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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
REMISSION OF FINE
ASKED FOR OFFICIAL

ST. LOUIS. June IA special from
Little Rock. Ark, says;
Influential citizens OF st. Louis, headed
by Secretary of Commerce Nagel have
filed a petition with President Taft, ask
ing the remission of the s. 800 fine assess
ed against Wilbur c. Stith. former freight
traffic manager of the Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain, for alleged rebating.
THE fine was imposed by Judge Trie-
Der, after Mr.. Stith had entered a plea OF
guilty on one count of an indictment
charging him with giving rebates to T. Fl,
Bunch, on shipments of grain. Mr.. Stith
claimed that he was only technically gull
ty, as he had instructions from his supe-
rior officers to grant Mr.. Bunch rebates.
This statement was denied by the Of
fcials of the Iron Mountain, who claimed
that Mr.. Stith violated positive instruc-
lions in allowing the rebates. Mr.. Stith
now comes forward with a number of let
tiers, which were recently submitted to
Judge Trieber, instructing him to allow
the rebates. These letters, 1t is alleged.
will show that Mr.. Stith only acted upon
instructions of superior officers. and for
that reason the president is asked TO rss
nit the fine"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
BARLOW FOLK HEAR
GOVERNOR SMITH
Chief Executive and State School
Commissioner Pound Speak at
E:g Educational Rally at Court
House.
Bv w T. Waters, Jr.

CARTERSvILLE, Ca. June u--Bar-
fow county is stirred in tie cause Of ed
ucafi0n BY the rally held Friday morn
Ing IN its courthouse at Gainesville. a ne
superior court room was packed 10 near
Gevernor Smith and State School Com
missioner Pound in powerful arguments
for an awakening OF the county TO the
opportunities that its children may nave
better schools
s H Milan. county school commits
ei0nsr presided over the ALLY and DIT.
w III LoveJoy, presiding elder OF the
Methodist church In this district, intro
dnced the speakers. Each made short
Introductory talks before Commissioner
Pound was introduced,
Commissioner Pound predicting that In
the future lies the artificial age OF the
human race and that through science
must come the benefits that the race viii
know in after years. called attention to
the IS per cent white illiteracy OF Bar
tcw county's children, and said that II
those children are TO realize the benefits
OF science they must be educated and
trained % receive them The remedy Of ali
poor schooling conditions he said, lies
n the hands OF the county itself
BARTOw'S SCHOOL FUND.
Barlow county he said. like ell others In
Georgia, except ten. gets more from the
state treasury than IL pays in there. but
notwithstanding that he surmised the
prosecution OF a single criminal in the
court room where he spoke costs the
county more than it's schools do In q
year.
Governor Smith was enthusiastically re-
ceixed and his forcible speech was heard
through with close attention to the last
word. The governor declared himself for
hFxher pay from top to bottom. from
cummissioner to rural teacher in the state
school department. He addressed part OF
his speech particularly and with great
emphasis 10 the teachers OF the county.
who were assembled together in the audi
enee.
GOVERNOR SMITH THANKED.
The rally was a pronounced success. A
unanimous vote OF thanks was on motion
OF DIT. L0vejoy. given 10 Governor
Smith and Mr.. Pound. Mrs. ]. @. Green.
chairman OF a committee from the Cher
okee club. was associated with Commits
Hioner Milan and DR.. LOvej0y in the or
Rnnixaffon Of the rally The good roads
champions from Atlanta in The Jour
nars party were given seats OF honor in
the audience. Thus were combined in this
memorable rally the influence OF schols.
churches clubs and good roads. all in the
cause OF education
FORMER State Senator Paul F. Akin ana
T. W. Reeves. both Of Gainesville. wers
prominent among those who helped TO
make the rally q success.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
TRAIN IN MISSOURI
BLOWN FROM BRIDGE

KANSAS CITY, No. June 11.-Dur-
ing a terrific windstorm last night
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient passen-
ger train was blown from the bridge
across the Brazos river, between Knox
City and Benjamin, Texas. j. e. STAFF
ford. OF Crowell, Texas, passenger, was
killed.
Several persons were injured, none
fatally.
Details received here by E. Dickson,
vice president and general manager OF
the Orient road, are. meagre All wires
to Texas points are down. There were
few passengers on the train, which was
running about 20 miles an hour when the
accident occurred. A terrific rain and
wind storm had been encountered by the
crew all night. AS the train passed I'M
der the bridge a sudden blow sent 1t
rolling into the almost dry bed OF the
river below. The baggage car and three
coaches toppled over but the weight of
the engine prevented it from leaving the
rails.
That more persons were not injured
was due to the fact that at the point
where the train left the rails the fall is
but ten feet. .....
A futher dispatch to the Orient offices
here from Deepwater, Tex, reports the
complete destruction of section camp
at South wichita.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
SON OF SIAMESE TWIN
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

WINSTON SALEM, n. c., June H.
Jesse Bunker, a deaf mute. youngest son
Of Chang, one of the Siamese twins, was
killed by lightning yesterday In his to-
bacco barn in Surry county. He and his
son and workmen took shelter In a barn
during a rain storm. Bunker's hat and
shoes were torn TO pieces. but the body
was not bruised or mutilated. The son
and workmen were knocked unconscious,
remaining so for an hour or more.
Bunker was 4S years old and prosper
Gus. He was intelligent and entertaining
and enjoyed conversing with his friends
through the medium of pencil and paper.
The Siamese twins married Virginia We
men. Their sons have all been prosper
Gus. The peculiar inheritance Of deafness
was an affliction that added sc addition
al strangeness to the family.
The mute was bright and quick OF wiz.
though in eacn branch Of the family
there seems to have been more or less
a freak of nature. The older boys Of
the Chang family have gone into othe'
sections.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
WOMAN PHYSICIAN
BLACKHAND VICTIM

CHICAGO. June u.-Dr. Jennie A.
Beardsiey. Il was learned today. is the
latest victim OF an alleged blackhand
plot in Chicago. She was stabbed twice
In the breast and stomach as she an
s~ered a knock at the back door OF her
home az 60 Peoria street. last night De-
tecffveE were hiding in the house 10 guard
the woman against Just such an attack.
but Il was a steel ribbed corset that saved
her life. The would-be assassin struck his
blows and escaped IN the darkness before
the detectives could leave their piaces
Of c0nceaiment and give chase.
DR.. Beardsley who is a practicing
physician OF middle age. received a 1T
ter several days ago. threatening her Ifs
II she did not place 500 in a designated
spot
The letter. which she turned over TO the
police. was signed with the rude imita-
ton OF a blackhand and a skull and
cross-bones. The letter threatened the wo-
mar with death In her own home II she
did not get busy with the money.
4 detective accompanied her in her
Automobile as she made the rounds OF
visits % her patients. and two others
we're concealed I'm her home.
Or. eBardsiey was about TO retire for
fhe night when summoned TO the back
docr. she stepped into the kitchen. uH-
aceompanied by the officers. and opened
me door.
STE was 50 stunned BY the suddenness
Of the attack that not until her sssail-
ant had fed did she cry for help. Then
her cries aroused the detectives The
would-be murderer slammed the door in
her face. uttering an oath as he did so.
and escaped over a rear fence. The de-
fecfIves gave chase. but the fugitive
uuickiy eluded them I'm the darkness
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
VICKSBURG UNVEILS
STATUE TO GEN. LEE

VICKSBURG. Miss. June 11.-Vicks-
burg is today entertaining a large crowd
OF Confederate veterans and visitors,
who took part In the unwilling ceremo-
MES. held at the heroic bronze statue Of
the late General Stephen d. Lee, who at
the time OF his death was COMMANDMENT
chief Of the United Confederate Veterans.
In addition TO the gray clad veterans.
General Frederick Dent Grant, United
States army. Is the especial guest of The
city. General Grant arrived here from
Memphis in the special car of ]. T. Hara-
han. of the Illinois Central railroad, Mr..
Harahan being one OF the party.
Among the other prominent men pres
ent are General Clement A. Evans, the
present commander-in-chief OF the Unit
ed Confederate Vterans; Col. Henry Wat
terson, Of Louisville, who will be master
OF ceremonies; Col George r. Peck. Of
Chicago, and Governor Sanders, of Louis
lana. and Noel. of Mississippi, with their
respective staffs and Blewett Lee, son OF
General S. ID. Lee
Three companies OF United States troops
from Fort Logan II. Root. Of Little Rock,
also took part in the unwilling.
Two grandsons OF General Lee, John
Glesner Lee. of Chicago, and Lee Hari-
son. Of Columbus. Miss. unveiled the mon
ument. The exercises took place at 2
O'Clock this afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
SCORES LOSE LIVES
IN FRENCH QUAKE

MARSEILLES, June 12-From 10 to
100 dead and 100 injured is tonights
estimated total casualties as the result
of the earthquake which devastated sew
eral towns and villages in the southern
most part of France, particularly in the
departments of Herault and Bouches-
du-Rhone.
Great suffering is reported from the
remoter places, owing to a lack or
bread and the necessaries of life before
the arrival OF assistance. The casual
ties may be greatly increased, as the
ruins have not yet been entirely
searched. The villages of Saint Cannat
and Rognes were completely demolished
by the earthquake and Lambese, which
is twelve miles from AK, suffered heav-
ily. According to advices received here
a number of the wounded are still i'm
prIsoned in the ruins and soldiers are
working desperately to rescue them.
Survivors are sleeping in tents, and
the streets are impossible. In many
places they have been torn up and are
encountered with masses of rocks.
Houses public buildings and churches
were crumbled. Among other villages
seriously damaged Vauverargues, Ven
eIles, PeIlsanne, Puy-sto-R eparade and
ArguIIles.
The victims at Saint Cannat and
Rognez were horribly mutilated. There
were evidences that several Of the vic
Tins had lived for hours imprisoned by
the debris before they died. The peo-
pie rushed into the streets when the
FIRST shock occurred, crying out in ter
ror. Many or mem returned to the
rescue of their families.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
BODY
FOUND BY POLICE

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE dismem-
bered body of a man, wrapped In oil
cloth, left by a stranger In the care
OF a boy in Catherine street last night,
was identified today as that of Samuel
Bersin, % years old. a painter of East
9Sth street. Subsequently the mans head,
which was missing last night. was found
lying on a pile of refuse under the Brook
lyn bridge some distance from the point
where the body was found. The identifi-
cation was accomplished by laundry
marks on the clothing and was confirm
ed by the dead mans sister and brother.
Robbery is believed by the police to
have been the motive for the crime, as
Bersin had been wearing two handsome
diamond rings and these with whatever
money he carried were missing when the
body was found. No arrests have been
made.
WOMAN IN THE CASE.
Bersin came from Russia about two
years ago and boarded with a family
named Cornbioom. He had been missing
from his home since Wednesday, when
he left to go to work.
The case took on a new phase today
when Mrs. Mollie Isaacson, the murdered
mans sister. informed the police that Ber-
sin had been greatly depressed for the
last month because of a young woman
with whom he was in lovo had forbidden
him to call upon her. Mrs. Isaacson said
that Bersin had a rival for the girls
affections and stood much in fear II the
other man. Through this clue the police
hope to solve the mystery.
Earlier in the evening man had given
q fourteen-year-cld boy FIVE cents &c
guard the two bundles, saying he would
return for them in a few minutes. For
two hours the lad stood In front of
public school building in Monroe street, in
the lower part of the east side, and near
to Chatham square, waiting for the re-
turn of the man. A fox terrier smellec
the blood In the packages and parked at
them so vociferously and persistently that
his owner called a policeman and the o!s-
covery resulted.
The victim had been stabbed to death,
apparently before his body was dismem-
bered and doctors said that life had not
Been extinct more than u hours, thus
placing the time of the murder at some
hour during yesterday morning.
BLACKHAND ON WRAPPER.
On the wrapper Of each parcel, one of
which contained the torso and the other
the legs and arms. were boldly written
the words ''blackhand." Some of the
detectives couple this with the recent &C.
tivity, of the secret service among black
hand operators in the middle west and
declare that the murdered man was the
victim of an Italian Matchmaking society.
other detectives. noting that the writ
ing bears no foreign likeness and that
the body in no way resembles other VIC
ttims of the blackhand, believe that the
legend inscribed on each parcel was In
tended to mislead.
The boy who received the five cents for
guarding the bundles has been able to
give only a partial description of his en-
ployer, for whom several score of police.
men are searching t.,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
PACKING HOUSES ASK
COMPLETE INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE depart
ment of agriculture today promptly ac-
cepted the challenge of j. F. Harms,
government meat inspector at st. Louis,
who, in rendering his resignation to Sec
rotary Wilson, makes serious charges
against the meat inspection system at the
National Stock yards, in East st. Louis,
and demands an investigation, relative to
his allegations.
An immediate and thorough investiga-
ton into Mr.. Harms charges concern
ing the East st. Louis packing houses
was today ordered, and to that end two
government inspectors have been ordered
there. When they have completed their
investigation, the facts developed will be
reported to Secretary Wilson, who is at
his home in Traer. Ia, but will return
here next Tuesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
BROWN URGES LOAN
FOR TEACHERS PAY

ELRERToN. Ga, June IA perma-
nent loan fund. through a bond issue.
was proposed by Governor-elect Brown
here today as a means of relief for the
school teachers of the state. The future
chief executive of the state stated that
the suggestion would be one of the first
recommendations made in his inaugura-
tion message, when he will urge the sub
mission and adoption of the amendment
by the legislature, after which 1t will be
submitted to the people for ratification.
According to Governor-elect Browns
statement the loan would be made posi-
BILE by the issuance Of bonds, approx
mately 5000, 0O0 which he says can be
fioated on a two per cent basis. This
amount would be used to pay the teachers
in the spring and summer and then re-
imbursed in the fall when the taxes are
paid II is also proposed that the bonds
be gradually retired without increased
taxation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
Otis D. Smith, who was hanged
for killing his sister.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. June 1l.-Main-
tanning his innocence to the very last and
mounting the scafold bravely. Otis Dur
rell Smith, 80 years old, formerly of At
lanta, was executed in the Duval county
jail this morning, expiating upon the gall
lows the murder of his sister, Cora Belle
Smith, whom the law says ne shot and
killed in a rooming house on West Adams
street. a little over a year ago.
Shortly after 10 o'clock Smith was
brought from his cell. where lie has lived
since the crime was committed except FIR
few hours at the police headquarters,
after his arrest. With him were the Rev.
J. T. Boone, OF the First Christian
church, and the Rev. o, X. Gull, an evan
gelist, now holding a revival meeting in
this city.
Besides these two gentlemen, acting as
spiritual advisers. were several women,
who have assisted the ministers singing
Jesus, Lover of My Soul" These persons,
with the newspaper men, Sheriff Bowden
and Deputies Frank and Ben Jones, Jailer
Argo. and the physicians required, were the
only ones on the floor level of the gal
lows. Below were the mem5'ts OF the
jury.
AS the straps were adjusted the sing
ing was continued, and Smith looked up
ward. During the time the straps were
being fastened the Rev. Mr.. Boone Of
fered a prayer for the repose Of Smiths
soul At 1906 Sheriff Bowden asked Smith
If he had any statement TO make. Look
ing about at the small assembly, Smith
spoke in a firm voice: Now that You
gentlemen are all together, wish TO
state that it is not through bravery that
/ come out here upon the gallows, but by
the help of Jesus Christ. I feel that ]
have a home in heaven, and have no
fear or dread to CO."
The cap was adjusted and the moose
fitted upon his neck. Sheriff Bowden ask
ed Smith IL he was ready, then, without
faltering, Smith said in firm tones: Yes,
I am ready to meet my God" AS the
last word left his lips the trap was sprung
and he shot downward into the room be-
low. The execution was perfect, Smiths
neck being broken by the fall, and al
though he was allowed to hang until 1O1I,
the physicians declared that death was
instantaneous. Only faint heart beat
continued for few minutes
Before he was taken to the gallows
Smith talked with his spiritual advisers
end engaged in prayer and a short re-
liaious service. He talked with newsPa'
per men in a calm voice, the main topic
being on religious subjects. He declared
his Innocence of the crime for which he
died. and handed Sheriff Bowden let
ter. the publication OF which he requested.
Smith did not sleep last night but
spent the whole night in reading tho
bible and prayer. He ate only a light
breakfast. He will be buried beside the
sister he killed. e1
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
UNDERGROUND TRAGEDY
PROBED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE body Of a man ap-
parently about forty-five years old taken
from an abandoned shaft OF the Illinois Tunnel
company, at State street and Eldridge court,
today and gave to the police the problem OF
solving a mysterious underground tragedy.
That the man could have been sealed alive in
the shaft when Il abandoned fifteen
months ago was secuted by General Superinten
dent Callahan. OF the tunnel. who gave as his
belief that the man was a vfctfm OF a murder.
Whether the was slain, IL 1t were
murder-on the street or in the basement Of
building, which opens into the shaft. or was
killed in duel far below the surface of busy
State street are questions the police are trying
to answer.
A card in the pocket bore the inscription
George Thomas, Dover, -. L., which the police
believe was originally Dover. X. L." the n
being traced by the action of water
The theory advanced TO the police was that
a stranger had been robbed, dragged into a
basement communicating with the tunnel and
hurled into II either dead or dying from his
wounds.
The circumstances indicate that the
murdered" said General Superintendent Gala
han. The cash In the back OF the neck APP
peared to have been inflicted with Ratchet"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
FLOOR GIVES WAY;
ONE DEAD, FOUR HURT

DETROIT, Mich, June 12-Traffic
Manager William c. Hollar of the PEN
insula Stove company, was killed today
and four other men were injured, one of
them fatally, when section of the fifth
floor of the storage house of the plant
collapsed and crashed down through the
lower floors to the ground.
On each of the four floors above the
first a section about thirty feet square
was torn out and, with the stoves stored
on them, fell into great mass Of
wreckage that piled upon the stout Joists
and beams of the lower floor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
BRAIN BUILDING
How TO Feed Nervous Gases

HysterIa sometimes leads 10 insanity
and should be treated through feeding
the brain and nerves upon scientifically
selected food that restores the lost deli
cate gray matter. Proof OF the power OF
the brain food. Grape-Nuts. is remark
ably strong
About eight years ago when working
very hard as a court stenographer I col
lapeed physically. then nervously, and
vas taken 20 the State Hospital for the
insane az lincoln. Neb., a raving maniac.
they had 20 keep me In a straight
jacket and I was kept In the worst ward
for three months. ! was finally dismissed
A. the following May but did no brain
work for years. until last fall when I was
persuaded 10 take the testimony in two
cases
zone Of these was a murder case and
the strain upon my nervous system was
90 great that / would have broken down
again except for the strength 1 had built
Up BY the use OF Grape-Nuts When
began 70 feel the pressure of the work
on my brain and nerves I simply in
creased the amount of Grape-Nuts and
used the food more regularly.
I now feel Ike my old self again and
am healthy and happy. l am sure that
II had known OF Grape-Nuts when had
my trouble s years ago ! would never
have collapsed. and this dark experience
IN my life would never have happened.
The power OF Grape-Suts as a brain
food Is simply wonderful and I do not
believe any stomach is so weak that it
cannot digest this wonderful food.
There's a Reason" Look for the lit
tie book. The Road to MELVILLE" in
pkes.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time 10
time. They are genuine, true, and
full Of human interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
WOMEN IN PANIC
AS STEAMER SINKS

PHILADELPHIA, June 12.-Nearly
half hundred former high school girls
and a number of other persons on board
the small steamer Shearwater in the
Delaware river, were plunged into ex-
element today when the vessels cargo
shifted, causing her to settle in the
water.
The accident occurred on. this city and
the Philadelphia fireboat Ashbridge went
TO the rescue. taking all the passengers
off the disabled steamer without injury
TO anyone. The vessel later sank.
The Shearwater was backing out from
a wharf at Arch street for trip to up
river Jersey points when the cargo be-
came displaced. The Clearwater fioated
down stream and sank of Chestnut
street.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
WEIGHED $40 POUNDS
ALTHOUGH ON A DIET

NEW YORK. June 12.-Not even star
walton or fatal illness could reduce the
weight OF James Mills. who died in Belle
vue hospital last night weighing $40
pounds. Mills had been In charge Of the
dining room at the Municipal lodging
house and his friends say his ponderous
proportions were due to the accessibility
OF food.
This was disproved after he had been
IN the hospital three weeks suffering
from heart disease and during which time
he ate almost nothing. but his size con-
tinued 10 increase. Before going to the
hospital Mills said that he had never
been weighed in his life and that nothing
could induce him to get on the scales.
At the hospital the doctors and orderl es
had a severe fight to get his weight.
which was necessary for the hospital rec
ord
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-15
WILL TEACH GIRLS
ALL DOMESTIC ARTS

CHICAGO, June 11.-Plans for 100000
manual training school to be used ex-
clusively in teaching girls the art Of
cooking, sewing and other household du-
ties, are to be considered at meeting of
the Chicago board of education.
Besides cooking and sewing. it is in
tended that the girls shall be taught how
to make beds, sweep, dust and do many
other useful things which they may have
to do when they leave school and enter
homes Of their own.