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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10

EMMETT IRWIN HELD UP MON
DAY-MAN WANTED MONEY
FROM s. q. ADAMS, OF
SAVANNAH.

The unknown man who appeared in the
ONCE Of the prison commission several
months ago and threatened TO cut the
throat OF Ben Pearson. the state transfer
guard, and who has threatened several
OF the capitol officials because they de-
clined TO give him money. was at the
capitol again Monday afternoon and de-
handed a position OF Emmett Irwin,
secretary I'm the attorney generals office.
He threatened Irwin with all sorts OF
things unless he was given a position i'm
mediately.
Fortunately for Irwin several Of the cap
Itol officials came into the attorney gen
erals Office. When the other people en-
tered the office the man beat hasty re-
treat
Monday morning he appeared in the
library OF the capitol and demanded mon
ey from Hon. Samuel B. Adams, city at
torney Of Savannah. who was engaged
In the preparation Of a case. Mr.. Adams
saw the man was in an intoxicated con-
dition and declined to accede 10 the de-
mand. whereupon the unknown proceeded
20 vent his wrath. The man was rushed
out of the library. by several people who
were near.
The capitol guards have been furnished
with a description OF the man and have
been notified 20 arrest him the next time
he appears IN the vicinity Of the state
house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
JOHNSTON MAY co
AGAINST GOV, JELKS
FORMER GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA
MAY OPPOSE THE PRESENT
GOVERNOR IN COMING
ELECTION.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July s.-The prob
able action Of the Democratic state execu-
tive committee, which meets in Montgom-
cry tomorrow, is causing specula-
ton all over Alabama at this time. The
general opinion Is that the committee viii
declare in favor of primary election for
the nomination Of state officials, though
there IS still considerable opposition to
this plan. Heretofore nominations have
been made in convention and there are
those WHO fear that a departure from this
plan may not be good for the party.
In connection with the talk OF a pri-
mary, an interesting report is heard. the
truth of which cannot be verified at this
time. It Is said that in all probability
former Governor Joseph F. Johnston will
announce for the governorship as soon as
a primary election is ordered and that he
will enter the race with q strong back
ing.
Should he become the nominee of the
party II would be result hardly salts
factory to the so-called regular organiza-
ton. He led the fight against the new
constitution and It Is claimed that he
would have the backing of those who
were opposed to that measure, as well
as of other dissatisfied elements In the
organization. This, with his regular fol-
lowing, would, 1t is believed, make him a
formidable candidate. He Is silent as to
his intentions but that he will take some
active part in the campaign there is no
doubt
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
BRUTAL ASSAULT Is MADE
BY NEGRO AT LAFAYETTE

LAFAYETTE, July Mrs. Wales
Phipps, wife of Wales Phipps, a promi-
nent business man Of this place. was as
saulted this morning at 9 o'clock by Jim
Higgenbotham, a negro.
The negro was captured this afternoon
at o'clock and was carried to the coun-
ty JAIL but it is believed he will be lynch
ed during the afternoon, as excitement is
intense.
Early after he was captured IL was re-
ported that a mob was forming for the
purpose OF lynching him.
The assault was committed about half
way between the central portion of the
town and the Union cotton mills. Mrs.
Phipps was returning home. walking
along the path that leads beside the mill
race. When she reached a wooded section
of the path the negro sprang from the
under brush. She was choked into insen-
sibility and assaulted.
The greatest excitement prevailed when
the crime was published and quickly
posses were formed. After a search Of
several hours the negro was captured by
the sheriff and his posse and the prisoner
was hurried to Jail before any organized
movement could be made to lynch him. 1t
is said this afternoon he will be taken out
before shutdown and killed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10

Awtrey, Of Cobb, and Helms, Of Rockdale.
and Moore, of Bulloch, to consider new
legislation that where a veterans name
was on the pension roll, 1t would be neces-
sary each year to make affidavit that he
was still living, and no further proof was
necessary.
Judge Ragsdale, OF DeKalb. reported
from conference committee recommending
the consolidation of the body with the
clerks under the name of the County one
ers' association.
Judge Awtrey, of Cobb, opposed combin-
ing as there was nothing in common be-
tween the different officers of the counties,
their duties not being the same.
Judge Helms favored the union. as 1t
would be cooperative and advisory.
Mr.. Hill, OF Habersham, opposed ANAL
gamation on the same line as Judge Aw-
trey.
Judge Matthews. of Upson, thought it
would be a great mistake If they did not
unite.
Judge Wilkinson brought down the house
by saying that they might need the help OF
these three officers in election, If they re-
fused the invitation. They might be told
to tote their own skillet in future cleo
tions.
Judge Davis, Of Floyd, thought the or
ganizations were purely social and that
they should unite.
The motion to combine passed by vote
Of 20 to s. The ordinaries' association then
adjourned sine die and repaired to rep
hall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
DR., OICKEY ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF EMORY
PASTOR OF GRACE CHURCH MADE
HEAD OF THE COLLEGE BYA
LARGE VOTE.

Rev. ]. z. Dickey. D. D.. pastor OF
Grace Methodist church, was Monday
morning elected president OF Emory col
lege to succeed DR.. z. c. bowman.
At the same time DR.. Dickey was elected
professor Of mental and moral science and
financial secretary OF the board which
positions are held by the president.
Under the rules of the board the pro-
fessor of mental and moral science must
be elected first and the president is then
selected from the members of the facul-
ty. Several names were proposed for the
professorship which is tantamount to the
presidency. Among these were Rev. II.
S. Bradley. D. D., pastor Of Trinity Meth
odist church of Atlanta; Rev. r. ]. Big
ham. d. D., senior book agent OF the
Methodist church with Headquarters at
Nashville Professor Collins Denny. of the
Vanderbilt University at Nashville; Pro-
lessor L. B. Evans, Of Augusta, and
Judge John w. Akin, Of Cartersville.
DR.. Dickey received IS votes out of Is
cast. and was declared elected. The Sec
rotary of the board, Professor II. H.
Stone, of Oxford, was then instructed to
cast the unanimous vote of the board for
DR.. Dickey as president OF the college.
The members of the board present were
Bishop Warren A. Gambler, Rev. c. A. Ev-
ans. Rev. w. F. Glenn, D. d.; Rev. w.
G. Lovett, D. D.; Rev. c. z Bowman,
non. james n. f1luoSt f1Ou. w. a. HEMP
hill. Captain r. z. Park. W. p. Pattillo,
George Winship. Judge H. E. w. Palmer.
Asa G. Gambler. w. A. Bass, Rev. ]. E.
Dickey. all of Atlanta; Rev. Thomas F.
Pierce, D. D.. Augusta: Rev. w. p. Love-
Joy, d. D., Athens; Rev. w. F. QuiIlian,
Gainesville; Rev. ]. W. Roberts, d. D..
Macon; ] NJ. Pace, Covington; Charles
@. Goodrich. Augusta; Hon. T. NJ. Swift,
Elberton; G. ]. Peacock. Columbus; DR.. ].
d. Watkins, Micanopy, Fla; L. B. Robe
son. Marietta; Hon. Martin V. Calvin, Au-
gusta. Hon. Martin v. Calvin and DR..
j. @. Watkins were elected trustees last
month and the meeting today was the
first they have attended.
Rev. ]. z. Dickey. the new president.
was connected with the college for eight
years prior to coming to Atlanta. he has
been pastor OF Grace church for nearly
three years, which is his first regular pas
torate. His election 10 the presidency OF
Emory will give general satisfaction.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
MERCER FEELS Low
RATE OF INTEREST
GETTING 8 PER CT. FOR MONEY
WHICH MUST SOON BE REIN
VESTED AT4PER CT.

MACON. July 9.-Alercer's trustees are
feeling the effects Of the cheap rates Of
interest at which money Is being loaned.
They have some of the Atlanta water
works bonds which bear per cent, and
which will soon mature. The money, It is
thought, will nave to be reinvested at
about per cent. other investments are
maturing, and a similar falling of in the
interest account threatens.
This is causing the trustees to cast about
to offset the losses. A short time ago II
was proposed to change the method of
handling the Gray fund. which is a gift
from a Jones county man. Mr.. Gray pro-
vided in his will that the income from
about $4,000 worth Of property should be
used for the education Of poor boys IN
Jones county who desired to attend Mer-
GER, and IL they did not use IL all, then
boys from other parts of the state should
be allowed 10 qualify for IL. The trustees
thought that under the will they had
right to use this income as a loan to
young men instead of a gift, as had been
done. They proposed TO allow the money
TO be used and require the beneficiaries
10 give notes TO pay II back II they ever
became able to do so. But a protest was
raised in Jones county, and after a con-
sultation with the lawyer who drew the
will, the college has decided TO abandon
the matter and proceed TO use the fund
as formerly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
COLONIES BRIDE
A GEORGIA
WOMAN
MISS ELIZABETH VANNERsoN, Az.
TER SOMEWHAT ROMANTIC
couRTsHIP, MARRiEs COZ.
IRISH, or KALAMAZOO.

A telegram from Kalamazoo, Mich, an
nounces the romantic marriage there OF
Miss Elizabeth Vannerson, a Georgia wo-
man, to Colonel Edwin NJ. Irish, leading
lawyer of the state. The bridegroom was
the colonel of the Fifth Michigan svolun-
teers during the Spanish-American war
end was stationed for several months In
Augusta. where he met his bride. 1t was
a romantic courtship with plenty OF gold
braid and brass buttons TO lend interest
to the affair.
Miss Vannerson is a sister OF William H.
and II. L. yannerson, of Atlanta, who are
connected with the Southern Flour and
Grain company. She has visited here fire.
quently and is well known. Her home was
in Augusta, until her marriage Thursday
with Colonel Irish. The telegram from
Kalamazoo states the lady arrived there
Wednesday and was married THURSDAY.
Her brother here, however. has a letter
from his mother in which Ii stated the
marriage took place on July LIST. in Green
Vile, S. c. 1t was originally intended that
the couple should be married at Caesars
Head and H. L. vannerson went on from
here to attend the ceremony.
II Is possible that there were two cere-
monies; one in South Carolina and an
other after reaching Michigan.
A business telegram called Col Irish
home and the marriage, therefore took
II. L. Vannerson says. The ceremony was
performed at the hotel at Greenville inn
mediately upon the receipt of the tlegram.
Col. Irish is representing the state in a
noted law suit In Michigan and II was
this that summoned him home.
There was a large camp at Augusta du-
ring the Spanish war and the officers sta
toned there were the recipients OF many
social favors. 1t was during this period
of pleasure that the colonel met and
wooed his Georgia bride.
Colonel Irish Is a former adjutant gen.
eral Of the state Of Michigan. He is
wealthy and stands at the head OF his
profession. He was favorite of former
Governor Pingree. This Is the colonefs
second marriage. He obtained a divorce
from his first wife by rather sensational
suit in which his better half's Christian
Science belief figured rather prominent
ly. He has a grown daughter.
The colonePs second marriage has cre~
ated mild sensation In his hozne town.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
HART COUNTY TEACHERS
MEET At HARTWELL

HARTwELL Ca. July s.-The annual
teachers institute for Hart county Is In
session here this week with very large
attendance. Organization was perfected
by electing as president OF the body Pro
lessor NJ. L. Parker, Of the Hartwel IN
stitute, and Miss Beatrice Walters sec
rotary.
A very interesting program has been ar
ranged for the sessions OF each day ana
there will be discussions along the line
of educational advancement In this
county.
County School Commissioner John X.
Stephens is conducting the institute.
Among the prominent teachers present
are II. 3. Pearman, NJ. L. Parker, 8. NJ.
Bobo, F. N Sanders. ]. p. Cash, Miss
Hettie Scott. Miss Beatrice Walters and
others.
The superior court which was adjourned
to convene on the fourth Monday In July
has been postponed until the regular ses-
sion, on the third Monday in September.
1t is expected that by that time the new
court house will be completed. Contrac-
tor McAfee, OF Atlanta, is pushing the
work with great rapidity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
EAST RIVER is COATED
IN COVERING OF M0LASSES

NEW YORK. July "a large tank barge
owned by the Tidewater Oil company. of
Bayonne. n. j.. has turned turtle in the
Thirtieth street. Between four and FIVE
hundred gallons os molasses was spread
upon the waters OF the river. Three men
on the boat barely escaped with their
lives.
The barge was being filled with molasses
from the tanks of a West Indian steam
er. The engines Of the lighter had pump
ed for some time when the barge sud
denly heaved over to one side and then
turned upside down. When the barge be-
gan TO list the men who were working
on the tanks suspected trouble and jumped
overheard. The molasses flowed thickly
around them and II was with much diti-
Guilty that thy reached the side Of the
steamer where they were hauled on board.
No explanation of the accident has been
found.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10

OF fellowship is extended TO Cuba and she
IS invited to enter the sisterhood OF states
her sensitive nature may be wounded"
Whether the country indorses Senator
Elkins' position on Cuban annexation CT
not, he Is determined to continue his ef-
forts I'm that direction, with the knowl-
edge that as IL has been supported by
leading statesmen from the time OF JEFF
ferson down 10 and including Mckinley,
he has very respectable backing. and in
the belief that as annexation is bound to
come. the sooner IL comes the better for
both countries. He maintains there is no
improperly in inviting a ward TO enter
the family and that an adopted child is
better of with the full rights and priv
ilcges OF the other members Of the family
than Il could possibly be when kept I'm
tutelage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
WARRANTS ARE TAKEN OUT
FOR RI0T0US STRIKERS

HARRISBURG, July 7.-Sheriff Reiff
swore out warrants today for the arrest
OF ten strikers at Williamstown. this coun-
". for melting to riot and interfering with
his deputies in protecting non-union men
going to and from work in the mines at
Lykens and Williamstown.
The sheriff says the situation in the re-
giOn is critical, and that II there is an
other outbreak like that Of last Wednes-
day. when he and his deputies were as
saulted while protecting non-union min
ers. he will call upon Governor Stone for
protection by the militia. Twenty Of the
rioters were arrested on Thursday at VIII
Jamestown and held in bail for court. but
this does not seem to have improved the
situation, and the sheriff concluded 20
bring suit here and compel the rioters to
come TO Harrisburg for a hearing.
The sheriff came this morning TO make
information against the rioters. and re-
turned 10 the Lykens region at noon to
assist his deputies in arresting the strik
ers for whom warrants have been issued.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
700 GEORGIA FARMERS TO
ATTEND MACON CONVENTION

Seven hundred delegates from Georgia
will be named TO the annual convention of
the Farmers National congress-, which
meets in Macon on October Z. Each state
is entitled to as many delegates as 1t
has representatives in congress, and as
many associate delegates as is desired.
Five associate delegates will be appoint
ed from each county, according to what
Governor Gambler says. He has written
to the ordinary in each county asking him
for a list of farmers. Harvie Jordan, vice
president of the congress, is very much
interested in the work and is making the
arrangements for the congress.
Commissions will be issued to each dele
gate. These commissions viii be signed
by Governor Gambler.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
TO HOUSTON COUNTY
RURAL ROUTES GIVEN

WASHINGTON. D. c., July THE fol-
lowing rural delivery routes will be es-
tablished in Houston county, September
l, next:
an area OF 10 square miles and contains
a population to be served of 40. Byron,
two routes, area embraced, 40 square
miles, population to be served, s95. Wells
ton, one route, area embraced, 20 square
miles, population to be served, 425. The
postofices at Hattie, Toy, Heard, Tharpe,
Havana, Minetree. Houston county,
Gunter. Crawford county, will be discon-
tinued and Dunbar and Laville supplied
by rural carrier.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
PARLIAMENT WILL MEET
EARLY IN THE AUTUMN

LONDON, July Tin the house of COM
mons today A. j. Balfour announced that
an autumn session of parliament would
be necessary, beginning about the middle
of October and that the house would ad-
journ early in August.
Replying to a question on the subject OF
the coronation stands the first commits
sioner of works, A. Akirs-Douglas said II
was not proposed to remove them as II
was hoped the stands would be required
for the purpose for which they were con-
structed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
18TH GEORGIA REGIMENT WILL
HOLD ITS ANNUAL REUNION

The annual reunion Of the 3Sth Georgia
regiment will be held at Stone Mountain
on August 9Th. All the necessary arrange
ments for the reassembling have been
made and a pleasant time is anticipated
by the survivors of the old command and
their friends.
The 3sth was organized near Decatur,
Ca, in 1861, and was first known as
Wright's legion under the command of
Colonel A. r. Wright, OF Rome.
General Clement A. Evans, General A.
]. West, Hon. Seaborn Wright. Of Rome
E. T. williams and Judge Robert L. Rodg-
ers will be among the speakers. Friends
Of the regiment are invited to attend.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
MADMAN KILLS HIS SISTER;
FATALLY WOUNDS MOTHER

BOSTON, July s.-At Dorchester yester-
day Herbert Hill, 2 years old. shot and
killed his sister, Mrs. Alice Riley, and
then struck his mother on the back OF
the head with the butt end OF the revolver,
inficting a wounU which will probably
prove fatal.
It is thought he is demented and the Of
fcerH fear that he will commit suicide.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
GOVERNOR SAVES NECK
OF GIRLS ASSAILANT

AUSTIN, Texas, July s.-The death SEN
tence pending against Samuel Woodley.
colored, OF Fayette county, convicted OK
assaulting a white girl, has been comnnu-
ted to life imprisonment by Governor
Sayers because the prisoner was under
II years Of age at the time the crime was
committed. The law prohibits the death
penalty being imposed upon persons un-
der that age. when the crime was COM
mitted. The hanging was to have occur
red next Friday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
Rheumatism

What is the use Of telling the rheumatic
that be feels as II his joints we're being dis
located7
He knows that his suierings are very
much like the tortures OF the rack.
What ne tpdnts 10 kn0lC Is what VIII per
manently cure his disease.
That, according to thousands OF grateful
testimonials, IS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
CONDITION OF STERNE
HAS CHAN GED BUT LITTLE

H. I. Sterne. jointly indicted with Willis
Biggers for the murder OF William Simp-
son, is I'm about the same condition that
he has been since he was taken to the
Tower. The man. as stated in The Jour-
nal month ago, is dying from consump-
ton. He may live only a day or so or
may linger for quite while.
For the last few days he has appeared TO
be some better, though yesterday he COM
planned little OF a pain in his side. One
lung Is entirely gone and the other is Sc
riously affected. 1t is barely possible that
Sterne will live to face a jury on the
charge of murder. If living, when court
convenes on the 21st, he will probably be
too i'll to stand trial. His condition now
is no more serious than it has been for
several weeks, but 1t can not be told at
what time he may have a collapse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
ON SAME SCAFFOLD
TWO MEN PAY
FOR CRIME
SALISBURY HAD DOUBLE ExEcU-
TON INSTRUMENTATION
OF ONE MAN SAVED AN
oTH's NECK.

SALISBURY, N. c., July s.--Arch Con-
ley and Dick Fleming were hanged in
Salisbury yesterday.
The trap was sprung at 1854 and both
mems necks were broken. Both men were
pronounced dead at 11:04.
Conley, who was an Indian was hanged
for the murder of a young negro here last
November.
Fleming was hanged for committing a
criminal assault on widow lady Of this
county last February. He confessed to his
crime on the scaffold, but exonerated Rich
Blanton, who was also to have been
hanged for the same crime, but who was
granted a respite Monday by Governor
Aycock for two weeks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
RESTORATION OF KING
ISN0W FULLY ASSURED

LONDON, July AT 10 o'clock this
morning the following bulletin on King
Edwards condition was posted at Buck
ingham Palace:
"The king had nine hours natural sleep
and his progress continues to be unin-
terrupted. The wound is discharging
freely and is less painful to dress"
King Edward will be crowned between
August 18th and August 18th. His recov-
cry has been so rapid and satisfactory
that the above decision was arrived at to-
day. No official announcement Of the
fact has yet been made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
TWO WOMEN QUARREL;
ONES MOTHER DROPS DEAD

wAYCROsS. Ca, July 9.-At Manor
yesterday two white women named Hig-
ginbotham and Corbett became involved
in a difficulty in front of the home OF
Mrs. Tip" Smith. Mrs. Higginbotham
mother. During the fight Mrs. Smith, VINO
was very old. fell off her steps dead. she
was afflicted with heart trouble and the
excitement proved fatal to her.
Friday at the same place NJ. A. Rozier'
white, shot Malcolm Smith. a negro, with
a gun and shattered his thigh, so that his
leg had to be amputated. 1t seems that
the negro had refused to give part OF the
road to Rozier and insulted the latter
The negro had his pistol and Rozier drove
on to Manor and got his gun. They met
on the streets when Rozier proceeded 10
fire at the negro with the above results
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
ROME'S OISPENSARY
is A MONEY-MAKER
SALES FOR JUNE AMOUNTED TO
$s,ses.eo-PRoFITs FOR THE
MONTH WERE $s,22s.ss.

ROME, Ca, July 1.-The dispensary
commissioners will make their regular
monthly report Tuesday to the county
commissioners and to the city council this
evening.
The report show the June sale to be
IS. S9SS0: gross profits, "a, 1925; net profits.
$3,229.53
This is considered an excellent showing
and is an increase over the two former
months, April and May. The dispensary
appears to be steadily growing in public
favor in the city and county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
POWERS TO EVACUATE
TEN TSlN CITY AT ONCE

WASHINGTON, July 9-Secretary
Hays prompt action upon the appeal OF
the Chinese government through Yuan
Shi Kai and Minister WI relative to the
evacuation OF Tien Tsfn has met with
success. The foreign generals who have
stood in the way Of evacuation Will re-
ceive instructions from their home gov
ernments. and although one or two minor
points remain TO be adjusted, 1t Is be-
lieved that Tien Tsin viii soon be turned
over to the Chinese authorities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
Hoods C0rSGpGriLLG

It promptly neutralizes the acid In the
blood on which the disease depends. COM
pletely eliminates Il, and strengthens the
system against its return. Try HOODS