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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-09-19
THERE WAS NOT.

Dear Sir: Knowing that you are
a great historian and we'll versed in
ancient history, please tell me in
your next weeks Jeff if there was
negro represented in the different
nationahties referred to in Acts 2,
9to 18th verse, in the New Testa-
ment. Thanking you in advance for
this favor, l beg to remain,
Your friend,
RILEY T. RUCE.
Holly Springs, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-09-19
TRIBUTE TO S. G. McLENBON.
But this Sentiment Was OVeFp0w-
cred by the Power Trusts, Who
Elected Their Candidates.

Dear Sir: Permit me to express
approval of your efforts to have S.
G.. McI4endon restored to the Rail
road Commission. No man ever
served his country more capably
than did McLendon, and no man
was ever more viciously assaulted
than he for doing his duty.
The Supreme Court said in it's
decision that mo wrong doing was
charged" against him; and yet no
more condign punishment could
have been given the vilest criminal
in our land-than he received.
The sober second thought Of
Georgians always dictates the right
action. In the primary, Aug. 21st,
vote for McLendon was the peoples
first opportunity to right a great
wrong doEs n 4noble man.
r. ]. MILLER.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-09-19
AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM
AN ALBANIAN WHO HAS
BEEN OUT WEST.

Dear Mr.. Watson: AS I have
been a constant reader of your liter
allure for the last ten years, / find
the more l read the more I admire
you and the work you are doing as
a benefactor of mankind.
I'm just back from a visit to San
ia Fe, N. NJ, and l find you are not
altogether unknown in those distant
parts. The residents of Santa Fe
claim to have the Oldest church in
the United States, which visited
while there. 1t is a quaint old
church, with some rare curiosities,
such as some paintings by Giayona,
the noted Italian artist, also an old
bell, cast in 1856; some carving,
done by the sculptors of old. This
is a Catholic church, run in connec-
ton with a Catholic school. A
friend (who is a Catholic) and my
self were conducted through by a
brother, as he called himself, who
was an unceasing talker In our
conversation he said the Roman
Catholic church was the Oldest of
the churches (Which l would like to
ask whether or not is true).
My friend asked to attend the
services of saying mass, but was
met with polite refusal. The con-
ductor said it was for the exclusive
use Of the school. On Investigating,
l found that visitors of any kind
was refused admittance. Now,
what kind of ceremony is it which
must be for the ears of those chill
dren only? What kind of religious
ceremonies is that which must be
performed behind closed doors?
I've just finished reading the lit
tie sketch concerning you in the At
lanta Journal It's about the silli-
est thing I've READ in some time,
with absolutely no argument to it.
[ like the way in which you han
die the Roman Catholic question;
also I'm with you on foreign mis-
sions. Stick it to them. Continue
to pour out the truth to US, and bye
and bye your character will float
down the stream of memory Of this
nation of ours till it will anchor in
some harbor less corrupt than the
present bunch of money-grabbers
who pretend to run our government
to-day, catering to the Pope OF
Rome.
l failed to get my paper last
week, but borrowed one from
friend. I can't get along without it.
O. L. PRUETT.
Spring Garden, Ala.
Comment.
1t is not true that the Roman
church is the oldest. The Jewish
church is thousands of years older.
So also the religions of India, Per-
STA. China and JaNan T. &c. w.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-09-19
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
HERE is ONE PRIEST WHO HAD
A RELATED CASE OF CON
SCIENCE.

Dear Mr.. Watson: Enclosed find
clipping, cut from last Sundays At
GEO. T. WILSON.
Harlem, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-09-19
Comment.

1t is not true that the Roman
church is the oldest. The Jewish
church is thousands of years older.
So also the religions of India, Per-
STA, China and japan. T. e. w.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
Political Notes

Seagirt, Aug. 15.-The tariff issues,
higher cost of living and the agricul-
tural development of the country were
topics Governor Wilson planned to dis
cuss this afternoon at Washington
Park, II miles below Philadelphia, on
the Jersey side of the Delaware river.
He will speak eXtemporaneously.
New York, Aug. 15.-One of the re-
suits of two days conference at Oys-
ter Bay of Roosevelt, Dixon and Per.
kins Isl the probable selection of Miss
Jane Addams as a member of the ex.
ecutive committee of nine, of which
Perkins is chairman. Miss Addams
will take charge of the women's move
ment of the progressive party in the
country, with headquarters here
Chicago, Aug. Chairman Hilles
of the republican national committee
started for New York today. Hilles
said he expected Chicago to be the
chief headquarters of the committee
Walter H. Wilson of Chicago was ap.
pointed assistant treasurer of the com
mittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
STIMSON FORCED
TO Give RECORDS
House Gets Documents in Re-
gard to Proposed Ray
Promotion

Washington, Aug 15.-The war de-
partment and the White house last
night made public the correspondence
relating to the proposed appointment
of Major Ray TO be deputy paymaster
general with the rank of lieutenant
colonel
This action was taken after Secre-
tary of War Stimson clashed with the
house committee investigating the
matter During the dispute Represen-
tative Bulkley OF Ohio announced he
would look for some precedent to ac-
cuse the secretary OF contempt of con
gress.
Secretary Stimson denied the right
of congress to try TO get through him
letters and papers of a personal ma
ture lie resisted the effort of mem
bers TO pin him down TO admission
that he or some one in his department
had held back" from congress the
papers in the Ray case.
Did il occur to you that the reso-
luton of congress was addressed to
the secretary of war-not to Henry l.,
Stimson?" asked Mr. Stimson DO
you not see there is a difference?"
Il would like to correct your view
G: what this committee is trying TO
do" suggested Representative Bulk,
ley. This committee is not trying
charges against Major Ray. He is but
an incident 1t is the department we
are investigating; not the conduct OF
one OF its officers"
Representative Martin said the i'm
portant thing 10 learn was whether
the conduct of the war department
was guided by a hint" from some
body outside the department.
The correspondence, as finally turn
ed in, showed that in q letter TO the
president under date of April u, 1912
Secretary Stimson submitted Rays
name for appointment under the rule
OF seniority established by congress
The presidents reply recommended
that Major Rays promotion be with
held pending the conclusion of the in
Yesugation b. the house committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
10000 FANS AT GAME
Series Between Cubs and Giants
Opens Today at Chicago.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 15.--It is expect
ed 10000 fans" will witness the con-
test between the New York and Chi
cagO Nationals today at the West Side
grounds. The day is bright and clear
More than usual interest is attached
to the series because OF the Chicago
teams great showing in its eastern
invasion, when it won Is out of Is
games and cut New York's lead down
to six games. Second Baseman Evers
will be replaced by Jerry Downs, once
of Detroit. MarQuard was scheduled
to pitch for New York and Richie or
Lavender for Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
JUDICIAL BILL IS
GIVEN VETO ALSO
Taft Refuses Approval Because
of Amendments-Sure to
Extend Session.

Washington, Aug. 15.-President
Taft returned to the house with a veto
message the legislative executive judi
cial appropriation bill because of
amendments TO abolish the commerce
court and limit the tenure of office of
civil service employees to seven years.
The. veto is sure to extend the ses-
sion of congress. Some leaders propos-
ed plan of passing a resolution to ex-
tend all of last years appropriations to
Dec. 2 and adjourn congress without
passing the bill. Taft's message was
strong in its condemnation of the way
congress had attached special legisla-
ton to an annual appropriation bill.
The president defended the commerce
court vigorously.
On motion of Johnson Of South Car
Olina the house took up the bill to pass
it over the veto. A two hours debate
was arranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
MORE TROOPS ORDERED
TO REPORT AT FT. BLISS

San Antonio, Aug. 15.-The third
squadron of the United States cavalry
has been ordered by Colonel Steever
to report Immediately at Fort Bliss.
This will make eight troops OF the
Third cavalry on duty at Fort Bliss
Major Rice, commanding troops oppo-
site Palomas, Mexico, has asked for
troops. fearing an attack
Curenayaca, Mexico Aug. Is. -
TWenty-seyen partisans Of Zapat were
killed yesterday in a fight with fe1,
erals at Treinta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
PROVE MURDER IN
M'MASTER DEATH
Colombian Government to Be
Allowed Opportunity to Pun
ish Assassins.

Bogota. Colombia, Aug 15.-Investi-
cation of the death of United States
Vice Consul McMaster at Cartagena
proved without doubt he was mur-
dered. - r---.---s.
Washington, Aug. 15.-American
Consul Kemper at Cartagena reported
that evidence so far gathered bears
out the charge that Vice Consul Nc,
Master was murdered. The Colombo
an government will have an opportuni-
ty to punish the assassins before any
action is taken by the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
Senator Pomsrene Gets
Calendar Place for His
Resolution.
INVESTIGATION ORDER
WiCkerSham Directed to Pro-
Ceed Against Oil and To-
baCCo Officials.

Washington, Aug. Is. - Senator
Pomerenes resolution. directing
the attorney general TO bring
criminal proceedings against the Off
GERS of the Standard Oil and Ameri-
can Tobacco companies was forc>d
TO place on the calendar today after
short filibuster and a sharp fight dur
Ing which Pomerene declared Wicker
sham had failed 10 do his duty"
IF the laws were enforced as they
ought TO have been, we would not have
the trust question today" said the SEN
ator.
NO SUGAR LEGISLATION.
There will be no sugar legislation at
this session owing to a disagreement
Of the house and senate on the sugar
tariff bills. This was outlined in a
conference report presented to the SEN
ate today.
The senate agreed to take up to-
! morrow the Works resolution for a
constitutional amendment providing a
single siX-year term for the president
and vice president.
BACON CONTINUES ATTACK.
Senator Bacon today continued his
attack upon the use of the American
army and navy for intervention I'm
dlsordered countries, and offered q
Dill to restrict the use of those forces
by the executive branch of the govern
ment. The measure would make il
| impossible for the president to order
troops into a foreign country when
congress is in session without authori-
zation of congress.
PAY CLAIMS SATURDAY.
PENSIONS of thousands of veterans
held up by a disagreement of the
| mouse and senate over the $16OOOO 900
LII may be paid Saturday The house
| today agreed to the senates demand
to abolish Is outlying pension agen-
cies and passed the bill, with minor
amendments, which will be adjusted
today. Taft is expected to sign the
bill Immediately.
Oficials estimate every pensioner
ought to have check by next Tuesday
at the latest
PENROsE BLOCKS ACTION.
prevented an agreement to act on a
measure restricting campaign contri-
buttons from corporations. The SEN
ate passed the house resolution after
an investigation of the patent Office.
APPROPRIATIONS EXTENDED.
The house passed an emergency
resolution extending last years an
preparations for the conduct of the
government to Sept. 13. This will en-
able the government to pay the army
and navy and other establishments
long without money. The house ex-
pected today to agree to the senate's
amendments to the pension bill and
relieve the situation among the veter-
ans.
NEW COMMISSION on LABOR
A bill creating a commission on in
dustrial relations to investigate labor
conditions. and the relations of en-
ployer and employees passed the SEN
ate. 1t has passed the house The
president is to appoint it's nine mem
| bers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
SEE PLOT TO OVERTHROW
CHINESE GOVERNMENT

Hong Kong, Aug. IA great sen
satiOn was caused in Chinese circles
here by the discovery of d revolutions
aIy conspiracy 10 overthrow the Chr
nese government The manager of a
secret society Of reyolutionaries was
arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
TO ASK G. w. PERKINS TO
TELL OF HIS DONATIONS

Washington, Aug. 15.-The senate
committee investigating campaign ex-
penditures will request George w. Per
kins of New York, to testify as to his
contributions to the presidential funds
of 1904 and 1908. Whether Perkins
will be called to Washington imme-
diately depends on the plans for the
adjournment of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
NEW COMMISSION on LABOR.
NASHVILLE TO BE HOST
TO THE TYPOS NEXT YEAR

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug 15-Nashville
Tenn, was chosen for the 1913 con.
Vention OF the International Typo
graphical union. resolution to es.
tablish an employment bureau was
carried. A thousand kilograms we're
sent from the convention to senators
and congressman protesting against
proposed increase OF postal rates on
second class matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15

the fighting began. The casualties o0
the government side also are heavy.
sufficiently strong to permit him 70
take the initiative. Government off,
cials and many citizens openly ex-
press the hope for active American
intervention.
President Diaz seems TO have a force
large enough TO repulse the attacks
OF the insurgents, but has not an army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
WATSON is TO HOLD SEAT
House Approves Report Of the EIec-
tions Committee.

Washington, Aug. 15.-The house to-
day. adopting report of the elections
committee, sustained the right OF VIII
liam Wailson republican, Chicago. TO
retain his scat as representative from
the Third Ihnois district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
Mrs. Bernstein Testifle..

Chicago, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Florence
bernstein, q. on trial on a charge of
killing her husband, was ready to 90
on the witness stand in her own de-
Tense. "Furore transitoria" will be
her plea Her testimony promised 10
be sensational.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
EMBASSY GETTING FACTS

or expenditures in the war department
but said:
IF, however, they take no action or
make no report before the end of this
session, l will send in Major Rays
name for promotion a few days be-
fore adjournment in order that | may
make the temporary appointment o!
Major Ray by vacation appointment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
Woman Held for a Murder.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 15.-Mrs
Alya Cave, a widow, aged 30. vel
known in southern cities, was murder
Cd last night, and Mrs. J. G. Jones, "A
Is in Jail, accused Of the killing, which
is said TO have been impelled by jeal
0Usy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
maneuvers End.

Sparta, Wis, Aug 15.-Today saw
the breaking up of the big maneuver
at Camp Mccoy The 9th cavalry re-
turned hom eoverland, as it came. 1t
left for Des Moines today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
Bio Battle Near.

Stratford, Conn, Aug. 15.-The
Red" and Blue" armies today began
preparations for big battle TO decide
the fate" of New York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
United States Takes Hand
in Behalf of Boxer
Under Arrest.
BLUNDER BY BELGIUM?
American Detained in London
on Charge of Theft of
Jewels at OStend.

London, Aug. 15.-It is thought in
some quarters that the United States
may intervene in the case of Kid
Mccoy, the American boxer, arrested
July 26 on a provisional eXtradtion
warrant changing larceny alleged to
have been committed at Ostend, but
who was later released on bail Shell
don Crosby, third secretary of the
United States embassy, was present
in police court today when Mccoy was
again brought up. The magistrate re-
manded Mccoy another week at the
request Of the attorney of the Belgian
legation, who declared he was unable
to proceed until additional papers
came from Ostend.
EMBASSY GETTING FACTS.
Secretary Phillips of the United
States embassy is making an inquiry
for facts in the case in behalf of the
embassy. Friends of Mccoy assert that
the Belgian authorities, finding them
selves involved in an inexcusable
blunder, are endeavoring to negotiate
an unconditional release for Mccoy.
Detectives working on the case declare
openly there is no evidence against
the boxer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
The Weather
Forecast TIL p. NJ. Tomorrow for
Rock Ialand DaNennort. Moline.

Forecast TIL 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline,
and Vicinity.
Showers tonight or Friday. Not
much change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday, 81,
lowest last night, 63. temperature at
Z a. m, 81.
Wind velocity at a m, two miles
per hour.
Precipitation in the last "a hours,
none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, 81, a;
z a. m, rs.
Stage OF water, "a, with a fall of /
OF a foot in the last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15
Palace at Mangua is Hit
Twice During the
Skirmish.
REBELS RUN FOR COVER
Insurgents Under Command of
DepoSed Minister Again
Bombard Towns.

WASHINGTON, AUG. 15.-sIx.
TEEN AMERICAN FIRMS HAVING
INTERESTS IN NICARAGUA AP.
PEALED TO THE STATE DEPART.
MENT TO USE ITS OFFICES TO
RESTORE PEACE THERE. IN THE
BoMBARDMENT OF MANAoUA IT
is REPORTED COLLECTOR or
CUSTOMS HAM, AND SEVERAL
OTHER AMERICANS NARROWLY Y
ESCAPED DEATH FROM SHELLS
PANAMA, AUG. 15.-RELIA8LE
INFORMATION is THAT THE BON
BARDMENT OF MANAoUA, NIcAR
aqua, WAS RENEWED LAST
NIGHT AND THAT SEVERE FIGHT
ING is GOING ON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-15

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today TO noon tomorrow)
Fun sets 6:5S, rises Sill. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus, Mars. Jupiter.
M~rning star: Saturn.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-15
WHERE SEDAN CHAIR is USED
The 3-Century-old Vehicle Is Still Seen
on May Day in Knutsford,
England.

The news that there is woman still
living who rode in Sedan chair is a
reminder of the fact that there is one
town in England where Sedan chair
is still used. 1t is at Knutsford, In
Cheshire-the Crawford" Of Mrs.
Gaskell. Every May day Knutsford
arrays itself in gala attire. Sports are
held on the village green, the May
queen is elected and crowned, and
in order that no aspect of antiquity
should be missing-the Sedan chair is
produced.
Whatever may have been absolutely
the latest date at which Sedan chair
was used, the chair, at any rate, had
longer life than most forms of public
conveyance. For 1t appeared in Eng
land as early as 1881, and in London
fifty years later, when Sir Francis Dun
comb obtained the sole privilege OF
letting and hiring them. Thus the
Sedan chair was in use for roughly
three centuries, and how many hand
SONS are likely to be carrying passen-
gers in 2133, which will be the tercen-
tenary of their Observation-Disclosures
Chronicle.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-15
REVIEWS ASIATIC FLEET.
Rear-Admiral Nicholson Also Presents
Trophy to Cruiser Albany for
Target Work.

The reviews of the United States
Asiatic feet, arranged to be coinci-
denC with the mobilization and review
of the Atlantic fleet at New York,
began Saturday at Manila p. l.
Three battalions of sailors and
marines landed from the seventeen
warships anchored in Manila Bay
and paraded on Wallace field. Com
mander Mark l.. Bristol, commanding
the protected cruiser Albany, headed
the sailors, and Capt. Thomas c..
Turner, of the first brigade of ma
rines commanded the men of this
service.
Rear Admiral Reginald F. NichoI-
son reviewed the men and commented
upon their SPLENDID appearance. The
fleet anchored off the breakwater
consists of the armored cruiser Sara
toga, flagship of Rear Admiral Nichol-
son, cruisers Cincinnati and Albany,
monitors Monterey and Monadnock
and number of torpedo boat de-
str0yers and submarines.
The gunboats belonging to the feet
were unable to participate in the mob
ilization on account OF duty in Chi
nese waters. After the land parade
Rear Admiral Nicholson steamed
down the double line of vessels and
inspected them. The trophy for the
best target shooting was presented
to the crew of the Albany
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-15
PrehIstorIo pInosaura Found.

What Is believed to be an important
find Of hitherto undiscovered species
and genera of prehistoric land reptiles
has just been made Twelve fossils
or skeletons Of dinosaurs, among them
two complete brontosaurs-the largest
animals that have ever lived-were
unearthed from the side OF cliff nine
miles north Of Jansen, Utah, in what
was, in distant ages, a river; as the
cobbles, mussel shells, and sand en-.
vironing the bones showed. Besides
these specimens Of the extinct bronto.
saurus fossil, remains Of several stego-
saurus specimens were also brought
to light. These. Mr.. Hartley M. Phelps
tells us, are very rare. The stegosau.
rus was the most grotesqque animal
that ever existed. The brontosaurus
often attained a length OF 80 feet, but
It had small head. It's neck and tail
were short. Like the stegosaurus, it
lived by eating succulent herbs. II
had powerful legs, 10 feet or so in
length. The diplodocus measured 70
feet long, had an immense body, pow.
erful legs, and an enormously long tail
and long neck, but a small head. II
lived in swamps and ate waterweeds
It's remains have only been found on
the slopes of the Rocky mountains.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-10-15
CHANCE AS NAVIGATORS.
Warrant Officers in Navy Command
Tugs and Auxiliary Craft,

Warrant officers ia the navy are to
be given opportunity to demonstrate
their ability to command naval tugs
and small auxiliary naval vessels.
An examination in practical naviga-
tion and pilotage, by naval board,
is to be opened to them, the results of
which determine their fitness to be
entered upon an eligible list.
Boatswsin Gregory Cullen is to be
the first man examined under the
Navy Department regulation. The
commander-in-chief of the Atlantic
fleet has been direced to detail a
board to put him through his PAGES
and determine his fitness.
several warrant officers are now in
command of tugs, and the duty is pop
ular with them. Each of these has
submitted to examination by the SUI
pervising inspectors of steamboat
inspection, and has been issued a IL
cense from that authority. There
has heretofore been no other way.
1t is expected that many requests
will be made by warrant officers for
permission to take the examination.
The Navy Department sees a great
advantage in having a list of men
qualified for such duties. The com
missioned personnel is not large
enough to permit detail from that
source.