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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
IMPENDING TOBACCO
FIGHT INTERESTING
NORTH CAROLINA LEAF TOBACCO
MEN AND wAREHoUsEMEN ARE
JU5ILANT OVER THE PROS
Poets or GOOD PRICES.

GREENSBORO. NC, March 5-Leaf
tobacco dealers and warehousemen here
are much interested in the impending war
70 be waged between the American Tobac-
CO company. on the one hand, and the
Imperial Tobacco company and the Uni
versal Tobacco company. on the other.
The beginning OF the next season Is ex-
pected 20 see the fight on IN earnest The
Imperial and Universal companies. II Is
understood. VIII join forces in a common
fight against the American company. plac-
ing buyers on every market OF any i'm
portance in the United States. The I'm
perial is a very strong English company,
and the Universal was organized on this
side OF the water Tor the express purpose
OF fighting the American.
The keen competition that will necessar-
ily arise from the presence on every mar
ket OF representatives OF the contending
forces viii result in higher prices. The
warehousemen and farmers are iubilant.
and the latter are preparing 10 plant the
biggest crop that has been grown In this
section for years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
JOHNSTON ANSWERS
~.v. STATEMENT OF GLENN

Hon Mark Johnston, candidate for state
school commissioner has replied to the
statement of State School Commissioner
G. r. Glenn, which appeared in The Jour
nal of Thursday. Mr.. Johnston states
that he is not surprised that Commissioner
Glenn is wincing under the CALLING charges
that are being made against him and his
administration He says that he stands
by every statement that he has made, ami
though Mr.. Glenn may distort facts, toy
with figures and charge. ignorance upon his
critics, the, record stands unchallenged and
unchanged.
Speaking of the Glenn interview Mr..
Johnson said:
I'm 1893, before Mr.. Glenn went into
Office. p per cent of the children of school
age were enrolled in the public schools. In
1900. six years after he went into office,
only 20 per cent of the children of school
age were enrolled. He may charge jug
Cling, but he can't juggle out these fig
ures. Is ii not a shame that with an APP
preparation of $319, 100 more in 1900 than in
1898 that there should be a comparative
illiteracy of more than per cent in 1900
over 1893? Let Mr.. Glenn get around these
figures If he can"
Regarding the statement of Mr.. Glenn
that II would take 100000 to change the
uniform system of textbooks in Georgia,
Mr.. Johnston says that the present sys-
Georgia will never have uniform system
until school commissioner is elected
who favors uniformity
THE statement that the change to a
uniform system will cost 100000 is farci-
CAL and such clap-trap will not deceive
the intelligent voters of Georgia. / am
surprised at such temerity when / recall
the fact that few days ago Commission
er Glenn had the cheek to advise me on
our casual meeting not to abuse him If 1
wanted to make votes. 1t would be well
for the gentleman to take his own medi-
cine and cease dallying with epithets."
Mr.. Johnston says he did not refer to
Mr.. Glenn's reports that $4,000 was ex-
pended for stamps. He says he referred
10 it as postage. What he did charge was
as follows For school supplies. S1.02S.67.
For postage $40, 1921. This, according to
Mr.. Johnston is about per cent of the
entire appropriation.
continuing further Mr.. Johnston says:
Il pledge to the. people of Georgia If
elected school commissioner that l will
never insult their high racial instincts
by attending a banquet given in honor of
a negro and there indulge in such extrava-
CANT eulogy of negro host as was never
used in extoling the virtues of any white
man in the country. will never be so
ignorant of the wishes of my people as to
euiogize Booker T. Washington, the ne
gro who has so recently emphasized his
desire for social equality by dining with
the president of the United States"
Mr.. Johnston says that so far as he is
concerned he will not indulge in any more
newspaper controversies, but will meet Mr..
Glenn on any arena to discuss the issues
between them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
GUERRY CLUBS CALL ON
VOTERS TO REGISTER

The headquarters of the Guerry As
ISOLATED clubs in this city, has had 100, 900
circulars printed. which they intend to
scatter broadcast over the state, calling
upon the citizens to register for the ap-
preaching state primary. They win be
sent into every town and district of the
state. through the mail. and will reach
reach nearly every voter.
A Query club was organized Saturday
at Cairo, in Thomas county, and another
at Cordele, Dolly county. Both have
large memberships. and will work for the
election of Query at the coming cleo
ton.
The citizens of Sumter county will hold
a mass meeting next Wednesday at u
O'Clock in Americas, to organize the coun-
ty into a Query club. This is Guerry's
home county. and it was here that he
plowed the now historic blind mule and
the horse to the same plow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
FLORIDA GOVERNOR
REMOVES TWO
OFFICIALS
DISPUTE OVER SMALL AMOUNT
LEADS TO THE GUSHING OF
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AND CONSTABLE.

PENSACOLA, Fla March A.-James r.
Landrum, justice of the peace, and Chas.
p. Bobe, constable for this the second
justice district. were suspended from Of
fee Saturday afternoon by Governor Jen-
nings, who took the step upon the
strength of a report from State Agent w.
v. Knott, whom the governor sent here
to check up criminal cost bills, and who
reported in such a manner as to specific
ally charge both the officials who stand
suspended with malfeasance and misfeas-
ance in Office.
Mr.. Knott reported that Mr.. Landrum
had been Illegally paid $417.5O by the coun-
ty commissioners, and reported Bobe in
debted in the sum of $796 to the county.
The state also charges both with mall
feasance and misfeasance from the fact
that cost bills were made up and payments
demanded from the county, which were
illegal and which were paid by the county
commissioners only after a hot wrangle
every time the cost bills came up for pay
ment.
Mr.. Landrum is also charged by Mr..
Knott with having demanded from pris-
oner who was held to appear at the Grim
inal court session a cash. bond Of so and
also a cash bond of SO for the prisoners
appearance before him Q.andrum) as a
committing magistrate. When this bond
was put up. the auditor charges. the
money was used by the Justice for his
own use and benefit, and as consequence
the bond of the prisoner was forfeited at
the late term of the criminal court. This
alleged act constitutes malfeasance, and
is said to have been directly responsible
for the summary action of the governor
upon the receipt of Auditor Knott's re-
port.
When the auditor made his report, he
stated that the sheriff had been Illegally
allowed S467, and the justice and constable
the amounts first named in this dispatch
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
OLD FIDDLERS To.
CONTEST FOR
PRIZES
HANDSOME PRIZES TO BE AWARD.
ED FOR PLAYING-ONLY OLD
AND POPULAR BALLADS TO
BE RENDERED.

An interesting feature of the entertain
ment given by the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy the Sth of April, will be the F1d-
dlers' contest. This will take place in the
Confederate camp. and is under the d.
rection OF Judge w. L. Calhoun.
However fine the musicians they will be
asked to contest for prizes with such mu-
sic as Hell Broke Loose in Georgia"
Rabbit in the Pea Patch Pop Goes
the Weasel" run, Niger, Run Fish
ers' Horn Pipe" "Old Kentucky Home"
"Old Black joe" The Mocking Bird"
etc.
Prizes will be awarded to the best fid-
dler, to the oldest fiddler, to the best
fiddler in Fulton county, to the youngest
fiddler. and so the fun VIII go. Contest
ants are requested to apply to Judge Cal
houn in the Brown building, and to enter
their names without delay.
The Confederate camp scene will be in
charge of the veterans. and under the d.
rection of Captain Harrison and Judge
Calhoun
The veterans are assisting Mrs. Joseph
Thompson in her arduous work as chair
man of the entire program, and will pre-
sent a most original and strikingly real
istic Confederate camp scene.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
SKELETON OF BRITISH
SOLDIER Is FOUND

CHARLOTTE, N. c.. March A.-Labor-
ers engaged in digglg away hill at Old
Brunswick near Wilmington, n. C.,
uncovered a skeleton which is believed TO
be that of a British soldier killed during
or before the revolutionary war. In the
white sand about the skeleton were found
a number of brass military buttons of
English manufacture during the seven
teenth century. Interest attaches to the
find at Old Brunswick from the fact that
it was there that the first armed resist
ance to the British stamp act was made
by the Ashes and Waddell, an historical
fact which just now is begi> sSng to be
anes41cista1 by the uoEl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
INDICTMENT OF CURRY
CAUSED MUCH SURPRISE

EATONTON. March 2L-The most i'm
portant event OF Putnam superior court,
just adjourned. was the indictment OF
Judge Frank 2. Curry. of Jackson. Ga.
on a charge Of cheating and swindling.
The indictment was brought at the in
stance Of q loan company, which Mr..
Curry represents.
According to report Mr.. Curry was
guilty Of some irregularities in the ar
rangement Of loans in this county, and
particularly in the valuation of lands
given as security.
The indictment came in the nature of
a big surprise to citizens here and in the
county.
Editor George W. Adams is opposed by
Capt. A Sidney Reid in an interesting
contest for Putnam's representation In the
next general assembly. The race is the
chief topic of local interest,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
HOPE
FOR PEACE
IN AFRICA
SIR GEORGE eoLDIE RETURNS TO
ENGLAND WITH PEssIMIsTIc
VIEWS ON THE sITU-
ALTON.

LONDON March 15.--Sir George Goldie
vice president Of the Royal Geographical
society. and founder OF Nigeria. who has
Y1st returned from q thorough investiga-
ton OF South Africa. where he conferred
with Lord Miner. Lord Kitchener, Cecil
Rhodes. Sir Walter Hutchinson, the
governor Of the Cape OF Good Hope and
numbers OF other influential men. bring
ing some rather pessimistic ideas OF the
general situation. f-Nm a British point OF
view. The conditions in Cape Colony he
regards as especially dangerous. and he
considers that the most serious British
dif1culties VIII be encountered there in
the future. as at present.
In the course OF an interview with rep
resentative OF The Associated Press. Sir
George GOIdle. while recognizing the pos
sibIe independents OF Acting President
SchaIk- Burger. said he was convinced
that the question OF peace or war rests
IN the hands OF President Steyn and that
Mr. Kruger and the other Beers in Eu-
rope no longer represent Boer opinion.
The real difficulty in the path OF peace,
he believes. Is the question OF granting
amnesty 10 the Cape and Natal rebels,
and Sir George says the vague promises
OF the British government have not the
slightest weight while the fighting burgh-
ers are en- their present state OF mind Sir
George advocates granting amnesty 10 the
rebels. but he insists that every one must
be disfranchised for life. This. he declares.
would 20 far towards allaying the bitter
ness Of the loyalists. Sir George depreci-
stes any attempt 10 permit the use OF a
dual language. He says English alone
must be the ofIicfal language and adds
that the fset1 that practically the whole
OF the rising generation OF the two repub-
lies are now IN the concentration camps
and are rapidly learning English viii tie
OF great aid in this direction.
He estimates that at least 10000 armed
men viii be needed I'm South Africa for
some years after the conclusion Of peace.
Sir George failed 20 meet any Beers who
yet recognize that they had been finally
beaten. though some Of them admitted
that they had been temporarily over
weighted BY numbers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
ARMSTEAD SLEW NEGRESS
AND THEN SHOT HIMSELF

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 25.-E. ].
Armstead, former tax collector of this
county and at one time one of the veal
thiest men I'm Alabama. yesterday shot
and killed Mary Hansen, a negress, and
then committed suicide.
The. tragedy occurred in a house on
Tallapoosa street, and created a sensa-
ton, owing to the prominence of Mr..
Armstead.
He was at one time very wealthy but
suffered reverses in speculation. He was
connected with several of the wealthiest
and most influential families in the state,
and has twice been elected tax collector.
II is believed Mr.. Armstead was tempo
rarily insane, as he has been drinking
heavily OF late.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
EASTERN CAPITALISTS
WERE HERE TUESDAY

A party of eastern capitalists, in charge
of James U. Jackson, of Augusta, and
Fourth Vice President V. E. McBee, Of
the Seaboard Air Line, spent Tuesday
in the city. They were on their way to
Augusta, where they will inspect the
property of the proposed Chattanooga,
Augusta and Charleston railway in which
they are all interested.
The party included John Blair Macafee,
Percy NJ chandler, Walker NJ. Gorham
James Reed and Charles S. Caldwell of
Philadelphia; Barker Gummere. Jr., and
William S. Hancock. of Trenton, n. j.;
Guy Ward Mallon, of Cincinnati; James
u Jackson, of Augusta; Fourth Vice
President V. z. McBee, of the SeabOard
Air Line, and his secretary, S. r. Wick,
of Portsmouth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
MRS. DIXOMS CASE AGAIN
GOES TO SUPREME COURT

MACON. March As-Agsin will the SUI
preme court be asked to review the MUIR
der case of Mrs. Sara Dixon, who was
for the second time sentenced to life i'm
prisonment Saturday at Sandersville, for
killing her husband. She has been tried
three times. The first hearing resulted in
a mistrial; the second a conviction with
recommendation, and the one Saturday
was like the second.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
SAM SMALL IN THE RACE
FOR THE LEGISLATURE

The candidacy of Mr.. Small has come as
a distinct surprise. Speaking of 1t Tuesday
morning he said that he had been urged
for several days to make the race, and
finally consented, saying to his friends
that If they wished to enter him, they
might. Mr.. Small was asked on what par
ticular lines he would conduct his cam
paign.. He answered:
THE details are not yet complete. I am
in the race for the good of Atlanta, Full
ton county and the state"
Mr.. Smalls first public address in the
interest of his campaign will be made on
Friday evening of this week. probably at
one of the theatres. In the meantime his
friends have already set to work toward
organizing in his behalf, and 1t is likely
that the next ten days will see a vigorous
campaign prosecuted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
FRIENDS OF WILCOX
WILL SEE GOVERNOR
EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO HAVE
SENTENCE OF NELL cRoPSEY'S.
SLAYER COMMITTED TO LIFE
IMPRISONMENT.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., March ga spe-
cial from Elizabeth City says that the
feeling against Wilcox is abating, and
that many citizens will sign petition for
Communication of sentence to life impris-
onlnent.
When seen by a friend today Wilcox
said: Il will issue invitations to my exc
cution by the 22d of April. and you may
be sure I will not forget you"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
GUERRY CLUB FORMED
AT LAWRENCEVILLE

LAwRENCEvILLE, Ca, March PA
central Query club was organized at this
place on the 21st instant with forty-five
members. The members intend to promote
the interest Of Mr.. Guerry as a candidate
for governor.
L. F. Mcdonald is president; NJ. s. Cor
nett, vice president; A. E. Ewing, secre-
tary and treasurer; John NJ. Jacobs, cor
responding secretary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
AUGUSTA OPERATIVES
AGAIN TALK STRIKE
DEMAND FOR TEN PER CENT IN
CREASE IN WAGES MAY BE
MADE AND IF NOT GRANTED
STRIKE MAY BE CALLED.

AUGUSTA. Ca. M arch A.-There is
renewed talk of a strike in the cotton
mills The day set previously for the
strike, March IL. passed because on that
day the crisis was reached in the eastern
mills. and the member of the national ex-
ecutive committee who was expected here
to take charge of the strike. failed to ar
rive. Since the advance of 10 per cent in
wages has been granted by eastern mills
the operatives here seem more FESTIVE, and
II is said that a demand for a like raise
will be made by the local unions, to be
followed by strike on April 7th. if not
granted.
However, there are conservative and
we'll informed union members who depre-
cate all such talk, and say that a strike In
the near future is very improbable.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
ATLANTA BANKERS
AFTER SUB TREASURY

WASHINGTON, March PA delegation
of Atlanta bankers. headed by r. ]. Low
ry. is expected here today to make 4 pull
for a sub-treasury at Atlanta.
Savannah wants the institution and her
advocates claim it should be located there.
since a larger share of the cotton receipts
of Georgia and Alabama flow through
Savannah.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
RHEA OUSTEO
FROM SEAT
IN HOUSE
KENTUCKY CONTEST DECIDED
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BY
SEATING OF MR..
MOSS.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-Rhea, Third
Kentucky. was unseated, 127-1S7 aud Moss
was seated.
WASHINGTON March 25.-The con-
sideration of the contested election case
of Moss VS.. Rhea from the Third Ken
lucky district was resumed when the
house met today. Only two hours of de-
bate remained. The first hour was occu-
pied by the contestee, Mr.. Rhea, in con-
GLIDING the argument begun by him yes
terday in defense of his right to his seat.
He was given close attention by both
sides of the house.
Senators Blackburn and DeBoe, of Ken
lucky, were upon the floor and listened
TO Mr.. Rhea's speech.
The house. he said. was asked to vote
that the state of Kentucky had set its
seal upon a lie."
, az stand for Kentucky" he continued,
for her manhood. for the honesty of her
voters and the purity OF her women, and
not for the presidency of these United
States could 1 be induced to befoul the
state which honored me with an election
. to this body"
Just before Mr.. Rhea concluded he made
a severe arraignment of Mr.. Moss. the
contestant charging that although he
now called himself a Republican, that two
weeks before the election he had register
ed as a Democrat and had pledged him
self IL elected to go into the Democratic
caucus. With impassioned words he chal-
lenged the contestant or his friends to
deny this statement.
IF 1t is denied" said he, IT will prove
him to be the poor, miserable creature
know him to be-"
Mr.. Mann, Republican, Illinois), who
was in charge of the case, called Mr..
Rhea to order for this language. but sub
sequently withdrew his point of order
and soon afterward Mr.. Rhea concluded.
In doing so he proclaimed his adherence
to the principles of the Democratic party
and said he would not indulge In cring-
ing appeal to the other side for mercy.
81 do not want you to violate your sense
OF duty" he said, addressing the Republic
can side. IF 1t is your judgment that a
was not rightfully elected to this seae
vote against me- but If as honest men you
testant has been established, 1 ask you to
rise above party and declare your judg-
ment by your vote"
Mr. Rhea was warmly congratulated by
his, party associates when he took his
seat. ts.
Mr. Gaines. Republican, of West Vir-
ginia. followed with forty minute speech
in support OF the claims of the contestant.
Replying to Mr.. Rhea's attack on Mr..
Moss politics. Mr.. Gaines said the COM
mittee which reported against the con-
testee did not care whether the contest
ant was Republican or a Democrat The
debate on the case was closed by Mr..
Mann with a strong appeal in favor Of the
claims of the contestant to the seat.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
WALLACE CASE is \
ADJUSTED BY COURT

w. j. Wallace, the Knoxville. Ga. law
yer. who was ordered to appear before the
supreme court to show reason why he
should not be punished for contempt of
court, was in Atlanta Monday, and
appeared before the supreme court. He
presented his case to the judges of the
court, and the rule nisi which was issued
10 compel Wallace to appear before the
court, was dismissed and the case has
been retained for decision by the judges.
Just what action they will take in the
matter cannot be conjectured. e
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
Spring WretChedness, Misery
and Suffering Permanently
Banished When
You Use
Paine's Celery Compound
ACured and Grateful Famer's
Wife Declares That Paine's
Celery Compound Al
most Raised Her from
the Grave.

A few words to weak broken down,
nervous, and sick women at this time, and
the perusal Of Mrs. Shepherds letter, viii
we trust, kindle hope and inspire fresh
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loved mother, wife, or daughter IS hover
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
BoER DELEGATE HOPES
TO WIN OUT IN THE END

AMSTERDAM. March abraham Fis-
cher. the Boer delegate. in an interview
today. gives variety Of reasons which the
Beers IN the Geld should be in a mood TO
continue the war rather than accept terms
less advantageous previously demanded.
The latest. report from President Steyn.
received under date Of February 18th.
says:
Last year we fought hopefully; now
we are lighting with confidence. not TO
the bitter end. but 70 a happy end"
The BOer forces have plenty OF every
thing except clothing ... d. ..- A.,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
TROLLEY CAR KILLS
4-YEAR-0LD CHILD.

CHARLOTTE. n c. March "a four
year-old girl was killed by street car
IN the first ward about Z o'clock last even
ing. The child. the daughter OF Mr.. Will
lam Nolen. was playing at the corner OF
Smith and Eighth streets and as the car
approached she was standing behind a
post from the motorman. When the car
came near her she ran out from behind
her hiding place and attempted 20 cross
the track The car struck her on the side
Of the head. fracturing the skull and
death resulted Instantly
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
March, a. 81
ApriL, May

There is a best time for doing
everything-that is, a time when a
thing can be done to the best adj
vantage, most easily and most ef-
fectively. Now is the best time
for purifying your blood. Why?
Because your system is now trying
to purify it-you know this by the
pimples and other eruptions that
have come on your face and body.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-27
Hoods T0rSdp0riLL0
and Pills

Are the medicines to take-they do
the work thoroughly and agreeably
and never fail to do it.
Hoods are the medicines you
have always heard recommended.
cannot recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
too highly as spring medicine. When we
take IL In the spring We all feel better through
the summer MRs, S. H. NEAL, McCrays. Pa.
Hoods SarsaParIIia premises to
cure and keeps the promise.