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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
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r ALBANY, N. Y, April 2S.-Cornelius
V. Collins. of Troy. state superintendent
of prisons for Is years. has resigned.
Superintendent Collins had supervi-
sion over the four state prisons, Sing
Sing, Auburn, Clinton and Great Mead
ows. and of the Mattewan and Danne-
mora state hospitals for the criminal in
sane. He also was a member of the
state parole board and was chairman of
the commission on new prisons APP
pointed by Governor Hughes to select
the site for the new prison to take the
place of Sing Sing.
Soon after Governor Dix assumed Of
fee i'll January, he requested Superin-
tendent Collins to resign, but the super
intendent refused. The governors next
move was to order an investigation of
the state commission in lunacy, the
state prisons and reformatories and the
excise and highway departments. The
prison department was the first to be
investigated.
RECENT INVESTIGATION.
AS a result of the investigation at
Sing Sing and Clinton prisons alleged
Irregularities in the purchase of sup
plies were developed, but no charges
were preferred against Superintendent
Collins. In hist letter to the governor
the superintendent gave no reason for
his resignation, but 1t is understood a
business opportunity was presented.
which, if accepted. made it necessary
for him to sever his connections with the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
SUPERINTENDENT C. " COLLINS
HANDS IN HIS RESIGNATION
Was for Thirteen Years in Supervision Over Sing Sing, Au
burn Clinton and Great Meadows Prisons, as Well as
Two AsyumS for CriminaIIy nSane-No Reason Given

department at once. He was not in
Albany today.
Mr.. Collins is a member of the Re-
leader of Rensselaer, county. He took
an active part in the campaign last fall
and was Theodore Roosevelt's right
nand man" at the Republican state con-
vention at Saratoga when Colonel Roose-
Welt wrested the temporary chairman
ship from Vice President Sherman.
ABOLISHED LOCK-STEP.
AS a criminologist Superintendent
Collins was well known, not only in the
United States. but abroad. During his
long service at the head of New York s
prison department he inaugurated many
reforms. He abolished the lock-step,
striped clothing and the clipping of con-
victs' hair. A comprehensive school
system for prisoners was established in
each prison. classification rules were
enforced so that first offenders were
kept apart from confirmed criminals,
and honor emblems were adopted; he
inaugurated the finger print system of
Identification, and sanitary barber shops
were established, competent dentists and
oculists were engaged to give the in
mates, teeth and eyes the proper atten-
tion
Through legislation recommended by
Superintendent Collins, Dennemora
State hospital was opened and the seq
regation of the convicted from the un-
convicted insane prisoners was accom-
plished
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
At MOTHERS CONGRESS
Delegates From Many Ma
tons in AttendanCe-Mme.
Ali KuIi Khan Present
rRy Associated. Press. J

WASHINGTON. April 26.-The second
International Congress on Child Welfare
began a seven-day conference here today
by hearing reports from officers and de-
partment chairmen. Reports were sched-
uled for today on child labor, child hy-
giene. juvenile court and probation. rural
child welfare and education.
Delegates from many nations were to
attend, Persia being represented by Nine.
Ali Kul Khan, wife of the charge
d'affaires here; Italy by Merrigio Ser
rati, OF the italian navy; China by one
OF its secretaries of legation here, and
Belgium by Paul Hagamans, its consul
general at Philadelphia.
The report of Mrs. Frederic Schoff,
president OF the National Mothers con-
gress, under direction Of which the in
ternational congress is held, pointed to
the fact that as a result of letters sent
out by ambassadors after the first Inter
national Child Welfare congress three
years ago. at the request of the Mothers
congress, similar organizations had been
formed in a number OF countries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
Record Breaking Rain
Result of Gulf Storm

MEMPHIS, Tenn April z0.-Recoro-
breaking rain. streams flooded truck
farming damaged. trains delayed and
high winds are the known results OF
the gulf storm which swept portions
of the southeast late last night and
early today. according TO news received
here Few Texas points In the section
affected had been heard from up to
noon today.
No serious damage was done TO the
m-1euver camp OF the United States
army at Galveston The camp was
drenched BY rain. the precipitation be-
ing 4S2 inches. At Houston. a rain
fail OF ais inches. was recorded.
Buffalo bayou. which traverses Hous-
ton. is rising rapidly Potato harvest
ing has been suspended The wind at
Galveston ranged In velocity from 80 20
IS miles an hour.
The storm is today centered along
the southwest coast OF Louisiana AT
Shrevr- ort the rain OF last night and
early today makes a total OF eight
inches this month. This is the heavi-
ct rain there since May, 1908. when
Ia inches was the record
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
MESSAGE FROM GEORGE v
READ AT CELEBRATION

NEW YORK, April 26.-King George
V, of England, sent special message TO
the tercentenary bible celebration held
in Carnegie hall Tuesday night. 1t was
dated buckingham Palace" and was
read by the British ambassador, James
Bryce. The king said:
II rejoice that American and England
should Join in concentrating the pub
lication, 800 years ago of that version of
the Holy Scriptures which has so long
held it's own among English speaking
people
"Its circulation in our homes has done
more perhaps than anything else on earth
to promote among old and young the
moral and religious welfare on either
side of the Atlantic.
1.-The version which bears King James
name is so clearly interviewer in the
history of British and American life that
it is right we should thank God for it
together.
II congratulate the president and peo-
pie of the United States upon their share
in this our common heritage"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
GULF COAST IS SWEPT
BY HEAVY WIND STORM
Bridges Washed Out and
Maneuver Camp Flooded
by Big Rain

NEW ORLEANS, April 2s.-Because of
high water and strong winds along the
gulf coast all trains scheduled on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad be-
tween New Orleans and Mobile have
been temporarily abandoned. The bridge
between Dunbar and Rigolets has been
endangered by the high waves and an
n0uncement was made at the offices OF
the Louisville and Nashville in this city
that no effort would be made to move
frains on this line until the storm sub
sided
The wind on lake Ponchartrain reach
ed a velocity OF 20 miles an hour at IL
O'Clock Slight damage was reported to
small craft along the lake front. but
there has ben no interruption to train
traffic over the New Orleans and North
eastern bridge. which crosses the lake
There was a steady downpour Of rain
in New Orleans throughout last night
and this morning. accompanied by a
marked fan in the temperature. The
wind velocity IN the city has remained
under % miles an hour, but high winds
are predicted here this afternoon. But
one train on the Louisville and Nashville
northbound got safely across the bridge
at Dunbar today and none has arrived
here since last night. The northbound
limited passenger and mail train, which
left here at $50. returned to the city at
HIS Southbound passenger trains are
being held at Bay St Louis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
GIVES PASTOR LEAVE
TO HEAD SOCIETY

RICHMOND. Va, April 26.-The board
OF deacons of the First Presbyterian
church, this city. has granted to Rev.
Frank T. McFaden. d., the pastor of
the church. a furlough of two years in
order that he may become supreme re-
gent OF the Royal Arcanum. to which
office IL is understood he will be elected
at the convention of the Arcanum to be
held in Minneapolis next month.
DR.. McFaden Is now vice supreme re-
gent of the order. He will continue to
reside I'm Richmond and will direct his
work from headquarters here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
EFFORTS BEING MADE TO
END LONG CONTROVERSY

CHICAGO, April 26-Efforts are to be
made today to end by arbitration the
jurisdictionaI controversy between the In
ternational Association of Steamfitters
and United Association Of Plumbers which
has disturbed building operations here
for several months.
Contractors assert that more than $40,-
100000 worth Of prospective building work
is now tied up because of the trouble.
Work on many buildings has been delay
ed, while plans for other buildings have
been drawn, but builders will not let con-
tracts until the steamftters and plumb
ers have. settled all difficulties. contrac-
tors say.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
TAFT AND ROOSEVELT DECLINE
WITH THANKS TO NAME. TRIPLETS
Mrs. Russell Sage and Helen Gould Also Beg to Be Ex-
cused So Happy Kentucky Couple Decide on Ralph, Ruth
and Ruby

HENDERSON, KY, April 26.-Mr.
and Mrs. George w. Duncan. of Cory
don. las county parents of triplets
born March Z, last, yesterday gave out
for publication letters received from
President Taft, ex-President Roosevelt,
Miss Helen Gould and Mrs Russell
Sage and the editors of the Christian
Herald all declining with thanks to
name any one of the children.
President Taft congratulated the par
ents and wished long, prosperous and
happy life" for the children, but de-
clined to name them. Colonel Roosevelt
rendered hearty congratulation to the
parents and particularly Mrs. Duncan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
EMINENT AUTHORITIES
IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

WASHINGTON. April 26.-Eminent
authorities in international law will
participate in the discussions of the
fifth annual meeting of the> American
Society of Internal Law in this city
next Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
President Taft is honorary president
of the society. Senator Root, of New
York, president, and Secretary of State
Knox, vice president.
Thursday evening Senator Root will
deliver an address, after which there
will be a discussion of status of Resi-
dent Aliens in International Law" to be
in by Charles Heney Hyde,
of Chicago. James F. Colby, of Dort-
mouth college: S. Mallet Provost and
James Barclay. of New York.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
DALTON BUYS SITE
FOR A NEW CITY HALL

DALTON. Ca. April 26.-The city coun-
ell Monday night authorized the pur-
chase of the Elrod property, facing 60
feet on Pentz street and running back
to an alley. for 1915 This property viii
be used as the site for the new city hall
and fire headquarters to be built within
a very short time.
The site on which the fire hall is now
located will be sold. as will the property
owned by the city on Gordon street and
on which stand the city stables.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
SEVERE FOREST FIRES
RAGING IN NEW ENGLAND

NEW HAVEN. Conn. April 26.-For-
est fires are raging over four townships
in the northwestern part of Connecu-
cut today and thus far have burned
many hundred acres OF heavy timber
In Brooklyn. in the northeastern part
Of the state. a strip mile and half
wide through valuable timber lands has
been burned and the fire is stu raging
The loss viii be heavy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
News Service Bill

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, April 26.-The
senate today under a special order passed
the Covington bill providing that all news
companies, agencies and associations
shall supply all newspapers with service
without discrimination and the same rate,
and further provides that the prosecuting
attorney may prosecute telegraph COM
panies for failure to supply such service.
The measure Will now go to the house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
BYRD is ACQUITTED
OF KILLING PRINCE

TOWNSVILLE, GA, April 26.-In
the case of the State VS. w. c. BYRD.
charged with the murder of c. L. Prince
on trial in the superior court here yes
terday, the jury late last night brought
in a verdict of not guilty. Byrd kill
ed Prince here some months ago, but
claimed that he shot him in self de-
Tense
Byrd attempted to commit suicide in
the Jail here about two weeks ago by
cutting his throat with safety razor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
WATKINS FACES TRIAL
FOR KILLING BUNTING

AsHEvILLE, N. c.. April 2s.-After
successive postponements for almost two
years the second trial of F. c. Watkins,
former constable of Black Mountain
township, Is miles from this city, who
is charged with the killing of John Hill
Bunting of Wilmington, N. c., in July,
1909. will open in the superior court here
Wednesday morning At the time 'c the
killing Watkins also shot and danger
ously wounded Paul Collins, of Hills
boro.
The tragedy attracted much attention
at The time, both of the young men, who
were spending vacations at Black Noun
tain, being well known in their respective
communities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
BIG STEEL PLANT WILL
RESUME OPERATIONS

BIRMINGH1I. Ala. April 2s-A resump-
ton OF operations OF structural work
on the big plant Of the American Steel
and Wire company at Corey, near here.
was ordered and this morning 400 out
OF 500 men are again working The
plant shut down last week, the state
ment being given out on god authority
that the pushing OF the tariff bin
which VIII effect steel hoops and other
products to be manufactured here. was
the cause Since the shut down much
criticism has passed and Congressman
Underwood. Of this distrit. has heard
OF the matter extensively. the opinions
being pro and con
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
Mexico Files Protest
Against Capt. Vivian

LONDON. April 26.-The Mexican gov
eminent has communicated to the British
foreign office a formal protest against
the action of Captain Vivian, of the Brit
ish sloop Shearwater in landing marines
at San Quentin, lower Calofirnia, which
action is described as an interference in
the internal affairs of Mexico.
announcement to this effect was made
in a brief dispatch received at the for
eign office today from the British
charge d'affaires at Mexico City.
1t was stated the text of the protest is
going forward by mail and no action
will be taken here pending the receipt of
the text and also the explanation of
Captain Vivian.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28

and Mrs. Roosevelt to name the girl.
He wrote that he could not break a
rule not to name children in such a
case.
Miss Gould and Mrs Sage also de-
clined to name the children, but sent
expressions of appreciation to the par
ents. The Christian Herald thanked
the Duncans for photograph of the
triplets.
After they had been refused assistance
from so many distinguished sources the
Duncans decided to do the naming them
selves and the triplets are now Ralph
Ruth and Ruby.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
REVOLUTION AGAINST
ESTRADA Is PROBABLE

WASHINGTON. April 26.-With the
avowed purpose of leading revolution
against the government Of President Is
trada, of Nicaragua. DIR. Rudolfe Es-
pinosa. Nicaraguan minister to the United
States during the Zelaya regime has
left Mexico City for San Salvador, ac-
cording to a telegram received by the
state department today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
CONFERENCE CALLED FOR
CONSERVATION MEASURE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. April pa
resolution was passed by the Florida
senate today calling for a conference at
Tallahassee on May IL, of cattle men,
lumber mill associations. naval stores
producers and others, for the purpose of
agreeing on a conservation bill, to be
presented to the next legislature
Representatives from the forestry de-
partment of the federal government will
be present
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
FREE LIST MEASURE is
EXPLAINED FOR HOUSE

WASHINGTON. d. C. April 2s-De-
elaring that the deficiencies in the reve-
nue. caused by reductions OF the tariff
viii be met not by new revnue taxes.
but by reductions IN the expenditures.
Chairman Underwood OF the ways and
means committee opened the debate on
the farmers free list bill He stated
that the pending bill and the Canadian
reciprocity would together decrease the
customs revenue about $4,000. 600 that
the Democrats had no intention OF max
ing up that deficit. but that the expendi-
lures would be decreased a great deal
more than $4,000 O00.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
USES RED PEPPER
TO COVER UP TRACKS

ASHEVILLE, N. c., April 26-Charged
with burning a -four mill at Fruitland,
near Hendersonvile and then covering
his tracks with red pepper to render use
less the service of bloodhounds placed on
his TRAIL T. E. Pittillo. an Italian. was
arrested today and paced under heavy
bond He will be given a hearing May s.
The mill with which Pittillo is charged
with burning, was destroyed on the night
of April q.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
BIG LUMBER PLANT
BURNED AT MASCOT

MASCOT. Fla. April 26.-The big plant
OF the Edge-Dowling Lumber company
was burned to the ground here today en-
falling a total loss Of 100000.
The sawmill. box factory, machinery,
planning mill. dry house, a quantity of
stored lumber. railroad cars and thirty
six negro shanties were destroyed as the
fire was famed before a strong wind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
JAPANESE TO SECURE
MAGNIFICENT HOUSE

NEW YORK April 2s.-Cable dis
patches from Berlin announce that the
granite fronted house. which
was the palatial home of the American
during the Enthusiastically
of Charlemagne Tower IS about to pass
ito the permanent possession of the Japa-
nese government for embassy purposes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
BATTLESHIP RETURNS
FROM 17,000-MILE TRIP

BOSTON, April ga 17,Ooo-mile funeral
trip TO the west coast OF South Africa
ended today, when the battleship Della
ware steamed up to the navy yard from
Valparaiso, Chile, where she carried and
delivered the body OF the Chilean minis
ter, Senior Don Anibal Cruz, who died
in Washington last January.
The Delaware sailed from Hampton
roads on January 81, and reached Val
paraiso on March IL. The big battleship
steamed for home on March q. making
the stretch from Valparaiso to Rio ia
metro, 5000 miles, without stop, and the
1900 miles to this port in like manner.
The sustained speed for the entire trip
was a trife more than IA knots an
hour
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
ENORMOUS WATER WASTE
FROM CONTAMINATION

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April 26.-The
contamination of water supply by sew
age costs the United States an econom-
ic waste of more than $500. 600, 900 year
ly, according to figures presented by
representatives of the National Sewage
commission here. Unless adequate steps
are taken to prevent the pollution OF
streams and harbors. it is declared that
the country so years hence will face the
problem of being absolutely deprived
of pure water from natural sources.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
AcMorth Protests Census

ACWORTH, Ga, April 26.-Acworth cit
liens are more or less indignant over the
low figures given this city by the 18th
census. The citizens feel sure there was
a mistake in compiling the figures. Hon.
Gordon Lee, congressman from the Sew
enth. Congressional district, will be COM
municated with in regard to the mat
ter and the Acworth Board of Trade will
make an effort to retake the population
census of Acworth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
Storm Warnings Issued

NEW ORLEANS, April 2s-The local
weather bureau issued the following
storm warning tonight:
First northeast storm warning $3.50 D.
m. Storm near Texas coast moving
northeast. high easterly winds Wednes-
day. Warnings ordered Brownsville.
Tex, 70 A&alAGhicola, Fla
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
CAESARS HEAD" DID
NOT TUMBLE DOWN

GREENVILLE, s. c., April 26.-That
the statement conveyed in a dispatch
That the mountain peak known as 'Cae-
sars Head had been overturned by an
earthquake shock last Friday night, is
erroneous.
1t is believed here that the overturn.
ing of some other rock in that section
of the Blue Ridge was the occasion of
the report. Caesars Head is in South
Carolina, about 26 miles from Green.
vile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
DIR. Miles Nervine

is just what it is represented to be,
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spasms, St. Vitus' dance, convul-
sions and epilepsy. These diseases
frequently lead to insanity or cause
weak minds. DR.. Miles Nevine
has proven most effective in reliev-
ing these dreaded malzdies.
Sold by all druggists. II the first bottle
fails to benefit your money Is returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. EIkhart. Ind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-28
D0UGLASVILLE GETS
FOXES FOR BIG HUNT

DOUGLASvILLE. Ca. April 2s-Tues-
day, Mr.. ]. z. Phillips. secretary and
treasurer OF Douglas County Hunting
club. received by express from KirkviIle.
10. one dozen young gray foxes. which
win. IN a few days. be turned loose on
the hills along the Chattahooche river to
grow for next hunting season.