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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
EccentrIe But just Judae.
Chicago Chronicle.


Judge Daniel o'connell French. who died re-
Gently in London, was one OF the mast highly
esteemed Of the jurists in the lesser courts Of
the English metropolis. Although his witty say
ings gave rise with some to the idea that he
was a farceur of the bench, the truth is that
he was an ideal county court Judge There Is
a story that opposite one of his county courts
there was a cobbler shop with the not unusual
sign Repairs While You Watt One morning
irresponsible solicitor fixed a large placard
to the county court door, Justice While You
Wait" There was certainly no delay In Judge
French's court, yet he could justly boast that in
spite of the lightning speed at which he took
his business only four Of his muitifarious de-
eisions had been reversed. Who can forget how
an insurance company. offended by the judges
summary decisions, sent an array Of counsel to
the court instructing them to insist on thor
ough hearing Of the case, and how the Judge,
turning an amused eye on the lights Of the law,
quashed the case on legal point In couple
Of minutes2 Many recall with pleasure his
charge to the jury in rather curious Hebrew
plaintiff or the defendant or any Of the wit
nesses for either the plaintiff or defendant you
will find accordingly"
But perhaps the finest point IN Judge French's
character was his courtesy and kindness to the
poor. He took good care that no poor man
complained that money lenders and tallymen
had scarcely fair chance with the Judge II
an action seemed to him TO be oppressive he
took good care that the defendant did not SUI
fer unduly and he was more cautious than
most judges in issuing committal orders He
Judge" and thousands OF the toilers in gTimy
Bow and Shoreditch viii always rearet the
death Of the kindly. humorous Irish Judga.
Peace TO his ashes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE
IN SESSION IN EQUITABLE

The annual meeting OF the board of trus-
tees OF the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. the
Official organ OF the Ne thodist churcn n Geor-
gia, held yesterday at the offices Of The
Advocate IN the Equitable building. The trus-
tees spent the morning in hearing the report OF
Editor w. 9. Lovett and Associate Editor j.
w. Heidi and in discussing matters in connec-
tion with the work OF the paper. DR.. Lovet
and DR.. Heidi will probably be reelected as
editor and associate editor respectively.
Those in attendance at the meeting are Rev.
A. NJ williams. OF Waycross; Rev. ]. o.
Branch, OF Dixie: Rev. George G. N. Mellon
nell of Columbus; J. L. Day, Of Lumber City
Rev. Bascom Anthony. OF Savannah, who
represents the North Georgia conferences; Rev.
w p. Lovejoy, Of Athens; Rev. r. J. Bigham,
OF Nashville; Rev. 3. p. Allen, Of Carriers
Vile; B. B. Crew. OF Atlanta, and Rev. M. ].
Cofer Of LAGRANGE, who represent the South
Georgia conference. II. r. w. Palmer. of At
Ianta, and J. B. McGehee, of Talbotton. rep
resenting the North and South Georgia con-
ference respectively, are the absent members.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
IN HOTEL FIRE
MANY LIVES
ARE TAKEN
FLAMES SHOT UP STAIRWAYS
AND CUT OFF ALL ESCAPE.
MANY GUESTS JUMPED FROM
WINDOWS.

SPOKANE. Wash, Oct. PA special
to The Chronicle says that the Tepee ho-
tel at Fairview, B. c.. was destroyed by
fire about o'clock this morning.
One body has been taken from the ruins,
and seven others are said to be fatally
injured
The fire started near the furnace room.
and the flames shooting up the stairway,
cut off escape except through the win
dows The guests on the first floor escaped
easily, but many of these were badly hurt
either by the flames or by leaping to the
ground.
The body of a school teacher was taken
from the ruins this morning. Mrs. Hathis,
wife of a bartender, leaped from a sec
ond story window with her baby in her
arms. The baby is safe, but the woman
will die.
Mathis and James Allen, the engineer.
were probably fatally hurt
John Long, druggist. was badly burn
ed. Four others, names unknown. are re-
ported to be fatally injured Messages
have been sent for doctors to Greenwood
and Vernon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

STATUE IN
HALL
DISTINGUISHED GEORGIAN IS
TO BE GIVEN HoN0RS IN Ma
TI0NAL CAPITOL COMMITS
SION DECIDES TODAY.

Georgia's commission on statuary hall,
Washington, d. c.. met in the library of
the state capitol yesterday morning at IL
o'clock. Judge Columbus Heard was
chairman and Madison Bell oficiated as
secretary There was much interest man
ifested. as the second election took place
for the naming of Georgian to represent
the state in statuGry hall at the national
capitol At the former meeting in July
Dr. Crawford W. Long was selected and
since that time much speculation has
been made as to who the next Georgian
would be honored. Yesterday Alexander
H Stephens was selected. There were
other names of prominent deceased Geor-
CLANS placed before the commission but
when the final ballot was cast it was
made known that Stephens was the choice
of the commission. The name of Alex
ander II. Stephens was placed before the
commission in able and eloquent speech
by Hon. j. B. Park, Jr, of Greensboro,
Ga Mr.. Park worked diligently to Sc
cure the nomination of Mr.. Stephens and
expressed himself as being proud of his
selection. Much discussion was had as to
the proper method of raising the sum
necessary for the cost of defraying the
expenses of the erection of the two stat
ues A motion was made by Hon. +. B.
Gresham that a committee be appointed
by the chairman to go before the legisla-
ture and ask for an appropriation of fif-
teen thousand dollars or as much as Is
necessary for the cost of the two statues
On the adoption of this motion the
chairman appointed the following gentle
men as members of the committee:
Hon. Fleming G. duBignon, Judge
George Hillyer and Madison Bell.
The members of the legislature who
are members OF the commission will CO.
operate with the committee in their ef-
forts to secure a necessary appropriation.
The commission is being assisted in Sc
curing the necessary expenses for the
erection of DR.. Longs statue by the Geor-
Ria Medical association. DIR. Willis West
moreland as the chairman of the commit
tee from the medical association has al
ready in his possession something over
$1,000 and expects to secure at an early
date the balance necessary. 1t seems now
that the movement will be eventually
carried out and that Georgia will be rep
resented. There are at present twenty
seven statues in statuary hall. represent
ing in all eighteen states. Georgia will be
the third southern state represented and
as one of the original thirteen colonies
and the part she has played in the his
tory of the republic, no state deserves bet
ter recognition. Madison Bell, the young
Albanian who started the movement,
and who has so assiduously worked for
It's completion is being congratulated to-
day on the result Of his efforts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
IRRIGATION NEEDED
IN GEORGIA,
SAYS BOND

Frank Bond, of the United States de-
partment of agriculture. who has been
on a tour of South Georgia regarding
irrigation, was at the capitol Tuesday
morning for short time. Speaking of his
trip. Mr.. Bond said:
Interest in agriculture by irrigation is
rapidly increasing in Georgia, and no one
can foretell the extent to which agricul-
ture in Georgia will be increased by the
artificial application of water to the
land
Mr.. Bond is returning to Washington
after completing his work of the season
in the rice fields of Louisiana and Texas.
On his way south a few weeks ago he
spent a day in Atlanta discussing pro-
jected irrigation plants to be utilized in
truck gardening in this section and also
a day in Townsville for the same pur-
pose.
It appears that the months of May and
September are peculiar in having mad
equate rainfall In May the truck gar
dens OF Georgia are maturing many veg
etable crops and at this time need an
assured supply of water. During the two
past seasons this necessity has been es-
pecially emphasized, many farmers hav-
ing lost entire crops which would have
returned a bountiful harvest, superior
both in quantity and quality, If few in
ches of the available water supply had
been turned upon the thirsty fields and
gardens at the proper time. 1t is probable
that one or two thorough irrigations
would have done the work Many Geor-
gia farmers are beginning to inquire as
to the best and cheapest methods of
transferring the waters of her streams to
their truck gardens. cane fields and to-
bacco plantations, and II may be said
that the future along these lines is full
Of promise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
A MORAL GONE ASTRAY.
London Truth.

have been investigating with some amuse-
ment the history Of a newspaper paragraph
which seems to be in its way curiosity OF
journalism. The paragraph appeared on June
q in The Aberdeen Free Press in the following
shape: -
can history has afforded proof of the heredity
ties 1t is the story Of a woman who died AZ
the age Of ifty-one. She was an immoral
person. and a drunkard to boot Some s0O OF
her descendants have been traced. OF these II
is stated, 200 were criminals, while 342 of them
were alcoholics, and 127 Of the females i'm
fewer than 81 murderers, who suffered the
last penalty Of the law. The cost of this family
to the American republic is stated at IS. 600 600
In August the parish magazine Of St Anne s.
Soho. published communication from DR.. F.
j. Allan, Medical Officer of Health for the City
Of Westminster as bearing on some remarks
In previous issue on hereditary drunkenness.
DR.. Allan gave exactly the same facts as the
paragraph In The Aberdeen Free Press, with
the additional information that the ancestress
OF this line OF criminals died in 1927. but with
out the important information that the story
came from America
On August IS the paragraph in the st. Anne's
but with the following picturesque addition:
The influence exercised in this family
tragedy by environment can be imagined when
II Is explained that the district in which IL
has been enacted throughout the last century
was, until recently, the most dangerously
cludes Seven Dials and the noison1e lanes
around Drury Lane and Clare Market. DR..
Allan declares that the case is well authent-
Gated
II will be seen that In the course OF the
journey Of this paragraph from Aberdeen to
London and back again TO Edinburgh the locus
In quo Of the story has been altered from some
unknown spot In the American republic TO the
vicinity Of Seven Dials and it's anthem
ticity is vouched for by the medical officer OF
that district reader of The Scotsman could
reasonably doubt that the direputable old lady
who died in 1927, with her progeny Of 700 GRIM
inal descendants, including 81 murderers. had
all been born and bred somewhere between
oxford street and the Strand.
AS a matter of fact, the origin-o this story
may be pretty clearly traced 70 a book en-
titled 1.-The Jukes; Study in Crime, Pauper-
ISM Disease and Heredity," in the year 1871.
The book gives the result OF Mr.. Dugdale's re-
searches into the history of one family group
of criminals IN the state Of New York. Since
the departure of the Jukes from New York
and their arrival in Seven Dials their family
history has got grossly garbled and distorted.
but the family likeness remains clear enough
to preclude any doubt about the relationship.
Probably. the paragraph had been wandering
round and round the world for many years
before II acquired a lease of life IN the
pages of The Aberdeen Free Press. and no
doubt 1t has been a piece Of recent American
history all the time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
MAN PLEADS FOR
REMOVAL OF
CHAINS
JUDGE 5RINsoN DENIES WRIT
AND SOL DUNN MUST WEAR
IRONS UNTIL HANGED
OR RELEASED.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Oct. 22.--Judge Crimson
yesterday refused the msndamus institut-
ed by B. B. MCGOWAN, Esq, for his client,
Sol Dunn. against Tailor Collins and Dunn
is confined in the county jail under SEN
tence of death, execution having been
stayed pending an appeal for a new trial
to the supreme court. The prisoner COM
planned Of being~chained to the floor,
which did not permit of his taking suf-
ficient exercise and was undermining his
health.
II was shown that Dunn was treated
as all other prisoners under sentence of
death, with all the consideration common
surate with his safe keeping. The chain
around his ankle was fastened to a ring
in the center of his cell floor, allowing
him the full use of the cell.
Dunn shot and killed Will Syringe, a
barkeeper, about a year ago. The su-
preme court will pass on his case this
week
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

born in jefferson county thirty-eight
years ago, spent a part of his life in Nc
Dufie county but about fifteen years ago
he moved TO Mllledgeville and engaged
in the practice of law.
Mr.. Howard is one of the most popu-
lar men in the state, and has hundreds
Of friends who win be pleased to learn
OF his election as speaker pro TEN. The
election TO the Office of speaker pro TEN.
without opposition is quite a compliment
ularity.
Mr.. Howard is thoroughly acquainted
with the rules of the house and Is a
splendid parlimentarian. He has pre-
sided over the house on numerous occa-
sions and was often complimented for
his dispatch in handling the great volume
of business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
BANKER CUTS GROCER
IN A LIVELY FIGHT

PENSACOLA. Fla. Oct 2.-At 10
O'Clock this morning ". c. O'NeaI. presi-
dent OF the American National Bank OF
this city. and Adolf Greenhut. proprie-
tor OF the most extensive wholesale gro
Gerry establishment here. engaged in a diff
aculty.
Greeuhut had an ugly cash made in his
throat O'Neal Is alleged 70 have done
Il. and he was at once arrested on a
charge OF assault with intent 20 kin. He
was taken before Justice Wolfe and bond
fixed at 5000. which was Immediately
furnished and the banker released.
Greenhut was Immediately attended by
physicians and the statement IS made.
that with proper and careful attention.
there viii be no danger. o'Nears bank
IS the largest In Florida, capitalized at
800. 600. He Is from Alabama
The affair created intense excitement
with Pensacola people on account OF the
prominence Of the two parties.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
SURGEON OF HOSPITAL
KILLS RAILROAD MAN

PTTTsBURG. Oct 2z-Dr. Ellis Duncan su.
rerfnterdent Of the City hospital or Louis.
vile. last night shot and probably fatally
wounded Bruce Head. an enpi0ye OF the Wa
bash railroad. near Grafton Later Duncan sur
rendered 20 the police. but would give no rea-
son for the shooting. II Is supposed the at
tempt az murder was made to adjust some
wrcng done In Louisville. where both men are
from.
x n said Duncan approached Head and max
in< some fuaudlhie remark % him. puIied a re-
voiver ard fred the bullet striking Head IN
the hreas. Duncan turned without word and
his victim feii n the ground
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
BELIEVE STRIKE IS
NOT IMMINENT
IN AUGUSTA
fT SEEMS THE TALK OF ENeIN-
GERS AND FIREMEN OF THE
GEORGIA ROAD MEANS
SETTLEMENT.

AUGUSTA. Ca. Oct 20.-Mr. Youngson.
deputy chief OF the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Engineers. and Mr.. Hannahan.
chief OF the Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Firemen. returned to the city today.
The members OF the board OF adjusters
are also coming. and a conference between
these officials VIII be held tomorrow TO de-
eide what 20 do In regard 70 the trouble
between the Georgia railroad and its en-
gineers and fremen. The final answer OF
General Manager Scott. OF the railroad.
20 the demands or request made By the
men, r. expected On Wednesday.
There is less talk OF strike. and the be-
lief in general that an amicable adjust
ment viii be reached In a few days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
A Cure for the Tobacco Habit.

Mrs NJ. Hall. 1865 Eleventh street. Des
Moines, Iowa. has discovered a harmless
remedy for the tobacco habit. Her hus-
band was cured in ten days after using
tobacco for over thirty years. All desire
for its use gone. Can be filled by any
druggist Mrs. Hall will gladly send pre-
scription free to any one inclosing stamp
ed envelope.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
IN The PUBLIC EYE.

When an old man marries a young wife it's
usually a case Of one-sided love and two-sided
folly.
General Nelson A. Miles is said to be neeo-
uating for The purchase Of a large country
place near White Plains. n. Y.
Princess Victoria Eugenle. of Battenberg.
daughter Of Princess Beatrice. has won King
Edwards consent TO her long-cher4shed project
% visiting the United States. and will take
the trip during the yacht races next year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
Mrs. G. 3. Freeman Dies:

MACON. Ca. oct. AIRS. C. H. Freeman
died az her residence on the Columbus road
yesterday at so o'clock. Mrs. Freeman leaves
a husband and two children. The remains
were shipped % Floviila. the old home OF Mrs.
Freeman. at $50 O'Clock this morning, where
the izterment viii be made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

CANT school building and .'Egan Park
ere genuine sterling and much appre-
ciated benefits TO the growing town or
Shellman. 1t is an independent club, has
the name that fits it excellently well,
namely Mutual Improvement" and is
Wen worth the imitation OF some hundreds
Of older towns in Georgia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

Lord Kitchener has been pisturesquely de-
scribed by a young Canadian officer. who re-
marks that the ex-Srdar moves with a DELHI
erateness that would be sluggish were II not
for the impression OF tremendous physical
strength, capable Of being aroused into ire
eistible activity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
Three Are Killed bv EALING cIrder.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct 22.-Three
men were killed and several were injured
today by the falling of a girder in the
bridge and construction department 'of
the Pennsylvania Steel works at Steelton,
Pa.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
Wheat and the Bow

wnlie-Ps- what does good as wheat
meant
Pa-Dont bother me.
Willie-Pa. would you say I was as good as
wheat?''
Pal might after you were properly threshed
and that's what will happen to you II you don't
stop asking questions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

The cane King Edward used during his recent
illness Is more than 200 years old and was
originally cut from the Boscobel- oak tree in
which Charles II climbed 20 escape Cromwell s
men after the battle of Worcester.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
MORRIS is ELECTED
SPEAKER OF HOUSE
Continued From Page One.
Mrs. Cobb Appointed.

elected speaker pro tenn. without opposi-
ton.
Mrs. Cobb Appointed.
Mrs. Maud Barker Cobb. of Atlanta, was
again appointed postmistress by Speaker
Morris. Mrs. Cobb has held the position
for the past two years. Her many friends
will be delighted to know of her appoint
ment.
-. R. Penn was elected messenger over
r. E. Fort and ]. H LAM.
HOWELL ELECTED PRESIDENT
WITHOUT ANY OPPOSITION
No business was transacted by the SEN
ate yesterday, owing to the fact that the
house did not report its organization.
Hon Clark Howell, of Fulton, was
unanimously elected president of the SEN
ate. Hon. Pat Sullivan, of Richmond
was elected president pro tenn. without
opposition. Chas- Northep, OF Fulton,
was made secretary without opposition.
Flynn Hargett was elected messenger over
Paulk of irwin county. Hargett receiv-
ed 81 votes to 9.
Major RI z. Wilson was elected door
keeper. ]. W. Watkins was elected chap
lain.
HOWARD is VERY POPULAR
WITH ALL REPRESENTATIVES,
Hon. ]. D. Howard, Of Baldwin. who
will be elected speaker pro TEN. of the
house of representatives, is prominent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

Mr. Kwoter-WeIl. fine feathers make fine
birds they say. but I can't see IT,
Mrs Kwoter-No? They make ducks-ducks
Of bonuets
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

=. r. Penn was elected messenger owe
r. z. Fort and J. II. LAM.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23
HOWELL ELECTED PRESIDENT
WITHOUT ANY OPPOSITION
HOWARD is VERY POPULAR
WITH ALL REPRESENTATIVE

Hon. ]. D. Howard, of Baldwin. who
will be elected speaker pro TEN. of the
house of Representatives, is prominent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

Rid the blood of all impurities and
cure all eruptions. Take them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

E: s i: I: {: q Sc: ): s:
of Shellman, down in southwest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-04
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Quietly and without any blow of trumpets
Mrs. A. A. Anderson has given 100000 to
build free baths in one of New York's tene-
ment districts. Nothing was known about
the gift until ali arrangement had been
completed and the work was begun.
A prize of $50 offered by the Women's
Educational and Industrial Union, of Bos-
ton, for the best household lavor-saving
device designed by a woman has been
awarded to Mrs. Lydia Coale Sharpless,
of Philadelphia, for her bread-making ma
chine
Three folk-kitchens for children were re-
Gently opened in Berlin; nine more are to
be added, and each one will feed three hum
dred children. A sausage with rice boiled
in milk is given for 5 pfennigs Ga cent and
a quarter), If eaten on the spot, and 10
pfennige if taken away.
Instead of giving the fifty employees on
her estate at Tarrytown Thanksgiving
presents of turkeys this year Miss Helen
Gould, on account OF the high price OF coal,
presented each with a barrel of kerosene,
a large kerosene stove. a barrel of potatoes,
one hundred pounds of bacon and a barrel
of flour.
During a trial in Paris between the part
ners of a corset firm the defense revealed
that one of the branches of their manu-
facture was mems corsets. The judge, hsv-
ing demanded al explanation, 1t was shown
that more than $1,000 corsets were made
yearly for Frenchmen and 1900 were
shipped to England, principally for army
officers. German officers also created quite
a demand till a rival Berlin firm offered a
cheaper article.
Mrs. Mary 3. James, of Minneapolis. has
been appointed by the State Board of Con-
troll to- supervise the cooking in state in
situations. Mrs. James will begin her work
in the School for the Blind at Faribault.
The board expects to promote economy In
its institutions and has engaged the serv-
ices of a trained expert in dietary matters
rather than trust the matter 10 superin-
tendents, whose usual procedure is to cut
| down the expenditure without considering
the comfort of inmates.
Former Capt. o. NJ. Carter. whose mill
tary career suddenly terminated in the
Fort Leavenworth prison with a five years
sentence against him for financial irregu-
~larities growing out of his connection with
the river and harbor improvements in
Savannah, is due for release from confine
ment early next year. Prisoners are grant
ed a c~urtaillEent of their sentence at the
rate of two months each year for good con-
duct. Former Captain Carter has been a
model prisoner. and ten months will be de.
Quoted from his term, according to pres
ent indications.