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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
AGED PLANTER AND
WIFE DEAD FROM
EFFECTS OF POISON
Continued from Page 0ne)

opinion of the physicians that they were
first seized because they got the major
portion of the drug by drinking the cof-
fee left in the bottom of the vessel.
They, however, are very young and
have been able to withstand the ravages
of the drug.
The coroner Of the county was not
notified of the death of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sprayberry and did not hold an inquest
prior to the burial in the Masters ceme-
terry Monday at noon. An effort was
made by the attending physicians to
hold a postmortem, but this was objected
to by relatives. The only way now to
get at the cause of the death of the
aged couple is to analyze the coffee
grounds and this will probably be done.
William Spayberry probably left an
estate valued at 100000 consisting
mostly of property in Kirkwood and 9th
er sections of DeKalb county. Ever
since the war he had invested money in
farms in all sections of the county and
at the time of his death owned many
valuable plantations. He also left a
lrge bank account. lie nd lived at his
DeKalb county plantation for the past
40 years, with the exception of two
years spent in kirkwood, and was
known to all as Uncle Bill"
Dr. b. NJ. Sprayberry. a nephew of
William Sprayberry, stated Monday
morning that William Sprayberry had
been of unsound mind for the past ten
years 1t was his idea also that the
aged couple had died from poison. DR..
Camden Spratt and Or. John Keller, who
attended Mr.. and Mrs. Sprayberry, were
also of the opinion that their death was
caused from poison, either arsenic or
rough on rats, which was in all prob
ability contained i'm the coffee.
w. 5. Ellison, who lives on the Spray
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
$1,000 BOYS, 1900 GIRLS,
ARE SAVED BY FIRE DRILL
Orphan Inmates of Catholic
ProteCtory Saved by Nerve
of Teachers
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-aThree thousand
boys and 1850 girls, orphan inmates of
the Catholic Protectory in the upper
part of New York city, were routed from
their beds by fire shortly before midnight
last night. Thanks TO the GOODNESS and
discipline OF the so Christian brothers
In charge of the institution, there was
no panic and the shivering children
went through the routine fire drill as
calmly as on any of the weekly practice
occasions.
The fire destroyed a five-story wing of
the main building, but there was no loss
of life and no injury. The blaze started
in a basement bakery, spreading rapidly
TO the upper floors and thence to the
boys dormitory wards above. Fortu-
nately the alarm was given in time and
when the blaze reached the sleeping
rooms, the youthful inmates were march
ing like soldiers in long single files down
the halls and through the courtyards to
an assembly hall in another building.
The girls, dormitoried in a building
40 feet away from the one in which the
fire started, were aroused by their at
PENDANTS and put through fire drill
but were not taken from their building.
as there seemed to be no danger of the
flames spreading.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
8 KILLED, 6 HURT
AS TRAIN CRASHES
INTO TROLLEY CAR
Michigan Central Freight Train
DaSheS Into Crowded Street
Car at Kalamazoo Crossing,
MangIing Victims

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Nov. PA
Michigan Central freight train struck
crowded street car here tonight. killing
eight and injuring six persons. The car
conductor was on the railroad track and
gave the motorman signal to go ahead
The train struck the car as it was halt
way across. II is understood that a
freight car on a siding obstructed tho
car conductors view. The engineer. il
is said. sounded TO whistle for the
crossing.
THE KNOWN DEAD.
The known dead arc:
MOTORAIAN WARD ABBOTT.
MISS BERTHA HENSLER.
JAMES BREESE.
WILLIAM SHAFFER.
HARRY IIOLTZ.
Three bodies were removed from the
pilot of the engine So badly mangled
that recognition was impossible.
Conductor Vern Van Horn had gone
on the track TO flag his car ahead
of box cars. Seeing no train in sight
he motioned his car ahead.
TERRIFIC CRASH.
He had stepped aside TO let his ca.
pass when coming around the bend at
a terrific rate was the train. The crash
came just as Van Horn stepped from
between the train and his car.
He escaped injury. but has been re-
moved to his home, suffering from a ner-
vous collapse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
gia and the nations great loss.

gia and the nations great loss.
Bishop Gamblers message read: IT
am deeply grieved to hear of the death
of Senator Clay, and extend to you
tenderest sympathy. His departure is
calamity to the country and a per-
sonal bereavement to thousands who
loved him.
for several years, since the attack or
acute indigestion in Washington. 1t was
thought he could not survive that, but
he did. Ii had broken his robust health.
though, and his decline from then till
his death was steaGy. When he deliv-
cred his speech of acceptance of the re-
election, in the hall of the Georgia house
of representatives in 1909, his weakened
condition was marked, and much appre-
hension was expressed among his friends
that he might not be able to serve his
full term He returned to Washington,
however, and underwent the strenuous
session and the equally strenuous extra
session successfully, though he was
forced at times to absent himself from
his seat for a day or two. Preceding this
siege he had spent some time at Robert
sons sanitarium; and it was with the
hope of being able to repeat the recuper-
alton and fitting himself to go back to
Washington in December that he re-
DR.. Troy Bivings, two weeks ago.
His last public utterance was a ringing
comment on the Democratic landslide
throughout the country. This was given
i'm the form of an interview last week,
two days after the elections He inter
preted the meaning of the victory
Then the hand of death was laid on
him, not to be lifted again till it waited
him to his eternal rest.
LEAVES LARGE FAMILY.
Senator Clay is survived by his wife
and six children, Col. Herbert Clay,
MAYOR of Marietta; A. S. Clay, Jr., of
Marietta; Frank Clay, a cadet. at the
West Point Military academy; Ryburn
Clay, of the Fulton bank, Atlanta; Luz
cius Clay of Marietta, and Miss Evelyn
Clay, who is attending school in Wash
ington.
The senator's father, Col William j.
Clay, and his mother, also survive him.
They are residents of Cobb county and
live only a few miles from Marietta
He also leaves five brothers and sisters,
all residents of Cobb county
Senator Clay had been in Ill health
for several years prior to his DEATH
and that he held up so we'll for such
time was a marvel to those VINO were
familiar with his suffering and who
watched his work. His robust constitu-
ton and his determined will power kept
him going when others would have CIV
en- up the fight.
Senator Clay was elected to the
United States senate in 1896, TO sue
coed Gen. John B. Gordon. He won
the toRa after a memorable fight in the
state legislature. subsequently he was
twice reelected, each time unanimous
ly, having previous to each election been
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
WHITE PROVISION CO.
GIVES ITS MEN A DINNER

The White Provision company gave a
dinner to it's officers and heads of de-
partments in Folsom's Dutch lunch room
last night. There were 20 men present,
representing both the packing and sell
ing branches of the business.
The object was to bring the men into
a closer personal relation, and to give
each a better practical knowledge OF
what is being done in all departments
of the industry. The policy of the COM
pany towards its employees is very lib
ersl. and the dinner of last night will
be repeated at intervals.
Mr.. White, president OF the sSmpany,
attributes to his organization of men
their full share Of credit for the sue
cess Of the enterprise, which has had
such a remarkable growth They are
loyal and true blue from start to finish.
and wen never let them forget that we
appreciate IT," he said.
Those present were as follows: W. II.
White, Jr., president OF the company
". L. Newborn, vice president; z. s.
Papy, secretary; F. r. Rueping, plant
superintendent; Evan P. Howell, chief
clerk; T. A Plaster. cattle buyer; J. w.
Butts. chief engineer; J. I. Baker, book
keeper; NJ. NJ. Topper, assistant book
keeper; 3. NJ. Matthews s. White, H. p
Hall and l. r. Akin, CITY statesmen; o.
J. Powers and W. p. Lovelace, travelling
statesmen; George Hurtline, head of the
sausage department: w I. Fincher.
head of the shipping department: J. (.
Demard, head OF the cut meats depart
menL and Daniel Mcdonald, abattoir
superintendent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
Name School Inspector

MACON, Ga, Nov. 12.-The board OF
health of Macon, through Chairman
Howard Williams, has called upon the
board of education to name a medical
inspector for the public schools of Bibb
county.
DR.. ,,..iams points out that the closing
of two schools here last week, on ac-
count of scarlet fever epidemic, was
brought about by a mere accident, and
that many OF the cases would have been
prevented and the spread of the malady
checked had a inspector visited the
schools.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
WILL LINK PANAMA
WITH UNITED STATES

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 12.-For the
purpose of making connections of the
Pan-American railroad chain, which is
ultimately planned to connect the Uni
ted States with Panama, w. d. Hodgson,
general manager of the Guatemalan Cen
trail railroad, arrived here today, en-
route to New York.
He is said to be commissioned to ar
range the details for the construction of
the Pan-American. line through Guate-
mala and the purchase and transfer Of
any lines which might act as feeders to
the proposed system.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15

berry plantation, was of the opinion, a
so stated, that Mr.. Sprayberry put
drug in the coffee. -
Neighbors state that Mr.. and Nj
Sprayberry often quarreled and were
on the best of terms. 1t is said that I'll
anita gonism dated back as far as
civil war.
The coffee grounds will be examin
some time Tuesday and report ma
by the physicians.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
DEATHS IN GEORGIA
AND OTHER STATES

GRIFFIN, Ga--AIr. James p. Ham
r1ond. one Of the most popular of the
younger business men OF Griffin, died at
the local hospital Thursday after an
illness OF six weeks. with typhoid fever.
His death was not unexpected 10 his
friends. He was "a years OF age and a
son OF the late James Polk Hammond. He
is survived by four brothers, J. Woods
Hammond. Of Griffin. H. H Hammond,
OF Motifs. Ala: Grattan Hammond. OF
CsrtersvilIe: and A. f. Hammond, or
Mexico City. He was a Red Man and
Is. p. o. (. and both orders attended his
funeral in a body. The funeral services
were held last night at $50 o'clock at the
residence OF his brother. J. Woods Ham
mond. and was conducted by Rev. ". A.
Murray, Of the First Presbyterian
church. OF which the deceased was a
member. The remains. accompanied By
relatives and a few friends, were car
ried TO Savannah last night for burial
NEW ORLEANS.-Charles Patton DIM
fry. well known author and member OF
a prominent southern family, died al MS
home here Thursday. He was the son
OF Alexander Dimitry, who represented
the United States as ambassador TO sew
eraI countries he was born in Wash
ington in 1857. After serving as private
in the Confederate army, Mr. Dlmi1ry
engaged in newspaper work in Richmond,
washington and New York. subsequently
returning TO his former home at New
Orleans he was the author Of num-
Der OF well known novels and historical
works.
TALBoTToN. Ga--The body of Mrs.
Thomas X Stinson, who died Tuesday
was inferred at the Stinson burial
ground on Thursday. Mrs Stinson had
been III for about IS months. She leaves
q husband and three young sons. Mrs.
q. ". Stinson. Of Monticello, and Mr..
Robert Lennard. OF Miami, attended the
funeral.
JTLTETTE. Ga..-Tuesdsy night at the
Lancaster hotel. in Forsyth, Mr. John
Wesley Murray, a travelling representa-
tive OF Atlanta, was claimed by death
after an illness Of several days. He is
survived By his wife and four children,
who reside in Forsyth The remains were
inferred in Forsyth
DALTON. Cal. T. Nelson, a promi-
neut farmer OF the eastern part of the
county. died Tuesday afternoon and was
buried Thursday at o'clock p. m. Y
Antioch. the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Z. &. Naples. Mr. Nelson
was a. years OF age and leaves a wife,
five sons and two daughters
MACON. Ga.-Ths funeral OF Henry P.
Lob took place Friday afternoon at 4
o'clock from his late residence on Second
street. The interment viii he in Rose
HUI cemetery. Rev. r. l. Douglass Of
ficiatinC. Dependency over a stroke OF
paralysis caused him 10 take his life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
ABOUT APPENDICITIS

Readers of this paper can now learn
just how Appendicitis starts, how il can
be often cured without operation and
how IL can be easily prevented. Write
the Adlerika Co., st. Paul, Mimi. and
say you want the new ADLER-I-KA
BOOK. Enclose a &c stamp when you
write and mention this paper.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15

land matched-guaranteeing bet
ter, longer, cheaper service.
Go to the / H c local dealer
and prove these points for your
self-most of them can be seen
at a glance. All of them mean
much to you.
No matter what kind of an
engine you need-from l to 35-
horse power, vertical or hori-
zontal, stationary, portable, or
traction, air or water cooled
you will find in the l H c line
just what you are looking for.
You can find no better power
to operate the cream separator,
wood saw, feed cutter, churn,
washing machine, grindstone,
tanning mill, tllresher, shred
der, and other farm machines
also your water system and cleo
trio lighting plant.
See the l H c local Dc er al
once, or, if you prefer, write US fol
catalogue and full particulars,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
BRASS BAND
a WOMAN'S APPEAL

10 all knowing sufferers of rheumatism wheth-
er muscular or Of the joints, sciatlca, lumoasos'
backache, pains in the kidneys or neuraigla
pains, to write TO her for home treatment
whcl, has repeatedly cured all of these tortures'
She feels il her duty to send it to all sufferers
FREE. You cure yourself at home as thousands
will testify-no change of climate being neces-
sary This simple discovery banishes uric acid
from the blood loosens the stiffened joints.
purifies the blood. and brghtens the eyes,
giving elasticity aud tone to the whole system.
III the above interests you, for proof address
Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box 327, South Bend. Ind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
MANY PEOPLE VISIT
STATE HEALTH TRAIN

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 1.-The officials in
charge Of the special train of the Louisiana
State Board Of Health, which ~ straversing the
state in the furtherance OF a campaign for
improved sanitation and better knowledge
~ hygiene, report that every stop made from
two 10 three thousand people have visited the
exhibit cars.
Features n the work are illustrated lectures
on hook worm incubation and the fly dis
case carrier. Negroes are visiting the train
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
ROME WOMEN IN AUTO
BARELY ESCAPE DEATH
Miss LeBaron, Aborn Opera
Co. Prima Donna, and
Friends Narrow Escape
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

NSpcSidl DASPoNNA' ~ -
ROME, Ga, Nov. 1l.-While returning
from Cedartown in an automobile, MISS
Louise lie Baron, prima donna or the
Aborn Grand Opera company; MISS flor-
ence Burns, graduate student at Shorter
college. and Miss David, instructor at
the college. had a narrow escape from
death when the car skidued on the
bridge smashed two wheels and stopped
Just on the brink of the Etowah river.
The opera company played here last
night, and Miss Burns, who is a friend
and former schoolmate of Miss lie Baron,
rented the automobile tc take the singer
for a ride, chaperoned by one Of her
teachers. None of the ladies was injured,
nor was Cecil Jones, son of the garage
proprietor, who accompanied them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
Ton Cotton Cron Hurt

IULIETTE. Ca. Nov. 10.-The top OF
cotton has been killed in this section
BIZ the cold snap OF the past several
DAYS. Z T. estimated that the loss 10
farmers OF this section on account OF
the cold weather will amount 10 several
hundred bales Of cotton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15

nominated by the people at the ballot
box.
The term for which he was last elect
ed, in July, 1909, will expire on March
3, 1915. The governor will appoint his
successor who will serve until the leg
islature meets next summer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15

S25 WEEKLY and expenses to men and VOL
to collect names distribute samples and adv
tise. Steady work c. II. Emery, W. D. =
Chicago. III.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15

What Is it7 A clearing house of agri-
cultural data. What does Ii do! Helps
farmers to help themselves. How can Il
be used7 BY sending your farm problems
and puZziing questions TO the Bureau.
We are cooperating with the highest
agricultural authorities. and every source
Of information will be made available TO
solve your difficulties. We shall be
pleased to have an opportunity to assist
you. Write the II { Service Bureau.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15
POWER
WuLESS COST

THERE'S all the difference
in the world between gaso-
line engines. One engine
will start easily-take the load
without a hitch-carry it right
along till the work is done and
do this indoors or outdoors,
under any conditions, year in
and year out.
Another starts hard or races
begins to slack up the minute
the load is on-jumps or misses
fire wher work is heavy-needs
watching and tinkering all the
time and is in the scrap heap
before it has paid for itself.
There are few engines like
the irst-there are many like the
other-either wholly or in part.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-11-15

MACON. Ga--The funeral OF Henry p.
Lob took place Friday afternoon at 4
o'clock from his late residence on Second
street The interment will he in Rose
HUI cemetery. Rev. r. l.. Douglass Of
Debating. Dependency over stroke OF
paralysis caused him 10 take his life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14

imported products, rtrresenting the fruit and vege
table wealth of west east and south, mingled
and offered to the bidding housewives minions--
the pedders
At this market it is not the consumer who inspects
and purchases from the of foodstuffs but it is
the wagon merchant who wishes to sell to madam
who does the bargaining.
This market place differs from the famed market
places of this country in that the display goods
different the purpose of the market is differ
ent. In the small hours these country producers
who have arisen while it yet night clatter
ing into the city, their wagons filled with fresh and
dewy garden stuff The commission mems who
also have risen while dawn still anticipation
pass on the wagon load with quick and expert eye,
appraising and purchasing The country stuff is
ranged the broad walk which is really the porch
of the commission house warehouse, in heaps and
baskets The producer pockets his returns and let's
his horses ambe back to the days work of getting
ready more foodstuff for other market days.
To the array of garden stuff-baskets of bright red
tomatoes; baskets of beans, wax and green baskets
of green peas, mounds of mounds of cab
bages, hills of potatoes and islands of cucumbers-
the commission people add walls of boxes In these
boxes the contributions of California Texas Colo
RADIO, Arkansas Louisiana, Michigan and other states
to the breakfast. luncheon and dinner tables of
Omaha Then the watermelons rolled and
piled up among the baskets and the boxes and the
of garden stuff and the market place ready
for the hucksters.
These wagon merchants not slow to arrive and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14

this time that he had dropped out of the
night sky into full membership in a drink
cure estabishment-he passed on.
The imposing smooth-shaven man was
the great Doctor Witherspoon. He met
each patient with a standardized smile.
clasped each hand with a grip Of absolute
Uniformity ana said: Good morning. Mr..
Bascom'-or whatever the name might be.
And how is the appetite this morning?
And the tongue, please Pulse regular,
observe. Have you bad your constitutional
this morning? Improving nicely. Mr. Ras-
com. Good mt rning!" But he met Mr..
Craighead with frown instead of smile.
Please stand aside Mr.. Craigbead" said
he; Il wish to talk with you?'
"The bowstriug, the scimitar, or the
Grand Viziership with the title of Emeritus
Superintendent OF Dope, o Iuustrissino?"
inquired Craighead "Or wasn't my jogfry
done rlght?"
Doctor Witherspoon was holding out his
hand to Theodore, smiling the standardized
smile, somewhat hardened at the Craig
head irreverence.
Good morning Mr.-Mr.-"
Allow me" said Craighead suavely. Let
me present Mr.. Carson Wylie OF Yphen
Court, 'Yde Park Terrace, Lon'on. The
bets are even as TO whether Mr.. Carson
Wylie came in a day coach and trance
last evening, dropped from an airship
in the night and was freed by old Tige.
whose honest bark terrifes all who do not
know that his is "A case Of voX, ct praeterea
nihil. Mr.. Carson, Doctor Witherspoon.
Tell the doctor the secrets Of your ali
meutary canal, Mr. Wylie. Know each
other"
Paraphrasing departmental pitty' Red
ard ever redder grew the doctors shaVen
contemplating this lost creature, so far
below the ordinary ID. 7. victim as 70
stand and so brave him, here in his hold,
his vassals near-in the very laboratory.
The patients stared in amazement The
great doctor could scarcely credit his own
impression he was so outraged and upset
Yet never for a moment did the iron dis
cipline relax The doctor looked at Mr.
OGrady. who like silent and substantial
ghost, floated forward, waited Mr. Craig
head to an inner door which closed behind
him as the portals OF the InQuislton might
shut in some doomed hereto,
Good morning. Mr. Wylie," said the
doctor "and il the appetite better? Put
out your pulse please Tongue very regular,
considering last night, My Wylie Don't
omit your exercise; and no more nights in
the greenhouse. Mr.. wylel Good morn
ing!"
II any one noticed the transposition OF
tongue and pulse in the ritual, nobody al