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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
BENNETTSHOT.
WITHH|S OWN
PISTOL
MYSTERIOUS KILLING IN MA
CON SALOON, VICTIM BEING
A DEPUTY SHERIFF OF BIB
COUNTY-AST STRANGE AFFAIR.

MACON. April deputy Sheriff John
w. Bennett was fatally shot by Richard
c. Rice at Hammoclk's saloon. on Fourth
street. Saturday night, and has fingered
at the hospital in a hopeless condition
since then. He died at2 o'clock this morn
ing His anxious young wife was con-
stantly at his side Rice is in jail.
The cause and manner of the shooting
Is mysterious Rice says it occurred one
way and Bennett said IL was another.
The shooting was done with Benefits
own pistol, which he had handed to Rice.
When the shot was fired. Rice handed
back the pistol and left the store. Ben
nett put the pistol in his pocket, held MS
hand over the bleeding wound right under
his heart and went TO the front door, CALI
ing for a conveyance to take him home.
Rice went about mile down town and
surrendered to Police Officer Hollomon.
He saws he did not know the pistol was
loaded as he had seen the officer fire all
the cartridges while they were out driv-
ing. Bennett says Rice murdered him;
that he had accused Rice of stealing mon
ey and Rice became angered and said ne
II had a gun he would resent the accu-
sation Bennett drew his own gun from
hts rocket and handed II to Rice, saying:
You haven't got nerve enough to shoot
me- Whereupon the pistol fired. Bennett
said Rice did not hand back the pistol. but
that he took It away from Rice. Rice is
the son Of Can't. Jim Rice, who for years
before his death owned the Rice's mill
property in Godfrey's district. Bennett
was one Of the best known and most en-
ergetic of the attaches of the sheriffs Of
fee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
SMITH NOT IN
THE RACE FOR
GOVERNOR

Col. James M. Smith, Of oglethorpe,
has retired from thes eubernatorial race.
I The withdrawal is ANNOUNCED in card
published In Tuesdays Athens Banner.
Colonel Smith states that he swithdraws
from the race on account Of combina-
ton Of circumstances Prs ETealth his pri-
:H5,@sEs- ThiS GY6 reads t' toi-
"sMITHsONIA. Ga. April 7.-Editor
Banner Ath ensy Ca: In view OF what has
been said and written in the past few
months. both by myself and others, in re-
gard to my candidacy for governor, l
deem it proper to publish this card
Some, months ago, at the earnest solicit
tation of my friends from all parts of the
State, determined to enter the race for
governor AS time passed my health be-
came precarious and disappointing. 1
found it more dificult than had antici-
pated to arrange my private business so
as TO enter an early campaign
Had the primary been fixed as late as
August it is quite likely I would have en-
tered the race. AS the time for the pri-
mary has been set for June 5, 1t is impos-
sible for me to canvass the state and do
Justice to my candidacy. The class from
whom. 1 naturally expected a very strong
support are always extremely busy during
the months of April, May and June. This
season of the year it Is difficult to induce
this class of our citizens either to attend
political discussions or primary elections.
The nomination of candidates viii, there
fore, be left largely to those who have
more leisure and are. more conveniently
situated.
ITO be governor of a state like~ Geor-
gia is a laudable ambition. 1 confess that
j would have been proud to have served
the people in that capacity. If had beer
nominated and elected, it would have been
my highest ambition and greatest effor'
to have given to the state the best bust
ness administration within my power
Notwithstanding the very great encour.
agement which received, existing cir
cumstances prevent me from entering
the race. / extend TO all my friends my
warmest and most heartfelt thanks fol
their kind words. OF encouragement and
assurances OF support a~a
JAMES NJ. SMITH" ~
The announcement of Colonel Smiths
retirement from the race viii be received
with genuine regret by his friends
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
ROBLEY EVANS
4 TO- SAIL To
ORIENT
FIGHTING BOB WILL BE. THE
SENIOR SQUADRON C0MMAN-
DER UNDER REAR ADMIRAL
ROGERS. I.

SAN FRANCISCO, April Rear Ad-
miral Robley d. Evans has arrived here
from washington and will leave on Tues
day for the Orient to become senior squad
ron commander under Rear Admiral Rog
ers whom he will succeed as commander
in chief of the Asiatic stations six months
hence, when the latter officer will be re-
tired. When asked regarding his plans
Rear Admiral Evans said:
IT do not know whether I shall be sta
toned at China or the Philippines. but
from the fact that Admiral Frank Wildes
is now stationed at Manila, l presume /
will be placed in command of the squad
ron in the Chinese waters. 1t is intended
that the two squadrons shall exchange
places every six months and thus AFFORD
a regular period of rest for the men after
half a year of active service in the Phil
ippines. 1t is also intended under the new
ARRANGEMENT that the commander in chief
of the station shall bring the two squad
rons together once year for three months
OF drill" :.
The rear admiral declined to discuss af-
fairs in the Orient. contenting himself
with saying that ne would deal with
emergencies as they arise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE
MEET IN GAFFNEY, S. c.

GAFFNEY, S. c.. April 1.-The young peo-
ple's union Of South Carolina known as the
b. Y p. U.,s met in annual convention here
FRIDAY DR. David NJ. Ramsay delivered
the annual address DIR. Case of Terre Haute
Ind addressed the convention reception
was then rendered the delegates and visitors
Saturday morning organization was perfected
by the election of Prof. F. n. X. Bailey, OF
Fdgefeld as president; J. J. Gentry, of Spar
tanburg as vice-president; H. K. Osborne, OF
Carney, as second vice-president; Jno X
White OF Charleston, as third vice-president'
Rev. l.. j. Bristow OF Wedgeheld, as secre-
tary: A. c. Jones, of Batesourg' as treas
The address OF welcome was delivered by
the pastor and local president of the union
and responded to by Rev. L. ]. Bristow on
behalf Of the convention. Rev. DR. Key, OF
Greenvile, S. c., then addressed the conxen-
tion also Dr. Bomar, of Richmond. Va. Rev
Mr. Hodges Of the Methodist church, was
presented to the convention, was Rev. Mr.
Potter Of the, Presbyterian church.
An interesting program was carried out;
About one hundred and nifty delegates ana
visitors were present. The only complaint
made so far is that there are not delegates
enough to fiji the homes Of the hospitaole
Gaffneyites.
at Limestone College Friday night music
recital by the musical faculty OF the col
lege was given Friday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock:
Mr.. Lee NJ. Otis, prominent banker OF
Greensboro. Ala with his mother, are vislta
ing the family of j. C. Otis, Esq, of this city
Dr. Thatcher. of Atlanta. Ca, is a visitor
to the convention. and among the prominent
delegates are Capt. T. T. Hyde. OF Charleston,
DIR. Case. of Terre Haute, Ind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
SCARCITY OF COKE
A SERIOUS MAT TER
FURNACES COMPELLED TO BANK
THEIR FIRES AND HEAVY LOSS
Es TO OWNERS RESULT.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April THE foun-
dries and machine shops of the Birming-
ham district as well as some OF the blast
furnaces are in a terrible fix on account
Of the scarcity of coke, which is due to
the flooding of the coal mines by the rains
Of two weeks and ten days ago. The coal
cannot be mined and coke cannot be MADE
Coke sells in Birmingham at 1925 per ton.
Foundrymen are importing coke from
Powhatan. w. Va. in order to keep their
plants going and some may have to shut
down today or tomorrow unless the stu
alton is UNEXPECTEDLY. relieved, The Tut
wiler blast furnaces at East Birming-
ham banked its fires last night because
of scarcity OF coke and the Sloss-Shet-
field Steel and Iron company was COM
PEELED to bank fires in its furnaces at
Shefneld. The scarcity of coke was
never so great before and the loss in
money will be quite heavy owing to the
enforced idleness. The loss in the pros
duction of pig iron alone is very consid-
cradle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
CASE OF SMALLPOX
ON PASSENGER IRAN

BARLOW, Ca. April Much excite
ment prevailed on train No. from Sa-
vannah, when Conductor Barney Cubbage
discovered that he had on board a gen.
uine case Of smallpox.
Becoming suspicious of the appearance
of one of his passengers, one Schinkers-
SUMTER, he wired DIR. Brown. the compa-
ny's surgeon at Wadley. to meet the train
to examine a sick man.
DR.. Brown unhesltatingly pronounced 1t
a case of continent smallpox.
Thereupon Conductor Cubbage put the
sick man and his male companion OFF his
train IN wadley, but the town authorities
Directing. the man and Doctor Brown
boarded the train again and reaching a
point outside of the city limits. the train
stopped and DR.. Brown and his patient
were left beside the road in the woods.
Much Indignation is expressed at the
railroads action in dumping so loathsome
a disease upon the people Of Jefferson
county. 49,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10

Seven years ago the State Of Illinois granted
% the Physicians Institute Of Chicago charter.
there US need Of something above the ordl-
nary method Of treatment for chronic diseases,
something more than 1ny one specialist or any
number of SPECIALISTS acting independently
could do, 50 the State Itself, under the powers
GRANTED Is By It's general laws, gave the power 70
the Physicians Institute 90 furnish % the sick
such help as would make them well and strong.
Ever since It's establishment this Institute has
endeavored In every possible way % carry out
the ORIGINAL purposes Of fts establishment under
the benehclent laws Of the State.
Three years ago. the Physicians Institute
realizing the value 81 electricity IN the treatment
81 certain phases Of disease, created under the
superintendent Of It's stan OF specialists an
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% time h has been improved until y reaen ca
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mis- belt Is the most effective Of all agentsin the
cure OF rheumatism, lumbago. lame back, nerT-
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varicocele. kidney disorders and many other
eomplaints.
mis- sSupreme Electric Belt" IS made in one
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Whenever IN the opinion Of our staa OF special
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
RIGHT IN HIS LINE
HOW A DRUGGIST WAS CURED OF
GRIPS AFTER.EEEEcTs.
He Tells a Reporter the Reason Why
He Recommends Or. Williams Pink
Pills For Pale People.

A man who can speak authoritatively
on medicines is Mr.. J. s. McElwee, Phi. c.,
manager Of the Red Cross Drug Store, in
Dover, y. J. Years Of experience has
demonstrated 10 him that one preparation
excels all others as a remedy for diseases
arising from the blood and nerves. When
asked by a reporter what he considered
the best medicine for such diseases, he
said:
II have recommended hundreds Of
people to take DR.. williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. for know both from obser-
walton and personal experience what
they will do in restoring health"
. '''You say you have tried them your
self?'
YES. and with the best Of results. ] had
a severe attack OF the grip last spring"
he continued. land II left my system in
a bad condition. / was much run down,
weak and listless, nervous, food didn't APP
peal TO me-in short. / was generally
miserable had had previous experience
with other tonios and they had done me
no good. But I knew what DR.. Williams
Pink Pills would do. and began taking
them. Three boxes restored me to health,
strength and good spirits. They are a
splendid blood maker and nerve tonic. My
wife has taken them with great benefit
and she believes in them as thoroughly
cas- I do 1893
health II you have suffered from the
grip. that you should cleanse the system
OF the lingering germs and put IL I'm con-
dition TO resist and ward on disease.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills FOR Pale People
contain, in a condensed form, all the ele-
ments necessary 10 give new life and rich
ness TO the blood and restore shattered
nerves and they are an unfailing specific
not only for the after-effects OF the grip.
OF fevers and of other acute diseases as
lOcomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St,
vitus' dance. siatics. neuralgia, rheuma-
tism. nervous headache. palpitation OF the
heart, pale and sallow complexion and
All forms Of weakness either I'm male OF.
female. DR.. williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are sold by all dealers or will be
sent postpaid on receipt OF price, fifty
cents a box: six boxes. two dollars and
nifty cents. by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Co. Schenectady, n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
BRUMBY FUND
TAKEN UP
AGAIN
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WILL
BE INVITED TO DELIVER ORA
TON AT THE UNWILLING OF
MONUMENT.

The remaining s.. $50 that is necessary TO
complete the fund for the monument 10
the late Lieutenant Thomas Brumby
viii be collected az once and the staue
viii be unveiled in Atlanta next fall.
The Brumhy Monument committee, OF
which Chief JOyner Is chairman. viii meet
within the next few days for the pur-
appointed some time ago and which are
charged with the work OF collecting the
money for the monument
4. II fs-the intention OF Chief JOyner and
Others who arr. interested 10 have all the
money collected before the middle of the
summer. The order for the monument viii
then ~ given the sculptor. who recently
Furnished a model OF what hts work would
Re. win commence the statue without
delay
President Theodore Roosevelt win be in
'xited 70 deliver the grafton upon the un-
yelling OF the monument and prominent
men IN military and naval affairs are ex-
pected TO be here. including Admiral Lee
Wv. Admiral Schley. General Niles and
Others who participated both in the naval
battles ana the operations OF the United
States troops during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war.
The lfst Of those who viii be invited will
he made out b. the Brumby Monument
committee several months In advance OF
the unveilinE Of the staue and the ex-
-ercises IN this city win be sufficiently ad-
vcrtised 10 allow ali who desire being here
10 make arrangements for the trip
The. government viii be asked 10 send
several regiments Of the army detach-
ments from naval vessels here 10 take
part in the ceremonies and the state
troops OF Georgia are all expected 20 be
here 70 participate in the exercises II
Is expected 70 be the most imposing MILF
tary procession that has ever been held
in Atlanta
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
Spring Need.
the Strengthening and
Nourishing. Virtues of
PAHNE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
A Case Where the Great fIedicine
Bestowed VIgOr and Health
After rIOnths of Weak
i.'3. ness and Suffering. 2l
't.H arc.

Observing and intelligent women who
havelused Painess Celery Compound have
noted we'll the fact that as spring medi-
cine IT quickly regulates the bowels, clears
the whites Of the eyes OF that common
jaundiced look and gives bloom of health
to the face that 1t never possessed before.
Another important proof of the invigorat-
ing power of Paine's Celery Compound is
it's effect on. the pulse which becomes full,
firm, and regular. Weak. exhausted, ner-
vous. irritable, and worried women find
that Paine's Celery Compound counteracts
the exhausting strain of work and worry
by it's strong inducement to the delicate
tissues to take more nourishment; 1T in
duces the nerves and brain to feed them
selves. more IiberaIl6 and &c ,enriches the
blood and regulates the snow. -.
Mrs. Nellie Morse Taylor Scion, O.,
sends the following testimonial letter
for the benefit Of weak and run down wo-
men:
some years ago ! HAD severe attack
OF the grippe which, cleft my head and
spine in very bad shape. Sometimes l
thought should lose my mind was so
nervous. could not sleep more thanstwo
hours a night After "a year with the doc
tor, had run. down so wighed only one
hundred and sixteen pounds. l then be-
gan on Paine's Celery Compound. and
that great medicine cured me and built
me up to one hundred and fifty pounds.
1 would not be alive today had 1t not been
for the Compound. 1t cures all perve
troubles"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
TWO NEGROES ARE SHOT
BY AN UNKNOWN MAN

Two negroes were shot on Decatur street
Monday night at 10 o'clock by an unknown
white man. Paul King, one OF the ne
groes. was shot in the hack and 1t is
thought his wound is a serious one. Leon
ard Dean, the other negro shot. was
struck in the left arm. He was able to
leave the hospital as soon as his wound
was dressed. The man that did the shoot
ing made good his escape. ~
1t was Just as the saloons were pre-
pairing to close that two pistol shots were
heard from the corner of Decatur and
Butler streets, and King staggered into
saloon and fell. The shooting took place
half a block of police station and officers
rushed to the scene and pursued nee
ing white man down Butler street The
man succeeded in getting away,
When King dropped to the floor OF the
saloon knife fell from his hand. 1t was
open, but he denied that he had a dim
Guilty with the party doing the shooting
King insists that the man was shooting
at some one else and that he was acct
dentalIy hit Dean did not even see the
man who fired.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
UNCLE SAM OFFERED
T00LITTLE FOR WORK

MILLEDGEVILLE. Ga, April lit
seemed at one time Saturday morning that
MilledReville would suffer from what
might be termed a mail famine No
one could be hired. II seems, to bring the
mail from the trains to the postofice at
the rate offered by the postofice depart
ment. There are nine trains daily to be
met and no one cared TO take the JOB at
the. Is cents a day offered by the depart
ment,. The contract for carrying the mail
had expired and a new one had not been
made and II seemed that the citizens were
20 be deprived OF their mail. After COM
municating with the department al WASH
inRton temporary arrangements were
made later In the day. for conveying the
mail TO and from the trains and the incon-
venience. for the time being, renewed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
JAMESON REMAINS
WITH BAPTIST
BOARD
SECRETARY DECLARES THAT He
WILL NOT GO TO THE eRIF-
FIN CHURCH AS AN
NouNcED.

Rev. S. Y. Jameson. DID,, will remain
in Atlanta as corresponding secretary and
treasurer of the board of missions OF the
Georgia Baptist convention. The Griffin
church. which recently extended him a
call. Sunday released the minister from
all obligations to the church, and will call
another pastor.
DR.. Jameson filled the pulpit OF the
church at the regular morning service
Sunday morning, at which time ne
made a statement to the congregation.
He expressed a willingness to accept the
call. even though he believed 1t his duty
to remain secretary of the state mission
board.
The action of the church Sunday was
taken after that body had refused the
request of the commission appointed by
the convention at Rome to .rescind its
action and allow DIR. Jameson to remain
with the mission board.
The announcement that DR.. Jameson
will continue his service as secretary Of
the state mission board will be received
with interest by Baptists all over the
state. and the action of the church II
Difference to the convention will be warm
ly commended $3.50
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
ROME is PLEASED
WITH DISPENSARY
NO ARRESTS IN THE TOWN SAT-
URoAY-sUsINEss rs SAID TO
HAVE IMPROVED = LIQUOR
SOLD AT "THE TANK"

The advocates OF the dispensary are jub-
liant over the success of the institution
and point with pride TO its record Of one
week. They assert the retail business OF
Rome has improved at least Is per cent
in cash trade, and that for the first time
In many years not an arrest was made on
Saturday.
The dispensary people claim the record
will show an average OF arrests for years
has been on Saturday from 6 to Is. They
are confident the institution will be a
success from a financial point Of view.
The dispensary sold $500 on Saturday
and for each day Il has run averaged
about sI26. The complete stock for the
dispensary has not arrived and the details
OF the place have not been arranged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
State WILL RECEIVE
$4,000 FOR HIRE
OF CONV|CTS
SECRETARY YANcEY, OF PRISON
COMMISSION, ANNOUNCES TO-
DAY AMOUNT DUE STATE
..r. FOR PAST QUARTER.

Secretary GoodIoe Yancey, of the prison
commission has furnished Comptroller
General Wright with. statement show
ing the amount due the state for the hire
or convicts for the quarter ending April /.
The following is the statement: ~
ONCE OF the Prison Commission of Geor-
gia. Atlanta, Ca, April n, 1902. 'H
Statement rendered to the comptroller
OF Georgia of the amounts due the state
for hire of convict labor for the quarter
ending March 81 1902:
]. w. English, Jr., Atlanta.........$ S60I.1O
j. w English, Jr., for account Iron
Belt r. r. Mining Co. and Joel
Hurt, Atlanta. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3Ol6.2O
c. s. Baxter & Co., Jacksonville
Ca. -. -. ....-........ sSs1. OS
Durham Coal & Coke Co., Chatta-
noOga, Tenn. -. ...... ........ 6,22S.5z
Chattahoochee Brick Co., Atlanta 4,sl1.2C
Parrot Lumber Co., Redwood, Ga 3,SlS.Sl
Enterprise Lumber Co, Atlanta. S79l.5l
Canda Lumber Co. Worth. Ca. 2.6lS.2l
J. NJ. Smith. Smithsonia. Ga...... 2.55OOC
Merritt w Dixon, Savannah. 2,456SC
Vile. Ca. ...S........ 1858
Crifger & Pace. Albany. Can. l,2SSlt
Est w. H. Mattox, for account
w. o. Jones' Elberton, .Ga........ 1,2625C
i, w. McCalla.. ...... 1,2625C
Total. -. -. -, :. ISL, s5s. s4
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
NEPHEW KILLS UNCLE;
CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE

JACKSON. Miss. April SAN old
farmer near KoscInsko over sixty years
Of age BY the name OF ]. B. DOdd. was
shot and killed by his nephew. Frank
Harrington. Saturday. in the latter's yard.
The old man had separated from his wife
and bad blood had existed between him
and her people. When DOdd came in the
yard Harrington. who IS young man
about = years OF age. emptied load OF
ouckshOt in him. He claims that he did
the shooting IN self defense and that
Dodds was advancing upon him with a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10
MICHAEL D. LYNCH DIED
FROM PARALYSIS MONDAY

Michael d. Lynch died Monday at
8 O'Clock at his residence. "a West Harris
street. His death resulted from paralysis
with which he was stricken for the second
time last Saturday. Mr.. Lynch had inn
proved steadily since his first stroke Of
paralysis and 1t was believed that he was
getting we'll Two weeks ago. however,
he caught cold and Saturday he was
stricken again and death followed this
morning.
Mr.. Lynch was 81 years old. He was. a
native OF Tipperary. Ireland. A large part
OF his life was spent in Kentucky, but for
the past seven years he had been resi-
dent OF Atlanta. During the civil war
Mr.. Lynch was an ardent southern SYM
pathiEer, though his brother was q cap
tain in the Federal army. At one time
he was threatened with being shot on ac-
count of his sympathy for the south. :