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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18

tions, the allegation being made that
the dam would pollute the water and
damage the pasture land of a number
Of people by backing up the water.
The attorneys of the plaintiffs will
attack the constitutionality of the
drainage commission in carrying on
work in such manner. alleging that no
notice has been given the property
owners. and other reasons.
The decision in the case will be an
interesting one. as it is the first time
any residents of this county have at
tempted to stop the operations of the
drainage commission, although a num-
Der Of complaints have been made
The lead which Mecklenburg county
is taking in the drainage movement is
being followed by a number of other
counties throughout the state, notably
Robson, the greatest cotton growing
county in North Carolina.
A drainage district was recently
formed in Robson by the owners of
approximately $4,000 acres of land,
along the Jacob and Back creek
swamps, and bonds aggregatin $780,
600, bearing per cent interest, issued
for the purpose Of carrying on the
work. These bonds, which closely re-
semble the street assessment bonds is
sued by the city of Charlotte, will be
payable in ten installments, the first
being due in three years after issue,
and the remainder IN equal annual
amounts thereafter.
Three dredge boats will drain the
swamps from point below Maxton to
the Lumber river below Lumberton. 1t
is estimated that the undertaking will
be completed within IL months.
The owners Of the property drained
will pay for the work, the district be-
ing divided into four classes, according
to their proximity to the canal and
the benefits to be derived.
The land is said to be exceedingly
fertile. and when brought under culti-
walton will be easily worth 500 an
acre. 1t is now practically valueless
on account Of the superabundance OF
water.
The working out of this drainage
plan, 1t is believed, will bring about the
formation of many other drainage dis
tricts throughout the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
MANY TOWNS WANT
BARACA CONVENTION
Interesting Program Is Being
Carried Out at Albany
Meeting
Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)

ALBANY, Ca, June 15.-Ath ems, Au-
gusta, Dublin and Columbus are in the
race for next years Baraca conven-
ton, and possibly other Georgia cities
will make efforts to land the prize aft
er more delegates arrive tonight and in
the morning. The race promises to be
lively and exciting one, as the dele
cations from the various cities asking
for the convention are active in their
canvassing.
The convention met in its opening
session at the First Methodist church
at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon. Tonight
the Albany Philathea young women will
hold an elaborate reception for the
visiting Baracas in the Guards armory
on the third floor of the city hall.
Tomorrow two sessions of the con-
vention, morning and night. will be
held. A Georgia barbecue dinner will
be served on the Chautauqua lawn at
noon. In the afternoon tomorrow the
visitors will be guests of the Albany
Baracas and Philatheas at a ball game
between Albany and Savannah, Of the
South Atlantic league.
When all the delegates arrive they
will number considerably over 500, JUG
ing by the early arrivals and the names
furnished the entertainment commit
tee from various Georgia towns and
cities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
WILL DRAIN 20, 900 ACRES FOR
FARMS NEAR CHARLOTTE
Cspecial Dispatch to The JournaIO

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
CHARLOTTE, n. c., June 15.-Meck-
lenburg county bears a reputation for
good roads that is its single best adj
vertisement the country over. Years
ago it took the lead in this work
among southern counties. And now
Mecklenburg county is pioneer again in
work whose execution will set a
record to match it's good roads char
acter. II has undertaken. to quote
Richard II. Edmonds. editor of the
Manufacturers Record. of Baltimore,
extensive plans for the effective drain
age Of more than 10000 acres Of land
. suitable for valuable farms,
and including lands in the vicinity Of
Charlotte which have so far
been executed that four miles Of the
drainage system IS now completed. In
Eddition to the great benefit to Char
lotte and vicinity, IL is estimated that
this drainage system, when completed,
will add TO the value OF the farm lands
to the extent OF over s25 per acre, and
that $50, 900 bushels of corn per year
can be raised on the reclaimed lands.
The city OF Charlotte mas no official
connection with the drainage work, 1t
being handled entirely by the drainage
commission as a separate body. and It's
There are yet seven Large creeks with
their tributaries to be dredged. This
work Is being carried on as rapidly as
possible, and other boats have been
built to facilitate the work.
The width Of the canals which are
being dredged averages from 20 to Is
feet, with a depth OF to IL feet The
cost per mile depends upon the amount
OF stone encountered, but is estimated
at $1,000 to $500 per mile. 1t is es-
timated that approximately zoo feet OF
channel, 25 feet wide and feet deep,
may be dug each day by one of the
dredges. The dredge boats are so con-
structed they may be taken apart and
moved from place to place.
One OF the most interesting Incl
dents to the drainage work is the tenn
porary restraining order Of 20 days
granted by Judge H. n Justice this
week to prevent the Mecklenburg drain
age commission from buildin ga dam
at the mouth Of one of the creeks In
connection with the drainage opera
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
STATE UNIVERSITY HOLDS
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Interesting Program Is Car
ried Out + Many Prominent
Visitors Attend
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

ATHENS, Ga, June 1.-THE Univer-
sity of Georgia commencement began
Thursday evening, when the annual SEN
Tor banquet took place at the Georgian
hotel This is one of the strongest
classes ever in university, and the ban
quet was most enjoyable affair.
The dances were all held at the Moss
auditorium, and their order was as fol-
lows Friday night, June IA, Pan-Hel-
lenic; Saturday night, the annual mas
querade; Monday night, junior hop;
Tuesday night, senior law; Wednesday
night, senior ball.
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
The literary features began Saturday
night at $3.50, when there occurred the
sophomore defamation contest.
Sunday morning was the commence
ment sermon by DR.. w. L. Packard, OF
Savannah.
Monday, at 1890, is the University
day" exercises, in which representa-
tives from all the branch colleges take
part.
At 4 o'clock Monday afternoon is the
annual military parade and prize drill
Monday night Is the champion de-
bate between representatives from the
two literary societies, Phi Kappa and
Demosthenian.
Tuesday is Alumni day, and the ad-
dress will be made by Judge John G.
Hart, of Union Point.
At4 o'clock the junior orations occur,
and the delivery of sophomore cup by
Mr. Lucian Goodrich, of class of 1902.
Wednesday is commencement day,
and will close a brilliant commence
ment with the senior orations and the
address by Judge ]. H. Lumpkin, of At
lanta.
TRUSTEES MEET.
The board of trustees have a large
number present and have been quite
busy, though, so far, nothing of special
interest has come before the body. They
have announced the following degrees
to be conferred Wednesday: Doctor of
Laws, Gov. Joseph M. Brown; Doctor
Of Divinity, Rev. M. L. Troutman, at
present pastor of First Methodist
church, and who will receive his diplo-
ma from Law school Wednesday; Doc
tor of Science, John Taylor Corn, of
the Georgia School of Technology, and
the same degree will be conferred on
William Henry Emerson, also of the
School of Technology; Doctor OF
Science, Charles NJ. Strahan, of the uni
versity.
Among other things was the promo
ton Of r. S. Pond from instructor in
mathematics to be adjunct professor.
Tutors in chemistry and biology were
authorized. w. w, Turk was promoted
from tutor to instructor in romance
languages. r. B. Brooks was made
associate professor in history.
There will be a number of class re-
unions, and among them that of the
famous class of 1875, and from this
class are chosen the men who are to de-
liver alumni address and the commence
ment address, Judge John c. Hart and
Judge j. H. Lumpkin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
TILTED, HE KILLS GIRL
AND TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Frank Chunn Shoots Miss
Roueche and Dies by His
Own Hand
CBy Associated Press.)

SALISBURY, n. c., June 1z-Angered,
it is claimed, by a second rejection of
his proposal of marriage. Frank d.
Chunn. aged %, shot and instantly killed
Miss Burnadotte Roueche, aged 10. here
tonight in the presence of her sister. and
then committed suicide. Both families
are we'll known in this community.
The shooting occurred in the home of
the girls uncle, ]. x. Roueche. editor of
the Salisbury Post, where Chunn and
Miss Roueche had stopped together with
Miss Hortense Roueche and Charles Ga
Bile, after attending church services.
Gable and the deceased girls sister
had gone in search of a drink of water,
leaving Chunn and Miss Burnadotte on
the front porch.
When a few feet away they heard re-
volver shots Rushing back they were
confronted by Chunn. who commanded
them to "get back" and then placed the
pistol against his temple and fired The
dead body Of the girl was found by his
side.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
GORDON INSTITUTE NAMES
WATSON VICE PRESIDENT
Especial Dispatch to rhe JournaI.)

(Special DlSpalcn 10 Inc JOuEndi.J
JACKSON, Ca, June 17.-Prof. L. ID.
Watson, of this city, has been elected
vice president of Gordon institute at
Barnesvile. Professor Watson, who is
son of the late Capt. L. D. Watson.
a well known Confederate veteran, for
whom the local chapter, Daughters of
the Confederacy. was named, is a grad
uate of the University of Georgia For
the past ~ years he has been connected
with the Meredith college, of Raleigh.
N. c., in which institution he filed the
chair of mathematics.
The election of Professor Watson fol-
lowed the resignation of President j.
M. Pound and the election of Prof. =.
T Holmes. of Macon. as head of Cor
don institute. He is a well known edu-
Gator and his Jackson friends feel sure
he will add strength to the well known
GAINESVILLE institution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
TEACHERS ARE ELECTED
FOR GREENSBORO SCHOOL
lspecial rtspatch to The Journal


GREENSBORO. Ga, June 1.-THE
city board of education has announced
the election of the following corps of
teachers for 1928 for the Greensboro
High school: Prof. H. B. Robertson.
of Social Circle, superintendent. mathe-
matics; Hal r. Boswell, Of Penheld.
Ca, principal. Latin and science; Miss
Bonnie Kimsey. of Toccoa, Ca, Eng
lish and history; Mrs. P. H. Robinson,
French and art; Miss Minnie Barrett,
Jersey, Ga, sixth and seventh grades;
Miss Eloise Smith, OF Greensboro. fifth
grade; Miss Ruth Conner, of Social Cir
Gle, fourth grade; Miss Matte Medlin,
of Greensboro, Ca, third grade; Miss
Helen Davis, of Greensboro, first and
second grade; Miss Lula Baitzell, ex-
preston; Mrs. Walter Kimbro, music.
Miss Clyde Willis, Of Greensboro. was
elected teacher of the fifth grade, but
resigned to take up domestic science
work in Newton and Monroe counties.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
ADMIRAL YOUNG WILL
REMAIN AT KEY WEST
CBy Associated Press

KEY WEST, Fla, June 16.-Rear
Admiral Lucian Young. commandant OF
the navy yard here who had been in
structed to report at the Charleston
navy yard for duty, has received a
message cancelling the former orders
wireless message received from
the mine planter San Francisco, stated
that the vessel will arrive here tomor-
row morning with a number OF mid
shipmen aboard.
The middies will be distributed for
practice duty among the warships here
and in Cuban waters. IT is stated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
WILL HONOR BIRTHDAY
OF ALEX H. STEPHENS
Cspecial Dispatch to The JournalA

Especial Dispatch to The JournalA
GREENSBORO. Ga. June 1.-THE
Alexander Stephens chapter, Of the
United Daughters OF the Confederacy.
of Crawfordville. have arranged plans
to celebrate the Tooth anniversary. Of
the birth Of Alexander H. Stephens,
native Of Taliaferro county, and the
first and only vice president of the
Confederate states.
The organization has secured Judge
Joseph Henry Lumpkin, of the supreme
court Of Georgia, to deliver the cen
tenary address. Judge Horace M.
Holden, who resigned only a short time
ago from the supreme court Of Geor-
gia, will be master of ceremonies. A
splendid barbecue dinner has been ar
ranged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
TEACHERS ARE ELECTED
BY ANDREW COLLEGE

CUTHBERT, Ga, June 15.-The fol-
lowing new teachers were elected by
the board of trustees of Andrew coll
lege at it's recent meeting:
Dumas Malone, A B., will have charge
of the work in mathematics and Bible.
Mr.. Malone graduated at Emory col
lege in 1910 and during 1901 taught
at South Georgia college, McRae. Dur
ing most of the past year he was a
student at Vanderbilt university.
Miss Preston Vineyard, A. B., of Ten
nessee, will be teacher of languages. In
addition to her college work, Miss Vine
yard has studied at the University Of
Chicago and has done language work
in Europe. She has taught in several
schools for girls, among others, at
Centenary college, Cleveland, Tenn.
Miss Alkaline M. Tirrell, A. B., will
be in charge of the work in history.
She is a graduate of Boston university
and has taught in number of schools
for girls. She was for eight years at
the Alabama Conference college, Tuske-
gee, Ala.
Miss Corinne Williams, Of Mississip-
pi, will teach piano. She is a graduate
in music from the I. 1. and c., Column
bus, Miss, and has studied for the past
year at the New England conserva-
tory, Boston.
Mrs. Nettie L. Kierullf, the new
teacher of art, comes from the Lou
doun, Bluemont, Va, where she has
taught for the past year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
THREE MEN BURNED
TO DEATH ON WIRES

ELIZABETH, n. J., June 15.-Three
men met a horrible death high in the
air today on a high tension wire on the
public service corporation. and for more
than an hour their smoking bodies re-
manned above the streets until removed
by hremen. The victims were Lineman
Willridge, Frank Jackson and Albert
Burbank. Willridge was adjusting a met
al cross-arm on the pole when he came
In contact with the wire. Death was al
most instantaneous, but Jackson and
Burbank, who were working on a pole be-
low, climbed up TO his aid, only to meet
death as he did.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
MAN SHOT BY WIFE
DIES IN HOSPITAL

CHICAGO June 17.-William A. Miller,
who was shot by his divorced wife, after
he had crawled into her room through
a second story window, died today, pro-
testing that he had merely sought to eff
feet a reconciliation.
Mrs Miller is being held by the po-
lice. She asserts that she was seized
and choked, and that she shot in self
defense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
WOMAN is HURLED
THROUGH TRESTLE

MACON. Ga. June 15.-while out for
walk this morning, Mrs. Lucy V. Har-
Ian, wife of Richard J. Harlan. division
superintendent Of the Central railroad,
fell through a trestie on the Southern
railroad tracks near Spring Street
bridge, suffering serious injuries.
She narrowly escaped being run over
by a passing train. She was at once
carried to the city hospital, where she
is in a critical condition. The many
friends OF Mr.. and Mrs Harlan deeply
deplore the unfortunate accident.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
CedartoWn Paving
(speclal Dispatch to The Io

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
CEDARTOWN, Ga. June 15-Mr. E.
V. Camp, Of the Jaundan Engineering
company, of Savannah, has been draw
ing up specifications for the paving Of
Main street of Cedartown. Bids. are now
being advertised for; June 10 bids will
be opened. Five types of paving will be
considered: wood blocks, vitrified brick
asphalt. asphalt on concrete, and btu
minous macadam.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
WILL SURVEY ROAD
WHEN FLOOD SUBSIDIES
Especial Dispatch to The JOurnal.l

AENrNA2A A&AEAieAA@AA " AAN Jun h1A-f
THOMASVILLE. Ca. June 17.-Civil
Engineer Norman Hopkins. of this city,
f. at home waiting for the waters to
subside so that he can return TO the
survey which had begun OF a proposed
new line OF railroad starting at Hahira
and going into Alabama
The company having this survey
made is known as the Georgia, Ala
hama AMI Western Railroad companS.
and the line projected will come
through Thomas county, touching
Coolidge. Pavo and Meigs. and going
via Blakely TO some point in Alabama
not Jet determined The survey start
ed about ten days ago. but owing TO
the heavy rains the corps OF engineers
TO which Mr.. Hopkins belonged were
Forced to abandon their work tempo
rarily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
SOUTHERN TO BUILD
BIG COLUMBUS DEPOT

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
COLUMBUS, Ga. June 15.-The South
ern Railway company is to erect here a
new freight depot 400 feet long by 40
feet wide, of brick construction, and
attractive design with ample platform
and team track facilities, and paved
driveways to serve depot and team
tracks, according to announcement re-
ceived today from President Finley.
The new freight station is to be erect
ed on property owned by the company
and partly occupied by the present
freight station which together with a
number of small buildings, will be re-
moved to make way for the improve
ment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
GEORGIA ATHLETIC CLUB
WILL GIVE A BARBECUE

The Georgia Athletic club will give
a barbecue Tuesday night from to
1850 o'clock for its members and
their friends. A sumptuous barbecue
will be served. and there will be a must
cal entertainment and a number OF
speeches. This is the second cue the
club has given, the first being highly
enjoyable. The club is on North For
syth street between the viaduct and
Alabama street
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
BABIES SENT BY MAIL
RIGHT SIDE UP WITH CARE

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-Bearing
shipping tags marked Boston, Mass, six
year-old Frank Cronin and his four-year-
old sister who arrived on the steamer
Nile. from Hong Kong. today began their
trans-continental trip. The children, who
began their journey at Manila, are under
the care Of immigration officials, are ex-
pected to reach the home OF their grand
mother in Boston, this week. The passen-
gers OF the Nile made up a purse of SIS
for them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
WOUNDS SON, KILLS
WIFE AND HIMSELF

BLACKSHEAR, Ca, June 14.-In-
formation reached this city Thursday
that w. r. Mercer, aged so, a white
farmer living near Hoboken, this coun-
ty, had shot ard killed his wife, seri-
ously wounded his son and then had
committed suicide some time during
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mercer had been an invalid for
years and had been at home but two
days, after long stay in a hospital at
Douglas, Ca. The family was well-to-do
w. T. Mercer, the son, while badly
wounded, probably will recover. No
cause for the tragedy is known by
neighbors of Mercer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
GUST SOON BE DEAD"
SHOOTS SELF TO DEATH

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
CHATSWORTH. Ca. June 17.-G. w.
Worley. a prosperous farmer OF near
Ramhurst. Ga, committed suicide Friday
night.
Worley was preparing to retire and
sat down on the side OF the bed and spoke
20 his wife and told her that he would
just as soon be dead as alive. Before
she could stop him he took up an au-
tomato pistol and blew his brains out.
Worley had been in very bad health
for some time. and It is believed that he
bad become respondent over his condi-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
Farmers Fear CatapiIIarS

Especial Dlspatch To- The JournaI)
THOMASVILE, Ga, June 1.-THE
coming Of the cotton caterpillar Is what
Is looked forward TO with much fear by
the farmers OF this county. and owing
to the lateness Of much OF the crop they
feel that they have cause to dread the
invasion OF this great pest Of the south
ern cotton fields this year. The cater
pillar did some damage In this county
last year, but owing to the fact that
the crop was far advanced when II struck
this section, It did not amount to much.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
WISE MAY ANNOUNCE
AS CONGRESS CANDIDATE
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.

THOMASTON, Ga, June 1.-THE
congressional race of the Sixth dis
trict is creating much talk, because Of
the almost certain entry of Hon. j.
Walter Wise. At present Congressman
Bartlett, who has served for Is years.
and John r. Cooper, the we'll known
criminal attorney Of Macon, are the
only announced candidates.
Mr.. Wise, who is solicitor general Of
the Flint circuit, has been besieged to
make the race, and has avowed his in
tention Of so doing, though his formal
announcement has not been published.
He was here last week and made
known his intentions to some of his
close political friends. Epson county
has usually been a pivotal county, and
heretofore has always been strong for
Bartlett though at present there is
much talk in favor of Wise
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
Bibb Schools Close
Especial Dispatch to The Journal

NopeCIdI lIsUdICH 20 7 ne JOurnaI.l
MACON, Ga, June 15.-The Bibb coun-
ty public schools closed today for the
summer vacation of three months Over
5000 pupils win spend the next three
months enjoying their vacations after
nine months hard school work. There
were no graduates this year because Of
the addition OF another high school year,
making four instead OF three The next
session OF the system will open about
the second week in September.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
Clergyman Killed

Nhy Associated Eress)
LONDON, June 1.-THE Rev. ]. ].
Weld, an American clergyman. was run
over and killed by a motor car bus
this morning in Cockshur street, a busy
West End thoroughfare. He had just
left his hotel for a stroll Mrs. Weld.
who had gone to her bankers, learned of
the tragedy only on her return to the
hotel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
ONE DEAD, THREE HURT
I'M FIGHT AT CHURCH

Especial Dispatch TO The Journal)
BUCKHEAD. Ga. June lin a row
at Mount Zion. a negro church near here.
Tom Thomas shot and killed Jim Young.
ana wounded Anderson Terrell, Henry
BrOadnax and Sam Blackham. who were
standing nearby.
Thomas was also shot. though NOT Sc
ri0usly. Marshal W. c. Chives. OF this
place. arrested the negro ding the killing.
and he has been placed I'm the county
5afl at Madison.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
cBy Associated Press.)

JERSEY CITY, n. J., June 15.-Carl
Baedendick. OF this city is organizing
an expedition to go, to the Island OF
Trinidad, to try to find several million
dollars in treasure he believes was
buried there by pirates early in the
nineteenth century. Baedendick' who
was before the mast for several years
on board British, German and Ameri-
can vessels visited the island in 1885
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-18
TWO DEATHS FOLLOW
QUARREL OVER HOGS
w, o. Evans and His Son Are
I Killed by w, 0, Walton at
GreenViIle
CBy Associated Press.)

GREENVILLE, Ca, june I0.-F. ..
Evans and his son Oscar were shot and
killed near this place Friday by w. o.
Walton, a nephew of the elder Evans,
Walton then surrendered to the sheriff.
The shooting is said to have been the
result of a renewal of a former quar-
rel between the two families over stray
ing hogs.