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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
SPARROW PIES SOLVE
HIGH COST OF LIVING
IN NEW JERSEY TOWN
THAT little cock-sparrow
Shall make me a stew"
Said the naughty boy. Yes,
And a little pie. too"
Nursery Rhyme.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-"High cost
of living is no longer a question with
the residents of Nutley, n. j., thanks
to the ingenuity of former Fire Chief
Harry H, Stager, which has been the
means Of supplying without cost the
principal ingredient for pot pies and
soup.
The UNCOVERED walls of the town
han have become the home of hundreds
Of sparrows. and the continuous noise
made by the birds has become such a
nuisance that it interferes with the
work of the officials
StaSer, who was appealed to. spread
a huge net fcpm the roof in which the
birds as they fly out from the vines are
entrapped Stager has captured more
than six hundred birds and has found
no trouble in giving them away. 1t is
claimed that the pies made from these
birds are delicious
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
Judge GrosScup
Joins Bull Moose

CHICAGO, Sept 24-Peter s. Grosscup,
former judge Of the United States cir
cult court, has Joined the Bull Moose
party. The attitude Of the party towards
the trust question was the particular
thing that attracted the former jurist He
said:
ION the social Justice OF this new po-
ltcal movement and it's purpose to re-
store to the visible genesis of govern
ment, the real power of government, Mr..
Wilson pays Mr.. Roosevelt the uncon-
scious tribute of trying to successfully
initiate him.
TT is this sane, simple, sober but eff
fective method Of dealing with big ma
tional business that the Progressive par
ty has adopted. 1t proposes to keep the
Sherman act in force-the general injunc-
ton of the law to keep to the right.
Upon this fundamental economic is
sue Mr.. Wilson and the Democratic party
are wrong and Mr.. Roosevelt and the
Progressive platform are right And so
believing, l cast my lot with the progress
i've party"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
"WALKS IN" ON SUIT
TO PROVE HIS DEATH

SANDUSKY, OHIO, Sept. 24-Chas
Bretz, who disappeared from Middle
Bass island seventeen years ago, and
who had not been heard from in that
time, reappeared in Sandusky today
while suit was being heard in court
to prove that he was dead.
Bretz was divorced from his wife be-
fore he left. Two sons brought suit to
recover certain valuable property which
their father once had held and which
their sisters had decided away.
1t was argued that Bretz was dead
and, therefore, the property should re-
vert to his heirs. The sons did not
know Brett He had been in England.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
7. R. PLANS DASH
INTO TENNESSEE
Colonel viii Strike Into VoIun-
teer State After Atlanta
Speech This Week.

TULSA, OKLA, Sept. 24.-Into the
South came Colonel Roosevelt today to
try to win this state over to the Pro-
gressive cause. Roosevelt urged a
crowd at the depot, where he smoke
from the rear platform Of his special
train, TO break away from the old par
ties and support the only party that is
fighting the bosses
Inlnk it over nd see what YOU can
expect from the boss controlled Re-
publican party that stole a nomination
and the boss ridden Democratic parry
that turned down the man who carried
the primaries in nearly every state"
said the colonel.
IL you can not see that you are vot-
ing the boss way If you go with the
Democratic or Republican parties, then
you are not alive to the real situa-
ton"
The itinerary for the remainder of
the campaign after the x-president
completes this swing around the circle.
was announced on the special train to-
day. The colonePs managers have add
ed one day to the present trip to give
Roosevelt an opportunity to stump
Tennessee next Monday. He goes into
Tennessee from Atlanta. swinging
through the western part Of the state.
His principal speeches Win be at Chat
tanooga and Knoxville. From there he
proceeds on to North Carolina, finish
ing up his four weeks tour next Tues
day night at Raleigh
Goes Back West AGAIN.
Roosevelt gets back to New York on
Wednesday noon and goes to Oyster
Bay for days rest On Friday he
goes to Washington to testify before
the committee investigating campaign
contributions, The colonel win repeat
largely what he said in his recent let
ter to Senator Clapp; chairman OF the
committee. After testtfying In Wash
ington. Roosevelt will return to Oyster
Bay to stay until Monday, when he
goes upon a ten days trip through the
middle West.
On that trip he win visit Ohio. In
diana, Illinois, wisconsin and Micht-
gan. On his way back to New York he
will likely spend two days In Pennsyl-
vania- After two days OF rest in New
York, the third party candidate will
launch upon FIVE days invasion Of the
New England states. After that he will
devote himself to New York state, Civ
ing nearly week up to the night of
election to the Empire State.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
BOY GAMBLER KILLS SELF
BECAUSE OF HIS LOSSES

ST LOUIS. Sept. William Te-
sar, boy gambler, who hoped to get
married on S. week and lost at craps
and pool the money be was saving to
buy his bride elect a rousseau, took
carbolic acid at his home at $40 a. m.
and died an hour later at the city hos
pital He was seventeen years old.
In the last four days. according to his
boy friends, Tesar had gambled away
nearly $35. Most of this money was
lost in a game which is said to run
nightly on vacant lot known as the
hill" near Twelfth street and Shenan-
dOah avenue.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
VINCENT ASTOR NOT
TO RETURN TO STUDY
BUT ENTER BUSINESS

LONDON, Sept. 24.-Vincent Aston,
sailing on the Mauretania, in an interview
with New York American correspond
ent, said;
II am returning to consult with my
representatives on business matters and
probably may take house and enter
business in New York
Il have determined not to return to
college, but will not say where I will
live, when I will return to England or
whether my mother will arrange to live
in America
Concerning the new Astor baby he was
silent. His mother saw him off at the
boat-train. and would not be interviewed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
TREASURY SEAL OLDER
THAN u. S. GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-The de-
sign of the seal of the treasury of the
United States in all its essential fea-
lures is older than the national gov
eminent.
This interesting fact has Just been
developed by an investigation by the
treasury department tracing the his
tory of the seal. The continental con-
gress ordered its construction Septem-
Der g. 177S, appointing John Wither-
spoon, GOuvenor Morris and +. H. Lee
a committee on design. There is no
record Of the report of the commit
tee, but impressions of the seal have
been found as early as 1882
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
GREEMVILLE INTERURBAN
RAILROAD BEING RUSHED

GREENVILLE, s, c., Sept 24.-It is
expected that within the next ten days
or less the Greenville- Bolton link OF the
interurban railway will be completed,
with the possible exception of a cat near
Brandon Mills, AT point where the line
enters the city. Here the grading forces
are now at work, cutting through a
solid bed of granite. Another force is
grading the terminal line into the city
freight station. Track laying is now be-
ing rushed between Greenville and Pei
yer.
Between this city and Spartanburg
about 500 men are at work.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
cEDARTowN PAVING FINISHED.

CEDARTOWN, GA. Sept. 24.--The
West Construction Company, Of Chat
tanooga. has completed the asphalt
paving Of Main street from the city
hall to the Wright house. The Gaines
boro Telephone Company is moving it's
poles from Main street, to give room
for the early installation Of the white
way lamps. The city council has let the
contract to the Cedartown Foundry and
Machine Works for making the posts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
wAYcRoss TO HAVE rAEArER.

NAYCROSS, GA, Sept 24.-Rapid
progress is being made on the new thea
ter DR.. w. II. Buchanan is erecting at
Mary and Pendleton streets. The build
ing will be modern one in every detail
and will be ready for use before the first
of the year. The new playhouse has
already been leased
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
So Wrote Joseph SibIey to the
Chief Official of Standard
Oil Trust.
ADDED THAT PRESIDENT
URGED HIM TO COME
He Tells, in Letter in HearSt's
Magazine, How U. S. Sena-
tor Wanted $1,000.

Under the heading, More STANDARD
oil Letters" HEARSTS MAGAZINE
for october, out this week, gives fur.
ther astonishing evidence in the hand.
writing of John D. Archbold and his
bought and paid for bosses and law.
makers Of the efficacy of Standard cast
IN purchasing legislation and debauch.
ing legislators.
In the following Letter an idea is
given of the Irritation carried out be-
tween those 1.-TWO practical men," Mr.
Roosevelt and Mr.. Archbold:
House of Representatives
Washington, D. c.
Wednesday, Jan. g. 1904,
NV Dear Mr.. Archbo1d:
Your telegram received. Sorry
you can't run over for a day Think
It most important that you know
the situation. The president was
delighted to know that he had
been misled as to the attitude of
the s. o. Co., or rather delighted"
to know that the report was UNI
true | think you can put in a very
profitable hour over here. | know
who told him, but can not repeat
it. I asked you and Mr.. Rogers a
question at the lunch table yester-
day, that. if you chance to remem-
her it, may afford clew. l much
prefer that you learn the situation
from the presidents own lips and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
THIRTEENTH AVIATOR TO
FLY WHERE ELY LOST LIFE

MACON, GA, Sept 24.-The death of
Eugene Ely on the aviation field here last
year almost prevented the Georgia State
Fair association from contracting for
aeroplane exhibitions here this fall
After twelve well known avia tors had
declined to perform here. a contract has
finally been arranged with the thirteenth
and twelve flights, two each day for six
days, will be given.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
JEsUP NOW HAS WATER.

JESUP, GA, Sept. 24.-The new water
system in Jesup is at last completed and
the water turned in the mains. A re-
inforced concrete water tower 100 feet
high is used. A two company fire depart
ment is to be organized The fire insur-
ance rates are to be revised downward
with the installing Of the fire department.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
MIKE DONLIN TO BECOME
MINSTREL INTERLOCUT0R

LOUISVILLE, KY. Sept. 24.-Mike
Donlin will join "Honeyboy" George
Evans MINISTRIES in Louisville as soon
as the Pirates finish their season. He
will be interlocutor Of the blackface
band during the winter James j. Cor
bett held the same place two years ago.
1t was offered to Ty Cobb, but Ty an
swered:
my wife won't let me-"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
BARON Won RIEBERsTElN DIES.

Won Bieberstein, foremost diplomat in
the German service, who was recently
made ambassador to England after rep
resentng his country at Constantinople
for a number Of years, died suddenly
today,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
ROOSEVELT WASEAGER TOMEET
ID. ARCHB0LD FOR QUIET TALK
NeU Standard Oil Letters in
Hearst's Magazine for October

The truth about Roosevelt-Archbold and
further evidence of the Rockefeller monopoly
investments in United States senators, with
Mr.. Hearst's answer to Penrose and those
false to the peoples trust
On Sale at the News Stands This Week
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
BROKER FIRM SUSPENDED.

BOSTON Sept. 24.-The suspension
of S, r. Dow & Co, brokerage Arm,
was announced on the stock exchange
at the opening of business today.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
Written from Headquarters.

Likewise is given fac-simile of
senator Boies Penrose's receipt to
Arohbold for the $4,000 certificate of
aeposit sent to him on October IS,
1904
The notable fact is shown that this
receipt is written from the Republican
state committee headquarters of Penn
SyNsnia and signed by Penrose as
lndHman of the state committee Of
Pennsylvania and was not. therefore,
~ Penrose maintained, used for the
Roosevelt campaign.
Hsarsts Magazine for October also
.ohlains seven letters dealing mostly
''S' the Oil Trust traffic in lawmak-
u.s. and Mr.. Hearst's answer to Sena-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24
MILL STARTS NIGHT SHIFT.

g.. .,IhiDARTOWN, GA, Sept. 24-The
an aIuard cotton mill is putting on a
sH. torce, nearly doubling the ca
"'l'y of its big plant.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-24

He urges strongly that you come
over and meet him, and said he
wanted you at luncheon where he
could have a quiet talk with you
can not solve the motives of the
ones who put him on the wrong
track, but he was there and told
me the story 80 far as 7 would lel
him do so; 1 finally said, Please
do not tell me, but If Mr.. Archbold
comes over you tell him."
In official life the invitation of
the president is regarded in the ma
ture Of a command, and our friend
probably constructs it so, as strong
ly az any one.
Should you wish to meet him, or
wish not to do So. please tell me,
and | will make excuse or arrange
ments as you indicate. If you can't
run over this week, can you come
next? You will get a first class re
ception and will have a great sur
prise | shall keep track of mat
ACi0 VI BtICi al iilItl CoN. L liz pun
zle however, is no longer a Wash
ington but New York one, and the
New York situation is Greek to
me. Please command me in any
way, and believe me,
Sincerely yours,
JOS. c. SHELLEY.
The book business" fetched
down the game the very first shot.
You had better read at least the
titles Of those volumes to refresh
your memory before you come over.
The boy has just told me YOU would
call me at o'clock on phone.
J. c. S.
In another letter to Archbold, date
Washington November %, 1903, an
marked Personal and Confidential,
Slbley says, in part:
My Dear NJ. A.: A Rep" L. s.
Senator came to me today to make
loan Of $1,000. | told him l did
not have it but would try and get
It for him and would let him know
IN day or two. Do you want to
make the investment? He is one
who will do anything in the world
that is right to his friends if ever
needed. Please telegraph me YES
or No.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Ten Per Cent Advance a Year

From May 1, 1911, to May 1, 1912, the price of living was advanced just about 10 per cent, according to the records of the commercial agencies, who have been keeping tab on the necessaries of life. The Bradstreet's figures show rise in prices of 9.7 per cent. Eleven of the 13 groups of necessaries carefully noted by Brad streets moved upward last month, ard only one, fruits, receded, and only one, chemicals end drugs, stood un- changed. Breadstuffs, live stock, pro- visions, hides and leather, textiles, metals, coal and coke, naval stores, building materials and miscellaneous articles were all advanced. As con- pared with prices of May l, 1911, II groups reflected advances and only two declines. The two are oils and naval stores.
 This gain of 10 per cent in a single year with promise of another advance of 10 per cent this year, is the chief issue in 99 households out of every 100. Every voter asks himself, what is doing this? What hand has the Aldrich-Payne tariff with its protec- tion for profits, in this rise of prices? ?
 In November it will be found that all the people can not be fooled all the time, and the potent ballot will dis close verdict of surpassing interest and value to all consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
GETTING RID OF PRISONERS

From w. E. Carson's Mexico, the Won
 derland of the South."
 In Mexico the death penalty is inflicted by shooting, squad of soldiers being the executioners. This. of course, refers to formal executions, of which many hun dreds take place in the course of year. But there are informal death sentences carried out in any number. Quite usual way of getting rid of a difficult prisoner is the following While being escorted from one district to another, under armed escort, he is told by his guards to go ahead, and then shot in the back the cause of his death being reported as
 shot while attempting to escape" This is permissible under the old Spanish Ley de Fuega or law of flight. Highwaymen, too. are dealt with summarily. being shot at sight. A few years ago some desper- adoes robbed pay car on the Mexican Central railroad near Cuernavaca. They were caught, taken to the scene of the robbery and without a semblance Of a trial shot on the spot At the time of my visit to the capital there were s1 criminals awaiting the death penalty in Belen prison.
 For the rank and file of prisoners. Mex ican prisons are not so very bad They are compelled to work, es-axp the conytcts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Direct Election of Senators

A constitutional proposition cover- inp the direct election of senators has at last been put before the states three-fourths of which must ratify 1t before it can become a part of the federal constitution.
 Many efforts have been made to pass such a resolution, and even in the present effort the Senate as- sumed the role of dictator. It de- manded the retention of the provision giving Congress the right ito regu- late" such elections. Although this is part of the constitution and has been from the beginning, yet the hope is entertained that it will afofrd the re- actionaries an excuse for opposing ratification. No one but reaction ary who desires the election of sen ators by caucuses, cliques and bosses would oppose ratification in view of the fact that no additional authority is conferred upon Congress.
 Majority Leader Underwood led the fight for the adoption of the resolu- tion in the House, where the vote was 237 ayes and S9 nays. He told the House that he did not fear the federal Agovernment would even try to 'regu- late elections in the states. The omis- sion of the Bartlett amendment, he added, could do no real harm. This is the correct view of the proposition, and the chances are that the southern states desiring the election of sena- tors by direct action of the people, will be among the first states to rati- fy the proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
JERUSALEM IS WAKING UP

r iohi tHe -fxpOrteTS heVleW.
 Jerusalem will soon have it's own tram way service, a concession having been granted to French firm, which will be- gin laying the lines during the coming summer. An English firm has been asked to submit tenders for lighting the city with electric light and a German syndi- cate is to improve the water supply by the erection of large reservoirs at springs about 12 and IS miles north of the city.
 The pavements and sewerage system have received attention from the govern ment A few months ago a water cart was brought from Englsnd to supersede the men who sprinkled the streets with water from skins. The municipality has also provided itself with modern fire fight ing appliances. A telephone service has been established and the police are short ly to be equipped with bicycles. The latest sign of this work of modernization is the arrival of large American motor road roller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Aid the Flood Sufferers

While the flood in the lower Missis- sippi valley has abated thousands of sufferers need relief, and the need is most urgent.
 Birmingham has aided to some ex- tent, but much more must be done. Food and clothing will be needed in the stricken districts for months to come.
 America is generous country and every city in the land will contribute to ameliorate the suffering in Missis- sippi and Louisiana. Birmingham has never been behind other prosperous cities in extending aid to people over- taken with disaster and it will be counted on to do it's part now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
One Term of Six Years

The Senate judiciary committee has decided to report favorably resolu- tion restricting presidential terms of office to single term of six years. No doubt the House judiciary com mittee, headed by MT. Clayton, will act in like manner, and a resolution in about this form will be put before the states: .The executive power shall be vested in President of the United States of America, He shall hold his office during the term of six years and shall be ineligible to a second term."
 The Taft Roosevelt muddle and mess is the spur that will secure the Clayton amendment the ratification of perhaps every state, for at this writ Ing not bit of opposition is heard from any party, interest or section. Everybody seems to be in favor of the proposition. Long before 1916 it will have become a part of the constitu- lion, and then squables over the suc- session will no longer involve the in- :umbent of the chief office in the gift ,f the people. The Taft-Roosevelt souabble would then stand alone as he country's one disgraceful contest.
 The country was ruled 125 years aRo by limited number of aristo- srats, and the affairs of the business ran and of the country's great voll l. ,1ns of trade did not command coq|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
womer in the California Primary

As the reader turns to the news from the California primary he or she should remember that the women or California voted as freely in yester- dav's primaries as they will in the November election. Special appeals were made to the women voters, ana the women of California are already famous for the spontaneous manner in which they vote. They turn out almost up to the registered vote. The franchise is attractive to them, and a vote of 90 per cent of the women reg istered may have been cast.
 The women of California had yes terday Harmon, Wilson and Clark to pio'z from on the democratic side, and Taft. LaFollette and Roosevelt on the republican side. Possibly the votes of the women of California decided who are to receive the 26 votes to which California is entitled In each national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
WHY AMuNDsEN cor THERE

Rear Admiral Peary in the Worlds Work for May discusses briefly Captain Amundsen's achievement.
 ''To my mind he had one great advan- tage over the Scott expedition" says Ad- miral Peary. His tractive power was dogs. His experience with them In the south proved their effectiveness as my ex- perience did in the north. Captain Scott s equipment includes 20 ponies and 30 dogs, and one or two ice automobiles, giving him with his men four different kinds of tractive power for dragging his sledges. But the number of his dogs is compara- lively few. Captain Amundsen lost S6 of his, or six more than Captain Scott took. The British seem to have put their main reliance on their ponies and motors, and in this, while I may be mistaken, I feel both on general principles and from study of Shackleton's experiences, that they may be handicapped"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15

sideration. Elections have become
 great contests, and they are not only costly but disturbingly harmful. In these days an election once in six years is often enough. The complex business and industrial life of the na- tion should not be disturbed by a great political contest occurring in less period of time, and all third-term and all reelection problems should be weeded out. The Clayton resolution exactly fits the case. The political game has long been overworked.