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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17

that is no nearer than one-half of one
per cent, the Waycross city dads want
to know where it is, and particularly II
it is in Waycross.
Looks as if the tigers" OF Georgia
are up against hard times and strenu-
Gus days-here and there.
The Dalton Citizen, edited by T. S.
Shope, whose historic run-in with
Judge Augustus w. Fite yet is green
in the memory of all Georgians, thus
indorses the Judge for the attorney gem
eralship of Porto Rico:
THE Citizen would, of course,
like to see Judge Fite appointed at
torney general of Porto Rico.
In fact, it will indoTse him for
anything he wants in foreign lands,
and the farther away. the stronger
will be our Endorsement"
The tip comes as straight as string
however, that his honor has no banker
ing. really. for that Porto RiCan as
signment, but desires to be placed upon
the court of claims bench in Washing
ton.
Even at that, however, Shope still
will let his Endorsement stand, no doubt
Their away from Dalton than is the
Cherokee judicial circuit.
The would-be new county OF Can
der another south Georgia hopeful
will knock for legislative admission int
. the union of counties when the genera
assembly meets in June.
Gambler proposes to gather itself to-
gether from three directions. 1t will
ask to be fashioned of slices of TAFT
nall, Bulloch and Emanuel, and should
be situated about the middle of the sec.
ton of the state now given over t
those three.
If Gambler gets legislative permission
to come in, and the people ratlfy 1t, 1T
county seat will be Meter.
| If this thing of new counties keep
up, the incoming legislature will con
slider it a dull week that sees no new
county seeking authority to set III
shop and begin business.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
FSP|TE De N AL,
MORGAN IS Ill
SAYS AGENCY
ntraI News Bureau Repeats
/ Reoort That Financier Is
in Serious Condition.

onnoN Feb. 17.-Despite positive
/ ads in New York today that
pi..,ont Morgan is seriously i'll, the
News agency received a dis
1 fran, Rome late this evening say
49,. tbs financier's condition was
.av. The dispatch says Mr..
:. now on his way from Egypt
III. caronia. and is expected to land
-. where Berlin doctors will
IL his arrival,
s,7w YORK, Feb. fat the office
1 p Morgan & Co. it was denied
,oornirg that Mr.. Morgan is Sc
nsly Ill., .,
p Davison, for the firm, issued a
mani that a cablegram had been
I,vad some days ago saying Mr.
had suffered an attack of In
sHon while at Cairo, but that an
H. cahIegram. received as late as
], oraav bv J. P. Morgan, Jr., stated
/, hi, father had completely recov-
j ora that he was en- route to Ma
4 rrbere he is due to arrive tomor-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17

1t does not seem likely, however, that
a bill to abolish the court Of appeals
can succeed
Undoubtedly there would be some
support given such a measure, if pro-
posed, but not sufficient to get 1t
through-especially as the court would
have to be abolished by way of con-
stitutional amendment, requiring a
two thirds vote Of both houses to pass.
1t may be true that certain amount
OF feeling has been raised against the
appeals court, but the bar Of the state
which, through it's organization, is
responsible for the courts by no
means opposed to it. and would view
with genuine alarm, perhaps, a legisla-
tive effort to get rid of it.
That legislator who undertakes to
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
UNIVERSITY TO TEACH
BY MOVING PICTURES

GRAND FORKS. 8. D., Feb IA
movement unique in university sxten-
sion work is that established by the
University Of North Dakota in holding
citizens Institutes. Two such insti-
tutes have been arranged having for
their object the discussion by experts Of
civic problems and the means OF best
advancing the city and its surrounding
territory. Educational moving pictures
will be shown.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17

dpOilltOu Oh the
state court of ap-
peals and the
simultaneous ex-
pansion Of the su-
preme court from
six, it's present
membership, to
nine.
The impression
of the legislator
who will intro
duce this bill is
that the court Of
appeals is not
popular with the
people, and that
its abolition, if it
imposes no addi-
tional burden on
the supreme court,
will be approved.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
DEATH NOTICE.


c. A. Fincher, 50 years old, died Sun
day morning at 1918 o'clock at the resi-
dence, Atlanta avenue, Battle Hill; The
body will be taken Tuesday morning to
Cumming, Ga. for interment. Surviving
are the following children: Paul, Ida,
Matte. Myrtis. Mary and John F1ncher.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-17
BY JAMES 3. NEVIN,

The information comes pretty
straight that a bill will be introduced
in the next legislature looking 70 tba
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
new HAVEN WONT TRY
FOR FAST SERVICE

NEW YORK. Nov. 19.-Howard Ell
lott. new president OF the New Haven
railway system. 10 restore public con-
fidenCe i'm the line. sums up as his
chief reform the elimination OF
speed.
The public wants adequate rail-
road service of safe. clean and COM
Portable trains' he said. and TO fur
nish such service is the art OF rail-
roading. I omitted the word fast
purpOsely. Good business methods
and regularity OF service vii do more
good than high speed trains, whether
passenger, mail or express"
Mr.. Elliott believes the public wants
only reasonable" speed.
BY reasonable. / mean safe speed.
he went on I'VE admit the necessity
OF steel cars for certain purposes. To
have them for local service on little
branch lines where all the hauling is
done in daylight is a useless burden.
Mr. Elliott said that tho company
would Immediately build stronger
bridges where needed. and otherwise
strengthen the line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
HIGH PRIEST OF SUN
TO FACE TRIAL NOW

CHICAGO, Nov. 19. - Ottoman
Car Adusht Hanish, high priest of sun
kissed purple robes, bridegroom Of the
sun, moon and stars, and self appoint
ed savior of the universe, planned his
defense Wednesday against the charge
of violating one Of the most exacting
and most feared federal laws.
He will go on trial in federal court
here Thursday charged with sending
his book of Inner life" and other lit
erature which the government alleges
is improper through the mail.
The attorneys for the sun priest
Wednesday failed to obtain a post
ponement Federal Jucge Mack or
dered the trial to begin at once.
Five important witnesses are miss
ing. Richard F. Hanisch. of Mil
waukee. who claims that the sun chief
who christened himself Hanish, is his
son. Billy" Lindsay. boy student un-
der Hanish. who is believed to have
been secretly sent TO Canada; Mrs.
VIM Lindsay. the boys mother, and
another boy. and a young woman
whose names are kept secret.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
G. T. LAWYER WHO
APPEARED HERE
DIES IN CHICAGO

George W. Kretzinger. for more
than 40 years a member Of the Chi
cago bar, and recently counsel for the
Grand Trunk railroad IN Indiana and
Illinois. is dead at his home, SS6 y.
Clark St. Chicago.
Mr.. Kretzinger was we'll known
among South Bend attorneys and re-
Gently appeared with his son, 70 rep
resent the Grand Trunk in the hear
ings before the Indiana railway COM
mission in the reciprocal switching
case in this city.
Before his connection with the
Grand Trunk Kretzinger was general
counsel for the Monon railroad for is
years. His son, G. ". Kretzinger, 1r-
is in the legal department of the
Grand Trunk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
WHY THIS FARCE?I
SLEW HER-SCHMIDT
Slayer of Anna AumuIIer Has
to Be Dragged Into Court
Room BY Five RaiIiffS-
Will Plead Insanity.

: Hundreds of curious women We'd
nesday beseiged the criminal courts
building, vainly clamoring for admit
tance TO the trial.
Schmidt seemed the least concern
ed of all those in the court room. He
says he is anxious TO die.
why don't they send me to the
chair?" he asks. why this bother
I'm guilty. l killed Anna"
Schmidt's attorneys will try to
prove that their client has been ment-
ally unbalanced since childhood and
was insane when he killed Anna Au-
muller.
A special panel of 200 taIesmen
was on hand when court convened.
Though Schmidt seemed in good
humOr when he awaited the conven-
ing of court, his guards said he
fought like a maniac when he was
taken from his cell.
What do l care about the law. 9"
he shouted as he was dragged
through the corridor. Il killed Anna;
I want to die for it, and now comes
all this foOlishness. / will not 20
with you"
It took five men to overcome
Schmidts struggles.
The report of the commission
which has taken testimony in Ger
many regarding SChmidts sanity be-
fore he came to this country will ar
rive Wednesday and early next week
Asst. Dist. Atty. Murphy viii arrive
from abroad where he has been col
lecting information for use in the
trial.
Tuesday Judge Foster denied mo-
ton Of counsel for Schmidt that an
other commission be appointed TO 90
TO Germany TO take testimony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
CREDIT MAN To BE
At AD SELL DINNER
Edward M. Skinner of Wilson
Bros. to TaIk-WiIl NOmin-
ate New 0ffiCerS-K. & F.
Banquet Postponed.

Edward NJ. Skinner Of Chicago,
credit manager for Wilson Brothers.
who operate a shirt factory in South
speakers at the November banquet Of
of the Ad-Sell league which will be
held Tuesday evening, the twenty
fifth, at the Oliver hotel.
DR.. Madison Swadener, a we'll known
lecturer, will also appear on the pro-
gram. Tuesday is Goshen Night" for
the league and the features of the
program besides the principle speak
ers, will be entirely in charge of the
Goshen members. The latter have
announced they will arrive in special
chartered interurban car. A delega-
ton Of so strong will include the
Rogers band Of Goshen.
Mr.. SINNERS subject will be The
Use and Abuse of Credit, and the ad
dress is expected TO be Of particular
interest because of the local connec-
ton of the speaker. DR.. Swadener
will deliver an inspirational address
entitled rs Life Worth Living?
A report of the educational commit
tee of the league will also furnish an
interesting feature of the meeting.
The subjects of the reports Of this
committee are not diYulged until the
meeting night in order TO furnish
surprise for the mem bers.
Name New Members.
The nominating committee recently
appointed Will ask for suggestions
from the membership regarding Ottl-
GERS to be chosen for the coming year.
Tuesdays meeting will be next to the
last this wear and as new officers will
be chosen at the December banquet,
prospective candidates are being
l. - +1a ~ graf
ting a line on the available candidates
that the nominating committee will
seek suggestions Tuesday.
In view Of the large attendance eX-
pected at this banquet the main dining
room Of the hotel has been obtained.
The banquet of the Knife and Fork
club. which il was announced last
week had been postponed TO Tuesday
Nov. 25, will be held on Wednesday
Nov. %, instead, owing to the conflict
Of the dates. The program for this
banquet will be announced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
COOK FARES WELL
IN PEARY CLASH
Benton Harbor Doctors Give
Testimonial to Rival Claim
ant for Polar HonorS-PoIiCe
Protect Peary.
Special to News-Times:

Special to NeWS-T1meS:
BENTON HARBOR, Nov. 19.-Dr.
Frederick A. Cook, explorer. carried
off the laurels in re-Opening here OF
the controversy between himself and
Commodore Robert E. Peary on over
the question Who Discovered the
North Pole"
Peary spoke here Monday evening
surrounded by a heavy police guard
to prevent the disrupting of the meet
ing. on the following evening DR..
Cook spoke from the same platform,
and many were turned away unable
to find room in the hall.
Cook was the guest of honor at a
dinner given by the local physicians
and. was publicly presented with a
costly memento by the doctors.
Peary refused to answer questions
concerning the controversy with Cook
which were put to him during the
lecture Monday evening. and studious-
ly avoided mention of his rival. He
declined with some heat to be inter-
viewed on the issues which the ques-
tions presented.
II have been declared dishonest
but no one has proved the assertion, q"
said DR.. Cook in the course Of a
speech after the dinner which was
given for him. Il gave 90 years, the
DeSJ years OF my lie, IOI lily COuH-
try, and now. with the exception of
one man. every Polar explorer con-
cedes my success in reaching the
north pole"
In his public lecture Cook detail
ed interesting facts about the polar
regions and the people who inEabit
them. dwelling considerably on their
ideas of religion and medicine. When
DR.. Cook was told of Peary's refusal
to discuss his rival he only smiled
and remarked there was nothing else
for the commodore TO do, in the cir
cumstances.
Advance men for Peary who were
preparing for the latter's lecture in
Jackson, Mich, encountered Cook s
representatives who were also en-
gagged in making preparations for a
lecture II was found later. however.
that Cook could not fill a Jackson
enlightenment because of an agreement
to appear in London soon, which
necessitates his leaving Immediately.
DR. Cooks claims will be taken up
by a committee Of congress in De-
cember.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
Mexican President Standing
Pat-SayS Next Move Must
Come From United States.
REBELS ARE SWEEPING
THROUGH THE NORTH
COnStitutiOnaIiSt Take Victoria,
An Important City, in Blood
lest Battle of RevOIt-Seek
Recognition.

MENICO CITY. Nov. 19.-Gen.
Huerta Will take the field against the
Mexican constitutionalists. who are
sweeping all northern Mexico and
planning TO advance on the capital
He intends to lead into battle the
greatest Mexican army that was ever
gathered
This explanation was given Wednes-
day of his action in calling upon the
governors Of the various states 10 put
into the field at once all their avail
able men, as he desired to raise an
army of 10000 soldiers
Huerta has little hope Of stopping
the constitutionalists in the north but
expects to deal a crushing blow TO
Gen. Carranza when the revolution
aTy leader gets within striking dis
tance.
Gen. Huerta does not expect inter-
ventiOn but believes that the United
States government Will take no action
to ouSt him unless he administers a
crushing defeat to the revolutionary
army.
Gen. Huerta proceeded Wednesday
with plans for the formal opening OF
congress Thursday. All the members
"a AAlS tcAtAAAtA " El q HullllllUlltu 10 us
cuss the message which he will send
TO congress.
More alarm is felt here over the
rebel successes in the north than over
the demands of the. L. :. Within a
week Gen. Carranza's troops have
captured three large cities and many
small towns
The new congress which is largely
made up of military men is expected
10 receive Huerta's message without
a protest and endor=e an the actions
Of the dictator.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
ASK CREDENTIALS

NOGALES. Sonora, Mex. Nov. IL.
Francisco Escuderado, minister Of
foreign relations in the Carranza cabi-
net asked VIM. Bayard Hale. Pres.
Wilson's agent late Tuesday TO pre-
sent his credentials before continuing
further with the conferences which
have been under way here Informally
for several days.
This was interpreted by many as a
virtual demand for recognition OF the
consttutiOnalist revolution before the
exchanges between the Carranzistas
and the Washington government are
concluded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
WILSON WON'T GRANT
PARDON TO DAvEY
Final Effort to Save South Bend
Lawyer From Prison Fails
at Capital.
ID NeWs-Tlmes.

SptCldI 10 NtWs- IIIIltS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ia move
ment TO obtain a pardon for Charles
A Davey. South Bend lawyer, under
sentence for obstructing the processes
Of federal justice. has collapsed almost
before II started. Atty. Dayey was
here Tuesday and Wednesday inter-
viewing members Of the Indiana del
egation. IL was learned that il is
practically impossible 10 interest the
president in q pardon case before the
man under sentence has begun TO
serve his term.
This is said 10 be Davey's final eff
fort toward freedom. He is 10 start
serving his sentence at the st. Joseph
county Jail Saturday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19

BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov. 10
Charles Printzalu. amateur stamp
collector who died several months
ago. requested that monument bear
ing this epitaph: He was a good fell
low" be placed over his grave. HIS
estate consisted of $50. 900 stamps
worth, he said. $4,000. Until the
stamps are sold the monument must
wait
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19

NEW YORK. nov. 19.-While play
inE Indian in their home. two small
boys. Israel and Benjamin BcrmCn.
tied their brother Hyman. 20 a chair
and built "a bonfire around him.
Neighbors. smelling smoke. rushed in
and saved hen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
MARIA WAS A Wan.

NEW YORK. Nov. ly.-Marla Cer-
ras. an Immigrant wearing a purple
dress and a vari-colored shawl was
detained by immigration officials. In
an argument which followed Maria
thrashed three men. Later il was
discovered Maria was a man. He was
deported.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
CANADIAN EDUCATOR IS
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE

NEW YORK. Nov. 19.-The Rev.
DR.. James Ross. leading Canadian
educator, Tuesday was hit by an au-
tomobile and died from a fractured
skull an hour later. He had stepped
from behind a trolley car into the
path OF the auto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
ERANCIS ALIVE

Il PASD, Tex Nov l9-JOsep6
II Francis. former Chicago alder
man. who was reported 20 have been
killed ia the Juarez battle. Is still i'm
Terrazas. Chihuahua. rebel oricers in
Juarez said Tuesday They stated
that several Americans wished TO
board the train at Terrazas which
brought villas rebels 20 Juarez 20
attack the city but the commander
would not permit them and they be-
lieve Francis was one OF this number.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
DID THEY TRY TANGO.

FREEPORT. y. Y, Nov. 19.-Mr.
and Mrs Isaac VanRiper. aged So and
So respectively. celebrated their 6Qth
wedding anniversary. The couple.
seven children. 20 grand children and
seven great grand children attended
The aged couple danced together sew
eral times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19

Subscribers for either edition OF
The News-Timss will confer a
favor upon re management by
reporting pr .iptly any lateness or
irregularity in the delivery ser
vice Bell 2lO0-Home 1151.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
NICToRIA IL TAkEN-

BROW y k.SN LILLE. Tex. Nov. p
With the loss Of hundreds OF lives
and with great destruction OF prop
erty in what Gen. Pablo Gonzales.
rebel commander describes as the
"bloodiest battle Of the re-olution".
Victoria, capital of the Mexican state
OF Tamaulipas. was captured by the
conStitutOnalists early Tuesday.
The fan of the capital city gives
the insurrectiOnaTy movement control
OF the entire state except the import
ant seaport. TampicO. where strong
force of rebels already is operating.
Courier Brings Report
Gen. Gonzales. who commanded
the besieging consttutionalists made
his report by courier 20 Jiminez and
by telephone from there 10 rebel
headquarters at Matamoras SO def
mite estimate was given OF the loss Oc
life bat il was said that bodies OF the
dead Uttered the streets and lay thick
through the court yards and halls of
the government palace where "a por-
tion of the federal garrison made a
last stand when being driven from a
Catholic sanctuary where they took
refuge Monday Every one II these
defenders was slain.
The attacking constitutionalists
were reported to mum ber about 5000
men. Their Joss was four officers and
between so and go men. probably
more. according 20 Cen Gonzales,
who said that the federals had been
literally slaughtered and that the to-
tai loss Of life would run into the
hundreds.
Property Destroyed.
Terrible destruction 10 property was
done in the two days battle which
ragged through the principal streets
of the city and many handsome build
ings not razed by shell, were levelled
by the torch in the hand 90 hand
lighting. Victoria has a population of
5000 and Is situated in a rich farm
ing section. inhabited 10y many Amer
leans. No mention was made of non
combatants in Gonzales report
Before the federals abandoned the
city hundreds OF guns were piled in
front Of the arsenal and burned. but
the constitutionallst leader reported
that many OF these were salvaged-
In addition 800 horses. as many sad
dies. four cannons and much ammu-
milton were captured A number of
prisoners were taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19

Bring Out w. B. SChaffer for
Controller and Then Begin
Search for Sealer, Electric
ian, Street Commissioner
and Water Superintendent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
THE WEATHER

Indiana: Unsettled to-
night. probably rain and
colder in north portion.
Thursday generally fair;
somewhat colder in cen
tral and north portions.
Lower Michigan. Rain
toni ght. Thursday un-
settled and somewhat
colder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-19
WHOM Is PrOstrated.

CHICAGO. Nov. 19.-Mrs. W.
Putnam Cramer. wife Of the man
slain in Kansas City by Or. w. T.
Elam was prostrated Wednesday.
She was expecting her husband home
Wednesday afternoon. While her
condition was said not TO be critical,
a physician and nurse were in con-
stant attendance upon her
Mrs. Cramer has been an invalid
for several years.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-07
commission act at once as arbitrat-

commission act at once as arbitrat
ors.
The militiamen are confined in the
basement of the state house and the
armoEies. The governor has issued
orders that they are not to appear
on the streets. Many of them, sons
of Indiana's best families, bitterly re-
sent being forced to sleep on tan
bark floors or on straw ticks and have
openly expressed their sympathy for
the strikers.
The strike leaders have issued or
ders to the men that they are not
to hurt the militia, since the militia
are on their side.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-07
ANOTHER CAR sTRlKE

Richmond, Ind, Nov. 7.-A1 mo-
tOrmen and conductors on Richmond
city street car lines went on strike
early today after demands for higher
wages had been refused.
The lines are part of the system
of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis &
Eastern. The employees have been
paid a scale of wages ranging from
10 to % cents an hour.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-07

Washington.-Inspector John A.
Mofitt of the department of labor.
immigration service was ordered to
proceed to indianapolis next week to
attempt settlement of the car mems
strike. He will relieve EtheIbert
Stewart, who will go to Colorado.
coal fields.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-07
LITTLE GIRL ATTACKS MAN SHE
SAYS KILLED HER MAMMA

That's the man that, killed my
mamma" screamed 5-year-oh Casa
mona Cira, when Philip Prescia, a
young Italian, was brought into the
East Chicago avenue police station
today, as a suspect in the murder of
Mrs. Rosa Cira, a pretty young Italian
woman, who was stabbed to death in
the presence of her three little chill
dren at her home, S27 Sedgwick
street.
Before the police could restrain the
child, she sprang at Prescia and be-
gan beating him with her tiny fists.
Prescia- shrank back with a cry Of
terror and shouted a denial of the
child's accusation. The police planned
to bring other witnesses who saw the
murdered leave the Cira home.