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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
THIS FUGITIVE BANKER
Is FOUND IN ALMSH0USE

NEW YORK. ept. 30.-Ending his days
as an inmate OF the aims house on Black
wells Island. there has been identified IN
AdoIph Boedesch, says The Times, one
time banker OF Vienna, whom the Austria
Ian police have been hunting for years.
In Vienna, Boedesch is said TO have been
known as 1Adolph Bethlehem, a banker
aud he is alleged 70 have disappeared Win
upward OF s250,0O
The Identification was made by a city
detective, but IL is not likely that Boed-
esch will be deported for his alleged crime.
The man is now over 60 years old. and is
absolutely penniless. There would be 1T
tie 10 induce the Austrian authorities TO
request his extradition.
II was In 1894 that Boedesch disappeared
from Vienna A few days after he had
been reported missing his hat and various
parts Of clothing which had belonged to
him were discovered beside the Danube,
on the outskirts Of the city. A body found
a few days afterward in the river was
identified by Mrs. Bethlehem as that OF
her husband. A week or so later Mrs.
Bethlehem herself disappeared. Now both
husband and wife are in the aims house
together.
In the four years IN which the Bethel
helms have been in this city their career
has been checkered. For awhile they pros
pered as a banker and broker in lower
Broadway, but the shadow OF the cloud
under which they had fed from the Aus
trian capital seems TO have been always
over them, and after getting into trouble
with the local police Boedesch lost money
rapidly until last January when he was
stricken with paralysis and had to go to
a hospital and his wife went to the aims
house. When Boedesch left the hospital
he followed his wife there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
MEN DIE
. FROM SAME
GALLONS
THEODORE SMITH AND TOM
EAIRcL0TH WERE HANGED
ON TUESDAY AT BRONSON,
FLA, FOR DOUBLE MURDER.

BRONSON, Fla, Oct. The brutal
murder OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Lewis,
wealthy and aged citizens of this county,
was avenged yesterday when Sherin suit
ton sprung the trap that sent Theodore
smith and Tom Faircloth to their doom.
The condemned men spent the first hair
Of their last night on earth singing and
praying. They then slept soundly until 4
O'Clock. when they woke up and began
praying. They ate hearty breakfast and
we're in good spirits. In fact, the two men
mounted the scaffold with firm step, and
were the coolest men in all the vast
crowd.
At his request Faircloth was baptized
IN fail in the box made Tor his coffin an
hour before the execution by Rev. J. ID.
Holly. OF Gainesville, Baptist minister.
Smith was 26 years old today. Faircloth
was q he two men made statements
warning their hearers not TO follow IN
their footsteps. and begging their friends
70 avoid bad companions and whisky.
They claimed to have made their peace
with God. They refused TO take stimu-
lants, stating that whisky had been their
ruin.
The bodies were cut down after Is min
utes. Their neclxs were broken.
Relatives took charge Of the bodies and
they win be buried tomorrow side by side.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
BIRMINGHAM POLICEMEN
RAIDING ROULETTE GAME

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Get. 1.-Chiet or
Polio c. w. Austin, of the Birmingham de-
partment, is after the gambling fraternity
again and raids are being made. Follow
ing a raid on a hotel annex Sunday even
ing In which fifteen men were arrested
and a roulette wheel, two poker tables,
thousands Of chips, dozen packs Of cards
and other gambling devices were secured.
the chief not only announces that he will
not only prosecute those who are arrested
in these places but will also prosecute the
owners, or lessees of the buildings in
which the alleged gambling is being done.
Chief Austin has in his possession now
three roulette wheels, many gross packs
OF cards. dice and other paraphernalia.
The chief requires a claimant and then
prosecutes the claimant for having gam
bling devices in their possession.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Marshall Field OF Chicago IS heading a
movement 70 colonize the numberless abandoned
farms Of New England with farmers and me-
chanics from the old world. Several railroads
are also interested in the project.
one OF the oldest clergymen in England
r. earl-the venerable Earl OF Devon. He
Is one OF the few members OF the House OF
a name In history, and he has lived IN four
regimes.
Miss Kate Livingstone, a cousin Of the IA
nous Dr. Livingstone, has now completed her
10Th year. She Is living at Finnish, Isle OF
Null. with Mrs Fletcher. proprietress OF Glen
Arcs. Mul, where she long a privileged
domestic Miss Livingstone Is now very feeble.
G. B. Million. a farmer living near Rock
port, No. raised ], 800 bushels OF onions and
about 5000 heads OF cabbage this year. A
north Missouri mathematician has figured out
that the onions win be enough to make COO 900
gallons Of hash and the cabbage 10. 900 bush
els OF slaw.
Senator Spooner OF Wisconsin says that he
doesn't want any more money than he has.
Being one Of the ablest corporation lawyers
in the northeast. he could easily make a
fortune simply by working at his profession
but he says that II he piled up a fortune
his sons. who are steady, industrious. ambi-
uous young men, might be spoiled by a de-
sire to spend 1t. and 50 he prefers things as
they are
Count Leo Tolstoi e. about 70 pay his long
promised visit TO the queen OF Roumania,
for whose character and writings he has a
warm appreciation. Count Tolstoi will IL Is
expected. arrive at Sinaia. the summer re-
sidence IN the Karpathians OF the Rouman-
ian king and queen, some time this month.
The inhabitants OF Jassy. Roumania, are or
ganizing impressive demonstration IN honor
of the Russian author.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
A Dry Hot Wind.

This has been a most peculiar year In
various ways, especially in seismic agita-
tons, principally in the island of Martin
ique; but the feature which perplexed and
distressed the farmers in north Georgia
has been a prevailing dry hot wind, which
has driven of the rain clouds and parched
the soil to barren sterility. From the 9Th
of April to the last of August there was
not rain sufficient to wet the guano I'M
der the cotton.
Every time a rain cloud came in sight
with promise OF a soaker, the strange
wind would rise up also and directly there
was no cloud in sight, but the wind blew
like a young cyclone, and the parched
fields were withered ana stunted.
It might be truly called a windy year.
since the winter foods ceased In April
1t has been almost an every day blow
during the entire summer. A week ago
a cloud arose in the northwest and IL
seemed as If deluge of rain was about
to fall, when the wind started up and
directly we had somei hing like a Texas
norther, but not drop of rain. It turn
ed bitter cold inside o. a half hour. The
people who went out to church in thin
dresses were blue and chilled to the bone
before they could get home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
FALLING AERONAUT
SAVED BY SMALL
WIRE
ALVINA, AT ATHENS, LEAPS FROM
BALLOON AND PARACHUTE
FAILS TO OPEN BUT HE Es-
CAPES DEATH.

ATHENS, Oct. 1.-The attendance on the
carnival yesterday was large and the Elks
feel today as If the affair will be a sue
cess financially. None of the free shows
were running yesterday but all are In
full blast this morning.
Alvin. the balloonist, had a close cali
yesterday afternoon. His parachute be-
came unmanageable and he made very
rapid descent at the intersection OF Col
lege avenue and Jackson streets, narrow
ly missing the parapet walls. The para
chute became entangled in net work OF
vines and the aeronaut saved. himself
from a fall of thirty feet to the brick
pavement below, by catching on single
telegraph wire. The thousands who were
witnesses to his narrow escape cheered
loudly where it was seen he had succeeded
in catching the wire.
While thousands were on the streets
the best of humor prevailed among all
classes. The greatest nuisances were the
small boy with the rubber ball and the
larger boy with the confetti. q.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
RAILROAD.
IS GIVEN
CHARTER
TENNESSEE, GEORGIA AND
SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD,
WITH A CAPITAL OF THREE
MILLION, WILL OPERATE.

Secretary Of State Cook yesterday
granted a charter to the Tennessee,
Georgia and South Carolina railroad.
which is to extend from Blue Ridge,
Fannin county. Ga, to Charleston, Tenn.
The incorporators of the new road are
w. B. Frink. of Chicago, ]. w. Lesuier. }
of Chicago, g. w. Bancroft, Of Chicago.
Merrill Skinner, of Blue Ridge, ]. A Butt.
of Blairsville, Ga, c. B. Rough, OF
BlaiFsviIle, Ca, w. L. Hunter, OF Blairs-
vile, Ga, NJ V. Brownlee, of Blairsviile.
Ga, A. F. Christopher of Mineral Bluff,
Ca, and w. d. Smith. of Morganton. Ga.
The road is to go through Fannin,
Union and Towns counties in Georgia 1t
will be about 200 miles long, and when
built win open up a great deal Of new
territory. II will connect with the At
lanta, Knoxville and Northern. a branch
of the Louisville and Nashville. and the
Atlantic Coast Line at Blue Ridge, and
with the Southern Railway company at
Charleston, Tenn.
The road is capitalized at $s.0oo.o00 and
the right is reserved In the charter to
extend the capital to S5.00o.o00.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
VETERANS WILL VISIT
COLUMBUS IN OCTOBER

Invitations have been received in At
Ianta to the fourth annual reunion of the
Georgia division of Confederate veterans,
which will be held in Columbus on October
18th and 18th.
All of the Atlanta camps have been in
vited to attend and they will all be repre-
sented at the reunion. The reunion will
be held by Camp Benning of Columbus.
Elaborate preparations are being made
by the Columbus camp for the entertain
ment of the visitors and a most interesting
and enjoyable program has been pro-
vided.
A cordial invitation is extecded by the
mayor and aldermen of Columbus and her
citizens to ali Confederate veterans in
the state. A very large attendance is ex-
rected AMI the veterans will all be enter
tanned in royal style. Registration cards
have been sent to the various camns over
the state and these will be furnished to
the veterans who attend.
A reduced rate on the railroads of one
cent a mile each way has been obtained
and this win no doubt swell the attend
ance very much.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
Alps Well That Ends Well.

L. De V. AIattheyman in Brandur Magazine
In spite CT the curiosity Of most Of US to
know what others really think Of us, II Is
doubtful whether the man lives who would not
others do think OF him. 1t is odd that We
are all so ready to swallow unstinted praise,
but ere at the same time equally ready to
resent any unfavorsble criticism. The latter,
we cannot but think is the result Of lack OF
comprehension, even II not actually barbed
with malice or envy.
Burns asserted that II we could see ourselves
from the standpoint and through the eyes OF
TT wad frae monte blunder free us.
An foolish notion"
Nothing Of the kind It would, on the con-
we were very harshly misjudged and altogether
misunderstood: and instead Of lowering our
estimate OF ourselves would make US think still
less of the acumen Of our Judges. And when
we again turn to the mirror to convince our
selves that we are not as we are painted, we
more than ever at loss to comprehend
how the eye-sight of others can be so defective
without their knowing IL. Human nature II
such that correct descriptions Of the folies
and foibles OF others are deemed sarcastic and
witty; those Of our own, ill-natured and
stupid
How many Of US are satisfied with a good
portrait2 How few OF think that photo
piers art lies in making picture which. while
like US. f. not too much Ike US. What we
need Is not TO see ourselves as others see Us,
but to see ourselves as We are-which Is quite
a different matter just as different, In fact,
from the reality as our own view. COM
selves and how others US, would make
good positive; but. like most good photo
graphs would neither be hattering nor accept
able TO the subject.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02

CHICAGO. Oct. L-Cattle-Reeeipts 20 900,
Including $500 westerns; Slow good to prime
steers S7.50@s. 50; poor to medium, s4O0d7 90;
stockers and feeders. s2.50Q5.O0; COWS, $500
450: heifers, S2.2545.O; Gamers H,25925O;
bulls s2.O0G450 calves, $3.00G4.50; Texas steers,
So. O064 %; western steers, S3506400
Hogs-Receipts x, 600; 1O415c loweri mixed
and butchers s7.1OG7.5O good to choice heavy,
$7.25Q7.55; rough heavy, $6.S0Q7.l5; light, S.1O4
las; bulk OF sales, $710Q7.30
Sheep-Receipts 20, 900; slow: good to choice
wethers. $S.25Q3.75; fair 70 choice mixed, s.. Is
81. 50G75. 40; western lambs, 49, 756525
ST. LOUIS. Oct. I-Cattle-Receipts 5000,
including T. 900 Texans; beef steers $430Q5.4 40;
stoclSers and feeders. S3.259450; cows and heif-
ers, 81 25G5o0 Texas steers, $2.50q4.40; cows
and heifers, S230d330
Hogs-Receipts 5000; 15Gl10c lower; pigs and
lights S. 75Q7l5; packers. TO@LSO; butch
Sheep-Receipts 500; strong; muttons, $3.50
AIS; lambs. S4.5O65.60; Texans S3.s0Q3.s5.
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 1.-Cattle-Receipts
5000 including 1900 Texans steady to 10c
dian steers, $3.7594.50; Texas cows d.s59S.O5;
native cows and hefers, 81. 2594 40; stockers and
feeders. S2.5oa45O bulls, S2.4O9S.50 calves. $3.50
! Hogs-Receipts IA, 900; roc lower: bulk Of sales,
S715d7. 20; heavy S7.00@7.25; packers N:l04
7.17h; medium. $72od7.S0; light, S. soQ7. 80;
sheep-Receipts g. 0O0; steady to weak: NUT
tons, $3.15G3. Go; lambs. 49, 1904 %; range weth-
ers, So 1903 80; western, S3.O0Q4.O0.
CINCINNATI, Oct. Hogs active, lower;
butchers and shippers, s7.OO@7.25; common, $500
Cattle steady; fair to good shippers. $500
6. 50; common, $2.001725.
Sheep steady, S1.50dS.40
Lambs lower, S3.75M5.4O.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
American Hiiteracy.
From Harper's weekly.

From Harper's Weekly.
~OME OF THE illiteracy statistics pub
lished by the Census Bureau have
given European readers a false im-
preston of the efficiency of the
school systems in the United States. The
proportion of illiteracy exhibited in some
sections Of our country was Unexpectedly
large, owing to the settlement OF many
uneducated adult immigrants in some
of the northern states during the preced-
ing decade, and owing to the existence OF
a large adult negro element in the popula-
ton of many southern states. The true
way to estimate the value Of the work
that Is being done by our free schools is
obviously to ascertain the proportion of the
children of a certain age-say from 10 to
IA years-who are able to read and write.
This course was pursued in the two last
censuses. and the highly satisfactory fig
ures obtained in 1900 are now made known
by the census office.
1t seems that In Nebraska and Iowa.
which, from this point of view, head the
list OF states, more than 1888 per cent. of
all the children between 10 and "A years old
were able to read and write in 1900 II
we examine the states as a whole, togeth-
er with the territories and the District OF
Columbia, we find that, in all the political
units except thirteen, more than 80 per
cent. of the children between the years
named were able to read and write. Even
in Louisiana. which is at the bottom OF
the list. the percentage was 67.12. or about
10 per cent. higher than IL was in 1880,
How widespread was the Improvement
In the efficiency OF our educational sys-
TENS will be made clear IL we group the
states into classes, as Is done In the re-
port OF the census bureau. 1t appears, for
instance, that in 1890 there were eleven
states, wherein lie percentage OF children
of the ages named who were able to read
and write fell below so per cent. Once
more, in 1890 there were only thirteen
states, whereas in 1900 there were twenty
seven states, in which the percentage OF
children, from 10 to IA years old, able to
read and write, exceeded IS per cent We
add that these twenty-seven states In 1900
included 62.2 per cent. OF the whole popu-
lation.
Especially creditable is the Improvement
In many of the southern states which have
been accused of neglecting the education
of colored children. Louisiana we have al
ready mentioned. In North Carolina the
percentage Of children able to read and
write increased within the decade nearly
per cent; in South Carolina. more than 3
per cent, and in Georgia, 10 IL per cent.
Evidently the children OF negroes, as well
as the children OF immigrants, are being
rapidly qualified for American citizenship.
so far as this can be effected by element
airy education.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
MANY BOGUS CHECKS PASSED
BYA YOUNG MAN

The young man, giving his name as G.
n. Cleveland, who is said to have passed
a bogus check for $50 on Draughon's bust
ness college and received s25 cash in
change, is said to have also inveigled
others. It has been reported to the police
The Southern Shorthand and Business col
lege was hit for $3.50 and Captain Lyman
Hall took a draft for $40. This last draft
is said to have been stolen from the Kim
ball house, where It came addressed to q.
H. Murray. a travelling man.
Different names were used by the young
man at different places, but the descrip-
ton is the same. Apparently he lift At
lanta about $l12.50 yesterday. The police
are now looking for him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
SHOT HIMSELF BY
ACCIDENT IN A
SAW MILL
YOUNG JOHN WHITLEY, OF WAL
TON COUNTY, is FOUND DEAD
WITH GUN BESIDE
HIM.

MONROE, Ca, Oct. 1.-Sunday morn
ing about 8 o'clock John Whitley, the
2o-year-old son of Zachariah Whitley,
was found dead at the sawmill of John
w. Arnold, Jr., near his fathers home
in Brooks district, of this county.
The coroner's inquest was held Sunday
morning, at which time 1t developed that
his death was due to an accidental dis
charge OF a single-barrel shotgun. 1t
was agreed upon that when young Whit
ley stepped upon the sawmill frame he
stumbled in some way, causing the gun
to discharge, the load taking effect in
his body.
Mr.. Whitley had been in the employ of
the mill, but was returning from a squir-
rel hunt when the accident befell him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02

per- PSqp Snoh PIE pruR Rssof ssso per pound
s eats Ps sbs aS table se sO rsn
81. 5001.eo per box; New York state grapes,
5 It's Deiawares 22lIe 5 lbs. Niagaras. iSc;
w 5stabIes.
rabhaga. 75GS1. 90 per hundred; tomatoes, &
basket crates, 5OQ75c dull, also peck crates.
s0925c dull; green beans. 5Og75c per bushei,
Country 7reouee.
Buttsr-oeorgia Jersey, 2oC2211e; Tennesses
Irish potatoes, new crop, zoe per bushel; sweet
potatoes s5970c per bushel; onions. 9oc4S1. %
Der Der pound; comb. bright. sasc per pound; eggs
SD''' Baserns ana Ties.
"a ID, per yard. TAG; ID, per yard. exc; IL
ID, per yard s1zc' ties 20 10 steer arro"' Per
''''1' live Poultry.
Hens. CSC, active; fries, large, 22625c;
mediums, 1S92oc; small l4gl5c; cocks 5oc;
ducks. puddle, zoe. Pesin ducks. 27sl0soc; tur-
- Flour ann Grain.
pd E9TrI sT5; arst patent as Straight. $50
extra fancy. ss:I5; fsney. $50; spring wheat
SEQ: small sacks 500: corn meal, plain. soc;
boited, ne: Hudnuts, s2-pounds, 800
CornnMixed &c; Whit so e IeSsS 5qs5 pTeot
bay. timothy. No / large bales. sl.05; small
bales, CSC; No. 2 Sc; Georgia rye. H-io;
Tennessee rye. 800: harley. S1.oO; victor feed.
$40 per 100 pounds.
Meat, Lard and Hams.
Reg. r., 1lIkc; half ribs u1kc; RIB B., 121kc:
fat B.. 1Oc; lard, best. 12Ac; I'd, 11Ac; break
fast bacon. lS9lsc; hams. 13a15c. according to
brand and average; Cal. H., 1oe; lard COM
Groceries.
cnffee-Fancy. 1GQlIe; low grades. 791oe; Ar
buckle, roastes, sl0 so; Lion 5000. Sugar-Cut
LOAF. TIC; cubes, 67te; powdered, SIC; gran9
lated. New York, 500; New Orleans; 8. 90:
clarified. AZ csc. Candy-AssorJed stick. per
box &c; per barrel sac. kstehes-20o in box.
O. 1n62. 90; 6s, 45G155c, owing 10 brand. Soda
Box. 50. 45; keg. 2qs1sc. Rice-Head. &c; fancy
Fancy, full cream, l51zc-
Powder-Rihe. $40 DER keg: drop shot Sl.6Q.
Nuts.
Mixed nuts, l24kc; Brazil nuts. 1s91ic; Eng
fish walnuts, No. l. 121zc; No: 2. SssQ1Oc:
North Carolina peanuts 4ike: hand picked.
Virginia, sic; extra fancy Virginia Sas14o; al
Feathers.
Geese feathers. new, white. sSgsoc per n;
Crackers.
standard soda. &C. milk, 71ze; xxx cream.
nc; lemon cream. &c; coTnhills, Sc; assorted
pennys cakes Sc; assorted tumbles. Ioc: lunch
milk. TIC; xxx soda. SIC; x1&X ginGer snaps.
Cotton seed Products.
Cotton seed oil nominal. 2sc per gallon;
seed meal, s24 per ton; cotton seed hulls. bulk,
81. 90 per ton; bale huus $3.50 per toni sacked
huIls. $3.50 per tor
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
southern Exchange Cotton letter.

NEW YORK, Oct. Cotton was dull and
future trading was within exceedingly narrow
limits. A few buying orders at the opening
sent January up points, but after that there
was no support in any Of the months and a
ket to slump of to about last nights close.
The announcement was made today that the
bureau report would be issued on october 1Oth
condition that will be shown In the Washing
ton bulletin and on this account we do not
believe that the market will display any de-
The spot demand is growing smaller daily
but quotations held up pretty well around
cents.
Estimated port receipts today $1,000 against
49, l43 last year; Galveston expects tomorrow
II, 4sS; New Orleans 10000 to 1900, against
& A36
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
Grain and PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO Oct Firm cables and small
receipts caused strong opening in wheat
today. There was a good scattered demand with
some buying by shorts. December opened
shade to h1Lc higher at 6S5s@6SAc, advanced
steadily during the first half hour until the
price reached 692sc. The poor grading appeared
to influence the traders, who are beginning TO
fear that there will be a shortage of contract
and Duluth reported 725 cars, a total Of 800
for the three cities, against S95 last week and
LOSS last year.
The early strength continued throughout the
session and after selling at $3.50, December
closed nc higher at 69%Q69Ac.
Corn opened strong and higher influenced
mainly by small receipts, firm cables and I'M
favorable weather There was good trade,
with the local sentiment inclined TO De Dulllsn
Commission housese bought freely. December
opened a shade lower to 1sdhc higher at 45%0
acc. A good demand soon carried the price to
46ssc Receipts So cars, 10 contract.
Corn continued strong with good commission
house buying December closed &c higher at
47ss647Zc after a high point of 41Mc.
In sympathy with the strength shown in other
grains and on a decreased movement oats
opened firm, but trading was light. December
opened a shade higher at 3O&c and advanced to
315sc. Receipts 131 cars
Provisions were again weak, due TO lower
hogs. Trading the whole was dull, but fair
demand for October lard was manifested jan
uary pork opened 7lsc lower at S15O21h, but the
early was soon more than regained, the mar
ket advancing to $1522hi January lard DC high
er at IS so and ribs unchanged at $SO5.
An active demand for both October pork and
lard caused a sensational advance Of 80 cents
I'm the former and 471zc in the latter. October
pork closed 75c higher at $3.50 and January
higher at $40 with January 221s higher at
$S.771k. January ribs closed 10 higher at S8.15
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS.
The following were the ruling quotations 81