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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
OLD FAMILY BIBLE PROVED
IDENTITY TO BIG ESTATE

LOS ANGELES, Calf, July 1.-the
mystery surrounding the identity OF the
man known as Charles HILL" who died
at the Good Samaritan hospital here on
May IL, leaving $4,000 in cash. has been
solved His real name was Salem
Charles and his home was at Brimfield,
Mass
The story Of the search for heirs by the
public administrator and his attorney,
Leon Moss, is interesting. After following
up innumerable alleged "clues." all OF
which came 10 naught, Administrator
Kellogg found among the old mans eff
fects an old family bible, on the fly
leaf Of which was written a sentence all
most faded and rendered illegible by age.
The writing was magnihed and the name
Of Charles and "Brim-" Mass" were
deciphered.
Attorney Moss went TO Brimfield, Mass,
and without disclosing HIS identity, found
a family named Charles, which had been
prominent in that locality for about a
hundred years. After a thorough investi-
cation, Mr.. Moss became convinced that
he had found the family OF the descend
ant. There are eight direct heirs TO the
estate, the most prominent OF whom Is
Salem Darius Charles. chairman Of the
board of street commissioners OF Boston.
The old man, Salem Charles, always
had been an eccentric character and no
reason has been found for his change OF
name. He Is said TO have made his money
by importing cloth while residing in Tex
as. before and during the civil war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
CH0LERAGERM
ABOUNDS IN
PRODUCE
GREAT EPIDEMIC NOW ON IN
MANILA WAS CAUSED BY THE
GERMS BEING SENT THERE
FROM CHINA.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Germs of Ash
attic cholera contained IN vegetables i'm
ported from Canton started the epidemic
Of the dread disease which has scored lis
victims in Manila alone since its out
break
This is the statement of ]. c. Perry,
chief quarantine officer Of the Philip
pines, in a report under date of May 9Th,
which was published N the weekly public
health report of the idarine Hospital ser
vice.
A later report from Dr., Perry states
that Tacloban, in the Island OF Leyte IN
the south had become infected with choi-
era on May IL.
He saws: "The latter place IL the disease
becomes epidemic win prove a dangerous
center on account, of imperilling the nu-
merous adjacent ISLANDS. l think the dis
ease gained an entrance into this town
from Noeva Gacera and not from Manila"
A rigid embargo has been placed on
foods coming from Canton where cholera
is raging with virulence unknown In Ash
attic China for decades.
United States Consul r. NJ. McWade,
at Canton. cabled to the state depart
ment today that cholera Is raging in all
towns along the Kwet Ian river. Kwansi.
He stated that 5000 have died from the
disease in Pinglok and over 10000 in
Kwansi. The spread Of the disease there
Is que 10 the causes. az HI the NAIVE us
tr.cts of the Philippines Ignorance Of the
laws of health, lack OF sanitation and
more faith in the prayers. and exhorta-
lions than medical treatment.
In the Philippine Island, the rains which
have prevailed for a short time have
somewhat checked the cholera. 1t is not
expected that any permanent benefit will
result until the regular rainy season,
which is not looked for much sooner than
August.
The deadly sweep OF the cholera through
the Philippines attracts considerable at
tention to the work OF Lieutenant r. p.
Strong, of the medical department, y. 8.
A. Attached to the division OF insular af-
fairs he is conducting an investigation of
the Asiatic cholera baciln. 1t Is expected
that his work. which has been in progress
already about one year. will ultimately
yield valuable results and possibly devel-
up something which Will establish cure
more eficacious than any now known.
The extent Of the reported epidemic at
present gives Lieutena2t Strong far more
opportunity 70 observe ne dihease end its
causes than was anticipated when be
began his research.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
WELLSIS TO HANG,
SAYS PARDON BOARD

The pardon board has refused to recon-
mend that the death sentence Of W. r.
Wells be communted to life imprisonment
and he will be hanged today be-
tween the hours of 10 and II O'Clock. At
noon Friday a death watch was placed on
the condemned man and from now until
the time he is executed he viii not be out
of the sight of these guardians Of the Law,
whose business 1t is to see that the gal
lows Is not cheated OF it's prey.
Before being carried to the cell he now
occupies. which is in the north wing OF
the fourth ufioor, Wells took, a plunge
bath. While he was bathing, his clothes
were searched. In his cell now there is
absolutely nothing with which he could
kill himself and the eyes of the law are
constantly watching.
Most of the precautions, however, are
entirely unnecessary, as Wells very prob
ably has no idea of attempting to cheat
the gallows. He is now facing his fate
like a man. He talks freely and appears
in better spirits than he has for some
time.
'T want to shake hands with all the
good people again." he says, ''and tell
them goodby"
AS regards the execution, Wells appears
perfectly reconciled-
IT have made my peace with my Max
err" he said, "and am ready 10 go.
IL Is O choice between his and the PEN
itentiary for life and one is about as bad
as the other. Everybody has got to go
some time and II is well to be prepared.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
SHIPS TO CONTEST
GREAT MIMIC
BATTLE
UNCLE SANS NAVY WILL MANEU-
YER IN SEPTEMBER IN THE
GREATEST SHAM BAT.
TIE EVER KNOWN.

WASHINGTON. July 19.-The summer
maneuvers of the North Atlantic squadron
of the New England and Middle Atlantic
coast have now actually begun. From
now until the end of the first week in
September the squadron will work out
problems prepared by the Dewey or gen.
eral board. and busy itself with drills
and evolutions with short Interruptions
for coaling and taking on supplies.
The picturesque feature of the summer
work and the one which is exciting the
most interest will be the attempt of sew
eral war vessels representing an enemy
to gain the coast through a defending
squadron. The latter viii send out scouts
and use its utmost endeavor to locate
the invaders before any OF them may slip
through the lines and put the guardians
of the nations safely to shame.
The navy department now announces
that this feature of the nlaneuvers will
take place from August 20 to Is inclusive.
The movements involved In this problem
game. 1t is announced, will not extend be-
low Cape Hatteras to the south nor be-
yond East Port Maine. to the north but
the specific limits within which the enc
my's ships will be defed to reach the
coast will not be made public. Only the
officers in command of the ships engaged
will be furnished with that information.
1t is understood that the attacking force
in which to strike and the defenders nat
urally also will be made aware Of these
limits. But II is mot desired to make the
information public property for fear that
following the movements so closely may
result in information as to the vessels
whereabouts at the critical time leaking
to the opposite side, ehus destroying the
value Of the game and depriving 1t of its
zest
This war game will cover an area
of water 800 miles down the coast and,
perhaps, 500 or more outward in the At
lantic.
The division OF the North Atlantic
squadron into an attacking and defensive
force has been placed in the hands Of
Rear Admiral Higginson, the commander
in chief of the station.
The "enemy's" ships will be the heetest
which can e conveniently assigned to
that duty for a slow moving craft would
furnish too easy prey for the defending
ships and scouts. IT is thoroughly realized
that the war vessels of all of the people
who might become national enemies Of
this country are not slow craft.
General MacArthur's temporary assign
ment to the command of the department
OF the east viii cover the period to be
consumed In the maneuvers. General
Macarthur and Rear Admiral Higginson
have beer glxen- the -Iibretto Of war
drama that Is to be played and the as
signment Of characters and the rehears-
ais Of parts will be their own work
The Joint maneuvers, according to the
present plan, will begin the second week
in September.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
LEE RICE IS HANGED
FOR CRIME OF MURDER

TORONTO. Ont, July 1s.-Lee Rice was
hanged here today for the murder OF Con-
stable William Boyd on June 4, 1901
Rice, together with Frank Rutlidge and
Charles Jones. were on trial for robbing
the postoff1ce at Aurora. While being
conveyed from the court house to the jail
on the day OF the murder, q package in
which were two revolvers was thrown I'm
to the carriage.
County constabies William Boyd and
Walter Stewart were in the cab with the
prisoners. In the struggle which followed
Rice got his revolver and shot Boyd. He
then pointed II at Stewart who gave UP
and told the prisoners to Get out
AS soon as they left Stewart drew his
revolver and fired after the prisoners as
they were boarding a passing car One Of
the shots struck Jones in the groin and
the arm The prisoners were overpow.
cred and taken to the jail. Meanwhile
Boyd had been taken to the hospital,
where he died.
A few days later Jones was also taken to
the hospital, his arm amputated and he,
too, died. The day after the fight Rice
and Rutlidge were brought into court and
their trial was continued resulting in the
conviction and sentence to Kingston peni-
Tertiary for ~ years Rutlidge committed
suicide by hurting himself from the ball
cony of the Jail to the pavement.
A charge of murder was then laid
against Rice and he was found guilty and
sentenced to be hanged.
Rice came from Champaign, ILL.,, where
his people are highly respected. Every
effort had been made to have the death
sentence commuted to life Imprisonment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
GREAT SEA BATTLE
FOUGHT At PANAMA

PANAMA, Colombia, July 19-The In
surgents gunboats Padilla and Darien APP
peared hast night between Flamenco and
Ottique islands.
Governor Salazar thereupon ordered the
government gunboats Shuchuito and
Heavy cannonading IS taking place at
this hour 10 a m.
The United States special steamer Ran
ger is coming into the bay.
Great alarm prevails in this city.
The Entertainments are all full Of SOL
diers.
The cannonading between the govern
ment and the revolutionary vessels con-
tinued until 4 o'clock this afternoon. II
was heaviest at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
At o'clock the Darien was seen in tow
OF the Padilla and II is believed she had
been hit The government fleet was
handicapped by the absence of the gun
boat Boyaca the keel OF which was be-
ing repaired. and IL Is thought probable
that this fact was known by the in
attack Panama in order TO prevent the
government from helping General Bertis'
troops at Aqua Dolce.
The United States steamer Ranger
which returned here at 10 O'Clock from
Chirique. came within the line OF fire.
During a part Of the heavy firing she
was back OF Flamenco island.
A representative OF the Associated
Press was informed by United States
Consul Gudger that American interests al
Panama had not been materially inter-
fered with.
The government gunboat Boyaca which
Is az Laboca hurriedly completed repairs,
and Is going out at o'clock. The Padilia
has gone. The Ranger left the bay after
II D. - aarr h. 49,
course as the revolutionary gunboat. No
explanation r. offered OF the movement.
II Is thought probable that a great bat
tie Is being fought ut Aqua Dulce. What
ever the result his shall be TO Cen
eral Hererra's General Saiazar,
the governor Of ma. said to a repre-
sentative Of tho .ssociated Press. the
revolutionary forces viii suffer terribly,
and an attack by them upon Panama will
be rendered impossible even IL they are
not defeated. General Salazar has blind
confidence IN hts troops.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
SURPRISES BY THE MATIN
KEEP ALL PARIS GUESSING

PARIS, July l9.-An Paris has been agog
with excitement regarding the distribu-
ton of surprises by The Matin. Each
day a dozen members of the stan go about
the city distributing envelopes containing
prizes of all kinds, from fully furnished
house down 10 a box of tooth powder TO
the people whom they meet carrying a
copy Of the paper. Several hundred were
distributed.
As the orders for the surprises are en-
closed in envelopes, great amusement has
been caused by the fashion In which gen.
tlemen get a pair of stays. chemisettes,
etc. while ladies receive walking sticks,
pipes and other masculine articles.
The desired result, an increased circu-
lation, is being obtained, as 1t is going up
by leaps and bounds.
Paris streets have just had a narrow
escape from the introduction of trolley
system. The East Partisan company APP
piled to the municipal council for per-
mission Professionally. to install overhead
trolleys until IT could change the existing
plates. which have been electrocuting men
and horses for two years past The mu-
nicipality fortunately remembered that IN
France 'Rien Ne Dure CONNIE lie Pro-
visoire," and refused the insidous pro-
posal.
French mills of justice may grind ex-
ceedingly small, but they certainly grind
slowly. -..s.s... si-.s
The Comte De La Graye de LanteniIs
carriage overturned an old woman selling
1900 exhibition tickets In the avenue Bos-
ouet, breaking her leg. Today the suit
came before the court. which awarded her
1900 francs $500 damages. though the
counts lawyer urged that the plaintiff
invited the smash by devoting her whole
attention to her ticket business instead
of "rubbering'' her neck for passing car
riages.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
FR|ARS MUST
LEAVE THE
ISLANDS
THIS Is THE DECISION OF PRES
IDENT ROOSEVELT RELATIVE
TO THE QUESTION IN THE
PHILIPPINES.

WASHINGTON. July 19.-The friars
must leave the Philippines. This is the
decision of President Roosevelt and his
advisers
This is not in opposition to the Roman
Catholic church or its religion. The Fill
pinos themselves are Catholics and de-
voted to the church, and they are the
ones who are pushing this government
and insisting that the Spanish priests
must 60. To those priests they lay all
the old troubles of misgovernment and
misrule, and to a certain extent they are
right. Then again all those priests and
friars were the law governing powers Of
the towns and villages and were In fact
the government. Under American rule
this cannot be so, and the state and re-
ligion must be kept separate.
There is not the least doubt but II the
priests attempt to 60 back to their par
ishes most of them will be murdered by
the natives. When the natives rebelled
against the power of Spain the priests,
friars and monks were driven into Manila
and the other cities. while many were kept
prisoners. These were later released by
the American soldiers.
The officials believe that an understand
ing will be reached between the vatican
and the commission now in Rome and
that these religious orders will be sent
from the Philippines and priests from
America sent out. The pope fully realizes
that there is a vast difference between
the priests of the United States and other
countries. especially the Latin-American
countries. Ours are more enlightened and
more progressive. AS long as the United
States must govern the Philippines, it
would be better to introduce American
priests and American methods at once.
The result viii be better satisfaction all
around.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
YOUNG To SUCCEED
MILES IN THE
ARMY
GENERAL s. NJ. 3. YOUNG is BE.
LIEVED TO BE SLATED FOR
CHIEF PLACE IN THE
U. S. ARMY.

WASHINGTON. July 19.-It has been
practically settled that upon the retire.
ment OF Lieutenant General Miles next
year Major General s. NJ. B. Young
will be given command OF the army. The
above Is the intention Of the president and
II is not believed that anything will oc-
cur TO change his mind between now and
then. There has been some talk that Gen.
eral Corbin. who. by virtue of special act
creating a major general line. is Young 5
senior. but he is quite willing to step aside
in order that General Young may receive
the promotion without rivalry.
General Young will only have a few
months 70 serve as commanding general
before his retirement. but 1t is hoped that
It viii serve to put an end to the Miles
discussion, which would not be the case
were Corbin 70 be promoted to the COM
handing generalship.
There is a possibility that after General
Young's retirement General Corbin
may be made commanding general. IN
that case he would have two years to
serve before retirement
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
ROOSEVELT ENTERTAINS
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

OYSTER BAY, N. Y. July 1s-President
Roosevelt entertained a distinguished par
~ al luncheon today at hts Sycamore Hill
home.
United States Senator John Keane, Of
New Jersey, arrived on a morning train
and went directly to Sycamore Hin to in
vite the president. on behalf OF Governor
Franklin Murphy, Of New Jersey. 10 visit
TO the camp Of the New Jersey National
Guard at Seagirt ON July Gath. 1t is not
unlikely that Mr.. Roosevelt may accept
the invitation.
State Senator Elsberg, of New York,
and Ferdinand Jelk, Jr., Of Cincinnati. a
member of tho Ohio circuit court bench.
also arrived by invitation OF the presi-
dent.
Mayor Low, of New York. arrived about
noon on his yacht the Surprise. During the
afternoon he and the president expect to
discuss political affairs in New York, In
which both are peculiarly interested.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
PLANS FOR CORONATION
ARE NOW BEING MADE

NEW YORK, July 19.-Omcial notice
that the coronation viii occur August eth,
Is followed by the revival OF activity al
the earl marshaIs Office and q recasting
Of lists OF spectators, who will require
a second issue Of cards OF admission, ca
bles the London correspondent OF The
Tribune. The officials are starting out
with the intention of reducing the COM
pick Abbey ceremonial 10 the simplest
terms. Their plans, without doubt, will
be enlarged day by day, as more favor
able reports are received OF the health OF
the king. Rehearsals for the procession
have been resumed. and II Is announced
that the kings new landau VIII be sub
stituted for the coach OF George III.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
CUNNINGHAM WILL
Be OPPOSED
BY WALLER
WARM AND INTERESTING RACE
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERN
OR OF ALABAMA IS IN
PROSPECT.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 9.-Hon.
Charles D. Waller has formally announced
his candidacy for lieutenant governor Of
Alabama. Mr.. Waller. who was speaker
of the house Of representatives during
the last session, enters the race on his
own hook but he is generally regarded as
the running mate of former Governor Jo-
seph F. Johnston, whose announcement
for governor is now the chief topic OF
conversation IN political circles through
out the state. DR.. r. NJ. Cunningham,
former presiding officer of the state SEN
ate, viii be the running mate OF Governor
Jelks and the race between he and Mr..
Waller will be a close and exciting one
in all probability.
Among the reports heard IN connection
with the candidacy Of Captain Johnston
is that he win challenge Governor jerks
to joint debate.
Chairman Robert J. Lowe, of the state
Democratic executive committee has Is
sued call for the primary election to be
held August q. All candidates must be
In by August ].
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
DESERTED BY HIS WIFE,
He HANGS HIMSELF

: CHICAGO. July 19-In a room on the
second floor of $50 West Adams street. the
body of a man was found last night in an
advanced stage of decomposition. 1t had
lain there two days and rope around the
neck, with one end tied to the knob OF a
closet door showed that the man had
hanged himself by throwing the rope over
the door. A note was found addressed:
t'My Brother, J. J. Wise, 240 Third Street,
Philadelphia" On the back of a photo
graph of an attractive looking woman
was written: "You will find her (my wife)
in Webbsville. Mass. with man named
Finch, and she will never prosper for
what she has DONE"
The body was sent to the county
morgue.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
MINE OWNERS ESCAPE
Gesture BY THE CORONER

PARK CITY, Utah, July 1s.-The coro-
ner's jury has returned a verdict holding
the officials OF the Daly-West mine en-
tirely blameless for the accident by
which IS men lost their lives.
The remains of Charles Neime were
shipped 10 his former home in Calumet,
Mich. Neime was a student at Ann Ar
Dor university. He spent two years there
and came west to earn enough money to
complete his education.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
ON YACHT MAYFLoWER
PRESIDENT TOURS

OYSTER BAY. n. Y. July lathe presi-
dent win leave Oyster Bay on the Mayhower 81
about seven o'clock In the morning" said Sen
stor Kean. after hee had lunched at Sycamore
HiI
AT Atlantic Highlands. he will have especial
train waiting for him. He will start on the re-
turn trip from Camp Franklin Murphy az
O'Clock aind viii be back home before darh."
Mayor Seth Low OF New York who was one
OF the presidents luncheon guests came within
an ace Of not arriving IN time 20 break bread
with the chief magistrate As "a was tho pres
ident postponed luncheon from lao the sched-
uied hour until after two.
The skipper Of Mayor Lows yacht was not
acquainted with Oyster Bay and its surround
ings and instead Of making the landing at West
Roosevelt within the bay he steered for the
Zawankaka Yacht club. Center Island.
When he chad gotten his bearings from this
tuck his napkin 20 his vest at the Sycamore
Hill luncheon table.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
PROTEST UTTERED AGAINST.
RUSSIAN ATROCITIES

NEW YORK, July 19.--At a largely at
tended meeting held at Cooper Union OF
Russians and Poles presided over by Isaac
A. Hourwich. OF Washington. D. c., reso-
buttons were adopted protesting against
the atrocities perpetrated by the Rus
sian government against the champions
Of political freedom and democratic in
situations in Russia and against the brutal
fiogging OF defenseless men ana women"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
oBERLIN M. CARTER COMES
10 THEATLANTA PRISON

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, July 19.-It Is
learned through an officer, recently VS.
itor here, that lOberlin NJ Carter, ex-cap-
tain Of engineers, will be soon transferred
from the federal prison at Fort Leaven-
worth to the new federal prison at At
lanta-
He will be transferred at once If the gov
eminent officials succeed in extraditing
Gaynor and Greene, the two big Savan-
nah contractors.
Carter's sentence Of five years will eX-
pire in November 1903
II taken to Atlanta the famous convict
expects to be allowed to testify during the
trial Of Gaynor and Greene.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-21
TRADE Of SOUTH
AFRICA TAKEN BY
AM { RICANS
BRITISH ARE LOSING OUT, AS ARE
AUSTRALIAN AND ARGENTINE
HOUSES IN THE sTRuo-
GLE FOR BUSINESS.

NEW YORK. July 1s.-Further inquiries
at Capetown into the trade situation in
South Africa tend to show that the in
crease of American trade is solely owing,
cables the London correspondent of The
Tribune, to the war in freight rates from
New York TO South Africa So far most
of the increase is ip produce and bread
stuffs American flour ousting Australian
and Argentine. All complain Of the con-
servatism OF the British, who refuse con-
cessions, says the correspondent, which
are cheerfully granted by plant and en-
ergetic Americans.