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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-21
Export Bounties on Sugar.

Paris, Aug. PA decree made public
today fixes the export bounties on SUI
agr for the year 1902-03 as follows: One
franc IL centimes to / franc rs centimes
per cuintal on crystallized sugar and
franc q centimes per Quintal on refined
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-21
A Pueilist Commits SUICIDE.

Philadelphia, Aug. 21.-Charles A.
Johnson, aged "a, formerly we'll known
pugilist and professional bicycle rider,
committed suicide at his home here to-
day by swallowing chloroform because
of domestic troubles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-21
Death of Bessie Bonehill.

New York. Aug PA cablegram to
the Clipper from Portsmouth, Eng, an
nounces the death there today of Bessie
Bonehill, the vaudeville actress
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
aJoINT DEBATE" CONTRIBUTIONS.

When The Journal announced its pur-
pose to devote four columns of its space
daily to a "joint discussion" Of the issues
involved in the present gubernatorial race
Il meant well But Il had no idea that
every man, woman and child. so to speak,
would want to have a SAY" The jour
nal does not object to this desire on their
part per Sc, but after two weeks expe-
rience in conducting 'joint debate we
have been brought face to face with the
problem of how to get ten columns OF
communications into four columns of
space.
The only solution to this problem, as
all will agree, is to select the communica-
tions most worthy of publication and
throw out the others. But this The Jour
nal. because of its absolutely neutral po-
sition in this campaign. does not care to
undertake, lest II Internationally do an
Injustice 10 one or the other of the three
contestants. Therefore, after deliberation
II has decided that the better and fairer
plan would be to first refer all communi-
cations addressed to this office to the
campaign headquarters Of the respective
candidates and to publish only such com
munlcdLlOus DIS are WAAbNSh " NAS $500
paign managers or which bear their
20. X"
This, we believe. the public will readily
see we are obliged to do IN self-defense'
and We believe also additional interest
will be added to the 'joint debate" by
adopting this plan. Everyone is still free
to write his views on the present cam
paign and to address his communication
either to The Journal or to the campaign
managers of the respective candidates but
should any OF these communications fall
to appear in print It will be understood
that they found their way to the candi-
dates waste basket" and not to The
Journals. This rule goes into effect from
this day
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
DUE 70 CHANCELLOR HILL.

We published with pleasure the state
ment of Chancellor Hill. which appeared
in Saturdays Journal, in reference to a
letter intended for Mr.. Warner HILL which
was sent by his secretary to the chairman
of the Guerry campaign committee.
In stating the substance of the letter the
chancellor's secretary left him under the
impression that the writer supposed
Walter B. Hill had some connection with
the Query committee, and that the let
ter was written in Mr.. Guerry's interest.
Mr.. Hill did not read the letter and had
never seen 1t when he came to Atlanta
last Saturday. He naturally directed
his secretary TO forward it to what he
supposed was it's intended destination.
Chancellor Hnrs explanation will be ac-
cepted by everybody.
There is not the slightest course for crit
icism of him on the ground that he has
intermeddled i'm politics and nobody who
knows Chancellor Hill will believe that he
would do any such thing, while holding
the office which he fills with such distin-
guished ability, to the complete satisfac-
ton of the people of Georgia and the great
benehtof. the state university.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

whether any such officers have been guilty
of negligence or corruption as such, and
with a view should any fraud be estab-
lished in the making or procurement Of
such lease. to have the same declared
void and the moneys wrongfully received
by such lessee recovered and the offending
officials appropriately punished"
This commission has had its transac-
lions examined into and passed upon by
every legislature since II was constituted,
and shall not wait for either of the gen.
tlemen named above. or whosoeYer may
be the next executive of Georgia to urge
the investigation of every official act of
each member Of the commission. but viii
Of its own motion request the legislature
. TO give this department a further thor
ough and searching investigation, in or
der that the base insinuation contained
in this letter may be refuted.
All facts connected with the lease of
convict labor in 1885, with the names Of
each bidder and amount offered. and the
bids accepted were reported to the gem
eral assembly of 1898, and widely publish
ed, and any rumor or insinuation that
there was negligence or corruption con-
nected Herewith. or any fraud in the
making or procurement OF any lease. so
far as either of the present commissioners
are concerned, Is maliciously false and de-
serves this denunciation.
Mr.. Eason was not then a member of
this commission, but the other two sign
ers were JOSEPH s. TURNER.
CLEMENT A. EVANS,
TOM EASON.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

for the general primary. Although there
was no opposition to Senator clay's re-
election, and It seemed certain that there
would be none, he requested that the
question of the succession be submitted to
the people, and that was very properly
done.
The county Democratic committees
should see to it that the name of A. S.
Clay for United States senator shall APP
pear on all the official ballots that are pre-
pared for the forthcoming primary.
The assured denomination of Senator
Clay is well-merited tribute to the fl
deity and ability with which he has
served the state in his present high Office
and it will be a pleasure for the Demo-
Gratis of Georgia to vote for him en- masse.
The holding of a senatorial primary in
June will serve to fix more firmly the pol
icy OF popular nominations of United
States senator's which in Georgia are
equivalent to elections.
The Democracy cannot be set too firmly
I'm this habit. 1t is thoroughly Democratic
and insures the fairest possible method of
choosing senators.
Do not fail to see that your ballot at
the June primary contains a vote for
United States senator.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
THE SPANISH CORONATION.

The coronation of the youthful king OF
Spain will occur nearly month before
the crowning of King Edward VII, but
we hear very little Of the preparations for
the beginning of Alfonso's reign. The
United states win be officially represented
at Madrid as well as at London.
The selection of DR.. ]. L. NJ. Curry as
special envoy to the Spanish court on
this interesting occasion was especially
fortunate. DR.. Curry was minister to
Spain when the king who is about to as
cend the throne was born. Since that
time Spain has been swept off the west
ern hemisphere and has endured one of
the swiftest and most humilating defeats
that a nation ever endured. Besides los
ing Cuba and Porto Rico. Spain has been
forced to give up the Philippines, which
was a very happy radiance for her and
the imposition of very heavy burden
upon our government.
Spain stripped of her West Indian pos
sessions and relieved of the Philippines, is
in a more hopeful condition than she was
while she held these islands. though
their loss was a severe blow to Spanish
pride.
Since the war signs and promises Of
Spanish recuperation have appeared and
some of tine best posted observers believe
that In the course of a few years Spain
will be in a stronger and more healthful
condition than she has known in many
years.
All accounts of the young king are IA
vorable. His power, 1t is true, is small
| compared to what that Of the Spanish
crown was a few generations ago, but
! there is a sentimental attachment to the
youth that will probably make possible
a good degree of progress.
Spain is rich in natural resources that
would make her rich If she had a thrifty
and vigorous population. There is no pros
pect of any notable progress in Spain
in the next few years, but substantial
| Improvement of present conditions may
reasonably be expected.
There Is a very widespread sympathy
for the boy who is about to enter upon
his reign just after the deep humilia
ton of his country, and he may find a far
| happier lot than seemed possible to him a
/ short time ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
lie MARTINIQUE HoRRoR.

II is hard to find a reliable record of
such a sweeping destruction of human life
as that which completely destroyed the
town Of Pierre in the island Of Martin
ique and a large area Of surrounding
country.
As the reports Of the catastrophe come
in more fully, the more horrible Il is seen
TO be.
The number OF those who persisted by
fire and flood Is now estimated at 10000.
and will probably go gwen higher
The destruction OF Herculaneum and
Pompeii which has been made the sub
ject OF so much historical and romantic
literature. did not destroy anything like
as many lives as this disaster, probably
not half as many.
The two cities which were overwhelmed
by an eruption OF Mount Aetna were the
resort and fashionable dwelling place OF
the rich and aristocratic Roman element
Of their time. but both Of them combined
never had as large a population as that
which has been annihilated in Martinique.
For an instance OF such an extensive
calamity as that we must look to the great
earthquake at Lisbon. some of the floods
OF the Yalu river in China. and the great
tidal waves in Java.
No reach of the imagination can make us
comprehend what the swift destruction of
forty or fifty thousand human beings
means.
We have as yet little more than the bare
statement OF the almost incomprehensible
fact II a full story Of the great tragedy
with all of its sickening details shall ever
come TO us we will understand better its
immense import.
But we will probably never have any
such an account.
It seems that there was complete and
almost instantaneous humiliation of the
doomed town and it's people.
We will probably have to depend upon
the imagination to draw the terrible pic
ture.
Bulwer's thrilling description Of the
eruption OF Aetna. which buried two most
magnificent cities of the old world and
their voluptuous inhabitants is, perhaps.
not more completely a product of fancy
than will be the final story of the destrue-
ton of ST. Pierre.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
"DoN'T STAB ME- IN THE BACK,
MEET ME FACE TO FACE"
MACON. Ga. Ma,

MACON, Ga, May 9. 1902.
Hon. j. NJ. Terrell, Candidate, and Hon.
Warner Hill, Campaign Manager, At
lanta, Ca
Notwithstanding your decli-
nation to meet me as.d my friend Ross,
chairman. face to face and before the peo-
pie of Georgia in. public discussion, you
have both since then engaged In contro-
Versies with me- one of you by attacking
me personally and misrepresenting me po-
lttically on the stump, and the other in the
same way in the newspapers and in circu-
lars distributed over the state.
In doing this you. have reopened the
question of joint debate, and inasmuch
as you have done so in a joint and prac-
tically the same attack, now regard you.
In effect, as one and the same individual,
waging ng-distance warfare upon me,
and therefore have the honor to submit
to both of you the following proposition.
1t is my purpose to address an audience
of Georglans in Atlanta in few days,
and l now challenge both of you to joint
discussion on that occasion, giving you
as much time as I shall take so that we
will have, say two hours to the side. /
would open in a speech of an hour and
close in one OF the same length, and you
could divide the intervening two hours
between you as you might desire.
We will select three managers and
judges as follows: You one and one and
the two another. and these three gentle
men would have charge of the occasion,
arranging for admission to the audito-
rum. ETC., and presiding over the debate.
1 will act without arms but with bond
to keep the peace, and let you gentlemen
act with arms and without bond, If you
desire
Let me hear from you at once. as time
is short and 1 am making other engage
ments.
II you both together have not the moral
and mental manhood to accept this ehal-
lenge, go ahead with your campaign of
personalities and Misrepresentation, one
OF you at the time enjoying the safety
and applause that belong to the stump
for one only. as he stabs me in the back;
and the other utilizing in security and no.
toriety. the help Of campaign commit
tee and the unlimited now Of printers ink,
to badger me ard reverse my well known
and life long political positions, while. 1
am busy night and day going over the
state making a public campaign on public
issues; but in doing so. pray, gentlemen,
for decency's sake. do not call me cow
ard" any more. Yours truly,
DUPONT GUERRY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
SOUTHERN WOMEN WIN.

The conflict over the admission Of negro
delegates to the general conventions of
women's clubs has ended in a way that
means a decisive victory for the southern
idea.
The delegates from the south were solid
and determined in their demand for the
color line. A large majority of the north
ern and western delegates were in favor
Of the recognition Of social equality. 1t
seemed that this element would carry its
point. which would, Of course. have re-
suited in breaking up the federation.
The southern women either outgener-
aled their opponents, or many OF them
were not as earnest in contending for the
admission of negro women as they pre-
tended to be. At any rate the federation
adopted what is known as the New York
amendment" which makes no distinction
as 10 race or color. but provides that ap-
plIcations for admission are TO be referred
20 the committee on membership appoint
ed by the board Of directors. A unanimous
vote of the committee is required 70 elect.
and I'm the event Of its failure to agree the
application must be decided by the full
board, the written vote OF two-thirds Of
which shall be necessary TO elect.
1t Is believed that the working Of this
rule will keep the federation white or
ganization and the action of the conven-
ton was conceded to be a defeat of the
attempt to obliterate the color line.
The southern delegates were greatly re-
joiced over the result and very few of
their northern and western colleagues
seemed TO take IL much to heart.
We may expect 20 see white-winged
Peace perch and remain over the recently
much agitated federation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
MErHopIsTs AND HAPTIsTs.

The general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, is in session at
Dallas, and the Southern Baptist eonven-
ton at Asheville.
These are two Of the most important re-
Tgious parliaments that meet in this sec
ton of the country. and they represent a
far greater number Of communicates than
all the other churches in the south COM
bined.
The Methodlsts will be in session three
weeks or more, while the BaPtists will get
through their business within week or
less time.
This does not indicate that the Baptists
have business of less Importance than
that of the Methodists, or that they have
a superior business system. The longer
sessions Of the Methodist general confer
ence are due to the fact that they are
held only once in four years. while the
Baptist conventions are held every year.
Both these bodies have important and
interesting matters to consider In the or
binary course Of their business. and each
has on hand some questions of special
moment.
The famous war claim" of the Metho-
dlsts has already provoked rather sharp
discussion. and will probably cause much
more.
The Southern Methodist Publishing
house al Nashville was conhscated by the
federal authorities during the war, and
some years afterward the church put in
claim for reimbursement. This lay pend
ing a long time. and about four years ago
an appropriation was made by congress
Ia nav It. When the money was ready 20
be paid over il was charged that the
agents and attorneys of the church had
received large commissions out of the
money after writing to senators that they
were not TO be Is@td cent.
On this information the college of bish-
OPS met and unanimously decided that the
church should not accept the money on
account of the reports referred to.
II seems that some new light has been
thrown on the subject. and both the bish-
ops. the clerical and the lay delegates at
the. conference are divided.
Bishop Gambler is leading the fight for
the acceptance of the appropriation, and
the opposition to that policy is being Wig
orously pressed.
TIE BAPTIST convention is also somewhat
stirred up about a dispute affecting some
property of the church in Cuba. The pro-
| ceedlngs Of the conference and the con-
vention are being watched by vast num-
Der Of the adherents Of the faith and or
ganization which they represent.
Both the Methodist and Baptist
| churches in the south are in a very -four
fshing condition. and are growing rapidly.
Their reports this year will make a fine
showing. and their great work will be
pushed forward with increased zeal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
VOTE FOR SENATOR.

The Democrats OF Georgia should bear
in mind the fact that on June 5th they are
70 nominate their candidate for the term
In the United States senate which will be-
gin March 3. 1903. as we'll as their candi-
dates for governor and other state house
officers.
The state Democratic committee includ-
ed the nomination for the senate in its call
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
EVANS AND TURNER
DENoUNcE INsINUATIoN

To the Editor of The Journal:
In your issue Of Friday, in an open
letter addressed by Mr.. DUPONT Guerry
candidate for governor, to Messrs Terrell
and Estill, his competitors for that high
office, he makes charges or insinuations
involving corruption in connection with
the present convict lease and saying:
SHOULD become governor l will urge
the general assembly to promptly and
thoroughly investigate this entire subject
with a view to ascertaining why such con-
victs were leased for such grossly made
ouate consideration, and to discovering
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

u Is now stated that some Of the wound
ed Moros tried 10 stab the Americans who
came 10 their assistance. Why is IL that
we can't occasionally work up a little
sympathy for our own troops in the Phil
ippines instead OF wasting it all on the
ueacherous nativcs3
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

After reading the tax returns made by
some OF the corporations Il seems pretty
clear that they are almost human in one
aspect. AZ lesst-that ca aversion to pay
"a raxes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

There Is at least one good thing about
the increase in the price OF beef: It has
exempted the COW from further tu5ercu-
lcsis experiments.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

1t IS our very unbiased opinion that the
more Farmer Jim Smith sees of the pres
ent gubernatorial race. the more he con-
graduates himself that he held his cotton
until II was too late to enter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

when ST. Paul said 1T eating meat
cause my brother 20 offend viii eat no
more flesh while the world standeth." he
must have had the offending beef trust in
mind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

We fear that the issue in the Tenth dis
trict congressional race IS rapidly mar
rowing down TO a question Of which OF
the two aspirants has been the best pop
ulist
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

And then. too. the cOnvicts themselves
may naturally feel that Il is taking an
unfair advantage to lease them for $ per
month when they are worth SIS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Nevertheless. II must be admitted that II
took the Methodist bishops much longer
20 decide 10 keep the money than It would
have taken the balance OF US.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

President Roosevelt was elected vice
president of the American Tract society
the other day. Is this an indication that
the president is going 10 issue his repri-
mands In the shape of tracts I'm future?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

II the Russian government is afraid TO
give the people a constitution, all that Il
need do IS 70 give them a sort OF United
States supreme court 20 60 along with Il.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

II the gubernatorial campaign were to
keep up much longer II might be neces-
sary 70 graft new cuticle on some OF the
candidates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

It is getting so in Georgia here of late
that the man who pulls free pass on the
conductor is suspected of being legis-
lator. We are liable to resent this yet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Somebody has discovered that tall men
succeed better than short men. IL ought
20 be. az least, easter for them TO get the
persimmors-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Descendants Of Brigham Young have
decided TO hold annual reunions. Full ar
rangemeuts will also doubtless be made
for overflow meetings.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Padereswsk announces that he will re-
turn 20 the United States In about four
years All right. we may be able to save
mp three bucks for him by that time
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Our prosperity IL working both ways. In
the past four months i7S.so4 immigrants
have arrived in this country. 5000 more
than for the corresponding time last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

At last accounts Minister WI was still
having a hard time making himself ap-
pear unpopular enough over here TO please
his home government.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

II Is sad that the new soap trust will
establish B plant In Tennessee. II Il is
looking Cor missionary ground II will be
located. OF course. in East Tennessee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Steel corporation magnates are TO have
a dinner IL Pittsburg 10 cost 500 plate
They must have decided TO leave beef
of the program.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

IL Is reported that the porters OF railway
sleeping cars viii demand an increase In
wages We have thought all along that
the company ought 20 help pay the porter
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

The beef trusts answer 70 the legal pro-
ceedings brought against Il, when boiled
down. reads: What are you going TO do
about itT'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

The Washington correspondents should
get together on the value OF II. Clay
Evans new job. Their estimates vary all
. the way from $1,000 10 S6O60o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

Now, II Pension Commissioner Ware
makes himself extensively honest. he. too.
may find a good consul generalship wait
ing for him
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

In the case OF the mining troubles. or
KaniEed labor seems willing 70 meet or
aanized svarfce more than half way.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

guests az the WI Ting Fang smoker"
VII De expected 10 bring their own opium.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

II must be admitted that Candidate
Query is not committing the sin OF ST.
lence. at least