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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
PRISONER TRIED AND
FREED IN EIGHT MINUTES

MACON, GA. MAY "A In eight min
utes in the Bibb superior court today
when John Tillman. a negro, was put
on trial for killing a man, a jury was
selected. three witnesses heard. argu-
ments made and a verdict of not guilty
returned The Jury did not leave its
seats Tinmsn returned home to his sup
per and found a man with his wife He
immediately killed the man
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
American Runner Is
Winner of Canada
Big Marathon Grind

HAMILTON, ONTARIO, May "a
Harry Jensen, of New York, finished
first in the nineteen mile Hamilton
Marathon held here today The first
four men to cross the line and their
time were: Harry Jensen. of New
York, first. 2:1:19; Duffy, of Toronto.
second 2;013 80; Smith, of New York,
third, 2:1.35; Fabre, of Montreal,
fourth 9: OF 80
The race was run for the purpose of
picking runner to represent the Do
minion i'll the Marathon at Stockholm
At the International Olympic games.
The Americans entered in the race to
give themselves tryout and showed
up a 5 being in fine condition. Twenty
FIVE runners entered the run, but before
the ten mile mark was reached twelve
Of them had dropped out
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Rat Robs Prisoner
In City Jail Of Sock
And EIudes S1euthS

thief vas discovered TODAY in the
police station.
This may sound strange. but never
theless it's true
And, despite heavv locks. steel bars
and numerous police officers, the thief
easily escaped
The victim of the robbery is pris-
oner. Doctor" Gray, an Usage Indian
medicine man. and he is minus one
sock The doctor was reclining or
his bunk when the thief silently stole
into his cell took his sock and fed
The thief was large rat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Looks Over Suite Of offices
Preparing, II Is Said, for
New Campaign.

NEW YORK, May 24-Charles w
Morse, who was freed from the Federal
prison at atlanta by President Taft on
Ethe theory that he was dying, returned
10 Wall street today He looked over
several offices and it is said that he viii
return to the ice and shipping bust
nesses
This visit of the former hnaneier to
the scenes Of his old battles is practical
confirmation Of the exclusive announce
ment in The Atlanta Georgian several
days since,
within the month you1 see Charles
" Morse promoting at least one new
steamship combine to exploit the new
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
LINEMAN BADLY BURNED BY
CONTACT WITH LIVE WIRE

COLUMBUS, GA May Eugene
Burroughs an electric lineman. who came
here fifteen days ago from Rome. Ca, to
work for the Columbus Power Company,
today was badly burned about the body
and limbs by coming in contact with a
live wire He was rushed to the city
hospital in a DYING condition
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Kaiser Rated at
Half Million.

Nat Kaiser is the president of Nat
Kaiser Company Inc, jewelry dealers,
in Peachtree street. near Decatur. and
is said to be worth q half million He
has three children Mrs Robert
Schwab, Herbert Kaiser. in the real es-
tate business, and Grover Kaiser. asso-
ciated with his father They live at
the Georgian Terrace. where Mr.. KAT
ser and his bride are expected next
SUNDAY
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
CLEAR SKIES HERE FOR
INDEFINITE ENGAGEMENT

More Of the fine weather that has
been prevalent for several days is
promised for tomorrow by the weather
man. who saws that the weather map
shows no signs Of disturbances in any
section that threaten this locality
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Old Troubles
Pursue Him.

Morse is in the limeliEht Just now
That.is brought home by the fact that
subpoena clerks are already on his trail
with summonses in several suits bark
ing back to the days before Atlanta
In some of these suits he Is wanted
as A witness. In one Warren Neon
The, q lawyer of No. AZ Wall street.
threatens BY a writ of attachment. to
force Morse to submit to examination
in a suit for 100000 brought by Abel
Culver against Peter Mccarthy, for
merry an officer of idorses old Hudson
Navigation Company.
Morse, regaining his health, motors
and walks every day. but he takes this
exercise in the deepest seclusion He
has been lying low while the wind Of
notoriety blew about him He doesn't
intend TO get much into the open where
the process men can reach him and
rush him into court TO tell old tales Of
his former ventures that would fix him
in the public eye for months and might
even bring about recrudesence of the
old scandals-Whch are by no means
yet forgotten
Very quietly he is already replenish-
ing his fortune by "fiiers" which he
knows so well when to take There arc
even reports that he has already taken
a hand in several promotions intimately
involved with Wall street
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
HOPKINS BARRED
rom TWO HOMES
Court Orders He Be Barred
From Mansions Pending the
Termination of Suit.

NEW YORK, May 24.-Russell Hop
bins, son Of Or. John Randolph Hop
kins. of Atlanta and father of The
Million Dollar Christmas Baby" can
not be found in New York. though
search for him is being made When
Mr. Hopkins does appear he will find
his two residences at lO45 Fifth avenue
and Irvington on the Hudson securely
locked against him The supreme
court has given that closure decree
against Hopkins pending the outcome
of the suit for an accounting of $275.-
900 which his wife's grandmother says
he obtained from her under false pre-
lenses.
Where young Mr.. Hopkins is has be-
come a matter of acute interest to a
swarm of summons servers and wires
have been sent to his fathers home in
Atlanta asking for tidings Of the son.
Replies from the Southern city declare
that Dr. Hopkins has no idea Of Rus
sell Hopkins whereabouts. and the only
inkling is furnished by superintendent
Patrick Kelly of Hopkins Irvington
estate. who declares that he might be
away in an automobile somewhere.
Legal Summons Posted on Door,
Meanwhile the two mansions are
tightly barred. When the young man
does put in an appearance he will be
forced to Jimmy his way into his own
home. From the barred doors there
tapped today a notice and sum
mons from the supreme court. and
the summons is pasted in such a way
that it viii be impossible for Hopkins
to enter without tearing the legal pa
per Crowds stood all morning about
the place drawn by the unusual sight
of a Fifth avenue residence placsrded
with court documents
This action was taken by the court
upon the representation of Hopkins
vifes grandmother. Mrs. Josephine
Lawrence. that he had deliberately
evaded the summons in her accounting
suit 1t was known heretofore that
Mrs Lawrence accused the young man
of having abused the affections OF &
Grandmother for her granddaughter by
deceiving and despoiling her Of $275.-
600. but it develops today that Mrs
LSwrence also seeks from Hopkins
St.40O a week she says she paid TO him.
beginning two years ago, when he told
her that ne would be compelled to ac-
cept a lucrative business opportunity
in California paying that weekly salary
Mrs Lawrence Says she made good"
that sum to him from her own pocket
upon his agreement not 10 take his wife
and children from New York.
At the residence of DR.. Hopkins in
this city this afternoon it was said that
all members of the immediate family
were motoring in the country. The re-
port that Russell Hopkins had come
to Atlanta was denied, as was any
knowledge Of his whereabouts
FRIEND OF KING EDWARD DIES.
LONDON, May "A Sir Edward Sas-
soon. " p an intimate friend OF the
late King Edward died today at hia
re sidapra in ParL Lane
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24

The chief appeared personally before
each of the three watches and made a
talk on the Importance of the observ-
ance of all auto laws.
As result Of the crusade, eight adj
ditional cases were made today by the
police, one of the offenders being An
drew Calhoun, of "a Eleventh street.
son. of City Court Judge Calhoun He
was fined 1915 by the recorder for hay
ing his muffler open.
John Alexander, negro chauffeur for
Stewart Witham, the young clubman
who was arrested on the charge of in
terfering with Policeman Welcher, will
appear before the recorder this after
noon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
More Offenders
Are Fined and Pay.

Alexander is charged with running
with his muffler open This is the
same case that Officer Welchel started
10 make at the time he had the mix up
with young Witham, the negro driving
away at that time.
F Z de Marco, of the Majestic hotel
Who was fined 1915 yesterday after
noon paid another fine of the same
amount today for running with his
muller open.
The Others fined today we're Ralph
Bassford. driver for Henry S. Johnson
the merchant, Paul l. Smith, of "a
Hurt street q pool room proprietor;
Adolphus Chappell of 10e South For
svth street: Robert Cargile. negro
chauffeur. Marion Patterson, chauf-
fAnr of 363 Peachtree street, and c. c.
Hudson. driver for the Southern Bell
Telephone COMPANY J D. Carey will
he tried at the afternoon session on
the charge Of exceeding the speed limit
Rassford was accused of reckless run
ming The other autoists were charged
with having their muffIers open
Ultimatum To-day
Here i Judge Broyles' statement
These automobile laws have been
rassed for the safety of the people pc
destrians and autoists themselves and
If is of the utmost importance that they
he enforced The police have done the
right thing in going out after violators
of the auto laws. and they should keep
the ball rolling The laws are plain.
svArv autoist in the city ought TO be
Thoroughly acquainted with their pro-
visions. and there is absolutely no rea-
son why they shouldn't be observed.
I'VE intend that these laws shall be
enforced. even if we have to resort to
drastic measures. Small fines are being
in7nosed nov as a reminder and warn
inc as some people seem ignorant of
come of the requirements, and if these.
fan to have the proper effect, then the
nAnaltv will be made more severe. II
if becomes necessary. l will send Of
tenders 10 the stockade for thirty days,
witnout q fine. And no distinctions
viii he made in the enforcement OF
these laws They apply to all and
everv one will share alike no matter
who they may be
Judge Broyles says the speed limit IS
being generally observed in the down
town districts. and that little trouble Is
found along this line He is of the opin
ion however that there is but little
regard for the hfteen-mile limit out
l. side Of The fire district
The most nagrant and annoying VIC
ls+ions at the present time he SAYS
are found in the running Of autos with
the munlers open
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Father S Marriage
News to His Son.

Herbert Kaiser, son of Nat Kaiser
said that he knew nothing of his faith
er's marriage. but that he had reason
to suspect that romance was in the
air for the last seven months.
When he announced several days
ago that he was going to New Or
leans | felt that l knew what was
going to happen People don't go t.
New Orleans this time Of the year for
fun said Kaiser.
His wife is New Orleans woman
Ny father met her about two years
ago. and their acquaintance soon
sprang into something more serious
For the last seven months I have had
reason to believe that marriage was his
intention. although he never Informed
any of US about it definitely. When he
left this time l was almost sure. AS
yet I have heard nothing from him
l am satisfied that they viii come back
TO Atlanta Immediately and-start house
-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Paid Personal
Expenses of Two.

Reluctantly the accused wife tells the
court how members Of her husband 5
family urged her to prevail upon him
to enter some business or accept po-
sltion. and of how she furnished ali OF
the living expenses for both him and her
self and advanced him sums of money
from time to time, which aggregated a
large amount Even after she moved
to Atlanta, she says. and had furnished
money for his business. she paid all Of
the living and personal expenses of the
two.
Mrs. Grace's answer was fled today
before Judge Pendleton in the superior
court by her attorneys, Moore & Branch
and Rosser &, Brandon
In her answer Mrs Grace says
This defendant shows to the
court that she furnished the money
to run the said business under the
circumstances and by reason of this
fact hereinafter shown Before her
marriage to said Eugene Fl. Grace,
this defendant was possessed Of
considera BILE money and property.
After her marriage to said Eugene
H. Grace. for some months, they
made their home in the city Of
Philadelphia The said Eugene H.
Grace being without employment
and without means, this defendant
in addition to paying the living
expenses of herself and said Eu-
gene H Grace. from time to time
advanced TO him considerable sums
of money aggregating a large
amount Along in the summer Of
1911, some months after their mar
riage, this defendant was urged by
certain members of her husbands
family to- prevail upon her hus-
band TO either engage in some bus
mess or to accept employment, and
= she did finally prevail upon him to
seek employment He Went to the
city of New York. where he said
he could get agreeable employment,
and after staying for few days
he left New York and came to At
lanta After arriving in Atlanta. ne
wrote to this defendant saying that
he would like to engage in the
building business in Atlanta, if this
defendant would furnish the money
to start him in business. This was
in the latter part of October, 1911.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Unknown to His Family, Rich
JeweIer Slips Away to
Take Wife.
MARRIAGE A MYSTERY
EVEN TO HIS SONS
Man Rated at Halt Million Wins
Pretty Widow as Bride A.
ter Many Trips.

NEW ORLEANS. La. May 24.-The
marriage of Nat Kaiser. wealthy At
lanta jeweler to Mrs. Ruth VIM, a
manicurist of New Orleans, became
known here today.
Mrs. VIM who is unusually pretty,
had known the Albanian for Vnore than
two years. it is said, but there was no
intimation to her friends that she ex-
peeted to be married.
She did not appear at her usual place
of business yesterday, and it was
learned that Mr. Kaiser, who had been
in the city several days, had married
the pretty widow suddenly and the two
had left the city for q wedding tour
The Albanian had paid frequent visits
to New Orleans and was considered as
siduous in his courtship for Mrs VIM.
They had apparently been good friends
for a long time, but none of her friends
had expected Wedding
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
FRIEND OF KING EDWARD DIES

LONDON, May ISM EdWard Sas-
soon. v P, an intimate friend Of the
late King Edward, died today at hia
re sidence IN PARK Lane.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
Says He Threatened
Desperate Means.

He continued to write this de-
PENDANT. who was then at her moth
er's home in Philadelphia. urging
her to furnish him the money to
go into the building business in At
lanta saying that he had invesu-
gated the same, and that ne could
make a bunch of money" In that
business. and that he could realize
some eco per cent or more on the
Continued or PAGE Two.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
No Longer the
Morse of A olanta.

But one obvious thing commented
upon by all the friends who have seen
Continued on Page I've.
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At the residence Of DR.. Hopkins in
this city this afternoon it was said that
all members of the immediate family
were motoring in the country. The re-
port that Russell Hopkins had come
to Atlanta was denied as was any
knowledge of his whereabouts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow. Tenn
psratures 8 a. m, 70 degrees; 10 a. M,
y degrees; Y noon, SIS degrees; 3
p NJ 86 degrees. Z
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-24

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The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12

4. 8 DANCE s3loAY EVENING.
 The q. e.'s will eive one of their weekly dances, Friday evening, Jan. uary 12 for A e.'s and their friends.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 DOING GOOD WORK

was agreed that the mayor and coun- cil would visit all the gin emporiums and arrange for he burning of oil. instead of coal in those places where are always open and have some one to watch the burners. The foolhard- mess of the coal barons in creating this shortage has set the people of Nome to some hard thinking and has undoubtedly for the coal men killed the goose that laid the golden egg" This summer will witness al least one more large coal business started here and the citizens are certain to establish either a cooperative coal yard or have the city government start a municipal yard. It is proba- bly, a good thing for Manager Davies of the Sesnon Company that distance separates him from our disgusted citi- zens or a coat of hot juicy tar and feather pillow would be his portion. besides being treated to fast ride on splintery rail to jog his memory and cure his propensities toward mis- statements regarding the coa lsitua- tion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12

Eagle Social Dance. Saturday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12

I'm, council and chamber uf com mere, had another conference yester- day afternoon to discuss and take ac- ton on the coal shortage Represent ing the council were Mayor Gilmore and Councilmen Daniels and Mont eomery. and the chamber of com mercr Vice President Breeding, Sec rctary Hhl and Messrs. Polet, Rowe, Lehman and Moner The chamber of commerce committee reported hav- ing secured the services of Ar. Gib- son. and had the coal pile measured with the result Chat there was not more than enough coal to last two months if the rate of consumption kept at the same ratio as that Of De cenber and November That The commanding officer al Fort Davis suggested teleGrapihng the secretary of war. asking him for the surplus coal at the fort. which 1t Is believed will total 150 tons. IL was decided 10
 end telegrams to the war secretary as well as to the delegate acquainting them with Nome's dilemma and the same was done yesterday afternoon.
 Secretary war. Washington. D. C. Coal famine here request you instruct Fort Davis turn over city suplus coal and prevent much suffering Signed by the mayor
 Today, or at the latest. tomorrow an answer is expected from Secretary Stimson. letting us have the surplus coal at Fort Daivs This will onIy be a Piece" in the bucket. and despite el the loose coal that can be picked uI' around the country. great care will fhre to be exercised to keep the sup ply at all adequate. Telegrams were sem 5, the Nome Montana Dredging Company as well as c. Flodin, both of when have some coal at Solomon. and # that can be obtained. at prac- tlcally cost to those people after 1t is hauled here it will have to be sold at about $33 ton to break even. IL
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12
SEEN AND HEARD

Harry Bell. the fellow living in Dan Jones house, where the fire occurred this morning. appears to be followed about by the fire nend r here Is 90 chance for structure to catch on fire where Bell happens to be living h will not overlook it.
 To letter signed "N" we will state hat We know all along thery i- city in Ohio named Baltimore. but when aliens ge. ths principal city the name of which appears many times in the country properly located. wa IS patriotic citizens -hould I.. it ep at that
 The Nugget respectfully eaIl- the attention of those desirious of taking oui their first papcrs To the fact that the district court will grant them the privilege in February provided th.v can secure the proper sponsors
 That coal shortage exists i- now admitted and all should exercise the rigid application Of economy making thc same hold out ae lens as u will and seeing if a few sacks cannot be savcd for helping out number "f fortunate who did uot secure cun- tracts
 Back m Washington Alaska Is rec ceivlng considerable attention and from letters received also intimation giving forth from time to time by people who claim 10 be wise there will be something "didding" in Nome between now and the departure of the first boat in the spring
 Wire pulling" is a term we often hear made use of but of late all the pulling that Is expected to get results has been done over the wires and some are inclined to believe should the numerous Kinks" be taken out rather severe strain will be the out come in certain quarters.
 This evening the A. Bs give their weekly dance, in their hall and a large crowd Is expected to attend. for the public has had quite rest since Inc Aksala carnival
 Yesterday the grader" made its first appearance upon the street and from now on until the end If the snow falling season we can expect to see both grader and scraper at work keeping down the snow to a
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12

The Nugget believes at this tune. the shortage will not be confined C. that of coal alone. but hy the first "f May there will not bc a pound oi fresh beef left for sJl, m the tueas market
 This information Is based upon the fact that letters have been sent out to the operators and restaurant peo- ple informing them the meat now on hand in the Pacific Cold Storage Company's plant has been portioned out and divided so they will he pro- vided for until about June i5, beyond
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12
BARGAINS IN MEAT.

Me hac purch--.d the entire Prime" ,t WalcS.' herd of reindeer. tn on. condition of sale beng that Y. 's. tur Zo per cent of t',e total a.a a- a4tgat s6oO) :. guarantee aga,r-t lrtcctId deer
 You are assured D; getting e,,. hcaIthfm meats al our market ICindee- stew per lr ....# Reindeer casts, per ID 2ac Tendcer chops per t ,c Fresh white fish. per 10 t5c Halibut. per ID ..#....... 20c Beef by side ...- .==..-s 23i.c Mutton by carcass 23ise Mutton by side .-.... 2'c Exxtra hlnd quarters beef 29c Veal by side ..-.... .......... &oc
 PACIFIC COLD STORAGE co
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-01-12

Joint committee of council and chamber of commerce met pursuant to adjournment al l pm. at mayors office the city clerk acting as secre- tary.
 The mayor reported having sent telegrams 10 the secretary of war and the Alaska delegate. but has as yet received no answers
 Judge Murane., District Attorney Rodey and Acting Marshal Thompson have promised to use their best en- deavors 10 convert boiler into an oil burner if permission can be obtained from Department of Justice and will
 The school board are installing an oil burner in the school house and have turned over 66 tons to the com mlttee. MT. Jacobsen for Sesnon Co. says outside of contracts he has no coal 10 sell at any price. in fact his pile Is some short now. and as they are resacking a lot of frozen coal. for the next few days 1t will be impossi- ble to deliver on contracts any more than one ton to each contract holder
 The transfer men and grocers will sell in One-quarter ton lots to those not having contracts. at the price of s32 per ton; this figures being arrived at by computing the cost of coal at Solomon. plus the hauling of 1t here. If not necessary to bring it from Solo mon and the demand can be met from Fort Davis or Nome. a rebate will be made so that no more than the cost of the coal landed here will be charged
 There is no desire to hold the peo- pie up who were unfortunate in not contracting but to help them to coal at actual cost.
 The committee request those hay ing contracts and coal to spare. to let them know of any excess and thereby help their less fortunate neighbors to keep from freezing
 Many oil burners are being installed. practically all the saloons putting them in.
 The Sesnon Company promise a coal ship about the same time the first passenger steamer arrive.
 Be decent, get in and help your neighbor. and the camp generally" is the earnest request of the committee.