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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13

ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGHT DE-
clDEs IMPORTANT QUESTION
ON COMPUTATION OF CON-
VIcT SENTENCES.

Attorney General Wright has rendered
an important decision regarding what con-
stitutes good behavior for Georgia. con-
Wet and how much of his sentence may
be committed for good behavior. In an
'swer TO a letter from George r. Hurt,
written to the state prison commission,
Attorney. General Wright has prepared a
letter in which he states that at the end
of each day the guard who has been
watching the convicts must make a report
as to whether the conduct of each con-
Wet has been good or bad.
No one day shall be considered in his
record of good or bad behavior but the
average for the month must be taken.
If his average behavior for the month has
been good four days is taken OF OF each
month at the end of the sentence.
Much difference OF opinion has existed
on this matter for some time. Attorney
General Terrell was called upon to decide
a similar question some time ago. He de-
livered the same opinion as Attorney Gen
eraI Wright has just handed down.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
.JAMESDUNCAN
IS WORSE \
AGAIN
WHEN ASKED WHERE THE Bull
LET is IN HIS HEAD HE RE-
Piled THAT HE DID
NOT KNOW.

Patrolman James NJ. Duncan. who was
shot by his wife in room at their board
ing house. 81 North Forsyth street, on
Saturday night is worse today than he
was on yesterday. ...-
Today the wounded man is not able to
talk. Early yesterday It was expect
ed that Duncan would be able to make
a full statement of the shooting. and IN
fact he had said on Tuesday that he
would talk fully Yesterday morning
when the time arrived for him to tell the
story it was plainly seen that the man
was not in a condition to be excited. A
Journal man was admitted to the room
with Duncan and for the first time since
taken to the Grady hospital he was ques-
toned by a reporter. Duncan was. how
ever. too weak to talk and only spoke
in feeble whispers. The matter OF
further statement was then abandoned
The wound in Duncan's head is lower
down than has been generally reportea'
the ball having entered about the middle
of the nose. IT is not believed by the
doctors now that the brain was penetra-
ted. though absolutely nothing is known
of the course the ball took. Duncan, hlm-
self. was asked this morning if he could
give any idea of the whereabouts of the
bullet, but shook his head and repeated
feebly: Don't know, don't know"
Following the statement made TO SER
geant Moon, printed In Tuesdays Jour
nal, Duncan during the afternoon told
Patrolman A. j. Ivey, a relative, cor
roborative story, not only generating
Claude Duncan, his son. but stating pos
itively that Mrs Duncan. his wife, hred
the shot The statement was reported to
Chief Ball and Claude was ordered re-
leased about $3.50 o'clock. The young man
left the station house imme diately and
was among those who called at the hos
pital to see the wounded officer. He
sat with his father for some time, but
was allowed to talk but very little.
In the statement to officer Ivey the
wounded man denied the statement that
he was drunk when the difficulty took
place or that he had even taken drink
He was reproving his son, he said. when
his wife drew the pistol and aimed at him.
The pistol was thrust almost in his face,
but he says he had no idea she would
shoot With the shot Duncan lost con-
sciOusness.
Mrs. Duncan is still being held at po-
lice headquarters. She is not so excited
as formerly and sticks to her original
statement.
Duncan is by no means out of danger,
but 1t is believed by the hospital au-
thorities now that be will recover No
statement, as dying one. has ever been
made by thesman and he himself believes
he will get we'll
During the day Chief Ball and Sergeant
Moon called on Duncan and he seemed
to greatly appreciate their interest and
attentions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13

EMPIRE AND coREA ARE TO BE
HELD INTACT AND is REGARD
ED AS A BLOW TO
RUSSIA.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-Mr. Takahira,
4he japanese minister to Washington, to-
dav called at the state department ana
notified Secretary Hay OF the signature OF
the treaty between Great Britain and Jap
an made public yesterday in England.
binding the two nations 10 Join the action
10 maintain the integrity OF China and
Corea.
The assent OF the United States is not
necessary 10 this agreement IL is pointed
out that the treaty is in line win the
aims OF the state department.
II Is again stated that there has been no
foint action as between the United states
and the two powers named, yet IL Is a fact
that the preamble to the new treaty might
he REGARDED as almost a paraphrase OF
the position Of the United States toward
the lIanchurian question as enunciateu IN
Secretary Hays communication TO the
Russian ambassador here.
II is clear here b. the official statements
that the purpose Of the United States all
relate to commercial and industrial phases
Of the Nanchurian question. With the po-
uticaI phase we have little concern IN
other words. the United States Is contend
ing for the open door in Manchuria and
Il recognizes in this new treaty valu-
able support in its contention. II is under
stood that the japanese minister and the
British and Russian ambassadors are ful-
Is acquainted with this attitude OF the
United States.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
MANY PEDESTRIANS QUIT
THE BIG SIx-DAY RACE

NEW YORK Feb. Sf2.-Ten teams out
of the AZ that started in the six-day race
at Madison Square Garden early Monday
morning struck their flags before night.
The pace and the strain had killed them
Off u.s. ~
Hegelman and Cavanagh still maintain
ed their lead during the day and night.
but Davis, the Mohawk Indian, and his
mate. Carroll, closed up rapidly and
threatened to make a3tight finish of it If
they can only stay the distance.
There was a lively fough-and-tumble
fight on the track between Gus Guerrero,
the Mexican, and Tom Finerty of the
williamsburg team about o'clock, and
it came as an agreeable interlude to the
crowd that sought excitement.
The Hursts, the two dangerous Eng
lishmen, complained of weak knees, but
they have showed plenty of grit.
Guerrero tried to pass Finerty. The
Irishman objected, and when the Mexican
jostled him he got a crack on the jaw for
his pains. They stopped to fight it out.
Most of the other contestants stopped to
See the fun.
Men yelled and women screamed as half
a dozen policemen jumped in and dragged
the belligerents apart.
The most pathetic spectacle of the
whole exhibition was that presented by
old man "Lepper' Hughes and his son.
WiilldHl, VINO are running, DIS d team. lHe
"Lepper" has seen many hard walk in
his day. and the pace has told. Last night
he wanted to quit but he wished his boy,
who is a big fellow of 80, to give in first.
William was as badly battered as his IA
Their. but he refused to let the old man
humiliate him. The "Lepper's" condition
was deplorable, and his wife implored
him with tears In her eyes to quit
The exhibition with its sorry presenta-
ton of wearied and orumbling perform
ers was given an amusing touch when
Weston, the veteran walker and the hero
of them all, trotted a mile exhibition. He
started out with a soft fawn-colored hat,
summer shirt, eyeglasses and cane, and
the band playfully encouraged him with
''Grandfather's Clock" He did the mile
in 10 m. IS S.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
ANGRY KITTENS BITE
MAKES BAD WOUND

Mrs. Asa G. Gambler. Jr., is critically
i'll at her home in Inman Park, as the re-
suit of being bitten on the left hand by
a pet kitten four weeks ago.
Mrs. handler was in Hartwell at the
time. but has since been brought to At.
lanta for treatment. She is now under
the charge of DR.. Charles Hurt, The
wound, which caused no alarm at the
time. has produced a swelling and infiam-
nation of the entire hand and arm and
has even spread to the upper body. so
that for a time it was feared the hand
or arm would have to he amputated.
There is TO indication, however. OF any
hydrophobic symptoms and the kitten is
still pet in the Hartwell home.
No medical attention was considered
necessary until about two weeks after the
kitten bit Mrs. Gambler, but the tiny
wound refused to heal and the infiamma-
ton began to spread, so a local pFaeti-
TONER was called tn. and, Mrs. Gambler
was finally brought TO Atlanta. 3f
The kitten is not vicious, and its sud
den anger IS fnexplieable. Mrs. Gambler
had picked II up. when It suddenly turned
its head and bit her at the base OF the
little finger on the left hand.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
JOHNSON ISsLIKELY
TO OPPOSE JELKS
BIRMINGHAM MAN DECLINES TO
STATE HIS INTENTIONS, BUT
TALKS SIGNIFICANTLY.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb 12.-when
Ex-Governor Johnston MAS asked yester-
day whether he CONTEMPLATED being can
didate for governor ia exposition to Gov
ernor Jelks he replied mat he had moth
ing to say at the present time either one
way or the other. He would neither affirm
nor deny the report that he is to make
the race. He said. however:
The new constitution has resulted in
the Acknowledgement of a large number
Of the white people Of Alabama. and that
disfranchisement is going to work to the
injury Of the men who brought about the
new constitution. I am glad to say that
this Acknowledgement. brought about by
failure TO pay poll tax. is not as general
in the rural districts as among the buns
in the city"
II is the general belief that Captain
Johnston is holding himself in readiness
70 make the race for governor II he be-
lieves IL will aid him In arriving at his
cherished ambitiOn-a place in the United
States senate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
TERRELL REPLIES
TO INTERVIEW
OF GUERRY
DECLARES THAT HE HAS NOT
VET HAD, TIME TO READ THE
INTERVIEW OF HIS oP-
PoNENT.

The interview of Hon. Dupont Query
regarding the reply of Hon. j. NJ. Terrell
to the challenge sent by Mr.. Query to
Mr.. Terrell for a public debate has
brought forth a reply from Mr.. Terrell.
There was little excitement at the Terrell
headquarters in the Kimball Tuesday
morning on account of the interview of
Mr. Query. Mr.. Terrelrs reply was very
brief. In answer to the interview of Mr.
Query he said:
"Have not yet found time to read the
card or interview to which you refer,
hence have no comments to offer. If the
writer derives pleasure from writing cards
and interviews am perfectly content for
him to continue doing so. i shall conduct
my campaign in accordance with what I
think is to the best interests of the Demo-
Garlic party"
Mr.. Terrell devoted time yesterday to
considering the speech that he is to make
to the Terrell club of Cherokee county at
Canton on next Saturday. This IS to be
the formal opening of the Terrell cam
paign and much interest is centered in it..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
POPE BROWN Ill
THOUGH NOT SERIOUSLY

Hon. j. Pope Brown was quite i'll at the
Kimball house yesterday, although his
affection is not serious.
Just before breakfast yesterday Mr.
Brown was seized with a sudden and Sc
we're cramp, which caused him consider
able pain and neeessitated calling in a
physician. s.%
At 2 o'clock MIR. Brown said he was
feeling well again and thought he would
be all right by evening. He regretted his
sickness particularly because he was that
morning to have introduced Hon. Dudley
N Hughes to the executive committee OF
the State Agricultural society. Colonei
Hughes having lately been elected presi-
dent of that body. and Mr.. Brown, as the
retiring president. said he had desired TO
formally turn the society over to him.
Many members of the executive COM
mittee called at Mr.. Browns room after
the meeting, but were relieved to find
that his illness was not serious,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
HOTTER AND HOTTER
WAKES FIGHT
IN ROME
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
ROME, Ga, Feb. PA few days ago
Mr.. j. B. Chamlee published card in
the Tribune asserting that Mr.. Seaborn
Wright had rented or offered TO rent him
building on Broad street for purposes
of retailing liquors in the year 1894. or
about that time. Mr.. Wright gave the
correspondent of The Journal an inter
view in which he stated that he had never
rented or tried to rent any place to sa-
loon, that his brother William Wright
and himself owned a building conjointly
and they divided the property. Mr.. Wright
also said that his brother rented to sa-
loon and that he sold his property at a
loss for this reason.
Mr.. Wright wrote a card to the Daily
Record containing these two paragraphs:
Mr.. Chamlee knows I never offered to
rent him any property for a saloon. -
Mr.. Chamlee knows 1 never proposed
to swindle the city out of a liquor IL
cense."
Mr. Chamlee wrote a card for the Tri-
bune asserting that Mr.. Wright did pro-
pose to rent him a building On Broad
street and combine ii into one. Mr..
Chamlee attached an affidavit to this card
and also asserted that if Mr.. Wright says
he did not attempt to rent him. Chamlee,
house for saloon purposes, he is an in
famous liar. Mr. Chamlee stated he was
did not intend to take any more of II.
The Daily Record contained an address
signed by over a hundred of the business
and professional men of Rome asking
that the Tribune cease in it's attacks
upon Mr.. Seaborn Wright and confne its
pages to discussing the issue between sa-
looms and one dispensary. The address
expresses confidence in Mr.. Seaborn
Wright and states it is the desire to hear
argument and not personal abuse and VI
tuperation. This address created a great
sensation and the dispensary people are
happy over it's effects.
The Tribune this morning contained
leading article on the front page, copied
from the Courier. a paper published in
Athens The Courier is edited by Mr.. ].
g Gardner. The article in question an
swers Mr.. Seaborn Wright who charged
that the editor of the Courier was wild
and unknown
Some days ago the Courier published an
editorial charging that the churches In
Rome had gone wrong on account of their
endorsement of the dispensary as against
thirteen bar rooms, Mr.. Wright answered
this article or editorial by charging that
the editor was unknown and wild.
Editor Gardner. in his issue this weeh,
makes a tart reply. and this, was copied
bv the Rome Tribune. Editor Gardner
saws he still thinks it is wrong for the
churches to endorse the dispensary. or
whisky in any form. He then states he
NAV be unknown. but he is glad he has
not made an ass of himself like MI
Wright. He says that Mr.. Wright IS
Mr.. Wrong" He accuses Mr.. Wright
of being afraid to answer his argument.
and saws the church pollutes itself when
it countenances- whisky in any form.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
COMMISSIONERS GLENN TO
SPEAK FOR THE SCHOOLS

Commissioner Of Education G. r. Glenn
is today in Ware county and will likely
remain there during the week making, a
tour OF the county in behalf of the local
school tax election which is TO be held
there in short time. s.
There will be several elections IN the
different counties of the state for local
taxation for school purposes soon, and
much interest has been aroused regarding
them. The one in Fulton county will be
held. on February q. s.
The general pldn for this kind Of taxa
tiontis meeting with much favor In many
sections of the state as the citizens Eof
these sections are anxious to aid the state
in peTfecting the state system Of eduea-
ton and making it foremost among the
public cares Of the commonwealth,
Il is thought that the necessary two
thirds vote will be obtained in Ware coufn-
~. Commissioner Glenn will be accom-
panied through the county by several 9th
er prominent educators of the state and
the campaign in favor of the tax will be
a vigorous one while il lasts. q
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
MASONS TO BREAK
DIRT FOR TEMPLE
COLUMBUS WILL HAVE A FINE
MASONIC BUILDING or STONE.
BRICK AND IRON.

COLUMBUS, Ga. Feb. 1O.-Dirt will be
broken for the much-talked of Masonic
Temple in Columbus today. The building
win be on a lot recently purchased by
the Masons of the city at the corner Of
First avenue and Twelfth street. almost
the very heart Of the city 1t will be Of
stone. brick and iron and will consist of
three stories and basement. 1t will be
equipped with all modern conveniences in
GLIDING electric elevators, steam heat, etc.
The plans furnished by Lockwood Bros.
architects of this city, will be used and
the contract has been awarded Algernon
Blair, a prominent Columbus contractor.
Another important step in the building
line will be the erection of a modern four
story building by Seligman Bros. on
Broad street. Work will commence on this
building within the next two weeks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
WITHAM'S NAME WAS NOT
1> MENTIONED AS STATED

The name Of w. s. Witham was not
mentioned in the suit recently instituted
by ]. B. McCrary against the Merchants
and Farmers bank of Tennille. as has
been recently published in connection
with certain papers. The allegations
were to the effect that some one who went
to the bank and took from a private
drawer where the papers of Mr.. McCrary
were kept and took therefrOm some stock
of the East Atlanta Land company.
1t has been published that Mr. Witham
president of the bank, took the papers
from Mr. McCrary's drawer. The bill
does not state that Mr.. William took the
papers out but only that. some one of
the officers of the bank opened the pri-
vate drawer of McCrary without authority
and took the said stock therefrom and
that the bank is seeking to sell It for an
Indebtedness claimed to be due to it.
self"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
7. DEWITT TALMAGE
IN PLANT SYSTEM WRECK

VALDOSTA. Ca. Feb. 12-Dr. T. De-
Witt Talmage, wife and daughter were
on the Plant system passenger train yes
terday evening in the collision at Du-
pont.
DR.. Talmage was coming here to lee
ture and his wife and daughter were on
their way to Thomasville.
He was thrown half way through the
car but not injured.
The collision was caused by an open
switch, the passenger train running into
freight cars on the siding.
Engineer MCGEE was badly injured and
his colored fireman probably fatally
hurt. The baggage car was splintered
and two negroes injured. All of the pas
sengers were badly shaken up but none
hurt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
THIRTEEN INJURED
IN RAILROAD WRECK
BROKEN CAR WHEEL ON GEORGIA
RAILROAD CAUSES MANY
TO BE HURT.

WASHINGTON, Ga, Feb. 12.-The in
coming noon train on the Washington
Branch road yesterday was derailed at
Hardens creek. 70 miles south of Wash
ington. One of the wheels on a freight
car broke down. causing the passenger
car in the rear to jump the track and roll
down an embankment The engine ran
ahead out Of harms way
Thirteen people were injured.
j. p. Pendergrast, of Brunswick. who
represents a New York glass company,
and Mr.. Maxey, of Wadley, Ga, repre-
senting East Liverpool China company,
were talking. when with sudden jar they
We're hurled down a steep embankment
into water up to their knees. Pendergrast
is seriously hurt on the head and inter-
nally bruised. Maxey was struck on the
head and side. but not believed to be Sc
riously injured --.-....e
Gordon r. Jones, of Harmony Grove,
was struck a hard blow on the head.
DR. A. c. Davidson, of Sharon, was bad
~ bruised on one Of his legs.
Father David. of Sharon; c. w. Dozier,
Of Hillman; F. B. Fowler, of Atlanta; Ed
Waller. colored. of Atlanta; Robert Wal
ler of Atlanta; Conductor r. A. Oslin,
Brakeman Thomas Whitaker, Express
Messenger Gelderman and the negro flag
man. Clarence Reed. were all bruised and
knocked up to some extent. but none of
them. it is said. sustained serious in
jurtes.
Mr.. Pendergrast was unconscious when
last heard from and his physicians fear
concussion of the brain. He and Maxey
were taken straightway to Washington
on the engine and carried 90 the Johnson
hotel, where they are being carefully
cared for. Pendergrast had just received
notice of HIS mothers death shortly be-
fore the accident occurred.
This is the worst wreck that has ever
occurred on the Washington branch. A
wrecl<ing car reached the scene last night
and II is thought all damages TO the road
will be repaired and traffic will be re-
sumcd today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
.OISPUTEO OVER COUNTY
LINE is UNSETTLED
WALTON COUNTY, COMMISSION
Frs ARE DISSATISFIED AT RE-
PORT OF c. H. SHEFFIELD.

MONROE Ga. Feb. 12-The surveyor,
Mr.. c. H! Sheffield, who was appointed by
the governor to run the county line be-
tween Walton and Morgan counties, has
made his report.
This report is not satisfactory to Walton
county and the county commissioners
will protest against the acceptance of the
line The surveyor did not run from the
corner on Appalachee river, the head or
the shoals, where the dam of the High
Shoals cotton factory Is located, which is
the place named in the act creating Nor
gan county as the corner, but commenced
at the Newton county corner as supposed
to be by tradition. and surveyed the line
northward to the Appalachee river, to
where Jacks creek assumed the line from
the direction in which he had been run
ming. This line struck the northwest cor
ner of the bridge and the lines break I'M
der the middle of the bridge, and include
part of the bridge and all the public road
at and near the bridge from 30 to 50 feet
above what has always been known as the
corner at Che head of the shoals. The alb
surdity of the line, as run, is shown in the
fact that nobody claims nor has even said
that the corner was as high up the river
as the bridge AS the head Of the shoals
is a natural object that has not changed
since the acts organizing Morgan and Wal
ton counties, and since the two counties
have always recognized the county as
striking the river some distance below
the bridge There is little doubt that on
the hearing before secretary of the state
that official will direct new and correct
survey of the line.
The controversy about the tax of the
High Shoals company will soon be again
in the courts. A levy of the tax fl ia for
the year 1901, under the last change made
in tax laws, has been made on some cot
ton. which was resisted ny the company.
and which has already paid the entire
amount of its tax. $3.50 for the year 1901
to the tax collector of Walton county.
The suit. as in the other case, will be
filed in Morgan county. The counsel Of
the High Shoals company is Ex-Governor
H d Mcdaniel