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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
FLORIDA RAINS CAUSE
DAMAGE OF $500, 900

TAMPA, Fla. June 11.-South Florida
has suffered half million dollars loss
from torrential rains which have pre-
vailed here for ten days Not since the
establishment of the local weather bu-
reau has such precipitation been record
ed. Rainfall for the first nine days
Of June was 7.65 inches. The heaviest
previous record was 622 inches in 1890.
Thousands of acres of land usually
High land" are under water,
and all of the inland lakes have Iisen
to such a stage that crops are suffer
ing and many bridges have been washed
away.
In many sections of the state, rail-
way traffic is threatened and trolley
car service has already been impaired
on the Pinnellas peninsular.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
SECRET ASSASSINs SEEK
INDEPENDENCE OF KOREA
Japanese Governor Gives Out
Statement PurpOrting to
Lay Bare Big Plot
% Assoe.atsd -. }

SEUL. Korea. June 1.-THE facts OF
the conspiracy against Lieut.. Gen. Count
Terauch. governor general OF Korea, are
given In an Official statement issued to-
day by the procurator general He asserts
that Baron Yunchiso. leader OF a Korean
R.cret organization since 1895 intended
-@Infng Independence OF Korea and en-
listing the sympathy Of the foreign pow
ers against Japan. II was his purpose
to await a time when Japan was in.
volved In war to take up arms.
Following the annexation Of Korea by
Japan in 1910 Baron Yunchiso determin-
ed on the assassination OF Count Teraueh
and a number Of specially selected con-
spirators followed the governor generals
route OF his northern inspection tour in
November. 1870
FIRST PLANS FAILED.
Five railroad stations are named by
the procurator general as places selected
By the conspirators to carry out the
assassination Owing to the vigilance or
the police. however. the plans failed The
procurators contend that meetings
were held By the conspirators, and in
flammatory speeches were made before
the teachers and the pupils Of the pub
Nc schools.
The organization contains large men,
hership in America and Russia
MANY ARRESTS.
The total number OF those arrested
in connection with the conspiracy Is 10.
Of whom Is are students. 20 teachers and
pastors. and the remainder merchants,
farmers. etc
According to the procurator general
the assassinations of Durham White
Stevens, who was killed in San Francisco
in 1905 when he held the appointment
OF foreign advisor TO Korea, and Prince
Ito. the former governor general Of KO-
rea. who vas killed in 1903. and the at
tempt on the premier's life are all trace
able TO the same organization
Baron Terauch was formerly commits
siOner OF education. and Is one OF the
best English speakers OF Korea
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
COLUMBUS TO RAISE
BIG FUND FOR FAIR
Especial Dispatch to The Journai.)

COLUMBUS Ca, June IA whirl-
wind campaign is on in Columbus this
week to raise the sum Of $4,000 as a
beginner to launch the movement for
the great Georgia Alabama Interstate
fair to be given in this county the first
week in December. Promoters of the
enterprise are quite enthusiastic over
the outlook for the big exposition.
At the next meeting of the directors
company will be formed and other
details arranged. 1t is expected that
the committee on a site for the show
will report at this time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
COOLIDGE WILL HAVE
LIGHTS AND WATER

TOWNSVILLE. Ga, June n.-Cool-
idge. one of the progressive towns of
Thomas county, is expecting to have
both electric lights and waterworks
within the next 60 days, the town hav-
ing appropriated 5000 for that purpose.
This town, which is in the northern
part of the county, is growing with leaps
and bounds and there has been an al
most phenomenal amount of building and
improvements going on there for the past
years, numbers of residences having been
erected and several blocks of brick
stores.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
"FRENCH LINE" BOAT
TIED UP BY STRIKE

HAvRE, June 1.-THE sailing Of the
French liner France has been abandon
ed owing to the seamen's strike.
Theophile Delcasse, the minister of
marine, after a conference with his col
leagues in the ministry, informed the
French line that the government was
ready to- supply seamen to man the
vessel. However, as the gathering of
these men from the various French
ports will require several days, their
arrival here will be too late to permit
the France to carry out he scheduled
trip.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
APPLICANTS STAND
DRUG EXAMINATIONS
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

SAVANNAH. Ca, June 11.--Thirty-
eight applicants appeared before the
state board of pharmacy at the DeSoto
hotel Yesterday to stand examinations
to boone llcentiate druggists.
The examinations were in prog
ress during the entire day.
It will probably not be until late to-
day before the announcements are made
of the successful candidates.
The meeting of the state board pre-
ceded the meeting of the State Phar-
maceutical association today. The morn
ing session at the DeSoto hotel was
carried out according to the program
A large delegation from all parts OF
the state is. in attendance and the SEES
sions viii be interesting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
BOLD BOY BANDIT IS
JAILED FOR LIFE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 11.-Life
Imprisonment at Jackson was the SEN
tence passed upon 2O-year-old Willard
Johnson in circuit court for attempting
to hold up an automobile party just out
side the city Saturday night. johnson
and a companion armed with pistols at
tempted the robbery in real western
fashion, but one of the members of the
automobile party knocked Johnson down
His companion fled and is still al
large.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Caffey Is Promoted

COLUMBUS, Ca. June Nv H.
Cafrey. formerly of the Southern Rail
way company. in Atlanta, but for the
past two years passenger and ticket
agent OF the Southern IN Columbus.
was notified on yesterday of a promo
ton. He is to be transferred TO be
division passenger agent at Charleston.
5. g.. effective June 10, succeeding w.
+. MCGEE. who has been made assistant
general passenger agent at Columbia.
Mr.. Cafey's successor in Columbus
hasn't been announced 50 far as IL
known here
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
RICH GAMBLER, BROKE AT LAST,
LIVED ON DAUGHTER UNTIL HE DIED

time, but drifted into the sporting ranks
and soon became one of the best
known patrons Of the prize ring in the
country.
After the defeat of Sullivan boxing
lost its attraction for Costello, who open
ed several gambling houses in New York
which were we'll patronized. The places
were, however. closed one after another
until Costello was compelled TO live with
his daughter who supported him until he
died. Costello will be buried here to-
morrow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
WHO PAID FOR JUDGE
ARCHBALD'S VACATI0N2

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Judge
Archibald impeachment case will be taken
up for a vote by the house judiciary
committee tomorrow. 1t is possible more
testimony relating principally to the al
legged fund raised by lawyers to send
Judge Archibald on a European vacation
may be taken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Stabbed By Negro
fSpecial Dispatch to The Ionrnal

(Speclal Dlspatch TO Inc Journal.)
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga, June H.
Clifford Thompson was badly cut in sew
eral places here today by a negro, who
ii is said lives near Charleston. The diff
fculty occurred near the Georgia railroad
depot. Eye-witnesses state that Thomp-
son and the negro had some words and
went together. The negro used a razor
and cut so fast that Thompson, although
having a knife, was unable to use II.
Thompson was cut and knocked down.
The negro escaped.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
TO UNITE ALL CHURCHES 6
is THEIR UT0PlAN PLAN

NEW YORK, June u.-As first move
toward lining UP the whole world in an
effort to unite every Christian commun-
ion into one body. the Rev. DR.. William
T. Manning, rector of Trinity, and three
Of the most prominent bishops Of the
Episcopal church. will leave on board
the Mauritania today for England, for
a conference with the archbishops and
bishops of the Church of England. look
ing toward a union between the mother
church in England and her daughter
in this country as an initial step In
merging all churches.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Furniture Men Meet

tby hssOolAtod EI6ss'J
CHARLESTON, 5. c., June 1.-TWO
annual conventions were opened today,
the Retail Furniture Dealers associa-
ton of South Carolina meeting in tho
Charleston hotel and Che Hardware
Dealers association of the Carolinas
meeting on the Isle of PALMS. Both
conventions are largely attended. Ex-
hibits by leading manufacturers are an
Interesting feature Of the hardware
mems meeting. Social entertainments
have been arranged for both bodies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
tBy Associated Press.

NEW YORK. June 12-Thomas E.
Costello. one time prominent sporting
man and baeker Of John L. Sullivan. is
dead OF valvhlar disease OF the heart at
his home here. aged g. Costello was a
devoted admirer of John L. when the
latter was in his prime and lost $4,000
In wagers when Sullivan was defeated
by James ]. Corbett at New Orleans in
1882. Costello was left $4,000 by his ia
Their. who was a contractor in Cleveland.
After receiving the money he continued
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
PROF. PAYNE ELECTED
DALLAS SCHOOL HEAD

Especial Dispatch 10 The Journall
SUMAIERVILLE. Ca. June 1.-THE
former superintendent Of the public
schools. Prof Charles @. Payne, has de-
clined TO remain another year. He has
been elected TO the superintendency OF
the Dallas public schools. which he has
accepted
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
MISS LOO, YOUNG CHINESE GIRL,
is BEATEN BY MISSION TEACHER

of Captain Eclleson that Miss Loo had
complained during the voyage Of having
been beaten by her guardina, Miss Char
lotte Johnson, who was taking the girl
from the mission school in Shanghai to
the Lee home. Mrs. Lee formerly was
a mission teacher.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
WIDOW is ARRESTED
FOR POISONING HUSBAND
" Assoeiated Presa. }

OYSIKI, Miss, June 11.-Mrs. Callie
Dickey was formerly a farmer At the
was arrested here last night in connec-
ton with the death Of her husband
w. c. Dickey, As, as the result OF an In
vestigation by Dickey's relatives
Dickey was formerly a farmer. At the
time of his death he had symptoms OF
acute Indigestion. 1t is known that do
mestic affairs in the Dickey household
were not smooth
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Wooden Mills Burn

GREENSBORO, n. G, jung ia
long distance telephone message from
Burlington states that the plant of the
Snow Camp Wooden mills, located in
southern Alamance county, was totally
destroyed by fire shortly before mid
night The loss is estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000, only partly covered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
CBy Associated Press. }

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June 12.-Loo
Sung Yoo, a 19-year-old Chinese girl,
said to be the adopted daughter Of Mrs.
c. Lee, of Brattleboro, VT, was taken in
charge by immigration officials on the
arrival of the steamer Nile on the report
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
alberta PEACH CROP
is SOLD FOR BIG SUM
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

AUGUSTA, Ca, June 1.-THE larg-
est sindle deal ever made for peaches
in this section of the south was that
closed today by r. G. Berckmans &
Brother, in which the entire yield Of
their Mayfield orchards is. sold to a
Newark, N. j.. firm, as the fruit stands
on the trees, for a minimum price Of
$4,000 and maximum price of $780,
600.
Shipments will begin next week and
are expected to go beyond 100 carloads
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
NEGRO NEARLY LYNCHED
BY MEN OF OWN RACE
fRH Aasooiated Praaa.l

LOUISVILLE, KY, June u.-Lynching
of a negro by members of his own race
within eight blocks of the heart OF the
city was averted last night only by the
prompt arrival on the scene of two patrol
loads of policemen r-a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Eastman Garage COmpIeted

(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)
EASTMAN, Ca, June 1.-THE new
garage building, which was started
several weeks ago by w. l.. Jessup is
now completed and is being occupied
bv Messrs John w Taylor and John
r. Rogers The building is located on
the corner of College street and Fifth
avenue. -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-14
Cotton Men Meet

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
CHARLOTTE, n. c., June 1.-THE
Cotton Manufacturers association OF
North Carolina viii hold its annual
meeting in this city at the Southern
Manufacturers, club, Tuesday morning,
June IL.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20
MEXICO FLOOD SUFFERERS
Heavy Property Damage and Loss
of Life Caused by Cloud
burst in Guanajuato

Guanajuato, Mexico. June 16.
"A cloudburst here today
flooded the city to a depth of
several feet.
The loss of life and property
was large, but its amount can
not yet be estimated as many
bodies were carried several
miles down the valley and
probably will not be recovered
for several days.
The Porfrio Diaz drainage tun-
mel saved the town from a
greater disaster. The fall of
rain was greater than in 1906.
when over 200 lives were lost
and damage estimated at $780,
coo done TO property.
The city is in a narrow gorge
with many American mining
properties in the surrounding
hills. The Guanajuato River
runs through the center of the
town and is joined by the Santa
Ana River. At the junction
point, the water reached its
depth. After the flood in 1905.
a tunnel over a mile long was
cut through thelmountain to pre-
vent a recurrence Of the disaster.
The tunnel proved TO be too
small TO carry all the water. and
the lower part of the town suf-
fered.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20
MISSIONARY WORKERS
Ninety-Five Delegates to North
west Texas Society Begin
Conference in Colorado

Colorado. Tex. June 16. The
Northwest Texas Missionary So
ciety began its four days ses-
sion here last night. There
are ninety-five representatives
from nine presiding elder dis
tricts, embracing all West
Texas. During the session of
the conference the society will
issue paper daily to be known
as the Northwest Texas Daily"
The welcome address was de-
livered by Hon. c. M. Adams,
Mayor. and was responded to
by Mrs. Ben Hardy. of Sey-
mour. who also spoke on Our
Object in Coming.
Next was a vocal solo by
Mrs. J. E. Morris of Big Springs.
Tie president, Mrs. ID. L. Ste
vens of Arson. delivered the
annual address. her subject being
Oneness"
The annual sermon was by
DIR. Simeon Shaw. presiding
elder of this district. The So
ciety vas addressed this after
noon by Miss Minnie Head, of
Nashville. Tenn. educational
secretary of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Council of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. South;
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20

Furnished by the Texas Secretaries Association

Jackson A Chicago commits
sion company has purchased the
first car of tomatoes shipped
from here this season at a price
Of 81. IS per crate.
Temple Farmers in Bell
county have formed an organi-
zation acting in accord with the
Southern States Cotton corpora
ton. which has as its object the
the attainment Of Is cent cotton
this season.
Spur At a recent meeting of
the Commercial Club in this
city the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
DIR. T. f. Stsndefer, presi-
dent; jeff ID. Reagan. Secre-
tary.
Pittsburg The Northeast
Texas Fair is to be held in this
city on November 4th is attract
ing unusual attention and the
largest attendance in the history
of the event is assured.
Llano- Northern capitalists
are interested in mining the de-
post of Asbestos which is To-
Gated on the land adjacent to
Crab Apple Creek, near here.
Work on sinking shafts and
erecting buildings will start at
once.
Dallas The Chamber of Com
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20

merce is arranging for the larg-
est trades excursion to ever
leave this city. The trip will be
made over the I. & p. and
Texas Midland railroads and
viii cover 228 miles of territory.
Dumas An effort is being
made to raise a bonus of SIPS. =
600 TO insure the completion of
the Enid. 0chiltree & Western
Railroad from Dalhart through
Dumas to 0chiltree. a distance
of about IS miles.
San Antonio-The six million
dollar Medina dam near this
city is reported by the engineers
as 40 percent completed.
Clairemont-The 90 Ranch,
comprising l17.000 acres of
land which is located in Kent
county will be broken up into
small farm tracts.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20

also by Miss Nellie Vim. dea-
coness from Scarrett Bible
School, who has been assigned
to take charge of the home mis-
sion work for the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Houston.
Profound interest is mani
tested by all connected with
this work and by the people Of
this city. The delegates are
much pleased with the town and
the entertainment given them.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20
May Have New Chairman

II. +. MacGregor is now slated
for National committeeman and
is as good as elected.
C. X. Mcdowell of Del Rio is
down in the cards for State
chairman if the anti Lyon
forces can continue their control
in the Lone Star State. Mr..
Mcdowell argues the case of
the Taft forces this afternoon
in the Fifteenth district contest,
and he numerically fiayed the
Sherman man. He lmplored the
National committee Ito remove
from our books this burden in
the form of Committeeman
Lyon. which is wrecking the
party in Texas.
1t seems that things have not
been going right in Texas. and
the chances are good for a
change Of occupancy of the
State craftsmanship.
r. l.. Travis. of Rails. was in
the CITY Monday
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20
Rural Route From Plainyiew

Plainview. Tex. June 16. =
Free rural delivery of mail.
route No. /. was inaugurated
out of Plainview. 1t is twenty
six miles in length and serves
Happy. Union and the Mennon-
lite communities. This is the
first rural route to be estab-
lished in Hale county. although
several others are pending.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20

Muslin The railroad commits
| n has approved the $3.50. 600
nstruction bond issue of the
ssouri. Oklahoma & Gulf Rail
IS company. The bonds are
cover the cost Of construction
fthe ten-mlle line from Denni-
b to the state line. which has
I'm in operation since the first
Oct, sr. 1910.
Cv "A Young Mems Rusi-
|ss que has been organized
|C which will be a part Of
mercial Club and will
br, harmony with that club.
Orange Reports from pecan
|o~ ers in this section state
at this seasons crop will far
Iceed any previous yield. Al
ady the young nuts are so
,merous as to cause the trees
bend under their weight
Laredo Local labor agencies
I'VE arranged for the importa-
IN of 600 Mexican laborers to
sist in harvesting the immense
'aeh crop in east Texas.
Caldwell The first car of po-
toes of this season was ship
d from here on the 4th.
lille the potato acreage is not
rye the yield will be unusually
'avy.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20

II. T. Boyd was in from the
ranch near Harris. this week.
and had us send him the Ava
lanche for a year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-20

r. l.. Travis, of Rails. was in
the city Monday.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-07-26
PROSPECT HILL.

The late rains sre bringing forward
the late crops and now there Is prom
ise Of plenty of feed In these parts.
Our good neighbor J. M. Kennard
has installed q telephone in his resi-.
dence and is now ON speaking terms
with the outside world. We are glad
he has come across.
Rev. w. L. DeMunbrun preached
for the Arapahoe people Sunday q. m.
and at the Mayfield school house at
800 o'clock. Rev. Mills being absent
from his charge, our brother was fill
ing his pulpit, which he can always
do creditably.
The writer and wife were at First
View on Wednesday to visit new
grandson that made his advent on
July 10th. We hope that the name
James Jenkins Calvert with which they
have started him out, will be no hind
rance. The father and mother, with
two fine boys, ought to make things
go in the west.
The number of candidates Offering
increase as the days unfold. Surely
from such a list of aspiring citizens
ticket which the people can endorse
ought to evolve. To be worthy and
we'll qualified are dual qualities to
consider, and the one having these
ought not to be turned down. Look
well to true worth as we'll as to rota-
tion in Office, and equal rights to all.
The anti-saloon league lecture Sun
day night by the prominent Oklahoma
City attorney had many salient feat
ures and solid facts. The people of
the town were not out enmasse, but
the court room was more than half
full of good listeners. The way to
manage the liquor traffic was we'll
taken-not to foster it, but to fight it
to the bitter end and end it, to save
our youths and native land. You
should have been there to have learned
how to fight the arch enemy. Where
there is an enemy, there is no peace.
If our community needs anything, it
needs peace and good will.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-07-26
LIBERTY RIDGE.

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Virgin vis-
tied Mrs. Flowers, Monday.
Several good rains have visited this
section recently and crops are looking
fine.
Misses Dorothy and Ruth Merriam
returned to their home in Canon City,
Sunday.
There will be preaching at the Lib
erty school house the first Sunday in
every month.
A. w. johnson tied his dog, Sport,
under Mr.. Morgan's wagon Sunday
afternoon while he went over east to
see-well, you know.
There was an ice cream social at the
Liberty school house last Friday eve-
ming. Quite large crowd out, and
everyone had q good time.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-07-26
Oak Hill Mines.

The special editorial train on the
Moffat road stopped five minutes at
the Oak Hill mines on the way home.
During that stop the following de-
scription of the mines was \read in
each car:
The Oak Hill mine of the Moffat
Coal Co., is the Oldest mine in the Oak
Greek district, although development
work commenced less than 4 years
ago. This property has the finest
equipment of any coal mine in Colora-
do, over $3.50, 600 having been spent
on machinery and buildings above
ground alone, not mentioning spent in
the mine itself for electric drills, cleo
trio hoists, etc. The main hoist is the
largest in the state, exceeding in size
and capacity anything in the Cripple
Creek district.
The daily capacity of this mine Is
5000 tons, although on account of the
limited facilities of the Moffat road,
little over 1000 tons have ever yet
been shipped from the property in
single day. AS in the case of each of
the other mines in the district, there
are veins of coal here, varying in
thickness from 9 to IA feet each. Min
ing engineers estimate that each of the
five mines already opened can produce
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-07-26
Williams Roush-Shods a Fal-

sifier.
The story that John Forker has
been circulating over the county
about rue. in regard to my con-
duct at Wild Horse on the 4th
day of July, is not true, and John
Forker is a malicious liar and the
truth is not in him. This will be
no surprise to John, as l have al
ready apprised him of the fact.
take this method of publicly
denouncing the lie that has been
circulated for the sole purpose of
injuring me in my race for the
office of sheriff of Cheyenne
county.
w. F. WILLIAMS.