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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
MEYERS SUICIDE
THROUGH FEAR
Of INSANITY .
Former Atlanta Telephone Man Is
Found Dead in St. Louis Hotel.
Health Was Broken.

ST. LOUIS, July 13--Dr. Helms
Marks, uncle Of Charles L. Meyers. Of
Nashville, Tenn, who shot and killed
himself at the Planters Hotel Friday,
said to-day that in his opinion his
nephew's suicide was due to a fear
of insanity, brought about by overs
work.
Meyers suffered a nervous break
down six months ago and had to quit
work. He was general contractor for
the Cumberland Telephone Company.
A few days ago Meyers told his
bride of three months that if he be-
came convinced that he would go in
sane he would kill himself. A close
guard was kept over him, but he
eluded it, Funeral arrangements will
follow the inquest to-day. His wife
was Miss Pearl Goldstein, Of Nash
vile.
Mr.. Movers. who was a special
agent for the Southern Bell Telephone
Company, was regarded as an eff
cient employee Formerly he lived in
Nashville, where he was connected
with the Cumberland, and retained
his position when that concern was
taken over by the Southern. Sew
eral months ago he was transferred
to Atlanta, but worked here but few
weeks when his health failed and he
took a vacation.
Mr.. Meyers and his bride arrived
in St. Louis Thursday to visit his
brother.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-14
Governor Slaton and
Staff Inspect Fifth.

Governor John Marshall Slator
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
TEARS FAIL
TO SAVE FELLOW
ON TWO CHARGES

With tears streaming down his
face, John J. Coyle, aged % years.
of Philadelphia, denied the charge OF
carrying concealed a deadly weapon,
when arraigned in City Court today,
and owing to the defendants talking
propensities, he was fined s5 and
costs for contempt of court, in addi-
ton to being assessed $25 and costs
on the first charge. In default of
payment, John will have to serve 30
DAYS on the weapon carrying charge,
and forty days on the other charge.
James Thomas, OF No. ia Market
street. the prosecuting witness, said
Coyle stopped him at Front and King
streets last evening and asked him
for money When refused Thomas said
the defendant threatened him, pulled
revolver from his coat pocket and
placed it in his hip pocket At this
point Coyle started to deny the
charge, saying he never saw a gun
never carried one. and that Thomas
was telling an untruth. The court or
dered him TO keep quiet, and when
he refused, he was fined for con-
tempt.
Frank Thomas, brother of James
corroborated what had been testified
Coyle in his own behalf said he was
formerly an orderly in a Baltimore
hospital and was on his way tc
Philadelphia. He denied botherine
the men. AS he had asked the ques-
ton, Where is the weapon when
arraigned and had no witnesses tc
refute the statements of the States
witnesses. he was found guilty.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
SIX HURT
WHEN STAGE
AXLE SNAPS
Circus Crowd Shocked When
Performers Are Injured
Under Ancient Vehicle
ONLY ONE VICTIM
In HOSPITAL TODAY

Pursued by yelling Indians as in the
days OF old. the numbering, creaking
Dcadwood staEecoach in the Buffalo
Bill Wild West Show overturned yes
tcrday afternoon after an axle had
broken. and six OF the performers,
who had boen riding in the ancient
vehicle. were injured as thousands Of
persons looked on They thought for
an instant 81 was all part OF a
realistic performance. but sadly real
lied an instant later that tragedy
nearly had been enacted before their
eyes.
OF the six persons who were in
lured. four were removed to tho
Homeopathic Hospital With one ex-
ceptlon, all were taken TO their train
before the show left Wilmington for
Lancaster, Pa. after their injuries had
been attended to. Those admitted to
tho hospital were.
Mrs Airline Finn aged o. years OF
Ne 22+ Johns street, Grand Rapids
Mich, many decorations and bruises
aud one OF the most painfully hurt
Mrs. Goldie Smith, aged 10 years
OF No. 22lO Wabash avenue. Chicago
right leg broken and conusions.
Mrs. Eunice DeMott, aged 20 years
OF No. 1900 Main street, Frankford
Philadelphia, arm broken. body bruls
ed and cut.
William DeNott. aged 45 years
husband OF Mrs. DeMott. same ad
dress. leg broken at ankle.
With the exception of Mrs. Finn al
left the hospital late last night II
time 10 be placed aboard the shoS
train. The broken bones we're set a
the hospital and tightly handagnd am
the Injured we're conveyed TO IN
/ train by the Phoenix ambulance
Mrs Finn's condition was roporic
improved today but it was said sh
would have 10 remain at the hospits
for several days She sustained N
broken homes but she was torn an
cut In almost every portion of n
body She was ono of those inside ii
coach and the heavy vehichle fell ov,
on her For time Il was thougl
her life had been crushed ont
Alexander Lawanda OF Chicago an
Ernest Jones, OF New York we're hui
in the crash. Both we're bruised an
slightly cut but they did not go I
the hospital and after DR. Cassidy. th
Continued on Pago Eight.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
GIRLS TWISTED
RECITAL SAVES
DOUGLASS FINE

Rose Manfred. a young italian
girl, whose parents conduct a restau-
rant In East Front street, appeared
against Randolph Douglass. colored.
In City Court today. charged with as
sault and battery. but after she had
made two evident misstatements on
the witness stand, the charge was
dismissed
When the case was called Deputy
Judge Joslyn was informed that an
interpreter would be needed as Rose
could not speak English
Joseph DAmico. vas called. as the
interpreter. and the girl told OF
Douglass hitting her after he had re-
fused to pay for a meal he had eaten
ir her fathers place yesterday. The
girl appeared not to understand Eng
lish until Douglass began to question
her when she answered him despite
the fact she said she did not under
stand
Another conflicting statement by
the girl was to Douglass that ste did
not throw a cup at him but when
Assistant Solicitor Lyna asked the
question she admitted throwing the
cup. The case was then dismissed
Judge Joslyn saying he would not be-
lieve the girl.
The charge Of assault and battery
against Viola Hall was continued. un-
I'll tomorrow, Viola wanting Witness
es. Mary Corroll is the prosecuting
witness, she alleging that Viola threw
lamp al her.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
PENINSULA
DEVELOPMENT
IS ASSURED
Chamber Of Commerce Sees
Splendid Opportunity for
Increased Trade
MARKET ONE OF
BEST In THE WORLD

"The peninsula below here in the
near future will be the greatest
place as an agricultural proposition
on the face of the EARTH" said George
W. Grove, manager OF the National
Cash Register business in this terri
tory, while discussing local condi-
tions with a representative Of the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday al
ternoon.
Mr. Grove was not talking for pub
lication, neither is he a native or a
longtime resident Of this region. He
is, however, an expert development
man, who has a quick eye and an
alert brain for business opportuni-
ties
His conclusions are the conclusions
on which the publicity bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce is basing its
programme of publicity and develop
ment Mr.. Grove further suggested
that Wilmington, at the head of this
country of remarkable potentialities
should receive many Of the benefits
which must come with the develop
ment.
Land in the exploited irrigated
regions of the west in some favored
regions sells for as much as $1,000
an acre or more. The Delaware PENN
sula is within 500 miles of one-hali
the population of the United States
This available market is incompar-
ably the best in the world The
Peninsula will grow anything that
will thrive In the temperate zone. Its
waters, ocean, bays and rivers offer
all the advantages Of Commerce and
the delights q recreation seeker would
ask while at the same time It is the
JOY zone for the epicure who seek
the qualification of the palate.
Wilmington is al the head of this
Peninsula. Wilmington people should
have access at first hand and first cost
10 these advantages. Wilmington
should be in such a position when thu
development begins that Wilmington
will get all that is naturally coming
TO Il.
The Publicity Burea OF the Will
mington and Delaware Chamber oI
Commerce wishes to be an instru'
ment IN the development Of such
condition The Bureau wishes th'
cooperation Of every itizen Of th'
Peninsula state and city. Suggec
/ tions are solicited fr, II everybody
Not ony suggestions but criticism
are invited The Bureau wants q
hear from those who may disagre'
with II.
The Publicity Bureau Of the Cham
taken from the beginning Of things
Let There Be Light" It's platform
lis Make a City and It VIII Fin'
it's Place" The Bureau is convinced
that II a good city is made 1t will b'
as Lig as il should.
The Publicity Burea uof the Cham
ber of Commerce will work not onl,
with the Chamber. but with the peo
pie Of the city and State to accom-
plish this result Make a City ant
! IL VIII Find its Place
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
lin COURT FIRST
TIME, SHE DIDN'T
WANT TO BE SWORN

Navy Dunlap, of No. 310 Washing
ton street, who conducts a boarding
house, when called as a witness
against William Alexander, a boarder,
charged with breach of the peace, in
City Court today asked if she had to
be sworn. When told she would have
TO swear or else affirm, she said Il
don't think it is necessary. have
.never been in place like this be-
fore.' Assistant City Solicitor Lynn
said he did not think that was any
excuse why she should not be sworn,
and Deputy Judge Joslyn ordered
hat the oath be administered which
was done
Mrs. Mary F. Struthers, another
oarder in the house. was the pro-
scouting witness. She said Alexander
shook his first in her face and cursed
her during a controversy over the
action of her child. Alexander was
l represented by Henry r. Isaacs and
ie entered plea of not guilty. When
4 he boarding mistress said she did
< not hear Alexander use any profane
anguage or see him shake his fist,
he charge was dismissed
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
WANT EQUAL
PUBLIC RIGHTS
FOR The RACES
A. M. E. Conference Approves
Measure Now Before
Pennsylvania Leg
iSIature
NEW YORK ALREADY
HAS SUCH A LAW

The Philadelphia Conference Of the
African Methodist Church went on
record this morning at Bethel Church
as fayoring the giving Of equal rights
TO colored people in places of public
accommodation.
The action followed the introduce
tion by the Rev. DR. NJ. W. Thornton,
of Philadelphia. of a resolution com
mending a civil rights bill introduced
this week in the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature and pledging the support Of the
Conference in trying to secure its
passage.
The Pennsylvania bill makes il un-
lawful for discrimination on account
OF race. creed or descent in places of
public resort or accommodation, and
also prohibits the publication Of the
fact that place does not desire negro
trade.
In introducing his resolution, DR..
Thornton said:
This bill is in the interest of fair
play to thousands OF the citizens A
Democratic Legislature and Demo-
cratic Governor in New York have
Just placed a similar law on the
statute books OF that state. Race dis
scrimmation cannot be defended, and
we must consistently and Industrious
ly give our support 10 a measure that
will prevent our being Inundated
simply because of race"
A general discussion took place
after which the resolution was adopt
cd. The resolution reads in part:
press its highest sense of apprecia.
tion to Senator Snyder (who intro
duced the Pennsylvania bilD for the
noble and patriotic service that he
attempts to render his fellow man
and assures to him the hearty and
faithful cooperation of all with whom
we are interested
In calling the Conference to order
this morning, Bishop Tyree urged the
ministers not to be mere imitators
but to express and deport themselve.
with the traits and voice that Goo
had given them He said that mere
imitators made themselves obnoxious
to serious minded people
The final reports on missionary and
educational collections were receiv'
ed this morning. DR.. George f. Reed
pastor of Grace NJ. e. Church, occu'
pied a seat in the pulpit.
The Conference branch of the Wo
mans Mite Missionary Society helC
meeting this afternoon. Mrs
Emma Roberts. of Philadelphia, pre-
sided. An educational rally will b'
held tonight. and the report of thu
| committee on education received
Z r,IIrr 1.rt - IA
Continued On Second Page.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
EVENING JOURNAL WILL
POST ELECTION FIGURES

Bulletins showing the results Of the
Republican primary election will be
posted by THE EVENING JOURNAL
tomorrow night
The large bulletin board that was
used to show Democratic primary re-
suits on Wednesday night. will be
used again tomorrow night for the
enlightenment of voters.
In addition megaphone announce
ments will be made. The results by
districts and wards will be given.
The public generally Is invited TO
avail itself of the bulletin service.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
IMR. KNOWLES
IS HOME FROM
\ FORMER POST
Late Minister to Bolivia Will
Return to South America
for Brief Visit
HAS NOT MADE
PLANS FOR FUTURE

Horace Greeley Knowles, United
States Minister to Bolivia arrived in
Wilmington, his former home city,
yesterday afternoon Mrs. Knowles
will arrive today. While Mr.. Knowles
had invitations from several persons
to be their guest he decided to take
rooms in the DUPONT Hotel instead.
In speaking of the new hotel Minis
ter Knowles said this morning.
This hotel is a revelation. No
where in any country can one find
hotel building to surpass this one. It's
equipment is not surpassed in luxury
by any in the larger cities of this
country or the capitals of Europe. It
is exceptionally we'll arranged. With
this splendid building put to so many
purposes and the prospects of an up
to-date theatre being built, it is de-
Serving of the expression of Barnum,
The Greatest show on Earth under
one Tent
Looking out of this window from
the eleventh floor, and enjoying the
delightful sight. / would be tempted
10 resign ali thoughts of a paradise
as promised to us should | be per-
mitted to enjoy this beauty forever
No Plans for Future.
To an EVENING JOURNAL report
er, Mr.. Knowles said that so far he
has made no plans for the future.
He expects to go TO Washington on
Monday and from there will 60 to
San Francisco and the western coast,
After his return 10 Wilmington, Mr..
Il Knowles said he will go back to Bo-
livia for short time
In speaking of Bolivia, Mr. Knowles
said the country is about to have a
great awakening. such as South AT
rica had with Cecil Rhoades and
i Barney Barnato. II is sure TO be a
4 second Alaska, and the development
i of the mines will be the cause of
bringing the boom.
There was man there ten years
lsgC earning not as much as the iani-
tors of Wilmington building HI
looked around and developed tir
mime. He continued 10 develop min.
ling with the result that his income
is now $4,000 a month Dozens anC
dozens Of other men stood around anC
this man pushed forward his work d
4 developmet There Is prosperity ii
4 Bolivia and fortunes 10 he made, bu
81 development must come at first" Mr.
. Knowles said
4 Teaching English.
Mr. Knowles was asked what h'
q thought OF the suggestion Of thu
q Chamber of Commerce to have Span
4 ssh taught in the public schools. III
n said he commended heartily the sug
gestion.
The people of Latin America sttaci
so much importance 10 such a mattel
8 that in the schools English is a brancl
6 being taught.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16

CONFERENCE
DISCUSSIONS
Many Timely Subjects to be
Heard at Annual Meeting
Next Week
PROMINENT MEN
AMONG SPEAKERS

Following closely upon the dedica-
ton ceremonies Of the Riddle Me
mortal Deaconess Home yesterday
afternoon, the deaconess work con-
tinues to be the topic of interest, and
active preparations arc now in pro-
gress for the third annual Deaconess
Conference OF the Eastern Bureau Of
the Woman's Home Missionary So
oiety Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, to be held in st. Paul's NJ. E.
Church. Tenth and Jackson streets.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Of
next week
A decidedly interesting and compre-
hensive program has been arranged
for the three days as follows
Tuesday ay-Communion service, in
charge of Rev. Vaughan Collins.
Appointment of committees
Paper Wanted" Miss Mary f..
Peck, Washington, ID. G. Discussion
led by Miss Maud King Portland, Me.
Paper-"The Deaconess Physician. -
Miss Lulu Morse, Wilmington. Del.
Discussion led by Miss Winetta l..
Stacks, Philadelphia.
7.30 o'clock-Devotional services,
Miss Clara A. Mills. Buffalo, n. Y.
Addresses of welcome-To the
church, the Rev. Vaughan Collins.
To the city, the Rev w A. Wise.
president Of the Ministerial Associa-
tion of Wilmington. From the Will
mington Conference Deaconess Board,
the Rev. Il. l.. Hoffecker, ID. d.. dis
trict superintendent From the Local
Deaconess Home Board, Mrs. J. II.
Huntingdon, president
Greetings from the Eastern Bureau
Of Deaconess Work. Mrs. W. L. Bos-
we'll. secretary. Philadelphia. The
| General Deaconess Board the Rev. ID.
w. Howell ID D.. corresponding sec
retary, Buffalo. N. Y.
Response, Miss Sarah B. Heisler,
Paterson. N. J.
Stereoptican lecture ,"Glimpses from
the Field Miss Bertha Fowler. PhiIa-
delphia.
Wednesday. May 21-s.OO a. m.
, general subject. "The Junior Epworth
League; address, Miss Emma A.
Robinson, NJ. A., Secretary Of Junior
League. Chicago. I'll. Discussion led
by Miss Estella J. Bowe, New Haven
Conn.
2.30 o'clock: Devotional service
Mrs. Helen ID. Evans, Baltimore. Md
general subject, Social Service; ad-
dress, What is Social Service?" The
Rev. Edwin L. carp, Phi. D., Professor
of Sociology, Drew Theological Sem
mary, Madison, n. J. Discussion led
by Miss Elizabeth Hondrack. Martins.
burg. w. Va Address. "The Deac,
oness and the Settlement: the Rev
Charles wesley Burns, S. T. d.. Past.
Continued On Second Page
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
$l5O,OOO
FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENT
Council Gives Two Readings
to Ordinance That Will
Become Law Next
Week
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ASKS FOR MORE MEN

City Council last night heard a new
ordinance read providing for a loan
OF S150,OOO for street and sewer inn
provements and after the measure
was given two hearings it was re-
ferred to the finance and law commit
tees. A similar ordinance was in
troduced several weeks ago. but as
retaliauve move against the Direct
ors of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment for having refused to grant a
franchise to the Peoples Light Heat
and Power Company some Of the,
members OF Council, refused TO vote
for IT, It was thought last night that
Il would be better to pass a new
ordinance rather than one over which
there had been so much contention,
so that there would be no difficulty in
disposing of the bonds II is assured
that the ordinance will be passed at
the next meeting.
| AT the time the first measure was
introduced there also was read an
other one providing for loan OF $780,
600 for a park and playground In the
Tenth ward This measure still re-
mains in the hands Of the committee
and there is no likelihood OF II be-
ling brought out by this Council. some
Of the members now being Of the
opinion that owing to the large num-
Der Of bonds to be issued the Tenth
ward can wait for the park for a
time. They also feel that there are
enough parks in that section of the
city until the city is letter able fnan-
cially to assume this additional in
debtedness.
More Policemen Wanted.
The Police Commission in a com
municstion 70 Council set forth it's
needs for the next fiscal year. The
commissioners estimate It will re-
auire s112,5OO to maintain the force
next year This is $4,000 more than
the appropriation for the present
year This additional $4,000 Is ths
amount necessary to meet the IN.
icreased expense incident 10 the ad-
dition of ten new patrolmen to the
department
Council referred the estimate anc
the request to the finance committee
I Uf Htttc0it9 ADi 'ihAAfoHAhb th'
number OF men on the force Is ad.
mitted by all the members of Coun-
Gil They say they realize the city
is growing rapidly, that the districts
Of the patrolmen are beyond am
territory two officers can properly
cover and that more men should be
added to the force They admit a
city with a population of $4,000 OF
] ,frtrr ~ nm Cn
have more than 20 policemen.
But the difficulty in giving the de
partment an increase in the appro
priation to make possible the neces
sary additions to the force is in th'
city's financial state. It may be pos
sible, however, that the increase car
be made.
Nurses Bill Too High.
The finance committee reported I'd
Continued on Page Eight
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
800 new
ODD FELLOWS
ON One NIGHT

Last night in their new Temple the
/. o. o. r. conferred degrees on the
biggest class OF candidates ever ini-
tiated in this State. The first degree
was conferred by jefferson Lodge.
Music for the degree was furnished
by Delaware Lodge orchestra.
The second degree was conferred
by F.-irfax Lodge Music was fur
nished by Fairfax orchestra The
third degree was conferred by the
crack degree team of Delaware Lodge
which did the work very impress
sively.
The lodge had hfty-seven candi-
dates OF the 300. Music was furnish
ed by Delaware orchestra.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
CHURCH PROPERTY NOT SOLD.

Although parties Interested in the
property of the Friends Meeting
House, at Ninth and Tatnall streets
admit that several persons have in
quired concerning the sale of the
property which is los feet on Ninth
street and 100 feet on Tatnall street,
the property has not been sold. Il
was said yesterday that local syn
dicate contemplated erecting an
apartment house there but this could
not 1e verified today.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
The Instructive Idea In
Advertising

Where shall go?"
What shall do?"
What shall / wear?"
What shall 1 eat?"
Where shall lveg"
And down the long list human everyday
questions You will find them all the of
the modern, progressive newspaper.
People read advertising informa-
uon, we'll for its bargain" possibilities.
New ideas, thou ghts inspirations suggestions
constantly you if you advantage
tsng pages of this newspaper
Don't neglect your reading
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
JACKsON-BROOKs.

Miss Ella May jackson and Paul
Brooks we're married at the parson-
age of Eastlake NJ. r. Church on Sat-
urday afternoon by the Rev. ]. R.
Bicking. The young people are liv-
ing at the home of Mr.. Brooks parents
No. 103 West Thirtieth street.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
MARRIED AT ASRrRY.

Philip c. wins and Anna McCue.
were married at Asbury parsonage
No. 222 Walnut street. yesterday by
the Rev. George White Dawson.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
WEATHER

For Delaware: Showers
and cooler tonight; Satur-
day fair and cooler; mOder-
ate west winds.
Evening journal., 1913-05-16

Copyright 1918. By J. P. Fsllou)
Evening journal., 1913-05-16
rO-DAY's TEMPERATURE

THE BELT DRUG sTORR
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-12
MISTAKES MADE BY AUTHORS
Some Of the Amusing and Astonishing
Stupidities of Well Known
Writers.


Not all the literary Stupidities are
in Faubert's portfolio Of human stu
pidity. as described and sampled by
Guy de Maupassant. One French
writer used the startling phrase, HE
was seventy years old, and looked
twice his age;" another, 1.-THE two adj
v%ersaries were placed at equal distance
from each other" This sounds like
a passage from an American best sell
err, but who was it that said: with
one hand he fondled her hair, and
with the other he said to her ?"
1t was Corneille the greater who
wrote: This shall cost Pompey his
life and his head" The dramatist
Scribe, In his inaugural speech before
the French academy, reproached
Mollere with having failed to mention
In any of his works the Revocation Of
the Edict Of Nantes. (This occurred
In 1685-when Moliere had been dead
W years.) Hugo, apostle Of antithesls
and local color, makes Charlemagne
say In the "Legende des Siecles:"
You dream, like a clerk in the Sor-
bonne,' an institution founded in
1853. OF the critic Janin It has been
written: "He had a horror of mex.
actitude." All the same Janin makes
Smyrna out to be an island; Cannes
on the Mediterranean to be the CEN
trail italian Cannae; the River Rhone
10 mass through Marseillea-5O milea
away.-Paris Revue.