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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-12
NJ kELVVAAY
PROBE IS
ASSA|LEO
Congressman Howard Declares He
Will Take Charges to House if
Inquiry Is Superficial,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Reports
reaching Congressman William
Schley Howard to-day indicated
strongly that an attempt is being
made to give the Fedora Peniten-
tiary at Atlanta d coat of whitewash
and prevent any real inquiry
Congressman Howard, who has
been the prime mover in the fight to
have the various charges of malad-
ministration in the institution thor
oughly sifted, learned for the first
time to-day that DR.. A. J. McKelway
an officer of the national child labor
committee had been investigating"
the prison and had his report ready
for the Attorney General
Congressman Howard and others
were much surprised at the informa-
ton and wondered how McKelway
could conduct a probe without hav-
ing seen the men who made the most
serious charges.
Saw None of Aeousers.
DR.. McKelway was in Atlanta more
than a week, but in that time, it IS
said, did not see a single one of the
men who claim to know Of the abuses
in the prison.
All the indications are that the de-
partment is inclined to sidestep a real
probe of the Atlanta prison, and Con-
gresham Howard said he would in
troduce his resolution of inquiry in
the House unless the department acts
and that he will demand a hearing
before the Rules Committee of the
persons who supplied him with affi-
davits of the alleged maladministra-
ton at the institution.
The department has reached no
decision, | understand" said Mr.. How
ard, but in the event it does not or
DER a genuine investigation ! shall
be obliged to ask Congressional scru-
tiny of the conduct of the Atlanta
prison. Senator LaFollette has be-
come interested in the charges l pre-
scented to the Department of Justice
and | estimate that at least twoscore
members of the Senate and the House
want to know about these charges and
already are inclined to insist upon
action"
Hasty Report Attacked.
Congressman Howard said that Dr.
McKelway's inquiry at Atlanta might
be broadened to a considerable eX
tent and he will insist that the de-
partment investigator shall not file
report based on a superficial exami
nation of conditions. DR.. Mckelway's
report is being awaited at the De-
partment OF Justice and meanwhile
Assistant Attorney General Graham Is
preparing a digest of the Howard
charges to lay before the Attorney
General.
Mr.. Howard said:
81 have no idea what Dr. McKelwdy
will report or whether he had the
charges preferred by guards, ex-
guards and released prisoners and
certain citizens before him while N
Atlanta.
Il have a telegram from Atlanta
stating that Dr. Mckelway did not
even see those who filed the most Sc
rious charges against the present ad-
ministration at the prison If he
failed to do this, his report is not
worth the paper it is written upon.
This is all / care to say until the de-
partment let's the public know what
This rpunrt contains"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-12
j. B. Duke Leases
Fine Home in London

Special Gable TO The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON, Jan. Thames B. Duke,
the Tobacco King" has deferred to his
wife's social aspirations and decided 10
settle in London He has rented the
Crewe house for six months, with an
option to purchase,
The Crewe house is one of the finest
in Mayfair and contains huge rooms.
1t has large garden.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-12
Vice President Not
Knocking Own Job!

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Speak-
ing in the Metropolitan Church. Vice
President Marshall said he admired
parents for wishing their sons might
become Presidents of the United
pray that boy should become Vice
President.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-12
HO0siers Meet to
Arrange for Dinner

p, ne executive committee of the
,.'"sier Society Of Atlanta met at noon
"'Hcay at the Hotel Ansley to take up
matter of a program for the tirst
'''Adl dinner of the new Organization,
nt given Tuesday night, January 20.
committee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-12
Mine President Dies
Acknowledgements

DENVER, Jan. 12.-E. r. Shumway,
81 years old, president and general man
ager Of the Rocky Mountain Fuel Com
pany, is dead to-day the result OF his
inhaling poison gases while working
with rescuers after the explosion Of De-
cember II in the Vulcan mine at New
castle.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-12
Eugenists Can't Buck
Cupid, Says Lindsey

DETROIT, Jan. 12.-"Eugenics and
the little god Cupid never will work
in harmony and the eugenists will be
eliminated by Cupid" declared Judge
3. Lindsey, head of the Denver Juve-
nile Court.
He married recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
aieendiary Fire Last Night Destroys
Stable on Gibboa Street, Near
Lee.

Another fire occurred about eleven
o'clock last night in the square bound
ID by Lee, Union, Wilkes and Glib
ooa streets. The stable on Cibbcn ST.
lear Lee, was found to be burning
nc an alarm sounded. The structure
gas blazing furiously by the time
re apparatus reached the scene and
,efore the fire could be subdued the
table was virtually destroyed. It be-
onged to Augustus Dean and tive
lorses belonging to VIM. H. Helms
1 groceryman, were burned to death,
Though every effort was made by
he firemen and people living nearby
. bring them out of the burning
iiilding. The southeastern heavens
gcrc Illuminated by the conf1agratlon
nd many persons were attracted TO
he scene.
This is the fourth fire in that block
turing the past two months; An arr;
n the river shore was first destroy
Il by an incendiary. Z week or two
ater an unoccupied frame dwelling
earby was set on fire by an incen-
larry. and about ten days ago another
moccupied frame dwelling a few
ards to the west met a similar fate.
People residing in the neighborhood
re naturally incensed at the work OF
he fire bugs. Fortunately there was
ut little wind last night ana
70 flying emberS to terrify those liE-
Eg nearby.
The members of the police force are
loing everything possible to identify
he fiend of fends engaged in starting
,hese nocturnal blaZes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Fire Regulations Considered at Meet
ing Last Night.

According to the report OF Ch!ei
% Police Goods made TO the Board OF
.o!:ce Commissioners last night there
.ruge g.; arrests made during the
past month and 19l dodgers accomo-
GATED at police Headquarters.
4 considerable portion Of last
rights meeting was taken up with 2
discussion Of the fire regulations. Com
missioner Knight told the board that
the Retail Merchants Association
could like to have regulation adopt
aG directing the police to look out
for property where there had been
ire and Commissioner Shinn cited an
instance recently, when he said, n@eA
entered q store and carried away az
ticlcs after the tiremon had comp!et-
I'd their WORT. and returned to their
quarters.
The matter of automobiles speeding
70 fires was discussed, and Commits
s!oner Knight suggested that autos
ca,1.yins volunteer firemen should
nave flag OF some description to
prevent Interference by the police.
?i?c board decided to appear before
die committee on finance Of city eoun-
c;! and urge favorable action on a
.,eso!ution increasing the salary Of the
chief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
FOURTH BLAZE IN BLOCK HELP FOR THE DELGIANS
Committees Appointed to Raise Funds
etc, In Eighth Congressional
District.

Z y. D. B4ockett commissioned by
f:ovcrnor Stuart to raise funds IN the
Eighth Congressional District, for
Tie relief of the Belgians, to-day an
j,ounced that his committees through
out the district will solicit and re-
ceiye contributions OF money, new
!vlhing and provisions. All banks IN
sht. district will be authorized to re-
ccive cash, and the transportation
companies will carry the merchandise
e. Norfolk under the direction OF tie
general committee The Governor IS
anxious to have this work pushed to
q cuicI and successful conclusion.
feeling that the ship ladened with
supplies should sail from Norfolk
within four weeks.
The following have been named TO
direct the work in this city:
Mayor Thomas i. Fisher, Hon. {. G.
;arlin. Henry K. Field Howard W.
smith. Robert Payne. D. r. Stansnuly
Z. s. Barrett. j. Fred. Patf, Gardner
T.. Boot!lc. Robert S. Jones. Charles
Z. Marshall, Robert Z. knight, DR.. l..
\. German. George f. Warheld,
Laurence Perry, Carroll Pierce, I. s.
+. Burke, II. B. Cation, DR.. VIM. NJ.
e:rith y Williams ". y. Smoot, 'Jr.,
Dr. Hugh Mcclure, W. b. Smoot WORTH
iulfsh, Harry Hammond, Jno. h.
f,imyer, j. WIN. May, 3. We'll. James
Sayne Chas. 3 Swan, James Dun
IN J. T. Preston, Leopold Ruben anu
~. a. iIoore, Jr.
Other committees will be announc-
ID later. ! meeting Of the local Com
n,:ttee will be held on Friday even
ny at eight o'clock iii the rooms OF
he Chamber Of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
OR Sal. :.

Beautifully situated home on Braddock Heights,
Va with improvements. consisting of twelve-roo1p
frame house with bath ard sewer connections; fur
mace heat; arge front ard side porches' electric
motor; all necessary outl1Ouses and III acres of
ground, with quantity of fruit trees; conveniently
located to Washington Virginia electric line be-
tween Washington D. C. and Alexandria, Va. An
ideal home at very low price if sold at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
NOTICE

Having qualified as Administrator
Of the estate OF James I. Patterson
ali persons having Claims against SAID
estate are notified to present them 10
nc properly verified. and all persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested
10 make prompt settlement OF the
same to me. ~
Z. 3. SMITH. Deputy Sergeant
ia-10t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19

Norfolk Oysters Daily at the Hotel
Rammel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
DELEGATES NAMED

Richmond, Nov. Ex-Governor
Stuart has directed that commissions
3e issued TO persons to be delegates
rom Virginia to the eleventh annual
convention Of the American Road
Builders Convention in Chicago, H.,
December 1913, 1914.
Edward Duncan. r. +. d. Alex
anGria, is among those named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Ida Belle Adams, Of Norfolk
president Of the Rebecca Assembly O.
Virginia is visiting. Mrs. James Fl
Mansfield and the members OF tht
Rebecca Lodge are invited TO meet
her tonight al Mrs Mansfeld's resi-
dence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
THE SWEi. TER SHOP
Northwest Corror o. h and Street
Do your Xmas shopping now

AS special inducement 10 o.
THE SWEATER SHOP their IL
campaign, we are going to pa y
to Washington and return as y.
going to give them the BEST z
cial line of goods.
We have the largest assortn! (
children in Washington. Also {
wearing apparel and hats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
CHURCH RECOGNIZES WOMEN
Episcopal Provincial Board fIercaitel
TO Contain Two.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 19--Wonlel
Cor the first time in the history Of Tho
Protestant Episcopal Church were
yesterday recognized on one OF thf
eight boards of that denomination
when the Synod Of the third Proyin-
aial Board OF Social Service shall
hereafter be composed of one bishoG
fonr presbyters, four hymen and twc
women.
The question OF giving the synod :
name resulted in il being finally de-
cided in favor Of Washington City
with the province being known as tn:
Province of Washington. The syno{
also decided to elect the presiding
bishop for three years. eligible to sue
coed himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19

Alexandria neighbors TO make
iGuarters OF SHOP EARLl
:e;r railroad fare from Alexandria
coupon below. In addition, We are
sSIBLE BARGAINS in oar sp@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
DEATHS IN FAIRF AA

Mrs. Thomas Baggett, AS years
cid. died yesterday at her home near
,rcotink. She is survived by her
husband and several children. Her
iirGcral was held this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Worth Triplett. Of Markham
Va, is spending several weeks Will
her parents, Alr. and Mrs. F. j. DaY'
idson in south Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19

Mrs. Cassie Taylor, 81 years old
..!fe Of Lewis Taylor, died Ut her
Rome near Accotink yesterday. Fun
el:I services will be held from her
la,c residence tomorrow afternoon at
:, o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19
SOCIAL AND Personal
interesting News Notes About Peo-;
pie of Acknowledgements
in Society. -
in Society

Mrs, Arthur Arthur a. Wells Wells y will leave
.AIexapirias Tuesday for Bridgetcn,
II. ]. on visit and from there will re-
tarn to her home in cfyy2'::.. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-19

Mr.. Earnest wagar,; of the Wasar
apartments, has left for Michigan
to attend the funeral of near rela-
tive.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-07
Power Payments on Project

In speaking of the cost to the water of the Salt River project it has been stated that the maximum estimated cost per is $6S It should be made plain though that those figures will be considerably reduced by receipts from sales of which has already become q much important item than the water users generally realize, though the market for power has been by fully developed.
 There is received the Pacific X Elec tric Company sS4000 year and during the past about $l00OOO. the Miami-Inspraton contracts the reclamation service is receiving SEQ day and that amount will probably not be increased within the present year but it will increase with the de- tract if the service could supply the maximum amount of power that could be delivered under the contract reach as much 5000 a day. It is garded safe estimate that the mines ceipts from this alone will be from $2OeOoO to S250,00o annually
 As the market for power develops and as the supply of it increases the profits to the farmers will comparatively little additional expense for the greater production.
 We see therefore, how by of the sales of power the of the project to the water will be greatly lessened still lower average cost per to the>present water users will result from
Arizona republican., 1914-04-07
The Park As An Advertisement

We are apt to think of parks and playgrounds only instruments for civic uplifting resting places for the weary and recreation places for the young; as means for the improvement of health and morals. They all these and Tue son has lately discovered. A park has been found to have advertising and, therefore a financial value
 The Kansas City Star d days ago printed on it's front fiye-column picture of the Fl Paso X Southwestern depot and grounds Tucson, and the Star is very strong pictures as d rule.
 Three years in all Tucson there more unprepossessing district than that now GOV cred by the Fl Paso & Southwestern grounds. Within the last two years handsome depot has been completed and the grounds have been laid and superintended by an expert landscape gardener. There is not now more beautiful spot in Arizona. There is not another which so strikes the eye of the passing traveller He naturally leave the train and see Tucson.
 It is no wonder that the Kansas City Star printed that picture of those grounds attracted the attention of thousands who had perhaps never heard of Tucson; who knew more of it than His Holiness did before he received cablegram from Mayor Bob Leatherwood informing him of the arrival of the Southern Pacific Here ad- vertsement in the Kansas City Star that the chamber of commerce could not have procured d any price The most influential advertiser in Kan sas City hasn't money enough to buy that five column front page space from the Star.
 We cannot, of course, have all parks where passing travellers will and admire them. But We may make them so attractive that perhaps pie lures of them will be printed in eastern papers and people will come out to the rest of Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1914-04-07
A Prideful Tax Payer

The Douglas International boasts in headlines that Cochise leads Maricopa taxpayer and pro- duces official figures sustain that boast. We suppose that the pride manifested by the Interna- tional is a reflection of the Cochise sentiment We congratulate Major Kelly and Cochise A citizen or a county who pays taxes than any other cti- county and is proud and glad of it is a rare and good citizen county We know many per who pay large in taxes but are not good citizens because they neither glad proud. They regard their eminence payers as an infliction. They would pay nearly so much if they could help it.
 The willing and boastful payer should be encouraged by all We should like to see more of him. While Cochise feels this way about it and is fire with the spirit of patriotism and pride, would it be well for the board of equalization let that rich county bear all the burden it would like to bear? There's nothing small about Maricopa It feels enjoyment in the enjoyment of others We would withhold from Cochise any excess of peaSurabe emotions.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-07
There Should Not Be An Opposing Vote


 Will any vote at the Water Users election be against the propositions to storage reservoir the Verde and to install twenty pumping plants? is question that has been asked. It incredible that any should vote against these measures which propose so much for every person and every interest in the valley and contain no possible disadvantage for any man any interest.
 # the present members of the Water Users As sociation were asked to assume any additional bur den any part of the cost Of the dam and the pro- posed pumping plants it would be easily seen that they would offer natural obecton But, on the contrary their present burden will be reduced by the admission of 300O0 acres the project, bringing with them abundant water supply procured at less per acre than that Of the land already within the Salt River project. The payment of the present water to the government would be S4 less if the Verde dam is built and the pumping plants put in.
 In other words, it is proposed to admit to the association partner who will pay greater propor- ton Of the liabilities of the firm than his capital stock will be a part of the capital stock of the whole Almost any firm would like to take in partner such terms, especially when the profits of the original members of the firm will not be diminished by division but will be increased.
 We think that a majority of the water would vote for these propositions if there promise in them of benefit themselves. They would for them for the good of the valley that 30,000 acres of waste places might be made green and beautfy the whole expanse. But cannot think of any voting against proposition which promises him certain gain, without outlay his part.
 While we can have no doubt that these propo- stions will carry the election today, it is desra bIe that there be nearly possible unanimous expression in their favor that may be the of realization of all they promise.
 As have said, the estimated of these proposed improvements additions to the present pro- ject, is s15oocoo That is all experts believe the dam and the pumping plants will cost. There will be expense for canal construction for we already
 The vote these question today, of course, it is understood, is purely advisory and will not di rectly result in final action. If majority of the voters declare in favor of the propositions mended by the board of survey the next step will be expert investigation of the proposed additions to the project and ascertainment of the cost, after which the result Of this investigation will be presented to the water users in concrete form for their final action.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-07
For and Against the President

The New York American predicts that the members of the house of representatives who voted for the repeal of the canal tolls exemption clause will hear from their constituents when they come up as candidates for election The American is waving this club over the members of the senate where the Sims bill is pending. The American charges that the democratic representatives allowed their loyalty to the country to be overshadowed by their loyalty the president that their only preserve friendly relations with the White House
 Undoubtedly many of the democratic members voted for the repeal only because the president ad- vocated it. Probably many of them had definite convictions on the subject and some of them may have had contrary convictions which yielded to the presidents wishes, though do think that any democrat would concede that he had been influenced by the president.
 But the Daily Oklahoman which favored the re- peal evidently did without equivocaton because the president did and in recording the vote in the house. in black face type arranged the of the members of the Oklahoma delegation not under the heads for the repea' and against the repeal but under the heads, voted with the president and voted against the president" The latter intended thereby be held up to d sort of obloquy
 Though The Republican believes, and has often stated it's belief, that the president is right in this matter, it believes that there is admission unconscious of course by the Oklahoman that the measure improperly passed by the house; by men in fear of the president and not moved by d definite conviction that repeal right If gress should generally pass measures in this way, the theory that the branches of government are ordinate would be utterly destroyed There would be left why should have d legislative branch at all
Arizona republican., 1914-04-07
APPREHENSION OF ARMY pesERTERs

The reward of $50 that is paid by the army for the return of deserter sometimes leads to some of the lowest depths of sordid Vilainy that be conceived. And the army court marital compla- gently backs it up. young soldier in the coast artillery went little selfauthoriZed vacation down south He was deliberately absent without the punishment for that offense, a dollar fine and ten days in the guardhouse.
 He stopped around Greenvile. $. C., for the first few days and while there sheriff con- stable became inqusitive. The soldier said he was going to be absent without leave for d few days and then would go back. The sheriff constable locked him up for five days in the town jail so that he would be absent than the ten days without leave and the reward for deserter could then be collected. The record shows that the eleventh day the soldier returned by the civil authorities
 Before the court martial the soldier wrote to the sheriff explaining the seriousness his situation. He received reply. For months he held awaiting trial for desertion, and then the martial gave him one year in prison at hard feures
 In the leading bographica department of q prominent magazine recently displayed the fig ure of Colonel Charles H. Haskell of Missouri. A highly laudatory notice followed. Colonel Haskell, it stated has made a spendid living for years catching deserters from the army for the reward of $50 head The sketch described his methods, his watching of the tmily mail through the postoffce. l have given little view behind the of what he has been dong.-Harpers Weekly.