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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
FLEEING c0NVIcTS
STILL BATTLE PURSUERS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. Gone of the
convicts that escaped In the sensational
break from the state prison Monday night
was captured yesterday about miles
below the penitentiary, as he was trying
TO cross the river.
The men separated after getting out and
they have been seen in different parts OF
the county, but all efforts to retake them
have been unsuccessful.
Nothing whatever has been heard OF
Gus Hyatt. the train robber who planned
and executed the delivery. A white man
who was working out on the Harding pike
put I'm his appearance at the home Of the
late Associate Justice Howell z. Jackson,
early yesterday and represented to
Mrs. Jackson that he had run up on seven
OF the convicts in a body. and that the
men demanded his clothes and his money.
The man said all Of the fugitives were
well armed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
TRAIN ROBBED
BY BANDITS
OF $4,000
MOST LUXURIOUS PALACE ON
WHEELS IS SELECTED BY
DARING MEN WHO RIVAL THE
JAMES BOYS IN THEIR WORK.

MOUNT CARROLL. III. Aug. IA dar-
ing and successful train robbery occurred
Gt Marcus, on the Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy railroad. five miles north OF
Savannah, about midnight.
The fine vestibuled passenger train OF
eleven coaches. Conductor Emerson In
charge, was tagged at the little station,
and six masked men guarded the engine.
The engineer and fireman Obeyed the I'M
peratfvo orders of the robbers and at
once uncoupled the engine and express car
from the train and ran them quarter
OF a mile up the track.
Then they blew up the express car with
dynamite, ran the engine north distance
OF a mile from Hanover and the locomo-
tive becoming dead. the robbers abandon
ed II and escaped
one Of the highwaymen was killed, be-
ing shot above the eye and also in the
leg He met instant death while In the
engine. and his body was dumped to the
ground by his companions as they sped
away.
The express messenger. Bye. claims to
have done the shooting.
The deed was done quickly. the train
men and passengers making no defense.
Six sacks OF money were secured, but the
amount Is not known. The passengers
were not molested-
There was no way Of telegraphing news
back and gave the alarm A special train
Of citizens and several policemen pro-
Ceeded 10 the scene, but as the track
runs along the Mississippi river and the
country IS well adapted 10 a successful
flight. the robbers easily escaped.
The work was evidently that Of experts,
as they went at Il cooIly and methodically.
The train attacked Is one OF the finest in
the world, and usually carried considera-
bic money. which must have been known
b. the highwaymen-
The dead robber was a stranger in this
vicinity. He was a middle-aged man and
Vas well dressed. f..
In his pocket was found an Iowa Cen
tral mileage credential from Grinnell to
Gilman. issued in the name Of A Ia
Jacobs.
Four explosions were required TO COM
pIete the destruction OF the safe, and the
car was badly wrecked
The robbers were eight IN number, all
masked. They evidently were railroad
men. one being a good engineer.
Messenger William Bye fired i've shots
AZ the robbers. but without avail. and an
attempt was made 20 blow him up In his
car. The bandits had arranged TO ditch
the entire train OF heavily laden coaches.
had not the signal 70 stop been needed.
Several passengers In the buffet car, in
Guiding the porter, were held prisoners
during the attack on the safe. 1t is
thought the dead robber was killed by a
comrade by mistake. The body was put
on the tender and run by the others a
short distance and then thrown into the
weeds
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
FAIR COMMITTEES
ARRANGING FOR
BIG SHOW

Two committees OF the Southern Inter-
state fair held meetings yesterday AFTER
noon at the chamber Of commerce.
The poultry committee discussed the
premium list which they are preparing 70
send out and If no changes are considered
necessary it viii be approved. The prizes
this year will aggregate about $1,000, Dates
for the opening Of the poultry show were
also discussed, but 1t is not thought
there win be any change from the TINS
previously agreed on which is October Il
3.
The committe is looking forward to q
very successful show and 1t Is thought
that more fowls viii be here this year
than there were last year when the list
showed 1000. Entries this year VIII closo
on October 18th.
The amusement committee viii take up
the question of music and other features
of the fair. Propositions have been re-
ceived from quite a number of the best
bands in the country. These include the
lines. Creatore and Lfberatfs bands, OF
New York; Royal italian Marine Dano'
now playing in Atlantic City; Seymours,
of st. Louis; American band, Of Chicagos
First Regiment band, of Louisville; West
End Park band, Of New Orleans; Alpha
retta band. of Alpharetta, Ca; and the
Fifth treatment band, of Atlanta It Is
understood that the preference viii be
given to the Atlanta band.
Considerable interest is being taken IN
the north IN the race meet which the
committee viii also take UP. There Is now
a big meet on at Detroit, and many OF the
horsemen have written that they VIII
come here. The horsemen are inquiring
If the meet viii be held under sanction OF
some of the regular racing associations.
Members of the racing COMMITTEES have
replied that no outlawed horses win De
allowed to start. Letters have been re-
ceived from John w. Kerr, Of Windsor
Ontario. and S. P. Neyins. of Cleveland.
O., in which they say that much interest
is being shown there among horseInen
for the meet at the fair.
1t was said at the office Of the fair as
ISOLATION this morning that large num-
Der Of cash contributions are being re-
ceived for the guarantee fund for the fair.
Tho directors of the fair VIII meet
this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the falr
HEADQUARTERS, at which time reports VIII
be received from the chairmen Of the va
riOus committees. The directors win also
open bids for the sale Of the Forestry
building, which is to be sold.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
BY OFFICIALS OF ROAD
STORY is TOLD or HOLD-UP.

CHICAGO. Aug. 6.-FollOwing Is the Of
fetal account Sff the robbery, Issued by
the general manager OF the Chicago, Bur-
Mngton and Quincy railway:
Train 81 was held up last night about
1f.N O'Clock at South Switch. Marcus.
about ten miles north OF Savannah, III.
The switch was turned for passing track
and the train tagged. The two head cars.
consisting OF a mail and express car, and
q composite car. were cut on and taken
70 the north switch, where the safe in the
express car was blown open with dyna-
mite and contents taken. after which the
engine was cut on by the robbers and
started north.
As the robbers left. the express mes
ssnger fired at them One robber was
found dead about one mile north OF Mar
Gus and his body was given over to the
coroner. At least six men were concerned
in the robbery. So far as Is known only
500 In silver was taken.
No passengers were molested. The ex-
press end Of the rfied car was badly
damaged"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
WATcHMAN AT MINE
RUN DOWN TO DEATH.

wII,KEsBARRE, Pa, Aug. 6.-Daniel
Sweeney. a Waterman in the employ OF
the Delaware, Lackawanna and western
Coal company at the Bliss colliery in Han
over township, was found dead IN nelo
this morning.
He quit work at midnight and was FOL
lowed. by a score of men. The men were
making their threats and Sweeney was
afraid of them. He took refuge in a sa-
loon and waited there for some time. Az
ter he thought the crowd that followed
him had disappeared he left the place for
his home This was the last seen of him
alive.
The supposition is that the men who
followed him from the mine were lying
in wait for him and when he approached
the spot where they were hiding they as
saulted him with pick handles and beat
out his brains.
The body lay In pool of blood. One of
the arms was also broken, apparently by
a blow from a club. The murderers were
determined to make sure Of their work.
Nearest house is several hundred yards
from the scene Of the crime but one of the
inmates thought he heard the cry OF MUIR
der about o'clock this morning. The
county detective is now at work on the
case It is said the coal company will
OFFER a reward of $1,000 for the arrest and
conviction of the murderers.
The murdered man told the superinten-
dent of the mine where he was employed
that some of the strikers had spoken 10
him last week and advised him that 1t did
not look right to see him going to work
and If he was wise he would quit at once.
Sweeney said he needed employment as
his family was in want. The next day an
other delegation of men met him on the
way to work and told him If he did not
quit he would be sorry Sweeney said
these warnings worried him, but he re-
solved to continue at work. There is
much indignation over the cold-blooded
murder as the dead Waterman was well
liked
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
STATE HORTICULTURE
SOCIETY IN MACON,

MACON. Ca. Aug. 6.-The State Hor-
ucultural society met at the Lanier hotel
this morning at 1880 o'clock. Quite a
number OF the members are present.
They have very interesting program,
which will last for two days. Mayor
Bridges Smith welcomed them to Macon.
A large number OF exhibits are being
made at the store near Loh's cigar store,
and the public has been invited to go
there and see what Georgia soil produces.
One Of the most interesting papers TO be
read at the convention Is one on "Souths
ern Plant Diseases by w. A. Orion, as
sistant pathologist OF the government.
Some general remarks on Spraying
will also be made by Mr.. II. Benton, of
the Central OF Georgia railways agricul-
tural department.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
j. s. GUNBOAT
MAY DEFEND
ENGLAND
THE COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT
THREATENS TO SEIZE BRIT
ISH SHIP AND AMERICAN YES
Sci MAY PREVENT THE ACT.

WASHINGTON. Aug. GA very inter
esting situation has developed at Panama,
which may result in a call upon the United
States to protect British interests there.
Several days ago the governor of Panama
requested Commander Potter, of the
United States gunboat Ranger, to leave
the harbor and go in search for the Co
lombian warship Boyaca, which was sup
posed to be in distress, either through
a break down of her machinery or from
having fallen in with one of the revolu-
tionary vessels. Permission was granted
from here for the Ranger to do so.
But yesterday Commander Potter an
nounced that he would not go to sea be-
cause Of the appearance Off the harbor of
a revolutionary ship. Today he cabled
that he had been informed that the gov
ernor Of Panama contemplated seiZing
the British vessel Quito, and there being
no British warship at Panama. no asked
for instructions as to what course to pur-
suc.
The presumption at the navy depart
ment is that the appearance of the revolu-
tionary war vessel off the harbor alarm
ed the government authorities, and hav-
ing 70 ship at hand to meet her, they pro-
posed to press the Quito into service, pos
sibly for the purpose Of arming her and
sending her out to meet the insurgent
vessel.
threatened in this fashion, N the absence
of a warship of that particular country
1t is customary for a warship OF friend
ly nation, when appealed to, to protect
the property of the country requesting
aid. But 1t is not proper for a warship
of one country to proffer protection unless
formally requested to do so. Instructions
to this effect were sent to Commander
Potter and If the British consul at Pana-
ma should appeal to the Ranger for as
sistance to prevent the Selling of the
Quito Commander Potter will be expected
to adopt the same method to prevent seiz-
ure which he would If the Quito were an
American ship. The situation is con-
sidered critical If Commander Potter's In
formation as to the contemplated action
of the authorities should prove to be cor
rect.
. Captain Potter's dispatch was commu-
nicated by the navy authorities to the
state department as 1t was thought to
involve the possibility of international
complications. The state department had
received no direct advices from Consul
Gudger, but as a matter of courtesy. the
information contained in Captain Potter's
charge d. affaires Percy Raikes. who is
now at Bar Harbor. No response from the
British charge has been received during
the early part of the day.
The text OF Commander Potter's cablegram
follows: ----.
"Am Informed that the government con-
templates SELLING the British steamer Quito.
Request instructions regarding action, If any.
No British man-of-war here"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
LIME KILN TRUST
SENDS PRICES UP

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. Gas a
result of the late alleged combination be-
tween the lime kilns of the south, in which
1t is said all the smaller concerns have
been absorbed, the price of lime has been
advanced from Ice to e cents per bushel.
II is given out by the leading lime
makers of this section that the advance
IS caused by the increase in the cost of
machinery, wages and other expenses.
They state that while the advance is a
stiff one the price heretofore has been en-
tirely too low.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
LIGHTNING KILLS BOY
AND SHOCKS MANY OTHERS

BUFoRD, Ca, Aug. 6.-Yesterday af-
ternoon about O'Clock this place had the
first heavy rain since March, and 1t was
accompanied by a. terrific electric storm
that lasted almost an hour.
Arch Shadburn, an 1S-year-old son OF
Mrs. Mary Shadburn, was struck and In
stantly killed while driving a wagon.
James Terry, who was with him on an
other wagon, was shocked.
Lightning struck Mr.. Dan Aliens house
doing some damage, besides hurting "a lit
tie ten year old girl of Mr.. ]. L. b. Bailey.
Her face was cut, supposed by splinter
torn from the door near where the child
was standing.
The residence of Mr.. d. @. Suddeth was
struck but little damage done. There
were quite number of people shocked
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
FAMOUS TRAP SHOOTER is
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS

MONMOUTH. III. Aug. s-Thomas A.
Marshall. the celebrated trap shooter, Is
q candidate for congressional honors, hav-
ing received by acclamation the nomina-
ton OF the Democrats Of the Fourteenth
Illinois district.
Ar. Marshall Is mayor OF Eeithsburg
he gained his fame among spOrtsmen by
twice winning the grand American handi-
cap Tor shooting. lie was captain OF the
al-Amerlcan team that visited Europe
last year.
3Ir. Marshall Is wealthy. owning tele-
phone lines. electric light plants and
land. lie was a member OF the state leg
stature when Palmer was elected United
States senator.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
FORSYTH News Notes.

FORSYTH, Ga, August 6.-The infant
daughter Of Hon. Robert L. Berner died al
Gainesville early this morning. Mrs. BerneI
had been there for some time with the little
one. hoping that a change of climate and diff
ferent treatment would save IT.
The commitment trial of JEFF L. Cochran
charged with bigamy, took place here before
Justice II. E. Chambliss this morning IL
default of $50 bond, Cochran was committed
to jail to await trial before Monroe superior
court.
Captain J. NJ Ponder had leased his farm
just north OF the city limits TO Mr.. r. 7. Per
sons. The latter viii at oItce put out ninety
acres of the land in choice varieties Of peach
trees. This will be the largest individual
orchard in the county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
MARCUS ISLE HELD BY THE
MIKAD0'S MARINES

NEW YORK. Aug. e.-News has been
received here. says a World dispatch from
Yokohama. that japan has won the race
for possession OF Marcus Island, sup
posed 10 contain valuable deposits OF
guano.
The cruiser Kasagi has returned to To-
kio after landing a small detachmnt Of
marines on the island TO hold the place
until the question OF ownership shall have
been definitely settled by displomatic cor
respondence between the United States
and Japan.
When the Kasagi started back Captain
Rosehill. the American who left Homo
lulu for Marcus Island. had not arrived.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
SNEAK THIEF TAKES
JUDGE FOSTERS PURSE

DUBLIN, Ca, Aug. 6.-Judge Fred c..
Foster was touched for his pocketbooB
yesterday while taking a bath at the no.
tel The purse contained $12 in money and
the thief left no clue by which his identity
may be traced.
Judge Foster did not let the loss worry
him but Joined fishing party later In the
day and is now enjoying a vacation down
the Ocmulgee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
IN EASTERN COLORADO
RAINFALL is GENERAL

DENVER, Aug. "a general rain has
fallen over eastern Colorado. In many
places 1t amounted to a cloudburst wash
ing out the railroad tracks.
At Torcio. forty miles from Trinidad
the Colorado and Wyoming railroad depot
was moved from its foundations.
At Manitou the damage from a cloud
burst amounted to $4,000, while near Pl-
eblo the damage will amount to SO. 600
Railroad traffic is badly demoralized, but
none of the washouts will take long to
repair.
The rain was Of inestimable benefit to
crops and and will relieve the water fam
inc in Denver and other Colorado cities
for time at least.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
KIDNAPPED BOY
MEETS HIS
FATHER

WICHITA, Kas., Aug. 6.-Charles Gard
ner, who was kidnapped ten years ago at
the age of II years, at his home near
Quincy. ILL.,, by two tramps, met his faith
er here today by accident Recently Gard
ner's parents moved to Andover.
Father and son met at the postoffice
and recognized each other. .Itta
He had been taken to Fort Worth, Tex,
where he was compelled to beg.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
FLEEING CONVICT SLAIN
AS HE ROBBED FAR Err

LEAvENwORTH, Kansas, Aug. g.
h red Heron, white, and Robert Johnson,
a negro, prisoners in the county Jail. over
powered the guard last night and es-
capped.
This morning they entered the house
of Carl Gitsch, on farm four miles south
Of this city, held a pistol to his head and
demanded his money. A young son of
Gitsch came down stairs with a shotgun
and killed Heron. Johnson fed, and has
not been captured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
MAJOR 7. D. SMITH WANTS
D00RKEEPER'S PLACE

Major T. d. Smith. an ex-Confederate
soldier, and one OF the bravest men who
ever, shouldered a gun, will be a candidate
for doorkeeper OF the house. at the next
session OF the Georgia legislature.
Mr.. Smith is well known here and is
highly esteemed by all who know him. and
Il is hoped here he viii make a good race
and receive the desired position.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
POLICE CALLED UPON
TO STOP THE STRIKERS

NEW. ORLEANS, Aug. manager
Powell. of the Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph company, has called on the po-
lice for protection against the striking
electricians.
He reported that number of wires had
been cut, horses stoned, etc, resulting in
a runaway in which the tools and rig
and everything were demolished.
The police force has been ordered to
protect the telephone company and it's
non-union men,
The strikers disclaim all knowledge of
the acts of vandalism.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
WEST POINT RECEIVES
HER FIRST COTTON BALE

WEST POINT, Ca. Aug. 6.-J L. Fuller.
of Fredonia, Ala, brought in the first
bale of new cotton this morning. The bale
weighed 500 pounds, and was sold at auc-
ton, bringing 8 1-Sc. w. ]. Kirby made
tho purchase for the Eady Baker Grocery
company. The cotton was raised on fresh
land, being the second years cultivation,
and from early planting.
Mr.. Fuller is one Of the progressive
farmers of Chambers county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
COURT STOPS STRIKERS
PARADlNG WITH BANDS

KITTANING. Pa, Aug. 5.-Judge w. d.
Patton, Of Armstrong county, has con-
tinued as permanent the preliminary in
junction against William Little and other,
representing tho United Mine Workers of
America, and the Monongahela and Carne-
gle brass bands, restraining them from
parading on the streets of Leechburg for
tho purpose OF intimidatng miners in the
employ Of NJ. G. and j. G. Beal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
IN JOHNSON COUNTY
OLD P0PuLISTS WIN

DUBLIN. Ga, Aug. e.-JOhnson county's
primary was held last week, and nearly every
man nominated was formerly a Populst, but
ran IN the primary as q Democrat.
johnson county seems to be greatly wrought
up on the proceedings and It Is talked Of run
ming an independent ticket among the Demo-
Gratis
The result Of the election was as follows:
] L. Kent for representative; majority, 22s.
W. w. Anthony, clerk; 100 majority.
A. S. Norris, tax collector: 159 ajority.
d. A. Crawford. sheriff; 100 majority.
c. T. ]. Claxton, treasurer; 13S majority
J. NJ. Meeks, tax receiver; "a majority.
W. B. Pool surveyor; 1 majority.
T. L. Harris. coroner; 460 majority.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
SLEPT TWO WEEKS THEN
BY DEATH EYES CLOSED

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-After sleeping two
weeks, Aloysius Reiss has died at Tren-
ton. N. ]. He had been in a continuous
state of somnolence, never waking but
once when his wife was moving him and
in doing so panied him by twisting his
back.
You hurt me-" he calmly remarked, and
sank back again into his death-like sleep.
The attending physicians say Reiss was a
victim of Bright's disease and that his
apparently long sleep was uraemic pois-
oning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
FLOYD COUNTY DISPENSARY
SHOWS LARGE PROFITS

ROME, Ca. Aug. 6.-The report Of the
dispensary commissioners shows July
business to have been as follows: Sales.
S1O.159S4 Gross profits. s3,3Ss.2S. Net
profits 81. 67467 Expenses $713.61.
The sales are the largest since the dis
pensary opened, but profits are not quite
as much as June on account of class of
goods sold.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
WANTED TO ROAST
BOY With GASOLINE

GREENSBORO. n. c.. Aug. 6-Frank
Culbert. a negro boy. this evening poured
gasoline over another boy and was IN the
act Of setting him afre. when Mr. Van
story saw him and prevented q.
This 50 enrsged Culbert that he procur-
ed a Ratchet and hurled It at Vanstory,
missing his back by only a few inches.
Culbert Is in Jail awaiting trial
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
VIOLENT EARTH SHOCK
FELT BY SHIPS AT SEA

HAVRE, France, Aug. 6.-The British
steamer Homer, from Santos reports that
while speaking the German bark Christine
from San Francisco for Queenstown, on
July goth, in latitude SO degrees north, lon
gitude 36 degrees west, severe earth
quake shock was felt The shock which
caused the ships conpasses to revolve
violently, lasted 40 seconds. The Christine
signaled that she also felt the disturb
ance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
SON OF MINISTER DIES
WITH MYSTERY UNS0LVE

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Aug. Ga special
to The Sentinel from Sneedsville. says
Luther Wallen. son of Rev. J. B. Wallen
was found dead on the highway near here.
He was shot near the heart.
A Winchester rifle and a pistol were by
his side, and 1888 in his pocket. The cause
of the shooting is not definitely known
and no arrests have been made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
curfew for chattanooaa.

CHATTANOOGA, Aug. AT the meeting
of board OF councllmen Monday night a curfew
ordinance was introduced seeking TO prevent
boys under fifteen years of age from being
upon any public streets of the city after
O'Clock between March to August 81. and after
5 o'clock between September / and March 1.
The ordinance was passed on three readings,
and will be completed at the next meeting Of
the council.