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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
CHICAGO CHINAMAN
FILES MEXICAN CLAIM

CHICAGO, June 1O.-An echo of the
Chinese massacre at Torreon, Mex, May
Is, was heard In Chicago yesterday when
Willie Porke, member of the King
JOY 10 Chinese firm, communicated with
the state department for the purpose Of
filing claim of 100000 against the
Mexican government.
Seventeen employees of the King JOY
10 firm, including several relatives Of
Willie Porke, were numbered among the
Orlentials slaughtered during the pillag-
ing of Torreon In addition merchandise
valued at $4,000 Mexican was conf1sca-
ted or destroyed.
Several of the Chinese slain were men
we had sent from Chicago to Torreon
and other Mexican cities to take charge
of our merchandise stores, member
Of the King JOY Lo company said last
night "In Torreon we had the largest
Chinese store in the city. Practically
every man in our employ in Torreon was
killed"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
HOUSE Is AGAINST
THE ROOT AMEND 7

WASHINGTON. June 10.-Represen-
tafive Underwood IS believed TO have
expressed the general sentiment in the
house when he declared today he was
menI-
II the senate should pass the bill
with the Root amendment included. 1t
seems certain from Mr.. Underwood's
statement IL would not be accepted by
the house. and that II would be diff
cult Ito agree to a conferences report.
The opposition Of the Democratic ma
5ority in the house TO the amendment
is said to have been made known to
members OF the senate finance commit
were voted on.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
REPUBLICANS LAUGH
OVER LUMBER TARIFF

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Republican
senators chucSled today over what they
called good joke on the Democrats OF
the house The house free list bill
places on the free duty list timber,
boards, etc.-"except boards, planks.
diaIs and other lumber of ngnum vitae.
lance wood, box wood, graRadine, ma
hogany. satin wood and all other cab
met woods"
These words are on the free list under
the present law and the Republican sem
ators are asking what the effect would
be If they should be specifically except
ed from later free list law
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
MARSHALL TELLS OF
ARREST OF M'NAMARA

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June To-.
Governor Marshall, of Indiana. was call
ed before the county grand jury today
to testify in the Investigation as to the
alleged kidnapping of John ]. McNamara
secretary-treasurer of the Association
Of Bridge and Structural Iron Work.
ers. The governor was in the grand
jury room for one hour.
The papers in the case were presented
TO the grand jury by the secretary %
states office. It was said the jury
wished especially to examine them as
Ito the allegation that it was repre'
scented Mcnamara was arrested befort
the requistion papers were issued when
as a matter OF fact, his arrest followed
tn cir issuance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
WAR DEPARTMENT
WILL RETAIN CLERKS

WASHINGTON, June 1O.-It will be
good news to the many headquarters
clerks throughout the country to know
that the war department does not in
tend to make any dismissals as a re-
suit of the adoption of the new policy
of re-establishing the army divisions
and curtailing the department establish
ments. The excess clerks at depart
ment quarters abandoned or diminished
in Importance, will be transferred to
other headquarters, where they may be
profitably employed, and the reductions
to be effected in the number of the
force will follow naturally through the
usual designations and casualties. in
which case the vacancies viii not be
filled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
NEGRO PAYS PENALTY
ON NEWTON GALLONS

ALBANY, Ca, June 10.-Ed Jones was
hanged at Newton this afternoon at l2.Oo.
Sheriff Radford sprung the trap. Jones
had bene convicted of killing another
negro. the deed being performed about
Is months ago Since that time the case
has had quite a checkered career. In
the superior court, where he was first
sentenced, his attorney who was APP
pointed by the court, made motion for
new trial, but this was denied.
Then he appealed the case to the SUI
preme court, which later tribunal affirm
ed the sentence of the lower court, and
Judge Frank Park set the date of the
execution for today. The negro exhibited
phenomenal nerve during the few hours
Of the morning before the hanging.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
THIS SQUASH WEIGHS
F0RTY-THREE POUNDS

vALDOSTA. Ca. June lot. M. Ray,
who buys cotton in town and farms a
mile and a half from the city as a side
line, brought in squash yesterday
which weighed 4S pounds, and was only
Il days old It had grown an average
of three pounds day since the day it
bloomed. He has some much larger
and he expects TO raise some that will
weigh 100 pounds or more.
He also has some pumpkins that win
go above the 100 pound mark when they
get grown. His ten-acre corn field is the
wonder of this section He will get 126
bushels to the acre from it and every
stalk in the field is the same size.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13

st have demonstrated that
deafness can be cured. y
DR.. Guy Clifford Powell.

The secret u how 70 use the mysterious and
fnvfsibIe nature forces for the cure Of Deaf
RS and Head Noises has at last been discoT-
erpd by the famous Physieian-Scienfist DIT.
CIV Clifford Powell. Ieafness and Head
Moss disappear as II By magic under the use
of this new and wonderful discovery. He viii
eeuf all who suffer from Deafness and Head
~oiees full information how they may be
cred absolutely free 10 matter how long they
have beeu deaf or what caused their deafness
This marvellous Treatment Is 50 simple. nat
r-~~f rud certain that y0u viii wonder why II
was not discovered before Investigators mar
ssi Al TIE quick results ANY deaf person can
hnvr fall information how 10 be cured quickly
- cured % stay cured az home without IN
~--srfne- 4 cent Write today 70 Dr. Guy Cliff
fori powell. SaiI Bank Building. Peoria. H..
and RET fall Information OF this new and won
aerfnI discovery. absolutely free.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
CORONATION DINNER
FOR BRITISH SUBJECTS

Adherents to the British throne living
in Georgia are planning to have a dinner
on June %, in celebration of Kfns
Georges coronation. There are good
many living in Atlanta end other parts
of Georgia, who came from Great Britain
rom some OF the colonies, and tn
idea is for all to get together in cele
bration of the big event.
All interested are req~ested to commu-
nicate with R. w. Cameron, in the In
man building, or Cyril Smith, at 10S;
Gambler building
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
Deaths in Georgia
And Other States

VALDOSTA, Ga.-The body of j. w.
Langdale, a prominent citizen of Jas
per. Fla, passed through this city last
night en- route to Council in Clinch
county, for burial He leaves a wife and
six children. three grown sons, one
grown daughter and two younger daugh-
tiers. He was 81 years of age.
DUBLIN.-M Barney d. Kent died
Wednesday night at her home in this
city after an illness of some time. Mrs.
Kent is survived by a husband and
infant a few weeks old, and mother,
Mrs f. f. Waller, of this city.
STONE MOUNTAINOUS. James B.
Sprayberry died Tuesday morning after
ia brief illness. She leaves besides her
husband three sons, Robert, Dee and
Frank.
LAGRANGE, CA. B. Stanley died
SATURDAY after brief illness. While in
the city he suffered a stroke of apo
plexy, lingering in a serious condition.
He was 81 years old and was one of the
most noted and wealthy farmers OF
Troup county. He is survived by his
wife and one son, Mr.. j. Nj. Handley.
He was a member of the Masonic frater-
nifty and the body will be inferred in
Hill View cemetery Sunday with the
honors of the order.
FLOVILLA, Gao. ID. Smith died
Thursday. Mr. Smith was SO years old
and is survived by a wife and three chill
dren; also three brothers, DR.. Wilson
Smith, of Juliette; Dr. Ben Smith, of
Cabiness. and Mr.. o. e. Smith, deputy
GREENSBORO. Ga-Corilla U. Jor-
dan died Saturday morning at his home
at Union Point, Greene county. He had
been a sufferer from liver trouble and
his death was not unexpected. He
moved to Greene county from Taliaferro,
he having been sheriff for several terms
of Taliaferro county. The interment took
place at Bethany church, near Union
Point, Rev McMikel officiataing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
RAILROAD CAN ISSUE
BONDS OF $1,000, 900

wAYCROSS, Ca, June 10-Full permits
sion to issue bonds and stocks in the
sum of Sc, 100000 has been given to the
Atlanta, Waycross and Northern by
the railroad commission of Georgia.
Headquarters of the proposed line
from the present terminus at st. Mary's
to Fort Valley, have been opened here,
and as soon as the necessary amend
ment to the charter of the road, provid-
ing for an increase in capital stock of
from 100000 to $1,5OO,O0O, is made, work
on the extensions will be pushed. 1t is
understood that the president of the
road. Capt. L. johnson, has received en-
couraging support from financial circles.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
BOY KILLED HIS FATHER
TO ROB HIM OF MONEY?
Evidence at Coroner's Inquest
Over Bodies Shows RemorSe
Caused Sons Death

MACON. Ca. June 10.-At the coron-
sr's inquest over the bodies Of Thomas
J. and Walter Davis. il was developed
that robbery was the motive for the
murder Of the father by the son. II
is known that on the day before tie
crime, Walter Davis tried TO borrow
small sums Of money from several OF
his friends When his body was found,
nearly 5000 was discovered in one Of
his pockets. It is believed that he
went to his fathers house. killed the
old man and after robbing his money
box. became overcome with remorses
and made away with himself
Funerals OF both victims OF the
double tragedy were held yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
COLONEL MELISH Is
BACK FROM EUROPE

NEW YORK, June 10.--One of the re-
turning passengers on the Mauretania'
which locked early today. was Col Will
liam BromwelI Melish, of Cincinnati,
grand master of the knights Templars
of the United States. Colonel Melish went
abroad three months ago to attend the
conference of the order in Edinburgh, and
on the personal invitation of the Duke
of Connaught, who received him at Clar-
ance house.
Colonel Melsh presented the duke with
personal message from President Taft,
who is himself craftsman, and the
greetings of 100000 Templar Masons in
America
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
GEORGIA BOYS NAMED
FOR MILITARY ACADEMY

WASHINGTON, June 1O.-Senator
Terrell today appointed three candidates
for entrance into the West Point Militia
ry Academy in 1912. His selections are
Edward B. Montague, of Atlanta; VIM.
F. Jones, Jr., of Elberton; and Jno. L.
Newton, of LAGRANGE.
BY special arrangement with the
war department each of these young
men viii stand the mental and physi-
cal entrance examination and the one
making the best MARKS will be given
the place.
Young Montague is a Tech baseball
star, and played second base with the
Yellow Jackets this season. He is a
son of F. +. Montague, who holds a res
ponsible position with the Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company. This
was Montague's first year at the Tech,
and he made a splendid record both in
the school and on the athletic field
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
ADMIRAL LII KILLED
THE CHINESE REV0LTS

VICTORIA, B. c., June 1O.-The steam
er Titan brought news from Canton To-
day that Admiral Lii, who is in charge
of the naval forces in South China, frus-
trateo the recent uprisings. He sent one
of his lieutenants to profess himself a
revolutionist. This officer obtained the
papers of the rebels having been elected
an officer in the revolutionary forces and
had photographs made which were sent
to Admiral Ii.
ne documents show that 1t was the in
tention to establish a military govern
ment in South China. All arrangements
were made for provisional government
and the edicts had been prepared order
ing that no foreign interest was to be
interfered with.
No revenge on the Manchus was con-
templated as intended by the earlier revo-
lutionaries. Plans were made for en-
forcing loans from rich Chinese for pay
ment of an army.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
VOTE ON RECIPROCITY
BY MIDDLE OF JULY

WASHINGTON. June I0-'n is my
personal opinion we viii have vote on
the reciprocity bill July Is or IL" said
Senator Smoot. OF Utah. after a talk
with President Taft at the White House
today. The bin viii pass and con-
gress win adjourn with all business out
OF the way. believe. about July q.
Senator Smoot said the Root amend
ment would perfect the pact, and with
the amendment attached, the bill, in ev-
cry detail. was Ike the bill before the
Canadian parliament
Other congressional callers at the
White House differed from Senator
Smoot as 70 the time OF adjournment
The reciprocity debate IN the sen
ate. said Representative Mccall. OF
weeks. or not until October"
Senator Bacon. Of Georgia, said: II
don't expect 10 see It before the LIST OF
August
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
MAN is KILLED WHILE
WARNING OTHERS

BOSTON, June 10.-Rising to his feet
to caution a passenger on roller coast
er to beware of dangerous curve, Os-
car F. Young, manager of the amuse-
ment enterprise, who was guiding one
of the cars. was knocked from his seat
late last night and terribly mangled.
He will die.
coaster in plain view of 5000 pleasure
seekers at the Revere Beach boulevard
and panic followed.
AS a result of the accident, coupled
with the fact that there had been one
death on the coaster previously this
year, the license of the company will
be revoked.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
Falls Through Hole

Macon. Ca. June I0.-While leisurely
walking along the street on her way
to school yesterday morning. the six
teen-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Simpson. residing at 223 Jackson
street, feel through a large hole IN
the Hazel street bridge. a bridge that
spans the Central railroad track excA-
walton. and sustained serious but mol
fatal injuries. She was rushed to her
home In the ambulance and medical at
tentiSu Civ 1 her.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
AUTO HITS TROLLEY;
SEVEN ARE INJURED

f, MOBILE. Ala. June 1O.-Seven people
were injured yesterday, one fatally,
when a touring car, driven by j. f..
Perez. was struck by a street car and
demolished. In the car with Mr.. Perez
was his wife, their four children and
Miss Victoria Calls, all of whom We're
severely injured. Louis Perez. aged Z,
suffering a severe fracture Of the skull,
which will probably cause his death.
Both streets are narrow and it is prac-
tIcalIy impossible TO see a vehicle APP
preaching until almost at the intersec-
ton. All of the injured are at the city
hospital
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
GENERAL WAGE SCALE
PLANNED FOR |. c. R. R.

PADL 4, KY, June 10.-To fix a
general wage scale for all trades en-
ployed on the Illinois Central railroad
system and allied lines. the subcom-
mittee of the executive committee of
the Federation of Railway Employees of
the Illinois Central is In executive ses-
sion here. AS soon as a wage scale is
arranged it will be presented to the Off
Gals Of the railroad for consideration.
]. -. McCreary, of Paducah, president
of the federation, is presiding at the de-
w Z. Bowen, of New Or
leans, is secretary treasurer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
GREENSBORO WILL
HAVE NEW RAILROAD

GREENSBORO. Ca, June 10-The pro-
posed new railroad for Greensboro and
Greene county is taking shape.
Mr.. W. D. Brannan. OF Morgan county.
was IN Monroe boosting the Bostwiek
railroad, which was recently purchased
b. himself and Mr.. Greene. OF Atlanta.
president OF the Georgia Car Works
Mr.. Brannan states that the road is to
be extended from Bostwick TO Good
Hope. thence TO OF to Monroe and Lo-
gansvflle. on the northern end, and from
Appalachee through Wrayswood and
Greensboro 10 Sparta. where IL wiz con-
meet with the John SHELTON Williams line
for Augusta, giving another direct line
from Atlanta to Augusta. with about the
same mileage as the Georgia railroad.
The promoters OF the road have gone
10 work In earnest and say it is their
purpose TO extend their line as here out
lined
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
AUTOMOBILE ROW is
DAMAGED BY FIRE

CHICAGO, June 10.-Fire today at
tackled Automobile row." as the section
Of Michigan Boulevard, between Twelfth
and Twenty-sixth streets, is designed,
and destroyed nearly $4,000 worth of
property. mostly belonging to the Velei
Motor Car company.
Fifty automobiles were burned and the
three-story building was destroyed. The
fire was caused by a chauffeur stepping
on a match. which igni.~- an oil-soaked
mass OF cotton waste.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
ROME OFFICIAL SAID
TO BE SHORT IN ACCOUNTS

ROME, Ca, June 1O.-Reports of in
vestigating committee to the board OF
public works last night allegde that j
Chadwick Battey, collector of water
rents for the city of Rome, was short
in his accounts at least $4,000. Mr..
Batteys friends claimed that he would
appear this morning to explain and
make settlement but he failed to do so,
and his whereabouts are unknown. lie
left here Tuesday night for Atlanta Eff
forts are being made to raise the amoun'
and stop prosecution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
JAPANESE COURT
TO TRY AMERICAN

TOXIC. June s.-FollOwing exchanges
between the American embassy and the
foreign offices. it has been decided that
a local japanese court shall try John
Atkins, a sailor Of the American schoon-
er Saratoga who fatally wounded John
Sanders, a blue jacket of the New Or
leans, during a fight at the American
naval hospital in Yokohama last Sum
day
There has been a question Of jurisdic-
tIon on theory that the hospital was
American territory, and accordingly the
case was one for court martial. American
compliances with the view OF the Japan
ese government in the matter is appre-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
MEXICAN CHURCH
MENACED BY QUAKE

MEXICO CITY, June 1O--A Dispatch
from Guadalajara, dated the 7th and
delayed by wire Interruptions caused by
the earthquake, says that the capital
was shaken by tremor lasting more
than one minute. y r71sequence the tow
er of the churcs Con Francisco 5hrear-
ems to fall ana "v 70 the church has
been forbidden. a-.~e are no casualties
at Guadalajara.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
MRS. STERLING G. TURNER
DIES IN LA GRANGE

LAGRANGE. Ca June 1e-The death
Of Mrs. Sterling G. Turner OF Atlanta
occurred at the home OF her mother,
Mrs. Leslie Dallas on broad street in
LaGrange this afternoon after a long
illness. Mrs. Turner was the sister OF
Messrs. Roy Dallis and Walter Dallis.
Mrs. Sanford Dunson and Miss Louise
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
Little Bow Dead

Macon. Ca. June 1O.-Milton Daniel,
the 2-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs O.
d. Touchstone. died early this morning
at the family residence on Second street,
following a brief illness. The survivors
are the parents and one brother. The
body was carried TO Vaughns station
near Griffin. Ca, and inferred
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
Many Fruit Shipments

Macon. Ca, June I0.-The shipping
business in the peach and plum districts
in and around Macon is now booming.
since the ripening OF the early fruit
several weeks ago. the railroads have
been averaging at least three cars per
day. The majority OF the shipments
were made 70 New York and other
northern points. Up until the present
date so cars have been shipped
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-06-13
R. |. HENRY GETS
POSITION AT PRISON
Nv RALPH sMTrH.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. June 1o.-R. L.
Henry. OF Atlanta. who has been EN-
ployed at the Smithsonian institution
in washington for several months, has
been transferred 70 place at the Aa-
Ianta Federal prison The transfer is
effective In a few days.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1911-02-01
Worlds Visible Supply Of Cotton.

New Orleans, Jan. 27.-Secre-
tary Hester's statement of the
worlds visible supply of cotton
issued today shows the total visi-
ble at 5,256, 1876 against 1926, 915
last week, 1896, sos last year.
OF this total of American COT
ton il 4,085, 1875 against 4,170,9 15
last week 1858, 608 last year and
of all other kinds, including
Egypt, Brazil, India, etc., Ill.,
600 against 1,126,000 last week
and 1,21s, 600 last year.
Of the worlds visible supply
of cotton there is now afost and
held in Great Britain and con.
tinental Europe 2,837, GOO against
100000 last year; in Egypt
290. 900 against 1926 600 last year
in India 455. 600 against $4,000
last year; and in the United
States 1,674,0OO against 1896, 600
last year.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1911-02-01
His Charity Knew No Social Boundaries.

When Wendell Phillips was in
Boston, it was his custom to 60
about in the mornings unostenta-
tiously from court to court and
from prison to prison looking for
unfortunate persons, first offend.
ere and those that had plainly or.
rec from necessity, with purpose
to help and rescue them. Many
a young man that had started
wrong found his path reversed for
him and never knew whose hand
was reached out to him in the
dark and it was these ventures
in practical charity, to little cele.
brated, that kept his purse lean
and compelled him, in his own
phrase, to spend his winters bat.
thing witt snow-drifts as he tour
ed the country delivering lee.
lures.
AS a general rule, in this world
of ours, the men that have been
the great and enduring artists
have been also lovers Of liberty,
and the lovers of liberty have
been also of a full heart of com.
passion. If you are a follower
of Shelly, the poet of liberty, you
have no doubt paused often (uot
always with undimmed eyes, very
likely) above that story of Shelly
at Great NARROW when he alone
befrlended and champloued the
wretched girl that had been led
astray. Note then it's companion
piece in the life of the orator of
liberty.
Going tome across Boston Com.
mon one night Mr.. Phillips was
accosted by a courtezan. She
looked in his face and then apollo
gized for speaking to him. "You
are not of my kind" she said,
''but for the love of Gcd give me
some moeay." He stopped and
talked with her; he was not
ashame, caring in bis mind his
Master and the Magdalene. to
sake her arm and walk with her
while he questioned her; and he
ended by providing her with shell.
ter and employment until he had
the satisfaction of seeing her
emancipated and reformed. This
is one incident of the kind of
which We have positive record,
but we may be sure that it was
not alone in his experience Sue
cese.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1911-02-01
Tortured For Is Years

by a cure.defying stomach trouble
that bafaed the doctor, and re-
sisted all remedies he tried John
W. Moddlers, of Moldersville,
Mich seemed doomed. He had
to sell his farm and give up work.
His neighbors said, "he cant
live much longer" Whatever I
ate distressed me-" he wrote,
''tlll I tried Electric Bitters,
which worked such wonders for
me that 1 can now eat things I
could not take for years. Its
surely a grand remedy for stom-
aoh trouble" Just as good for
the liver and kidneys. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SOC at
all druggists.