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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. WEVABSUAI HARRY THAW'S WIFE TO TELL FULL STOR Y Judge Won't Hang Men on Friday Because That Was Day of Crucifixion By Private Leased Wire. Omaha, Nebr„ June 17.—'“The crucifixion of Christ took place on Friday, and I do not think It appropriate to set the execution of two murderem for that day,” said Judge Sutton, when he sentenced Jay O’Hearn and Harrison Clarke to be hanged on a Monday. The state ment of the court upsets the long-established custom of making Friday “hangman's day.” HARR Y THA W LOST HE A VIL Y ON RA CES A T GRA VESEND By J. S. A. M.cDONALD. By Private Leased Wire. New York, June 27.—The Harry K. Thaiv-stnnford White tragedy has on echo on the turf. Thaw was a patron of the recent meeting at Gravesend and for two of the early days of the meeting here at Sheepshead Bay. To day It Is learned Thaw lost a consider able sum during the disastrous run of beaten public choices when the loss on the part of the public was 31,000,000 on Saturday, June 16. Thaw Is a box-holder at 8heepshead Bay. Whenever he went to the races he never failed to seek out “Tod" Sloan. "The last Time I saw Harry Thaw at the race track was on the lost day at Gravesend. He ran down to his last 1500 and bet that on some closely held' favorite. He tost on the Anal jump by a nose,” said Sloan yesterday. In dis cussing the tragedy. Trainer Jack Lawler bid on a water cress filly In the yenrllng sales two years ago to 13,000, Mott Allen finally getting the horse for 33,100. Lawler acted* for Thaw, who at that time thought of a turf career. THA W’S MOTHER ROBBED OF JEWELS WORTH $60,000 By Trieste Leased Wire. Pittsburg, June 37.—It was learned last night that the home of Mrs. Wil liam Thaw, mother of Horry Thaw, who Is charged with the murder of Stanford White In New York, was robbed of Jewels and silver plate with in the past few weeks, the value of which Is sold to amount to 300,000. The matter was reported to the po lice, but because of the prominence of the family the Incident was suppressed. All the cities of the country have been notified of the robbery and a descrip tion of the Jewels has been sent to the various police departments. The jewels are said to be some of rare value gathered by Mrs. William Thaw In her travels and Include strings of pearls and'diamonds of rare value and perfect color, and silver plate that was convenient for the robbers to take away. Heavier pieces of plate were left behind. Most of the proclous stones were on strings or In settings of various kinds for personal adornment. They practi cally represented all the collection of Mrs. Thaw, with, the exception of a brooch and two rings which she was wearing at the time. The exact dale of the robbery Is withheld. Mrs. Thaw had never been careful of her Jewels and seldom put them In a vault or a safe of any kind. When the rase was first reported tho family were In entire Ignorance of the time the robbery occurred and could give no explanation of how the robbers bntered the place. The loss of this property Is one of the last of the many sensational epochs that have marked the history of Lyndhurat. ‘77/ Stand by You Until the End, ” Says Pretty Mrs. 1 haw to Husband By Private Leased Wire. New York, June 27.—Mrs. Florence Evelyn Nesblt Thaw sent a letter to her husband today by his valet, Patrick Kavanaugh. In It she said: “I want to assure you of my devotion and love. I.would have been to see you, but was advised by Mr. Delafield to stay away, because I would have been harassed had. I gone there. The very best lawyers will be engaged for you and everything possible done for you. I will stand by you until the end.” Continued from Page One. the two men. Thaw showing great pas sion, while White was greatly discon certed. As White arose to leave Thaw said: . "Now go, and be damned careful.” Whits Sneered at Girl. The third meeting was that at the Cafe Martin, on the night of the kill- Ing. A version of this meeting Is now given, differing from that which has been published. When the Thaws and their party passed the table at which White was sitting with Truxton Beale and anoth er, White, It Is alleged, sneerlngly glanced at Evelyn Nesblt Thaw and said, loud enough for all sitting near to hear: "There she goes; she's andbody's property.'* Thaw shook his finger In White's face. “I'll Get You," Said Thaw. “You ; I'll get you for those words," he said. Later, as White passed the Thaw ta ble, he tapped Mrs. Thaw familiarly on the shoulder and said something to her which no one else heard. It was then that she wrote the note to her husband In which she said: "That dirty blackguard Is here." In confirmation of all this Is the com ment Mrs. Thaw made on the killing of White. She said: "I think Harry did Just right. I think he did a noble act. The world should be rid of men like Stanford White. "I tried to persuade Stanford While to cease his persecuatlon of me, but ithho nil periecuHuun ui could not For a time I thought I had succeeded, but every time I came with in his reach I was sure to be an noyed by him. "I loved Harry and wished to get en tirely away from everything that re minded me of my old life. It was cruel of Stanford White to persist In re minding me of It and to continue his efforts to see me and make appoint ments with' me." , , In further confirmation of this Is a statement made early today by Police Inspector Schmlttberger, after a con ference with Assistant District Attor neys Garvin and Turnbull at the West Thirtieth street station. May Be Developments. The prosecuting attorneys went to the station before midnight and ques tioned Sergeant McCarthy and exam ined the police blotter with the entry of Thaw's arrest. Detective McGee was sent to Burns' restaurant, where he questioned the manager and wait ers. When he returned the lawyers questioned him at length. After the conference the lawyers refused to talk, but Inspector Sehpilttberger said: "There have been many develop ments In this case today, and I must say that moat of them are favorable to the defendant. I am not at liberty to moke any statement now. but possibly during the day a statement may be given out through the proper channels. “Look Out for Surprise." "From just what aource this will come I am unable to say now. We are still at work on the case, and when It comes to trial, look out for a big ^urprli#." It has developed that for a long time White had been shadowed by detec tives and he Is alleged to have told friends that they were employed by Thaw. It Is also said that The w et one time was guarded by a private detective Whom he had employed to protect him- self against an attack by W hlte. Yhaw passed an uneventful night In hfa cell In the Tombs. He denied him self to Visitor*, and at 10 o clock went to sleep iad slept soundly until ( • clock this mornln Thaw stepped in rldor at 7 a. m. for exercise before his breakfast. For a full hour, he kept up his regular pace, up and down the corridor. This Is In the north wing of the building and running north and south. Thaw's cell Is the first on the east side. Vlnceno Hartatine li Thaw’s neighbor, held for felonious as sault as the result of a stabbing at' fray. At 8 o'clock. Thaw asked one of the keepers to have his breakfast brought to him. As he finished his breakfast, the warden handed him a bundle of let ters. Most of them were In feminine hnndwrltlng. Thaw glanced hurriedly through them, not recognising any of the superscriptions. Valet Brings Him Clothing. He opened a few which apparently came from women of whom he hod never even heard. They were sym pathetic, but Intrusive, and he toss ed them aside. Then he went out Into the corridor again end started pacing up and down once more, the prison regulations permitting the prisoners to exercise from 7 until 8 o'clock. At 9 o'clock, the order was given for the prlsbners to return to their cells, and Thaw went back to the little barred room. He had walked up and down, touching elbows with Chi nese, Italians: In fact, nearly every nationality: rubbed against murderer* and thieves, but he regarded them all so little that he even seemed to hare forgotten for the time where he was. His valet came to the Tombs short ly after he had returned to his cell from his walk and brought some clothing. The valet left the things at the door of the prison, and they were taken to him. THAW GOT CHORU8 GIRLS TO WEAR COLLEGE COLORS, By Private leased Wire. Wooster, Ohio, June 27.—Harry Thaw, who killed Stanford White In New York, Is remembered here by rea son of a number of escapades In;-which he figured while attending Wooster University In '87 and '88. He woe al ways about whenever a traveling the atrical combination struck th* city, and on one occasion was Instrumental In getting the dhorus girls to wear gar ters and boa* made -up ,he hl f ,l ' e *? colors. The act made a big hit with the student*. COUNTESS OF YARMOUTH IS AFFECTED BY TRAGEDY. By Private I-cased Wire.' London. June 27 —The Countess of Yarmouth (formerly Ml** Alice Thawj was greatly affected yesterday on learning of the tragedy In New York, In which her brother, Harry K. Thaw, fl ^he , Earl of Yarmouth, when ques tioned on the subject, said he wo* un able to assign any reason for the trag edy. but had no doubt there had heen serious differences between Mr. Thaw and Mr. White. TRAGEDY HEALS BREACH IN THE THAW FAMILY. By Private Leased Wire. Pittsburg, June 27.—Mrs. Charles Holman, of Pittsburg, mother of Flor ence Evelyn Thaw, left here last night for New York, where she will Join her daughter, from whom she has been estranged since the wedding. Mrs. Thaw, the elder. Is. said to have ordered Florence, her daughter-in-law, not to apeak to her mother after she become Mrel*Harry Thaw. Mr*. Holman sold last night that this did not matter now. Evelyn was In trouble and needed her. "No. I never heart of thl* man White that Harry killed; I never heart Evelyn or any one else speak of him, the prison cor- said Mt*. Holman. WILLIAM JENNINGS BR YAN IS INVITED TO STATE FAIR The following joint resolution by Representative J. J. Connor, of Bartow, who Is also president of the State Agricultural Society, passed the house unanimously and was transmitted to tho senate: "Whereas, the State Agricultural Society has extended a most cor dial Invitation to that distinguished American, that eminent champion of good government and peerless leader of the Democratic hosts, Hon. Wil liam Jenlnnga Bryan, to visit the State fair In Atlanta next October; therefore, be It “Resolved by the house and senate of Georgia, In session assembled, That they hereby express the sincere hope that he tvlll accept the Invita tion, will visit our state on the occasion named, and glvo to the stalwart Jeffersonians of (he South an opportunity to assure him face to face of their unswerving devotion to pure Democracy and of their undlmlnlshed confidence’ In his superb leadership. "Resolved, further, That the general assembly wishes for him a safe and pleasant return voyage.” GOO GOOD 000060000060 CHILD IS DROWNED IN BIG STONE JAR. By Private Leased Wire. Bowling Green, Ohio, June 27. The 2-year-old daughter of Frank Martin, of Pembervllle, drowned In eight gallons of water, and when found was standing on her head In a big stone Jar used as.a rain barrel. While looking Into the water she had fallen In and was un able to get out O0O00OO0O00000000OO GGOGGGOOOOGGOOOGGQG THI8 MAN’S ROOSTER FIERCER THAN A DOG. J. M. HIGH CO. J. M. HIGH CO. By Private Leased Wire. Philadelphia, Pa., June 27.— James Webb has a rooster more to be feared In the neighborhood than tho fiercest watch dog. As Policeman Schflskoy and Ser geant Wart were passing In the rear of Webb's home the rooster attacked one of them, tearing hie clothing . Tho policemen were about to shoot tho bird when Webb came out and called It ofT. 000000000000000000a PANAMA IS RIPE FOR DEVOLUTION 80 DECLARES MAJOR WILLIAM- SON,OF THE CANAL COM MISSION. By- Private Leased Wire. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 27.—Major C. A. Williamson, who is connected with the mechanical department of the Pan ama canal comlmsslon, arrived In the city yesterday after a prolonged stay on the Isthmus. “About the most Interesting move ment that Is now going on In the re public of Panama,” he sold, ”1* the chance of a revolution. It Is brewing, and I would not be surprised If It oc curred at any time. I left there on th* llth of thl* month, and then the streets of Panama were filled with men of th* opposing parties, th* Conservatives and Liberals, and they were expressing their opinion* In their Latin way. All that I* required I* a man to shoulder a shotgun and march down th* street and the revolution I* on. “It may end as usual In the theatrical way that signalise* all of the uprisings In those 'Panama countries.’ then again It may not, for association with the crowd of American* now on th* Isth mus may have given th * little people new Idea* of government. "Just to show the sameness that th* Panaman possesses. I have but to refer to the desperate pistol duel that was fought by two policemen over a wom an In on* of the plaxaa In Panama. They held their revolver* within on* foot *f one another 1 * bodies and then kept on firing until both were killed. Y. M. 0. A. SECRETARY WILL 00 TO CHICAGO gpeels I to The Oeor*U*. Spartanburg. B. June 27.—H. R. Howell ho* resigned as secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association, his resignation to take effect September 1, after which date he will go to Chicago, where he will engage In Young Men’* Christian Association training work. Mr. Howell has been secretary of th* local Young Men’s Christian Associa tion sine* It was established several >, Th**Srector* of th* Young Men'* Christian Association have not as yet elected a secretary to succeed Mr. liowelL PACKER ARMOUR ANSWERS ATTACK 8AY8 EXPORT TRADE HAS BEEN GREATLY DAMAGED BY AGITATORS. By Private leased Wire. New York. June 37.—J. Ogden Ar mour, head of one of the largest Chicago meat packing houses, who re turned yesterday from Europe, Issued a statement In which he score* the federal Investigation and report an conditions In the packing houses. He says: “One of the largest American In dustries has been attacked and at tacked without reason. In a way that has discredited American good* of all kinds abroad. All over Europe there Is open agitation for a boycott on American products. "The entire export trade of this country has been badly damaged. To estimate the total loss now would be merely guess work. It may run Into the hundreds of millions. When American Industries are slandered by person* who pretend to speak as Americans. It Is to be expected that foreign competitors will take advan tage of It. "But. the American meat Industry can not be destroyed by Socialist ag itators, political revolutionists, stump speakers, sensational Journalism, run ning amuck. The packer* will wel come any good Inspection law and any suggestion for Improvement.” Lolita, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Armour, showed but a slight trace of lameness, and looked the picture of health. AUGUSTA INSPECTOR CONDEMNS MEAT SHIPMENT DRUMMERS’ “SAMPLES” WOMEN’S REGULAR $2.50 AND $5.00 OXFORDS IN BLACKS AND BROWNS AT $1.98 HERE’S A BARGAIN OFFERING. Women’a pretty Oxford Ties that should and will crowd our popular Shoe section tomorrow. A hundred and nineteen pairs (exactly) “Salesmen’sSnmpIes,” Women's natty Brown Oxfords and Gibson Ties; also few pairs swell black Patent Leathers and Vici Kids; fashionable Oxfords and Ties with popular large eyelets and broad silk ribbon laces—have genuine hnnd-turaed soles, Cuban heels, etc Now, don’t, misunderstand this nounccincnt. These are regular $2.50 and $3.00 Ox fords used by salesmen on the road for taking orders. Various prominent shoe manufaetiatfrs are represented in this lot Shoes. There are almost all sizes and all widths. Tho en tire lot goes on sale tomorrow, 9 o’clock, FOR CHOICE $1.93 Stylish “Browns” and Fine Patent Leathers. Beauties Every Pair and They’ll Go Quickly A ‘ $1.98 GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES WITH BIG RUSH OF NEW BILLS Continued from Pago On*. fipnial to Th- <1*orgtas. Augusta, Go., June 27.—Tbs report of Dr. L. L. Cheeny of hla work during the month of June as meat and milk Inspector shows that there has been a large amount of meats turned down on account of not being up to the stand ard. The largest condemnation by the officer wa* of 1.000 pound* of salt rib* that h- rejected at on* of th* packing houae* here ' , , Th* report wo* submitted to the board of health last night. to inotlona for continuance* on the ground of absent witnea*. General Judiciary. ■By Mr. Rurker of Clarke: Appro priation for atat* normal school, at Athena, 828,000. Appropriation*. By Mr. William* of Laurens: To fix salaries of tax receiver and col lector of Lauren*. Corporation*. By Mr. Longley of Troup: T, •mend section 1039 of Georgia rods relative to authorising judge* to sub pend sentence. General Judiciary. By Mr. Butt* of Glynn: To amend section 3(8 of Georgia code. General judiciary. By Fir. Kelley of Glascock: To re quire separation of rarsa at reforma tory Institution*. County matter*. By Messrs. Uarkadal* and Wooten of Wilkes: To prescribe manner of drawing Juries. General Judiciary. By Mr. Butts of Glynn; To amand art Incorporating Brunswick. Special Judiciary. By Mr. Jenkins of Putnam: Rela tive to recording deeds Qf land out side of cities. General judiciary. By Messrs. Marin and Adams of El bert: To amend charier of Elberton. Corporation*. By Messrs. Nix and Wilson of Owln- nett: Tot regulate the running of au tomobiles on streets of Gwlnnati. Cor porations. By Messrs. Nix and Wilson of Gwin nett: To repeal aectlon 818 and 887 Imlnal rod*. Special Judiciary. By Messrs. Nix and Wilson of Gwin nett: Amend act Incorporating char ter of Auburn. Corporations. By Mr. Felder of Bibb: To appro priate 288,00# for blind asylum. Ap propriations. By Mr. Alexander of DeKelb: To adjust accounts of the government and th* slats road. SENATE PROCEEDINGS. In a session of exactly 85 minutes duration the senate opened It* fifty- day seance Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Eight new bills and two resolution* were Introduced in that time, th* gov ernor's message read, and thirteen races* appointments received In execu tive session for confirmation Thursday. These appointments have all been an nounced In th* papers before. Prior to th* fall of President West’s gavel the members held an old-fash- loned welcoming session. Everybody seemed glad to get back and begin the work ot tho oeaslon. General regret was expressed at the Illness of th* ven erable Benalor Ji B. Ware, of the Thir ty-seventh, and of Doorkeeper Jesae W. Green, of Turnenrille. Henator McHenry re-introduced his bill providing for th* leasing of th* Western and Atlantic railroad at th* expiration of the present lea**. Sena tor steed's Mil requiring clerks of courts to print the civil dockets ten days grior to the opening or th* court la considered a good measure and will probably pass. On roll call only four matnbare failed to respond to their names and Senators Lumsden and Mills came In afterwards. With Senator Wnre III. Senator Odum la the only absentee, and ha la exi-ect- 1 ed here for the session Thursdsy. A very feeling prnyer for divine guldnnrn over the deliberations of the body was offri- ; i. Hi. i.iimi ■ i, lain, Rev. Watkins, of College Park. Hopes for Fruitful Sostlon. President West said he hoped that the aenat* this session would prove the same earnest, painstaking body of the past session. Senators Reid and Crum ware ap pointed th* senate committee to noil fy the governor that the general as sembly was ready for business. /. similar commlltse was named from th* house, and at 10:28 Major Emmett Irwin, secretary to th* governor, de livered the message to the senate. After the measege hod been reed Senator Reid moved to have 200 copies printed for the use of the senate. A resolution by Senator Hamby ex pressing sympathy for Jaaae W. Oraen, the venerable doorkeeper of tbe senate, was adopted. Mr. Green was unable to attend the last session on account of Illness. New Bills in 8*n*t*. Eight new bills and two resolution* were Introduced In the senate as fol lows: By Senator , Blalock, or the Thirty- fifth—A bill to regulate the business of Investment companies and corporations, to provide for Investigation of the sol vency of such companies by lha state treasurer. , By Senator Sited—A bill to require all railroad companies operating pas senger trains and putting oft and tak Ing on passengers, or that operate at or through county seat* In this state, to keep open at night depots before the arrival and departure of trains, lighted •nd comfortable room* for ths accom modation of passengers. By Senator Adams—A bill toprovldi for the compensation of sheriffs and county court bailiffs for summoning Jurors In county courts. (Fee of 33 fixed for summoning each Juror.) By Senator Burns—A bill to add Tal lapoooa to the list of state depositories. By Senator Steed—A bill to authorise and require th* several clerks of th* superior courts of th* several rountlea of this slate to prepare, have printed and distributed 10 days before each and every regular term thereof a dock et of all th* civil rose* In the order In which they stand for trial to the parties or their counsel. By Senator McHenry—A bill to pro vide for the leas* of th* Western nnd Atlantic railroad, to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the lessees. By Senator Steed—A bill to amend the charter of the town of Butler. By Senator t'andler—A bill to In. crease the salary of Che clerk to the secretary of state from 31.000 to 31,800 per annum. Senate' Pages. At 10:80 thirteen recess appoint- ments of ths governor were received, •nd after an executive session of five minutes the senate adjourned until It o'clock Thursday morning. Th CUbwing boys will serve as pages for the first twenty-five day* of the -andler Hargett, of Columbus; Tom Daniel, of Palmetto; Walker Ho- IT'S A JUST VERDICT, DECLARES HUSBAND — ■ - ■ — * HIS BROTHER.IN-LXW, HOWIV- ER, DENOUNCES THE Dl- VORCE A8 AN OUTRAOE. i his only rnmmc show In the Just Ilf I’rlrste Leased Wire. New York, June 37 All of tl satlon* brought by George E against ills wife. Mrs. Grace were pronounced true today Jury that heard the evidence In vorce'proceeding* Instituted by "Dq you flnd grace Lovett g charged with Horry Alfred wo* the question put to the fori the Jury when the twelve retu the court room today. "We do," was the verdict. Mr*. Lovett was not In court, sot composedly In his chnlr an,! a gratified manner. J was afraid they was the i verdict.” Afr*. Welfs, th# mother of Aire, l. -v- etl, was present. "Nothing more unjust, more outrage, ous, was ever done to an Innocent woman." spiritedly explained .Mrs. Well*. "This verdlrt will be appealed to the highest courts, you may depend upon that. Perjury »«« committed." EXCELLENT SERVICE TO WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA. During III” months of .lone, July and August tho Benboard Air Una Hallway will operate on its train leav ing Atlanta at 9:35 p. to, every SAT URDAY. a through sleeping ear to Wilmington. N. C.; returning the through Blooper will leave Wil mington Thursday at 3:00 p. arriving In Atlanta at 0:30 a. m., Frldajr. Arrangement* hare heen made with the afreet rail way people at Wilmington to has* cars ready at the depot to Immediate ly trans|>ort passengers to the hotels at Wrlghtavllle Beach. Baggaga will be checked to destination. WEEK- SI) rale, good for five days, 38.25; SEASON lick,-is. 318 86. SEABOARD. Mra. Sarah lira. Sarah Forsyth, died at her rillwri street of UrlghL’n d| nfffht. The funeral « held from her late rest day afternoon at 4 o*cl« termfnt will be at Oak Foreyth. year* old. lit 11 Venablo cane Tuesday rvlces will lence Wednea- k and the ln- and. Atlanta: ttob**rt I*ed*ln*er. of Green ville; John Will Ooxier, of Jasper; Jami'M Cameron, of Atlanta. WHIM Steel, of Duller, ornno Owens. ‘ at SfVtnir Flare; Aubrey Huddath, of M <> With til Jess* W. ( f Lincoln; Laird Van Dyke, of (last acnate **i>11■ *11 of Doorkeeper all the official* of tlM‘ present Wednesday.