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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
SHIP Is CAPTURED e.
BY MOSQUITO FLEET

NEW YORK, May 1s-A story of death
and hardship due to mosquitoes was told
by Captain Frederick Weeks, navigator
of the Vereston, a small British steam
ship, now in port from Kingston. The yes
sci was brought to New York by crew
of negroes because nearly all of the rsgu-
lar crew are dead or recuperating from
malaial fever due to the insect bites.
The Vereston had gone upon the Ma
deira river, a branch Of the Amazon. L.
700 miles from Para, with railway sup
plies. There was a stop at Porto Velpo
for twenty-one days, and although the
men were screened in at night they were
bitten in the day time by huge mosqui-
tos. OF the twenty-three members of the
crew, eighteen contracted the fever
Two fremen who weighed 200 pounds
were so emaciated when they got to
Kingston that their relatives failed 10
recognize them. The homeward trip start
ed March 20 and one man died as the
Vereston, went down the river. The day
before Kingston was reached, another
man died and the next night fireman
died just as the ship was making port.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
MRS. HELEN LONGSTREET
FIRES AT MARAUDEP

GAINESVILLE. Ca. May 2O.-Mrs.
Helen D. Longstreet, postmistress of this
place shot five times at an unknown ma
rauder near her home on Green street
Tuesday night about 9 O'Clock. Mrs.
Longstreet's mother, who lives with her
at her pretty little home on North Green,
was alone Tuesday afternoon on the
premises. when she noticed a strange
man sinking about the place.
Mrs. Dortch was attracted by his
strange conduct and noticed that he hung
around till nearly dark when Mrs. Long
street went home from her office at the
postoffice. Mrs. Longstreet also noticed
the trespasser and watched him. Some
time after dark she heard him prowling
about in the lot near her residence and
after calling for explanations and receiv-
ing none, she fired several shots in the
direction of the spot where the tramp
was last seen.
The police were notified and a search
was made but the disturber was not To-
Gated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
FAMINE IN BREAD
Is ON IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, May 1s.-A bread famine
among the TOO 900 residents of the east
side was inaugurated today when more
than four hundred bakeries closed down.
The trouble started with the increase in
the price of wheat recently and was aug
mented by the coincident strike of the
bakery employees on the east side. Co.,.
At a melting of the bakery owners last
night, it was unanimously decided TO
close all shops, numbering 400 or more.
today. ..t.- r.. ..-, ...
The police, hearing of this, detailed an
unusually large number of men on duty
in that section today during the hours
when housewives usually visit the bak-
cries. There was fear that the riotous
scenes OF few years ago when the price
of meat was raised, might be repeated.
Bakers which are not affected by the
action of the meeting last night will not
be able to supply one-tenth OF the de-
mand for bread in the crowded east side
and, therefore, it was believed that there
would be an unprecedented demand for
flour and bread from other sections.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
BEARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

as mecury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering IL through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
f. ]. Cheney g. Co, Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
Il is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimo-
malls free.
Sold by druggists. Price zoe. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
KILLED BRIDE AND SELF
~ WHEN SHE ROBBED HIM

PORTLAND, Ore. May 1S.-That l.,
H Worley killed his bride of four days
and himself, was asserted by the police
tonight The bodies of Worley and his
wife, who was Miss Ruth Leroy, OF
Lincoln. Neb. were found on Worley's
farm near Redmond. Last Friday and
Saturday the house was closed. 1t was
burned on Saturday.
woriey's letter addressed to neighbor
follows:
cit is all a mistake. Ruth said this
morning she did not want to live with
me and said she was going back east
again. She robbed me of all my money
and was going to leave me. 1 could not
stand it any longer, so think we both are
better dead. H
Before God. just found my purse in
Ruth's stocking with all my money and
she denied it, This is more than can
stand. a. ..
(Signed) 81. II. WORLEY.'
The tragedy was discovered by two men
who went 10 the Worley farm to deliver a
wedding present. On the barn door they
saw this sign: Find me in the stable.'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
SHIP HELDqPRISONER
49,. BY. GIANT ICEBERGS

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE BRUSH
steamship Volturno, which arrived mere
yesterday. had a remarkable experience
with icebergs in mid-Atlantic. At 3
a. m. on Sunday May 8, Captain James
Harrison found that his vessel, which
carried two hundred passengers and a
large consignment of freight, from Eng
lard, was completely surrounded by ice
bergs and ice foes. The engines were
slowed down and at daylight the Vol
turno was so completely hemmed in that
the engines were stopped and all OF
Sunday the vessel drifted as prisoner
with the ice.
At times there was great danger of
the giant icebergs crushing the ship be-
tween them, but Captain Harrison found
himself unable TO do anything because
the ice completely surrounded him. A
wind sprang up early Monday morning
making a channel through the giant cir
Gle of ice, and the Volturno quickly sped
out Of this and liberated herself.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
CALHOUN'S SLEUTH
!. BEERAYS SECRETS

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 20-Into
the trial of Patrick Calhoun. president Of
the United Railroads, there was injected
late today an extraordinary chapter deal
ing with the uses and methods Of detec-
tives.
John Helms, formerly connected with
the United States secret service, and once
detective in this city, narrated in detail
as a witness for the prosecution, the Sc
crets he says he learned while In the en-
ploy of the United Railroads. His testi-
mony which relates TO an early period in
the history of the graft prosecution al
ready involves the names of several per-
sons more or less prominently identified
with the defense and there is a promise
of revelations even more sensational
when he resume tomorrow
CAUSED A LEGAL WRANGLE.
Helms had scarcely started his narra-
tive when there ensued. a legal wrangIe
Chat had no parallel in the five months
of the trial Five of the attorneys for
the defense protested against the admis-
sion of Helms testimony land the specta-
tors were not aware of the important Is
sue involved before counsel with voices
raised to an angry pitch, were engaged IN
q legal battle that lasted nearly an hour.
Judge Lawlor finally ruled that the ev-
fdence was admissible.
Helms testified that he had come to the
city in response to request by Attorney
Louis NJ. H0efflers early in May, 1907.
At that time, the final trial of Tiery L.
Ford. counsel for the United Railroads.
had begun. Hoeffler. he said. instructed
him to watch everything done by the
prosecution. ~
Later, he said, he had reported directly
to William NJ Abbott, 4 general attorney
for the United Railroads, who authorized
him to engage assistance. Helms said
he had induced r. A. Platt. a Burns en-
ploye, to furnish him with copies and
originals of letters, kilograms and reports
on Jurors from Burns office.
PAID 5000 A MONTH.
Abbott, according to the witness, paid
Plat $500 month from the middle of 1907
until August 81, 1908, during which time,
he alleges, Plat supplied kilograms in
code and otherwise from operatives. who
were following Eugene E. Schmitz, the
former mayor, then in Europe and from
the men who were seeking A. X. Detwild-
err, the convicted telephone magnate
William NJ. Settler. private secretary
to Mr. Calhoun, testified that he had new
er seen Ruef at the United Railroad of
fees and that he had never seen Tierey
/. Ford in possession of any amount Of
currency.
Rudolph Spreckels after a brief cross
examination today, was excused until to-
morrow when he agreed to produce the
accounts of money he had expended In
aid of the prosecution. as requested by
the defense. s...- So
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
DENIES HE BROKE LAWS
IN USE OF PASSES

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May 1s.-Speaker Far
ris read to the house OF representatives Tues
day morning a telegram from Hon. Frank
Clark. congressman from the second district
Of Florida. in which he said:
II denounce as undualifiedlv and basely
false any !ntimatiOn by legislative COMMITTEES
or other o, rsons that I have violated any law
m use Of railroad transportation in Florida OF
elsewhere. I defy these people to institute
proceedings here. there or anywhere. II they
ar honst and hay proof lot them proceed. il
they have not the proof thew are not honest
and dare not proceed"
One OF the passes which the committee re-
ported was annual pass No. 2267. issued JAM
uary l. 1906 and expired December !, 1906, good
for all points over the Georgia. Southern and
Florida railroad to Frank Clark. congressman
The telegram was referred to the judiciary
committee. which new has under consideration
the list Of names reported bv the special COM
fnirtee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
SON OF JULIAN RALPH
TRIES TO END HIS LIFE

NEW YORK. May Is.-wiIlar Ralph. ~
years old. a son Of the late Julian Ralph
who was prominent as a magazine writer
and a newspaper correspondent. is In a
critical condition in Coney Island hos
pital from a bullet wound inflicted on
himself under peculiar circumstances
While walking along Surf avenue.
Coney Island. late last night. Ralph took
a revolver from a holster he carried
under his coat and fired a bullet into his
side. Although the shot was heard by
many persons. and several witnessed the
incident. none went TO his aid. and Ralph
walked 20 a drug store. a half block
away, and asked for a glass Of water. The
druggist. observing that he was wounded.
caused the young man 10 be taken TO the
hospital In his pockets were found let
tiers. which tine police declared indicated
his intention 10 commit suicide.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
EDUCATIONAL RALLY
HELD IN PALMETTO

PALMETTO. Ca. May 1s.-Paimetto and
vicinity SUSPENDED all lines Of business and
came out TODAY to hear Governor Hoke Smith
and Hon. j. n. Pound. state school commits
sioner. deliver addresses education, this
day being set as a Grand educational rally
70 try and establish a district school by taxn-
tim
These distinguished guests were met at the
train by a large delegation Of representative
citizens and after a general enthusiastic r
ceDtion were escorted to the speakers stand
DR.. Hal Johnson. master OF ceremonies. in
PRODUCED Governor Smith in n ring fifteen
minute speech.
Governor Smith spoke for about one hour
ami thirty minutes on education and the needs
Of these district schools. and was cheered re-
peatesilv- -''
After the governor finished his address the
crowd. numbering several hundred, was served
the genuine old-fashtoned barbecue.
The long tables were loaded with the finest
OF barbecued meats and dozens OF table deli
carries.
The tables were laden with beautiful flowers
and attended by host OF pretty young ladies.
OF which Palmetto is famous.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
SCOUT GAR BACK;
IS GIVEN OVATION
Peaks of the Blue Ridge Climbed
in Heroic Fashion-Tire Troub-
les Delay the Car at the Skirts
Currahee Mountain.

AS a climax to its epoch-making and
triumphant run to Greenville,. s. c., Tho
Journals scout car sped back into At
lanta Tuesday afternoon about $3.50 O'Clock
Dedecked in wild flowers and Elks' col
ors and greeted all along the way, with
Outbursts of applause. :
Tuesday morning II had reached Gaines
Vile and at noon was chugging swiftly
toward Atlanta. Tuesday afternoon II
took part in the Elks' parade.
"B. p. Q. +. and The Journal-Herald
Contest" might be taken as the joint mot
Since last Friday the scout car has been
on q preliminary trip inspecting the two
proposed routes from GreenviIle. s. c., "a
Atlanta preparatory to the great road
building and automobile reliability con-
test that is to be pulled OF next autumn
by The Journal and the New York Her
aid. II was met at the Fulton County
Automobile club by r. Z. O'Donnelly'
car carrying James r. Gray, Charles
Bayne, John Morris, Jr.. and j. ID. Jer-
nigan. This party, after supplying the
scout car with an abundance of Elks
colors. escorted it into the city until
Peachtree street was reached.
In the scout car were Major John
Cohen, managing editor OF The Journal
z. w. Cans, southern manager OF the
White Steamer Automobile company;
Frank Weldon, of the National Highways
association; W. T. Waters. Jr., of Tbs
Journal staff. and William Snider, driver.
The return of the scout car was hailed on
every side as the machine that has made
the first trip over a portion Of the great
Whitehall-Broadway highway.
Sunday, the car finished it's trip to
GreenviIle, S. c.. and, with its work fin
ished for the time, Of mapping out a
route for the great Journal-Herald auto
mobile endurance and good roads contest
from New York to Atlanta started on its
homeward journey.
ENDS GREAT TOUR.
Its arrival marks the end of a re-
markabIe tour. 1t left Atlanta Friday
morning. went first to Commerce, then
TO Lavonia, then back to Commerce, then
TO Royston and Hartwell and to AdersOn,
S. c.. From Anderson 1t went to Pelzer
and TO Piedmont, S. c.. and concluded
it's tour at Greenville. Monday morning
il left Greenville and started back by the
north route" which goes by way Of Toe
Goa and Gainesville.
At every point il has met with the
most enthusiastic reception. Business
men Of the shrewdest perception have de-
clared that the plan which il has been
working out is Invaluable. People of every
degree have welcomed It with the high
est cordially.
In every way. in fact. the reception the
car has received has shown that seldom
before has a plan been proposed which
met with such complete approval as the
Ian TO hold a great automobile endurance
contest from New York TO Atlanta.
At every point along the route of car,
the proposed contest was declared to be
mastery scheme and one which will get
the warmest support.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
GEORGIA PYTHIANS
MEET IN COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, Ca, May 19-The grand
lodge of knights of PYthias of Georgia
was formally opened before 1900 people
in Springer's opera house this morning
at II o'clock with an address Of welcome
by Mayor Browne. for the city. and F.
NJ. Summerkamp, for the local Pythians.
Response was made by Pohn p. Ross.
of Macon. t..f
Hon. Henry P. Brown, supreme chan
cellor of Cleburne, Tex, delivered one
Of the most eloquent addresses ever heard
her on any occasion. .-
The lodge was formally opened by a
grand parade through the streets.
Five hundred delegates are in the city.
and there is a gala appearance every
where. An elaborate program is being car
ried out.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
wild MAN" CAUGHT
--a IN MISSISSIPPI

PRENTIss, Miss. May 1s.-sheriff John
Laird captured in the swamps near here
late yesterday a man who has Stunned
all civilization for the past FIVE years, and
whose occasional presence in isolated
communities near here, with his unkempt
and almost weird appearance earned for
him the title of the wild man.
He was covered with only a scanty por-
ton of ragged garments, his nails were
five inches long and his hair and beard
reached almost to his waist. He refused
to eat cooked food when II was offered
to him. He was identified as Marvin
Whitehead, whose relatives have long
been in search of him. His family is a
prominent one in this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
FAMOUS NAVAL SCOUT
o. : Is DEAD IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, May 2O.-captain Roch-
ester Cunning, who. as a lieutenant on
the converted scout ship Harvard, carried
the first news of the strength Of Cerve-
ra's squadron in Santiago harbor before
the battle which terminated the Spanish
naval power, is dead at his home in
Englewood, N. j.
Captain Cunning, who in recent years
had been in command of Oliver Harri-
mans private yacht, was sent ashore
from the Harvard by Admiral Sampson
soon after Cervera's feet entered the har-
Dor of Santiago, and after a. perilous
journey. he reported TO the American
commander the strength of the Spanish
naval forces. - -r- s5J
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
o. r. It's REFLECT
.-u ALL THEIR OFFICERS

After several days of delay the slate
fixed by the dominant faction in the Or
der of Railway Photographers was success
fully carried through in the reelection
At the morning session Tuesday Toronto
was settled upon as the place for the
holding of the next biennial convention
In 1911.
The following is the list of officers
chosen for the ensuing term, of two years:
} Grand president. H. b.. Perham, of st.
Louis grand secretary and treasurer. L
W. Quick, of st. Louis; first vice presi-
dent, ]. A. Newman of Centralias III:
second vice president, T. M. Pierson, of
Indianapolis. Ind; third vice president,
D. Campbell, of Toronto, Ont; fourth
vice president, J. ]. Dermody, of Mounds,
III.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
COLOR LINE IN JAIL ~ ss-.
CAUSED BAD STRIKE

CHICAGO, May 1S.-Four days Of SOL
itary confinement broke a Strike" among
a score or more of prisoners on the first
tier of the county jail
The "walkout" occurred when the men
refused TO exercise in the same corri-
doris with negroes. although Jailer Da-
Wis told them they would be placed in
solitary cells and fed only bread and
water IL they did not obey the rules.
The men defied the jailer and ten OF
the most obdurate were placed in the
darkened cells and kept there until they
sent word they would obey. Then they
were released.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
"JoHNNIES" ON CORNER
HEAR DEATH KNELL RING

CHICAGO. May. 2O.-"Mashers" are to
be banished from State street.
The shop girls have organized the anti
Washers association and they will wage
war on the street corner 'JOhnnies Chief
Shippy had o. KID the appointment OF
a mashers' squad for State street and the
loop district s-' Ef'
No more will the girls let the masculine
firt lineup by the office or store door and
ogle them as they pass; making comment
on their beauty,
Club women have been asked by the
shop girls to aid them in freeing the
streets of members, and have promised
assistance. Four arrests of Washers
already have been made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
JUDGE H. T. ToULMIN
.. IS NOT TO RETIRE

MOBILE. Ala, May B.-Hon. Harry 7.
Toulmin United States district Judge for the
Southern district Of Alabama, denies any in
tention OF retiring from the bench at the ex-
plration Of his twenty-third year in December
next. reports to that effect having gained cur
rency at Washington.
Judge Toumin was appointed to his present
office By President Cleveland in 1856 and has
been continuously In office since. In reply to
question as 10 the rumOr. the Judge smil-
ingly replied, Evidently someone is trying 10
administer upon my estate before 1 am Of
ficiaiiv Gead"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
MAY LYNCH NEGRO j.
.... WHO SHOT SHERIFF.

COLUMBIA. S. c., May 19.-Great ex-
element was created at Lexington. ten
miles from Columbia today by the Shoot
ing from ambush Of Sheriff p. H. CorleY
by a negro for whom he had a warrant
and evictment papers Carley was shot
In the face with buckshot and is said
to be dying. .-sa.
The negro probably will be lynched.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
WOUNDED PRISONER
SAW THEIR WAY OUT

and Matthew johnson. negroes both suffering
from gunshot wounds. the latter supposed to
be in a serious condition. sawed their way
out of the hospital mart OF the county TAIL
during last night. and with the aid of a
blanket. scaled the high walls.
The sheriff has offered a reward of $50
for their recapture. Three charges of as
saut with intent to murder stand against
Johnson. while Howard is charged with bur-
glarv.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
SALOON FORCES WIN
VICTORY IN ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Nav 19.-The saloon
forces won victory TODAY in the house with
the passage of citv local option act. which
separates cities, villages and incorpora led
towns from the remainder OF the township
by a vote of rs for. the bill and 20 against T.
The bill must now run the gauntlet OF the
senate and receive the approval of the gov
ernor before II becomes a law. In addition
to declaring that municipalities shall not he
givernor Ly the country vote the saloon
question. the measure defines intoxicants to
be LIQUOR containing. one-haR nf one per cent
of alcohol A Noticeable feature was the alb
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
County Roads Improved

MARSHALLVILLE, Ga, May 10
The Macon county road commissioners
are putting in some good work on roads.
that has been greatly needed. making
them smooth, hard durable and perma-
nent. Hon. Fielder ]. Frederick, of Mar
shallvIlle. is chairman OF the board Of
commissioners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
CAPTAIN PETER g. HAMS
NOW NUMBER 2002

OSSING, y. Y. May l9.-Capt. Peter G..
Hams Jr. is now a prisoner in Sing Sing.
Although ne manifested considerable interest
in the prison building as he walked from the
railroad station 20 the gate. he preserved alb
solute silence.
on entering the prison the captains pedigree
was taken by a clerk. the number 20O2 was as
signed to him, he was equipped with a suit OF
nrison clothing and then sent 70 the prison
barber TO be shaved. Later he was sent TO his
cell Today he viii he examined by the
prison physician and II found able TO worn,
viii he assigned 10 some task.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
LOUISIANA DOCTOR
SHOT TO DEATH

MORGAN CITY, La, May 19.-Dr. AL
len S. King, one of the most prominent
physicians of st. Mary Parish. was shot
and killed in his office today by Leo OIL
ivier, also we'll known throughout this
section of Louisiana. . - ----
olivier gave himself up to the police.
but declined to make a statement The
men were overheard quarreling sho ely
before the shooting. .. -..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
More Than 20

Ingredients give to Hoods sar-
sapariIla its great curative power =
power 70 cure many and varied COM
plants, including diseases of the blood ,
ailments of the stomach, troubles of
the kidneys and liver.
Many of the ingredients are just what
the profession prescribe in the ailments
named, but the combination and pro-
portions are peculiar to this medicine and
give il curative power peculiar to itself.
Therefore, there can be no substitute
for Hoods. Get il in the usual liquid
fOrm, or in tablets called Sarsatabs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
GOVERNOR is SPEAKER
AT FAIRBURN RALLY

Governor smith addressed large crowd at
rstrburn wednesday morning when he spoke
before an educational rally. The governor 8
address was confined principally 10 educational
matters.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-21
DO YOU SUFFER- WITH PILES?

Do they protrude?
Do they pain you?
Do you have mucous or bloody dis
charges?
/ can cure you. also cure varicocele
and structure Advice free. DR.. w. ].
Tucker, 43 1-2 Whitehall street, Atlanta.
Ga. 81. rr..s .. -..