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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-23
Nearly Mile Long.

The basis of the water power de-
velopment at Keokuk in the south
eastern corner of the state of Iowa,
is a great dam extending for nine
tenths of mile from the Illinois bluff
to its junction with the titanic pow
er house near the Iowa shore. This
dam is composite structure of 119
arched spans, all alike, with piers six
feet thick thirty feet apart, and spill
ways in the spans, all alike, over
which the water will flow. This dam
is a monolith of massive concrete set
down several feet into the hard rock
bottom of the Mississippi, but i'm
pounding the water by its immense
weight. The structure, with the ex-
terror appearance of bridge, is 81
feet high, AZ feet wide at the bottom,
and 20 feet wide on top; the spillways
between the piers are 80 feet high, fill
the width of the dam at the bottom,
have vertical upstream faces, and
their downstream face is an ogee
curve which delivers the water at the
bottom horizontally to the river cur
rent. On top of each spillway will be
steel gate II feet high. BY varying
the number of these gates, which are
open and closed, the amount OF water
flowing over the dam will be regulat-
ed, with the result that at varying
stages of the river the pool above the
dam will have always an unvarying
depth and it's surface will always re-
main at the same place.
The water wheel itself is another
example of overcoming the impossi-
Bile, for experts said that it was i'm
possible to build a turbine which
would meet the unusual conditions
there. But Chief Engineer Cooper
called council of war and a little
later rose from the head of that table
with a new design of turbine which
tests show has Sc per cent of eff
cheney as compared with the next best
result ever attained of so per cent.
and a textbook figure of rs per cent.
of efficiency as the norm to be used
in engineering calculations. The 80
turbine wheels in the Keokuk power
house are several times as large in
dimensions as any ever made before.
Each is at the lower end of shaft %
inches in diameter on the upper end
of which is the revolving part of the
electric generator standing on the
power-house floor. The revolving
shaft, with it's machines at each end.
weighs about $4,000 pounds, and it
is supported on one bearing which is
fabricated by forcing oil between its
surfaces at a pressure of ESQ pounds
to the square inch. From this bear
ing steel cone carries the weight to
a huge ring below, and the total
weight of one turbine unit is about
S82 900 pounds. The lower ring itself
weighs about lilo pounds, and be-
tween it and an upper ring of similar
size is a steel cylinder embedded in
the massive concrete, which is the
basement Of the power house. The 30
turbines develop over 100000 horse
power, and this is increased by two
auxiliary smaller wheels, which also
energize the exciters of the electric
generators. This is over three times
as much power as is developed in any
one other water-power plant In the
-~w -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
CARS STOPPED
AND LIGHTS CD
OUT IN STORM
North Side in Darkness and Thou
sands Are Held Downtown Be-
cause of Shower.

Lightning left a large part Of fash
ionable Atlanta in darkness for
hours last night Early in the even
ing, when the sudden thunderstorm
blew up. lightning burned down two
wires which supplied electricity to
the section out Ponce DeLeon Ave-
nue., Peachtree Street and Piedmont
Avenue
The trouble" man of the power
company was the busiest individual
i'm the world for hours afterward. A
volley of telephone calls came, vary
ing from irate to fearful quality.
Well along toward midnight lights
were burning everywhere.
Telephones in many parts of the
city were put out of commission by
the lightning
The Postal Telegraph Company
had trouble with wires reported
down in some places also.
The storm, coming as il did just
as shoppers and workers were find
ing their way home in the late aft
ernOon wrought considerable incon-
venience, as the street cars stopped.
The power tor the street cars was
cut off by the power company, as is
its custom in time of electric storms.
The disturbance however, brought
surcease from the intense heat of the
day
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
ATLANTA Laos
IN RAISINGFUND
To AID YANCEYS
Daughter Goes to Hospital While
City Seems to Forget Need of
Dead Officers Family.

As if already forgetful of the tragic
death of Dave Yancey, faithful public
servant, who was killed in the dis
charge of his duty, Atlanta is begin
ming to lag in its response to the APP
peal for financial aid which is made
by the officers helpless family Sub
scriptiOns Saturday were meager.
When the story of the tragedy was
fresh there was a generous proffer of
aid from everywhere in the city. Two
OF three days giving seemed to suf-
fee A sum of about 81 900 was rails
ed, 5000 of which went to pay off a
mortgage on the little YanCey farm;
little was left for the Immediate
needs Of the widow and six children.
But after that little money has come.
If Atlanta is forgetting, the fam
lily in the little farm home is not.
Their grief was as fresh Saturday as
on the first day. If anything, it was
more poignant when the family cir
Gle, close drawn by sorrow, was
broken again. This time it was the
eldest daughter, Lois, who was taken
to the hospital. Ill at the time of her
fathers death, she rallied bravely,
but a relapse came, and a serious
worry Is added to the trials of the
YanCeys.
A benefit dance at the Owls Club
next Friday night has been arranged,
the proceeds to go to the YanCey
fund. Tickets viii be sold for rs
cents each. Meanwhile, the family is
in need, and has said so frankly.
Subscriptions which have not been
previously acknowledged by The
Georgian are as follows
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Printers Head Lauds
Work of Corn Club
Jesse Armistead Declares CONNER
ciaI Prosperity Is Founded on
Agricultural Production.

The recognition by organized labor
of the high value of boys corn club
work is set forth in a striking way
by Jesse w. Armistead, president Of
Atlanta Typographical Union, No. As,
in a communication to Secretary Wal
ter G. Cooper of the Chamber of
Commerce
Upon the success of the farmer"
says Mr.. Armistead. rests to d large
extent the whole superstructure of
commercial and industrial welfare
and it certainly behooves the com
mercial interests of Atlanta to foster
and encourage greater efficiency IN
and diversification of crops.
Under the organization of the
Boys Corn Club much progress has
been made, both for the upbuilding
and strengthening of food production
in Georgia, and in introducing the
principle of constructive cooperation
along agricultural lines by the bank
ers, merchants and manufacturers of
the big cities
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
MAYOR PLANS
COUNCIL TICKET
. FOR FALL RACES
DespiteA Agitation for NewCharter,
Most of Element in Charge
Will Ask Reelection.
WOODWARD ENTERS FIGHT
Four Aldermen and Ten Council
men Are To Be Chosen-Mc-
CIeIIand May Retire.

Although Mayor James G. Wood
ward and other leading politicians
have promised that charter reforms
would be made an important issue in
the fall elections, no opposition to the
present controlling element in Coun-
ell has been voiced by any of the can
didates. New candidates are plenti-
full, too, and the Council is avowedly
against real charter reforms.
Mayor Woodward is anxious for ad-
ditional support for his policies, and
he is expected to be behind a ticket
in practically every ward in the city
by the time the public campaign
opens.
Four aldermen and ten councilmen
are to be elected. If Alderman John
E. McClelland insists on his resigna-
lion being accepted. he will make fif-
teen in ALL just half of the mem
bership of the General Council
Guy Meyers Seeks Place,
Councilman A. H Baskin, of the
First Ward, has served his time limit
and can not stand for re ELECTION. Guy
Meyers is regarded as a probable can
didate for the place.
If Alderman McClelland resigns c,
H. Kelley, eX-Alderman, and Harvey
Hatcher, ex-Councilman, both will be
out for his place. c. d. Knight, Coun-
Gilman from the Second Ward, whose
term expires, may seek the higher
post. In that event, indications are
that w. L. Parker will apply for
Councilman knights Mace
Alderman James f. Warren and
Councilman Orville H. Hall, of the
Third Ward, will stand for re election,
according to common report. No in
vitation for other candidates to make
a contest has been heard Of
Councilman Albert Thomson OF the
Fourth Ward, is being urged to run
for Alderman ]. B. Everett's place
Alderman Everett will not be a can
ddate.
r. E. George will be a candidate for
the Councilmanic place.
Greer Serves Time Limit.
Councilman ]. ]. Greer, of the Fifth
Ward. has served his time limit. A
hot contest for the seat is already on
between Jesse B. Lee and Judge Rus
sell Shirley. 1t is reported that DR.. B.
Z. Pearce may be brought into the
contest.
No opposition to Councilman Jesse
NJ. Woods reelection from the Sixth
Ward is anticipated by his friends.
The Seventh Ward Is seething with
candidates. Alderman f. J. Spratling
will not run again. Councilman Roy
Alternately declares he intends to re-
tire Dan w. Walraven, DIR. ]. c.
White, Marcellus Anderson and Jesse
Armistead are all likely applicants for
the office.
Two new men will be elected from
the Eighth Ward. Both Alderman A.
H. VanDyke and Councilman Clarence
Haverty have declined to stand for
reelection. w. A. Hancock, formerly
Alderman from the Seventh Ward,
and ex- Mayor CORTLAND S. VIM are
being groomed for the place. Frank
H. Reynolds, now member of the
Park Board, has been put in the race
for Council by friends.
Smith Wants Reelection.
Councilman Charles w. Smith will
ask reelection from the Ninth Ward,
and J. P. Wall has announced that he
will oppose him.
1t is expected that Councilman
Claude c. Mason will be returned from
the Tenth Ward.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Strict Secrecy Kept
On Submarine Boats
Secretary of Navy, Following Other
Countries, Instructs Crews Not
to Discuss Torpedo Craft.

Precautions have been redoubled by
a recent order Of the Secretary Of the
Navy. it became known yesterday. to
preserve the utmost secrecy concern
ing the construction and operation of
submarines and the torpedo boat
fiotilla.
The order which reached the
Brooklyn Navy Yard a few days ago.
forbids men on both types of craft
to discuss any subject pertaining to
structure or method of operation.
Commander NJ. NJ. Taylor, senior
aide to the Commandant at the Navy
Yard, said yesterday that the United
States was following the lead of other
countries in enforcing secrecy about
such matters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Makes ITO Feet Dive
Just to Show Nerve
Young Man Declared He Was Tired
Of Having People Question
His Courage.

NEW YORK, June PA man
killed." was the cry which went up
when a young man plunged from the
Washington Bridge into the waters Of
the Harlem River, 10 feet below.
When the supposed suicide rose in
the water it was seen that his head
had been injured, but he struck out
with long, powerful strokes for the
shore. The diver gave his name as
John Bruins
II wasn't trying 20 kill myself"
said Bruins. A lot Of my friends have
been annoying me by saying ! didn't
have any nerve. So I jumped off the
bridge 10 show them my nerve is ali
right"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Lady Cook to Work
For Eugenic Unions
Promises to Devote Life and Fortune
to Work Of Making a
Better Race.

NEW YORK. June 21.-Lady Cook.
formerly Miss Tennessee Clahin, will
outline her idea Of a eugenics society
tomorrow in an address to women.
Lady Cook said to-day that every
cent Of her fortune will be used to
make a better race.
we have enough people in the
world to-day" said Lady Cook
What the future needs is smaller
families and better quality. / want
the intelligent men and women OF
this country to pledge themselves q
propaganda Of education-that is
form an endless chain to keep up the
race standard"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
EVANGELIST TO SPEAK
AT RAILROAD Y. M. C. A..

The Railroad Young Mems Chris
tan Association offers an attractive
program for its Sunday afternoon
meeting. The Rev. w. j. Ray, a noted
evangelist, who is In Atlanta assisting
Rev. f. ]. Flemming, of Grant Park
Baptist Church, in a revival service,
will address the meeting All men are
invited.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
PIANISTS AF TER
RETURN MATCH
WITH "PLAYER"
Question of Ragtime Champion
ship of Atlanta Threatens to
0yerShadow All Else.

The question Of Atlanta's ragtime
championship now threatens to be
come as famous as the pump question
and the crematory discussion.
Although Frank Hammond, execu-
tive secretary to Mayor Woodward,
awarded the decision in the contest
to the Weatherholt player piano,
there are many advocates of the
pianists not present at the contest
who still insist that the player is not
the equal of an expert with nimble
fingers.
Decision Was Close.
Mr.. Hammond admitted the de-
cision was close but he believed aft
er studying the merits Of the con-
testants closely. that the Weatherholt
player piano should have the de-
cision in Fridays contest And this
was the opinion of a majority of those
present.
Friends Of Marsh Adair we'll
known young Albanian, want another
contest and want him in as one of
the contestants. They say he can
outplay any player piano ever built
in "A ragtime contest. Others, too,
who were unable to attend the con-
test Friday afternoon, want another
syncopatic bout held
Another Contest Planned.
For this reason T. E. Weatherholt,
president Of the Weatherholt Plano
Company has agreed to attempt an
other solution of the problem.
So all lovers of ragtime viii have
another opportunity Tuesday after
l.. H. 4
expert pianists. The contest will be
staged again In Weatherholt Hall, y
North Broad Street. and the first
contestant will begin playing at 3
o'clock. Everybody is invited. It's
free.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Corbett to Lecture
At W.C.T.U. Meeting
Former Champion PugilIst viii APP.
pear in New Role as Advocate
of Temperance.

NEW YORK, June 21.-James J.
Corbett, former champion fighter, is
going to give a lecture to the White
stone Y Dung worhen's braSch of the
Womans Christian Temperance
Union. Miss Bertha Trotman, chair
man, announced yesterday, that the
former champion would speak next
Tuesday evening.
Corbett, who lives in Bayside,
stated yesterday that some good les
sons could be adduced from what ne
will say. He will discuss his travels
and tell of some of his experiences
and point out the morals they teach.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

Build your home near your
playground. Make the daily
swinl as easy to take as your
morning shower.
BrOokhaUen lots face the finest
lake around Atlanta. Buy a lot
now UhiEe they are cheap.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
U. s. Ballet Girls
Lazy, Says Danseuse
Nine. MaIvina Cavaiiazzi, of Metro
poIitan Company, Also Calls Them
Most Graceful and Bewitching.

NEW YORK. June 21.-Mme. NAL
vina Cavallazzi, who retires this week
as head Of the Metropolitan Opera
House ballet school to return to Italy
declared American girls are the most
graceful and intelligent in the world
but are lazy and impatient.
Things come to them so easily
that it makes them lazy and fitful q"
she said
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Girls in Race to
Break Most Hearts
Young Women Try to See How
Many Times They Can Become
Engaged to Wed.

LOS ANGELES, June 21,-The an
nouncement Of the fourth engagement
of Miss Minnie Matheis, Is years old,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Math-
els, coincidentlv with the departure
for Chicago to-day Of Miss Naomi
stimson, Is, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. NJ. Stimson, has brought to light
a contest in a race for supremacy
for the number of engagements to
the credit of each
The betrothal of Miss Matheis to
Edward Francis Cline winds up that
part Of the race in which Miss Math-
els figures.
Both girls are members Of the Sig
ma Chapter of Alpha Pi Phi Sor-
ority.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
HIGH SCHOOLS OF STATE
MEET AT ATHENS JULY a

ATHENS, June 21.-When the high
schools of the State meet in Athens
on July 4 for the annual contest they
viii afford some of the best amateur
athletics and oratorical attractions
offered here this year Every year
the attendance and interest increases
until now it brings thousands of Wis
itors here for the independence Day
holiday.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-09

..Cornwell, Bowdle e Co. have
a sale of rugs, dresses, mattings, lin
ems mad silks this week, Read adv.
ADV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-09
Dance Notice,

A subscription dance will be
held in the Casino of the Cau-
bridge Yacht Club Monday night,
June 8. All members are invited TO
attend.--AdV. 7-2t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-06-09

If you are going to ride hobby
select one that won't buck you off.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-11
Clark Refutes
Lanars Story
SPEAKER TELLS LOBBY COMMIT.
TEE HE DID NOT KNOW
LEGISLATION sFIxERS.
NLY Assoc1ATEp rREssl

Vbl hSsOtlAIED PHESsJ
WASHINGTON, July l1.-Martin
NJ. Mulhall whose published charges
CT his activities. as lobbyist for the
National Association OF Manufacture
ers has named many Congressman,
was ready today to begin his testi.
m0Hy when the Senate Investigation
committee assembled.
1nasmuch as some witnesses In the
wool tariff inquiry were waiting to be
heard. Mulhall was forced to walt.
Speaker Clark made statement re-
lating 10 the use Of his name by Da.
vid Lamar and Edward Lauterbach..
He testified he had never had any
thing to do with Lamar or Lauterbach
or any OF the men mentioned by them.
Speaker Clark put In this statement:
'Ledyard says that Lauterbach told
him that he was in communication
with me through Senator Stone.
Lauterbach who acknowledged on
the witness stand that he had lied,
thought that Lamar gave him the In
formation. Lamar confessed the
whole was lie to force Morgan and
Company to take Lauterbach back in.
TO their employ. All Of them dlsclaim
any acquaintance or communication
with me-" ~
The committee did not ask him any
questions. He left the room when he
finished reading his statement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-11
Daniels Lauds
.Perry's Bravery

ERIE, Pa. Jnly ll.--lIolding in his
hand a gavel fashioned of wood and
iron taken from the Lawrence and
Niagara. hagships of Commodore oil.
YER Hazard Perry's little feet at the
battle OF PHt.in.Bay. J0sePhus Daniels.
secretary OF the navy. yesterday pledg.
cd himself 10 the great crowd gather
ed about him on the harbor front here
10 give It TO his son in order that he
might better emulate the example OF
the great naval hero OF the lakes.
The inciden: came at the close OF
n remarkable demonstration by thou.
sands OF enthusiastic persons assemb.
led for what proved 10 be the most
important day OF the Erie celebration
OF the Perry victory centennial.
Secretary Daniels had just taken his
seat when Senator Boies Penrose. af.
ter arguing for big navy. In order
that the United States might be con.
sidered in every international circum.
stance presented The garel 10 Mr.
Daniels. Mr.. Penrose regretted that
The President OF the United States
is not here 10 witness this great dem.
onstraiion Of public patriotism. and TO
know that among these thousands
there are men upon whom he could
depend to win victories as Perry had
won his victory"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-11
President Was
Lost In Woods

CORNISH. y. H.. July ff.-,Presi.
dent Wilson was lost In the New
Hampshire woods last night, arriving
here only at s O'Clock. an hour iatc
for dinner. after the longest automo.
bile ride OF his visit here.
The Presiden; started shortly before
four O'Clock with Mrs. Wilson, Miss
Eleanor Wilson. Miss Helen Woodrow
Bones. and DIR. Cary T. Grayson, mo.
toring south along the Connecticu,
river for many miles toward Spring
field. \. H.. intending 10 make wide
circuit homeward. The party became
eh'anGlcd in the routc however. aud
was overtaken by darkness. The
President passed through number
CT small towns. where he often was
recognized ana greeted, but made no
stops. except 10 inquire as TO the
route hUme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-11
G0V. HATFIELD Y.
REWARDS [AK|N
FORMER STATE CHAIRMAN sue.
CEEDS HIGHLAND ON PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION.
LEE OFT Is NAMED AS MEMBER
OF THE BOARD OF CON.
TROl.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, July IL
designations, transfers and appoint
mcnts figured In Governor HatHeld's
announcements yesterday relative 10
some OF the highest salaried Offices IL
the State. Virgil l.. Highland, ap
pointed member OF the newly created
public service commission last May
and elected chairman Of that body teii-
Gered his resignation, which was a.
cepted. James S. Lakin. president OF
the State board OF control was appoint
ed his successor. The salary is $G.U6a
n year. Ex-Governor William NJ. o.
Dawson. appointed member OF the
board OF control IN May. was made
president OF that body. Lee OFT. OF
Thomas. was appointed to the board
oi control TO hi Lakins uneXplred
term. At the same time came the ar
rOunce ment that i.akin has rendered
his resignation as chairman of the Re.
publican State committee and has des-
fgnated Harry Il. Curtin. of tfarks.
burg. w. Va. as acting chairman un.
I'll the vacancy is filled.
Dawson is chairman OF the ProGres
sive State committee and since his ap.
pointment TO the board siX weeks ago
T. movement has been started by lead.
ing Progressives to depose him as
State chairman because oil his accept.
Gnce OF Republican appointment.
Lakin's resignation as Republican
Stale chairman caused some surprise
at this time. He accepted the chair
manship last fall at the urgent request
OF Hatfield, the Republican nominee
tor governor. and received no salary
from the State while managing the
campaign. AT the same time Dawson
WIS IN charge OF the progressive pare
campaign In the State and an agree.
ment was reached by which the Pro
gressives endorsed the State and coua-
ty Republican nominees.
In rendering his resignation Lakin
stated that the work OF the las: cam
paign was n pleasure to him and hat
he intended resigning Immediately aft
er the election but did not do so. liz
cause Of the pleasant associations in
connection with the office. He resiGns
now because his new Office demands
~ h.s tinn. Curtin. whom he names
as acting chairman, is Progressive.