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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
MADE BOY TAKE LUMBER
FOR HIS OWN COFFIN?

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July "A special
to the Sentinel from Cumberland Gap,
Tenn, says David Moore and wife are In
the JonesvIlle, Va, jail, where they were
taken last night to escape probable mob
violence at Erwin. Moore is charged with
having murdered Harry Lee Nutshell,
his five-year-old stepson. The boy died
last Sunday and~was buried, and Moore is
said to have stated that he died Of fever.
No physician having attended him, how
ever, suspicion was aroused, and the body
was exhumed yesterday. The head and
body was found to be terribly bruised,
and the boys mother made confession
in which It is said she charged that
Moore had caused the boys death
It is said Moore compelled the child to
carry lumber from a saw mill with which
the coffin subsequently was made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
DEAF FOLK HOLD
SESSION IN LOUISVILLE

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 5.-However
loudly Louisville shoots off its patriot
ism today, national convention which
will begin it's sessions here this af-
ternoon. will not be disturbed in its
deliberations. 1t is the National Fra
ternal Society of the Deaf, in fourth
biennial assembly and it's purpose is to
promote the interests Of its members
in social, industrial and educational
ways.
Though all business will not be dis
posed Of until next Saturday, a
Quakers' meeting by comparison would
sound like a continuous salute Of ar
tillery.
One of the interesting preliminary
meetings was a mass service held in
the Broadway Baptist church yester-
day, during which the Rev. ], w.
Michaels, evangelist among the deaf
for the Southern Baptist convention,
preached a silent sermon.
His auditors" attended every word
with evident interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
FISH USED TO KILL
E MOSQUITOES IN ZONE

WASHINGTON July 5.-The United
States is importing fish into the lPanama
canal zone now to eat UP mosquitoes.
These fish belong to the group broadly
known as tip minnows, so-called from al
ways feeding at or near the surface OF
the water, for which the structure or
their mouths and habit of swimming with
a large portion of their backs out OF
water, adapts them.
This habit in connection with their
small size, is of special value, as 1t en-
ables them to secure their food by pur-
suing it across plats and masses OF algae
over which there is only thin film OF
water. They swim in great schools, are
never ovef one and one-haf inches long.
and are found in stagnant, sluggish ana
running water, either fresh or bracklsh
The absence of malaria In Barbados has
been attributed to the presence OF these
fish by their destruction Of the larYae
Of Misunderstanding mosquitoes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
STOPS PAYMENT
OF INSURANCE MONEY

MACON, Ca, July 5.-Eugene Black.
an Atlanta attorney, was granted a SUI
persedeas in the case Of John T. Moore
as administrator VS.. the Etna and Pru-
dental Life Insurance companies Satur-
day by Judge Speer. Some time ago
Moore won a suit over these companies
and was awarded a verdict for 81, 900,
The supersedeas prevents the payment OF
the money to the administrator until a
motion for new trial can be heard.
Moore represents the Salgue estate,
which brought suit against the COM
panies for not paying two policies held
by the late Mr.. Salgue. The Prudential
was ordered to pay over 5000 and the
Etna 5000. The case was fought for a
solid week in the federal courts here
this summer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
HIGH VALUE PLACED
ON AFRICAN MINES

BERLIN, July 5-Colonial Secretary
Dernberg has informed a deputation OF
members of the reichstag, who called up
on him to inquire regarding the newly
discovered diamond fields in southwest
Africa, that these mines were valued at
$3.50 100000.
Continuing. he explained that the Sig
nificance of his recently formed coalition
of the diamond interests in German
southwest Africa was indicated by the
fact that a representative of the De Beers
company, which controls the diamond
market, had offered to make reciprocal
selling agreement in order to keep up the
prices of diamonds. This was rejected by
the colonial secretary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
BIGGEST FLAG HoISTED
ON PITTSBURG STEEPLE

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 5.-By far the
largest flag in the world was hoisted
TO the breeze yesterday between the Al
legheney county court house steeple and
the Prick building. 1t is $50 feet long
ninety feet wide, and is suspended from
a two-inch steel cable, one end Of which
Is fastened around the court house steeple
and the other passing through the mas
sive Frick building.
When unfurled the flag reaches within
two stories of the ground. and II is esti-
mated that a WING OF u miles an hour
viii put a pressure OF sixty tons on the
steel cable which holds 1t.
Instead Of but one flag being unfurledr
there were really 5O,OO1 Of them. as at the
top of the great flag there were 5000
smaller ones arranged so that. with the
dropping OF the great flag. they too, UNI
furled
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
ONE DEAD; 20 HURT
IN PANIC IN STORE

DETROIT, Mich, July 3.-One child Is
dying and about 20 more women and chill
dren are suffering from severe injuries
received today in a panic in the Kresge
five and ten-cent store on Woodward ave-
nue., following the cry of fire" after a
scuffie between two women on the crowd
ed second floor of the establishment.
About six hundred women and children
with here and there a man or boy, swept
across the floor to the stairs and jam
med into a panic-stricken, screaming,
fighting mob. which broke down the
guard rails on one of the stairways and
trampled over all who lost their footing.
Rose Bascondi, seven years old, is re-
ported dying at st. Mary's hospital, from
a fractured skull received when she was
knocked down and trampled on and
nearly a dozen more women and chill
dren are in the same institution less Sc
riously injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
$50 HORSES BURNED ''
IN SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. July Sat an early
hour today the stables Of the Warren
Improvement company. of this city, were
destroyed by fire and $50 horses were
burned to death.
The stables were not Of great value,
but the horses were valued at $50 each,
and the total loss was estimated at s175.-
900. Charles Howard. who spent his time
about the stables. is missing, and 1t is
feared that he persisted in the blaze.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
YELLOW JACK REPORTS
DENIED BY CUBANS

HAVANA. July 5.-The sanitary au-
thoritles Of Cuba are very indignant over
the cabled reports published here OF an
article appearing in the New York Medi-
cal Record. alleging that yellow fever is
prevalent In Cuba, involving great danger
20 southern ports Of the United States.
During the last year of American inter-
ventiOn, the sanitary department. under
Major Kean, practically stamped out the
disease
Since then. only one case has been dis
covered In Havana. that OF a passenger
from Mexico. who was isolated The au-
thorities state there IS no possibility OF a
spread OF the Infection
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
COMMENTARIES BATTLE
OF HORSESHOE BEND

HORSESHOE BEND. Ala. July g.
The battle of Horseshoe Bend, which
in 1914 opened TO the white man one
OF the most fertile sections of the
country, was commemorated here to-
day with speeches and an old fashion
ed barbecue. inaugurating a move
ment for a national memorial on the
battlefield. This battle was one of
the many stirring exploits of the
hardy Tennesseans in their memorable
campaign against the Indians. At
Horseshoe Bend, on the Tallepoosa
river, on March "a. 1914 the Creek
Indians, in determination that this
section OF the south should be a red
mans country, gathered in their for
tilted town of Tohopeka i'm such num-
bers and so confident that they jeered
at the approach of 5000 whites led
by General Jackson. The Indians
even kept their women and children
behind their breastworks to witness
their expected repulse of the whites.
Artillery fire, assaults from in front
and rear. the burning OF their village
and finally a Land to hand encount-
er on the Notifications. where thirty
two Tennesseans persisted. broke the
proud spirit Of the Indians and sent
them to cover in the reeds and thick
cts along the river. Jackson wanted
the hiding braves to surrender. but
they refused and he set fire to the
reeds driving the redmen out like a
huntsmans quarry and killing those
who would not surrender. Five hun
dred and fifty-seven dead Creeks were
counted on the peninsula which the
Horseshoe Bend forms, and a new
domain lay open for the subjugation
OF the white mans pillow.
It is proposed through a commission
appointed by Gov. Conner, Of Alabama
TO urge congress to set aside the pic
turesque bend as a national park.
Congressman Helm. OF Alabama al
ready has introduced a bill for this
purpose. Gov. Conner was the ora
tor of the occasion today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
TEXAS GIANT DEAD;
HAD MADE MONEY

VERNON, Texas, July s.-Col. H. C.
Thurston. known as the Texas giant
believed to have been the tallest Ameri-
can, seven feet nine inches in height, a
Confederate soldier under General Price
is dead at his home here at the age OF
II years. He is the father of four child
rem, one son, who is over seven feet tall
Thurston toured America and Europe
with a circus and made a competency
came to Texas and buying farms and
ranches. spent his declining years in
quiet He was a conspicuous figure al
the recent Confederate reunion at Mem
nhis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
PETER LAMANA REFUSED
ADMISSION TO JAIL

HAHNvILLE, La. July 5.-For the
purpose OF inspecting the scaffold on
which the convicted murderer Of his son
is sentenced to hang on July Is, Peter
L.amana came here from his home In New
Orleans yesterday. He was, however, re-
fused admission to the Jail and view OF
the gallows.
The condemned man Is Leonardo Geb-
bia. one of several Italians who figured in
the KIDNAPPING and assassination Of little
Walter Lamana, of New Orleans, two
years ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
MAN KILLS SISTER;
TIRED OF MAKING BEDS

ELIZABETH CITY. y. g. July s.
Tined OF making beds and washing dish
e.. Seth Newly. 81 years old. shot and
killed his sister because she left him a
week AGO TO marry
Newly first demanded that his sister
cock his meals in her new home.
Her husband. elem Barnes. objected.
Newly went 10 the Barnes home. forced
his sister into room and blew heC
brains out and then fired a shot into his
own head
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
WOUNDS STEPDAUGHTER;
WANTED TO SEE SHOW

NEW ORLEANS, La, July 5.-Because
she insisted on going to a moving picture
show, Edward Bailey shot and fatally
wounded his 16-year-old stepdaughter.
Doris Sweeney, here tonight. After firing
three shots at the girl, two OF which
lodged in her arm and side, Bailey pur-
sued Miss Sweeney out of the house and
fired two more shots at her as she
stumbled into the street. One of these
took effect in her back and ranged down.
ward into the abdomen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
BIG SWAMP LANDS
WILL BE RECLAIMED

TALLULAH, La, July 2.-One Of the
most extensive reclamations Of swamp
lands I'm the history of the south was
practically undertaken here. yesterday
when a surveying party of the United
States geological survey began prelimi-
nary work looking to the drainage Of
more than a million acres Of land in
northeastern Louisiana.
An appropriation has been made by
parishes interested exceeding $4,000 for
the initial steps.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Tribesman Arrested

MELILLA. Morocco. July 5.-A Spanish
column has penetrated the country Of ths
hostile tribesmen and arrested a num-
Der Of tribesman who recently assaulted
n Spanish policeman. as well as others
who were responsible for an attempt to
stop work in the mines and on the rail-
roads. The military demonstration was
the result OF orders issued by General Ma
rina, governor Of Melilla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
KILLED WHOLE FAMILY;
ROAD NOT LIABLE

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. July 2.-By
the killing of the entire family, rail-
way company has eliminated liability for
the payment of damages for the death Of
Philip Rageland, wife and their minor
sons. eoi,.
Suit was brought for $4,000 by the adj
ministrator of the estate.
According to the Missouri supreme court,
the company is left free from damages
because the entire family was wiped out
by the fatal wreck, no person who had
the right to maintain suit to final Judg-
men against the company surviving.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
FOR RECKLESS AUToISTS

CHICAGO. July 6.-Life imprisonment
is the penalty that Judge Boyer, Of Ev-
anston, would inf1ict upon reckless and
drunken chauffeurs.
The Evanston justice makes the recon-
mendation that this drastic punishment
be prescribed by law for speed maniAes
in a letter written to the Chicago Auto
mobile club yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
SAYS YELLOW FEVER
NOW EXISTS IN CUBA

NEW YORK, July 3.-Yellow fever Is
again prevalent in Cuba, according 70
the Medical Record, which censures the
island authorities for its recurrence. say
ing they have concealed the fact Dy
claiming that the fever Is pernicious ma
laria or malignant jaundice.
The publication says further that the
gulf coast of the United States is men
aced; that politicians on the island have
monopolized the appropriations to fight
the disease and that the proper step
would be for the United States marine
hospital service to take charge OF az
fairs.
The article sounds warning that the
same conditions which prevailed In CUBA
before the United States took matters In
hand several years ago. exist now ana
that drastic action by the government Is
imperatiYe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
LEON LING'S MESSAGES
UNKNOWN TO PUBLIC

NEW ORLEANS, La July 5.-Mana-
gers of the telegraph companies of New
Orleans reported to Inspector Of Police
O'Connor that they had not been
able to find any copies of telegraph
messages sent by Leon Ling, alleged
slayer of Elsie sigel in New York. to
Yung Dat, supposed friend of Ling's in
New York. BaGgagemen here. however,
remain firm in their declaration that they
came into contact with a Chinaman cor
responding in every detail to the picture
and description of Leon Ling. two weeks
ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
BREAKS DOWN ON TRIAL
FOR DEATH OF NEPHEW

DETROIT, Mich, July 5.-Dr. Garabed
Boyaiian broke into hysterical rawlings
in his trial in the recorders court
for shooting and killing his nephew,
HarOtoon Gostanian, last April. in the
local police court. The defendant ran
into a jury room followed by two court
officers.
He appealed to Judge Connolly to per-
NIT him to remain away from the court
room during the testimony OF Detective
Robert Palmer. who was telling about
Gostanian's confession OF his unlawful
relations with Mrs. Boyajian. The trial
was adjourned until Tuesday, when it
Is expected the prosecution will close its
case.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
WIN. G. TATOM DEAD;
EDITORIAL WRITER

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 5.-Col. VIII
liam c. Tatom. editorial writer on the
Nashville American, died at his home
here Saturday night after an extended ill
ness. Col. Tatom was about 80 years old
and. until very recently, was commander
Of the First Regiment National Guard
of Tennessee.
During the war with Spain he was in
Cuba as major in the Fourth Tennessee
regiment. Last fall he commanded the
state troops sent into the Reelfoot Lake
region, following the night rider out
RACES, which eliminated in the murder
of Capt. Quentin Rankin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
OKLAHOMA COURT
GIVES BLOW TO LAW

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 5.-Accord-
ing to advices received by local attor-
neys interested in the case. decision
handed down Saturday at Muskogee,
Okla, declares invalid the Oklahoma law
prohibiting the piping of natural gas
from the state.
Under this decision, II is stated, foreign
corporations can now sell the natural
fuel in other states.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
FIRE ENGINE PURSUES
BURNING AUTOMOBILE

NEW YORK. July 5.-While firemen were
shooting a stream of water into a burning auto
mobile on street in Montclnir. y. J., tue
machine suddenly started Oft and the tlrcmcn
purcued q. The blazing car ran a quarter ~
a mile down the road. the firemcn following
az full tilt with a chemical engine. from which
they played during the chanse stream on
the fleeing car, until al a turn the automO-
bile ran into a ditch.
large crowd followed the runaway fire until
Il was captured and cxtinguished.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
JAP POLITICIANS
SENTENCED FOR GRAFT

TOXIC. July 5.-Twenty-three japanese poll
ticfans, members either OF the present diet OF
OF the preceding one, were given sentences OF
ton OF completely in the graft revealed In tue
recent expose OF the sugar scandal.
Five Of the twenty-three were sentenced to ten
months Imprisonment, four to serve seven
months. five 20 serve five months and nine 70
serve three months. Eight OF them we're members
OF the lower house OF the present diet and the
thirteen Of the last preceding diet. Only one OF
the men brought to trial was acquitted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Crazy Woman Refused

NEW YORK. July mis-. Matilda
Woolsey came east from Denver a few
days ago TO claim the little four-year-old
son given away by her husband while
she was in the Midcietown asylum tempo
rarily deranged and the baby was a few
days old She had been told by Supreme
Court Justice MOrchauser that the claim
OF the foster parents was now greater
than her.A
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Canton Peach Shipments

CANTON, Ca. July 5.-Last week be-
gun Canton's peach shipment. A number
of crates of an early variety, but not
EIbertas, were shipped by Mr.. James
Keith. Within the next two weeks Chero-
kee will make large shipments. The crop
is short, but the quality Of the fruit is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
PROHIBITION WON'T
BE A STATE ISSUE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 6-That
the Anti-Saloon League of Indiana win
not attempt to make statewide prohibi-
ton an issue in the next campaign, was
learned atthe headquarters OF the league
today Efforts will be bent toward the
adoption of a resolution by the next leg
islature placing a prohibition amend
ment before the people. according to
President E. S. Schuemaker, Of the
league.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
SHARP EARTHQUAKE Is
FELT IN SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA, Cal. July ga
sharp earthquake shock Of. short dura-
ton, apparently from north to south, was
felt in this city and at Montcito short
~ after II o'clock last night. No dam
age was done
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
SULTAN DENIES HE
KILLED HIS BROTHER

LONDON, July "a dipatch to the
Times from Fee says that the sultan has
made solemn denial that he was In any
way implicated in the death OF his
brother, Mulai Mohammed which &C
Cured recently. 1t was alleged that
Mulai Mohammed was poisoned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Rural Carrier Named

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 2.-wil-
liam H. Williams appointed rural carrier
Emmett r. Ward, substitute. route at
Iron City.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3.-John L
kirkland has been appointed rural car
rier, H. G. RUSSELL substitute route 2
Mt Kirkland.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Glass Blowers Meet

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, July 5.-Glass bot
tie blowers of the United States and Can
ada, represented by 200 delegates, began
here today a 12-days annual convention
Mayor Rose welcomed the delegates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Ground Keeps Keeling

LISBON, July 2.-There was recur-
ence of the seismic disturbances in the
Ribatejo region Wednesday night.
TUNIS July Am earthquake shock lasting
several seconds occurred here yesterday. 1t was
followed by a small tidal wave in the gulf. but
no serious damage was done.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
PRESIDENT LEAVES FOR
NORWICH CELEBRATION

BOSTON, July 5.-President Taft left
Boston on a special train at 7:45 a. m. to-
day for Norwich. Conn. to take part
in the celebration of the 25Oth anniversa-
~ of the settlement of that place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Edwin Hanna Dead

WSHINGTON, July edwin P.
Hanna, solicitor for the navy depart
ment, died at the naval hospital in this
city Saturday night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Many New Plague Gases

GUAYAQCILL, July 2-During the month OF
June thirty nine cases Of bubonic plague and
"a cases OF yellow fever were reported The
deaths from bubonic plague numbered - and
from yellow fever 10.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Dies at 10 Years

Ell PASO. Tex. July 3.-Mrs. Josefa de
Oquibo. the oldest resident of Pima coun-
~, Ariz., Is dead at the age OF u0 years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-06
Grain Fields Burn

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 2.-Fire
swept 5000 acres of grain yesterday near
Gan Fernando. The loss is $125, 200
Bisbee daily review., 1909-07-02
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF THE MEXICO AND COLORADO
 RAILROAD COMPANY

Notice is herepy gwen that a spe- ciaI meeting of the stockholders of the MEXICO AND COLORADO RAILROAD COMPANY will be hell at the principal office of the com pany, in Bisbee. Cochise county. Ari- zona, on the 26th day of July, 1903. at 10 o'clock a m.. for the purpose ot considering and acting on a prcpo- sition submitted by the Fl Paso and Southwestern Railroad Company for the purchase of all of the Mexico anc Colorado Railroad Company's prop erty.
 This meeting is called by the un- dersigned, stockholders of said Mexi- co and Colorado Railroad Company. owning all of the stock of said com pany.
 Dated at Bisbee. Arizona, this 23rd day of June. 1909. WALTER DOUGLAS. E. E. FLEETWOOD. JOHN BOILER NJ. J. BROPHY. M. J. CUNNINGHAM.