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The Washington bee., 1912-03-16

and the House from Republican
majority OF seventy odd to a Demo
cratic majority Of seventy odd.
Taft Closes the Door of Hope in the
Face of the Young Negro"
President Tait's declared intentions
not to recognize the worthy Negroes
of the South renders it impossible
FOR any God-fearing, self-respecting
Negro to support him, and we desire
to warn the leaders of the Republi-
can party that If our prayers and
rights are ignored, we will not sup
port him
In addition TO signatures which ap-
9ear below. ON Of inquiries sent to
fl5rel :ufdred aud u;nety-eigh other
prouuuen, ministers and professional
men of our race three hundred and
siNty-SiN have declared 10 lis that they
are opposed to the nomination of Mr.
TAFT, and believe that the nomination
of Col. Theodore Roosevelt is neces-
saryif the party Of Lincoln, Grant and
Stevens Is to be successful in the
coming campaign,
Signed: Bishop J. S. Caldwell.
Philadelphia. Pa; Bishop A. J. War
ner. Tennessee; Bishop g. I. Black
well, Indianapolis, Ind; Bishop E
Tyree, Nashville, Tenn; Bishop c.
w Clinton, Charlotte, n, c.; Rev
DR.. G. w. Johnson, Boston, Mass,
Rev. DR.. J. S. Jackson, Philadelphia
Pa. general financial secretary. A. NJ
f. Zion Church: Rev. DR.. @. w
Gaines, ST Louis. Mo: Rev. DR.. b
G. Shaw, St Louis, Mo; Rev. DR.. A
]. Calls, Chicago. Ill; Rev DR.. T. H.
Upton, Detroit, Mich; Rev. DR., J. H.
BachIor, Atlantic City, n. J.; Rev. Dr.
!. w Register, Kansas City, Kan.
Rev. DR.. w. w Matthews. California
Rev. DR.. w. T. Beck. Maryland.
Rev. Dr. q. NJ Oliver, Pennsylvania;
Rev DR.. H. w. Hendricks. Cincinnati
Ohio; Rev DR.. p b. Moore. Cleve-
land, Ohio; Rev. DR.. W. D. Johnson,
Springfield, ILL.,: Rev DR. NJ. S. Kell.
Evansville. Ind; Rev. DR. l. \. Row
an. Indianapolis, Ind; Rev DR.. w. L.
Lee, Pittsburg, Pa; Rev. DR., w. D.
Clinton, NJ. D., Pittsburg, Pa; Rev.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
A Correction

The article in The Bee last weel,
referred 10 Dr. Phil BrOome Brooks.
N D.. and not Brown 1t always
gives The Bee pleasure to speak Of
such a fearless and race-loving DlTy-
sician as Dr. Brooks. DR.. Brooks
entertained Mr.. Leubrie J. Hill
while in the city, and also Mr.
Lawson, the celebrated song writer.
Dr. Brooks has no doubt one Of the
greatest selections Of Negro literature
OF any man in the city. He has al
most every book written on the Ne
gro question
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16

livered by DR.. Griffin W. Ball. pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church,
Scranton. Pa The usual large at
tendance at the commencement is ex-
Dectcd.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
NJ. {. NEGROES
WANT BISHOPS
Compromise Fought as 0bsta-
Gle to Union With South
ern Church.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. MAY e
Compromise with the colored faction of
the Methodist Episcopal church, which
is demanding the appointment of one
or more colored bishops, is proposed in
the report submitted today by com
mission appointed four years ago by
the general conference to consider the
problem in the South and the demands
of the colored people for an episcopacy.
The commission declares that two or
more bishops would be chosen from the
colored people. but that they should
rank as missionary bishops and not full
bishops and have jurisdiction only over
territories to which they are assigned.
The report was made an order of bust
ness for Friday morning and a fight is
expected
OF the S19 delegates 20 the confer
ence sc are colored. They have been
campaigning for support, and it is ex-
pected that some Of the Northern white
delegates will declare for colored
bishop, with al the power Of a regular
bishop.
one of the arguments used with great
effect against the selection of a colored
bishop is the assertion that union with
the Methodist Episcopal Church South
would never be possible if colored bish-
ops were chosen who might in their
duties be called upon to preside over
the white people of the South
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Bruises on Kiker's
Body: Friends Want
Death Investigated

An investigation was begun today Of
the death of Kosciuser Kiker, the rail-
road man of 165 Alexander street who
died Monday night in Grady hospital
supposedly of epilepsy, which probably
will result in a demand for coroner
inquest or the exhuming of the body
IN order that an autopsy may be held.
The discovery that Kiker's body bore
numerous bruises and that one of his
toes was crushed almost off caused his
friends to become suspicious. James
f Garst, who is associated with the
offices of Attorney J. Y. Poole in the
Fourth National Bank building and who
was a personal friend of Ki<er is con-
Quoting the investigation.
The fact that the injuries existed did
not become known until after the flu
neral. 1t is the theory of Kiker's friends
that he may have been run down by an
automobile or other vehicle and that
this brought on the epilepsy or other
direct cause Of death
Kiker was taken to Grady hospital
from Decatur street, near Five Points,
where he had fallen on the sidewalk.
He died shortly after arrival there. The
bruises and injury to the foot were dis
covered when Kiker's body was pre-
pared for burial, and We're examined by
DR.. l.. P Stephens. who has made a
report Of their nature.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Guns To Be Trained
On Tax Dodgers in
Coming Legislature

General revision and equalization of
taxes will be the battle cry in the leg
islature this summer The discussion
is destined to hold the attention of the
lawmakers for several weeks The
ways and means committee of which
Representative Ashley. Of Lowndes, is
chairman. will report a bill revising
taxation by providing adequate ma
chinery for the assessment Of taxes
Representative Walter McElreath of
Fulton chairman of the appropriation
committee, has given his support to
tax revision and equalization and will
work with the members of the ways
and means committee In preparing that
bill which will meet the necessities of
the present tax system
The fact that we are going to revise
the tax system" said Mr.. McElreath
today. doesn't mean that we are going
to increase the levy 1t means that we
are going to equalize the assessments"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Sentiment Divided
About Watson S Going.

There is a division of sentiment
among the Underwood people as to tn
advisa binty Of sending Mr. Watson to
Baltimore Many of them hold that he
has earned the right to be named as a
delegate if he wishes, others contend
hat it would but make trouble for the
'arty-perhap far-reaching national
rouble. at that-to send him.
Enasmuch as it is difficult TO forecast
tha movements of the Hon. Thomas F.
WaA on in any gathering. the question
of hif going to Baltimore has been kept
verysauch up in the air
The. Wilson people have urged the
Watson, end of the controversy with
persistence They profess no love for
watson but they see in the question Of
his going to Baltimore the possibility
of much embarrassment to the victo-
rious Underwood hosts in Georgia
Hence. the Wilsonites have lost no OPP
portunity to protest piously the right of
Watson tn GO to Baltimore, if he wants
to go
However it was brought about, the
fact remains THAI the Watson row in
side the convention is now on in dead
earnest, and what the final outcome Will
be no Georgia politician dares predict
at this stage of the game.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Once Before
Destroyed by Quake.

This is state on the west coast
lying west Of the ranges of the Sierra
DeNayarit mountains and is a high,
rugged country The capital city lis
Guadalajara situated on the Mexican
Central railway. with a population es-
timated at $4,000.
1t was partly destroyed by an earth
quake in 1918 Guadalajara is situated
OH a mountainous plateau, with an ele-
walton Of $3.50 feet, and lies about 100
miles north of the volcano. The quake
moved in a northeasterly direction.
Ciudad Guzman is in the northern part
of Jalisco. Zapotlan is just north of
the volcano. lying upon the mountain
slope. Colima volcano is one of two
twin mountains which stand near the
border of the states of Colima and ia
lisco 1t is known as Novado DeColima
and is -, 80 feet high.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
General Walker WithdraWs
From Contest and Election
Is Made Unanimous.

MACON. GA, May General Ben
nett H. Young, of Louisville, former
governor of Kentucky, was today elect
ed COMMUNICATIVE chief Of the United
Confederate Veterans. His election
followed the withdrawal of Generals
c. Irvine Walker and W. K. Van
zandt, of Texas, from the race.
General Walker was nominated for
reelection by Major General White,
commanding the Army of Virginia, and
his nomination was seconded by Cen
eral B. H. league, of the South Caro-
lima division. both making eloquent
speeches.
General Young was nominated by
General G. Calvin Wells, of Jackson,
Miss. and his name was seconded by
II A. Herbert of Montgomery, former
secretary of the interior under Presi-
dent Cleveland.
General Robertson, of Crawford,
Texas, nominated General NanZandt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09

Rouge and Iberville parishes and add
greatly to the flood damage in Ponte
Coupee
Vandals in skffs who have been
looting deserted dwellings in the flood
section. have been ordered shot on
sight
Two breaks occurred at Moreauville
and one near Long Bridge. in Bayou
Des Glasses leyees. These crevasses will
flood the most populous section of
Avoyelles and portions of ST Landry
parishes. Half of Moreauville is al
ready under water, and the Choupique
and Bayou Jacques regions will soon be
food swept Then the waters will
work down into other parts of st. Lap
dry. and as the swamps and small Va
ter courses are already full to over
flowing. the flood will form a junction
with the water from the crevasse in
the west bank of the Atchafalaya and
drive backwater into Melville.
Sections of Avoyelles affected are SC
thickly populated that the country
looks like a continuous string Of VII
lagos. Heavy loss of life is feared
throughout this region, as all flood
warnings have been ignored. Fifty per
cent of the sugar crop will be lost
Open threats were made today of
Continued on Page Thres,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Declares He Tested When He
Wrote That He Would Not,
and He'll Make Fight.
SENTIMENT DIVIDED
OVER SENDING HIM
Meanwhile Watson Says He'll
"Know the Reason Why"
Before He's Put Aside.

Thomas E. Watson today announced
not only his positive desire to go to the
national Democratic convention as
delegate at large, but his full determi-
nation to go or know the reason why.
Mr.. .yatson's declaration comes as a
surprise. in view of his announcement
last week, in his Jeffersonian Weekly
that he would not go to baltimore
that he had thought things over ana
decided that it would suit him better 70
stay at home.
IN this weeks issue of The Jefferson
ian Mr. Watson completely reverses last
weeks PRONUNCIATION, and now ex-
presses the most vehement determine
ton to be on hand when Underwood S
name is placed before the convention
for its consideration.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Other Candidates
Withdraw From Race.

After speeches by friends of the
three candidates and while the vet
Grams were clamoring for vote, Gem
eral Walker authorized Adjutant Gen
eral Mickle to announce that in the
interest of harmony and brotherly feel
ing he would withdraw his name. Cen
eral Paddock, of Texas followed with
the withdrawal of General VanZandt.
These announcements evoked ire
mendous cheering. Veterans leaped
from their chairs and threw their hats
into the air, but above all could be
heard shouts for General Young Cen
eral Young was elected unanimously by
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Scores Flee Capital and Thou
sands More Prepare to
Leave for Hills.
DISASTER is PREDICTED
WITHIN NEXT IL HOURS
Warnings Posted as 0bServa-
tory Experts Declare Great
Calamity Is Near.

MEXICO CITY, May s.-Thirty four
persons were killed and half of the city
of Zapotlan, which is located on the
slope of the volcano of Colina, was de-
stroyed by an earthquake last night.
A disastrous earthquake in Mexico
City within the next twelve hours is
predicted by the observatory experts
here and warnings have been posted
about the city Scores have already
left and thousands more are preparing
to flee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
More Volcanoes
Become Active.

Sixteen persons were killed in the
town OF Ciudad Guzman, and thirteen
were seriously injured. Twelve shocks
We're felt at Guadalajara, while in Guar
tel more than half million dollars
damage was done, including the com
plete destruction of a large church.
Following the shocks the Colina vol
cano became active, throwing out lava.
boulders and sand in its first big erup-
ton since it destroyed the city of
Zapotlan in 1905.
The state of Jalisco, in which Colima
volcano is situated, apparently bore the
brunt Of the disturbance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
"MOVIES" TRIED TO PUT
ONE OVER ON WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON. May "a motion
picture plot to show crank" attempt
ing to reach President Taft was nipped
at the white house the other day Pic
ture men walked into the white house
grounds, accompanied by venerable
looking man with a long white beard.
They set UP their apparatus in front Of
the main entrance of the white house
The white bearded Stranger started up
the steps, Policemen on guard inter-
vened before the picture men could
start business.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Homes of Thousands Of Refu.
gees Robbed While Victims
Flee From Rising Floods.
HALF OF DISTRICTS
SUGAR CROP RUINED
Loss of Life Is Growing Daily.
Seven Hundred and Fifty
ReSCueS From Crevasse.

NEW ORLEANS. May s.-with I'VE
breaks in the levees along the Missis-
sippl river and its tributaries in the
last "a hours. the flood situation to-
day was more serious than 1t has been
at any time since the waters began
rising
Fourteen hundred feet Of levee have
been swept out in the last "A hours at
Torras. widening the crevasse to 5000
feet. This will inundate West Baton
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Is Named
MaSons' Grand Master
For Fifteenth Time

ROME, GA. May s.-For the hf-
teenth successive time Max Meyer
hardt, of Rome, was this morning elect
ed grand master of the Seventh dis
trict masonic convention Judge Mey-
erhardt was instrumental in organizing
the association and it has never had
another head.
The other officers elected are: n. A.
Bradford, of Carbonate, deputy mas
ter; A. s. Harvey. of Rome. senior war
den; Dr. Emmett Robertson. of Dallas.
junior warden r. H. West. of Rome,
secretary and treasurer.
The convention win be in session
throughout the day, and viii be con
Guided by large banquet tonight
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Trouble Coming
On Heels of Def.

Undoubtedly Mr.. Watson's announce
ment of a determination to go as a del
egate from Georgia to Baltimore and
his evident idea that he is sought to be
showed aside by some of his recent IN
derwood associates, coupled with. MS
call for a Watson meeting in Atlanta
the evening preceding the state con-
vention on May %. means excitement
and trouble in plenty when the conven-
ton does get down TO business next
day.
Mr.. Watson expressed a mild desire
to 60 to Baltimore, early in the late
presidential campaign. 1t was charged
bv the Wilson people that he had an
absolute trade with Senator Bankhead
that he should go. This was never de-
MED nor affirmed by Mr.. Watson.
Immediately following the primary
however, Mr.. Watson under head
line reading. Watson WIZ Not Go To
baltimore" said in bis weekly that tn
Baltimore business was all off, and that
he would not ask to be made dele
gate He now says he spoke then in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09

At Adjutant General Mickles sug-
gestion, General Walker was elected
honorary commander-in chief. after
some discussion.
The other officers elected are as fol-
lows.
Commander of the Army of Northern
Virginia department, Major Theodore
Garnett. Of Norfolk, Va; commander
of the Army OF the Tennessee depart
ment. Major George B Harrison. of
Opelika, Ala formerly president of the
Continued on Pace Two.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
Going to Convention
Or Know Reason.

In big, black type, under a heaalli
reading. Meet me in Atlanta boys
Mr.. Watson says this week:
Oh the night preceding the con-
vention | propose to hold meet
ina in the bali room Of the Nmba'l'
and all delegates friendly to me are
requested to attend.
The city politicians who are hog
Gina all the credit for the Under
wood victory are counting a fight
with me, and of this fight they can
act Just as much as they are look
ing for.
What said in the p. D. last
week was in Jest.
mean to head the Georgia dele
cation to Baltimore, or know the
reason why.
mean to lock horns with Bryan,
and to exhibit that coldIy selfish
fraud in his true character.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
NEGRO BISHOP PROBLEM
STIRS GEORGIA DIOCESE

SAVANNAH, GA, May Following a
lengthy discussion Of the question of
negro suffragan as bishop the nineteenth
annual convention Of the Episcopal do
cese OF Georgia, in session at St Johns
church, has deferred action on the mat
ter until next year, deeming the problem
too big one to be disposed of at this
time.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
CHASED INTO POLICE STATION

Fuller Jones, negro, was fined SIS 70
today by Recorder Broyles for chasing
another negro man into the police station.
The negroes became involved in dis
pute and Jones made 1t so hot for the
other man that the latter ran wildly into
the station and cried out for protection.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09
THE WEATHER.

Forecast: Fair tonight and tonor-
row. Temperatures: s a. M, 70: 10
a. m, IT: u noon. 70: 2 p. m, 80.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-09

Continued on Page Two.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-19
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
PLAY DELAYED
BY RAIN
Impossible to Begin Events
This Morning-Singles
Drawings Made.

Owing to the fact hat quite a
heavy rain fell early this morning. it
was impossible to begin play in the
annual tournament Of the North Da-
kota Tennis association until late this
afternoon. Only two or three Of the
matches were played this afternoon, 1t
being deemed advisable to a the
real beginning of play until tomorrow
morning.
The drawings for the North Dakota
singles event were made last night.
fand the drawings for the doubles will
ibe made tonight. Play in both vents
Twill be we'll under way by tomorrow
night. The drawings for the singles
are as follows:
Stephen Janus, Belcourt. VS.. r. A.
r. E.. wenzel. Rugby, VS.. Turney
Baird, Lakota.
a. Landmark, Rolla, VS.. Myron Ba-
con-, city.
F. NJ. Wilson Ga bye) to play win
ner of Landmark VS.. Bacon match.
Fl. L. Wilson, city, VS.. DIR. Blather-
wick. Drake.
DIR. Mulligan, city. VS.. p. O'Meara,
Fargo.
II. n. Clark, Belcourt, VS.. Chas.
O'keefe, city.
j. w. Wilkerson, city. VS.. Geo. Sun
DerS, WILLOW City.
Paul Goodman, city, VS.. T. B. Elton,
city.
Jay Batten. city, vs.. B. COPYRIGHT,
Belcourt.
H. B. K~lingenberg, Belcourt, VS..
DIR. H. w. Whitcomb, city.
A large number of the states best
players. as we'll as a good Winnipeg,
Crookston and Twin City delegation,
are in the city to compete. F. M.
Wilson of ST. Paul, present holder of
the state singles title. has arrived in
the city and will defend his title.
Seiforde Stellwager of Minneapolis,
present holder of the northwestern
championship. is another of the we'll
known w City players here to par
ucipate. Fred NJ. Leistikow, who
won h Red River valley title last
year. is here to defend his title again
this year. He is accompanied by H.
G. Mayes. who won the Manitoba
championship at Winnipeg last week.
Miss Margaret Beede of Rolla, N.
D.. is the present state lady champion
and she will defend her title during
The tournament.
The local tennis club has made
.~elaborate arrangements for entertain
~Qg the visiting players during their
Weeks stay in the city. Tomorrow
evening they. will be entertained at
supper at h Commercial club rooms,
after which they will be given an
automobile ride around the city.
e j. K. Burleson is again offici-
nting as referee.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-19
THAT WAR.

Kansas City. Mo-, Aug. 19.-The
two large armies last night were N
camped forty miles apart in Kansas,
eager to begin the most extensive
military menauvers ever undertaken
in h central west.
One army. the "blues." lies at Mer-
RAM and responding to a command
to reinforce the troops at Fort Leav-
enworth, thirty miles northwest, will
endeavor to cross the Kansas river
and march to the fort through a
country occupied by an enemy. The
red" army, now at Lawrence, to the
west. will endeavor to cut the blue
army off and prevent it reaching
Fort Leavenworth.
Last night three regiments Of in
fantry Of the Kansas, Missouri and
Oklahoma national guards and troops
from Fort Leavenworth joined the
blue forces that arrived Sunday at
Merriam after having been on the
march from Fort Riley since August
8. The taoops from Fort Riley in
cluded two batteries of the Sixth field
artillery and two troops of tho Thir-
teenth cavalry. Major William S.
Guignard is the officer in charge.
Colonel Daniel Cornman, COM
mandant at Fort Leavenworth, is
supervising officer for the maneuvers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-19
WORST BACK FROM TRIP
lcgc Is Pleased With Conditions
in Western Part of State.

President j. II. Worst Of the North
Dakota agricultural college. has just
returned from McHenry, Eddy county.
and in speaking of his trip, said:
"Things up that way look inc.
On either side of the Northern Pa
cific track, the shocked or uncut
grain stretches out as far as the eye
cal reach, practically from Fargo to
McHenry. And such grain, great
fields fairly crowded with shocks.
cot course everybody seemed
happy on account of the prospects of
an abundant harvest-and plenty Of
money with which to pay debts and
purchase things needed for the fam
lily.
NO II "A look upon the fields Of
North Dakota this year and not con-
fess the tremendous possibilities of
our soil-When the season is right,
when there is sufficient moisture.
And yet the annual precipitation
averages more than enough to APP
proXiinate the present seasons Yield
every year. 1t will require consider
able patience and work to conserve
enough moisture 10 produce just ouch
a crop about every Year, but that it
can be done, l hay not Il single
doubt. In fact. / know it.
II hope to See the day when a crop
failure in North Dakota will be a
very rare exception. This will not re-
suit from increased rainfall, but when
we master the science Of conserving
what does fall. I doubt whether this
can be accomplished on very large
farms, or rather. it may not be done
on large farms, but the small farmer
surely will not allow drought to in
terfere with his harvest. | am satis-
fled that eighty acres of North Da-
kota soil will. if properly managed,
support Il small family in comfort and
by practicing systematic economy, en-
able its possessor to save up enough
to support him. without worry or
hard work, in his declining years"