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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
OPERATION ON GRACE
IS AGAIN CONSIDERED
If He Continues to Improve
Operation May Be Under
taken Within a Week
- .rnns prRKERsoN.

NEWMAN. Ca. April 6.--Graduai I'M
,,ro,-or,ent in the condition affecting Eu-
gene Crace's left lung. tonight revived
pIans for an operation. The physicai
state of the sick man. which appeared 10
render an operation out of the question
two DAYS ago, has undergone change
that now makes a probe for the oullet
seem desirable. His condition has not
altered materially. but the slight I'M
provement he has experienced, puts a
new face on the situation. His attend
ing phvsiican. DR.. T. S. Bailey. tonight
thinks that an operation is very probable
in case Grace's lung heals.
IF this lung clears up sufficiently,
he explained, lit is likely that we Will
operate immediately
DR.. W A. Turner, Jr., who has been
called into consultation was of the opin-
ion today that an operation has become
Grace's only hope for recovery.
without an operation rhe said.
Grace can't live more than a month or
two. But removal OF the pressure on his
spinal cord may give him years of life.
He could be operated on now, and per-
haps, withstand an anaesthetic without
injury. But he would be taking a risk
that We wouldn't be warranted in per-
hitting. If his lung clears up, however.
j Inlnk an opera ZION fst Oulu pe performed
Immediately 1t wouldn't be serious and
wouldn't necessarily be fatal, even if it
was unsuccessful. In my opinion. IL is
now his only chance"
Without an operation" he said,
tinue to improve. or will suffer relapse
resulting in an abcess, is an unanswer-
able question. In case the improvement
continues. a week will be necessary to
heal the lung sufficiently to permit an
anaesthetic. Meantime some new COM
plication may arise that will prevent d
probe for the bullet
Grace's general condition continues to
improve. His strength is returning, and
old COMPILATIONS are being held in
check. Tonight, he dropped into doze
at an early hour and late in the night
was reported to be sleeping soundly
During the last few days his improve
ment has been gradual but continuous
He is still weaker III All VIII IN the relapse
on Sunday brought him to the brink of
the grave. but every hour he IS winning
back this lost vitality.
Physicians see nothing in his condition
that warrants fear if death within sew
eral weeks or a month, and are BEGIN
nlng TO turn again TO the supreme effort
of an operation.
A boyhood friend was the only visitor
admitted to Grace's room todzy. None
others but members OF the family. his
physician. and the attending nurse, saw
him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
AMERICUS PROPERTY
SHOWS HIGH VALUES

AMERICUs. Ga. April 5.-Several
sales of desirable residences in Ameri-
Gus recently reflect the constant en-
hancement of realty values here. DR..
w. T. Prather bought for $4,000. the
Stackhouse residence on Lee street,
formerly the L. II. Hawkins home,
while Mr.. Stackhouse bought for $4,000
desirable home on r'urlow street.
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Lowery bought the J. @.
Dodson home on Lee street for $1,000.
MIR. Dodson removing TO Atlanta, while
Mr.. w. T. Calhoun, removing here from
South Carolina, paid $4,000 for the
former Thornton Wheatley residence on
Lamar street. Quite recently Macon
parties paid $13,5OO for a vacant lot
in the business district, upon which
two stores will be erected.
Real estate values are higher here
than ever before known, while the in
flux OF South Carolina farmers has
given boost to farm lands as well.
Where lands could be purchased three
years ago at $40 to SIS per acre, values
nave increased TO $50 and S75 per acre,
IN many instances. Any dwelling house
in prospect is rented before the brick
pillars are laid.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
SILK MILL STRIKERS
TO SEND CHILDREN OFF
They Adopt Same Tactics as
Those Used in Lawrence
Strike
CBy Associated Fress.)

PASSAIC, N. J., April 6.-Arrange-
ments are being made to send to New
York more than 1000 children of the
5000 operatives now on strike for
union recognition. higher wages and
shorter hours in the textile mills in
this city and vicinity, according to
announcement by strike leaders here
tonight This is the plan followed by
the strikers in Lawrence, Mass
j. is thought improbable that the ex-
odus of the children will be interfered
with Several well known women in
New York have been collecting funds,
it was reported here tonight, for the
support of the children during their
absence and have arranged for shelter.
Many of the children have already be-
gun to feel the effects of short rations,
according to strike leaders.
There were no indications today that
the mill owners and operatives were
any nearer together on the questions
in dispute and strike leaders said they
we're preparing for a long siege.
Today passed in comparative quiet
Employees of several mills who re-
fused to strike were escorted to and
from the mills by armed deputy sher>
ifs, and no attempt was made to in
terefere with them.
William D. Haywood, the Industrial
Workers of the World organizer who
was threatened with arrest by the au-
thorlties of Garfield if he, made his
appearance amng the mill workers
there again, has gone to Chicago. it
is said, but is expected to return to
the city before Tuesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
ILL FATED MINE CLOSED;
CAUSED MANY DEATHS

BGLCTH. MINI. Aril $50 great has
IN the toll Of human life during the
past eight months in the operation Of the
biC Norman mine near Virginia. Mimi.
that the fee owners have cancelled the
lease held BY the Oliver Iron Mining
Company Cthe United States Steel Cor
porationl.
The notice OF cancellation and the rea-
son therefor was served upon the officials
Of the Oliver Company on February Is.
but the papers were not fled until to-
day.
Not only has there been a great loss
Of life in the operation of the Norman
mine during the last year. the Zee own
ers say. but the mine has been operated
In a reckless. hsphazard and ruinOus
manner" il is claimed
IL is understood that the fiIing OF the
cancellation notice is the first step In
the direction OF litigation to recover
damages rom the Oliver company for
what Is termed by the fee holders mis-
management OF the property.
IL is pointed out that IS men have been
week 2N.0o0 tons OF rock fell % min
utes ate sixty miners left for the
night
The Oliver Mining Company has held
the lease since April IS. 1855. 1t is said
the company viii fight the cancellation
OF e lease through the courts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
BRIG GENERAL CAREY
DIES IN ORLANDO, FLA,
(By Associated Press.)

ORLANDO, Fla, April Brig. Gen.
Asa B. Carey, U. S. A., retired. died at
his winter home here yesterday after
noon, He was paymaster general of
the army during the Spanish war.
General Carey was born in Connecti-
cut in 1895 and was graduated from
West Point in 1858 He retired from
active service July, 1889. He was brew
eted major and lieutenant colonel for
gallant service in the civil and Indian
wars. He was the author of the legis-
lative history of the pay department of
the United States army.
General Carey leaves a widow and
two children, Capt E. c Carey, First
infantry, and a daughter, the wife of
Maj NJ. L. Walker, Engineer corps.
The funeral Will be held here next
Tuesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
GREEN MOVES
CLOSER TO WALL ST.

NEW YORK. April 5.-Mrs. Hetty
Green, for the first time in her bus
mess career of nearly so years, has
opened offices of her own at III Broad
way, a stones throw from Wall street.
For years she conducted her business
at the banks which she patronize1, a
few years ago deserving the Chemical
National bank for office room at the
National Park bank She has now
moved her ancient roll-tcp desk to the
offices of the Westminster company
which was. formed a year ago with a
capital of $125,O90 as a holding COM
pany for all her financial interests.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
WHOLESALE PRICES OF FOOD
WENT UP 2 PER CENT IN 1911

OF the nine groups under which the
257 commodities are classified, seven
showed Il decrease in price in 1911 as
compared with 1910. the largest per-
centage of decrease being in metals and
implements. namely II per cent Cloths
and clothing decreased 3.3 per cent;
fuel and lighting "a per cent; farm
products 10 per cent: lumber and
building materials per cent; house
furnishing goods, per cent.
While the miscellaneous group de-
creased Ia per cent. The two groups
in which the wholesale prices increased
were food, etc, 90 per cent and drugs
and chemicals 2.S per cent.
The average wholesale prices of raw
commodities for 1911 were 1 per cent
higher than in 1910 while the average
wholesale prices of. manufactured COM
modities for 1911 were 2.S per cent
lower than for 1910.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
JEROME JONES MEETS
ENCOURAGEMENT ON BILL
In Washington Advocating
Measure Which Changes In
junction Laws
By RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April e.
Jerome Jones. of Atlsnta, who mas been
in Washington for several days. is meet
ing with encoura cement in his advocacy
of the Wilson bin with respect to the
issuance of restraining orders and in
functions and procedure thereon, and
limiting the meaning of Conspiracy
IN certain cases.
Mr. Jones is editor of the Journal of
Labor, a leading publication Of Geor-
gia, and he came to Washington to join
in this fight for this legislation. which
means so much to organized labor forces
throughout the country.
Mr.. Jones has conferred with Senators
Bacon and Hoke Smith concerning the
provisions Of the bill. He has also seen
several members of congress, all of
whom have assured him of a purpose
to cooperate for the passage Of the
measure.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
GEORGIA NORMAL GIVEN
PRAISE BY COMMITTEE

Especial Dispatch to The JournaIl
MlLLEDGEVILLE. Ga, April 6-The
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
ranks high in the estimation of the
special joint committee from the house
and senate appointed to visit the Uni
versity Of Georgia and its branches.
Friday the committee consisting of five
senator's and a dozen representatives
spent the day here and IL is safe 10
say that they were amazed at the won
derful record Of Georgia's banner In
stitution, where over 500 girls are be-
ing educated.
A committee OF citizens. President
NJ. ~ Parks and Trustee Miller s. Bell
and DR.. E A. Tigner went over the in
stitution with them and at dinner the
party Toasted on college fare. Every
expression was one Of enthusiasm and
commentator and there is no doubt
but that the Georgia Normal and In
dustrial college will be favorably rec
commended by the committee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
SEAMAN IS SHOT
IN FIGHT ON SHIP

RALEIGH, N c., April 5.--While the
United States cruiser Elfrida (now in
service under state fish commissioner
on cruise in eastern North Carolina
waters, enforcing new state fisheries
laws concerning use of unlawful nets)
was in port at Elizabeth City today,
regular naval seaman named Raymond
Harvey, from Maryland, was shot and
dangerously wounded by Pugh Robin
son, of Edenton, N. c., member Of
the North Carolina naval reserves.
He was given a hearing at Elizabeth
City and held for court under $4,000
bond. The shooting was caused by
Harvey attempting to quell a disturb
ance aboard ship, in which Robinson
was party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
MAN SHOT AT OWL
AND KILLED NEGRO
Especial Dispatch to The Journall

Especial Dispatch 10 The JournaLl
RALEIGH. y. C. April SIN Gull
ford superior court tonight the jury
brought in a verdict OF not guilty in
the case OF the state against David Set
tie, indicted for murder and whose case
had consumed most Of the session OF
the court today.
The defendant is a son of the late
Justice Thomas Settle. OF the supreme
court. who made the famous contest of
the state against Zeb Vance for COVER
nor in 1875 and a brother OF ex-Con-
gresham Thomas Settle. residing at
Asheville. NJ c
The state made out only a weak case,
there being practically no evidence
against Settle OF for him except his
own statement, he and the negro he
killed Cob Allen), being the only per-
sons on the farm OF Settle the night
the killing took place
Settle swore he was in the act OF
shooting an owl. Bob standing near the
house. when he lSettlel fell. in des-
cending the steps. the gun being dis
charged and contents taking effect in
the breast OF Bob Allen
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Wholesale
prices of food products increased 2
per cent during 1911 over the previous
year although wholesale prices gener-
ally of 257 articles declined 1.T per
cent An investigation of the bureau
of labor into wholesale prices, results
of which were announced TO-DAY, as
closed these facts.
The fluctuation from month to month
was small, with a slight upward ten
dency during the latter half of the
year. There was a notable decline in
prices OF metals and improvements.
Wholesale prices in 1911 were only ?
per cent below the high average of 1907
the year of highest prices within the
period 1890 to 1911. They were II per
cent higher than in 1900; AL per cent
higher than in 1897.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
DEATH OF BOY LAID
TO CHIEF OF POLICE
(By Associated Press. }

WAYNESVILLE. -. c.. April 5.-Chief
OF Police Rogers, of Clyde, Haywood
county who is also a deputy sheriff of
the county. was committed to the county
Jail without bond. on the charge of kill
ing young Lee Wells last Friday night
at a school closing exercises in Clyde.
Rogers had been on ton bond of $1,000
several days following cOroner's YER
dict. but at the preliminary hearing at
Canton today the evidence was so
strong that bail was refused entirely
and he was taken to Waynesville Jail to
await July term of Haywood superior
court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09

years. and at times became 50 bad I
would become unconscious have been
found in that condition many times.
Physicians did rot seem to be able to
do me any good I would become
weak and for days at a time could DO
no work. Not long ago I got a box
OF DR.. Niles Laxative Tablets. and
after using them found I had never
tried anything that acted in such
mild and elective manner. I believe
have at last found the remedy that
suits my case"
Thousands OF people are sufferers
from habitual constipation and
while possibly realizing something
OF the danger OF this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures until serious i'll
ness often results. The advice OF
all physicians is, keep your bowels
clean" and its good advice.
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold by al druggists, at IS cents
box containing IS doses. If not
found satisfactory, your money is
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart. Ind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
SEVEN STATES REPORT
COTTON CROP REDUCTION

COLUMBIA. S. C., April 6.-Commis-
sioners of agriculture of seven of the
principal cotton states making report to
E ]. Watson. president Of the Southern
Cotton Congress, placed the estimate of
reduction of acreage at from Is to %
Per cent This reduction. in the opinion
of Mr.. Watson, has been brought about
by the working of the Rock Hill plan"
and the wet season.
The information was furnished as a re-
suit of letter sent out a week ago
by Mr.. Watson to all cotton states. Re
plies were received from Georgia, Ala
bama. North Carolina. Mississippi, Okla
homa, Texas and Tennessee. A similar
condition. he says, exists in South Caro-
lima.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
OLD SOLDIER WISHES TO HELP
SUFFERERSFROM KIDNEY, LIVER
And BLADDER TROUBLES

am frequently troubled with kidney
and bladder trouble. especially in the
Spring and Fall. Being an old Veteran
of the Civil War. little exposure or
cold settles on my kidneys. and then
am laid up with kidney or bladder
trouble. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root was
recommended TO me a number of years
ago, and / took a number of bottles of it
and was more than pleased with the re-
suits. 1 consider swamp Root the great
est and best kidney medicine on the
market and it never fails to give quick
results i'm kidney trouble. bladder trouble
and lame back.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root has done me
so much good that I feel if any words of
mine will be the means of relieving any
poor sufferers. that you are at liberty to
use this letter as you see fit.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE W. ATCHLEY,
17S6 Walker St. Des Moines. Iowa.
State of Iowa,
Poke County. SIS
A. r. Hansen, a retail druggist of this
city being first duly sworn deposes and
says, that he is we'll acquainted with
George W. Atchley. who gave the above
testimonial; that said Atchley made and
signed said testimonial in my. presence
and that I have sold said Atchley a part
of the Swamp Root referred to in above
testimonial. Affiant further says that
George w. Atchley is a well known citi-
zen of this city and an honorable man,
and that it was Mr.. Atchley's desire to
give said testimonial.
A r. HANSEN.
Subscribed to in my presence and
sworn to before me, this 23rd of March,
1909
Z. ]. FRISK, Notary Public.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
A Full Treatment, Free TO Try

making this Offer sending full
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afford send the one to decides are the one
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST
ONCE IN EVERY CITY

BUFFALO. \. Y, April 5.-An under
ground river has been discovered IN
der Main street at one Of the busiest
corners of the city. Drillers while To-
eating the foundations for a new build
ing lost their drill soon after striking
the 65-f)Ot level Tests showed that
they had struck a stream of running
water. The water backed up in the
hole for % feet or about the level of
Lake Erie and the belief is expressed
that the stream has it's outlet in the
lake.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
To Develop Mines
(speciaI Dispatch to The J

Especial Dispatch to The Jourual)
ANNISTON, Ala. April "a big iron
ore deal is said to be on tap in the
Admission district. H. de Castelberg, reg
istered from London. is at the Alabama
hotel here. and it is believed that an an
nouncement of a big deal will be made
at an early date.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
RED CROSS SEALS ARE
ORDERED FOR CHRISTMAS

WASHINGTON. April 6.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross society today ordered
100000 Official Red Cross Christmas
seals for use this year. The design is
very different from those heretofore is
sued In the center is a portrait OF
Santa Claus. with the words American
Red Cross" at the top and 1872" at the
bottom
In each OF the four corners is the in
sigma of the society.
Last year % o00c00 seals were printed
The contractors viii be ready 20 supply
-5.o00.Ce9 more. II they are needed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
Sons VIII Meet
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
r-Trlnnr 4 g,NrrT L u, q Ill Z

tSDeciaI Dispatch 10 The JournaLD
TOWNSVILLE. Ca April 5.-Ad-
Jutant General n. b. Forrest OF the
United Sons of the Ccnfederacy is ex-
pected to be in Townsville on Satur-
day to meet with the newly organized
camp Of Sons of the Confederacy ana
take all necessary steps TO perfect the
organiza ton. At that time the newly
elected officers will be installed and a
name for the camp chosen. Toe com
mittee state that they will have in
the neigh borhood Of a hun bred mem
bers enrolled at that time as a num-
Der have Joined this week and others
will be here to do so at the time OF
The meeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
CountyIS Health Good
tSpecial DIspatch to me JournaI

Especial Dispatch TO The JournaL)
ADMISSION, Ala, April 6.-There is no
race suicide in Admission and Calhoun
county, according to the annual report of
County Health officer R. l.. Hughes,
which has just been made public. He
shows that the births in the county ag-
gregated 763, a ratio OF 1914 per thousand.
while the death rate was only 81 per
thousand, the total number of deaths in
the county amounting to 225.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
Letter to
DR.. Kilner s. Co.,
Binghamton, n. x.

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-09
FALL FROM CAR CAUSES
DEATH OF SIMPSON
Especial Dispatch to The Journal

ISpeclaI DIbDdLCH 20 IIIe JUuI IIaI'I
COLUMBUS. Ga, April 5.-GeUrse
Z. Simpson. aged "a, is dead at his
home on Second avenue, as the resai;
If injuries sustained by fall from a
car of the Columbus Railroad company
last night conclusion of the brain be-
ing the direct cause of his death.
The young man was engaged at work
on top of the car when, In some I'M
accountable way, he lost his balance
falling to his death, a distance of some
- feet below. The funeral took place
tnis afternoon and the interment was
in Riverdale cemetery.