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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
WEDDING STOPPED,
THEN CONSENT
IS GIVEN
ELoPEMENT OF MISS ROBINSON,
OF CONVICTION, AND 3. E. MIN
cHENER, OF ATLANTA,
is PREVENTED.

CONVICTION. Ca, Aug. Bloomington
was the scene of a romantic little affair
last evening in which a runaway daugh-
ter. an angry papa. and a policeman were
the principal parties.
Policeman Davis yesterday received a
telegram from Sheriff Robinson. OF War
rem county, to detain his daughter, Miss
Julia Robinson, of Warrenton. should she
pass through Covington. as she was leav-
ing home to marry without his permits
sion.
The train here with which she was to
make connection was delayed, consequent
ly the policeman was able to obey the
fathers instructions.
Miss Robinson explained that she was
on her way 10 Decatur, where she was to
meet B. +. Minchener, of 15S Crew street
Atlanta, and be married. to him. The
father arrived last night and after all
explanations had been made, he finally
gave his consent to his daughters mar
rage. A telegram brought Mr.. Minchener
10 Covington this morning and from here
the happy party left for Warrenton, where
the wedding will occur as soon as the
party arrives.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
AUGUSTA WILL HAVE
SECRET BALLOT PRIMARY

AUGUSTA, Ca, Aug. l5.-Augusta will have
a primary under the secret ballot system next
fall. After several attempts and failures there
Is no doubt that the primary executive COM
mittee which has the matter in hand this
year IS determined 20 take no chances. and will
adopt such rules as shall make the ballot abso-
lutelr secret.
The subcommittee OF one member from each
ward 10 which this matter has been referred
met again last night, and perfected the rules
They provide for official ballot TO be prepared
secret booths and 10 be voted folded and
without any number or marks Of identincaton
upon them. The election booths are 10 be
placed on Green street. and not in vacant
stores heretofore. The candidates are 10
be required 70 affirm that they will not allow
the use OF money or whiskey in their cum
paiEn. The work Of the committee meets gen
cral appreciation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
SOCIETY OF PHILIPPINES
HAS BRILLIANT PARADE

COUNCIL BLUFFS. IA. Aug. 1.-THE
feature OF the second day Of the reunion
OF the Society OF the Army OF the Philip
pines was the military parade which oc-
Cured during the forenoon
The parade was headed by Governors
Cummins and Savage and their STATS, and
was participated in by regular army
troops from Fort Crook. the Nebraska
and Iowa National Guard. high school
students in this city and Omaha and the
veterans OF the Philippine war. The
marchers were reviewed by the two gov
errors and Generals Hale and King.
A meeting Of the general society was
held during the afternoon, at which was
taken up the routine business begun yes
terday. General Jacob II. Smith. Colonel
COsgrOve. OF South Dakota. and General
Charles King are mentioned as possibili-
ties for the presidency Of, the society.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
GOOD NEWS COMES
FROM ARCTIC PARTY

NEW YORK. Aug. IA letter received
today by the secretary OF the Peary Arc
tic club from Captain Samuel w Bartlett
OF the clubs steamer Windward, dated
Domino Run, Labrador, July 18th, four
DAYS after leaving Sydney, says:
Everything works smoothly and am
in hopes of reaching Rtah, August 5th,
and that we shall have no difficulty in
crossing Smith Eound and finding Peary.
Hope TO see you in New oYrk September
Goth with the best OF news"
The four days run 70 Windward from
Sydney to Domino run indicates satisfac-
tory work of her new engines and that
she has the increased speed expected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
BY ELECTRIC STORM
COLUMBUS IS SWEPT

COLUMBUS, Ca, Aug. 15.-Another
electric storm visited this section yester-
day afternoon and for a while it looked
as though 1t would be very severe.
A bolt of lightning struck the steeple
of the Methodist church in Girard and al
most completely demolished it, doing con-
siderable damage to the interior Of the ed
ifice.
The big sycamore at the west end Of
the lower bridge, which is Eaid to have
been nearly 90 years old and under which
various treaties are said to have been
made with the Indians, was uprooted and
blown across the bridge.
Trees were twisted and their branches
strewn about the city in frightful man
ner; email houses we're Unroofed and
fences were blown down. The greatest suf-
ferer is the Columbus Railroad company.
Several of Iheir motor cars were burned
out and the incandescent light system
was temporarily damaged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
HON. PAUL TURNER Is
NAMED FOR SENATOR

Hon. Paul Turner. Of Henry county,
was Thursday nominated by the senate
rial convention of the 3ith district for
state senator from that district new
executive committee was also named at
the meeting.
The senatorial convention of the S4th
senatorial district was called to order by
Hon. John T. Oglesby, chairman of the
Democratic executive committee of the
district.
Upon motion of the Hon. E. NJ. Smith,
of Henry county, Mr. Oglesby was made
temporary chairman of the convention,
an Mr.. j. Howell Green. of DeKalb,
was made temporary secretary.
The convention then proceeded with the
organization, and the following delegates
were present:
From Henry county: John t. Oglesby,
G. A. McKibben, d. T. Mayo. G. B. Childs,
A. A. Lemon and z. NJ. Smith; from
Gwinnett county, J. G. Mcdaniel and w.
c. Wall; from DeKalb county, J. Howell
Green.
Upon motion, the temporary organiza-
ton was then made permanent. Hon.
John Oglesby then addressed the conven-
ton. counseling harmony in the party, and
a policy OF Cancellation.
The convention then went into the nomi-
nation OF a senator for the saith district,
and the Hon. Paul Turner, of Henry
county, was nominated in an eloquent
eulogy by Hon. f. ". Smith, of Henry,
and the nomination was seconded by Mr..
]. Howell Green, of DeKalb. There being
no other nominations. Mr.. Turner was
unanimously selected by the convention as
the Democratic candidate for state senator
from the 34th district.
Mr.. Turner being present In the conven-
ton hall, was invited to address the con-
vention, and delivered a polished and elo-
qUent speech.
The convention then proceeded with the
election Of a new executive committee, and
the following names were selected: r.
w. Miner, chairman; Arminius Wright,
OF DeKalb: w. z. Simmons and w. G.
Wall of Gwinnett county; and John T..
Oglesby. of Henry county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
WOMAN NOT INSANE,
BUT INSANELY JEAL Gus

Mrs Catherine Wood. the woman taker TO
uoIica Headquarters Wednesday because II was
thought she had lost her mind, was released
upon the recommendation Of DR.. J. " Hurt,
the city physician, who examined her. Or. Hurt
nrono1Inced htr-ail right mentally, though lie
stated she was insanely jealous nf her nus
band.
she found in her husbands pocket picture
Of his oldest daughter. and II 50 excited Ter
that she attacked her husband with chair.
1t was thought she had lost her mind she
had taken the picture for that Of another wo-
man and thought Wood must be loving s1-ae
one else.
The woman told DR.. Hurt she simply Wcr-
shipped her husband.
II love the very air he breaths," she saids
sand the mere sound Of his approaching s-epn
thrills me as with sweet music.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
GOVERNOR GAMBLER
RENDERED An
HONOR
THOMAS JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
ASSOCIATION MAKES HIM A
MEMBER OF ITS BOARD
OF GOVERNORS.

The Thomas jefferson Memorial Asso-
citation of the United States has invited
Governor Gambler to become a member
Of it's board of governors, an honor which
the governor has today accepted.
This association is a large organization.
formed In April of this year. and having
as its object the erection OF a magnificent
memorial in Washington to Thomas JEFF
ferson.
As co-members of the board of govern
ors are such men as John Wanamaker,
OF Pennsylvania; Edward NJ. Shepard, OF
New York; Josiah Quincy Adams. OF
Massachusetts. and a great number of
equally prominent men Of the day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
SEEKING FOR LIBERTY
HE ONLY FOUND DEATH

MOBILE, Ala, Aug. IA special 70
The Item from Moss Point, Miss. says:
Last night aoOut o'clock Alexander
Wilson. colored, arrested yesterday by
Sheriff Cunningham, tried to burn a hole
in the jail. He lost control of the blaze
and was burned to death. Every effort
was made to rescue him, but the lateness
Of the hocr and the Roadway the fire mad
when discovered, made it impossible and
&c died screaming for help,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
WORLDS GREATEST TENOR
DIED IN AFFECT POVERTY

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 15.-Carl Friedrich
Wilfbald Peter Mosbrugger, Of Wortheim.
Grossherzogthum Baden, died last Monday at
the county almshouse He was to have been
buried in the potters' field, but telegram from
a cousin 10 Rev. Mr.. ThOgel, Of the Swiss
church in this city, provided for the suitable
burial of the deceased, who. ten years ago,
was one os the worlds most famous tenors.
At the Berlin opera, at st. Petersburg Paris
and Moscow he made his mark and Tor time
was a favorite of the crowned heads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
PAYING
INTEREST ON
BONDS
INTEREST TO AMOUNT TO 1884,
372.45 PAID THURSDAY ON
THE STATE DEBT = QUEER
BONDS BEING PAID.

The state Of Georgia Thursday paid in
terest on its public debt to the amount
of so. S7245. a warrant for this amount
having been drawn by Governor Gambler
in favor of State Treasurer r. Z. Park.
Among the hundreds OF interest coupons
being counted by Secretary Hitch is one
OF the old so-called Baby Bonds issued
in 1878. given its name from the pretty
baby's face in one corner. These bonds
are remarkably like national five dollar
bills.
The single bond being paid today bears
six interest coupons of 20 cents each,
making its full value $500. The bonds ma
tured in 1885, and this is the first one that
has come to light for several years. Its
number is 4,4S9. The bond is signed by
Governor Colquitt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
POOR RICHARD'S
ALMANAC" GREAT
SAYS GAMBLER
DECIDES THAT is REALLY THE
GREATEST BOOK IN THE
WoRLD-GovERNoR DIS
cUssEs BOOKS.

or all the hooks that ever were, Cover
nor Gambler today expresses his prefer
ence for Poor Richards Almanac"
Conversation in the governors Office
turned this morning upon books, religious
and otherwise After expressing his views
about the personality Of the devil, and en-
tering into q conversation of most
metaphysical trend, the governor laid
down a new literary dictum:
Speaking about books, he said. ''to my
mind there are just three great books
Poor Richards Almanac, the Bible and
Shakespeare, and all wisdom is contained
in those three OF all the books I ever
read. I prefer Poor Richard
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
GATLING GUN INVENTOR,
TO FAME UNKNOWN, DEAD

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. 1A-For-
tune L. Bailey. a machinist who is alleged
20 be the real inventor OF the gun credit
ed TO DR.. Calling. is dead. He was en-
ployed BY DR.. datling. and he conceived
the idea OF a rapid firing gun. and dis
cussed the matter with his employer. He
had no money. and DR.. Calling brought
out the gun Before IL was used in the
army Bailey suggested a number OF i'm
prOvements. which were acted upon. Close
friends OF Bailey say that all the ideas en-
bodied IN the gun were his. as were also
the subsequent improvements.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
NEGROES HOLD AN
EXPOSITION IN
WEST
IN WINDY CITY BIG EXHIBITION
ARRANGED BY NEGROES is
STARTED BY ROOSEVELT
PRESSING BUTTON.

CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-President Roose-
welt will press a button in the library of
his summer home at oyster Bay tonight
at o'clock and the signal will open the
first negro exposition ever held-the Mid
die States and Mississippi Valley EXPOSE
tion-which will occupy the first regiment
armory until September IA.
The exposition will show the progress of
the negro race in this country from the
abolition of slavery forty years ago.
over twenty states and territories are
represented.
will consist of addresses by Lieutenant
Governor Northcutt, Mayor Harrison and
Rev. John w. z. Bowen. president Of the
CANNON Theological seminary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
TENNESSEE G. A. r. CORPS
NAMES STAFF OFFICERS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. H.-Com-
mander George w. Patten, Of theTennes-
see Grand Army of the Republic has an
nounced his staff appointments as fol-
lows:
Judge Advocate. A Sloan.
Chief MASTERING Officer-N. H. Highley,
Nashville.
Inspector-M. A. Strong. Cleveland.
Chief Aide-de-Camp-D. NJ. Stewart,
Chattanooga.
Chief Bugler-I. B. Ziegler, Knoxville.
Chief Color Bearer-Thomas White,
Nashville,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
IN CHINESE LAUNDRY
GASOLINE EXPL0DES

PITTSBURG, Aug. IA gasoline ex-
plosion in a Chinese laundry on Frankston
avenue. East End. today, caused fire In
which two persons were burned one ia
tally and three houses were destroyed.
The injured:
Wing Lee a Chinaman. burned from
head to foot. will die.
Harry Fair. a workman, seriously burn
ed while trying to rescue Wing Lee.
The Chinaman was cleaning a suit OF
clothes with gasoline when it exploded.
scattering the burning vapOr over him and
setting fire to the house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
HATTANOOGA AFTER
LOCATION Of
FURNACES
CHAMBER or COMMERCE STARTS
A MOVEMENT WHICH PROM.
Uses WELL-NEWINDU
TRIES MAY COME.

CHATTANOOGA. Aug. Is.-At the reg
ular meeting Of the chamber OF commerce
Thursday a movement was started which
may result In securing some gentlemen
thoroughly In touch with the steel and
iron manufacturers OF the country 10 place
the advantages OF the Chattanooga section
before them and 10 endeavor 20 locate a
number OF furnaces ard steel mills in
this section. The location Of several new
Industries Of this kind here within the
last few months has given an impetus to
the desire for more enterprises OF this
sort.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
MACON WILL OBSERVE
HER FIRST LABOR DAY

MACON, Ca, Aug. 15-The Central La
Dor union has made arrangements for the
first celebration of Labor Day in Macon.
II will occur September LIST. Hon. John p.
Ross will deliver the address. There will
be an all-day picnic and general dinner at
Crump's park. and a program of athletic
contests, with prizes for the winners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
NEGRO WHILE ON SPREE
LIES DOWN AND DIES

WEST POINT, Ga, Aug. 14.-Americus
Mcdonald, a negro carpenter about 60
years old, was found dead this morning
in the rear Of Mr.. T. B. BOoker's stable.
He was seen Saturday evening in q
drunken condition, going back. behind the
stable and nothing was thought about II
at tho time. The odor was so bad that
Mr.. Booker decided to find what It was,
and found his body in a bunch of weeds
as above stated.
The city authorities took charge Of and
buried the body.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
Pa Ffueidates.

Indianapolis News.
pa what does absentminded' mean -
MY boy that's easy. Did you ever stop
to Think"
Yes"
And your thoughts ran on?''
YES
well. that's It,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
Realization.

We never realize the full value OF a thing
until We lose It," remarked the moralist.
That's right remarked the practical man,
especially II the thing lost was insured. -
Philadelphia Press.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18

Funston must bear a charmed life. He
has submitted himself to three sets of
surgeons since returning to America and
still lives to tell the tale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
PARIS SPECULATIONS
Fine Fortunes Are Made
Without Knowing It.
A SW IN DING SALE
BooMS AND SLUMPS IN THINGS
OF BEAUTY.
Story of Madame Humbert's Collection
Graphically Told by One
Who Knows.
A SWINDLING SALE

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
PARIS, July l., 1902.
The swindIing Madame Frederic Humbert,
who fed from Paris owing $4,000 ODO was a
great collector of the works of many mod
ern painters. During the past twenty years
In which she foated $1SO.GO0.0 900 of her pa
per. she had been buying-for cash or for
prOmissory nOtes-a great mass of works of
art whose fuctuating value left her free TO
claim them to be priceless and left her most
suspicious creditors uncertain whether she
had not in them great assets.
The judicial authority has sold these
paintings. and to the surprise of the more
knowing. who were loud in their predictions
OF poor prices. the majority brought figures
IN excess of anything yet known.
Gould Madame Humbert have been pres
ent at the sale it would have fattered her
pride a wide-awalIe collector" said Ern-
est Blum. For the rest it must be &C
knowIedged that during some time past
French art is in high good luck. Only
few weeks ago a COrOt sold for 231 900
francs (S46.20O). plus 10 per cent commits
sion / knew the picture well whsl it was
in the possession Of the late Albe:: Wolff.
the theatrical critic. Wolff had bought 1t
from the great painter for 1000 francs
(SSh. At VOLTS death it sold for
5000 francs (S1O.OOO)-at that time-and not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
NEXT ROYAL VISITOR
Comes From the Land of the
White Elephant.
SLAMS CROWN PRINCE
TRAVELLING TO COMPLETE HIS
NINE YEARS STUDY.
Has Passed Through Military Acad-
envy at Sandhurst Like the Regular
British Cadet.
SLAMS CROWN PRINCE

Copyright. 1902. by II. C. SkerrettJ
Written for The Evening Star
The coming of Somdetch Chowfa Maha
Vajiravudh. Crown Prince of SIAM puts us
In touch with one of the least-known of all
the old kingdoms OF the far east and with
people Of peculiar interest. To the popu-
lar mind that crimson flag with its white
elephant, so suggestive of a picturesque
people. carries the burden of what most of
us know of that quaint nation Of 10000, 900
persons. The white elephant is but
very small part of the story of race that
Is now rising from a period of intolerable
Incidence toward a healthy European stand
ard Of modern life. and our royal visitor
comes to us en- route to his home imbued
with nearly nine years of the best of Brit
ish teaching.
Why Somdetch Chowfa went to England
may best be told by a brief sketch of his
fathers people. Born of the hardy Shans,
the Siamese started to fight their way to
the seacoast from the head waters of the
worshiped Menam centuries back. Beset
on all sides by vigorous foes, they won their
way by hard knocks. Capital after capital
was built and abandoned as step by step
they worked toward the sea, until finally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
THE NoIsELEss MOSQUITO.
A New Variety Has Come to Torment
Jersey Town.

From the New York Evening Sun.
serious situation confronts Bloomfield
n. j., and the Inhabitants of the old revo-
lutionary town are in a state bordering on
panic. A peculiar variety of MOSQUITO has
opened its summer campaign in the town
and just what measures to employ in deal
ing with it is now occupying special atten-
ton. The ordinary type CT mosquito is not
feared. Every one there knows it's ways,
knows how to checkmate Its rapacity. To-
bacco smoke, pennyroyal, fans-all these
and more have proved effectual in past
summers against the voracious designs o:
the little pests. But this year it Is differ
ent and unless the emergency calls forth.
the man, the inhabitants of Bloomfield are
likely to lead perilous existence until the
frost comes. The mosquitoes this year are
voiceless. That Is the whole trouble. In
stead of a word and a blow, 1t Is blow all
alone, without the slightest sign of a pre-
lminary accompaniment.
Their ways are insdiouS and therein they
suffer by comparison with their brethren Of
former summers, who at least gave warning
of their approach by that long-drawn,
tremulouS battle speech, which so often
preceded their demise under the palm of
some irate Jerseyman. But this year they
give no such warning. They are stealthy
silent, suilen The reposeful Bloomfielder,
peacefully smoking on his lawn or veranda.
suddenly jumps in the air with oaths or i'm
patient EXPLANATIONS, as the case NAV be
some ten or fifteen mosquito bites the
gamer. Seated there he had thought that
there were no observation-disclosures he had
heard no buzzing. That was where he
erred.
1t was about a week before the towns
people awoke to the new condition which
confronts them, and as yet no remedy has
been devised. Only they have grown more
watchful and suspicious, and they no Longer
cherish the belief that no music necessarily
means no mosquitoes. Some summers the
pests appear in greater numbers than
others. This season seems to be an off wear
with them in point Of numbers, but with
their voiceless attribute one does the work
that 100 formerly did; and the mortality
among them, according to tentative stat.s-
tics compiled by the town clerk, has de-
creased alarmingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

needing money for his room rent. Today it
is worth $1,000 francs $500 If you de
sire we can have its price estimated by an
EXPERT"
dealer-eXpert. who at the first glance de-
clared himself ready to give $4,000 for it.
But" he added. lat that price | will be
robbing you of some twelve or fifteen thou
sand francs"
The young man declared himself enchant-
ed with the value of the dot of his be-
loved; and as he had no pressing need of
money and admired the painting, he accept
eu 1t with the bride and kept both for his
own great pleasure.
They were relatively happy in their mar
ried life; only, as the course of true love
never rolls on roller skates, there were
love spats. in the course of which the young
VIE never once neglected to say to her hus-
band:
You know very we'll you did not marry
me entirely for myself. but for my mar
riage portion of $1,000"
To which he responded quite as truly:
Y our marriage portion? 1t hangs on the
wall, there, Have l spent it? Has #
brought me any value? What can do with
One day. upset by hotter scene than
usual, he hurried to the dealer-expert and
demanded new expert opinion of the value
of the painting :
OF course it is always worth S1O,OOO?" he
sald when he had explained his wishes
Ten thousand dollars? Never In Ufe,"
was the answer of the dealer-expert THE
Decamps nave greatly fallen; they are not
In style at present; the Americans won't
have them and that is enough to run them
down deplorably"
Then what is 1t worth, my painting?"
Il would not give more than Is, 900 francs
t$3,0OO) for it, the dealer-expert answered
The young man returned to his wife with
her Decamps under his arm.
AT least he said to her. "vou will no
longer throw your S10Ve0 maria ge norton
in my face. The sum for which l married
you appears to have been $1,000. I'm a
ICserI'
She Bowed Her Head.
The poor girl bowed her head in silence
Thenceforth she was sweet and calm in all
her goings and comings rightly under
standing that she owed her husband an in