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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
AVIATORS FALL
INTO QUICKSAND

BOSTON, June PA drop of 100 feet
in disabled biplane on the edge of a
bank of treacherous quicksand bordering
big, muddy pool on the Dorchester
marshes, was the exciting experience to-
day of Aviator Eugene Heth, Of Mem
phis, Tenn, in his flight as a graduated
aviator. and Edward Fleet. a mechanic
clan.
The two men went aloft at the Harvard
aviation field at Squantum in biplane
owned by Louis Mitchell, of Memphis.
They were soaring nicely when the
crank shaft on the biplane suddenly
snapped. Then the machine shot down
at the rate of Is miles an hour. It sunk
into the quicksand, but Heth and Fleet
were not injured and were able to es-
cape.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
TRuE rRrrNns

Dear Household: Isn't It fine TO have a real
rue irlena-one who has been tested and proved
true-one In whose presence You can think
aloudf How comforting TO have the affection
ano sympathy Of such friend when we have
70 experience some great trouble or sorrow
How delightful to have this same friend sbare
cur ioysf ~
Oftimes people become discouraged and lionel
ana can only find comfort in a real friend
On, how We should appreciate our friends Ma
doubt many OF rs can count our truest friends
On the fingers OF one hand. but. perhaps being
few. they are more valuable
II We know AMI understand the meaning OF
real friendship we know that it does not mean
riattery. but personal interest in our lives.
true FEELING. sympathy and affection Also
that Il means friend in need Is a friend in.
deed %
There are times that we need the advice and
consolation that one whose allegiance can be
Of an old friend II any one understands us
almost as well as we do ourselves. II must
be one OF these.
Some speak so lightly OF friendship. when
really II embraces 50 much; has such deep
meaning.
Our greatest friend is God. He understands
and Il friend when others fail ms
Friendship Is both beautiful and mysterious
We have a most beautiful Illustration Of noble
friendship In that OF David and Jonathan. They
acknowledged that II was n divine alliance. II
was indeed a most wonderful friendship. Per
haps there are many Davids and Jonathans
these days.
II is sad TO be misunderstood by our friends
and ac1naintanees. hut those who az much desire
to be understood are the ones oftenest misun-
derstOod. or AZ least Il seems 10 10
do not think that ourclceest truest bosom friend
could possibly understand ne better than We Dc
ourselves. II is very difficult reading the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
HOBS0N WlTHDRAWS
HIS ISLANDER SUIT

BOSTON. June 2S.-A $4,000 suit
for alleged Islander brought by Rich
mond p. Hobson. U. N. s., retired
against former congressman, John
"A. Keliher, of Boston, in the United
States circuit court. two years ago
has been settled out of court and by
agreement of counsel was Withdrawn
from the court yesterday.
The charges were the result of state
ments made during hot political
night between Mr.. Keliher and Joseph
A. Conry, candidate for congress, when
Lieutenant Hobson came to Boston and
took the stump for Conry
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30

again. i don't know how to express
my thanks for the good it has done me
and / hope ell suffering women viii
give Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound a trial. 1t was worth its
weight in gold. Mrs j. p. ENDLICH,
r. +. ID. No. Z, Erie, Pa.
Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable Com
pound, made from hative roots and
heEbs. contains no narcotic or HARM
fuI drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousands of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form of
female complaints, such as infamma-
. ton. liberation, displacements, fibroid
stumors, Irregularities. periodic pains,
Ibackaehe, indigestion and nervous
prostratiOn. Every suffering woman
owes 1t TO herself TO give Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound a trial.
If you want special advice write
Mrs-P inkham, Lynn, Mass, for 1t.
II is free and always helpful,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
oconee. Ca.
sHAIL WE RAEEzE OR MELrv

Dear Household: I once heard a Presbyterian
minister say that some day this old world OF
ours would become block Of ice Had. he lived
TIL the present time / ne would have
said IL was going TO melt. The wee Their has
been extremely hot. ! am always glad when
see old Sol hiding his face behind the western
horizon. The nights are cool and that IS some
thing 70 be thankful for Gardens things OF
the past. IL has been dry Tong nothing Is
thriving except the festive chicken mites.
win have 10 stop setting hens account OF
them. am giving them kerosene bath; /
mean the mites
The glorious Fourth win be here and to
me II means more than national holiday: Il
marks for me another milestone life's jour
ney. know that each one Our Household
wishes me many happy returns Of that day.
Dear met how time flies. w seems but yester-
day that ! was a girl IN her teens. The years
are piling up me. but don't mind that as
long I can carry them well.
We THAT includes ny john have enjoyed
Chat much lately. II Is something that we
look forward TO every week. ! wish could see
Miss Thomas and tell her how much I loved
her.
I trust that some Of the old writer's seeing
this, VIII take pen and write sgain and let's
all 90 better We must not only say we can,
but say we WILL and do II.
With fond wishes for all LUCILLE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
HERE'S HOPING

Dear Household: How we do enjoy the LEFT
tiers when we happen 10 know the WRITER'S
Though only recognize few l Ike TO read
all. ! suppose there are. only Few writers
from this part OF Georgia. as I've only seen
one badge. and know you'll be amused when
say ] thought II was q Sunday school pin.
The words. Sunday school. brings to my
mind q subject worth writing about. sub
ject worth thinking about. and worth studying.
good sunday school Is where every one can
take opportunity TO do something for Jesus, Tor
the church. and community at large. A good
worker in the church and Sunday school can
do as much. IN my estimation, the pastor.
live Sunday School means live church. ana
Is one OF the quickest ways OF bringing children
into the church OF God. IL implants upon
their young nature the Joy OF studying the
Bible and doing something for the one that
suffered and died for them.
As Walter f. Warren said. we should have
an aim in l'fe. and let that aim be for a higher
How our consciences burn within u.s. when
we see the youth visiting the saloons. At first
he thinks he's visiting IL TO enjoy the music
and charms or perhaps because his friends per-
susded him TO stroll with them And before
he has thought Of himself he's "across the
line" and forgotten he ever had higher aim
IN life :.
No man ever really wants TO be a drunkard
and gambler but as the great rock grew lit
tie by little with the power OF the intoxi-
cant. the drunkard himself abhors drunken
ness Drunkenness and gambling are twin Wees.
Forcefuliy did Washington say OF gambling.
"It Is the child OF avarice. the brother OF
iniquity. and the father Of mischief. II hard
and debases the human heart and turns men
into demons OF dishonesty. fraud. debauehery
and murder" There many kinds Of re-
formatories but what do they do with the IN
ebriate gamblers; Wouldn't YOU suppose that
their consciences would lash them terribly
when s0berg IL would. but they have murdered
conscience Since cannot keep the drunkard
out OF the saloon except nv his own win power.
II Is our duty to force the closing Of its doors
BY abstinence. education. legislation, Christian
ity and corporation. To DO away with these
places % sin and vice ~ viii take Christian
community a live hustling Sunday school,
praycr-meeting aud REVEALS. and" every day"
missionaries each helping the other.
There many Ways Of helDing each
other and doing something TO make others
happy. Just word that, "procrastination is
the thief Of time"
Here's hoping that al the invalids are
eonvaIercent. and every one has the prayers and
LoRENE cox.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30

thoughts Of people. There a great many
heartaches and friendships severed by msun-
derstanding and some are never explained be-
cause the parties perhaps, are too proud to for
give or be forgiven.
I know Of young man who seems to be a
deyout Christian and could have many friends.
but II seems that he never claims these friends
long Perhaps If one should offend him In
the least and ask to be forgiven he fails to
grant them forgiveness He is not under
stood neither does be understand his friends.
Where is the trouble2
Anna. your letetr was good. and should like
70 say more on the subject OF Misunderstanding,
hut will not AZ this time I did discuss that
same subject about two years ago, and do not
feel any wiser about 1t, for II Is deep ques-
ton.
wishing all the readers a merry summertime.
GAINESVILLE, Ca. EULA LEE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
R. F. D. CARRIERS TO
CONVENE IN ATLANTA
Rural Mail Carriers From All
Sections of State viii Meet
at KimbaII in July

The Rural Letter Carriers association
of Georgia will meet in annual conven-
ton at the Kimball on July and 4. The
convention this year will be unusually
full of interest and number of impor-
tant addresses will be livered.
The officers OF the association are.
Paul l. Lindsay, president; ]. b. Lump
kin, vice president: George C. Bond, Sec
rotary and treasurer; NJ. L. Moore and J.
H. Williams. executive committee.
George Bond. the secretary-treasurer OF
the association, has written a letter tc
the rural carriers of the state in which
he urges that the annual dues be sent in
before the convention meets.
The dues are $3.50 year, and Mr.. Bond
urges that. in order to save confusion al
the opening sessions Of the convention
these dues be sent in promptly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
Held for Robbery

day by Special Officers Russell and
Behan on the charge Of breaking into
freight cars. For some time the au-
COLUMBUS, Ga, June 2S-Fletcher
Henderson and Fred Reeves, well known
young white men. were arrested yester-
thorities have been on the lookout for
car-breakers, much having been stolen
from freight cars in various sections OF
the city, and late yesterday the men
named above were caught in the act OF
removing several cases of coffee from a
box car The men will be arraigned be-
fore Justice ]. E. Crenshaw.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
Coal Dealers Gather

KANSAS CITY, June 2S.-One thousand
delegates from Missouri. Kansas, Okla
homa and other sections of the south
west attended the first annual conven-
tion of the Interstate Retail Coal Deal
ers' association, which met here today.
The question of securing legislatures to
have railroads weight coal at the desti-
nation will be considered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
AFrER a LONG ARsFNcE.

Dear Household: am just back 10 the red
hills OF Georgia. after spending school year
In the Baptist school IN Louisville Ky. I am
With my aunt in her new home. and this eve
ming felt that ! must get off alone and talk
with our Father" slipped down 10 the de-
serted home OF my uncle's parents. which was
built long before the war. went into a room
and closed the door and knelt 70 talk with nv
best friend, He who shares all my Joys and
VINO shows me the sunny side when life seems
dark As opened my eyes and glanced to the
floor, what did my eyes see but a household
page, yellow with age / picked II up and
with the quietness OF forsaxen nome and
the sweet fragrance Of the few remaining old
dear old page. Some subjects Of interest were
being discussed. Betsy Trotwood seemed 10
have been one Of the interesting writer's OF
that date. Grandma also gave some good ad-
After reading awhile put the psper ss,ae
and began 70 recall the many happy memories
connected with that date I am now as ] ex-
press u. a wanderer- Uncles and aunties have
married. Grandmother has left the old home
70 live with aunty. This Little Maid can no
more have her happy home in the old homestead
There are homes with my uncles and aunts II
should need them. but I am homesick: yea
homesiek for the birds and the flowers the
poultry, the horses and COWS which were AT
ny grandmother's. Homesick for the auiet
twilight when auntie and I sat on the ,,oorsten
and as the stars came out one bv one eonfi5es
| ~ each other. Homesck 10 SIT by NV grand
motner IN the old home and chatter away ana
tnen read 70 her a letter from our HousehaId
backward. please. oh tide Of years: iusf for
this evening would not chsnge my pathway
n iiIe. u i a hsppy privilege to be co
Nofker With Jesus. marvel sgain and again
az think OF being allowed the wonderful privj.
ieee OF leading souls TO Jesus. Surely no girI
nas mad more In life to be thankful for than
! haFeA wish that ] might have time and
space 70 tell you my experience as a citv mis-.
ronsry; Also something Of our great school in
Louisville. Ky. J. have been appointed field
wofker 10 this section OF Georgia by the women
OF the Nomen's Missionary union OF Georgia ANA
SHOULD you desire to see Little Maid ana have
pet auuress, the women Of your church on the
SUBJECT OF missions or Sunday school vrort
gns, write me snd shah be uenebted 10 meet
Win YOU II can give you any information
~ way about our wOman's MISSION work
OF sunday school work. write me- enclosing )
stamped envelope. and shall count II a priyi-
lege TO help you II can. P'''.'
LITTLE MAID.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
Gates Seriously m

PARIS, June 2S.-John w. Gates
the American millionaire. who had ar
ranged to sail for America today, has
been obliged TO postpone his departure
owing to his serious illness. He has
submitted to seven slight surgical OPP
erations in as many days for an alb
scess in his throat.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30

to hearten the unionists. The confed-
crate flag was hauled down from the
secession headquarters, a sign that st.
Louis henceforth was to belong to the
union.
Copyright, 1911, Associated Literary
Press.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30

almost helpless. /
went to three doc
tors and they did
me no good, so my
sister advised me to
try Lydia E. Pink
hams " e ge ia bic
g pound, a nd
when / had taken
only two bottles 1
could see a big
change, so / took
six bottles and ! am
now strong and well
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30

FALLS 100 FEET;
GOES BACK TO WORK

e NEW YORK, June S.-Caarles
y Gunner, OF Yonkers, is in his usual
= sprightly 77-year-old self today de-
= spite fall of 100 feet from scat
y folding yesterday. Dir. Gunner had
= been employed by a Yonkers wom-
= an to do some carpenter work at
= her home and had hardly started
= when the scaffold fell. He picked
= himself off the street, 100 fee be-
. low, without a scratch. He declin-
y ed to be treated by the amblI ance
y surgeon and after making the scat
= fold safe went back to work.
= John Williams. 60 years old, who
= was working on the scaffold with
= Gunner, had both legs broken and
y suffered dislocation of several ver-
y tebrae.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
really put ourselves in Gods hand.

really put ourselves in Gods hand.
THE deeds we do. the words we say
Into still air they seem TO float
We counted them forever past;
But they shall last
In the dread judgment dr. they
And we shall meet"
Faithfully yours.
LIZZIE o. THOMAS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
SHE
SUFFERED
FIVE YEARS
Finally Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

Erie. Pa. ~ suffered for five years
from female troubles and at last was
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30
THE
civil, WAR
FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY

May TO- 1861-The Confederate Volunteer Force at Camp
JakcSon ST. LOUIS Was Captured by Body of Regulars
and Volunteers Under Capt. Lyon-W. T. Sherman Wit
ness of the Scene
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-30

Moore Released on HaiI
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20.-E. =.
Moore, alleged to be one of the fGaybray
gang of swindlers. arrested by federal
officers in October. 1903. was released
yesterday on 5000 bail Habeas corpus
proceedings to prevent the removal OF
Moore to Omaha. where he was indict-
ed are pending before the United States
supreme court, which ordered that Moore
be admitted to ball. pending decision.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-03-10

a;Hsa Iaafs VIA ArrsS laid All
avery. From the day that Valentine
had sent him away from the hotel ir
Albany Avery had been making heroic
efforts to live ION the square"
The three years that had elapsed
since No. 1889 had advanced Avery.
long a 'yeggman" of the most deesrer
ate type. the price of railroad ticket.
had made revolutionary transforma-
ton in him. Today be was married,
had a growing business and had per
formed for Valentine q service that
was to render the vengeful efforts of
George Doyle much more difficult and
somewhat less effective than the de-
tective would relish should he ever
learn the truth.
Avery had been in communication
with Valentine on various occasions in
n secret manner. SO carefully conceal
ed, in fact. had been his moves that
not even Red Flanagan had obtained
the slightest knowledge Of them.
True. Red was aware that Valentine
had received various puZzling com
municationS from one "Mr. Cronin."
but how was Red to know that Mr.
Crnnin was Bill Avery unless the as
sistant cashier was pleased so 10 in
form him. which he was not?
At first Valentine had had the belief
that some friend was responsible for
fhe sending of the warning telegram
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-03-10

TT now that be more calmly con-
.i,ler,d rhe matter he dismissed that
houyni. Another idea fixed itself IN
his brain. which would cause him to
govern his actions accordingly in the
race of the danger that he wisely ac-
inowlrlged to himself to be vitality
alarming. At any cost he must prevent
DOYLE from turning Rose Lane and her
father against him. They had trusted
nim-they alone--in the first instance.
md so 1t would be wit against wit to
defeat Doyle and. if need be, life
against life.
The minutes passed. What could
be tie matter with the clerk or with
Red: Had the watchman. too. recelv-
cd !. warriA-: And if so had be fol-
lowed the impulse that had first come
TO .limm, Valentine. TO fee-the
time lunUatd resource of the crook.
ne time honured confession of the
rnok. flight? No: Red would not de-
serl Jimmy Valentine in an emergency
ike this for
A voice was herd outside in the
vault room: "AIl right. Kitty. I'll
play some more with you In a few
minutes. Mr.. Randall wants me-" 1t
was the voice of Red Flanagan adj
dressed to the little girl, whom be
daily gave "piggyback" rides. at the
daily hazard of his situation.
The door swung open, and Red stood
before the assistant cashier. But not
even his old mother, if she had been
alive. would have recognized him.
Hair as red as ever it was, eyes as
blue and smile equally as innocent as
that which had misled half a dozen
SternIy inclined judges in the court of
speriaI sessions in years gone, yet the
figure that appeared was. and at the
same time it was not. that Of Red
Flanagan. whose photograph adorned
not less than five rogues' galleries.
The uniform-that was it. The blue
gray coat and trousers. loosely fitted.
and The peaked cap, bearing in gold
letters "Watchman.' were the actual
causes of his transformation, so far
rs outward indications were concern
cd. AS for the inward changes-those
quite hidden from the human eye
we'll. there were but two persons who
could describe how they had come
about. Those two persons were Red
Flanagan and Jimmy Valentine.
Red stood before the assistant CASH
Ter and DOTTED his imposing watch
mans cap.
Want me. Randall?" he asked.
Yes He looked away from Red.
unwilling to break to him the, news
that Doyle was on their track.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-03-10
CHAPTER NJ.
YIMMy VALENTINE enter

yIMMy VALENTINE entered his
private office from the room
J whore the new vanlt had been
erected. He saw Rose Lane
standing close to his desk. where Bob
by was presiding with all the dignity
that went with his age. The girls
eyes met his. but only for an instant.
Valentine lowered his gaze to the floor.
his thoughts whirling rapidly through
his brain.
True. at ore time he had had serious
thought concerning the beautiful
young woman who had saved him
from Sing Sing, from Warden Handler
and the warden's favorite pastime of
Solitaire"
But of late he had come to realize
that he would be doing her lasting
wrong. vital injustice. to permit him
self to make any serious advances to-
ward her. She had been attracted by
him. She was now even more inter
ested in him. He was observing
enough TO learn this. AS for his own
ciloliOHS LOW III ucl IlS iON S>I Xxi
That no one would deny who saw him
in her company. He could not con
ceal it. Even the infantile Bobby had
guessed what he had endeuvored to
make his secret. Yet he had realized
plainly the uncertainty OF his position.
At any moment the unexpected might
happen, or. rather the expected might
happen, and some one would possibly
that he would be unable 10 explain.
Such had been the guiding thought Of
Jimmy Valentine in his social inter
course with the bankers daughter
during his tenure as assistant cashier
in the bank In Springfield. and now he
law more clearly than ever the wis
dom Of his course. Doyle-Doyle. the
relentless tTacker of men-had threat
ened to get him, and Doyle was al
ways an element to be reckoned with.
Although Doyle's threat had been
made years before. Valentine had
never underestimate the detectives
ability nor his tenacity Of purpose
While he, Valentine, had taken precau
tons which he firmly considered would
prevent Doyle from getting a hold on
him again, yet, after all, it was by no
means definitely assured that he would
not defeat the ex-convict in his ambi.
ton to live ION the square," therefore
Valentine must under no circum-
stance make any serious advances to-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-03-10
CHAPTER XII.

"~ EE." went on Red enthusiasts
4 tically, not approaching
the reason for Valentines
~ silence, gee. but that Kit
ty is a great kid! Amt it funny how
a kid like that will get hold of tough
old tramp like me?"
Nice child" commented Valentine.
He picked up the telegram and hand
ed it to Red.
RED. read that" he said duly, as
though discouraged.
The other read in silence.
Doyle! Good heaven" he exclaim-
ed.
Doyle" said Valentine. ut took
him quite a while to uncover US.
didn't it,
But he's finally done it-got your
name and everything"
Did you notice it wasn't signed?"
Yes. Who do you suppose tipped
you?"
~'Doyle." was Valentines amazing
response.
Doyle" cried Red, starting abark.
The assistant cashier bent toward the
Waterman.
Doyle sent that Red. Don't you
see he's not sure Of me? But if ran
away from the bank when that tele-
gram came-out Of town for the after
noon-hed know he had me-
Never thought. I'd have ducked,"
commented Red And now he'll turn
me up too. I'm going He fingered
his hat nervously.
You're not He don't want you
and if you stay where you belong he
won't see you"
Red nodded his head decisively.
"Pll stay closer to the bank than an
emigrant to his tag. And you. jim
my"
Valentine smiled as the other lapsed