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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
Roosevelt Loses
Alabama Contest

CHICAGO. June 20.-After defeating
for three hours the contest OF the
Ninth Alabama district, the credentials
committee of the Republican conven-
ton htoday voted down a proposition
to seat the contesting Roosevelt dele
gates. Then the committee seated the
Taft delegates and adjourned until ?
O'Clock
The Ninth Alabama district was one
Of the contests settled by the Republ-
can national committee in favor Of
Taft that called forth a singing state
ment from Theodore Roosevelt, who
said it was nothing better than theft
The vote against me motion to seat
the Roosevelt men. which was offered
as substitute motion or one to seat
the Taft delegates was voted down "a
to A. When the original motion that
to seat the delegates who had been put
on the roll by the national committee,
came up. the Roosevelt men lost one
vote. The count was "a to IL. Robert
r. Mccormick. of Illinois, did not vote.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
They Eloped on
a Little Spin. >

At the end of the last year Edwards
parents decided that he should not re-
turn to the university this year He
took it very much to heart. but when
Captain J. w Barnett, father of the
Young woman and Athens city engi-
neer. told her that Edwards would not
return she said it made no difference to
her whatever and she returned quite
jnperturbed to her studies in the Lucy
Cobb institute. Nevertheless, she was
not long in learning that young Ed
wards was continuing his studies at
Emory college, and secret CORE
spondence between the two followed in
which they planned the elopement.
Just before the Emory commence
ment Miss Barnett suddenly went on a
visit to relatives in oxford. She met
Edwards the next day and accepted his
invitation to an auto ride. They told
friends that they were just going for
ifttlo eDiO
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
COLLEGE BOY
AND GIRL, IS,
ELOPE IN
AUTO

ATHENS, GA. June 20 Frank
awards seventeen year old sopho-
aore in Emory college, and Miss Hunt
sr Barnett, who is only fifteen. decided
that a fleeing automobile was the only
proper solution of the parental edict
which put cloud over their love af
fair, and they eloped from Oxford in
the machine that the lads father had
given him only few weeks ago.
The secret marriage that followed
has just been divulged here. where the
bride returned with no word Of the ro-
nance or the marriage certificate. The
families of both boy and girl today an
nounced their forgiveness
Young Edwards, who is a son Of a
prominent Toccoa merchant, met Miss
Barnett a year ago when he was a
freshman In the University of Georgia.
They were known to take long walks
together and appeared at all functions
together. Neither parents nor friends
dreamed that they contemplated mar
riage
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
College Boys Give
Their Secret Away.

Instead they sped to Monroe where
they obtained marriage license and
the Wedding followed at the nearest
minister's house. Just afterward young
Mrs Edwards appeared a her home
quite as though nothing had happened.
she said no word Of the marriage, and,
since Edwards kept mum also. it would
probably stll remain a secret but for
tho fact that university students living
in Monroe told Of having seen the mar
rage license.
Then Mrs Edwards confessed anG
her parents scolded her and forgaye
her The same situation came to pass
in the Edwards home, and then the
Young couple, With full parental con
sent. a last entered the automobile
again and hurried 10 Atlanta, where. as
the bride expressed it, they went to
purchase another auto for us.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20

Attracted by the prospects of the
freV orlls predicted in the morning pa
pers. thousands today stormed the Coli
for the third days session Of the Re-
publican national convention Jams
about doors were terrific. many persons
standing in line for more than two
hours
As the rumor gradually spread
through the crowd that the conven-
ton would adjourn soon after it con-
vened until 4 O'Clock, there were disap.
pointed murmurs Many Of those who
had been standing in the glare of the
blazing sun for more than one hour
turned and went away.
To add to the confusion the assistant
sergeants -at-arms were forced to enter
into single doorway over which the
sweating doormen presided, while off r
GERS We're stationed to keep them from
crowding too fast.
The sergeants did not get in in time
to handle the crowd.
Chairman Root called the convention
to order at f2:02 O'Clock Rev. Dean
Walter T. Sumner asked the invoca-
ton Ills prayer was very short It
follows in part
Almighty God bless this convention.
grant to its members self restraint, cool
Judgment and wisdom that their de-
alterations may bring to the nation
civic righteousness and liberty"
Immediately after the Invocation was
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
MOTHER, BADLY HURT
IN AUTO COLLISION,
SAVES HER CHILDREl

SAVANNAH. GA, June 20 Mrs G, l.
Nelson is in a serious condition at Tel
fair hospital as the result of an auto ac-
cident Mr. and Mrs. NJ. f Moorehead,
with their two children and Mrs. Nelson s
two children. were bruised and scratched,
but not seriously injured
The party was returning from Isle OF
Hope when the chauffeur lost control Of
the car, which collided with a tree. Mrs.
Nelson and her two children were in the
front 9f the car with the chauffeur See
ing that a collision was inevitable Mrs.
Nelson threw Tie children into the ton
neau. This probably saved them from
serious injuries. When the machine
struck a tree the tonneau was ripped from
the chassis and Mrs. Nelson was thrown
forward, striking on her head She sus-
tanned concusson of the brain
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
ASKS STATE TO PUT
O. K. ON STOCK ISSUE

Attorneys for the Central Of Geor-
gia railroad appeared before the state
railroad commission today, urging an
approval of a S15,000OOO stock issue
recently allowed by the secretary Of
state.
The commissioners were told that
the issue, which will bring the capital
ization of the railroad up to 500 900 600,
was to be used to retire $4,000 900 in
income bonds.
The Valdosta Lighting Company has
asked the commission to sanction a
stock and bond issue of 100000, to be
used by the company to take over the
plant Of the Consolidated Light and
Power Company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
COURT HEARS PRIZE
FIGHTS ARE HELD IN
DECATUR ST. SALOON

Recorder Broyles today ordered an in
vestiga ton Of saloon in lower Decatur
street, in which prize fights are said to
have been held.
II didn't know before that it ever be-
came necessary for saloon to conduct
prize fights to entice trade. remarked the
recorder They certainly won't be per-
mitted to violate the law IN this way"
The alleged fights we're brought to the
notice Of the court when Mrs. r. l.. VIII
son = fral little woman living q 30 South
Boulevard. told Of the negligence Of her
husband She said he had spent bur three
nights At home within the past six weeks
Wilson said the only time he had spent
away from his wife at night was when he
attended a fight in 4 Decatur street sa-
loon.
Wilson was given seven days in the
stochade
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
Indictment Expected
In DR., Knabe Staying;
Investigation Ordered
Indianapolis Woman Doctor Was
Found in Her Home
With Throat Cut.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 20,-That
there will be. an Indictment in the ia
nous DR.. Helene Knsbe murder case
within three days was the statement
given out today by attorneys and de-
tectives prosecuting the case for the
local council of women.
The grand jury has begun new in
yestigation, having important wit
nesses and evidence said to insure
sensational indictment. Dr. Knabe was
found dead in her apartments with
her throat cut several months ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20

asked Delegate at-large Watson. Of
Indiana. was recognized and moved a
recess until 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The motion was carried on a viva VOC,
vote. and within four minutes after
the delegates and spectators had com
pleted the fight to get into the hall
they were filing out again Watson's
motion was
Since the credentials committee is
not yet ready to report and we can not
proceed with. our business until the
report is received, I move that the con-
vention take recess until O'Clock"
The motion was put and carried with
out dissent 1t was part or a program
agreed to before the session was called
to order
lust as the convention was called Il,
order rumors of various sorts regarding
Withdrawals of the principal candi-
dates and efforts to unite on comprom-
Use candidates were rife Denials from,
Roosevelt leaders that he had released
his delegates; signed statement from
the former president that his hat was
still In the ring; announcement OF
war council of Roosevelt delegate lead
ers added to the general uncertsIn+v
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
Convention Meets and
Adjourns to Await
Credentials Report.
Bolt Ordered by
Roosevelt Expected
Today.

COLISEUM. CHICAGO, June 2o-Coonel Roosevelt al
though beaten twice in the Republican convention
fight stay. So is President Taft
Both issued emphatic statements this effect today
Roosevelt gave his rumor that he
had released his delegates Governor Hadey The
said
- into the fight for great principles AT the
only these principles by continuing
the responsibility viii ch their advocacy brought
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
ROOSEvELT'S LAST WORD"

CHICAGO June 20-The following statement signed
and issued by Colonel Roosevelt
The time has come when | feel that | make
tain statements merely to the honestly elected members
of the Republican convention but the rank and file of the
Republican party and the honest people Of the entire
nation went into this fight for certain great principles
At the moment only these principles by contin-
bear the personal responsibility which their advocacy
has brought me.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
GEORGIA RED MEN END
CONVENTION IN GRIFFIN

GRIFFIN. GA. June 2O.-The Red Men
of Georgia adjourned at noon today to
meet next year a. Columbus the third
Wednesday In June About 200 delegates
have been present during the sessions.
At o'clock last night the red fire" pa
rade led by the drum corps Of The Chero-
kee tribe of Atlanta. took place This
feature WAS enjoyed more than any other
connected with the entire convention.
The Red Mems recital. following The pa y
rade was an event Of interest
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20

Although from Washington
came the word that to numerous
supporters who had called upon
the president to assure him of
their continued support he had
given the positive assurance that
he would not quit the fight, and
expressed utmost confidence that
he would be nominated, the Taft
leaders here were casting about
for a compromise candidate. SEN
ator Cummins was most mention
ed as the third candidate.
From Roosevelt headquarters.
through Governor Hadley, Came the
word that the fight would be continued
along the lines alredy begun.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
Victim Pleads for
Breaking Up of Traffic.

The city charge is based on evidence
that the druggist sold cocaine without
inclosing it in scarlet wrapper, while
the state offense consists of the selling
of the drug without physicians pre-
scription.
In explaining his evidence against DR..
Roper. one of the victims pleaded that
the traffic in cocaine be broken up. in
order that others as we'll as himself
might be saved.
The police say that the coke" habit
has made startling inroads in Atlanta.
not only among negroes but among
young white men. Large numbers of
boys. they say, are fast being ruined
by the drug.
In the hope Of remedYing this condi-
ton. Police Chief Beavers mas insti-
tuted a searching Investigation. and
any druggist found selling cocaine in
violation of law win be hailed to police
court and vigorously prosecuted. Judge
Broyles declares he will back the police
In this fight to the limit of his power.
That he means just what he says is
evidenced by the penalty melted TO
Druggist Roper
The police say that the cocaine habit
has grown to an alarming extent
among tho negro race in Atlanta. So
much Of the drug is used that negro
peddlers reap harvest selling it. The
police war will extend to the negroes.
and all pedders caught will be dealt
with severely. Coke shifting" has be-
come a notorious term among the ne
groes.
I'VE intend TO do our best to stop the
progress of this insidious and vicious
cocaine habit in Atlanta" said Chief
Beavers. THAT cocaine is being sold
here in great quantities there is no
doubt. and we are going to try and find
out what druggists are selling it Illegal
~. ANY one found violating the law
will have to pay the penalty and tina;
in short order
Numbers Of young men in Atlanta
are being swept to ruin by the CO.
caine habit. and we want to save them
before it is too late. In order to do
this, We must strike at the fountain
head stop the flow of the poison II
statistics could be compiled on the
havoc wrought by this drug habit, the
figures would be shocking"
Judge Broyles said
Everything possible should be done
ia break up the illegal sale Of cocaine
i'm Atlanta The habit is spreading and
getting worse and worse every day
and We must curb it, Scores Of our
Young mon arc in peril and we must
go 10 their rescue
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
MUTINY IN TURKISH
NAVY; RINGLEADERS
ARE PUT TO DEATH

PARIS, Pune 20 Mutiny has broken
out in the Turkish navy according to dis
patches from Rome printed in the Eclaire
today. These dispatches state that the
bluejackets on the Turkish fleet, angered
by the inactivity of the naval authorities,
revolted.
The ringleaders were arrested. taken
to Constantinople in a torpedo destroyer
and summarllY executed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
DOCTOR HELD
IN FIGHT ON
COCAINE
AGENTS

Vigorous war against the illegal sale
of cocaine in Atlanta has been declared
by the police and Recorder Broyles to
rescue scores of boys, victims of the
deadly drug.
The first move came today in the
conviction in police court of Dr. Will
liam D. Roper proprietor of Roper's
pharmacy. at Pryor and Wall streets,
against whom three young men, one of
them a member Of a prominent family,
gave positive testimony
Judge Broyles imposed a fine of
S50O.75 or 80 days on DR.. Roper on the
charge of violating the city cocaine law
and also bound him over to the state
courts III bond Of $1,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
Spectator and
Delegates Remain.

Instead Of rushing from the conven-
lion hall the delegates stood in little
groups talking interestingly of the sit
uation On the platform the party lead
ers gathered and discussed the same
questions that the delegates we're de-
batting. That the crux OF the fight hal
come was evident
Delegates ard spectators alike wer
evidently prepared for some unexpect-
ed and unusual events when the ses-
sion should reconvene at 4 o'clock this
afternoon.
Hardly had any OF the women in the
boxes left their places. The band In
its high gallery at the north end OF
the han furnished a special program
while the hum OF conversation float
ed up to them from the floor below. The
visitors were evidently as much inter
ested in the show with the delegates
comforting among themselves as the,
had been when the convention itself
was under way.
Fifteen minutes after the convention
Adjourned .ess than tenth Of the dele
gates had left the floor.
In Che galleries many Of the visitors
having brought their lunches with
them camped patiently evidently deter
mined to wait until the session started
again
A desperate situation faced the Re
publican national convention when
Chairman Root called IT to order at II
o'clock this morning
Colonel Roosevelt, during the early
hours Of the morning, bad issued FINAL
orders to his followers to bolt If the
convention roll is not Immediately
purged of the Is stolen" Taft dele
gates.
The Taft wing, in alarm at the pros
pect Of the inevitable splitting and pos
sible total destruction Of the party had
hurriedy begun plans to avert the dis
aster by Withdrawing tho presidents
name in favor of compromise eaudi-
date thus to spare the organization
and a. the same time crush Roose-
Welt
The Roosevelt forces, beaten for
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
All Alabama
Contests for Taft.

After the Ninth Alabama contest had
Taft delegates in the state that had
been contested before the national
committee was made. 1t was carried.
tho Roosevelt men having only the
contest from the Ninth district in the
Continued on Pace Two.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20
Bolt in Permanent
Organization Committee.

The third days session OF the con-
vention began at noon. but was ad =
iourned within four minutes until 4
o'clock this afternoon to allow the
credentials committee to complete its
report.
Although the boiling members of the
credentials committee returned to the
committee this morning to renew the
fight under the modified rules of the
committee, the determination of the
Roosevelt forces to bolt the national
convention was unmistakabe. They
fought hard against the steam roller.
The Roosevelt supporters on the CONF
mittee on permanent organization bolt
ed when q recommendation that the
temporary organization become the
permanent organization was adopted
by a vote of u to Z The seven mega
tive votes quit the meeting Only %
of the 50 members of the committee
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20

Forecast: Fair tonight and tomor-
row. Temperatures: a. M, "a; 10
a. m, SO; II noon, 70; 2 p. m. 70.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-20

Continued on Pace Two.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
Cling to Their Superstition.

Tho Chinese. like the Indians. have
their medicine men. The medical mis-
HinnRries have done an admirable
work IN China. and 46t, arb,lt at Z
1alt ss..74 s..vit, q portion 81 the 100000,
900 Of population will appeal to them
In preference to the native doctors,
The London Lancet says: "In some
localities the natives may stu be
found burning large quantities Of gold
and silver paper along with incense
in the hope OF averting. for example.
a threatened invasion Of their homes
by cholera, plague. or smallpox. or
firing guns and beating cymbsls in
order to frighten away the malignant
spirits likely to give rise 70 mischief"
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
MANY LOSE WEALTH
Monte cahe Most Noted d
eanbono Resorta
Fortunes Tstsiins MIIlIsns A. lsse
Heso gveey fsa-Sems q the
Victims oesk Dsath In ths
oas6eae BY the Ssa.

Paris. yfeAes.-Ths little PRINCIPAL.
ny over which His Serene Hiehness,
the Prince of Monaco and his snces-
tors have hsll sway for centuries 10
an earthly paradise. Yet there IL not
smother spot in all the world that has
been responsibls for more woe. The
great casino ct Monte Carlo. whore
millions are gambled away every year.
rsaps an annual harvest of death, self.
inicted. Of those who toss away their
last gold pieces on Its tables. No one
know exactly how many psnnilsss
gamblers. men and women, kill them
sslvss every year at Monte Carlo.
Those who are in position to know
say It 10 not uncommon to find 1t least
one dead body In the gardens about
the casino In the morning when the At
tendants make their rounds.
But there d much that IL cabisd far
and wide every season about the vast
sums that have been won At Monte
Carlo. II the money that ID reported
won each season were really lost BY
the boss gambler both he and the
Frlnco OF monaco would be hard
pushed for ready money in . very
short time.
No one who hves in Monaco 10 a.
lowed ever to enter the gambling
house. Therefore the prince and his
subjects are the only ones who prodt
BY the tremendous amount Of suffering
that the place causes year after year.
The prince stated not long ago that
he was proud Of the fact that all his
great expenditures for scientific re-
search had been met without the cost
Of single pang Of misery wrung from
his people.
1t IL not far from the gambling t.
bles to where the rocks shelve abrupt.
ly into tho SEA. Many seek death in
the gardens BY the sea Onlcially no
stranger ever dies in Monte Carlo.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
NO FIELD FoR 1nEia woas
ksss m 0oa1 vevAO Man Praa
cAiassaio - ~ casa
oAagposo ai0Dl

fhsrs aro goG4 Dss IN CatfesnlA
very 0oo1 AaA, ~ sArsv1 nsa. ~
(secording 70 nj Rsrkias). Ons day
. real goo1 young nan. Who uss1 to
teach Bibls class IN asA Fraaciscs.
boarded ths Union Pacific trsia 1t
Ogden. He vss ee1ng home 70 Bos
ton - 6slsGats ffo0 California 70
the Massachusetts, 0unday.School ~
sociation. He vas neatly and swsseiy
dressed. and spent most Of his tine
reading the Christian at WoFk. After
while As est iatRo1uce1 to Q colo.sl,
. professor. AaA . doctor. who said
they lived IN Boston. and they invited
him to take quiet game Of eucAre.
During an animated religious eonvsr.
sation. three soss were thrown on his
side Of tie tAble. after which one Of
the Bostonians gayly remarked. with
the grsatsst coolnsss. Il wish that We
were playing poker. don't know that
have besn favored With such hand
for years" Our religious young man
from san Francisco jnnsdiatsly saw
the game Of the shsrpsrs. looked up
tnnocently. and remafksA: II have
bssn favored Alpo. I have . pretty
good poker hand nyssK." The three
looked at ssch other signiAcaatly.
"Thsy call you profsssor!" asked the
young man from 9an Francisco.
"Yss." "Ana they call yos ooIonslf'
Yes" "You are fron the East,
believer" Yes. froa Boston. "Wsll,
gentlemen" hs continss1, rising. you
had better take the AAxt train back.
We meet It Just the other side Of the
Grand Canon. You can't make cent
at this. They have been teaching It
in the Sunday-schools in California for
years"
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
HE New J>A.

A colorsd shoe sinner At . hotel
barber shop here had bssn after Rep
resentative Steenerson Of Minnesota,
one OF his customers. to get him some
kind Of government job. He said hs
had Z brother In Pittsburg who held
. political job that paid him we'll.
His Impression was that his brother
made something like S1.tOO . year.
What does your brother DOT" asked
6teenerson.
Don't know Just exactly what his
duties are" replied the boy, but hes
been appointed Whist tAsy call Q ward
hN0lAr."
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
SPECIAL SALE
OF
LadiesHats
Mrs. E. GORDON
Rural FInaneIsr.

Rural Flnaneier.
BoGgs had managed to ditch his car.
and after hailing . passing farmer
tried to arrange decker for help.
why. ya-sA. brother" said the
farmer, bringing his team to . stand.
sui. TN help - out. Les see
what it'n come to-ons days use O
the team. 16-"
"Ons dayf fstortsd Boggs. "'Tisnt
going to take you day to haul that
machine out. u IT."
Why no." returned the farmer,
but arter git the IS / don't callats
70 DO NO more work onttl to-morrsr"
-Harper's Weekly.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
naney stAdeasu.

The Holly Chieftsin's plant is
better prepared to print your sale
bills than any printing house in
the Arkansas valley. We make
a specially OF this work and turn
out a superior quality Of bill.
Prices are just right. Service is
very prom0t
The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-23
On the Terrace. Monte Carlo.

II he is especially prominent the local
newspaper prints line to the effect
that Monsieur K left Monaco yes
terday on long journey" The in
itiated know that that means that
Monsieur KS" body was found that
morning.
Edmond Blanc, who has grown rich
through to gambling concessions that
that he has had so many years from
the Prince of Monaco. has an efncient
star Of press agents. They cover up
the sruesoms side Of the game and
show only the slittsring. alluring onA
No one ever hears much about lossaA