davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1910-06-23

zach Wheat, BroOillyn's sensational
Out7s.der, is part Indian. His mother IS
a member OF the Cherokee tribe.
Buick. the University of Illinois
pitcher and infeIder, and Nahoney. the
Fordham catcher. are working out with
the Boston Americans.
The Boston Americans have a new
player on the way east from California
Burns Of the Oakland Club OF the
California state League, is the man, and
ne Is strongly recommended as an out
fielder and inheIder by Bill Reidy, the
old pitcher. and also by Charley era
ham, of Saeramenton. Reidy says he
will class with Duffy Lewis,
According to the. dope tales. from Gin
clnN1u, IL cost Garry HERMANN the
largest price ever paid for a minor
Lacquer 90 get Rube Benton. the grand
Southpaw Or tse Macon club. of the
South Atlantic League This must have
been a EODdly sum. for 10 cost Brush
$1,000 60 clutch his lemon-aid. Rube
MarQuard, and If this Rube is not any
better than the other Cary gets filched
in good t.Cle- Every time one OF these
wonders comes floating through the
atmosphere here he always brinss the
highest nrice ever paid for a minor
Lacquer" Sometimes il should read
highest price ever paid for minor
lemon
The rep 'esentatives Of the four teams
in the CO atornia state League at a re-
cent meeting presided over by Presi-
dent Hermann decided TO continue the
season with three games each week, one
Saturday afternoons and one each
sunday mor1Ing and afternoon with the
exception of Mercer. where a double
header viii be played each Sunday
afternoon IL is a cinch 20 play IN that
league. The hardest work is finding
some way TO Kill time
Tie Shreveport team, in the Texas
League, has become a strong contender
IN the race for The pennaut. since Man
aSer Dale Gear made a raid on his
MuSkOgee club. Of the Western Asso-
citation ana secured four OF that team s
best players for the Louisiana aggrega-
tiOn. In ali the cities of the Texas
League, GeaI's men, at the present time,
are looked upon as strong corners.
The Washington times., 1910-06-23

Neither Smith nor Johnson gave a
base on balls in the second game, but
each hit man, and each made a cost
ly wild pitch.
The Washington times., 1910-06-23

wad Of gloom, but just as a pointing
out Of the hOrrid struggles ahead.
Washington scored in the seventh in
ming Of the second game yesterday.
when Mcbride singled. and went TO third
on COnroy's indeld out In the same
inning EnEle singled for Boston and
took second on a wild pitch. Gardner
smashed through Mcbride, EngIe taking
third. Lewis flied to Milan, who made
a great running catch and nabbed Card
ner going TO second for the third out
EhGle went home on the play, and I'm
pre- Perrine said he got there before
Gardner was eXtinguished, wherefore the
run counted There was vast contention
Dy Manager AIcAlcer ct al that Gardner
was out before EngIe scored, but Per
Tine said nay. In the ninth. Speaker,
naItlng Tor Lord, was hit by a pitched
Dill Hooper sacrificed and Engle was
saie on McBride's error. Stahl singled
nome the winning run. Score . to
CherliE IS car7pd To -o,-a Lf- rb,rc,
The Washington times., 1910-06-23
All Arrangements Are Finally Perfected for the Jeeson Battle July
ROAD AVERAGE GOOD.
EVEN IF BOSTON WINS
Washington Bound to Return With 348 for Its Travels
and Maybe Better Three Hard Series
At Home.
BY THOMAS S. RICE.

wad Of gloom, but just as a pointing
out Of the hOrrid struggles ahead.
The Washington times., 1910-06-23

0herliU IS carded to nave his chance
today.
The Washington times., 1910-06-23
CHIPS AND SPARKS
FROM THE DIAMOND

Zach Wheat, BroO1lyn's sensational
OutfsHer, is part Indian His mother IS
a member OF the Cherokee tribe.
The Washington times., 1910-06-23

This is not a sob, or a gratuitous
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
$3.50 ReCipeCures
Weak Men---Free
Send Name and Addres
Today-You Can Have
It Free and Be
Strong and Wig
erOuS.

have in my possession a prescription for
nervous debility. lack of vigor. weakened man
hood. failing memory and lame back brought
by excuses. unnatural drains or the fol-
lies OF youth. that has cured so many worn
and nervous right in their own homes
without any additional help or nedicine-that
think every man who wishes to regain his
manly power and virility. quickly and quietly
should have copy. So / have determined 10
send copy Of the prescription free of charge
in a plain. ordinary sealed envelope to anv
man who i'll write me for It,
This prescription comes from a physician
who has made special STUDY Of men. and 7
am convinced II is tire surest-acting combina-
ton for the cure of deficient manhood and
vigor failure put together.
l think I owe II to my fellow man to send
them a copy in confidence that any man
anywhere who is weak and discouraged with
repeated failures may stop drugEing himself
with harmful patent medicines. secure what
believe is the quckest-act restorative, up
building. SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever de-
vised. and cure himself at home quietly
and quickly. Just drop a line like this
Dr. A. f. Robinson. 3771 Luck Building. De
troit. Mich. and ! will send you copy OF
this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary
velope free Of charge. great many doc tors
would charge $500 to $500 for merely writing
out prescription like this-byt / send 1t en-
tirely free.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
FEIRNDS AND FUNDS GONE,
COURTS DEATH WITH DRUG

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. Failing in an
attempt at self-destruction last night
Rene V. Thiriot, a masseur. is prisoner
at his own request. awaiting the passing
of the suicidal mania.
Without employment. friends or home
and penniless, Thiriot explains, he
sought to end it all. With the last of his
funds he purchased what he believed to be
phial of carbolic acid. But the mans
actions indicated his purpose and the
druggist diluted the drug to such an ex-
tent as to render 1t practically harmless.
When he drained the bottle without the
desired result he sought the police.
THE whole world seems against me,
Thiriot explained. 81 can't get work; 1
won't beg, and / have nothing to live for
My wife and / have separated. She was ill
and ] was without employment or funds
She left the city, and now she writes
she is tired of the struggle. / am afraid
she will kill herself. Lock me UP. 1 am
desperate"
Thiriot will be held until he is able to
care for himself.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
FIFE AND WRIGHT. RUM0R
SAYS, TO RUN FOR GOV.

Already the gubernatorial contest looms
big.
VIII Judge A w. Fite run for the
office on the prohibition platform?
Will Comptroller General William A.
Wright be a candidate on the straight
democratic platform?
So says rumor. in either case.
In regard to Judge Fite, the rumor is
positive. Judge Fite, himself, living in
Gainesville. Ca, could not be interviewed
Monday. Close friends in the city ac-
knowledged the possibility of his run
ming. They say. however, they have
heard nothing definite in the matter.
Concerning Comptroller General Wright.
rupor is more speclatiVe-that his candi-
dacy would sweep the field. and that
thence it's logic and imminence are de-
duced. 1t is known however, that his
name has been up in more than one po-
litical powwow recently.
Captain Wright, approached with d.
rect question relative to the rumor. pro-
tested that 1t was the first he had heard
of that report.
81 am not a candidate for governor"
he went on to state. IT am a candidate for
reelection as comptroller general
Asked if he would consent to be a cam
didate, Captain Wright said that he would
not.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
GEORGIA WAR BANNERS
MAY BE BROUGHT BACK

Governor Brown is considering what
is necessary to secure the return to the
state of three Georgia flags now held in
the relic room of the Ohio state capitol.
and will probably at an early date get
in communication with the governor of
Ohio with view to getting the flags
back into the custody of Georgia.
Information that these flags are in
the relic room of the Ohio capitol comes
to the governor from Mrs. j. r. Thames,
of Columbus. Ohio, who expects soon to
move to Birmingham. Ala. Mrs. Thames
says she believes they can be secured by
the Georgia authorities If the proper
steps are taken.
The flags held by Ohio are those of
the Twenty-second Georgia, captured at
Fort McAllister by the Forty-seconc
Ohio: of the Fifty-first Georgia, captured
at Kingston. Tenn. and a flag marked
.'Isirst Regular Rebel Regiment" said to
have been captured by the Eighty-hrst
Ohio in Atlanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
SIX LIVES ARE LOST
IN KENTUCKY MINE
Accumulation of Fumes in Big
Plant AT StearnS, KY, Cause
Death of Entombed En-
pIoyes- Gangs Start Rescue

LOUISVILLE. KY. Feb. Six men
were killed and a score injured by an
explosion of gas in mine No. l of the
Stearns Coal company at Stearnes, KY.
this morning. The dead:
A. b. THRESHER.
G.. w. KING.
EDWARD THRESHER-
ELIHU GRINDAY.
RICHARD GRUMPY.
FRED COMPTON.
State Mine inspector c. J. Norwood was
at once notified, and is expected there
on the first train.
Stearns is in Whitley county on the
Queen and Crescent railroad. between So
merset and Hartman Junction.
The explosion took place in one of
the innermost recesses of the workings,
and expended its force upon the men in
the immediate vicinity The hosting ma
chinery was not damaged and no difficulty
was experienced in recovering the bodies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
HAMILTON TO OPPOSE
MADDOX IN FLOYD

ROME, Ga. Feb. 9.-Judge Harper
Hamilton. Judge of the Floyd city court.
will net be candidate to succeed him
self al the fall primary, but will seek
the judgeship of the superior court. He
will oppose John W. Maddox. who is at
present serving by appointment of Gov
ernor Brown one-year unexpired term
of Judge Moses Wright. who resigned to
make the race for congress. The Rome
judicial circuit is composed of the coun-
ties of Floyd, Walker and Chattooga. and
the race between Judges Maddox and
Hamilton will be a most interesting one
There will be several candidates for
the city court judgeship. Among those
mentioned are Walter Harris, of Rome,
and N. Fl. Bass, of Lavender. There is
a possibility that the city court may be
abolished at the next session of the leg
islature, however. and no campaign
would be the result of this action.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
CANDIDATES ENTER
BUTTS COUNTY RACE

JACKSON, Ga, Feb. candidates
who have so far been a little backward
are, now coming to the front with their
announcements County Treasurer s. j.
Smith has offered for reelection; L. r.
Dodson has announced for tax collector;
u. ]. Thaxton and j. II. Thurston have
announced for tax receiver. These are
the only announcements made up to this
time. though good many more are ex-
pected soon. Unless all signs fail, there
is going to be a very light registration
in Butts county this year. Up to the
present time only $50 have registered.
This is about half the registration In the
last general election. The usual regis
tration here is between 1,500 and 1.6O0.
If the candidates do not get the people
to register theiindications are there will
be a small registration here this year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
GAINESVILLE MIDLAND
REFERS EXTENSION PLAN

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. THE annual
meeting of the Gainesville Midland rail-
road stockholders was held in Savannah
today. The question of extending the
road into the Canoochee valley was not
definitely decided, but 1t is pretty certain
this will be done as Mr.. George P. Bald
win, the president of the road, is very
much in favor of the extension and has
given it much time and consideration.
Mr.. Baldwin was reelected president of
the road today, and Mr. w. W. MaCkali,
vice president. The road has enjoyed a
very prosperous year according to the re-
ports made by the officers to the stock
holders.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
NEGROES HANGED FOR
ASSAULT ON VIOlINIST

KANSAS CITY. Feb. s.-Convicted Of as
sault. George Reynolds and John williams ne
grOes. were hanged simultaneously today in
the county Jail here. Their exevcution mark
ed the first time the death penalty has been
inflicted In Missouri for this crime.
The negroes on the night OF December 90
1909. attacked Mrs. ". Fl. Jackson. a violinist.
who was returning home fro--- a charitable in
stitutiOn. where she had given a concert
Reynolds collapsed few hours before the
execution. and IL was necessary to carry him
uDon the trap in a chair. When the chair was
removed he fell limp upon the trapdoor. moan
ing plteOusly.
Williams. who was known for years des-
perate character. remained composed.
The evidence brought out at the trial so
horrifying that Judge Ralph Henshaw. who
sentenced the negro. said:
II shall not desecrate Friday, the day on
which legal hanginRs usually take place. by
ordering your execution on that day. There
is at least a spark Of manhood lert in al
most every man executed by the state. But
there is no manhood In either OF you"
Airs. Jacksons husband witnessed the hang
fugs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
ALBANY SINKS WELL
TOT FEET, 7 INCHES DEEP

ALBANY, Ga. Feb. S.-One OF the
finest of AIbany's many splendid arte-
sian wells which have given this city
the name of the "Artesian City is the
new we'll which has just been completed
at the plant of the Albany cotton mills
now under construction in North Albany
At depth of 7O7 feet inches flow
of 80 gallons per minute was secured.
This will supply ample water for the
new mills where a cement reservoir has
been constructed which will hold several
million gallons of. water. Rapid pro-
gress is being made in the work at the
MILL which will be completed during
May or June. The plant will cost
$3.50 900
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
LIVERPOOL FIRM SHIPS
COTTON FROM EGYPT

CHARLESTON. s. C.. Feb. s.--A lot Of 500
bales OF Egyptian cotton brought 30
Charleston by the Baltimore liner Matilda
Weems. and IL now en- route to several mills
in the upper part Of South Carolina. wherr
this foreign cotton is to BE- substituted for
the American staple in the manufacture Of
goods The cotton was shipped by a Liverpool
firm to Baltimore and thence sent ny water
TO Charleston
The high price ~ the American staple has
caused the Of the Egyptian cotton. which
IL q couple OF cents cheaper. delivered at the
milla Recent experiments have demonstrated
that the shorter and inferior staple can be
profitably. and successfully used In the gen
eral manufacture Of goods. and now the foreign
cotton IL to be imported In larger quantities.
Another cargo 10 route here for shipment
into the interior Of the stats.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE BY MAI,
BILLS TO STOP GAMBLING
IN FARM PRODUCTS HEARD
ny RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-The vitals of
the New York Cotton exchange were
laid tare in all of their iniquity today be-
fore the agricultural committee of the
house of representatives by the Farm
ers union. headed by President Charles
A. Barrett. Of Georgia T. ]. Brooks, of
Atwood. Tenn, acting as spokesman, for
the union, explained in detail and ana
lyzed the practices OF the exchange.
In convincing fashion. he told the com
mittee of how prices are manipulated, to
the injury OF the cotton producers of the
south. He spoke for more than an hour
and subsequently submitted to vigorous
cross-examination by members of the
committee. whose members marvelled at
his familiarity with the intricate details
Of gambling i'm farm products.
The New York and Memphis cotton
exchanges were represented at the hear
ing. Samuel T. Hubbard, president. and
n committee consisting OF Eli b. Springs,
A. l.. Morse and Leopold Mandelbaum
came down from New York to oppose any
regulation or suppression of farm pro-
duct gambling, though, of course. they
did not admit any gambling. Charles E.
Morrow, of Memphis, appeared for the
exchange of that city, and s. A. Cone,
of Charlotte. appeared as a spot cotton
buyer and manufacturer.
FARMERS PRESENT.
The farmers present are: Alex Davis,
Texas; John Grady. Kentucky; W. "A.
Morris. Alabama; s. L. VanVlett, Mis-
sissippi; A. c. Shuford. North Carolina;
A. f. Dornblazer. Texas; T. ]. Brooks.
Tennessee; B. F. Ward, Mississippi; NJ.
B. Tapp. Kentucky; ]. J. Robinson. Ala
bama; W. w. Meyer, Indiana
Many congressman other than MEM
bers OF the committee were present.
Several bills are before the committee
dealing with this subject. Chairman
Scott, of the committee. is the author
Of a sweeping bin designed to end gam
bling i'm the futures OF the products OF
the farm. Congressman from Texas have
introduced half a dozen or more bills
which il enacted into law would prevent
gambling in futures of cotton.
Representatives of practically all the
southern states are pledged in favor of
a law along these lines. The bills also
have the support OF western members.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s, ss.ss ;.: Of Rhz&zSza
NEW SECT LEADERS
STONED BY SC0FFERS

NASHVILLE, Ind, Feb. S.-Leaders OF
a new sect. the Church of the First Born
particularly distinguished by it's teaching
that Christ was born under an apple tree
and that those who believe I'm il shall
have power to subdue poisonous reptiles,
we're attacked by scoffers while holding
a meeting at the Johnson township
school house last night.
The Rev. John Mcpherson was struck
by a stone and seriously hurt. Those of
little faith were melted to drive the pro-
pagandists out OF the community by the
experiment OF a man who declared that
the preachers I'm their public meeting
handled only harmless water snakes, and
that one OF the preachers refused to open
a box containing a rattler when he heard
its Characteristic warning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
KISSES WIFE AND CHILD,
THEN BLOWS OUT BRAINS
(specisl Dispatch to The JournaI)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
ATHENS, Ga, Feb. 9-Kissing his wife
and 11-year-old son good-by, B. H. Sims.
at his home on Hancock avenue. placed
a pistol to his head and shot himself
at midnight last night He died in ten
minutes.
Beyond the fact that he was in i'll
health, no other reason is known for
Sims act He was IS years old. He is
survived by his wife, one son and
daughter. The body was carried to Win
terville. where the funeral was held this
afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
PREACHER SHOT
KNEELING AT PULPIT

CHARLOTTE. Feb. S.--Rev. William Melon
aid. colored was shot twice last night while
kneeing before his pulpit in the First Baptist
church, OF waxhaw. 70 miles from here ac-
cording 10 information received by the chief Of
police here by means Of telephone. The would
be assassin fired through the rear window or
the church. Three shots were fired. two tax
ing effect in the minister and one entering the
floor
One OF the bullets entered the left side and
inflicted serious wound. but one which il is
thought will not prove fatal. The second
struck the minister's watch and glanced.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
MAIL CARRIERS MUSTN'T
FISH AND HUNT ON DUTY

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE shooting
and hunting of game by rural mail car
riers while officially employed on routes
or the carrying of guns for the purposes
is now formally forbidden.
An order to this effect has been issued
by the postoffice department. Complaints
were received that delays in the delivery
and collection of mail were caused at
certain places by the practice of carriers
becoming nimrods.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
$424,442 SHORTAGE
EXISTED 20 YEARS

BOSTON. Feb. s.-A shortage of S424,442 I'm
the accounts Of John A. Hall, treasurer of the
Southbridge Savings bank, shown to eexist,
when Bank Commissioner Chaplin made public
his report.
The bank commissioner recommends either a
receiver for the bank or a plan whereby the
depositors agree to accept a new book for IS
per cent of their deposits.
The shortage, according to the report, covers
a period of 20 years and represents loss of
14.05 per cent on the book value OF the as
sets. Hall is in Jail owing to his inability to
secure $500, 900 bail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
TWO NEGROES DIE IN
CAMBRIDGE FIRE

CAMBRIDGE, Ga, Feb. 1.-TWO I'M
identified negroes were burned to death
early Sunday morning when the hotel and
restaurant belonging to James Williams
was consumed The fire originated in the
second story in the forward part of the
building and was supposed to have been
caused by a lamp explosion.
There were a number of regular board
ers who had to jump from the upper sto-
ry window, one of them having his leg
fractured.
The two victims were from Apalachi-
celia and had come i'm the night before on
the boat and were to leave the following
morning for whigham. Ga. Their names
have not been ascertained yet, but it is
supposed that they were mother and son.
the boy being 9 years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
REV. C. A. MITCHELL
Is DEAD IN ATHENS

ATHENS. Ca. Fen S--Eev. C. A. Mitchell
died at his home in this city Monday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. He was "a years old, and
his death was the result Of general break
down in health.
Dr. Mitchell was graduate Of the University
of Georgia and shortly after leaving college
entered the Methodist ministry and was for
many years member of North Georglu Con
ference He was born and raised in Athens
and spent many years of a useful life in this
city He is survived by wife and four chill
dren Mcssrs. II. l.. and f. ;. Mitchell and
Misses Augusta aud Eta Mitchell. His fu-
neral will he conducted this afternoon at
O'Clock from the First Methodist church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
HUNTSVILLE TO ASK
GLIDDEN TOUR CONTROL

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Feb. Hunts
VILE automobiles are anxious for Hunts
VILE to be taken in as one of the points
where the tourists in the Glidden auto
mobile tour will make one of the stops.
The tour will be made through the south
this year.
Mr.. Leland Humes, of Nashville, in
speaking of the route says there is no
prettier country than between Gallatin
and Nashville and on to Huntsville, Ala,
where another stop could be made and
a pleasa1t day spent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
CALLED SUICIDE FOOLISH
BUT SHOT OUT HIS BRAINS
Oozier SIappy, of Albany,
Bolts Doors From Family
and Shoots Self to Death

ALBANY. Ga. Feb. 9.-After telling
his friends only a few hours before how
foolish IL was for man TO take his
life Dozier Slappy. a prosperous young
business mar. went TO his home, ooited
the door and blew his head OF with a
shotgun. The family had TO break down
the door when they heard the report OF
the gun
III health Is assigned as the cause or
the suicide. although Young Slappy was
unusually cheerful yesterday and last
night.
lie was a son OF John w. Slappy. who
lives two miles west Of this place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
WOMAN HURT IN STRUGGLE
WITH ALLEGED MAD MAN

CULLMAN. Ala. Feb. 9.-Mrs. Rosa
Houk was attacked on the streets here
yesterday by a young man named Cas-
sou, an alleged maniac. and was wounded
on the head before help could reach her.
John Krelhouse, after some difficulty,
was able to free the woman from the
clutches of the mad man. Cassou was
placed in jail, where he had to be strap
ped to a bed to prevent violence to him
self
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-02-11
OFFICERS ARE NAMED
IN STATHAM RACE

STATHAM, Ga, Feb. 9.-One of the
hardest fought municipal campaigns m
the history of Statham came to a close
today, resulting in the election of T. J.
Skies and j. T. Perry. councilmen, by
splendid majorities over their opponents,
W. j. Ross, Jr., and A. S. Willingham.
w NJ. Fite was elected mayor with
out opposition, Mayor-elect Fite is cash
Ter of the Bank of Statham and one of
the most popular young men in this
section.