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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
OHIO SHAFT
IS UNVEILED.
DEAD HEROES ARE HoNoRED BY
old COMRADES AT ANDERSON
VILLE-MAssAcHUsETTs'
PART TOMORROW.

ANDERSONvILLE, Ca. Dec. ia
monument erected in honor Of the Ohio
soldiers who died in prison here during
the civil war was dedicated today.
The exercises included an Grafton by
Governor Nash, of Ohio, who accepted the
monument for his state and addresses by
Mrs. L. A. Turner, past national president
Of the Woman's Relief corps. of New
Britain, Conn; Z. +. Taggart, depart
ment commander of the Grand Army OF
the Republic, OF Ohio, and w. L. Curry.
president OF the Ohio ex-Prisoners' OF
war.
The following Is the program in full:
Song. 1--WE are Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground"-Glee club Of the Franklin
county ex-Prisoners' Of War association
Columbus. o.
lain Ohio Soldiers and Sailors home, San
duslxy, o.
Flag Presentation-W. L. Curry, presi-
dent of Ohio ex-Prisoners' Of War assoc
citation, Columbus. o.
Response-Elizabeth A Turner, chair
man board OF managers. Woman's Renet
corps committee on prison grounds Bos-
ton.
nnission''-N. B. Mason, secretary, Clyde
Ohio. .,..-,..,-.
Song. I'm the Prison Cell'-Glee club.
Address-E F. Taggart. commanding
department Of Ohio Grand Army OF the
Republic, Akron, o. -,
Address. Delivering Monument to the
Governor Of Ohio"-W. s. Wilder, presi-
dent Columbus, o.
ana Grafton Of the day, Hon. George X
Nash, governor of Ohio.
Song, America
Benediction, Rev w. M. Haines.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
CONTROL
THE DEPOT SITUATION

vided for under the depot bill at the last
session of the legislature has been named
according to terms of the bill by Presi-
dent Howell of the senate, and Speaker
Little of the house, as follows:
Members from the senate:
Hon. j. H. Holder. OF Jackson, repre-
senting the S3d district.
Hon. ]. Ferris Cam. Of Chatham, rep
resenting the first district.
Members from the house:
Hon. G. V. Gress. of Wilcox.
Hon. Byron B, Bower. Jr., of Decatur.
Hon. Thomas Egleston, of Fulton.
Hon. w. A. Knowles, of Floyd.
Governor Gambler is a member OF the
commission and ex oficio chairman OF
the body. ~5l s.lI s456i& 4.- sia
President Howell and Speaker Little no.
titled Governor Gambler Immediately after
he signed the depot bill Tuesday after
noon, of the members of the senate and
house which they had appointed upon the
commission. Governor Gambler immedi-
ately promulgated the appointments. He
has not yet called session of the COM
mission but it is expected that he wild do
so in a very short time and that the pre-
liminary work will begin.
The commission stands ready for organ
ization. While Governor Gambler is ex-
Officio chairman of the commission, II IS
likely there win be a permanent chair
dtldu, GleClGQ ny tue L1GAlbClS. 0ONClAAOA
Gambler is to serve uDon the commission
during his term of Office after which he
will be replaced by his successor IN Of
fee. The permanent chairman OF the
commission will likely be Mr.. G. v.
Gress. He has been one of the most ac-
tive workers in behalf of the new depot
and throughout the progress Of events
which eliminated in the passage of the
bill he has stood steadily behind the
measure and as author of resolutions and
chairman of special committees he has
never lost an opportunity to carry on the
work.
All the members OF the commission are
successful business men, and are popular
in all sections of the state and recognized
as leaders.
Senator Holder, OF Jackson. is a business
man of that locality as well as editor
and proprietor OF the Jackson Herald.
Senator Cam Of Savannah. is a LAWYER
widely known, over MS section Of Geor-
gia.
Mr.. Gress IS an extensive mill owner and
lumberman in south middle Georgia. Mr.
Bower is a prominent lawyer Of south
west Georgia. Mr.. Egleston is an in
surance man Of Atlanta and Mr.. Knowles
is editor OF the Rome Tribune. The
choice Of the members was made not only
through their fitness for the responsibility
which is thus placed upon them but also
on account Of their geographical location.
Every section Of the state is represented
upon the commission.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
DID MINISTER
ATTACK JUDGE2
IN COLEMAN MURDER TRIAL WIT
NESS TEsTIFIEs THAT IRON
LAST WAS FOUND BE-
HIND DOOR.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Dec. 1.-THE trial
Of r. D. Coffman. the Brookside justice
of the peace, who shot and killed Rev. ].
w Bradford. a Methodist minister, at
Brookside Sunday befoce last in the par
sonage at that place because Bradford
had denounced him before his Sunday
school as a defamer Of the church and
minister. was put on preliminary exami-
nation before Justice Of the Peace Aber-
nathy yesterday.
The case is being stubbornly fought.
Fifty witnesses have been summoned and
many ladies are present. The entire town
of Brookside is intensely interested IN
the outcome and the Methodist ministry,
as far as clergy can concern themselves
i'm q matter Of the kind, are lending their
attention. A goodly array of legal talent
is engaged on both sides.
Dr. Robbins testified to the character
of the wound. On cross examination he
stated that he saw an iron last behind the
door where DR.. Bradford was shot and
evidences of a scuffle in the room near the
door. The patient died before speaking
to anyone.
Mrs. T. P. Reed resides close by the
Bradford home. No one was in the Brad
ford house when the shooting occurred,
she said. Coffman first looked through
window into the house and then entered
the house without knocking. She heard
Mr.. Bradford tell Mr.. Coffman to get out
of his house and heard Coffman abusing
the minister. The minister then put Mr..
Coffman out of the door and Mr.. -Conman
fired through the door twice before Mr..
Bradford could close it. one of the bull
let's entering Mr.. Bradford's head. Con-
man then re-entered the house and re-
manned there a few moments. He then
came out and called for Dr. Crows at
tendance and gave himself up to an Off
Ger. The gist of her story was that after
Coffman made complaint Of the Sunday
school talk made by Rev: Bradford the
latter ordered him out of his house and
attempted to eject him. He had Coffman
out of the house and was closing the door
when the fatal shot was fired. Mrs. Reed
did not see any weapon in the hands Of
the minister.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
NEGRO DEFIES MOB;
ESCAPES LYNCHING
For Alleged Insult to Young Woman in Rome COlored
Merchant Incurs Wrath of Whites Who Would
Use Rope-He Refused To Surrender and rlOb
Disperses-Dispensary Campaign.

ROME. Ca. Dec. Ran armed mob
ATTEMPTED 70 lynch Ell sorrels last night
az his home IN north Rome. but they were
frightened away by the determined re-
sistance Of the negro and number Of his
friends. Il appears that Sorrels had been
notified BY some friend OF the purpose OF
the mob. and he made ready 10 receive
them
II Is ALLEGED that Sorrels insulted a
young lady who was en- route 10 her
home a few evenings ago. and the news OF
the alleged insult was quickly ,communi-
Gated TO those who determined to avenge
the wrong. Some forty or fifty armed men
appeared before the dwelling where the
negro vas staying last night and made
q demonstration. demanding the surrender
az 6orrels. The negro refused TO comply
with the mob's request. An enort was
made 70 forcibly take Sorrels. but the
house vas securely barred and there were
a number OF negroes inside the dwelling
bearing arms.
The mob decided not TO further modest
sorrels. though they fred a few volleys
around the house and dispersed. There
appears to be considerable feeling against
the negro, and trouble Is apprehended
at any time. An EFFORT Is being made 10
adjust matters. and II viii probably be
successful.
sorrels Is e negro merchant. 20 years
old and married. He has borne a good
reputation among all classes, and IL Is
thought by some that. there is a mistake.
relative to his identity In connection with
the AFFAIR. SorreIs has applied to Judge
Reece. OF the Floyd city court. for pro-
lection. Il IL alleged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
UNDER WOMAN LEADER
REBELS ARE MADMEN
Colombian Insurgents, Led BY Woman. Do Desper-
ate Fighting Against Their Government.
Sonora Mendoza, Their Leader,
an Intrepid Fighter.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia dispatch TO The
Herald from Colon, Colombia. says:
A woman colonel, Sonora Ramona Men
doza. fought bravely with the insurgent
forces in the conflict between the Coiom-
bian government and rebel troopg at
Nombre de Dios last week. Her husband
and brother were killed last Thursday
When the government troops drove the
insurgents from the trenches on Friday,
Sonora Mendoza escaped to San Bias In
a small boat with Indians.
Sonora Mendoza has been an intrepid
fighter during the last two instructions
In the isthmus- She displayed gallantry
in the recent battle at Buena Vista.
According to the latest advices the reb-
els are still offering resistance 70 the
government near Nombre de Dos.
EMPLOYEES Of the Caribbean Manganese
Mining company, at Nombre de dos, have
arrived in Colon. They feared that their
lives would be endangered by remaining
at the former place.
When the government reinforcements
arrived in two sloops at Nombre de dos
last week a rebel force in small vessels
endeavored to get near enough TO throw
dynamite bombs on the government boats.
hut did not succeed, owing to the super
iority of the latter sraft~fn sailing.
Among the rebels killed duringth fght-
ing was their leader, Colonel Sosa. he
was one of the revolutionists VINO sur
rendered when Colon was recaptured ~
the government. No revoluuonists We're
taken prisoners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
COURT OF APPEALS sUsTAINs
JUDGE EMORY SPEER

MACON, Dec. 1S-Telegrams from New
Orleans last night were to the effect that
Judge Emory Speer had been sustained
by the circuit court of appeals in two
important cases. One is that OF the Lag
arus Jewelry company. 1t had been
sought to subject the company's property
to the old debts OF Mr.. Max Lazarus.
Judge Speer held that II was right to do
so. The case was appealed, and he was
sustained.
e The other case is one in which Mr.. Ca
ter Etheridge loaned Capt. Frank john
son 81 200, and took certain securities as
collateral. He afterwards turned over
the securities for Mr.. Johnson TO dispose
of. They were sold, but before the pro-
ceeds were turned into Mr.. Etherideg' 5
hands, Mr. Johnson's firm went into
bankruptcy. The trustee seized the pro-
ceeds as part of the assets for the benefit
OF the general creditors. Judge Speer
held that this was wrong, that Mr.. Eth
eridge was entitled to the property. The
The circuit court of appeals agrees with
him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
STATE TAXES
COME SLOWLY
REPORTS TO CONTROLLERS OF
FIcE SAY THAT LAND OWNERS
ARE NOT PAYING
UP.

Tax collectors from the various counties
Of Georgia are reporting to the comptrol-
Ter general that their collections this year
are very slow. and that it is highly prob
ably that many executions against de-
faulters will have to be issued.
Such reports have not been received in
several years, and the returns made to
the comptroller's office so far this year
have been very small in comparison TO
the returns during the past few years.
From September 30 to December the
money paid into the treasury from the
county tax collectors amounted to $685.
249. IL, $447, 172.50 less than the amount paid
in during the same period last year.
The collectors in writing to the comp
troller state that many of the people have
not the money with which to pay their
taxes or they would have settled up some
time ago.
1t may be that the defaulters' list this
year will be exceedingly large, and " so
the finances OF the state may be somewhat
affected. The inability Of many people to
pay their taxes is credited to the low
price Of cotton which prevailed all during
the fall season.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
GEORGIA ROAD MAY
GO TO L0GANSVILLE

OXFORD. Ca. Dec IG-The work OF grad
inE Tire new branch OF the Georgia railroad
from Coyington 70 Oxford was begun this
morning
ne branch VIII 81 first be used 10 bring ma
terfaI here 70 build Emory's new science hall.
but 70 is thought that later the line viii Be
extended 20 Logansvilie, q distance OF =
miles, and there connect with the Seaboard
Air Line
The track viii branch from the Georgia.
one mile west Of Covington, and run per
fectiy straight 20 the college campus, striking
Il Just hack Of Seney hall
As Eoor as the branch is completed work
On the new science hall will begin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
DIsPENsARY CAMPAIGN
is OPENED IN FLOYD

ROME. Ga, Dec. 1s.-Hon. Seaborn
Wright win formally open the dispensary
campaign in, this city Friday night at
the courthouse. Mr.. Wright win speak
IN favor OF the dispensary being estab-
lished in Floyd county. The distinguished
orator win be greeted by a large crowd
from both the city and country.
The county viii vote on the issue OF dis
pensary or barrooms the first Tuesday in
February. Speeches VIII be made in each
militia district in the county during the
campaign. Both sides are very active. and
every EFFORT viii be made TO win votes II
Is expected that the contest viii be con-
Quoted upon good-humored lines and little
bad feeling engendered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
MANY WITNESSES TESTIFY
IN JUDGE COLEMAN TRIAL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 1S.-In the
preliminary trial Of r. d. Coffman, justice
Of the peace at Brookside. who shot and
killed Rev. ]. W. Bradford for charging
him before the Brookside Sunday school
with eliminating the church and pas
tor, the evidence yesterday was in cumu-
lation OF the testimony to the effect that
Coffman went TO Mr.. Bradford's house
and accosted him In his study. that Mr..
Bradford ordered him out OF the house
and finally elected him and that after
election. through half-open door, the IA
tai shots were fired by Coffman.
w. A. Hunt and ]. p. Hodge swore that
they were requested by. Mr.. Bradford to
ask Mr.. Coffman 10 come to his house.
The effort appeared to be to establish the
fact that Coffman did not go TO the house
OF HIS own seeking. A number OF wit
nesses are yet TO be examined.
The pistol surrendered to an officer by
coffman was exhibited in court. All the
chambers were full.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
MRS. v. A. WITCHER
DIES AT Gainesville

CARTERsvILLE. Ca. Dec. 1s.-Mrs. v.
A Witcher died quite suddenly Sunday
night at the residence OF her sister. Mrs.
II. F. Akin. OF neuralgia OF the heart.
She was on visit here from her home in
Texas. For twenty years Mrs. Witcher
was q teacher in the public schools OF
Auanta-
she was the mother OF Mr.. Warren
Witcher and Mr.. Hezekiah Witcher and
the aunt OF Messrs. John W. Warren and
Paul Akin. The funeral arrangements
have not been made but she viii be buried
AZ Cassville-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
RESISTED OFFICER;
WAS SHOT TO DEATH

WADLEY, Ca, Dec. 1S.-Marshal Wal
ter Bedingheld shot and killed a negro
named Jenkins at this place Monday.
The officer was attempting to arrest the
negro, who pulled a pistol from his pock-
ct and tried to shoot the marshal, when
the fatal shot was fired. The negro was
a stranger in this section, but from the
curious collection of roots and herbs and
hoodoo paraphernalia found in his grip, it
is supposed that he was practitioner in
the black arts.
The coroner returned verdict exoner-
afinr the marshal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS
IN ALABAMA SETTLED

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Dec. 1s-The most
reliable advices from Washington to this
city are TO the effect that President Roose-
welt has decided upon the following ap-
pointments Of interest to Alabama;
For district attorney for North Alabama
William Vaughan. OF Birmingham. pres
ent incumbent. t...
For collector OF internal revenue Of Ala
bama, Julian Bingham, of Birmingham,
present incumbent.
For marshal OF the northern district,
Dan Cooper. OF Birmingham, present in
cumbent.
For marshal OF the southern district,
Curry as against Simmons, the present
incumbent
For marshal middle district, Lee j.
Bryan, present incumbent.
For the postoffice at Birmingham. DR..
". n. Hughes. the present incumbent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
TRIAL OF GEO. w. MORGAN
IS AGAIN POSTPONED

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Dec. 1s-The
trial OF George w. Morgan, who Is charg-
ed with having made false entries in ac-
counts as president OF the defunt Contin-
entail Security Redemption company and
with having secured Investments in the
company by false representation. was to
have occurred yesterday before Justice
Alternately. but was postponed to another
day.
The total amount Of bond on the charges
against Mr.. Morgan is now $4,000. He Is
yet in the county jail. not having made
bah. II is stated that bail is not at
tempted because there are a number Of
warrants outstanding TO reconvey the
prisoner to Jail should he make bond.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
BATCH OF APPOINTMENTS
ARE SENT TO THE SENATE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
William P. Williams, assistant treasurer
of the United States at Chicago; William
Penn Nixon. collector OF customs, Chica-
90, H.; Jonathan Merriam, pension agent.
at Chicago; Charles A. Orr, pension
agent at Buffalo; Miguel A. Otero. govern
or of New Mexico; Benjamin s. Baker,
Nebraska, associate justice of the SUI
preme court of New Mexico; Mack A
Montgomery, United States attorney,
northern district of Mississippi; Levi r.
Davis, receiver of public moneys at Sum
dance, Wyoming; Frederick Muller, re-
ceiver of public moneys at Santa Fe. N
NJ Also the appointments under the de-
partment of justice announced yesterday
after the cabinet meeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
PRESIDENT WIcKERsHAM SAYS
PLANS ARE NOT DEFINITE

President and Geenral Manager C. A.
Wickersham. Of the Atlanta and West
Point and the Western of Alabama rail-
roads. stated this morning that he could
give out no opinion regarding the action
Of the entrance of his roads into the new
depot since he had not seen any plans or
specifications for a new depot.
II would want to confer with the legis-
lative committee" he said, "to learn
what was proposed in a new depot To
see the plans and learn what facilities
would be offered us. 1 think it is too early
yet to give out an opinion as the plans
for the project have not assumed any
shape"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
THREE FATAL ACCIDENTS
IN JACKSON YESTERDAY

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 1S.-There was a
series Of bad casualties in Jackson yes
terday.
Owen Murphy, an old negro man, known
by every man. woman and child in the
city, fell dead, while delivering a basket
of clothes. Nanny Miller. a negro en-
ploye of one Of Jackson's firms, was shot
and killed by Junius Dwyer and Ben
Hughes. a young white man, an employee
of the Illinois Central road. was caught
in between the cars Of his train and
mashed to such an extent that IT is
thought that he cannot live.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
BREAKS JAIL
ESCAPES DEATH.
WILL LANIER, SENTENCED TO
HANG IN MISSISSIPPI is AGAIN
FREE-oTHER NEWS
NOTES.

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 1s.-Governor
Longtno has offered an extra reward for
the capture of VIII Lanier. but his where
abouts has not yet been discovered, though
their search.
This Is Lanier's second escape from this
jail. Since his return from Georgia he
was confined to his bunk and the utmost
precaution taken to prevent his escape,
but he seems able to defy the Aberdeen
authorities, and has made well his escape.
He was sentenced to be hanged during the
middle OF January.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
WHAT WILL Be USE
OF MILITARY MONEY
THERE is A DIFFERENCE OF oPIN-
ION AS TO THE BEST USE OF
$50 900 JUST APPROPRIATED.

mined what is to be done with the So
900 appropriated to the military Of the
state for the next year. Many Of the
officers are anxious that state encamp-
lnents be held agafn. but a majority OF
them are in favor of the state paying
the armory rent of the companies, in
stead of holding the encampments.
The governor will probably call a
meeting of the advisory board in order to
determine what is best for the interest
of the state troops. The advisory board
has not held a meeting in several months,
and it is expected that another session
will be called soon.
The military men asked for $4,000 but
owing to the condition Of the state treas
ury IL was necessary to cut down the ap-
preparation to $4,000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
WILL MAKE STEEL
RAILS AT BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Dec. 1S-The Ten
nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company
has announced the completion of its steel
rail mill at Ensley. and General Manager
Charles McCreery states that the plant
will be in operation within few weeks
This new industry will make steel rails
for trunk lines and will be the first plant
of this kind in the south. The new mill
is so constructed that when rails are not
in demand, it will work on structural steel
shapes. 1t is understood that the Louis
VILE and Nashville Railroad company and
the Southern railway, who were large
contributors to the expense of the cree
ton of the plant will be takers Of the
output.
The product will be of the basic steel
order, but it is claimed that rails Of
this species are as good as the
harder rail made under the Bessemer pro
cess.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
CHARGED WITH FORGING
POSTOFFlcE MONEY ORDER

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 1s.-Chas.
f. Davis was rearrested here Sunday by
the United States postofiice inspectors on
the charge of forging United States
money orders. He was arrested some time
ago and bound over to the United States
court, but was released by mistake on
some flaw in the indictment. While he was
in jail there came a money order for an
other Charles E, Davis. a barber in this
city. II was delivered 10 the wrong Davis
at the jail, and he signed for II. This was
learned after his release. and the inspec-
tors have been looking for him ever since.
His capture was rendered difficult on &C
count OF the fact that he has been going
under several names. ne was tried yes
terday before the United States commits
sioner and bound over TO the United
States court. and In default of bond was
sent 70 jail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
CHATTANOOGA TO BUILD
MARKET STREET WADUCT

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Dec. B.-May-
or Chambliss has returned from Nashville,
where he went to consult with President
Thomas, Of the Nashville. Chattanooga
and st. Louis railway, relative to the
tracks OF the road across Market street.
After discussing many plans, It was de-
cided that the best means of relief was to
build a viaduct, which would cost about
$4,000. This proposition viii be submitted
TO council tonight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-12-19
DARING WOMAN
ROUTSBURGLAR.
BRAVE OHIO GIRL GOT REVOLVER
AND FIRED UPON HER BOLD
INTRUDER CAUSING HIS
RETREAT.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. Dec. ia
stranger entered the of1ce OF Justice
webb this morning and finding his clerk.
Miss Clementine Hamilton. alone, deman-
ded that she open the safe which con-
tanned 5000. Upon her refusal he at
tempted to strangle her, saying:
III you don't open the safe III Kill
vou.'
Miss Hamilton succeeded in breaking
away and securing a revolver, fired point
blank at the fellow, who ran out Of the
office and escaped 1t was not thought
he was wounded.