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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
MORE MONEY ALLOWED
PEACE BOARD MEMBERS

WASHINGTON. Dec. N-There were
fwenty-seven senators IN their seats when
the senate was called to order for the last
sitting before the Christmas holidays
Mr. Allison. Of the senate conferees on
the coal strike arbitration bin. presented
the report from the committee He ex-
planned that the senate amendment fixing
the definite sum for the expenses and
Compensation of the commissioners and
employees. and the taking OF the question
OF fixing these out Of the hands OF the
president. had been retained. but that
the senate conferees had yielded to the
house 20 the extent OF allowing SIS per
day TO the commissioners for expenses In
stead OF $40. az fixed by the senate.
The report was agreed TO.
Mr.. Lodge. from the committee on Phil
ippines. reported the Philippine currency
bin and gave notice that as the measure
Is important be would call II up during
the morning hour OF the senate at the
earliest moment He expressed the opin-
ion that the bin would not lead 10 pro-
longed debates
Bills were passed authorizing the South
western louisiana Rice Growers associa-
ton 70 construct locks in Vermillion bayou
and Mermenteau river. both in Louisiana
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
TH0S. E. WATSON TO WRITE
HISTORY OF UNITED STATES

GAINESVILLE, Ga, Dec. 0.-Hon.
Thomas E. Watson will.write history OF
the United States
This distinguished speaker and author
Iectured on "The South" at Brenau au-
ditorium Thursday night to a large, re-
sponsive audience. The lecture was given
under the auspices and for the benefit Of
the Gainesville Masonic lodge. The lee
ture was on the history Of the republic
and on the prominent and important part
the south has taken in its foundation and
perpetuation. 1t was most enthusiastic
cally received.
From history, as yet unwritten and in
the generally adopted school histories I'M
read Mr.. Watson discovered how trivial
incidents happening in the north are mag
nified and embalmed in story and song,
while really vital southern facts have
never been rescued from dusty oblivion.
Every southerner felt after the lecture
that the south should be proud of her
record as the real republic builders.
When asked by The Journal CORES
pondent If he contaminated writing a his
tory of the south, Mr.. lWatson replied
significantly: II shall probably write
a history of the United States After
hearing his magnificent address on the
south, it cannot be doubted that an Amer
lean history from his pen will be largely
a record of the splendid part taken by
southerners in making Americas history.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN
STREET IS STR0LLING

Joseph L Street, a veteran of the Span
ish-American war. and a former Georgian,
has completed a walk of over 5000 miles.
coming direct from Seattle, Wash, after
a journey Of six months on the road.
Street Is former Georgia man. As years
OF age. and has been IN the west for a
number OF years. He recently decided TO
walk from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and
began his long walk in Seattle SIX
months ago. reaching Atlanta about a
week ago.
Streets mountaineering distance walk
was not made in hurry. and he merely
took the walk for exercise and for the
pleasure OF seeing the country In this way.
On his long walk he has traversed
twelve states-Washington. Idaho. Mon
tana, Wyoming. Nebraska Kansas, Mis-
souri,. Arkansas. Mississippi. Alabama
and Georgia.
Street did not follow any specified route
I'm his trip to Georgia, walking wherever
his desires dictated. and visiting every
place ne desired TO see.
He win soon leave Atlanta on his trip
20 the Atlantic.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
]. c. BOYNTON
IN CRITICAL
{ CONDITION
FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF
GEORGIA is RAPIDLY SINKING
AT HIS GRIFFIN H0ME-PHY-
SICIANS THINK END IS NEAR.

News has been received here that ex-
Governor James s. Boynton, formerly
governor of Georgia. and a most able
lawyer and Statesman. is critically i'll
at his home in Griffin, and death is ex-
pected soon.
Governor Boynton has been i'll since last
Wednesday. He is Is years old, and his
system has completely run down. so that
> there seems to be no hope for him. Lit
tie vitality is left him. and the physicians
who are attending him state that death
is near
His son and wife are in attendance upon
him, and everything is being done that
can possibly be done to make the end
easy.
There are few better known or loved
men in the state than Ex-Governor James
5. Boynten, and his death viii be regret
ted by Georgians. He was president of
the state senate when Governor Alexan-
der H. Stevens died, and succeeded him to
the governors chair, serving as chief
executive of the state with rare tact and
success.
He was for many years judge of the
Flynt circuit, and was much loved by all
the members of the legal profession He
was a prominent attorney himself. though
he has not been able to actively practice
his profession for some time. Governor
Boynton is man of some means, though
not wealthy.
He is much loved and respected by,
every one in Griffin. and his death would
be mourned by every one here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
"I'M GOING TO TURN THINGS
LOOSE" SAID w. ]. POTTER

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec 2O.-In the trial
of w. J. Potter and his son, Swayne Pot
ter, for the murder Of Gugie Bourquin and
his oolored servant. now in progress In the
superior court, the elder defendant went
upon the stand yesterday. He denied
being in the vicinity of the crime when
IL was committed, and told a story TO
show that he was not near the spot when
the fatal shots were fired. This was cor
roborative Of what had been told by the
witnesses for the defense. Just before
he concluded he said:
Now, gentlemen of the Jury, am go
ing to turn things loose" and rising from
his chair, his body shaking with emotion
and crying bitterly, denounced as false a
story printed in Savannah that he was
wanted for murder In North Carolina.
The man was much excited and declared
that they were trying to Heap dirt upon
him. God is my consolation. gentle
men, he declared, land God knows am
innocent OF the crime with which am
charged There is not word of truth in
the lies they are telling on me-"
SAVANNAH, Ga. Dec: 2o.-The entire
time OF the superior court was taken up
this morning with the arguments of at
torneys in the now celebrated Potter MUIR
der trial. Judge H. d. ID. Twiggs spoke
for the defense from 10 o'clock until the
time for adjournment at ? o'clock. He
made a powerful plea for hisiclients. The
court room was crowded to sufrocation
with those who wanted to hear the argu-
ments. A verdict is expected tonight. un-
less a mistriaI is had in the case.
Father Convicted, Son Acquitted.
SAVANNAH. Dec. 2.-The Jury in the
case of the Potters brought in a verdict
Of acquittal for Swayne Potter, and
found the old man guilty, with recon-
mendation to mercy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
SIX U. S. MAIL CLERKS
STRICKEN BY SMALLPOX

Z CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 20.-six mail
clerks running between New York and
Chicago have been stricken with small
pox. Two OF them reside in this city.
One Of these was Calix LalFrombos, of
No. is Cronard street. and his death was
reported today to Health Officer Freder-
ticks. The second one is Joseph Durgin
and he is now in the detention hospital.
The health officer has determined TO call
the attention of the health authorities of
Ohio, Indiana. Illinois, Pennsylvania and
New York. to the cases. and urge an in
vestigation Of the cause of the dreaded
disease among the railway mail clerks.
The health officer is OF the opinion that
the clerks are In danger of receiving the
germs in the mail and will urge that all
mail be thoroughly fumigated as well as
the cars.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
COL. REVILL is KEEPER
OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Col w. T. Revill. Of Greenville. has
been appointed keeper of public buildings
and grounds by Governor Terrell, and will
begin his new duties on. January 1st., The
position to which Colonel Revfll has been
appointed is new one created by the last
legislature. He was not an applicant for
the position and the appointment will
come, no doubt, as surprise to him. The
order appointing him says that he shall
hold the place for one year.
Under the law heretofore. the adtutant
general and keeper Of public buildings
and grounds were combined into one Of
fee, 81, 500 year being paid from the
public building fund and $500 year from
the military fund for the salary. The
new military bill which was passed,
changed this law and made the position
of adjutant general separate and dis
tinct one with a salary of 5000 a year,
to be paid out of the military fund.
This of course. left the keeper of public
buildings and grounds a separate place
with the same salary Of $500 year at
tached to be paid from the public build
ing fund. After signing the military bill
GovsRnor Terrell determined to appoint
Colonel Revill.
Colonel Revill was Governor Terrell
first school teacher and is held in very
high esteem by his former pupil. Colonel
Revill is one of the best known men in
Georgia. He has represented his county
in the legislature, has been secretary of
the executive department and for years
he has edited the Meriwether indicator,
one of the best weekly papers in the
state. tfss9 X t.s
The friends of Colonel ReviIl win no
doubt be greatly pleased TO know Of his
appointment to the position. He viii
have charge of the capitol, the capitol
grounds and the executive mansion and
the employees of the state. For the past
several years this position has been ably
filled by General Phil g. Byrd. who was
assistant adjutant general and acting
keeper of buildings and grounds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
MACON ROYAL ARCANUM
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

MACON, Ga, Dec. 2O,-Council 1.24s of
the order Of the Royal Arcanum held it's
annual election Of officers last night.
Vice Regent-Dr. N. @. Gewinner.
Orator-N. !. Drummer.
Secretary-Carl Dohn.
Collector-L. A. Burkett,
Treasurer-C. F. Stroberg.
Chaplain-G. A. Goodyear a
Guide-Thomas Bunkley.
Warden-S. Hecht.
Secretary-John Caesario.
Representative to the Grand Council
Carl Dohn. and N. O. Gewinner, alter
nate.
Trustee for three years.. Kenning-
ton.
The grand council will convene at Ma
con the first Wednesday in May. 1903. II
is a. representative body and will consist
of 100 delegates from the lodges of the
state. The order claims that 1t has &.0Oc
members in the United States and in Can
ada, and that there are 1850 members OF
the order In Georgia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
CONFESSED BIGAMY;
ARRESTED | n
ATLANTA
EDWARD HULL, or NEW MIL
FORD, CONNECTICUT, HAD
MOST TOO MANY
WIVES.

Edward L Hull. hunted by the Atlanta
detective department for some time. and
wanted in New Milford. Conn.,. on the
charge OF bigamy, was arrested Friday
about o'clock in the postoffice. Detec-
tives White and simpson made the ar
rest
Hull. who confesses the crime With
which he is charged. owning that he has
two wives living, had just obtained let
ter from the general delivery windov at
the postofice. stepped back fyom the win
dow a little way and read 1t. and was
starting out Of the building when the de-
tectives confronted him, and asked II his
name was Hull. He said that II was and
the two officers arrested him.
The detectives had information that
Hull was IN Atlanta. and had been asked
by the New Milford police department
TO keep a sharp lookout for him.. Mrs.
Hull, No. ga young woman whom the
confessed bigamist married about five
weeks ago. just before leaving for Atlanta,
Il said TO have aided the police In locat-
ing her husband. II was known here that
he was expecting mail at the general de-
livery window and the officers had been
watching several days. Hull stoutly main
tains that his newly married wife has
not betrayed him
HUI Is now locked up at police head
quarters. and is being held until an ON
Ger with requisition papers comes from
New Milford for him. he is not very
talkative about the charge against him,
but freely pleads guilty. He says that
while he did not know the Atlanta police
were after him, he expected TO be caught
sooner or later and that he Is not greatly
surprised 70 find himself behind the bars.
He declares that since coming to Atlanta
he has made no attempt to conceal his
Identity, has not used an alias and has
several times attended police court.
Hull is a railroad man and says that he
has been working since coming to Atlanta
for the Central railroad as a car coupler.
He was at one time an engineer In Con-
necticut. he says. but lost his job on &C
count Of a railroad accident, in which his
engine participated. While here he has
been boarding at the Manchester hotel
on South Forsyth street.
HulTs second wife. who. he says. still
loves him and has not forsaken him in
spite OF his confession to bigamy, but,
Who, the police say, aided in his capture,
was formerly a Miss Pauline Northrop.
His first wife does not live in New NIL
ford. and Hull win not reveal her adj
dress.
The New Milford police authorities have
been notified of the capture of Hull and
viii no doubt send an officer for him in a
few days. as they have been very zeal
Gus for his arrest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
MANY TESTIFY
OF BOYCOTT
IN Strike
TALES OF VIOLENCE AND BRU-
TALLY ARE TOLD BY WIT
NESSES BEFORE THE COAL
STRIKE COMMISSION.

SCRANTON. Dec 2O.-The Anthracite
coal commission held its last session OF the
year today and adjourned to meet in Phil
adelphia January 6th.
IN order tOpe1mit the commissioners and
others connected with the proceedings to
catch trains. today's session began at 3
O'Clock. The attorneys for the non-uniou
men continued calling witnesses from
LackAwanna and Luzerne counties for the
purpose OF proving that violence. fntimi-
dalton and boycotts were resorted TO in
order 20 prevent the men from continuing
work
Everett Warren, counsel for the Lehigh
Valley Coal company. fled the wage
Statements OF the company.
John H Otto. the first witness called.
said ali the merchants In Archibald, Pa.
we're compelled TO boycott him because
he worked in the mines. The second wit
ness was a boy who was forced to leave
the store he was employed in on account
OF his father being q non-union man. and
the next witness testified that strikers
tried 70 have him forced out OF the vol
unteer IRE company because he continued
a. work as a mine engineer during the
strike
William Alien. district superintendent OF
the Elk Hill Coal and Iron company, and
two other employees Of the same company.
testified that an attack was made on the
carpenter shop OF the company's property
and an attempt made 10 burn the carpen-
ter shop
Ms. Rhoda Snyder. OF wilkesbarre.
with q baby IN her arms. took the stand
and. with tears running down her face.
told OF the burning OF her home by strik-
ers. Her husband was IN the mines and
could not come home because he feared
bodily harm She and her children were
50 abused that she moved 70 another part
Of the city. Her reception IN the new
home was hostile andsshe decided to move
to her mother-tn-law.s home The strik-
ers prevented her and they took refuge
with her mother-in-law. Her goods were
not insured. Her father-in-law and moth
er-ln-law corroborated her testimony.
President p. j. Muhlin. OF the Father
Witty Temperance society. Of Provi-
dence. near Scranton. and the treasurer
OF the society were called BY the miners
in rebuttal OF testimony given yester-
day BY ]. p. Dugan. who said he had
been expelled from the society because
he was an unfair workman The two
officers OF the society testified that he
was expelled because he had violated the
total abstinence pledge.
Jams d. Lewes. q mine foreman who
testified yesterday that he had been held
up BY q crowd near Olyphant. was also
called in rebuttal By the miners and q
photograph showing him with a large
crowd around. posing for . picture was
placed IN evidence
The next witness. James Dolan. told OF
persecution because he worked during
the strike His children were beaten and
insulted on the streets
The commission then adjourned for the
holidays. Chairman Gray requested all
parties TO make every EFFORT to hand I'm
The -wzge statements before the recess
50 that the con1uission could study them
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
MRS. THOMAS BURY DIED
THURSDAY IN GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE. Ca. Dec. IS. Mrs
Thomas BURY, wife Of the Rev. Thomas
BURY, rector Of Grace Episcopal church,
this place. was buried In Alta Vista ceme-
terry today. Bishop c. K. Nelson. OF At
lanta, conducting the funeral from Grace
church. Mrs. Burry's death occurred yes
terday morning at 9 o'clock. after a pro-
tracted and painful illness. Mr.. BURY
and wife came TO this place two years
ago from HapeviIle. and have peculiarly
endeared themselves 60 the people Of the
town.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
BODY OF MRS. GRANT
RESTS BY HUSBAND

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-The body OF Mrs
Ulysses S. Grant lies tonight in the great red
granite sacophagus beside that in which the
remains of her husband rest in the tomb over
looking the Hudson river
On arrival of the funeral train at Jersey
City the casket. piled high with flowers. was
borne on board the quartermaster's depart
u. S. Grant Post, G. A. r., and the committee
OF the Grant Monument association which
accompanied the funeral party from Washing
ton, acting as escort. The body was placed
in q bier on the forward deck of the Meigs,
which started Immediately up the river, bound
for the tomb The members OF the funeral
party proceeded direct to the Fifth avenue
hotel
on reaching the landing place the casket
was transferred to a hearse and taken to
the tomb. The body placed in the sar-
cophagus without any ceremony and the mas
sive I'D which weighs about five tons, was
quickly lowered and sealed. So
The services tomorrow morning will begin at
IL o'clock and will not last over Is minutes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
WRIGHTSvILLE AND TENNILLE
SHOWS LARGE NET EARNINGS

MACON, Ca, Dec 2O.--There was a
meeting of the board of directors of the
Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad in
the city yesterday. A dividend Of per
cent was declared, payable to all of the
stockholders Of record December 10, on or
after January !, 1908.
Those who were present at the meeting
were as follows: President A. r. DAILY,
OF Wrightsvi1le; Colonel c. M. Workman,
of sandersvilIe; James w. Smith, OF Ten
mile; DR.. Charles Hicks, of Dublin; VIII
liam N Parsons, OF Hawkinsville, and
James s. Woods, Of Savannah.
The road was reported to be in a very
prosperous condition. President DAILY
said that fine crops had been made in
the territory through which it runs, and
that more cotton had been hauled this
year than during any previous year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
COLLISION RESULTS IN
HEAVY DAMAGE SUITS

AUGUSTA. Ga. Dec. 1s.-Three damage
suits have been entered against the street
railway I'm Consequence OF the fatal col
nsiOn with a freight engine of the @.
q W. c. railroad during carnival week
There were but three Mssengers on the
car. Of whom one was killed and the other
two shaken I'D somewhat.
Mrs. c. o. Smith. widow OF the pas
Eenger who was killed. has entered suit
for $4,000 Cpl T c. Thomas. who was
thrown against a sat. claims damages
IN the sum 81 sen. and W. c. wilkins.
the eolored preacher who was inside the
car. alleges that he was hurt TO the
amount OF 1Ooo.
The aggregate amount sued for Is So. 900.
The first two suits are against the street
railway company alone. but the preacher
brings suit against the street railway and
c. & W. c. jointly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
WYOMING BLIZZARD
AT LAST SUBSIDIES

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec 20.-After raging
with endless fury for So hours the blizzard
subsidized early today. The wind continues to
blow. however and the snow is being piled
up in huge banks.
The Union Pacific Is snow bound between
Cheyenne and Sydney. where a number OF pas
senger and mail trains tied up. The storm
conferred between Hillsdale and Pine Bluffs
and there the company's wedge and rotary
From Cheyenne west the road is open, but
trains are running far behinds schedule time
and II Is necessary to run rotary plows ahead
Of each train
Nothing has been heard from the Centennial
stage that started out from Larmie yester-
stock lost
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
COTTON SEED GOING TO RUIN
BECAUSE OF CAR SHORTAGE

JACKSON, Miss. Dec. 81. ]. Henry.
warden of the state penitentiary, left, yes
terday afternoon for the state plantations
in the delta worked by the convicts, to
look after some OF the cotton seed Of this
years crop that are rotting because Of
the inability of the penitentiary officials
to get cars to haul the seed away.
II some relief does not come the state
will be heavy sufferer from the pres
ent car shortage that is reported all over
the country The famine Of cars strikes
the state penitentiary oficials at a very
inopportune time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
GENERAL PHIL G. BYRD ILL
AT THE GRADY HOSPITAL

The many friends of General Phil G. Byrd
will regret to learn OF his serious illness He
is at the Grady hospital where he is undergo
ing treatment. General Byrd is suffering from
a very severe attack Of nervous prostration.
His daughter, Miss Edna Byrd, who has been
attending the Georgia Normal and Industrial
college, at Milledgeville, has left college and
is nursing him at the hospital.
Genera Byrd has been very much missed at
the capitol and his friends throughout the
state have made many inquiries regarding his
condition. 1t is hoped that he win soon recover
and that he will be able to resume his duties
at the CAPITOL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
Engineers Eyes blown Out.

WAYCROSs. Ca. Dec. 2O.-The special
train has returned and reports explosion
at Moore's mill to have been a locomotive,
as at first,thought. The accident occurred
at daylight yesterday.
Five men were badly mangled and
scalded. including Engineer Merritt,
three other whites men and one negro.
None will die but Engineer Merritt will
lose his eyesight The engine was blown
to atoms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
MRS. GEN. LEWIS
PASSES AWAY IN
BUFFALO
WAS WIFE or LATE GEN. JOHN H,
LEWIS, FORMER PosTMAs-
TER or ATLANTA AND
SECRETARY OF FAIR.

The widow Of the late General John H.
Lewis died in Buffalo. N. Y, Wednesday.
Her remains VIII be inferred in the Ar
lington National cemetery, alongside of
those of her husband.
General Lewis was once postmaster of
Atlanta, and was secretary Of the Cot
ton exposition, which was held in Atlanta
many years ago, and of which II. l. Kim
ball was president. This exposition, I'M
der his active management, was the first
which was ever held in Atlanta, and in
SOMA respects the largest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22
CLUB FOOT Is CURED
BY EXPERT OF VIENNA

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-Dr. Lorenz has for the
first time since his arrival in New York operat-
ed on club foot The patient was four-year-
old girl. Dr. Lorenz kneaded and twisted the
crippled foot until 1t was as soft and pliable
into its proper form and announced that the
operation was complete and a plaster cast was
fitted on the foot. The doctor said that the
child should be allowed to use her foot much
as she could after four five days and that
Il would be necessary to keep the cast on for
six or seven months. after which she could
walk
Four operations for congenital dislocations
were performed and at their close DR.. Lorenz
showed that he was tired man.