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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
POSTAL CLERKS MAY Be
HEARD BY COMMITTEE
Complaints of Persecution and
Espionage Will Be Treat
ed in Confidence

WASHINGTON, May u.-Chairman
Goodwin, OF the committee on reform in
the civil service which is investigating
abuse in the postal service. has an
nounced to the committee that he had
received hundreds Of anonymous letters
from clerks in the department, who have
seemingly reasonable complaints, but
who fear to disclose their identity.
IT wish to announce through the press
that the committee will pay no atten-
ton TO anonymous communications
from clerks with grievances. but II the
clerks will mark their letters confiden-
tial they viii be given every protection"
said the chairman.
sHhe members of the committee voiced
their amen to Mr.. Godwin's statement,
and It is believed that employees of the
postoffice and other departments In
washington viii now come forth with
complaints and grievances upon which
the committee may work
ut has certainly come to a pretty
pass when employees Of this government
cannot communicate with q committee
OF congress concerning abuses in the
executive departments" said a member
of the committee. The condition serves
to strengthen the charges Of intimida-
ton. Of coersion and espionage made
against the departments. The repre-
sentatives OF the people are denied
knowledge to which they are entitled
through the bureaucratic tendencies that
have grown up. The heads of the de-
partments are supreme. Congress itself
is not competent to deal with the situa-
ton because the employees are afraid ~
speak out with the truth"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
LAID TRAP FOR GHOUL;
MURDERED BEST FRIEND
Attempt to Recover Body of
Infant Son Results in a
Fatal Shooting
CBy Associated Press.)

GREAT FALLS, Mont, May 10.-A trap
laid by Harfield G. Conrad, one of the
wealthiest men in the state, and his
brother, in which they hoped to catch the
men who last year stole the body of
Harfield's year1old son from it's grave in
cemetery, last night resulted in the
killing by the Conrads of Joseph Hamil-
ton, former sheriff of Cascade county, a
friend who was assisting the brothers in
their plan to capture the grave robbers.
Recently Conrad was notified his child S
body would be returned to him if $500
was left beside a lantern he would find
burning at lonely spot on the East
Benton road.
Making up dummy package, the
Conrads proceeded to the place in an
automobile. Hamilton was to follow on
horseback and take the grave robbers by
surprise.
Coming to a point where a light was
burning some distance from the road,
they dropped thier package of money and
proceeded on their way. About mile
farther on they found the lantern burn
ing by the roadside and realized they had
made a mistake. Returning to get the
package again. they saw STOPPING over
it the figure of man, who Strengthened
UP with a gun in his hand as they APP
preached. Both Conrads opened fire, the
man dropping at the first shot. Investi-
CATION disclosed the fact that they had
killed their friend Hamilton
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12

A plan to put the water power re-
sources of Georgia before the manufac-
turers and power developers OF the coun-
and in detail, haaFre-
ceived its initial impetus In Atlanta in
the resolutions that are published be-
low and which have been adopted by the
committee on water resources Of the At
lanta Chamber of Commerce.
Those resolutions have been forward.
ed to the directors of the chamber with
the committees report, and will be
adopted as they stand.
This plan is believed by those who
have given the matter study to hold
some of the biggest possibilities that
have ever Deen offered to Georgia.
Those possibilities are contingent upon
$4,000 which the Legislature will be ask
ed to appropriate at its approaching sesr
sion
resolutions show, has agreed to match
the $4,000 which it asks Georgia to fur
nish, and with the combined fund to Sc
cure final and absolutely accurate data
upon the waterways of the state. One
copy of the report viii be retained by
the national government in the geologi-
cal survey department. and the other
will be sent to Georgia for the use of
the state geological department. Either
the state or the government can publish
the report, which will bear the stamp of
indorsem mt Of both the national and the
state government and be absolutely au-
thentic and coryect in every detail
The advertising possibilities Of this
proposition are almost unlimited, for
through this method the very facts
which men and interests that develop
water power want to know will be plac-
ed before them under the seal of relia-
bility.
1t is the purpose Of the two govern
ments, If the Georgia legislature appro-
PIRATES the money and permits them, to
include every running stream, whether
large or small, in this investigation. 1t
is contended that the limitation of an
investigation Of this kind to the larger
streams, such as the best known rvers
of the state. effectually precludes any
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
ALABAMA TOWNS OFFER
M0ULTRIE HIGHWAY AID
Geneva, Ala, Suggests That
Pensacola Extension Use
Portion of Their Road

MoULTRIE, Ga, May 1L-Since the
announcement was made that highway
would be built from Moultrie to PEN
sacola, connecting with the national high
way at Triton. a great deal OF enthusi-
asm has been displayed by the towns
along the proposed routes.
The following letter received from Ge-
neva, Ala, shows that the progressive
little south Alabama town is hot after
the highway:
Secretary Chamber Of Commerce, Moul-
trie. Ga.
Dear Sir: notice by the press dis
patches that your body has under con-
sideration the construction of highway
from Moultrie to Pensacola, Fla, and
that in a few days a scout car will ira
verse the distance by three routes, on
which routes is located Geneva.
In this connection I wish to advise you
that Geneva county, east and west, from
the Houston county line to passes
through the towns of Malvern, Slocomb,
Hartford. Geneva, Samson. Hasodo and
Gamer, and would no doubt be a valuable
part of your proposed route TO Pensa-
cola.
The people of this county are rapidly
Weakening to the importance of good
roads, and If you can keep me posted as
to the progress you are making on the
proposed route shall appreciate it. Also
kindly advise me of the time and ar
rival in Geneva of your scout car, so
that some of our local automobilists can
extend any courtesies in their power.
Wishing you much success in your I'M
dertaking, and thanking you in advance
for future advices as to your progress,
/ am yours for good highways.
WILLIAM L. WILKINSON,
President Geneva Chamber of Commerce.
The Moultrie Chamber of Commerce
wishes to thank the gentleman for his
suggestion and are willing TO concede
that no doubt the roads by way of the
route he suggested are better and might
offer some advantage over the other via
F'lorala and Milton. But as can be read
lily understood however, in a matter of
this kind there are a multitude of d.
vergent views and it would be impos-
sible for the scouts TO work out all of
them. A general route must be select
ed first and a comprehensive viewpoint
taken from the whole field and then
the route must be perfected 1t is for
this purpose that scouts start out next
Monday ard, the selection of the route
VIA 90 zone Nv elimination.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
five BODIES FOUND
by RESCUE CORPS IN
BURNING COAL MINE
Boston CoIIiery at Wilkes
Barre Is Burning and Death
List Is Already Reached
Large Number

WILKESBARRE. Pa, May 1.-THE
bodies OF five men. suffocated by smoke,
from a fire in the Boston colliery Of the
Delaware and Hudson company at
Larksville. near here, were found today.
The government rescue corps succeeded
in rescuing several miners who had been
overcome by smoke from certain death.
The names OF the dead are:
GEORGE FEEDER. aged %, driver.
JOHN MELODsKI. aged II. door boy.
JACOB KENULA. aged 80, miner
CHARLES RERMUSKI, aged Is. Ia
borer.
WILLIAM ADAMKE aged rs. laborer
A strike began at the colliery on Tues
day and consequently only a small num-
Der OF men we're at work. Had the full
force been engaged. the loss of life would
have been appalling.
Fire broke out last night in section of
the mine, where rock miners were en-
ployed. but was thought to have been
brought under control without difficulty.
Eleven men were at work in that sec
ton. After midnight the odor of smoke
was detected and another alarm was
sounded.
All the employees In the inside workings
made their way from a side vein to the
main gsngway, but the smoke had be-
come so dense that nearly all were over
come.
Several OF the rescuers were overcome
by the smoke and one Of them was pros
trated. He was rescued by a fourth res
cuing party.
The FIRE continued to rage in the mine
today but the company officials stated
they expected to have 1t under control
soon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
ARRESTS TO FOLLOW
WALK OUT IN TAMPA;
5000 MEN ON STRIKE
Action of Cigar Men Follow
ing Judges Decision Is Al
legged to Be Contempt of
Court Strikers Increased

TAMPA. Fla. May r-More cigar
makers this morning Joined those who
struck yesterday and II lis estimated
that nearly 5000 are idle. The walk-out
is a protest against the action Of cir
cult Judge Wall in UNFOLDING the I'm
prisonment sentences imposed upon Joe
de la Campo. Brit Russell and ]. b.
Bsrtlum. convicted OF leading the riots
in the recent strike.
The strike Is considered 20 be con-
tempt Of court and arrests of the leaders
are anticipated today. A general sym
pathetic strike has been suggested but
1t is not looked for as most Of the IN
ion men here outside Of the cigar trade
are Americans and understand the law.
The men out. for the most part. arc
Italians and cubans. They constitute
about 80 per cent Of the number en-
pIoyed IN this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
To ATTEND
CHILD WELFARE EXHIBIT
Anti-Race Suicide Advocate
to Be a Prominent Figure
of Chicago Gathering


CHICAGO, May 1O.-Theodore Roose-
Welt is to be a guest of the Child Vel
fare exhibit which opens here tomorrow
An official invitation was mailed to
Mr.. Roosevelt several weeks sago and
yesterday, the invitation committee re-
ceived a message from him saying that
unless circumstances arose to prevent
ne would be guest at the exhibit some
tim in the two weeks of its DURATION
At the moment this message was re-
ceived, a large placard was being placed
in the health section Of the exhibit. It
bore these words: THE bigger the fam
lily, the higher the death rate among
the children"
Figures taken from Investigations
made in 1900 families in the congested
districts of Chicago by DR.. Alice Hamil-
ton, show that in families of four chill
dren the death rate is 118 per 1000.
while in families of six the rate is 267
per 1000. and in families of eight the.
deaths are 291 per 1000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
MARK SLATER ASKS
OHIO FOR HIS PAROLE

COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 11.-Mark Sla-
ter, former supervisor of state printing,
who is now serving a term Of four years
in the penitentiary for signing false
vouchers, presented his case through his
attorney for parole. Slater has been
confined in the penitentiary since March,
1910. and during that time he has been
unable to do any work. He has spent all
OF his time In the hospital
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL
is NOW BEING OPERATED

The Journal is in receipt of an inquiry
from one who signs himself as Steady
Reader and inquiries as to whether
tuberculosis hospital is being maintained
in the county.
The city and county now maintain
Jointly a tuberculosis hospital at Battle
Hill, the institution having been recently
opened. Dr. Claude Smith, city bae-
teriologist, whose Offices are in the city
hall, can give any Information about the
institution that is desired.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
COLUMBUS VISITORS
PRAISE SUMTER ROADS

AAIERICUS, Ca. May ia delegation
OF twelve representative citizens and
county commissioners of Muscogee coun-
ty spent Thursday in Americas, inspect
ing the county roads of Sumter. Ameri-
Gus automobilists drove the visitors over
100 miles of magnificent highways and
received highest praise.
AndersonvilIe was included in the itin-
erary. the new road from Americas hav-
ing been completed to the national GEM
etery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
Lutheran Women Meet

LOUISVILLE. KY. May 1f.-Delegates rep
resenting practically every state in the union
were present at the biennial convention OF
the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary 10
ciety Of the EvaDgeJicais Lutheran church,
which opened here wednesday and win Inst
three days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-12
SNAKE "QUEEN" PROVES
TO BE YOUNG MAN.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, May TO-
''Zoma, the queen of reptiles" a
side show feature with a circus
now in this city, is under arrest
today charged with assault and
battery. Nabbed by the police in
the midst of a performance, the
queen" proved to be a young
man about "A years of age. He is
accused of throwing a snake at a
handsome young woman in the au-
dience at an afternoon perform
ance, the reptile striking her full
in the face and wrapping Itself
about her arm and shoulder.
The woman went into Mysteries
and is under a physicians care
today.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

The anti senators are not hay
ing the smooth sailing in the
thirty-second as they had in the
thirty-frst legislature. T h e y
have already discovered how it
feels to have the steam roller
aatten them out. The pro sera-
tors are now in the majority and
having things their own way.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26
T. j. BURKETT,
EDWIN WoLTERS,
E. j. MERREM.
Committee.
For Sale-Horses, Mares
and Mules.

Having bought out the entire
stock Of breeding establish
ment, we will have for sale. at
Halletsville, Texas, Wednesday,
January 18th 1911, 200 head of
young, well-broke horses, mares
and mules, from 8 to 5 years old,
Is to 16 IL hands high. This
stock was bought at a bargain
and will. be sold cheap. Come
ard see for yourself. Best lot of
stock ever shipped to South
Texas.
4 RHEINsTRoM, h. gREENEBAUM
21x3t. HalIetsville, Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

IT COSTS about $500 per head
TO ship cattle from Texas to the
Chicago packing houses, and the
shipper must pay the freight. If
we had enough packing houses in
Texas to utilize our supply of
live stock, and did our own feed
ing, we would add $500 per
head to our cattle. Packing
houses sufficient to meet the
present needs of Texas would
add S43, 100000 to the value of
bur cattle, which is more than the
packing houses would cost.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, the death angel has
waited the spirit of our beloved
brother, Rudolph @. Mersebur-
ger, to the great beyond, and
Whereas, it was with sadness
we learned of his untimely death
which occurred at Comfort, Texas
January 10th 1911, therefore
BE it resolved, by Rathbone
Lodge, No. 100, KING hts of Pyth-
las, Sinner Texas.
LIST. That the State has lost a
good citizen.
2nd. That our lodge has lost a
good and valiant king hit, and
3rd. That the famiiy.has lost
kind and loving husband and
father.
Resolved, further, that words
are utterly inadequate to appeas(
the great sorrow of the family
We extend to them all possible
sympathy and coincidence.
Be it fuather resolved, that {
copy of these resolutions be fur
nished the family of the decd
ent, a copy published in the Shi
ner and Yoakum papers, and ;
copy spread upon the minutes o
the lodge.
T. j. BURNETT,
EDWIN WoLTERS,
b. j. MERREM.
Committee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26
Making Life Safer

Everywhere life is being made more
safe through the work of Dr. Kings
New Life Pills in constipation, bilious
ness, dyspepsia, indigestion, liver troubles,
kidney diseases and bowel disorders.
They're easy, but sure, and perfectly
build up the heelth CSC at all drug
.gists1
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26
Notice to the Public.

I have leased the vacant lots
south of the railroad, next to the
Commercial Hotel, to w. @. EN-
Ter. Anyone wishing to use these
lots, for show purposes, see w.
g. EmlerI
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26
DR.. Thos. It. Christian

(T'he only graduate veterinarian
in this section of the State.)
Is located at Gonzales, Texas,
and is prepared to answer calls
at Sinner and in surrounding
territory at any and all times.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

AGRICULTURAL classes as a
feature Of the public schools is
fast gaining in popular favor in
this state, according to the Com
mercial Secretaries Association.
Agriculture may be taught sue
cessfully not alone in the high
schools but in the elementary
schools as we'll. Especially in
the rural districts haYe the agri-
cultural classes been found to
work to great advantage. The
proper selection of seed, best
methods of planting and harvest
ing of crops conservation of
moisture, ETC., are made the basis
of study by the agricultural
classes and in this way the basic
principles of agriculture are in.
stilled into the pupils who desire
10 telse up farming as pursuit.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

When buying a cough medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is most effectual
for colds, Group and whopping cough and
thNt it contains no harmful drug. For
sale by all dealers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

Mr.. CARNEGIE has given away
another $40, 100000, Is there no
end to this mans money, and
where did it all come from?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

WE MAY gridiron the State
With railroads, dot it with-factor-
les, build cities and fill the val
leys with happy homes, but we
cannot create another acre of
land The investor may come to
Texas and buy land, and if he
clresto do so later, can sell it
and leave the State with all the
property he brought into the
State, but the investor who builds
railroads, factories, irrigating
canals, etc, cannot take them
back with him, and he has estab-
lished permanent values within
the State.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

CHAMP CLARK of Missouri was
chosen by the democratic caucus
held at Washington last Friday
as speaker of the house of repre-
sentatiyes and also recon mended
for the presidency in 1912.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

The press dispatches state
that socialism is responsible for
creating an epidemic of scarlet
fever at Milwaukee,.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26
Program For Devotional
Meeting of the Epworth
League, Friday, Jan.
9th 1911.
Opening HYMN, No. 211.

Opening Hymn, No. 211.
Responsive reading, THE Song
of Noses" Exodus, 18th chapter,
1st to 10Th verse. Led by Miss
Minnie Schmidt.
Prayer; Miss Meta Holchak.
Song, No. 1888.
Mission study class. Subject,
South America, Its Early Inhab-
itants; led by Miss Ida Pfaender.
Song, 1866.
League topic, The Missionary
Message Of the Bible;" Peck
Welhausen.
Song, 143.
Old Testament lesson, list Sam
uel, 1st End and Bird chapters;
led by Miss Kyle.
Biography of the Prophet Eli;
Miss Lille VOTERS.
"The Song of Hannah;" read
ing, by Albert Dit mar.
Outline of the Life of Samuel;
Miss Stella VOTERS.
Song, $50.
League Benediction; Waite +
Schmidt.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

When given as soon as the croupy
cough appears Chamberlain Cough
Remedy VIII ward off an attack Of Group
and prevent all danger and cause of
anxiety. Thousands Of mothers use 1t
successfully. Sold by all dealers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-01-26

The legislators from this coun-
ty haye been appointed to legis-
lative committees as follows: In
the senate Paulus will serve on
Judiciary No. .; State Penitenti-
aries; Roads, Bridges and Fer
ries and Judicial Districts. Bag
by has been assigned to Liquor
Traffic; Judiciary; Civil and Grim.
inal Procedure and Labor-these
being among the most important
com mittees in the house. Giept-
ner has been made chairman OF
the Forestry committee, also a
member of the House committee
on State Affairs. -Halletsville
New Era.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-06
RUSH SPRINGS
MAN CHAIRMAN


r. G. BlakeIy Of Rush Springs, is the
new chairman Of the county election
board He took the place Of Oscar
simpson who resigned Mr.. Blakely
lis one of the best knwon democrats in
the county. He sat with the board in
The canYassing Of the official returns
OF the county and city election yes
terday. Walter Griffin continues as
secretary and ]. S. Browne as the
third man. the latter being the repub-
.lican member.
The official returns Of the city cleo
ton show only slight changes in the
figures originally published. The plu-
rality Of Burton for mayor remains the
same
In the county election on the annex
alton Of the caddo county townships
with the Verden box still out, 2205
votes were cast for the proposition
and Is against f.
The official returns are given on
another page.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-06
viii be Ready for
Fort Sill Soldiers

Manager Lindsay has received an
other letter from the Ft. sin soldiers
saying they will sure be here with a
strong line up and ARE coming with but
one intention and ,hat to take home
the bacon. They will find, however.
that taking home the bacon and talk
ing about It are vastly different
things. for the chickasha braves win,
poetically speaking "he there when
the last dog is hung"
Bennie Brownlow. the stellar short
stop has been signed and viii appear
in Chickasha uniform Sunday
Brownlow's record last year was one
to be envied He was there a mile
with the stick and his fielding was
all but perfect Also other stars Of
last season will be on hand to add to
the merrlment and strengthen the
home team. The line lp will be civ
en- out tomorrow. Withal the opener
will be some Festive occasion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-06
IS
ARRESTED

James E. White. Jrs a prominent
young stockman living IA miles north
west of town, who was arrested yes
terday afternoon, charged with cat.
tie theft. was still in Jail at o'clock
this afternoon, having been unable up
to that hour to furnish the $4,000 bond
required by Justice Vance. His faith
er, Ed White was sent for this after
noon and il is thought that he will be
able to furnish satisfactory bond.
Young White was arrested at his
home yesterday afternoon by Deputy
Thompson and was landed in jail here
late in the day. He was arrested upon
complaint Of Frank Baker who lives
three miles south Of Chickasha The
latter found IS or more cattle in the
pens at Oklahoma City, which he al
leges were stolen from his pasture by
White He missed the cattle several
days end finally located them in Ok
lahoma City, following which he
swore out complaint against White.
A preliminary hearing was set for next
Wednesday