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TIIE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
TT."SDAY, APRIL 31, 1OT9.
North Carolina Com
mission Sustained by
Highest Court.
Washington, April SO.—An Advanced
position on the right to regulate ached,
tiles of railroads, so as to meet the con.
yenlence of the public. Is taken by the
supreme court In an opinion affirming
the validity of an order Issued by the
North Carolina corporation commis
sion, compelling the Atlantic Coast Line
to put on a train between Reeky Mount
and Selma, N. C. so as to make con
nections with trains on the Southern
railway.
The principal claim of the company
was that the net loss entailed by It In
running the train—$16 per day—was In
violation of the constitutional prohlbl
tlon against the taking of property
without due process of Jaw; but It also
claimed that It should not be com
palled to furnish facilities for passen
gers on another road, especially In vlow
of the fact that that other road had it-
self disturbed the connecting schedules
which had been In existence for years.
Several .plans were proposed, but
finally the commission ordered the
Coast Lina to run a train from Rocky
Mount to Selma, which, filled In the
gap and provided the required connec
tions. The officials appealed to the
state court for protection against the
order, and It was held void as exceeding
the power of the commission. The
Jforth Carolina supreme gourt, however,
reversed that finding on the ground
that the connection at'Selma was nec
essary for the public convenience, and
that the order was not In violation of
the constitutional Inhibition against
taking property without compensation.
'STRONGCOLLAPSED
WHEN THE VERDICT
OF JOWAS TOLD
Justifiable Homicide Was
the Finding at the Coro
ner’s Inquest.
Simple,
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Oa., April 30.—The coroner'*
fury In tile case of L. D. Strong,
charged with the killing of D. H. Smith,
brought In a verdict of justifiable hom
Iclde.
Smith, so It Is charged, had imj
relations with
the two met
epithets to Strong which Strong would
not stand for. Hs whipped a gun from
lilj pocket and tired live time* at Smith,
I five shot* taking effect.
t fa charged, had Improper
i Strong's sister, and when
yesterday, Smith appllet
all r ,
Strong Is manager for the Kessler
Clothing Company, and Smith ran a
printing shop on Second street. When
the news was brought to Strong of the
Jury's verdict, he broke down com'
pletely.
The same ambulance which had car
rled Smith to tho hospital was brought
Into use again and Strong was carried
to tho hospital, where the doctors stat
ed that the man was suffering from
nervous break-down.
8trong Rearrested.
L. D. Strong, who was released by
tho coroner’s Jury yesterday after a
verdict of Justillable homicide, had
been found In connection with his kill'
fng H. D. Smith, was this afternoon
Indicted by the grand Jury on fho
charge of murder. Sheriff Robertson
arrested Strong shortly after tho In
dlctniept wns returned.
ROOSEVELT MAY
GRANT PARDON
Washington, April 30.—'The president
has ordered the department of Justice
to Investigate tho case of. January,
alias Anderson, the Kansas City Jean
Valjcan, with a view to extending
executive clemency, and possibly
complete pardon.
FEAR RIOTING MAY DAY
IN EUROPEAN CITIES
• London, April 30.—Despite the an
nouncement of the socialist* and the
, agitators In the leading capltali of
Europe that all business will be sus
pended on May Day and that an at
tempt will be made by the anhrehlstlc
element to provoke a conflict with tho
authorities, the prospects are very en
couraglng (hat the day will pats with
out anything more alarming than
drunken brawl or at moit a feeble at
tempt on the part of the more radical
element to create excitement In the
larger cities, such as Paris, Rerlln,
Vienna and St. Petersburg.
STEAMER RAMMED BUSINESS WORRIES
DRIVEDRUMMERTO
ENGINEERDROWNED ATTEMPT SUICIDE
Four Men Leap Into Water In Macon Hotel Man Fires
and Arc Rescued by Two Bullets Into His
Tug. Breast.
New York, April *0.—The big ateatrl
er Charles W. Morse, of tho People's
Line, feeling her way down the Hud
son river In a dense fog, rammed a
New Tork Central steam lighter oft
Thirty-fourth street today and sank
her. John Keys, chief engineer of the
lighter, went down with the vessel.
CHAS,G. GATES & CO,
GO OUTDF BUSINESS
Rumored John W. Gates
Iiost From $2,000,000
to $11,000,000.
Chicago, April 39,—Official announce
ment wis made In Chicago today of the
approaching dissolution of the broker-
are Arm of Charles O. Gate* ft Co., one
uf tho greatest Arms in the United
States, with three office* In New York
and as many In Chicago.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Oa., April 30.—With two bul
let wounds In his bread, P. H. Mc
Carty, of Moultrie, Oa., was taken to
the city hospital lost night.
McCarty, shortly after ( o'clock, at
tempted suicide at the Hotel Lanier,
where he had taken supper with a
friend.
the tragedy occurred. The
OVER seventy CENTS
YOUNG MAN IS SHOT
Richmond, Vn„ April 80.—Cbtrls* Under-
wood shot and killed James !!. Leonard,
at Marlon. bmytSe county, Virginia, to
day, Underwood went to laoaard to col
lect 19 cents, claimed to be due him. He
says Leonard grabbed him by the throat,
an l that he shot Leonard In eelf-defenae.
Undented IK in Jail.
Troubles of
Vision
often result from coffee habits,
tie fore consulting tho optician,
quit coffee and try
POSTUM
“There’s a Season.”
INDICTMENT RETURNED
AGAIN8T HENRY SMITH,
Special to The Georgian.
Jury yesterday, charging him with
embenlement of tl.9S8.SS from
apany. The Indl
I'olff, from January
1, 1395, to January 1, 1907, was em
ployed as
the Acme 1 ...
large sum* of money for It. The In
dictment accuses him of on January
1, 1907, collecting $1,088.88 for the com.
any and misusing It.
Another true bill was found by the
against Smith waa
TWENTY NEW ENTRIES
FOR MACON HORSE SHOW.
Special to The Georgian.
Macon, Oa, April 30.—Twenty more
entries for the horse show .that Is to be
held at the Log Cabin Club Friday and
Saturday next were received by Secre
tary George H. Wilkin* yesterday. All
of the new entries were of Augusta
horses, and the animate that are com
Ing.are among the beet to be found In
the Btate.
The horses from Augusta that were
entered yesterday are owned by Messrs.
R. A. Fleming, C. A. Fleming. W. P.
White, Frank White, L. H. Charbon-
nler, Jr, Charles Houston, D. M. Lyon,
J. C. Fargo and J. T. Olive.
Their horses were entered at the re
cent Augusta horse show and several
of them were among the winners for
the beet prises offered.
Many Macon horses are now being
groomed ready for the different con
tests.
On petition of C. H. Pease a receiver
lias been named by Judge O'Connell for
tho Pease Company, manufacturers of
sash, doors, building material.
The provisional tariff arrangement
between the United States anil Ger
many will be dlspsed of by the federal
council in a few day*.
Substantial Mission
Furniture.
A Neat LittI? Three-Piece Suit—Chair, Rocker and Settees, Pries 8.75
Ideal porch furniture, indeed. Sturdy in construction, simple in design. Made of hardwood; put to-
gether with round-headed screws, and finished in the weather-proof mission finish.
These designs have been imitated in cheaper construction, but even this skimping of quality has not
put them below this C.-J.-DuB. Co. line in prices.
Another Thrse-Piecs Suit, Pries 12.00
And this swing is not to be con
founded with the swing perhaps a little
ess in price and a great deal less in
construction.
This swing is not only better in con*
struction, but has better chains; and is
hung near the top of arms instead of
from the bottom. Children standing in
this swing can not tip this swing over
as in the other style.
Swing, Like Cut, Put Up, Cotnpfete, 5.50
We Have Swihgs from 5.50 te 30.00
Chambsrlin-Johnsoh-DuBese Companx
GUGGENHEIM C0F
IN NEW Y0
New York. April 30.—Naming as co
respondent Benjamin Guggenheim, of
the firm of M. Guggenheim Bone, .the
great mining and smelting firm, a
multl-mtlllonalre and brother of United
States Senator Simon Guggenheim, of
iESPONDENT
RK DIVORCE SUIT
Colorado, Samuel A. Tuska has ob
tained a decree of absolute divorce from
Mrs. Amy Goldsmith Tuska.
Mr. Tuska Is secretory, treasurer and
director of the American Process Com
pany, and the Atlantic Fisheries Com
pany, alio.
SWUNG FROMSPl
AND CAPTUREL
Wllkesbnrre, Ps„ April ».-0n« of the
most sensational captures of say Jail-
breaker ever effected occurred today along
th* Delaware, lackawann* nnd Western
railroad, near Milton, Pa.. when Chief of
Police Mlocemoyer, of .Danville, leaning
fsr out of a speeding locomotive, seised
Charles Sutton by tbe collar and swung him
on board, a prisoner.
CEDING ENGINE
) JAIL BREAKER
Sheriff Williams and Chief Mlneemoyer
rot a locomotive nnd crew and-started In
mrsult. While running about 29 miles an
tour they suddenly espied Sutton hi the
Klara of the headlight leaning against s
mix car* on ths adjoining track to let
he locomotive ptes him. tie did not sits-
wot auch speedy pursuit until Mlncemoyar’s
trong arm shot out tnd he was hauled
board tbe swiftly moving locomotive.
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THOUSANDS GATHERED
ABOUT MINE’S ENTRANCE
Johnetown, Pa, April 30.—After be
ing entombed for more than five days
hundreds of feet under ground, seven
miners may be rescued alive today,
unless they starve to death within a
few hours. They have had no food for
flvo days.
Thousand* of persona are crowding
about the shaft of the Berwtnd-Whlt*
coal mine, where the cave-tn shut off
the escape of the miner*, and among
them are the frantic relative* of the
Imprisoned men. .
Much mystery attaches to the faint
tappings on a pipe which com* from
the tomb of the buried worker*. Since
the first hour of their Imprisonment
these tappings have com* In a series of
seven at a time. They may mean that
the seven men are awaiting rescue or
that they ar* Imprisoned In the seventh
level of the mine.
Neglect Charged.
The miners are In an ugly mood and
Chief of Police McMullen, of Wtnber.
with several deputized officers, are on
tho scene In anticipation of an out
break. In the event of tho miners
being brottght out dead, trouble, It I*
feared. Is bound to occur.
Charges of neglect made yesterday
have reached the ears of the foreign
ers. One young miner In an Interview
sold he had Informed the foreman of
the dangers that would bo risked in
further blasting the walls of the mine.
Water was then beginning to find Its
way Into the passage ways and head
ings In small quantities. He wss told
to go ahead and blast away the sec
tion of the wall. The miner say* he
obeyed the orders and was forced to
Ueo for jtls Ufa.
[atthe toeatekT]
"The Littlo Duchess.'*
It all depends upon where you see It
and what you pay. At the Grand, with
full prices, "The Little Duchcsa” would
deserve a roast. At the Bijou, at 59
cents, it li worthy of pratae. An au
dience which filled the house Monday
night gave frequent recalls and allowed
appreciation through three long act*.
Olga, Counters von Hqftfeldt, Is one
of the' prettiest little women seen on
the stage this season. She has a charm
that Is Indescribable, and though
neither her voice nor her dancing are
beyond the ordinary, she la attractive
enough to atone for these shortcom
ings.
Robert Lett, the principal comedian,
was funny at frequent intervals, but
his best work was In Ills parodies and
In hit Burlesque with the Countess.
MISSING POLITICAL LEADER
DEVELOPS ENGLISH SCANDAL
'The Little Duchess”
a whole, the offering, which will
be at the Bijou all the week, Is well
worth an afternoon or evening.
Pastime Theater.
Packed at every performance was the
Monday record of the Pastime theater on
Peachtree street, beginning In the after
noon at one o'clock and coat Inning through
until fire and again In the evening from
seven to eleven o'rloek there was s con
stant stream of patrons. The bill as nr-
‘ ‘ ' ttremely clever
_ nUr. MIm Ln
White In Jif*r Hlnntrated sonjr* !• winning
more Iriemla Matter Hoy Mitchell ren-
‘ red serenl eol«w» which brought «p*
use. Perry * Whitt do n sketch that
tie re
rh
It Uugbskle. The Rowes In the
sketch, "A better from Kitty/' did an set
that wss applauded vociferously.
Taken altogether tbe hill Is one of the
heat ever offered at this theater anil a
record business for the balauce uf the
week Is assured. '
Amuso U Theater.
The second change of the program a*
announced for the Amoae-C theater, oa the
"War PrYb.” . gives two splendid picture
plays: "The Terrorist's Remorse” and
'•The Amateur Photographer." These pic
ture plays will be presented on IVednes-
day and Thursday. The Brst picture pUy
glm a clear Insight Into the- Intrigues
of the Russian nlhttlits and shows bow
London, April 39.—One of the great
est scandals In British politics In re
cent years was precipitated when It was
discovered that A. E. Southall, secre
tary of tho National Union of Conserv
ative Associations, the chief organiza
tion of the Tory party; the bosom
friend of successive conservative pre
miere and cabinet ministers and even
known personally to royalty, disappear,
ed from London the week before Easter.
It Is officially stated that he has ta
ken a sea voyage, but It Is said he has
fled to Mexico, where there Is no extra
dition. It was discovered that South-
all's relations with adme of the clerks
was of tho moat morbid character,
while the party accounts, which wers
never published, had been crooked for
years. Ho received a salary of only
$2,590, but waa living at the rate of
$10,000.
If public prosecution had followed It
would have meant that the party cash
would bo exposed to the searchlight of
public criticism, while the exact
amounts some of England's newly-cre
ated lords paid for the peerages to th#
conservative war cheat In reliance on
Inviolable secrecy also would be ex
posed.
In photographies
the many ludicrous situs
ilch befall Ibis amatoar.
execution. This serious plctaro play will
I* followed by n laughuble conceit en
titled "The Auinteur Photographer." Any
one who bas ever dabbled In phi
will appreciate ibe many
Rons whir" * ‘ r
The Twin Theaters.
At the Twin theaters on Whitehall street,
there Is a treat In store for tbe nation,
when tbe change In the bill for Wednes
day and Thursday I* put nn. One of th<
best collections of picture ploys ever show:
under one roof win lie Unshed on the cun
vns at this time. "Hnved by n Melon” k
the humorous title of the llrst of this
new program. All of tho beauties and
■usglo of "Aladdin and hlo Wonderful
turnip” wilt be abowu on tbe second Itlui.
Tbe magic Is mast deceptive and faaot-
nstlng. "Mrs. tjnilthnon'n Portrait" la
the title of tbe third plctnre play anil
Is u very humorous store told it
Just at present the strike of tl
on bides of Paris la attracting c
Interest anil this lends an added charm to
the fourth of the films to lie presented,
which Is entitled •Tlie I.ndy Cabby. "The
Vacuum Cleaner." where dirty child
sacked up.
where dirty children are
. . the street, and emptied out
dean, conclude* the MIL
St. Nicholas Auditorium.
Outside of the fancy dress carnival night
th* largest crowd of skaters which has
yet enjoyed the delights of the large
skating rink In the Ht. Nicholas auditorium
tjry band la MUeodld. Brilliantly lighted!
this skating rink forma no Ideal picture
Of life, health and happtnri* There HE
some really expert and fancy skaters who
are nightly, nu the floor and these give
1 demonstrations of what can be
accomplished by smatesre oa skates The
beginers classes to the mornings sod after-
riles for the marine
y and Ratnrdny t
than the exception.
CROPS ARE DAMAGED
IN CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY.
Special to The Georgian.
Columbus, Qa., April $0.—The sever*
rain and hall storm which visited this
section Sunday extended to Chattshcc-
chee county, where considerable dam
age waa done to growing crop*.
Reports from that section are to tn*
effect that all the growing crops were
badly Injured. The rainfall, which was
unusually heavy, washed up muen oi
the young com and cotton.
Reports from down the river in R ul "
sell county, Alabama, are to the s* 1 ”*
effect.
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CONCRETE BRIDGE COLLAPSES
COMPLETELY DAMMING RIVER-
Roanoke. Ya., April 30.—A new con
crete bridge Just finished across LltH*
Otter river, between Roanoke and
Lynchburg, collapaed Sunday, earning
down with It many hundred* of tons of
concrete and dirt and completely dam
ming the river. . ...
It Is said the water l» backed f' r
a distance of six m<les. The old bridge
which crosses the stream Just below
the new bridge 1* 110 feet hl*h and ”
the dam breaks this bridge, which w
their ideas ar* conceived ami carried Into uouus ar* growing dilly. Regular skating being used, wril be destroyed.