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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
SIMMONS GIVES UP
ACTIVE LEADERSHIP
CHAIRMAN OF NORTH CAROLINA
STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMIT
TEE WILL DECLINE RE-
ELECTION. :

CHARLOTTE. N. c., July So-It is
rumored. says a Raleigh special, that
State Chairman Simmons, who has en-
gineered four. successful campaigns for
the Democratic party in North Carolina,
will decline reelection. next Tuesday at
the meeting Of the state executive COM
mittee, and that James r. Young will
succeed him.
While Senator Simmons has been a
most energetic and successful campaigner,
he has not failed to make enemies in his
own party, and his tendency to push the
negro question forward whenever such a
thing was possible has made him very
unpopular with many Of the leading mem
bers of his party, and his retirement will
be hailed with delight by those who have
hoped that the last negro campaign had
been fought.
Some weeks ago Simmons Issued an
open letter in which he charged that the
Republicans would attempt to have the
Acknowledgement OF the negro declared
null and void and attempt to continue to
vote the negro solidly. This pronuncia-
mento was not received with the enthu-
siasm that had evidently been the wish
Of its author. On the other hand, ii was
strongly condemned by Democrats, and
there were signs at the recent Democratic
state convention that showed unmistaka-
bly, that many of the delegates resented
any attempt to further run a campaign on
the negro issue. 1t Is suggested that
these things had their bearing on the
state chairman in his decision to retire
from active leadership.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
BODIES OF Z CANAL
VICTIMS ARE
RECOVERED
DENNIS cAHILL TRIED TO SAVE
LITTLE rALLAs KITCHEN, A
WIDOWS DAUGHTER, BUT
BOTH ARE DROWNED.

AUGUSTA, July SO.-The bodies of the
two victims Of yesterdays canal disaster
were recovered.
The body Of the man. Mr.. Dennis
Cahill, was found an hour after the
drowning near the place where he sank,
but the little girls body was not located
until nearly night. 1t had fioated down
stream. and lodged against the screen to
the Enterprise mill race. Not until the
body was recovered was her identity es-
tablished. She was Dallas Kitchen, the
Oldest child Of a widow living near the
place.
The high bridge was being repaired and
flooring Of the footway had been partly
removed. rail being laid across at each
end OF the bridge. Unnoticed by the work.
men the child crossed under the rail, and
looking down fell into the water below,
a distance OF some twenty feet. Cahill
was one Of those who saw 1t. He was an
excellent swimmer, and more than once
before had saved persons from drowning
He ran down the steep embankment, and
without taking time TO remove any of his
clothing, jumped IN. With a few strokes
he reached the child, and held her above
the water, when suddenly he uttered a
cry for help and sank with his burden.
Neither Of them was seen to rise
again.
II is supposed that being very warm
when he jumped in the sudden chill Of
the immersion produced cramps, and
rendered him helpless.
The untimely death Of this brave man
while trying to save a human life has
produced "a shock through the whole
city.
Mr.. CahfI was an old employee Of the
city, and was unmarried.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
VICTIM OF WAVES
WAS PRETTY
GIRL
MILTON REED, OF ATLANTA,
TRIED TO SAVE RUTH BUR-
RoUGHs FROM DROWN
ING BUT FAILED.

CONWAY, S. c., July SO.-Miss Ruth
Burroughs was drowned in the surf at
Myrtle Beach, a popular South Carolina
resort near Conway, Tuesday afternoon
Milton Reed, of Atlanta, was taken out
OF the water unconscious after a desperate
effort to save the young lady and was
resuscitated with difficulty.
Miss Burroughs was the beautiful
daughter of one of the wealthiest and
most influential families in this section.
She was universally admired.
The ebb tide, made more dangerous by
a strong northeast wind, caused the break
ers to be- unusually heavy. A tremen-
dous wave swept Miss Burroughs and her
escort of their feet and carried them out
and down the beach.
Mr.. Reed, who Is an expert swimmer,
went to her. rescue, while her escort went
ashore calling for help. In the confusion
much delay was caused. The boat house
was finally broken open but before. boat
could be launched and the struggling
swimmer reached, he and his unconscious
burden sank 20, yards from shore.
Mr. Reed fioated into shallow water
still feebly moving and was dragged out
insensible Miss Burroughs body was re-
covered this morning three miles down the
beach.
Milton Reed is well known in Atlanta
and for years has been a travelling sales
man for large hardware firms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
M0URNERS GIVE BATTLE TO
INSULTING EYE WITNESSES

NEW YORK. July 3O.-The funeral SER
vices OF the. late chief Rabbi Jacob Jo-
seph were held here today in the six Jew
ish synagogues on the east side; success
sively the body was born to each. Thou
sands OF people thronged the streets
along the route OF the procession.
After the services the remains were
taken to Brooklyn for interment at Cy-
press Hill cemetery. The crush on the
streets was so great that police reserves
had to be summoned.
While the procession was passing the
works OF r. Hoe & Co., manufacturers OF
printing presses, at the corner of Grand
and Sheriff streets some Of the employees
turned a stream of water on the several
hundred mourners following the hearse.
The act was resented by the mourners,
who threw stones and other missiles at
the building breaking many windows.
The police charged the crowd, using their
clubs freely. A number Of persons are
said to have been injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
BLOODY RIOT
CAUSED BY
Z. STRIKE
OVER TWENTY PERSONS ARE
SHOT IN RIOT WITH STRIKING
MINERS IN SHENANDOAH
LAST NIGHT.

SHENANDOAH. Pa, July 3O.-A reign
of terror compared with which the scenes
enacted during the riots of 1900 seem in
significant held Shenandoah in its grasp
tonight
From 6 o'clock h the evening Center
street, which is one Of the principal
streets of the town, was in the hands Of
an Infatuated mob. Two of the borough
policemen were shot, one perhaps fatally.
Joseph Beddal, a leading merchant and
cousin of Sheriff Beddal was brutality
dubbed to death and upwards Of a score
Of strikers whose names could not be as
certained were shot by policemen, and
it Is expected that many deaths will re-
suit.
Sheriff Beddal arrived from ,Pottsville
at 7:45 o'clock with a posse Of deputies.
He took up his headquarters at the Fer
guson hotel, which was surrounded by
several thousand men late tonight. The
sheriff after the trouble occurred asked
Governor Stone to send militia and the
governor wired that II the citizens Of the
town petition for the troops he will send
them.
Subsequently Governor Stone ordered
two regiments of troops to proceed at
once to Shenandoah.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
COAL STRIKERS DAILY
GROW MORE TURBULENT

SHENANDOAH, Pa. July So.-The at
titude OF the striking mine workers here
is daily becoming more demonstrative.
All last night mob Of fully 1000 men
and boys were on the march.
They drst visited West Shenandoah col
liery and drove the non-nnion workmen
from the engines, pumps and fire rooms.
The workmen were compelled to seek ref
uge in the camp OF the coal and iron
police.
The strikers assailed the breaker with
stones, doing much damage to window
glass ~
From the West Shenandoah mine the
mob proceeded to Indian Ridge colliery,
where they were confronted by body Of
special police. whose presence prevented
violence. ru
Squads of strikers picketed the APP
proaches to several mines where the
pumping Is in progress and urged the
men employed to quit work Deputy
Sheriff Coombs, Union Organizer Gingley
and posse OF deputies are here endeavor-
ing to maintain order.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
IN STATE OF TEXAS
RIVERS ARE FIENDS
Raging Floods S w eep
State From Center to
Circumference-Death
and Destruction.

DALLAS, Texas, July 30.-The flood sit
uation was nowhere improved in south
t. as yesterday, while in many places IL
was worse and the area of destruction
greater. The San Marcos river overlooked
at San Marcos and destroyed much prop
erty. The Brazos continues to rise. Con-
ditions in west Texas are, better, from q
railroad standpoint and with the waters
slowly receding traffic is resuming. One
life was lost in the food yesterday.
San Marcos yesterday experienced the
most destructive flood ever known there.
lie wa went three feet higher than the
record in the great flood Of six years ago.
Property losses WIN amount to thousands
o. dollars.
Thirty inches of rain has fallen Ct Kyle
within twenty hours. AT Upland. G.
Smith. blacksmith, was drowned in
Plum Creek. That stream is a mile wide
at Lockhart.
Advices from Cameron say that hun
dreds OF acres Of fine cotton are under
water from the overflow Of the Brazos,
Little River and their tributaries.
Fifteen inches of rain has fallen at
Palestine in three days, causing several
washouts on the International and Great
Northern road.
At Texarkana torrents OF rain fell last
nigh. about s o'clock. The streets were
flooded and traffic suspended. Water was
reported over foot deep In the western
Union Telegraph of1ce at 10 o'clock.
At Brennan over eight inches Of rain
fell, in eight hours-the heaviest known
there-and crops are said to be ruined.
No trains reached Cleburne on the Gulf.
Colorado and Santa Fe from the south
yesterday. or account OF washouts. There
was a thirty one foot rise in the Colorado
river at La Grange and at Bastrop the
river rose twenty-one feet.
- rnIn Il
cotton lands are under water along Cham
bers creek near Corsicana, with little
change of salvage.
At Hearne the situation continues Sc
rious. The Brazos is steadily rising and
spreading over adjacent farms. Several
hundred yards of railroad track is badly
washed just north of Hearne.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
TEXAS PACIFIC ROAD
ARANpONS THROUGH TRAINS

DALLAS, Texas. July 3O.-At noon to-
day the food situation continues serious.
The Texas and Pacific is running local
trains as far west as Big Springs and as
far east as Stanton. The water Is reced-
ing very slowly. The company hopes to
build around the break in the track today
or tomorrow. Tracks Of the same road
are under water east o. Dallas. at Elmo
and trains are delayed.
The Missouri. Kansas and Texas service
is discontinued TO San Antonio and the
katy Flyer is being handled over the
Santa Fe tracks.
The Texas Central is washed out east
of whitney. Rain has ceased to fan IN
the greater portion Of the state, our
streams are still booming.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
JELKS MEN .JUBILANT
OVER OATES SUPPORT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July SO.-A large
number OF dates have been, announced
by both the Jelks and Johnston campaign
committees and speakers will be Smelling
the woods In all directions within a week
The campaign. which has really just
opened, has less than a month to run,
as the primary takes place on August
q.
The early date was not pleasing to the
followers OF Johnston, but as 1T could not
be helped by them they are making the
best of It.
At the headquarters Of both candidates
It is said that encouraging reports are
coming in from every quarter and the
friends OF each claim to have the situa-
ton well in hand. The followers Of Jelks
fnd considerable qualification In the fact
that Ex-Governor William G. Oates has
come out STRONGLY against Johnston and
In favor OF jerks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
LAURENS REPUBLICANS
HAVE STORMY SESSION

DUBLIN. Ca, July SO-fhe Republicans
Of Laurens county held a meeting a few
days ago which proved equal 20 circus,
so some OF the onlookers state.
The object OF the meeting was to elect
a chairman OF the party and It consumed
the entire day.
Dan Williams resigned the chairman
ship recently. and J. ]. Jenkins was cleo
ted TO succeed him. A ratification OF the
election was necessary. hence the meeting
was called. II was composed OF a NUMBER
OF negroes and a few white men.
Charge after charge was made by
one against the other OF the two factions.
Everything in the way Of crime known,
from a misdemeanor TO the most heinous
crimes were hurled from one side TO the
other. One side wanted jenkins when the
other wanted John Dasher.
After all Policeman Cawart was called
IN 70 preserve order. having TO allow only
three men in the jury room at once to
vote.
The result Of the votes were Jenkins for
chairman and Brogden Mason for secre-
tary. " ar seems to be brewing among the
Republicans OF Laurens county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
EX-CHIEF OF CREEKS
- APPEALS FOR HELP

MUSCOGEE, I. T., July S0.-Ispar-
hecher, the aged ex-chief Of the Creeks,
has sent the following telegram from his
home in the Creek nation to United
States Marshal Bennett:
"Send officers to my. house. I am in
trouble. Do not fail" ,
Isparheeher has recently been subjected
to many indignities at the hands Of the
full bloods, known as the Snakes" who
are opposing the dissolution of their tribal
government, and II is believed that they
have threatened the ex-chief Marshal
Bennett has sent six deputies to the
scene. Bennett on Monday arrested ten
members of the Snake" band whom IL
was believed are exciting the Indians.
The full bloods seem to think that Ispar-
hecher has deserted them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
ANTHRACITE STRIKERS
ARE MAKING THEIR EXIT

wILKEsBARRE. Pa, July 3O.-The de-
parture Of miners from the anthracite re-
gion continues. The officials OF the Uni
ted Mine works find they cannot provide
places for all the applicants who want to
leave and this is causing some dissatisfac-
ton among the strikers.
Fully 500 idle miners were gathered
around President Mitchelrs headquarters
today and they all wanted to go west.
The men were told that as soon as work
was found for them they could make the
journey.
A mob gathered at Duryea again today,
expecting that an attempt would be made
to start up the washery. Sheriff Jacobs
sent number of deputies to the scene
but their services were not needed as no
effort was made to resume work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
ONE FOUND DYING
OTHER WAS DEAD

DES MONIES. Ia, July S0.-Firemen
early today found one man dead and an
other dying In the Stoner Wall Paper COM
pany's building in South Oes Moines.
while trying to put out a fire which de-
stroyed $4,000 worth of property. -.
The dead mans name is David Watt,
night Waterman for the Stoner Wall Pa
per company.
The other mans name is I. p. Miller,
night guard for the Longshore mill.
1t is. believed that the two men secured
a quantity of liquor, repaired to the ONCE
Of the wall paper company. and after
drinking the liquor went to sleep. In some
manner the building was set on fire. and
before the f1remen could reach the factory
the flames had gained such Roadway that
II was impossible to save much Of the
stock and machinery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
WILL PLANT 10000
PEACH TREES SOON
SIXTY ACRES NEAR ROME WILL
BE DEVOTED TO GROWING
POPULAR EL5ERTAs. a

ROME, Ga, July 29.-Mr. Paul Cooper
and Mr.. James Alexander are preparing
TO plant 1906 Elbsrta peach trees on the
land of the latter ten miles west Of Rome
near Lavender. 1t will require 90 acres
to accommodate the orchard. The gentle
men interested contemplate planting at
least 5000 trees in the near future.
The peach industry is steadily grow
ing in this section Of the state and IL
will not be a great while before thousands
of acres Will be given over exclusively
to, orchards. The liberia peach Is just
being marketed. The crop this year will
not be quite so large as usual but the
fruit is superior in flavor and the peach
is much heavier and sounder Dozens Of
cars win daily be shipped from this sec
ton within the next few days to eastern
and northern markets.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
FARMERS CONGRESS WILL
BE LARGELY ATTENDED

MACON, July 3O.-Such a crowd of
visitors VIII be here during the Farmers
National Congress October 7th, sth, 9th
and 10th that the hotels are already re-
serving space. One hotel has warned all
commercial travellers that Macon will be
a good place 20 avoid during the week the
congress is held here, because all the
rooms are now engaged. Private board
ing houses and residences will have to be
thrown open for entertaining and caring
for the visitors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
IN MURDERER'S CELL
y HEIR AWAITS FORTUNE

NEW YORK, July So.-Held by the
grand Jury of Suffolk county on the
charge of causing the death OF Clarence
w. Foster and "Dimple" Lawrence at
Good Ground, L. l., Louis A. Disbrow, in
a cell in Riverhead Jail, is believed to be
the heir of $4,000 from the estate Of his
grandfather, Hosea b. Perkins. who has
just died.
He had been sick for more than year,
and when the Good Ground tragedy and
Disbrows connection with 1t became
known, there was much speculation as to
whether II would make any change in his
will, which, II is understood, provided a
legacy of $4,000 for each of his grand
children.
Mr.. Perkins condition of health was
such that news of the tragedy would
have FASTENED the end, so he never was
informed OF his grandson's plight.
Mr.. Perkins was So years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
WALT0N'S TAX RETURNS
SHOW FINE INCREASE

SOCIAL CIRCLE. Ca, July 29-The
tax returns of Walton county for the
year 1902 show an increase of $101, 2S3 over
the returns Of 1901. The returns of 1901
over 1900 were S26O,S22. making a total
gain, in the two years, of $S6l, COS. The
total returns of the county now are
$S.154,517. Despite the fact that the
weather has been dry and the people
have been inclined to give in their tax
lower than usual on that account, the
growth Of the county is expressed in
the figures. Tax Receiver II. l.. Conner
has been diligent In his work and he be-
leves in five or six more years the re-
turns for the county will be over 81 900, 0OO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
NICARAGUA TREMBLES
IN FINANCIAL PANIC

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, July 2S.-Five
hundred per cent premium Is now being
offered for foreign exchange here. Mer-
chants have greatly advanced the prices
for their goods In the past few days. and
will probably further increase in the near
future, or refuse to take Nicaraguan pa
per money. There is but little silver coin
and gold coin in circulation in this coun-
try.
Nicaraguans are very much disappoint-
ed and depressed over the passing by
the American congress of the Spooner
amendment. They had been INDUCING in
high hopes that the isthmian canal would
be constructed In their country. and that
the money 10 be derived from the build
ing of the canal would relieve the dis
tressing financial condition of Nicaragua.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
FOURTEEN-YEAR-oLD BOY
TRIED TO KILL CAPTAIN

LOUISVILLE, KY. July 3O.-'Sparrow'
Walker aged IA years, who says he ran
away from his parents in Asheville, N. C.,
was arrested last night by Patrolman
Horn and charged with malicious assault
with intent to kill. The assault was made
on Captain Jim Dugan, of the Big Kama
wha. Captain Dugan says the boy had
been cutting open wheat sacks on the
steamer, and when ordered to stop drew
a knife and made at the captain. He was
taken to Jail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
WEATHER BUREAU SAYS
WORST IS YET TO COME

GALVESTON, Tex. July 8O-The
weather bureau here has announced that
the worst viii not be over in the lower
country drained by the Brazos river until
some time Friday. The river at Duke Is
now less than 10 feet from the Santa Fe
bridge and rising all the way, south OF
Waco The heavy rains in nearly all the
territory traversed by the Brazos river
make an overflow almost a certainty.
Warnings have been sent out to all points
in the territory which viii be probably az
fected and there should be no loss %
life
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
CROPS ARE GOOD IN
POPE BROWNS SECTION

MACON, July S0-Hon. J. Pope Brown
passed through Macon last night on his
way to Brunswick on business connected
with the adjustment of railroad taxes.
He says that the prospect for crops down
in his part OF the state were never better.
He says great quantities Of peas are being
raised. and that the weather Is especial
~ favorable TO their growth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
REBELS ROUT
VOLUNTEERS
IN BATTLE
TROOPS FLEE IN PANIC TO
CAPE HAYTIEN AFTER AT
TEMPTING TO FIGHT SAL.
NAVES TROOPS NEAR CITY.

t CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, July SO-Gen.
Albert Salnave, commanding an army in
support of NJ. Firmin's candidacy for the
presidency, is camped with a large body
of troops. about three miles from this
place.
General Nold. who went out to give
battle to General Salnave was defeated
and his army retreated In panic to Cape
Haytien.
The volunteers have abandoned their
posts.
Confidence has been restored among the
foreign residents of the city, thanks to the
energetic measures taken by Commander
McCrea of the United States gunboat
Machias and United States Consul Living
ston, to guarantee them protection in case
of an attack on the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
MOTORMAN AND
CONDUCTOR HELD
coRoNER's JURY ATTRIBUTES
JOHN CARRIERS DEATH TO
BLOW ON HEAD WHICH
FRACTURED SKULL.

AUGUSTA. Ga, July 3o.-The coroner's
jury Of Aiken county, South Carolina, re-
turned a verdict that John Carter, the
white man found dead near Clearwater
yesterday morning, had come to his death
from the effect of a blow on the head,
which had fractured his skull.
The conductor and motorman Of the
car on which the fight occurred, and who
beat Carter in the effort to make him
behave himself aboard the car, are held
for trial. 1t is alleged that during the
fight Carter was struck on the head with
the metal motor key, and that this blow
produced the fracture of the skull.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
HAWAII SENDS CHAEF
TO MANUFACTURE PAPER

SAN FRANCISCO, July 30.-Twenty-
three sacks OF chaff or refuse of cane
after the sugar has been extracted were
brought from Hilo by the bark Santiago.
and Will be shipped east to be used in an
experiment for paper manufacture.
Thousands of tons OF chair are annually
burned or otherwise destroyed on sugar
plantations in the Hawaiian island, but
observing men believe ii can successfully
be utilized in paper manufacturing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
PANTHER IS CAPTURED
AFTER EXCITING CHASE

NEW YORK. July sO-The young pan
Their which escaped on Sunday from
Bronx park and which has been dubbed
Tracy" after the Washington outlaw,
has been captured in Bronxville by a
crowd OF farmers living In the neighbOr-
hood and returned 70 his cage.
John Stears. who lives about one mile
east Of the Geological Gardens. caught
sight Of Tracy near his barns. He gave
the alarm and about two hundred persons
responded. armed with all sorts OF weap-
ons- The panther was overtaken. but only
two OF the pursuers stood their ground.
They succeeded In throwing net over
the animal and carried II back 20 the
park
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-31
CHINAMEN STRUGGLED
IN PRAIRIE SCH00NERS

Ell PASO, Tex, July SO.-A prairie
schooner, loaded with six struggled China
men, piloted into this country from Mex
leo by an American. has been captured
near Douglas, Ariz.. by custom guards.
The driver of the wagon escaped, but the
Cinnamon are in custody on the charge Of
violating the exclusion act. Detective
Riley, of the Bisbee railway, who was
here today said that an investigation dis
closed the fact that Cinnamon have been
struggled into the United States regularly
for some time by means of prairie schoon-
ers, which failed to arouse the suspicion
of the border guards.