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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
0. HENRY, STORY WRITER,
IS CALLED TO REST
He Died Sunday in New York
Hospital, Following 0p-
Grafton Sketch of Life
NV Associated Press. }

NEW YORK. June 6.-William Sidney
Porter, known best under his pen name
of o. Henry. as the writer of short
stories died today at Polytechnic hospit=
ST. He underwent an operation last FRI
day and never rallied. The nature of his
aiiment was not made known. Mrs. Por-
ter. who had been in South Carolina,
not arrive until after her husband
death.
STUNNED INTERVIEWERS.
Mr.. Porter was born in Greensboro,
-. g. IS years ago and began his journal
istic career on the Houston Post. Be
fore that he had been cowboy, sheep
herder and druggist. and an extensive
traveller. The general PUBLIC. knew little
OF his private life. for he Stunned inter-
viewers and was content to pc known
merely through his writing as 20. Hen
ry.'' -.is breezy paragraphs penned in
Texas first drew attention to the young
writer several years ago. Then he
launched forth with Sunday stories for
Il New York paper and was quickly rec
ognized as writer of ability. Magazines
followed and his fame was assured. 1t
was only two years ago, however, that
any but his closest friends knew his real
name. Then he reluctantly consented TO
have his photograph printed with a brief
His first wife died after he went TO New
York.
MARRIED SECOND TIME.
While writing under the nom de plume
OF o. Henry. his work attracted the at
tention of Miss Sarah Lindsay Coleman,
of this city, who herself was writing UNI
der the nom de plume of Sarah Lindsay.
Inquiries made of her publishers reveal
ed the fact that they were old friends,
having had a youthfm attachment while
he was still a schoolboy in Greensboro
This old attachment resulted in their
marriage in this city about two years
ago.
Mr.. Porter spent the past nine months
here working on a new play and intended
20 return as soon as he had made some
arrangements for placing IL. ii being his
intention to make Asheville his home.
ILL FOR LONG TIME
He had been in poor health for some
time. but 1t was not thought his Illness
was serious. Wednesday he dined with
friends and seemed in his usual spirits
Friday night ne was taken i'll and re-
moved TO a hospital. A minor operation
was performed but up to within an hour
of his death today 1t was thought he
would recover. Derangement of both
liver and kidneys, however, proved more
deep-seated than had been thought, and
he sank rapidly.
The burial will be Asheville, n. c,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
NEGRO GAMBLER KING
ABOUT TO "CASH IN"

CHICAGO, June 6.-"Pony" Moore to
use an expression of the fraternity of
which he for many years was the leader
in Chicago, is about to cash in" The
one-time negro king of the gamblers
is at a hospital, where since Saturday
morning he has been unconscious from
the effects of a paralytic stroke. Physi-
clans say he cannot recover
For the. last five years he has lived
in obscurity in comparison with his once
great prominence in the red light dis
trict"
Pony" which sobriquet is merely a
corruption of his real name Pony w.
Moore" came to Chicago about 20 years
ago from Dallas, Tex.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
GLENN H. CURTISS TO
FLY BEFORE CAMERA

NEW YORK. June elf the weather
IN favorable during the latter part OF
this week, New York will have an OPP
portunity TO see Glenn H Curtiss duph-
cate his flight down the North river
from Spuyten DuyviI creek. The flight
will be made TO enable moving picture
men to get a record OF the feat
I Curtiss will probably arrive in New
York tomorrow. He will launch from
Governors Island. fly around the statue
81 liberty, circle the shipping on the
way and fly up the river on the Man
haitian side. IL is planned that he
shall stay in the air for about so min
uses and the flight is TO be recorded on
q film 400 feet long.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
TWO NEW FLOWERS ARE
PERFECTED BY BURBANK

SAN FRANCISCO. June 6.-Luther
Burbank. the "plant wizard OF Santa
Rosa. announces the perfection of two
covers new 10 the world-a poppy. scien-
tifically designated ''OenOthera Bur-
bankii." and a white evening primrose
His new creations will be extensively re-
produced he says. at a ranch at Lompec,
santa Barbara county.
81 have been working on them for sew
eral years" Mr.. Burbank, who is visit
ing here. said last night. The poppy y
combination OF the shirley, the tuliT
POPPY and species found in the noun
.fains OF NorthssAfriea= 1t is larger and
Of a brighter hue than any of them and
offers a combination OF new shades. The
primrose is white and five inches in d.
ameter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
DEAFNESS CURED
81 Have Demonstrated That
Deafness Can Be Cured
DIR. Guy Clifford Powell.

Tie secret Of how the mysterious and
Invisible nature forces for the cure Of Deafness
and Head Noises has 1T last teen discovered by
ihv' famous Physician-Sci"ntlSt. Or. Guy Clifford
Powell Deafness and Head Noises disappear
as n bv magic under the use % this aud
wonderful discovery. He will send all who suffer
from Deafness and Head Noises full information
how they may - cured. absolutely free. no
matter how long they have beeu def what
uncnt T. simple. natural ami CERTAIN that y0u
will wcn9er- why IL was mt discovered beforr.
Investigators nFtoniShed and cured patients
themselves marvel at the quick results. ANY
deaf prison can have full information how 60 De
cured quickly and cured to stay cured AZ home
without investing cent. Write today to Or.
Cur Clifford Powell. sssI Rank Ruihing- Peoria.
IL. and get full Information Of this new and
-@aderfsl discovery. absolutely free
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
FRIENDS TO ENDORSE
WALKER FOR GOVERNOR

Copies of the following letter announc-
ing a mass meeting to indorse the candi-
dacy of Edward H. Walker for governor,
have been received by Atlanta business
men:
Citizens favoring Edward H Walker
on his splendid business platform as a
candidate for governor are going to or
ganize for his election. You are cordially
invited to this meeting, which will be
held Monday, the 9Th, at p. m, at ia 1-2
Central avenue"
The letter is signed, The Walker Brig
ade.'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
BIRTH OF JEFF DAVIS +
HONORED IN EXERCISES

Exercises in commemoration of the
birth OF jefferson Davis, president Of the
Confederacy, were held at the Woman s
club on West Baker street Friday after
noon at o'clock by the Daughters OF
the Confederacy. One of the most I'M
pressive parts of the exercises was the
distribution of 10 crosses of honor among
veterans. .-.-
Col. w. s. Thomson presided through
the exercises. They were opened by DR..
j. w. Lee, of Park Street Methodist
church, with prayer. Selections by an
orchestra were followed by an grafton by
Bernard Suttles.
Atlanta camp, No. 159, attended the ex-
ercises in uniform. Mrs. A. Med. Wilson.
president of the Atlanta chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy, extended
the thanks of the ladies and the veterans
to Mr.. Suttles for his address.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
The Swine or The Flower7

All me! saw huge and loathsome sty,
Wherein drove of wallowing swine
were barred,
Whose banquet shocked the nostrn aud
the eye;
Then spoke a voice, Behold the source
of lardp"
I fed, and saw ield that seemed at first
One glistening mass of roses pure and
white,
With dewy buds mid dark green foliage
nursed;
And, as fingered DER the lovely sight,
The summer breeze, that cooled that
Southern scene,
Whispered, +" Behold the source Of
CCTTCLENE.L
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER
Az NOT JOSEPH VENDING

LOUISVILLE. KY, june 6.-The man
brought here from Bowling Green, KY,
early today under suspicion that he was
Joseph vending, janitor of the paro-
chiaI school building in which Alma
Kellner's body was found last week, is
not the missing janitor. The mistake in
the identity was established as soon as
the suspect arrived. but the police lock-
ed him up for the night on charge of
lettering. He said he was Jack" Smith,
of San Francisco. t-r
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
DR.. ROBERT ]. BLACK TO
ASK FOR A RECOUNT

PITTSBTRG. Pa. June 6.-Dr. Robert
J. BlacT. former mayor of McKeesport
announces that he will ask for a recount
vote of Saturdays primaries I'm which
Congressman John Dalzell, OF PittsbuTg
claims to have won the Republican re-
nomination to congress for a 18th term
Unofficial returns in the 30th district have
given the veteran Dalzell a majority OF
aC2. according TO the claim Of his mana
gers. but Black does not concede the
defeat.
Congressman James Francis Burke re-
ceived the Republican nomination with
out opposition. He had an opponent for
the Democratic nomination, but won out
in the primaries. BY so doing he es-
tablished precedent. being the first man
I'm Pennsylvania to have the undivided
support os both Republican and Demo
c<atIc parties for congress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
P. H. MANNING WILL
ENTER LONG FLIGHT

CHICAGO, June 6.-P. H. Manning,
of Ell Paso, Tex, who was in Chicago
last night Ell route to Cleveland. an
nounced that ,he would enter the pro-
posed New York-Chicago aerial race
for a prize of $4,000. He has a double
decked, S0-horsepower biplane of his
own manufacture in which he recently
flew from Ell Paso across the Rio
Grande river, four miles into Mexico
and return.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
ALTERNATELY BOYS GO
TO MEET ROOSEVELT

WASHINGTON. June 6.-On their long
horseback journey from Oklahoma to
New York, whittier they are riding TO
meet Colonel Roosevelt. Louie and Tenn
pie Abernathy. the and 6-year-old sons
of United States Marshal Jack" Aber-
nathy, wolf hunter and friend of Roose-
Welt, left the national capital early today.
Since leaving their home in Oklahoma
the little fellows, who are travelling I'M
accompanied, have averaged about 80
miles a day. They spent about week
taking in the sights of Washington. They
rode as far as Baltimore today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
BY GIBSON GARDNER.

-, BY GIBSON GARDNER. go
PARIS, Erance. May 1T is not good
newspaper etiquette to make copy out of
office gicks. Consequently this is-as
T. r. always says when opening his reg
ular session with the anti-publicity club
in the strictest confidence.
The Office has kicked for more mail
copy. But that isn't the real joke of It,.
They have cabIed to know why they
have not had a daily mail letter. -,
Well, this question will be answered.
in due time; and / trust with due elo-
quence. But first a few remarks are liz
order on the general subject of office
kicks. Editors desiring to skip are per-
mitted to do so)
My esteemed co-laborer, the Yellow
Kid got his on a Thursday afternoon
in Rome. 1t was date lined London, AMI
read: L.. ....
"Quit interviewing yourself"
over the same wire came one for, yours
truly reading: Think it might be we'll
If you would inject more personal opin-
ion into your copy"
Can you beat it?
proposed to the Kid that we trade
Jobs. but we couldn't agree. He wanted
my salary and I wanted his expense
money, and top hat. Neither would give
up.
Yes. 1t was a daily travel letter they
wanted Almost wrung tears from the
submarine cables in their sorrow at not
getting the same.
This is Paris, and I am thinking OF
one or two of our days at Budapest, and
figuring on the exact part of the day
wherein Il should have secured leisure for
a full and careful review of the days
doings That day, for instance, when we
visited the Arab stud farm at Babolna.
The leisure before a 7:3O breakfast was
occupied in chasing up stray laundry and
photograph films. The rest period be-
tween the 7:3O breakfast and catching the
O'clock train was broken in upon by
some preliminary lacking and a round in
Hungarian with the hall porter over an
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
BANK I'M KALAMAZOO
CLOSED BY EXAMINER

KALAMAZOO. Mich. June 4--The
Citizens State Savings bank, of Plain
well. Mica, was closed today by State
Bank Examiner Zimmerman. A. /. Shep-
ard. cashier. Is charged with having in
vested $500 in Texas lands without ap-
prevail Of the directors. President ]. w.
GHkey says the bank depositors viii he
paid dollar for dollar.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
HAS COMMENCEMENT

DOUGLAS. Ga. June 6.-The 1rst an
nual commencement of the Eleventh Dis
trict Agricultural school. located here,
has just been held and il was a sue
cess in every way. The cadets presented
q handsome sword to the commandant.
Professor Frazier. The literary address
was delivered by Hon. ]. W. Hendricks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07

American Brass Foundry association.
Foundry Foremen's association and
Foundry and Manufacturers Supply as
ISOLATION. opened in Detroit today. 1t is
estimated that before the convention is
adjourned 5000 delegates viii have been
in attendance representing more than a
billion dollars worth of interests
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
FALLS FROM PORCH;
BREAKS HIS NECK

MOUNT PLEASANT, Tex. June g.
Will Grow, a young man about 20 years
of age, living few miles north of this
place. yesterday morning fell from
perch three feet high and broke his
neck. He dropped something on the
ground and in reaching for it fell head
first off the porch In the fall his neck
and shoulder blade were broken and
death was almost instantaneous.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
Diaz Moves Residence

MEXICO CITY. June 6--President and
Madame Diaz changed their residence
today from Gale de Cadens. the presi-
Dental winter home. to ChapaultepeC
castle. where they will pass the sum
mer months
C5nrral Diaz was said TO be in good
health except for a slight cold. over
which no uneasiness was felt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
MEDICAL INSPECTION TO BE
MADE OF FORT MCPHERSON

Col Blair d. Taylor, medical corps.
chief surgeon OF the department of the
gulf. has been ordered 10 Fort McPher-
son for the purpose of making an inspec-
ton OF the medical department and a
sanitary inspection of the post On COM
pleti0n OF this duty Colonel Taylor will
return TO his proper station.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
Made His Reputation
in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, Tex. June civilian S.
Porter, known as o. Henry. made his
early reputation as a writer in this city,
He was teller of a local bank and con-
Quoted weekly newspaper known as the
Rolling Stone.
He married a daughter of P. c. Roach,
of this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
PROF. SAMUElS ORIGINATES
PECULIAR METHOD OF TREATMENT
HIS Phenomenal SUCCESS CAUSES EN-.
NIFTY OF DOCTORS
ARRESTED MANY TIMES

But Acquitted by and Judges Permitted to Continue in
Work Alone Can Do, He Is the Only Man in the
World Using His System-Patents Make Startling State
ments Successful Method of Treating Consumption
Brights Disease Kidney Trouble Blindness Fits Catarrh
Disease Cataract Nervous Prostitution Dropsy Hay
Fever Many Diseases That Battle Skill the
Ordinary Physician.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
ROYAL BLUE DERAlLED;
TRAINMEN ARE HURT

WILMINGTON, Del, June Ga Royal Blue
EXPRESS train on the aBltimore and ohio rail-
road from Washington TO New York was de-
rallied from some unknown cause. three miles
from here tonight, resulting in the inJurinS
OF several members OF the train crew. NO
passengers were injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-07
FOUNDRY INTERESTS HOLD
CONVENTION AT DETROIT

DETROIT, Mich, June "a conven-
ton OF foundry interests, embracing the
American Foundrymen'- association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
STORM SWEEPS NORFOLK
TREES AND POLES BLOWN
DOWN ALL OVER THE CITY.
Wireless Tower on the Garrett
Winery Building Snapped Off.
Grain Elevator Struck.

NORFOLK, Va, June pa severe rain
and wind storm of hurricane-like velocity
struck Norfolk late yesterday afternoon
and left considerable damage in its wake
The storm was accompanied by an I'M
usually severe electric display.
Trees and telegraph poles were blown
down all over the city. The mammoth
wireless tower of the United Wireless
Company on the Garrett Winery building
was snapped of as if it were a mere pipe
stem. This tower was $50 feet high
Lightning struck the Norfolk and West
ern grain elevator, but the damage was
not serious. Trees were blown down all
over the government reservation, and the
entrance to the training station for en-
listed men was blocked by uprooted trees
Lightning struck the headquarters of
the National Biscuit Company on Main
street and bored a hole through the build
ing from the roof to the cellar Eight
clerks in the building ran terror-stricken
in all directions
The government seacOaSt wires were
Frustrated by the storm
Mrs Grace Brown, residing at No. IS
Cornick street. had her infant in her
arms when the wind tore the roof from
over her head. Plastering and rafters
fell all around her, and small particles
struck her in the face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
AT A CROSSING
AUTOMOBILE HIT BY TROLLEY
CAR NEAR HIGHWAY BRIDGE.
Occupants of the Smaller Conveyance
Thrown to the Ground-Harris
N. Brown Taken to Hospital.

Harris y. Brown OF the firm OF Brown
& Armstrong, LOS F street northwest
and two women were occupants of an au-
tOmobile that was struck by an electric
car on the Falls Church line while cross
ing the tracks near the north end of the
Highway bridge last night about 10
O'Clock. They were thrown to the road
way and injured. but none seriously.
Mr. Brown was stunned by the fall and
he was in a dazed condition when taken
to the Emergency Hospital. He was later
transferred to George Washington Uni
versity Hospital. where it was stated this
morning his condition was not critical.
Brown Taken to Hospital.
Shortly after the accident happened
Senator Elkins' touring car appeared and
Mr.. Brown and his two friends were con-
veyed to the hospital in it. The women
did not require hospital treatment and
their names were not recorded
Samuel Gray was motorman in charge
OF the trolley car. but was unable to pre-
vent the collision. the automobile being
so close TO his car when he discovered it
that he could not stop until after the
crash.
One front wheel was broken off Mr..
Browns automobile and the vehicle was
otherwise damaged. Mr.. Brown resides
at 9OS 18th street.
MIR. Brown said today that when he
rounded the s. curve at the north end
of the bridge the foliage INSTRUCTED his
view and that he was almost upon the
car before he saw it. He said he made
an effort to cross the tracks ahead of the
car, rather than take a chance of crash
ing MS the side of il, as he was unable
to stop, buS the machine did not get clear
or the tracks and was struck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
WOULD SUSPEND TARIFF.
Statement Issued by Republican
Member of the House.

Representative Foelker, a New York
republican. who has had a bill pending
befor the ways and means committee
for some months. providing for a suspen-
sion of the tariff on cattle and fresh
meat. has issued a statement saying that
he despaired Of obtaining any action on
his measure. He also offered a resolu-
ton OF inquiry directed at the Attorney
General, asking II Swift & Co. and other
packers have not been violating q court
injunction restraining them from COM
bining in restraint of trade.
The New York member cites the report
of the Secretary OF Agriculture to show
that the farmer has not profited by the
high price Of meats, and says that cit
Is evident that the tariff does not even
protect the producer. while taxing the
consumer, and there remains no good rea-
son why the tariff should not be sus-
pended or entirely removed" He men,
lions the injunction secured by the United
States In 1903 against the packers to re-
strain them from combining and asks II
the evidence obtained recently against
Chicago packers, as result of which
they were indicted. does not also show
that these packers have been violating
the 1903 injunction. The resolution was
referred to the rules committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-22
TROLLEY MEMS OUTING.
PLANS COMPLETE FOR TOMOR.
ROWS TRIP TO SEASHORE.
Trains Are Scheduled to Run Every
Few Minutes to Chesapeake
Beach.

Fred J. Mershemer, chairman of the
executive committee of arrangements for
the excursion to Chesapeake Beach to-
morrow under the auspices of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company e
Employees Relief Association, announced
today that everything is in readiness to
handle a large crowd. Trains are to be
run every few minutes.
Following are the men directly in
charge of the affair:
Executive committee-F. J. Mersheimer.
chairman; w. n. De Neale, vice chair
man; J. T. Moffett. treasurer; j. A.
Kaiser, secretary; r. Rose, sergeant at
arms
Dancing and order-V Ambrose Sis.
chairman: Ward Tnoron, George II. Har-
ries. c. S. kimball. F. J. Whitehead, l..
E. Sinclair. e. b. Burritt. w. A. Wenner.
W. II. Memier. W. II. Fellows. F. B. Cuip.
H. G. Torbert, r. B. Patterson, F. G.
Whitney, F. E. Winters, F. A. Meininger.
j. E. Tenly, w. Marshall, G. G. Whitney,
J. II. Jenkins, G. o. Kraft. A. L. Broad
dus, w. Fl. White. A. Neitzey. A. A.
Latchford. E. c. Reinhart, J. E. Brad
shaw. A. s. Parry. III. Staples
TransportatiOn-W. 8. Ballenger. chair
man; George Derene. II. w. Fuller, j. T
Moffett. Ed Staub. F. G. Whitney. F. J
Enders. d. T. Frazier. r. j. Kafdenbach
WI. MeTTlll, - .. ReiCn. II. A. Bonner,
Thomas Hamel. J. F. McColloch. George
Reynolds, A. E. Welsh, w. F. Dement,, ]
H. Burrows. J. E. Everett, j. r. Gutridge
E. II. Raley, w. z. Lowry, E. NJ. Nuss-
baum, Thomas Hall, w. A. Wenner, II. G
Torbert. j. F. Hartnett
Amusements-W. n. De Neale chair
man; j. A. Kaiser. w. u. Hitchcock,
dette. A. T. Maupin. Rich Rose. 8. A.
Swiggett George Rivers. w. E. Anderson
John Scheitlin. c. B. Wilson. E. C. FL
lott. George Peyton. w. r. War
field P. H. Wenzel, d. p Rior-
dan. E. NJ Hedrick, J. T. Skinner, W. H.
Dawkins. l.. w. Harding. H. r. Young,
H. s. Gormley. H. F. Lacey, P. T. Halter.
8: l. Folsom. c. s. Wilson. G.. E.
Payne. A. G. Daniels, Robert Leight,
A. A. Latchford. A. W. Jett.
Printing and advertising-W H
Hitchcock, chairman: c. E. Brown, r.
w. Crowell. S. J. Folsom. E. c. Elliott
W. N. DeNeale, A. T. Maupin, J. T..
Kaldenbach and J. E. Simpson.