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Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
CRUELT|ES|N
CAMPS LAID
TOHEADS
Presentments Say Donaldson In
fluence Was Defended-No
Probe of Locker Clubs.

The final presentments of the Full
| ton County Grand Jury, embodying
vigorous attack on the Board of
County commissioners, particularly
aimed at Clifford l.. Anderson and
Tull c. Waters, for their ignorance of
conditions in the county convict
camps We're delivered to Judge Ben
Hill, of the criminal division of the
Superior Court, Friday.
No recommendations additional to
those made two weeks ago. which
resulted in the removal Of Captain
Thomas J. Donaldson and his brother,
S. II. Donaldson, from the control OF
the county's prison system, were
made.
The presentments dealt only gen
orally with the locker club agitation,
stating that despite the difference Of
opinion as to the technical interpre-
tation of the liquor laws, the Grand
Jury had found no disposition to defy
them on the part of the bona fide
social clubs, but rather a manifest
effort to comply with their provisions.
Liquor Probe Unnecessary.
We have, therefore. not deemed it
necessary or advisable" said the
Grand Jury. ITO formally investigate
the workings of these institutions"
In its reference to the prison system
of the county, and prefacing the at
tack on the County Commissioners
the presentments state that the probe
was the result of information OBJ
a witness brought by the Solicitor
Questions asked to get general infor
nation disclosed a situation which
the Grand Jury characterized as sur
prisine every member. The present
ments say:
80 shocked and disgusted was this
body with the revelations of these
prisoners that it was the consensus Of
opinion that further inquiry was inn
peratively demanded to ascertain the
true facts. The County Commission
ers themselves, and the state Prison
timony.
Commissioners Scored.
The ignorance of the County Com
missioners on all matters pertaining
to the actual conduct of the prison
camps and the treatment of the pris-
oners was astonishing Two of the
Commissioners, Clifford L. Anderson
and TuIl c. Waters, were either un-
able or unwilling TO disclose any
knowledge of the true conditions; on
the contrary, they defended the sys-
tenn that had been in force for a quar-
ter Of a century under the admins
tration of Thomas J. and S. II. DON
aldson.
The three other commissioners S.
B. Turman, w. T. Winn and Shelby
Smith, acknowledged they had little
information on the subject but stated
that this was not the result of inat-
tention, but of difficulties in their
way, due to the Donaldson influence
over their appointed employees in
charge Of the prisoners and camps.
who ignored any authority other than
that of the Donaldsons themselves.
These Commissioners stated ef-
forts had been made by them to bet
ter conditions which they believed to
be bad, but that every effort to act
Continued on Page g, Column 5.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Taft Presidents
Guest at Luncheon

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-William
Howard Taft, former President of the
United States, was the guest of Pres
ident Wilson at luncheon at the
White House to-day
Mr.. Taft's calls at the White House
have been frequent since he left on
March last This is the first time,
however, that President Wilson in
vited him to lunch with him.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Political Foes Poison
Ex-Premier of China
Special cable to The Atlsn,, o.oroIaD

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian,
TlEN-TSIN, CHINA. Feb. 2T.-
Former Premier OF China Kochao-
Ping-t hon, who also served as Gov
ernor of the province of Chih La. died
suddenly to-day under suspicious cir
cumstances 1t is believed he was
poisoned TO death by political enc
mics
Koehao- -Pina-Chon was a supporter
of President Yuan Shi-Kai.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Senate Refuses to
Curtail Burleson

WASHINGTON. Feb. ply
vote of "a to 93, the Senate to-day de-
feated an amendment to the postof-
flee appropriation bill taking from
the Postmaster General the power to
make further changes in the rates,
weights and zones of the parcels post.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Victim of Fall on
Snow Seriously Ill

Z. J. Perkcrson. Of the Law Broth
ers Company, was in a serious con-
dition Friday at the Wesley Memo
rial Hospital as the result Of broken
hip sustained Thursday afternoon
when he fell on Whitehall street.
Mr.. Perkerson had lust alighted
from street car when he slipped
in the snow
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Make an
HOcSHgafI0H

HERE is little doubt
but a slight inves-
tigation would disclose
the fact that you have
some article of value
you no longer need
that is of value to some
one else. Why not
turn it into money by
placing a Want Ad" in
The G e orgian and
Americana 1t will sur
prise you with its en-
terprise. What is itp
Phone your Want
Ad' to-day to M. 100.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Chicago Man Offers
S42,5l6 Income Tax

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-The largest in
come tax in Chicago was offered the
internal revenue officials when man
whose name the authorities withheld
sent word that he would pay an in
come tax of s42,616.s2, sthe assessment
on an annual income Of S750,O00
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Sues When Husband
Denies Fancy Chairs

PITTSBURG, Feb. 27.-B Because her
husband wouldn't provide her with
rocking chairs other than the kind
that rock both ways" Mrs. John
Grayson sued for a divorce.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Folk Gets $4,000 as
Commerce Counsel

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Joseph
w Folk, former Governor of Mis-
souri,, to-day resigned as Solicitor of
the State Department to accept the
position Of counsel for the Interstate
Commerce Commission at $4,000 a
wear.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
PREPARING FOR DEPOT.

GRIFFIN, Feb. 27.-Following
closely upon the promise Of the Cen
tral Of Georgia Railway Company to
build new passenger depot here.
Chief Civil Engineer Lawrence. ac-
by other engineers of the
company has been spending several
days in Griffin making surveys.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
l6-Pound Boy Is Two
Feet High at Birth

RIVERHEAD. n. Y. Feb. 27.-Mrs.
Golaski gave birth to 16pound baby
boy. The youngster is two feet high
and perfectly developed
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Miners Refuse Show
Tickets Minus Label

PEORIA, ILL, Feb. 27.-The 400
delegates to the convention OF the
United Mine Workers of Illinois re-
fused to attend a theater performance
because the tickets given them gratis
bore no union label.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Bryan Couldn't Stick
To juice 30 Days

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27.-Wii-
liam j. Bryan, who is no relative
of the Secretary of State, was SEN
fenced to so days in jail, because
he didn't stick to grape Juice.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28
Highway Robber
Aided by Woman

CHICAGO, Feb 27.--While a man
held a revolver to the head of Her
man S. Waldman, a wealthy lawyer,
woman companion of the holdup man
searched him and took $50.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-28

Continued on Page q, Column 1.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
The Western High School Fire.

Destruction of the Western High School
by fire entails heavy loss on the Dis
trict and will increase the pressure on
the already overworked school plant of
the capital Provision will. of course, be
made for the 100 pupils of this school,
that their course of study may not be
interrupted longer than is absolutely
necessary. and already plans are making
for distributing the pupils among the
other high schools, the James Ormond
Wilson Normal School. the Franklin
School and perhaps in some other build
inSs occupied by graded schools.
An inquiry will determine the facts in
connection with the mysterious fire and
the loss of this fine building.
The loss of the structure makes i'm
peratiye the early construction of q
building for the accommodation of the
high school population Of the western
part of the city. With provision for a new
Central High School already made and
for an Eastern High School practically
assured, there ought to be no delay In
meeting the requirements Of the western
section Of the city.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Army Camps for College Boys.

The summer camps under army control
for elementary military instruction OF
high school and college boys. which we're
successfully experimental with last year.
are to be continued on an enlarged scale
during the coming summer. There are to
be opened four Of these camps at which
the youths under instruction will be
rationed and outfitted with the necessary
Held service clothing at actual cost to
the government. and thus at minimum
cost to the boys. These camps are an
expression Of the desire OF the high mill
tary authorities to interest Americans in
the art which they may at some time, or
at any time, be called on to practice.
The commendation Of last years camp.
was general. Onhcers found that as a
rule the boys showed adaptabihty and
enthusiasm and the boys found the work
interesting. The students were kept ac-
tive and in frst-ciass physical condition
Evening star., 1914-04-24
The Organized Militia.

The organized militia is now counted
on as one Of the great sources Of national
strength. The country looks hopefully to
IT and the regular army counts on 1t II
the occasion for its use arises. The total
enrolled strength Of the National Guard.
or the organized militia Of the United
States, according to the latest tabulatior
OF that force, is 111.672 men and 9.l3o
officers. The strength is subject to great
change. which would be In tho direction
OF enlargement II National Guard troops
are needed Not many of the units of the
Guard are maintained at war strength.
They range between the minimum
strength and various points below the
maximum strength. With real service in
view recruiting would be active Men
who have served one or more enlistments
and have received honorable discharges,
az well as those who have received honor
able discharges without having completed
one enlistment. would take on again.
Recruits without previous military expe-
rience would enlist, and under the enthu-
siasm of call for citizen soldicry the
Guard would quickly expand; but it would
haye a large number Of raw men, thus
Evening star., 1914-04-24

reducing the level OF its efficiency and
making necessary a longer seasoning
process in concentration camps. A go
many regiments in the strong militia
states Of New York, Pennsyivania, Mas
sachusetts, Ohio and Illinois are main
| tanned so far above the minimum
strength and have 50 many honorabiy
discharged men within call to be drawn
on that they could take the field on very
short notice.
For service within the United States
very nearly the full strength Of the
Guard at present. plus the increase drawn
in under the inspiration and necessity OF
the moment. could be counted on. Sec
ton of the militia law Of 1903 provides
that every officer and enlisted man Of
the militia who shall be called forth In the
manner hereinbefore prescribed and shall
mustered 4or accepted into the United
States service by a duly authorized mus-
terins off1cer OF the United States; pro-
vided. however. that any effieer or en-
listed man Of the militia who shall refuse
or neglect to present himself to such mus
tering officer upon being called forth as
herein prescribed shall be subject to trial
BY court-martial and shall be punished as
such court-martial shall direct"
For foreign service the militiaman may
volunteer, but In the organized militia Of
the United States and the District Of
Columbia there Is an uncertain proportion
Of men who would not volunteer, the
principal reason being that. having fami-
lies dependent on them. they could not AZ
ford to serve in the ranks on soldiers
pay, unless such sacrifice were required
by the nation. For domestic service, be-
ing in the Guard. they would serve or be
punished, but for foreign service they
could not be forced to serve.
Another matter which might reduce the
contribution Of the National Guard Of the
states to United States service is that re-
lating to physical requirements. The the
ory IS that the physical requirements for
enlistment in the National Guard are the
same as for enlistment in the regular
army. but in some states. though phys
ieal examination is required. there are
numerous waivers" as to undeiweight,
underheight and small deficiencies Of vi
sion, hearing. etc. The physical examina-
tion Of the District Guard is now risor-
Gus. and in recent years. though the need
Of recruits has often been seriously felt in
order to maintain units at their minimum
strength. there has been no letting down
OF the bars. SO far as known or be-
lieved.
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1nsecurities.

So much hardship has been caused in.
nocent guileless and credulous people
who have invested their eayings in dis.
tant gold mines in which there was ne
gold. copper mines without copper and
rubber and coffee plantations and orange
groves where there were no trees, thai
the proposals Of promoters Of oil wells and
oil territory should be carefully examined.
II was announced in The Star that com
plaint has been made by the United Statei
geological survey that promoters Of fake
oil land booms are using the name Of
the survey to boost their schemes, a nun,
ber Of such cases having been brough
to the attention Of the director. but the
misleading advertising literature is sc
cIeyeriy worded that 1t Is declared to be
dimcult to proceed against the writer's fo'
fraudulent use OF the mails.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
The War. and After.

Let it be repeated, this is no time for
| general speculation. Let not our resolu-
| ton become impaired by the pale cast of
too much thought
OF course we do not know where or
| when We are coming out in this Mexican
business. The war may be short and
| sharp: Everybody hopes for such an is
sue. But if it should be protracted and
taxing on patience We must stand the
strain.
As for the terms of settlement, they are
in the lap Of the gods. We shall be VIC
torious over our enemies, and be able to
dictate what shall be done. We shall do
then what is best for all concerned, Civ.
ing naturally the leading thought to our
own interests
As Mr.. Taft suggests. when we went to
war over Cuba We took no thought Of the
Philippines. The average American had
! never taken a thought Of any kind Of
those Spanish possessions Indeed, it is
to be doubted if he knew they were
Spanish.
But when the war closed there were the
Philippines lying at our very door. We
were in possession, as legitimate step
| in our contest with Spain. We must con-
tinue In possession, or throw them as a
piece Of raw meat into the den of Euro.
pean politics.
We kept them. and, in the circum-
stances, did the best for all concerned.
Spain benefited, because she could not
have resumed her burden. The great
powers Of Europe benefited, because a
| contest among them for territory SO i'm
portant would have been deplorable. The
Fflipinos benefited, because we began at
once to give them the only good govern
ment they had ever known. And We
benefited, because by our action we con-
ferred benefit on everybody else.
But had the Philippines entered into
the original calculation would this gov
| ernment have halted? Would it have
stayed its hand as to Cuba because of
considerations outside OF Cuba? 1t Is a
matter for opinion. but it is a safe opin-
ion that it would not. So imperative was
| the call for action as to Cuba that moth
ing could have held US back. Matters
had reached that stage where interven-
ton In Cuba had become a national duty.
Our object in Mexico is not territory.
| We are not masking expansion with our
use OF force. That use Of force is justi-
hed by considerations which If they dc
not appear in the resolutions passed by
Congress were fully recited ~ the debate.
there and are well understood.
| Let US press on with the work in hand
and If We do that well. we shall be in the
condition and the spirit at the close to
meet any new situation the war may
have developed.
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Our Mexican Job.

Never underrate the enemy. either as
to numbers, courage or capacity Such
is the warning from high military sources.
Let US heed it well In this Mexican busi-
ness.
We have mans job in hand. We
have made it the more difficult by tenn
porizings and by proclamations. We have
followed too much and too far the de-
vices and desires Of our hearts for peace.
But there is no sort Of excuse for
kindness now. The enemy is in the
open, is in earnest and is at home. We
are the invader; and the invader must
take hold energetically and with all his
might. Proclamations and parleyings
should cease. Performances are the
things necessary. The appeal is to the
sword: and If we would not perish by
the sword we must use 1t with all effect
on the other fellow.
There is the lesson of our civil war.
The friends of the Union were persuad-
ed that only small force would be
required to put down the revolt against
the national authority. Mr.. Lincoins s
first call was for seventy-five thousand
men, and some Of his advisers thought
that ninety days would see the end Of
the struggle.
William T. Sherman, a graduate Of
West Point, who had been teaching In q
military institute In the south and knew
the temper Of the southern people. dis
sented from this view, and predicted that
a very much larger force and a much
longer time would be necessary. As a
reward for his prediction, he was posted
i'll Union circles as cra5y. He lived to
witness his complete vindicauon. and
to hear confessions from all sides that
il the real situation had been promptly
realized and met, the greater part of
the frightful losses that followed the
mistake made would have been avoided.
The President and his immediate ad
visers should profit by every disclosure.
Routed out Of bed at = o'clock in the
morning, he gave the order for the seizure
of the customhouse at Vera Cruz, evi-
IDENTIFY with no thought that bloodshcd
would be necessary to accomplish the
sobject. But 1t was; and he was both
surprised and grieved.
The Mexicans are in dead earnest and,
whatever else he may be, President
Huerta is a lighting man. He is an
educated soldier, and obtained his pres
ent ONCE by reason of his training and
we'll established resolution. Madero with
good instincts and purposes. cast for
role for, which he had no qualifications
whatever. had failed and been assassinat-
ed, and strong hand at the helm was
imperative. Hence Huerta.
The American people are in earnest,
and want action. They believe in their
cause, and will support the President
in an energetic campaign to redress
their grievances, and prevent a recur-
rehce of them in country torn by fac
tions and helpless in the presence OF
bloody disorder.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Hit Hard and Quick!
From the Philadelpnia Press.

No one wanted war with Mexico, but
now that we have It the country IS
patriotic and loyal and will stand back
Of the government to a man. Most
people think war was unnecessary and
that the drifting policy pursued by those
at the head Of the government is RESPONSE
BILE for our present condition. But from
now on there should be no more watchful
waiting, no more mystery. no more hesi-
tation: a clearly defined policy should be
inaugurated and should be pursued with
Hgor and persistence II the President
takes a positive and aggressive position
he will not lack for loyal and jealous
support, and so far as Is practical he
should take the people and the country
into his confidence.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
A Military Campaign in Mexico.
From the New York Sun

from the New York Sun.
Whether there would be a heavy draft
upon the country's military resources
In tho case Of armed Intervention in
Mexico is a question about which there
has been much difference Of opinion.
even among military men. Estimates Of
the strength Of the forces required for
invasion have ranged from 5000 to
10000. The minimum would be much
too low II occupation of Mexico for a
the country IN every part were necess
sary: perhaps It might not be too low
for a successful campaign against such
combatants as could be opposed to SCI
entifically equipped and well trained
American soldiers.
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70 Mexico City!
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
The President reminds Carranza that
we are dealing with Huerta In the ter
ritory he now controls. The City Of Mex
leo Is the capital and center Of that
territory. The best way to deal with
Huerta is to supplant his authority with
the authority Of Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood. The sooner Gen. Wood is in the
City Of Mexico. where he can begin the
administrative work Of substituting gov
ernment for anarchy throughout q dis
tracted country, the better It will be for
most Of the people Of Mexico and for all
the people OF the United States. We
shalt gain nothing by delay. but we
may lose much by temporizing. The in
evitabie is one Of the things that must
always be accepted.
Evening star., 1914-04-24

by exercise In the open air. outdoor
sleeping, plain and wholesome food. cor
rect cooking and regular hours and
duties. The vacation period was spent
chsaply, 30 far as money expenditure
vas concerned. and prohtabiy In the
matter Of instruction and health. The
value Of instruction to young Americans
In soldier craft is without price. The at
tendance at these camps will. it 10 be-
Neved, be very much larger this season
than last.
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The Post Card.

How beautiful the post card seems!
A mellow sunshine sheds its beams
On ancient walls or stately trees,
Where all the world seems at It's ease.
1t shows no dust or smarting heat,
Nor counters filled with things to eat,
No crowded cars nor smelly ships,
No petty bandits out for tips;
II illustrates a glorious scene
Where all Is silent and serene
To mako q restful holiday
For every traveller on his way.
A picture from the Land Of Dreams,
How beautiful post card seems!
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Vera Cruz to Mexico City.
From the Philade,phia Inquirer.

It seems inevitable that the United
states forces must make the trip to the
CITY Of Mexico In order to get Huerta,
who is the prime object Of this war
which President Wilson assures US is
not a war at all. In making the trip
II will be necessary to follow In general
the pan, used by Cortes and Scott, since
none other Is easily available. although
there is a choice Of two routes for, a
portion Of the journey. 1t is assumed
way so far as is possible. and unless the
American army takes the long time
needed for reconstruction 1t will have to
60 afoot.
Evening star., 1914-04-24

Rumors that United States tradesmen
sell arms knowing that they are likely to
be used against United States soldiers in
dicate that some Of our citizens need IN
struction in patriotism as well as in
peace
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Quick Action.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Now comes the ums for quick action.
Shall We 60 into Mexico and restore
order SO that real government can be
set up, or shall we. like the King Of
France. having marched up the hill.
command at Mexico City and Villa in
command in the north? Or shall we put
Huerta out and stop then? These are
momsntous questions.
Evening star., 1914-04-24

DIn order to svofd delays On account ei
personal sbsenee letters to THE STAR shoul4
NOT be addressed to sny individual eounectsd
with the ONCE, but simply to THD STAR. o. q
the Editorial or Business DspertneAt. eceordAo
to tenor purpose.
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The refugees who are rushing across
the border to seek the protection Of this
countrys people are not paying much at
tention to the grandiloquent persihage
about "a united Mexico to oppose the
United States"
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Washington, while pc. not likely tc
feel the loss Of Senor -.Asara in an Of
fetal and political way. will regret his
departure for reasons Of most cordial
and friendly nature.
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Hobsons reference to the sinking Of
the Merriuac is pardonable- His achieve
ment as young naval man was notable
and has not been eclipsed by his sue
cesses In political life.
Evening star., 1914-04-24

Over the White House telephone sena-
tor Roots remarks on the Mexican sttua-
ton did not sound nearly SO eloquent as
his observations on the Panama canal.
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Diplomatic distinctions may make 1t
Clear chat a series Of battles does not con-
stitute a war and that nght Is not nec-
essariiy q battle.
Evening star., 1914-04-24

Tho base ball game yesterday did not
afford the relaxation that some OF the
CAPITALS cverworked oficials had reason
to hope for.