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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-05
FRAMED Up STORY
TO HELP M'GRAW
Shock Withdraws Allegations
Against Two West Virginia
Senators.
SAID HE WAS PAID FOR VOTE
Senate Committee May, How
ever. Proceed to lnvestiga-
ton of Charges

Washington. February 4.-Dcspite
the fact that the author of the prin-
cipal charges of corruption I'm the cleo
ton Of Senator's Watson and Chiffon.
Of West Virginia. to-day withdrew his
allegations. the Senate Election Com
mittee may proceed to an investiga-
ton
This was because both Senator'S to-
day submitted TO the committee n
statement in their defense. instead OF
presenting II to the Senate. The COM
mittee holds that IL IL considers the
explanation of the two Senators. IL
must also hear any statements on the
other side. while If they make their
statements to the Senate il can de-
eide whether 10 order further consid-
GRAFTON.
After considering the case to-day the
committee recessed until Saturday to
await the action OF the two Senators.
who expressed themselves as unde
cided on what course to pursue.
L. g. Shock. A member Of the West
Virginia House 81 Delegates. who had
made a statement that he had been
paid 81 600 and offered more to vote for
Watson and Chiffon. to-day presented
to thu. committee a statement that his
declaration was an effort to advance
the candidacy Of John NcGrsw. a rival
20 Senator Watson. His statement had
been included in a petition for fnvcs-
tiCation fled with Governor Glass
cock and other West NirginianS.
Roth West Virginia Senators pre-
scented the committee with a complete
denial 81 the charges. which they
branded as absurd.
Causes Sensation
Charleston. ". Va. February ~
sensation was created in the House %
DELEGATES to-day. when telegram
purportiug t. have been sent by l.. J.
shock O. United states senator Clar-
ence W. Watson was read on the floor.
The telegram declared that shock. who
had been n member or the House ~
Delegates IN 1911. when Watson and
William - Chiffon were elected sen
ators. framed up the story that he had
received a SUM 81 money Tor voting
for them In the belief that 10 would
help the cause II John McGraw. whom
h. wanted elected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-05
VIII he Taken Up Friday.

Washington. February f--Ihe repeal
Of the Panama Canal free tolls pTovis-
ION. proposed in an amendment Dy sen
ator Root 20 the recently passed canal
administration law. is TO be taken up
Friday at a meeting Of the Senate
Committee on Interoceanic Canals.
The call for the meeting was issued
to-day by Chairman Brandegee-
Advocates Of the free tolls provis-
ion for American coastwise ships are
prepared to fight the proposed amend
ment i'm the committee and 20 prevent,
If possihie. its Endorsement Shocld
the amendment be favorably reported
to the Senate, II is believed IL will be
impossible to secure final action on II
during the pending session
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-05

Washington, February with mo-
battIeships" as their slogan. members
OF the House opposed TO big navy to-
dav got a sufficient number of sigma
lures TO a petition for Democratic
caucus on the question Of how many
bat,leships shall be authorized TINS
year The caucus will be held before
Friday. when the House Naval Affairs
Committee is scheduled TO vote on the
new construction section OF the naval
appropriation bill
SiHners OF the petition hope TO have
the caucus bind the majority TO vote
against any appropriation for battle
ships on the ground that economy de
mands a stand by the Democrats IL
has been generally conceded that the
Naval Affairs Committee would report
a provision for two battleships-
Sentiment among the Democrats -
divided. but only a small number can
be found to predict that the caucus
will commit itself 10 a "no-battleship
program.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-05
Republicans F all to
Have Appointments
Taken Up.
CAUCUS BEFORE
RESUMING FIGHT
Gallinger Admits Democrats Can
Block All Combinations and
Struggle Is Waste of Time.
Opponents of Big Navy
Adopt mo Battle
ships" as Slogan.

Washington, February AFTER sew
eraI Intellectual attempts to secure con-
alteration OF President Tafts appoint
ennts. the Senate Republicans sue
ceeded finally to-day in forcing an ex-
ecutive session
The Democratic filibUster to prevent
any action was resumed as soon as the
doors were closed With the appoint
meuts sent to the Senate during the
last two weeks. the total number now
pending 10 nearly l.eOo.
The night came TO a halt at Al p.
N. whom Democrats succeeded In fore
ing the Senate 10 adjourn Democrats
absented themselves from the chamber
a. soon as the executive session began
IL was impossible TO get a quorum
After the Intellectual effort to-day 10
force action on the Presidents nomi-
nations pending in the Senate. the Re-
Dublicans decided 20 make no further
move for the present II IL probable
they will caucus before beginning the
night again. Some Republicans pre-
dicted that any action by caucus would
be negative.
1T has been demonstrated that the
Democrats can BLOCK ali coEhr1ha-
t.ons." said Senator Gallinger. discuss
ing the situation, and many OF us
consider il a pure waste OF time 10
make further attempts at confrma-
ton. We are liable 10 decide &c DO
nothing"
To-day's executive session was
brief The Democrats forced an adj
journment by demanding a roll call 10
establish d quorum. and then absent
- insure failure
OF q quorum.
IL is now considered probable that
the next move for an executive session
viii be made by the Democrats. ana
sorne believe IL will result only In con-
frrnatfon of the most OF the army.
navy. diplomatic, revenue cutter ana
public health service nominations
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

COUPLE. ladies or gentlemen may OBJ
tain room and board IN private West
End home. all conyenlenceS: terms rea'
sonabIe. 70 Grady Place. West 1855.
6-24-51
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR Ex.
CHANGE.

FOR BEAUTIFUL HOMES and build
ing lots in College Park. the most de-
SRA Bile suburb Of Atlanta, see l. c. Nc
CrOry
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

BARGAIN-Fiye-ro cottage lot
40K164 to alley gas, water, porcelain
bath; half block car line. See house at
Z Welbcrn St, then phone West 1921.
Price s2,250; easy terms 6-s-19
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

$200-John M. George to Sydney
&. Erlanger, lot 40 by 1872 feet, north
side South Gordon Street, 255 feet
northwest of Willard Avenue. June &c.
$2,000-Same to same, lot 40 by 200
feet. north side South Gordon Street,
-2l5 feet northwest of Willard Ave
nue.. June 20.
S625-Mrs Maggie Elliott to w. T
Bell, lot As by 1872 feet, southeast cor
rer oliver Street and an alley, 10
feet south of Bellwood Avenue. June
20.
S3,285-H. G. Armand to A. J. AL
mand. "A WestwoOd Avenue, 20 by
238 feet June rs.
S3.OO0-As A and E. L. Meyer to
Security Loan and Investment Com
pany Company, lot so by 81 feet,
north side Edgewood Avenue, 90 feet
west of Fort Street. June 90.
S6OO-Philip II. Aston to Miss Mir
lam Maxwell lot IS by 26S feet, south
side The Prado, 273 feet west of iron
stake. land lot 1O5, Seventeenth Dis
trict June 2s.
5O0-George P. HUMPHREYS to ex-
ecutors Of Morris Hirsch, lot so by
$50 feet, east side Grady Place, 145
feet north Of Oglethorpe Avenue.
June 81.
$2.5UO-Nictor r. Smith to Mrs. w
s. Bell lot 162 by S9S feet. southwest
corner Peoples and Greenwich
Streets. June 7,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

IN THE heart of Decatur exclusive res
idence section l have several beautiful
lots facing east, with all Improvements,
beautifully shaded; prices range from
5000 to 81 100, on terms Of $24 to $40
cash and monthly payments Sl2 to $40
No interest Investigate this before
you invest. Address MIR. Johns, Box
zoe, care Georgian 6-2S-1
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

NORTH BOULEVARD. modern home :.
six rooms, including two bed rooms,
two porches and delightful sleeping
porch, conveniently and nicely furnished
Price cut to S3S to quick renter for six
months Ivy 967-L. 6-26-35
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
FURNISHED HOUSES EoR REM.

BEAUTIFULLY furnished 'six-room
cottage, Decatur $50 per month. Ivy
6760-J 626-21
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

LEASE OR SALE-Artistic bungalow:
screened, tiled. furnace, garage. Ad
dress "Ansley Park care American.
1926
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
ROOMS AND BOARD.

CAPITOL TERRACE, SO Capitol Ave;
rooms and board; two gentlemen OF
couple; large. cool rooms; all conven-
iencesS Be quick If you want this.
Phone Main a210. 6-26-3S
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

FOR SALE-Nice lot in Colonial Hills:
plenty of fruit trees: cheap II taken
at once; easy terms. Address Real E.s-
tate, Box 452, care Georgian, or phone
Main 4094-J. 6-2S-29
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
UNFINISHED ROOMS TORRENT

THREE cool. connecting unfinished
rooms. close in; all S12 month 4S
West Peachtree Place. 41-27-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
SAVE MONEY NOW on
Furniture at HIGHS.

MODERN two-story house and large
store in Inman Park, on terms like
rent. 400 Temple Court Building.
Main 41S9 4-1S-43
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
Atlanta Real Estate Is Certain Increase Value There
FURNISHED ROOMS FOB RENr.


TWO beautifully furnished front rooms
first or second floor, for housekeeping
private entrance; sink in kitchen; very
6-27-57
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
Bonds for Title.

SIS 000-George and Frank Ed
mondson to Mrs. Sophie Dickson and
Mrs. Emmalee Hancock, lot so by 234
feet, north side of Ponce DeLeon
Avenue, 80 feet west OF Barnett
Street. Also lot so by 234 feet, north
side of Ponce DeLeon Avenue 100
feet west Of Barnett Street March s.
$3500-P. r. Byrd to ]. T. Latimer,
lot so by IT'S feet, south side of Hall
Street, 275 feet west of Highland Ave
nue. February 8, 1912.
$I,500-R H. Shields to ]. T. Mis-
bet lot 80 by 1913 feet. west side Of
Grand View Avenue, $50 feet north
Of Peachtree Avenue. February %.
Transferred to H. G. Almand June 27
$5,6O0-Mrs. Diana e. Harvey ct
al. to H. n. Cook, 632 South Pryor
Street so by 1853 feet. June 2.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
REAL ESTATE EoR SALE.

SIX-ROOM BUNGALOW. % Kuhn St.
owner leaving city; all convenlences.
Apply % Kuhn St 30-2S-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

AT STIRLING STREET, 500 feet
from car line, is just being completed,
d five-room bungalow. II is well built
Of good material; has attractive man
tells, beautiful fixtures all cOnveniences,
including furnace installed. Lot so by
III, with several fine oaks. Price 81. $50.
See your real estate agent or phone Ivy
2S37-L for engagement. 49-21-6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
SACRTFTCF

FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT AND
LUNCH ROOM in one of the best To-
cations on the North Side, in heart Of
the hotel and business district best
class patronage; daily receipts $50 to $50
per day; long lease, cheap rent clear
ing around 5000 per month. owner has
other business interest calling him to
California and will sacrifice for quick
sale Price, 81 900; terms of S400 cash
balance $50 per month. This will bear
the closest investigation and is an I'M
usually big opportunity to get an estab-
lished and money making business on
easy terms Let me show you this See
Mr. Young. Alb Peters Building, Phone
Main 1855 6-2S-37
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
FARMS FOR SALE.

I 102IWN and offer for sale. exchange Or
lease, several we'll improved produc-
tive farms. Easy terms. 6. II Wad-
dell ia Gambler Building 6-26-l
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

ATTRACTIVE North Side two-story
home; also Inman Park bungalow,
Cheap, by owner. Phone Berriman, Ivy
1921. 515 Third Nat Bank Bldg
$3.50
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30
REAL ESTATE WANTED.


WANTED-Moder five or six-room
home. Must be centrally located. Ad-
dress Close In, Box SOC, care Georgian.
6-27-3
wANTED-A Z or s-room home in the
suburbs must be on car line and
have a large lot. Address Fresh Air"
Box sos, care Georgian. S-27-4
ATLANTA REAL ESTATE is increas-
ing in value daily. Many bargains are
offered in the Real Estate columns Of
the Want Ad' section Of The Georgian
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

FOR SALE--Lot in new subdivision,
near Brookhaven Club. Beautiful To-
cation. Value of lots recently advanced
Can make attractive price Address c.
II. N, Box 204, care Georgian. 6-2S-3s
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-30

WANTED-Few select boarders in pri-
waite summer home, Austell Ca; near
spring; excellent table board; rates rea-
sonable. references required ~ 6iO! sS
Main 1892. o-zo-So
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06
CHAPTER XIII.
A Tattoo Marx.

Though spoke in nv ordinary tone,
the visiting Celestieis gave no sign
that they heard me. had expected
protestation. should not have been
surprised had been forced to restrain
them-to make them prisoners. in fact.
until the arrival OF the police But
neither OF them either moved OF spoke.
until the silence, In my nervously OK.
cited condition. becoming unbeara BILE
10 me. ! demanded:
by what right. Mr.. Yup. do you
make the assertion that my friend and
your enemy are one?"
With a supercilious arrogance of
manner that maddened me to the limit
OF self-control. he made reply.
II was coming to that, Mr. Clyde.
when you so unfortunately lost your
temper. In stating the purpose Of our
visit think informed you that II was
twofold. In the FIRST place, we came
to give what you had asked for-infor-
nation. In the second place, we came
to request something from you-aa-
sistance. The motive OF the threaten
ing letters which Mr.. Cameron 70
ceived. think have made clear. For
sixteen years my people. the kinsfolk
Of tAe victims Of the Sable Lorcha.
have searched the world for the flend
who brought upon them q sorrow be-
yond any that you Of the Occident can
understand To us OF the Celestial
Empire the tombs Of our fathers are
very dear. McNish robbed these men
not only Of life but Of decent burial"
That is all very WELL" I exclaimed,
impatiently. but can't you sse that Q
terrible mistake has been made? Why
under heaven you should fancy that In
Mr.. Cameron. a gentleman to bis IN.
ger-tips. you have found this outlaw
McNish is incomprebensible."
Once more Yup Sing smiled his icy
smile and the Vice Consul made 90 u
to speak. but thinking better Of II, ap-
parently. maintained his stolid silence.
You were coming to that" I urged
The man 10 whom AcNish boasted
Of bis deed was the man who identified
kim. They had been partners In the
Far East In the trade Of smuGgiing
tooIies The one. have no doubt.
vas no better than the othsr: YET ve
believe that our informant vas nsithos
directly nor Indirectly concerned II
the particular pisos q brutality q
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06
CHAPTER xxIi.-con.Inued.

"McNish escaped. presumed"
asked the question more 10 relieve the
tensity OF the silence which ensued.
than because OF any doub, on this
point.
"McNish escaped" he echoed
And no one else7"
The Eurasian cook ESCAPED. tuc
He broke out Of his galley. Hastily he
patched together a raft and reached
land a week later. more dead than
alive"
And all the rest-those ninety-sev-
en- deluded. tricked countrymen Of
yours-perishedl
ITO a man"
Then the graphic description you
have Just given me, came-how? From
whom Certainly not from the cook,
who was locked In the galley?"
Partly from the cook. yes." he an.
swered. unmoved. And partly from
one to whom McSish. himself. de-
scrihed bis own crime"
The Vice Consul here added a word
Moreover" be said. and his accen,
was In marked contrast with the mss.
chants perfect English. we have cor.
robora,ive evidence. II happened that
the lorcha sank In what you call
shoal water. siz months later. she
vas declared a menace to shipping
Under ordinary conditions she would
have been dynamited whore she wss
Hut because Of the tragedy, she was
raised. and examined; and the hols iu
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06

her bow proved he trssk q vhas Vs
hac beard"
In spite Of the seriously Impressive
zznoer of ny irso-Dancs ] vas fAr
frOz er~dulcua S1cs c crime zieAf
kave been perpe,rztec, bat arse
tSoast tat the perpetrasor. for his
skir's sake. " so- 20 other reaeon.
would ever have admitted the deed
much iess have tru,sfully dssaibed the
manner of IT. connissioc-
But. even admitting that ,hers vas
neither invensicn ror nisrspreesrta-
Tior IN he narrative. ! vas nov moro
than ever convinced that Robert Can
eroa Lad no part In Il, and that u
placing even. the s,lshtes; blame upoe
him Al egreetous error lad been con-
ni,te<i.
w'ha, you tell ne. I said. as length.
is very interesting. but DO not seA
Jus, ho- II applies 70 nv tortured and
no~ missing friend
Tie Vice Consul n an unTuarded
norent forgot himself
You no can see be quersed, laps
! certainly ca not"
Mr. Yup Sing INDUCED in the shadow
of an icy smile.
-fo5r friend. Mr. Clyde be said.
with brief impressive pause between
each word. "anc Donald McSish are
one and the same man
Up 10 this poin; ! had maintained
my poiss had listened With feigned
respect and denied myself the satisfac-
ton Of Interruptions But al this pre-
posterous claim. could contain my.
self no longer. Before the slowly
spoken sentence was complete ! had
sprung up. restless with impatient IN
dignation. my blood throbbine In my
temples. my hands itching to throttle
an honest mans traducers
That" ! cried. hoarse with exas
peraton. is a damnable lie!"
II expected retaliation | was disap-
pointed Yup Sings scanned yellow
face continued an immobile mask for
whatever emotion be may have felt.
and Chen Mok placidly consulted his
memoranda.
ROBERT Cameron" | went on, my
passion whetted by their Indifference,
has been q gentleman OF leisure and
fortune always. OF all men IL the
world be Is the last to be accused OF
such crime as this. A seafaring man!
A smuggler OF coolies. II IL too pre-
posterous even for discussion. And
want to tell you now. Mr. Yup. and
you. too. Mr. Chen. that shall leave
no stone unturned to bring to justice
those who are guilty OF having made
this unthinkable mistake. Hitherto
have been unable TO get a clew. But
what you have said tonight does away
with that dificulty. Both Of you shall
answer. now. to the authorities"
As ! spoke ! edged toward an elec.
trio push-button. at the side OF the
chimney-piece. and at the last word.
pressed IT,
That Checkabeedy, following my in.
structions. had remained within close
call was demonstrated by his promp,
appearance
Telephone the police station"
commanded. ''to send two officers here
at once"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-03-06
scarcity Of Opium Fslt.

Codeine. very largely used mar.
cotic. 10 more than twice its normal
value. owing to the scarcity OF
opium. Carbolic acid continues to
advance In price. and II 10 scs at all
unlikely that the cost of household
disinfectants may be increased. The
most noteworthy Of the few articles
which have declined In value 10 giy.
cerin. which. after . long period oe
high value. now shows sIgns q eo0-
Ing down In price.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-20
Back From Europe

Mrs. Marshall Frank, who has been
abroad for the last six months, has
returned to San Francisco. She mo-
tored through all the most interesting
places In Europe. She also. had an
audience with the pope.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w Best (Alice
BesD are holding an exhibition of the
work of their students at Best's Art
school. 1925 California, which will
continue until Tuesday. More than so
original posters. illustrations and
character studies in pen and ink,
charcoal and pastel may be seen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hellinger an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Miss Lille Hellinger, to
Harry Goldinger. A week from to-
morrow they will hold a reception at
1916 Mason street, from to o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Susman Cohen for
merly of Los Angeles, will hold a
reception a week from tomorrow at
their new residence, 1907 Page street.
The affair will be in celebration of
their silver wedding
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-20
Verein's Exercises

The German verein of the High
School OF Commerce held the closing
exercises q few days ago, at which
an elaborate program was given.
John Herman, president of the Ger
man House society and Of the Ger
man American League OF California.
spoke in the German language on
THE Germans in the United states..
A. J. Cloud. deputy superintendent
of schools. spoke on THE History OF
the English Language"
Recitations were given by Marguer-
ite Miller and Annie Fashion: vocal
solos by Regina Van Pelt. and some
Christmas songs by double Quartet.
Ella Schneider was accompanist.
A large audience consisting OF the
friends OF the students and teachers
and pupils from nearby schools. was
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Eva ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter X. Fletcher OF
Atherton entertained about $50 guests
with Country dance" and an i'm
promptu program Thursday night.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-20
ARMY Relief Fund

The Army Relief fund is a national
organization which provides for the
maintenance and care of the widows
and children of enlisted men, and. for
the last 12 years. the education of the
latter Invalids are cared for, medi-
cine and medical care obtained. and
in many cases hospital attention is
provided where these dependent per-
sons meet with accident or sickness.
Employment is found for those able
to support themselves. and for the
children a good education is pro-
vided A number of scholarships
have been given to different east
ern universities and appointments
have been secured to the military
academy at West Point, as re-
suit of which, within the last few
years. 12 of the boys so educated have
passed with honor through West
Point and are now serving as United
States officers in different branches
of the service.
Each chapter of the relief society
attends to its own needy ones, be-
sides contributing to the general
fund.
Mrs. Daniel 5. Lamont, widow of
President Cleveland's secretary of
war. is the president of the national
body, and the vice presidents are
Mrs. Emerson Ii. Liscum. widow of