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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
DESPERATE NEGROES
IN PENSACOLA JAIL

PENSACOLA, Fla, March 11.-John Wither-
spoon and VIII Porter, well known negro po-
lice characters were jailed last week on sus-
picion of being implicated in some desperate
work and after having been "sweated' for
few DAYS have made some startling confessions.
Witherspoon confessed to having gone to the
store Of merchant in this city on FEBRUARY
OF all his cash, afterward leaving the Iner-
chant for dead. This negro has implicated Por-
ter in this business. but the latter denies IL
Witherspoon has also confessed to having shot
at another retail merchant about ten days ago,
with an intention 70 murder and rob HIM HIS
assailant.
Still following UP this series of confessions.
the negro acknowledges having entered several
residences and stealing money and valuables.
The negroes were arrested by Deputy Sher-
Iffs MCINTYRE and Kelly, who worked up the
cases against, the blacks. The negroes are
charged with sixteen different offenses, each
one OF which Is felonious. They will be tried
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
AUGUSTUS FINANCES
IN HEALTHY STATE

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 1.-THE city council
win meet In called session tonight to TX the tax
assessments for the current year. The tax rate
will not be changed, though the tax list has
been increased $277. 900, in addition to reduc-
ton Of SIS. 900 made in the assessments OF
cotton mill property by readJustment of the
spindle assessments This Is the second sub
stantial reduction in assessments on the mills
made within four years. besides a reduction Of
90 per cent in realty assessments, which speaks
volumes for the city administration, especially
In view Of the fact that $500 900 have been
expended within that time for the new water
works and water mains extension.
The city digest this year is S13, 523, ESQ per
realty and IS, s22.574 per personality, making
total Of SO. 345 S54
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
MAJOR WARREN WILL RETURN
FROM TAMPA TODAY

Major ]. w. Warren, the venerable and
popular secretary of the executive depart
ment, will return this afternoon from
Tampa Fla, where he has been since
January 1st, visiting his two sons. Major
Warren is very much improved in health,
and in a letter, to Secretary c. M. Hitch,
says he feels like another man. Major
Warren is past the three score and ten
mark and has been connected with the ex-
ecutive department continuously for 80
years.
The many friends of Major Warren will
be pleased to learn that he will be at his
post again Friday morning as he has
been very much missed since his depart
ure. Major Warren sticks to his duties
all through the long summer months
while the other officials are enjoying their
vacations, but when the cold weather
comes he sets out for Florida and remains
until the signs of spring are seen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
COMMISSIONER STEVENS
WILL BE OUT TOMORROW

A letter was received at the agricultural
department this morning from Commits
sioner Of Agriculture Q. b. Stevens. say
ing that he was very much improved. and
that he would be able TO attend the annual
meeting OF the state board Of entomology
IN Macon on Friday. Mr.. Stevens is now
recovering rapidly from his injuries sus-
tanned IN the Zetalla wreck on She South
ern railway two weeks ago. He expects
70 be In his office in Atlanta either Sat
urday or Monday Mr.. Stevens was not
injured as seriously as was first thought
and his physicians say that as as soon as
he RECEIVERS from the shock he win be en-
tirely well.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
EDWARD M. HAGERTY DEAD
FROM SUDDEN ILLNESS

Edward NJ. Hagerty died Tuesday af-
ternoon at 5 o'clock at his home, 1872
Luckie street. His death resulted from
meningitis, after an illness of only a few
days. Mr.. Hagerty was a valued employee
Of The Journal and was a well known la
Dor leader. He had taken a prominent
part in the organization of labor for sew
eral years. Mr.. Hagerty was a member
OF Atlanta lodge Of Masons. Barnes lodge,
]. o. o. F., and the Atlanta Topographic
cal union. He had numerous friends in
his death.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
MACON CITY COUNCIL
DIVIDED OVER THE
PARKS
MOVEMENT TO CONVERT PLEAS
URE GROUNDS INTO WAGON
YARDS FAILS TO GO
THROUGH.

MACON. March 12.-City council, last
night had a debate Of more than an hour
over the question of opening the street
parks so they could be used for wagon
Yards. When the matter ended, 1t was
found that matters stood just where they
started except that Alderman Hill de-
clared he would not let the case rest, and
Alderman Massee said he would intro
duce a resolution on the subject every
Tuesday night for the next two years. he
is determined to have wagon yards made
of Third streets parks unless Poplar
street parks are closed to wagons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
GOVERNOR GAMBLER BETTER;
WILDE OUT TOMORROW

Governor Gambler is much better today
His Improvement has been very rapid
since Sunday, and he now hopes to re-
turn to his office at the capitol by Satur-
day Governor Gambler has had quite
seige of the grip and had been confined to
his bed almost continually for two weeks.
He is anxious to take up the affairs of
state again, and will be given a warm
welcome by his friends and capitol ofti-
Gals when he resumes hold of the state
house business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
DEPUTY U. S. MARSHAL
SHOT FROM AMBUSH

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March n.-Infor.
nation has reached here to the effect that
Deputy United States Marshal G. M
Tompkins, Of Florence, Ala, was waylait
and shot a day or two ago while carry
ing Alfred Loveless. a prisoner, through
a lonely strip OF country near Pleasant
site. His wounds are said to be seriou'
but the probabilities are that he win re
cover. He is the second government ON
ciaI to be shot in this section lately
Deputy Marshal ]. n. Holsenback having
been shot to death while taking a prison
er to jail only a few weeks ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
MISSISSIPPI LUNATICS ARE
BUILDING A RAILROAD

JACKSON. Miss. March I2-As Missis-
Gippi led In setting the best method for
the utilizing Of convict labor in the south
50 as 20 make Il profitable. she Is now go
ing 20 set the pace in regard 70 the work
ing Of the inhabitants OF her insane asyl-
um- A railroad Is being constructed with
the patients OF the insane asylum OF the
state. and the road that is being built by
this unusual class OF labor Is three miles
IN length X is the first road I'm the state
that was ever built by this class OF labor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
ENTIRE KENTUCKY TOWN
DESTROYED BY FLAMES

LOUISVILLE, KY, March IA special
to The Evening Post from Paducah Ky,
says:
News has reached the city of the burn
ing Of Oakton, Hickman county, a town
Of 400 inhabitants. The origin of the fire
is not known.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
CITIZENS HELD AT BAY
WHILE BANK WAS ROBBED

NEWCASTLE. KY. March 12.-The
bank of Newcastle was robbed of $40
cash, a lot Of jewelry belonging to Isaac
w. Kelly it's president, and $500 worth of
stamps deposited by the postmaster, early
this morning. Citizens were aroused but
were held at bay until the robbers made
their escape.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
REPUBLICANS
MAY ACCEPT
70 OFF
INDICATIONS ARE THAT HOUSE
REPUBLICANS WILL coMPRo-
MISE ON CUBAN REcLP-
.. RocITY.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-There are
Indications that the Republicans of the
house will compromise on Cuban reciproci-
ty, the basis being a 20 per cent reduction
to continue for two years. Leaders on
both sides have been comforting during the
afternoon with a view to reaching an
agreement on these lines. ...
The opposition to the ways and means
committee has gone into conference in
the committee room of William Alden
Smith. to consider the compromise over
lures.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
SHARKEY AND RUHLIN
TO FIGHT IN LONDON

NEW YORK. March lL-Tom sharkey and
Gus Rubin have reached an agreement with
representatives OF the National Sporting Club
OF London, now here. TO appear at that club
heavyweights that the organization may select
Sharkey will begin training at once. Rubin is
Fitzsimmons. II Is said that the latter and
Jeffries may be the men chosen by the club
TO meet Sharkey and Rubin, for both have
been invited abroad. Frank Erne. Joe Walcott
and Tommy Ryan are included in the list Of
American pugilists who have accepted the
National Clubs invitation 70 appear in Lon
dou
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
Sold Cotton at Nine Cents.

WINDER, March 1O.-Dr. J. C.De La
Perriere Closed out his lot of 80 bales Of
cotton for nine cents at nice profit He
and his wife leave today for a trip to
Kissimmee. Fla. Jacksonville and other
points in the state. Dun & Lyle also sold
their lot of 225 bales Of cotton at nice
profit This finishes up the cotton stored
here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
BATSON TO GO TO TRIAL
FOR Staying SIX PERSONS

LAKE CHARLES La. March i2-The grand
jury for Calcasieu parish viii assemble next
Monday take VI the case % Edward Batson.
accused q the murder Of the six members OF
the Earl family AZ Welsh Parties sent TO-
New orleans 70 Identify Bats0n as the man.
who ATTEMPTED - sell Eari's mules. failed 20
% -.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
foods JGrSGpGriLL0
and Pills

Are the medicines to take-they do
the work thoroughly and agreeably
and never fail to do it.
Hoods are the medicines you
have always heard recommended.
Il cannot recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
too highly as a spring medicine. When we
take IL In the spring we all feel better through
the summer" MRS. S. II. NEAL. MeCrays, Pa.
Hoods SarsapaFIIIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
March,
ApriL, May

There is a best time for doing
everything-that is, a time when
thing can be done to the best adj
vantage, most easily and most ef-
fectively. Now is the best time
for purifying your blood. WhyF
Because your system is now trying
to purify it-you know this by the
pimples and other eruptions that
have come ON your face and body.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-13
TO CURE A COLD IN oNE DAT

Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure.
z. W. Groves signature is on each box. $50.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
Murphy & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York, March 24.-The early cot
ton market was nervous and unsettled
Prices went off two to four points, the
bears being inclined to aggressiveness,
because of tendency of tired holders
to liQuidate, and because of the alb
sence of aggressive bull buying, which
had been looked for to give them great
er profits. Cables were decidedly weak,
both for spots and futures in the Liv-
er0ool market, and while the Fall
River strike question last week helped
the market, the strike at Lowell had a
depressing effect and, despite an early
upward reaction from the opening fig
ureS, it was learned that support would
not suffice to offset the greater ten
dencv to liquidate, and this fear ap-
reared to be well founded for tremen-
dous selling set in after the first hour
and hammering by the bears carried
prices down II points by 1870 a. m.
when new buyers appeared and shorts
covered at lively rate. Port receipts
estimated at $4,000. against $4,000 last
wear. Gables were to 4 lower. EX-
ports have not been increasing of late,
but the showing to date is a favorable
one, the total being since Sept. L
5,506, 600, against 4S01 900 last year of
this amount, 2.69S000 are credited TO
Great Britain alone. against 1884, 900
last year, France took 647 ,000 against
567 900 last year, and the rest of the
continent, 2,007 ,000 against 1926, 900
last year, the balance going to Mexico
and Japan. Bears are making much
of the accumulation of cotton al Liver
pool, the total now being 372, 900, great
err than last year. One side claims that
Liverpool is now in danger of glut
of cotton. while others contend that
there is no danger of an accumulation
of more than is needed, and that the
only adverse developments possible is
the temporary withdrawal of buyers
from the market while the chances of
a crop not exceeding 1O,500,0OO is sure
to bring them in again. New Orleans
expects tomorrow 1000 to 5000,
against 6,215: Houston $500 to 1000,
against 105S7.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25

points lower to l point higher and
then turned very weak under tremen-
dous liquidation by commission houses
and room holders. Heavy bear pressure
ana singular absence of bull support
made the decline more than usually
rapid and not until May reached $3.50
and July S.5Sc did prices show the least
resistance to the selling movement
Before midday a slight improvement
was noted and for the rest of the
session the market worked slowly up
ward, prices reaching nearly Satur-
Gays final bids on covering and fair
new buying. Yet sentiment remained
generally bearish on unfavorable ca
Dies from Liverpool and much heavier
receipts at all points than expected.
Inc bears made the most of the liber
al estimate for to-morrow's Houston
receipts just before midday and tried
again to make capital of the New
orleans estimate, which came in at
lz:oO o'clock. Yet conservative shorts
believed the liquidation to have dis
counted much in the way of closing
out weak long interests and warrant
ed a fresh sizing up of the situation
Private accounts from Southern inte-
nor markets declared that spot cot
ton was being eagerly purchased by
mills and exporters with sellers de-
cldedly less numerous than at this time
in many years. The feature of after
room trading was the purchasing Of q
big line of July for the account of
western interests, which sold from
10000 to $4,000 bales last week above
$50 for July. The close was steady 1
to s lower
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
TO THE NORTH AND WEST.

Trains arrive Savannah as follows:
NO. ~, daily, from New York, Wash
lngton' Richmond and Cincinnati. $50
a. m.
No. 81. daily except Monday. from
new York and Washington, 10; 20 a. m.
No; 80. daily, from New York and
washington. 1905 p. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Rant System station.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETC.
Trains 81 and 80. THE SOUTH
LIN PALM LIMITED. Soli1 trains
between Savannah and New York,
composed exclusively Of Pullman
ing-room Sleeping Cars. Dining Cars
serve all meals en- route.
Trains 80 and "a, NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. Vesti-
pulled limited trains, with Pullman
Drawing-room Sleeping Cars between
savannah and New York Connect at
Washington with Colonial Express for
Boston. Pullman sleeping Cars be-
tween Charlotte and Richmond and
charlotte and Norfolk. Dining Cars
serve all meals between Savannah
and New York.
Trains 30 and 30. THE WASHING
1NGTON. RICHMOND AND FLoRI-
DA LIMITED. Vestibuled limited
trains, carrying Pullman Drawing
room Sleeping Cars between Savannah
and New York via Richmond. Dining
Cars serve all meals between Savan-
nah and Washington. Also Pullman
Drawing room Sleeping Cars be-
tween Savannah and Cincinnati.
through Asheville and THE Land of
the Sky"
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, etc, apply to
F. S. CANNON, Sd ". p. and G. M.
S. H. HARDWICK, G. P. A, Wash
ington. D. c.
w. H. TAYLoE. A. g. p. A.. Attain
ia. Ga.
r. C. BLATTNER, Depot Ticket
Agent, Plant System Station, Savan-
nah, Ga.
E. G. THOMSON. c. P. & T. A, sa-
vannah, Ca, 141 Bull street. Phones
$50.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25

New Orleans, March, PAS Liver
pool advices were discouraging our
market opened to 4 lower, declined IA
to Is additional on the liberal <4G1ston
estimate for tomorrow and the free
port and interior receipts. About this
time fresh buying and shorts covering
occasioned an improvement of II from
the bottom but easiness again set in,
owing to the weakness in spots, max
ing the net loss on the day points.
The movement is larger than antici-
pated and as short time in increasing
in Lancashire exporters are apathetic
and American spinners are out of the
market, consequently spot holders are
anxious offering concessions to effect
sales. Crop estimates in the meantime
are being increased and while there
are some who still believe the out
turn will not exceed 10000 they are
becoming a minority. whereas, a few
weeks ago they were in a large ma
iority. Referring to the crop and the
consumption of American cotton the
81 Liverpool Post" in its issue of March
nth. says: 1.-The quantity in sight on
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
FINANCE and TRADE
CLOSES FIRM Al
FIFTY CENTS.
HIGHEST PRICE THIS SEASON.
EAR DEMAND FOR SUPPLIES AT
THE HIGHER LEVEL.

ca.ton Futures at New York Steady
las Points Lower-SpOts at Savan-
nah quiet and Steady Lice Lower.
1ocaI and Telegraphic Markets.
The Morning News Office,
Monday, March "a
The feature of to-day's local mar
,,ets was the rise in spirits of turpen-
tine to SOC, with the tone firm, but
very moderate inquiry for supplies.
The ffty-cent market comes after a
series of advances, which led many to
Relieve that a high price was to come
Cor spirits. This has exceeded the
evnectations of many, for short time
aqo the predictions were for 40c spir-
its before March /. whereas the i'm
nrovement has gone considerably be-
vond what was looked for. Resins
closed firm, with no sales reported for
the day.
Cotton closed quiet and steady at
the Cotton Exchange at a decline of
1-16c. and with the demand moderate
from all sources. The New York mar
ket is gyrating considerably, and pend
ing the accompanying disturbances
Incident to the adjustment of large
speculative differences the spot mar
kets are rather lifeless. With the con-
viction that cotton is needed the spot
holders apparently withdraws when
the demand decreases, preferring to
sell when buyers are more eager,
hence willing to pay better than pres
emit prices. Brokers report no eager
ness whatever on the part of the
country to sell cotton. Resume of the
markets as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25

Friday last was $4,000 bales in excess
or last season, which added to last
years commercial crop gives 1888, 900
or to last yield. 1885, 900. That same
portion of this excess will be lost be-
fore close of season is very likely, but
OF 100000 to 100000 bales are there will
still remain crop of 10000, 900 which
will be more than sufficient to meet the
wants of consumers, especially as it is
very certain that the spinners of Ian
cashire will use much less cotton than
was at one time calculated upon. Their
position is more unsatisfactory than
for some years past, owing to the over
production of yarns as compared to the
requirements of manufacturers While
speculation may sustain values, even
tually, that fact of supply and demand
will settle the matter. Some impor-
lance is being given to the above
article, because it is known that Mr..
Ellison is the author, being the COM
mercial editor of that paper.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

Liverpool, March "a, p. m.-Spot,
moderate business, prices lid lower;
American middling fair 5-32d; good
middling 4Bd middling AID; low
middling 4 21-32d; good ordinary 4
17-32d ordinary 4 9-32d. The sales of
the day were 5000 bales, of which
500 were for speculation and export and
included $500 American. Receipts
$1,000, including 1850 American.
Futures opened easier and closed
quiet; American middling, g. o. C:
March-April, 4.42@443d sellers; April
May 4.42@4.43d buyers; May-June,
June-July, July-August, 443@444d
buyers; August September, 44Od buy
ers; September October, 4.30@4.31 buy
ers; October November, 4.25 value;
November-De December, 4.22@4.2S buyers.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
Hubbard Bros. & Goa Cotton Letter.

New York, March 24.-European ad-
vices did not show the weakness ex-
pected from the decline in our market
on Saturday and the opening, though
lower, showed steadiness in anticipa-
ton of a light movement at Houston
When it was posted the market broke
catching stop orders in every direc-
ton, and bringing large selling orders
from Wall street operators who be-
came afraid someone had leaked in
advance. At the low point local
shorts bought freely, taking the offer
ings, and from that on the market
rallied. Commission houses had more
scattered buying than for some time,
and they do not consider the bull par
ty have entirely given up their cam
paign. If this rally holds Liverpool win
advance tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
COTTON FUTURES AT NEW YORK.

New York. March 24.-Cotton futures
opened steady. March, S.73c; April,
S.67c; May, $3.50; June, S.65c; July,
S.6Sc; August, $500; September Size /:
October, 5000; November, 7.94c; De-
cember 1850.
Cotton futures closed steady. March,
S'68c; April $3.50; May, S.62c; June,
$3.50; July, S.6Sc; August, S.16c; Sep
TENDER, 1860; October 7.91c; Novem-
Der, 791c; December, 7.9lc
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
MONEY MARKET.

New York, March 24-Money on cal
firm SOS per cent, closing offered a
3 per cent. Prime mercantile paper
4R@5 per cent. Sterling exchange firm
with actual business in bankers bill.
at s4.S7%D4S7% for demand and a.
$4.S51s @4.S5A for sixty days. POSTED
rates s4.S6 and $4.SSh. Commercial bills
$4.S41a@4S51a. Bar silver 53Mc Mexi
can dollars 43Ac. Government bond!
steady; state bonds inactive; railroad
bonds irregular
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
SEA ISLAND COTTON.

The sea island cotton market would,
from all reports, have been decidedly
active the past week, had free sellers
peen IN the market. In their absence,
however, little was doing. and the clos
ing IS firm at the quotations given be-
low Full quotations and better are
war wanted by factors, and until these are
pald' or there is material change in
She situation, no improvement may be
IooKed for. Reports that orders for up
ward of 700 bales were here during the
week, but as this cotton was wanted at
S 7ii prices no business was done.
me Inc crop in sight is 1856, against 49,
100 last year to this time, and $3.50
year before last. The seasons receipts.
as gwen below. show a shortage of
over 10000 bales.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
NAVAL STORES.

Monday, March "a
TURPENTINE-Th turpentine mar
ket opened quiet at ACC, with sales of
119, and closed quiet at SOC, with fur
Their sales of 60. The receipts were
FOG, exports 1907, and stock to-day
6,21s. The present rise is attributed by
some to manipulation. Demand is
moderate.
ROSINS-The rosin market opened
firm at the subjoined prices, with no
sales reported, and closed firm, with
no sales. Receipts were 2,242, exports,
1886, and stock to-day 167, $685. Prices
&c fO110xUs.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
DRY GOODS.

New York, March 24.-Sellers in the
dry-goods market were firm, notwith-
standing the decline in to-day's cot
ton prices over Saturday used by the
buyers as an argument. The market
opened with fair mail orders and a
moderate amount of business was
transacted during the day. The search
ty OF ready supplies and the oversold
condition of many mills kept prices
firm. Print cloths remained firm, I'M
changed and without any demand of
moment
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-25
COTTON.

Spot cotton closed quiet and steady,
Lice below Saturdays prices, with no
sales by factors. Receipts were 1877,
against 2,646 last year. The demand
was moderate. In the fob. market
little was doing. Prices for f. G.. M.
we're around SIC to 15-16c, and G. M /.
sac to 1916. Cotton futures at New
York steady at the decline.
The following were the official spot
quotations at the close of the market
at the Cotton Exchange to-day: