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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
WAYCR0SS ORGANIZES
BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE

WAYCROSS. Aug. 21.-The Young Mems Bus
mess League was organized last night with a
large membership, including nearly all the
business men Of the city.
John W. Moore was elected temporary chair
man with E p Peabody secretary. The board
of directors elected are ]. W. Moore, A. NJ.
Knight, w. w. Sharpe, J. s. Bailey, w. A.
Price J. NJ Cox, James Knox, w. NJ. Toomer,
and f. NJ. Hawkins.
About $4,000 has been subscribed as the first
instalment, no. member being allowed over four
shares Of $25 each.
This amount is to be paid In monthly install
rnents OF five months duration. This amount
will be invested in small manufacturing enter
prises. AT the end OF the first instalment
new instalment win be started and the amount
raised by continuous instruments to be invested
in the same manner: grouping the enterprises
thus inauRurated under one management and
as much as possible into one plant.
thought Waycross win be greatly benefited
by the movement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
HAROLD N. BYARS
DIES AT JACKSON

JACKSON, Ca, Aug. 22.-Mr. Harold N.
Byars, one of Jacksons sterling citizens,
died yesterday afternoon at his home on
South Mulberry street, after a long Ill
ness. He was the pioneer merchant of
this city, and was for years the leading
business man and farmer in this section.
but III health caused HIS retirement from
active business life several years ago, He
served as mayor of the city several years
ago with marked ability. He was eighty
four years old, and is survived by his
wife. The interment takes place here this
afternoon from the Baptist church, Of
which he was a prominent member. In
the death of Mr.. Byars, Jackson and
Butts county loses one of the most val
liable citizens, who started the city and
county in progressive improvements years
ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
NEW YORK PHYSICIAN
DECORATED BY QUEEN

LONDON, Aug. 22.-MflIer Rees Hutch
inson, Of New York, who sailed for New
York today on the steamer Celtic, was
summoned TO Cowes yesterday and re-
ceived from Queen Alexandra a special
coronation medal.
Mr.. Hutchinson had been treating the
queen for deafness. but her majesty as
cribed the gift 10 her recognition of Mr..
Hutchinson's services TO deaf mutes I'm
London. in whose welfare she is greatly
interested.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
ROBBERS At WORK
ON EXTENSIVE
SCALE
FREIGHT CARS ENTERED, eooDLY
PORTIONS OF THEIR CON-
TENTS STOLEN AND THE
DOORS REsEALED.

MACON, Ca, Aug. 22.-Detectives have
been at work here for the past few days
trying to run down gang of robbers who
have been at work on the most gigantic
scale ever known in this section of the
state. The theory is that they have been
securing the cooperation Of porters in
wholesale clothing and shoe houses and
also few employees of railroads and in
this way they can break into cars contain
ing such goods as they want and then Sc
cure new seals with which to cover up
their tracks. The goods are peddled
through the country. A couple of white
men act as fence for the thieves,
and the officers have had great difficulty
in fixing the guilt upon any particular
individuals, but 1t is thought now that
the whole thing has been unraveled. Some
arrests have already been made quietly,
and others are expected to follow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
MAJOR RALPH PORTER
TELLS OF BLOODY WAR

CHICAGO, Aug. 2L-Major Ralph 5.
Porter. surgeon OF the United States vol
unteers has returned to his home in Chi
cago on sick leave Of three months. Ma
for Porter was severely wounded at the
storming of Bayan in Mindanao on May
2. being shot through the, hip.
1.-THE Moros," said Major Porter, ''num-
bering between 400 and 500 were in
trenched in a strong fertilization, with
trenches.
Our expedition numbered 800 We charged
the works. and then ensued the fiercest
fight that has taken place in the island Of
Mindanao.
THE fight commenced at o'clock in
the afternoon, and 1t was not until 2
o'clock in the morning that the Moros
surrendered. When we entered the fort
there were but 50 out of the 500 left"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
GEORGE LAYFIELD HAS
SECURED HIS FREEDOM

George Layfield, who shot William Sell
man twice Wednesday night, has been re-
leased from custody, while the wounded
man is being guarded by an officer.
This was brought about by two war
rants that were sworn out early Fri
day afternoon by Patrolman H. A. Thomp7
son before Judge Landrum. One Of the
warrants charges Layfield with assault
with intent to murder. while the other
charges Sellman with assault and battery.
Since the shooting policeman has been
on guard at the bedside of Sellman. Po-
lice Captain Jennings this morning In
formed Judge Landrum that a balm
would have to take charge Of Sellman
today, or at least that the policeman
would be withdrawn. He said the city
could not pay officers to watch men
wanted on state warrants.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
IN WIFE'S PRESENCE
HENRY HIRAM SHOOTS HIMSELF
IN THE HEAD WITH A HORSE
PISTOL BUT WILL RE-
COVER.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 22.-Henry HI
ram. while suffering a temporary de-
rangement of the mind. shot himself in the
head with a large calibre revolver. He is
at the city hospital and while the bullet
has not been removed his condition Is
not considered critical.
Hiram shot himself with evident sui
cidal intention as he stood in the presence
of his Wife Some time ago he was struck
on the head by piece Of swinging timber
while loading a vessel. An operation was
performed and his recovery was proceed
ing finely until recently when he showed
hgns of being mentally unbalanced.
This increased lately and he has become
Eighty. 1t is thought he will recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
VALD0STA GETTING READY
FOR BIG STATE FAIR

VALDOSTA, Ca, Aug. 1.-THE mana
gers of the state fair have Just completed
an arrangement which they viii have an
Indian village at the next state fair, COM
posed OF a score or more OF native IN
dams from the Everglades Of Florida ana
consisting of several whole families with
suuaws. pappooses, etc. They will be In
tents on the ground here and, with them
will come a large number or wild AM
mails from Florida The Indian village
viii show the Indians just as they live
in the wilds Of Florida today and that
feature promises TO be a very popular
one.
Manager A. T.. Moore left the city last
night for Ohio and other northern states
looking for extra attractions. He expects
to make a big Improvement on the
worn-out midways and he has been IN
correspondence with a dozen Inherent at
fractions which he has gone TO see be-
fore closing trades for them. The state
fair is attracting unusual attention this
year and the chances are that II will be
a far greater attraction than the fair
which was held here two years ago.
The Farmers National Congress which
is to meet in Macon in October will spend
a day in Valdosta. The Georgia Southern
railroad has arranged to give them an ex-
cursion from Macon to Palatka and then
to St. Augustine and Jacksonville. down
the ST. Johns river to Palatka and thence
hack toward Macon. The trip viii IN
ciude one day in Valdosta, several hours
in Lake City and some time at Palatka-
Quite 2 novel sight on the streets or
Valdosta this morning was negro from
Florida, carrying an alligator, four Feet
cong, in his arms. The negro came up
on the Georgia Southern train and brought
the gator with him to sell to the Pine
Park zoo The alligator weighed about
20 pounds and was captured in the road
near. Jennings, Fla. The negro held the
gators head securely under his arm, while
the body and tail was wrapped around
tho negro. The negro attracted much at
tention. He was given IS Tany seats as
he rranIed by other NEGROES On .he srain.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
FIGHT
ON THURBER
IS MADE
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI CONGRESS
QUESTIONS PRINTING OF AD-
DRESS OF THURBER DEcLAR-
INeTHERE'S NO MEAT TRUST

ST. PAUL. Aug. z.-After some prelim-
mary routine business yesterday Trans
Mississippi Commercial Congress took up
the special order ixed Wednesday. and
William Henry Eustis. Of Minneapolis.
opened the discussion on his motion 20 ex-
punre from the records OF the congress
aha address OF +. B. Thurber, OF New
York. who had declared there was no
such thing as a meat trust Mr.. Eustis
ala not think the money OF this organiza-
ton should be spent 20 circulate the spe-
cious arguments OF any trust
" II Torbett. OF Dubuque, and Mr..
Bachary. OF Louisiana. followed on the
a. g. Lewis. OF Oklahoma. thought the
address should be printed for the sake OF
completeness OF record. but that sucn
publication did not commit the congress 10
the IDEAS Of Mr.. Thurber.
Rufus A Hoyt. OF Minnesota, support
I'd the resolution 20 expunge-
Mr.. Thurber replied 70 Mr.. Eustis, ex-
uIainfng that be was here as one inter-
ested "A the objects Of this congress be
said he was personally interested IN cat
de raising and his paper was intended 70
give his honest views on the meat Indus
~. ne argued for free speech. insisting
that the opening congress should be ex-
messed by the citizens and that no mem
ber's position ought 20 be suppressed.
j. III Moses, OF Kansas City. argued for
free speech and free thought, asserting
that such a proposition as that now be-
fore the congress never had before been
presented IN the entire history OF the or
SANITATION
Tom Richardson. OF New Orleans, drew
the distinction that the speeches are part
OF the proceedings OF the congress. but
were not the opinions OF the congress-
Walter Gresham, OF Texas. opposed the
resolution
M. Eustis said that IN the interest OF
harmony and because this discussion had
exploded any harm that might have re-
sAlted from the address IN question, ne
would withdraw his motion 20 expunge.
Professor n. =. Hansen. Of BrooEngs,
81 d.. presented some Notes on Amerf-
can and Russian Forestry"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
JUSSERAND is SLATED
TO SUCCEED M. CAEIB0N

PARIS, Aug. 22.-The correspondent Of
the Associated Press was informed at the
foreign Office today that the successor Of
Jules Cambon as French ambassador at
Washington had not yet been appointed,
but that M. Jusserand, the French minis
ter at Copenhagen. had been selected for
the post.
NJ Jusserand speaks English fuently
and is the author Of several English
books. His wife, who was a Miss Rich
ards, Is an American and has resided for
a long time in Paris. M. Jusserand has
been prominently connected with the
movement for the development OF athletic
sports in France.
1t is not true that NJ. Cambon is going
to st. Petersburg as the successor of the
Marquis de Monticello, French ambassa-
dor to Russia. 1t is said on good authori-
ty that NJ. Cambon viii be appointed
French ambassador at Madrid, succeeding
NJ. Patenotre.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
LIST Of DEAD
MAY REACH
SEVENTEEN
IN RUINS OF BUILDING WRECK
ED BY EXPLOSION MORE
BODIES SAID TO BE WAITING
WORK OF RESCUERS.

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. H.-Eleven
persons dead, two of those in the hospital
so seriously injured that little hope Is en-
tertained for their recovery, six still miss
ing and whose bodies are supposed to be
in the ruins, is the result OF the terrific
explosion at the Delaware Pulp works,
of the Jesup & Moore Paper, company, In
this city late yesterday afternoon.
James Jester and George Durham, both
employed in the digester room, where the
explosion occurred, died today.
Following is a list of the victims: The
dead
JOHN MCCORMICK,
WILLIAM T. BURK, married.
GRANVILLE WALTERS. chemist, mar
ried
]. B. STOKES, married.
F. T. HARRIS.
G. w. WRIGHT, married.
]. LAUBACKER.
j. NAGLE.
r.. COLLINS.
G. DURHAM.
JAMES JESTER
The missing:
Joel Hutton, William Ruth, =. L. Muss-
ley, married; Bernard Sweeney, William
Scott, Joseph Henry.
Seriously injured:
Thomas Reese, skull fractured; John
Atkins, inhaled flames, critical.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
500 STUDENTS FOR
CLEMSON COLLEGE
INSTITUTION WILL Be TAXED TO
ITS CAPACITY WHEN FALL
TERM BEGINS sr7T. 10.

CLEMSON COLLEGE. S. c.. Aug n
Quiet reigns on the hill once more since
the Farmers institute has closed AL eyes
are now turned 10 the opening OF the
college on September 10Th, as the next
important event.
over 800 students have been accepted
and other applications are still coming in.
The indications are thar the institution
viii be taxed 70 its full capacity. The stu
dents are expected 10 report on the even
ing OF the sth OF September. as the reg
ular college exercises will begin on the
10Th.
There Is much speculation as 10 who
the new president viii be. Scores Of names
are mentioned. but the trustees have ev-
everybody guessing. They meet on Au-
gust 18th. TO elect. Meanwhile Colonel NJ.
u. Hardin. as acting president. Is man
aging the affairs OF the college with mark
ed ability
The old students have determined to
give the new different kind OF welcome
this year. II viii be I'm the form OF a pub
lie reception instead OF the old-time mid
night padding. and the unannounced
turning over" etc The ladies OF the
campus have taken lively interest I'm this
new plan and viii lend their presence and
help in the way OF refreshments.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
SISTERIN-LAW OF MRS. FAIR
VERlFIES STORY ABOUT WILL

NEW YORK, Aug. 22-When shown a
copy of a San Francisco dispatch, giving
the details OF Mrs. Charles L. Fairs will.
Mrs. William Smith. of New Market, a
sister-in-law of the dead woman, verified
the report and declared that duplicate
OF the alleged will was in the possession
of Mrs. Hanna Nelson, the mother, at the
time she left for the west, but that she
had secreted it from the public.
In an interview Mrs. Smith said: That
report of the will is not complete. All
my sister-in-law's jewels were left to her
mother and they are worth 100000. No,
those Jewels are not given to her abso-
lutely. They are left with an understand
ing that she is to divide them among the
children, but I would not have any use
for diamonds and don't think any Of
the rest Of them would"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
SHOT HiMSELFAF TER
AN ATTEMPT At
MURDER
JESSE FARES EMPTIEs SHOTGUN
LOAD INTO HARVEY DICKSON
AND THEN COMMITS
SUICIDE.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Aug. H.-After an
attempt to kill Harvey Dickson. neigh
bor by shooting him with shotgun as
he lay IN bed, Jesse FAIRIES, CASTOR
county farmer, shot himself through the
heart Tuesday night. dying instantly.
FAIRIES had left home because of domes-
tic troubles brought on. 1t Is said, by
his inebriate habits. He returned the day
OF the shooting. His family was afraid OF
him and sent for Dickson to spend the
night.
FAIRIES protested against the neighbor
remaining in the house, and after he had
retired, went to a window and enptied
load of shot into him. causing serious
injury.
FAIRIES was later found dead, short dis
ance away.
He had tried to shoot himself with the
gun by tying his suspender to the trigger,
but this failed, and ne used his pistol
FARES was about 60 years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
DEAD Or ALIVE
IS POSSES
ED|CT
GEORGE POTTER BAND OF OUT
LAWS IS BEING PURSUED BY
WELL ORGANIZED AND ARM
ED BODY.

MIDDLEsBoRo. KY. Aug. 22-An or
ganized posse will leave Freezing, Va.
tonight for the purpose Of pursuing MEM
bers of the George Potter band OF out
laws, who are said to be guilty OF several
murders, robberies and numerous other
offenses.
Their last crime was a criminal assault
upon Miss Cora Walls, a prominent young
lady.
George Potter, the leader and principal
In the AFFAIR, was pursued by a posse and
riddled with bullets.
His comrades escaped and fed to the
Kentucky border.
The Freeing posse VIII take them dead
or alive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
CHAS. M. SCHWAB SAILED
THURSDAY FOB EUROPE

NEW YORK, Aug M--Charles NJ.
schwab, president of the United States
Steel. corporation. sailed for Europe today
on the steamship La Touraine. He ap-
peared to be in good health, except for
the fact that he leaned heavily on cane
which he had in his right and.
my ARRANGEMENTS for my trip abroad"
he said to a reporter, ''were made so hur-
riedly that, until arrive, do not know
where shall go or what 1 shall do.
You may say. however, that have not
resigned and also that I am not in bad
health.
1.-THE reason for my hurried departure
is not because of i'll health, but because
want and need a vacation like every one
else I must go away now If want to
GO at all, because If should wait much
longer, winter would be here and 1t would
be too late. Business will not enter into
my trip abroad at ALL"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
W LILA MS SAYS
SAL. WILL NOT
Be MERGED
PRESIDENT OF THE sEA5oARD
AIR LINE SYSTEM DENIES
THAT HIS ROAD rs TO
FIGURE IN POOL.

NEW YORK, Aug. %.
To the Editor Of the Atlanta Journal,
Atlanta, Ga:
Telegram received. have not seen
the story which you advise me Is pub
lished In this mornings Atlanta paper,
but If II asserts that any negotiations
are now or have been under considera-
tlon looking to sale Of the controlling
interest In this system by its present
owners It is absolutely without founda-
tion.
The seaboard Air Line system Is now
and intends to remain independent and
will continue to devote its best ener-
giles and efforts toward advancing the
interests of the territory which II now
occupies, or which It may hereafter
enter In it's work of development.
81 JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS,
President.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
CARGO OF COD SEIZED;
DECLARED CONTRABAND

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, Aug. q
The Cuban steamer Lauenburg, belonging
to the Cameron Steamship company,
which sailed from New York August 18th,
arrived here today with $50 tons of coal
intended for the F1rminist gunboat. Crete
A-Pierrot.
The government seized the coal, declar-
ing 1t to be contraband of war destined
for the revolutionists, and claimed that II
must be sold in favor of the sender.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
SKAGWAY JUNEAU CABLE
IS PRACTICALLY USELESS

TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 22.-Skagway
dispatches say that although the Skag-
way Juneau cable Is not broken, the
government crew of experts have stopped
operations toward repairs and given up
the proposition in despair. The trouble
arises chiefly from great kinks in the
line, which was so loosely laid that 1t
went to the bottom in coils. The insula-
ton has been broken in so many places
that an entire new cable seems necessa-
ry. The line is 100 miles long. 1t was laid
last fall, but has been operated only
few weeks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
FROM ARTESIAN WELL
OIL is GUSHING OUT

MEXICO CITY, aug. 2.-The artesian
we'll sunk at the new pOstofflce building
has given out several barrels Of petroleum
and will be pushed down below the strata
containing oil.
But the fact that oil has been struck in
the very heart of this city gives much
hope to companies engaged in boring for
oil on the outskirts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
MAN HUNT CONTINUES;
BUSINESS IS SUSPENDED

RUSSELLVILLE, KY, Aug. 22-The
search for the murderer Of Miss zeda
Wick continued all last night without sub
stantial results, and was resumed this
morning.
Practically all business here is suspend
ed and nearly the whole population Of the
town and county participated in the man
hunt. There is no abatement Of the ex-
citement and no relaxation in the deter
mination to run down the man who is
guilty.
The report that farm employee Of Mr..
Wick, who is supposed to be connected with
the murder, had been captured at Guthrie,
KY, last night, proved to be false. Two
cousins of the man suspected of the muir
der were arrested today, but they were
unable to throw any light on the crime.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
MORE DELAY IN WILCOX
MURDER CASE HEARING

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Aug. 22,-The ia
nous Wilcox murder case. from Elizabeth
City, scheduled to come up before the
North Carolina supreme court next Tues
day for argument, may be postponed for
another six months, says a special from
Elizabeth City to the Observer, owing to
a delay in printing the briefs in the case.
The brief must be in the hands of the
supreme court by tonight, and it Is said
that II is not completed and will not be In
time to reach Raleigh within the legal
limit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
WORLDS CHAMPION TR0TTER
TROTS REMARKABLE MILE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 2.-Cres-
ceus lowered Nancy Hanks track record
for the mile here yesterday, trotting the
distance In a quarter of a second faster
time in spite of a strong wind. His time
by quarters was 30 10, 1:O2 10, 1884,
2:04 IA.
Considering the conditions under which
the race against time was made the time
was remarkable and was a surprise to
those who saw the performance. Many
think that the great trotter will be able
to step the distance in two minutes fiat
before the year has passed.
Cresceus best time for the mile Is
2:02 IA.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
MISS MARY M'CALLA
WEBS YOUNG MACARTHUR

NEWPORT. r. l., Aug. 21.-Lieutenant
Arthur Macarthur, U. S. N, son of Ma
jor General Macarthur, and Miss Mary
McCalla, the daughter Of Captain Bow
man H. McCalla, of the U. S. N, were
married here at noon today at the All
Saints Memorial chapel, The Rev. Henry
Morgan Stone, rector of the Trinity
church. offlciated. The ushers were near
ly all from the navy and the bridesmaids
were daughters Of either army or navy
officers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
MAMMOTH NEW SHIP,
RIVAL OF ALL, LAUNCHED

BELFAST, Ireland. Aug. 2.-The White
Star Line steamer Cedric, Of 1900 tons.
the largest steamer afloat, was success
fully launched at Harland and Wol1's
yards here today. She is 700 feet long, has
70 feet beam and draws AZ is feet of
water. Her carrying capacity is 49,
tons and she has accommodations for 5000
passengers. 1t is expected that the &C.
dric will be ready for service in the au-
tunn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
Lowndes Has Road Machine.

vALDoSTA. Ca, Aug. m.-The county COM
missioners of Lowndes county have purchased
q woodworking machine which will arrive here
about the first of September and will be put
to work upon the county roads. The new
machine is guaranteed to do the grading Of
twenty men, though IL viii take about four
mules to pull Il and four five men to operate
st. The Witlacoochee river is literally walled
in by beds OF splendid paving rock and there
Is a strong sentiment here Of using this rock
for road paving. There has been great awak-
ening here on the subject OF road work in the
past year or
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
HINES WILL NOT BE
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

Judge ]. X. Hines was at the capitol
for q short while Friday and stated
positively that he would not be the popu-
list candidate for governor.
81 am not in the race and will not be in
the race under any circumstances. l Will
thank my friends for nominating me,
however, but must decline to rum"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-25
Bodies of Tourists Found.

GRINIWALD, Switzerland, Aug. o.
The bodies of the Londoners. Rev. r. H.
and H c. D. Fearon and those of two
guides, who started August 18th to ascend
the Wetterhorn, have been found by a
searching party near the summit of the
mountains. Two of the party apparently
were killed by lighting and two met their
deaths by falls.