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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
RAY AND WOMEN
VICTIMS SHIELDED
BY TAFT'S ORDERS
mo Relations With Ray Pre-
venting My Directing You to
Discipline Hin" Wrote
President Taft

WASHINGTON, Feb. I2.-AIleged
political influence of Maj. Beecher b.
Ray. the army paymaster. who is de-
clared to have enjoyed frequent
changes of station and immunity from
various troubles because OF the intlu-
ence of President Taft, was again
subject of investigation today before
the house committee on expenditures
in the war department
One of the letters of President Taft
to Paymaster General whipple. put in
evidence in the case and made public
today, follows:
Beverly. July 5. 1910.
Personal and confidential"
Dear General NFhipple:
Il have read the letter of O. re-
garding Paymaster Ray, which you have
shown me because in times past 1 had
had a personal interest in the welfare
of Major Ray. 1 have no relations with
Major Ray that prevent my directing
you to take the same disciplinary action
in respect to him as in the case of any
of our subOrdinates.
1T seems to me that il would be
wise to send General Darlington or
trusted assistant to inspect. Rays ac-
counts and those of his clerk as well.
as to the CHARGES 60 makes and If
the facts turn out to be as O states
to separate (-l from Ray az once.
while Rays conduct, if charges are
true, could subject him to the severest
condemnation, there seems, from Ian
guage and telegram to be such a con
donation by him and his wife that it
would be well to avoid the demoralizing
scandal for the army involved in the court
fartial proceedings, which would place a
ugma on-and Mrs.-which< they
could never recover from. Ray could
be told that his superiors knew his fault
and have provided against ii, and in the
interest of his victims and the army, it
was deemed best not to present it to a
board, on the condition that he avoid
such conduct in the future.
These suggestions are upon the as
sumption that charges are true and that
General Darlington knows them to be so
1 do not favor courtmartial proceedings
in such cases where there is condona-
ton in order to prevent scanadl. The
army suffers, the parties suffer and only
the prurient readers of such trials re-
ceive any advantage. The discipline in
volFed does not outweigh in its benefit
Tor the army the injuries to the prestige
of the army and the Generalization it
causes
You can show this letter to General
Darlington and General oliver, but
would prefer that it does not go on your
official flies.
Major Ray did me some services of
political character some years ago at
the instance of my brother, and he is
disposed to assume much, too much, on
that score. I wish him treated as any
other officer in the service, and world
make the same suggestion as this to
any army officer in a similar case.
sincerely yours,
WILLIAM H. TAFT"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
MANGHU THRONE FALLS;
REPUBLIC IN CONTROL
Centuy-0Id Dynasty Sue
cumbS-Fight for PreSi-
dency Not Yet Settled
cBy Associated Press. )

PICKING, Feb Abandoning abso-
lutely all their pFerogatives and sur
rendering Internationally to circum-
stances OF new era, the Manchus
centuries-today. The Chinese throne is
thus turned over to government of a
republican form.
End of the Machuu dynastys rule
was proclaimed today in three stimuli
taneous edicts. The first announcing abb
dication; the second declaring that the
throne accepted the republic, while the
third approved all the conditions agreed
upon by Premier Yuan Shi Kai and
the republicans. This third edict Great
ed tremendous establishment. 1t has been
expected that the Manchus would de-
mand conditions which would safe
guard many of their privileges, but,
according to the proclamation, their
surrender is unconditional
The third edict informed the viceroys
and provincial governors of the retire
ment of the throne from political power
and instructed them to continue do
ing their duty and to preserve order
throughout the land.
1t is declared that the step taken
by the throne was in order to meet the
wishes of the people.
Today's abdication of the Chinese
throne by Pu vi, the child emperor,
brings to an end the powerful Manchu
dynasty which has reigned in China
since 1914. The boy ruler has been on
the throne since November IA, 1908. when
the emperor, Kwang Su, his uncle. died.
His father, Prince Chdn, was appointed
regent and was the chief figure in China
for three years.
Surrounded by princes of the imperial
clan and Manchu officials with reaction
airy ideas, the regent was brought face
to face with a revolutionary movement
in favor of modern reforms He endeav-
ored to placate both parties, but ended
by causing general dissatisfaction, which
led to his resignation on December 6,
1911. The promise of a constitutional gov
eminent made by the dowager empress
on her death in 1908 was not fulfilled
in any way until May, last year. In
that month an imperial edict abolished
the old grand council, which together
with the court. held absolute power,
and substituted constitutional cabinet
Revolutionary ideas had been spreading
in the meantime and the southern prov
inces declared against the continuation
of Manchu rule and broke into open re-
volt
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
FIVE MORE AER0PLANES
ORDERED FOR ARMY

WASHINGTON. Feb l2-Undismsyed
by the small appropriation allowed by
the house for carrying on aeronautics
in the army during 1913 the war depart
meut today let contracts for five war
aeroplanes- These contracts were let out
OF the appropriation allowed for this
year.
IL viii probably be several months be-
fore the machines are delivered at the
army aerodrome at College Park, Nd,
and the army seronautical squad then
viii be back from Augusta, Ga.
Brigadier General Allen, chief signal
officer today said the war department
soon would order several more aero
planes.
The signal corps is handicapped in its
aeronautical work 70 some extent by the
lack OF officers available for detail as
aeronauts. BY the time the i've new
machines reach College Park Il is ex-
pected enough officers viii have been
detailed to aeronautics 70 handle the ma
chimes. As soon as more officers are
detailed undopbtedly further contracts
win be let under the 1913 appropriation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
MONEY TRUST PROBE
Is IN A FINE SNARL
Joint Resolution Framed for
Investigation by House
and Senate
CBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-Senators
Lea. Of Tennessee. and Kenyon, of Iowa,
the former a progressive Democrat. and
the latter a progressive Republican. to-
day framed a joint resolution propos-
ing an inquiry into the sO-called money
trust" by a Joint committee OF the SEN
ate and house
The house Democrats. in caucus, al
ready have decided for an investiga-
ton BY the regular committees of the
house. and it is doubtful they will ac-
cept the new proposal.
The rules committee Of the house met
this afternoon TO determine what ac-
ton TO take on the Pujo resolution, en-
pOwering the banking and currency
committee 10 begin the money trust"
iuvestiEat ton
I'VE have not decided who viii be call
ed as witnesses" said Chairman Pujo
today. when the investigation is or
dered BY the house the committee will
determine whom TO summon"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
GREETERS WILL HAVE
BIG ALBANY PROGRAM
.Semi-AnnuaI Convention of
Southeastern Association
Will Meet
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

A0pCNAdA OASpdNCn 10 Inc JOURNAL
ALBANY. Ga. Feb. 12.-The semi
annual convention of the Southeastern
Greeters, composed of the managers
and clerks of the many different ho-
tells throughout the south, will be held
in Albany, February &c.
Delegates are expected from Florida,
Kentucky, Mississippi. Alabama, Ten
nessee, South Carolina, Louisiana,
North Carolina, New York and this
state. Plans are in the making at this
time looking toward the entertainment
of the visitors.
The following program has been ar
ranged:
$3.50 a. m.-Breakfast. New Albany
hotel.
900 a. m.-"Get Acquainted" meet
ing, lobby New Albany hotel
10 a. m.-Business meeting, council
chamber, city hall.
IL a. m.-Automobile ride over AL
bany and Dougherty county
1890 D. m-Barbecue at Blue Springs,
served with J. II. McCleland's "Moer-
lein" and Gold Label beer.
1880 p. m.-Trip to Gulf OF Mexico
aboard the Comfort"
80 p. m.-Luncheon served Greeters
by Albany Lodge. B. P. o. e.
p. m.-D5nner, New Albany hotel
Evening session at the theaters.
There are no more enthusiastic boost
ers anywhere than the hotel men, and
Albany is especially fortunate in hav-
ing these men assemble in convention
in Albany. They have, as a rule, a
wide circle of acquaintances among the
local travelling people, and no doubt
the occasion of the Greeters convention
will bring many ,eople from all parts
of the state to Albany for day to
help show the visitors a good time.
The arrangements tor the entertain
ment Of the visitors are in the hands
Of Mr.. w. NJ. Little, of the New Albany
hotel, and officials of the Albany cham
Der of commerce.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
WALKING ARSENAL
IS T0WED TO PRISON
y Associated Press.l

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 12.-When
Sheriff Bolt ami posse arrested Charlie
Burch, an escaped Tennessee convict.
tonight they captured a man who is be-
lieved by them to be the ringleader Of
a crew Of safe blowers. who have been
operating successfully in Knoxville and
vicinity for several weeks.
Search of Burch's person was pro-
ductive. he carrying in his pockets a
quantity Of nitroglycerine, a number
Of steal bits. dynamite caps. fuse etc.
Burch has served one term in the peni-
Tertiary for the killing Of two deputy
sheriffs and was serving on ten year
sentence for safe blowing when he es-
capped from the penitentiary five
months ago.
Two small postoffice safes were
among those wrecked recently by safe
blowers with whom Burch is said to
have been connected
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
MAD INDIANS IN SONORA
TORTURE RAILROAD MEN

SANDIEGO, Cal, Feb. R-Dispatches
from the state of Sonora tonight con-
firm reports of an uprising of 1900 Vaqui
Indians near Guayamas. The Indians in
furiated because President Madero has
failed as they say, to keep his promises.
have secured modern rifles, plenty OF
ammunition and good horses and have
gone on a rampage.
A section gang employed on the South
ern Pacific de Mexico was surprised and
captured by the indians yesterday. With
the exception OF the foreman all were
tortured to death. The foreman escaped
and made his way to Euhaline.
General Voljean is now mastering
troops to take the field against the
Yaquis. Papago and Pima Indians
friendly to Madero are being enlisted to
AGht for the government.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
HIGH COURT TO HEAR
WHISKY INJUNCTION
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 12.-There
is now pending in chancery court here
and set for trial next Saturday a case
which will undoubtedly find It's way to
the supreme court OF the United States
after taking legal progression through the
court of civil appeals and the supreme
court of the state of Tennessee.
The case in question is an injunction
brought by seven. local wholesale and
mail order whisky houses asking that a
permanent injunction be granted to pre-
vent the state of Tennessee from collect
ing a state privilege license for the man
ufacture and sale of whisky, inasmuch
as they do an interstate business solely,
the laws OF the state not permitting in
translate sales.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Imperial Army Suffers
Another Serious Defeat
(By Associated Press.)
- - 10 M. !. a...----a- L. =

LONDON, Feb. 12-The imperialist
army under the command of General
Chang Hsun, which has been in contact
with the republican troops for some days,
was today routed with serious loss by the
republicans, in the neighborhood of Su
Chow An, in the province of Anhwei.
According to a special dispatch received
here today from Shanghai the republican
troops mined the ground in front of their
entertainments. Then by feinting a re-
treat, they inveigled the imperis lists into
following them over the mined ground,
and when a large body of them were as
sembled, the republicans exploded the
mines. The imperialist army sustained
heavy casualties and lost many of their
field guns. General Chang Hsun, their
commander, took refuge in railroad car
and escaped toward Su Chow Flu.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
CAN'T PUT LEES NAME
ON WHISKY LABELS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. R.-Orders
were issued by the Alabama Pure Food
department today for an immediate dis
continuance Of the name and picture
of Gen. Robert E. Lee on whisky labels
in this state. The manufactures Of this
brand in st. Louis were advised By letter
that the label is Objectionable and must
be stopped.
The action is the result of agitation by
nearly all Confederate organizations Of
the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
TURNS GAS WIDE OPEN
AND GOES TO DEATH
(By Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.-In room
filled with gas and the gas jet wide
open, the body of John H. Brigham,
aged 40. supposed to be a member of
the firm of Brigham Jewell Co. 105
Hudson street. New York, and 543
North State street, Chicago, was found
Sunday in a st. Charles street board
ing house. Brigham had been dead sew
eral hours.
Letters signed Mrs. Jennie Brig4
ham," found in his clothing, indicated
financial difficulties. Letters from the
New York and Chicago firms were also
found.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Folk Is Out of Race
Releases ALI Pladges-

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 1O.-Former Gov
Joseph W. Folk today announced his
retirement from the race for Endorsement
in Missouri for the presidential nominal
ton. at the hands of the Democrats. Ne
thus agreed to a proposal made by
Speaker Champ Clark, who wanted Mr.
Folk to agree to &. divided delegation
Mr.. Folk did this and at the same time
released all of his friends from giving
him their support.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
SOCIOLOGICAL MEET
Is CALLED BY HOOPER
lRY Assooiatsd Prsss.l

NASdN lLIsEs Ienn, req. I1.-GON.
B. w. Hooper has issued y call ad-
dressed to the governors of 10 south
ern states, for a Southern sociologi-
cal congress to be held in Nashville.
May ITO, 1912, for the study and dis
cussion of social problems.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
"Commonerl Gets His
On Floor of House

MUS lowering on the TANKS of Democra-
cy," was the way william J. Bryan was
characterized by Congressman Dies, OF
Texas. during a speech in the house to
day Mr.. Dies was replying to Mr.. Bry-
ans latest criticism OF the Denaocratic
membership of the house. There was
cheering f7cn 5ossf SIDES When ff7s texan
declared ne neither feared the power.
nor respected the judgment of the Com
moner.''
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Carriers Appointed

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 12-Rural
carriers appointed: Davisboro, route 1,
F. W. Arnold, carrier. no sub; Rydal,
route /, d. A. Barton. carrier; Z. z.
Hanson sub.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
BRYAN AN EVIL GENIUS;
TAFT IS PUSSY-F00TED
Compliments Begin to FLY in
National PoIitics-Some
Hot Stuff
rsv Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Iaft cam
paign headquarters win be opened here
on Monday or Tuesday and viii be
known as the National Taft Bureau
Representative Mckinley, OF. Illinois,
chairman OF the Republican congression-
al committee and recently selected as
preconvention manager Of the TAFT cam
paign, made the announcement today az
ter a conference with Secretary Hilles.
The headquarters will be in down
town hotel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Nomination Of Harmon
Would Be Party SUicid

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb. l0.-'sI
think IL would be suicidal to nominate
Harmon or anyone else favored by Wall
street" The foregoing, signed by W .
Bryan, was received today by United
States Senator 7. p. Gore from Sinton
Tex, by telegraph and is being widely
circulated over Oklahoma today. Rre-
cinct primary elections are being held
throughout the state today to select del
egates to county conventions, which, next
Saturday, viii choose delegates to the
Democratic state convention. to meet
here February .
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-13
Did Nations President
SupreSS These Charges Z

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Brig. Gen. C.
H. Whipple. retiring paymaster general
of the army. today told the house COM
mittee on expenditures in the war de-
partment that charges of conduct unbe-
coming an officer and a gentleman against
Maj. Becher B. Ray, of the army pay
corps. had been suppressed at the sug-
gestion OF President Taft. Ray, 1t Is
charged, took an active part in the Taft
campaign of 1908, and his political activi-
ty has been under investigation by Che
conversational committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
REFUSES TO ACCEPT $780, 900.
Jack Johnson Wants $4,000 t.
Fight Joe jeanette.

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 29.-Biliy Gibson
is on his way back to New York with
Dan Mcketrick after having spent tWen-
ty-four hours endeavoring to make Jack
Johnson take $4,000 for his end to fight
Joe Jeanette at Madison Square Car
den, in New York. johnson stuck to his
demand of $4,000 and as Gibson would
not give him any more than S2O,OOO their
trip was unsuccessful. Gibson cannot UNI
derstand Johnsons refusal to accept the
largest amount ever offered a fighter for
a ten-round contest with no decision.
Mcketrick maintains that with John
son 1t is a case of sure defeat by jean
nette McketIick was SO anxious to get
johnson in the ring that he agreed to
accept almost nothing for Jeanette 8
service and agreed to give Johnson jean
netteS end OF the pictures. but johnson
would listen to nothing but thirty
thousand-dollar guarantee. Johnson says
he will retire Labor day, and has an
nounced that under no consideration will
he make the trip to Australia or accept
the offer of $4,000 made by the Paris
Club to box Jeanette. Johnson claimed
he would not fight Jeanette in Paris
because he retires Labor day, and has
not enough time to train for Q man like
Jeanette before that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
LIKELY TO HAVE
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TRIP
Every Indication Seems Favorable for Crit
fith's Men to Win Nearly All
Their Games in West.

Manager Griffith was forced to break
his rule yesterday and pitch Walter
Johnson in the first game of a double
header. something that he has tried to
avoid nearly all season. But when Da-
Wis trotted Gregg out to warm up there
was no alternative. 1t was a case of TAX
ing chance with one of the other twirl-
ers or making 1T cinch by working
Johnson. and Griffith decided on the lat
ter course, which incidentally proved sue
ceSsful.
Johnson pitched a spl .ndid game OF
ball. He had had but two days rest, but
this fact was not noticeable in his work
He seems to have regained his very best
form and went through the nine innings
like an artist. really being entitled to a
shut-out. II is SO now that the moment
johnson is announced to pitch the oppos-
ing team gives up all hope of winning
and this is particularly true of the Maps
who lose confidence whenever Johnson is
slated to pitch.
1t is doubtful If Jim Vaughn has
pitched better game for the Nationals
than the one of yesterday He started
poorly. but he finished strong, though the
game seemed in jeopardy on two occa-
sions during the final two innings But
Vaughn has adopted the Griffith style OF
pitching-that is to say. he is doing VIVA,
he Is toid-and If he will adhere to this
he will win a lot of ball games for his
team this fall. His control was good
Though he walked three men during the
afternoon, he seemed able to come
through with strike almost any time he
wanted to. He received splendid support
however, and this did much to keep him
out of trouble.
Ryan and Jackson both hit him for dou-
bies in the first inning. which gave the
Maps their first run. but after that they
DID not score again until the eighth,
when Ryan's triple and another hit by
Jackson gave the Maps their second run
lie started none too well In the ninth
when he walked Turner, the first man to
race him. but he had something In re-
serve and retired the next three men
without any trouble.
Vean Gregg was by no means a puzzle.
and he was hit much harder than the
score would indicate. The fact that Biz
mingham had eight put-outs gives some
idea of how the Nationals connected
with Gregg's delivery and half of the
balls caught by Mirmy were line drives
Gregg's performance simply shows that
Ii is not policy to work a left-handed
pitcher after but two days rest. Gregg
shut out Boston Thursday, but he was
far from being ready yesterday and was
really just wasted Johnson, on the
other hand, came back improved with a
similar amount of rest. but he works
with so little exertion that It matters
not If he does not get the usual number
of days to recuperate.
Birmlngham's record of eight put outs
and two assists will stand for some time
as it is not often that center fielder
gets that many chances.
| Nick Altrock and Herman Schaefer are
sure TO be great attraction on this
| trip. The pair really give a good show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
FIRST GAME.

Two-base hits-GriRgs. ONeil, Mocller and Nc
Bridge. Sacrifice hits Johnson. Moeer ~ and
Gandl. Double plays-Birmnsham 10 ONcil,
Birmingham TO Olsen Johnson TO Morgan 10
Gandi. Wild pitches Gregg o. and Johnson
~. First base on errors Washington, l. Left
on bases Washington, .; Cleveland. l.. I'm
pires Messrs. Westervelt and Evans. Time of
game-1 hour and 50 minutes.
The way the Maps jumped into Vaughn
in the first inning it did not seem that it
was intended for him to last long, but
once over that first inning he gave ii
beautiful exhibition.
Ryan opened the game with a two-base
hit. and after Olsen had sacrificed, Jack
son hit for two. sending Ryan home La
joie hit to Foster. VINO tried to catch
jackson off of second. but threw poorly.
the ball hitting Jackson in the back.
two batters and no more runs resulted
Steen was troublesome for three in
ningS, but they got to him in the fourth
when the Nationals scored all their runs
Moeller opened the round by bunting
safely, but FoSter was out on an infield
play on which Moeller went all the way
to third. Milan brought him home with
hit, and then stole second, taking third on
a poor throw by Adams. Gandil brought
him home with single. Morgan was
easy. but Williams sent Gandil home with
long three-bagger to right center. Nc
Bride flied out.
Vaughn got into trouble in the eighth
ted for Steen, Ryan hit for three bases
Olsen was out on an infleld play, but
Jackson hit safely. Vaughn then pur-
posely walked LajOie. and Gnggs hit a
, long fly to right which Moeller caught.
In the ninth Vaughn walked Turner, the
first man to face him. but he took care
of the other three men:
The score.