.

Nanking-The republican govern
ment sent an appeal TO the powers for
recognition. This took the form of a
circular which was sent to Washing
ton. Toxic London. Paris, Berlin and
ST. Petersburg. and was signed by
Wang Chun-Wei. the foreign minister
of the republican cabinet
The terms of the circular follow:
The Manchu government, having en-
tered into negotiation with the re-
public of China for the purpose OF
Indicating its entire sovereign rights,
powers and privileges, we fervently
pray for recognition in order to avoid
disastrous >inteTregnum.
(Signedl WANG CHUNG WEI,
Foreign Minister
1t appears TO be certain that fight
ing between the revolutionists and the
imperialists will be resumed on the
morning of January % unless Premier
Yuan-Shi-Kai comedies the demands
of the republican government.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Has Music in Him.

your cat made an awful noise in
the back garden last night, and"
I'm awfully sorry. Mr.. Houston. but
since he ate the canary he thinks he
can g!"-London Opinion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

London.-Viscount Dangan is the
latest addition TO the little stage
colony OF British nobility. He has just
secured a 10-word part in A Message
from Mars. under the name of Arthur
WELLESLEY.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
PRINTERS GET A SCARE.
Explosion In Gas Conduit Shakes
Government Printing Office.

Washington.-Th big government
printing Office was rocked by violent
explosion. and although no one was
injured. more than 1000 employees fed
panic-stricken TO the exits Windows
were shattered in houses for blocks
around and in the old printing office
adjacent to the larger structure nearly
every window was broken The eXplo-
sion, however. was confined 10 gas
conduit in the street.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

m Hague. - The International
- NJ Conference practically finished
!. ork Saturday. The conference
q I'd the protocol, which will be
MI Tuesday. The sessions began
~ lber l last, and the countries
-
- .ented are the United States.
re Britain. China. France. Ger
n Italy. Japan. Persia, Portugal
~, Russia and the Netherlands
= D Charles H Brent. of the
= Opal Church in the Philippines,
,Rad
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
leath Rather Than Arrest.

York. -Preferring 10 die rather
s face arrest. Fannie Lindzar. a
>. h Austrian girl, aged y years,
f; re- from a fouHth-story window of
! ',lst One Hundred and Thirteenth
:. just as detectives were enter
/ v take her into custody. She
n Harlem Hospital. She was
!. nd OF stealing jewelry, including
~, pair OF cuff buttons, belonging
~, Harold Hochdorf, a wealthy
state owner, BY whom she was
as YEA
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
CkELE FLASHES.

Berlin.-Great indignation is ex-
pressed here over the sentence Of five
years in a Siberian chain gang which
Russia has meted out to an alleged
German spy. a captain in the Kaiser's
army.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
pr Each T
!. Slew AGED Man. Is CHARGE.

NVIIl9' I. ,.l,..-,, W. ~ ~, ,,,.-,,,,.,-
equal ST Ssal 80, ~ - ~ 100 ~
ton, acf ri, ~ ears ola re-,-n5
the he;o c,srcing bis vifs Tizzis coot
e. ei5s his ,,o,ber.in.lov. No.,
eports i II n'vos and renbew Lea Rnrsoss
that So &c cansing Cool,s death Tbs tsst;
liza cams sSowed that tbree weeks before
I'd with 20 I'D All three had taken a hand in.
a salar,, uFbg Coot with clnbs and other
, bona
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
FEWER SUICIDES
IN UNITED STATES
Record for 1910 Lower With
Shooting FaVOrite Method.
CALIFORNIA; POOR SHOWING
That OF North Carolina Only 7.2 Per
100000 OF Population AS
Against 2e For Cali.
fornia.

Washington.-Few persons COM
mitted suicide in 1910 than in 1909.
according to the latest statistics on
the subject, announced by DR. Greasy
L. Wilbur. chief statistician for vital
statistics Of the United States Census
Bureau.
The death rate from suicide for 1910
was 16 per 100000 Of population in the
Census Bureaus death registration
area, which comprises about one,halt
of the country's population and Gov
ers % States and number of larger
cities in other States. The rate was
1876 in 1909. There were $3.50 sui
cides in 1910.
Suicide by shooting was the tavorite
method of self-destruction and show
ed an increase over 1909. Poison was
close second. Methods employed
were detailed as follows: Fire arms,
1851; poison. 2,456; hanging or
strangulation. 1885; asphyXia. 941;
drowning, 517; cutting or piercing in.
struments, ga; jumping from high
places, 1871; crushing, SIS. and other
means, 81.
California In the Lead,
California led the States with %
suicides per 100000 of population,
while North Carolina, with -, had the
lowest rate. The rate increased in
Michigan. Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Wisconsin, while there was a de-
crease in the other Is States.
In the registration cities OF more
than 100000 population San Francisco.
with 442 suicides per 100000, led.
Next came Kansas City, Mo, with "a,
/ Oakland, Cal. with 52.4: Seattle, with
S2S: Bridgeport. Conn, with 81, and
Denver. with 31.6.
The suicide rate per 100000 popula-
i, ton by States was: California. %,
Colorado, POS; Connecticut, 179;
PIndiana, 141 Maine, ia; Maryland,
'1O.S; Massachusetts,, 1926; Michigan,
'13.7: Minnesota, lie; Montana, PA;
New Hampshire, 1875; New Jersey,
d7.1; New York. 16.7; North Carolina,
: 4T2 u909) Ohio 14.2: Pennsylvania,
t;l2.7: Rhode Island, 14.7; South Da-
,kota, 90 19O9); Utah. 1O.7; Vermont,
1872; Washington. 1919, and Wisconsin,
F42.
III Rate In Cities Over 100000.
Is >, The rate in cities Of 100000 or over
> ;as: Birmingham, Ala, 203; Los
i. ngeles, so; Oakland, Cal. S2,4; San
Francisco, 442; Denver. S1.6; Wash
II, tgton, PAL; Atlanta, 141; Chicago,
d, ie.9; Indianapolis. 29.s; Louisville, 16;
Flew Orleans, 21.S; Baltimore. 145;
r oston, 15.S; Detroit, &c; Grand
rapids, lis; Minneapolis. us;
!. !. cint Paul, 1879; Kansas City,
10; "a; Saint Louis. 2S,9 Omaha.
II %; New York, 1874; Cincin-
r., ii, 17S: Cleveland, 1873; Columbus,
~ etio, 241; Dayton, psi; Portland.
s, Re, 244; Philadelphia, 1913 Pitts
IL Tgh. 22S; Memphis. 22.S; Nashville.
GI,x1; Richmond. "a; Seattle, S2.5;
4 r Ipokane, 2S.7. and Milwaukee, 234
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

New York.-It will not be necessary
for New York policemen TO beat in
the heads of arrested persons in fu-
ture, for Tom Jenkins. former wrest-
ling champion, is teaching them jiu
jitsu.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Berne.-Because the city is suffer
ing from a plague OF cats which
threaten TO extinguish the singing
birds municipal authorities propose a
prohibitive tax on all felines.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Frozen In Sad die.

Kansas City, Md-T. S. Bidwell,
prominent rancher living so miles
southwest of Scott City, was found
frozen to death sitting upright in the
saddle
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Belfast. - Fifty thousand women
members OF the Ulster Unionist Coun-
ell have appealed to their sisters to
aid in the fight against home rule.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
Hears. After a St. Louis Paper.

ST. Louis, Mo.-william R. Hearst
is seeking paper in ST. Louis, &C
cording to Foster Coates, one of the
Hearst managing editors.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
cBle MAJORITY FOR IT. E."
. stall Card Canvass BY Paper Also
Il Shows Bryan In Lead.

O'''i''l 81 SHOWS Sryan IN Lead.
William Ificittsburgh.-Early returns in the
Ritka aNl tansiye postal card canvass con
vas inst, { ted by the Pittsburgh Press to de-
dnight ,its rpp the sentiment of the voters of
Flame. h.s,gheny county concerning Presi
home -, tial nominations show a big ma
'son str'2t ~ in favor OF Theodore Roosevelt
brigade d the Republican nomination. He
the wal 'al,' a lead of : 10 l over President
COLLAPSE, and TO l over Senator Robert
the fall, Il 'rLa Toilette W. J. Bryan leads
1t- "a Champ Clark and Judson Har.
Mayor1rl Ii by to /. The figures are
pp fpubhcan-For Theodore Roose.
4 by MAJ 1856; for Robert La Toilette. 100;
IN advise William H. Taft, So
If ono. 5mocratic-For William j Bryan.
servo IN u TOR Champ Clark A.; for Judson
II will 81 I aon. S5; for Woodrow Wilson, 80
sb2sOseph w. Folk, 9. and none for
l:se Marshall and Oscar W. Under.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Chicago.-Bad teeth were the cause
of 5000 pupils in Chicago schools fail.
ing to pass examinations last year,
according 10 Dr. G. W. Dittmar. in an
address to local physicians and
dentists.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

New York.-Surety companies are
writing immense burglar and hold-up
insurance for various companies as
they remove millions of dollars worth
Of securities from the ruins of the
Equitable Building.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Boston.-Fourteen hundred dancers
who filled Mechanics Hall did the
Turkey Trot for just one dance with
out police interference, 1t was the
annual policeman's ball.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Chicago.-Judge John ]. Rooney
fined Mrs. Mary Czerwimski 81 for
stealing coal. Then he paid the fine
when he found she had no money.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

Amherst, Mass.-The Amherst Col
lege faculty attended the diving ex-
hibition of Miss Rose Pitonof, who
wears only trunks and vest but barred
the students who say the faculty is
made up of snobs.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26

rds Destro
ough the p.
! an unprec'
nail this yea
or confusic
postcards !
s were de-
the wasted
o.
because the
.aments an4
d envelopes
with writ
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-01-26
axes Pols.I.

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The death /.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
DOG REFUSES TO LEAVE YOUNG:
MAN WHO TAKES HIM ARRESTED

The faithfulness of a dog was demon
strated Saturday morning, when a dog
belonging to Raymond Young. son OF
Herman Young, living at 1914 Arizona
street. pulled through the collar which
was around his neck and Jumped out
of the wagon in which it was alleged
he had been placed, to Join his master.
According to the statements of mount
ed officer S. J. Benson, who arrested
Jose Caro-, in connection with the case,
Young Raymond was leading the dog,
when Caro- drove up in a delivery wagon,
Jumped down and took the dog away
from the boy, putting it in the delivery
wagon, preparatory to driving off, when
the dog succeeded in slipping out of the
collar Caro- Is being held for a $40
bond. Caro- stated to the police that he
had owned the dog three years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
Rebels Raid More Ranches
on Arizona-Sonora Line;
Max Weber Is Safe.
Continued from page one.)

approximately 400 Yaquis arrived in
Aqua Prieta late yesterday a portion OF
this force taking the train for Fronteras
and NaeoZari. The rest viii leave today
for the south
Max Weber Located.
Consul Max Weber, OF Juarez. has been
located IN Nacozari. He has never been
in danger All through the siege of tbe
town he gave his attention to SEARCHING
Tor the details of the death of Schubert
and Hertling. which he went there to
investigate
Colonies Threatened.
Approximately 200 rebels are reported
TO be moving on Colonia Moreles bv A
runner who arrived here late Yesterday.
They were at the lime kin. eight miles
south, when he left the colony. Twenfv-
seven Mormons, who were to 90 from
back when they heard the report that
bac kwhen they heard the report that
275 rebels were encamped at the soufb
end OF CajOn Bonita, less than eight
miles from the Colony road.
Two Ranches Are Raided.
Three horses were stolen last nigbt
from the johnson ranch. five miles north
OF Douglas. They are believed to have
been taken by the rebels. johnson is in
Douglas today He reported the theft
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
GRANT REPUBLICANS
FAVOR THE RECALL,

Silver City. n. NJ, Sept THE reg
ular Republicans in county convention
this afternoon elected u delegates to
the state convention, which meets
in Albuquerque September u.
The resolutions adopted favored
amendments to the state constitution
permitting the recall of state and
county officers but opposed to the re-
call of judges and favored the initia-
tive and referendum
They criticised the policies OF Wood
row Wilson as weak and vacillating
and urged a rigorous enforcement Of
the corrupt practices act adopted by
the last legislature.
A resolution of coincidence over the
death of Hon solomon Luna was
adopted
The PrOEressives were ignored
Democratic and Progressive conven-
tons are in session this afternoon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
HAYDEN MAN WISHES To
BE MADE DEPUTY GAME WARDEN

Hayden, Ariz., Sept. Erwin Gauch
has handed in a petition to secure the
position of deputy game warden for this
district; The last legislature passed an
act making it compulsory for everyone
hunting to procure a license. a charge
of 10 cents being made for residents, who
must have lived in Arizona for the past
year. A large number of Havdenites will
be prohibited from securing a license
on this account.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
POINTS OF LAW IN RED
LIGHT CASE ARGUED

In the case for the removal of tie
red light reservation which was be-
gun in the 41st district court Saturday
morning, the attorneys spent the day
In arguing the points of law which
would be involved in the case, and the
arguments took nearly the entire first
Gay of the trial. The judges ruling
IN the case depends on the points OF
law which are being argued as to
Whether the request for removal is on
statutory grounds. The case involved is
styled, H. l. Myles ct al versus George
huffman ct al
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
PAYS 100000 IN
SMUGGLING CASE

Washington, D. c.. Sept. Nathan
Allen. retired merchant Of Kenosha.
Wis. today paid the government $780,
600 to compromise his civil liability in
a smuggling case at New York in 1909,
which also involved Mrs. H. D. Jenkins
in an alleged attempt to escape duties
on thousands of dollars worth of Jewels
and wearing apparel. \ criminal suit
AGAINST Allen resulted in 4 $4,000 fine
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
CAPT. ISAAC EMERSON

bilt. married c. Hazletine Basshor a.
wealthy lawyer of Baltimore, in Jer-
sey city last week, and Capt. Emerson
contends that the responsibility of Mrs
Emerson's upkeep should be made by
her new husband When told of her
former husbands suit, Mrs. Basshor de-
clared she would certainly oppose the
Dill, and added: Capt. Emerson knows
why he should pay alimony."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-07
RACE RIOT FOLLOWS
ARREST OF NEGROES
Negro Preacher Is Beaten by Mob Be
fore ReScued-Infantry Is Ordered
to Cummings, Georgia.

Cummings. Ga, sept. Race trouble
was precipitated here TODAY following
the arrest of two negroes. charged with
attacking a white woman. when Grant
Smith. a negro preacher, is alleged to
have made disparaging remarks about
the white women of Cummings. The
preacher was beaten almost to death bv
a mob of white men before the officers
rescued him and locked him in the vaults
of the court house. The negroes have be-
come aroused and have threatened to dv-
Mantle the town if any of their race is
lynched
\ company of infantry reached Cum
mings this morning from Gainesville.
having been ordered there BY governor
Brown.