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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
TRIED TO BURY
sLEUTHs ALIVE

NEW YORK, June 3.-An effort was
made late Tuesday to bury two Central
office detectives alive in an excavation
pit for a new building in the Bronx. The
officers went to the place to arrest the
contractor for discharging heavy dyna-
mite blasts. They were attacked by ssv-
eral of the foreign workmen and were
thrown into the excavation.
At the same time, a score Of wor6men
tried to break down an embankment up
on the detectives and did loosen so much
of the earth that the officers were inn
peded in their attempts TO escape.
Had the whole emDankment gone dowr,
the detectives would have been buried
alive.
ed the police reserves and a number OF
arrests were made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
CARRY BRITISH FLAG
TO UNKNOWN ISLANDS

VICTORIA. B. c.. June 3.-To look for
islands believed to exist and to plant the Brit
ish flag on each is the business on which the
exploring steamer Nimrod. which took Lieu
tenant Shackelton's expedition TO the Ant
arctic has sailed for Sydney.
Lieutenant Shackelton says the present
cruise is to complete Antarctic work by a
search in sub-Arctic for several islands, tho
existence of which is doubtful.
Man has never set foot on Emerald. NimroG,
or Doherty Islands. which Captain J. II. Da
Wis now commander Of the Nimrod is to seek.
Professor Davis. who accompanied the late
Shackelton expedition. reports that analysis o.
the specimens show the existence Of radium in
the Antarctic.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
RAILWAY MEN GET
DOWN TO HAR DWORK

That the railway postal clerks are going
- put forth all the energy that can be
Generated from the executive department
ri their national association to have
their expenses paid when on duty and
away from their initial terminal was
ain demonstrated Thursday morning at
the third days session of the convention
IT The Piedmont, when resolutions drawn
" their committee emphasizing this
s0int were passed amid cheers and long
applause.
The business resolution committee sub
mitted to the convention a set of resolu-
tcrS embracing al the important points
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
STATE ISSUES FL FAS
FOR $780, REVENUE

Fl fas for $4,000 claimed to be due
the state of Georgia by several con-
vict lessees under the now extinct
system and by the Atlanta, Birming-
ham and Atlantic railroad for 1908
taxes have been sent for collection to
Attorney General Hart by Comptroller
General Wright.
The A. B. and A. railroad went into
receivership before its taxes for 1908
were paid. There is a fl ia against
the Foy Manufacturing company, of
EfRngham county, for $2,690.06 alleged
to be due on the last quarters rental
of the convicts up to last April l.
when they were placed on the public
roads. The Durham Coal and Coke
company is alleged to owe for the
same period. The attorney general
is expected to take steps for the col
lection of this revenue.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
FLAMES WERE RAGING
WHILE BOARDERS SLEPT

Ignorant that their lives were being en-
dangered by a fire raging on the ground
floor, a number of boarders at 15S White
hall street slept on while the firemen
fought to conquer the flames, early on
Thursday morning.
When the department arrived on the
scene they found an ugly fire in the first
floor and their efforts to extinguish it
aroused some of the women of the homes,
who came downstairs ready to vacate,
but the men slept on through the pro-
ceedings.
There was only a small damage. The
house is run by o. J. Johnson and owned
by DIR. J. NJ Crawford.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
TWO SCALDED TO DEATH
IN FERRYBOAT HOLD

MEMPHIS. Term, June 3.-While at
work in the hold of a ferryboat at Mound
City. Ark. late yesterday, repairing
leak in a steam pipe, Richard X. Johnson,
an engineer, and a negro fireman, of
Memphis. were scalded 70 death when the
pine broke.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
ZEPPELIN AIRSHIP
RETURNS TO EARTH

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN June 3.-The
Zeppelin airship, after having made it's
way by easy stages from Goephingen, ar
rived here at 6 o'clock this morning, and
descended successfully to the floating
shed on the Lake Of Contance. The dam
ages sustained at the end of the prolong
ed fight of Sunday and Monday will be
repaired here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
PRESIDENT OF BANK
COMPLETES HIS TERE

LEAVENwORTH, Kans., June g.
John H Wood, former president of the
Matthews National bank, of Matthews,
Ind, was released from the federal
prison here today, after serving a term
of six years for making loans in excess
of the amount allowed by law. Wood
left Immediately for home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
PREMIER HAS RESIGNED;
NEW CABINET FORMED

MELBOURNE. June 3.-Premier Fisher
having resigned office because of his de-
feat in parliament, Alfred Deakin has
formed new cabinet as follows:
Premier-Alfred Deakin.
Minister of Defense-Joseph Cook.
Treasurer-Sir ]. Forrest.
Attorney General-Mr. Glynn.
Postmaster General-Sir John Quick.
Minister of Trade and Customs-Sir r.
w Best.
Minister of Home Affairs-Mr. Fuller.
Minister of External Affairs-Mr. Groom.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
TENNESSEE FARMER
KILLS HIMSELF

NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 3.--Driven to
despair by financial reverses and the
tragic death of a sister, Wilson Lain,
prominent farmer, shot and killed him
self at his home in Wilson county yes
terday.
His residence was recently burned, and
his sister persisted in the flames.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
FIRST DAYS CROWD
WAS MORE THAN 10000

SEATTLE, Wash, June 3-The first days
attendance at the exposition, according TO fig
urues given out by TIE management waA
So 2S6 The greater part Of this in the day
time. more than 79. 900 people passing through
the turnstiles between the opening hour and
p. m. The night ATTENDANCE was cut down b.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04

presented a wonderful sight with its col
or scheme of creams and blues. Huge
masses of flowers enhanced the riot of
color.
THE Pay Streak" the amusement way.
was the first objective point of the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
Norfolk Pays Honor
. To Jefferson Davis

NORFOLK. Va, June S.-Today, the
10lst anniversary of the birth of Jeffer-
son Davis, was flttingiy observed in Nor
folk, Portsmouth and other Virginia
cities by the presentation of crosses OF
honor to surviving Confederates with
an innovation, including the presentation
Of similar honors to widows and descend
ants of Confederate soldiers. The crosses
of honor were presented by the Daughters
of the Confederacy in the various cities
and counties The Davis anniversary cell
ebration also included exercises in the
public schools, where essays on the life,
character and influence of Davis were
Rad
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
THREE MEN ARRESTED
FOR ROBBING MAILS

OMAHA Neb June .3.-The thre- men ar
rested and charged with holding up and rob
bling the mail car on the Pacific Overland linn
tied the night Of May % were arraigned In the
United States court here today
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04

crowds, after the court OF honor.
The Alaska building, which contains
pile of gold said to be worth $5.oOo,OOo. Is
an object of wonder.
The displays by Pacific Neighbors"
shows industries of China, japan, the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
LETTERS % REGRET.

John Hogan. chairman OF the enter
tainment committee, then read a num-
Der OF letters from distinguished mem
bers Of the association and others. ex-
pressing regret at not being able to
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
Davis Anniversary
Observed in AlabamA

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 3-The state
house. the first capitol of the Confed-
eracy. is closed this afternoon in honor
of jefferson LAWS anniversary. The brass
star on the portico marking the exact
spot where Davis stood to receive. the
oath of office as president of the Confed-
eracy, is draped with a wreath of the
cclors of the Lost Cause. A number of
Confederate society ladies left early to-
day to spend the day at the soldiers
home at Mountain creek
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04

American fair, OF this class. the grounds
and buildings were ready for the crowds
of sightseers.
The court of honor, where stands the
only building the United States govern
ment has ever constructed for fair,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
CITY PAYS TRIBUTE
/. TO JEFFERSONDAvIS
Banks, Capitol and City Hall Are
Closed-Appropriate Exercises
Will Be Held at the State House
At 4 O'Clock.

General observance is being made OF
Jefferson Davis birthday in Atlanta
Thursday. The banks, city departments
and state capitol are closed in honor Of
the memory Of the day, while fitting ex-
ercses will be held by the veterans to
show their great esteem and regard. AS
a special feature of tn eday's program
the old soldiers from the Confederate
home will decorate the Henry Grady mon
ument with flowers. the beauty and sim
plicity Of which will doubtless better
tell their story of love and sincerity than
could they.
This will take place at 3:15 in the af-
ternoon and will be followed by a march
of all Confederates and their friends to
the state capitol where the exercises are
to be held under the auspices of Camp
159. An interesting program is sched-
uled, at the capitol, and every one iden-
titled with the Confederacy is expected to
be in attendance. The march from the
Grady monument will form at $3.50, while
the exercises begin at 4 o'clock.
Splendid music has been arranged for,
and it is expected that the occasion will
be one of a general reunion of old Con-
federates and their syInpathisrrs that live
in close range to Atlanta. Hon. Albert
Cox has ben selected as orator and will
Cox has been selected as orator and will
character of the Confederacy's president.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
To Jefferson Davis

DALLAS, Tex, June 3.-The birthday
of jefferson Davis was observed in Texas
as a legal holiday. No formal exercises
were held here, although public buildings
were closed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ..
Close at Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, June 3-The birthday
of the leader of the Confederacy, Jeffer-
son Davis, was celebrated here today by
closing all public institutions, and with
appropriate exercises by the Daughters of
the Confederacy and the Confederate vet
Grams.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
Account of Rain

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June Be
cause of a constant downpour of rain
since early last night, Confederate Me-
mortal day- exercises were postponed from
today to Saturday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
U. S. STEEL DIVIDEND
RATE is ADVANCED
Net Earnings For the Quarter
Increase Nearly 100000.

New York. July 2S.-Common stock
OF the United States Steel corporation
was placed upon a ? per cent per an.
mum basis by the action OF the direc-
tors In declaring quarterly dividend
Of three-fourths OF / per cent. The
regular quarterly dividend of ~ per
cent was also authorized on the pre-
ferred stock. The latter dividend is
unchanged but the rate on the com
mon stock Is increased one-fourth OF
/ per cent over the previous quarter.
The net earnings for the quarter
were s23323.395. as compared with
SIC 353.e90 for the corresponding quar-.
ter OF 1908. an increase OF S6.969. 405.
The surplus for the quarter was So
s94.24f, as compared with S195.595 for
the corresponding quarter last year. an
increase Of s.. 69S.64
The untitled orders June so were
4057.939 tons. an increase Of 744.O6S
tons. as compared with the same quar-.
ter last year
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
WRIGHT MAKES NEW RECORD
stays In Air One Hour and Twelve
Minutes With Passenger.

Washington. July 2S.-The worlds
asroplane record for two men. as TO
both time and distance. was broken
in beautiful flight of one hour. twelve
minutes and forty secsnds-upwards
OF fifty miles and at a speed averaging
about forty miles an hour. by Orville
Wright at Fort Myer. with Lieutenant
Frank p. Lahm of the army signal
corps, as passenger. The former record
was made last year by his brother.
Wilbur. joint inventor with him of the
machine in which both achievements
were performed. at lie Mans. France.
That flight was one hour. nine minutes
and thirty-One seconds.
The cheering which heralded the
setting OF a new mark In the conquest
OF the air was led by President Taft
in person. who had sat. an Intensely
interested spectator. throughout the
flight. and who insisted at its conclu-
sion upon personally congratulating
the brothers upon their success. This
success was all-important 20 the two
Wrights. in that IL completed the first
OF two crucial tests Of their machine
imposed upon them by the United
States government-the so-called EN-
durance test" which required them 20
remain one hour continuously IN the
air with one passenger.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
LATHAM FALLS INTO SEA
French Aviator Within Two Miles OF
Dover When Accident Happened.

French Aviator Within Two Miles OF
Dover When Accident Happened.
Dover. Eng. July 2S.-Hubert Lath-
ans second attempt TO fly across the
English Channel ended disastrously
Almost I'm the moment Of victory his
monoplane futtered down into the sea
two miles beyond the admiralty pier.
like a bird with a broken wing. Thou
sands of persons crowding the water
front saw the fall and for nearly an
hour they were kept in suspense. not
knowing whether the daring aeronaut
had met death or again had been res
cued from the water.
A flock OF large and small craft
raced 10 the scene OF the disaster and
a pinnace from the British battleship
Russell picked up the unlucky flyer
and put him on board the French tor.
pedoboat destroyer Escopette. After a
surgeon had attended 20 his INJURIES
the destroyer brought Latham ashore
and he was taken 70 the Lord Warden
hotel His face was bandaged and
bleeding and his nose was broken. The
machine. badly wrecked. was hoisted
from the boat 10 the dock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
JEFFRIEs. STATEMENT.

On posting his forfeit, Jehries is
sued the following statement.
After decisively convincing my
self that IL is easily possible for me
20 defend my title as champion OF
the world. in as good condition as
ever before in my life. I am today
posting my forfeit TO meet the claim
ant OF the title. Jack Johnson.
In reference 20 those who have
been skeptical about my intention Of
meeting Johnson. I wish TO say that
when first called from retirement /
said that ] would never agree TO Op-
pose anybody in the prize ring until
I was convinced that / could gain
my former physical condition. After
being absolutely satisfied OF the
same, I stated I would post my FOR
felt at the expiration OF my theat-
rical contract.
Ny theatrical contract having ex-
pired, I am posting my money. sim
cerely hoping that Johnson is as
anxious for the match as he has
made IL appear. and that he will De
as ready 20 live up 20 his public
statements as J am
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31

Jackson. Mich. July 2S-"Tu
leave Chicago Monday night for
New York and cover that forfeit "
said Jack Johnson. the colored
champion pugilist of the world, this
evening when shown dispatch %
the effect that Jedries had posted a
forfeit i'm New York OF $4,000 20
fight Johnson and again place the
honor OF championship among the
white race
Johnson said DE was not surprised
TO hear that Jefries had posted the
forfeit. 81 expected ne would do
something OF the kind" said John
son. las a sort CT blum and 90 make
good his statement that he would
hght me.
81 will be ready TO fight almost
any time. / think I am I'm condition
now 20 clean up on Jehries within
fifteen rounds
Johnson said De preferred TO meet
Jenries Ina san Francisco THAT d.
the best place iu the country" he
sail
Johnson reached this city by auto
mobile late this afternoon en- route
20 Detroit The machine was ditched
about 10 miles west of here. but no
one was injured. Johnson spent the
night here. and will proceed 20 De
troit tomorrow morning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
HEN SCRATCHES UP $1,000
Gems Stolen IN April Found Under
Porch Where Thief Buried Them.

Gems Stolen IN April Found Under
Porch Where Thief Buried Them.
Asbury Park, n. J.. July 2S.-The
return OF nearly $1,000 worth Of jew
elry. stolen last April from his home
in Lakewood. is the cause Of great re-
jOicing on the part of William NJ.
Skinner. Charles Goldstein found the
gems under the front porch OF Skin
ner's residence.
The scratching OF an industrious
hen under the porch disclosed the jew
els. In the process of scratching a
piece Of jewelry was turned up and the
attention OF Goldstein was attracted
70 the spot. His Investigations were
well rewarded. for the entire lot taken
in April soon was brought forth from
the ground. Goldstein returned II to
the owner
1t is thought that the thief was
afraid TO attempt the sale OF the jew.
elry for fear of apprehension and hid
the loot under the Skinner porch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-31
SATURDAY
THAT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

There IS a great change in the
political conditions in this state. The
Republican state Convention has
been I'm session this week az New
port News. Va, and the reports state
that there are but six colored men ia
evidence there as delegates. This
does not mean that they are not i'm
the party. but that the manipulauons
Of the party managers as per orders
from the White House at Washing
ton and the chairman OF the. orga-
nization ia this state have been car
ried out IL is an answer 20 the
"cOlor-line" cry OF the democracy
and it is intended 90 encompass the
defeat of that organization by call
ing to the Republican colors. all of
the Democratic "sore-heads" IN this
portion OF the political universe.
Advantage IS also To be taken OF
the disruption now imminent in the
Democratic party, should either
Judge Mann or Mr.. Tucker succeed
in capturing the nomination for the
governorship. II Is evident though
that the Republican Party of the
state is lacking in the right kind
OF material 10 hold Office and the
Democratic Party is as yet In pos
session Of the best men. Those citi-
zens who are approving OF the Taft
policies are not of8ce-seekers and are
not disposed 70 be pfice-holders. The
situation is embarrassing and the in
dications are that parties are chang
ing and that the name has little or
no significance in the equation.
The Republican Party as now
constituted In this state is about as
much opposed to the colored man as
a citizen and a voter as the Demo-
cratic Party and only the restraining
hand at Washington prevents the
leaders from so declaring themselves.
This cannot be safely done for fear
OF the result in the doubtful states
of the North and West. We have
not felt disposed 70 take any par
ticular interest in the convention at
Newport News. The feeling there
towards the colored man is unfriend-
ly. if we are to judge by the pace
set at the last one held at Lynchburg.
No Democratic chairman ever
permitted more unkind things to be
said concerning the faithful colored
men than did the presiding officer
OF that convention. we can bide our
time though, for the opportunity
for which we have long waited will
soon be at hand. We shall be able
90 weigh and judge men and not
look at them through the eye-glass-
es of their party Affiliations. We
shall read the platform carefully and
II may not be out OF place to state
that IL would be about as impossible
TO have a plank inserted therein in
favor of a free ballot and q fair
count for all men, regardless o.
race, color or previous condition OF
seryitude or one pledgtng the party