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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
TRAMMELL is SILENT;
FRIENDS URGE ENTRY

DALTON. Ca. Aug. 2.-Mcyor p B.
Trammell stiTl remains reticent regard
ing his probable entry into the race for
governor; but while he is silent in the
matter. his friends continue to urge mis-
candidacy. atttt
Daily he is receiving scores of letters
from various sections of the state, a
number coming from different newspa-
pers who are begging him for the chance
to support him.
While it Is not known whether or not
he will offer for the Office, it is known
that he is seriously considering it. He IS
peculiar in that he doesn't like newspa-
per prominence. and If he were not seri-
usly considering entering the race he
would quickly put an end to the boom
which was started here several weeks
ago.
The interest locally in his decision Is
evidenced by the number of callers he
has daily People are continually drop
ping into the First National bank of
which he is president, to inquire about
developments: but they are met with a
smile and the statement that he hasn't
anything to say as yet. He viii have a
statement to make before long, but not
now
In the meantime the people, while anx
ious to see him announce, are forced to
await his decision.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
Viruinia Suffers Drouth

LfNLHbUhG. Va, Aug. --heports
compiled here yesterday from counties
contiguous 10 Lynchburg show that the
effects OF the drouth are alarming. Some
sections report no rain since April. while
others have not had sufficient moisture
crops viii be from a half crop 70 most
total failure. Numerous branches have
dried I'D. but no suffering has been re-
ported because OF the lack Of water for
domestic purposes Some instances are
reported OF farm help leaving the farms
for livelihood Except m several small
areas the drouth is the worst expert
enced here In years
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
MARRIAGE T0UTS" PUT UP
AGAINST 1T AT NEWPORT

CINCINNATI Ohio. Aug. Mar
riage touts" received a decided set
back IN Newport. KY. across the Ohio
river from here today when the city
council passed an ordinance taking ac-
ton aaginst them to the extent that
the next offender viii receive a fine Of
SIS. and Be imprisoned in the city
bastiIe for 80 days.
The definition given TO a marriage
tout il lone who shows couples desir-
ing 70 be married to the county clerk .
Office and then TO a minister or squire,
for which services he is paid
The ordinance is the result OF an en-
counter between the -touts' in the
county clerks Office in Newport last
week.
A couple had secured a marriage L.
cense and we're looking for a minister
when the two men approached then.
and offered their services. The biddink
for a moment was spirited. but a night
ensued when one OF the men offered his
services for Is cents. Both were put
out OF the room while the county clerk
called minister and the marriage toof
place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
WINNERS ANNOUNCED OF
THREE PRIZES OF ROME

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE result of the
annual competitions for the prize of
Rome in architecture. sculpture and
painting have just been announced here.
The winners of this prize receive each
81 coo a year for three years and their
travelling expenses to and from Rome
also are betrayed.
During their sojourn in Rome, the stu
dents are required 10 live in the Ameri-
can academy, where studios and sleep
ing rooms are provided free. During the
first year they are obliged to remain
in Rome, during the sccvnd they are re-
CURED to travel in Italy and during the
remainder OF their term in Greece and
other countries.
This year the prize in painting has been
awarded 10 Ezra Winter. OF Chicago. the
prize in sculpture to Henry Dickinson
Thrasher, OF New York, and the archi-
tectural award to George 5. Keyl. Of
Denver.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
NORTH CAROLINA CITIES
SEND AID TO CHARLOTTE
Situation Becomes More Acute
Crop Conditions Are Critical.
No Rains
CBy Associated Prss.)

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. Aug. 2-There
vas no improvement in the drouth sit
uation IN this section today. Four addi-
tional cotton mills shut down near Gaff-
ney. s. C. because OF low water in
Broad river. An accident TO the auxil-
larry steam power plant OF the South
ern Power company. which supplied pow
er for Isl cotton mills. has postponed in
definitely the resumption Of current 10
these mills, and II may be week yet
before the mills can be operated.
Reports from tine cities and towns in
this section are no more encouraging In
Salisbury the water supply problem
reached an acute stage today and In
other adjacent towns the situation is no
better Crop conditions are rapidly be-
coming critical The light showers OF
yesterday were local and afforded little
relief
In Charlotte there has been marked
improvement. though regular service has
not been resumed. Water is being haul
ed from surrounding towns which has
preferred II in tank trains and II Is be-
ing pumped directly into the mains. while
the authorities arc straining every ef-
fort 10 reach a distant stream, which
may give sufficient supply TO tide over
the distress.
Asheville. Sc miles away. sent tank
train last night to the stricken city. The
health board Is observing extraordinary
precautions to avert disease. which has
feen the most dreaded feature Of the
xfttaa ton
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
WARSHIPS AROUND HAITI
SAVE FOREIGNERS THERE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2.-The quick
ness with which the United States threw
a Gordon Of vessels about the coast Of
Haiti was due to the impression in Of
fetal quarters here that considerable an
ti-foreign sentiment existed in the little
republic.
An official of the government said to-
day that an unfavorable foreign feeling
had been detected In revolutionists in
Haiti in the past, and that when the
present rebellion broke, the United States
was resolved that no measure OF pre-
caution should be overlooked.
There has so far been no outward ex-
preston against foreigners during the
revolt against President Simon. On the
contrary, the official advices indicate
that the interests of foreigners win be
respected. officials here selieve that I'm
the present inflamed condition OF the
Haitian mind, the secret OF the appar-
ent security OF foreign life and property
lies in the presence of the war ships.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
EVEN THE VICE PRESIDENT
CAN'T WHEEDLE CLERK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE will of
Sunday even though the vice presidentsof
the United States requests it.
The story runs that Vice President
Sherman, an ardent motorist, accompa-
MED by friends, took spin last Sum
day in Virginia Reaching Fairfax
George Washington is not exhibited on
court house they decided they would like
to see the original win drawn by the
first president
The party was directed first to the home
of the deputy clerk of the county. The
deputy expressed regret but quite posi-
lively Informed the vice president that
the rules forbade the court house, where
the document is kept in glass case, be-
ing opened on Sunday Finding the Of
fetal obdurate the party repaired to the
home of his chief, some distance away.
The clerk. however was as strongly
rule-bound as his deputy and the vice
president and his friends left for Wash
ington with their curiosity unsatisfied.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
ENTOMBED MINER IS
SAVED AFTER THREE DAYS
Rescuers Dig Joseph Clary
From Bowels of the Earth.
His Story
Nv Assooiaiad Press. J


JOPLIN, Mo-, Aug 3.-Joseph Clary,
imprisoned rs feet deep by a cave-in, at
the White Oak mine near this city, since
last Sunday morning. was reached by
rescuers this morning. He was alive and
we'll
When the last spadefuI of earth was
removed by workmen in the shaft and
they dropped through in the drift, Cary
threw himself into their arms and wept
while the shouts of thousands cheering
at the mouth of the mine echoed down
the shaft.
He told of his long vigil in absolute
darkness fraught now with hope. now
with bitter disappointment. but never
with despair. The suspense he suffered
is indicated in part of his story. He saids
81 tried to count the strokes of the
drill and was able to gauge time little
by the pounding of the bit. Hours paased
until 1 heard the drill cutting into the
hard ground, but 1 could not locate the
sound in the darkness.
Soon the drilling stopped. I knew
they had missed the drift. As time pass
ed and 1 could hear no sound. could
picture them making new calculations.
was not surprised when heard the drill
ing OF the first hole
'All the time the water was rising .
was hungry, but I tried to keep from
thinking about anything to eat. It was
hard to keep from thinking about it.
however, and 1 drank a lot Of water
from the drift.
after a while 1 felt a draft of fresh
air. and knew the drill had cut into the
drift. But in the darkness / could not
locate it. 1 called with all my might.
but could not make myself heard It was
maddening.
..Then when heard the drilling again
in a new location I was discouraged for
the first time But not for a minute did
give up hope.
1T was Just the same thing over and
over again for the next few hours.
grew ravenously hungry al the time,
but tried to forget 1t. ] busted myself
as much as possible until the fourth
drill hole penetrated the roof of tho
drift. 1t took me long time TO locate
the hole
At SIT o'clock the rescuers reached
Clary. His Imprisonment had severely
weakened him, but shouts from tins
mouth of the shafts, sounds from the
outer world and gushes of fresh air
gave heart and strength to the miner.
At first he had little to say save to
breathe his thanks.
A physician was lowered. He admin-
istered stimulants. Clary was hoisted
to the surface and set foot on top OF
earth ten minutes after he was found
Spectators were kept from him. His
father, brothers and the physician. hur-
ried him away to the Clary home REAR
by, where his mother. weakened By the
strain of her long vigil. lay Ill. The
physician urged Clary not TO talk until
he had gained strength.
Clary is 20 years old. the son OF =
pioneer mine operator, who has directed
the rescue work without rest since his
sons imprisonment Relays Of workers
began digging the shaft. Sunday and
have worked night and day since.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
BRIDGE OVER ALTAMAHA
WANTED BY WAYCR0SS

wAYCRoss. Ca. Aug. People OF
Waycross are much pleased over the
favorable comments which this city Is
getting a. . result Of the success Of
the movement fnaugurated here TO secure
a bridge across the Altamaha. Many
OF the state papers have devoid cOnsid-
rable space TO the project to bridge the
Altamaha. an enterprise on which much
Of the success Of the various highways
proposed depends in large measure.
The Brunswick Journal tersely and
sareastiealIy contrasts the apathy OF
the officials of Glynn with the enter
prise OF those of Appling. in the state
ment While Brunswick sleeps. Altama-
Ia bridge 10 be built at Bailey" re-
ferrlng 70 their contention that the logi-
cal point to bridge the river was near
Brunswick.
The project to bridge the Altamaha
grew out Of the work taken up by the
Waycross Journal 10 secure the build
ing Of the Florida direct highway
from Charlotte through to Jacksonville.
by way OF Waycross. This is by far
the shortest Of the various routes from
North Carolina on 10 Florida. saving sew
eral hundred miles on the trip from
Charlotte 10 Jacksonville waycross and
the Journal are coming In for share
OF the pleasant comments on the sue
cess Of the enterprise
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
CHOP SUEY ON THE WANE,
SAY CHICAGO CHINESE

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-Chop Suey is
waning in popularity with the public, &C
cording to several Chinese restaurant
keepers who appeared yesterday before
the board of review to explain why their
taxes should not be raised.
what are you WORTH asked Review
err Fred w. Upnam, of King Lo
"Oonly little, just new place." replied
10.
How much do you make day."
about $780,"
When the board fixed Los assessment
at 81, 500 he offered to pay on the spot.
mo. pay the bill when you get it."
said the board.
WHAT No takee money now? This
funny place."
Yum Tong 10 thought business was
very bad.
people no nkee chop suey any more"
he said.
us the chop suey recipe an asset OF
your business?' Upham asked.
mo secret. You can make him, ="
grinned Yum. ."Just meat and celery and
onion and sauce"
And rats?" suggested Mr.. Uphann
Yum laughed heartily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
PHILIPPINE LIBERTY JUNTA
TO FORM IN BROOKLYN

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The first organ
lied movement in this country looking to
the independence of the Philippine
Islands will be launched in Brooklyn
next week.
The leader of the movement is Jose A
Manibo Is years old, son of wealthy
merchant of Bausa. who Is one of the
leaders of the Nationalist party in the
province of Bahamas.
The younger Manibo is a graduate of
Queens college. Hong Kong. the law
school of washington university and the
graduate department of the Ohio State
university.
Manibo will be backed by committee
OF 800 which has provided the funds for
fitting up the three-story building which
will be the American headquarters of the
movement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
VETERANS OF HENRY
TO HOLD REUNION

M'DONOUGH, Ca. Aug. 2-Dirt has
arations are being made for the annual
reunion Of the Confederate Veterans as
ISOLATION of Henry county. which viii
be held at Single Roof camp grouni on
Thursday, August 10. The reunion pom
Uses to be one of the most enjoyable
ever held by the old veterans OF Henry
county.
with a parade by the veterans at 10
O'Clock in the morning, and most of the
old soldiers are expected TO be. in line
A number of speeches. exercises BY the
United Daughters of the Confedei'acy.
and other features viii combine to rnake
the reunion highly pleasurable one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04

To introduce our famous Andrew" Lager
Beer into every household We will express
free to all who send us their name and ad-
dress enough ANDREW for so full pints
of real lager beer. which we think to be equal
to and purer than the finest lager beer ever
brcwed in the best equipped brewery in Amer
Ca Nothing from Milwaukee or st. Louis
possibly be purer. We use nothing but the
very finest quality of malt and hops. Thou
sands who have sent in these coupons are now
delighted and regular customers. We believe
that our famous Andrew" Lager Beer is far
superior to any bottled or saloon beer you ever
bought or tasted and once you try "Ambrew''
Lager Beer you win never have any other
kind. After you have used these so pints.
you will be our regular customer. You can't
help it.
We are brewers of years experience, and we
will give you the benefit Of what we know
about brewing. We will supply you with
famous Andrew, and you will have lager
beer for one cent a pint. Just think of 1t :!
The finest lager beer, equal to any beer made,
at one cent pin /. Just fill out the coupon to-
day. mail 1t at once. and we will ship enough
original and only genuine ANDREW" for so
full pints OF lager beer direct TO you, charges
prepaid Go to your express office examine
the shipments. II satisfied, pay $780, and the
beer is yours You will then realize what a
fine lager beer you can always have and save
all the enormous brewery aud saloon profits.
AMERICAN PRODUCTS CO., GIL American
Bldg. CINCINNATI OHIO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
OFFICERS ARE NAMED
BY RULER OF ELKS

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2.--Grand Ex-
allied Ruler John p. Sullivan. of the
Elks, Tuesday appointed Patrick T..
Powers, Jersey City, Calvin L. Kings
ley, Waterloo, Iowa, and S. V. Perrott,
Indianapolis, on the commission for the
National Home for Aged and Infirm Elss
at Bedford City. Va. Past Grand Exalt-
ed Ruler August Hermann. Colonel Sui
Ivan and the grand trustees elected at
Atlantic City will compose the commits
sion.
A meeting will take place this month.
probably In Chicago. Walter Goldman,
of New Orleans, was appointed private
secretary to the grand exalted ruler.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
GEORGIA MELON FEAST
FOR AID MEN IN BOSTON
AtIantianS to Be Hosts We'd
neSday-F. ]. Merriam
Spoke Tuesday

BOSTON, Aug. 2.-Various phases on
advertising were considered today at
the sessions of the second day of the
convention of the Associated Advertis-
ing Clubs of America.
AT the session of National Advertise
ing Managers this forenoon, at which
H. st. Elmo Lewis, of Detroit, was
chairman, there was a general discus
sion of important topics.
Lafayette Young, Jr., of Des Moines.
Iowa, was chairman of the daily news
paper convention. The other speakers
were Louis Wiley of the New YORK
Times: William S. Freeman, of New
York, and Thomas E. Doekrell. of New
York 81
Frank Presby. of New York, presided
at the meeting of general advertisers,
the principal address being by John
Lee Mahin, of Chicago.
At the agriculture publications Sec
ton addresses were given by T. w.
Lequatte, of Des Moines; F. ]. Merriam.
of Atlanta. Ca; S. R. McKelvey, On
Lincoln, Neb., and p. V. Collins. of
Minneapolis.
The subject of technical trade and
class publications was introduced by
Leroy Fairman and was continued by
e. b. Shaw of Chicago, and J. New
ton Ninde, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Adj
dresses by A. w. McKeand, secretary
of the Charleston, S. c., chamber of
commerce and Ernest L. Watt, OF
Fitchburg, Mass. were features of the
session on municipal and state publie-
ity
The delegates were guests on an au-
tomobile trip through Boston and alone
the north shore later in the day.
90.
the battleships Georgia, Rhode Island
and New Jersey at the Charlestown
navy yard.
Tonight, at the headquarters of the
Georgia delegation, the advertising men
viii be guests at watermelon cutting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
EMPLOYEES LAID OFF
BY TEXAS AND PACIFIC

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2-Following
closely the action of the Texas and Pa
cific Railway company in closing its
shops at Marshall. Tex, Monday. the
company laid off practically all of the
employees in fits shops at Goulsboro.
across the river from New Orleans.
About 100 men are affected and their loss
of employment came without previous
notice.
Master Mechanic MCGEE explained that
in promulgating the notice he was act
ing upon orders received from F. S. An
thony, superintendent of motive power of
the road. He said he could not say what
the company's reasons for this sudden
action was.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
RAILWAY SHOP CLOSED
BY TEXAS AND PACIFIC

MARSHALL. Tex. Aug. l.-F. S. An
thOny. superintendent of machinery OF
the Texas and Pacific railroad an
nounced today that instructions had been
received from the general headquarters
Of the road directing that the shops
along the entire line be closed down
indefinitely. Only such force as Is alb
soIutely necessary will be retained IN
the motive power department, Mr.. Antho-
ny announces.
At Marshall about 1000 men will be af-
fected. The shops at Texarkana, Fort
Worth, Gouldsboro. Bonham and Long
view Junction are included in the order
which became effective Monday night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
WAS LOCKED IN HOTEL
AND MONEY DEMANDED

COLUMBUS. Ca, Aug. III. F. Boone
was sent to jail nj default OF 200 bond
assessed this morning. The justice court
charges, attempted robbery, carrying
concealed weapon and pointing pistol at
another.
Boone was arrested Sunday at the in
stance Of Joseph Sindler, who caused a
mild sensation In a hotel by screams OF
"Policel Murder! Fire" The latter
claimed he was invited into the room by
the former. looked in and money de-
mahded.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
1WET" ELECTION VOID
so COURT DECLARES

LYNCHBURG, Va. Aug AT Hous-
ton. Halifax county, yesterday. Judge
Bardsdale. in the circuit court. declared
void the local option election held In
Roanoke magisterial district, that coun-
ty May u, when the returns showed a
wet majority of FIVE.
Nine illegal wet votes were thrown out
by the court, changing the result to four
majority for a continuance of the dry
regime in the district.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
NEW YORK CENTRAL
TO BE RE0RGANIZED

NEW YORK, July 2S.-Bankes con-
nected with the New York Central rail-
roads interests today confirmed the re-
port that plans are being considered for
consolidating the financial management
of the New York Central system. 1t is
expected that new bonds will be issued
to cover the outstanding Obligations and
provide means for Financing for many
years.
of railroad capitalization ever underta-
ken, involving several hundred million
dollars of value and $4,000 miles OF
railroads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
WHITNEY PROPERTY
Is SOLD TO HITCHCOCK

AIKEN, S. c.. Aug. Lit became
known in Aiken today that deal has
been closed whereby the entire Whit
ney property in Aiken county, including
everything except the residence in Aiken,
passed into the hands of Mr.. Frank
Hitchcock.
This property consists of between 1000
and 5000 acres OF the best woodland
in this county, lying to the south of
Aiken, and extending almost to War
renville. The Cuthbert race track is
also included in the deal.
1t is stated that the purchase price was
between $4,000 and 100000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
RoBBER GOES FTsHING
AND PULLS MANS PANTS
OUT THRoUGE WINDOW

vALDoSTA, Ca. Aug. awhile
Mr.. j. E. Ham was quietly sleep
ing at his home after a hard days
work last night. the thief who has
been standing on the outside of
windows and fishing for articles of
value on the inside with a hook
and line, fished Mr.. Hams trous-
ers out of the window and extract
ed from the left-hand pocket the
sum of $24.50.
Then the robber folded the
trousers up, laid them under the
tree where the dew could not fall
upon them and politely covered
them over with handkerchief
The thief left his pole in Mr..
Hams yard to show how the trick
was worked. Mr.. Ham slept with
window open and a big arc light
across the street enabled the thief
to locate the trousers without trou-
BILE. Every few nights this thief
works this trick on some unsus-
pecting citizen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
RACING FATHER SEES
AUTO KILL HIS CHILD

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 2.-Dorothy
Nichols Mum. aged II years. was thrown
from an automobile which her father,
Captain Mum. of this city, was driving
on the Galveston beach speedway yes
terday and killed.
Captain Mnunn was trying olt his ma
chine, which he had entered in the races
to begin Thursday, and the car was
travelling at high speed. Miss Munn's
death was the first fatality in the history
of fhe speedway.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
WESLEYAN METHODISTS
TO HAVE CAMPAIGNING

FORSYTH. Ca, Aug. Everything
is in readiness for the regular Wesleyan
Methodist camp meeting which is held
every year at Ashburn. The meeting will
commence at 1880 O'Clock Wednesday
night, August 2, and continue until Sum
day night, August 13 Rev. e. E. Shell
hamer. of the Free Methodist churcn, Of
Atlanta, and Prof w. L Thompson, Of
the Wesleyan Methodist college, of Cen
ira. S. c., viii be the principal speakers
at the meeting. Evangelists Chapman and
Willis will have charge Of the singing
features.
1t is believed that an enormous crowd
will be in attendance upon the camp
meeting Accommodations for the gath
ering will be provided at the Camp
Ground hotel