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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
ON CROP CONDITIONS
REPORT IS DISc0URAGING

WASHINGTON, Aug. e6-FoIlowing is
the agricultural departments weekly re-
port OF crop conditions:
AS a whole. the conditions east Of the
Rocky Mountains have not been favor
able, being too cool in the northern dis
trfcts. eastward OF the Missouri valley.
with too much moisture In portions OF the
central valleys. while excessively hot in
the southern states. with drouth OF great
Ct or less severity generally throughout
the cotton belt.
Although cool, the conditions were fair
~ favorable for maturing crops in the
Ohio valley ana over the southern portion
= OF the middle Atlantic states. as well al
on the Pacific coast. Corn is greatly in
need Of warm. dry weather throughout
the northern portion OF the corn belt.
where the abnormally cool weather Of the
past two weeks has greatly retarded its
maturity. Over the southern portion OF
the corn belt an excellent crop OF early
corn Is now practically assured
In portions OF Iowa and central Illinois.
corn has badly lodged as a result OF local
storms Spring wheat harvest is unfin-
tshed in the northern portion Of the Red
river valley. where IL has been interrupted
By frequent showers. which also have Sc
rfously interfered with stacking and
threshing- Sprouting and roofing in stack
and shock are reported from Iowa and in
southern Minnesota threshed wheat is
damp and discolored. Harvest IS about
three-fourths finished in Oregon and will
be completed in Washington during the
present week. with yields about the aver
age. though less than expected in Wash
fngton.
A decided deterioration in the condition
OF cotton is reported generally through
out the central and western portions Of
the cotton belt as well as over a large
part OF the eastern districts. The most
favorable reports are from the Carolinas.
In North Carolina the condition of the
crop continues very promising. although
the prevalence Of rust is widespread. On
stin soils in South Carolina new growth
Is blooming and fruiting. but on sandy
soils. rust, shedding and premature open
ing are prevalent
Throughout the central and western dis
trfcts. with the exception OF northern Mis-
slssippi and portions OF Oklahoma and In
dian Territory, where the crop is doing
well. the reports indicate decided de-
cline IN fits condition. rust. shedding and
premature opening being general.
In Texas. the deterioration has been
pronounced and, under the most favorable
future weather conditions. a yield In ex-
cess OF the average is improbable. The
week has been very favorable for cutting
and curing tobacco. and the crop has gen.
orally improved. although IL will be short
n Kentucky and portions OF Tennessee,
Virginia and Maryland.
1t has been too dry for favorable pro-
gress with blowing for fan seeding in
portions OF the middle Atlantic states.
lake region and Oklahoma, elsewhere the
reports indicate that this work has made
favorable advancement
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
WHEN FUSE FLASHED
PANIC WAS RESULT

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Aug. 26.-One person IS
dead and seven injured, one OF whom may die
as a result of an unusual accident yesterday.
MRS. NEWTON E. MORRIS. Of sos Iowa
avenue
The injured: rs
Mrs f. NJ Watson, OF Pleasant HIN. Miss.
shoulder wrenched. injured internally.
Coiored woman. name unknown, carried
away unconscious
w ]. Fox. negro. knee dislocated. burned
BIZ electric current.
Docia Adair, colored. ankle fractured, mouth
cut
As car No. IS. southbOund, for Jackson
Mound park, neared the crossing OF Georgia
and Kentucky avenues. the trolley wire broke
in front OF II. The wire few around the car
like a whip. The noise made By the burning
wire caused a panic, and the passengers made
a mad rush for the rear door. Conductor Jones
was on the platform and was swept on BY
the frantic rush Of men and women. The
passengers piled in heap on the ground those
frst out being a squirming mass, while those
following continued to leap on the Pile
When finally the mass was separated MIS-.
Morris was found unconscious. She died be-
fore an ambulance could reach the scene.
Mrs Watson was conveyed to the city nos
pital where 1t is thought she VIII recover
though she may have sustained internal IN
juries OF a fatal nature.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
SUGAR INDUSTRY STARTED
IN WESTERN FLORIDA

PENSACOLA, Fla. Aug. 25.-Chfcago
capitalists have purchased 1900 acres of
land in Walton county, this state, and are
preparing TO cultivate sugar cane on an
extensive scale, the work having already
commenced.
The capitalists have formed a stock
company and on a recent visit here Presi-
dent Hoagland stated In an interview that
cane mills would be erected at once in or
der TO catch the next seasons sugar cane
crop and this product will be manufacture
ed into syrup for home and foreign con-
sumption
The president also stated that canning
factories would be erected on the sight
and that cash prices would be paid pro-
ducers of fruit and vegetables in this sec
ton. This feature of the enterprise will
be greatly appreciated by truck farmers
as we'll as the fruit growers here
The place selected for establishing the
enterprise is named Svea, and was found
ed some few years ago by party brought
over from Sweden. Homeseekers from
varioas parts of the country have been
induced to come here and now there is
quite a prosperous settlement, which is
growing daily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
TILIZER LAWS
NEED NE VI
RULING
COMMISSIONERS o. 3. STEVENS
HAS RENDERED OPINIONS,
ON REQUEST, ON GER
TAIN SECTIONS.

New rulings have been made by Com
missioner OF Agriculture o. b. stevens
for the hew fertilizer law which goes into
effect on October /. There We're many sec
lions of the law which the manufacturers
OF fertilizers requested the commissioner
20 interpret.
The new law differs a great deal In
many respects from the old law and the
interpretations or rulings on the law by
Commissioner OF Agriculture o. d. Stew
ems will be OF great interest, not only TO
the manufacturers. but to the consumers
OF fertilizers.
The following is the opinion OF Commits
sioner Stevens:
First-The grade OF the fertilizers is TO
be considered part of the brand name,
or trade mark" and may Immediately
precede or follow the same. II used at all.
Second-It is optional with the manufac-
turer whether he brands the grade on his
sacks or not, but II he does brand the
grade on the sacks then the goods must
conform to the requirements of the grade
as stated in section 4 of the law.
Third-In branding the word potash
the characters "K20" heretofore in use are
10 be omitted.
Fourth-In the case of goods containing
10 per cent available phosphoric acid. O.S2
per cent nitrogen and per cent potash or
such mixtures 9-165-1. or S-O.S2-S, or other
combinations. which do not reach total
commercial value equal 70 that of the
standard fertilizer, which is s-165-2, such
mixtures are not 10 be designated by any
grade at all. Such goods may be offered
for sale. and branded with any name the
maker desires 10 give. provided such name
does not indicate that they belong TO q
high or standard grade.
Fffth-In printing bags containing acid
1hosphat only or acid phosphate and pot
ash where all three ingredients OF plant
food are not claimed. il shall be optional
with the maker whether he brands only
the guaranteed ingredients, as for in
stance:
Or he may brand:
Available phosphoric acid. IA per cent.
Nitrogen, none
Potash, none.
But in this latter case the letters of the
word none shall be plain and distinct and
the same size type as the names of the
elements standing opposite them.
Sfxth-In the case of goods containing
less than 165 per cent nitrogen they may
he branded as "Ammoniated" goods,
sguano or fertilizer" or other words i'm
plying that the same is an ammoniated
superphosphate provided they contain not
less than 0.S2 per cent nitrogen.
Seventh-A goods containing 10 per cent
phosphoric acid O.S2 per cent nitrogen and
8 per cent potash cannot be branded high
grade. since it has not as high COM
mercial value as the legal high grade.
The legal high grade is worth today $3.50.
and the goods mentioned has value Of
S13.e5.
Eighth-No manufacturer has the right
TO print the word ammonia at all on his
sacks.
Nfnth-Until further notice the commits
sioner fixes in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Calvin bill the minimum
percentage of nitrogen required by law in
sea island cotton seed meals at three and
seven-tenths go peg cent equivalent TO
four and one-hah "a ID per cent of ammo
MIA. o. b. STEVENS.
Commissioner.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
BRUTAL CRIME COMMITTED
In HEARD COUNTY

FRANKLIN, Ca, Aug. 26-This section
of the country is greatly stirred over the
commission of an assault upon Mrs.
Laura Eady, on the night of the list IN
slant. A negro, Yves Turner, has been
arrested on suspicion, and has been re-
moved to an adjoining county jail for SAFE.
keeping.
Mrs. Eady is a widow with three small
children, and lives in a house about l00
yards from the residence of her father.
Mr. James NJ. Jackson. and is member.
of one Of the best families in the county
Mrs. Eady was at home alone with nerl
children. and was. awakened about 10.
O'Clock by the brute. who seized her ana
dragged her, from bed into an adjoining
room. She resisted. Her little son was
walked by his mothers struggles and ran
for Mr.. Jackson who came to the house,
but was too late as the brute leaped out or
the window through which he entered ana
made good his escape.
Mrs. Eady says the fiend appeared to be
a white man. Every possible EFFORT IS be-
ing made to discover beyond question the
right man. If sufficient evidence is Sc
cured and the right man brought mere
there is likely to be lynching.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
vERNAL REMEDY co.
DO THIS ONE THING.

Write to vernal Remedy Company. Buff
falo, N Y, for a trial bottle of Vernal
Saw Palmetto Berry Wine. If you need it,
1t is sent free and prepaid to any reader
of The Journal who needs it, and writes
for It, It soon relieves and quickly cures
depraved or catarrhal and iniammed con
ditions of the mucous membranes throughT
out the body.
Every form Of stomach trouble yields to
its influence and is cured by II whether IN
digestion. dyspepsia, flatulency or catarrh
of stomach. Congestion Of the bowels
called constipation. is Immediately broken
and relieved and cured to stay cured. YER
nal Saw Palmetto Berry Wine clears the
liver and kidneys of congestion, relieves
them of Inflammation and cures them Of
disease. Inflammation of the bladder and
urinary passages is withdrawn and per-
feet cure established. 1t is a specific for
Inflammation and enlargement of the pros
tate gland and for all painful conditions OF
the generative organs Of women. Do not
hesitate to write for q trial bottle and
booklet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
CUBA TO DECORATE
SOUTHERN MEN
FOR HELP
SENATORS MORGAN AND MONEY,
CONGRESSMAN MOODY AND
OTHERS WILL GET MED
AIS FROM REPUBLIC.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Aug. "a special
cable to The Observer FROM Iayana says:
at has been decided by the new republic
of Cuba to decorate Congressman j. NJ.
Moody, of the Tenth North Carolina dis
trlct, and other Americans who rendered
notable services to the Cuban republic.
Resolutions are now pending in congress
to prepare a list of Cubans and foreigners
who rendered special service in the inter-
est of Cuban independence and the estab-
lishment of self-government.
The following are among the names
which will appear in this list: Senators
Morgan, of Alabama; Money, Of Mississip-
nj; Gallinger, of New Hampshire; Thurs
ton, of Nebraska; Representative Moody,
of North Carolina; William r. Hurst and
James Gordon Bennett, of New York, and
others.
General Gomez, former commander-in-
chief of the Cuban army, favors the pay
ment of pensions to these men, but Pres
ident Palma says many of them are too
distinguished to receive money for their
services and will be moro honored by the
decoration and the presentation of a GER
tifcate recounting their deeds and ex-
pressing the gratitude of the Cuban re-
public for the work done TO secure for
them elf-government This plan will be
adopted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
THESE BURGLARS HAD
H00D00 FOR OFFICERS

PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 25.-In the pre-
liminary trial of seven committed negro
burglars Saturday, some amusing testi-
mony was adduced and showed how SUI
perstitfous are southern negroes.
One of the seven accused is named
Graves, and he processes to have a knowl-
edge of magical things. 1t was brought
out that CDR" Graves had furnished each
member of the gang with a small hoo
doc bag" about the size of a watch. This
bag was for the purpose of keeping away
the officers and all the negroes had to do
was to bury the 'hoodoo bags under the
doorstep and twice each day saturate or
feed them with a mixture of whisky
and perfume. This was to preserve the
efficacy of the hoodoo after it had left
the magical and wonderful hands of Or"
Graves.
The solicitor used as evidence two bot
ties filled with the decoction to keep the
spell good. AS he handled the ingredients
and bags with the utmost unconcern, the
negro thieves almost forgot they were on
trial as they watched how the wonderful
bags were thrown about the table.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
GENERAL GEORGE RANDALL
is BACK FROM ALASKA

SEATTLE. Wash. Aug. 25.-General
George Randall, commanding the District
of Columbia and Alaska, reached Seattle
on the steamer City of Seattle, accompa-
MED by Captain w. p. Richardson, his
aide. The general sailed for the north
July sth, and during the past month and
a half has made personal inspections or
nearly all the army posts in Alaska.
In speaking of the trip, Captain Rich
ardson said:
1.-The general made tour Of inspection
to the posts in Alaska and found them In
very good shape. Some more fiXings are
needed at several. of the barracks and he
wilk undoubtedly make recommendations
along these lines to the department The
telegraph lines are being built as fast as
possible and it will not be many months
before communication in the frozen north
will be as simple a matter as in this state.
There are but few matters connected with
the trip on which it would be proper TO
speak. AS to what recommendation Cen
eral Randall Will make regarding changes
in the Alaskan district have nothing to
say"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
ITALIANS WERE ANXIOUS
TO LYNCH M0T0RMAN

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-Because party
of fifteen Italians was run over at Jerome
avenue and Potter Place by trolley car,
the men in the party attacked the motor
man. John O'Neil, pulled him of the car
and beat him and attempted to drag him
Ito a tree with the intention of hanging
him. e -
The passengers of the crowded. car in
terfered and fighting ensued, but po-
lice reserves appeared, drove the crowd Of
1000 away which took nearly an hour, and
rescued O'Neil.
The injured man, Rosano Christiano,
was leading two children. He made them
run on ahead as he saw the car coming.
Christiano was knocked down by the car
and both legs were cut off.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
NEGRO SHOOTS
THREE. one
IS DEAD
IN CAIRO A POLICEMAN, A cITF
ZEN AND A MARSHAL ARE
THE VICTIMS OF A DESPERk
DOS GUN. 8

TOWNSVILLE, Ca, Aug. &.-Cairo
and vicinity is all excitement since Sat
urday last.
Late Saturday evening Goldey Tyus, a
2O-year old negro. fired his pistol in the
town. Eliza House, policeman, was on
his way down town to go on duty, IN
armed. When he heard the gunshot he
arrested the negro. He pressed Je1
Goodwin to assist him.
The negro shot Goodwin through the
neck, then turned on Policeman House
and shot him twice, shattering the left
arm at the shoulder. The second shot took
effect in the chest, passing through the
body.
The negro then made his escape.
Sunday morning at O'Clock Marshal
Goodwin came upon the negro several
miles from Cairo and ordered him out
of the buggy in which he was riding. The
negro made an attempt to get out. but
before alighting he fired on the marshall
the ball penetrating the breast. The mar
shall died few hours later, .
The murderer Is still at large. Both
wounded men are severely hurt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
ALASKA WILL Be
GREAT IN FARMS
SAYS GREELY
cHIEFoF SIGNAL CORPS RETURNS
FROM NORTHWEST CORNER
AND TELLS OF ITS
PROSPECTS.

4 WASHINGTON, Aug. S5.-Before the
present month has ended. Alaska will be
connected with the United States by wire
and before the expiration OF two weeks
many hundreds OF miles OF telegraphic
communication will have been established
between the remote towns of that terri
tory and the coast cities.
This is the statement Of General Greedy,
chief of the signal corps of the army, who
has just returned from a visit TO Alaska
where he inspected and directed the oper-
ations under progress in this line Cen
eral Greedy believes Alaska has a great
future before II.
Il believe" said he. that the great
need Of Alaska is legislation regarding
lands. timber and possibly the fishing in
dustry. From reports from the members
OF the signal corps as well as from other
reliable information gathered while on my
. trip am impressed with the belief that
Alaska has a great agricultural future
before her"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
]. R. WINTERS DEAD AT
THE AGE OF "a YEARS

John r. Winters. of Marietta. died at
his home at that place Sunday night at Z
O'Clock. He was rs years old and had been
in failing health for IS months. He only
became seriously 81. however, about a
week ago.
Mr.. Winters was probably the wealthiest
man in Cobb county and was one Of Ma
riettas first citizens. Formerly Mr.. Win
tiers was merchant and IL was in this
capacity that he made much of his for
tune. During the past few years he had
simply looked after his capital, having
given up all other active business.
Mr. Winters Is survived by three chill
dren. his wife having died last Septem-
Der. His children are Mrs. r. H. North
cult. Mrs. ]. d. Northcutt and Miss Addie
Winters. TO-. ....
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
HEAD COMPLETELY SEVERED
BY WHEELS OF BIG ENGINE

Robert L. Scruggs. OF Stone Mountain,
was run over and killed by train IS of the
Southern just below the Piedmont avenue
crossing Monday night at 10 o'clock. The
body was very badly mangled and the
head was completely severed. 1t was
found over 20 feet from the body.
In spite of the way in which the body
was mangled, a watch in one Of his pock-
cts escaped injury, as did also a photo
graph of a young lady. A pocketbook in
the same pocket as the picture was cut
all to pieces.
Coroner Stamps held an inquest before
the body was sent home and the verdict
was to the effect that the killing was
accidental.
Scruggs was a weH-to-do citizen of
Stone Mountain. man of some means.
He leaves a mother, two brothers and a
sister.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
In His Arms He Killed Girl.

Memphis. Tenn, Aug. 25.-The Scimitar
special from Huntington, Tenn, says:
News has just reached here that Miss
Maud Thompson was killed by James
Greer, near the girls home in Henderson
county.
The only cause assigned is that the girl
refused to go away with him.
Meeting her in the road, he put an arm
around her neck and shot her twice with
a pistol.
The murderer escaped.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
WOMAN IN RAGE FIRES
SHOTGUN AT CHILDREN

DUBLIN, GA. Aug. 26.-Because a party
OF school children teased her. Matte FL
ling few into a rage Sunday at her
home in Bucks district and shot at them
with double barreled shotgun.
The children were passing the house and
saw the woman in the yard. One of the
tots yelled something at her and the 9TH
ers took up the remark. The woman ran
into the house. seized a loaded gun from
a corner and returned to the front yard.
Taking careful aim she pulled both trig-
gers. The children scattered when they
saw her emerge from the house with the
gun. consequently none were hit.
There is intense Indignation at the
womans act and Parents of the children
threaten vengeance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
MRS. ROTH WANTS NEWS
OF HER FOUR BROTHERS

]. Jacobs, Of lis Decatur street. has re-
ceived a letter from Mrs. Amelia Roth,
OF s42 North Clarke street, Chicago. ask
ing information about her four brothers.
whom she has not seen since she was a
child. She was before marriage Amelia
Jacobs and she thought possibly the ia
cobs 10 whom the letter was sent was one
OF these brothers.
Mr.. Jacobs says he had no sister named
Amelia. He has shown the letter to a
number of persons. but has been unable
10 find the woman's relatives. She has
written all over the country trying to
locnte her brothers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
WOMAN ENTERED BAR
AND LAW SUIT RESULTS

AUGUSTA, Ca, Aug. 26.-The first case
OF a violation Of an ordinance recently
passed by the city council was up before
the recorder this morning. The ordinance
in question prohibited women from enter
ing barroons. Yesterday a case was
docketed against H. Schlanger, who oper-
ates barroom at the corner of Broad
and Center streets. for selling liquor 10
female customers at his bar.
1t Is very probable that this case win
GO to a higher court before it is ter
minated. as there are many who doubt
the constitutionality of this law.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
MOLINEAUX DECLARES
HIS SON NOT GUILTY

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-General Edwin
L Molineux. whose son Roland, is in the
Tombs, awaiting his third trial on the
charge of causing Miss Kate j. Adams
death, declared he has secured new evil
dence which will be presented when the
trial is called in October.
II know positively that my son is inno-
cent OF the crime of murder" he said.
Il have absolute proof in my possession"
1t Is more than, ten months since the
court of appeals granted Molineux new
trial. During that time the genera. has
worked up the evidence Though when
he says he will establish the innocence Of
his son beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
PRISONER OF PILOT
WHILE UNCONSCIOUS

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Rev. w. B. Os-
borne, of Hackettstown, n. J., while I'M
conscious was carried eleven miles be-
tween Tunnelton and Rowelsburg, w. Va,
on the pilot of the engine drawing a Bal
timore and Ohio express train, says
World dispatch from Cumberland. Nd.
The train stopped at Rowelsburg to coal
and here the inanimate form was found
Mr.. Osborne, who is 70 years old, was
bruised about the head. body and legs.
but the physicians say he viii recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
COKE SITUATION IMPROVES
IN SHARPSVlLLE DISTRICT

SHARON, Pa. Aug 25 The coke sir. 'tion
in the valley has been relieved to such an ex-
tent that Il is not likely that any of the blast
furnaces here or at Sharpsvile viii be obliged
70 close down for several days
Sufficient coke was received here yesterday
TO keep ell the stocks in operation for u hours
and the operators are hopeful that before the
supply is exhausted the conditions will have
changed for the better.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-28
PRIZE BABY KILLED
BY FALL IN A
BATH TUB
LITTLE LOUISE STANLEY, OF DUB
+. LIN WHO WON PRIZE AT Az
eUsTA BABY SHOW MEETS
WITH FATAL ACCIDENT.

3 DUBLIN, Ga.g Aug 25-Louise. the
four-y ear-old daughter Of DR.. and Mrs r.
II. Stanley, Of Dublin, died very suddenly
Saturday last, while on a visit to relatives
IN Augusta. ".' -
A few days ago the little one received a
fall while In a bath tub, which was the
cause of her DEATH .-
She was one of the most beautiful little
girls in Dublin, having once taken the
prize IN Augusta for being the most beau
tiful child on exhibit 49,.