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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-02-11
AS TO SANITARIU1NS.

reference to the State Sapitarium and
the G. III. Bell case, which promises to
prove something Of an epoch maker,
in this state at least. I assume that
no one is more vitality interested in
eleemosynary institutions than the
women In Georgia the sex has ever
thrown it's influence against bad and
brutalizing conditions everywhere.
If the things charged by Mr.. Bell
are true, outrage is put upon every
sense Of justice and humanity.
The care Of the insane is some
thing as yet far behind the care of
those suffering from any other form Of
disease. So little is known in regard
to curative measures that the majority
Of insane asylums are merely run up
on the plan Of surveillance and disci-
pline. Scarcely month but that
some revelation proves that barbara
ties exist in such sanitariums, and the
simplest dictates Of humanity demand
that the public conscience be aroused
on this subject. It has indeed been
but lately in the history of the world
that any improvement at all existed
in insane asylums. They were once
all on the order Of old Bedlam. To
the everlasting credit and glory wo-
men, it will be remembered, that Kate
Dixon, a frail, delicate little news
paper woman, absolutely battered
down the walls Of prejudice, stirred
oficialdom out Of its lethargy in state
after state, and brought about, some
twenty or thirty years ago, vast
betterment. Since her death in far
away land some time ago, no one has
filed the place Of the CANCEL of mer
cy" to the poor creatures incarcera-
ted in asylums. Surely they are in
more pathetic condition in many
eases than the dumb brutes. What
circumstances conspire to make the
care Of the insane thing so peeul
iarly unsatisfactory
First: Political patronage has done
much to fill the chairs Of superinten-
dents Of insane asylums with men who
are untitled for the nature of the
work. The very best medical skill
should be sought in filing these po-
sitions. Instead, all too often, the
doctor selected knows little or moth
ing Of mental and nervous diseases,
possibly knows little or nothing Of in
stitutional management, but he has a
pull. In such a case he is dependent
wholly upon what his subordinates tell
him about the conditions. He wants
the salary and the perquisites. The
responsibility Of the work is ignored.
Second: What will be found the
usual requisites in an attendant I?
Bulk is invariably desirable. Strength,
physical strength, is a necessity. So
far as education or culture or gentle
ness Of disposition are concerned,
these are never inquired into. Can
the nurse keep order9 Is he OF she
a good disciplinarian? These are the
questions which insure the promotion
of the attendant.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-02-11

against the attendant Certain men
tai diseases are actually accompanied
by brittleness Of bone which makes
fractures frequent occurrence where
perhaps no violence whatever has been
exerted For these reasons the testi-
mony of the insane must be discount
ED. On the other hand, we have at
PENDANTS whose wages are exceedingly
small and who, ordinary human beings,
with no special devotion to anything,
are merely making living as chance
has enabled them to do so in an asy-
lum. They seize every opportunity
to Tighten their own burdens in every
way possible. Thus we find the bar
barous rule prevailing that all inmates
must rise at fixed, very early hour,
IN the morning, when perhaps the
thing most beneficial would be to rest
and sleep as long as they felt they
could. Each inmate as a rule finds it
incumbent upon him to do consider
able work. This is not in itself bad
policy, but the same routine Of put
ting a ward in immaculate order by
six or seven o'clock in the morning
and then scarcely daring to disar-
range anything throughout the bal
ance of the long weary day is any
thing but Frightening. The inmates
are thrust into baths at hours most
convenient to the attendants. They
must eat what is set before them;
at the time appointed they must re-
tire, even though the tortures of in
somnia are present. In fact, nearly
every condition that S. Weir Mitchell
or other profound students of nervous
diseases would insist upon as neces-
sary to cure are violated. So far as
horrifying instances Of beatings, hui
Mutations and torturings are concern
ed, these are never completely avoid
able under system which turns one
human being over to the undisputed
will Of another. So long as humanity
is human, and not angelic, impotence
and desire to PUNISH infractions Of
rules with unnecessary severity cam
not be wholly eliminated.
All this constitutes a dark picture,
but that it is true one is confirmed
by the many reports Of bad conditions
throughout asylums everywhere. What
is the remedy? Of course impartial
inspection is necessary. Not the per-
functory visit of board, whose call
is anticipated week.in advance and
who necessarily find all things smooth
and in order; but the wholesome in
PRODUCTION Of a little secret service
method that would get at the truth
and the facts without regard to what
the patient charged, or the attendant
denied Neither can be trusted. I'm
influenced third parties, not at long
intervals, but constantly, should be
employed. The street car companies
have inspectors unknown to the en-
ployes. ALI corporations have their
''spotters," the possibility Of whose
presence does much to promote the
good of the cncern. A detective sys-
tenn in the insane asylum would be
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
HOMESEEKERS WARNED
 AGAINST SWINDLERS
CONCERNING THE YUMA INDIAN
 RESERVATION.
The Time and Plan of the Opening
 Not Yet Decided.

Washington, July 4.-The following statement was given out at the recla- nation today: The proposed opening of lands on the Yuma reservation which is expected to take place soon has aroused the activities of a band of swindlers who seem to be operating principally in the southwest. These sharpers have selected as their vic tims prospective hOmeseel1ers who are attracted by the opportunities for se- curing desirable tracts of public lands. By means of advertisements cleverly wOrded, they claim to be able to locate settlers for consideration on choice tracts of the reservation, and to fur nish application blanks and informa- tion concerning the details of tho opening
 The time and method of opening these lands have not been decided up- on by the secretary of the interior When the matter has been settled by the department notice will be given through the public press and all nee essary blanks can be obtained at that time without charge. Until and after such an announcement all requests for information should be made to the of flee of the reclamation service, Wash ington. D. C.. or to the project engi- neer at Yuma"
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
HELD ONLY THE CLOTHING
Discovery Closely Connect ed Three Italian Suspects With St. Louis Black mailing Plot Involving Theft of Two Children.

St. Louis, Aug. 4.-The discovery today that three trunks had been shipped from St. Louis to Chicago by the men suspected of Kidnapping Grace and Tomasso VivianO, confirm ed the St Louis police in the belief that the disappearance of the children and the demand of $25,000 ransom was the result of a carefully worked out blackmailing plot which did not however, contemplate harm to the children.
 The Chicago police telegraphed the belief that the trunks contained the children's bodies. They were opened, however, and found to contain only clothing The St Louis police's theory of the trunks is that they con- tained the property of Samuel Turrisi, who is believed to have lured the Viviano children from their home and of other members of the blackmailing band.
 The important arrests in the case today numbered three, the prisoners being Lamancia Giroloma, who haul ed the trunks to the express office here on Monday; Peitro Faniere, a groceryman. who was Giroloma, en- ployer and another employe of Fani- ere's establishment. The police learn ed through newspaper reporters that Marchesi Bondctto, a cousin of Fur risi had been missing from his home since Monday. He had sold out his business the day before, saying that he was going to California. It is thought, however, that he may have gone to Chicago and that his part in the plot was to receive the trunks.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER
 WENT ON THE ROCKS
The Paul Jones Reached Skagway in
 Sinking Condition.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 4.-The tor pedo boat destroyer Paul Jones which left there with a flotilla of six on July 26 for a cruise in Alaskan waters struck a reef several miles from Skagway and made port in a sinking condition.
 The destroyer, which is in com mand of Lieut.. Nj. s. Davis, was going at three-quarters speed when she hit the rocks. The boat ran high out of the water and nearly turned turtle. The men were thrown from their hammocks and several were badly bruised by the fall. Two holes were punched in the star board bow of the boat and the pro peller shaft was badly bent.
 The boat was hung up on the reef for a short time, but the rising tide lifted her off. The pumps were kept going constantly and by the use of collision mats she was able to limp into Sgakway several hours behind her consorts.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
STORIES OF DISORDER.
The Pirates of the South Renew Ae-
 tivities.

Victoria, Aug 4.-The steamer Tan go Maru, from the orient, today brought news of a great uprising in the province of Kansu, China, follow ing a famine One of the members of the American Typographical society and a Hinduoo topographer have been killed. Several walled cities. includ ing Yulingu. Yenanyu, SitechOu and Misuchisien, were besieged by the rebels, against whom the imperial troops, foreign drilled and capable men have been sent.
 The Tango Maru brought news that there has been a recrudescence of pi- racy in South China and some tragic affairs are reported. seven persons dy- ing. roasted to death by pirates near Shuntak after the capture of a castle like house owned by one of the local gentry. Although Chinese garrison was but 300 yards away, no troops came to assist the besieged household or succor them when the pirates burn ed them alive.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
AIMED AT HERSELF
 AND NOT AT CRAIG
Mrs. Castles Explanation of the Wal
 dorf Astoria Shooting.

New York, Aug. Airs Neville Castle, the woman from California, who had a difference of opinion with William D. Craig, as to whether MT. Craig, whom she shot, but did not seriously injure last night at the Waldorf Astoria has pursued her, or she him, found no mercy today in the man she says loves her. Nor had any one gone on her bail tonight.
 Craig refused to dismiss the com plaint against her. and when she laid her hand upon his shoulder and plead ed gently: will you please drop it, won't you?" he turned brusquely and left the court room. She was held in S3, 900 bail for further examination.
 Mrs. Castle has been highly excited ever since she was arrested, but up to the time of her statement tonight she denied any attempt to punish" any one. She drew her pistol, she has said, with the intention of suicide.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05

gagged in the drug business here. but disposing of it retired from active life and practice. His health here was fairly good, until within the last year he has suffered a great deal. most of the time and early in the spring was very i'll.
 A few weeks ago. pr. and Mrs. Bailey and the two daughters resident here, left for Anaheim, their former home, and the present home of an- other daughter. Mrs. Henry KeukeL The doctors health improved at first, but he was seized with a bronchial attack and sank rapidly. Neill Bailey of Naco and Dr. l.. c. Bailey of Mazatlan were summoned, the former arriving there Tuesday it is supposed and the latter passing Maricopa yes- terday. where he was joined by MT. Cleaveland. Though no advices have been received it is supposed interment will be made in Anaheim, as the members of the family are all there now.
 Dr. Bailey was about 70 years old, his life having been spent chiefly in the practice of medicine. He served as surgeon of a Texas regiment in the Confederate army, going to Cal ifornia after the war and settling in Though he came to Phoe- nix broken in health and too late in life to participate vigorously in public affairs, he was well known by a wide circle of friends in the community. and was most highly esteemed by all
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
SOME INTERESTING LETTERS
To Show That the Prisoner Not, as Has Been Assert ed, a Victim of Delusion When He Shot Stanford White.

White Plains, Aug. 4.-The state rested in the Thaw case today and from now on it devolves upon Harry K Thaw and his attorney, Chas. Morschauser. 10 offset the testimony of the states aleinists who have sworn without exception that Thaw is still insane and would be a menace to the community if released form the asylum.
 Dr. Carlos r. Macdonald was the last alienist called by the state. He was followed by John B. Gleason, Thaw's original legal adviser after the shooting of Stanford White. Mir. Gleason came to Thaw's aid this af- ternoon and cleared up a few old mysteries, sweeping away some of Thaw's apparent vagaries upon which Jerome has dwelt so persistently.
 Through Gleason, Thaw's lawyer hopes to show that Thaw's attitude toward Stanford White was not the result of delusions. as the state con- tends, but was prompted by what Thaw knew of Whites practices. Gleason has about fifty letters re- ceived from Thaw that may prove one of the sensations of the hearing to- morrow if read.
 Morschauser tried tn prove the charges against White today by read ing parts of Evelyn Thaw's testimony at the trials. If he can show that Stanford White and a number Of wealthy friends did maintain an es- tablishment where young girls were ruined, Morschauser will be able to dissipate some of the dclusion evil dence of the state He intimates that he has some surprises in store for the remaining days ok the hearing.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
THE FINAL
 T|NKER|NG Concurrent Resolution to Re- pair Tariff Bill ADOPTED IN THE SENATE
 .~
Authorized Enrolling Clerks of Both Houses to Re move From the Measure What Was Believed to Be a Joker.

Washington Aug. 1.-The concur rent resolution making corrections in the leather schedule tariff bill was reported to the senate from the fi- nance committee by MT. Aldrich to- day. The resolution changes para graph 450 to read as follows: Hides of cattle, raw or cured whether dry salted or pickled shall be admitted free of duty.
 Provided. that on and after OctO- Der l, 1909, grain, buff, and split leather shall pay a duty of 715 per cent ad valorem, that all boots and shoes made wholly or in chief value of leather made from cattle hides, and skins pay duty of 10 per cent ad valorem. That harness, saddles and saddlery, in sets or in parts. finished or unfinished composed wholly or in chief value of leather. shall pay a duty of 20 per cent ad valorem'' This resolution will be acted upon after the conference re- port has been disposed of.
 From the same committee Mir. Me Cumber reported another concurrent resolution providing that the draw DdCk pTONlSlon or Ine IdTlII blll should not apply to oil cake manu- factured from imported flax seed and also announced the the control of bonded warehouses. McMcLaurin of Mississippi offered an amendment to place cotton bagging on the free list.
 The entire session was consumed by speeches by Senators Cummins of Iowa and Daniel of Virginia. As though protesting against being called out to a night session, the senators were very tardy in their attendance upon the meeting of the senate to- night. Nearly an hour passed after the appointed time before a quorum could be assembled It was finally obtained after an order had been issued to the sergeant at-arms to bring in the absentees.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05

St. Paul, Minn., with Henry E.. Davis, their counsel, arrived here tonight from Washington, determined, they said, to fight to the bitter end to remove the stigma of suicide from the name of Lieutenant James N. Sutton of the marine corps, Mrs. Sutton's son.
 They will make their effort when the naval board of inquiry resumes the investigation of young Sutton's death tomorrow. Lieutenant Harold H. Ut ley and Surgeon Frank c. Cook, who returned Tuesday from the Mediter- ranean, reported at the naval academy tonight. They will be the principal witnesses for the navy.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
TRIAL OF JAP STRIKERS.
Their Cause Not Aided by Stabbing
 of a Non Sympathizer.

Honolulu, Aug. 4.-S. Sheba, the Japanese editor who was stabbed yes terday by T. Mir, a fellow country man, because the former strongly op- posed in his paper, the Shinpo, the strike of the Japanese plantation la borers.
 The trial of several strike leaders on the charge of conspiracy, which has been in progress for several weeks. but was interrupted yester- day by the stabbing of Sheba was resumed today. The court instructed the jury to disregard the Sheba incl dent but the prosecution, it is said, may try to introduce it as evidence to show the criminal nature of the alleged conspiracy.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
 WILL BE ENCOURAGED
IN THE IRRIGATION OF ARID
 REGIONS.
Secretary Ballinger Announces the
 Policy of the Department.

Seattle, July 4-Secretary of the Interior Ballinger who has just return cd from a conference in Portland with officials of the federal reclamation ser vice said today: The reclamation ser vice will not play a dog in the-man- ger toward private irrigation corpora tions that are watering the arid and semi-arid plains and valleys of this and other western states. Instead. the government will give all possible en- couragement to private enterprises where they do not conflict with estab- lished or projected federal reclamation conflicts.
 There should he no issue between private capital and the government land should not be withheld from en- try beyond a reasonable period of time. where it's development is within the range of capitaI.n
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
MAORIS BARRED.
Refused Admittance at San Francisco
 on Account of Trachoma.

Washington, July 4.-Nineteen mem bers of a party of MaOris from New Zealand who have been held up at quarantine at San Francisco by the immigration authorities because they were afflicted with trachoma, were to- day refused admission to this cOun- try by order of Assistant Secretary McHarg, of the department of com- merce and labor.
 The Maoris belonged to a tribe of savages in New Zealand and were to have been used for exhibition pur- pose by a hippodrOme company in New York.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
COMMISSION HOUSES
 SEND OUT WARNING
That Stock Prices Have Reached a
 Dangerously High Level.

New York, Aug. 4-The stock mar ket has to contend with the growing conservatism of the stock commission houses which is voiced in the warn ings to customers of the high level market, and the danger of reaction. The publication of net earnings for June. and of the fiscal year. of the Hartman lines, was signalized by an advance in the price of Union Pacific. The Union Pacific's revenue over expenses and taxes of S3S,234,314 for the year, takes no account of the income from investments, which amounted to S1G,019,692 for the pre- ceding fiscal year, or an aggregate implying a safe margin over $19 594 790 required to pay last years 10 per cent dividend. Bonds were irregular; total sales, S6,022,OOO. United States Is registered declined 2l per cent
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
Speaker Is Expected to A1- nOuRCe Assignments Today SOME SWITCHING ABOUT
MT. Gardner an Insurgent and an Advocate of Pos tai Savings Banks, is Re ported to Have Been Overlooked in Selection.

Washington, Aug. i.-Spealler Can non is expected to announce his deci- sion with regard to committee assign ments tomorrow That they will not be altogether satisfactory is indicated by the gossip heard about the chamber. A selection that is expected to cause a great deal Of comment and incidentally concern is the designation of MT. Weeks Of Massachusetts, chairman of the committee on postoffices and post roads. It is understood that MT. Weeks does not favor the postal say ings banks proposition, and that his attitude regarding that legislation which was proposed and recommended by George L. von Meyer, formerly postmaster general, had some influence with MT. Cannon in making the selec- ton. The fact that MT. Gardner of New Jersey. who would be entitled to the chairmanship of the postoffice committee from the standpoint of rank of service on that committee, today for the first time voted with the rules insurgents" and the democrats on the urgency of the deficiency bill was taken to indicate that he regards MT. Weeks appointent as assured.
 MT. Gardner, who will be affected by the appointment of Mrs. Weeks be
 cause of his utilization with the Lodge forces. is to lose his chairmanship of the committee on industrial arts and expositions. It is understood that this action will be taken by the speaker because MT. Gardner was one of the leading insurgents" at the opening of the present session. MT. ROdenberg of Illinois, it is said, will succeed Gard
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
NICK oSWALD's RECITAL.
His Story of Compact for the Pro-
 lection of Vice.

Los Angeles, Aug. 4.-The jury was completed in the trial of Thomas H. Broadhead, former chief of police un- der the Harper administration, and the taking of testimony was begun today. Nick Oswald. called the king of the tenderloin," on the stand gave dam aging testimony regarding d signed compact entered into between him and former Mayor A. C. Harper. Police Commissioner Samuel Shenck, Chief of Police Kern and Broadhead, then cap tain. He said he had agreed to pay BrOadhead and Kern S25O a month each for protection and a monopoly in the redlight district His testimony will be continued tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
SUPERVISORS CENSUS
 FOR THIS TERRITORY
Delegate Cameron Has Recommended a Globe Man.

Washington, Aug. 4.-(SpeciaL)- Delegate Cameron has recommended to the president the appointment of Franklin F. Towle of Globe as census supervisor for Arizona.
 MT Cameron is taking up with the office of the public roads of the de- partment of agriculture the matter of securing government supervision of the construction of roads in Maricopa county which are contemplated as an extensive scale.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
DEATH OF DR. BAILEY
 IN ANAHEIM GAL.
His Wife and All Their Children Save One Son Were at His Bedside.

The critical illness of pr. George H. Bailey at Anaheim, Cal, announced in yesterday mornings Republican, had ended in death even before the publication, as learned by a telegram received early yesterday morning by his son-in-law, J. F. Cleaveland, just before the latter left for Anaheim in response to a message received the night before.
 DT. and Mrs. Bailey and two of their daughters, Mrs. Cleaveland and Miss George Bailey, have made Phoe- nix their home for the last eight years, coming here from Anaheim, primarily on account of the health of the doctor who suffered Of asthma For a short time, the doctor was en-
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
MIME. GUILLOTINE0FPAR
 RESUMES OPERATIONS
The First Execution by the Knife in
 Fifteen Years.

Paris. Aug. 5-The sudden official announcing of a public beheading to take place this Thursday morning ere ated a sensation in Paris, which had not been seen over an execution in fifteen years. Immediately an i'm mense crowd gathered. The victim named Duchemin, aged 23, a butcher. had killed his mother. Before the on lockers had time to exprss their senti- ments. the victim was seized and thrown under the knife and in flash, all was over.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-05
MILLIONAIRE IN A CELL.

San Rafael, Cal. Aug. 4.-W. s. Bradbury, the aged millionaire sen tenced to a years imprisonment for perjury and given thirty days re- prieve by Governor Gillett, surren- dered himself to the sheriff of Marin county today. He said he did not know the police were looking for him although the authorities of San Fran cisco and Marin counties were search ing for him yesterday and last night. He was taken to his cell