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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-02-17

Mr. Steuer changed the line Of aues-
tionng suddenly at this point and after
learning that Mr.. Foelker was a mem
her Of the Assembly in 1905 and 1905
asked if he knew man named Hide
brand The witness said he did He
couldn't remember whore he had met
HiIdrbrand, but pointed him out in the
court room.
The witness admitted that in the fall
Of 1903 h" was candidate for the Senate
He thought that Mr.. Hildebrand had the
contract for sprinkiinR the streets that
wear Tn. witness was "A member Of the
Cities Committee oi the Assembly and
remembered that there was a bill intro
duced in 1876 that Affected Mr. Hide
brands business He lookad AT printed
document and said he hoiiev.d it was
a copv Of the bill IN question which pro-
posed to put the spllnfhng Of the street.
Under the control Of tn" city
Mr. FOelker said that u" pad no mar
ticular attention to the bill and did not
innuire who had the contract for sprlnk-
ling at the time, but learned whil. M.
hill was pending that Hlldebrand had
H. He met Hlldebrand when IN" latter
came hefor" the committee, but not 1T
any other tint.
~ was introduced TO him by Roher,
A Sharkev the executive member from
one oc IN" Assembly districts in tho dis
trict for which | had the nomination
for Senator said Mr.. Foelker.
The wtrna,' colldn't. say whether m"
bin passed ~ not, but thought that II d,d
copy 81 Vac vote taken by the Cities ON
nittea pn rencrtiNR the bill showed that
Mr., Tocsner dll not vote al all,
cHEcK lH\T CAME TO FoELKER
did you SEQ Hildebrand when you
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
BROTHER KILLS BROTHER
TO SAVE OWN LIFE

BLooMBURG. Pa. Aug. l2--Hear,nr
that he had been accused of burning his
orotners barn two nights ago. Abraham
Feterman Is alleged to have attempted
to XIII his brotber John. and was himself
beaten to death by his intended victim
today. Abraham Peterman was more
than 20 years old and his brother is near
the same age
Inc hght occurred at John Peterman's
Darn IN sugar Leaf township, near here.
Eacn was armed with stones and life
and death struggle ensued until both lay
helpless Abraham Peterman's brains
were literally battered out and John
Peterman is said to be at the point
of death.
The tragedy marked the end of q 30
years feud. The brothers lived on adj
joining farms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
MISSISSIPPI PLANTER
Is HUNTING IN ALASKA

SKAGWAY, Alaska. Aug. 12-col
Charles w. Scott. OF Rosedale, Miss,
reputed to be the largest cotton planter
in the United States. headed a party of
sportsmen who left here today for an
extended hunting trip into the Canadian
Yukon. Accompanying Colonel Scott are
Harry Dickinson. of Seattle. son of for
mer Secretary OF War Jacob NJ. Diclxin-
son; r. NJ. Harmon, of Gardner, Mont. !;
G. c. Galloway, OF Seattle. and Charles
Baxter, a well known Colorado guide.
The party has is horses. cases Of
heavy rifles and personal attendants,
the hunters will penetrate 500 miles in
the interior in search of mountain sheep
and will remain about the head of White
river until after the close of naviga-
ton. Colonel Scott estimates the cost
of the EXPEDITION at $4,000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
CAPT. TODD IS 0USTED
FROM ALABAMA MILITIA

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Aug. 12.--capt
George Todd, Jr.. of Montgomery, was
dismissed from the national guard to-
day. by order of Governor O'Neal, he
having been found guilty by the court
martial which tried him last week at
Birmingham. He was convicted ON five
counts, the sixth, that of disobedience
of orders, not being sustained. Among
the others were drunkenness, conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentleman,
and melting his men to disobedience.
During the recent state encampment
here Captain Todd was thrown from his
horse while the governors salute was
being fired, and he tried to prevent the
completion of the salute and the raising
of the flag and was insulting to the off,
Ger of the day, the governor and the
commanding officers of the encampment
At that time the officers forcibly elected
him from the camp. He has been in the
national guard for twenty-five years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
KILLS OFFICER
AND is SHOT TO DEATH

LOUISVILLE. KY, Aug. 11-Police-
man Michael Baldwin was shot and
killed today by a negro at Nineteenth
and jefferson streets and his death was
avenged a few moments later when an
other patrolman shot and killed the
negro. Hearing a shot, Policeman MI
chael Sullivan turned a corner to see
Baldwin on the ground dead and the
negro, revolver in hand. making off.
Sullivan gave chase and in the duel,
which followed, the negro was killed.
The negro had been, arrested on a
charge of burglary and Baldwin was
taking him to a house which had been
robbed with view to establishing his
identity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
CHARLES C. GATES TO
WED MISS H0PEW00D

PARIS. Aug. 12-Charles @. Gates
confirmed the rumor of his engagement
to Miss Hopwood. of Minneapolis, here
today. He stated that arrangements
would not be made for the marriage until
after the burial of his father, the late
John W. Gates, In the United States.
Services over the remains of Mr.
Gates were held at the international
American Church, in the Rue de Berri
today. More than 200 friends of the de-
ceased from various parts of the United
States were present. The floral gifts
were many and very beautiful.
The remains will be taken to Cherboure
on Tuesday and placed on board the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, which sails
for America on Wednesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
JUDGE T. E. PATTERSON
Is REPORTED WORSE

GRIFFIN, Ca, Aug. 1.-THE many
friends throughout the state of Prison
Commissioner Thomas E. Patterson. will
regret to learn that his condition Is
not so favorable.
Judge Patterson was taken Ill with
fever several weeks since at his home
in Griffin, but was later carried to q
private sanitarium in Atlanta. where
he is In very critical condition.
SANDUSKY, Ohio. Aug 12-Newell
Banks, Detroit, champion checker of the
United States, won his first game to-
day in the international match he is
playing with Alfred Jordan, British
champion. at Cedar Point. Including to-
days contest, Jordan has won three
games and Banks one. Twelve were
drawn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
TOGO GREATLY PLEASED
WITH MOONLIGHT RIDE

NEW YORK. Aug. 12.-After a moon
light trip down the Hudson on board
the Mayflower. the presidents yacht,
Admiral Togo returned here at 10
o'clock tonight from West Point greatly
pleased with the signal honors accorded
him at the military academy. His rAcep-
ton there was the most demonstrative
that has been accorded him during his
Ameican visit.
On his part IL was apparent that he
was markedly impressed with the eff
cheney OF the cadet corps and with the
potential future usefulness Of its, men,
bers, TO the army. he commented par
ticularly on the manifest efficiency OF
their training and their vigorous physi-
cal appearance. The admiral dined
aboard the Mayflower tonight and sat
on the quarterback talking -nthusfasti-
caIly with Commander Tanfguchi, his
aide. of the splendid appearance OF the
cadets
During luncheon at the academy ear
Her In the day the admiral was paid
the highest compliment he has heard
thus far on his tour. General AIRY is
proposing a toast to the admiral, spoke
OF him as the greatest living naval
herein the world"
Tomorrow Admiral Togo and his par
ty viii travel in a special train from
New York to Oyster Bay 10 lunch with
Col Theodore Roosevelt The luncheon
viii be private.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
BODY OF GENERAL GORDON
BORNE TO LAST B|VOUAC
Blue and Gray Join in Paying
T-"..-:te to Dead Southern
Chieftain

MEMPHIS, Aug. 12.-Clad in the loved
uniform of Confederate gray, the body
of Gen. George w. Gordon, command
er-in-chief Of the United Confederate
Veterans and member Of congress from
the Tenth Tennessee district, was laid
to rest in Elmwood cemetery today.
General Gordon died in this city We'd
nesday after an extended illness.
Veterans of the Confederate and Union
armies, representatives of the nation
and the state, the county Of Shelby and
municipality of Memphis, as well as
descendants of soldiers who fought for
the north and the south in the civil war,
Joined In paying tribute to the memory
of the dead.
BLUE AND GRAY TOGETHER.
Former foes marched side by side in
the military procession that formed
conspicuous part of a funeral cortege
more than a mile in length. The drum
corps and old soldiers were followed by
the congressional delegations from the
national capitol and in turn came state
dignitaries and county and city Off
Gals. who preceded hundreds of motor
cars and other vehicles containing
friends and admirers of General Cor
don.
The procession passed from the court
house where the body had rested at the
headquarters Of the United Sons of Con-
federate Veterans since Thursday, to the
Second Presbyterian church, where
brief service was conducted by the Rev.
r Lin Cave, of Nashville, chaplain gen.
eral of the Confederate Veterans organ
ization. The general procession ended
at the church, the military guard of hon.
or. pall-bearers and General Gordon's
official staff accompanying the body to
the cemetery.
NAMED PALL-BEARERS.
Active pall-bearers were composed of
close friends of General Gordon re-
siding in this city. They were named
by him several months ago, as follows:
J. p. Young, w. w. Carnes, L. s. Lake,
e. Q. Withers, r. E. Burlington, A. r.
Taylor and L. d. Scott.
The delegations of members of the ma
tional house of representatives attend
ing the funeral was composed of Repre-
Hull, Byrns, Austin and Sells, of Ten
nessee; Richardson, Lamb and Stemp,
Virginia.; Cravens, Arkansas; Thistle
wood, Illinois, Tilson. Connecticut;
Kahn. California; Bradley, New York.
and Anthony OF Kansas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
WILL DECIDE FATE
OF MONETARY PLAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The fate OF
the nationl monetary commission. swept
by unfriendly breazes. In the senate
this week. virtually viii be decided next
Monday afternoon
Attacked for unnecessary delay In sub
hitting its report to congress and for
sxtravagant expenses. the commission
beaded BY former Senator A1drich, OF
Rhode Island. and consisting OF sena-
tors and representatives and former
members OF both houses and appointed
more than three years ago to NIKE a
report on which congress could base
dnancil legislation. bids fair to be
wound Up by December 4 next.
BY unanimous consent the senate
agreed today TO vote ~ 1855 p. m Mon
say on the Cummins measure. which
ralls on the commission TO make it's
hnal report by the date named and then
tease TO exist.
Former Senator Flxnt. OF California,
today resigned from the commission
Senator Bailey. OF Texas. the only Dem
ocrztics member on the body. resigned
yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
SPECTATORS THRILLED
BY ACCIDENTS IN AIR
BipIane, Driven by Coffyn,
Crashes Into Big Monoplane
of Rene Simon

CHICAGO. Aug. 1a-Lincoln Beachy. in
a Curtiss biplane "Bub" Mars. the Irish
boy, In q Baldwin. and Tom Sopwith. the
long-legged Englishman in q Howard
Wright. split the spectacular honors OF
the first days events In the international
aviation meet at Grant park. with Hugh
A Robinson and his astonishing hydro
plane.
Beachey went 50 miles and never left
the ground more than 80 feet. at times
flying so close to the earth that the
flagman had to lie down 20 let him over.
and at others rising so suddenly on the
corners as 10 escape, apparently by
merely inches, tremendous smash into
the fence.
Not to be outdone BY Beachy. young
Mars turned out in a Baldwin that
looked IKE a big red bat and cut capers
with the Curtiss man. the two sometimes
clipping each other so closely that col
lsion appeared inevitable
Meanwhile. Robinson, with the hydro
plane slid into the lake and out again
like scared mallard. some times hit
ting the water az 30 miles an hour. max
ing Just as good time In the heavier
element and then beating Il into the
blue sky just as the feet OF motor boats
had been permitted to come within hall
ing distance.
There were three accidents, none of
them causing serious injury. though
Prank coffyn. In the big Wright biplsne.
that he has handled IN several meets,
turned low with two passengers aboard
anc crashed into the Moissant mono
plane. driven by Rene Simon and
smashed IL
An immediate protest was lodged with
the contest committee by Simon. who
furnished the committee with seven wit
- nj ~
fyn deliberately ran into Simon's ma
chine.
1T is no use 20 make that kind OF
talk said Coffyn. An accident Is an
accident am sorry this happened. but
could not help it, II is against the
rules Of the International Aeronautical
society for any pilot to turn to the right
and that is what Coffyn did IN this case
The explanation he makes is Is that 1t
was necessary for the safety OF his pas
sengers.
Arthur Stone. driving a Queen mono
plane. turned turtle with q passenger at
the lower end OF the course and broke
one Of his wings. capsizing the machine.
II was thought at first that Mr.. Stone
had been seriously injured and q quick
rush OF the fell ambuIances were made
but there were no injuries. although the
machine was wrecked
The third accident occurred TO Prof
James v. Martin. the Harvard pundit,
who skinned the ground a little close
on the south end. while approaching a
surn and ran into the fence hard enough
to put his machine out of commission.
Again the nurses IN white rushed for
the big ambulance automobile, and again
the no injury flag was hoisted.i
After completing his low flights
Beachey went after altitude and when
at height OF about 1900 feet startled
the spectators by letting go his hold on
the cloTds and dropping like a swallow
that has folded it's wings and started
home He dropped Ike a plummet for
700 feet. and then checked himself do
ing the wonderful spiral act for the rest
OF the distance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
MARS AND SATURN. TO
BE IN CONJUNCTION

YERKES OBSERVATORY, williams
Bay. Wis. Aug. 12.-E. E. Barnard, pro-
lessor of astronomy at the Yerkes OBJ
seFvatcry, here, today announced an in
teresting and impressive phenomenon
which will take place August Is, when
the planets Mars and Saturn will be
in conjunction said Professor Barnard. 5
"On that date" he said, 1.-The planet
Mars will pass apparently very close
to Saturn. To the eye they win appear
as a bright double star.
MARS will pass north of Saturn to the
left or east and quite near the planets
will be our moon which will be half
full.
"One important point for the public
in connection with this very interesting
phenomenon is that both planets will
be very conspicuous. They will be the
brightest objects with the exception of
the moon In that part of the sky and
no one can fail to see them
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
NEGRO BELL BOY
HURLED FROM HOTEL

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 1z.-Lee
Dobbs, negro bell boy at the Gayoso
hotel. was thrown from the window
on the nth floor early this morning
by man who gave his name to the
police as ]. C. Smith, but who is regis
tered at the hotel as L. c. Phelps,
travelling salesman, OF Birmingham,
Ala.
The negro was rushed to the city
hospital. where internes found that his
skull was badly fractured. his hip and
ankle broken and his chances for re-
covery about one in a hundred. Phelps
and ]. G. Cornell. also a travelling sales
man. were arrested by the police and
charged with assault TO murder.
From all rumors about the hotel,
Dobbs had been a go-between for the
men and some women, and had taken
the opportunity OF Phelps and Cornell 8
condition Saturday morning to threat
en- blackmaiI.
Both Phelps and Cornell refuse to
make any statemtnt for publication,
and. owing to the negro's condition,
may be rearrested on charges Of muir
der at any time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
WILL ASK SOUTHERN
FOR WEEVIL ADVICE

FORSYTH, Ca, Aug. 12.-Petitions
are being signed by farmers living along
the line of the Southern Railway COM
pany between Atlanta and Macon, which
will be presented to President w. w.
Finley, of the Southern railway. urging
that he appoint an agent to advise these
fighting the boil weevil when it arrives
in this state.
this little insect, the farmers are anx-
ious to adopt precautionary measures
now against the ravages of the insect.
Hundreds of the farmers between Ma
con and Atlanta have signed the petit
tons and they viii be forwarded to
President Finley within short time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
ASK DEFEAT OF
AUTO TAX MEASURE

vALDOSTA. Ca, Aug. 12.-In two
hours this Afternoon one man secured
between 400 and 500 signatures to Pc
tition. which had been sent TO Senator
T. O. Culbreath. OF this district. asking
him to do all In his power against the
proposed tax OF so cents per horsepow-
er on automobiles. Half of those who
signed the petition were farmers and
only two people declined to sign IT.
Not a fifth OF those who signed ii
own an automobile. It is claimed that
the autoists have to pay other taxes
and that the proposed horsepower tax
is too much on the order OF class leg
islation. The idea of protesting against
the proposed law was not thought of
until about noon and the petition was
signed this afternoon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
WOUNDED OFFICER
HOLDS TO PRISONER

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Aug. 12.-WniIe
sitting beside his captor in a crowded
street car this evening, John Lewis
arrested on suspicion OF swindling mil
liners. suddenly drew a revolver, and
pressing II to the detectives stomach,
fired. The detective, Frank Fraser
grappled with the prisoner in spite Of
his wound. and. amid the panic Of the
street car. the prisoner shot again. the
ball going Through Frasers hand.
A policeman. hearing the shots
boarded the street car. disarmed Fra
sers assaiIant and took him into Gus
tody.
The detective is in a dangerous con-
dition In the city hospital.
Lewis answered the description OF q
man travelling about the country rob-
bling millinery firms OF valuable
plumes. and Fraser arrested him In q
local establishment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
RAISED AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE University of
Chicago has announced a radical change
in its entrance requirements.
Dean James Rowland Angel, professor
Of psychology and dean of the college
Of arts, literature and science, explains
the new plan In the current issue Of
the University of Chicago Magazine just
published.
1.-THE university proposes that hereaf-
ter only one subject, English, shall be
specifically required OF secondary schools
That subject must be pursued for three
years" he says. two other topics must
be studied. one for three years and the
other for not less than two years.
These topics must be selected from
five groups as follows:
Ancient and classical languages, mod
ern languages, history. economics and
civics, mathematics and natural sciences
Hereafter the university will accept
no student with condition attached"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
ROADS CAN MEET
RATES OF SOUTHERN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12-Permission
was given to the Atlantic Coast Line, the
Norfolk and Western and the winston
Salem Southbound railway by the inter
state commerce commission today to
meet the competition of the Southern
railway in freight rates from apd to
points on the Winston-SaIem road
The commission granted the applica-
tons of the lines named to exact a low
er charge for longer, than for a short
er, haul in the same direction. 1t afS
fects the rate from points in Eastern
North Carolina to all other states and
territories and the Dominion of Canadaa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
MINERS FRANTICALLY LABOR
no SAVE ENTOMBED COMRA DIES

the tracks over which mine cars are
hauled Investigation convinced the Of
ficials that 1t came from the men
caught in the fall and extra help was
quickly Summoned.
Whether only one or all three of the
men are alive cannot be determined, but
the mine officials late tonight announc-
ed that they hoped to reach the men
alive tomorrow morning.
The three imprisoned men are John
Dolan, a miner, married, with five chill
dren, and Anthony Thomassener and
Peter Zebeluskio, his laborers. They
had completed their days work and
were on their way out of the mine when
the roof over the gangway in which
they were fell without warning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
FAMOUS DUTCH ARTIST
is DEAD AT THE HAGUE

THE HAGUE, Aug. 12.-Joseph Israels,
the famous Dutch painter, died here to-
day. He was born at Greningen in 1924.
Israels studied at Amsterdam under
Kruzeman and at Paris under Picet, and
was awarded medals at exhibitions in
many countries. He was an honorary
member of the academies at The Hague,
Antwerp, Edinburgh and Munich. and
corresponding member OF the French In
stitute. The artist also was a Knight of
the Order oftthe Dutch Lion. and an Of
ficer of the Legion OF Honor. Among
his principal works are THE Frugal
Neal and alone in the World"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-15
CONFIDENTIAL
The White House,

louisville. Pa, Aug. 12.-Work-
ing in relays and constantly urged on
by faint tappings, large party Of res
cuers are frantically digging into a
mountain OF coal and rock tonight to
reach three entombed anthracite mine
workers who were caught behind q
heavy fall OF roof at o'clock Friday
afternoon In the Bast colliery near
Ashland ~s-
When the fall occurred 1t was be-
|lieved the men had been either crushed
to death or had died OF suffocation
and the mine officials set about In the
ordinary way to dig out the bodies.
While this work was in progress late
last night faint tappings were heard on