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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
SMOOTH SWINDLER
"DOES" COLUMBUS
CLAIMING TO BE A RAILROAD MAN
HE VIcTIMIzEs MANY MER-
CHANTS.

COLUMBUS. Ca, July 3.-One of the
slickest imposters that ever struck this
part of the country has just finished his
work In Columbus, and as a result Of his
exploits there are many merchants and
business men here who mourn that he has
left for parts unknown.
On June 9th a hne-looking, we'll dressed
man, with a woman who was a, beauty,
came to Columbus and engaged rooms
with the McArdle family in the fashiona-
BILE part OF Third avenue. The man gave
his name as w. II. Cody, and said that he
was a special detective for the Central
of Georgia railway. He dressed in the
height of fashion, as did also his WIFE
and from that date to the 2Sth of June
they rolled 'em high" in every way
During his stay here he used $40 worth of
ice, ran up a grocery bill to an amount
between SIS and $780, He used a couple Of
cords Of wood, had a telephone put in his
room, ran up a big wine bill and made va
rious other accounts, which, like those
mentioned. were left unpaid. The great
amount OF ice, so it has been discovered
since his departure, was used in keeping
champaigns and other fine wines cool.
Cody would tell his creditors that he
worked for the Central of Georgia, and
that at the time of their pay day his ex-
penses would all be paid. He gave due
bills and approved bills for the railroad
to pay, but when the nrSt or the month
came and the bills were presented at the
downtown office, as was his Instructions
the officers of the road knew nothing of
him. except that he and his wife had been
in the office on one occasion to buy tickets
to leave town.
On the afternoon that Cody departed he
had found that there was some suspicion
hanging over him, and to prevent the la
dies at the house where he was living tele-
n ha arrest
under the house and cut the telephone
wires so that the instrument would not
work. and made his escape to the depot
and out of the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07

r. NJ. FUR, Silver shoal: w. F. Morris,
Gilisville George w. Smith, Holdings
worth.
Dodge county-Reuben F. Burch, c. H.
Peacock, J. James Harrell, W. e. Paul,
]. B. Coffee, Eastman; w. II. Thompson,
Inglewood; A. McCloud, Neville; Hon.
Hamilton Clark Chauncey; Reuben f..
Buchanan, J. @. Burch, Eastman; John
Coleman, Sigurd.
Newton county,. W. sockwell, Cow
ington; P. s. Coffee, ]. A. Stanton, Social
Circle; T. ]. speer. Mansfield; D. J..
Adams. Albert Jackson, Fielder Osborn,
Starrsville; w. r. Harwell Mansfield;
L. F. Stephenson, Covington; A. J. Belch-
er. Starrsville.
Heard county-P. w. Frederick, Corinth;
]. 3. Ashley, Enon Grove; w. E. Lane.
Franklin: w. Y. Moore, Glenn Lock; j. B.
Pope, Rockalo; II. III. Alsabrook, Frolana;
A. c. Ware, Cooksville; o. A. Moore,
State Line; G. w. Owensly, Owenslyville;
j. NJ. Hill, Texas.
Berrien county-W. X. Kiddens, Mill
town; ]. H. Baskin, Roys Mil; Ebert
Parrish, Lois; Marian Shaw, Abel; Silas
Tygart, Nashville; J. H. Hutchinson,
Walker, s. B. Denning. Alapaha; s. T.
Tygart. Nashville.
Decatur county-John r. Maxwell,
Cairo:NJ. N. Maxwell, Sofkee; Joe Her
ring Henry Herring, Calvary; John Her
ring, cambridge; ID. C. Maxwell. Linn
sink; Sim Brinson, Brinson; John Chason,
Iron City: Clarke Mosely. Donaldsonville;
James Bell, Climax; Joe Williams. Face
Vile.
Thomas county-w. T. voolfolk, J. ].
Terrell. w. G. Lewis, ]. r. Wright, Tom
Wright, Jerry Parker, Cairo; B. r. Alder
man, Pinepark; ]. B. Roundtree, Pavo;
T. p. AppIewhite, Thomasviile; E. E.
Wilkes, Meigs; B. III. Pope, Akridge;
Thomas Davis, Pine park
Worth county,. Lawrence, J. HI. Gill
more, w. A. Shingler, Ashburn; ]. F.
Wilson, w. w. Monk, Poulan; VIM.
Lumlay, L. Afford. J. s. Summer, Isabel;
o. A. Boyeman. Ashburn.
Johnson county-Hon.. c. s. Meadows
Donovan; j. S. Edmundson, ]. Emory
Edmundson, Spain; Ira M. Anderson,
Kite; c. M. Dent. Wrightsville; /. M.
Stephens, Kite.
!, Carroll county-J. X. Roop, Roopville;
NJ B. Russell. j. II. Kingsberry, Carroll
ton; Hon. j. T. Hixen, N. A. Windsor
villa Rica; H. J. Reaves. Bowden; B. A.
Sharp, Carrollton; w. J. sWhatley, Bow
den.
Gilbert county-Thomas NJ Swift. ]. r.
Booth, ]. Y. Swift, A. s. Lumsford, Bob
Gaines, G. II. Allen, III. A. Fortson, w. A.
Darlington, Lee H. Wansley. q. II. Nc
Lanahan, Elberton; G. II. Allen, 8. @.
Booth, Melville; A. p. Deadwyler. Ogles-
by; Bud Deadwyler, Goss; j. Y. Swift,
Briddleton; James Maxwell, Coldwater;
A. o. Harper. Jim Norman, Dewy Rose;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07

evidence OF the facts. whether such evidence
OF Indebtedness Is held by an innocent third
Sec. Z Be II further enacted, That IN lieu
OF the state chemist. should the parties 70
the contract agree upon some otnsr en Pc ~
act shall apply to his analysis and report TO
Sc 8 ne Il further enacted That should
the seller refuse 70 take said sample when 80
requested BY the purchaser then upon PROF. PROF.
20 his plea OF failure OF consideration and 70
support the same by proof q the want OF
erops. which proof shah be sufncisnt 70 au-
thoriEe the jury 10 sustain defendants plea
within whole or IN part; whether S,s said suit Is
Sec. o be Il further enacted That all laws
and parts OF laws In conflict with this act be.
and the same are hereby repealed
Any farmer who purchases guano can
avail himself Of the provisions OF this law,
and ~ .he guano bought when analysed
By the state chemist does not come up full
iy to the guaranteed analysis as printed
on the sack in all of its different ingredi-
ents, the sale will be declared null and
void. no matter whether the obligation
for the debt is In the hands OF third or
innocent parties. No plea for failure OF
consideration is needed. the entire trans
action IS null and void. so decided by the
chemist and the question of value to crops
Is not necessary.
The fertilizer people have long contend
ed that this law is an outrage. and in eff
feet means the confiscation OF their prop
erty without recourse to the courts on
their part, but / think the law is proper
and we included II as a part OF the new
law which goes into effect in August, the
only change made was the manner of
drawing and preparing the samples. I'M
der Ellington law II a fertilizer Is guar
anteed to contain. say per cent OF am
monia and after analysis by the state
chemist. Il shows anly 1 rs ammonia the
entire transaction is NIL and void. In 9TH
er words all the different ingredients
must come up to the guarantee and IL they
do not the analysis Of the state chemist
so showing Is the court OF last resort.
II farmers would be less Indifferent
about the purchase OF their guanos there
would be less criticism about the poor
class OF goods they buy.
The manufacturers are forced to manu-
facture such goods as their customers
want and we will never have very high
grade fertilizers so long as majority of
farmers are looking for something cheap,
and further are forced to buy their guanos
on time, the merchants furnishing the
class of goods they can make the most
money on for the Investment. But we will
have a better system of protection here
after, and / feel that our present commits
sioner of agriculture will see that the
provisions of the new law are fully en-
forced. HARVIE JORDAN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
PICNICKER DROWNED
WHILE SEEMING

wINDER. July s.-1r. Sam Williams. clerk
at the Granite hotel. was drowned IN q creek
near here yester1ay while seinfng with picnic
party Of young ladies and gentlemen. The occa-
skon was the annual picnic given by the young
gentlemen to the young ladies' Of the village.
A novel feature b the fact that the haRches are
always prepared b. the gentlemen so that those
OF the fair sex who attead have only TO enjoy
themselves,
In the picnic party yesterday were something
ever 100 persons. Most ok them were fishing, but
abctzt = were in the water seiTings among them
being Mr.. Williams. In moving aboE< hlr. VIII
lisnls got into water over. his head. following
others who could swim. while It seems be could
not He had tast lit cigar and that being IN
bis rnoszth he could not cry out. He began beat
fng the water with his hands but before those
abosat htHa realized what vas happening. he
sank with the cigar IN his mouth FFieRds then
tried TO save htza but IN vain
Mr Williams had been clerk at the GFanfte
hetel for some time past, He Yves oRe Of the
hest known and most popular young men In
Wtndex and his tragic death caused deep sor-
row tn the community. His fellow picnickers
feel keeniy his death The deceased was son
Of Mp A. n Williams who lives about two
miles from Winder. One Of the handsomest
aoral offerings at the funeral was that sent
by the young ladies in the picnic party
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
ATLANTA MAN MAY
SUCCEED BOWMAN

OXFORD. Ca. July A--When seen this
morning relative to the resignation and
successor OF President c. e. bowman. OF
Emory college. Professor H. II. Stone
said:
sDr. bowman has, as is known. tend
cred his resignation. and his successor
win be chosen and elected at a call meet
ing of the board of trustees of the tnsri-
tuition IN the Sunday school room Of the
First Methodist church In Atlanta next
Tuesday. July Sth.'
DR.. DowmanAs resignation was sur
prise and Is much regretted by the entire
student body and friends of the college.
He has done much since he was elected
president Of the institution in 1888. to up,
build 1t, and has won the hearts OF all
who were under him.
The general opinion in this locality Is
that Rev. James Dickey, pastor of Grace
church, Atlanta. win be elected to I'LL the
vacancy. This Is. however. by no means
authoritative.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
UNFORTUNATE WOMAN
ENDS LIFE WITH POISON

COLUMBUS. Ca, July IA white woman
known as Ethel Lawrence committed suicide
yesterday afternoon at the house Ct Madam
Fannie Miller. az 500 Fifth avenue. by taking
morphine. She had been in somewhat 81
health for The past few days, and thts coupled
with the fact that she had been forsaken by
q friend. Is supposed 70 have been the fnne-
diate cause. Her real name was not known
at the house where she was staying she had
only been there couple Of weeks and had
only been in the city about a month. She
was young and good looking, had a bright
looking face and her features told plainly that
she not living a life OF shame through
choice The POOR girl told her friend the day
before that she would Kill herself II he for
cook her. but nobody thought she meant IL
She took the drug about O'Clock in the after
noon. while the lsndlady was asleep, and was
beyond the aid Of human skill when she was
discovered. She had shut herself I'd IN her
room to pass quietly and surely into the greas
beyond. The girl has no relatives about here
but is said to have married sister In West
Point. Ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
MINERS ARE STILL OUT
IN BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July 4.-The min
ers' strike has undergone no material
change In the Birmingham district since
its inauguration on July 1 and IL is still
believed that some days Will pass before
there wifi be any change Practically no
coal is being mined except where convict
labor, non-uni0n men or members of the
Knights Of Labor are employed. Both the
miners and operators have established
headquarters In Birmingham and both
sides announce today that there is no
change in the situation. There is a re-
port going around to the effect that some
OF the smaller operators are about to
agree to the demands OF the miners and
resume work, but nothing of this kind
has yet developed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07

to her afterward. There Is no reason in
this case to make any row II the thing Is
managed quietly and firmly Affectionately
yours, ETHELBERT TALBOT.
Mrs Elliott was notified as the bishop
directed. She was angered, and wrote me
later that she would influence the other
divorced people in the parish, and they
would be Influenced against me. And 1t so
happened. Three divorced persons united
In their opposition to me and the vestry OF
my church. The bishop, unfortunately
wrote two sets of letters, one to me, tell
ing me what l must do. and the other to
Mrs. Elliott, explaining in a very slim way
what he had done. Mrs. Elliott published
the bishops letter. while I, out of respect
for my superior officer, maintained digni-
fed silence. Ie
"The bishop, as his letters indicate, was
in secret communication with Mr.. and
Mrs. Elliott. and they evidently became
bishop came to Huntington he was their
guest and hid himself from the vestry and
pastor of St. Paul's church.
"I may say that l found Mrs. Elliott a
woman of wealth and resources, exerting
strong influence against me.
The Bishop Warned.
at protested to the bishop most earnest
ly against his course, recalled our going
on record. with sixteen hundred other Pc
titioners. at the general convention COM
Washington, as oppt sed to giving COM
munion to Divorces who had obtained
their divorces on any grounds, statutory
or otherwise, and / told him that he
would be placed in a most compromising
position before the church and the coun-
try. For some reason he refused to sus-
tain me, and from that day Joined Mrs.
Elliott in warning on me. A conspiracy OF
some nature was formed, for suddenly
found myself arrested for an alleged for
gerry.
THE case went before the grand jury
and an indictment was found against me,
the bishop being chef prosecutor, the
bishop sitting at the prosecutors table
with the Elliotts, arrayed against his own
priest -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
ADMIRER OF BEEcHER
WRITES or HIS WORK

To the Editor of The Journal:
This day June 24D eighty-nine years ago
Henry Ward Beecher was born. And I
think that It is very probable that one
hundred years more will pass away before
our wide and extensive country will con-
tain within its bounds a man who will
possess as lofty a talent as that distin-
guished man had. The learned divfnes
and theologians of England acknowledged
that Mr.. Beecher was the greatest preach
er of his age. Rev. G. H. Spurgeon said
that he was the most myriad-minded man
that has lived since the days of Shake
speare.
In previous article I referred to his
volumes of sermons and other productions
of his pen and fertile mind, but failed to
name his Yale Lectures on Preaching"
which are comprised In three volumes.
and are said by noted writer's to be equal
to anything that has ever proceeded from
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
MRS. ELIZABETH CAUTHEN
PASSES AWAY AT GRIFFIN

GRIFFIN, Ca, July 3-Mrs. Elizabeth
Cauthen died Tuesday night at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. w. H. Brewer, af-
ter an illness of several days. She had liv-
ed to a ripe old age, honored and loved by
all who knew her, and passed peacefully
away She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. w. H. Brewer and Mrs.
w. M. Thomas, of Griffin; Mrs. L. r.
West, of Milledgeville; Mrs. James Tay-
lor, j. W., J. H., T. L., w. H. and Dodd
Cauthen, of Texas. The funeral service
will take place this afternoon at 5
o'clock
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
DARIEN BANK MAINTAINS
ITS PROSPEROUS CAREER

DARIEN. Ca. July 4.-The Darien Bank
has declared a senni-annual dividend OF s
per cent and apportioned to undivided
profits per cent and Is the NTH bank in
the state OF Georgia with more profits
than capital.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
UNDER ARREST
FOR HUSBANDS DEATH

PARIS, Ky, July 4-Little Berry. who for
many years was county surveyor, died suddenly
last night, aged eighty years His wife Is
now charged with the murder. Poison was
found In his stomach. Both are said to have
been drinking during the night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
BIG SHIPMENT OF COTTON
TO GERMANY is MADE

CHARLOTTE. N c.. July 4.-The British
steamer Whitehall cleared from Wilmington.
NJ c., yesterday with a cargo of 1874 bales
of cotton valued at $500. 49, and consigned
by Alexander Sprunt Son to parties in
Bremen, Germany It is said to have been
many years since cargo of cotton went from
southern port so late in the season.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07
official Organ Of Southern
Cotton Growers Association

The semG-weekly Journal Is the ON
eiml organ OF the Southern Cotton
Growers Protective Association. the
cuiy official paper OF that orEaniEa-
ton. and hereafter all official com
munfcationa OF the associations ofn-
GERS. and all matters pertaining 20 its
Affairs viii appear In these columns.
The Journal also invites members q
the Association and cotton growers and ,
farmers generally 70 use it, columns .
Tor the expression Of such views and ,
suggestions as may be % interest and .
value % the agricultural interests OF
the south
The Journal win devote each week
two columns. as requested by the as
@oclAtfon. % q Cotton Department.
IN which win appear the official COM
muntcations of the association and
such statistical and other Information
80 bears upon the work OF the asso-
cimticn and all matters % interest 70
southern cotton grower&
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Subscribers are requested 20 adj !
dress all inquiries for information I
on subjects relating 70 the farm.
field. garden and poultry 70 the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries I
viii receive prompt and careful at
tention- No inquiries answered By :
mail. Please address Harvie Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ga :
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-07

Prof Lewis Swift. who has just passed his
eighty-second year. has discovered fifteen
comets and 1.S42 new nebulae, a record which
is only surpassed by that of Sir William Her
schel.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-29
THE CfiAMBER OF COMMERCE.

That the people of Tucson are alive
to the wisdom of maintaining Cham
Der of Commerce is evidenced by the
manner in which they have contributed
for it's maintenance We learn that
contributions amounting to $4,000 have
already been received accompanied by
ample assurances that the enterprising
and public spirited citizens who have
undertaken the work of pushing Tue
son to the front will be fully sustained
and supported in their efforts.
1t is a very old and very wise say
ing that the Lord helps those who help
themselves. AS with individuals so
with communities They must help
themselves or they will be forced to
the rear Of the procession. Tucson oc-
cupies an enviable position. Its place
in the business world is assured, but
it can win more prominent, more
commanding place, by proper effort
and the Chamber of Commerce has
started on the right way to do it.
The very satisfactory interview be-
tween the committee of the Chamber
.of Commerce and Mr.. Hartman proves
the wisdom Of having a semi-publc
body in the city that can speak for
its business interests with authority.
II the Chamber of Commerce had not
been in existence, the chances are
that the President of the Southern
Pacific would have passed through
THcson without public notice and that
the hopes and aspirations of this i'm
portant artery of the business of the
great railroad would not have been
made known to its President The adj
mirable address delivered by Mr.. M.
p. Freeman, as the spokesman of Tue
son, was all that good taste, discre-
ton, prudence and cultivated fore
thought could have devised That it
made a most favorable impression on
Mr.. Hartman was made evident. and
that it will result consequently in fu-
ture benefit to the community is equal
ly plain and certain. Orators have their
uses and it is often delight to hear
them, but simple, concise effective
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-29
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

ploring the Nile, amusing themselves
at Cairo, or summing themselves at
Tangiers.
Democrats have no objection to
travel, but they insist that each travel
err should pay his own expenses. What
a man produces or what he obtains in
exchange for mis- products, that he
should be allowed to keep; what others
produce, that he should not be allow
ed to seize. This is the whole gospel of
Democracy. Its enforcement cannot i'm
peril propeVY. but must necessarily
secure it and encourage its wider and
more abundant production.
Democracy is not opposed to wealth
which is the product OF Industry, but it
abhors the wealth which in whole or in
part is the proauct of pIunder. No
fortune, however great, If 1t be hon
estly acquired, can be anything but
beneficial to the state. for no man can
make dollar for himself by his own.
unaided enorts without making
many dollars for the commun-
ity On the other hand. fortune gain
ed by government favor, by corruption
in public Office. ny betrayal of trust on
the part OF corporate orlcers, is the re-
suit of plumber and Is abhorrent to
Democratic principles and restrictive
of true prosperity.
Mr.. Furbers reference to the beet
sugar industry would suggest that, per-
haps, he contemplates engaging in
that business. we hope he does. The
growing OF sugar Deets is a profitable
business 1t needs no government aid
to make it pay. But can Mr.. Furber see
any reason why the grower of beets
should be favored any more than the
! growers of potatoes? II the beet in
dustry is entitled to bounty from
government, why not the wool raising
| industry? And If the wool growers.
why not the cotton growers and the
wheat growers?
The whole system o. bounties. tariffs
and subsidies Is raalcally and inherent
ly wrong. It is pubic punder. 1t robs
the many to enrich the few The Demo-
cratic party stand for the absolute
equality of the citizen and no favor
itism
If we have not succeeded in making
the Democratic position clear to Mr..
Furber, we hope he will write again.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-29

presentation Of facts, by man VINO
has a mastery of the subject under
consideration, is the most potent kind
of oratory-especially in the ears OF
the man of affairs. Tucson owes DEBT
of gratitude to Mr.. Freeman for the
splendid manner in which he present.
ed the claims of the city 10 the con-
sideratlon and favor of Mr. Hunt
ngton's successor, and we have no
doubt his effort will bear good fruit
This is but an incident however
Of the good work for the town that can
be performed not only from time to
time, but all the time. by the Cnam-
ber Of Commerce. 1t is the organ OF
the business community II can speak
and act with authority. 1t can take ad~
vantage of obscure opportunity IL the
people are wise they will sustain itwlth
ample resources to carry on its work.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-29
RAILROADS OBEY LAW.

1t is wholesome to reflect that the
great railroad corporations entering
Chicago, that were hauled into court
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion few days ago. have agreed
to abide by the law. II had become
such a common practice for railroads
to be a law unto themselves, and super
ior to the statutes of the State or Con-
gress that their acceptance OF the
dictum of government cannot help to
be refreshing.
1t would be a pleasure to believe
that the railroad corporations had
made 1t matter OF conscience TO
obey the law, il there were not more
reasonable explanation for their abrupt
change OF methods. The thief who post
pones until a policeman grips him by
the collar owes his reform to COM
pulsion rather than to choice. Just so.
it may be properly assumed, the rail-
iUd0S AZ tulS ltlIIe are iuN bthHAeiy VIZ
Tins OF circumstances over which they
have no control.
So long as the federal law was held
In allegiance it was The deliberate
policy OF the railroads 10 enter into
pooling arrangements But the intma-
ton that President Roa seyelt had or
dered legal preceding commenced
against them has sharpened their
sense of discretion, ii not of honesty.
Henceforth. they proclaim. better
things are to be expe, ted OF them. A
number OF those companies in the
West that were In immediate danger OF
prosecution have already dissolved
their illegal organizations while
others announce they viii abandon
their practice of law breaking as soon
as they can divide the profits of the
business
Even for small favors We should be
thankful in this strenuous age