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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Senator Harris Wife
Said to Have Sold
Estate for $1,000, 900

FLORENCE. AIt. April lit
was reported in business circles in
Florence Wednesday that the Misses
Wheeler and Mrs. William j. Harris,
wife of Senator Harris, of Georgia,
all daughters of the late General
Fighting Joe" Wheeler. Confederate
cavalry leader. have sold to an I'M
named eastern cotton syndicate "a
600 acres of their estate in Lawrence
county for a consideration of 50 200
0OO
None of the Misses Wheeler are in
Alabama at this time and communi-
cation with CORTLAND, the nearest
town to Wheeler station of-any size,
reveals the fact that none Of the
neiEhtOrs Of the Wheelers know any
thing about the reported transaction.
n. c. Citing, president of the First
National bank, of Florence, said that
he had beard of the reported sale,
but that he knew nothing of the de-
tails and was not sure that the re
port was tTtIp
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
DANIELS To BACK
CHOICE IN PRIMARY;
FIGHT IS AVERTED

RALEIGH, n. c., April 17.-Jose-
plus Daniels himself today averted
a. fight in the Democratic state con-
vention over the question of indoors
ing him for the Democratic nomina-
ton for president. He informed the
executive committee of the Raleigh
Daniels-for-P President club that he
could not accede to the desire of
those who wanted him to be candi-
date.
Mr.. Daniels was elected a delegate
at-large to the national convention
in New York.
O. Max Gardener, former lieuten-
ant governor; Governor Cameron
Morrison and John e. Dawson, state
chairman, also were eelcted delegates
at-lar2e.
Plans had been under way by ad-
mirers of the former secretary of
the navy to attempt to have the con-
Vention indorse him despite the fact
that the delegates to the national
convention are instructed by the phi
mary, and that William q. McAdoo
alreadyShas entered his name on the
primary lists.
Mr.. Daniels decision was made
known to the convention immediate
ly after the resolution had been pre-
sented designed TO prevent indorse-
ment by the conVen tion. The motion
was tabled Immediately.
A letter from Mr.. .niels, address
ed to r, n. Sims, r. A. Doughton
and Willard DoWell executive com
mittee of the local club, was read
The letter said tn he recognized
the sanctity of North CarolinaS pri-
mary" and therefore could not sane
tlon any movement to secure his in
dorsement in the state convention.
The convention by practically unan-
imous vote approved a resolution
which gave one-half of the delegates
at-large to women.
Late in getting under way, The con-
vention was called to order by State
Chairman John G. Dawson, of kinS-
ton, at 12:15 ~'rlock. An invocation
was pronounced by the Rev. w. A.
StansburY, of the Edenton Street
Methodist church.
The first business OF the conven-
ton of the reports of the district
conventions by Mark Squires, sec
rotary.
Following reading of reports, Chair
man Dawson presented temporary
chairman and the keynote speaker,
w. n. Everett. secretary of state.
Mr.. Everett reviewed the work of the
Democratic party, and told of its
leadership in the senate.
II believe the Democratic national
convention will name the next presi-
dent of the United States" Mr.. Ever
EFT went on to say.
He declared that the Republican
party, through its agents at Wash
ington. had "prostituted high office
to selfish ends" and asserted that
all the "esent administration had to
its credit was a ecold of graft and
corruption unparalleled i'm the ma
TONS history"
Mention of the '~'"les Of Woodrow
Wilson and the accomplishments of
his administration brought from the
convention laundering applause.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
MACDONALD READY
TO>TALK JUNK|NC'
Of ALL ARMAMENT

LONDON, April 17.-By the As
ISOLATED Press) Prime Minister
Macdonald, responding today to a.
speech in the house of commons by
Major General J. f. B. Seely, for
mer president of the air council,
who advocated that the premier call
an international conference for air
disarmament, declared he would wei
come an invitation by any other
power to take up the whole ques-
ton of ornaments.
The premier said he had Eat the
back Of my mind and not very far
at the back-the intention that as
soon as we have cleared away some
of the present difficulties in Europe
we must face quite seriously this
question of ornaments, not only in
the air, but all other forms of arma-
mentS'
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
ALLIES AND BERLIN
AGREE ON EXPERTS
DEBT SETTLEMENT
ReparationS Commission to
Transmit Report to Powers
at Once to Speed Action
on the Problem

PARIS, April 17.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press -The PREPARATION COM
mission at a plenary session this
afternoon decided unanimously to
take note of the reply of the Ger
man government adhering to the
conclusions reached in the experts
reports and to approve, within the
limits of the commissions at
tributes, the conclusions and to
adopt the methods proposed therein.
At the conclusion OF the session
Louis Barthou, president of the
commission, said:
Solution of the repatriation prob
lem appears to be in a fair way of
realization. There are excellent rea-
sons to be optimistic.
The commission also decided to
transmit officially the experts re-
port to the governments interested,
at the same time recommending
adoption of their conclusions in or
u0l 'iioC tH0 pans PIOPoooo MA PHO
duce their full effect in the quickest
possible time.
The government of the reich will
be asked to submit to the commits
sion IN the shortest possible time
acts and DEGREES destined to insure
the complete execution of the plans
outlined in the reports, such acts
and DEGREES being based on the con-
clusiOns and texts of the reports.
The commission at a forthcoming
meeting will proceed to the nomina-
ton Of the different commissions of
organization provided for by the re-
port of the first experts committee
and to the prepare ton of measures
which the report of the first COM
mittee leaves to the commission for
the working out OF details
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Methodists Report
Sunday School Gain

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April IL
An average of $1.47 from each of
the 2.025.427 members of the South
ern Methodist Sunday schools was
made during the year 1928. accord
ing to the report Of DR.. John w.
Shackford, general secretary to the
general Sunday school board meet
ing here Wednesday.
Total contributions for all pur-
poses, the report said, were 81
1888, 637. an increase>of $125165 over
the 1922 totals Enrolment increased
1852 over the preceding wear and
SS.385 SUNDAY school pupils joined
the church, the report said.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Persia Looking to U. S.
For Financial Succor;;
Seeks Sinclair Loan

LONDON, April 1.-THE Persian
premier. Sirdar Sipah. who has been
recalled to Office since he repudiated
republicanism now is placing all his
hope for a successful administration,
especially financial. in American
capital says the diplomatic CORE
spOndent of the Daily Telegraph.
The premier. he adds. would like
TO have an American government
loan, but as this is out Of the ques-
ton he has turned to the American
oil companies, Offering a concession
in northern Persia 10 Harry F. Sin.
clair on condition that the Sinclair
interests grant Persia a loan of So
600 600
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Woman and Four
Others Are Jailed
In Child Kidnapiine

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. April II
Mrs. Ida Lou Lane. divorced wife
Of Rev. ID. r. Cooper. and four other
persons are in Jail in Salem. Va, on
charges Of assault with intent to
murder and kidnapping as a result
of the abduction Of the 4-year-old
daughter of Mrs. Lane and Rev. Mr..
Cooper at Roanoke last night, and
an assault upon the minister. ac-
cording to G. NJ. Edmonds, attorney
for Rev. Mr.. Cooper here.
The couple came prominently into
the public eve here several months
ago when the minister sued B. NJ
FOlcombe. dairYman and member
Of her conGreg ga ton, at Union Hill
near here. on charges of alternating
the affections of his wife Rev. Mr.
Cooper lost his suit. A suit over
custody of the child is pending The
minister had custody of the daughter
pending settlement Of hat case
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Bench Warrant Asked
For Arrest of Forbes
On Sale Fraud Charge

BALTIMORE. April 17.-Applica-
ton for a bench warrant for the
arrest of Charles r. Forbes, former
director of the veterans bureau. was
made in United States court here
today by District Attorney Wood
cock and it was expected to be is
sued later in the day.
The action followed the indict-
ment of Forbes yesterday on a
charge of conspiracy to defraud the
government in the sale Of govern.
ment supplies worth So 1S8, 600 70
the Kelly company. of New
York and Boston. for a price report.
ed TO be less than $500 900.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
The Weather

:. FORECAST FOR SATURDAY
Virginia. North Carolina and South
Carolina: Probably showers.
Georgia: Partly cloudy, possibly
showers in east portion
Florida: Local showers.
Extreme Northwest Florida and
Alabama: Generally fair.
Mississippi: Generally fair.
Tennessee: Generally fair.
Kentucky: Generally fair.
Louisiana: Fair.
Arkansas and Oklahoma: Fair,
slowly rising temperature.
East Texas: Fair.
West Texas: Fair.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Busey Ate Eye-Glass
In Suicide Attempt,
Texas Police Assert

LITTLE ROCK, April 17-Dr. f
c. Busey. who disappeared from
the Atlanta federal penitentiary re-
Gently and who was taken into Gus
toby by department Of justice agents
at Harrington, Texas, yesterday. was
arrested here in May, 1920, on \
charge of passing worthless checks,
police declared today. While being
held here he attempted suicide by
crushing the lenses Of his eye
glasses and swallowing some of the
glass. the police said. He was re-
leased after being in custody for
SeNnral DAYS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Pershing CAM Attend
Legion Convention, He
Tells Georgia Solons

WASHINGTON. April 17.-Ciener-
al PershinS has notified Senator'S
Harris and George that he was una.
bic TO arrange his engagements for
June so that he could attend the
state convention of the American
Legion in Savannah on June ). He
was personally invited by the Geor-
gia senators.
Senators Harris and George Will
continue 10 press the invitation for
General Pershins 10 visit Fort Ben
ming, Ga. when he is able TO get
away from Washington.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Suitcase Is Crib
For Baby Born on
Tour of Europe

NEW YORK, April 17.-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles n. Lewis, OF Los An
geles. arrived from Vienna today on
the Albania with hteir four-months'
old son, Charles, Jr., in suitcase
Grip devised by the doctor, who ex'
planned he became weary leaping
from train to train in Europe with
an armful of baby.
The suitcase, i by Sc inches, is
we'll ventilated, and contains all the
comforts of an ordinary crib. DR..
Lewis said it was the best possible
jerambulator for travellers and that
his son, who was born in Vienna,
had thriVed in il
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
THAW TAKES STAND
To PROVE To JURY
HIS MIND IS CLEAR

PHILADELPHIA, April Hilary
X. Thaw, flushed and confident, tes-
titled for a brief period today in his
own behalf in his sanity trial. Then
his lawyers turned him over to the
other side for cross-eXamination.
Th2% seemed seit-possessed. For
mer Judge John NJ. Patterson, his
counsel, asked Thaw only five Ques-
tons. Seemingly, the attorneys for
the opposition We're greatly surprised
when he was turned over to them so
quickly. Arthur G.. Dickson, counsel
| for the trustees of the ThaW estate,
and William A. Gray, representing
Evelyn Nesbit. Tha IS divorced wife,
whose 13-year-old son has interviewed
in his own behalf, discussed the case
with teh alienists supporting their
side in low tones and with great ear
neStneSS.
At the end of five minutes, Mr..
| Dickson said:
I'VE have no questions to ask
stand.
Another brief conference followed
among the attorneys for ThaW. They
were not prepared for the immunity
i, granted their client. and asked for a
recess until this afternoon, which
was granted.
Realization by Thaw that he had
escaped exhaustive cross eXamina-
ton caused him to tremble. lie
looked appealingly. at Mr.. Patterson
when the cross examiners said
they had no questions. Mr. Patter-
son escorted him from the staua
and ThaW mopped his face as he
started back to his seat. He seemea
to lose his strength and was helped
to his chair.
Its all right, Harry" were Nh
Patterson's soothing words.
The lawyer then turned to Judge
Monaghan and sad.
I'VE rest our case. Mrs. ThaW
is i'll at her hotel but we ask to
reserve the right to call her later"
Counsel opposed to PhaW's re-
lease announced they would open
their side of the case after recess.
The failure of Dickson and Gray
to take advantage of his offer ap.
peared to puzzle Mr.. Patterson at
the moment. 1t had been freely
predicted that Gray, a noted cross
examiner, had been brought into the
case for the purpose of breaklnA
down Thaws claim to sanity.
Chance of GriIling Later
Lawyers, however, explained that
nj 10
because counsel opposed to ThaW
have the right during the presenta-
ton of their case to recall him.
Why should we have examined
ThaW?" Gray asked after the re-
cess. eve had nothing to meet.
Judge Patterson boosted how Thaw
would take the stand and tell his
story, but instead he asked him only
pertunctory questions. We will
prove Thaw's insanity in our own
way and by our own witnesses, in
Guiding Evelyn Nesbit"
Immediately after the recess,
Thaw, accompanied by Mr.. Patter.
son, hurried through the surging
crowd to his mothers suite at the
Ritz-CarIton hotel to be at her side
and comfort her.
Miss Nesbit arrived from Atlantic
City during the morning but mad
purposely kept away from the court
room.
1t was decided finally that Miss
Nesbit should not testify and She
returned to Atlantic City.
Mrs. Mary COpley Thaw, his 50
year-Old mother, probably will fol
low him on the stand.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
HAN|HARA' s RECALL
MAY Be ECHO Of !
WASHINGTON ROW
Foreign Minister at Toxic
Also TO Resign, Is Report.
Fiery Resentment Sweep
ing Empire Z

WASHINGTON. pril L. = Two
census was approved by the senate
today as the plan for quota compu.
tation under the new immigration
bill The same provisions are in the
bill passed by the house last week.
The census of 1890 was adopted, AZ
to 81, and the per cent quota by
Substantial majority, but 1ithout
record vote.
The senate first voted q l per cent
quota, but reconsidered when it was
learned the 1890 census was to be the
basis for computation.
Senator Sheppard, Democrat, Tex
as, spoke in favor of the amendment
of Senator Harris, Democrat, Geor-
eia, to shut off immigration for five
years. He declared the great hordes
of immigrants pouring into this
country from the crowded nations of
Europe is Fastening our standard
of living to the point of strain"
The fate of the bill, with it's
Japanese exclusion provision, was
day between President Coolidge and
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, re.
publican senate leader, prior to re-
sumption of senate debate on the
measure.
Senator Lodge said the immlgra-
ton question had been discussed but
would not say whether he had OBJ
tanned any information as to the
probable action of the president
when the measure reaches the
White House.
Senator Willis, Republican, Ohio,
! also conferred with the president \
Secretary Hughes TODAY spens
! half an hour with 1.-THE president, the
first conference he has held with
the executive since the Japanese ex-
clusion provision was approved by
tho senate
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
Full Investigation
OF Dry Enforcement
Is Urged Upon House

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Inves-
tigation by the house judiciary COM
mittee into all phases Of prohibition
enforcement was proposed today in a
resolution introduced by Representa-
tive Dyer. of Missouri. the ranking
Republican on the committee.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
HOT BED OF RESENTMENT
ALL OVER ISLAND EMPIRE
RN Id. LIZ. EGger


DOWNRIGHT 1924 by the Consolidated Press
Assoca tion-Special Leased Wire
TOXIC, April 1.-THE outcry OF
a people whose national pride has
been wounded through abrogation OF
the gentlemen's agreement and
whose fine sensibilities have been
strung through enactment by the
American congress of legislation re-
garded as unfair and discriminatory
against world power and sigma
tory of the Washington pacts, reyer-
berates throughout Japan.
Both the printed and spoken
words reveal that the public mind
will be stirred to greater depths
than was anticipated should the
American immigration law bearing
the hateful exclusion clause pass.
Radical sections of the press and
public even mention the possibility
of war, while an insult of dlscrln1l-
nation in retaliation" is heard on
many sides.
Although the government remains
calm and refuses to act precipitate-
| ly, realizing the fact that the lmmi-
grafton issue is purely an internal
problem with America and that~con-
gress is wholly within its spreroga-
dicates the deep resentment OF the
Japanese people. This is a phase
of the situation over which the gov
eminent has no control and is real
~ the grave consequence" which
/ Ambassador Hanihara meant to
point out in his recent protest.
japanese Labor Angered
The attitude of the Japanese Ia
Dor organizations was stated bluntly
when Buuji Suzuki, president OF the
japanese federation, declared the
| decision of American labor to sup
port the measure was IAN insult
| hurled in the face Of organized labor
of Japan"
Stating the belief the immigra ton
bill is an economic instead of racial
issue. Suzak suggested a conferences
Of American and Japanese labor
leaders, insuring full support in solv.
ing the American problems.
Racial Clash Inevitable"
The Chauvaure Yoroozu Choho
says Japan will find more profit in
opposing America at the risk of her
existence than in being the subject
of further dishonor and torment.
The newspaper quotes further:
THE clash between races was
sooner or later inevitable and Amer.
lea evidently wants it now. Hence.
all races opposing the whites should
rise up now. There is no longer any
necessity Of japan remaining patient
when America has done her such =
great injustice"
The Ilchiro Tokutomi editor, Koku.
min Shimbun, signed an article in
which he reviews the history of the
Gentlemen's agreement and declares
Japan has faithfully carried out all
the provisions.
Americans should seek an imme.
date happy solution of this knotty
problem for Americas sake, not for
Japan s." Shimbun writes.
Tie Toxic Nicbinichi declares:
The honor Of Japan has been
merciiessly destroyed. Americans
pride themselves on insistence of lib.
erty and equality, but it is false pre-.
tense"
EXCLUSION is UN-CHRISTIAN
BAPTIST RICCInN GAYS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
TOXIC REPORT SAYS
HANIHARA WILL RESIGN

TOXIC, April 17.--(By the Assoc
ciated Press.) - Ambassador Hani-
hara, at Washington, is TO be re-
called by the Japanese government.
the newspaper Yomiuri declared to-
day. The publication added that
Foreign Minister Matsui will resign
in order to appease the storm ex-
pected at the coming session Of the
imperial diet over the immigration
problem. Both reports were. denied
.i,lI
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-04-19
EXCLUSION IS UN-CHRISTIAN.
BAPTIST MISSION SAYS

TOXIC, April by The %.
ciated Press.)-The American Bap-
list mission Of Japan today adopted
a resolution condemning the pro-
posed exclusion of japanese from
the United states as UNNECESSARY
and un-Christian."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17

NJ EN- look upon their wives IL
n many lights.
Some men regard their wives as
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
Little Theater
Scores at
Opening

The second season Of the Little; thea
tier Of Birmingham opened auspiciously
Wednesday evening with the presenta-
j ton of "Rollo's Wild 3Oat." An APP
preciative audience gathered together at
the Little theater ON Highland avenue
to witness the first performance and
were enthusiastic over the play and the
talent displayed by the actors.
The home of the Little theater has
had no effort spared to make it an ar
tistic setting for the plays presented.
Charming mural decorations of fantas-
tic fairy ,allegorical scenes adorns the
side walls, which were drawn by Mr..
Louis Schillinger and executed by an
art committee. With soft lights and
these attractive scenes the little play
house would be credit to New York.
Amid such surroundings and watch
fngs ones friends in the different roles
of the cast was, to say the least, a most
delightful way to spend an evening.
Praises were heard of the able direc-
torship of Mr.. Bernard Sold on every
side for taking absolutely rank anna
teurs and making near professionals
out of them. M
Miss Yankee Sibley and Miss Flor
ence Jordan. two of Birmingham's love-
ly society girls, made their debut in act
ing Wednesday evening. Miss Sibley
as Goldie MacDuff, the good" little act
ress who wanted home with a garden
and children, was exceptionally well
fitted for her part, and Mr.. John Hig-
gins as Rollo Webster, who strove SO
hard to produce and play Hamlet, did
equally as well, but we expected much
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Listening In On EUe

and took one look around she simply
shrieked and nearly tainted.
Her nice floors looked as though g
geometry class had been doing prob.
lens all over them. Ny back aches"
That's too bad" said the taciturn
husband, leaping into the CONVERSE
ton suddenly. But it isn't circum-
stance the way I'm going to ache all
over when take tumble on that floor.
1 dashed in there when 1 came home
to get cigarette, not knowing of your
activities. 1t was dark and / did not
see the glitter of the floor, so / was
greatly surprised when the first small
rug / struck shot through space and
took me with it. Grabbing to save my
self from plunging headlong into the
fireplace, l stepped on another rug with
its mind set on the opposite direction,
and back I sailed straight for the poly
chrome floor lamp. lacking like surf
rider, / veered past the lamp and went
headon into the couch. think broke
three springs. My eyes being accus.
toned by this time to the dimness,
located the smoking stand and arising
gingerly tried creeping up on it softly
but a slight turn on the ball of the foot
and was off. This time l zigzagged
down the room, such were my frantic
endeavors to regain my balance. Ev-
cry time I made an angle 1 knocked
something off or down."
Whats the good of having a slip
perry floor if you can't slide on it?'
insisted the small boy. Gee, Fatty
Whites mother doesn't care how much
we slide on their old floors"
"Old floors is right !" the busy house
wife remarked Indignantly. 1.-THE idea (!
I suppose you'd rather have a rattletrap
cid place like the Whites instead of a