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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

100000 FIRE BURNED IN BIR.
MINGHAM YESTERDAY BE-
FORE FLAMES COULD BE
CONTROLLED.

: BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. San ex-
plosion in the warehouse Of the Moore
& Handley Hardware company, on Pow
ell avenue near 2lst street, at $3.50 o'clock
this morning caused a fire which de-
stroyed property valued at $500, 600 before
1t was checked.
The warehouse was a one-story build
ing adjoining the other buildings Of the
company. The fire had gained good head
way before the alarm was sounded and
when the department arrived the ware
house and offices of the company were
ablaze. and the flames were rapidly app
preaching the main building, a three
story brick structure.
A. NJ. Rice. a clerk, who was in the
warehouse, when the first explosion oc-
CURED. was badly injured. John Simp-
son, a salesman. was also hurt by q
pump falling on him. Neither will die.
Several heavy explosions occurred dur
ing the progress of the fire causing a
panic among the thousands Of spectators.
Several freight cars in the railroad yards
adjoining were badly damaged.
Members of the firm estimate the total
loss at $50. 900. The insurance is $4,000.
BEAUMONT OIL FIELD
LOST HEAVILY BY FIRE
BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct s.-Experts
are trying this morning to form estimates
of the loss and the number of wells de-
stroyed by last nights fire in the oil field.
From 50 to s. derricks were destroyed,
but accounts differ as to the number ana
the exact total viii not be known for
two or three hours.
Thomas RowIey. an employe Of the
Brice & Co., was probably fatally burn
ed while working at the top Of a DERRICK
Estimates OF the loss vary from 100000
to $250OO0. The fire started in the ]. s.
Corbett well near the center of the Spin
die Top avenue, fronting the middle sec
ton OF the Hogg-Swayne tract and swept
the section completely. destroying prac-
tically every derrick and pumping rig.
The fact there was no wind prevented the
spread of-the fire.
Across the avenue is the yellow pine
tract, thickly studded with derricks stand
ing over gushers, and 1t was feared that
this would become ignited, but they were
saved.
Reports of the loss Of life sent out last
night never had any warrant. The IRE
was started by a man who blew out
lantern over the Corbett well. It explo-
seu and ignlted the gas that was escap-
ing from the Corbett well.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
BEL Bros, FruIt and Produce Letter.

ATLANTA, Oct. 9.-Trade conditions are on
the improve and all produce is readily dis
posed OF, quality considered. Gull fruits are
more or less plentiful, and necessarily always
have TO be sold at reduced figures in order
TO make disposition. Eggs are stiff and on
the advance, and IL is safe to predict firm
prices the balance of the week. Anything in
the poultry line, with feathers on or off. NOV
ing readily at highly satisfactory prices to
the shippers and the trade in general. numer-
Gus calls are being made for turkeys, and
they will sell readily at fancy prices Frequent
calls are being made for Florida oranges, and
stock with little or no color will sell at good
prices. Apples are in liberal supply and NOV
ing slow with but little profit 10 the handlers
Cabbage, onions and Irish potatoes taking on
new life, and the prospects are somewhat
brighter Frequent calls being made for
sweet potatoes, and the supply is light with
prices advancing. Celery is very dull and
plentiful. and moving slow at loosing prices
Fish OF every description scarce and active
and we look for the best prices Of the season
before the end of the week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
SCHOOL ROOM is MADE
CORY HOUSE OF. CRIME

LONDON, Oct. &-A special dispatch
from Vienna announces that a fearful
tragedy was enacted at Dryssig, Be-
hernia, on Monday. 49,
A village schoolmaster. forty years OF
age, while talking to his class. suddenly
became insane. rushed to his desk, drew
a revolver from IL and ran amuck. shoot
ing right and left among the terrified
children. Three pupils were killed and
three were dangerously wounded. On
hearing the shots and screams. the VIII
layers quickly arrived at the school and
Infatuated at the sight which met them.
lynched the schoolmaster.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

workers OF the present day must not be spar
lngly awarded. There are men now in our lab
oratories and work rooms whose names may
one day be as famous as any. But whether
they achieve such fame or not, they doing
efficient, necessary work which is adding day
by day TO the total human knowledge and the
total OF human happiness. Next to the neces-
sity of a scientific basis comes the practical ap-
plication OF knowledge and the imparting OF
principle and fact in such way that the in
dlviduai may receive the greatest amount OF
benefit have touched upon some OF the means
which are being used to effect this result
and have pointed out some OF the more helpful
plans as well as some of the dangers which
beset the path OF the agricultural educator.
On the whole. the outlook Is most encour-
aging. We should make up our minds to pro-
vide for enormous growth. Agricultural edu-
cation Is yet in It's infancy. But it's worth is
demonstrated and the demands upon II will
call for the wisest management the broadcast
OF ideas and unlimited devotion and self-denial
To those who are to carry the burden can
give this encouragement-there is no depart
ment OF educational work which offers greater
opportunities Of usefulness 70 the world.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

Seven years ago the state Of Illinois granted
20 the Physicians Institute Of Chicago charter.
There was need Of something above the ordi-
nary method Of treatment for chronic diseases,
something more than any one specialist OF any
number Of specialists acting independently
could DO, 50 the State itself, under the powers
Eranfed i b. its general laws, gave the power 20
the Physicians Institute 70 furnish to the sick
such help as would make them well and strong
Ever since its establishment this Institute has
endeavored IN every possible way % carry out
the beneGcient laws Of the State.
Railing the value Of electricity fnfhe treatment
of certain phases Of disease, created under the
funerinfendence Of is stan OF specialists an
electric belt, and this belt has been proved to be
of great value as a curative agent. From time
% time Il has been Improved until Il reached
that stage Of perfection Wklc1 warranted It's
uraSert name Of t.Supreme.n
Thfs belt Is the mOsreEcctve CT all AGENTS IN the
ture q rheumatism. lumbarO, iarne back. nCrv-
Cf,s exhaustion. weakened or lost vital functions
TarlcOcele, kidney disorders and many other
COMPLAINTS.
mis- s.Srprerne Electric Belt" IS rnadeia one
sr1de criy-ic1g r-gR-tlere IS no bceter electric
k0ft made and no b--tc- belt c-l DO made.
VhencTer n the opinion OF our s.a1 OF special
rs the Vo1lcrful curative cld rovitalZing
forces CT electricity VIII caro- you VIC ECld you,
frce az eli cost, one OF thc-3 Supreme Electric
ToltS IL Is not sent CT trial. e Is yours 70 keep
forever without the payment Of cle ct. THIS
rarerous oGcr nay Be EithdrlITn 81 any time, 80
v-u should write to-day for tais free "Supre-7a
tactr.c BeE . l.r5 rhyslclan5' lnsts-,,ts,
a: 1.4i Masonic Temple, ChiclSo, liz.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
unempIoyed Returning to ENGLAND.

NEW YORK. Oct. 6.-SecretaTy William ST.
John Broderick and the other office au-
thorities are puzzled to know what TO do
for the unemployed reseryists and discharged
soldiers now returning from South Africa,
says a London dispatch TO the Tribune.
The ldemobllz etion Of the army at the Cape
Is throwing back upon the English labor mar
ket thousands Of able bodied workers for whom
there is no apparent opening. Many Of the re-
turned reservists are in distress and 1t Is
only to be expected that there win DO a serious
diminution In the recruiting figures.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
French Laws Against Drunkenness.

LONDON Chronicle.
Sitting the other day In French cafe l no.
ticed a placard legibly displayed, headed
Law for the repression OF public drunkenness
and for combating the progress OF alcoholism. -
/ procured a copy OF the placard and found
therein certain points of interest from the social
science standpoint. The law is an old one II
Is dated lS72-lS73 and has appended the names
OF Jules Grevy, A. Theirs and +. de Goulard
II provides for the inhiction Of a 5-franc fine
on those who are found drunk in public places
II a second offense be committed within year
OF the first conviction imprisonment for period
varying from six days TO a month may be
inflicted with fine OF from l6 to 800 francs
Sundry penalties also follow conviction at the
police court Of persons who have twice been
found guilty Of drunkenness. They are de-
prived OF the power of voting, cannot serve
as Jurors or hold police office and are other
wise degraded from public service. Drunk peo-
pie are not allowed to be served under pain Of
fine and 20 persons under sixteen years of age
alcoholic liquors must not be served The pla-
card in question by law must be exhibited at
the municipal offices. cafes and other places
where liquors consumed.
That New Orleans street car strike is
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
.SEM|-WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
Spot Cotton Market.

Atlanta, dull, SsSc.
New York, steady, s $4,000.
New Orleans, estady, Sssc.
Liverpool, steady. 4 $4,000.
Charleston, firm, SIC. .s..
Mobile, quiet, Sac.
Savannah, quiet, s 3-i6c.
Augusta, steady. SIC.
Memphis, steady, Sssc.
st. Louis, quiet, S7sc.
Norfolk steady, Ssc.
Galveston, steady, 3 7-l6c.
Baltimore, normal, SIC.
Wilmington. firm. S9sc.
Cincinnati. Quiet, 1-2c.
Boston. quiet, $4,000.
Philadelphia, firm, 8 10-l0Oc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
Carroll superior cou, ;.

CARROLLTON, Ca, Oct. S.-CarroH SUI
perior court convened yesterday here,
Judge S. w. Harris on the bench. 1t be-
ing the annual fall session grand jury
was in attendance and Judge Harris in
structed them as to their work in his
usual forceful and emphatic manner.
Some important matters lie before them.
Solicitor General 7. A. Atkinson is with
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Oct s.-Butter-Receipts 9.179;
firm; state dairy, 17122c; extra creamery, $50
22c; creamery common to choice, lsQ22l5c.
Cheese-Receipts 3S51; firm: state full cream,
small colored fancy and white, 12Q12lsc; large
colored and white, 11%c.
Eggs-Receipts s. 900; firm; state and Pennsyl-
vania, average best, 221zd23lAc; western can
died. 2iIk@22Ikc refrigerated, 1s62ohc.
Sugar-Raw Arm; fair refining, &c; centrifu-
gal, 9-16c; molasses sugar, 2&c. Refined firm:
crushed, S5.15; powdered, &.75; graduated,
Sass
Coffee dull; No. Rio, 5sc.
Molasses firm; New Orleans, 30Q40c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
All pay Sacred Harp SINGING.

The friends of Miss Lula White. de-
ceased, will hold an all day Sacred Harp
singing in her memory at Oxford's taber-
nacle on Ponders street. near Marietta
street, on Sunday, October 18th, with
basket dinner for all. All friends cor
daily invited. Out of town papers please
COPY s-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

enlistment OF all interests in the colleges
TO the end OF projecting a comprehensive
exhibit OF their entire work with parllc-
ular emphasis upon those lines which
are characteristic of these institutions.
would result in a presentation which
would be we'll received by the educational
world and would contribute greatly TO
the prestige Of the land grant colleges.
The committee desires to command the
consideration Of the larger plan TO the
association"
The report was discussed at considera-
Bile length. DR.. ]. X. Patterson. presi-
dent OF the University of Kentucky, made
an exceptionally strong speech in favor
OF the adoption of the report, in which
he said that the public was not well
enough acquainted with the line Of work
which was being done by agricultural col
leges, and he thought an exhibit OF all the
lines OF work should be made.
II was recommended by another COM
mittee that congress be asked for an APP
preparation OF $4,000 for the purpose of
making this exhibit.
The convention adjourned without TAX
ing any definite action on the report. and
Il viii come UP today for further dis
cussion.
Today the annual election Of the Of
ficers OF the association will occur. 1t is
understood that DR.. J. X. Patterson, OF
Kentucky. viii be named as president TO
succeed President Leggitt of Minnesota
DR.. Patterson has been an enthusiastic
member OF the association for several
years. and has attended all the meet
fngs.
Chancellor Walter B. Hill came over
from Athens yesterday 20 attend the
sessions OF the convention. Joseph Stew
art, president OF the North Georgia Agri-
cultural college. was also present.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
Sea Island Cotton.

SAVANNAH, Ca, oct. S.-sea island cotton,
fancy Georgia. 1s71sAc; extra choice Georgia,
176Dl71kc; choice Georgia, l6c; extra fine Geor-
gia. 15c; fine Georgia, l4c; common Georgia, lSc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
! WORRY OVER COAL STRIKE
; CLAIMED OPERATORS LIFE

, NEW YORK, Oct S--Former As
, SCISSOR and Tax Commissioners
+ Thomas ]. Patterson, general man
: ger of the Lehigh and Scranton
, Coal Company. and its largest
: stakeholder, is dead at his home in
, Brooklyn. Worry over the coal
: crisis is believed to have been the
, cause. Mr.. Patterson was prom
, inently identified with the Brook
= lyn Coal Exchange. Of which he
, had been president for several
I. years, and was a director OF sew
, eral banking institutions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
Not a Full Meal.
Rrooklvn Earl,

Brooklyn Eagle.
"Of course you're seeking fame" they said
to the literary man.
YES he replied with unexpected wisdom
'but only as an entree- I'm wise enough to
know that there's not a full meal in II, al
though II Is palatable as a side dish"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

Houston expects tomorrow $500 to 1000 bales,
against Is, 076 bales last year.
New Orleans expects tomorrow TO- 600 to II, 900
bales, against IA. 367 bales last year
Galveston expects tomorrow 900 to 10000
bales, against 1888 bales last year. i. -.,. j
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
southern EXCHANGE Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK. Oct. s.-The depression in prices
at Liverpool in the main due to reports
circulated there that some prominent crop
estimators had placed the total yield for this
season considerably above the figures which
have been heretofore scattered broadcast upon
the cotton world. A decline of to. points
was shown at the close, the market closing
easy with drop of 2-10Oth In spots; sales i. 900
bales.
Our market moved nervously at the open
ing, first prices being shade lower. further
decline OF points took place shortly after the
opening and thus the market swayed from $50
to $50 until half an hour before noon, when
receipts began TO show discrepancies and sup
port from the bull faction became prominent.
A rise of points quickly scored
result of these circumstances and prices ruled
steady until the close
.Semi-weehly receipts at teh interior towns
show some Depreciation Receipts LOG, 252,
against 141,4 S2 lats year; shipments 80. 462,
against 100,67 stock 191, S44. against 222. 704.
Estimated port receipts today 41,000, against
81, COS last year. Estimated Galveston tomorrow.
5000 to 10000. against 176l3 last year; Hous-
ton tomorrow 500 to 1900 against 10, 076; New
Orleans tomorrow, lO0OV to 1l,OOJ against IA. 362.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
Naval 8forea.

SAVANNAH, Oct s.-Spirits turpentine
firm soc bid sales, 2l4 Rosin firm, w w
$500. w 1896. N s.. 40. NJ S. 90 K $3.50, S19O.
II s1.65, G s1.45. F $140. S.S5, d. c. B, A
s1.30. Sales, 2,277. Receipts Spirits. sos
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
nHE IHnuSLHn pER HEHI pRaEIT

In health, pleasure and money is paid by
fresh. luscious strawberries allowed to ripen
thoroughly on the vines. We sell the plants.
Our l50-page annual free TO buyers makes
growing for pleasure or profit plain 10 all
Plant now. Catalogue strawberries. asparagus.
etc, free.
CONTINENTAL PLANT CO.,
Kittrell. n. c.
No IS strawberry Heights.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
flee dull; No. Rio, 5ssc.
olasses firm; New Orleans, 50940c.
New YORK Coffee Marke,

Furnished daily by S. Mum, Son q Co.
The following were the ruling prices In the
New York Coffee exchanges:
OctoDer.. ..o.VoQo.lO
december. .. - =. ..0.zO4O.I0
May. :. =. :. :, . -. ..555Q560
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Oct s.-There was little trading
In wheat today but the opening was steady
due principally to favorable cables. The
weather a bear factor, being extremely
favorable for the movement of the crop. De-
cember opened a shade to isc lower, at 6sA0
6S9sc to $3.50, and early trading was confined
within that range. Receipts 50 cars. four Of
contract grade Minneapolis and Duluth re-
ported 745 cars, total for the three points OF
S3S. against 9O4 last week and l. 053 year ago
December closed at s97sd7Oc wit h gain Of
&c
Corn opened easier ON good weather and
very little business was transacted during the
first hour. A good cash demand caused some
buying. December opened hdA to Hd%c
lower, at 4Sh to 4shc, sold down to 4Sc when
siderable new corn was being offered by the
country Receipts sixty cars. six contract
There irmer tone in corn after the first
hour and the closing was %qlac higher at
4s7kc.
Oats opened slightly easier. Trading was
slight and without special features early. De.
cember opened &c lower at S2bc. and fuctu-
ations were within a very narrow range. Re
ceipts were Ill
Provisions opened easier influenced by weak
ness in corn and liberal hog receipts. Com
mission houses sold January pork early but
trading was extremely light. Pork opened 10c
lower at $500; January lard Phase lower, at
1855, and January ribs &c lower, at $50
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS.
The following were the ruling quotations on
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
New Orleans Cotton.

The following were the ruling quotations in
the New Orleans cntton exchange today:
Tone, steady; middlings, S%c, steady.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
COTTON.
LIVERPOOL COTTON.
Private Wire to Murphy g. Co.
following were the ruling quotations in
COMPARATIVE PORT RECEIPTS.
Estimated Cotton 9ec-ipts

Total a an ports $3.50 SS''sS si,OOs '4lOOO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

That New Orleans street car strike is
I'm the side show class.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
NUT GROWERS ADOPT
AN OFFICIAL ORGAN

MACON, Oct. S.-The executive commit
tee OF the National Nut Growers Associa-
ton met yesterday afternoon In the par
lors OF the Hotel Janier.
The committee discussed many matters
OF detail One OF the most important
questions discussed was that Of nomen-
clature and standards. The committee is
composed OF Prof. w. A. Taylor. OF the
United States department of agriculture,
as chairman; Prof. ]. II. Burnette, Baton
Rouge, La; Prof. Z. Mead Wilcox, Au-
burn, Ala; Col. r. ]. Redding, Expert
ment, Ca. and Prof. H. Harold Hume
Lake City. Fla
Arrangements were made for the estab-
lishment OF The Nut Grower as the official
organ OF the National Nut Growers Asso-
citation.
The publication viii be enlarged and will
publish the very best class Of Information
for nut growers. 1t viii be edited by DIR.
]. +. Wilson. of Poulan, Ga
Z Much interest has been manifested In
nut growing by the delegates OF the
National Farmers Congress. About twen-
ty OF their number have Joined the asso-
citation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09
An Electric
Belt Free
Send Your Application At Once To
The Physicians Institute.

They WIN send You Absolutely Free One
ofTheir 100 Guage Supreme Electric Belts,
the Belt w hich Has Made so Many Wonder.
ful Cures-Hou Needn' Z send Even q Postage
Stamp just Your Name ami Address
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-09

Inc Following were the ruIlng quotations on
the floor of the exchange today:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-27
PLANS LUCKILY THW4RTED.
Otherwise T. M. Smith, Yale '9s, Would
 Have Been Killed in Sf. Pierre.

New York, May 26-The steamship Caracas, which arrived here to-day from Venezuela and Porto Rico, brought Thomas Max Smith, Yale '9S. MT. Smith had been on a pleasure trip to the West Indies and had his plans not been thwarted by fortunate com- bination of events he would have been in St. Pierre on the day of the disaster. MT Smith sailed from Barbados on the Korona. He said:
 When we neared St. Pierre we were able to make out line of flame at the waters edge; through the glass there was seen to be ship on fire which we found later to be the Roraima. When we got in sight of the city 1t was noth- ing but a heap of ruins. Fires were raging in various places, and from the side of Mont Pelee a red stream of lava was flowing down to the sea. Captain Carey tried to land a party in small boat, but was unable to do so owing to the terrific heat of the place. No sign of life was seen The harbor was filled with debris of every kind, and the wa ter had an opaque green tint. After staying off shore for about two hours we returned to Fort de France"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-27
THE SEITZ STILL ASHORE,
Still In Bad Position but Not Pounding
 Badly-The Palmer OT.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, May 26-The schooner Arthur Seitz ashore on
 Wasque shoal, is in a bad position to- night being full of water and with an occasional sea making breach over her The hape for her safety lies in the fact that she is not pounding badly The schooner Frank A. Palmer, which also went ashore on Wasque shoal, is anchored to the eastward in Muskeget channel. She came off one shoal and was proceeding under sail, when she took ground on another bad spot. from which the crew of the Muskeget life saving station and the fishing steamer Alice M Jacobs worked her off. The Palmer is deeply laden, so that it will be impossible without lightering to get her over the shoals which lie all around her. She is leaking considerably but the pumps are keeping her clear. The mate and two sailors who left the Pal mer in a small boat yesterday and who, it was feared were drowned trying to make a landing on Muskeget Island, have returned to the vessel, Captain of the Seitz, came ashore to- night The tug storm King Is expected during tonight and an effort will be made to save the Seitz. The crew of the latter, except the mate, have gone to Boston.