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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
NIGHT RIDERS BURN
BARNS IN TWO STATES

PADUCAH. KY. April 1o.-Night riders
are again active in western Kentucky
and Tennessee. and IL is feared another
uprising is imminent. Last night tobac-
co beds on the farm Of Clarence Penny. a
few miles west of Murray. were destroy
ed. Penny came to Murray after blood
hounds, but they had been sent to Henry
county. Tenn, where the barns and sta
bles Of Gentry Miller were burned by
riders last night.
Mr.. Penny, whose plant beds were de-
stroyed. sold tobacco through the associa-
ton, but was active i'm circulting a petit
ton for loose leaf sales, presenting the
petition TO Felix Ewing himself
Mr. Miller stated by telephone today
that he lost two horses and al his hay
and feed in the fire The bloodhounds
have been taken out to the place. He is
an independent planter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
WIRELESS PHONES
FOR BALLOON TALK

NEW YORK, April 9-Experiments
with wireless telephones as a means Of
communicating between a balloon in the
air and station on land are soon to be
made by A. Leo Stevens, the aeronaut.
The first tests will be made from the
reconstructed balloon Conqueror which
was one of the American contestants in
the international race at Berlin and which
exploded. The ascension will be made at
Springfield, Mass, under the auspices of
the Springfield Aero club. Mr.. Stevens
will be the pilot and will be accomplished
by w. F. Whitehouse of this city, and
A. H. Morgan, of Cleveland.
Wireless telephone stations will be
established at the top of some high
building in New York and Boston, said
Mr.. Stevens, land we expect to be able
to give a detailed account of our trip
as we are sailing through the air."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
PELLAGRA CLAIMS
ONE; TWO ARE DYING
DOCTORS AT HOSPITAL ISSUE A
STATEMENT ABOUT DREADED
AND ALMOST UNKNOWN DIS
EASE. -.

Mrs Ellen Fetter, who lived at 50
Wells street, died of pellagra Saturday
at the Grady hospital and there are now
two other patients at the hospital, man
and a woman, who are dying Of the
same disease.
So far this year there have been nine
cases of pellagra at the hospital, OF
which six have proved fatal, one patient
recovered, and the remaining two are at
the hospital in a dying condition.
Mrs. Fetter was brought to the hospi-
tai sixteen days ago. but she was al
ready in the advanced stages of pellagra
and her recovery was impossible.
Disease is Dangerous
The physicians at the hospital say that
conditions as regards pellagra are Sc
rious. They think them so serious that
two of the medical staff have prepared
a work on pellagra- 1t tells what peiIa-
gra is, it tells what the symptoms are,
and it tells how it is treated
The danger of pellagra is that 1t is.
seldom dicovered until 1t has reached the
advanced stages. If discovered soon
enough it might be cured, but if it has
secured a firm hold there is no cure.
The desire Of the doctors is to get the
people to realize what pellagra is, and,
when the symptoms develop, to induce
the patient to begin treatment at once.
DR.. Summerall, the superintendent, be-
lieves that there are people who have pei
lagra without knowing it. If they could
but discover their danger in time, cure
is possible, If not, it is as certainly impos-
sible.
The two pellagra patients now at the
hospital are, Mrs. Julia Fleming and j.
c. Early. Mrs. Flemings home is at %
Atlanta avenue. Early is from South
Carolina. The physicians at the hospital
believe that neither can recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OPENS MONDA Y EVENING

Every detail of this badly kept room is
shown in the model
The other model shows the room as 1t
should be, with plenty of air and light,
and clean. The contrast is strong, and
many people are made by it to realize,
that the room they sleep in is the badly
kept one.
Another feature which attracts visi-
tors is the copy of rules for tubercular
patients These rules affect their food.
the ventilation of their rooms, and the
care they must give themselves.
An array of statistics is given. show
ing. for instance, that consumption kills
between the ages of ID and 40, and that
IL is most destructive among the negroes.
1t strikes the following occupations hard-
est: Tailors, butchers, brick and stone
workers, bakers, porters, janitors, bar
bers and cabinet makers. Dirt and alcohol
are consumption's greatest allies.
r7he statement that patients must be-
ware of drink is interesting in view of a
quite general superstition that once pre-
vailed, and still does to large extent,
that whisky is beneficial.
Photographs of lodgings where con-
sumptives have been cured, and of colo
MES where consumptives live, showing
their houses both inside and out, line the
walls. Health statistics of various cities
are also shown.
Models of houses and tents are also
shown and photographs of charity hos
pitfalls where consumption Is treated. The
information of various kinds that is con-
veyed is printed in large type on card
board, and charts are exhibited.
The exhibit tends rather to show the
cures of the disease rather than the dis
ease itself. Depressing features have been
eliminated.
A large force was at work Monday put
ting the exhibit in place, and several
people asked to be allowed to see it. Stere-
opticon views will be of special inter-
est.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
ANDREW SMITH DEAD;
TWO MEN ARE HELD

The knife cut in the abdomen, which
he received several nights ago in a fight
on the porch et ais home on Wheeler
street, Sunday morning, resulted in ths
death of Andrew Smith at the Grady
hospital.
According to the evidence in the pos
session of the police, Mike Mameis and
c. NJ. Dolby. Italians, called at Smiths
home late at night in order to discuss
with him certain remarks which 1t was
alleged Smith had made about members
of Maneis' family
4 quarrel ensued, and a fight followed
with the result that Smith received the
injuries which resulted in his death.
NAMES and Dolby are locked in the tower
on a charge of assault with intent to
commit murder
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13

One Of the most significant steps ever
taken for the furtherance of the public
health Of Atlanta will be made on Mon
day night when the tuberculosis exhibit
ton will be thrown open to the public at
the Central Congregational church.
The program will consist of informal
talks. stereopticon addresses, platform
conferences. group meetings, and general
platform meetings, which will be the ma
ture also of the exercises to be held dur
ing the week.
The programs have been carefully pre-
pared under the personal direction Of
Captain w. G. Raoul, who is chairman
of the program committee. The public
is cordially invited to attend all meetings.
The opening night will be governors
night"
The following programs have been pre-
pared for Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights:
S D. m.-Ex-Governor w. ]. Northen,
presiding; Ex-Governor Terrell, ex-Gover-
nor Mcdaniel. Ex-Governor Gambler,
Governor-elect Brown and Mayor Mad
dox having been invited to speak.
TUESDAY, APRIL Is.
4 p. m.-Address, tuberculosis Among
Children"-Dr. S. A. Visansky.
s p. m.-Address, ''The Great White
Plague"-Dr. Louis NJ. Gaines.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL a.
%. m.-Address, Surgical Forms OF
Tuberculosis'-Dr. j. l.. Campbell
S .. m.-Address. Economic Aspects OF
tuberculosis, and What Shall We Do
About It?'-Dr. Edgar ]. Spratling.
What Exhibit is
The exhibit, as many people suppose,
It not one of tubercular corpses or pho
tographs OF germ infested lungs. There
is nothing unpleasant about it. 1t is
mostly OF a statistical nature.
Two features which attract the most
attention are life-size models of sleeping
rooms. One is the kind which is quite
frequent. especially in cities, and it is
the kind that consumption thrives in.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
NEVILL |. Raglan
SHOT TO DEATH
WELL KNOWN BUSHES MAN rs
KILLED IN STREET IN FIGHT
WITH HOWARD CLARK SAT-
URDAY AFTERNOON.

AI.RANY. Ga, April 1O.-Nevill Ia RAJ
San. was shot and killed about o'clock
this afternoon by Howard Clark, son OF
John :. Clark. with whom Raglan had had
a personal difficulty in the morning
The shooting occurred on Washington
street IN front of the store Of ]. W. join
er and Son at a time when that popular
fhoroughfare was crowded with Easter
Shoppers
Ragan was standing at the door Of the
store talking with Joiner and his son,
both OF whom were eye witnesses 10
the tragedy.
What Started Trouble
The three men were discussing the
mornings night when young Clark ap-
preached and said to Ragan: Mr.. Raglan.
] want a personal word with YOU"
"AlI rightr sir" replied Raglan. You
can say what you have to say right
here"
NE" replied Clark. 81 would rather
say IL to YOU personally"
when Raglan refused to walk on with
Clark. the latter said:
'swen sir, understand that you have
stated that my father had TO beg you
not to cut him TO death this morning. ="
your father called me a thief" Ragan
replied
well. YOU are a thief. an old bald
headed thief" said Clark. holly.
With this. it Is alleged that Ragan be-
gan 10 advance on Clark. reaching one
hand into his coat pocket and the other
hand reaching out in an effort to grasp
Clark in the collar.
Clark retreated for twelve or fifteen
feet. it is alleged. before he pulled a
pistol from his pocket and fired. holding
the weapon close TO Ragan's body.
Raglan Walked to Pharmacy,
After Raglan had received the fatal
wound he walked TO the city pharmacy.
q few feet away. where he sat on a
stool and waited for the physicians who
had been hurriedly summoned.
Ragsn lived thirty-five minutes after
being shot and was conscious up to with
in a few minutes Of the end. but he made
no statement concerning the difficulty.
He merely asked the physician to ease
the intense pain he was suffering.
Clark left the scene Of the scene of the
shooting and walked around the corner to
the Office OF Sheriff F. @. Edwards. where
he surrendered to the officer. He was
not placed in jail. but was kept in the
once Of the sheriff under special guard
OF q deputy
Were Bitter Enemies
There had been intense feeling between
Raglan and the Clarks for several years
1t began when John s. Clark, father OF
Howard Clark. was the local agent for
the A c L railway. and let Ragan. who
was q commission broker. have several
cars OF consigned meat and grain without
the bills OF lading. Ragan failed ano
Clark Is said TO have suffered heavy finan-
ciaI loss through the transaction, finally
losing his position with the railroSd.
The fight between Ragan and John s.
Clark this morning resulted from Ragan's
having heard that Clark had called him a
thief, whereupon Ragan applied a vile
epithet to any one who called him a thief
When Clark and Ragan met and each
told the other what he had said a fight
ensued. II was thought that the matter
was settled and even the nearest friends
Of the parties were surprised at the tragic
developments of the afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
MRS. J. J. WERNER DEAD:
FUNERAL AT AUSTELL

MACON, Ga, April 12.-Mrs. ]. ]. Yer
ner died at the home of her daughter
Mrs w. H. Budd, in Macon, Ga, yester-
day at $50 p. m. Mrs. Verner's maiden
name was Mary H. WHY and she had
many relatives and friends in Atlanta
and elsewhere. She is survived by her
husband, j. ]. Werner. of Austell, Ga. !;
Mrs. Susie Werner Budd, of Macon, Ga !;
A. L. Werner, of Cleveland, o., and Frank
E. Werner, of Austell Ga.
Funeral and burial services will occur
in Austell at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
MRS. J. r. DUNCAN,
BURIED IN PERRY

PERRY, Ga, April 12.-Mrs. ]. R. Dun
can, who died in Unadilla, in her 73rd
year of her age. was brought to Perry
and carried to the home of DR.. c. r.
Mann, her brother. The funeral took place
at the home. After the funeral the body
was taken to the Evergreen cemetery for
interment.
Mrs. Duncan, before her marriage to the
late ]. r. Duncan, who was formerly
sheriff of this county, was Miss Mann.
daughter of the late ]. w. Mann, Sr. Mrs.
Duncan was a member of the Methodist
church.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Bruce
Nichols, of Unadilla, and one son, c. c.
Duncan, of Unadilla, and several grand
children, one son-in-law, Mr.. Harvard, of
Vienna; two brothers, DR.. c. r. Mann,
of Perry, and Mr.. Jim Edd Mann, of Ala
bama, and three sisters. Mrs. Edwin Mar
tin, Mrs. c. f. Gilbert, and Miss Corinne
Mann, of Perry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
G. e. SOLOMON DEAD
AT MONTEZUMA HOME

MONTEZUMA, Ga. April I2.-Mr. c. E
Solomon. one OF Macon countys oldest
citizens. a prominent warehouseman. far
mer and a man Of means. died at his home
here Saturday evening at s o'clock. from
paralysis
The deceased had been in IN health
for some time. but his sudden death was
unexpected The remains were carried to
Perry. Ga. where the funeral will take
place this morning. Mr.. Solomon was the
father OF ]. W. Solomon. Mrs. W.
". Hooks and Mrs. Charles z. Reid. all
Of this place. He was a Confederate vet
eran.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
KENTUCKY TOBACCO
is SOLD IN ITALY

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE diplomatic
correspondence of the state department In 1906
made public today, shows that the Italian
ana Tennessee about 34.O00.0O0 pounds OF to-
bacco 70 rthe needs of the tobacco monopoly
It was in connection with these pur-
chases that the Italian ambassador at Wash
ington made a formal protest to the state
department for security against the depreda-
tions Of might riders In replying to the
ambassadors representations, Secretary Root
suggested that the italian government was
purchasing the tobacco in its private capacity
rather than as a sovereign. In such case
the Italian government" said Mr.. Root,
might seek redress in our courts of justice,
because ii is a settled law Of this country
that courts of justice are open to sovereigns
upon the same terms to private individuals
for the protection Of property rights"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
DIR. EMIL G.. HIRSCH
MAKES STRONG DENIAL

CHICAGO, April 12-Dr. Emil G. Hirsch,
whose alleged statement that the immigration
of Russian Jews to this country ought to be
prevented, stirred the faction of Jewish or
CARNATIONS of New York to take issue with
him. denies having made the remarks credited
to him.
II did say that in view of the prevailing
conditions in this country the movement in
founding a colony in Mesopotamia was good
thing for the Russian Jews, said DIR. Hirsch
when shown the statement telegraphed from
New York. II did not make the statement
that the Russian Jew should not be permitted
to emigrate to this country. am not identi-
fled with the Mesopotamian movement per-
sonally, but there is a lot of merit in it, and
the future will show the wisdom Of its pro-
Rehitors"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
BIBB COUNTY MAN DIES
QUITE SUDDENLY

MACON. aG., April 12.-whiIe on his
way to Macon, ]. S. Stewart, OF Round
Oak, died suddenly. He was 20 years
Of age and had apparently beer in good
health up to the time Of his death.
Mr.. Stewart is survived by three sons.
+. NJ. Stewart and John E. Stewart, OF
Atlanta, and James Stewart, OF Hawk
insville. Ga, and three daughters. Mrs
r. A. Harris, Of Atlanta; Mrs. Duggan,
of Cochran, Ga, and Mrs. Boothe, OF
Hawkinsville. He also leaves two
grandchildren, r. B. Swift, Jrp and
Lawrence Harris, of Atlanta
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
MAD WOMAN SAVED
FROM SUICIDES GRAVE

NEW YORK, April 10.-A thrilling strug-
gle to save a mad woman from suicide oc-
CURED tonight on the ledge of the fifth
story window of the hospital for women at
Eighteenth street and Second avenue.
The woman, Mrs. Nora Hickey, 2S years
old, was finally saved from jumping to the
street by the pluck of a doctor and a nurse,
with the help OF the fire department
Mrs. Hickey, who had been a patient for
several weeks. became suddenly insane to-
night and in the temporary absence of the
nurse. thrust her feet through the heavy
plate glass window pane in her ward.
Through the Jagged hole thus made she
pushed her body, cutting herself frightful-
~, and crept to the edge of the sill, sixty
feet above the sidewalk. She about to
jump when DR.. Cranston Conkling and nurse
Mcdonald, who had heard the CRASH of glass.
caught her by the arms. The woman strug-
gled screamed and bit, but they held on.
other doctors and nurses came to their aid
and sheets were twisted about the woman,
who now dangling in the air, resisting
rescue with insane fury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
OFFICER DIES MARTYR
IN DISCHARGE OF DUTY

LOUISVILLE April 12.-Patrolman Gus Ros
enberg aged So years, died in asylum near
here last night from injuries he sustained about
sixteen years ago while attempting to arrest
John Woods. desperate negro, at Brook and
Main streets.
He attempted to take the negro to jail when
the latter turned upon him, beating him about
the head with a blunt instrument which caused
the officer to be placed in an asylum. Rossn-
berg never recovered from his injuries. His
brother, also a policeman, was killed while in
performance of his duteis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
WIDOW SENDS THANKS
FOR AID EXTENDED

A letter OF thanks for the generous re-
Spouse made to the appeal from the Wild
ow of a newspaper man, which was
printed recently in The Journal. has
been received at the office of The Jour
nal.
The letter breathes a spirit of deep
thanks to each and every one of those
who contributed to the reliSf fund, and
there is also an expression of hope thar
the family, formerly poverty stricken.
may be supported in the future by the
mothers labor, If she can only obtain
work to do.
The case was indeed pathetic one, and
the appeal made in behalf OF the widow
and her family of little children brought
prompt and generous response from the
public. A verp neat sum of money was
contributed for the purpose of relief and
has already reached the mother and her
children.
The following additional subscriptions
were received Monday:
Mrs. E. w. Butt, Blairsville, Ga.....S1.05
H. A. Martin, Newman, Ca. .... 30
j. NJ. Brobston. Toccoa, Ga........... 300
w. w. Long, Sanford, Fla. 49,. zoo
Mrs. J. B. Glover, Juliette, Ga....... Loo
Cash...'...... ......-...-... ..--.>-- b-O0
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
PENSACOLA RAILROAD
GOING TO MOBILE

MOBILE, Ala, April 12.-News has been
received here that Henry Mclaughlin,
president OF the Pensacola and Perdido
railroad, which extends from Pensacola,
Fla, about thirty miles toward this city,
has announced his intention of extending
the road in the direction of Mobile at
once to connect with the Southern rail-
way here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
JAPAN TO CONTROL
MANCHURIAN ROADS

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The inten-
ton of Japan to control the railways of
Manchuria as completely as those in ia
pan itself is indicated in the dispatches
which Former Ambassador Luke E.
Wright sent to the state department in
1906 and which were made public today.
The Japanese government subscribed to
one-half of the stock of the. Southern
Manchurian Railway company. The re-
naming half was divided among Japa-
nese subjects and the government and
subjects of China, thus insuring a pre-
ponderating portion of the stock in Japa-
nese hands Mr.. Wright pointed out that
the japanese claimed that the restriction
of the sale of shares to the two nation
alities was insisted upon by China.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
F. MARION CRAWFORD
BURIED IN SORRENTO

SORRENTO. April 1.-THE funeral Of
F. Marion Crawford, the American now
elist, who died April 9, took place today
The ceremony was exceedingly simple.
The little town of Saint Agnello, was
filled with well-known persons from
Rome, Naples, Capri, Sorrento and Flor
ence, who had come to pay a last low
ing tribute to the memory of the au-
thor. The public buildings of Sorrento.
as well as many private houses, display
ed flags at half mast. - -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
GIVEN FIVE YEARS
FOR MOCK MARRIAGE

WACO, Tex, April 10.-Ernest Wilker-
son, found guilty of having a mock mar
riage performed with Miss Myrtle Nor
gan, a highly respected young woman OF
this city, has been sentenced to five years
in the penitentiarys Wilkerson. II is al
legged, secured a bogus license and minis
ter.
The marriage was performed on a rail-
road train last fall. When Miss Morgan
learned that she was not legally married
she attempted to commit suicide. Wilker-
son has a wife and two children.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
LUMBERNIEN SURPRISED
AT SENATE COMMITTEE
By Ralph Smith

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The lumber
men who have been in Washington urg-
ing a restoration of the Dingley rate Of
two dollars on rough lumber are keenly
disappointed and surprised over the &C
ton OF the senate finance committee I'm
not disturbing the duty of one dollar
fixed by the house.
Saturday night the lumbermen were
confident that the finance committee had
voted to restore the Dingley rate. They
made no Secret of their alleged inside
information In this regard and now that
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
SUSPENDER BUCKLE
SAVES LIFE OF
THIS LEGISLATOR

NEW ORLEANS April IA suspender
buckle probably saved the life of Isaac Fried
man in a desperate encounter with a burglar
in the formers store at Bayou Nachez La
late Saturday night. Several shots were ex-
changed between Friedman and the burglar
one bullet striking the merchants suspender
buckle just over his heart. 1t is thought
that the burglar was wounded.
Friendman is q member Of the Louisiana
legislature.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
FINE STOCK FARM
BURNS IN KENTUCKY

LOUISVILLE. KY. April PA special from
Murray. Ky, says:
Belated reports which have reached here Of
the burning Of a fine stock farm Of NJ. T.
Potts of near Coldwater, last Friday night
strengthen the belief that the night rider at
taeks I'm this section were concertedly planned
Potts barn had just been completed and be-
sides several hundred dollars worth Of feed de-
stroyed three fine horses will die from the
burns.
Potts has always been association man
but signed the petition asking Felix Ewing 70
grant loose leaf sales.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
JIM HOLT, NOTED
CHARACTER, is KILLED

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 12.-Jim Holt ons
Of the best known police court characters OF
the CITY, who figured prominently as suspect
In the murder case Of Mrs. Virginia Etly. met
a tragic death today. While driving a cart on
G. street between Floyd and Brook he was
struck by a northbound freight train on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad and died
fifteen minutes later from his injuries
The accident happened but a short distance
from Faust bottoms. where the Etly murder
occurred on the morning Of November 8, 1905,
and where for fifteen years Holt had made his
home. see q
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
EIGHT-HOUR CAMPAIGN
DATES BACK TO 1884

CHICAGO April l2-The campaign OF the
Women's Trade Union League for an eight
hour work day Is an old issue. accopding 20
communicafion to that body by Dr.. John p.
Andrews. Of the University Of wisconsin II
really started during a strike o. factory girls
IN Lowell. Mass. IN 1854
After seTeral years OF agitation. a ten-hOur
law for women pa SD By the legislature Of
New Hampshire. IN 1871.
Dr. Andrews also produced evidence that the
tnfloresses In New York had a union In 1875
TIE first organiEation Of women workers In
this country Of which there Is any record