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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
The Craze For Excitement

We were discussing the frequency oI
suicide a few days ago, on railroad
train. The consensus Of opinion as 10
cause was the fast living Of people, VINO
are seeking excitement all the time. They
are keyed up 20 the highest pitch in bust
ness. in social life, everywhere, and the
bow being bent all the time II is the mos;
natural thing in the world for the whole
thing TO snap and go TO smash. They
become self-murderers.
Nothing else can account for the self
murders Of a central city IN Georgia
where men of high standing seem to be
In the continuous habit OF suicide. Every
few months some prominent man takes
his life under the most mysterious and
unexplainable circumstances. When
there seems to be nothing in the world
10 cause It. there comes a suicide case
that nobody can give a reason for, and
the suicide mania seems to be dissent
mating. particularly in high places.
1 was walking down street some days
ago in the rear Of three boys, whose
parents was acquainted with. but / only
knew the little fellows by sight
They were in animated conversation,
paying no heed to having a listener.
One broke out with: 81 do just love
10 see that Jesse James play. go every
time / can. He was the bravest fellow
ever lived" Not one OF the trio was
over thirteen years OF age, but their
minds were completely absorbed with the
excitement that attended some cheap
show, where the noted Jesse j arnes was
the hero OF the play. Cowboy ridine,
shooting and danger. were what their
minds were gloating upon. 1 made free
10 say: Boys, do not Ike Jesse James
reputation. He was a desperate man. He
made a lot of trouble where he went
His example was bad"
They heard me without comment, but ]
could see that my counsel nad no more
effect than the passing wind on their
minds. and ] concluded that, the young
ones are also growing up in an atmos-
phere OF morbid excitement, which Will
fatally disincline them for quiet thoughts
or everyday contentment in quiet homes
A minister once said TO me: II attrib-
ute this suicide mania to a prevalance
/ OF agnosticism. Men are unsettled in their
beliefs. They have no belief In any
thing. and when some unhappy mania
seizes them they conclude to end ''the
whole business"
But the overwhelming majority Of peo7
pie fear danger, they shrink from pain,
they shudder at the approach Of death.
i Yet a great many people are living with
no purpose or aim, except to crafty ami
NAL passions and show OF before the
world.
Their interests are trivial and they only
( drift along and life becomes very cheap
to them. The present moment is all that
J they care for. for when they cannot
plunge themselves into excitement they
are inert and miserable. Their own minds
! being absorbed in trivial pleasing their
children follow their example and hunt
! for excitement and the heaven OF unhap-
piness spreads fatally
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Former Fireman is Sent to Prison

SAVANNAH, Ga, June g.-Alonzo
Pitts, a former Savannah fireman, an ex-
convict who was parGoned by Governor
Terrell after being convicted of murder,
was tried in the superior court yester-
day and late in the day was convicted.
He was given a term in the penitentiary
by Judge Charlton. The defendant emo
Frank Brown were indicted together for
robbing @. A. Cassidy, but elected to
sever their cases. Brown was convicted
and got a sentence of ten years.
Judge Charlton says he is going 10
break up robbery in Savannah IL heavy
sentences will do 1t.
Pitts has had a varied career. He is a
natural born fire fighter and got his par
don after killing an cid man and being
convicted for life because he showed such
fire fighting ability during blaze at the
Chattahoochee brick yards that Cap"
Joyner. of the Atlanta fire department,
thought him too good fireman TO re-
main a convict. He got him pardoned.
II is not probable that he will receive
such sympathetic treatment this time
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22

CALHOUN. Ga, June 19.-The premium
list and rules governing the Gordon coun-
ty fair. to be held here October 10. 20. q,
q and %. 1909 has just been published in
pamphlet form. This is the fifth annual
exhibit held under the auspices OF the
Gordon County Fair association. Each
year the fair has been q signal success
and much interest has been manifested.
not only by residents Of this county but
by those of adjoining counties. The newly
elected officers OF the association are:
w. F. SIaRle, president H. A. Dover.
first vice president; G. H. Lewis, second
vice president Mrs. n. p. Black, of At
lanta, third vice president; ]. T. McVay,
secretary, and A. B. David, treasurer.
The program that has been arranged Is
as follows:
Tuesday, October 19-Program to be an
nounced later.
Wednesday. October 20-Children's day.
Thursday. October 21-Farmers' union
day.
Friday, October Halliday singing.
Saturday, October 8-Morning devoted
10 Confederate veterans. Afternoon exer-
cises by the Odd Fellows.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Many Seek Place of Tax Receiver

politics are beginning to warm up. There
is soon to be held here an election for the
office of tax receiver, caused by the death
of w. NJ. Yarbrough. On account of
the pressing need of a tax receiver at
once the governor has appointed Arthur
L. Reynolds, son-in-law of the deceased.
10 act as temporary receiver, pending the
election. The books close on the goth Of
June.
The following well-lSnown men have an
nounced as candidates for the office Of
tax receiver: Mr.. James L. Powell Of
Devereaux, a small town near here;
Messrs. Harper Coleman, ]. T. Rhoades,
Reid Gilmore. of Sparta. 1t Is probable
that a half dozen more will enter the race
in the next day or two.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Attemnt To Blow Safe

MACON, Ca, June 1e.-An unsuccessful
attempt was made last night to blow
open the safe at the Offices Of the Gulf
Refining company, in Macon. The would
be robbers were scared away and none Of
them were captured. This is by no means
the first attempt of the kind that has
been frustrated by the police in the last
few weeks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Market Reports

SPOT COTTON.
Atlanta, steady. 10%c.
New York quiet, II 46-lOoc.
Liverpool, quiet. s4-iO0d.
New Orleans steady. lie.
Galveston, firm. leSc.
Savannah, steady 10Kc.
Wilmington. quiet l0hc.
Norfolk. quiet lie.
Baltimore, quiet uhc.
Boston. nominal, II 45-ioOc.
Phlladelphis. steady, IL 7o-1c0c.
Houston, dull, 10 II i6c.
Augusta. steady. lie,
Louisville, firm. uhc.
ST. Louis, quiet. Tx.
Memphis. quiet. lie.
Mobile. firm. 10 15-i6e.
Charleston. firm, .Jkc.
NEW YORK COTTON.
The following were the ruling prices on the
exchange today:
Tone, steady; middling, IL 45-looc, quiet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Fruit Men worried Over Results

MACON, Ca, June 1s.-Central georgia
fruit shippers are more than worried be-
cause of the poor showing that they have
been able to make UP to the present time
in the matter of shipments. Yesterday
saw the fortieth car of peaches leave the
state for northern and eastern points,
when one year ago the number was far
more than doubled. The reason for the
delay in the peach movement this year is
the slowness of the crop. Peaches that
are now being sold in Macon have the
right flavor and size, but they are on In
numbers,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
BONE FROM LAMBS LEG
GRATED ON MANS BONE

CHICAGO. June 19.-The grating OF
section of a bone from the leg Of lamb
into the right leg Of a man. was the rare
surgical operation performed at the Fran
ces Willard hospital yesterday.
Dovearl Townsend. an elevator opera
ter, was taken to the hospital several
days ago suffering from a compound
fracture of the leg. The operation was
decided upon rather than amputation.
Chicago surgeons say this is the first
time the operation has been attempted IN
America.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Buried Treasure is Found MISSING

SAVANNAH. Ga, June B.-Eighteen
years ago a negro woman buried two
hundred dollars in the ground back OF
her, then, residence. Yesterday she call
ed at the place and asked permission 10
dig for II; this was granted: She found the
pieces of the tin box In which she buried
the money; the coin was not In sight
She says II was in gold, so doubtless
someone robbed the box years ago and
then left II in the dirt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
NEW YoRK PRopuCT.

NEW YORK. June 2l.-Flour, receipts, II, 1873;
sales LOO. Steady but slow.
Wheat receipts 5000. Rains in Of thu
harvesting sections and firm cables res
ponsible for an opening advance OF NC in wheat
today. Later. the market yielded slightly to
realisinE. july s2z i.lsaI.229s; September
st.lsxd1.14 sic; December t1.l2h@1.12b
Rye dull; No. , western S7ia nominal Z. o. b.
New York.
Corn, receipts 2z.500
Beef steady. .,-
Pork steady.
Lard steady; western S1a.l5@12.25.
Sugar, raw easy: fair refining 3.360342; cen
trifuaal IS test 3S661S.s2; molasses sugar s.llGI
All. Refined stesdyi crushed 5.e5; powdered
6.O5; graduated 4.9S.
Petroleum steady; refined ell ports S1@e.So.
Coffee steady; No. Rio 7k9s; No. Santos
Moiasses quiet; New Orleans 2SaE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Postmasters Appointed

WASHINGTON. d. G. June 1s.-Post-
masters appointed: Donovan, Johnson
county. William Jackson. vice J. Z. JOY
ner. resigned; Toledo. Charlton county.
Willis A. Hodges. vice G. W. Gowan.
resigned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Negro Killed by Train

MIDTOWN, Ca, June 1e.-William
Love, a negro, working for the knight
Turpentine company, of this place, while
trying to get on a moving log traln'
was thrown down and caught by the car
and injured so badly that he died in few
hours after
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Condensed Nequs items Gathered From All Parts of the State
Frank Cauthen Kills Himself.

MILNER, Ga, June 1S.-Mr. ]. Frank
Cauthen, a prominent and wealthy citi-
zen of this place, shot and killed him
self this morning at o'clock with
parlor rifle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
A Fly in the Ointment

Pirst Chauffeur know ingly): Hello. Ed; out
for q Joy ride
second Chauffeur bitterly, -ope. The boss
told me could have the for the day, and
here amt no Jos In that
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22

DAWSON, Ga. June 19.-Judge ]. w.
Peddy, of Dawson. who is q prominent
candidate for doorkeeper of the senate,
has resided in Dawson for a number Of
years, and has held many prominent
positions He is well-known in Masonic
circles, In which work he has been called
to all parts of the state. His circle Of ac-
quaintance is extensive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Miscellaneous

nnnpcV Cured; quick reIsf: removes sI swelling In
ShVI 10 20 days; 30 to 90 days effects permanent
cure. Trial treatment gyenfree to suf-rers; nOhns fas,.
Fos ercu.rs testimonials and free trl treatment wre
Dr.. H. H. Grsea's Sens, Boz Atlanta. Go
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
Personal
Agents Wanted.

wANTIsD-Railway mail clerks. city carriers,
posUoffIce clerks. MANY examinations every.
where sOoa. $500 to s1.600 yearly. short
hours Annual vacation. Salary twice months
~ Over 5000 appointments 70 be made DUR
ing 1909. Country ana CITY residents equally
eligible. Common education sufficient. Po-
litical influence REQUIRED. Candidates pre-
pared free. Write immediately Tor scheduls
, and free bulletin. Franklin Institute Dept.
G AZ. Rochester. ". Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
For sale.

FOR SALE. FEATHERS-All kinds Of dornes-
tic feathers. Live geese feathers a specially.
Write for samples and prices. r. s. Eubanka
7sh S. Broad ST.. Atlanta Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22

CHICAGO June 21.-Cattle: Receipts esd.
mated at IS 600: market steady: beeves, $1,000
10; Texas steers, SAe0@6i5; western steers,
81. 1868; stockers and feeders, &.o46.SO
cows and heifers, $240Q6.25; calves. f6.B@f15
Hogs-Receipts estimated at 10000; market
steady to shade lower; light, G.S5Q1 So
mixed S7.501s.15; heavy, S.daGslb; rough, $3.50
also; good 10 choice heavy, T.s06Sl0; pigs
Sc 3O6T 20; bulk OF sales, s7.75Ef60o
Sheep-Reeeipts estimated az 1900; market
weak; native, $2.75dB0o; western, $S.7566.so
yearlings, $6.O0QI 90; lambs, native. 10
western, S5.75dS.20; spring lambs, $sOods.0O.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22

ELBER- o7S. Ca. June 1s.-w. B. Vail
died last night at 10 O'Clock. He was a
brother of Mrs. w. F. Quillian. Of At
lanta; John T. Vail, OF Anderson; Mrs.
G. w. Deadwyler of Ebert county. He
also has a sister in Pinebluff. Ark, and
another in Kansas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22

MACON, Ca. June 1s.-Joseph Smith. Of Gro
verland. died Mt the Macon hospital Yesterday,
after an Hines sof two weeks. He was thirty
years of age and was a member OF the law
school at Mercer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22
NAVAL RToRER.

= SAVANNAH. Ca, June a.-spirits firm 4olt;
sales 1l7 rosin firm. ": W. $3.50. w g. SID,
q. 800, SAoS; F. $3.50. Aoo: z. s3.56. $3.50;
d. ss10 Sis; B. s2.7s, $3.50; sales 1889. Spir-
It's receipts, 707; shipments, $3.50; stocks, -.
stocks III 262 ~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-22

MACON Ca June 1s.--SIrs. B.. o. Quillian.
oged twenty three years, died suddenly yestcT
LAY afternoon In Macon at the residence OF [
ia and the body will probably be taken there
today. She was a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
r. Quillian and has a sister living In Augusta.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
HOPKINS MANAGERS ACTIVE
Urge Senator's Reelection to Keep
Faith with Voters at Primary.
Candidate and Gov. Deneeu Hold
Conference at Solicitation of
Mayor Busse, of Chicago.

Springfield, H.. Jan. 22.-Field managers
for Albert J. Hopkins purpose TO get
busy in Chicago and throughout the State
to build Up Hopkins sentiment using his
plurality vote received at the primaries as
the basis Of their arguments
Political chiefs directing the campaign
Of the Senator feel that the deadlock
must be raised next week il Hopkins is
TO win. It is asserted. They believe that
If public sentiment fails TO change the
tide to Hopkins next Tuesday. the battle
viii be lost
Senator Hopkins and Gov Denesn got
together late yesterday. This was the
first time the Senator met the governor
since the deadlock began. Mayor Busse
is believed 20 have brought about the
meeting. After the session the governor
said he still believed Hopkins win win.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
SEEKS TO BAR COOPER JUROR
Prosecution Declares J. S. Leigh Was
Intoxicated When Selected.
Third Panel of TaIesmen Exhausted
and a Fourth, Embracing 500
Names, Is Drawn.

/ Nashville. Jan. 2-Attacking the right
/ OF one Of the jurors selected IN the case
TO serve, and presenting several afi-
davits in connection with his contention
to that effect. Attorney General McCarn
/ furnished the sensation Of the day in the
case Of Col D. B. Cooper. Robin Cooper,
and John D. Sharpe. charged with the
murder Of ex-senator Carmack. The
I juror referred 10 is J. s. Leigh. who was
one Of the four chosen on Wednesday
The attorney general stated that coun-
sci for the prosecution had been informed
that the day he was selected Leigh had
| been under the influence Of intoxicants.
and that on the previous day ne was
drunk After Judge J. D. Anderson, Of
counsel for the defense. had stated that
the matter was surprise 70 them. and
that they wished time in which 20 make
an investigation. Judge Hart said he
would take the matter up tomorrow
No additional jurors were obtained to
day. although a number Of talesmen on
the second panel and who were absent
yesterday, together with many OF those
on the third panel. were examined The
third panel being exhausted by noon. a
fourth. embracing go names. was drawn.
and these are being ordered TO be pres
ent on Monday. Every man summoned
for to-day and who failed 10 answer
when called was hned So. the total
amount Of the fines exceeding S.20
Judge Hart, who IS presiding at the
trial. is taking care that the jurors so
far selected shall have all comforts pos
sible. To-day. turning to the officers n
charge Of the jurors. he said.
Gentlemen. there IS no reason why
these men should be compelled 70 sit on
these chairs and listen to ali this tire
some detail, when they might be made
comfortable in their room
he then gave instructions that they be
escorted 70 the apartment assigned them.
ands which is within the building and
remarked: IF necessary 20 amuse them
give them a couple Of dice and let EN-
roll on the floor. Just so they don't make
too much noise
Judge Hart was suddenly attacked this
evening with acute indigestion. and a
physician was summoned. he suffered
severely for a time, but message to-
night from his house IS 10 the effect thai
he is much better. His physician has
however advised him 20 remain at home
for the present, and on this account he
viii not take Up the Leigh matter to
morrow as he had intended.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
BEACH HARGIS At LARGE.
Kentucky Terror shoots Dishes on
Cousins DininE-rOOm Table.

Jackson. Ky. Jan. 22.-Beach Hargis
has selected for the latest scene Of his
warlize activity the home OF his cousin.
Harlan South. on the Clear Fork of
Frozen Creek. After leaving here yes
terday morning for Frozen Creek, Har-
gis seems 10 have procured q particularly
bad brand Of whisky. When loaded with
as much Of the whisky as he desired he
continued on his way toward Harlan
South's home.
4 short distance from his home he met
South on horseback. After taking the
horse and mounting, he fired few we'll
directed shots around and under the feet
Of his cousin by way Of farewell. and set
out at breakneck speed for South's home
There he amused himself by shooting
dishes of the dining-room table and drove
the family out
They took refuge upstairs and called
from a window to officers
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
LOOKS FOR PEACE III EUROPE.
Sir Edward Grey-PIeased with Con-
dffions in the Balkans.

London. Jan. 22.-Sir Edward Grey. sec
retary OF state for foreign affairs. in a
speech to-day at Coldstream expressed
relief and satisfaction that an agreement
in principle had been reached between
Austria and Turkey 1T would be too
much to say he declared. that the
sky was clear. There were only clouds
still lowering. but in one part where the
clouds were particularly threatening there
was now the most gladdening appearance
Of some blue sky"
Sir Edward spoke with his customary
caution respecting the future. neither op-
timisticaly nor pessimistically. He said
he would ike TO see confidence increased
among the powers Of Europe.
He admitted there were some favorable
features. instancing the Franco-RUssO-
Anglo exchange Of confidence. and said
the knowledge that both Germany and
Italy had been genuinely working for
peace with reference to Balkan Affairs re
moved all risk Of friction with them. He
trusted that King Edwards coming visit
20 the Kaiser would promote confidence
in Berlin In Great Britain's good inten-
tions and good viii.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
JUDGES REMOVAL ASKED.
Porto Rico Unionists VIII Appeal TO
Roosevelt in Rodey Case.

San Juan. P. r, Jan 22.-It is reported
that, at the instigation Of q few American
lawyers here and Of newspaper editors
who have been found guilty OF libel by a
jury. the house of delegates, which is
composed Of UniOnists. viii introduce a
resolution addressed TO President Roose-
velt, declaring that the United States
District Court for the District Of Porto
Rico, over which Judge Bernard s. Rodey
presides has created a sentiment of hos
tility and distrust, due TO the judges
ignorance Of the old system Of law. which
he interprets in the most oppressive and
unjust manner. The resolution will cali
for the removal Of Judge ROdey II that
be not possible, the abolishment Of the
court by Congress VIII be asked
The Washington herald., 1909-01-23
Minerals.

The accompanying reports show that
the consumption OF nearly all or our min
eral products Is increasing more rapidly
than our population. Our mineral waste
IS about one-sixth OF our product. or
nearly S1-oo0.000 for each working day IN
the year. The loss OF structural mate
riaIs through FIRE Is about another million
a day. The loss OF life in the mines is
appalling The larger part OF these
losses Of life and property can be
avoided.
Our miner1 resources are limited in
quantity and cannot be increased or re-
produced. with the rapidly increasing
rate Of consumption the supply viii be
exhausted. while yet the nation is IN its
infancy. unless better methods are de-
vised or substitutes are found. Further
investigation is urgently needed in order
to improve methods and to develop and
Supply substitutes
1T is Of the utmost Importance that a
Buceau Of Mines be este blished in ac-
.cordance with the pending bill 70 re-
duce tie loss OF life IN mines and the
waste Of mineral resources and 10 in
vestigaJe the methods and substitutes for
Drolonging the duration Of our mineral
supplies BOth the need and the public
demand for such a bureau are rapidly
becoming more urgent Il should coop
crate with the States in supplying data
10 serve as a basis for State mine regu-
lations. The establishment Of this bureau
VII mean merely the transfer from other
bureaus of work which it is agreed should
be transferred and slightly enlarged and
reoTeaLize for these purposes"