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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
P 0 s I NJ A s I { R
BRO WIN To
EXPLAIN
COMMISSION TO HIS SUCCESSOR
WITHDRAWN TO GIVE FORMER
HOLDER OPPORTUNITY TO
BE HEARD.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The Bruns-
wick postofIice fight took.a new turn AfoH-
Gay afternoon when the nomination Of
Albert n. Smith. who was named BIZ the
president TO succeed r. Nee. Brown, was
withdrawn frome the senate and sent
back 10 the committee on postoffces for
reconsideration.
This was done to allow Postmaster
Brown an opening TO be heard on the
charges upon which he was removed from
office. IL may be that he viii succeed in
disproving the charges which were gross
Irregularities in Office" and perhaps be
retained in office.
Brown says he was removed without, a
hearing and that a gross injustice has
been done him by the postofice depart
ment.
He has enlisted the sympathies OF Sen
ator McComas. of Maryland. who is aid
ing him in his fight.
Brown says he was attending con-
clave of Mystic Shriners at Louisville
last August when he received a telegram
from Brunswick stating that an inspector
was at work in the. office ard had found
a shortage. he returned to Brunswick
was informed by the. inspector that his
accounts did not balance, and thereupon
issued his check to square the balance.
: He heard no more Of the matter until
he saw in the press dispatches. that he
had been removed and his successor ap-
pointed. he is in Washington now and
says he will remain until The matter is
adjusted satisfactorily.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow win probably reopen the case
for Brown. though II is not usual in
cases where officials are removed under
charges. Brown had two years to serve
when removed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
BY LIBERTADOR
THE CRESPO
IS SUNK
REBEL SHIP TAXES CAPTAIN AND
CREW PRIsoNER s-HEAvY CAN
NoNADiNG is HEARD
IN CURACAO.

wILLEMsTADT, Island of Curacao,
Feb. PA schooner which communicate
ed Yesterday with the Venezuelan revo-
lutionary steamer Libertador. confirms
I the report that the latter sank the Vene-
zuelan gunboat general Crespo, recently
near Cumarebo. n
The captain and icrew of the Crespo
are prisoners on board the Lioertador,
No continuation has been obtained Of
the report that naval engagement look
place Monday last Of the coast OF Vene-
zuela. though the souRd of cannonadlng
was heard here thai morning.
The Nenezuelaf1s gunboat BoliVer Is
cruising in theserwaters.
THE Tibertador is also off these waters.
The only details obtainable regarding
tbe sinking Of the &Crespo are that the
Tfhertador surprised the government gun
boat near Cumareuo at night, pursued
her and Obliged the Erespo to run ashore
The political situation IN venezuela Is
unchanged. Ii is described as not being
a revolution, but Scle of uprisings near
Valencia, Puerto Cabello and Tuzacatas.
The situation may lie summed up as fol-
lows
The uprisings have not Teen crushed.
but the actual revoluton mas not yet
started
The Venezuelan gunboat Miranda. the
hest Of the Venezuelan feet, was towed
into Puerto Cabelto yesterday with
broken shaft The other Venezuelan gum
boats are, more or less. in the same con-
dition. t-
The German cruisers vineta, Fake and
Gazelle. British sloop OF war Albert and
the French cruiser Utrecht are at anchor
off LaGuayra, Venezuela.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
WAR tn THE PHILIPPINES
NOT APPROVED By BIBLE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-At 1 O'Clock
In the senate consideration of the Philip
pines tariff BIN was resumed. Mr.. Tell
er who had the floor when the senate ad-
journed yesterday continued He did not
think the holdings of the islands by this
government would be profitable and he
could see readily that 1t might prove dam
gerous. 1t was contrary to our princi-
pies. TO hold any people in subsection by
force. He did not question the right Of
the United States to hold the Philippines
no nation would dare 10 raise such
question. The question might be raised in
the American congress but nowhere else.
He felt that profound mistake had been
made in our early treatment OF the people
of the Philippines but the question had
been passed and It was now our duty to
do what was right. Nobody believed, he
Insisted. that the United States could force
upon the Fiiipinos our government and
our civiliza..on.
I'm the whole history of the world .
said he, mo nation has ever elevated the
people of another race or nation against
the wishes of the people whom It was at
tempted to elevate.
Referring to the assertion that the
United States was creature of destiny
in its connection with the Philippine is
lands and that this government was but
carrying out the DEGREES of providence
among the people of the archipelago, Mr..
Teller declared that he should wait 3
plain edict from the AlmightyAan edict
that he would know did not come from
the Evil One-before he would be willing
10 accept the supposed decree of destiny
eff there is any reason why Americans
should be in the Philippine islands it can
not be found in the commands of the Al
mighty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
WOMAN S SUFFRAGE
CONVENTION IS
IN SESSION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION Is
NOW PROPOSED WITH FOUR
REPRESENTATIVES FROM
EACH COUNTRY.

WASHINGTON, Feb. I2.-The executive
committee of the National Wonan's Suf-
frage convention which meets here today,
held its second session this morning. pre-
liminary to the opening of the convention,
to further consider a plan of organization
and other questions of importance.
The committee decided to admit to
auxiliary membership the Friends Equal
Rights association.
Following the meeting of the executive
committee the delegates from foreign
countries gathered in conference for the
purpose of considering the question of the
formation of an International woman's
suffrage association. The countries rep
resented were England. Austria. Russia,
Turkey. Sweden, Canada, Chile, Norway
and Germany.
Miss Susan B. Anthony was chosen to
preside over these sessions of this body,
Vida GoIdstein, of Australia, being selec-
ted as recording secretary. 1t was agreed
that each country should have four rep
resentatives of the international confer
ence. Those from this country are:
Miss Susan B. Anthony. New York; Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait New York: Miss
Anna Shaw and Mrs. Rachel Foster
Avery. of Philadelphia
A subcommittee of five to report Friday
was appointed to consider and refer plan
for the establishment of such an organiza-
tlon.
Two propositions submitted by Rresi-
dent Carrie Chapman-Catt, were re-
ferred to a subcommittee. who are to
report to the full committee on Friday.
The first has for its object the promoting
OF equal suffrage sentiment, which she
said. has been used successfully in France.
1t enbodies the creation of a woman 5
postage stamp the. same as in France,
to be placed alongside the regular stamp.
She pointed out that the regulation post
age stamp of France represents a young
woman resting her hand on table which
bears motto, Rights of Man." while
the French women have adopted a reverse
Of this and shows a young man with his
hand on table with the motto, Rights
of Woman"
The other proposition was that each
state woman suffrage association shall APP
point state historian to keep record
Of all interesting facts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
GEORGE PAUL, OF PERRY,
PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY

PERRY. Ca, Feb. 12.-Mr. Geo. Paul. the
oldest merchant of Perry and one of its best
citizens died suddenly today of heart failure.
Mr. Paul when mere lad of II years. came
to this country from Germany and soon after
wards settled In Houston county. He engaged
actively in the furniture and undertakers' bus
mess and for so years has followed this voca-
ton in Perry When the war between the
states broke out he was among the first to
volunteer FOR service and no truer soldier ever
shouldered his musket in defense of his country.
He was a consistent and devoted member
Of the Presbyterian church, having early in
life allied himself with this denomination, and
has served for q years as an elder in the
Perry church.
good man, an upright citizen, a true Chris
tan has gone 10 his reward.
He leaves a wife, a son. Mr.. L. NJ. Paul. Of
Perry and two daughters, Mrs. r. l.. Strip
ling Of Anthony. Fla. and Mrs. H. E. Ander-
SON. of Jacksonville, Fla.
He was buried today with Masonic honors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
PRINCE HENRY is COMING;
WILL SAIL ON SATURDAY

BERLIN, Feb. 11.-Prince Henry, Of
Prussia, viii sail for the United States on
Saturday as arranged.
Even should President Roosevelt's sons
illness result fatally before that time, 1t
is probable the prince will enter upon his
journey, unless it should appear to be
President Roosevelt's desire that his visit
be deferred or omitted altogether.
The Associated Press bulletins telling Of
the illness of President Roosevelt's son
have been sent to the prince at the
Schloss.
The prince manifests great interest in
them and expressed his sorrow at young
Roosevelts illness. and said he hoped he
would recover.
1t Is understood both Emperor William
and Prince Henry have sent personal
messages to President Roosevelt.
The first impulse Of Prince Henry was
to postpone his trip or give it up alto
gether. He was advised, however. not to-
make this decision.
This visit is not a personal one 70
President Roosevelt. but to the United
States, and while fatal ending to young
Roosevelts illness would limit the presi-
dents part in the hospitalities to a strict
IN Official basis: the remainder Of tho
program might be carried out.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
.VAtDOSTA GETSFAIR
AFTER COMPETITION
Savannah Offered SlO,-
900 But This Amount
Was Increased BY
Valdosta.

Vald0sta gets the next state fair.
This was decided upon yesterday at
the special meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Georgia State Agricultural
society, held in the Kimball house.
But two cities were in the race for the
fair, Savannah and Valdosta. Colonel
George w. Owens presented the offer of
Savannah, which was to raise premium
list of $4,000 Valdosta's offer was pre-
scented by Captain T. G. Crawford, w. s.
West and A NJ Moore, offering a pre-
MUM list of 81, 900 and in addition to give
to the society 25 per cent of the net
profits.
After the representatives of the two
cities had been heard separately vote
was taken, with the result that Valdosta
was chosen as the place for holding the
next fair. The vote was unanimous and
rising vote as we'll
The date for the fair will shortly be de-
termined upon by the joint action Of the
fair and executive committees.
Colonel Dudley NJ. Hughes, the lately
elected president, was in the chair during
the meeting Of the committee. He was 10
have been introduced by Hon. J. Pope
Brown the retiring president. but Mr..
Brown was confined to his room at the
hotel by sickness which attacked him yes
terday The introduction was therefore
made by Hon Martin v Calvin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
BOY IS KIDNAPPED
FOR THIRD TIME
FROM HOME
MOTHER, HOWEVER, BELIEVES
HER HUSBAND is cHILD-THIEF.
NO TRACE OF coy HAS
BEEN FOUND.

ST. JOSEPH. Mich. Feb. l2.-Lawrenee,
the 6-year-old son Of Mrs. A. j.. Country
man. who has been a victim of two SEN
satIonal kidnapping cases. has again dis
appeared from the home of his grandpar-
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Van Brunt, OF
this city. He has not been seen since Nom
day morning. He left the house coatless,
and his whereabouts are unknown.
For the last six years Mrs. Country
man lived in Chicago. where her husband
was employed in the Union stock yards.
One year ago they quarrelled, and the
mother. with her two children, returned
10 this city to live with her parents. On
July 4th the boys. Lawrence. aged ., and
Albert, aged s. were mysteriQusly stolen
In broad daylight from i'm front of their
grandfather's home in a densely populat-
ed section Of this city.
The mother later found her boys in
negro den in Chicago. and escaped to
boat with the younger of them, after an
exciting chase through the streets.
Countryman pursued her to the boat,
but passengers prevented him taking the
boy. who has since been living here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
THREE ARRESTED
FOR ACCIDENT
ON VIADUCT
DEATH OF PAINTERS IN EIsEMAN
BROS BUILDING WILL BE IN
vEsTIeATED IN RECORD
ER's COURT.

William Flindt foreman and J. W.
Ball and W. r. Elmore. carpenters. were
Tuesday arrested as a result of the fall
ing of. the scaffold on the Eiseman build
ing last week. when three men met their
death. The first two men were arrested
BY offer Dobbins and the last by Officers
Fogg and Bone.
1t IS charged by officer Dobbinss that
the scafford was undermined by order
of Flindt, that the men knew the paint
ers were on the scaffold and that Elmore
knocked out the brace that let the scat
fold fall The men all deny the charges
against them. On the docket they are
charged with disorderly conduct, a
charge that covers anything in police
circles. Officerl Dobbins claims to have
a very strong case against the men. He
says he don't know what may develop
at the trial. malicious mischief or posi-
bly, something more grave. Flindt and
Ball were released from jail. but fillmore
was not allowed to put up collateral.
According to the officers the men have
made remarks since the accident that
tend to show very reckless spirit. All
three of the men, however. vigorously de-
nv knowing the scaffold or the painters
lives were endangered Gilmore. who is
still confined at the police station and
who is charged with having knocked out
the brace that let the scaffold fall. says
he had nothing to do with it. He was
working on the floor where the supports
rested. he says. He had been ordered
there by FIindt TO assist Ball in some
flooring. A A. Taylor. whom the officers
expect to prove valuable witness, was
working with them.
IT did not know the men were painting
up there" he says "and ] did not touch
a single brace. The falling Of the scat
fold was a complete surprise to me-"
There is considerable feeling among va
rious factions of the workmen employed
on the building and just what may de-
velon in the case cannot be foretold.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13

GROTON. Mass. Feb. 12.-One story
widely circulated here is that the Illness
OF the Presidents son Is directly due to
hazing at the hands OF upper ciassmen at
Groton school. says q special to the New
York World. Believers in this report
and there are many such-say little The
odore was ducked IN one OF the many
ponds Scattered over the Groton campus.
and that the shock and chill OF that expe-
rience are responsible for his present des-
perate condition
The gossip has II that the recently pub
Mshede st0rtcz AZ Prince Hsury.s initiation
by the German sailors In his midshfpman
days Inspired the Groton boys 10 give
the Presidents son taste OF the same
treatment.
II was al done In the friendliest. spirit.
so the story runs. and was an outgr0wth
OF little Teddy's great popularity. The
boys figured that he would enjoy II
Just as Prince Henry Is credited with en-
1oylng his initiation
Neither DR.. Peabody. principal OF Gro
ton school. nor any OF his officials will
permit an interviewer on the premises.
every gate OF which is guarded bv a con-
stable with his shield Of ONCE conspicu-
ousiy worn on the breast OF his overcoat
Hence the fmpossibility Of verifying this
and other reports. as all the students who
are well have gone home. and what the
town folk profess to know is by heresay.
Another story IS that the Presidents
son Is not suffering from pneumonia. but
from q cerebro-Epinal trouble. the result
OF excessive exercise. Sun another re-
port Is that the disease Is typhoid fever
az the most virulent form and that prom
fnent physicians insisted upon the disban-
donment OF the school, as the only meth
Cd OF staying the epidemic.
Secretary Cortely0u. although declining
to discuss the various reports. stated en-.
uhatIcally last night that the case waA
one o. double pneumonia. and absolutely
not typhoid or anything else but double
pneumonia.
Groton school save for the dim lights
seen through the sick-room windows. was
tonight wrapped in darkness. out IN the
dark vrind-swept road stood a shivering
group OF watchers. made up largely OF
Groton folk. drawn 10 the spot by curl
oSfty. Many Of the people hereabout be-
Heve that the Presidents son is suffering
from some strange form Of pneumonia
that flows IN the air.
II Is told that last year the town Of
aver. three miles away. was suddenly
stricken with this infectious form OF pneu-
nonla. to which many succumbed. while
not q trace OF the disease developed in
the surrounding towns.
At the present time the town OF West
Townsend a few miles distant over the
snowy hills. Is suffering from a similar
afIiction. A dozen OF its citizens are crit
fcaIIy III with pneumonia. while several
others have died. yet not a single case
"a reported az Aver. Groton village. OF for
miles around.
One local physician said today that
these epidemics OF pneumonia are bafling
IN the extreme II Is Impossible TO assign
a cause for them other than that Of
some peculiar atmospheric condition 9th
er physicians OF the neighborhood scoff at
this. although all admit the singufarity Of
these detached epidemics OF pneumonia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
CHAFFEE SAYS WAR
IN THREE MONTHS
WILL Be OVER
DEBATE IN SENATE OF PHILIP
PINE TARIFF BILL TAKEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.--At the conclu-
sion of routine business the senate re-
surned consideration of the Philippine tar
In bill, Mr.. Turner resuming his speech.
He said that no nation would contest the
right of the United States to govern the
Philippines or to subjugate the inhabi-
tants. He said he regarded II certain that
the islands would continue TO be held by
the United States for four years. perhaps
longer.
In his Judgment the United States was
not morally in possession Of the islands.
He thought when the United States gov
eminent entered the islands the Fiipinos
were on the point of achieving their indie
penGence from Spain. In view of that
fact they also could not be considered now
as guilty, technically, of treason against
the United States.
In response to some statements made
during the debate Mr.. Teller asserted that
the prominent commanders of the Ameri-
can army did not agree with the conclu-
sions reached by the members of the
Philippines commission as to the recon-
ciliaton of the people Of the islands. He
mentioned among others the name of
General Chaffee
Mr.. Proctor, of Vermont, interrupted to
say that today he had received a letter
from General Chaffee, in the course OF
which he expressed his views upon the
situation in the islands. The letter was
dated at Manila on December q, 1901. Gen
eral Chaffee said:
II may say to you that we are pro-
crossing very well in stamping out the
insurrection and in the course of two or
three months we will have the situation
well in hand"
General Chaffee believed that in a short
time the Filipinos would become tired of
the struggle and they certainly would get
tired before the American army did. He
regarded it as a good indication that
prominent Filipinos who heretofore had
been neutral now were actively endeavor-
ing to induce the insurgents to lay down
their arms.
Mr. Hoar suggested there was a differ
ence between the stamping out" of the
Instruction and the reconciliation OF the
Filipinos to American control.
Further along Mr.. Spooner interrupted
TO Inquire:
HAS the government OF the United
States done anything in the Philippine
islands which meets the approval of the
senator as Just and benehcent?
1--WE have done benefcent things there, y
replied Mr.. Teller. we are accomplishing
something with beneficent object, but
am here to complain of things we ought
not to do. I am not here as fault finder.
as intimated. I am here as an American
senator and either the senator from Wis
consin does not recognize that fact or he
thinks l don't"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
THIS YOUNG JOKER
FEIGNING DEATH
REALLY DIES
ATTEMPTING 70 SHOCK A FRIEND
HE FOUND r. HAD MALL RE-
ALlTY COMMITTED
SUICIDE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1i-Claire Hannum.
son of w. G. Hanpum, an assistant pay
master of the United States navy resid-
ing in Brooklyn, has been found dead
hanging in. his room at BeddIe institution
at Hightston. N j.
The boy had fastened his door and
pushed bureau against it. and had then
hanged himself by small cord tide to a
screw hook over a closet door,
While the tragedy has every appear
ance of suicide the general belief in the
school is that the boy lost his life in an
attempt TO startIe his roommate by a
make belief" suicide that turned into a
terrible reality when it was too late for
him to save himself
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
SCHOONER BURNED
To WATERS EDGE;
CREW CONE
UNKNOWN TWo-MAsTE0 CRAFT
WHOLLY CONSUMED BY
FLAMES JUST OFF
CAPE MAY.

DELAWARE BREAKWATER. Del,
Feb. 12-The tugs Somers N. Smith and
Juno, which left Monday night to go to
the assistance OF a schooner on fire at sea
returned at 5 a. m. yesterday and re-
ported that the vessel was a two-masted
schooner
Both anchors we're down and the schoon-
er was solid mass Of fire. She was
burned to the waters edge ana It was not
possible 10 learn her name.
The burning vessel was about two miles
off Cape May. she was apparently loaded
with grain or soft coal and was old.
After leaving the blazing ship the two
tugs cruised In the vicinity for two hours
searching for the crew, who were be-
lieved to be afioat in a small boat.
Although they sent up II rockets theft
search was not successful and, both re-
turned here.
The steam pilot boat Hila extended the
hunt until daylight, but saw not a sign
of the missing crew.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
0LE0MARGARINE BILL
PASSED HOUSE YESTERDAY

WASHINGTON. Feb 12.-When the
house met today, a, vote was pending on
the amendment TO the oleomargarine bill
which provided for the inspection and
branding OF renovated or process butter.
The ayes and nays had been ordered
when the house adjourned last night and
Immediately after the APPROVAL of the
journal today the roll was called.
Mr.. Wadsworth. chairman Of the COM
mfttee on agriculture then moved TO re-
commit the bill. with instructions to the
committee TO report back the minority
bin as a substitute. The motion to re-
commit was lost. us to 162.
This was considered a test vote and the
bill was then passed without division.
Under the agreement made last week the
remainder OF the day was devoted to the
consideration Of bills from the committee
on war claims.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-13
BIRMINGHAM TO HAVE
A STEAM HEATING PLANT

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb. 1.-THE Bir-
mingham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany Is preparing TO install complete
system of steam heating in Birmingham.
The system will reach all parts of the bus
mess section of the city. The work of in
stalling the plant will begin with the COM
pletion of important improvements at the
power station. This company is also. pre-
pairing to build a machine shop and car
barn to cost $4,000. The steam heating
system will cost $4,000. Nearly 5000 900
is to be expended by the company in i'm
provements this year. the improvements
consisting largely in rebuilding and ex-
tending the street car lines.