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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
TRAPPED IN
TORREON,
FACING
DEATH
State Department Can't Promise
Aid at Once to Americans in
Disease-Ravaged City.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-Trapped
in the disease ravaged city of Tor
reon, Mexico are n sisters Of charity
and nuns, unable to flee to the United
States because of tbs bands Of rebels
that surround the town.
They have appealed to the State
Department through Consul General
Ham at Monterey, to be taken out las
soon as the railroad can be repaired
or other means provided"
The 27 women are members of two
orders-the Incarnate and the Incar-
nate Word, clustered.
Women and Children Flee.
In addition there are in Torreon,
Gomez, Palacio, Lerdo and other
nearby towns, III men, IA women and
80 children, all anxious to escape.
The State Department is unable to
promise them any immediate help.
Fifty Americans, mostly women and
children. winding their way through
mountain passes on an overland trip
to the Texas border, left Durango
on their long and perilous voyage.
Vice Consul McCaughan is accom-
panylng the party, whose departure
leaves only about twenty Americans
in Durango. according to official ad-
vices, and not more than 40 in the
outlying districts.
Gamboa's Candidacy Pieases.
President Wilson expressed himself
day pleased with the candidacy of
Foreign Minister Gamboa for Presi-
dent, regarding 1t as the elimination
Of Huerta. He received official notice
later, however, that the Constitution
alists would refuse to take any part
in the election.
A proclamation is said to have been
issued in Mexico City by Fernando
Calderon and so leaders, declaring
the Liberal party would take no part
in' the elections, because Mexico was
in a state of war, and intimating
Congress might defer the elections
from October 26. The proclamation
contends without the Liberal party
there can be no election.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Sons Staying Reveals
A Real Enoch Arden

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, Sept. 81
The Staying of Paul Townsend by the
bandits who robbed a jewelry store
here last week and killed two fellow
workers, revealed an Enoch Arden
story when Townsend's father and
mother mingled tears and repledged
their love over his body
One night Townsend disappeared
and the wife, supposing she was a
widow. married w. f. Bellinger of
this city. Shortly after this wedding
a letter came from Townsend. Bel
linger at once agreed to an immediate
separation. Mrs. Townsend and her
husband were remarked. When their
son was killed they repledged their
love.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
$4,000 Gold Stolen
At San Francisco
US. Mint, Is Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27-Al-
though officials of the United States
Mint here to-day refused to confirm
or deny the rumor. it was persistent
ly reported that a bag containing
$4,000 in gold coins was missing from
the mint vaults and bag filled with
iron washers had been substituted for
it.
1t also was reported that checkers
going over the contents of the vaults
found nearly every bag of coins short
a few dollars.
Thirty Government agents have
been at work for several days count
ing the money on hand in prepara-
ton for the entrance Of Superintend-
ent T. H. w. Shanahan who sue
ceeds the late Frak Leach.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27

induce DR.. Blake to return to his
wife
This statement it is reported. was
transmitted by the friend in question
to Arthur C.. Train, Mrs. Mackay's
lawyer, together with a highly eulo-
CYSTIC statement on DR.. Blakes vir-
tues and her love for him.
a Only Want Him Back"
She Is reported as saying:
Or Blake is the best man God ever
made. I lived with him for 81 years
and / should know He is a man Of
highest ideals. 1t Is killing me-these
things they say about the man l love.
only want him back"
Mr.. Train left for Portland, Maine
where Mrs. Mackay has leased for
term Of three years the home of for
Continued on Page 2, Column 1.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
New Freight Ruling
By Rail Commission

Georgia railroad companies must fur
nish consignees with expense bills
showing the number Of the car in which
goods were originally placed as well as
the car in which they are received, ac-
cording to the Georgia Railroad Com
missions ruling after a days consider
alton. The order applies only TO carload
shipments. and is an amendment to rule
3 Of the Commission.
The Commission allowed the Central
Of Georgia Railway to cancel the special
commodity rates on hollow fireproof til.
ing from Macon. Milledgeville and Ste
vens, and substitute classification rates,
but denied the roads request to cancel
the special commodity rates on brick
shipments from Atlanta, Macon, Angus
ia and other points to Savannah and
Brunswick
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Drug Raids Follow
Paris Actress Death
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
PARIS, Sept. 27-Several raids on
drug dens were made to-day by the
police following the scandalous reve.
rette Fleury, the 20year- actress
and cabaret singer who died while IN
toxicated from ether. Letters to the
newspapers say the drug habit is en-
shaving thousands of French boys and
girls yearly.
Among those at Mile. Fleury's flu
neral were Baron James De Roths-
child and Baron Colonna De Decaldi.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Christian Science
Healer Found Slain

Los ANGELES, Sept 27.-Mrs. r,
p. Gay, Christian Science practi-
toner with a suite of offices down
town, was found murdered in her Of
fees this morning. The woman ,
head had been mashed with a 10-inch
section of gas pipe.
The police were unable to find any
clew to the slayer or his motive.
Mrs. Gay was one of the best known
Christian Scientists in California Her
home was at No. 1910 West Third
street, Los Angeles.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Church Raps Taking
Of Carnegie Million

JACKSON, MO-. Sept z7.-The St
Louis conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South adopted a
resolution condemning the trustees Of
Vanderbilt University Nashville,
Tenn, for accepting a $10OO,00O en-
dowment from Andrew Carnegie.
Acceptance was vetoed by the
Board of Bishops because Carnegie
endowments are conditioned on ben
ef1ciary colleges being independent of
sectarian control, The trustees jig
nored the bishops
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
OPEN TOWN
ISSUE IN
ELECTION
F | c H 7
But 1t Is Subordinated to Clash
Between Mayor Woodward
and Men He Opposes.

Livelier campaigning in the Coun-
,ilmanic and Aldermanic races prom
Uses a much larger vote in the pri-
mary Tuesday than was cast in the
charter election Wednesday. The
open town" issue is playing but a
minor part, because there are not
enough candidates running on this
platform.
Six contests suddenly have grown
hot, and the fact that Mayor James
c. Woodward is taking an active part
in three of them has added greatly
to the interest.
In his own ward, the Third, Mayor
Woodward's fight against the re-
election Of Alderman James E. War
rem and Councilman Orville H. Hall
promises to bring out a heavy vote.
The Mayors candidates are c. c. Nc
Donald for the Aldermanic Board and
R. r. jackson for Council. Comment
ing on the action of the primary
executive committee in providing
only one polling place in that ward,
Mayor Woodward showed the in
tensity of his feelings in the mat
ter.
Two polling places were provided
in that ward in the charter election"
he said. 1T looks like Alderman
Warren and Councilman Hall are
afraid to trust the people to vote.
May Urge Mass Meeting.
IF the committee does not do
something | may urge the people to
call a mass meeting in protest, and l
NAV make a speech or two to let
them know the truth"
10. Cochran, secretary of the COM
mittee, said that there never had
been a precinct B in the Third Ward
in a primary and that in general
elections it always cost about dol
lar a vote for every vote cast at
precinct b.
Alderman Warren and Councilman
Hall made no suggestions to the
committee about voting places in the
Third Ward, but Mr.. Jackson went
before the committee and urged two
precincts.
Mayor for Braselton.
The other fight that Mayor Wood
ward is taking an active part in is
perhaps the most spirited Of the
three. He is urging the election of
Amos Braselton for Alderman from
the Fourth Ward against Councilman
Albert Thomson.
He is basing all of his fights on
genuine charter reform.
Friends of MIR. Thomson charge
that Mr.. .Braselton is not registered
and that he has been resident OF
the Fourth ward only short time.
More work has been done in the
race between w. a. Hancock and
Tohn 5. owens for Alderman from
The Eighth ward than in any other
If is generally believed that this will
he the closest race of all.
Penorts Of increased efforts are
heard from the First ward, where
\ Renfroe and Charles A. Alver-
con are running for Council, and in
the Fifth ward, where Jesse B. Lee
and DR. W. NJ. Ethridge are con-
testing for a similar place. In the
Fourth ward there is a pretty race
FOR Council between R. E. George and
A W FarIinger
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Woman DiStrusts
Jury Of Her Sisters

AURORA, ILL. Sept. 27.-Mrs,
Anna Holden Collins, charged with
disorderly conduct, to-day accepted a
fine on plea Of guilty, rather than
go to trial after Judge Dutton an
nounced that a jury composed Of wo-
men would hear the case.
4 distrust them" said Mrs Collins.
Il would rather save the trouble of
a trial and plead guilty"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Mill Workers. Pay
Has Gained Steadily

WASHINGTON. Sept. 27.-Consid-
cradle increase in wages, combined
with a decrease in working hours,
has come to the million men en-
ployed in the lumber, mill work and
furniture manufacturing industries Of
the country during the past % years,
as shown by figures prepared by the
Department of Labor.
The departments information on
which its statistics were based COW
cred more than three-fifths of the
employees in the various occupa-
lions.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Works Says U. S.
Should Take Hand.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Sept. 27.-Unit-
ed States Senator John D. Works in
a speech here declared it the duty
of the United States to intervene and
restore order in Mexico.
Just to the south of US, almost
within reach of gunshot. our men are
being assassinated and our women
outraged daily" he said. What are
we going to do about it? I believe
great mistake has been made, for
which we are responsible under the
Monroe Doctrine,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Garbage Driver Hurt
When Car Hits Truck

Fl. 3. Baswell, a workman on one
Of the city's automobile garbage
trucks, was thrown from the truck
and against the pavement at the cor
ner OF Peachtree and Walton streets
Saturday morning. He was rendered
unconscious and incurred a probable
fracture Of the skull
A street car hit the truck as il stood
athwart the track and BasweH. who
was standing up, lost his balance. He
was rushed to Grady Hospital.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
100000 Fund to
Fight Labor Unions

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON, Sept. 27.-British en-
ployers Of labor have formed an or
ganization to fight the labor unions.
the London Times says. 1t is plan
ned to raise a fund of $3.50, 100000 for
this purpose.
The new organization will be called
The United Kingdom Employers
Defense Union" and in case of a Goa
test, any member involved will be
backed with its full strength.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
UNS, HELD in MEXICO, BEG FOR HELP
ayor Woodward Stirs Up Political Activity
China Makes Amends
But Takes Her Time

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 27.-The three
day ultimatum given China by Japan
in connection with the accidental
killing Of several Japanese citizens
during the siege Of Marking expired
to-day.
General Chang Hsun, commander
in-chief Of the Federal forces in the
south, waited until the last minute
before apologizing to the japanese
Consul at Marking.
Japan is still maintaining a big
war fleet at Marking and the city is
full of Japanese soldiers and marines.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
E. 0. Painter Case
Medical Experts
Ask S26O,OOO Fees

JACKSONVILLE, Sept. 27-For
services in the cases against insur-
ance companies to collect the $1,17S,-
600 life insurance carried by E. O.
Painter, drowned off a ferry boat
here in March, medical experts de-
manded fees aggregating $26O.0O0.
This startling feature was revealed
in the investigation. The fees de-
manded were as follows: For certif-
Gates of death, $4,000; for medical
advice, 100000; for testifying in
court, $4,000
The family dispensed with the
services of these medical experts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Recall Fight Waged
On Woman Official

HANFORD, CAL, Sept. 27.-The
first recall election against a woman
in California is being directed
against Mrs. n. F. Dawson. Superin-
tendent of Schools in King County.
Thomas Rossman, once a principal
in the Hanford schools, started the
recall against Mrs. Dawson after his
certificate had been revoked.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
Chicago in Midst Of
Criminal Cleanup

CHICAGO, Sept. 27.-The annual
roundup of burglary and hold-up
suspects was on in Chicago o-day.
Seventy five men were in cells ad-
joining Detective Captain Halpin's Of
fee early to-day, and detectives were
out searching for more.
Captain Halpin ordered that all the
suspects be shown to every detective,
and then If no charge could be placed
against them, orders were given to
them to catch the first "whizzer'' out
Of the city.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
DEL cAssE TO RETIRE.

PARIS. Sept. 27.-Announcement
was made to-day that Theophile Del
Case, French Ambassador to Rus
STA, will retire in January and will
be succeeded by General Lyautey
Military Governor Of French Mo
rocco.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-27
LAWYER DENIES OFFER
TO DROP MACKAY SUIT

Mrs Clarence H. Mackay and her three children Katharine
John and Eln Ito the right who Scotland their
father; below HarbOr Hill, the Mackay Roslyn
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
c. T. Plowrnan at U. Of c,
Shows Skill That Gave
Him World Repute

No more popular exhibit of art OBJ
jects has been held at the University
of California in years than the col
lection of etchings by George T.
Plowman, three years ago an obscure
Berkeley architect. now one OF Amer
ica's foremost artists
Plowman today gave brief demon
strations OF the etchers method. a
method which requires intimate
knowledge. of copper and steel prop
critics; of printing by lithograph pro-
cess; or line drawing and of shading.
An etcher, as he demonstrates, Is first
an artist and then a master crafts
man.
Plowman's pictures have been
shown at the Salon in Paris and at
the Royal Academy in London. For q
year while in Europe he studied en-
craving under Sir Frank Short In
the Royal College OF Art. South Ken
sington, London. Another year he
studied solely printing. Thus he has
mastered the three main branches
of his calling.
His etching OF San Gabriel mission.
California's historical fame, Illus
trates his mastery of shading. The
Monument, London, and St Nicholas
du Chardonnet are others of his pic
lures especially praised by critics.
PIowman lives In San Rafael.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
SPECIAL CAR FOR
ALAMEDA TRAVEL
Southern Pacific to Handle
Traffic Without Second
Fare or Transfer Issue

In order to handle the traffic with
out a second fare or a transfer issu-
ance to the crosstown line, which is
maintained as a separate service. the
southern Pacific company is planning
to put a single car on the loop from
Alameda to Fruitvale station for the
benefit of main line passengers for
Alameda. Assurance has been given
of the move by Attorney H. X. James,
who stated that the announcement
was made to him by Assistant General
Passenger Agent Wade of the COM
pany. The latter also stated that the
company would offer no resistance to
the ordinance recently passed by the
Alameda council establishing IA
cents fare for school children.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
ACCUSED WIDOW
GIVES CLEW To
SING MURDER
Tip to Guard Leads to Dis
.covery of Foes Suitcase
- in Merchants Home

CHICAGO. Sept. s.-I'he finding of a
.+suitcase in the home of Charles Sing,
::5he.~ murdered Chinese merchant,
known to belong to a man acquainted
with Sings white wife, and one who
ga "a personal grudge against the
murdered man. partially cleared up
.the. mystery today Mrs Sing fur
.nished the police the tip"
-. IBID you policemen find a suitcase
in my house?" the widow asked to-
. day..
I'VE found couple of them" re-
piled Policeman Mulhern, her guard
at the hospital
well. you missed the one you want
most. I guess" she answered Look
again in the back room closet
Detectives were dispatched to the
house and the suitcase was found.
The police admitted they had found
evidence of Importance.
6 The federal government took a
hand in the investigation today when
Commissioner General of Immigra-
tiou Caminetfi at Washington ordered
an investigation of the underground
railway" for Chinese criminals and
smugglers OF Chinese girls and
opium, indicated by the black book"
found by the police in searching for
the murderer.
Mrs. Sing was. removed from the
hospital today and taken to the
morgue, where she viewed her hus-
bands body. The white widow col
lapsed as she saw the body. When
she recovered the police hurled ques-
tions at her, in an effort to make her
confess, but the tortured woman
screamed denials and then collapsed
gain.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
PRIMARY SCHOOL.
WILL Open
At JAIL
Sheriff Eggers Arranges to
Recruit Teachers From
Gentlemen Burglars
EDUCATION BOARD
TO ASSIST IN WORK
Reading, Writing, Arithrne-
tic, Spelling and Geogra-
ply Among Subjects

School is to be opened at the coun-
ty Jail. Sheriff Eggers is to be prin-
cipal and several of the teachers will
be recruited from the ranks of gen
tlemen burglars" educated safe
breakers and cultured crooks. The
sheriff has conferred with DR.. dan
coma. president of the board OF educa-
ton, and received the assurance that
regular teachers of the department
will also be assigned to the prison
school.
Reading. writing and arithmetic
will be taught, as we'll as spelling and
geography. The prisoners cease work
at $3.50 o'clock IN the afternoon and
will then be allowed to attend classes.
School will be held three times
week, and will be opened the latter
part of this month
Sheriff Eggers allowed the prison
ers to witness moving picture show
last night at which education films
and prize fight reels were shown.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08

this week, not so much because of Its
fulfillment as because OF It's promise.
1t Is a local act according to the
program, which means that 1t was as
sembled and produced In town. "One
Christmas Eve" is the title of the play
let, but 1t bears no relationship
to the Bernhard pIaylet of similar
title. This one tells the story of a
waif who is adopted by a wealthy but
childless couple The merit of the
offering lies in the singular sweetness
of the principal players voice and
manner. Betty Gerke is the little lady
who does the singing, and. though she
is overbilled and does not in the least
resemble Tetrazzini her voice is of
great sweetness and girlishness There
is tender quality and a shrinking
belief in the beauty of her songs that
are at rnce touching and novel in
vaudeville. The act went TO enthkIsi-
astic applause that was not wrung
from the auditors for friendships
sake. but legitimatel by the little
lady with the dear voice.
Other acts on this weeks bill are
The Girls and the Jockey which Is
a musical comedy featuring r. n.
Cory and Vincent Erne, not to forget
lively chorus OF pretty girls; Ben
Ryan and Henrietta Lee, somewhat t
different entertainers Bertha Walk
er and Charles Ill. in a skit, lust
a Gir1'; Evans and Vidocq, in songs
and chatter the Lelands, in a living
picture spectacle; Mae Francis, in
songs and gowns, and motion pictures.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
GREAT PLAYER IN
IMPERIAL MOVIES

The Imperial theater has started off
on what promises to be successful
departure from the former policy Of
that playhouse. 1t is presenting this
week the complete drama In films of
Tess of the d'Ubervilles," with Mrs.
Fiske In the title role.
This great American actress took
time from her vacation last summer
to pose. for this remarkable series of
motion pictures. re-enacting the role
of the hardy heroine, whom the world
tempted and then condemned.
Under Daniel Frohman's auspices
the play was produced before the NOV
ing picture machine, and under his
auspices 1t is being shown at the I'm
perial theater, where, yesterday after
noon and evening. large throngs gath
cred to watch the distinguished actress
In one of her most famous roles
More than 100 scenes are shown. and
the company participating is larger
than that which assisted Mrs Fiske
when she was making enduring fame
in the part on the legitimate stage.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
PANTAGES OFFERS
VARIED PROGRAM

Destiny an intense dramatic play
let, is the feature of this weeks bill
at the Pantages. William Shilling
plays the title role with great force.
The climax of the piece holds the
audience in its spell. 1t Is by all odds
one of the strongest problem playlets
ever housed at the Pantages
A twain of dusky comedians keeps
the crowds in the best of humor with
their rollicking skit. which is a trav-
esty on Destiny"
The four Victors, athletes, win favor
with something new
Menlo Moore's newest musical
tabloid. Sorority Days" is a merry
bit of song and dance, with a bevy Of
pretty girls and dancing comedians.
The Nifty girls present a new nov
city in song representations. Thomas
Dalton. as the editor of the Davey-
Vile News, has a quaint budget OF
jokes. Carmen and Clifton open the
bill with melodies on the banjo and
violin. One of the features is a film of
motion pictures showing Maurice Nc
I.oughlin. champion tennis player of
the world In action.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
GERMAN CATHOLICS
MEET IN FRUITVALE

: The twelfth annual German Catho-
lie convention opened in Fruitvale
yesterday and will conclude this
evening A parade participated in
by Catholic. organizations about the
bay, followed by two high masses at
st, Elizabeth's church, opened the af-
fair. Special choir music was rem
dereds by the Watsonville orphanaRe
cffoir.s The opening session took
place: at 2:30 o'clock and concluded
avtth an entertainment to the visitors
in sTgruftvale Recreation park.
A special meeting was held in ST
Joseph.s sodahty gymnasium in the
evening with a program of music
and addresses, and a business session
is I'm progress this afternoon. The
banquet will be held this evening.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-08
EAST BAY CITIES
>. I: BEGIN CAMPAIGN

: "A public mass meeting, to be held
probably Friday night, Will launch
the campaign started last week
: by the progress and prosperity
sconan1fttee of the Chamber of Com
rnerce to arouse public sentiment IN
the proposed streetcar district owner
ship plan for the east bay cities.
It Is the plan of the committee to
arrange mass meetings in every sec
fion Of the proposed traction district.
from Hayward to Richmond, for the
discussion.
Mayor Mott, by telegram, says he
will lead the movement on his return
to Oakland.