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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
AS RESULT OF SHOOTING
INNOCENT VICTIM DIES
Man Shot by Man Who Killed
Won Publ Succumbs to
Blood Poisoning

DENVER, Colo, June lone week
after S. L.-.Von Phul, the aviator on
st. Louis, and two innocent bvstanders
were wounded In a midnight fusillade
of shots fired by Harold F. Henwood In
the Browne Palace hotel barroom. the
second-chapter of the tragedy was writ
ten. O. h
George Il. Copeland. wealthy mining
man of Victor, Colo. an innocent spec
tator, twice hit by Henwoods bullets,
died early to-day from the effects of his
wounds.
Attending physicians believed that
Copeland was out of danger. Yester-
lday,s-however,f signs of gangrene were
noticeable where bullet had pierced
the main artery of the left thigh. Pre-
kfdence of healing properly.
Last night the physicians decided to
amputate the leg in an effort to save
the patients life
Greatly weakened by the loss of blooa
on the night he was wounded, Cope
land was in no condition to withstand
the further shock of the operation, ana
death resulted in a few hours.
Only yesterday Henwood entered a
plea of not guilty when arraigned on a
charge of murder in connection with
the death of Won Phul. and June )
was set for argument of the defenn-
ants request to be admitted to bail.
What effect Copeland's death will have
on Henwood's case has not been deter
mined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
VI. I. C. U. WOMEN FAIL TO
GUST CHICAGO TEACHER
Woman Who Said Saloon
keepers Were Respectable
Keeps Her Position

CHICAGO, June Miss Grace Reed,
principal of the Francis willard public
school, who incurred the displeasure OF
temperance organizations some months
ago by her public utterance a respect
able saloonkeeper ds just as respectable
as respectable banker" will not lose
her position. for the board of education
yesterday denied the petition of the
Hyde Park Woman's Christian Temper
ance union to have her dismissed from
the service.
The Hyde Park branch of the wo-
mans organization argued that as Miss
Francis Willard was the founder and or
ganiZer of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union and had been honored by
for her, 'the placing OF Miss Reed in
charge of that particular school was an
insult directed at the organization ano
at wo:nanhood in general"
The committee of the board of educa-
tion reported that there was nothing
upon which the petition of the temper
ance union could be granted. but IT re-
ported a rule to guide teachers in the
future
The new rule follows:
1.-THE principals and teachers in the
pub.-c schools of Chicago should al
ways refrain from making public any
comparison likely to incur i'll will or
hatred between classes of citizens as re-
CARDS religion, race. nationality or occu-
patton"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
last OF II Pensions,
S3S,l20, TO Be PAID
RequiSition Covering BeIated
Applications Goes to Gov
ernor for Warrant

Requisition for ss9.120, about all that
is left of the 1911 pension fund of Geor-
gia, was received in the office of Cow
ernor Brown from Pension Commissioner
Lindsey. Thursday morning.
This requisition is probably the last
that the pension commissioner will sub
NIT to cover the 1911 payrolls of Con-
federate veterans and their widows. 1t
is the third that has been submitted, the
first being for the bulk of the pension
money and the second for S2,145. the two
totaling $1116,669 This third requisiticn
brings the total pretty near the figures
of the whole appropriation.
The requisition filed Thursday calls for
various sums for the individual coun-
ties of Georgia. ranging from $3.50 for
Fulton on down to $50 for several conn-
ties No amounts are asked for pay
ment in Columbia, Echols Mcintosh,
Tattnal and Wayne
The amount win be used to pay be-
lated pension applications or applica-
tons which were for some reason held
up in the first payment. because of fault
or defect of some kind.
Governor Brown cannot sign the war
rant before Friday, and it will prob
ably be next Tuesday or Wednesday be-
fore the treasurer's office gets ready to
send the checks to the various county
ordinaries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
BOARD OF TRADE is
FORMED IN GRIFFIN
w. ]. Kincaid Is Elected Pres
ident--0ther Officers Are
Named

GRIFFIN. Ca, June lat a large
ana enthusiastic meeting OF the most
prominent business and professional men
OF the city, a board OF trade was organ
Ted yesterday afternoon and vigorous
campaign viii be waged TO place Crit
Ans advantages before the eyes OF
those seeking a better field for invest
usent-
Hon. ". J. Kincaid was unanimously
elected president Maj. ]. Henry Smith.
a local banker and capitalist was elect
ed vice president. A committee was APP
pointed 70 nominate board Of directors
70 be submitted TO a meeting Of the or
SANITATION on next Tuesday afternoon, at
which time the directors viii be elected.
as will also a permanent secretary. VINO
will be placed on a salary and win de-
vote his entire time TO the duties OF the
office.
The committee appointed by the chair
70 nominate the board OF directors Is
composed Of the following well known
business men: J. H Smith. ]. W. Ham
mond, David ]. Bailey. s. II. Wilson
and Prof w T. Garrett. Hon David j.
Bailey read a constitution and bylaws
vhich he and others had prepared and
which were adopted. after which the
meeting adjourned until next Tuesday af-
ternoon. when the organization will be
perfected by the election OF the board
OF directors and the secretary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
UNCLE SANS WAR SHIP
BIGGEST At CORONATION
BattIeship Delaware Leaves
Brooklyn Navy Yard for
Trip to Old England
CBy Associated Press,

NEW YORK. June brooklyn navy
yard babe farewell today to the great
battle ship Delaware. which WIN be the
biggest warship at the coronation of King
George.
She will represent the United States
navy in the ceremonies in English waters.
outclassing all the sea fighters of other
nations that will assemble there.
For three weeks the Delaware has been
at the Brooklyn navy yard to be put in
shape for the trip for which she is as
signed.
-4er guns have been painted black and
the huh has received a new coat of gray.
The interior shines with white and light
blue, while the quarters have been newly
furnished. Rear Admiral Vreeland will
occupy the captains quarters.
The Delaware is SIS feet long and has a
speed of p knots. Her main batteries in
clude ten Pinch guns. The fuel supply
for her present trip includes 1850 tones of
coal and 400 barrels of oil, which will last
until she returns to this side.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
LATEST MURDER MYSTERY
TO BE SOLVED At inquest
Father of Woman Found Dead
in Bath Tub to Identify Her
Husband
CBy Associated Press.)


NEW YORK. June 1.-The identity of
the young woman whose body was found
in the bath tub of a vacant east side
flat four months after she died. probably
will be settled today.
The coroner's inquest will determine
the womans real name
Connor OGrady, a Springfield, Mass,
publisher will appear as witness, and
IL ne Identifies the husband of the dead
woman as the man who married his
daughter. Elizabeth. in 1907, the police
will consider the Identification complete,
even though the condition of the body
prevents recognition.
The husband, a young chauffeur. who
calls himself Harry Scheib, will be ar
raigned on his habeas corpus proceed
ings demanding release from custody.
O'Grady says that the man his daughter
married was known as Hugh Allerton
Sherman and that he, the father, has
been writing letters to her under that
name. 1t was the discovery of some OF
these letters in the flat with the BODY
that led to the notification of Mr..
o'Grady and his trip here as wit
ness.
Thus far the police have not REVEALED
the evidence upon which they determine
that the woman was murdered.
1t is asserted, however, that the cor
oner has proof of this kind, and that =,
will appear at the inquest Other impor-
tant witnesses at the inquest will be wo-
men friends of Scheib
The police believe the story told by a
Miss Mae Blake viii be an important
link in the evidence against the chauf-
feur. Miss Blake says that Scheib told
her last March that his wife died of
pneumonia in February and was buried
In Springfield, Mass.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
ITALIAN boy CONFESsEs
TO AMAZING MURDER
Says He Shot Playmate Acct
dentaIIy-Comrades Divided
Money of Dead Boy
NV Aanooiatad preaa. }

NEW YORK. June 1.-Not until Car
mine Piombino broke down today and
said he. fired the fatal shot were the po-
lice able to decide which of four boys was
responsible for the death of John Male.
The Male boys body. stuffed into a
bag, was found last night in the cellar
of tenement in the Italian quarter. Four
of his playmates from 10 to IA years old,
were. arrested and, while they admitted
that he had been killed by one of the
four, each claimed his own innocence.
Piombino wept as he told his story,
and dropping on his knees called upon the
spirit of his dead friend to forgive him.
He said that he had shot Johnny acct
dentally while they were struggling over
money. After that the boys confessed
that they took the dead boys money,
some s15 and spent it for candy and NOV
ing picture shows.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
MAY SPLIT NICARAGUA
into TWO REPUBLICS
Liberal Party Members Are
Said to Be Fostering Plan
for Division

NEW ORLEANS. June LA plan to
make two independent republics out OF
Nicaraguans territory. one embracing the
eastern and the other the western prov
inces, is said to have been outlined by
certain adherents of the Liberal party in
that country. according 10 members or
the Central American colony here. who
are taking keen interest in revolutionary
rumors accentuated by recent develop
ments there.
This revolutionary talk, is directed
against DR.. Adolfo Dlaz. who recently
succeeded Gen. Juan ]. Estrada, former
president, and the Liberals hint at col
Elaboration with certain exporters In this
city. Estrada and his former minister Of
government, Gen. ]. NJ Moncada. are said
10 be headed for this port. where a Sc
cret conference is to take place.
II is stated that General Estrada will
be asked to further the division Of Mica
ragua and announce himself as provision
al president OF the eastern division. with
BIuefields as his capital. 1t Is believed
that zeiayan appointees, are behind the
scheme, two OF whom were banlshed by
Estrada. then president, following the dy-
namiting of the Managua barracks Feb
ruary 5; that Estrada has been recon-
ciled to his former enemies and is will
ing TO lend assistance in order that the
Liberal party may command the eastern
division. where they predominant ten to
one. The Conservatives. Diaz's party, are
predominant nthe Pacific side.
Rumors of impending upr4sings in Mic
araguaS and Honduras, which have been
handed around for the past week, were
given added Importance by unconnrmed
information brought to this port yester-
day by persons from Central American
countries. Talk was rife here Wednesday
OF plans in Nicaragua against the govern
ment, OF DIR. Adolfo Diaz. who recently
succeeded Gen Juan ]. Estrada as presi-
dent of Nicaragua. General Estrada and
Gen. j. M Moncada, Estrada's minister
OF government. are expected to arrive In
this port soon. II is said that both are
TO be brought into a secret conference
Immediately upon their arrival with local
Nicaragua
Former President Pgiicarpo Bonilla,
who was sousted by the recent revolution
in Honduras. has been here several
weeks and Is said to be laying his lines
for a plan 10 prevent Gen. Manuel Bonil-
la from assuming the presidency of that
country.
This he vehemently denies. declaring
that he Is not interested in Honduran
political affairs. 1t Is reported, however,
that he has sent Larry Donovan, an
agent. TO New York for the purpose of
purchasing arms and ammunition and
hospital supplies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
.LORIMER Investigation
TO BEGIN IN THE SENATE
Compromise Measure Sug-
geSted by Democrats Re-
garded as Likely Course
nv A..ooiat.a pr....A

WASHINGTON. June 1.-The senate
leaders today expected to dispose Of
the first stage of the Lorimer investI-
cation.
1t was predicted that before adjourn
ment this AFTERNOON a vote would be
taken on the various propositions be-
fore the senate as to the manner Of
conducting the new inquiry.
The compromise measure suggested
by the Democrats and providing for a
bipartisan and bi-Lorimer. sub-commit-
tee OF the regular committee on privi-
Ieges and elections was regarded as
the one most likely to be adopted.
This subcommittee would consist
of eight members. evenly divided as
between Democrats and Republicans and
between senator's who voted for am
against Lorimer last spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
BIC DOCKET AWAITS
THE SUPREME COURT
At COMING SESSION
October Term viii Be Crowd
ed With Long List of Impor-
tant Cases for Highest Tri-
bunaI to Decide
CBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Coincident
with the closing Of the term OF the SUI
preme court of the United States and
the departure of the justices for their
summer --acations has been the plan
ming Of an immense amount Of work for
the court when 1T meets again next oc-
tobef.
Thirty-five cases, some OF them of
far-reaching Importance, have been al
vanced for hearing on the first day of
the next term, "or as soon thereafter
as practicable"
The quoted phrase is estimated to be
equivalent to a month, for 1t is said
that 1t will take at least that time to
hear the arguments in all these cases.
Among he cases advanced are in
cluded those involving the validity of
the indictment Of Charles F. Munday
and others, growing out of the so-calle'
Stracey coal land claims in Alaska and
of the indictment of James A. Patten
and others on charges of violating the
sherman antitrust law in "cornering
the cotton market The review of the
trial of Frederick A. Hyde and others
on charges Of land frauds on the Pa
cific coast will constitute still another
prominent case.
In addition TO these court will have
under Amusement during the summer
about a dozen cases which were argued
during the term just closed but not de-
cIded. Probably the most important of
these is that invoiving the constitution
atty of the federal employers HaL--l-
ty act of 1908.
= According to a summary by Deputy
clerk Maher of the work done by the
court during the term Just ended. sos
cases were filed and asa disposed or.
The latter number included 166 opin-
ions. During the preceding term, 500
cases were lied and only 1886 dispose
or, incluuIng 176 opinions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
UNKNOWN BIRD Is
FOUND IN SWAINSB0R0

swAINsBoRo. Ca. June I-Mr. Tom
Lewis. a farmer living near town.
brought in for identification a strange
looking bird. which he had killed on his
place. No one here could tell him what
it was. having never before seen one.
and a comparison with the pictures in
the dictionary failed to identify it.
II is undoubtedly a water bird and was
most beautifully marked It's body was
white with black tips on its wings and
tail II had an extremely long bill and
long legs. Mr.. A. Willis, an old citizen
OF the county says that he has seen
large droves Of this bird but did not
know what il was
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
ASKED TO SURVEY
SWAMP OF GEORGIA

FITZGERALD. Ca. June 1.-Resolu-
tons asking the state legislature to APP
propriate 5000 to be added to a similar
amount given by the national govern
ment to make a survey of swamp and
overlooked lands in Georgia were adopted
by the Georgia drainage congress in ses-
sion here yesterday.
8. w. McCallie, state geologist; ]. V.
Phillips, drainage expert of the federal
bureau Of drainage. and others made adj
dresses. The next meeting viii be held
at Atlanta July 6.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02

OKLAHOMA NCITY. Okla.-Seauoyah.
inventor of the Cherokee Indian alphabet,
is to be stuck right in among all the big
folk in the statuary hall at Washington.
The Oklahoma legislature has elected him
to one of the two places permitted 1t as
state and has appropriated 5000 for
his statute to be made by Mrs. Winnie
Hoxies a sculptures of Cherokee Indian
descent
Seqlfoyah was the son of an Indian
maiden and Hessian soldier who fought
under Braddock. He was one of the dele
cation sent by the Cherokees to see the
Great White Father, President Jefferson,
attained leadership in his race and in
vented the Cherokee alphabet OF So char
acters still in USE He led small band
Of his people toward the Pacific when
driven westward by the whites. but he
died in the shadow OF the Rockies and
was buried In cave.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
HONOR THE UNIFORM;
URGES THIS WOMAN
Washington Lady Starts
Movement to Prevent Soldiers
and Sailors Being InSuIted

WASHINGTON. Juns mrs. Gather
inc " Gallagher. OF this city. has set
afoot a movement TO prevent turn
down OF enlisted men in the United
states military service on account OF
their uniforms Mrs. Gallagher has
written IS governors of states urging
the enactment OF laws making IL a mis-
demeanor for proprietors or managers
OF places OF amusement to refuse admis-
sion to soldiers and sailors when in
their regulation uniforms Connecticut.
News Hampshire. Pennsylvania and
Rhode Island have already adopted
such laws
Mrs. Gallagher. who is president OF
the Society for the Protection OF the
Dignity and Honor OF the Uniforms OF
the United States. has thus far had
replies from 1e governors IN all. who
are In hearty accord with her move
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
BILL WOULD STOP
NEW CONVICT LEASE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. June LA bill
was passed in the house and a resolution
in the senate today prohibiting the board
of state institutions from entering into
a new contract for the lease of state
convicts before the meeting and adjourn
ment of the next legislature. which will
be in 1913
This is done, it is said, in order that
an anti-lease bill may pass the next leg
islature, with the objectionable features
cited by Governor Gilchrist eliminated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-02
REGULARS Break Camp

HOUSTON, Tex, June with q
splendid breeEe blowing, the 400 reg
ulars of Gen. Albert l. Mills command
broke camp at League City this morning
for the twenty-five mile march to Du-
mont, which is within ten miles of Hous-
ton. where they bivouac tonight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-08-25

and she says while many faces and
some conditions are faciliar there has
also been many and important chang.
es in Maury since she left here.
J. C. VOORHEES,, Esq, has returned
from Nashville.
Dr.. W. P. Woodbridge was In Nash
vile Wednesday,
Eastin Littlefeld saw the ball game
in Nashville Wednesday.
Misses Ruth and Sara Burns are
visiting their sister, Mrs. Throop, in
Nashville
Miss Irene Sowell has returned
from an extended visit in Oklahoma
and Texas.
c. W. Rambo and Frank Latta are
at Fayetteville today in attendance
on the fair
James H. English and daughter,
Elise, from Mt. Pleasant, were in Co
lumbia Thursday.
H. F. Fariss is in Lewis county for
a few days, looking after his bust
ness interests there.
Miss Mary McFerrin Fariss. OF
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-08-25

Miss Winnie Estes, who recently I'M
derwent a successful operation there,
and who expects to be able TO return
home next week.
Mrs. Frank Owen, of Decatur, Ala,
who was visiting her mother, Mrs.
Johns, left for Evansville, Ind, Mon
day to visit Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P. Kirk.
Miss Nettie Miller, OF Carriers
Creek and Miss Leslie Baker, of Tex
as, have returned to Carriers Creek
after a several days visit to friends
in this city.
Miss Edna Peters has returned
from Nashville.
Miss Charlotte Smiser and Miss
Eliza Ballanfant, of Culleoka, are
here today.
W. H. Puryear and C. c. Shelton
went to Fayetteville today in the in
est of the Maury County Fair.
Miss Mary Joe Fowler, who has
been visiting John P. Graham and
family at Culleoka, has returned to
her home in Henrietta, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Abe Small and Miss Mona
Sowell left Wednesday for the LAST
ern markets to buy fall and winter
millinery for the store of P. CARRIER.
Mrs. Dabney Irwin and Mrs. Tom
Friel have gone to the mountains OF
North Carolina for their health
They were accompanied by Miss Tay-
lor, trained nurse.
Mrs. W. w. Bruce, of Dayton, Ala,
was here this morning en- route to
Rockdale for a visit to her sister,
Mrs. J. ]. Gray. Mr.. Gray came up in
his car and they left here shortly af-
ter o'clock for Mr.. Gray's home.
Mrs. Con Massengill, of Terrell.
Texas, is visiting her brother, W. T.
Cook and sister. Mrs. ]. o. McMeen,
OF Santa Fe. This is her first visit
to Maury county in thirty-four years
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Personal MENTION.
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Gray Ragsdale, of Pulaski, was here
Wednesday.
Mumford Smith was here from Mt
Pleasant today.
James Wooten will go to Primm
Springs tomorrow.
Ned Carmack is visiting John Wes
ley Finney at Sleepy Hollow.
DR.. H. H. Thomas, of Huntsville,
Ala, is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Garner, of c. M. A., is spend,
ing the summer at Capt May,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Cunningham
have returned from Primm Springs.
Mora B. Fariss is back from the
springs where he went to be with his
family.
Rev. E. B. Andrews will return
Saturday from his home in South
Carolina.
Mrs. C. II. Johnson will arrive this
afternoon for a visit to her father,
Rev. W. T. Ussery.
Mrs. Lesey McLemore has returned
from a visit to her daughter at Muir
freesboro, Mrs. j. D. Richardson.
Misses Camille Herndon, Mamie
Akin and Kate Sowell will return Sat
urday from Beaver Dam Springs
Mrs. Gartner and children, and
Mrs. Sam Nichols and children are
at Primm Springs for few days.
Jack Roddy, who has been sway
from this county for more than twen-
ty years, is here on a visit from La
mar county, Texas.
John Cecil and Miss Mary Kindel,
of Mt Pleasant, who have been at
Primm Springs recently, have return
ed to their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Evans and
Misses Annie Turner Sheegog and
Elizabeth Looney will return Satur-
day from New York and other points
in the East.
Messrs. Sawyers and Scruggs, or
Decatur and Mrs. T. P. McWilliams
and children were here last night.
They departed by automobile this
morning for Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. W. f. DaimwOod have
returned from a visit to Mrs. Daim-
woods parents in Jacksonville, ILL.,
her mother, Mrs. L. J. Arthur return
ed with them and will spend the win
ter here.
Attorneys Hatcher, Fleming and
PEBBLES went to Nashville this morn
ing to the hearing OF the turnpike
and the Mt. Pleasant injunction cases
to be heard before Chancellor Bear
dsn in the city today.
After a stay of two weeks here and
at Primm Springs, Miss Pearl Fariss
left this morning for Memphis,
where she is the cashier of the Mem
phis office OF the Massachusetts Life
Insurance Co.
Hon. Jesse Tomlinson will arrive
this evening from Denver with his
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-08-25

Thomasville, is the guest of Miss
Grace Nowlin this week.
Mrs. M. B. Smiser and Daughter
Miss Charlotte, of Culleoka, are In
Columbia today shopping.
Miss Lillian Blackman, of 'Eur-
freesboro, will arrive tomorrow h
visit to Miss Grace NOwlin.
Miss Rosa Ambrose and Mrs. h H.
Burns have gone to Goodrich, sfter
a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. John N.
Burns.