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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
STEAMER PORTLAND
YET A PRISONER
Of ARCTIC ICE
MISSING SHIP, LAST SEEN IN THE
CLUTCHES OF ICE FLoEs, HAS
NOT BEEN LOCATED BY
REscUERs.

SEATTLE, Wash, July lathe steam
er Portland, news of the safety of which
has just been received, sailed for Nome
from Seattle April 26 with 1000 tons Of
freight, including miners supplies, liquors
and vegetables. Six hundred tons were
put aboard at San Francisco. OF her ITO
passengers as were booked at San Fran
cisco, the remainder at Seattle. The yes
sci was commanded by Captain Charles
Llndquist, veteran Behring Sea mariner.
The steamship was caught by immense
ice flows in Behring Strait on June and
when last seen was drifting northward
into the Arctic sea. The United States
revenue cutter Thetis started in pursuit,
but no trace of the ship was found and II
was believed she had been crushed in the
ice pack and all on board lost. The rev.
enue cutter Manning, now at San Francis
CO. is under orders to sail for northern
waters to aid the Thetis in searching for
the Portland and the missing Jeanie,
and is to sail on next Wednesday or
Thursday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
RUSSELL SAGE BUYS
MISSISSIPPI
LANDS
NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE is RE-
PORTED TO HAVE PURCHASED
10000 ACRES
LATELY.

JACKSON, Miss, July 16.-The news
now comes from the the southern section
of Mississippi that Russell Sage the big
New York flnancier, has bought up
through his agents in the pine sections
Of the state over $1,000 acres Of timber
lands
This news coming from the reliable
sources that II does is undoubtedly true.
The pine lands in the southern section
of Mississippi. are the most extensive al
most In the world. and is the principal
industry of that section of the state. The
opening of the Gulf and Ship Island road
and the prospects for deep water at Gulf
of the lands and made numbering the only
industry.
The pine timber on the lands seems to
be inexaustible, but the experts and the
big mill men say that It will at the pres
ent rate that the trees are being cut down
last about % years, for there are over 81
sawrnills between Jackson and Gulfport
on the line Of the new road, cutting into
the forest as fast as possible.
Mr.. Sage, has for several years had
agents in South Mississippi quietly buying
up the lands. They have worked quietly
unnoticed, by the people, until now 1t is
stated that the old f1nancier has $1,000
acres, densely covered with the tall pines,
which he will hold for future day, know
ing full well that the day is not far dis
tant when the mills, that are now running
night and day, will be short of material
upon which to work, and that he can
then place his own figures on the lands,
and demand the price, and he will get 1t.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
TO DEATH CHAMBER
MINERS RETURN
TO WORK
FULL FORCE OF MEN AT WORK
IN ALL SECTIONS OF CAMBRIA
MINE EXCEPT THE KLoN-
Dixie SHAFT.

JOHNSTOwN, Pa. July 15.-Operations
were yesterday started in every section Of
the rolling mill mine Of the Cambria Steel
company, except the Klondike, where the
fatal explosion OF Thursday occurred.
1t was just 7 o'clock when the first de-
tail composed of about 80 men started to
the slope, and In a short time they were
at work cleaning up the mines. The work
will take some time, and Ii is thought 1t
will be after noon before the first run Of
coal can be brought out.
A full force of men is expected to be at
work before night, with the exception of
the Klondike, where large force Is clean
ing up and making repairs. When this Is
completed the mine inspectors Will make
an investigation before 1t can be opened
again for operation.
The inquest will probably not be held
before next Thursday. No more bodies
were brought out or have been discov-
cred, and the mine has apparently been
explored fully. Nevertheless. some miners
claim that many bodies will still be found.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
WOMAN GIVEN
HER LIBERTY
BY JURORS
BUT JUDGE HURLS SARCASTIC
AND CALLING REBUKE AT
HER AS SHE HANGS HER
HEAD IN SHAME.

NEW YORK, July 16.-An extraordinary
scene was witnessed in the court room
of Recorder Goff. when a jury acquitted
Mrs. Lizzie MGdaus of killing her hus-
band, an engraver. with a potato knife.
ly for conviction, and few believed the
defense could hope for anything better
than a disagreement Even the prisoner.
who had been stoical throughout the
trial. cried as the recorder finished his
charge.
Mrs. Madaus' five children, including
her prison born infant, were in the court
and the nearby corridor.
When the jury returned and the fore
man announced the verdict, Recorder
Con said 10 the prisoner:
''The ancients had a law whereby in
the case of a very outrageous crime they
would some times permit the criminal to
live that he might suffer the shame of his
crime which they considered a severer
punishment than any they could infiict,
and something like this must have been
in this jury's mind that they let you live
and look upon the faces of your children
whom you have made orphans.
1.-THE result OF this verdict, most ex-
traordinary as Ii is, even in the face of
your own testimony, gives you your free
dom. but will carry with you the knowl-
edge that you have murdered your hus-
band and orphaned your children. You
may 60"
The recorder refused to order the re-
storation TO the mother of two children
who have been placed in the care of a
charitable society.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
GOVERNMENT FISH ARE
BEING DISTRIBUTED FREE

A United States fish commission car has
been in Atlanta for the past week dis
tributing fish from Warm Springs, where
a government hatchery is located, and Is
in charge fCaptain T.. G. Pearce.
The car Is now stationed on the side
tracks near the Decatur street freight de-
pot and will remain there until further
orders from Washington. An assignment
Of fish, consisting OF $500 black bass, 500
cat fish and 500 Dream. has Just been
brought here from Warm Springs and
they are being distributed to the towns
near Atlanta. The fish will be used for
stocking ponds and are furnished to all
those who make proper application for
them through their congressman.
The car is admirably fitted up for its
purpose. Captain Pearch and his assist
ants, r. NJ. Mullett, George H. Brown and
w. H. Britain. live on the car all the time
and have their meals served there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
MRS. A. B. HARRISON is
DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. A. B. Harrison died this morning
at o'clock at her home, 1872 Angler ave-
nue. after a long illness. For more than
a month Mrs. Harrison had been in a crit
zeal condition, and her life had been des-
paired of.
Mrs. Harrison was, the wife of Deputy
Clerk Harrison, of the superior court. She
was born in Lumpkin, Ga, In 1853. At an
early age she married c. j. Tucker, who
died leaving her a widow with four chill
dren. In July, 1885, she married Mr.. Har-
rison. She is survived by her husband and
nine children.
Mrs. Harrison was a member of the
Methodist church until about a year ago
when she Joined the Westminster Presby-
terrain church, In order that she might
be with her husband, who is a member of
that church. She was a woman OF lovely
Christian character, and her many virtues
were a constant inspiration to all who
knew her. Her death is a great shock to
her numerous friends.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
ROBERT H. STRICKLAND'S
FUNERAL IN GRIFFIN

GRIFFIN, Ga, July 1.-THE funeral OF
Robert H. Strickland yesterday after
noon was very largely attended, while the
floral offerings Of friends were profuse and
beautiful. The services were held at his
late residence, conducted by Rev. ]. ].
Bennett, assisted by DR.. T. J. Head.
When the remains reached the cemetery
they were taken in charge by the Red
Men and the impressive burial services
of that order were conducted by Past
Great IncohO2ee r. 7. Daniel. Mr..
Strickland was one Of the most popular
young men OF Griffin and his untimely
death has cast pail Of sadness over the
entire community.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
MIS- SISSIPPI NEGRO
BURNED AT STAKE

CLAYTON, Miss. July 17.-William Ody,
a negro, was burned at the stake at l2:15
this morning. He was tied to a tree,
faggots saturated with oil were piled
about him, and the father of the girl he
had attempted to assault applied the
match.
Miss Tucker this afternoon was riding
home in a buggy, when at lonely spot
in the road James Obey, a negro, hailed
her with the information that she had
dropped a package from the buggy. Miss
Tucker stopped her horse and the negro
approached as If to pick the package up.
Obey suddenly seized the girls wrists
and dragged her violently from the vehi-
Gle, breaking both of her limbs in the fall
The young lady screamed and despite her
crippled condition successfully repealed
the attack of her assailant.
Before midnight last night one Of the
posses came upon Obey, who again tried
to elude his pursuers by fight, but the
negro was overtaken and bound by his
captors. He was brought to Clayton.
In the meantime news of his capture
spread in all directions and mobs began
to form and make for a central point.
The negro was brought into the presence
Of Miss Tucker, who positively Identified
him as the assailant. The negro denied,
however, that he was the guilty man.
Obey was taken to a convenient spot IN
the country road and a bonfire was built
around a tree. The negro was told to
prepare for death, and when the manner
of hist execution became apparent the
trembling wretch begged piteously for
mercy. Obey was bound securely and put
into the flames and only his eharred
bones now mark the place of execution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
MURDER is CHARGED
TO ALLEGED LYNCHER

CHARLOTTE. N. c., July 15.-As the
result OF the investigation into the recent
double lynchlng at Salisbury, N. c., Tom
Sparneli. a white bartender Of that town,
IS In Jail under the charge OF murder, II
being alleged that he participated in the
killing OF the two boys. James and Har-
rison Gillespie, the alleged murderers OF
Miss Benson. IN Rowan county. Sparnell
was arrested late Saturday night on a
bench warrants issued by Judge Shaw, OF
the superior court. The hearing Of the
case was begun before Judge Shaw at
Salisbury yesterday, and after a number
OF witnesses had been placed on the stand
adjournment was taken until Friday,
Sparneil being remanded to Jail. The de-
PENDANT viii endeavor 10 establish an alibi.
II is said that eleven other men will be
arrested on the charge Of completely in
the lynchlng.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
BY BUILDING FORTS
CAN ESCAPE LAVA
EXPERTS SAY
PROFESSOR CURTIS SUGGESTS
THAT REFUGE HOUSES BE CON-
STRUGGLED ON VOLCANIC
ISLANDS.

NEW YORK, July l6.-Dr. Edwin Otis
Hovey and Prof. George Carroll Curtis.
who have been in ST. Vincent and Martin
iQue, the former representing the Ameri-
can Museum OF Natural History and the
latter the United States Geodetical sur
vey, IN the Investigation of the volcanic
outbursts in the islands. have returned TO
New York.
"By building large houses Of solid ma
sorry into which the people could flee for
refuge, I think the most serious dangers
from possible subsequent eruptions could
be minimized, both IN ST. Vincent and St.
Pierre" said Prof. Curtis.
I'm Orange Hill. 81. Vincent, 100 people
were saved by rushing to a cellar so stu
ated that they were protected against the
volcanic blast which is proof that similar
protection can be provided by the authori-
ties against future eruptions."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
CONVICT TRACEY IS.
STILL UNCAPTURED

RAVENSDALE, Wash, July l4.-Sheriff
Hartman. of Pierce county, announced
last night that he believed his deputies
and those OF Cudihee's posse, which are
now concentrated in the vicinity Of Eu-
numclaw. had completely surrounded the
territory in which Tracy Is hiding.
The combined forces OF three sheriffs
can now be brought into requisition II nee
essary upon short notice.
Outlaw Tracy exchanged shots with dep
titles near Palmer last night. according
to the following message from Enumen-
clew. received at IL o'clock today;
Word has been received here that Ira
cy fought a battle with two deputies at
the Palmer school house last night. No
particulars or names are knuown. Al
most anything may be expected now.
Tracy worked a near game on the officers
in order to get to Palmer. He was within
a mile of that place yesterday morning
when he learned that the officers were
there. He TIM worked back toward Emu
menclew and showed himself on the road
TO Buckley.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
MRS. HARRIET RUSSELL
DIES IN WINDER

WINDER, Ga, July l6.-Mrs. Harriet
Russell, Of this city, died at her residence
at o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Rus
sell was the widow of Mr.. w. ]. Russell,
whose death occurred here about four
years ago. She was a most estimable lady,
and was the mother of Mayor L. c. Rus
sell, r. B. Russell, Major r. L. Russell,
z. G. Russell and John Russell.
Mrs. Russell leaves only one daughter,
Miss Mary Russell. Mrs. Russell had been
in I'll health for one year. and her death
was not at all unexpected. She had lived
to a good ripe age She will be buried in
the Oconee cemetery at Athens.
A large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances mourn her loss and sympathize with
her children in this their deepest hour OF
grief and sorrow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
jake BURNER
IS FOUND
GUILTY
GENERAL WHO GAVE FAMOUS
"KILL AND BURN" ORDER AD-
MONISHED AND DISMISSED
FROM THE SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Secretary
Root brought from Oyster Bay the case
of General Jacob H. Smith, tried by court
martial at Manila on account of orders
issued to Major Waller.
General Smith was found guilty OF the
charges by the court and sentenced to be
admonished by he reviewing authority.
The president has also admonished Cen
eral Smith and retired him under the law
which provides that officers having reach
ed the age of so years may be retired at
will by the president.
Secretary Root supplements the reprt-
mand of President Roosevelt in a long
circular in which he explains the condi-
lions which resulted in the court martial
of General Smith and shows that although
Smith issued the XIII and burn order,
as a matter of fact very few persons
were killed as result of that order, the
casualties being confined almost wholly
to the eleven natives killed under Major
Walters direction.
Following is the text of the president s
review of the case:
"WHITE HOUSE,
"WASHINGTON, July 16, 1902.
by the President.
THE finding and sentence of the court
are approved am well aware of the dam
army has had in the Philippine islands,
and Of the well nigh intolerable provoca-
tions II has received from the cruelty.
treachery and total disregard of the rules
and customs of civilized warfare on the
part Of it's foes. also heartily approve
the employment of sternest measures nee
essary to put stop to such atrocities and
to bring this war to a close
''It would be culpable to show weakness
in dealing with such forces or to fail to
use all legitimate and honorable methods
to overcome them. But the very fact that
warfare is of such character as to af-
ford infinite provocation for the commits
sion of acts of cruelty by Junior officers
OF enlisted men, must make the officers in
high and responsible positions particular
ly careful In their bearing and conduct, so
as to keep a moral check over any acts
of improper character by their subordi-
mates. Almost universally the higher Of
ficers have so borne themselves as to sup
ply this necessary check; and with but
few exceptions, the officers and soldiers
of the army have shown wonderful kind
ness and forbearance in dealing with their
foes. But there have been. exceptions,
there have been instarsces Of the use OF the
torture"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
ATTEND NEGROES FUNERAL

AUGUSTA. Ca, July 16.-Camp 4S5, u.
c. W, has lost by death its only colored
member. Uncle Jack Cant was a regular
ly elected and uniformed member Of that
camp until few months ago, when he be-
came sick. He attended all of its meetings
and with the camp attended every reunion.
Uncle Jake was a slave Of the Barnett
family Of South Carolina, and went TO
the war as the body servant OF Captain
Jack Barnett, who was killed in the seven
days fighting around Richmond. After
that Uncle Jake remained with the army
and participated in some of the greatest
battles of the war.
His funeral was attended by many mem
bers of camp 4S5, and he was buried with
military Eonors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
BY LONG WIRE FENCE
TO SHUT OFF CANADA

HELENA, Mont, July 15.-It is pro-
posed to build a wire fence 100 miles long
on the boundary line between Montana
and Canada.
The necessity for this huge undertaking
arises from the fact that several weeks
ago a large number of cattle that had
strayed into Canada from this state were
seized by the Dominion officials on the
ground that they had been struggled.
The fence will probably be built joint
ly by the Canadian and American gov
ernments and will cost several hundred
thousand dollars.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
VENEZUELANS FLEE.
To PORT OF SPAIN
FOR REFUGE
GOVERNMENT REPORTS TOTAL
INABILITY TO GET REVOLT
TON UNDER CONTROL
AT PRESENT.

NEW YORK, July 14-Foreigners are
fleeing here from Venezuela, cables the
Port of Spain, Trinidad, correspondent OF
the Herald.
There is surprise at the smallness Of
United States naval forces in Venezuelan
waters, especially at La Guayra, where the
government officials are said to have re-
ported to President Castro that they can
not control the revolution.
Puerto Cabello. Campano and Barcelona
are without United States warships and
the residents are exposed to great dam
gC-s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
R. A. MATTHEWS
DIES IN TALBOTT0N

TALBOTTON, Ga, July 16.-Major r. A.
Mathews, one of the most prominent cit
liens OF this county died here Monday.
His death was quite unexpected, as he was
up and In apparent good health and was
walking about the house when he fell
dead.
Major Mathews was with General
Freemont's expedition when Fremont
crossed the continent to the Pacific coast
In 1S49. During the civil war he was in
the paymaster's department. at Richmond,
Va. His wife and several childr sur
ViVe him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
Tracy Killed His Partner to Escape.

SEATTLE. Wash, July IA special
from Chehalis says:
The body Of David Merrill, who escaped
from the Oregon penitentiary with Harry
Tracy on June 8, has been found.
A bullet wound in the back reveals the
nature Of his death and substantiates the
story teld by Tracy about the duel in the
forest.
The remains were in a somewhat ad-
vanced state OF decomposition, but were
stu recognizable.
The last time Merrill was seen in com
pany Of Tracy was on June 26 in Turn
water canyon, when both escaped their
pursuers.
Later Tracy told that he had KILLED
his comrade unfairly in a duel.
AUBURN. Wash, July 15.-Traey, the
escaped Oregon convict. has repeated his
old tricks and doubled on his tracks.
He was seen on a road near the sMuekle-
shoot reservation by an Indian boy. He
was also seen by Henry O'Neill, a rancher
at the same time.
While Tracy was stealing by old roads
and trails back from Enumenclaw, the
bloodhounds were on a stampede TO Pal
mer Junction. The outlaw had an open
field before him. The few guards who
were left In the vicinity OF Auburn could
not cover all the intricate approaches
from Enumenciaw.
The territory that Tracey covered was
phenomenal. and when he reached the
ridge OF Muckleshoot he was undoubted-
ly too fatlgued to proceed further. Other
wise nothing lay in his way towards
Seattle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
MITCHELL SAYS MEN
WILL WIN THE FIGHT

INDIANAPOLIS. Indiana. July IA
President Mitchell. OF the mine workers,
arrived here this morning for the conven-
ton which viii meet tomorrow morning.
He declined 10 express any opinion re-
Rardfng the probable action Of the con-
ventfon. saying that he did not know what
would be done. When told that the ma
FORTY OF the delegates were looking TO
him for leadership and would In all prob
ability follow his advice in the matter OF
voting for a strike he declined 20 say
what he would urge the men to do.
Il shall make a speech az the opening
OF the convention" he said. but I VIII
wait until that time TO say whatever in
tend TO say.
Il am confident that we viii win our
strike" continued Mr. Mitchell. The
operators have not succeeded in getting a
single miner TO return 20 work and do
not think that they VIII get any. A few
engineers have gone back but not a sin
gle miner. We are IN good shape to con-
tfnue the strike and have plenty OF money
at the present time We have no inten-
ton OF asking anybody for contributions
and We are In such good shape that /
think We can keep on and win the strike
without calling on anybody else. / GER
tafnly hope that this Will be the case.
The miners have no desire 70 ask aid OF
other organizations II IL can be avoided"
The opinion prevails among the dele
yates who are here that President Mitch
ell win not advise a strike OF the SOFT
coal men. President Reese. OF the Iowa
miners. arrived this morning and de-
clared that the delegates from his state
were IN favor Of a strike OF the soft coal
men only IS q matter OF the last resort.
II do not think Il advisable myself" he
declared. and the men from my state
are o. the same opinion"
But q few delegates arrived this morn
ing and the great number OF them are not
expected before tonight and tomorrow
morning. While in general the men who
have arrived are non-committal, the ma
5orfty OF them are not in favor Of a
strike. This aspect may change some
what the anthracite men arrive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
SAVANNAH MAN CLAIMS
TO BE HEIR OF HILL

SAVANNAH. Ca. July 1s.-The Atlanta
woman and Americas man, who claim to
be the heirs OF Charlie Hill, OF South Da-
kota, viii find that there are Savannah
claimants 10 this fortune 10 deal with. Eli
fan G.. Hill. OF Savannah. claims to be a
nephew OF the deceased and Fannie BrOy-
les and J. A Hill. OF Floyd county, and
Joseph Hi. OF East Lake. make the same
claim. They have engaged a firm OF at
torneys TO protect their interests. Charlie
HuI left s144. GOO to be divided among his
nearest heirs. The Savannah claimant
SAYS that the idea that Hill ever had a
daughter Is absurd.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-17
THE COMPTROLLER ACCEPTS
RETURNS OF CENTRAL ROAD

Comptroller General Wright has ac-
cepted the tax returns of the Central of
Georgia Railroad company. The total
value of the property in the state this
years is $12,s23, 65S. When the returns were
first made they were declined by Comp
troller Wright because he thought the
property was worth more. and today he
received the feturns giving the values as
stated.
Last year the total value of the property
of the Central was $10,47477S. The return
made today therefore, shows an increase
of 81 34S, $50 over the returns of last year.