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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
cow DISEASE
WON I HURT
THE WEST
SECRETARY WILSON ASSURES
RANcHMEN THAT CATTLE
EPIDEMIC WILL NOT CROSS
THE EASTERN BORDER.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2-The west is not 70
suffer because Of the epidemic of hoof
and mouth disease OF cattle. hogs and
sheep IN the New England states, says
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson. who ar
rived In Chicago Sunday 70 attend the
international Live Stock exposition.
The indications are that we will be
successful IN stamping out the disease
before It reaches this section" said the
secretary MY latest report from the
infected district Is that the disease is
at q standstill. The next report will de-
eide the number OF men that / viii send
10 New England But you may be assur-
ed a large number viii 60
Before many days shall have passed
there viii be several hundred veterinary
surgeons in the New England states and
they will be instructed 10 Inspect every
COW, sheep and hog. / believe we shall
need three or four weeks TO stamp out
the disease.
Congress viii be asked for special
appro priation 70 cure the disease per-
mAnently. / intend TO ask for at least
81 o.. 90 for This purpose
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

Mr.. II. S. Crawford, who recently
moved to Montgomery from Cincinnati.
and who expects to make Montgomery
his home. tells an interesting story about
his complete restoration TO health. after
weeks of suffering from kidney and blad-
der trouble, from the use of DR.. kilmer' 5
famous remedy, Swamp-Root. cure
was effected in Mr.. Crawford's case by
Swamp Root, after eminent physicians in
Cincinnati and Montgomery had made
dismal failures in their efforts to relieve
him. Naturally. ne is an enthusiast on
the subject of the great remedy. and ex-
presses his endorsement of it in a most
emphatic way.
To a reporter of The Semi-Weekly
Journal Mr.. Crawford said:
Two years ago I began to experience
slight pains i'm my back. At the time l
thought nothing special was the matter,
but imagined had strained myself while
at work. paid no particular attention
to the trouble for weeks, and, in conse-
quence, grew alarmed. My physician
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
SERIOUS SHOOTING ARRAY
IN HAWKINSvlLlE

HAWKTNSVILLE. Dec 2-Saturday
nfeht about S O'Clock Ed Barclay shot and
severely wounded Glenmore Pate. They
were standing in front Of Joe Taylor's
store talking about a negro whom Pate
had hired when he had agreed to work out
a debt owing to Barclay. Hot words en-
sued when Pate struck Barclay with a
barrel stave and received a shot by the
latter which came near being fatal The
bali, .SS-cali0re. entered the left breast
Just above the heart and could not be
located By DIS. Mack. Jelks and Brown,
the physicians first 10 reach the scene
after the shooting. Mr.. Pate was carried
into POwelTs drug store and every atten-
ton given him. when Il was decided to
carry him home. several blocks away.
Mr. Barclay made his escape before ON
GERS could arrest him. but II is believed
that he viii be captured by Sheriff Rogers,
who started I'm pursuit.
Both young men belong 10 prominent
families. Glenmore Pate being a son Of
Mr.. r. o. Pate. who is engaged IN the
business Of agons and buggies, farming
and saw milling. His mother IS at Ten
mile. visiting her daughter. but has been
wired the sad news
Ed Barclay is a son Of Mrs. 7. c. Tay-
Tor. who is almost Frustrated over news
OF the sad tragedy so suddenly thrust
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professional business at Macon
The wounded young man bore up brave
IL under the terrible shock and convers-
ed freely with his physicians and father,
saying that he would not die. IL is stat
ed that both men were friends before the
unfortunate meeting and no one thought
OF such a suden termination OF the quar-
rel. which lasted but few moments.
While Mr.. Pate's condition is quite Sc
rious his wound may be less dangerous
than II at first appeared At this writing
he is resting fairly well and his many
friends hope for his recovery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

Mr.. A. j. Breen, manager of the Mont
gomery Roofing company. whose head
quarters are at Montgomery, enjoys the
unique distinction of having painted more
square yards of roofs than any other con-
tractor in the southern states. He has re-
Gently completed a large contract for roof
ing an the college buildings of Booker Z.
Washington's Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial school, and a number of other
colleges and manufacturing plants in the
south.
For a long time Mr.. Breen was in
wretched health. but is today a perfect
specimen of physical manhood. He was
a sufferer from chronic rheumatism and
kidney trouble, but Swamp-Root made a
new man of him. In a recent interview
with a reporter of The Journal, Mr.. Breen
made the following interesting statement:
'I was very badly run down few
months ago and / became very much
alarmed over my condition. suffered Sc
verely. with rheumatism and had constant
and annoying pains in my back. which
my physician told me was due to a dis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
DOCTORS FAILED TO CURE.
Five Bottles of SwampRoot Recommended by Friends, L
Taken. Result Complete Restoration to Health

was consulted and he treated me, for
several weeks, for a disordered liver and
kidneys, but failed to relieve me, though
/ followed his directions carefully All
the while the pain grew more severe, and
I was at a loss to know what to do.
had heard through my friends that
Swamp-Root was good for kidney and
liver troubles, so determined to try it.
1.-TWO bottles did me a great deal of
good, the third bottle continued my i'm
provement, and the fourth and fifth bot
ties made an entirely well man of me.
feel that my future life is due to Swamp
Root; it certainly worked wonders for
me, and never lose an opportunity of
singing it's praises wherever an occasion
arises. You are at liberty to use these
statements in any way you see fit, or re-
fer any one to me. and will gladly tell
them of my past illness, and my wonder
full restoration to health through the
agency of Swamp-Root
yours respectfully,
"H. s. CRAWFORD.
Montgomery, Ala, Oct, 1902"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

Mr.. W. W. A. Smith, well known and
popular travelling salesman, who has been
for twenty-five years a knight of the
grip. with Montgomery his headquarters
for the past several years. has been com
pletely cured OF bladder and kidney trou-
BILE by DR.. Kilmer's famous medicine
Swamp-Root, and in a most emphatic
manner expresses his appreciation of the
great good the medicine did him, and
now unequivOcally endorses its wonder
full curative properties. In a recent in
terview with a reporter of The Semi
Weekly Journal. Mr.. Smith said:
"All my life. up to eighteen months
ago, 1 enjoyed perfect health. 1 led a
vigorous outdoor life. and have ever been
a hearty eater, but could digest my food
and sleep sOundly every night, I suppose.
however, / overtaxed my system. for
about eighteen months ago I began to
suffer with pains in my back and sides,
which rapidly grew worse, and naturally
became the source of great anxiety to me
I consulted a prominent physician, who
treated me for Indigestion. and, of course,
the pains grew worse. I tried other doc
tors, whose treatment and diagnosis OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
WANTS THE BIBLE TAUGHT >
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DR.. A. r. Holderby. pastor of the Moore
Memorial church, Sunday preached strong
sermon I'm favor OF having the Bible used a
text book in the public schools.
He was addressing the Junior order OF Ameri-
can Mechanics. which attended special services
in his church Sunday afternoon. A large
audience. composed principally of the members
OF the seven councils OF Atlanta, attended the
services Excellent music was rendered by the
choir.
Among other things DR.. Holderby said
ITO put the Bible out Of the public schools
Is to thrust Christ out. The Lord will be
sure 10 get even with this country because OF
this cowardly and sacrilegious act OF ruling
the Bible ont % the schools and for the in
sulting OF Christ BY this act our children
are being taught that the Bible Is bad book
and the result viii be a generation OF inhdels
and a goddess country. Let restore the
RlbIe to the schools and to its riEhtful place
~ 60 country"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

into the exchange drop Eight other
explosions followed, in quick succession.
The operator guessing that bank rob
bers were at work. gave a general alarm,
notifying everybody who had telephone.
A crowd of men quickly got together
and hurried to the bank. But the noise Of
the explosions had frightened the rob-
bers and they had fed. They had wreck
ed the bank but had secured no booty.
AS the ground was wet, bloodhounds
could not be used and the robbers es-
capped. There is no clue as to their iden-
tity.
The bank at Carlton is a branch of the
Conner bank, Sidney A. Hunt, Jr-, is
cashier and manager.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
COBB AND TRIBBLE
REAPPOINTED BY
GOVERNOR

Judge Howell Cobb Of the city court Of
Athens. and Solicitor S. ]. Tribble Of the
same court, were Tuesday reappointed to
their positions by Governor J. NJ. Terrell
for a term of four years. beginning Sep
TENDER y, 1908.
The appointment was made after due
consideration by the governor. Both men
were strongly endorsed for reappoint-
ment, and both were warm supporters Of
Governor Terrell in his recent campaign.
H S. West and G.. c. Thomas, of Athens,
were applicants for the positions held by
Judge Cobb and Solicitor Tribble.
Judge Cobb is connected with the uni
versity law school, and has made an able
record on the bench. a majority of his de-
cisions being sustained by the supreme
court Of Georgia Judge Cobb and Solicit
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

The following testimonial from Mr.. NJ.
]. wiuingham is worthy of careful Ncon-
sideration. Mr. Willingham is special
travelling agent for The Atlanta Weekly
Constitution, and has been for a number
of years. He is we'll known throughout
Alabama, and his word is as good as MS
bond:
..To the Editor of The Journal: here
bv certify that having used DR.. Kilmer
swamp-Root. for kidney trouble, and be-
ing greatly benefited by using the same
/ feel it my duty to testify to its merits.
Considering that both my parents died
of this terrible disease, and having many
of the symptoms chargeable to kidney al
lection, 1 sought relief at once by calling
on DR.. L. w. Jay, one of our druggists at
Greensboro, and bought bottle OF Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and after taxing IL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

as a candidate for state school commits
sioner. have stated in every speech made
In hamlet or city. that I favored abso-
lutte state uniformity in text books. To
suffer a print as you gave to the world
yesterday unanswered. you viii readily
see would be placing me in a false posi-
ton and doing me the greatest injustice.
MARK JOHNSON"
The statement of Mr.. Johnson will
doubtless be read with interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
How to Find Out If You Need SWamp=ROOt

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

ordered kidney and a generally rundown
system. He prescribed for me and !
closely followed his treatment for some
weeks but got no relief; on the contrary,
my condition seemed to grow worse.
happened in the drug store of f. G. Fow-
Ter one night, and in conversation with
one of the clerks. told him of my condi-
ton. He said that he knew of other peo-
pie similarly affected, who had been en-
tirely cured by Swamp-Root. I had seen
the medicine advertised, and the clerks
endorsement of it persuaded me to give II
a trial. The fact that l am today perfect
" we'll and sound, tells the story OF
what Swamp-Root did for me. 1t affords
me a great deal of pleasure to tell you
that the rheumatism and pains in my
back are entirely gone. ] now weigh $50
pounds and feel better and look better
than l ever did. I wish I could give
Swamp-Root a stronger endorsement, for
believe it is the greatest medicine on
earth for rheumatism and kidney trou-
bles, and its praise cannot be spoken too
highly. A. j. BREEN.
Montgomery, Ala.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
LEE IS PREPARING.
FOR DEATH ON
GALLONS

Willard Lee is awaiting his death on
the galIows on December I'D with great
fortitude. Deputy Sheriff ]. J. FNain stat
ed yesterday that Lee showed a won
derfQl amount of cheerfulness in spite
of the fate which awaits him the latter
part of this month. Not word Of COM
plant has passed his lips and he has given
the jailers absolutely no trouble.
On account of his good behavior it has
not been deemed necessary to put Lee in
the death cell so far. He occupies cell
on the third floor and is closely guarded
night and day. Lee does not talk very
much, but when he does it is always to
the effect that he is ready to die and he
does not complain Of his lot
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
ABUSE MAKES YOUTSEY
LIMBER UP HIS TONGUE

FRANKFORT, Ky, Dec. Henry f..
Youtsey,. concerning whose alleged sensa-
tional confession in the Goebel murder
case so many stories have been circulated
in the past two months, made state
ment in which he said in substance:
mo document from me is in the hands
of the prosecution. I have never been
called to the witness stand. but I have
been so abused that I feel now that 1
should be willing to tell what I know
about the affair no matter which side
called me-"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
KIDNEY TROUBLE HIS CURSE.
Widely Known Subscription Agent Cured Says: Il Shall
Ever Feel Deeply Grateful to SwampRoo."
'IShan

was so improved that / bought several
bottles, leaving off buying more after all
of the symptoms had disappeared. It has
been at least two. years since / sought
relief through the above named medicine,
and during all of this time 1 have had no
symptoms of kidney trouble in any form,
and I shall always feel grateful to DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and am ready at
any and all times to heartily recommend
IT to all suffering from any form OF kid
ney disorder.
II will further state that what have
said above was given for what good It
might accomplish to my fellow-beings,
and that I have not been paid or offered
pay, neither would I accept pay for sim
ply giving my experience with this valua-
BILE remedy. Yours truly,
m. ]. WILLINGHAM
Greenwood, Ala, Jan. ?, 1902"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
SWAMP-ROOT CURED A WELL
K KNOWN GEORGIA BARBER
OF Kidney Trouble of -Four Years Standing.

Mr.. F. NJ. Coleman, assistant in the City
Barber Shop of Ashburne, Ca, under date
of Oct. 16, 1902. writes:
To The Editor of The Journal: Gentle
men: 1 had been troubled with kidney dis
ease for four years in a very bad form.
1 had tried all kinds of medicine. but could
not get relief. always igetting worse.
was almost compelled to quit work, when
I was advised to try DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
I scarcely finished a 5O-cent bottle when
I felt the good it had done me, and l i'm
mediately began using it regularly and
now 1 am entirely cured.
1 will say there is nothing better for all
Swamp-Root. Yours truly,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
USE OF TELEPHONE
PREVENTS BANK
ROBBERY
BANK AT CARLTON is WRECKED,
BUT ROBBERS GET. NO BOOTY.
TELEPHONE OPERATOR
GAVE ALARM.

CONFER, Ca, Dec. IAN unsuccessful
attempt was made early Saturday morn
ing to rob the bank at Carlton, a small
town about six miles east of Conner. The
plans of the robbers were frustrated by
the telephone operator at the Carlton ex-
change.
Shortly after midnight the operator
heard an explosion and at the same in
slant noticed the wire from the bank
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

my case varied, but got no relies My
attention was attracted to an advertise
ment in The Semi Weekly Journal of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root which contained
a picture of man with his hand on his
side, bending over in agony with pains in
his back. / read the advertisement care
fully, and the symptoms of his case were
almost identical with those in mine. lost
no time i'm going to the nearest drug store
and buying a bottle of Swamp-Root, which
/ took strictly in accordance with the
printed directions. At the end of week
1 suffered less than for weeks previously,
and two weeks constant use of Swamp
Root found me greatly improved. / con-
tinued to take Swamp-Root until six bot
ties had been consumed. and 1 felt as
strong and as free from pair as did when
a young man. Beyond all question, my
condition was serious when 1 began TAX
ing the great bladder and kidney medi-
cine, and my complete restoration to
health convinced me that it will do all and
more than is claimed for IL.
!. yours truly,
"W. w. A. SMITH.
Montgomery, Ala.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
SWAMP-R00T CURES A
PROFESSIONAL AID WRITER

LAKE BUTLER, Fla, Oct. 1s, 1902.
DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Dear Sirs: Saw your ''ad'' in Atlanta
Journal. have been wonderfully bene-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

tor Tribble have numerous friends in
Georgia. who will be pleased to know that
they have been reappointed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04

SPECIAL NOTICE


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
AN ENORMOUS RUG.
THE, ON, PLACED IN THE ASSEMBLY, ROOM OF THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDiNG
WEIGHS ESQ POUNDS.

One of the features of the new building OF the
Chamber of Commerce that has attracted much ae-
tention is the enormous rug upon the maroie hooi
of the large assembly room. This rug, which was
designed and furnished by W. & j. Sloane OF tn9 e
city is a hand-tufted Berlin. SO feet inches oy %
feet inches. and weighs 2750 pounds
The rug is the largest and handsomest carpet
woven in piece which has ever been brought 10
this country. and it is so heavy that IL took nfty
mdn to carry it into the Chamber OF Commences
Building. 1t was handwoven in Germany. and Is
considered of the most handsome pieces OF car
pet weaving ever produced The size OF the rug
precluded its being shipped in the hold OF the
steamer which brought il to this country. and II
therefore, placed on the deck, packed IN spe
cially made zinc lined case. The total weight OF
the package was more than three tons.
When the work of weaving this rug was IN prog
ress il necessary TO strengthen the looms sew
eral times as the heavy beams nearly broke under
the weight and tension or the rug: but the main
difficulty arose when the wOrkmen had to take the
rug from the loom finish and shear it, and 1t was
finally necessary to take portion or the outside
wall of the building away in order to remove the
rug as the other openings proved too narrow. A
noteworthy feature of this is it's great depths
of pile and beautiful even texture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
AT CONNECTICUTS CAPITAL
AMOUNTS OF MONEY CONTRIBUTED FOR
ELECTION EXPENSES WHAT THE
LEGISLATURE WILL DO-GON-
ERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS

Hartford Conn, Nov. Is (SpecaD.-The use Of
money in elections has been the theme of discussion
in the State this week the final day for filing
statements of candidates expenses approached
on Thursday the entire list OState candidates had
made their sworn statements. ard there was not a
little curiosity as to the amount expended. 1t APP
pears from the statement of Melbert B. Cary. the
Democratic nominee for Governor. that he expended
S13 456 81 of which $4,000 went to the State COM
mittee and if the town chairmen tell the truth II
was distributed too late to do any good The ex-
penses of Abiram Chamberlain, the Governor-elect
were much less. being only S,l9I 80. 1t has been
the habit of the Republican party for many years
to name men Of moderate fortune for the public
officers of the State. while the Democrats have
pursued the policy of nominating men or wealth. TOT
the head of the State ticket at least This policy
has borne fruit, but il has put an immense
amount of money in the hands Of small politicians
and much of II never went any further The chair
man OF the Democratic State Committee, JOhn j.
Walsh. swears that the total receipts of the COM
mittee from all were sl5,S66. so IL VIII De
seen that Mr. Cary did the greater part of the
bleeding" In fact of the candidates on the
Democratic ticket, Philip Hugo, of New-Haven
did not contribute a penny. Kent Hubbard the
next wealthiest man to Mr.. Cary on the Democratic
ticket contributed only $3.50. and he made the best
of any one on the ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
TIE VIEW HoTEL SOMERSET.

Frank Meehan, who opened and managed the
Garden City Hotel for the A r Stewart estate
prior to its destruction by fire few years ago.
and who since then has been connected with the
Park Avenue Hotel. has been made manager Of the
New Hotel Somerset, No $50 West Forty-seventh-
St. which opened yesterday. At an expenditure OF
nearly $4,000 the New Somerset takes It's place
among the finest apartment hotels In this city Com
plete in all modern conveniences. IL has suites OF
one. two and three or more rooms with baths. fur
nished or unfurnlshcd. for short or long terms
Aside from this Mr. Meehan has a number Of rooms
furnished for transient visitors. who frequent the
city for day, week or longer. There is a at
tractive dining room in oak and gold on the FIRST
floor where service OF especial excellence will be
offered. Between the entrance and the dining room
Is palm room, with Raphael arabesques In blue
and Nile green. and dome ceiling, while foliage
plants add touch of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-16
NEW OPERA SINGERS.

Georg Antilles the new tenor engaged by Maurice
Grau, inhcrits his musical gifts from mis- father,
Christian Antilles. He born in Homkurg. and
from his childhood showed remarkable musical
aptitude. At first he studied his art with view
TO becoming a violnist. The impression made by
his pure boyish mezzo-soprano however on many
occasions when he sang In churches and con-
cerss, led him TO change his career. When he was
seventeen he began his vocal studies Frankfort
on-Main, under Professor Stoekhausen. For sew
efei years he sang at concerts in Germany. but
ms dramatic feeling soon compelled him 10 aban-
ooh the concert hall for the stage. He studied