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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
Hens Dying Cackle
In His Wooden Leg
Fatal to R00st Thief

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-When a man
wears a wooden leg which begins 10
cackle, Policeman VonMiddlesworth
thinks nothing at all Of looking into
the matter, and that is why "Soi'
Butcher is to-day occupying cell No. 5
in the Woodlawn Bastile.
Mrs. James Davidson, Of No. 6804
Wabash avenue, told him she heard
big goings-on in her henhouse
Standing in the back of the coop and
making valiant efforts to resemble
Rhode Island Red was "Sol." There
was not sign of any of the birds
1t was at this point that a weak
cackle proceeded from Butchers wood
en- leg. The leg was unfastened and
found to be hollow. Three chickens.
two dead and one taking the count of
nine, were pulled forth.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
Girls, Rival for Man,
To Paint His Picture,
Best One to Win Him

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-The romance
Of a painting duel in which two young
girl students Of the Art Institute are
to each paint the picture of the man
they both love, the lest picture to win
the man as life partner, became
known to day.
Miss Lesbia Shaw, Of Texarkana,
Texas. and Miss Ruth Higgins, Of
Greensboro. N. c.. are the contestants
The identity Of the man is kept secret.
but it is admitted he is a rich Texas
rancher.
"You see, he can't decide between
u.s." one Of the girls declared to-day
1--WE are both the best of friends and
the man says he is perfectly content
ed to decide the question this way"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
BLAME FREAkIsH RIVER.

MEMPHIS, TENN, Oct 22.-Com.
planning that extreme low water OF
the Mississippi River has increased
the distance to the river banks three
times its usual length, increasing the
distance freight must be carried from
warehouses to packets when they
land negro rousters to-day refused to
shin ON outgoing cotton boats, al
though masters offered them SIS
month.
Cotton lines the river banks for
miles, but lack Of crews prevents It's
shipment,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
TRIES TO KEEP THREAT.

SAVANNAH, Oct. 22.-LeFOY
Rouse, white man, who, when con-
victed three years ago for forging
the name of J. III. Quinte, his en-
ployer. took an oath to murder Quinte
when he was released, tried to carry
out this threat this morning, two days
after his liberation.
Hearing a noise in closet in their
home, Mrs. Quinte opened the door
and found Rouse crouching behind 1t
with long knife in his hands. He
leaped past her and into the room
where her husband was dressing.
Quinte, powerful man, knocked his
assailant down with a chair and Sc
curely bound him. He then called the
police.
Rouse reiterated his threat that
when again liberated he would have
Quinte's life.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28

"Nick" WiIburn's Lawyer Says
Client Declares He Was
Hypnotized.

MACON, Oct. 22.-When Nick wills
burn, six-foot 25-year- old farm
hand, is placed on trial for his life
at Grays in the Jones County SUI
pelior Court tomorrow, he will plead
that in killing his former employer,
James King, he acted under the hyp-
motto influence of Mrs. Katherine
King, his victims wife.
Il am going to show the jury" de-
clares Attorney John r. Cooper, that
just as Cleopatra fascinated so great
man as Anthony and caused him to
throw the world away, so did this wo-
man, the wife of another man, attract
and dominate a guileless and sus-
ceptible farm boy s
1t will be further pleaded that Mrs.
King had threatened Wilburn with
the loss of his own life if he did not
kill James King. Attorney Cooper's
only hope. as he frankly confeSses is
to save Wilburn's neck.
IF the jury will recommend him to
mercy will be satisfied and Wilburn
ought to be-" said the attorney.
Attorney w. ID. Mcneil, represent
ing Mrs. King, declares tina; he will
acquit the woman
''She was absolutely terrified by a
brutal farmer for whom she at one
time had an affection, unlawful
though it was" he says, "and only
because she was inundated by
I threats and violence, did she acqui-
esce to the killing of her husband
Mrs. Kings six children, ranging in
years from 2 to 16, will be at her trial,
which will probably begin Saturday.
Only one of the children has been to
see her since her confinement in the
Jones County Jail.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
r. R.-PiNEs FOR JUNGLEs.

RIO JANEIRO, BRAZIL, Oct. g.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to-day
was taken for an automobile ride and
later inspected the most important Of
the public buildings. The colonel ex-
pressed his pleasure at everything he
saw, but could not completely hide
his impotence to get into the untrod-
He questioned his companion Cd
den jungles.
the comparative wildness of the South
American and African jungleland. He
will take many trophies back to the
United States and will write a book
on his experiences.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
FIRST FREIGHT STEAMER.

SAVANNAH, Oct. 22.-The first
freight steamship flying the American
flag to have entered the port of Sa-
vannah in nearly ten years dropped
anchor to-day off the Seaboard pier.
She Is the Kansan, Of Galveston,
Texas. loading cotton for the CONT
nent. She is one of the largest tramp
steamers ever seen here. 1t is the
type Of vessel to be used In American
Panama traffic.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
BLIND TIGERS TRAPPED.

GRIFFIN, Oct. 22.--In rounding up
eleven blind tigers Sheriff Hutson ar
rested Paul Clements, a news butcher
on the Southern Railway, who, it is
alleged, was plying his trade on the
train. Clements. it is said, was
caught making change for whisky.
He was taken off the train and lodged
in Jail here.
Ten other tigers were trapped a
few hours before
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
MISS PANkHURST FREED.

LONDON, Oct. 22.-Sylvia Pank-
hurst, daughter of Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst, and who was arrested ten
days ago while entering suffrage
meeting in disguise, was to-day re-
leased from. Holloway Jail on ticket
of leave because Of illness induced
by hunger strike. Miss Pankhurst
was reported this evening to be in a
very serious condition
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
LETTER FULL OF GERMS,

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-Mrs Julius
Rosenwald. wife of the president Of
Sears, Roebuck g. Co.. who is widely
known for her benevolence, o-day
admitted that she received a letter
purporting to contain 1000. 900 dead
ly disease germs. accompanied by a
demand for $2,500
The letter came month ago, she
said, and nothing has happened to
any member Of the family.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
SENTENCES DOG TO DEATH.

NEWARK, N. J., Oct. 22.-Judge
Herr, in District Court here, sentenced
a dog to death because it had bitten
Sidney Rosenbloom, 10. and his pet par
rot. Mrs john Kravarick. owner OF
the dog, testified that the parrot called
her dog a dirty purp' and kept it up
until the dog got tired of it and bit the
bird.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
BEGGARs FORM UNION.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. IA beg
CARS union" has been organized to
fight an order of city officials driving
them from street corners. The union
is composed Of beggars Of both sexes
-sightless and cripples.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
COLD AFTER STORM

CHICAGO, Oct. "a. - Cold, clear
weather prevailed over the Middle West
to-day following yesterdays general
snowstorIn. Reports of storm damage
from all parts of the country were
numerous to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28
BUYS 1ee ACRES in TIFroN.

Triton. Oct. 2z.-Briegs Carson.
purchased from H. III. Tiff 1876 acres
Of land in the southeastern portion Of
Triton
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-28

MARATHON VOTES MEETING.
NEW YORK, Oct. ga twenty
four hour continuous meeting will be
held by suffragettes here. The wom-
en- viii speak In relays
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
ONE TERM ACTION
TO Be DEFERRED

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Clayton
resolution for a constitutional amend
nient for G six-year presidential term,
effective in 1921, to exempt Taft. Will
son and Roosevelt from its operation,
was put over to the next congress by
the house judiciary committee This
indicates no action will be taken on
the Works single term resolution, al
ready passed by the senate.
Government ownership or control Of
telegraph lines was again recommend
ed by Postmaster General Hitchcock in
his complete annual report transmit
ted today to congress. He also recon-
mends that franking privileges be re-
stricted Ito official correspondence, not
exceeding four ounces weight and to
the mailing of such speeches and docu-
ments as are printed by order of con.
gress"
Two battleships in this years naval
program was determined upon by the
house naval committee by a vote of Il
to T. Six destrcsers and four subma-
rines will be provided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
REOPEN FIGHT IN
MEXICAN CAPITAL

Mexico City, Feb. 11.-Rebels and
federal troops in the Mexican capital
have taken up positions and fighting
was expected to begin at any moment
this morning. Government troops are
slowly closing in on the rebels.
Madero has not less than six thous-
and soldiers in the city and expects
further reinforcements.
Diaz has 5000 under his command
Laredo, Feb. lit was reported
hostilities between federals and rebels
in Mexico City began at 1915. The
federals bombarded the rebels. who
number 1000, with machine guns.
At 11:15 the federals were reported
making an attack on the arsenal. They
are led by General Blanuet. AT this
time President Madero was in COM
munication with Monterey, Mxeico.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE battle
ships Virginia and Georgia of the At
lantic feet put out from Guantanamo
at this morning for Mexico, the Vir.
ginia to Vera Cruz and the Georgia to
Tampico. The Colorado and South Da-
kota, at San Diego, Cal, are under or
ders to sail today for Mexican ports
on the Pacific side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
MANY ARE KILLED
IN JAPAN RIOTINC

Toxic. Feb. 11-Violent political
riots broke out in the city of Osaka
today. Ofices OF newspapers whi6h
support Prince Katsura. the premier,
were attacked by great mobs. Several
deaths were reported.
The situation in this city is quieter
today. The rioting last night, in which
20 persons were killed or seriously
wounded. ceased early this morning
The severe cold compelled the mobs
to seek shelter.
The rioting appears to have con-
vinced the government Of the futility
Of endeayoring to continue the Kat
sura regime. 1t was semi-offi cially an
nounced the resignation of Katsura
and his colleagues would be accepted
by the emperor. Count Yamamoto
formerly minister Of marine, has sig
nified his willingness to accept the pre-
miership.
Katsura has resigned. Yamamoto
will be installed tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
ARCTIC TRAGEDIES

Sir John Franklin of England In
1e45-1s4e, seeking the Northwest pas
sage. lost his ships the Erebus and
the Terror off King William Land and
starved and froze to death with f2s
men, forming the crews of both ships.
Captain George Washington de Long,
U. S. NJ, In 1s7e-1ss1, seeking the
north pole, lost his vessel, the JEAN
nette, off Siberia, and then perished
near the mouth Of the Lena river with
20 Of his 81 men.
Lieutenant George Washington
Greedy, U. S. A., In 1es1-1se4, in polar
research around Lady Franklin bay,
was not found by relief ships and lost
10 of his men by starvation and dis
ease at winter hut at Cape Sabine.
SaIomon Auguste Andree Of Sweden,
in 1897, seeking passage TO the north
pole by balloon, disappeared Into the
north from spItzbersen and was lost
with two companions.
MyIius Erlchsen of Denmark, In
1907, charted the northeast corner Of
Greeiand and perlshed with two COM
panlons while trying to get back to
his base Of supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
FAMILY OF SCOTT
TO Be CARED FOR
English Government Will Pro-
vide for Dependents of ALI
of Arctic Victims.
FLAGS ARE AT HALF MAST
Grief and Pride Are Mingled In the
Feelings of the British
Public. ai3

London, Feb. 11.-Grief and pride IN
the simple narrative of high courage,
endurance and sacrifice given in Cap
tain Scott's farewell message to the
world are close competitors for domi-
nance in the feelings of the British
public today.
'It is white and not black mourning
We wear for those gallant souls who
have done and dared so greatly" was
the comment of a cabinet minister.
sCOTTvs CLOSING WORDS.
The closing words of Scott's epic
were:
Had we lived 1 should have had a
tale of my companions which would
have stirred the heart of every Eng.
lishman. These rough notes and our
dead bodies must tell the tale. But,
surely, a great rich country like ours
will see that those who are dependent
upon us are properly provided for"
AN ELECTRIC MEANING.
These words have had an electric
effect. Steps are on foot already to
respond to the appeal to the nation by
assuring comfortable future for those
dependent on the men who, awaiting
certain death, could still write that
they did not regret their journey. Mrs.
Scott is assured of a good pension from
the British government
Flags in London are at half mast
today.
FIND AMUNDsEN's TENT.
Captain Scott's party, said Douglas
w. Freshfield, vice president of the
Geographical society, in making the
announcement, found Captain Roald
Amundsen's tent and records at the
south pole.
On the return trip, about March 20.
1912, II miles from One Ton depot, a
blizzard overwhelmed them.
They had suffered greatly from hun
ger and exposure, and the death OF
Scott, Bowers and Wilson was virtually
due to that. They died soon after the
blizzard swept down on the party.
Oates died from exposure a few
days later. The death of Evans re.
suited from a fall.
The other members of the expedi
ton are reported to be in good health
A searching party discovered the
bodies and records some time later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
Peoria Humorist Called a
Liar by Shanahan in
Illinois House.
BREAK In SUNDAY TALE
"0ld SiWaSh" Author Gracefully
Admits Error and Squares
Himself With Member.

Springfield, H., Feb. 11.-Arising to
sentative Shanahan Of Chicago this
morning delivered a sensational at
tack upon representative Fitch of Pc
oria. The speech furnished an exoit-
ing episode and came Unexpectedly.
The house had just adopted q reso-
luton agreeing 30 vote on the two
federal senatorships at the same time.
when Shanahan arose. The speech
was made while tho house resolution
was being sent to the senate. Shana-
han began by reading from a copy Of
q Chicago Sunday paper. He announo
ed the article was written by Fitch.
LIE Is PAsSED.
When he concluded reading the
newspaper article. Shanahan read the
house journal Of that date mentioned
in the newspaper. Then he said:
Il want to say here that when Fitch
wrote that article he deliberately lied
for the purpose Of tnjuring me before
the people Of Illinois. I am informed
he was paid for the article and 10 be-
ing paid to ridicule members of the
assembly"
Fitch replied by saying he had not
criticised members of the house with
malice and that the article in question
was written as humorous. He said he
was willing to make due apologies. but
didn't think any member would take
the matter seriously.
--- GALLERIES EXCITED.
There was considerable excitement
in the galleries, which were packed
with spectators. When Fitch had con-
cluded his apology. Shanahan arose
and said: The member admits he
did not consult the records of the
house to find out what was done Mon
day. He admits he was not here that
day. The proper thing to do is to re-
tract in the same manner he wrote the
article"
Fitch arose and said: at will be
great pleasure for me to make prop
er retraction, and l shall do So"
In few moments it appeared the
incident was closed. Their Munro,
progressive, of Highland Park, arose
and declared he did not believe Shan
ahan had cause for complaint,
SAME FOR MUNRO.
Shanahan took the floor and said IL
Munro had furnished Fitch with the
offending article he also had lied Mum
ro replied: 81 am sorry to hear a man
who has been in the house 19 years
call other members liars"
That's the language l USE" said
Shanahan, when it's necessary"
Munro said he would not reply in
like terms, but would leave the matter
70 the people of Illinois.
The incident closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
Federal Government Be-
gins Civil Suit Against
Chicago Exchange.
CONTROLS OVER GRAIN
Alleged Quotations Are Settled
Day Before Deliveries at
Market.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Chicago
board Of trade is charged by the fed
eral government in a civil antitrust
suit filed here today with violating the
Sherman law by arbitrarily fixing, dur
ing the hours the exchange is closed,
the price of wheat, corn, oats and rye.
to be received at Chicago. The gov
ernment's petition in equity asks the
United States district court for a TEN.
porary restraining order, to be fcS
lowed, after the final hearing, with a
permanent Injunction prohibiting fif
teen hundred and more members of the
board continuing an alleged unlawful
conspiracy to destroy competition to
restrain interstate commerce.
DEFENDANTS NAMED.
The following are named defend
ants: Board OF Trade of Chicago; Ed
ward Andrew, president; Frank b
Rice and Albert Cross, vice presi
dents, and 13 directors of the board
Grain bought by members of the
board prior to it's shipment, or while
in transit to Chicago, is designated
the petition points out, as grain "to
arrive" Immediately after the close
of each days session, the board, under
its rules, establishes a public cali
for corn, oats, wheat and rye to ar
rive, by which the government alleges
the exchange absolutely fixes the price
to be offered for such staples, from
all parts of the country, contracted fol
from the closing hour to the opening
of the following day.
BIDS CONTROLLED.
AS the board is open less than foul
hours, only half the ordinary business
day, it is declared these fixed prices
control the bids of grain dealers fol
the other half of the business day. The
rule has resulted, it is charged, in {
conspiracy and combination to prevent
competition. According to the peti
| ton, the board dominates and controls
the grain market, both as to price anC
the amount sold and shipped in inter
state commerce in large part of Hi
nois and adjoining states
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS
IN A STATE CONVENTION

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 1I.-Republi-
cans OF Michigan met in state conven-
ton today to nominate two justices of
the supreme court, a superintendent of
public instruction, two university re-
gents, two members OF the state board
OF agriculture and a state highway
commissioner TO be elected. Allen Fra
ser Of Detroit was agreed upon for
temporary chairman. IN spite Of pre-
liminary wrangling the sessions of the
convention promised to be harmonious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
TOWING TRUST is
HELD A MONSTER

Cleveland, Feb. 1.-THE decree of
the federal circuit court at Cincinnati
dissolving the Great Lakes Towing
company az monopoly in control
Of the towing business in IA principal
ports on the great lakes, was received
here today.
The decree denounces the methods
Of the company, deciding that in
driving out of business numerous in
dependent companies which were In ac-
tive competition pricr to 1899. when
the company was formed. 1t direcry
violated the Sherman law. The evil
dence. 1t was asserted, showed the
towing trust controlled 95 per cent
Of the towing business on the great
lakes.
The company was given 30 days IN
which to submit to the court means
Of dissolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
Lewis, Sherman and Funk
Are Named by IIIi-
iois Assembly.
TAKE SEPARATE VOTES
Letter From Woodrow Wilson
Shows Interest He Holds in
Result in State.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. Ill. Y. Sher-
man, republican; James Hamilton
Lewis, democrat, primary nominees of
their parties, and Frank Funk, progress
sive. the caucus nominee of that par
ty, were formally nominated for Unit
ed States senator for the six-year term
in the separate houses of the assem-
bly, today.
Senatorial balloting in separate
houses was arranged IN a joint resolu-
tion which originated in the house this
morning. The resolution fixed II
o'clock as the time when the separate
houses should proceed to ballot for
both the long and short term.
Charles Boeschenstein, democratic
caucus nominee for the short term,
was nominated by Rapp.
Representative Shepperd of Elgin
nominated former United States Sena-
tor Hopkins of Aurora for the short
term.
The first ballot on the senate side
the legislature resulted: Sherman,
"a; Lewis, "a; Funk, 2.
Short term ballot in the senate: Hop
kins, republican, IL; Sherman, IL;
Boeschenstein. democrat, 12; Funk,
progressive, 2; seven others received
scattering votes.
The house was delayed in balloting
by long nominating speeches.
The house. for the long term, gave
Lewis 10 Sherman So Funk 25; others
scattered.
No candidate received a majority.
Noting will be resumed tomorrow.---
CAUCUS NOMINATIONS.
Colonel James Hamilton Lewis last
night was endorsed for the long term
as United States senator by the joint
caucus of democrats of both houses.
Charles Boeschenstein was endorsed
for the short term The democrats
adopted a resolution holding the short
term endorsement not binding until
action is taken on the long term.
Meanwhile the republican house men,
bers, in caucus at the capitol, decided
to stake everything on electing Law
renee Y. Sherman to the long term
and are not talking compromise upon
anybody else or upon any other prop
OsitiOn.
WILSON WANTS DEMOCRATS.
Dunno today made public a'letter
from Senator Gore Of Oklahoma, in
which the Oklahoma senator quotes the
following from a letter recently receiv.
ed by him from Woodrow Wilson:
In what you say about the senator
ial contest in Maine, New Hampshire
and Illinois. and possible contest in
Michigan. heartily agree. 1t is of Che
utmost importance that l should do
everything honorable and possible to
secure democratic representation in
the senate from those states.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
TURKS LOSE 5000
IN BALKAN FIGHT

Sofia, Feb. 1.-THE Turkish army on
the peninsula of Gallipoli lost 5000
men and so officers during the fighting
at Bulair, according to an official re-
port issued here today. 1t is believed
the number of wounded Turks is more
than 10000. Several thousand Turkish
soldiers are declared to have fallen
IN battle before the Tchatalja lines on
Feb. 8, and thousands more at Char
keui.
According to the report, the Bull
garian losses were Insignificant.
Constantinople, Feb. IA Turkish
warship went ashore this morning at
Karaburun on the Black sea coast. Its
position is dangerous and it is leaking
badly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
Justice Hand Near Recov.rv.

Springfield, ILL.,. Feb. 11.-Associate
Justice John P. Hand OF the Illinois
supreme court, who several months
ago suffered a paralytic stroke and
has since been bedfsst In the rooms
OF his suite IN the supreme court build
ing, yesterday sat up for a short time.
This is the most marked step he has
taken toward recovery. His condition
Is said 10 be good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
CHICAGO FIREMEN
IN FIERCE FIGHT

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Five hundred
flremen. 40 engines and other appar'
Btus was called upon today to hight
! dangerous hre at SiItieth and Wash
ington avenue. At 1880 the Ingram
and Kali apartment buildings had been
destroyed with estimated damage OF
s2O3. 900 and the ire was still burn
ing. Burning brands were borne a
quarter Of a mile by a high wind
Firemen were handicapped by made
quate water supply. A rumor that
fireman has been injured proved
ugfCunded.
Seven fireman were injured. three
OF them seriously. when wall OF the
Kali building fell at o'clock