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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
DEATH OF Mr.. HARVEY PoSS.

The relatives and friends or Mr.. Har-
vey Poss were grieved to hear Of his sad
death, which occurred at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. /. Poss, near Oak
Shade, last Tuesday, April 1st at
o'clock
He had been sick for some time, but
had recovered apparently. He was taken
i'll very suddenly Sunday night and suf-
fered untold agony till death relieved him
Of his suffering. His attending physician
said that death was caused by the forrna-
ton Of an abscess on his BRAIN
Mr.. Poss was a young man Of very
high character. He was an industrious
and thorough-going young man. He stood
the very highest among the young people
Of his community and was loved and es-
teemed by all those who knew him. He
leaves a host of friends and admirers 70
mourn his loss.
His remains were taken to Sardis for in
terment Thursday morning. Rev Bur
dett conducted the funeral services.
The pallbearers were Messrs Arthur
Colley, VIII Chappelear. Charley Cook,
Barna Covington, Charley Dowis and
Fred Morris.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family. relatives and friends
who are left to mourn his untinely death.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
TRAIN IS HELD UP
BUT ROBBERS
ARE Fooled
BURLINGTON TRAIN is STOPPED
AT MIDNIGHT BY AN ARMED
GANG, BUT NO 5oooTY
rs SECURED.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 4.-Train No.
Is on the Burlington road, which left st.
Joseph for Denver at 11:4O last night was
held up three miles north OF the city lin
its by four masked men.
The railroad authorities assert that the
robbers did not get anything, although on
this point conflicting reports are in cir
culation today.
The attempted robbery occurred fifteen
minutes after the train left Francis street
station in this city. The scene is very
near the place where on the night of Sep
TENDER "a, 1893, four young men Of this
city made a futile attempt to rob Bur
lington train, two of the party being shot
down.
On that occasion the railroads, under
the leadership of W. G. Brown, then gem
eral manager of the Burlington's Missou-
ri lines, ran dummy train loaded with
policemen and deputy sheriffs. and the
robbers were taken by surprise, their
plans having been tipped of by treach-
erous confederate.
In the attempted robbery OF last night,
no violence was offered to the trainnen
and after holding the train 80 minutes, It
was allowed to proceed.
Conductor Cox and Engineer Kust, In
charge of the train, ran from thee scene
of the hold-up to Napier, the next stop
and from there reported 70 the oncials
in this city. A dozen detectives were
at once dispatched, but thus far no tan
gible clue has been found.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
LIVINGSTON TO ASK
AID FOR THE BOERS
Georgia Member To Intro
duce Bill Granting Bel
Iigerent Rights to
Boer Fighters.

WASHINGTON. d. C. April s.-Repre-
sentative Livingston VIII probably intro
duce in the house next week a resolution
calling on the government TO recognize
the Beers as belligerents. and to accord
them an the rights and privileges Of a
nation waging war.
Today he VIII call on the officials OF the
state department 20 ascertain what VIII
be the extent OF opposition 70 such res
olution. he has been considering the plan
for some tine. and has about concluded
snat the time Is ripe for this country 70
act for the Beers
The Beers are now engaged In what u
known internationally as an insurrection-
Therefore. they cannot obtain supplies
and assistance without violating the inter-
national laws OF neutrality.
should congress adopt Colonel Living
stou's resolution the act would lead 70
ether nations taking similar action, and
also Il would provide a way for peace ne
uotiafions --hIch Uces not now exist
The time has come" said the Georgia
CONGRESSMAN today, wen the brave
Beers should be accorded the rights Of a
nation al war The British have been OBJ
tanning munitions OF war In various parts
OF the world. and our government should
at least take cognizance Of valiant re-
sIstapce OF the Beers 10 an extent that
viii accord them the same privileges that
the British enjoy.
Il see no reason why we should not ex-
tend to them belligerent rights, and / be-
lieve / have a majority Of the house with
me-"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
DOERS AND BRITISH
STREW BATTLEFIELD
BOTH SIDES LOSE HEAVILY IN A
DESPERATE FIGHT IN THE
NEIeH5oRHooD OF
HARRIS RIVER.

LONDON, April L-There was severe
lighting all day long on March 81 in the
neighborhood of Harris river, in the south
western extremity of the Transvaal. be-
tween part of General Kitchener's force
and the forces of General DeLarey and
Kemp, resulting in the repulse Of the
Beers after heavy losses on both sides.
Lord Kitchener's official report, dated,
from Pretoria, yesterday evening, says;
General Kitchener, Lord Kitchener's
brother) sent Colonies Keir and Cookson,
from Vriekuil, Western Transvaal, March
81, to reconnoitre toward Hart river. They
soon struck the track Of guns and carried
on a running fight for eight miles, follow
ing the track through the bushes.
Entering upon plain, large Boer rein
forcements advanced against their tanks,
forcing the British troops to take UP a
defensible position, which they hastily
entrenched
Fighting ensued at close quarters, till
the Beers were repulsed on all sides. De-
Iarey. Kemp and other leaders vainly
attempted to persuade their men to re-
new the action.
Fifteen hundred Beers participated In
the engagement, but they had suffered too
heavily and cleared away to the north
west and south.
THE British losses were also severe.
1.-The Canadian Rifles especially distin-
guished themselves. One party, COM
manded by Lieutenant Bruce Caruthers,
holding its post till every man was killed
or wounded. Others of the forces showed
great steadiness, allowing the oBers to
advance within two hundred yards Of
them and repelling them with a steady
rife fire."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
TO SELL SUGAR
ON UNIFORM TERMS

NEW YORK, April 5.-By an agreement
or contract which has just been formally
ratified, all refners throughout the coun-
try will sell sugars on uniform terms, &C
cording to the Journal of Commedce. This
does not mean they VIII name uniform
prices, but that whatever the price, the
terms shall remain unchanged. In fu-
tire, therefore, a price of cents for gran
ulated will mean the same whether quot
ed by the American company, the Ma
tional company or the Arbuclxles, and it
will not be complicated by any special or
extra discounts. During the last year or
so there has been considerable irregular
ity, so far as discounts have been con-
cerned, and refiners have charged their
rivals with making secret discounts while
apparently maintaining list prices.
The new terms will go into operation
on all sugar sold on and after April 18th.
They follow:
List price, less 10 cents per 100 pounds, 30
days.
Discount per cent for cash, days. Ex-
ira discount of five points to be paid at
end Of go days to all who have lived up to
agreements.
The present terms are list prices, less
1 per cent trade discount, less a second 1
per cent for cash days. and less a third
per cent special discount The last nam
ed per cent special discount was the re-
suit Of an alleged secret cut by the Amer
lean company, which was openly met by
the Arbuckles and subsequently put into
operation by the National company.
1t is not a fact, concludes the paper
quoted. that the refineries have agreed
among themselves in regard to the new
terms The agreement has been entirely
between the individual refineries and the
National Wholesale Grocers' association.
In other words, the grocers themselves
first agreed upon the terms they believe
they can live up to and enforce.
The grocers Of the west and in some
sections of the south are said to feel
satisfied that the new plan will prove eff
fective. These are the sections in which
the sugar business has been most dis
couraging. 1t is generally understood that
New Orleans refiners will, in sections
where equality of prices are in effect, al
so cooperate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
TWENTY-ONE KILLED.
200 ARE INJURED
FEARFUL CASUALTIES WROUGHT
BY COLLAPSE OF GRAND STAND
AT FOOTBALL GAME.

GLASGOW, April 6.-The casualty lists
Of a disaster when a number of persons
were killed or injured by the collapse
of a spectators stand during the inter
national football match yesterday after
noon between England and Scotland were
completed totoday. They eclipsed all the
reports and estimates Of the casualties
which were current last night
The disaster has resulted in the death
of twenty-one persons and the injury Of
$50. Nearly two hundred of the latter
were so seriously hurt that they were
taken to infirmaries for operation and
treatment. One hundred and fifty of
them still remain in the infirmaries. A
large portion of the injured had limbs
broken, bodies crushed and mangled and
heads and faces gashed. Several more
deaths undoubtedly will result from the
most critical cases of fractured skulls.
Today the infarmaries were besieged
by friends and relatives of the victims
of the disaster, and heatrending scenes
were witnessed when the names of those
who died today were posted outside the
buildings.
The action of the authorities at Ibrox
park in averting a more general panic
by permitting the game to- proceed while
thew encouraged the impression of the
crowd within the enclosure that the
accident was not so serious is now gener-
ally commended.
The incongruity of the yells of applause
mingling with the groans of the strug-
Cling sufferers never will be forgotten
BY those who witnessed the scene at the
rear of the terrace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
THOUSAND
INDIANS DYING
IN WANT
FAMINE CLAIMS MAN AND BEAST
IN ARID PLAINS OF GREAT
WEST AND MORTALITY
WILL BE GREAT.

DENVER Col. April 5.--A News special
from Phoenix Ariz., says:
Twenty thousand Indians on the SAGA
ton reservation are suffering from fam
inc, which, if allowed to continue, is GER
tain to result in fearful mortality among
the Pima and Maricopa tribes. Agent
TIadley is here to secure temporary relief
for the Indians and to urge that petitions
be sent to congress asking the Washing
ton authorities to provide means to avert
the disaster which he says is sure to
comeunless the Indians are given water
and supplies. White ranchers above the
reservation have diverted all the water
and the Indians have had none for many
months. They are abandoning their ranch
es and their cattle are dying by scores for
lack of feed.
Relief has been sent from here and the
desired petitions are going forward to
Washington"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
EXPERT ON TUBERCULOSIS
CONTRACTED THE DISEASE

NEW YORK. April 4.-Dr. Clinton r.
Catherwood, Of this city, who has de-
voted his time and his wealth not only
70 the scientific investigation Of tubercu-
losis. but 10 the gratuitous treatment OF
the consumptive poor. has contracted the
disease from one Of his patients, and is
now on his way TO Colorado, hoping that
the climate win help him save his own
life.
He Is q years old and has been nractic-
ing medicine only few years. When he
left college and started out on a career
which, because Of his wealth and social
position was a most promising one, he
was not only very robust, but was classed
among the athletic. He became a sur
geon In both the Hudson street and
French hospitals. At his home he devot-
ed certain hours every day to poor tuber-
culosis patients. He studied necessarily
and believed he was on the eve Of import
ant discoveries for the cure of the disease
when he was smitten.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
BRITISH AND BoERs
BOTH LOSE HEAVILY

PRETORIA. Friday. April 4.-The Brit
ish losses IN the engagement IN the neigh
borhood Of Harris river In the southwest
ern extremity Of the Transvaal March II,
we're three officers and - men killed, and
Is ofRcers and Isl men wounded.
The Beers admit that they lost lsi men
killed and wounded The action occurred
at DOornbalt farm. At Doornbalt
farh, few miles south OF the
scene OF General DeTarey's defeat OF Gen
eral Methuen. the Beers. who are COM
nanded BY Generals Kemp and Potgieter.
attacked with great determination. but
the Canadian contingent which was the
last 20 arrive I'm South Africa from Can
ada. and two sQuadrons Of yeomanry,
under Colonel Cooks0n and the artillery
and mounted rifles. under Colonel keir.
presented such a stout front that the
burghers were finally forced TO retreat.
The casualty list shows that the Second
Canadian Mounted rifles had four officers
wounded. nine men killed and forty men
woundec.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
DEMOCRATS OF THOMAS
ENDORSE R. G. MITCHELL

THOMASvILLE. Ga, April 5.-The fol-
lowing resolution was adopted this morn
ing by the Democrats of Thomas county in
session here:
"Be 1t resolved by the Democrats Of
Thomas county, in mass meeting assem-
bled, That we do heartily and unqualified
" endorse the Hon. Robert g. Mitchells
candidacy for the Judgeship of the south
ern circuit and commend him to the Dem
ocrats of the other counties Of the circuit
as in every way worthy of their suffrage,
he having been brave soldier of the Con-
federate army in his youth, and in his ma
turer years loyal to every friend and
faithful to every trust, always Demo-
crat jealous for his party success, a law
yer of fine ability and in every sense a true
man Of such characteristics as. eminently
fit him to administer justice from the
BENCH
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
SENATE PASSES BILL
FOR SAVANNAH BRIDGE

WASHINGTON. April. 2-when routine
business had been concluded in the SEN
ate yesterday consideration OF bills on the
calendar was begun and the following
were passed.
Authorizing the White asiver Railway
company to construct a bridge across the
White river in Arkansas.
Authorizing the appointment OF John
Russell Bartlett as a rear admiral on the
retired list Of the navy.
Euthofizlng the construction OF a traf-
&C bridge across the Savannah river from
the mainland within the corporate limits
Of Savannah TO Hutchinson Island. In
Chatham county. Ca
Authorizing the president to issue 10 A.
W. Huutley an act Of honorable dis
charge: 20 extend the time for presenta-
ton Of claims % reimburse the governors
Of states and territories for expenses in
CURED b. them IN aiding the United States
to raise and organize an army in the war
with Spain to January /. 1sos.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
ROYAL ARCH MAS0NS
FORM IN FL0WERY BRANCH

FLoWERY BRANCH, Ca, April b.-A
chapter OF Royal Arch Masons was In
stituted here last night by g. H. P.
Henry Banks. OF LAGRANGE, assisted by
p. @. II. p ]. W. Oslin, of Gainesville.
and teams from Taylor Chapter, No. As
and Allegheny Chapter No. "a.
This newN chapter begins under most
fattering auspices, being composed OF
some OF the best citizens and brightest
Masons OF FlowarV Branch and vicinity.
The following officers were chosen for
the first term:
Rev. A. z. Sansburn, II. P; J. A.
Brown, K; DR.. J. w. Quilhan, s.; w. d.
Hawkins, treasurer; A. H. Wingo, secre-
tary; B. r. williams. c. c.: E. K. Smith,
p. s.; w. w. Cooper, r. A c.; F. T.
Davle, third "; M. D. Smith, second VI;
]. A Mooney, first "; ]. T. Smith, SEN
tinel
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
NEGRO KILLS 5 MEN
RESISTING ARREST
Three Others Seriously
Wounded-Negro Finally
Killed and His Body
Burned.

TUsCUMBIA, Ala, April This town
has been in a turmoil since Saturday
night. when viii Reynolds, a negro, shot
and killed Bob Wallace and Hugh Jones
and mortally wounded Sheriff Charles
Gassaway, Will Gassaway and P. A.
Prout besides seriously wounding Jim.
Payne, Jim Finney, Robert, Patterson ana
Jesse Davis.
Sheriff Gassaway had gone to the home3
Of VIII Reynolds to arrest him on q,
charge Of obtaining goods. by false PREF
lenses.
Reynolds, when told wnat was wanted
said he would be ready in moment He
returned to the door with winchester
and brought the sheriff down at the hrsr
shot. The sheriff replied with a revolver
but without effect.
When the citizens logan to gather
around the negro barricaded the lower,
portion of the house and took refuge at
a partly open window on the second floor.
From this point he picked off the men
who were frying to capture him every
time one came out into the open.
William Gassaway was fully 800 yards
from the house, and moved from behind
a tree long enough to shoot, when a bull
let pierced him through. He made a.
double shot at Prout and Payne.
AS soon as possible every man in town
who could procure gun was in the
none dared to venture within the open
space. Dynamite was procured and the
house in which the negro us barricaded
was fired upon, but to no effect.
At 1 o'clock Captain Simpson, OF the
Wheeler Rifles, arrived with twelve guns
and 1,O00 cartridges, which were dis
tributed among twelve picked men. This
company was stationed around the house.,
and riddled 1t, but the negro had taken
refuge IN the cellar and returned the fire.
killing Jones and wounding Finney.
Coal oil was then procured, and, after
four hours hard work, the adjoining
houses to that in which the negro was
located. were fired.
About o'clock the house IN which the
negro was located was fired by the
Wheeler Rifles, who had arrived on the
scene. The negro took refuge in a shed
and opened fire. killing Wallace and
wounding Davis; but the posse and mi
litiamen riddled the negro. and the crowd,
numbering LOCO, grabbed the body and
threw It in the burning building.
Relic seekers cut OF the negroes fingers
and other parts Of the body as could be
procured.
Three houses were burned in the efforts
TO reach the negro. No fear OF an up
rising among the negroes is anticipated.
Several horses were killed IN the battle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
ANARCHISTS ARRESTED
At AkTGELD MEMORIAL

NEW YORK. April Am attempt OF
anarchists TO distribute pamphlets at the
Altgeld Memorial meeting IN this city
brought prompt suppression at the hands
Of the police. Three men we're arrested.
When acting Captain Churchill arrived
at the hail he saw men and women dis
fributing anarchistic pamphlets making
excuses for the assassin OF President Nc
Kinley and attacking President Roosevelt.
Captain Churchill drove these people
from the hall.
When Harry HlrschkOff and Solomon
Heller persisted in distributing the circu-
lars on the sidewalks. they were arrested.
Later, when Solomon-WiIhelm called at
the station house and claimed TO be a
friend OF Hirschkof he was recognized as
also having Distributing pamphlets. and
he was sent 70 join his friend in the cell
room.
Emma Goldman sat in the most promi-
nent part OF the hall. but was kept under
surveillance and did Ee< sc@=s S.--s--@-
the meeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
REUBEN r. LANlER DIED
FRIDAY IN NEW YORK

Reuben r. Lanier died at Sis o'clock
Friday night at the Roosevelt hospital,
New York city. Mr.. Lanier was only sick
five days, his death resulting from pneu-
monia and erysipelas. He was the eldest
son of the late w. c. Lanier, Of West
Point, Ga, and had been living in New
York for four years.
His remains were brought to Atlanta
for interment in Westview cemetery, and
arrived yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Lanier
is survived by his mother, Mrs. Dora G.
Lanier, and three brothers, Fortune, Da-
mon and King.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
MEXICO NOW COMPLAINS
OF TOO MUCH AMERICA

NEW YORK, April Sci Diaro has
published an interview with Senior Varela
Critz, formerly secretary Of the Argentine
delegation at the Pan-American congress,
about the general situation in Mexico,
says a Buenos Ayres dispatch to the Her
aid.
He is quoted as having said: 1.-THE indie
pendence of Mexico is seriously endan-
gered by the influence of the United
States. American capital Is dominating
the country as all the big concerns such
as railways and banks are managed by
Americans"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
BUEN0S AYRES MAY
BUY TWO BATTLESHIPS

NEW YORK, April S-The minister of
marine has had a conference with rep
resentative of the Ansaldo yards Of Italy,
about the purchase of two battleships Of
Il. 500 tons each. says a Buenos Ayres dis
patch to The Herald.
A cablegram from London says Ralph
Milbanke, secretary of the British en-
bassy in Vienna, will probably succeed w.
A. c. harrington as minister to Ar
gentina. Sir w. A. G. harrington will be
appointed minister to Sweden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
MISS HELEN STONE
WILL LECTURE
At HOME

NEW YORK. April 4.-Afiss HeisBsM.
Stone, the missionary, sailed for New
York on the Hamburg-American liner
Deutschland, which left Southampton to-
day.
She will begin lecturing in aid OF the
missions almost Immediately after her ar,
rival in the United States.
The rest which Miss Stone has had In
England has improved her health, though
she was obliged to refuse countless invi-
tations to speak before religious and other
bodies. She was entertained at tea this
evening, Miss Stone giving graphic. YET
simple, account Of her experiences.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
MAJOR SMYTH'S BOOKS
GIVEN CARNEGI E LIBRAR Y

The books in the library of the late
Major w. II. Smyth were Thursday
placed in the Carnegie library. The collec-
ton contains many excellent works of
reference. and is the largest donation Of
its kind to the library has ever received,
next to the 81. 900 bequest of the Kidd es-
tate in the eighties.
Major Smyth was always an ardent
friend of the library, and was a frequent
visitor. He came from literary family,
and was deep and quiet student. His
library. though not an extensive one, con-
tanned many valuable volumes.
He expressed a desire that his books
should go to the librarys and Mrs. Smyth
decided that they should go where her
husband wished, and she presented them
to the library through Mr.. Darwin @.
Jones.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
GOVERNOR GAMBLER WILL
0TATTEND CONVENTION

Governor Gambler will not attend the
meeting of the national convention which
is to meet in washington today for
the purpose of discussing the proposed
change of the day Of inaugurating the
president Of the United States from March
to April 80
The members Of the convention are the
governors Of the forty-six states In the
Union, and a majority Of them have noti-
fed Chairman Mcfarland, who is also
president Of the board of commissioners OF
the District of Columbia, that they VIII
attend the meeting.
Governor Gambler has written letter
to Mr. Mcfarland expressing HIS regret at,
not being able to attend, but stating that
he favors April 3Oth for an inauguration
day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
WOMEN TOASK KING
To PARDON MRS.
MAVERICK
REQUEST WILL BE MADE FOR HER
LIBERTY ON THE OCCASION
OF THE CORONA
TION.

NEW YORK, April 4.-Women OF the
New York Legislative League will, 1t is
announced. send a memorial to King Ed
ward, praying that on the occasion OF his
coronation he viii pardon Mrs. Florence
Maybrick. They base their petition not
upon the theory of her innocence, but on
the ground that she already has suffered
sufficiently for any crime she may have
committed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-07
SENIOR P0LMA PLEADS
FOR CUBAN PRODUCTS

NEW YORK, April At. Estrada Pal
ma, president-elect of the Cuban republic,
addressed the New York Chamber of Com
merce yesterday. He expressed hope that
the United States might raise 1.-THE bar
now placed against Cuban products, espe-
sion said:
II avail myself Of this opportunity to
enlist your help, your earnest support in
order to obtain from the congress of the
United States a substantial reduction of
the duties on sugar and tobacco, a reduc-
ton larger than that recommended by the
committee on ways and means in the
house, which will in no way afford any
relief to the present distress of the Cuban
products"