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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
COTTON RATES
WILL CAUSE
INQUIRY
AGENT OF COMMISSION SUM
MONS WELL KNOWN RAIL
ROAD MEN TO APPEAR BE-
FORE FEDERAL GRAND JURY.

The Interstate commerce commission
has begun an investigation of alleged
violations of the act to regulate commerce
in Atlanta, and as a first step in that d.
rection has subpoened a number of rail-
road men and cotton shippers to appear
before the federal grand jury today.
The investigation is being conducted by
John T. Marchand. general counsel for the
interstate commerce commission, from
Washington, who has arrived in the city
for that purpose. He is being assisted by
Assistant District Attorneys E. A. Angler,
w. L. Massey and George L. Bell.
The section of the law under which the
investigation will be made is the fifth sec
ton, or anti-pooling clause, and 1t is un-
derstood has reference to cotton rates.
The section reads as follows:
That it shall be unlawful for any COM
mon carrier, subject to the provisions Of
this act, to enter into any contract, agree
men or combination with any other COM
mon carrier or carriers for the pooling OF
freights of different and competing rail-
roads, or to divide between the aggregate
or net proceeds of the earnings of such
railroads, or any portion thereof"
The penalty for such violations is fine
of 5000.
Among the railroad men and shippers
whom it is known have been subpoenaed
are Chairman s. F. PARROT and Secretary
w. L. Magill. of the Southeastern Freight
Association; Traffic Manager ]. M. CUP,
of Washington, and Division Freight
Agent L. L. McCleskey. of the Southern
railway; Division Freight Agent j. A.
Sans, OF the Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis railway; Assistant General
Freight Agent r. L. Cheatham and Solic-
iting Freight Agent E. o. Pritchard, OF
the Georgia railroad; Commercial Agent
D. w. Appler, of the Central of Georgia
railway; w. H. Beatty. c. B. Howard q.
A. Nicholson and others.
The determination on the part OF the
interstate commission to make the inves-
tigation has caused much uneasiness
among all classes of railroad men ana
shippers and the investigation promises
to be one of sensational interest.
General Council Marchand, who VIII
conduct the prosecution for the govern
rnent. appeared before o. G. Fuller, clerk
of the circuit court Saturday afternoon,
and was sworn in as special assistant dis
trict attorney. He was seen today but
declined to give out any information. He
admitted, however, that the investiga-
ton would be made,
The Interstate commerce commission.
through General Counsel Marchand, last
month conducted similar investigation IN
the federal court in Memphis which re-
suited in several indictments. 1t would
seem from the aggressive work OF the
commission that the government has de-
termined to put its foot down on any
thing that savors Of trust.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
PREACHERS WANT SCHOOL
FOR THE STUDY OF CRIME

CHARLOTTE, N. c., June 1.-THE
Episcopal convention for the diocese of
North Carolina, in session at Oxford, I'M
animously adopted the following resolu-
ton, offered by Rev. DR.. Marshall:
THAT we (the convention) are in favor
of establishing at Washington labora-
tory for the study of the criminal, pauper
and defective classes, IL being understood
that such investigation is the development
of work already begun under the federal
government; that such study shall include
the collection of sociological and pathol-
ogical data in hospitals. schools and other
institutions; that especially the causes
Of social evils shall be sought out with
view to eliminating or preventing them"
A resolution favoring a state reforma-
tory for young criminals was also adopted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
BIB MAY IMPOSE
=, TAX ON FRANCHISES
GRAND JURY MAKES A RECON-
MENDATION AS A MEANS OF
LOWERING TAX RATE.

MACON, Ca, June H-Bibb county's
grand jury has adjourned, but before
finishing it's work it made some impor-
tant recommendations. 1t suggested a
plan by which it hopes to have the coun-
ty tax rate reduced from 1S7 to y of
per cent If not to 1-2 of l per cent. This
plan is to have board of equalizers APP
pointed for the county and to have Dill
passed taxing the franchises of corpora
lions. 1t is also advised that the county
commissioners furnish the tax receiver
with property book, on which all trans
fers of real estate must be recorded. The
jury expresses surprise that so many cor
porations make such small returns for
taxation and it also complains that mer-
chandise is not being returned at fair
valuation.
The jury also recommends the passage
Of a. convict law which will do away
with the present lease system and will
make all changing convicts work on the
public roads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
ROADS ARE IMPROVED
IN L0WNDES COUNTY

VALDOSTA, Ga, June 14.-The county
commissioners of Lowndes county have
been engaged for a year or more in i'm
proving the public roads and the result is
that many OF the roads of the county have
been placed in first class condition. The
sand beds have been the problem in this
section and the effort has been to do
away with them. The sand has been bur
led I'm many places and the clay brought
TO the top. making a hard surface. To-
day an entirely new road from this city
TO Horns Ferry, on the Withlacoochee
river. about Il miles. is being thrown
open to the public and il will bring VAL
dosta in much closer touch with one Of
the very best portions of the county. II is
understood that the policy of the new
board of county commissioners will be to
improve the public roads, so there is to
be no backward step in the change Of
administrations. The people have been
pretty well educated on the subject and
they are beginning TO demand good
roads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MEMORIAL EXERCISES WERE
HELD IN AMERICAS, GA.

AMERICJTs. Ga. June 14-Impressive exer-
cises were held at the court house this morn
ing by the Americas Bar Association in memo
nv of Colonel Edgar F. Hinton and Judge Wei.
born F. Clarke, whose deaths have occurred
during the present year.
Eloquent speeches were made by T. a. MS
Jr J. r. Williams and w A. Dodson, after
which resolutions were read and ordered spread
Littlejohn.
After paying a tribute to each OF the deceased
members, Judge LittleJohn said the Americus
bar seemed to possess a peculiar fatality,
in the six and a half years that he had been
upon the bench he has presided over the me-
mortal exercises of seven members OF the Amer
icus bar while not a single death, to his knowl-
edge has occurred in any other bar Of his cir
cult.
adjourned for the morning in respect to their
memory
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
THREE RURAL DELIVERY
ROUTES FOR CARROLL CO.

CARROLLTON, Ga. June 14.-Carroll-
ton and Carroll county are to have three
free rural mail delivery routes on July l.
One has been in operation since January
LIST. This one to the northeast in popu-
lous and thriving district, serving 40 peo-
pie. Another one will go to the south, by
Bonner's mines and Lowell, serving 425
people, and still another to the southeast,
serving 40 Two special box delivery star
routes have also been provided for this
county this season.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
STARNES WILL RESIGN
UNIVERSITY CHAIR

ATHENS, Ca. June Alt Is currently
rumored that Prof. H. N. Starnes, of the
chair Of agriculture at the University Of
Georgia, will hand in his. resignation to
the board trustees, now in session here,
and the rumor further states that the re-
signation OF Prof. Starnes viii be &C
cepted.
Prof. Starnes has been with the univer-
sity for the past three years and has done
much to build up the agricultural course
at the university. He was formerly at
the head of the experiment station at
Griffin. The agitation throughout the
state on the subject of the agricultural
course will cause many changes and i'm
provements to be made in this depart
ment The successor for this chair has
not been named.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
PARIS TO NAME STREET
TO HONOR ROOSEVELT

NEW YORK, June Alt is suggested
here, says a Herald dispatch from Paris
that in order to commemorate the sympa-
thy shown by President Roosevelt and
the United States In the recent Martin
ioue catastrophe. a street of Paris should
be named Rue Du Presidente Roosevelt.
a plate being affixed at each end OF the
street recording the facts.
The Societe Franchise des Amis des Arts
Is having an engraving made Of Mrs.
RooseveIts picture painted by NJ. Chal-
ran. which will be incorporated in the
Album given to the society's subscribers
annually.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
WITH THE STATE PRESS.

Dawson News: Mr.. Estin comes out OF the
campaign with clean hands and much to be
Stronger in the esteem Of the people of Geor-
gia today than ever before
Calhoun Times: The election is over and ev-
erybody should be glad of II and get down to
business once more The result has perhaps
disposed of the prohibition question by enact
ment, and il is doubtful II the question will
again become an issue in state politics. Hon.
]. M Terrell will make Georgia a good gov
ed are capable men and will doubtless serve
the state well.
Macon Telegraph Mr.. Warner Hill did not
however, carry his 100 counties.-Savannah
Press. A great American philosopher once al,
vised men TO aim at the sun and they would
be sure to hit star.
Acworth Post: We expect to make July 5th
a great day for Acworth We want every eiti-
zen within twenty miles OF the town 70 be
here at o'clock p. m. At that hour wheel
the firm of Orlando Awtrey & Collins, and your
e eoss vs. start M s c T sans postoce near
the depot and go to the Baptist church and
back. The conditions upon which this ride is
based follows: If Mr.. Awtrey proves
that ]. NJ. Terrell received more popular votes
over the state than eithsT OF the other candl-
Awtrey the riding Otherwise Mr.. Awtrey will
do the pushing and Webb the riding. Any way
We expect a big day and free lemonade Tor all
Lafayette Sun: The primary election in
Georgia resulted In the overwhelming Victory
OF Hon ]. M. Terrell, Of Merriweather county,
as nominee for governor. Mr.. Terrell VIII make
a most excellent governor.
Athens Banner: There Is some talk of War
ner Hill standing for the chairmanship or the
Democratic executive committee or the state
against Ed Brown. Mr.. Brown has made
good chairman and Is entitled TO reelection.
Augusta Tribune: Mr. Hardwick is young
man of rare ability. He has served with dis
tinction two terms In the Legislature. He Is
ambitious, and this ambition will spur him on
to do his best. He is honestly DESTROYS OF BEN
citing his district by his service, and though
nc will be one of the youngest members Of the
next house. there need be no fear that the in
terests of the people will suffer. The Tenth
district will be well represented.
Valdosta Times: Col. Joe Terrell was AZ years
of age last Thursday. Did the executive COM
mittee have the coloners anniversary In MIND
when they fixed the day for the primary
Waycross Herald: There is no clause in the
recent verdict which says that colonel Esttu
must go way back and sit down. In fact the
whole thing is in the nature OF an invitation TO
come again.
Columbus Ledger: Mr.. Query ran as pro-
hibitionists in a Democratic primary and the
prohibitionists helped to turn him down.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
DUPONT GUERRY TALKS
OF RECENT ELECTION

undemocratic and contrary TO the spirit of
our constitution, the object Of limiting the
term to two years being accountability at
the end of that period.
A second administration should in every
instance depend upon the merits of the
first.
The reforms am advocating are mani
testify just and sorely needed, and should
not be delayed in the interest of those OPP
posed to them or to indulge any one
mans ambition.
Should Mr.. Terrell as governor honestly
and earnestly seek these reforms he shall
have my honest and earnest support.
Should these reforms be substantially ac-
complished during his first administration
no man will more honestly and earnestly
support him for a second administration.
Yours truly,
DUPONT GUERRY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
Mr.. DoDsoN WRITES
ABOUT GEN. WHEELER

To the Editor Of The JournaI3 ~1
found the following in the Journal Of
recent date:
Previous to appointing General Joe
Wheeler to a command in the war with
Spain, President Mckinley consulted the
late Senator Davis, Of Minnesota, about
the matter. I think 1t would be a splen-
did appointment said Senator Davis. I
am a living witness Of Joe Wheeler's grit
and persistence. During the civil war he
chased me like the devil through five
states.'
The Senator Davis referred to was
probably General Jeff c. Davis, with
whom Wheeler and his cavalry had nu-
merous encounters, commencing in Ken
lucky and ending in the Carolinas.
(PRIVATE) w. c. DODSON.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MANY DISFRANCHISED
BY ALABAMA LAW

AUBURN, Ala, June 1.-THE registrars
of Lee county wound up the county pre-
cincts yesterday and have only 100 white
voters and one colored who received Ger
tificates emitting them to vote in the fu-
ture.
The county usually polls 5000 With the
negro cut off the entire vote in the future
will be about 5000. Very few negroes ask
for the certificate, as they know the quail
fication on moral character is very strln-
gent, and on this many will fail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
HENRY CONNER DIES IN
PHILIPPINES OF CHOLERA

SYLVANIA, Ca, June H.-News has
Just been received here of the death OF
Joseph Henry Conner, a private in the
Fifteenth United States infantry, now In
service in Province Laguna, Philippine
islands, on April %, 1902, Of cholera
Conner was 25 years of age. He went to
the Philippine islands in 1900. He was from
a prominent family in this county, and
the news Of his death was received with
regret He has a younger brother now in
service in the Philippines, who writes
that cholera is spreading all over the
islands
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
OLD VETERAN WANTS
ADDRESSES OF COMRADES
NUMBER CITY, ca,

LUMBER CITY. Ca, May 81, 1907.
Editor of The Journal:
I am an old veteran, fought in the
Fourteenth Georgia regiment, under cap
tain T. T. Mounger. want to know the
address of w. A. Harris and Daniel Gillis,
who fought with me in the. same regi-
ment. Respectfully, t,
D. ]. THOMPSON.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
DELEGATES Are Named.

WATKINSVILLE, Ga, June 4.-The
delegates to the state convention are e.
s. Dobbins, ]. H. Lowe, r. F. Miller, r.
E. Thrasher ]. c. Johnson, J. w. Lea, ].
D. Price, L. w. Downs, r. NJ. Jackson, ].
T. Elder. To the congressional conven-
ton, Eighth district, L. W. Downs and
r. f. Miller. To the senatorial cOnven-
ton, Twenty-seventh district, E. S. Dob
bins and b. Z. Thrasher.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
ELEPHANT, RAVING MAD,
is INSTANTLY KILLED

TOURS, France. June IA crowd of about
& 900 persons witnessed the execution at mid
night in the city park, of the largest of Bar
mum & Bailey's performing elephants.
While on the way to the railway station the
animal suddenly went mad, broke its chains.
tried to kill its keepers and had to be immedi-
ately killed. Two hundred men held the rope
which strangled the elephant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
SUGGESTIONS
FROM OTHERS
UDGE RUSSELL
FOB. SUPREME BENCH
BUFORD, Ca. June u, 1902.

BOfORDs Gd.s June L. 1SVl.
To the Editor of The Journal:
Apropos to the information that Judge
Hal T. Lewis will tender his resignation
as associate justice Of the supreme court,
presents to my mind no name more wor-
thy of the honor and no better quail
fed to fill that exalted position than the
Judge of the superior courts of the west
ern circuit, the Hon. Richard B. Russell
True, his many friends are loath to give
him up from his present honorable posi-
ton, which he has filled with so much
manly dignity and impartial bearing, yet
we would be greatly complimented to see
Judge Russell elevated to the supreme
bench.
Should Judge Russell enter the race he
would make a formidable campaign and
would muster such a strong following,
not only from the western circuit, but
from ali north Georgia, that would be
hard indeed TO defeat.
]. o. H. BROWN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
DESCENDANT OF NANCY HART
SAYS HISTORY is CORRECT

To the Editor of The Journal:
In reference to the numerous pieces In
your highly appreciated paper Of Nancy
Hart beg to advise for the benefit OF
your readers that she was my great
grandfather Foote's own aunt. my grand
mother, Foote's daughter" was talking
to me about the same few days ago.
The facts in reference to same as related
in history are correct. Yours truly,
w. c, BARNWELL,
Manager w. u. Tel. Co.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
Put to the Blush.

Nor was Louis XVI, howbeit young,
devoid of an anecdotal side.
"A mob Without" exclaimed the Court
Chamberlain one day.
without what?" asked the amiable
monarch.
Sans cullotes. sire!' faltered the OBJ
sequious official, blushing with great vio-
lence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
w. d. NESBITT & Co.,
HOWELL COTTON CO..
SMITH & COUGHLAN.
THE DUCKWORTH CO..
SANDERS, SWAMI & CO.,
COTHRAN & CO.,
commerclaI Club ResoIutIons.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June Is, 1902.
whereas, It has been brought to the
attention Of fhis club that there is an at
tempt being made to pass senate bill No.
s521. commonly known as the Elkins bill,
and
whereas, The passage of this bill in its
present form, or any like legislation, would
legalize the practice Of the division Of
traffic, or the profits from traffic, by diff
ferent Independent railway lines, and
whereas, We believe such pooling OF
interests to be to the detriment Of the
business interests of our community and
place too much power in the hands OF
the railroads, therefore be it
Resolved, That our senators, Hon. John
T. Morgan and Hon. E. w. Pettus, and
our congressman, Hon. o. W. Underwood
be, and are hereby, requested to use their
best eudeavors to defeat the passage OF
this bill, or any like legislation that will
give the railroads the right to divide
among themselves the tonnage. or the
profits from the tonnage. of any given
districts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
JoNEs5oRo DELIGHTED
WITH SUNDAY JOURNAL

JONESBORO, Ca, June 2, 1902.
To the Editor of The Journal:
Sundays edition of the Journal was
splendid. Jonesboro people are delighted.
Accept congratulations.
Most respectfully,
w. L. GILBERT.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
Cures Eczema, itching Humors, PIN
Piles and csrbuncIes-costs Nothing
"a TRY

BIB. B. Botanic Blood Balm) is now
recognized as a certain and sure cure for
eczema itching skin. humors, scabs
scales. watery blisters. pimples. aching
bones or joints. boils. carbuncles, prick
ling pain IN the skin. old, eating sores, Ill
GERS. etc. Botanic Blood Balm taken in
ternally. cures the worst and most deep
seated cases by enriching. purifying and
vitalizing the blood. thereby giving a
healthy blood supply to the skin. Botanic
Blood Balm Is the only cure, to stay cured
for these awful annoying skin troubles.
Heals every sore and gives the rich glow
OF health to the skin. Builds up the
broken down body and makes the blood
red and nourishing. Especially advised
for chronic. old cases that doctors, patent
medicines and hot springs fail to cure.
Druggists. 81. To prove B. b. b. cures,
sample sent free and prepaid by writing
Blood Balm Co.. Sl2 Forsyth street, Allan
"a. Ga Describe trouble and free medi-
cal advice sent I'm sealed letter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
TERRIFIC SNOW STORMS
SWEEP THROUGH CAPE

PRETORIA, June 14-Intense cold accom-
panied by heavy snow prevails here. The
Cape mail was blockaded in the snow at
Springfield for twenty-four hours. 1t was nee
essary to employ three engines to e.
trtcate the train from the Drift
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
offlelaI Organ Of Southern
Cotton Growers Association

The Seml-Weekly Journal - the otn-
cal crran OF the Southern Cotton I
Growers Protective Association, the
only official paper OF that orEaniEa-
ton. and hereafter all ofnciAl com
muntcatlons OF the associations ON I
} GERS. and all matters pertaining 70 Us !
Affairs viii appear IN these coiumns. I
he Journal also invites members OF
TIE association and cotton growers ana :
tarmers generally 20 use It's columns !
fcr the exrresslcn q such views and
suggestions as may Be q interest ana !
value 70 the agricultural interests OF
The south. J
The Journal win devote each week J
two columns. as requested BY the az !
sociatfon. 70 a Cotton Department~
IN which VIII appear the ofncial COM
municatious Of the association and
such statistical and other Information
as bears upon the work q the asso-
citation and all matters Of interest % !
southern cotton growers
- - n a a - A. A.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
charIes Hehard pead.

PHILADELPHIA, June I2-Charles
Hebard. one OF the most extensive lumber
manufacturers in the United States, died
last night. aged n years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Subscribers are requested 20 ad-
dress all inquiries for information
on subjects relating 20 the farm.
field. garden and poultry 20 the
Agricultural Editor. All inquiries
viii receive prompt and careful at
tention- No inquiries answered by
mail Please address Harvie Jordan.
Agricultural Editor. Monticello. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

pears that the people win be humbugged
in spite Of all that can be done.
Yours very truly.
'FW NJ. SCOTT,
ssEs,aa Trpfouaolorfef 4"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

Macon Telegraph: Mr.. Warner Hill did not,
however, carry his 100 counties. Savannah
Press. A great American philosopher once ad-
vised men to aim at the sun and they would
be sure to hit a star.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

&C. z8sZZZzzzz5
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
ACROSS BURNING BRIDGE.
Engineer Pulled Wide His Throttle
and speeded.

Brunswick, Ga, Sept. 1.-THE South
ern passenger train from Atlanta,
which arrived in Brunswick this
morning, had a thrilling experience at
an early hour this morning., few
miles north of Macon. A trestle was
on fire. Engineer Edwards did not see
the flames uIRil 1t was too late to
stop. Had he attempted to stop the
train, 1t would have been dangerous,
as he knew not whether the trestle had
been burned through or whether the
train would be pitched into the water
below
Putting his throttle to the very high
est notch, he pulled the train though
the burning trestle like a lightning
fash, thinking every minute, to feel the
engine or cars go in the water
But, fortunately, the fire had not
been burning long enough to cause a
break, and the train passed across it
safely.
The passengers knew not the danger
they were in, until 1t was all over, and
when told of the narrow escape that
they had, each looked at the other in
establishment and congratulated them
selves.
Everybody is high in praise of En-
gineer Edwards. for the excellent way
in which he handled this very dan
gerous emergency.