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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
ATLANTA TRAGEDY
DONALD M. Balm KILLS ERNEST G i.
WILLIAMS.
Old Man Shoots Young Man To Death
In An Insurance Once-An Inno-
cent Bystander Was
Wounded.

Atlanta. Ga. June 2s-Donaid NJ &.
Balm. aged So. shot and killed Ernest
G.. Williams. aged 80. fellow empioye
in an insurance office. at o'clock this
afternoon in room on the third floor
of the Prudential building in which
both had desks. Charles B. Beardslee.
the only eyewitness, was shot in the
arm by Balm, accidentally.
The shooting was the result of ILL.,
feeling between Balm and Williams OF
more than q years standing. This
morning. heated words passed between
them. and this afternoon the quarrel
was renewed white the two men were
alone in the Office.
AS Mr.. Beardslee came In from an ad-
joining room Balm began firing, the first
shot striking Beardslee in the arm in
flicting an ugly wound, and two others
fred in quick succession penetrated
wilIamss body. death resulting almost
instantly.
Balm was locked up. lie claims self
defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
RELIEF FROM HEAT
COOLER WEATHER IN SOME OF
THE SECTIONS.
Southwest and Middle West Are stu
SweItering and Several Prostra-
trationA and Deaths Are
Reported.

Washington. June ss.-Welcome re-
lief from the heat was felt today In
many sections, when cooling east and
northeast winds caused a slight drop
in temperature.
A general change to cooler weather
Is in progress tonight in the north
eastern, the lake region and the north
west The southwest and middle west
are still suffering from high tempera-
lures though promised rains may
moderate conditions IN those sections.
One death and four prostrations was
today's heat record mere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
sEAA1EN ARE HURT.

San Francisco. CAL, June 29--Ffva
men OF the torpedo boat Hull were bad
ly sealded tonight by the bursting or
"a boiler tube.
1t is feared that B. r. King, fireman.
was fatally injured. The boat wae
slightly damaged.
The others injure dare j. NJ. Robar.
Francis Crawford. John r. Carter ana
Newton carish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
MRS. RIDLEY SUES
TO RECOVER $50, 900

Newart. N J., June 29-Mrs. Francis
]. Ridley, of Atlanta. Ga, who was &C
cused a-March of stealing $4,000 worth
of Jewels from Mrs. Andrew Albright,
Jr.. on a Pennsylvania Railroad train.
brought suit for 1000 damages today
against Mr.. Albright.
The case against Mrs. Ridley was re-
Gently dropped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
INDIANA MAN DIES
OF BITES ny CHIGIlIcs.

Greenfield, Ind. June 29.---bur.<.,
} leigh Hill died today from the ~
fetts of chigre bites, and = % = .
administered for his suffe - J. Q
With his wife Hill sp> - dnday .
In grove and yeste ~ suffered .
all day with chiF lie suffering q
} becoming unberz 6 toward even q
ing. Drugs ~ given to him 9
after which the man went into q
commissions and continued in ag- Z
ony until his death. q
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
May Lynch Negro woman,

Wrightsville, Ga, June 30-The
posse which shot to death Robert Jen-
kins today. has been increased tonight,
and the report reaches here that Jen-
kins's wife will be taken from jail
and lynched.
The wounding of two members of
the posse by Jenkins has whipped the
Indignation of the men into a fury.
Everything is quiet here at 1890
this morning and there will be no
lynchlng, the sheriff having removed
the Jenkins woman to the Washington
county jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30

Atlanta. Ca, June 29.-An unknown
white man was stabbed and killed in
the Inman yards here today and the
police are searching for q negro who
they suspect of the killing. The man
was said to be from South Dakota and
was about 30 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30

Relizan. Algeria. June 29-Two sharp
earth shocks which occurred here to-
day caused the collapse of the cliffs
overhanEing the River Nina. There
were no casualties. but the course OF
the river was diverted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
brother In st. Lou,a.

Kansas City. June 29.-Inspector of
Detectives Edward Boyle here today
declared that he had information from
a Chinese source that Leon Ling, al
legged murderer of Elsie Sigel, has a
brother living in st. Louis. Inspector
Boyle wired the New York ana St,
Louis authorities OF his discovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30
~HEARs BIG NOISE"
AND TWO ARE DYING.

Hornell, N. Y. June 90
Archie King. aged eight years.
found a can Of powder and In
wired several children 10 come
and hear the big noise" When
Archie applied o light to the
can an explosion followed in
Turing four children.
King and a 12-year-old child,
EnIe Ellster. are dying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30

st. Louis. June 70. -Brougfton Bran
axnburg, who was arrested in New
York today, was Indicted by the grand
Jury here recently on the charge OF
abduction.
The circuit attorney has mailed
requfsftion papers to Governor Hughes.
OF New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30

Washington, June 2s'-For Alabamas
Local showers Wednesday and Thurs
day, light to moderate variable wiHdS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-30

CONTINUED ON Page 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Aunt Lonisa Retnrns

Dear HOusehOlders: IL has been a long time
since / wrote a letter 10 our" page. but
have enjoyed reading the many good letters
from others. / am glad Muriel took the good
revoke her decision. l was especially touched
when / read Miss Rebecca Whitfield's letter.
telling US how she learned to read and write.
Sisters, how many Of you write 10 her and to
Miss Emily? How many Of you help them in
any way? | think we should do all in our
power for the shut-ins. II we are not able TO
help them all, we can at least help some OF
them; and the Whitfield sisters need our help
more than any ! know Of How many can send
them package OF quilt pieces? Miss Rebecca
makes baby caps for sale-hOw many win send
her pieces Of lawn, lace. ribbon. ETC. Two and
one-half Of yard-wide goods viii make Miss Re
becca a waist How many Of us can afford
that much?
Sisters. we who have health and strength are
wonderfully blessed. but God does not want us
70 keep His blessings 10 ourselves. He wants Us
10 pass them on. How could we better pass
them than to send sunshine into a shut-in' s
life2 How many of are trying to lead a
right and TO fit myself TO raise my children
right. / think IL is such a great blessing for
child 10 be reared in a Christian home. the
impressions made on its young heart there's are
everlasting.
How wen 1 remember who taught me to
say, ''NOw / lay me down TO sleep" 1t was
my mother. and, though / now have children
around my own knees, that prayer time is as
fresh In my mind I'm the days Of my child
hood All OF you Christian writers come again.
love TO read your helpful letters.
I don't think should waste our time in
discussing some things.
Come again, Eula Lee, your letters are all
with a promise to come again soon. | am
your, AUNT LOUISA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
OHIO MEN STUDYING
PROHIBITION HERE

Is Birmingham the one great oasis in
the prohibition desert?
If reports brought to Atlanta by NJ. G.
Hannah, chairman of a committee sent
south by Youngstown. Ohio, business
men to investigate at first hand the con-
ditions existing in prohibition communi-
ties are authentic, then it would appear
that the above question can safely be
answered in the affirmative.
Mr.. Hannah states that during his COM
mittee's one day stay in Birmingham he
was convinced that intoxicating liquors
were easily obtainable and that prohibit
ton did not prohibit there. He said that
within two hours he Joined seven clubs
and in one evening visited % blind tigers,
many of which were fitted up as bars,
opening on prominent streets and serv-
ing any kind of drink called for.
Mr.. Humans committee was in Allan
ia Saturday. 1t divides up it's work. Mr.
Hannah himself called at city hall and
had a chat with Mayor Pro Tenn. Charles
M. Roberts, who was acting mayor. He
brought with him letter of introduction
from A. w Graver, mayor of Youngs-
town, who stated that the object of the
cmmittee was to investigate temperance
conditions in the south.
Mr.. Hannah explained that there was
a prohibition campaign on in Youngs-
town and that the prohibition orators
were citing the southern citiSS, like At
lanta and Birmingham as examples of
the great progress under prohibition. He
stated that one of their claims was that
prohibition did prohibit and that I'M
der the prohibition law crime had de-
creased to such an extent that the police
forces of the cities had been greatly di-
minished and that the business of these
communities instead of being depressed
by prohibition had been doomed by II.
Mayor Pro Tenn. Roberts informed Mr..
Hannah that it was the general impress
scion in Atlanta that the police had the
blind tiger situation we'll in hand, though,
of course, new violators of the prohibit
ton law were being apprehended each
day. He assured Mr.. Hannah that At
lanta was free from the conditions re-
ported to exist in Birmingham. The lat
ter said that so far he had not found a
tiger or Joined club in Atlanta
While here the committee will obtain
statistics on crime now, as compared to
that of days when the town and state
was wet. 1t will also secure personal
interviews from the chief of police, re-
corder, sheriff, judges Of the courts and
many prominent business men.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25

until he could fix pit and enclose the yaro
for flowers but / keep digging away on the
ward and putting out flowers and each year
there was work to be done that seemed more
fnportant TO him than flowers. While my
ward is not perfect. or what / would ike 10
have it, vet / find flowers for the SICK iol
baby Williams grave and we enjoy them al
home The roses are lovely now, the crimson
rambler extends almost the full length OF a
long porcb the tender shoots Of clemaus ana
glories twines in and out among the
rose leaves shutting out the bright sun rays
that begins 10 feel uncomfortably hot these
davs.
With my pot flowers arranged on this porch
and a comfortable rocker l shall spend a lol
of the hot summer right here. The virginia
creeper is stretching out on the back porch
and ere the fruit and vegetable season arrives
me thinks the glaring sunlight VIII be cut
entirely out. and in the softened hsht shaii
prepare my fruit and vegetables
Nv how softly the rain does fall ana now
hard Il will be to stay In doors next Weeh
when everything will be growing So 90
love to be in the open air tending my flowers,
vegetables and chickens. What FEELING OF
delight creeps over when she runs her
hand under a setting hen and finds a dozef.
or more soft, downy chickens nesting there
and how fast they do grow with good atten-
ton.
But pshaw, I must sew next week ana leave
the birds and flowers TO themselves or l shall
find the hot weather here and me Win piles
and piles Of sewing to do.
We'll. the chicks are calling and off l must
20 TO feed and pet them. Aren't you glad they
e"iieu' '''1 ADDIE IVAN.
F1berton. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
From Another Farmers Wife

Dear Miss Thomas-Will you please open the
door and let one more stranger in?
The beautiful spring has come and oh.
how II makes my heart rejoice TO the
flowers in bloom and hear the birds singing
so sweetlv. .-I-.
a farmers wife and have two little
girls. and have a lot OF work to do, but L
always take time to read the Household page
and as I enjoy reading the Household letters
wish could compose letters like some Of
them.
1 sympathize so much with Eruestine. 1
cont blame her at all for getting a divorce.
May her life be brighter without him; hope
so. ANYWAY
/ have never experienced cruelty. Sometimes
think have the best husband that ever lived,
But l guess there are lots of others who
think the way. Nv husband always
does everything he can 20 helD me with my
work. caring for the children and chickens,
and always willing for 10 60 visiting Du:,
OF course. 1 don't 20 when II ie not convenient
for him to Quit his work. His health is not
very good. nor mine either. and IL is so bad
10 be sick 80 much. He has not been well
for a year. but I think he is better now. /
hope the good Lord will spare TO raise our
little children riGht as we can.
on. / like to see children love and obey
their uarents. II mine should do like some
see 1 had rather. If IL is the good Lord 8
viii. TO take mine from while they are
young. for know they would be at rest with
Jesus
Well. Miss Thomas. 1 will come again and
say the other things I have my mind.
Much love to all. DORCAS Afford.
Harrison. Ga. r. F. ID. No. q IT
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
A Real Home Lovers Letter

Dear HOuseholders: I hardly think I car
write an interesting letter since Mrs. Desc
late's ghost has been laid Muriel has mad,
her choice. Pansy ceased to dislike children.
And I hardly think I am entitled to a guess
at Rowgan's name 1 am married. Miss
Thomas said look about us for something to
write about. Don't you think this a lovely
spring, the leaves and flowers this spring look
prettier than ever. AS I look out across the
fields I think what beautiful world the
hilisides covered with wheat. a beautiful DARK
green can he seen through the light greer.
foliage Of the forest which is dotted oven
with the beautiful white blOssomed dogwood
then across the fresh lowered land we see
the green creek banks. its graceful willows
beautiful yellow jessamine twined among ia.
SONS makes IL very lovely. All along beneath
blue daisy How lovely the woods are nov
hard 20 spend these days in doors. Ny front
porch seems lot more inviting 10 me than
the sewing machine piled with work to do
oh. the endless tucldng and stitching ana
whipping on lace and the buzz Of the machine
browns the notes 81 the hooking birds. which
arrive with the first green buds of spring.
The old couple Aave brought their son aud
daughter-in-law and daughter and son-in-law
and the music they make as they seek
building place seems TO tell me that these
"in-iaws'' rarely II ever. disagree.
From the old pit az the corner OF the gar
den I brought forth my flowers. II was only
a square hole in the ground dug by my eleven
lesr-old son My John would tell me TO wait
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
May Flower. Helps Call the Roll

Dear Household like in the country and
like TO raise chickens. flowers and all such
things. but I believe that love my garden
better than all. Last week I was visiting
one OF nv friends and we were both lovers OF
the Household and our talk mostly Of
Busy Bee. How sad We felt when we read
her letter: IL brought to memory an accident
that happened I'm our neighborhood.
Uncle Tom. lovo YOU and YOUR letters, too.
I am always gl1d when one OF the older writ
ers come. I never miss OF them IL I can
help IL. and II a CODY of The Semi-Weekly
Journal fails to come feel like have missed
a visit from old friend. have been read
ing The Journal five and have not
missed only a few copies.
Muriel. I am glad YOU have come back and
Just what / would have done. and as the
that decision. for drunkard's wives are too
Frank SMELL. como again: I enjoy your bet
tiers.
Mrs. Georgia. come again. I live in Georgia
and love the dear old state.
Amy. IL l were YOU I would throw the neg
lectful sweetheart awav and look for one
that I could trust. I don't think he will do
to trust
Rollo. I hope YOU will get education.
got the most Of mine at home.
Opal. Pansy. Ruth. Meanikv. Country Boy.
Annie Higgins, Mrs Miller and a whole lot
Of you whose name slim NV memory, must
come hack and tell us what you are doing
and planning. Your letters are inspirations
20 many who never write.
Love 10 Miss Thomas and the Household.
MAY FLOWER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Appreciates Our Household

Dear Miss Tomas Another interested read
or % your pzge asks for admission for she
wishes 20 thank the many good writers for their
words - cheer and comfort.
This r. q noble work and not until all things
are revealed VIII you know the good you have
done SO many country homes are not filled
with good literature, finances are not plentiful
and the husband and father think that they can
not subscribe for the high-priced magazines yet
nearly ell are wiling TO take a good farm
paper. Jour Chat and the letters from Our
Household are put In reach OF many who need
something bright and cheerful in their lives.
I have read with interest the discussions
some have expressed nv views 50 much more
clearly than ! could have done. yet ny expert
ences have taught that each person has a
different idea Of the best answer to every cues
ton and I try 70 Be fair 70 all. Some times
we must read between the lines as Il werC
20 fully grasp a persons meaning.
There are many questions for 10 answer
travel the path u life. Some are kuotty
problems and God alone can helD Us solve them.
Then. too. every one does not proclaim to the
World their sgrruws. their struggles. Often those
Who's lives are filled with cares and sadness
are the ones who DO most good. who seem most
cheerful Let not forget that while they min
fstprs 20 others. they. too need love. Too often.
I fear. we save orr words Of praise TIL the
bowed form g. still On dea,h- They don't need
chr flowers then Look around you. there Is
wurk 20 do at our own doors and ~ we are
not relpful II those about home would VIC
b. eISewhfre9
--ierr Is HiIlian and May p Mcmillan. orr
homes are not far apart With loving wishes.
"NALYCE."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
A Mistaken Father

Dear Household Friends: Once again gather
up my, slender thread Of courage and come ask
seems to be subtle kind Of hypnotism per-
vading the air Of We Householders' realm, that
ones inability
After reading the second letter sent to Our
Household | decided not to try to write any
more till ] could send letter worth its space
and that would benefit some one If only
little. Quite number of times have thought
would try again. but just didn't, till. today the
desire is so strong within that must. have
plenty Of thoughts but / can't transfer them
TO paper very we'll
1 particularly enjoyed the flower letters. but
can't say which liked best. All were good:
aud l am sorry that l am so situated that ]
ers gave in regard TO raising flowers.
Brokenhearted Mother, you have my tenderest
II / knew that my husband Would ever give
our own precious baby drop of that vile
Ernestine. cannot blame you for your act
man and wife should live together If IT is
possible. -.s. ~.
Uncle Geek, you are man, whom should
like know. l only wish all men were like
you. Let me tell you something I know.
Among my very intimate acquantances' is a
Nine children have been sent to bless that home,
eight OF whom are living. The eldest is now
man Of twenty-seven and has wife and
baby. Half dozen years ago that young man
confirmed drunkard
This was The state Of affairs when, three years
ago, a slim, gray-eyed girl came on the scene.
Through her influence the young man became
more sober and finally promised TO quit. This
she believed, but they waited nearly two years
before the marriage ceremony was performed.
The young wife has found-since marriage-that
her husband did quit getting drunk. but con-
tinued to take a dram" occasionally. This he
sometimes does now, but not frequently; only
when some friend (?) asks him to take a So
ciable drink. The father is rarely, II ever,
without the stuff in his house and though he IS
not drmkard he takes HIS dram with guests
occasionally and insists on having a Christmas
'nog."
OF course HIS boys know It, and it is natural
for a child TO think that what papa" or
mamma" does is all right. can't help but
believe that IL that father had been different
the son would have had fewer memories Of a
shameful past. The second son-now In heaven
was a beautiful Christian character. hut even
he had once got enough from HIS fathers Christ
mas bottle to bring flush Of guilt and shame
10 hts brow when he HIS sweetheart.
He confessed Il all to her sister and wanted
10 know whether TO hurt HIS little girl with
confession Of his error He told her. received
forgiveness. and afterward abstained.
The other three bows all young. God alone
knows what an influence for evil that father
many unthinkingly be giving his sons. He
would not consciously do wrong or lead them
nstray but he may do unawares.
Annie Peavy. I sent you a card Christmas;
did you receive It? MRS. ICHABOD.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25

Yet with ell Of these physical drawbacks This
roor cripple whs said 10 be one OF the most
cheerful soIls Imaginable. In letter to a
friend he wrote; Have you ever heard OF
my flower garden? We'll through the center
runs a path with flowers either side; n
large bec Of Patience and a beautiful bed OF
Hope. a fine Climbing Courage and a little
vine called Cheerfulness that rms in and QUE
all ever NV garden
Around the garden is a fence made Of De-
Is 20 keen out GTumbler Vine that grows all
about outside and tries 20 get In.
Outside the garden is a tree like a Weep
INK Willow. which sometimes casts a shadow
over flowers. and once in a while a
black bird comes and sings IN its branches.
I call IL tie Complaining Bird. IL does not
come often In one corner Of my garden
have a hotbsd. where / raise Smiles, because
they have to be forced.
What do YOU thirk Of NV flower garden p
think Il Is a beautiful garden indeed. and.
dear friends. let all OF who are shut IN
learn a lesson from this Door cripple and be-
ain now - cultivate a lovely flower garden
like his To grow these beautiful plants sue
cessfully we viii need the son in which they
are rooted greatly enriched with faith and
trust in God and refreshing and life giving
showers Of love from our heavenly Father.
and we must live that the sun OF Righte-
night. Then I think we can make a success
q cur flower garden and keep our hearts
veSy hannv.
Invalid Girl would like 10 exchange post
cards with you. SOW
Thanks. W. Contyne for YOUR encouraging
so glad II my letter gave you some encour-
agement 10 take your RESPONSIBILITIES and
face life with Drawer and more determined
hart.
With love TO our dear editress. I'll abscond.
Sincerely Myrtle ESTES.
Hiram Ga. ft'..e
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Making Reputation

Blind as Homer himself, and young
man in years, Senator Gore of Oklahoma,
will, it now seems, make more reputa-
ton out of the pending tariff fight than
any man in congress. This assertion is
admitted generally by Democrats, and the
members of the press gallery, usually OBJ
servant and discriminating persons, are
unanimous on it. Gore is a marvel, He ls
the readest debater in the senata and
his memory excells that of any man in
either house. Repartee is his long suit. "
Gore has a store of information on the
tariff, on schedules, that is little short
Of wonderful. He knows all about con-
sumption, importations, first cost at home
and abroad, selling prices, manufacture
ing profits jobbing profits, retail profits.
salaries. labor conditions and everything
else pertaining to the industries and pro-
ducts of this country and Europe.