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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
STOLE A WAGON LOAD
OF LUMBER FROM YARD
Bonner Drove in, Got a Load Of
Shingles, and Drove Out
Again.

He drove right in; loaded up his wag-
on and drove right out again." and that
bit of paraphrasing tells the story of one
of the boldest attempts to commit theft
ever reported in this section. John Bon
ner, colored. .the defendant in the case.
was tried before the recorder Wednesday
morning, and is now in jail in default
of a $500 bond for larceny.
According to the testimony, Bonner
went to the lumber yards of the S. A.
williams company, on Marietta street,
Monday, and deliberately drove his wagon
into the premises. made several turns I'M
til he arrived at a shingle pile in one cor
ner of the yard, and then proceeded to
load
After loading he mounted the seat with
the same GOODNESS with which he had
driven in and loaded. and drove out again.
Just as he was going out of the gate he
was accidently seen by one of the men
in charge, who Immediately suspected that
something was wrong. He went at once
to the loading men at the yarCs, and
asked If they had filled an order for a
load of shingles, and received the reply
that they had not.
Bonner was then quickly overtaken and
asked who had given him authority to
carry out the load of shingles.
Bonner jumped from the wagon and
ran.
He was afterwards arrested in another
part of the city. Bonner stated that he
was told to load the wagon by one of
the employees al the yard but this state
ment was uncorroborated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
"WACHT AM RHEIN"
RINGS THROUGH STREETS
Turner's Are Having Gala Time In
Cincinnati at the Session of
the Turnbund

CINCINNATI, o., June 24-With bands
sending forth the intermingling strains of
"Wacht Am Rhein" and THE Star Span
gled Banner" thousands of German
American turner's arrived Wednesday TO
attend the S0th meeting Of the North
American Gymnastic Union or Turnbund.
-Four special trains from Chicago
brought several thousand turner's from
various large turnvereins OF that city. A
special train from Philadelphia carried a
delegation Of 200 active turner's and $50
ladies besides the passives. A special
train carried a large number from the
Pittsburg district St. Louis came in to-
day with Is societies, represented by 500
actives and $50 ladies. All the special
trains, with few exceptions, were run
into the siding at the Carthage fair
grounds, where the incoming turner's were
escorted to their quarters in the great
tented city at the fest plat.
The formal opening of the fest takes
place tonight at the large music hall,
when Robert Nix, of Indianapolis. presi-
dent of the North American Gymnastic
Union, and Vice-Mayor Calvin and Au-
gust Hermann. the fest president. will
deliver addresses. President Taft sent
telegram to his brother Charles P.
Taft, expressing his regrets at not being
able to attend, and extending cordial
greeting to the turner's.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
M'CLENDON ISFIRED
BY GOVERNOR SMITH
Order Was Issued by Governor
Thursday Afternoon Suspend
ing Chairman of the Railroad
Commission.
viii Send Message to Legislature
to That Effect Tomorrow--Will
Not Fill Office But Will Leave
it to Legislature.

S. G. McLendon. chairman of the rail-
road commission of Georgia, was suspend
ed Thursday by Governor Smith.
At o'clock the order effecting the sus-
pension of the commissions chairman was
signed by the governor.
The reasons for the suspension are that
though Mr.. McLendon was elected to the
commission upon one platform. he is pur-
suing the policy of another platform, and
that his official acts have taken a turn
detrimental to the best interests of the
people of Georgia.
Governor Smith stated as the order was
being drawn up. that he would make
no appointment of a successor to Mr.
McI.endon, leaving that matter to the
legislature, which must take the neces-
sary action upon the suspension so MAKE
it a final dismissal.
Following is the order suspending Rail-
road Commissioner (Chairman) ). u. Nc
LEMON, given out at the office of Gov
ernor Smith at 2 o'clock:
June a. 1903
by virtue of the authority conferred
upon the governor. under the provisions
of section 21S5 of the code of this state.
it is
Ordered: That S. G. McLendon, Es-
quire, of the county of Thomas. be. and
he is hereby, suspended from the cfiice
Of railroad commissioner.
(Signed) "HOKE SMITH.
Governor.
by the Governor:
"(Signed) JOSIAH CARTER.
Secretary of the Executive Department"
Governor Smith will send a special mes
sage to the legislature Friday, announc-
ing the suspension and giving his reasons
for his action.
The order suspending Chairman McLen-
don was couched in exactly the same
language as the order that dismissed
Commissioner Joseph NJ. Brown from
office.
Chairman McLendon stated Thursday
afternoon when informed of the COVER
nor's order suspending him. that, antici-
pating the action, he had sent a request
to both houses of the legislature, asking
that in case of his suspension be
be given an immediate hearing
Chairman McLendon was appointed
railroad commissioner by Governor Smith
to fill the vacancy made by the suspen-
sion of Joseph NJ. Brown. Previous to thfg
Mr. McLendon was elected by TIE Iseopic
TO succeed himself in office, having been
Endorsed by the Macon platform, which
convention also went on record for a
revision of the port rates
He filled the unexpired term of Mr.
Brown during the interim before his term
OF Office began.
Mr.. McLendon's original appointment by
Governor Smith was made on account Of
his utterances, which indicated that he
was in sympathy with the platform OF
Governor Smith in reference to railroad
regulation, and the revision of FORT rates
1t was his vote that killed port rates
when the petitions for revision were turn
ed down by vote of three to two in the
commission several days ago. This ac-
ton of Chairman McLendon has broushl
forth the governors order suspending him
from office.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
NJ TENDON WILL
NOT REPLY TODAY
It is Assumed" That the Chair
man Will Discuss the Port
Rate Gold Brick" Through the
Morning Papers.

1t is assumed, although the "assump-
ton may prove incorrect, that Chairman
s. Guyt. McLendon, of the railroad COM
mission, will favor the morning press of
the state with his promised expose of the
port rate gold brick" and his answer to
The Journals Infamous editorial" OF
Wednesday afternoon. This "assump-
ton" is not based upon accurate knowl-
edge as to the chairman's purpose, but is
fathered by his expressions to repre-
sentative of The Journal, who called on
him Thursday morning.
Good morning, Mr.. Chairman. have
you a statement for the press?" was the
combined greeting and query.
81 have not" was the answer
The chairman was then asked ~ the re-
Iorter could get the statement by return
ing later in the day to the commission
office.
"You cannot and you needn't return, "
was the response.
''Will you give your statement to the
morning or the afternoon papers?" he
was asked.
I'll suit myself he said.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
TELEPHONES TO TAKE
PLACE OF TELEGRAPH?

DETROIT, June 4-Dispatching by
telephone was the main subject under
discussion at the convention of the AS
ISOLATION Of Railway Telegraph Superin-
tendents today.
From reports read by the delegates it
appeared that many Of the railroads in
the United States and Canada are ready
to adopt the telephone system of dispatch
ing trains as soon as various necessary
electrical devices pass the experimental
stage. The theory, it was held. is prac-
ticable and results gained by some rail-
roads now using the telephone system, IL
was stated, combined quicker service,
more accurate communication and more
direct command of trains than the tele-
graphic service afforded.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
READ INGERSOLL
AT DOCTORS GRAVE

NEW YORK, June 24.-Dr. Thomas P.
Wilson, one of the best known homeo-
pathic physicians in the United States.
died of paralysis yesterday at the home
of his daughter. Mrs. Louis X. Comstoclx.
at Montclair, y. ]. DR.. Wilson. who was
81 years old, was a pronounced agnostic
and instead of a religious service over
his body. one of his medical friends, by
the physicians request, will read selec-
lions from the writings of Robert Inger-
soil, a personal friend.
After studying abroad for several years
DR.. Wilson became president of the Pull
&c Homeopathic Medical college in Gin.
cinnau. in 1871. and several years later
accepted the chair Of therapeutics in the
University of Michigan. In 1875 Dr. Will
son wrote a story. THE Horseless City"
In which he predicted the time when the
place Of the horse would be taken by au-
tomobiles
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
HUNTER KILLS SELF:
RESULT OF ACCIDENT
In Crossing Drain, Foot Slipped
and Gun Was Dis
charged

MADISON, Ga. June 24.-H. c. Dick
ems shot and killed himself with a
double-barrel shotgun Wednesday morn
ing about o'clock. He had been sick
for several days and Wednesday morn
ing before breakfast went to the fair
grounds, a short distance from his
home, TO kill some young rabbits.
In crossing a small drain his foot
slipped and in some manner the gun
fired. shooting the entire top of his
head of. killing him instantly
Not returning for breakfast. his wife
calling him and not getting any re-
Spouse, went in search of him and
found his dead body and gun in the
ditch where he had fallen. The verdict
of the cOroner's jury was accidental
killing by gunshot in his own hands.
He leaves wife and several children.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
DAWSON MAN RALLIES
FROM OPERATION HERE
A. J. Carver, Prominent Banker,
Undergoes Operation On
Thursday

A. J. Carver, of Dawson, who under
went a surgical operation at the ElkIn-
Goldsmith sanitariUm this morning, is
resting comforta bly,, and his symptoms in
dictate the most satisfactory condition pos
sible.
Mr.. Carver is one of Dawson's most
prominent citizens. being president OF
the Dawson National bank. and closely
identified with the business and social In
terests of his community.
1t will be a source of interest and
pleasure to his friends all over the state
to know that his early recovery is am
ticipated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
FOUGHT WITH KNIVES
OVER LAND DISPUTE
Mat Davis and Jeff Hudson Be-
come Involved Over Land Diff
ficultY at Bremen

BREMEN, Ga. June 24.-Mat Davis and
Jeff Hudson yesterday became involved
in a quarrel over the cultivation of some
land that Jeff had rented Davis.
It is said by eye-witnesses that after
some hot words Mr.. Davis proceeded TO
carve Jeff with knife and only for the
hem on the collar of his shirt would have
cut his jugular vein. Hudson was also
cut in the left side inflicting a painful
but not serious wound.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
GEORGIA TEACHERS
MEET AT CUMBERLAND
Hundreds of Leading Educators
of State Are In
Attendance

BRUNSWICK, Ga, June 24.-The
Georgia Teachers association, now in
session on Cumberland island, has
brought together several hundred of
tine leading educators of the east.
A large number of Brunswick people
went over to the resort today to bid
them welcome. The weather is ideal
The surf bathing was never better.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
ATLANTA WOMAN HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Car in Which Chas. M. Briggs and
Wife Rode Turned
Turtle

ALBANY. Ga, June 24-An automobile
in which Charles VI. Briggs and wife, OF
Atlanta, were riding. turned turtle last
night near Albany. Mrs. Briggs hip was
dislocated but the chauffeur and Mr..
Briggs escaped uninjured. The car was
not seriously damaged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
Trunk of Chinaman
Traced by Sleuths

CLEVELAND, o., June A.-The trunk
shipped from Schenectady, N. Y. by an
unidentified Chinaman and sought by the
police as a possible clue in the Elsie Sigel
murder in New York, has been received
and partially traced in this city.
Records unearthed early today at the
union station show that check No. S54, 662,
which covers the trunk in question, was
duly received following it's shipment from
Schenectady on June 10. and was delivered
here. The records do not indicate that It
was trans-shipped or re-shipped. Efforts
are now being made to trace the trunk S
whereabouts in this city. 1t is believed
that the check was mailed here from
SCHENECTADY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
OF LING
ARE IDENTIFIED
Threats of Death to All His Rivals
for Love of Elsie Sigel Have
Been Sworn to by Chung Sin
Positively.
(By Associated Press.l


NEW YORK, June 24.-Rumors and con-
lectures as to the whereabouts of Leon
Ling, the young Chinaman who is sought
by the detectives in charge of the Elsie
Sigel case, continued in abundance to-
day.
There was also fresh crop Of theories
as to the motives which had prompted
the crime and as to the exact manner of
its commissions but in spite Of almost
hourly rumors of the capture of the miss
ing Chinaman in almost every quarter OF
the United States, there was nothing. tam
gible upon which to base a clew of use
in tracing down the murderer.
The advanced state of decomposition OF
the body when found precluded any au-
topsy or examination to show what the
cause of death had been.
The theory of Quon Yick Nam that the
girl had died from an overdose of chloro-
form administered by Leon cannot be
confirmed.
THREATENED DEATH.
The finding of the two letters written
by Leon to Chu Gain, who he regarded as
girl, in which Leon threatened the life o1
both Chu Gain and the young woman. Is
the best evidence obtained as yet to show
the motive of the tragedy. Both of these
letters, which are in Chinese signed THE
chief" were today shown to Chung Sin
and readily identified by him as having
been written by the fugitive.
The text of these letters has not been
rvealed but 1t is known that in them Chu
Gain is threatened with violent death un-
less he discontinues his attentions to Miss
Sigel. .a
Chu Gain has also said that his own
brother brought him oral warning. ema-
mating from Leon, that he must cease his
visits at the Sigel home and that on one
occasion when he called at the home OF
the young woman Leon, who was already
there. left the house in anger
is LING IN CUBA? "a
The two threatening letters received by
Chu Gain, warning him to pay no atten-
ton to Elsie SigeI on pain of death, were
surrendered by Chu Gain to Assistant
District Attorney Ward today.
The letters were signed THE Chief, -
and were written in Chinese characters
The contents have not been made known,
other than they are said to contain
threats against Chu Gain. The possibility
that Leon Ling has fled to Cuba was
brought to the attention of the police to-
day by a white woman living in China
town.
The woman told the police that she had
heard two Cinnamon discussing the Sigel
case and heard them express the belief
that Leon is now in Cuba. The two Chi
namen will be questioned if the police can
find them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
Cinnamon Not Allowed
To Mingle With Teachers

NEW ORLEANS, June 24.-Chinamen
ought not to be allowed TO mingle with
their white women teachers, says Mrs. E.
P. Radford, who has conducted the Chi
nese mission in South Liberty street for
nearly twenty-six years. She now is
eighty-five years of age.
The Cinnamon should not be allowed to
call at the homes of white women, and
white women should never go to their
homes, she says and further declares
strict enforcement of this rule has so
regulated the relations between the Chi
nese and whites in New Orleans that in
a quarter of century there never has
been the slightest. trouble remotely ap-
preaching the case of Elsie Sigel in New
York or the slightest attempt on the part
of the Chinese to become unduly familiar
- A...A..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
Posse at Cuthbert Seeks Assailant

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.N
CUTHBERT, Ca. June 24.-Yesterday
negro man named Albert Reeves made
a desperate, but unsuccessful. attempt
to criminally assault Miss Mary Taunton,
a young girl living about four miles south
of Cuthbert, on the Monroe plantation.
The negro attacked Miss Taunton with
an axe and almost cut one arm of, be-
sides other dangerous cuts on the body.
She fought her assailant and screamed
loudly for help. Neighbors living about
zoo yards away came to her rescue, and
the negro fed. He is well known in this
county, having lived here all his life.
A parge posse with the county dogs are
on his trail, and his capture is expected
any moment.
The feeling among some of the people
is intense, and it is very likely that the
negro will be lyrched if caught.
The posse at one time was close
enough to see him, but lost him again
in the swamp.
Miss Taunton, while very seriously in
1ured, will recover, though she may lose
her arm
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
FREE DEAFNESS CURE

A remarkable offer by one of the lead
ing ear specialists in this country, who
will send two months medicine free TO
prove his ability to cure Diseases Head
Noises and Catarrh. Address DR.. G. M.
Branaman, 1913 Walnut st., Kansas City,
Mo Gee
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
CALIFORNIA VILLAGE
rs Crippled BY QUAKE

GRASS VALLEY, Cay, June "a
An earthquake, the most severe shock
experienced here in several years. &C.
Cured at II: 25 o'clock Tuesday night A
second and lighter shock came at 11:49.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June M.-Receiv-
ing a tip that Leon Ling, the Chinaman
wanted for the murder of Elsie Sigel, in
New York might be in Birmingham
Sheriff Higdon last night started an in
vestigation. Definite word being received
that a man resembling the pictures of
Leon had been seen in a restaurant on
Second avenue. Deputy Sheriff Ed Wilson
was FASTENED to the place. The man was
found but proved to be a Japanese, who
had recently come to Birmingham, and
was employed now as cook. He form
erly lived in Mobile and New Orleans
Chinese laundries here are now being
closely watched on suspicion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
Cinnamon
Trailed by Sleuths

SCHENECTADY, y. Y. June PA
strange Chinaman appeared at the
Union station here Saturday af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock, and in
quired for a suit case, which had been
forwarded from Albany. 1t had not ar
rived. Then, showing his check, which
was No. SO3 so. and his ticket for Cleve-
land he had his baggage re-checked from
here to Cleveland on check S0S,S72.
The Chinaman reappeared at the station
at $50 D. m. and boarded an express west
bound. Five Chinese put up at a hotel
here late Saturday and disappeared early
Sunday, and while here borrowed $50 from
a Chinese restaurant keeper to assist one
of their cOuntrymen on a journey. 1t is
now the theory of the Schenectady police
that the suit case re-checked was for
Leon Ling, that the money was borrowed
for him, and that Chu Hop, arrested here
Monday and released Tuesday. did know
something about the movements of the
murderer suspect.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25

Continued on Page Three
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-25
Sigel Girls Slayer
Sought in Birmingham

VA LIIO NSIIIIINoN 20 NN~VNIIN NAIN
with their instructors.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-13

FOR SALE OR RENT-Cottage on Davis street just vacated by Prof. Sowder. See Dr. w. R. Greeson. Ii Miss Frue Adams, who is attend ing Central, left this morning for her home at Altus, where she will visit her parents few days. NJ. and Mrs. Frank Stewart oi Little Rock are spending d few days with Mrs. Stewards parents, MT. and Mrs. w. T. Piercey. Miss Fannie Lee Weir left tn is morning for her home at Lonoke, where she will spend few days with her parents, Mi. and Mrs. R. l.. Weir.
 Wanted-To buy or rent hous in Conway. Or would purchase vacant lot in suitable part of town. Apply to Charley Erbacher, at Er- bacher's Meat Market.
 Daniel o. Harton left yesterday for McCrory, where he will assist in the construction oi some build ings being erected in that city by s. M. Apple of this city.
 Prof. O. D. Longstreth of the State Normal science department has been honored with a reappoint- ment on the committee to prepare uniform entrance examination ques- tions to be adopted by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges an organization which includes the leading educational institutions of the south.
 A letter was received by A. J. Witt this morning stating that Rev. A. M. MacLauchlin, the newly elected pastor of the Presby- terian church in this city, would leave Hillsboro, Texas, Monday with his household effects and would probably arrive in this city by next Thursday or Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-13
FOUND OUT WHAT IT MEANT
Man Long Customer of TaiIors Only Recently Discovered Significance
 of Certain Letters.

."Did you ever notice how the tailors while measuring man for a suit of clothes mix in a few letters occasionally among the numbers :" asked lawyer recently of friend. "Whenever 1 have been measured for suit of clothes the tailor always said s. B. l.. in a subdued voice as he took the measure for the length of my trousers 1 often wondered what this secret signal meant, and on one occasion made so bold as to ask, but was put aside in some cas- ual way, which plainly showed me that the tailor did not wish me to know the meaning of the mysteri- ous s. B. l.. We'll, I never knew what these letters meant until one day this winter, when 1 stumbled across the solution quite by accident. I was waiting to have my measure taken while strapping big fellow was on the rack. As he measured the length of the trouser leg the tailor said: 'Thirty-three, s. B. L. Yes came back the reply from the big fel- low, and d. bow-legged, too.' All these years tailors had been accusing me of being slightly bow-legged,' and I had never caught on until l was practically told the answer in the accidental way"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-13
MRS. CARNEGIE AND THE POOR.

Few people know that prior to her marriage Mrs. Andrew Carnegie was an ardent worker among the poor and has continued her work, though in a more restricted fashion. She was Miss Louise Whitfield and is many years the junior of MT. Carne- gie. The one child of the union, Margaret, was for some years ex- ceedingly frail, fact which caused Mrs. Carnegie to keep well hidden from the public eye. Even now that Margaret is a sturdy girl her moth- CT shuns society and devotes herself to home life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-13
Local--Personal

Cremol;ne. Greeson Drug Co. Pure Hog Lard at Erbacher's. I36-tf.
 I. H. Fry of Atkins is in the city today.
 w. J. Snow of Vilonia is in the city today.
 R. K. Wilkerson of Beryl is here today.
 Ben l.. Griffin was in them city of Roses yesterday.
 When you need coal, call phone I62. w. l.. Robins. dI2t The best music in the world is Quartet music.
 Mrs. J. w. Firestone is visiting relatives in Little Rock.
 w. T. Wilson left yesterday evening for Plumerville.
 ]. H. McClung went to Morril- ton last night on business.
 J. T. Murphy is here to spend a few days with his family.
 Wanted-A few fat veal calves. I3o If Boydston & Adams. Use Cremoline for barb wire cuts and old sores. Greeson Drug Go. Cremoline kills lice on all animals and poultry. Greeson Drug Go. Everybody come and bring your girl to hear the "ROs mancerS."
 ]. Bruce Greeson of Little Rock is here to spend today and tomor- row.
 Thomas Harrod of Little Rock is spending today with relatives in this city.
 Mrs. w. H. Norwood is visiting friends { nd relatives at Morriltor for few days.
 Mrs. M. J. Maddox is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Will banks, at Plumerville.
 For Sale-Seed sweet potatoes $I bushel.
 dot THURSToN FULMFR
 Harrell & Go. have a very mag nificent display of the famous Bos- tonian shoes in the show window of their gents furnishing depart ment. The entire window is used in the display of Bostonian shoes only.