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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
FIRE RACES IN
KANSAS PRISON

Lansing, Kas-, April 12-Fire broke
out in the twine plant Of the Kansas
State Penitentfary here, shortly after
noon and is burning fercely. The
plant is the largest prison twine man
ufactury in the country. There are
more than 1000 prisoners in the PEN
itentiary.
At 12 O'Clock the twine plant, tailor
shop and engine room had been de-
stroyed At that hour the fire was
within 200 feet of the cell houses, but
was believed to be nearly under con-
troll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
$13,579.32
ATTITUDE
TO BE DEFINED

Rev. John r. Brown, president of the
Pastors Association, says that body
will oppose the playing Of professional
baseball games at Newfield Park or
elsewhere on Sundays in the city, not
withstandfng the announcement of
Mayor c. B. Wilson that he will not
interfere.
Mr.. Brown said a meeting of the
Law and Order committee of the as
sociation would take the matter up in
the near future Other pastors said
they did not care to be quoted in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
BELGIUM sNowBoUND.

Brussels, Belgium. April IA
heavy snowstorm struck the whole of
Belgium, last night Gardens, orch
ards and vegetable fields were hard
struck in many districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
DEATH FOE KINNEY.

Cleveland, April 12.-Death in the
electric chair at Columbus, August Is,
next, was the sentence passed upon
Frank Kinney, of Chicago, in criminal
court here, today.
Kinney was convicted Thursday OF
the murder of Ralph e. Byrnes, a re-
tired lake captain, while he was COM
nnitting burglary in the Byrnes home
on the night of February 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
COLD SNAP IN GERMANY.

Berlin, April 12.-The cold spell
continues throughout Germany and
the damage to fruits and other pro-
ducts is approaching the dimensions
of a cata strophe. A homeless 1aborer
was found frozen to death, this morn
ing, in a Berlin garden colony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
STREET CARS RUN
AGAIN IN BUFFALO

Buffalo, April 12-Street car service
on regular schedule was resumed on
all city and suburban lines today. The
militianen who were called here on
strike duty several days ago will be
sent home today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
EARTHQUAKE FELT
AT SALT LAKE CITY

Salt Lake City, April 12-An earth
quake lasting several seconds was ex-
perienced here at 1870 o'clock, this
morning. Train dispatchers of the
Oregon Short Line Railroad reported
that the shock was felt throughout
southeastern Idaho
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12

Delegates of the Navy League Of the
United States, at Washington, today
inspected the gun factory in the navy
yard, Iunched aboard the Dolphin, and
placed wreath es on the tomb of Wash
ington at Mt. Vernon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
OLD DLEVEE COLLAPSES
ON MISSISSIPPI

Memphis Tenn, April ia break
in the old Mississippi 1evee at Lake
Jefferson, Ask, 10 miles below Rose
dale, Miss, occurred early today, ac-
cording to telephone reports. No loss
of life was reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
CHARTER OAK CLASSES

Hartford, April 12-Secretary H. A
Walker, of the Connecticut Fair AS
sociatton, announced, today, that all
of the classes for the grand circuit
meeting at Charter Oak Park, begin
ming Labor Day, have been filled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12

While Samuel Warren, 20, a Civil
War veteran, lay wounded, waiting
for an ambulance after being struck
by a trolley car in Washington, he
was robbed of a wallet containing $76
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12
DEATH OF COMPOSER.

Los Angeles, April 12.-Alfredo
Jannotta, a well known Italian musi-
clan and composer, died here, last
night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-12

The Farmer Help Wanted
Ads. They offer good op-
portunities for
GOOD POSITIONS
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
New Executive Plans To Be at Work Early
Each Day and to Devote Entire
Time to State.

Indicted into office with simplicity that harked back to
the days Thomas Jefferson John Marshall Saon will enter
the Capitol Monday morning for the first time Governor
of the State of Georgia Eager begin work for the
the people, Governor Satn plans be his office at
unusually early hour and will plunge into the affairs of the
Georgia with energy and ability that has made him
leading figure among the attorneys and citizens of Atlanta
Backed by his dominant personality and with the support
practically every of the and the House Rep
resentaves Saons administration promises be
productive of good that of any Governor the
State has had.
Gossip heard among the legislators
Assembly reform urged by the Governor
approval members of both Houses
Bills Are Now Ready
significant and indicative the success Of Governor
bills embodying
his inaugural address have been prepared and
will introduced present
Several already
1t generally officially
Unforeseen should
that demands Of
ability and the willingness of the Legislature to do what right
necessary prompting
without the who
incumbency will hold
office during administration.
Governor
will position under Governor Slaton.
Ulm Is Executive Secretary.
Hardy Secretary
through their connection with Governor Brown
expected during the
o his tncumhency.
business of
handsome Peachtree Street and
his family the ancient
Peahee will building his
during his He of the mansion Sat
of the
a stay lsseoepton ofnqpt the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Inaugural Address of SIatOn
Urges New Taxation System

considered. The problem Of it's dis
posaI should be considered by a
commission, with directions to re-
port its recommendation and its
reasons therefor.
5. The passage of a law abolish
ing the defendants statement in
criminal trials, and providing in it's
place that he be sworn as a wit
ness, if he so desires.
6. The Legislature is urged to
consider legislation making the car
rying OF concealed weapons a fell
ony, subject to reduction to a mis-
demeanor by either judge or jury.
7. Consideration OF proper and
remedial banking laws. 1.-THE banks
of a State perform public functions,
and as such are properly subjected
to governmental supervision" says
the message.
8. Tho creation of a new office, to
be known as State Auditor.
9. Sweeping reforms in the tax
system of Georgia. The system in
vogue in this State is wronq, and
the equalization Of taxation, either
through enforcement of present
laws or new correetives, is urged.
10. That the Legislature investi-
gate the decline of the agricultural
schools and take steps to apply the
proper remedies.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
REBELS STORM
MEXICAN TOWN.;
MASSACRE 1000
Federal Soldiers and Civilians
Shot Down in Cold Blood at
Durango.
CAPTIVES PUT TO TORTURE
Atrocities Practiced to Force Citi-
zens to Reveal Hiding Places
of Wealth.

MEXICO CITY, June 2S.-One
thousand soldiers and civilians were
slaughtered by rebels when the city
of Durango, capital of the State of the
same name, fell into the insurgents
hands, according to word received
here to-day from that city. Many of
the victims were members of promi-
nent families.
Men and women were tortured TO
death when they did not produce
wealth at the bidding of the rebels.
Fighting between federals and in
surgents is going on at Uruapam in
the State of Michocan Cuquio, in
the State of Jalisco. was taken by
rebels yesterday and the garrison put
to the sword.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
HIGH LIVING COST
AS SHOWN BY U, S

Sharp advances in food prices
over last year and in comparison
with the decade $780, 1900 are
shown by the Federal Bureau of
Labor.
Some of the increases compared
with the ten year period are:
Sugar, 4.s per cent; bacon, 111.6;
sirloin steak. 6o.s; round steak,
s4.5i rib roast, e2.7; pork chops,
se.4j smoked ham, SET; lard, 62.3i
hens, $685. wheat flour, 27.4; eggs,
Sc; butter, 63.5; potatoes, 23.6;
fresh milk, 4o.o1.
Some of the retail prices of Feb
ruary IS, 1918, compared with a
year ago in the principal cities
show;
Sirloin Steak. Inereases-Boston,
1911 per cent? New York, 17.3; At
lanta, 1906 Chicago, 1871; Kansas
City, 1875 New Orleans, 14.s; Den
YER, 1911; San Francisco, %; Seat
tie, 1910. Oecreass-Dallas, o.8 per
cent.
Pork Chops, ncreases-Boston,
% per cent; New York, 23.e; At
Ianta. 1917; Chicago, 22.e; Kansas
City, 23.3; New Orleans, 0.5; Den
yer, 20; San Francisco, 1874; Sc
attic, 90. Dsorsase-DaIIas, 81 per
cent.
Smoked Bacon, Inereasss-eos
ton, 25.5 per cent; New York, 1876;
Atlanta, 1872; Chicago, tf6; Kan
sas City, So New Orleans, 10;
Denver, III; San Francisco, 9.S;
Seattle, 1877. Deerease-Danas, ~
per cent.
Hens, nereases-Boston, 14.2;
New York, 7.6; Chicago, ID; Kan
sas City, A.; New Orleans, Al;
Denver, SO; Seattle. %. Decreases
Atlanta, 1913; Dallas, .o5.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Gainesville Naval
Academy to Hold a
Regatta on July 4
Riverside Cadets Expect Hundreds
of Visitors to See Sports on
the Chattahoochee.

GAINESVILLE, June 2s.-The first
regatta Of the Riverside Summer Ma
val School and Camp, which was
opened here Thursday, will be held on
July 4. Hundreds Of visitors are ex-
pected to be on hand to see the sports.
The naval school and camp has a
large enrolment this year, students
being registered from practically al
Of the Southern States, including
Georgia, Flocida. Alabama, Louisiana
Tennessee, South Carolina, North
Carolina, North Carolina. Kentucky
and Virginia.
Captain Patterson, Of the Culver
Ind, Military Academy, will have
charge of the naval and swimming
departm ats this year while Profes
sor r. f. Brooks, superintendent OF
the Dublin oublie schools, will assist
in the academic department.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

SWEEPING legislative reforms
y are urged by Governor John
M. Saton in his inaugural
address and message delivered to
the Legislature Saturday. Follow
ing are the ten most important re-
forms he urges:
I. An occupation tax on corpora
tons, with the maximum 5000 per
snnum on corporations of more
than $1,000 900 capital; the tax on
smaller corporations to be adjusted
accordingly.
2. Changes in the registration
laws. He says: THE present regis
istration law should be so amended
that when a voter has once proven
his qualification by registering and
being enrolled. he shall remain
registered voter unless disqualified
for some cause due himself"
3. The need for good roads, with
a highway commissioner or a COM
mission. The message says: IAN
intelligent highway commission, or
commissioner, clothed with the
proper authority, could be the
means Of untold benefit in suggest
ing the proper methods of building
roads,"
q. A declaration that the sale of
the Western and Atlantic Railroad,
the States property, should not be
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Pastor Gets Town
To Give Day to Ball
All Glrard suspends Business to At
tend Games, but There Is No
Playing on Sunday.

GIRARD, KANS.. June 2S.-Girard
has found a happy solution to the
problem Of Sunday baseball by setting
out one day in the week when every
body suspends business operations
and goes to the ball game.
This arrangement came through the
suggestion of the Rev NJ L. Morri-
son, pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church, after considerable wrangllng
early in the summer between people
who wanted ball games on Sunday
and those who did not. The new ar
rangement was tried yesterday for
the second time. Everyone is pleased
and the blue laws are enforced
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Georgia Bankers to
Urge Laws at This
Legislative Session
One Provides Larger Salary for State
Misunderstanding Depart
ment Considered.

The Georgia Bankers Association
Of which L. P Hiuyer Of Macon, is
president and Haynes McFadden. OF
Atlanta, secretary. will urge new laws
in the present session Of the Legs
lature, according to announcement
Saturday.
The association now has under ad-
visement several bills including one
for constitutional amendment pro-
viding larger appropriations for the
State Treasurer who supervises Sc,
100000. it is said. on a salary fund OF
$500.
The amendment. though. is being
considered only by the association
thus far. Il has not been acted on
Haynes McFa5den Saturday said a
bin creating banking department
probably wouiI not come up at this
session Of the Legislature.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Pigeons to Keep City
Sane, Says Expert
DR.. 3. Chester King, of Atlanta, Tells
Chicago That It's Safety
Rests With Doves.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-If Chicagoans
are to be saved from the mad house
at all it will be by the pigeons.
DR.. B. Chester King, an Atlanta
alienist, finds hope for the city's san
ity in the pigeons that fiutter about
the Loop all day.
Several times each day." says the
doctor, the man who works in an
office building should go to a window
with the expectation of seeing one or
more doves. Should he spy them, ]
suggest that he forget all else. There
is something in just the name dove
that has a soothing effect upon the
nerves"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Baroness Will Wed
Man Hurled in Auto
st. Louis Tourist Unexpectedly Finds
Self in NobIewoman's Car and
Romance RIpens.

NEW YORK. June 2s.-James Hur-
ley railroad man Of ST. Louis. while
automobiling in Paris year ago. ran
his car into that of the Baroness Bar
oara Ursula Kalinowski Of Weisba-
den and was hurled into the tonneau.
where the Baroness was sitting, He
gave her his card and later offered her
his heart.
Arriving here by the Hamburg
American liner Kaiserin Auguste VIE
toria, she left for St. Louis, where the
Baroness will be married to Mr.. Hur-
ley.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
King George Finds
PlatOnic Romance
With Fair Countess
Monarch Pays Marked Attention &c
Wife of Lord Mar While Queen
Mary Is Absent.
Special Gable to The Sunday American.

Special Gable TO The Sunday American.
LONDON. June 2S-Every one thought
King George so extremely domestic and
conventional that 1t has come as rather
shock to people outside court circles
to and him paying marked attention to
the beautiful Countess OF Mar and Killie
The lovely countess, who is in her
prime and a favorite Of King Edward,
is to be found wherever the King Is
Lord Mar goes about very little, but
1t was noticed that he and his wife were
included in the royal house party at
Windsor Castle for the Ascot races.
When Queen Mary was absent from
the races, Lady Mar was always at the
Kings side, but when Her Majesty was
present Lady Mar mixed with the gen
eral crowd in the royal inclosure
Lady Mar is very sympathetic and at
tractive. The inner circle at the court
intensely amused at this mild pla-
tonic Irritation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Mrs. Astor Bars
Too Fervid Trotting
Society Youth Comes to Grief When
He Disregards Rules Of Conduct
Fixed by Hostess.
Special Gable to The American.

LONDON, June 2s.-Mrs. John Aston
is becoming known in social circles as a
hostess whose rules Of conduct must be
obeyed by her guests. One. young man
who until recently. doubted this, is now
lamenting his mistake. Mrs. Astor per.
mits the tango" and turkey trot" at
her dances, but insists that they be
danced in moderation. When this guest
SO far forgot himself as to verge on to
the vulgar, he was quickly shown the
door.
Mrs. Astor's example is not followed
Oy all OF London's hostesses. At the
entertainments of a certain duchess the
ragtime Is accompanied by great deal
OF roughness. being usually danced with
the lights out.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Early Cold Injuries
Crops Of Michigan
Wheat Promises but Halt a Crop,
Hay one-thlrd, and Fruit
Outlook Is Poor.

LANSING. MICH, June 2s.-Mich-
igan Agricultural College field men
and district supervisors report crop
prospects Of the State the poorest in
years, due to the early cold, wet sea-
son and late frosts, followed by the
present hot, dry weather.
Wheat promises little better than
half crop, hay one-third, oats one
half, Early potatoes have been badly
frosted in sections and will not pro
duce over one-quarter crop without
rain.
Fruit is equally poor Plums and
grapes are expected to be about 30 or
40 per cent of a crop.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Congress to Force
White Slave Inquiry
Reasons for Postponement of Digss.
caminetta Case by Department of
Justice To Be Barred.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-Investiga-
ton Of the postponement Of the Diggs-
Caminetti white slave case by the De
partment Of Justice must go on. is the
edict Of the Congressman behind the
resolutions.
They are determined to bare the en-
tire correspondence between NcNab and
the Attorney General and uncover the
influences behind the white slave and
Western Fuel cases
II the House for any reason fails to
take up the investigation Tuesday the
Senate is determined to dig to the bot
tom Of the matter itself. No pull" or
innusrce can block this inquiry, it is
decla1ed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Mrs. Marshall Finds
$4,000 House at Last
Wife Of Vice President Refuses to
Pay More, Wishing to Live With
in Husbands Salary.

WASHINGTON, June 2S-The long
house hunt Of Mrs. Marshall wife of
the Vice President, is probably over.
as she has found a suitable house on
Columbia Road, Northwest. Her hunt
was prolonged owing to the fact that
she set $4,000 yearly as the price they
would pay. The Marshalls have said
they must live within their salary.
and Washington society is eagerly
watching to see how they will man
age with the many social and finan-
cial demands upon them. Mrs. Mar
shall wanted to go to the country, but
feared it would be too far for the
Congressional wives to visit.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Gatun Gates Stand
Their Supreme Test
Atlantic Waters Reach Sea Level
and Locks Must Hold Against
Full Pressure of Water.

PANAMA, June 2S.-The Atlantic
waters which have been allowed 70
run slowly against the lower gates at
Gatun are at sea level to-day. The
large gates are being put to the actual
test Of full pressure for the first time
The engineers are watching the rise
Of the water with interest, and thew
report that the gates are water
tight. The water is at the 5o-foot
stage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Rebels Advance on
Juarez; Fight Nearer.

Ell PASO, TEXAS, June 2s.--Pan-
cho Villa, Mexican rebel leader, who
has announced his intention of taking
Juarez and executing General Sala-
Ear, commander of the garrison. in the
bull ring, established outposts with
in three miles of the town.
Ortega, who has 500 men, may CO.
operate with Villa If Juarez falls, it
will remove the most important Mex
lean port Of entry on the United
States border from Huerta and may
result in the downfall of the Huerta
government.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Prince of Wales
Spends Sl.25 a Week
Writes Home for More Money, but
Mother Considers That This
Amount Is Ample.
Special Gable to The American.

opecTaT Cable . the AmerIcan.
LONDON, June 2s-The amount al.
lotted to the Prince Of Wales for pocket
money has just become known. Every
Saturday he receives just 81. 25, which he
terms his "old age pension" He is oc-
casionally trifle extravagant and mort
cages his money in advance.
Toward the end of the last term at
Oxford he was asked by a friend to Join
a party to visit the theater
The Princes reply was, Sorry, old
man, but am clean broke"
why don't you write home for some
mOre?" asked the friend.
Il did" replied the Prince, but moth.
er said was too extravagant"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
The STICK-AT-TT
CHARACTERISTIC

And the cumulative force Of
hard work reap richer rewards
than genius.
All men can not have brilliant
minds, but almost every one can
cultivate continuity of purpose
and develop a large capacity for
work.
All great business successes
have been the results of cease
less and unremlttIng labor
rather than the outgrowth of
unusual intelligence.
An ordinary amount of COM
mon sense and a little energy In
reading and using Hearst's
Sunday American and Georgian
want Ads" will put you
ahead Of your fellows.
These busy little lads" exploit
business and residence property,
acreage, stocks, bonds, leases,
automobiles, poultry, live stock,
household furnishings and Varie-
ties OF other things that can be
bought at low prices and re-
sold on a money making basis.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
PRICES TO STAY AS THEY
ARE NOW, SAYS SULZBERGER

NEW YORK, June 2S.-"Meat will
never be any cheaper in the United
States than it is now" declared G. f.
Sulzberger, OF sulzberger & schwarz-
child, on his arrival from Europe on the
Mauretania. The only effect the
change in the tariff will cause will be
TO keep prices where they are. with
out this revision in the tariff, there
would undoubtedly have been big jump
in prices
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

Read for Profit, use for Results
KearSt'S Sunday American
and Georgian WANT ads"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
NOTICE

you have any difficulty in buyine Heerst,s
SUNDAY American anywhere in the South notify
Circulation Manager Hearst's Sunday Ameri-
can. Atlanta. Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
SLATON'S BILLS READY TO PASS
MGugurdted With Utmost SIM
Wants to Aid Gov,

othof the nwEu while
S d h SB shown between hi aT Brown who retired
as as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-06
| { { o Adventure
- Thrill no aJnerec

"Ho! ha" Mr.. Clavering threw himself
back and cacbed. They found those
two cabbieS at last, did they? ! found
EN- that very afternoon, About what
time did You call on Norton" he asked,
koenly with = sudden cessation of mirth
about Z O'Clock
And YOU left quarter of 81"
"Ncs.
"Nhil- YOU were there did YOU see this
woman-Mary Iiaddeld. The stenogra-
phcrG"
only tor q minute then" she replied.
and the pause in the sentence was full
of meaning
"Then'" echoed The expert. You
haven't seen her since then, have YOU.
since the murder? No one saw her leave
the hotel
no ono but me-" nterposed the wom-
an. softly
You saw her. he demanded. half ris
ing in his excitement BY George. We
are getting at this thing You saw you
saw her leave the hotel-how 80
"5y the Fire Escape"
by the ire escape from NIr Morton s
room"
The fire escape" he cried With tri-
rH7nt bang on the desk "Ha, knew
it was the tire escape That's the way
Was soing To end this chapter with the
woman going down the lire escape just as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-06

the men were breaking in the hall door.
Well. well. what them" he demanded.
eagerly Where We're you?'
In doorway across the street, Z" the
woman answered. Waiting for Mr.. Nor
ton to come out"
We'll hai happened "' Hes was
-ouruins and wrigglins with excitement
and Impotence
81 had been watching about twenty
minutes, She explained in deliberate
tones. when the window opened ana a
woman came out ans Went down the fire
escape"
Could you see her face"
The woman nodded slowly and impress
lively Yes. when she reached the stree,
II was the stenogra pher," she said.
Dark hair, gray eyes about 80 high 80
he asked quickly.
Yes"
That's the woman" he fairly shouted.
The woman looked at him with a sud
den CLEAN in her eyes that might have
been triumph. alarm or both.
THE woman?" she repeated. hurriedly
You know herr"
KNOW her? No. only in my minds
eve he replied. with the smile OF the
2ratihed eeoist. ''How was she dresseda''
Dark blue Jacket and skirt with white
SID irtwaiSt and q red hat
'lh.um, he srunted' A. il djeesting