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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
YOUTH GONFESSES
Staying AUNT AND
HACKING CHILDREN
14-Year-0Id South Carolina
Boy Held as AK
Murderer

J., COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. 22.-As.
bury Wessinger, fourteen-year-o
boy, has confessed to officers that
he fatally wounded his aunt, Mrs,
Lima Messenger, and seriously in
jured her three small children with
an AK Saturday.
Mrs. Wessinger died Saturday
night at a local rospital. The thres
children were found in the house;
each showing AK wounds. Newman,
age six, and Rufus, age four, are in
critical condition today but it is
believed that Azilee, one year old.
will recover.
The boys confession, made to sew.
eral officers. put an end to a search
by hundreds of armed men for
negro who was at first reported 10
have made the attack. Asbary gave
the alarm himself and told story
of having been frightened away
from his aunt's home by TALL black
negro.
Held for Murder
Following young Wessingers con.
fession, warrant charging him with
murder was issued and the youtA
placed in the Columbia city Jail to
be held for Lexington county au
thorities.
The only reason given by the boy
for the attack was difficulty hi
mad with his aunt over a knife whic
he said he had LOST while visitin
the Wessinger home and failed {
lind when he returned for it. Hl
declared that he t'got mad and 'lost
my temper during the argument
In the discussion over the knife,
the boy told officers that his aunt
mad used rough words to him,
winch, he said, made him mad .
Describing his movements befoft
and during the attack, young Wee.
singer said after the argument. h;t
aunt left the house, and went init
the yard He said he then obtained
an ak handle and attacked the chi
dren, who were sitting on the stepi
Oh the house. He hit the oldest chill
Ilfst, he said, ard then struck thj
next Oldest. He declared he did mel
remember hitting the youngest chic.
stepping over the PROSTATE forms
OF the three children, he said h,
went out into the yard and picket
up an ak which was lying near 4
WOOD shed. AT this time, his ailpi
mad started to milk a cow some dis,
lance away from the house, the boy
said. Wy
Struck Her From Rear
Approaching the woman from tia
ear. young Wessinger stated thai
lie he laised the AK and struck just as
ms victim turned her head $ Sht
topped from the stool on which sb,
was sitting and the boy, in answer
TO questions, said he must have III
n pea twice as she lay upon the gro1nc.
We nit her with the blunt side Of
the AK. he said. Accordinp 10 ~,
BOY story, she did not speak anj
mace no cutlery. He then left tbd
nouse' went to his own home SOM
rs away and told his fathe.
d. dre SOY OF his aunt and the chill.
negro" - oiact
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23

follow so deplorable an exam
ple?"
you'll not impute that the
fault was with my father" cried
the other, with a show of ready
anger.
Il impute nothing, lad. /
cry shame upon them both"
" Swounds" swore Master Pc
ter. "Do you malign the dead"
IF l do l malign them both.
But | do not. [ no more than
condemn a fault that both must
acknowledge could they return
to life"
"Then, SIR, confine your con-
Jennings to your own father
with whom no man of honor
could have lived at peace"
Softly. softly, good sir"
There's no call to go softly.
Ralph Tressiliah was a dishon.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
Effingham to Hold
Run-off" Primary

SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept. 21. The
race for the legislature in Effing-
ham county must be run over be
cause no candidate received enough
votes on September 10. The con-
testing candidates will be A. n.
GrovenStein, the incumbent, and J.
W. Reiser. The vote for representa-.
tive was Grovenstein, 40; Reiser,
S43; Griffin, Pa. There is also to
he a runoff for sheriff between w.
A. Jaudon, the incumbent. and E. f.
Marsh, and between George S. Scub-
hedge and George f. Zipperer for
tax collector. The runoff election
is Sentemher q
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
The Weather

Forecast for Tuesday:
Virginia and North Carolina: Fair
end cooler.
South Carolina. Georgia and Elk
IRENE Northwest Florida: Fair apd
cooler.
Florida: Party cloudy; thunder
showers in south norton.
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and
cool.
Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair and
cooler.
Louisiana: Generally fair.
Arkansas: Generally fair.
Oklahoma and West Texas: Gen
eIally fair.
East Texas: Generally fair,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23

in the thorat and set him cough
ing and grimacing.
Il see" he choked, that We
have acquired that filthy hab-
it,"
II have known filthier," said
Sir Oliver composedly.
Il nothing doubt it." rejoined
Master Godolphin, thus early
giving indications of his humor
and the object of his visit.
Sir Oliver checked an answer
that must have helped his Wis
itOr to his ends, which was no
part of the knights intent.
Therefore, he said ironical-
ly, Il hope you will be patient
with my shortcomings. Nick,
a chair for Master GodOlphin
and another cup. l bid you well
come to Penarrow.
A sneer fHckered over the
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
Youth Is Sentenced
FOt Battle at Still

EATONTON. Ga, Sept. %. = The
jury in the case of Homer Null a,
l5-year-old boy, Jointly accused with
his father, Horace Null, of assault
with intent to murder County Police
men w. l.. Sanford and Z. c. New
some, While raiding a still in East
Putnam, near Reds ferry, rendered
a verdict against the youthful de-
PENDANT, giving him a sentence Of
not less than two years nor more
than four. Horace Null, the father,
will be tried Saturday morning.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
Romance That Began
On Visit to Jail Ends
At Altar in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Sept. 20.-N
romance which began five weeks "a
when group from the Chrjsfian
men s club visited the county jail to
conduct religious services ended in a.
marriage ceremony Friday night
"hen 2O-year old Pansy Thacker be-
came the bride Of 24-year old Lennis
w. SILVER, salesman for local store
Inc marriage ceremony was per.
formed after superior court Judge wv.
r. Harding ruled that a year sen.
fence being served by the girl ston;,I
end if she got married.
Mr., Silver announced TODAY that
ne and his bride, who is said to he.
from Burlington, N. c., would leave
lor washington or New York, where
they Will make their home
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
Major C. E, McGregor
In Death S Shadow

wARRENTON, Ga, Sept. %
dajor c. f. McGregor was not do
ng so well early this morning, it
vas announced by doctors who have
lust left his bedside. 1t was ex-
'ected that he would survive the
ay, however, and possibly live for
everal days. but his condition was
onsidered critical
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
GLOBE filters LAND
ON PACIFIC COAST;
REACH SAN DIEGO
Draw Near Santa Monica,
Where They Took Off
to Circle Earth

Ell CENTRIC, Cal, Sept. .22.-The
world fliers passed over here en-
route to San Diego at 9:20 a. M
They were flying due west, parallel
to the international boundary.=
SAN DIEGO, cal, Sept. 22...The
around-the-world filters landed at
Rockwell field here at 10:94:46
o'clock this morning.
Flying in perfect formation, the
three airplanes arrived over San
Diego at 1925 o'clock, escorted by
fleet of fifty planes from Rockwell
field and the North Island naval
aviation station.
Upon nearing Rockwell field, Lieu
tenant Smith and his companions
turned toward the south, then east,
=, circling over San Diego bay and
Coronado. Lieutenant Smith was
the first to land.
Lieutenant Nelson was second on
Wade followed
TUCSON is LEFT EARLY;
STARTING POINT NEAR
TUCSON, Ariz, Sept. 22.-Witn
Lieutenant Lowell Smith in the lead,
the three army world filters hoped
off here at 1928 o'clock this morning
tor san Diego. The sky was clear
and only a slight breeze was blow
ing.
The fiiers looked forward to get
ting back into home territory today.
They had before thine a flight of APP
proximately 375 miles from here to.
San Diego, Cal, and then one more
hop to the vicinity of Santa Monica,
Cal, from which they took flight on
their epochal journey.
The grueling, Furnishing days Of
flying over ice fields, baked lands
and fog-covered- stretches Of sea over
with, the flight has developed into
few days of plain sailing over all
known stretches of country to Sc
attic, Wash, the official terminus
marking completion of the around
theworld trail.
In strange contrast to their recep-
ton a other American cities, the
filters found their greeters here held
back by line of United States sol
diers. There was no breaking of
lines by the impatient welcomers
and the airmen went to the crowd
for the first time.
They were dined and given pres
ents last night, the gifts being blan-
kets contributed by various Arizona
towns.
ZANNI AT HONG KONG
AFTER Long FLIGHT
HONG KONG, Sept. Ply the
Associated Press) - Major Pedro
Zanni, the Argentine round-the-
world flier, arrived here at 500
o'clock this aflelhoon from Hal.
phOng, in French Indo- China.
SAN FRANCISCO TO TAKE
HOLIDAY ON ARRIVAL.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-
Mayor James Rolph, Jr., has issued
a proclamation making Wednesday,
September "a, the day the United
States round-theworld fl;ers are to
arrive here, holiday for all city of
ficials and employees The mayor
called upon citizens to observe the
day in a fitting manner.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
American Is Killed
As Mexican Bandits
Attack His Property

WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.-Proper,
ty owned by L. w. Graves, Of Wal
than. Mass, was attacked Saturday
by Mexican bandits or rebels, and
Paul Anospide, an American. was
killed, the state department was in
formed today by Vice Consul Harry
s. OFT, at Frontera. Mexica.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
H0w to Stop
Fit Attacks

If you have attacks of Fits, En-
ifepsy or Falling Sickness [ will tell
you how to secure FREE a home
treatment which has permanently
stopped the attacks in hundreds OF
cases. 1t gives immediate relief.
Write today to Arpen Lab, Desk #,
Station c, Milwaukee, Wis.
ADVERTISEMENT
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
Dress Remnants 66c a Yard

Remarkuble offer ON 5-y0rd rem
nants of serses. tricotines and suit
inss being made by Textile Mills
Co. Dent. 5S4. Kansas City. Mo
Write them today for free informal
ton advertisements
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
FORMER BEN|V|!!G
OFFICER ESCAPES
FROM HALL GANG

William A. Laming, former Fort
Benning officer who was convicted
il Muscogee superior court last April
on bigamv charge, escaped from
the Hall county chaingang. las;
Thursday, the state prison commits.
sion was advised Monday by Hal
county authorities.
The arrest and trial of Laming
proved a sensation in Columbus.
where the officer had been prominent
social circles Just as the min,
ister finished the ceremony which
made him the husband of a proni-
nent society girl of Columbus, thc
sheriff arrested Laming on infor-
nation supplied by Camp Benning
authorities. He at first protested his
innocence, but trial resulted in his
conviction and he was given from
three to five years sentence He was
sent to the stats prison farm June
% and remained there until August
10, when he was transferred to the
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23
PREACHER WAS LAMING'S
COMPANION IN HIS ESCAPE

GAINESVILLE. Ga, Sept. %
William Laming. who escaped from
the Hall county chain gang last
Thursday. was accompanied by Hen
ry Chambers. a Holiness preacher
serving time foSabandoning Il child
it became known here today.
LaminC was a cook and trusty
1t The camp. Cham5ets frisnel cjck-
ness. LAY in" and had his stlckIes
filed by Laming, according 10
county authorities. No trace Of the
fugitiNes has been found.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-09-23

by RAFAEL SABATINI
CHAPTER l
TIlp HuckStpr

Pictures Inc
film
Evening star., 1924-08-20
Relieve Your Asthma
In Fifteen Minutes

" Asthmador does not instantly
relieve the very worst attacks of
sronchiaI Asthma, difficult breathing.
and the Asthmatic symptoms accom-
panylng Hay Fever your money will be
returned, is the terms upon which all
druggists are selling Asthmado and
Asthmaoor Cigarettes. No matter how
inveterate or obstinate your case, or
how often or violent the attacks, Asth-
mador will instantly relieve you, usually
in ten seconds. but always within
fifteen minutes.
Druggists throughout the U. S. have
been authorized to sell Asthmador on a
guarantee to return the money in every
single case where it does not give in
stantaneous relief, or is not found the
very best remedy ever used. You will
be the sole judge yourself, and under
this positive guarantee your own drug
gist can be depended upon refundne
your money If not benefited. Also
sent on same guarantee, per parcel post,
c. o. D., IT not kept by your Druggist.
by addressing r. Schiffmann Co., 1894
N. Main, Los Angeles, Calf. Price Csc.
Evening star., 1924-08-20
STEEL PLANTS INCREASE
WORKING SCHEDULES
special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURGH, August 20.-There
has been q moderate improvement in
some lines of industry in the last few
days. Some steel plants have in
creased their working schedules from
FIVE days week to six, and one large
mill is about to resume seven day
operation.
There is slightly better demand
for coal and coke which is expected
to continue in view of the changes
in discounts on glass announced by
the American Window Glass Com
pany, the largest producer. which
involve A and B qualities in single
and double strength and amount to
about 10 per cent.
Evening star., 1924-08-20
August Sales

There are certain advantages when you buy from
Liggett's the products of Liggett's factor
les. The goods coming direct always clean
and fresh. We can vouch for their purity and
quality. If you are not entirely pleased the pur-
chase price will be refunded We can sell them to
you at remarkably low prices, quality considered
Evening star., 1924-08-20
WALL STREET BRIEFS.
White Eagle Oil Company Buys
35 Service Stations.
Dispatch TO The Star

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, August 19.-The White
Eagles Oil Refining Company has
purchased 33 bulk and service stations
in Kansas from the Kansas State Re-
serve Bank. The property is part of
the distributing units formerly owned
by the Kansas Gas and Petroleum
Company. White Eagles is now oper-
ating over 500 stations in the Middle
West.
W. w. Jones Radio Manufacturing
Company, the stock of which is being
offered by John Muir & Co, reported
a large demand for radio equipment
to be used in the manufacture of
monographs.
Evening star., 1924-08-20
TOBACCO GROWERS
!. GET S14,Q|lD,0DO
Virginia and North Carolina
Farmers Profit by Very
Heavy Sales.
ny the Associated Press.


RALEIGH. n. c.. August 20.-The
Tobacco Growers Cooperative Asso-
citation has sold 23.0O0.600 pounds of
TOBACCO since August l ana has maze
a new record for resale of hte re-
dried product of Virginia and the
Csrolinas. according to a statement
issued here by A. r. Breediove, man
ager of the leaf department of the
association.
A payment of s2.30O.000 will be
made to members in the old belt of
Virginia and North Carolina on
September Is, it was announced
This payment will bring the total paid
to producers in this belt to $4,000, 900
on the 1923 crop.
According to the statement only
100000 pounds of bright tobacco of
the 1928 crop remain unsold by the
association, as compared with 50,O00,-
600 pounds of the 1922 crop on hand
at the same time last year.
Evening star., 1924-08-20
FRENCH TRADE JUMPS.

NEW YORK, August 19.-France' S
foreign trade in the first six months
of 1924 shows d favorable balance of
1,409. $4,000 francs, compared with
q deficit of 510.500,000 francs in the
same period last year, according to
the Bankers Trust Co. of New
York. Imports increase SO per cent,
while exports INCREASED so per cent.
The most noticeable increase of all
was in the expectation of manufac-
tuFed articles, which jumper 20 per
cent. compared with the first half
Of last year.
Evening star., 1924-08-20
% new OIL WELLS
BOOST PRODUCTION
Disna,ch TO The star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SHREVEPORT. August 19.-The
daily average oil production in the
Louisiana and Arkansas fields showed
an increase of 1920 barrels in the
last week. New drilling produced
total of % producing wells. 4 gaSsers
and failures in that period. as
against 26 wells. gassers and 4
failures in the previous week.
The bringing in of two gushers in
the Cotton Valley district, flowing
$500 and 1000 barrels. respectively.
was a feature of the operations of
last week.
Evening star., 1924-08-20
SHEET STEEL PRICES
TAKE SHARP TUMBLE

Special Dispatch TO The star
PITTSBURGH, August 19.-Independ-
ent sheet steel makers declare bookings
so far in August are ahead of the
same period last year and July orders
exceeded those for July, 1928. Full
finished sheet prices have tumbled
rather sharply in the past week, and
consumers can obtain deliveries at
Evening star., 1924-08-20
CANADIAN EXCHANGE
AGAIN REACHES PAR
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. August 20.-Canadian
exchange yesterday touched par for
the first time this year. The demand
for Canadian dollars is said in bank
ing circles to be due in large meas
ure to the transfer of surplus funds
from New York to Montreal and
other Canadian cities for temporary
Evening star., 1924-08-20

from s475 to s4.95 cwt. None of the
indepe ndentS are adhering to the j.
cent ''ofiicial quotation" of American
Sheet & Tin Plate Co.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-30
FLOOD CONTROL
MEET ISCALLED
Committees of Hidalgo
and Cameron County
to Confer

Cooperation between IIidalgn and
Cameron counties in the matter of
flcod control woik will bc stressed at
the flood control meeting called for the
flidalgo county court house. Edinburg.
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Judge
Oscar &. Dancy Of Cameron county said
today.
The meeting was called by Clay Ev-
crhard and w. W. HauSer. chairmcn.
respectively. of the flood control COM
mittecs Of ITidalgo and Cameron ccun-
ties.
'hc commissioner court Of Can.
ercn county has heen invited 10 he pre-
sent at tlisan,seting. and Judge Dancy
signified his intention of going. Al
though other members ~ the court had
not been communicated with this morn
ing.
Members Of the flood control com
mittees Of the two counties will be
present AT the meeting, AS we'll rs cit
izcns Of the Valley in general. and
plans for further flood control work
will be worked cut. Judge Danry
pointed out the nee ssty of making
all flood work Valley wide. as building
levces or doing other protective work
in one par; Of the Valley may be in
furious 10 another section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-30
ONLY z STATES
RETAIN BAN ON
VALLEY fruit
Inspection to Permit
Free Movement of Cit
rus, McDavitt Says;
r. r. Reports Progress

The situation in thu Rio Grandc
Valley in regard to the quarantine on
shipments Of citrus and vegetables is
practically cleared up. following stage
Of apprehension on acc unt If quar-
antines by other states on account OF
the outbreak Of foot and mouth disease
near Houston. according 20 reports of
W. r. McDavits local shipper who re-
turned TO-DAY from a conference with
state and federal inspectors in Hous-
ton, and dispatches received at the To-
cal Office Of the Gulf Coast lines.
A telegram received today at the
railway office here from J. ,c. Weaver.
livestock special agent Of the Cult
Coast lines, al Houston. states "A
q mplcte re-chcck Of quarantine regula-
tions shows only six states actuxly re-
quire inspection Of fruit and vegcta-
blcs as 70 wrapping and containers
They arc: Pennsylvania, New York.
Florida Colorado. Virginia and Ken
tucky. All others accept products if
wrapped in new. clean paper or new
excelsior and new containers. All
states prohibit unless new. clean paper
cr excelsior is used.
j. f. Boog- Scott, chairman Of the
livestock sanitary commission ~ Texas.
promised the Valley aid in eyery res
pect, said Mr.. McDavitt, and said he
would furnish all the Inspector. needed
Mr. Boog- Scott has wired the other
states asking that they all require
either a state or federal certificate,
in order 70 simplify the granting of
certificates. although either kind will
be given.
Mr.. Boor Scott also sent map Of
the state on which il was shown that
this section is almost 400 miles from
the infected area. "IIe declared that
he intended to see that the Valley
crops arc moved" Mr.. McDavitt said,
land believe the situation j. practic-
ally cleared up. After possible short
delay in working out the plans. every
thing should move along as II did be
fore"
According 10 Mr. McDavitt. the hu-
rcau Of warehouse and markets. the
railroads ami other officials will keep
men IN The office Of the liestock sani-
tary commission. and will keep ship
pers, railroads and other persons post
cd on any changes ar any new develop
ments. Absolute protection 70 other
states on shipments has been promised
by Mr.. Boog Scott. Mr.. McDavitt said.
There are only two states that pro-
hibit the shipping in OF Valley fruit
and vegetables. Mr. McDavitt said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-30
BUSINESS MEN
SUPPORT team
Grid Squad Given Ban
quet; Ask Stores to
Close

Merchants of Brownsville were urged
last night N football banquet given
by business men 10 the local team M fh.
high school building 10 close their places
of busin' * Friday afternoon "a I o'clock
IN order that everyone might he present
to root for Brownsville in the annual
clash with san Eeniro.
Those present nj the banquet voic' Il
lh' ir support # the team. and expressed
the belief that Brownsville can win in
the game here Saturday. if the players
get the backing Of everyone. II was
pointed out that san H. E'nto has never
yet defeated Brownsville in regular.
scheduled contest in football. and the
locals viii strive harder than ever to
uphold their record
lIarberi Davenport. acting rs toast
master. spoke briefly of the necessary
qualities of good football plHyer. and
declared that whatever els Brownsville
does. the local team always beats san
Heuito. The team has reached the peak
Of lis ability now. IL said. and. although
san Eonito has better team lhan
ever before. the Brownsville squad can
win II they viii fight A clean, hard fight
all the way through.
Judge !. 4 Graham brought out the
tContinucd on page -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-30

are needed in the city. as Will rs on
the outskirts. and il developed Wash
ing'cn park could be made an attrac-
tive locaticn.-
1. T. Winans--"The city of Browns
vile Will save monty by buying a park
nj the present time. II Is natural that
the price Of land will go up with the
increase in population. In purchasing
a park site now. Brownsville will be
preparing for increased population in
two respects: buying land before Ii
goes up in price. and getting a park
before the population increases to
surh an extent that all large tracts
arA cut up